Putting on a wig is a fast and easy method to experiment with new hair length, texture, and color without damaging your own hair. In any case, you'll want to know how to measure your head for a wig so you can find the perfect fit.

The uncertainty of whether or not your wig is the right size will end once you read this.

How to Get the Perfect Wig Fit in 6 Easy Measures

Wigs come in small, normal, and large sizes, but if you can't find a decent fit from one of these, you can always have one custom-made to fit your head. Fortunately, taking precise measurements is as simple as pointing and clicking. To acquire these measurements precisely, a sewing or flexible measuring tape is practically required.

1.      Circumference Measurement

Distance around your hairline is what the circumference is based on. It is customary to begin a head measurement at the forehead, move the tape to the hairline, and finish the measurement by bringing the tape behind the ears. Using the other ear as a guide, bring down the tape and around the nape (the back of the neck where the skull starts to protrude) behind the ear and then back up to the first ear.

The tape must be placed at the very top of the ear rather than behind the ear when applied to the ears. Make sure the tape is secure, but not so much that it presses against your head. The wig will get quite hot and itchy if you do this.

2.      Measuring Distance Between the Ears

This is the most crucial dimension, as the wig will not look nice if it does not cover the top of your head. One end of the measuring tape should be placed on the skull in line with the highest point of the ear, and the other end should be brought across the crown to the opposite side. Make sure the tape is drawn tightly and evenly across.
Incorrectly measuring the area below the ear's apex can result in the wig's ear flaps pressing too closely against the ear, causing significant discomfort.

3.      Front and Back Measurement

This is a simple unit of measurement to use. With the tape centered and tight, measure from the center of the forehead down through the hairline to the base of the neck. If this number is off, the wig will slip off your head and bulge. If this number is off, the wig will slip off your head and bulge.

4.      Forehead Measurement

The tape should be placed just above one ear, and the measurement should be traced along the hairline to the opposite ear. The lowest point of your hairline should serve as the midpoint of this measurement along the center of your forehead.

5.      Back Measurements

This metric is not always easy to use. Start taping at the outer edge of one eyebrow, close to the temple, then work your way around to the other brow. Keep the tape level and tight; slack tape causes inaccurate measurements more often than not.

6.      Nape Size

If you want the wig to fit securely and not have any unsightly bulges at the back of your neck, we'll need a precise measurement of your natural hairline there. Begin with one end of the tape flush with the bottom of your earlobe, then trace across your hairline on the back to the opposite ear.

This may seem like a lot of measurements to take for a wig, but steps 4–6 are only necessary for a bespoke wig because of the extra attention to detail they demand compared to a wig purchased from a store.

Preparation for the measurement 

Assuming you need to do a lot of prep work before taking measurements is a common misconception. Since most wigs are modifiable, you can choose one that fits perfectly as long as you pull your hair back and out of the way of the tape. To achieve a precise measurement of the circumference, slide the measuring tape under the hair.

Custom wigs, on the other hand, require more precise measurements because they aren't modifiable. Here are the steps to follow to get your hair ready for a wig fitting.

The best approach to keep long hair out of your face is to either tie it back into a low ponytail or braid it firmly from front to back.

Having shorter hair is more convenient, but you should still prepare to use a wig cap. Use a product to get your hair where you want it, and then press it even farther into submission with the wig cap. If you want it to look like your wig, you should style it in the same manner.

Additional Factors

Getting the ideal fit requires taking into account a few other elements. Wigs can be tricky for persons with thick or voluminous hair because of the differences in how the wig sits on the head compared to those with thinner hair.

Getting a wig cap is the simplest answer, but you'll also need to think about those things while you're picking out the cap.

Closing Remarks

We hope that by following the steps in this guide, you will be able to find the correct wig size for your head. Don't worry if your head is slightly too big or too small; the wig's adjustable straps will make a perfect fit no matter how you customize the size.

New Star Wig

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