Short answer: measure the thin area and choose a topper base about 1 inch (2–3 cm) bigger, so the clips grip healthy hair. A 1.5x3" base suits a thin front or parting. A 2.5x3" base suits a parting that reaches the crown.
What you need
A soft measuring tape (or a strip of paper and a ruler), a comb, a mirror and good daylight.
How to measure in 4 steps
- Part your hair where you usually wear it.
- Length: measure from where the thinning starts at the front to where it stops towards the crown.
- Width: measure across the widest thin part, side to side.
- Add about 1 inch to each measurement. That is the base size you need.
Which base size fits
| Thin area (approx.) | Choose |
| Up to 3 cm wide and 6–7 cm long | 1.5x3" silk topper |
| Wider than 3 cm, or reaching the crown | 2.5x3" silk topper |
| One small gap, about 2 cm | a hair patch |
If you're between sizes, the larger base usually blends better.
How to choose the length
Topper length is measured from the base. It should match your own hair, or be slightly longer and trimmed to blend.
- 12" falls around the shoulders.
- 14" falls just past the shoulders.
- 16" falls a few inches below the shoulders.
Bangs or no bangs?
Choose a topper with bangs if your front hairline is thin or you like a fringe. Choose no bangs for a clean middle or side parting.
Texture and shade
Pick the texture closest to your own hair: straight, wavy or loose curly. Natural black matches most Indian hair. Choose jet black for very dark hair, natural brown if your hair looks brown in daylight, and grey if you are greying.
Quick answers
Can I send a photo for sizing help?
Yes. Send a daylight photo of your parting on WhatsApp +91 97910 38068.
Can I try a topper on before buying?
Yes, at our Uthandi factory in Chennai, by appointment.
Will a bigger topper look bulkier?
Not if the density is natural. Our toppers are 130% density, close to most women's own hair.
BigLove India sells raw human hair toppers, clip-in extensions, hair patches and clip-in bangs, made with single-donor Tirupati temple hair and shipped within India. Have a question? Message us on WhatsApp +91 97910 38068 or book a try-on at our Uthandi factory in Chennai.