How to wear your hair under a wig

There are many different ways to prepare the hair. We want you to get the most out of your wig and to feel comfortable with your new look.

You can use a wig cap, they come in nylon or mesh cotton fabric. A wig cap helps to keep your hair in place and create a smoother base for your wig to sit. But these are optional you can just wear your wig over these methods if you want a cooler effect.

Swept back method

Perfect for those with short hair to medium length hair. This a quick and no fuss approach to keeping your hair in place.
Just comb back your hair from the hairline and use a bobbie pins or flat hair clips to keep stray hairs in place.
If the hair is very fine you can leave clips and just wear your wig.

Braids Method

This is ideal for fine medium to long hair. In the pictures below the hair is sleek and straight so the hair at the parting and on the crown lie flat naturally.
1. Section the hair in two, down the centre from hairline to nape of the neck.

2. Take 2 sections of hair and braid on each side.

3. With the two braids, take one each and crisscross them at the back of the head. They don’t have to be perfect, as long as they are close to the head. Secure with bobbie pins.

4. Place a wig cap over your prepared hair to hold it all in place. This is optional.
Additional wig caps available to purchase here.

French braids method

This method is suited for those with thick hair and french braids will help keep the as close to the head as possible.

1. Section the hair in two, down the centre from hairline to nape of the neck.

2. Take 2 sections of hair and french braid on each side.

3. With the two braids, take one each and pin them down like space buns at the back of the head. Secure with bobbie pins.

Cover with a wig cap to keep the braids secure. This is optional.

Pin curls method

This is ideal for short, medium and long hair.

1. Divide the head into 4 sections.
2. Wrap each section into a large curl and secure with bobbie pins or flat clips.
3. Place a wig cap over your prepared hair to hold it all in place. Alternatively you can just wear your wig over this method if you wanted a cooler effect.

If you have any questions or would like to share your own methods, please don’t hesitate to contact us here