How To Wear A Wig

Wearing a wig for the very first time might seem like a daunting thing to do, but don’t worry! It’s actually easier than you might think. Wigs are designed to fit your head perfectly – they are adjustable, stretchy and made from soft materials to assist in a long and comfortable wear. To make wearing your new wig as easy as possible, just follow these simple steps:

Style your wig a little! It’s so much easier to get your wig looking fabulous if it’s on a head or in your hand. Shake it out a little, lightly style and get it looking how you would like. You can view our styling tips and tricks page here.

If you are fortunate enough to have your own hair, it’s important to secure it up and out of the way. Even if you have very short hair, a wig cap is a very helpful piece of equipment! If you have a lot of hair, sectioning it into several pieces is a good plan to avoid having lumps or bumps under your wig – curl up and pin sections of hair to the side of your head, like a spiral. Then place the wig cap over the top of your head – slide it back as far as you can, generally right to your hairline. If you feel the need, you can also slide in a hairpin here and there to lock the cap in place. If you do not have any hair, a wig cap will provide comfort during the day and protect your skin from rubbing. We also have a fantastic new product called “Headline It”, which is a magical liner designed to absorb sweat and provide the ultimate in comfort and wearability.

Once your hair is nice and safely tucked away, you’re ready to apply your new wig! Starting at the front of your wig, place the front of the wig against your forehead and slide the wig back and down over the back of your head – The back of the cap where the tag is should sit snugly at the nape of your neck where your own hairline finishes.

Ensure your wig is centred and on correctly by feeling the area on the temple area in front of your ears. There are little tabs on the cap that come down, and they should be even on both sides of your head. Your wig at the front should be worn along your natural hairline, or just in front for a lace front wig. Wigs usually have an adjustable velcro or hook system in the nape area, and you can adjust your wig to suit. Inside the ear tabs you can often also find a bendable metal piece inside, you can bend the tabs gently to ensure that the tabs are flush against the sides of your head.

If your wig feels too loose or too tight, remove it and adjust to suit your head shape. Wigs are an average size unless otherwise stated – Be sure to purchase a wig that is yoru size! It can be very uncomfortable wearing a wig that is too tight, and a wig that is too large might result in the unit slipping off! We do have a great range of petite and large cap styles for just in case. If you want a little added security for your wig, you can slide hairpins through the wig and into your own hair.

It pays to give your hair a quick finger styling after applying. If the fringe is too long, you can certainly have it cut and styled by a professional! Keep your wig looking fresh between wears by placing somewhere well ventilated (a wig stand is a great tool to use for this!) and allow to dry. Washing and styling tips for your new wig can also be found here.