Closure and frontal sizes describe the area of lace in inches: the first number is the width across your head and the second is how far back the lace reaches from the hairline. A 4x4 closure is a 4-inch square of lace, while a 13x4 frontal stretches 13 inches from ear to ear and 4 inches back. Larger lace gives more parting freedom and a fuller hairline, but takes more skill to install.
This guide explains each size, compares parting space and coverage, and helps you choose the right one for your style. New to lace pieces? Start with all about lace closures.
Closure vs Frontal: The Basics
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A closure is a smaller lace piece that sits at the front or top of the head, where you part your hair. It completes a sew-in or wig without leaving out any of your own hair.
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A frontal covers the whole hairline from ear to ear. It recreates a natural-looking hairline all the way round the front, so you can wear the hair pulled back or parted almost anywhere.
For a deeper comparison, read lace closure vs lace frontal.
Closure Sizes and Frontal Sizes at a Glance
All closure sizes and frontal sizes follow the same width x depth format, measured in inches. Here is how the four main sizes compare:
| Size | Type | Lace Area | Parting Freedom | Installation Effort |
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| 4×4 | Closure | 4" wide × 4" deep | Middle part or slight side part | Easiest; beginner-friendly |
| 5×5 | Closure | 5" wide × 5" deep | More room for side parts | Easy |
| 13×4 | Frontal | 13" ear to ear × 4" deep | Part anywhere across the front | Moderate; needs customising |
| 13×6 | Frontal | 13" ear to ear × 6" deep | Deepest parts and most styling freedom | Most involved |
4x4 Closure: Simple and Low-Maintenance
The 4x4 is the smallest and simplest option. It gives a natural middle part or a slight side part and is quick to install, which makes it well suited to first sew-ins and everyday wigs. The trade-off is limited parting space: deep side parts may reach beyond the lace.
5x5 Closure: More Parting Freedom
The extra inch in each direction gives you noticeably more room for side parts and slightly more coverage, while keeping the install just as straightforward. It is a practical middle ground for wearers who want flexibility without the upkeep of a frontal.
13x4 Frontal: A Full Natural Hairline
The 13x4 frontal covers the hairline from ear to ear, so you can part your hair anywhere across the front and wear it swept back. It needs more customisation, such as tinting and plucking, and careful installation. Our frontal wig installation guide explains the process.
13x6 Frontal: Maximum Versatility
The 13x6 adds two more inches of depth, so you can create deep side parts and high styles while the lace still looks natural. It offers the most styling freedom of any size, but it also takes the most skill to install and the most care to maintain.
Gemeria Closure and Frontal Prices
Gemeria's closures and frontals are made from single-donor, raw South Indian temple hair with cuticles intact and aligned. Each piece comes in lengths from 12 to 28 inches, at a natural 100–120% density, with a choice of regular/transparent or HD Swiss lace.
| Size (Straight) | 12" Regular | 12" HD Swiss | 28" Regular | 28" HD Swiss |
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| 4×4 Closure | $115 | $145 | $225 | $255 |
| 5×5 Closure | $125 | $155 | $235 | $265 |
| 13×4 Frontal | $160 | $205 | $395 | $440 |
| 13×6 Frontal | $170 | $200 | $410 | $440 |
Prefer a ready-made unit? Gemeria's front lace wigs come with 4x4, 5x5, 13x4 or 13x6 lace bases. A 10-inch Straight front lace wig, for example, is listed at $340 with a 4x4 base and $395 with a 13x6 base.
Which Size Works Best for Your Install?
- Sew-ins: a closure or frontal is sewn down over braids to finish the install with no leave-out. Closures are quicker and simpler to maintain between appointments.
- Wig units: a 4x4 or 5x5 closure makes an easy everyday unit, while a 13x4 or 13x6 frontal gives a unit you can wear in high ponytails and updos.
- Curly and textured hair: curly lace pieces hide the parting naturally, so a closure can give plenty of versatility. See everything about kinky curly closures and hairstyles with a lace closure.
Before choosing a frontal, measure across your hairline from the top of one ear to the other. Your stylist can trim any excess lace for a custom fit.
HD Swiss Lace vs Regular Transparent Lace
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HD Swiss lace is finer and thinner, so it blends more invisibly into the skin. It needs gentle handling during installation and removal.
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Regular/transparent lace is slightly sturdier and more forgiving, which suits beginners and wearers who reinstall often.
If an undetectable hairline is your priority, especially with a frontal, HD lace is worth the extra cost. If durability and ease matter more, regular lace is a sensible choice.
How to Choose the Right Size
- First install or low maintenance: a 4x4 closure.
- You like side parts: a 5x5 closure.
- You wear your hair back or in ponytails: a 13x4 or 13x6 frontal.
- You want the most styling freedom: a 13x6 frontal.
- Professional install available: a frontal; if you install at home, a closure is easier to get right.
Customising Your Closure or Frontal
Gemeria's closures and frontals are not pre-plucked and their knots are not bleached, so you or your stylist can customise the hairline to suit you. Common steps include tinting the lace to match your skin, lightly plucking the hairline and, if needed, bleaching the knots. Because the hair is raw, it can be coloured up to 613 blonde; we recommend a professional for bleaching. Avoid the pitfalls in common mistakes to avoid when wearing lace frontals and lace closure mistakes and fixes.
Final Thought
Choose a 4x4 or 5x5 closure for easy, low-maintenance wear, and a 13x4 or 13x6 frontal for a full hairline and maximum styling freedom. Explore Gemeria's closures and frontals in raw temple hair, and read how to use lace frontals and closures before you install.
