Thin skin wigs also known as polyurethane are available in several colors to match your skin tone. Thin skin can be purchased around the perimeter or the entire wig. The thin poly material is ventilated by hand, using a looping technique so the hair will stay secure longer. Because hair is not knotted but injected into the thin skin material, there are no knots in that area and hair appears to be growing right out of the scalp.

The thin skin base looks great with a lighter density hair. Because thin skin is not made of breathable material, it is best used in cooler climates. When placed against your own skin, thin skin is invisible and virtually undetectable to touch. For those suffering from extreme hair loss, thin skin vacuum-seals to your head similar to wearing a swim cap. As long as the thin skin unit is properly fitted, it can be worn without adhesive. Other than hair loss patients, people who choose a thin skin wig cap typically have allergies to the lace, another material used to create wigs.

If your lace wig’s silk top (silk base, silk cap) is too light, you can alter the color. Purchase a fabric dye such as Rit fabric dye. I can be purchased from a crafts store. Select the color of your choice. Turn the wig cap inside out and mix the color in a small bowl and dipped it for a few second.

You can also use tea or coffee to stain the silk base. As with fabric dye color, turn the wig inside out and dip the silk base in a cup of tea or coffee.

You can also use a fabric dye pen or marker to color the edges of the silk. The dye pen can also be purchased from a craft or fabric store.