How to Make a Wig Look Natural for Beginners
- Posted on 02 November, 2021
- Hair Knowledge
- By Emma & Stuart
For existing wig-wearers or newbies thinking of getting one, knowing how to make a wig look natural is often a concern. Particularly if you are a new wig-wearer, it may be that you want the wig to be as close a match as possible to your natural hair. To help you learn how to make wigs look natural for beginners, we’ve put together some useful tips in this post, including tips on how to make a synthetic wig look real!
How to Make Wigs Look Natural for Beginners:
1. Lacefront and Monofilament Wigs
Lace Front Wigs
If you are wondering how to make wigs look natural as a beginner, you may start off by debating which wig type to choose for a more natural look. Lace front wigs are a great option as they give the illusion of a natural hairline. As the wigs are designed to make them look as natural as possible, the wig hair moves freely, and you can choose where your hair parting sits – great for those of you who love to experiment with styling. If you’ve suffered from hair loss, our beginner’s guide to wearing a wig lists reasons why a lace front wig is the wig choice for you.
Monofilament Wigs
Monofilament refers to the type of wig cap used for these particular wigs. This cap offers a very natural appearance of the scalp, creating free movement of the hair. As with lace front wigs, it gives the option of varying styles as the wig can be parted in whichever direction you prefer.
2. How to Make a Synthetic Wig Look Real
Sometimes, you may have noticed that some synthetic wigs can appear to be a little too shiny. When considering which wigs look natural for a beginner, this may be slightly off-putting as while most people try and achieve such a shine in their natural hair, the shine on a wig can appear too false. This is understandable in synthetic wigs, as they are made of shiny fibres. Don’t worry though – our regular clients have a two-step trick to fix this:
1. Simply, apply some dry shampoo or talcum powder to the wig.
2. Gently rub it in so that you can’t see any of the product, and done!
This instantly minimises the shine while ensuring that your wig isn’t too dull – just make sure you don’t apply too much product. Check out our how to make synthetic hair look real guide for a full explanation on the various methods you can try to make your synthetic wig appear as real as possible.
3. Line Up Your Wig
When considering how to wear a wig and make it look natural, you need to make sure that the wig is positioned properly on your head, by lining it up with your natural hairline. For advice on putting on a wig for the first time, read our quick guide for our top tips. It may take a little longer to put on, but it’s worth it to achieve as natural a look as possible. Follow these steps below to ensure it is lined up correctly:
1. Place your wig on your forehead just above your eyebrows.
2. Slide the wig over your head as usual, until you can feel the wig reach the nape of your neck.
3. Then, shuffle the wig forward slowly until it reaches where your natural hairline lies.
3. Secure the wig in your preferred way, and then you are good to go!
4. Time to Get Wispy
The secret to making a wig look natural for a beginner is wispy bits! With natural hair, everyone has a few wisps and baby hairs that indicate that your hair is real. If you lightly trim a few areas at the side of the wig, it will give the illusion of these natural wispy bits. If you don’t feel confident in doing this yourself, take it to your hairdressers to ensure that a natural look is achieved. However, it is important to note that the point of this step is for it not to be precise, and so cutting random hairs may not require professional skill.
5. Make Sure the Parting is Right
If you are not the most experimental with styling then don’t worry, you can choose a wig that has a parting in place. The good news is these wigs usually are a lot better quality, but they help you to achieve a much more natural look. If the wig doesn’t have a good top lace, choose a side parting as this is much less visible. However, there are ways of making a parting look more natural – all you need is a little concealer!
Top tip: When something looks too perfect and in place, it can give away the game! For making a wig look natural for beginners, we urge you to embrace imperfections – this can help to make things look more natural. It’s all about finding that balance.
6. Colour Gradients
All hair has a level of dimension to it, and your natural hair colour is very unlikely to be just one colour without any gradients. Wigs with rooted colours are a great option if you are looking for a natural effect, or a wig with natural highlights or lowlights will give a great natural illusion too.
7. Opt for A Fringe
As explained, the hairline of a wig can be a dead giveaway. To avoid this and the hassle of lining up the wig; if you want something you can put on easily choosing a wig with a fringe is a good option! Whether you choose a full fringe or not, having hair at the front conceals the line of the wig. If you have chosen or fallen in love with a fringe-less wig, take it to the hairdressers and let them work a bit of fringe magic!
8. Experiment with An Up-Do
For the experimental wig-wearers, styling a loose up-do is a great way of styling a wig. In order to make a wig look natural for a beginner, the trick is to keep the style a little messy. This will look even better if you’ve snipped a few wispy bits into the wig. Try not to create a ponytail that is too high or tight as this makes the hairline a little too visible and unnatural.
9. Take a Selfie!
Taking some pictures will help you to see what others will see. This process helps you to realise if you want to make any amendments. Equally, asking friends and family what they think of your new look is always a good measure!
Our Top Natural Wigs
We have a lovely range of natural-looking wigs, making it hard to choose our favourites! However, here are three of our best natural-looking wigs:
1. The Impact Wig is from the Inspired Collection by Natural Image and is a gorgeous statement. This bob emanates a natural look with its messy-but-not waves, providing a slightly tousled look. This, paired with the side parting, produces a lovely natural look.
2. The Fantasy Wig, also from the Natural Image Inspired Collection, is a beautifully natural-looking wig for ladies searching for a long-length wig. The waves showcase the long layers of hair, and the lace front produces a natural style that is flattering to the wearer!
2. If it’s a bob you’re after, the Rene of Paris Wig collection has a range of fabulously stylish bobs. The colours available include highlights and gradients that make the wigs appear wonderfully natural.
All wigs on our Simply Wigs website have been hand-picked by us as we only want the best choice for our lovely customers. If you need any help in choosing a wig, our experts are just a phone call away –please do not hesitate to contact us.
