How Do Men’s Wigs Stay On?

Men’s wigs are rising in popularity, and it’s no surprise with the impressive range of male wigs available. A common question we hear from our male customers is, ‘how do men’s wigs stay on?’

In this blog post, we will help guide you through the considerations you need to make before purchasing a wig that looks natural and is easy to maintain and keep secure. You might also wish to read our blog post on how to choose natural looking male wigs for some expert hints and tips!

How Do Men’s Wigs Stay On?

If you are wearing your first wig, you will appreciate the extra reassurance that the wig is securely in place and will stay on throughout the day. There are a few ways to achieve this:

1. Wig Caps

A wig cap is a fine mesh cap that you wear close to your head, underneath your wig. Bear in mind; you can reap the benefits of a wig cap regardless of whether you have hair or not. The purpose of a wig cap is multifaceted – for more information, see our guide to wig caps. 

1. They flatten any natural hair growth flat against your head so that there is no unevenness under the wig. 

2. They protect your scalp from any itchiness of the wig lining and protect your wig from sweat and oils. 

3. They create grip for your wig to bond to while you wear them.

2. Wig Band

An alternative to the wig cap is a wig band which is, true to its name, a band that fits around your scalp and grips to the wig. The gel-filled wig bands are created for maximised comfort and provide soothing properties to your head. 

3. Built-In Security

Some wigs come with features designed to ensure that your wig stays in place, like comfort strips and non-slip sections. Comfort strips are adjustable elastic tabs in a closed section, usually in the temple area of the wig. They allow you to more closely fit the wig to your head by pulling to tighten or loosen them. In men’s wigs, non-slip poly strips are often found on the nape or ear tips of the wig to hold them in place. 

4. Wig Tape

If you’d like to have extra control over your wig security, wig tape is another great option. Wig tape is skin-friendly, hypoallergenic double-sided tape that adheres to your scalp and the wig lining, temporarily bonding them together.

It’s important that you don’t apply this to areas of your scalp where natural hair grows as it can damage your natural hair and be painful to pull off! For best results, apply a small amount of rubbing alcohol to the area of skin to clean it and remove any oily residue before sticking the adhesive tape onto your scalp.

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Types of Men’s Wigs

Thanks to the development of male wigs, there are more and more natural-looking styles from which to choose. Synthetic wigs, like those in the HAIRforMANce collection, even allow you to save styling time in the morning as the fibres don’t lose their shape.

While women’s wigs are more forgiving thanks to their length, it’s difficult to disguise a badly-fitting male wig, due to the generally short style. Therefore, it’s extra-important to choose a wig that is fitted to your face shape and provides a natural-looking hairline. For a truly natural appearance, look out for the following wig cap constructions:

Lace Front

Lace Front wigs create an ‘invisible hairline’ that allows you to push your fringe away from your head without any wig edge peeping out. 

Monofilament

Monofilament creates the effect of hair coming from your scalp because the fibres are hand-tied to the cap, creating natural movement in the hair. Choose from full or part monofilament depending on your preference.

The best way to find the perfect wig and wig-security measures is to call us to schedule in a consultation. We can help you choose the most suitable wig for your face and the most effective way to keep your wig in place so that you feel confident with your new hairstyle. Contact us today or browse through our selection of men’s wigs.

For more on male wigs, including the difference between a wig and a toupee and one man’s struggle with hair loss, please have a look at our blog.