If you’ve recently purchased a hair topper, you may have noticed some shorter hairs sticking out. Don’t worry—this isn’t damage or breakage! These shorter strands are called hair returns, a natural part of high-quality hair toppers for women. Understanding how to handle them will help you achieve a seamless, natural appearance with your topper.

1. What Is Hair Return on Hair Toppers?

Hair returns are the shorter strands left behind during the manufacturing process of hand-tied hair toppers. These toppers are crafted by injecting individual hair strands through the base, knotting them securely, and leaving a small section of hair on the opposite side.

2. How to Fix Hair Returns on Hair Toppers

If your hair topper has returns that won’t lay flat, don’t panic! With the right technique, you can easily blend them in.

Step 1: Spray heat protectant. Before reaching for hot tools, give your human hair topper some love—a quick spritz of heat protectant keeps them safe (and smooth).

Step 2: Gently brush those shorter hairs in the same direction—no tugging!

Step 3: For that final polish: Run your flat iron through (low/medium heat!), angled at 45°. Start at the top and glide all the way down. This will blend in any noticeable return hairs into the finished style.

Step 4: Apply some hair conditioning spray on the hair topper and comb through to finish.

This quick fix helps the returns lay smoothly against your scalp, blending seamlessly with the rest of your hair topper.

3. Which UniWigs Hair Toppers Have Hair Returns & Which Don’t?

Not all hair toppers have hair returns—it depends on the construction method. Here’s what you need to know about UniWigs hair toppers:

Hair Toppers WITH Hair Returns:
• UniWigs mono base hair toppers
• Lace hair toppers
• Most silk hair toppers

Hair Toppers WITHOUT Hair Returns:
• Savannah silk top hair topper
• Skin base hair toppers (such as Upgrade Aura)

4. Pro Tips for Managing Hair Returns

• Use Lightweight Styling Products – Heavy gels or waxes can make returns more noticeable. Opt for sprays or serums.
• Blend with Layers – If your natural hair has layers, style them to cover any shorter returns.
• Store Properly – Keep your topper on a wig stand to maintain its shape and prevent tangling.

Hair returns are a normal part of high-quality hair toppers—not a flaw! With the right care and styling techniques, you can easily tame them for a flawless, natural look. If you’re shopping for hair toppers for women, UniWigs offers a variety of options. Choose the best fit for your styling preferences!