Hate to choose one from various styles and pick ones that will work best for you? Like selecting a diamond, choosing a wig requires some understanding and appreciation for details. At the beginning, you may want to stick close to a style you’re familiar with. A more drastic change can always be made later as you get used to wearing a wig. That’s when the fun begins. Just think: endless style flexibility! Certain face shapes are flattered by certain styles.
Find Your Capsize
While average size wigs tend to fit about 95% of customers, you will find that quite a few wigs also come in petite and large sizes. Consider that many also have adjustable straps that give up to 1/2″ so that you can achieve a comfortable and secure fit.
To determine the right size wig for you, measure the circumference of your head from the front hairline, behind your ear, to the nape of your neck, to your other ear and then back to the front hairline. Jot down your measurement, then consult the table below. Please note that sizes may vary slightly by brand and that not all wigs are available in all cap sizes.
Consider your lifestyle
What kind of needs do you have for your haircare routine? Will you want a wig that you can put on with minimal styling and care or do you want something that can be elaborately styled? You should also think about if you need a wig that you can wear comfortable when you exercise.
Look for a wig that flatters the shape of your face
Your wig can be most flattering if you pick one that enhances the shape of your face. Here are some general guidelines:
Round faces. These generally look best with short, spiky pixie wigs, hair that graces the collarbone, or with longer layers that hit at the jawline (but not above it).
Heart-shaped faces. Consider a short pixie cut that can be tousled and has some texture (like Halle Berry), a shoulder length wig with side-swept bangs, or long layers with a fringe of bangs.
Oval face shapes. For shorter hair, look for a shaggy bob (or lob — long bob). For long hair, look for a wig that holds layered curls or waves. Pick a wig that can hold lots of volume as this will make your face appear fuller.
Square faces. For square faces, picks wigs that will soften your jawline, such as a longer, angled bob, a shoulder length style with soft layers, or a wig with an off-center part.
Select a wig that compliments your skin color
You should have a general idea of which color you want before you go to buy your wig. You might be tempted to try something very different once you are in the store, but it’s best to stick with colors that you know will work for you. Skin tone types generally fall into three categories: warm, cool and neutral.
Determine what skin tone you have if you don’t know already. Warm skin tones tend to have brown, hazel, or green eyes. If you tan easily, then you most likely have warm skin tones.
By contrast, if you burn easily and have a ruddy color to your skin, then you are cool-toned. Neutral skin tones will often not have an obvious undertone to their skin (neither yellow or pink) and will, therefore, be compatible with most hair colors.
Warm skin tones can generally wear colors like honey blondes, chestnut browns, ebony brown-black shades or copper colored reds.
Cool skin tones can generally wear platinum blondes, ash browns, auburn reds or inky, raven blacks.
Talk to your hairstylist before you go to buy your wig about the ideal cut or color you should look for in a wig.
