How To Measure Head For A Wig

People should get familiar with their body measurements to increase chances of finding clothes that fit well. In the same way, it is necessary to measure head to select a suitable wig. Many people don't know how to measure head for a wig, here we will give a comprehensive guide. Following these steps, you can get the right head measurements.

The importance of the head sizes in choosing a wig

Fit and comfort

Wigs usually come in different sizes and the head sizes can ensure you pick the right size that fits you well. The right size can give you comfortable wearing without being too tight or loose. You can wear wigs for a long period and avoid suffering headaches and other discomfort.

Natural appearance

A perfect fitted wig will make you look more natural and realistic, and won't let others easily notice that you are wearing a wig. It will well fit to the head contour, aligning with your natural hairline. Whether your wig is a synthetic wig or a human hair wig, the flawless appearance is what you want most.

Security

The properly fitted wig can stay on your head securely. It is important for wearers, especially for those who intend to wear wigs for a long period or mean to do vigorous exercise. A secure fit can minimize the wig shifting and slipping.

Preparation for head measuring

Prepare a soft measuring tape, as it is the best tool that can well fit your head contour.

When you start the measuring, you can stand or sit in front of a mirror to ensure you place the soft measuring tape in the right place. In this way, you can reduce the measuring error as much as possible.

Your hairstyles can greatly affect head measuring, especially when you have very long hair. If your is very long, you separate the hair into two sections or more, braid each section, then wrap braids around your head and secure them with bobby pins. Make sure all braids are flat and tight-wrapped around the head.

Six steps to measure head for a wig

1.Circumference

Place the measuring tape on your forehead hairline, bring it across one ear and go around the hairline of the nape, then continue across the other ear and back to the starting point. Ensure the measuring tape sits flat against your head without being too tight or loose and across ears at the top of the ears where they meet your head.

2.Front to nape

Hold the end of the measuring tape and place it at the center of your forehead hairline. Pull the tape vertically across the center of the crown, then pull it vertically down to the center of the hairline of the nape. Check in the mirror, and ensure the tape stays flat against your head without any tilt or angle.

3.Ear to ear across forehead

Place the end of the measuring tape at the top of the ear where it meets your head. Pull the tape across your forehead hairline, continue the measuring until reaches the other ear, then end the measuring at the same position as the starting point.

4.Ear to ear over top

Place the measuring tape at the top of the ear where it meets the head, bring the tape across the center of your crown then end at the same position of the other ear. Keep the measuring tape straight and flat against your head to get the precise measurement.

5.Temple to temple round back

Place the measuring tape at one temple, and pull the tape horizontally across the center of the back of your head to the other temple, at the same level as the starting point.

6.Nape of neck

If you aren't sure where you should place the measuring tape at the nape, try to tilt your head back. The neck crease near the hairline of the neck is where you should place the tape.

Record the measurement data. You can repeat each step twice or more to verify your measurement data.

How to choose an adjustable wig for the common head size

If your head belongs to the common size, you can choose a suitable wig according to the detailed description of the cap size. Such as the Wigfever human hair wigs, the cap size is average size(22-22.5inch).

Wigfever wigs are produced with the elastic cap that can well fit most wearers. You can get a suitable and comfortable wearing by using the adjustable elastic band, clips and combs. If you want a low-priced human hair wig, you can select a machine-made wig, such as the v part wig, u part wig or headband wig. If you want a wig that allows for more hairstyle options, you can choose an HD lace wig, such as the glueless 9×6 m cap wig, 13×6 lace front wig or full lace wig.