How Do You Measure Your Head for a Wig

Choosing a wig seems simple, but when you actually try it, many women exclaim, "Oops, the size is wrong again!" Don't worry, you're not incapable of choosing; you might not have measured your head circumference correctly. Inaccurate head circumference measurements, even the highest quality wig, will result in a wig that's too loose, too tight, or constricting your forehead.

Why is measuring your head circumference so important?

The fit of a wig is 100% tied to your wearing experience: Too small? Wearing it for an hour will feel like a stress test on your forehead. Too large? A gust of wind will make you look terrible.

How to Measure? Here's the Clearest Steps: Prepare a soft measuring tape (or a string if you don't have one), and then measure the length with the tape measure at the end.

1. Head Circumference – The Most Important Step

Wrap your head around your head, following this path: "hairline → above the ear → lowest point of the back of the head → back to the hairline." Tips:

👉 Keep the measuring tape close to your scalp, but don't leave marks.

👉 If your bangs are usually low, measure from your usual hairline.

2. Front to Nape Length

Start from the center of your forehead hairline → across the top of your head → to the lowest point of the back of your head.

This step mainly determines whether the wig will easily "slip forward".

3. Ear to Ear Across Forehead / Over Top

Depending on the shape of the wig, there are two measurement methods:

Along the forehead: From the top of one ear to the top of the other ear.

Across the top of the head: Starting above the ear, going around the top of the head to the other ear.

This will affect the fit of the lace area.

4. Temple to Temple, Over the Back of the Head

A smooth curve "from the temple → middle of the back of the head → the other temple".

This is especially important for wig caps that require a precise fit, as it directly affects whether you'll experience "backward curling" or "gaps around the ears" after wearing them.

5. Nape Width

The distance between the two ends of the hairline at the back of the neck.

This measurement determines whether it will feel "sniffling" after prolonged wear.

Common head circumference size references

NOTE

1. If your measurement falls between sizes, round up to the nearest half centimeter for web orders. Email customer service your exact head measurement, and they will assist you.

2. It may help to either do this in the mirror or have a friend at hand to measure your head for you, to help with accuracy.

3. Repeat the measurement twice: Sometimes it's normal for your hand to shake the first time.

4. Keep your hair flat: A high bun can affect the reading.

Final words:

These are all the instructions and precautions on how to measure your head for a wig. If you're planning to buy a trendy half half wig, or wear and go glueless wig, this article will be a great help in choosing the right wig size.