All heads come in different shapes and sizes. Therefore a wig may require a little adjustment when it comes to the fringe/bangs.
What kind of scissors should I use?
You will need a pair of hairdressing scissors, now there are lots to choose from, with cost ranging from £6-£150, BUT you only need a budget friendly pair like superdrug hairdressing scissors or Boots performance cutting scissors.
Don’t let the play on words confuse you, I’ve used both and are equally as good.
If you like, get someone to help out and guide you along.
I have been asked about thinning scissors/scears, these are used for as the name implies to thin the hair, I wouldn’t recommend these for fringe trimming, as I find the actual design of these with their tooth like edges, don’t give enough vision for me to see what i’m actually snipping off.
What kind of scissors should I avoid?
Please do not use kitchen scissors or craft / pinking scissors as these would not be sharp enough and could ruin the fringe.
How to trim a fringe
Put your wig on so you can see how it sits, make sure its secure so it’s not moving around your head. Start from the centre as the fringe would normally run a little longer at the sides.
Think less is more and hold the hair between two fingers horizontally and cut below the fingers as the hair looks towards your nose, NOT above as that would be tragic.
Work your way from the centre to the outer edges of the fringe, taking a little at a time.
If you want to soften the edges just point cut into the very ends. Hold the scissors vertically and cut into the ends of the hair, but don’t get carried away as this is just to stop it looking very blunt. However if it looks good and blunt is what you want you can skip this part.
Take a look at our how to video
Here is a video from suezochan to show you how. The tutorial starts at 4.30 into the video.
Can I go to a hairdresser
If you really don’t fancy doing it yourself, then a trip to a professional hairdresser would be no problem, as wigs are no strangers to hairdressers.
For further information about all things wigs please visit the FAQ here.
Or contact us here, with any questions.