What is The Difference between a Wig and A Toupee

Toupées are often custom made to the needs of the wearer, and can be manufactured using either synthetic or human hair. Toupées are usually held to one's head using an adhesive, but the cheaper versions often merely use an elastic band.

Toupée manufacture is often done at the local level by a craftsman, but large wig manufacturers also produce toupées. Both individuals and large firms have constantly innovated to produce better quality toupées and toupée material, with over 60 patents for toupées.[and over 260 for hairpieces  filed at the U.S. Patent Office since 1790.

The first patent for a toupée was filed in 1921. and the first patent for a "hairpiece" was filed in 1956.

What is The Difference between a Wig and A Toupee

The use of a wig or a toupee are very different.  A wig is a to cover the full head entirely whether the wearer has hair or not. A wig can be taken off easily and doesn’t need any special glues to hold it in place.  The wig is elasticised and will hold firmly on the wearer comfortably.



A toupee is used to cover a bald spot on the wearer’s head.  A special adhesive is applied to hold the toupee in place.   It is usually for males and not so much for females.  A good toupee needs to be fitted by a specialist to integrate the toupee with the wearer’s own hair. Usually the wearer will need to go back to the stylist to have it removed as well.  If you don’t want to apply the toupee with glue, it can be attached with clips but it may not be as secure as if the adhesive is used.

Caring for a wig or a toupee will require special shampoo and conditioner formulated for wigs and toupees.  The only difference would be that you can take your wig off and wash it in a basin and a Toupee you would wash while wearing the hairpiece.

Whether you choose a toupee or a wig is a personal preference.  Both can look fabulous and give you a boost of confidence of your appearance.

The toupees that we have in stock have a monofiliament base and a medical strip around the edge to aid in applying glue or adhesive.  As you can see on the mannequin it doesn’t cover the whole head.

BonoHair Your Reliable Hairpiece Factory and Human Hair Wig suppliers

Bono Hair has a wealth of experience in the manufacture and supply of hair replacement systems for both men and women. As a professional hairpiece factory, lace hair systems, skin hair systems, mono hair systems and wigs are what we most excel in making. No matter your customer’s needs, you can find the ideal solution right here. In-house manufacturing allows us to keep our pricing low and our quality high!