Density & Permatease Explained- Finding the Perfect Volume for Your Look

When choosing a wig, many elements come together to create the overall look and feel. Cap design, fiber type, length, and style all play important roles. Among these details, two features that often come up are density and permatease. They aren’t the only factors to consider, but understanding them can help you better recognize why certain wigs look fuller, sleeker, or hold their shape in a particular way. 

This blog will walk you through what wig density means, how cap design can influence it, and the role permatease plays in styling. 

What is Wig Density? 

Density refers to the amount of hair used on a wig cap. 

• Lighter densities tend to look very natural and mimic fine biological hair.
• Higher densities provide more body, fullness, and volume. 
  

Neither option is better than the other—it’s simply a matter of the look and feel you want. Ellen Wille is known for designing wigs with light to medium densities, giving a natural balance that suits a wide variety of styles. 

How Cap Design Influences Density 

Density is not only about how much fiber is used—it’s also shaped by the cap construction. Depending on whether a wig has a monofilament crown, part, top, or hand-tied base, the appearance of density will change. 

Here are four Ellen Wille styles that show how this works: 

• Mono Crown – Level 
     
  With a monofilament crown, Level creates the illusion of natural growth at the crown while offering a bit more fullness through the back and sides. This design provides a naturally voluminous look without feeling heavy. 
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• Mono Part – Destiny 
   
  Destiny’s monofilament part gives a realistic scalp appearance where the hair is parted, while the rest of the wig retains coverage and body. This creates a polished balance of density and natural styling versatility. 
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• Mono Top – Mega Mono 
   
  With a full monofilament top, Mega Mono allows complete parting flexibility. The hair distributes more evenly across the crown, so the density feels lighter and softer. This design is ideal for those who want realism with styling options. 
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• Hand-Tied – Eclat 
     
  Eclat features a mostly hand-tied cap, which makes the density appear sleek and minimal. This construction offers natural movement and a lightweight feel—perfect for those who prefer a smooth, close-to-the-head silhouette. 
  
   

What is Permatease? 

Permatease is a fine, crimped fiber or little hairs placed close to the base of the cap to create lift and structure. It’s not a styling feature you’ll see directly, but it plays a role in how the wig holds its shape. 

Why It’s Used: 

• Adds subtle volume where needed.
• Supports the fiber so the style maintains its intended shape.
• Provides coverage over cap wefts for a more natural finish.
• Complements density, preventing the wig from looking too flat. 
  

Where It’s Found: 

Permatease can be located at the crown, roots, nape,or throughout sections of the wig depending on the design. For example, a layered cut might have permatease in the crown for lift, while a shorter textured style may use it more evenly for shape. 

How Density and Permatease Work Together 

Density gives a wig its overall level of fullness, while permatease provides targeted lift and support. Together, they enhance the intended style: 

• A mono crown design like Level may look fuller thanks to a touch of permatease near the crown.
• A hand-tied style like Eclat appears sleek and close-fitting, with little to no permatease for a smooth, modern look. 
  

Both approaches have their benefits—some wearers love the youthful body of a wig with permatease, while others prefer the sleek sophistication of a lower-density hand-tied piece. 

Finding Your Perfect Balance 

Whether you love fullness and lift, or prefer a lightweight, smooth style, Ellen Wille offers wigs with different densities, cap designs, and thoughtful use of permatease to create the most natural look. 

For soft fullness with movement: try Level. 
For polished body with a natural part: choose Destiny. 
For parting versatility with a lighter look: explore Mega Mono. 
For the sleekest, hand-tied realism: discover Eclat. 
 

✨ At Ellen Wille, every detail—from density to cap design to the presence of permatease—is carefully considered to create wigs that feel as beautiful as they look.