How to Put On a Wig - Beginner's Guide

This is the ideal location for you if you're new to wearing wigs and want to try one on.  Wearing wigs is a great way to experiment with different hair colors, haircuts, and hairstyles, and it will undoubtedly change the way you look and feel.  For novices or those who wish to choose one or two wearing techniques, this article will provide the most thorough step-by-step instructions on how to put on a wig.

How to Put on a Wig Step by Step

Preparing Your Natural Hair by Making it Flat

Before putting on the wig, you should prepare your natural hair to make it as flat and tight as possible to make the wig wearing easier and more natural.

For short 4B or 4C hair

Twist your hair into small twists or braid it into small braids and put them back; this works just as well as cornrow braids.

For longer hair

Make two French braids out of your hair.  To achieve a lovely, flat head of hair, pull the braid to the opposite side and pin it up. Repeat the process with another braid.

Bleaching Knots

If the wig isn't already bleached, you should bleach the knots to make them disappear, turn blond, and make it appear as though the hair is growing out of your own scalp.

Procedure for bleaching knots: take out three scoops and combine them with 40 volume developer.  To bleach the hair, make sure it is thick enough to stand on the back of the lace portion and not be able to pass through it.  Apply the bleach to the lace, making sure to cover the entire piece. Avoid using too much bleach as this could cause the lace to become overbleached.  After 20 to 30 minutes, rinse the bleach off.

 Don't worry if your knots are too bleached; black hair dye is an easy way to correct them.  Apply a small amount of black hair dye with a toothbrush and dye it back.

Plucking the Wig

To make your wig appear more natural, pluck it if it isn't already plucked.  We should pluck the wig to remove the extra hair in order to produce a natural front and hairline since, as you know, the hair in the front should be thinner than the rear.

First, plucking a wig  It will be simpler to comb your hair back if you remove all of the baby hair you plan to use and mist the wig with water.  To prevent balding the wig, quickly remove the extra hair in the lace front layer by layer and from side to side using a wig tweezer.

Tint the Lace to Make the Wig Melt

If the lace color does not melt your scalp perfectly, you can tint the lace with the same foundation you use for your face. Thus, the wig will blend perfectly with your skin color.

If you want to skip this step, try our HD lace wigs for an invisible, skin-melted hair look.

Put on a Wig Cap

In addition to keeping your wig in place and more securely, a wig cap can make your hair sit tighter and flatter rather than hump-like.  provide additional protection for your head, scalp, and hair beneath the wig cap.  You can wear a wig hat to protect your scalp if you have sensitive hair, edges, or both.  However, you have the option to forego wearing a wig cap if you find it uncomfortable.

You are free to select your own style of wig cap; however, I do suggest a mesh cap and one that complements the color of your scalp.  You can test out different wig hats to determine which one works best for you.

Stretch the wig cap over your hair until it fits snugly and covers every hair strand.  Trim the excess material in the front and around the ears.  After that, you can secure it with glue or adhesive.

 To avoid damaging the natural hair, apply adhesive before the hair begins rather than on top of it.

Use powder to match the wig cap to your skin tone

You can apply some powder to the front and hairline areas of the wig cap if the color does not exactly match your skin tone.  You can use the same powder that you use for your face's foundation.  Consequently, the wig's lace portion will appear more realistic.

Put Your Wig On Head

Make sure the wig fits well on your head before you start the installation process.

If you want the wig to become tighter or looser, adjust the strap in the back of the wig to make it perfectly fit your head size.

Then put the wig on your head. Step one: Use your finger to grab the back sides of the wig, face the wig towards you, and put your head down into the wig. Then use the comb in the back to secure the wig. Step two: Stretch the wig to the front to make it tight, and make sure the hairline part of the wig stays in the place where you want it. Step three: Adjust the ear part to make the wig symmetrical on both sides, cut off the extra lace, and place it in the perfect place; you don't want the wig to lift over on your ear.

Secure Your Wig

You can use wig glue to secure the wig. 1. Squeeze out or spray wig glue on your hairline part, spread it out, and then put the lace down. 2. Take an elastic band and wear it around the wig, and wait about 30 minutes to help the glue stick more securely.

Cut off the Extra Lace

Use a razor or scissor to cut off the extra lace around the hairline. Take your time and make sure you are not cutting more or less lace. Go in a zigzag motion to make the lace edge more natural.

Create a Wig Parting

You can create a new parting yourself or use the pre-parted one that comes with the wig. To change the parting of your lace wig, use a comb to part the wig and use a curling wand or pressing comb to flatten the hair out.

Style the Wig

Your wig can be styled into whatever hairstyle you like.  You can straighten your hair to make it sleek and silky by dying it the color you want, curling it loosely, or braiding it into small braids.

If you want to get more styling versatility, choose virgin human hair wigs, you can style it as you want.

I hope this post will give you a better idea of how to put on a wig now that we have completed the wig installation instruction.  Try a premium lace front wig to make you appear even more amazing now that you have perfected the wig installation technique.

Add Power to the Lace Edge and Parting Space

Doing this will make your whole wig look more natural. Use your foundation power and press it on the lace edge and lace parting area to make the hairline and parting look more realistic.

Lay Down the Baby Hairs of Your Wig

You can achieve a more realistic outcome by using baby hairs.  New hair, which are tiny baby hairs, typically grows out around the hairline.  By applying baby hairs, you can conceal the lace borders and make the wig resemble your real hair.

 Cut off the thin covering of hair that surrounds the hairline.  After that, apply wig adhesive to your baby hair and use a toothbrush to mold it into the desired style.

Style the Wig

Your wig can be styled into whatever hairstyle you like.  You can straighten your hair to make it sleek and silky by dying it the color you want, curling it loosely, or braiding it into small braids.

If you want to get more styling versatility, choose virgin human hair wigs, you can style it as you want.

After completing the wig installation instruction, I hope this post will give you a better idea of how to put a wig on.  Now that you've perfected the wig installation process, consider a premium lace front wig to enhance your appearance.