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Base types & sizes: lace, mesh, mono — and the 10 sizes

Why HEADS toppers disappear on the head: the right base construction for your scalp and climate, in exactly the right size for your thinning zone.

The three base constructions

Breathable lace

Ultra-fine lace that lets the scalp breathe — the coolest choice for the Philippine climate, with hair hand-knotted so the parting looks like it grows from your own scalp.

Breathable lace base, handmade in our atelier.

Fine fishnet mesh

An airy, feather-light construction that lets your own hair be pulled through and blended — ideal for adding volume where hair is thin rather than absent.

Monofilament & silk tops

A soft membrane that mimics the scalp under the parting for the most realistic crown, with the durability for daily wear.

Ten base sizes — because thinning has stages

A topper should cover the thinning zone precisely. Too small and coverage falls short; too large and you carry weight you do not need, clipped into hair that could be left free. HEADS fits from ten base sizes — from a parting-only piece to nearly full coverage — matched to your stage of hair loss.

The size range — from parting cover to near-full coverage.

The perimeter matters too

A folded, no-trim perimeter edge lies flat against the head and never frays — one of the quiet differences between a handmade topper and a mass-produced one.

Matched, then cut in

Base and size are chosen at your fitting, colour is matched in daylight — greys, highlights and all — and the topper is cut in on your head so it blends into your style. The result reads as your hair on a good day, every day.