How to Measure Your Head for a Wig

A properly fitted wig feels more comfortable, stays secure, and looks more natural. You will need a soft measuring tape and a mirror. Flatten your natural hair as much as possible before measuring.

 

How to Measure

Keep the measuring tape snug against your head, but do not pull it tight. Measure each area two times to make sure the numbers are correct.

  1. Circumference

Start at the center of your front hairline. Bring the tape around your head, passing just above each ear and around the nape of your neck. Return to the starting point at your forehead.

Circumference is the most important measurement when choosing a wig size.

  1. Front to Nape

Start at the center of your front hairline. Run the tape over the top of your head and down to the lowest point of your natural hairline at the nape.

  1. Ear to Ear Across the Forehead

Place the tape just above one ear. Bring it across your forehead, following the natural hairline, and finish just above the other ear.

  1. Ear to Ear Over the Top

Place the tape at the hairline directly above one ear. Bring it over the top of your head and finish at the same point above the other ear.

  1. Temple to Temple

Begin at one temple. Bring the tape around the back of your head and finish