How to measure your head for a wig correctly?

Most wig wearers choose to buy the item online, for it is quicker and more convenient. However, to get the best look with your wig, the first thing you need to do is to choose the correct wig size. That means you will need to get the exact measurement before you buy a new wig. So, how to measure your head for a wig? This post will guide you through the process.

Which measurements should you make?

We all know that the first step in choosing a proper human hair wig is getting the right sizes. You should measure your head for wig in six different ways to get the best fit:

Measure circumference
Measure from your hairline to the nape of your neck
Measure ear to ear across the forehead
Measure ear to ear over the top of your head
Measure from temple to temple around the back of your head
Measure the nape of the neck at the back hairline

These measurements can assist you in determining the proper wig size in accordance with the wig size chart. The more precise these measurements are, the more comfortably your wig can fit you.

How to measure your head for a wig?

Step 1: Measure your circumference

Measuring circumference may be the most familiar step when measuring your head for a wig. To get this measurement, please follow the guide below:

Center the measuring tape on your forehead. It would also be preferable to lay the measuring tape flat on the forehead while positioning it above the brow. Once it reaches the nape of your neck, start pulling the tape back. You must keep in mind that the tape must be placed above your left ear’s top during this step.
Keep pulling it over your other ear. For a precise measurement, avoid wrapping the tape too tightly around your head.
Pull the tape’s ends together in the middle of your forehead, clamp your finger at the connection, and then take it off. Note the measurement on a piece of paper. If possible, you should measure your circumference several times for a more precise result.

Step 2: Measure from your hairline to the nape of your neck

Hold the tape measure end at your hairline and in the center of your forehead.
Directly pull it over the top of your head, bringing it down the back of your head until it touches the nape of your neck at the base of your hairline.
Note the measurement.

Step 3: Measure ear to ear across the forehead

Place the measuring tape’s end over one ear
Pull the tape to the other ear by pulling it up and across the hairline
Record your measurement

Step 4: Measure ear to ear over the top of your head

Place the measuring tape’s end over one ear
Lift the tape above your head until it is in the opposite ear
Note the measurement

Step 5: Measure from temple to temple around the back of your head

Place the tape’s end next to your eyebrow at one of your temples
Pull it straight back until it reaches the opposite temple, then wrap it around the back of your head.
Verify that the tape measure is level and isn’t moving up or down.
Note down the measurement.

Step 6: Measure the nape of the neck at the back hairline

Position the tape’s end below the earlobe of one ear
Wrap the tape around your hairline or the back of your neck until it reaches the underneath of the other ear
Note down the measurement.

Wig size chart

And now it’s time to choose a wig size based on the measurements you have just recorded.

The wig head size chart will help you determine the ideal wig size. These wig sizes normally fit most wearers.

Yet, if you want a wig with the best fit for your head, you can send the above measurements to the wig makers and tell them to make a customized wig for you.

So, above is our tips on how to measure your head for a wig. Doing it right, and you can get the best look with your new item. Thanks for reading!