How to choose density?

I was wondering if there is a rule of thumb you should go by for choosing a density? I wanted pretty heavy and nice and thick but don't want it to look fake, like I'm wearing a wig. Any suggestions on how to choose? Thanks so much!

I'm going to get 100% Indian Remy silky straight. Thanks for the help.

chatnoir wrote: I like going up to 120% for straight styles, with no more than 80% at the hairline.  Be careful though, make sure that the vendor ventilates enough hair at the crown so you don't get that see through scalp look.

It's easier to take out hair then to add and vendor dont like you to send the hair back to add more 120 % for me to I do 80-100 % at the hairline Remember lace wigs are work you will have to tweak them to what you like from bleaching the knots to thining the hairline.

furrfurr wrote: This is probably a really stupid question... What do you mean by ventilates enough hair at the crown? I defiantly don't want a see through scalp look!! So you think 150% would be to much for a straight look? Do I ask the vendor to think the hairline to less or do I do it myself? Sorry for so many questions... I am so new and am almost ready to put an order in but don't want to screw it all up!! Thanks!!

No question is a dumb question.   I think 150% "might" be unnatural looking, but that's just me.  You want the unit to look as natural as possible, as if it's your own hair.  I like to use Maria Shriver as an example, and Oprah has thick hair too (though nowadays it's hard for me to tell if she's wearing added hair or not).  I've gone as high as 130%, and for myself, I wouldn't go any thicker than that.

Ventilation is how hair is placed on a wig cap, kinda like needlepoint, lol.  If you're worried about a thin hairline, ask for 100%, and then tweak it to your liking.  There are some vendors that do sell a few heavier density wigs, such as Cooper Wigs.








Edited by chatnoir - Jan 16 2013 at 11:35am

Thank you ladies! Makes a lot more since! I will ask about a density chart too. When you say ask for 100%... how would I fraise that question? Sorry, I am so new to all of this.