Adjustable cap : Cap whose size can be adjusted and which follows the hairline

Bang:Bangs. Side bangs can refer to sideburns.

Bleached knots :Real hair wig where the knots that hold the hair in the cap are bleached, giving a more natural look

Bob:A short, non-layered hairstyle with even bangs is sometimes called a polka hairstyle in Swedish

Cap : The cap that the wig's hair sits in corresponds to the scalp/scalp

Capless construction:The cap of the wig has no fabric parts but consists only of strips in which the hair is attached

Cosplay : Masked (often associated with anime characters)

Cosplay Wig :Wig that does not meet the requirements to be believable as one's own hair, masquerade hair

Density / Density : The value, which states how tightly the hairs sit on the wig, is stated as a percentage from 100.

Fashion wig :Credible quality synthetic wig that does not have a tulle pan

Filament: The fabric or similar that makes up the cap and corresponds to the (faintly) visible part of the scalp

Glueless wig :Lace front wig that sits in place without being glued with mastic

HD lace : The thinnest possible high-quality tulle, usually light beige and very flexible, cannot be dyed

Heat resistant :Wig that can be styled with flat irons and curling irons or heating coils

Human hair blend :Wig made from a mixture of real hair (at least 40%) and synthetic fibers

Human hair wig :Wig made of 100% real hair, available in remy and non-remy quality

Isopropanol :The type of alcohol that is suitable for removing glue residues from a lace front wig

Japanese fibers:Collective name for various (sometimes less qualitative) synthetic fibers

Kanekalon :The name of a widely used hair fiber

Kanubia :Perhaps the most exclusive synthetic material

Lace back:The back edge of the wig has a tulle part (as is usually the case in the front). Gives a more natural look for hairstyles.

Lace cap :Cap that is made of soft tulle, but does not necessarily have a hairline with a lace front

Lace closure:Technique used in the production of a natural hairline and sewn by hand strand by strand

Lace front :Wig with a tulle forehead with a sparser hand or machine sewn hairline, which gives a more natural look

Lace wig :Wig whose cap and forehead are made entirely of tulle

Mannequin cap :Cap whose hairline does not follow the natural hairline completely but is rather just round

Mastic :The most widely used type of wig glue

MBM:Means used to remove glue residue from the skin (not from the wig)

Memory cap :Hood that adapts to the shape of the head and keeps it 

Monofilament:Material that believably resembles human scalp and makes up (certain parts of) the cap

Non-parting :Wig without a leg, the hairs are planted so that the wig can be styled as desired

Non-remy :Real hair (wig) where the hairs are not sorted to lie in the same direction, gives poorer quality

Non-virgin:Real hair that has been treated (color/permanent), possibly several times before it has been made into a wig

Ombre :May mean that the hair has been dyed in several colors or that the wig has a coloring that looks like natural growth

Permalift:Short extra hairs sewn in some places to give the wig lift and volume

Permatease: The wig's hair is treated at the root to give lift and volume to the entire wig

Pixie (cut) :Short hair style cut with layers to look more unfixed and carefree

Remy:Real hair (wig) where the hairs have been sorted to lie in the same direction, which improves the quality

Side parting :Side legs, the hair is directed in two directions from the legs, this can be difficult to change.

Number combinations:(eg 13X6) Specifies in inches the size of the wig's lace area

Swiss lace :Thin tulle that is difficult to detect. Comes in different shades and cannot be dyed.

Toyokalon :The name of a widely used hair fiber

T-parting :Middle legs, the hair is directed in two directions from the legs, this can be difficult to change.

Transparent lace :Very thin tulle that is transparent and can be dyed to match the skin tone

Virgin hair :Hair that has not been dyed or permed before (than when the wig was made)

Velcro sizing:Construction that can reduce the size of the wig up to one inch (about 2.5 cm) on both sides

Wig : Another word for wig

Wig strip :A band that attaches to the wig and the net under the alt. in the hair and holds the wig in place

Wig tape :Tape strips that can be used to secure the wig in place are best suited for toupees

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