Tips On How To Find The Perfect Wig And Look Your Best!

As a black woman, I can say there is no doubt that I love human hair wigs. Wigs play an important role in my life. I feel more confident and beautiful wearing an ideal wig. However, it took me a long time for me to learn how to find the perfect wig. Here, I want to share my tips and give a guideline to wig beginners choosing their first wigs.

Find your head size

A perfect wig should be comfortable and is not easy to slip off. The very first thing you should consider is to measure your head to know which wig size to buy especially when you are purchasing your first wig. Usually, there are three different wig size: small, medium and large. Most people are a medium capsize. Let's measure to make sure. Please refer to the head size chart below to match your suitable wig size.

What you'll need is a soft measuring tape. Your first measurement will be your circumference which is where your wig will sit. This is the crucial measurement to decide your wig size. Your second will be front to nape, which you will start at the front of the hairline, all the way back to your neck. The third measurement will be ear to ear, from the top of one ear to the other side.  

If you're anything where all of your measurements don't equal one size, always go with the ear to ear measurement. Take me as an example. My circumference is 20.5 and my front- back measurement is 13 inches. Typically, I can wear a small size wig. Or if I have to, I can wear a medium because most wigs do have adjustable straps. This will allow you to tighten your circumference up to an inch to an inch and a half.

Synthetic wigs or human hair wigs

There are a lot of choices out there when it comes to wigs. The biggest decision is whether to go with synthetic wigs or human hair wigs. There are pros and cons to choosing each.

Human hair wig

With real human hair wigs, you get the most natural look because the hair comes from a human donor. The hair is soft, shiny and moves like human hair typically does. This can not be replicated in synthetic hair. Human hair wigs can also be styled, unlike synthetic hair, this makes it extremely versatile. It can be permed, colored and heated like human hair. Human hair is incredibly durable if installed properly and well taken care of. The hair can last for years, which saves a lot of money in the long run. If you are going to purchase human hair wigs, it is important to buy quality virgin hair. Virgin hair is considered the best options when purchasing human hair. In virgin hair, the follicles all run in the same direction, reducing the amount of tangling. Virgin hair is the best kind of hair to use. Virgin hair means that there are no chemicals used in processing the hair. If the quality is the major factor in your choice, then it is no contest to using human hair wigs.

However, it is not without drawbacks. You need to understand what you are getting into before you purchase the wig. When you first wash the hair, it loses its original style. You must restyle it often. Human hair wigs take a little bit of extra effort but are worth it.

Lace front wigs or  full lace wigs

You must hear these two term of lace wigs when you are looking for a wig: lace front wigs and full lace wigs. As the name already says, the lace front wig is the one has the lace just in the front. With full lace wigs, the lace is all around the circumference of the head.

The biggest difference between these two types of the wig is the price. Full lace wigs are more expensive than lace front wigs since it takes a lot more work to knots the hair strand by strand into a larger sheer lace base. With the lace around your head, It is more versatile for hairstyles. You can part your hair anywhere, pull the hair into a high ponytail, wear a bun etc.

It doesn't mean a lace front wig is not a good option. It saves your money and also allows you to have a very realistic look with a natural hairline as if the hair comes from your scalp.  

Best wigs for your face shape

Before selecting the right wig style, it's important to know your face shape and see what kind of wig style that complements the shape of your face. To determine what the shape of your face is, look in the mirror and hold your hair back so you can see the shape from your forehead to your chin.

If your face is a diamond shape, you'll have a narrow chin and forehead but wider cheekbones. It is a good idea to soften the appearance of the cheeks and avoid accentuating straight lines. You have a lot of hairstyle options. Try one of these styles: medium length with a side parting, a thick fringe with waves and pixie style.

If you've got a large and wider forehead, high cheekbones, with a widow's peak hairline, and a narrow V-shaped chin, then you've got a heart-shaped face. A V-shaped face is defined by a distinctive chin. The suggested hairstyle will be a style that would allow you to put some hair across. Try the following hairstyles to draw more attention to your cheeks and eyes: medium length flow, medium length curls, and a side ponytail.

If you've got an oval-shaped face, then you won't have a hard time choosing the wig appropriate for you. An oval shape face is well proportioned. No area is more dominant than the other. Actually, any hairstyle works for an oval-shaped face. However, to emphasize your best features, you should go for: medium length hair, light waves, and a bob.

Pear-shaped faces have a distinctly narrow forehead, cheekbones, and jawline that is broad and features a wider look. For this kind of face shape, it's recommended to choose a hairstyle that will add volume and width above the jawline. If you have bangs, angle them slightly and tuck them behind the ears, this will draw attention upward.

If you have a round chin and hairline with a wide part through the cheekbones, you have a round shape face. Styles with fullness and height at the crown is recommended but not at the ears. If you have a round face, you should try to make it look longer. Don't choose the wig shorter than the level of your chin. Are you ready to finally find your ideal wig? Here they are: long straight hair, a long fringe, and a long wavy ponytail.

Square face shape has a defined chin and cheekbones. Choose wig styles that heighten to the top and narrow to the sides. Styles with off-center parts and hide at the crown still will look amazing on your face shape. Here are three hairstyles that work best for this kind of face: long hair with a fringe, medium waves and a fringe and a bob with a fringe.

At JC Hair Factory, we have wig styles for every face shape use this guide to find the perfect wig for your face shape.

Where to find the ideal wig

You have done all the preparations. Here comes the most exciting part: purchasing you a wig. There are a lot of choices for you.

Local hair supply store. You can go to the local beauty supply store and try different wigs for yourself. You can see how you look with these wigs on. The price of wigs in a beauty supply store usually ranges from $80 to hundreds of dollars depending on the quality of the hair.

Another good place to buy a wig is an online hair store or an online wig store. There are a variety of hair color and styles in the online hair store, from long human hair wigs to human hair bob wigs, from straight human hair wigs to curly human hair wigs, from natural color to blonde. You can choose your desired wigs just at home. Besides, it will save your coins with online coupon codes and more affordable.

Although it seems a boring and time-consuming process to pick a perfect wig especially for a new beginner, you will be quite happy when you find the best wig for you. It's worth it. I hope my suggestion above can be helpful and you can have your ideal wig. JC Hair Factory is one of the best wholesale hair vendors and hair distributors in China. We always supply quality virgin hair products to all our clients at competitive factory prices. Welcome!