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Basic Wig Guide

Here are 3 simple steps to measure your head
in  order  to  determine  your  wig cap size:7) Style as you would your own hair, keeping
in mind to be gentle with the hair. Most wigs
Before you measure, make sure to flatten yourwill require some cutting and styling to
hair. This will help take into considerationcreate the individual wearer's desired
the fact that you will probably be wearing aeffect. A professional wig stylist who can
mesh wig cap liner beneath your wig for ahelp you achieve your look and teach you how
more comfortable and secure fit. Use a clothto use various approved wig care products is
measuring tape, being sure not to pull thepreferred. Remember, you would be best to
tape measure too tight. Just rest the tapetake off too little than too much as it will
over or around your head. Pulling the tapenot  grow  back.
measure too tight will stretch the tape and
will not give you an accurate measurment.Styling  and  Maintenance  of  Your  Wig.
While it is important to get an accurate
measurement to determine your wig cap size,1)  Cleaning  Your  Wig:
keep in mind that most wigs have tabs which
allow up to one inch of adjustment for a more- Brush the wig thoroughly, remembering not
secure  fit.to  pull  too  hard  on  the  hair  fibers.
1) Measure Around Your Head: Measure the- Fill your sink or basin with cold or luke
total distance around your head starting atwarm water, adding shampoo specifically
your natural hairline in the front, to justdesigned for synthetic hair, or shampoo for
above your ears, and around the back to thecolor  treated  hair.
bend of your neck and to the front of your
head.- Let your wig soak for 5-10 minutes. You can
move the wig around in a gentle motion, but
2) Measure Front to Back: Bend your headdo  not  rub  it.
back. Then measure from your natural hairline
in the front of your forehead, back over the- Rinse in cold or luke warm water until
crown to the bend where your head meets thethoroughly  rinsed.
top  of  your  neck.
- Generously apply conditioner to the wig,
3) Measure Ear to Ear: Measure at the topworking  it  through  with  fingertips.
front of one ear, lay the tape measure up and
over the crown of your head to the same- Rinse again until all conditioner is
position  on  your  other  ear.removed  from  the  wig.
The 3 measurements listed above will- Gently blot the wig with a towel. Do not
determine the circumference, the depth andrub.
width of your wig cap and allow you to choose
your  correct  size.- Run your fingertips through the wig fibers
without pulling to loosen any tangles or
The following sizes should be used as a guideknots.
only,  as cap sizes may vary by manufactorer.
- Place the wig on a wig stand to air dry. If
*Head Size - Child: (19" Around the Head)the wig is human hair, you can use a blow
(12"  Front  to  Back)  (12"  Ear  to  Ear).dryer, but it is recommended you use a wig
stand as well to preserve the wigs longevity.
*Head Size - Petite: (21" Around the Head)
(13 ¼" Front to Back) (13" Ear to2)  Styling  of  Synthetic  Wigs:
Ear).
- If upon receiving your wig, you find you
*Head Size - Petite/Average: (21.5" Aroundneed it altered or restyled, it is advised
the Head) (13 3/4" Front to Back) (13 1/4"Earyou take it to a professional stylist to
to  Ear).achieve the desired effect. Do not fuss with
the styling of a synthetic wig, as most often
*Head Size Average: (22" Around the Head) (14a simple shake it and go method works just
1/4"  Front  to  Back)  (13 1/4" Ear to Ear).fine. Hence, these were made specifically for
ready to wear. You can of course, clip and
*Head Size Average/Large: (22.5" Around thepin different sections to your liking for a
Head) (14 3/4" Front to Back) (13 3/4" Ear tochange of style, but as you get used to the
Ear).wig, you will most likely find that you do
not have to do anything if at all in
*Head Size Large: (23" Around the Head) (15 1maintaining it's style. For curly wigs, use a
4"  Front  to  Back)  (14"  Ear  to  Ear).pick or comb to loosen fibers, but do not
pull  on  the  hair.
How  To  Put  Your  Wig  On.
3)  Styling  of  Human  Hair  Wig:
1) Take the wig out of the box, shake it
gently  to  loosen  fibers.- If upon receiving your wig, you find you
need it altered or restyled, it is advised
2) Find the front and the back of wigyou take it to a profession stylist to
(remember  the  label  goes  in  back).achieve the desired effect. After air drying
or using a blow dryer with the hair
3) Brush your own hair back, securing anycompletely dry, use a wider tooth comb or
longer pieces with a hair pin and place a wigbrush, starting at the ends and working your
cap over your head (keeps your existing hairway up to the roots. Remember it is human
from  falling  and the wig securely in place.hair, and it too can get split ends if not
treated delicately. Place the wig on it's wig
4) Grasp the wig at the top and slip it overstand and use hot rollers or a curling iron
your  head  from  hairline  to  back.on a low setting to style the hair to your
liking.
5) Adjust wig so that the edges meet with
your  own  natural  hairline.4)  Storing  Your  Wig:
6) The wig should feel secure but no too- Store your wig on a wig stand in a clean,
tight. If necessary, adjust the back elasticdamp free and heat free environment. This
straps with hooks toward the inner label forwill ensure it stay tangle and soil free
tightening, and away from the label if youbetween wearing, as well as maintain the
need  to  loosen  it.wig's style.



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