We know some wig wear may experience this situation. When you receive your dream wig, but find it is too big for you so that the wig can not fit your head perfectly. It is surely an anxious problem. In order to help you have a natural look, we especially collect some of the most effective ways how to tighten a wig that is too big. And Mink Hair Weave offers a collection of small cap size wigs for small-head users. Sounds good? Keep reading!
Here are the answers to your most pressing questions about making wigs smaller.
Can You Shrink a Wig?
Believe it or not, it is possible to shrink a wig much like you would shrink some jeans or a tee-shirt. Some wigs will shrink a little bit in warm water, depending on the materials in the cap. Other wigs will not shrink.
For the most part, though, the best way to shrink a wig is by following the tightening methods we’ve detailed below.
How Can I Make My Wig Bigger?
If you’ve bought a new wig and it’s too small for you, you may need to stretch the cap to achieve a good fit. To make a wig bigger, you need to loosen the cap’s adjustment straps. Make sure these are at the loosest setting and try the wig again.
If it’s too loose, tighten the straps in increments to try the wig after each adjustment until you get the right fit.
What Do You Do if a Wig is Too Big?
If a wig is too big, you will need to tighten it before use. There are three basic methods of making a wig smaller: tightening the adjustment straps, removing wefts, or the tuck and sew method. There is a complete guide to each method above.
Is it better to have a wig too big or too small?
It’s better to have a wig too big than small, for a wig that’s too small, it’s going to be very tight and uncomfortable. Wearing a wig that is too small may affect the blood flow and cause headaches, hair loss, or even damage your hairline. While wearing a wig that is too big may result in an unnatural look but nothing much like health issues.
The best thing is to have a wig that is not too big or small.
Before you start adjusting your wig, you’ll need to take some preparatory steps, which require you to break out your measuring tape. This section will tell you how to prepare for the wig adjustment process.
Measure your Head:
You’ll begin by measuring your head. You will need a soft measuring tape and a nylon wig cap for this step. Follow the below steps to do it:
1. Flatten your hair how you normally would for wig-wearing. Most people braid their hair down while others slick it down or tie it back into a bun.
2. Put on a wig cap if you usually do when you wear wigs. Pull it over your head and ensure that the front of it is pulled down about a half inch behind your natural hairline.
3. Measure your head’s circumference (around your hairline and behind your ears) and from ear to ear (across your crown). If you want to see a diagram of where to place the tape, along with some tips on where to place the tape for the correct measurement, read our guide on how to measure your head for a wig.
4. Take note of all of your head measurements and move on to the next step.
Easy Ways to Make a Wig Fit Tighter:
1. How To Tighten Wig With Elastic Band
Actually, the elastic band is a great option when you have a wig that does not fit your head properly. Installing an elastic band that can make a wig fit tighter on your head. Besides, for those who just don’t like to install wigs with glue or are allergic to glue, the elastic band method works as well. Of course, this method is suitable for both a full lace wig and a lace front wig.
Step One
Use a tape measure to measure the distance of your head from ear to ear. Firstly take one end of the elastic band and put it behind your ear, pull the elastic as tight as you can, and place the other end right behind the other ear. That is the length you will need, so then cut the elastic band according to your head measurement.
Step Two
Place your new elastic band inside your loose wig cap and make sure put it goes along the curve of the loose wig cap.
2. How To Tighten Wig With Sewing
Step One
First of all, find a spot behind your left ear on the wig cap then use a needle and black threads to sew it carefully to make it more secure.
Step Two
Continue to sew around your edge cap right up to your right ear cap. Always ensure that you repeat the process twice to secure your loose wig effectively.
Step Three
Once you are done stitching, please pull the thread to tighten your wig all the way around. And when you have the hair in position and it tightly fits your head, secure the knots, and then finish off the last stitch.
3. How To Tighten A Loose Wig With Applying Wig Tape
Step One
Take a Q-tip or a cotton ball soaked in rubbing alcohol to clean the areas where you want to put the wig tape, thus helping remove any leave-out that could prevent the tape from sticking to your skin.
For those with sensitive skin, you might consider using a little bit of liquid band-aid on those sections to avoid any skin damage or other problems.
Step Two
Then use a pair of scissors to cut two small strips of wig tape that are about 2 inches wide for the hairline section.
Step Three
Place the tape near the side lace or anywhere else you feel might be too loose.
4. How To Fix A Loose Wig With Silicone Solution Sheet
Step One
Prepare silicone sheets in advance and take a pair of scissors to cut the silicone sheets into your desired size and shape.
Step Two
Use needle and thread to sew these small silicone strips into your wig cap in position. We advise you to place one piece for the nape of your neck, one piece near your hairline, and two pieces behind your ears.
Step Three
Secure the wig to your head.
What do think of these ways to tighten a wig? If you find these methods a little difficult for you, then you should be more careful when choosing a wig. But if you buy wig from Mink Hair Weave, you won't have these confusions.
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