Brand new, no lace at front…just in back, removable band and strong clips inside lace cap, pretty, soft Real (did the burn test), has bangs that hide the hairline and nice part. Examine pics and the video…some under direct light to show texture and lightest shade. This is def a beautiful shade of Auburn, imo, a medium Auburn. Of course you can curl or dye real hair but I don’t know why you would. Feel free to ask questions. I ship daily.