It all depends on your desired look, flexibility in styling, and maintenance level when choosing between a frontal ponytail and a closure ponytail. Both have their unique advantages, but one may suit you better based on your needs.
Frontal Ponytail
Frontal Ponytail
A frontal ponytail requires a lace frontal (13x4 or 13x6) that extends across the front hairline, ear to ear. Frontal ponytail offers flexibility in the style of your ponytail; you can create sleek high ponytails, side parts, or middle parts.
Pros:
This creates a seamless, natural hairline
Pros:
This creates a seamless, natural hairline
- You have versatile options for styling
- Great for high ponytails and updos
- Gives the illusion of a scalp when installed properly
Cons:
It requires more maintenance and application.
It requires more maintenance and application.
- Typically more costly than closures
- Lace will typically degrade faster when styled frequently
Closure Ponytail
Closure Ponytail
A closure ponytail incorporates a lace closure (4x4, 5x5, or 6x6), which only covers a small portion of the head, normally the crown section. It's perfect for plain, smooth ponytails without having to deal with blending a full frontal.
Advantages:
Less complicated to put in and maintain
Advantages:
Less complicated to put in and maintain
- Cost-effective than frontals
- There is less lace to be concerned about, reducing the risk of damage
Disadvantages
Limited flexibility for styling
Limited flexibility for styling
- Less natural-looking for high ponytails
Which One Should You Choose?
Which One Should You Choose?
If you want a versatile, natural hairline and love high ponytails, go for a frontal ponytail. If you prefer low-maintenance, cost-effective styling, a closure ponytail is the better choice.