Frontal, closure and 360 are not quality tiers — they are different coverage areas answering different styling questions. Selling the wrong one is the most common source of "the hairline lifted" complaints.
1. Frontals: Ear-to-Ear, Parting Anywhere
A frontal spans ear to ear along the hairline, usually 13 inches wide, and exists so the client can part the hair anywhere along that line and pull it back. It requires the perimeter to be sealed carefully, because the entire front edge carries tension during styling.
2. Closures: Concentrated Coverage at the Crown
A closure covers the crown area and terminates at the hairline without running the full front width. It suits clients who wear a fringe or a side-swept style, costs less lace to maintain, and is far more forgiving under tension. Where the client never exposes the temple hairline, a closure is the more durable solution.
3. 360 Lace: On the Fence Between the Two
A 360 unit runs lace around the full perimeter but keeps a defined parting zone on top. It allows a high ponytail or an updo without exposing weft tracks, which is exactly where a closure fails, while asking less of the front hairline than a frontal. For clients who alternate between down styles and updos, it is the specification that removes the compromise.
