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