A Lace front wig is a wig that has lace in the front only. The lace can be from temple to temple or ear to ear. It is very important that you ask and confirm prior to purchasing. A front lace wig will allow you to pull the hair back a little in the front only. The rest of the wig is sewn together like a traditional wig. If you have time, go on e-bay and search lace front wigs and some sellers have turned the wig inside out. This will enable you to see what a lace front looks like. Again, there is very little lace. You may find it very hard to part it. Personally, I found lace front to be effective in curly hair wigs. I hope this helps.