Wig caps, glue and stands in South Africa: what they cost

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Wig caps, glue and stands, explained

What you need for a wig

A wig does not need much, but the small items change how it sits and how long it lasts. This page covers the ones South African stores sell most: wig caps, lace glue and melting spray, remover, bands and grips, a wax stick and a stand. Which you need depends on how you attach the wig. A glueless wig with adjustable straps may need only a cap. A lace front held with glue needs the glue, a remover and a skin test.

Wig caps

On 6 Oct 2026 we found 52 wig cap listings at 14 stores, from R6.90 to R220, with a median of R55. The spread is mostly pack size. Two-packs start at R6.90 at Cosmetic Connection, and Hair City, Hair Health & Beauty and Shara Hair each list a 2-pack at R20. Clicks lists one at R34.99 and Dis-Chem at R39.99. Takealot lists multi-packs of 4 to 24 caps at R69 to R159. At Wigs.co.za, a box of 12 Jon Renau nylon caps is R220.

A cap is also one way to flatten longer hair. Wigs.co.za lists a fish net liner at R75 and says it is thin, natural looking and comfortable, suitable for anyone with longer existing hair. Check your head size first: Headcovers gives cap sizes of 20 to 21.5 inches for petite, 21.5 to 22.5 for average and 22.5 or more for large, and says adjustable straps give up to half an inch of flex.

Lace glue

We found 41 lace glue and wig adhesive listings at 14 stores, from R19.90 to R1,644.50, with a median of R99. Twenty-seven of them, at 12 stores, are R200 or less, mostly in bottles of 30 to 45 ml. Clicks and Dis-Chem both stock lace glue, at R89.95 and R89.99. The dearer end is professional: Mike & Liz lists bonds at R505 to R1,644.50, Strands of Love lists adhesives for hair systems at R180 to R910, and Wigs.co.za lists It Stays Lace Body Adhesive at R735 for 60 ml.

Hair Majesty's directions for its Majestic Hold glue (R89, 38 ml) are a good guide to how most are used. Clean and prep a hairline that is free of oil and makeup, apply a thin layer along the hairline, wait until it is tacky, press the lace down gently and let it dry fully. It says to apply two or three thin layers for maximum hold rather than one thick one, and describes the glue as waterproof and humidity resistant.

Melting spray

A melting spray goes on after the lace is placed. Silky Hair's directions for its Glamour spray are to mist evenly along the hairline, press down with a soft cloth or your fingers, and blow-dry on a cool setting. We found 22 glue and melting spray listings at nine stores, from R49.90 to R290, with a median of R95. The R289 and R290 items are 180 to 230 ml cans.

Which is better, glue or spray? It depends on the hold. KendriQ Hair Salon in Fourways lists a glue install at R700 and calls glue the longest and strongest holding install method, suited to travel and special events. Its spray install is R500, and it calls spray a gentle method, removable with water and ideal for wear of less than 48 hours.

Test glue on your skin first

Cosmetic Connection's RL lace glue page says a skin test is recommended before use. Walker Tape, a US adhesive maker, says to apply a small amount behind the ear, leave it for 24 to 48 hours, look for redness, itching, swelling or discomfort, stop if irritation persists, and seek medical attention promptly for a severe or persistent reaction.

There is a medical reason. A review in the International Journal of Women's Dermatology notes that most wigs have adjustable straps or bands, that bonding and taping may be used but may lead to contact dermatitis, especially from wig adhesives such as acrylates, and that taping, bonds and clips are other options. A 2013 case report from India, in the International Journal of Trichology, describes a 28-year-old man who used superglue to fix his wig and developed an itchy, oozing patch on the anterior hairline. A patch test was positive to 2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate, and the lesions subsided after two weeks off the wig with topical steroids. Reviews of the field add that hairdressers and beauticians have a ninefold higher risk of allergy to that chemical, and that allergic reactions to hair care products, which include adhesives among their potential allergens, can show on the neck, eyelids and sides of the face as well as the scalp. If you get a rash, stop using the product and see a doctor.

Removers, bands, grips and wax sticks

We found 19 glue remover listings at 13 stores, from R25.90 to R653.40, with a median of R70. Hair Majesty's remover spray (R89, 50 ml) says it is designed to dissolve lace adhesive without damaging your edges, lace or skin. Its directions are to spray along the glued hairline, wait a few seconds, then gently massage or lift the lace, wipe away residue with a soft cloth and wash the skin with mild soap and water before reinstalling.

Bands run from R11.90 at Cosmetic Connection to R99 at Hair Majesty, whose band is described as being for laying down your edges, to be used with its edge tamer gel. Silky Hair lists a lay-flat band at R20. Grips are R69.99 at Clicks up to R249 at Takealot, and Wigs.co.za lists its Stay Put grip at R195, an elastic velvet band with a lace area for lace front wigs. Wax sticks, which Hair Majesty says slick down flyaways without weighing the hair down, run from R29.99 at Universal Dealers to R149 at Hair City and Hair Majesty.

Stands and storage

Wigs.co.za says its plastic stand (R170) is for storing wigs between wears and drying them after a wash, and Jon Renau's guide on its blog says a synthetic wig should air dry on a plastic or wire stand. Cheaper stands are The Wig Factory at R50, The San Hair at R80 and a Takealot set of two collapsible stands at R85. A tripod stand holds a mannequin head for styling or practising, as The San Hair describes its R450 tripod, so check whether a head is included. Universal Dealers lists a professional tripod stand at R399.99. Hair Majesty says to put an uninstalled wig on a stand or in a wig travel bag.

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