The Lauren Ashtyn Collection

Hair Quality & How Our Pieces Are Made

What European Remy human hair actually is, why every strand is triple hand-knotted, and what sits underneath the hair.


Last reviewed by our stylist team · August 12, 2026

Are your toppers and wigs made from real human hair?

Yes. Every piece in the collection is 100% European Remy human hair — no synthetic blends, no exceptions.

Because it is real human hair, you can wash it, blow dry it, curl or straighten it, and have it professionally toned or coloured, exactly as you would your own.

What is European Remy human hair?

European Remy is one of the highest-quality hair types available, and it is what every one of our toppers and wigs is made from.

Each strand keeps its cuticle intact and aligned in the same direction. That alignment is what reduces tangling and creates soft, natural movement and lasting shine.

Because it behaves like your own hair, it can be styled, curled, straightened and toned by a professional stylist.

How are your hair toppers and wigs made?

Every piece is handcrafted from 100% European Remy human hair, with each individual strand triple hand-knotted onto a breathable micro-mesh base by skilled artisans.

That craftsmanship takes approximately 45 to 60 days per piece. It is what creates the natural movement, comfort and durability our pieces are known for — and it is the reason a hand-tied piece behaves so differently from a machine-wefted one.

What is the base of your hair topper made of?

A fine micro mesh, finished with a silicone polyurethane edge.

The mesh is what makes the piece breathable and gives the scalp-like appearance where the hair is knotted in. The edge is where your T-pins go when you store the piece on a mannequin head — always through the edge, never the mesh.

What is the difference between human hair and synthetic pieces?

Human hair can be treated like your own; synthetic hair cannot.

With our 100% European Remy human hair you can heat style, tone and colour the piece, and it moves and reflects light naturally. Synthetic fibre has a fixed style, generally cannot take heat or colour, and tends to develop a sheen that reads as artificial.

Human hair pieces also last considerably longer with proper care, which is why we treat them as an investment rather than a disposable purchase.

What is the point of the lace on the wigs?

The lace lets you customise your hairline. When your wig arrives you cut the lace to your liking, incorporating your own hair or not — and once personalised, the lace does not show.

You can also remove a few strands from the front of the hairline if you prefer a softer edge. This is personal preference, and it is worth having done by a stylist experienced with lace fronts.

See How to Cut Lace & Style a Lace Front Wig before you start.

Does wearing a hair topper make your head hot?

No. The micro mesh base is completely breathable, so it is the same amount of warmth as having that much hair naturally — not like wearing a cap.

Many clients in warm climates find a topper more comfortable than a full wig for exactly this reason.

Still have questions?

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