How To Make A Wig With Pictures

The tape measure should wrap just above the ears on either side of your head. Do not pull the tape measure. It should lie flat against flattened hair, but it should not be taut.

As before, do not pull the tape measure. It should lie flat against flattened hair without being taut.

The tape measure should rest on both ears along the point at which eyeglasses or sunglasses would sit. Once again, the tape measure should lie flat against flattened hair but should not be pulled tight.

Alternatively, you could find a cotton lace cap or other fine net cap that will fit your head and place that over the wig block. It will not be a custom fit, but doing this can be easier than trying to form and apply strips of cotton lace.

If you decide to use a Styrofoam head instead of a wooden wig block, you can use sewing pins instead of nails to attach the ribbons. Make sure that the ribbons are as flat as possible on the wig block.

Note that the strips of cotton lace must be at least as long as the measurement you took for the crown of your head. They can, however, be a little longer at this point. Use as few strips as possible, opting for larger pieces rather than many smaller ones. Pin the lace in place before sewing it onto the ribbon. You can find cotton lace in a variety of colors, but avoid lace with patterns already embroidered into it. Wetting the lace beforehand makes it easier to form and shape.

If the wig foundation does not fit correctly, determine why not. Return the foundation to the wig block and make any adjustments you need to make in order to fix the fit. When everything fits the right way, trim off any excess cotton lace that hangs past the ribbon border of the wig foundation

Natural hair look more realistic, tends to be more durable, and can tolerate heat and other styling products better. On the other hand, wigs made from real hair must be restyled after washes, the color can fade with light exposure, and the wigs can become damaged more easily. Synthetic hair does not look as realistic and can be damaged by heat and hair dye. On the other hand, wigs made from synthetic hair tend to be lighter, do not need to be restyled after washes, and do not fade as quickly.

A hair heckle consists of a sturdy base with five rows of pointed needles. It can straighten hair and blend multiple shades together. Bolt the heckle down before using it.

Drawing mats are leather rectangles with short wires or needles along one side. They are used to keep hair straight and organized.

If you have lace with very fine gaps, you might need to use fewer strands per gap, so you would choose a smaller needle. For lace with larger gaps, the number of strands will influence the fullness of the wig. More strands will create a fuller, fluffier wig, while fewer strands will create a flatter style.

Fold the end of a thin section of hair to form a loop. Hook this loop with your ventilating needle and push it through one of the gaps in the lace foundation. Maneuver the needle so that you can grab the hair at the base of the loop with the hook, pulling it back through the gap of the lace. This should give you a new loop of hair that wraps around the edge of the gap. Knot the strands of hair once or twice onto the cotton edge of the gap. Make sure that the knot is fully tightened and closed so that the hair stays in place. You will need to pull the entire length of the section through the knot as you tighten it. Note also that you should be using your free hand to hold the other side of the hair taut as you work throughout this entire process.

The hair on the sides should be tied with double knots. The hair on the top of the wig, or on the crown, should be tied on using single knots. This prevents the hair from looking too thick.

Do not merely tie the strands so that they fall in one single direction, since this will not look natural. You should have two sections that extend straight down from either side of the wig, and the other four sections should be evenly spaced between these initial two.

The springs should only be a few loops wide and should not be visible from under the hair.

If you are anxious about cutting the hair into a good or flattering style, you might want to ask a hair stylist for some tips or ask if he or she will cut the wig for you.

Inflate the balloon and use it as a dummy head. Place the hair net over the balloon and glue the hair onto it. Trim away unwanted portions when done.

Measure your head for the correct shape and size. Create a pattern using your measurements and cut the faux fur out according to this pattern. Create and attach fake cat ears.