A 5x5 closure vs 13x4 frontal comparison is mainly about where you want lace coverage, not which number is automatically better. For a short curly bob, start with how you normally wear the front: a consistent part with curls framing your face, or more styling across the front hairline.
Cover: original AI editorial illustration. The lace shapes are schematic and not to scale; they are not product photographs, cutting templates, or proof of a BONANZA cap's construction.
What do 5x5 and 13x4 mean?
These names conventionally describe the nominal lace section in inches. A 5x5 closure has a focused section about five inches across and five inches back, centered around the parting area. A 13x4 frontal is wider across the front, with a nominal four-inch depth. It covers more of the front hairline rather than just the central section.
Width and depth are different: 13x4 is wider, but its second number is smaller than the five-inch depth in 5x5. Neither label guarantees a rectangular parting area at every point. Seams and the actual cap layout matter, so confirm the usable area for a particular hairstyle.
Choose by the way you wear your bob
Consider a 5x5 closure for a consistent part
If your everyday look keeps the curls around your face and uses a part within the central lace area, a closure is a sensible starting point. A focused lace section means less front-edge area to position. A side part may be possible within that section, but do not assume every deep side part shown in a reference photo will fit inside it.
Before choosing, decide where you want the part to begin. Ask whether the selected wig's construction supports that position, rather than choosing from the model's hairstyle alone.
Consider a 13x4 frontal for wider front styling
If you like changing the position of the part or showing more of the front hairline, a frontal is worth comparing. Its wider front coverage gives you a different layout to work with. There is also more front edge to position and handle carefully.
It is not a full-lace cap. Do not assume a high ponytail, exposed nape, or any hairstyle in a reference image is possible simply because the label says 13x4. For a short curly bob, check the required hair length as well as the lace layout.
Match the guide to BONANZA's listed options
The Natural Black Short Curly Bob currently lists 5*5HD and 13*4HD under Lace Type. These are two selectable options on the same product page. Select the one you intend to buy, then review the selected option and current price before adding it to your cart.
The current listing describes the standard bob as factory-pre-cut and glueless-friendly, with an adjustable cap. Lace area, pre-cutting, and fit are separate details: choosing a larger lace area does not by itself make the cap larger or make it fit every head.
The product page does not publish an exact cap-circumference range. Use our head-measurement guide, then ask BONANZA to confirm the range and fit details for your selected Lace Type if fit is a concern.
Three questions to settle before ordering
- Where will I part the hair? Describe your usual middle or side part and ask about the usable lace area for that position.
- What will I expose? Distinguish a visible front hairline from an exposed nape or an updo. A frontal label does not promise all three.
- Am I selecting a listed option or requesting a change? The two listed Lace Type choices are product options. Other lace areas or changes to listed density or weight need a separately confirmed specification, quote, and lead time.
Compare the two options on the product page
Choose the lace layout that suits the hairstyle you actually wear. Review the BONANZA Natural Black Short Curly Bob and its Lace Type options, select 5*5HD or 13*4HD, and check the current product details before ordering. For a broader overview of lace areas, see the BONANZA lace size guide.