About Wig Sizes
Wig Sizing Guide
The majority of people have what is considered a “standard” head size and all good quality wigs have some form of size adjustment.
Most wig cap sizes will comfortably fit most heads, but some brands run a little larger than standard and some a little smaller than standard. In general, Mono-Top Lace Front and All Hand Tied caps tend to be on the small side of average. (See Wigs Construction for more information on Mono-Top, Lace Front and All Hand Tied construction).
Those with a larger than average head and/or a lot of hair may want to consider an “all stretch cap” that will provide a little more flexibility throughout the cap itself. If the issue is a lot of hair and/or long hair, you will want to tightly twist or plait the hair to minimize as much volume as possible and secure under a wig stocking.
For those with a smaller than average head size there are some “Petite” cap size styles available and even a few Ultra Petites that more comfortably fit children and those with extremely small heads and/or very thin, fine hair. Because these wigs are made on a smaller base, they also contain less fibre and are more proportional for smaller people. If you are more comfortable in a Petite cap size but really love a style only available in a regular cap size, we have a couple of quick and easy ways to minimize standard cap sizes.
Wigs shouldn’t be “tight”…..most are adjustable at the nape, but if it’s too tight it will tend to ride up. The front should sit at the natural hairline with the side tabs (little triangles w/soft wire) evenly centered above the ears and the back will then sit naturally just under the occipital bone. The tips of the wires in the side tabs should be gently shaped toward the face to give a beautiful fit at the temples and VOILA ... you’re gorgeous!
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