By sofia8jones March 15, 2026 - 10:47pm

A frontal is a wide lace piece with hair strands hand-tied across the front hairline, typically measuring 13x4 or 360 degrees for ear-to-ear coverage. It mimics natural scalp growth, allowing versatile styling like middle parts, side sweeps, or ponytails with zero visibility of tracks.

Unlike a closure, which is a smaller 4x4 or 5x5 patch just for the crown parting, a frontal spans the full forehead. Closures suit basic middle-part looks and install quickly with less glue, ideal for beginners or low-maintenance vibes—they last longer with minimal tweaking.

Frontals demand more prep: tinting lace, plucking baby hairs, and firm gluing for seamless blending, but reward with realistic freedom. They're pricier and shorter-lived (2-3 weeks per wear) due to heavier manipulation.

Choose frontals for bold, changeable styles; closures for easy, everyday slay. Both protect edges, but match to your skill and schedule!