Work That Wig: The Process of Putting on a Wig

We're going to go through the process of putting on a wig. We do want to emphasize, that this is one way of putting on a wig. Depending on the wig and your type of hair, please choose the way that’s best for you. Remember, this is not the only way or the right way, it's just one way of doing it.

Prepare Hair if Needed

Start with your hair prepped as well as flattened under a wig cap. Make sure hair is flat and there are no bulges or sticking out hair. If you have longer hair. Split it into two sections and use bobby pins to pin it up. (If needed apply a powder that matches your complexion to the wig cap).

Stocking Cap

Today we're going to actually go through the process of installing a wig. The video before this, in case you missed it, showed you in preparation for installing the wig. This one, we're going to actually go ahead and put the wig on. Again, I want to emphasize that this is the way I do it. By no means is it the only way, by no means is it the right way, it's just the way I do.

Start with the wig cap. Wig caps are needed due to the fact that they secure your hair from possible damaged while putting on a wig. You do not have to, it's totally optional. If it's not your preference you can skip this step, but It is highly recommended, especially for people who have long hair, a lot of hair, and larger heads because it does help keep your natural hair flat so that the unit lays flat as well. Some even double up on their wig caps, especially if you have a lot of hair, some find that doubling up gives extra flatness that may be needed.

Wig Grip Bands

The next thing is adding a wind grip band. The above photo is how a wind grip band looks. I will leave a link below for more information. Wig grip bands are very inexpensive, they can run anywhere from $3 to upward of $20, but they are great to use, especially if you have issues with your wigs shifting, you have a lot of hair, any of those issues. They are good to have, and it is suggested that every wig wearer should have one.  You can use this with or without a stocking cap. 

Put on Wig

Establish what type of wig component you want and readjust the wig as necessary. The whole process takes about five to seven minutes. Starting in the front, locate the wig on your head. Now make sure the wig is in place, and you want to make sure you put the hairline directly on the wind grip band, but still cover it up. Once the wig is on, adjust accordingly. With the needed amount of force, pull it down on your head to make sure it is secure in place. 

Get in front of a Mirror and Style

Some women can put on a wig without a mirror, they just know from habit. But if you are like most of us, a mirror is a big plus. Once you get the wig on, you are almost done. Now, you can go ahead and style it, comb it, brush it, whatever you're going to do. Some use a big brush along with a fine-tooth comb to get the wig flat. You should use the comb, and brush that’s right for your type of wig.

Hair Spray

Next, you may find that you have flyways or maybe you need to work on your band, and that's when hair spray will come into play. You can get any kind of hairspray you like. This is just going to keep your hair in place for holding however, you decide how to style it.

Use Flat-Iron

At this point, you may find yourself needing to add some heat to the wig. Make sure your wig is heat-safe before you do this. Start low and then work your way up. You can use your heating tools to style the wig at this point, and flat iron it. You can also use it to smooth down the top of its puffy.

You can use a curling wand or use a flat iron because the sides have the heat plats, and it works just fine. If you do have a wand, it might work better. At this point, you're ready to work on your part. This is where you can make the wig look really natural by actually blending it with your skin tones.

The process of putting on a wig is not hard. If you are wearing a wig for the first time, hopefully, this post will be of some help. For more information on these and other similar products, please visit the sites below.

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