Hair system bases come in various types, each with its strengths and limitations. Ultra-thin skin hair systems and lace hair systems are often too fragile to support hairstyles requiring extra-long and dense hair. Regular lace and monofilament hair systems may have their hair knots showing, so extra work is required to make the hair look natural.
Explore the most commonly used toupee base materials for 2024 and the hairstyles that perfectly complement them. Each of these hairstyles has been tested to ensure they not only look great but also enhance the durability and lifespan of the hairpiece. Whether your client is looking for a classic, modern, or bold look, these toupee base materials will keep them stylish and confident all year round.
To know more details about the process of making a toupee, read our related article: How to Make a Toupee Base
1. Skin Hair System Bases and Hairstyles
Skin toupees are also known as poly-base hair systems. Skin toupee bases are crafted from a thin layer of polyurethane, resembling the top thin layer of human skin. These bases come in different thicknesses, each suited for specific hairstyles.
0.03mm Skin Toupee Base
0.03-mm ultra-thin is the thinnest skin toupee base, lasting about 3–4 weeks. It supports a maximum hair density of 100%, lengths up to 10 inches, and curves with a maximum diameter of 2.2 cm. The hair is V-looped to the base, ensuring no visible knots and a natural hairline.
Short or Straight Quiff: Perfect for short styles. The V-looped hair allows for flexible styling without visible knots. The natural hairline looks seamless, making the quiff polished and sophisticated.
Middle or Side Part: The hair can be brushed in any direction, making it perfect for parting styles. The thin base ensures the part looks natural and neat.
Short Slick-Back: Supports the sleek, smooth finish of a slick-back. The skin toupee base, though extremely thin, when attached, just has enough strength to support a mild slick back, showcasing its super natural hairline. The hairstyle also enhances facial features and gives a clean, refined look. The hair is V-looped to the skin base, so it’s knotless. The client can pull the hair back confidently without showing any knots.
Curly Undercut: Short curls can be styled easily with thin skin toupee base material, keeping the hairline natural. It’s a trendy, modern style showcasing curls without exposing the base.
Short Curly Hair with Slight Curves: Benefits from the toupee base’s ability to support natural curves, adding texture and movement while maintaining a natural look.
Crew Cut and Tight Fade: Crew cuts will never be out of fashion. This classic style looks sharp and clean with a thin base, emphasizing the contrast between the skin and the hair.
Our 0.03 thin skin hair systems come mainly in density 80% and 100%. The 80%-density hair system is new and on high-market demand. All short hairstyles with medium to low densities will suit 0.03-mm skin hair systems perfectly, with one of the most natural hairlines displayed.
2. 0.06mm Skin Toupee Base and Hairstyles
The 0.06-mm skin toupee base can carry hair densities up to 110%, lengths up to 16 inches, and curves with a maximum diameter of 2.2 cm. The hair is V-looped, allowing for a natural look with moderate density and length. All hairstyles for a 0.03-mm skin base will also be suitable for a 0.06-mm base, but 0.06-mm can certainly accommodate a few more.
Short straight or curly quiff: This hairstyle supports more volume and length and is ideal for quiffs that require some height and texture. The added thickness provides stability and a natural appearance.
Short or Medium Slick-Back: Accommodates medium-length slick-back styles, ensuring the hair stays in place while looking sleek.
Faux Hawk: The base’s strength supports the elevated style of a faux hawk, adding a modern edge to the look.
Quiff with Taper or Fade: The balance of density and length makes this base ideal for a quiff with a tapered finish, ensuring the hairstyle stays stylish and polished.
0.06 mm hair systems are more robust and durable. They can handle higher densities and last longer. Here are our most popular 0.06 mm thin skin hair systems.
3. 0.08mm Skin Toupee Base and Hairstyles
This thicker base can carry any hair length and curve diameter, with a maximum density of 130%. Hair can be V-looped, injected, or knotted to the base, offering more styling options. 0.08mm skin toupee bases are suitable for all lengths and styles, including African kinky hairstyles, due to its robust nature. Here are two typical ones, besides the many more:
Textured Crop: Supports heavy texturing, offering a modern, stylish look without exposed knots. Perfect for achieving a defined, natural-looking texture.
0.08 mm poly skin hair systems have an even thicker toupee base. Here we have both of those with hair injected into the toupee base and those with hair v-looped. There are also those with gray hair added for older people.
4. 0.12 mm Skin Toupee Base and Hairstyles
The thickest skin base, accommodating any hairstyle or length, has a maximum density of 160%. Skin hair systems with a base over 0.10 mm thick can have human hair v-looped, injected, or even knotted to the base.
Curly Textured Crop: This weathered look is absolutely achievable with hair systems with 0.10+ mm toupee bases, as they can tolerate all types of hair textures and curves (if the hair is injected into the base, extra mousse or gel is required).
Curly Blowout Hairstyle: Most thin skin hair systems might be too delicate to carry high densities like this for a blowout. But 0.12-mm skin bases are perfectly capable. The base will hardly tear.
5. Injected Hair Skin Toupee Base and Hairstyles
Injected skin hair systems are part of the thin skin hair system family. They use a technique to inject individual hairs into a thin polyurethane (PU) base. This method creates a highly natural appearance as the hairs grow directly from the scalp. However, injected hair skin bases have some styling limitations due to the uniform direction of the injected hair, restricting flexibility in styling options.
Short Buzz Cut: Because of the uniform direction of the injected hair, it creates a clean, neat, and low-maintenance look.
Short hair With Bangs: Since the hair is injected, it can’t be overly dense or weighty, or it may come off. The uniform direction of the hair supports short hairstyles with bangs.
Here are our popular 0.01 mm skin hair systems. The toupee base can take injected hair effortlessly. Newtimes Hair provides injected skin hair systems at incredibly affordable prices. Make a buzz cut for your client, and the hair will be very neat just as promised.
6. Monofilament Toupee Bases and Hairstyles
Fine monofilament toupee bases are known for their durability. They can accommodate up to 160% hair density, length, and curve. Monofilament toupee bases can accommodate pretty much any hairstyle, here are a few specific ones.
Short to Medium Hair With Bangs: The durable base supports longer, flowing styles with bangs, offering a natural look. Ensures the bangs stay in place, providing a stylish, up-to-date appearance.
Textured Crop: Thick hair on the mono base allows for heavy texturing, resulting in a stylish, modern look. Ensures the texture remains defined and natural-looking.
Mid or Side Part: The flexibility of the base supports clean parting without showing knots. Ensures the hair stays in place, providing a polished appearance.
Monofilament hair systems can handle all sorts of hairstyles. No hairstyle can rip monofilament apart. However, you may want to bleach the knots along the front hairline before they become too visible to the naked eye. But any style that covers the front hairline will be perfect.
7. Lace and Combination Toupee Bases and Their Hairstyles
Lace toupees are also known as lace base hair systems. Lace toupee base materials are prized for their natural look and breathability. Full lace systems allow the scalp to breathe, providing comfort and realism. Hair is knotted to the lace, and these knots can be bleached to blend seamlessly with the scalp.
Combination, or hybrid toupee base materials, often uses lace in the front for a natural-looking hairline. In contrast, more robust materials are used in other areas for added durability.
Any Pull Back Hairstyles: The breathable lace base supports elevated styles like a quiff or any pullback hairstyles. Ensures the hair stays in place, looking stylish and modern.
Lace is the most realistic and comfortable toupee base material. They cost slightly more than other toupee base materials. However, to be budget-friendly, there are combinations of toupee base materials with a lace top or front to achieve the most realistic hairline or part. But the knots, in general, must be bleached to make them look as natural as possible.
8. Silk Top Toupee Bases and Their Hairstyles
Silk-top or French-drawn hair systems are those whose base is composed of two layers. The hair is knotted, v-looped, or injected onto the bottom layer of lace, mono, or skin and gets pulled through the top layer of silk or glass-silk. The silk or glass silk looks just like the human scalp. Even by looking closely, you won’t be able to tell the person is wearing hair that is not his own.
Natural Parts: Soft and natural appearance, ideal for styles that showcase the seamless scalp.
Our silk top hair systems come in custom orders. Click here to get silk-top hair systems custom-made for your clients.
Partner With Newtimes Hair for the Best and Most Comprehensive Collection of Toupee Bases
At Newtimes Hair, we are thrilled to offer an unparalleled selection of toupee bases designed to meet every client’s unique needs and preferences. We have everything from ultra-thin skin toupee bases to versatile French and Swiss lace bases! Our collection also includes monofilament and combination bases in various styles, ensuring the perfect match for any hairstyle.
Remember, the more options you have available for your clients, the more likely your business will last.
Off-the-Shelf Custom Toupee Bases
What sets us apart? Our commitment to customization. We specialize in custom hair systems tailored to your client’s specifications. Once a custom base is crafted, it becomes part of our stock, ready for hair replacement studios and clinics to access instantly. It means you can offer bespoke solutions with the convenience of ready-to-ship inventory.
Top-Tier Craftsmanship
Imagine offering your clients toupee bases that look incredibly natural and feel exceptionally comfortable. Each base is made from the finest materials and crafted with the best techniques, ensuring top-notch quality and durability.
By partnering with Newtimes Hair, you can access a unique collection of toupee bases that can transform your hair replacement services. Delight your clients with our innovative solutions and watch their confidence soar!
Hair Replacement Studios’ One-Stop Destination
Plus, we can create custom packaging and design logos for you, adding a personal touch that sets your studio or clinic apart. Take advantage of this exciting opportunity to enhance your offerings. Join us at Newtimes Hair and take your studio or clinic to new heights of excellence! We are your one-stop destination!
Global Destribution
Newtimes Hair is a global company with distribution centers located in Spain, the UK, and the United States. Our newest warehouse in the United States became fully operational in early 2024, ensuring that you receive top-quality products with efficient logistics, all at factory-direct prices.
Conclusion
Choosing the right toupee base is essential for achieving the desired hairstyle. Each base offers unique advantages, catering to different styles, densities, and lengths. By understanding the properties of each toupee base, you can help your client select the perfect match to enhance their look and confidence.
Skin bases, with their various thicknesses, offer a range of styling options, from sleek and polished looks to bold and edgy styles. Monofilament and lace bases provide durability and a natural appearance, which is ideal for sophisticated and trendy hairstyles. Silk tops offer the most natural scalp appearance, perfect for parting styles and natural looks.
By matching the suitable toupee base with the desired hairstyle, you can ensure a seamless, natural, stylish look that enhances confidence and appearance.
Related: 17 Cool Toupee hairstyles in 2022
Frequently Asked Questions About Toupee Base Materials and Hairstyles
What is the hair system base material?
Three core toupee base materials are commonly used to produce the most popular hair system designs: lace, skin (poly/PU), and monofilament. Each material is unique. Lace is valued for its natural appearance and breathability; skin bases provide a realistic look and affordability, and monofilament is known for its durability. For those seeking a combination of these benefits, hybrid hair systems are also available, integrating these materials into one versatile design.
What’s the best base for a toupee?
There’s no such thing as the best toupee base. Toupee bases come in different materials and craftsmanship; thus, they vary in price. Only the toupee base that suits their needs is the best for them.
Click here to learn 10 of our best toupee base materials.
How long does a toupee stay on?
Typically, ultra-thin poly and lace toupee bases can stay securely attached for three to four weeks. In contrast, thicker poly or lace bases can last up to three months with proper maintenance. Monofilament toupee bases, known for their durability, can remain attached for up to six months with appropriate care.
Read our related article for more details: Does Toupee Fall off?
What holds a toupee in place?
Very rarely, some toupees have been pre-installed on the toupee base and are attached to the head using these toupee clips. However, most other toupees are installed on the shaved scalp using professional adhesive and tape.
Read our related articles on how to tape the hair system onto the scalp, as well as some of the most reliable and chemical-free adhesives and tapes:
How to Apply Tape on a Hair System
Best Toupee Tape and Glue Brands in Europe
