Avery by Jon Renau

Avery by Jon Renau — SmartLace Synthetic Wig

Overview

Avery by Jon Renau is a breathtaking ultra-long synthetic wig that reaches true mermaid lengths — silky, flowing tresses that fall to mid-back in a sweeping cascade of hair that is as dramatic as it is beautiful. Part of Jon Renau's premium SmartLace Collection, Avery combines the natural, secure look of a SmartLace lace front hairline with a single monofilament top for a wearing experience that is as convincingly real at the hairline and crown as it is spectacular in overall length and presence.

At 19 inches at the crown, 20 inches at both the sides and nape, and a generous 15-inch bang, Avery is one of the longest styles Jon Renau offers — a mid-back-length silhouette that creates the kind of extraordinary long-hair presence that simply cannot be achieved with any other style in the SmartLace Collection. At 6.5 oz, Avery is remarkably well-managed in weight for a wig of this extraordinary length.

For wearers who have always wanted genuinely long, mid-back hair — with the natural-looking hairline and crown realism of SmartLace construction — Avery delivers that dream in a wash-and-wear synthetic package that requires no daily effort to maintain.

Mermaid Lengths: What 20 Inches Actually Looks Like

The term "mermaid hair" has become a cultural shorthand for hair of extraordinary length — hair that falls past the shoulders, past the mid-back, and approaches the waist in a flowing, uninterrupted cascade that is immediately striking and deeply feminine. Avery earns this description through its specific measurements, which place it in a category of long wigs that very few styles can access.

At 20 inches at both the sides and nape, Avery's hair falls to the mid-back — a length that creates a dramatically different visual presence than shoulder-length or even upper-back-length styles. The sheer amount of flowing hair visible from behind, from the sides, and even from the front creates an impression of abundant, naturally beautiful long hair that commands attention and communicates a specific kind of effortless femininity.

To appreciate the scale of what 20 inches means in practice: from the top of the head to the mid-back is the kind of length that in natural hair requires years of growth and consistent care to achieve and maintain. Avery provides it immediately, consistently, and without the daily maintenance burden that natural hair at this length demands.

The 15-inch bang — itself longer than the full-length nape of many wigs in other collections — creates a front section of remarkable depth and flow, transitioning naturally into the 19-inch crown and 20-inch sides and nape. The result is a consistently long, flowing silhouette at every point — a true mermaid-length experience from hairline to hemline.

SmartLace Hairline: Natural and Secure at Extraordinary Length

In a wig of Avery's extraordinary length and weight, the security and natural appearance of the hairline are especially critical. A lace front that lifts, shifts, or shows its edge in a style this long — where the hair weight is constantly pulling the cap slightly — would undermine the entire effect. Avery's SmartLace lace front is specifically described by Jon Renau as providing a "natural, secure look and feel" — both qualities being essential at mermaid lengths.

Natural Appearance — The SmartLace lace panel creates a seamless, skin-blending hairline at the forehead that is virtually undetectable in natural light. The sheer lace blends with the skin so completely that the hair appears to grow directly from the scalp — creating the foundational realism that makes Avery's entire extraordinary length look like genuinely natural hair rather than an obviously artificial enhancement.

In a style where the hair falls to the mid-back, the hairline is the beginning of a very long visual journey. If the hairline doesn't look natural, nothing about the rest of the style will be convincing regardless of how beautiful the length is. Avery's SmartLace front ensures that the journey begins at a completely convincing starting point.

Secure Feel — Jon Renau's SmartLace construction is engineered to maintain its position against the skin even as the weight of the hair creates gentle tension on the cap. The lace sits flush against the forehead consistently — not lifting at the edges, not shifting under the pull of 20 inches of synthetic fiber, not requiring constant readjustment throughout the day. For a mermaid-length wig, this secure feel is the difference between wearing Avery with confidence and wearing it with constant self-consciousness.

Complete Styling Freedom at the Front — The SmartLace lace front allows Avery's extraordinary length to be styled in every possible way at the front — center parted for maximum drama, side parted for a softer, flowing effect, swept away from the face for a more open look. Every option is available and every option looks completely natural at the hairline.

Single Monofilament Top: Crown Realism at the Origin of the Flow

Avery's single monofilament top provides the crown realism that is essential in a style of this length. Every inch of Avery's 20-inch cascade originates at the crown — and the monofilament top ensures that origin point looks completely natural.

Visible Scalp at the Crown — The transparent monofilament base allows the skin beneath to show through at the top of the wig, creating the scalp-visible quality that is the hallmark of genuinely natural-looking hair. In a style as long as Avery, where the eye naturally traces the hair from its origin at the crown down through its full dramatic length, the naturalness of the crown is the first thing observers assess. The monofilament top ensures this assessment is always favorable.

Multidirectional Parting — Each hair at the crown is individually hand-sewn onto the transparent monofilament base, allowing natural parting in any direction. In Avery's mermaid-length style, the crown parting is one of the most prominent visual features — a center part creates a dramatically symmetrical, maximally flowing effect, a side part creates a more romantically asymmetric cascade, and a deep side part creates a glamorous, old-Hollywood quality. The monofilament top makes all of these options genuinely available and genuinely convincing.

Natural Growth Direction — The individual hand-sewing of each hair onto the monofilament base at varied angles replicates the organic variation of real hair growth direction at the crown. This detail — subtle but important — is what gives Avery's crown the living, natural quality that a rigid, uniformly constructed cap top cannot produce.

Endless Styling Possibilities: What Mermaid Lengths Unlock

Jon Renau describes Avery as offering "endless styling possibilities" — and at 20 inches, this is not hyperbole. Length at this scale genuinely opens up styling options that simply are not available in shorter wigs.

Wear It Down — The Full Effect — Avery worn straight down is an extraordinary sight — a full, flowing mid-back cascade that is the quintessential expression of mermaid hair. This is Avery's signature look and its most immediately impactful presentation.

Half-Up Styles — With 20 inches of length, half-up styles in Avery create a balanced, elegant effect where the upper section is gathered while the lower half continues to flow freely. Half-up half-down is one of the most universally flattering and occasion-appropriate ways to wear long hair — and Avery's length makes it especially beautiful.

Low Ponytail — A low ponytail in Avery falls dramatically long — the gathered ponytail itself reaching well down the back. This is a polished, professional look that simultaneously showcases the extraordinary length.

Loose Braids — A loose side braid or back braid in Avery creates a romantic, bohemian aesthetic that is one of the most compelling ways to wear very long hair. The 20-inch length allows for braids with genuine length and presence.

Loose Updo — Even a loosely gathered updo in Avery incorporates enough hair to create a full, textured updo with natural-looking volume — a formal-appropriate style that still hints at the extraordinary length beneath.

Accessories — Very long hair like Avery's pairs exceptionally well with hair accessories — clips, pins, headbands, ribbons — that add visual interest at the top while allowing the full length to flow below.

The SmartLace lace front and monofilament top ensure that all of these styling options look completely natural at the hairline and crown regardless of how the rest of the hair is arranged.

Easy Maintenance: The Practical Miracle of Synthetic Mermaid Hair

One of the most important things to understand about Avery is what it costs — in terms of daily time and effort — to maintain hair of this length and quality. In natural hair, the answer is: a great deal. Mid-back-length natural hair requires significant daily care, regular deep conditioning, careful detangling, and substantial styling time to look this silky and beautiful.

In Avery, the answer is: very little. Jon Renau specifically highlights "easy maintenance" as one of Avery's defining features — and for a mermaid-length wig, this is one of its most genuinely remarkable qualities.

Permanent Style Memory at 20 Inches — Avery's silky, straight style is permanently built into the synthetic fiber throughout its full 20-inch length. Wash it with wig-safe shampoo, rinse, and air dry on a wig stand. The style — straight, silky, and beautiful — restores itself automatically at every inch of that 20-inch length without any product, heat, or effort. For natural hair at mid-back length, achieving this result would require a blow-dry and flat iron session of considerable duration every single time.

Consistent Silky Texture — The silky quality of Avery's fiber is maintained through washing and wear without the protein treatments, deep conditioners, and careful handling that natural hair at this length requires to stay smooth and manageable.

No Bad Mermaid Hair Days — One of the most consistent frustrations of natural long hair is that it doesn't always cooperate — humidity, sleep, activity, and weather all affect how it looks and behaves. Avery looks exactly the same every morning, every day, in every weather condition. The silky, flowing mermaid quality is simply constant.

Please note: Avery is made from standard synthetic fiber and is not compatible with heat styling tools including flat irons, curling wands, or blow dryers.

Specifications

Cap Size Guide

Avery is available in an average cap size, designed to comfortably fit the majority of wearers. Jon Renau's average cap accommodates a head circumference of approximately 21.5 inches. Adjustable straps inside the cap allow for a personalized, secure fit within a comfortable range above and below that baseline.

In a mermaid-length wig like Avery, cap fit takes on heightened importance. The 20-inch hair length creates meaningful weight that is constantly present on the cap — a well-fitted cap distributes this weight evenly and maintains its position throughout the day, while an ill-fitting cap will shift, lift, or feel uncomfortable under the continuous gentle tension of long, heavy hair. Measure your head circumference with a soft tape measure at the natural hairline before purchasing to confirm your ideal cap size.

Who Is Avery For?

Avery is an exceptional choice for:

• Mermaid hair dreamers who have always wanted mid-back length, silky, flowing hair and want it available every single day without years of growth or daily maintenance
• Ultra-long hair enthusiasts who have exhausted shorter long-hair options and want a wig that delivers genuinely extraordinary length at 20 inches
• Cancer patients and chemotherapy wearers who want the emotional power and confidence of very long, beautiful hair during medical hair loss — delivered through a style that is easy to wear and maintain during treatment
• Women with alopecia or significant hair thinning who want maximum-length coverage with a natural-looking SmartLace hairline and realistic monofilament crown
• Low-maintenance wearers who want the most dramatic, impactful long hair possible without any daily styling effort — a genuine wash-and-wear mermaid
• Special occasion wearers who want a style that can be worn simply for maximum impact or styled into half-up, braided, or accessorized looks for formal events
• Fashion-forward wearers who want a style that makes an unmistakable statement about length, femininity, and personal expression

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is Avery at its longest point? Avery reaches 20 inches at both the sides and nape — its maximum length — placing it firmly in the mid-back category and among the longest styles available in the Jon Renau SmartLace Collection. The crown measures 19 inches and the bang 15 inches, creating a consistently long profile at every point.

Is 6.5 oz heavy for a 20-inch wig? For a mid-back-length wig, 6.5 oz is well-managed. The weight is distributed across the full cap surface area, and the even length distribution at sides and nape means no single point concentrates the fiber weight. Most wearers find Avery comfortable for extended wear with a properly fitted average cap.

Is Avery heat-styleable? No. Avery is made from standard synthetic fiber and cannot be used with flat irons, curling wands, or blow dryers. The silky, straight style is permanently set into the fiber throughout its full 20-inch length and self-restores after every wash and air dry.

How do I detangle Avery at 20-inch length? Use a wide-tooth comb or wig-safe brush exclusively, always working from the ends upward toward the roots in small sections — never from the roots down through the full 20-inch length at once. Never brush a wet synthetic wig. Store Avery on a wig stand when not in use. At this length, consistent, patient detangling from ends upward is the single most important daily care practice.

Is Avery appropriate for medical hair loss? Yes. The SmartLace lace front and monofilament top provide a natural-looking hairline and crown for wearers experiencing chemotherapy-related hair loss or alopecia. Avery's extraordinary length provides comprehensive scalp coverage, and many medical wearers find that very long hair provides a particular kind of emotional restoration and confidence during treatment.

How long will Avery last? With proper care and regular but not daily wear, Avery typically lasts 4–6 months or longer. At 20-inch length, consistent detangling from ends upward, gentle washing, careful air drying on a wig stand, and avoiding heat exposure are especially important practices for preserving the silky quality of the fiber at this length.