Wig & sheitel questions, answered

Our custom natural-hair wigs start from ₪4,000, and toppers (kippah falls) start from ₪2,500. The final price depends on the length, the hair and the cap construction you choose — we’ll give you a clear quote at your consultation.

“Sheitel” is simply the Yiddish word for a wig, so the two mean the same thing. In practice, religious women who ask for a sheitel often prefer a more modest, less flashy style, while “wig” is used more broadly — at Alison WIGS we cater for every look and every woman.

Yes. We regularly fit wigs for women coping with chemotherapy, alopecia and other medical hair loss, and we use special fixtures that hold the wig securely and comfortably even on a sensitive or bare scalp.

You are always welcome to walk in, but we recommend booking an appointment: our wigmaker takes up to an hour to guide you and help you choose the perfect piece, and an appointment lets us give you our full attention.

With proper care, a well-made natural-hair wig can last for years of regular wear. Gentle washing, correct storage and occasional professional maintenance all help it keep its look — and we’re happy to guide you on caring for yours.

Yes. We’re happy to care for a wig you already own, and we partner with some of the best hairdressers and colour artists in the industry to restyle, cut and colour any wig so it looks spectacular again.

We serve clients in Hebrew, English and French, so you can choose your wig and receive guidance in the language you’re most comfortable with.

A lace front is a strip of very fine, sheer lace along the front hairline, with each hair tied in by hand. It creates an almost invisible hairline that looks like hair growing from your own scalp, so the wig can be worn back off the face.

A lace top has hand-tied lace across the crown and parting instead of only at the front. It reveals a natural-looking “scalp” wherever you part the hair and lets you part it in any direction — a very popular, lightweight sheitel.

In a silk top the knots of hair are hidden beneath a layer of silk, so no knots are visible at the part. It gives the most realistic “scalp” of all, though the base is slightly thicker than lace.

A monofilament (or “mono”) top is a sheer mesh at the crown to which hairs are tied one by one. Like a lace top it mimics natural hair growth and allows multidirectional parting, and it is gentle on a sensitive scalp.

In a hand-tied or full-lace cap every hair is knotted individually across the whole base, rather than sewn in rows. This makes the wig especially light, breathable and natural in its movement, and lets the hair be styled in any direction.

A wefted or “open” cap is built from rows of hair (wefts) machine-sewn onto the base with gaps between them. It is airy, gives plenty of volume and is more affordable than a fully hand-tied cap.

A fall is a partial piece that covers the back and crown while a little of your own hairline is left out and blended in, often under a headband or hat. A band fall is a fall already attached to a comfortable band worn across the front of the head.

A kippah fall (topper) is a smaller piece that covers only the top of the head. It is lighter and more comfortable than a full sheitel and is a popular, more affordable choice — at Alison WIGS toppers start from ₪2,500.

A bob is not a type of cap but a haircut — a shorter length that falls around the chin or shoulders, cut straight or with soft layers. It is one of the most requested wig styles because it is elegant, easy to wear and easy to maintain.

These describe the hair itself, not the cap. European hair is prized for its fine, soft texture, while “Remy” means the cuticles all run in the same direction, so the hair stays smooth, tangle-free and natural-looking for longer.