Lace Closure & Silk Base Closure

A closure is the hair piece that makes a weave look natural at the parting. It covers the top of the head, where the wefts do not reach, and gives the impression that the hair grows straight from the scalp. At the same time your own hair is protected, because you do not need to leave any hair out at the front. At Fairwithhair you will find two types of closure in 100% real Remy hair: the lace closure and the silk base closure. Here we explain how they differ, how they are installed and how to choose the one that suits your style.

What is a lace closure?
A lace closure is a hair piece where every strand is hand-knotted into a thin, transparent lace. The lace blends with the scalp and makes the parting look natural. Our Luxury HD Lace Closure measures 5x5 inches and comes in straight, wavy and curly textures. HD lace is an extra-thin variant that blends with more skin tones and makes the transition to the scalp less visible. Because the area is large, you can place the parting wherever you like within the closure – in the middle, to the side or a little further out. If you want a more affordable option, there is the Classic Lace Closure with standard lace in 5x5 or 6x2 inches, where 6x2 gives a long, deep parting.

What is a silk base closure?
A silk base closure has a layer of silk over the knots. This makes the parting look like real scalp, with no visible knots and no need to bleach them. Our Luxury Silk Base Closure measures 4x4 inches and comes in straight and wavy textures. The base is slightly thicker and the area a little smaller than on a lace closure, but up close the effect is very realistic. A silk base suits you if you want the most natural parting possible and do not want to spend time customising the knots.

Lace closure or silk base – which should you choose?
Both give a natural result and protect your own hair. A lace closure is light and airy, covers a larger area and gives you more freedom with the parting. The knots can be bleached and the lace customised, and it is generally more affordable. A silk base gives you the most realistic scalp straight away, lies flat against the head and works well for a sensitive scalp, but usually costs a little more. If you find it hard to decide, we are happy to help you in a free consultation in the salon or online.

Closure or frontal?
A closure covers the top and the parting. A 13x4-inch lace frontal instead covers the whole hairline from ear to ear, so you can comb your hair back, put it up and change the parting along the entire front. Choose a closure if you usually wear your hair down with a parting and want a simpler installation. Choose a frontal if you want maximum styling freedom. Compare all the options, including leave out, in our guide to weaves with closure and frontal.

How a closure is installed
For a weave, your own hair is braided into cornrows close to the head. The closure is placed on top of the cornrows and secured before the wefts are sewn in around it. A closure can be sewn in, glued or taped, and every salon works differently. We sew it in, because it lasts better and stays more secure all the way until the weave is redone. A weave with a closure is redone about every three months, and the closure can often be reused if it is in good condition. You will find matching hair weft in the same quality.

Closures in mesh and wigs
Lace closures are not only used in weaves. In mesh hair extensions a closure can sit on top as the hair piece, and in our closure wigs the lace sits on top of the head and gives the same natural parting.

Caring for your closure
Wash the closure gently with sulphate-free, moisturising products and massage along the hair, not across the lace. Rinse with lukewarm water, pat dry with a soft towel and let it air-dry. Always use heat protection when styling with heat, and avoid getting oil and creams on the base – especially on a silk base, where it can leave marks.

Buy a closure and have it sewn in
You will find all our closures in the online shop under lace closure and lace frontal. If you would like help with the installation, book a weave with lace closure at our salon by Odenplan in Stockholm or at Skolgatan 49 in Uppsala. We have worked with real hair since 2009 and will help you choose the right closure, texture and length.