13x4 vs 13x6 vs 360 Lace: Which to Stock for Your Salon?

FirstGold Hair · 2026-09-16 · 7 min read

Stock the wrong lace and it sits on the shelf. Stock the right one and it reorders itself. Here is how 13x4, 13x6 and 360 lace compare on parting space, styling freedom, install time and cost — so you can decide what your clients actually need.

The Short Answer

• 13x4 — the safe everyday seller. Ear-to-ear lace, 4" deep. Best all-rounder.
• 13x6 — for clients who want deep partings, middle parts and more styling options.
• 360 — lace around the full perimeter, so the hair can go up in a ponytail or bun.

13x4 Lace Frontal: The Everyday Workhorse

The 13x4 frontal gives 13 inches of lace across the hairline and 4 inches of depth. That is enough for a natural parting anywhere along the front and a soft, realistic hairline.

Why salons love it: it covers most client requests without the higher cost of deeper lace. Installs are quick, and the unit is light enough for daily wear.

Best for: first-time wig wearers, everyday clients, and anyone who wants a natural look without a complicated install. See options on our lace front wigs page.

13x6 Lace Frontal: More Room to Style

Six inches of depth changes what is possible. Clients can do a deep side part, a true middle part, or sweep the hair back without exposing the cap.

Trade-off: slightly more lace to blend and a marginally higher unit cost. But for clients who style their hair rather than just wear it, the extra depth is worth it.

Best for: clients who restyle often, content creators, and anyone who photographs their hair. It also pairs well with colour work — see the colored hair collection.

360 Lace: Built for Updos

A 360 unit has lace around the entire perimeter with a machine-made cap in the middle. The practical result: the hair can be pulled into a high ponytail or bun while still looking natural from every angle.

Why it matters commercially: it is the only common construction that supports updos, so it fills a gap the 13x4 and 13x6 cannot.

Best for: gym clients, bridal work, and anyone who wears their hair up. If you also sell protective styles, note that crochet hair serves a similar "get it up and out of the way" need at a lower price point.

Side-by-Side Comparison

• Parting space: 13x4 moderate → 13x6 deep → 360 full perimeter.
• Styling freedom: 13x4 good → 13x6 very good → 360 best (including updos).
• Install complexity: 13x4 easiest → 13x6 moderate → 360 moderate.
• Unit cost: 13x4 lowest → 13x6 higher → 360 highest of the three.
• Best first purchase: 13x4 for breadth, 360 for a premium niche.

What to Stock First: A Simple Buying Plan

1. Start with 13x4 in your two most-requested lengths. It is the broadest seller and the easiest to move.
2. Add one 13x6 option for clients who ask for deep partings.
3. Add a 360 unit once you have had at least two updo or bridal requests.
4. Keep texture consistent. Clients reorder what they already like — matching texture matters more than adding new lengths.

Lace Colour and Density Notes

Lace should disappear against the scalp. HD lace is thinner than standard transparent lace and blends across more skin tones. On density, 180% gives a full but wearable look that most clients expect from a "luxury" unit — heavier densities can read as bulky for everyday wear.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can a 13x4 be worn in a ponytail?

Only a low one. High ponytails expose the back of the cap unless the unit is a 360 construction.

Is 360 lace harder to install?

Slightly — there is more lace to secure around the perimeter. Most stylists manage it easily after one or two units.

Which sells better, 13x4 or 13x6?

13x4 usually sells in higher volume because it suits more clients and costs less. 13x6 sells at a higher margin to clients who specifically want styling flexibility.

Do you offer all three constructions?

Yes — our wig range covers multiple lace sizes and both HD and transparent lace. Browse current options on the lace front wigs page, or message us for the full size matrix.