How To Fit Really Long Hair In A Short Wig

Can you wear a short wig if you have really long hair? How to fit really long hair in a short wig? Many girls or women prefer to invest in a short human hair wig rather than cutting off their beautiful long hair if they want to try a short hairstyle. But it is a tough task for some of them to fit really long hair in a short wig. No worries anymore, today we will give you a step-by-step guide to freely shake with your short wigs.

Why it is difficult to fit really long hair in a short wig?

Lumps and bumps

Really long hair will add a lot of bulk when you prepare your hair to a flat base for your short wig installation. Unlike short hair you can just comb back the hair and secure it in the place with hair spray or bobby pins, really long hair requires more time, effort and skills to make it flat against your scalp. During the hair preparation process, really long hair is more likely to form lumps and bumps to destroy the naturalness and reality of your appearance.

Bulky and heavy

When you try to tuck all the very long hair into a wig cap, your head will look more bulky and heavier than short hair. The bulky and heavy long hair will add more difficulty to flatten it against the scalp and secure it in place. If you don't firmly secure your hair in place, the heavy hair will pull your short wig in one direction and make your short wig shift.

Tools you need to fit long hair in a short wig

• Comb or rat tail comb
• Mini hair ties and bobby pins
• Hair spray or hair wax stick
• Handheld mirror
• Wig cap

How to fit really long hair in a short wig more naturally?

If you want to fit really long hair in a short wig more naturally, you should choose the suitable method according to your hair features. Here we will give the step-by-step guides of two methods to help you fit really long hair in the short wig as flat as possible.

Method one to fit thin, long hair in a short wig

If you have thin, hair and your scalp is sensitive, this method can be your first choice because this method is easier and your scalp isn't subjected to too much tractions.

Step one: Detangle your long hair to smooth, part your hair in the middle from forehead to back to create even two sections or four sections. Start from the forehead, braid the two sections of hair into French braids or Dutch braids and tie the ends with mini hair ties. If you want to create a more flat and neat appearance you should braid your long hair tightly.

Step two: Wrap the two braids around your head to create a flat surface and then secure them with bobby pins. You can check your work through the handheld mirror to make some adjustments and avoid lumps and bumps.

Step three: If have some shorter, stray hair on your forehead, you can apply some hair spray or hair wax stick to secure it in place. Then wear a wig cap and tuck all your hair into it.

Method one to fit thin, long hair in a short wig

If you have thick or textured long hair, this method will help you make it lay against your scalp as flat as possible.

Step one: Use a comb to remove all knots and tangles. It is essential to make your hair flat and neat. Use the rat tail comb to divide your hair into even rows and use clips or hair ties to hold them in place. Start at the nape or front to braid each row into a cornrow and secure the end with the mini hair tie.

Step two: Wrap all cornrows around your head to create a flat surface and pin them in place with bobby pins. You can use the handheld mirror to check the back of your head and make some adjustments.

Step three: Wear a wig cap to cover your hair and use your fingers to tuck all the stray hair into it.

Just follow these two methods and you can make your hair flatly lay against your scalp without being bulky, lumps and bumps. The last step is just to wear your human hair bob wigs or pixie wigs on your head, whether your short wigs are wear and go wigs, m cap wigs or HD lace wigs, you can create a natural and realistic look.

Extra tips to fit really long hair in a short wig

1.When you wrap the French braids, Dutch braids or cornrows around your head, you should avoid overlapping these braids. This can help to create a flat surface without lumps and bumps.

2.If your hair is extremely full, you can divide your hair into more small rows to braid cornrows.

3.When you make braids or cornrows, please keep the tension firm but not too tight so that you can pin them to your scalp flatly without feeling uncomfortable.