January Petite by Jon Renau
January Petite by Jon Renau: A SmartLace Short Wave Wig Built for Petite Cap Wearers
January Petite by Jon Renau brings one of the SmartLace™ Collection's most popular short styles to wearers who need a petite cap size. It delivers the same carefree textured waves, extended ear lace front, single monofilament top, and ultra-light wefted back that have made January a sustained favorite — now in a cap properly sized for smaller head circumferences.
What Makes January Petite Different from the Average Cap?
For wearers with a smaller head circumference, an average cap version of January creates a consistent set of fit problems. January Petite solves all of them with a narrower circumference, closer-fitting side panels, and a scaled interior that positions every feature exactly where it needs to be.
Problems the petite cap eliminates:
- Lace front displacement — an average cap can push the lace front too low onto the forehead or prevent it from sitting flush against the skin, compromising the natural hairline appearance.
- Extended ear lace misalignment — on a smaller head in an average cap, temple coverage can shift, leaving gaps or pushing lace beyond the natural hairline zone.
- Monofilament crown displacement — an oversized cap shifts the monofilament top off-center, undermining its natural scalp appearance and parting freedom.
- Constant movement and adjustment — an average cap on a petite head requires constant repositioning, disrupting the carefree wave movement January is known for.
Key Construction Features
Extended Ear Lace Front
The lace panel extends significantly further toward the ears on both sides than a standard lace front, creating natural-looking hairline coverage that spans from temple to temple. In a petite cap, this coverage sits at the correct position for a smaller head profile — not too low, not too high, not stretched to one side — so the full benefit of the wider lace panel is realized. This makes January Petite look natural from straight ahead, from three-quarter angles, and from the side.
Single Monofilament Top
The monofilament top sits centered at the crown in a properly fitted petite cap. Each hair at the crown is individually sewn onto the monofilament base at varied angles, allowing the waves to be parted in any direction. The transparent base creates a convincing natural scalp appearance at the crown's highest and most visible point.
Ultra-Light Wefted Back
The wefted back keeps the overall wearing experience cool, breathable, and comfortable throughout the day.
At a Glance: January Petite by Jon Renau
- Brand: Jon Renau
- Collection: SmartLace™ Synthetic
- Cap size: Petite
- Weight: 2.8 oz
- Style: Short carefree textured waves
- Front: Extended ear lace front (temple-to-temple coverage)
- Crown: Single monofilament top with multidirectional parting
- Back: Ultra-light wefted construction
Is January Petite Right for You?
If you have a smaller head circumference and have admired January's carefree waves but found the average cap too large to wear with confidence — or experienced slipping, gapping, or misalignment with average cap short wave wigs — January Petite by Jon Renau is designed specifically for you.
Not sure about your cap size or which color is right for you? MyHairMail's Size Chart, Color Guide, and Face Shape Analyzer are free tools to help you choose with confidence before you buy.
