As a woman who has been dealing with hair loss for almost 15 years, I have to say that the world of fake hair is pretty wild right now. From extensions to wigs, and now toppers, there are countless faux hair options for people to choose from. Whether you simply want to change up your look, add some fullness, or perhaps are dealing with hair loss like me; I'm having a great time since I discovered the topper world. Now toppers are not exactly a new form of fake hair; they've been getting a lot more attention lately, so here's the full rundown of everything you need to know about toppers.

Let's start with how toppers differ from other types of alternative hair. Extensions can take different forms (clip-in, tape-in, sewing or microlink), but that's a whole different story. Whatever form extensions take, they are separate pieces of hair that are attached to your existing hair and then blended. They can be worn for as long as you like, with some forming for months at a time. Extensions do not cover the crown area and often cannot hide thinning or bald spots at the top of the scalp. Alternatively, wigs can be placed on the top of the head, with your natural hair wrapped underneath and tucked away. For the most part, we all know what wigs are, so the main thing is that with wigs, your natural hair is hidden, making the wig look very full on the top.

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With toppers they are a kind of mix of both extensions and wigs; honestly you get the best of both worlds here. They clip onto the top of your hair, but because they have a much smaller cap, they sit flatter. Toppers also allow you to rock your natural hair and blend it with the topper. As with other types of faux hair, you can purchase curly hair toppers, fringe toppers, or even custom balayage pieces to suit your own style. The possibilities are truly endless.