5×5 Closure VS 4×4 Closure, Which Is Better?

As we all know, lace closure is a very common wig accessory. They are often chosen by girls to use with bundles. Compared with lace wig, the lace closure can help you get the same natural and authentic look of your hair at a more affordable price. The common closure sizes in the market are 4×4 and 5×5, so what is the difference between these two types of closure? When buying a wig, which one should you choose? If you have never used lace closure before, I will introduce the lace closure in detail in this article. 

I. 5×5 closure VS 4×4 closure

1. What is 4×4 closure？

A 4×4 lace closure is a hair accessory, it is indicate that the lace is 4 inches long and 4 inches wide. The human hair wig was sewn into the lace by hand. This type of wig provides the wearer with a simple section of hair. Therefore, it is the simplest hairline. 

4×4 lace closure also provides users with a natural and beautiful hairline. 4×4 lace closure wigs are great for beginners because they can be easily worn and removed.

2. What is 5×5 closure?

The 5×5 lace closure wig is composed of high quality and durable Swiss lace material, the native hair and wig cap. Its lace seal is 5 inches deep and 5 inches wide. And each lace seal is embedded in the middle of the head.

The 5×5 lace closure sits flat on the scalp, providing a very natural look and realistic hairline, there is no doubt that it looks natural.

II. The similarities between 4×4 and 5×5 lace closure

1. Natural hairline

If you've ever bought a wig with lace on it, then I think you already know what lace can do. Both types of closure cover the top of the head. Thanks to the transparency of lace, they are able to create a very realistic scalp, thus giving us a natural hair look. Using a lace closure can make it hard to distinguish if it's your natural hair or a wig.

2. High quality

All the hair was hand-sewn into the holes of the lace. And the hair belongs to 100% human. You can use the heating tool to make them into the te×ture according to your mood. lace closure can blend more perfectly with your hair. They can even be bleached and stained. If cared for properly, they can last up to a year. 

3. Easy to install

They are generally used with bundles to create a complete wig look. You need to sew a black band on both sides of the lace closure. You should measure the length of the band you want along your hairline. Then put on the wig cap. Now you can put on your lace buckle, and attach it anywhere on top of your head, but make sure it fits snugly against your hairline. Then use hooks to sew it to your hair net and secure it. 

4. Variety of styling

Since the lace section will give us a very natural scalp look, you can divide the hair section as much as you want, without having to keep the middle sections, such as center and side parts all the time. You can design your own hair according to your own habits and preferences.

III. The differences between 4×4 and 5×5 lace closure

1. Lace area

This is their biggest and most obvious difference. You can easily tell them by their names. The 5×5 lace closure have a larger overhead coverage than the 4×4 lace closure. As a result, 5×5 lace closure will also be more natural than 4×4lace closure, with a wider range of free sections. 

2. Price and comfort

In general, the larger the area of lace wigs, the more comple× the production process. So we can clearly know that 5×5 lace closure is more expensive than 4×4. If the 5×5 lace is made of HD lace, it have the more transparent and breathable, it will cost more.

IV. How to choose 4×4 and 5×5 lace closure?

If your budget is limited, then you can buy a 4×4 lace closure. However, If you want a more comfortable, natural headband, the 5×5 lace headband is good for you. Actually, you can choose the right hair bundle to match 5×5 lace closure or 4×4 , you can install it by yourself at home.

For wig beginners, installing your own wig may be tricky, but if you're worried, you can take your wig to a barber and have it made by a professional stylist.