| 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 your | | | | will require some cutting and styling to |
| hair. This will help take into consideration | | | | create the individual wearer's desired |
| the fact that you will probably be wearing a | | | | effect. A professional wig stylist who can |
| mesh wig cap liner beneath your wig for a | | | | help you achieve your look and teach you how |
| more comfortable and secure fit. Use a cloth | | | | to use various approved wig care products is |
| measuring tape, being sure not to pull the | | | | preferred. Remember, you would be best to |
| tape measure too tight. Just rest the tape | | | | take off too little than too much as it will |
| over or around your head. Pulling the tape | | | | not 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. |
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| 1) Measure Around Your Head: Measure the | | | | - Fill your sink or basin with cold or luke |
| total distance around your head starting at | | | | warm water, adding shampoo specifically |
| your natural hairline in the front, to just | | | | designed for synthetic hair, or shampoo for |
| above your ears, and around the back to the | | | | color 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 head | | | | do 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 the | | | | thoroughly rinsed. |
| top of your neck. | | | | |
| | | | - Generously apply conditioner to the wig, |
| 3) Measure Ear to Ear: Measure at the top | | | | working 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. |
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| The 3 measurements listed above will | | | | - Gently blot the wig with a towel. Do not |
| determine the circumference, the depth and | | | | rub. |
| 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 guide | | | | knots. |
| 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 to | | | | 2) Styling of Synthetic Wigs: |
| Ear). | | | | |
| | | | - If upon receiving your wig, you find you |
| *Head Size - Petite/Average: (21.5" Around | | | | need it altered or restyled, it is advised |
| the Head) (13 3/4" Front to Back) (13 1/4"Ear | | | | you 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) (14 | | | | a 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 the | | | | pin different sections to your liking for a |
| Head) (14 3/4" Front to Back) (13 3/4" Ear to | | | | change 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 1 | | | | maintaining 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 wig | | | | you 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 any | | | | completely dry, use a wider tooth comb or |
| longer pieces with a hair pin and place a wig | | | | brush, starting at the ends and working your |
| cap over your head (keeps your existing hair | | | | way 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 over | | | | stand 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: |
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| 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 elastic | | | | damp free and heat free environment. This |
| straps with hooks toward the inner label for | | | | will ensure it stay tangle and soil free |
| tightening, and away from the label if you | | | | between wearing, as well as maintain the |
| need to loosen it. | | | | wig's style. |