How to Use Wig Tape

What is Wig Tape? 

Wig tape is a double-sided, medical-grade sticky tape that is safe to use on your skin. It comes in different strengths and shapes, from strips to small dots, in rolls or singles.

If you already have silicone strips or patches at the side of your wig, where it sits in front of your ears, you can add a bit of wig tape to each side to ensure it never budges, even in high winds.

If you don't have silicone inside your wig, did you know you can buy silicone sheets? You can just cut a small piece and sew it into the inside of your wig and abracadabra, a place to stick your wig tape and keep your wig 100% secure!

How to Use Wig Tape

1. When applying wig tape, ensure the areas you intend to put the tape on are clean so that the tape can stick to your skin correctly.

2. Cut as many wig tape strips as you need to cover the sections you want to secure, whether that is just the sides of the wig or other areas you feel may need some extra security.

3. Peel one side of the wig tape and place it on to the silicone in the areas you would like to secure.

Top Tip – Just remember when placing your tape that the wig needs to be taped to your skin for it to stay nice and secure for the whole day.

4. When you are ready to put the wig on, peel away the other side of the tape and try to avoid touching it as you slowly and gently put your wig on. If you need any advice on how to put on a wig, please check out our guide.

5. Finally, when you are happy with where your wig is positioned, apply pressure to where the tape is and voila! You’re ready to go.

How to Remove Wig Tape 

Now that you know how to use wig tape, you should know how to take it off. At Simply Wigs, we always recommend taking your wig off at the end of the day so it stays fabulous for as long as possible. Wearing a wig for a longer length of time is quite different from popping a wig on and off at the start and end of the day, so be sure to get some advice if you plan on wearing your wig for a more extended period of time.

The easiest way to remove wig tape is to use a solvent or alcohol-based adhesive remover. Using a cotton ball dipped in the solvent or alcohol, gently dab along the hairline where the tape lies to release the adhesion. Slowly lift your wig until the tape releases easily. Don't force it – if it's still sticking, keep going with the adhesive remover until it comes loose.

Once your wig is off, you can use the adhesive remover to remove any leftover sticky bits from your skin. A microfibre towel will help get any residue from the inside of your wig. We recommend showering and moisturising after doing this so that there is no residual adhesive remover on your skin or hair.

To be extra clean, follow our guides to washing human hair or synthetic fibre wigs!

Taping a Lace Front Wig 

Did you know that lace front wigs can be glued or taped for extra security too? You can use a special type of wig tape or glue to stick the lace front tightly to your forehead – these are often non-shiny, so they can't be seen through the lace. This is a job where some professional guidance may be needed, though.

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1. Securing low-cut outfits

Ever heard of body tape? This is how those A-listers manage to wear low-cut outfits without risking wardrobe malfunctions. Because wig tape is medical grade and therefore shouldn’t cause a skin reaction, you can use it to hold low-cut clothing in the right place, however much dancing you do!

2. Wrapping presents

We know, using wig tape is a rather expensive way of wrapping up your Christmas presents! But for the occasional present where you need the tape to be invisible, a dab of wig tape is just the job!

3. Stopping a blouse from gaping

Often buttoned shirts and blouses gape just where you don’t want them to. A long-term fix is to sew some small poppers to the inside of the placket, between the buttons. But if you haven’t yet got around to doing that, a bit of wig tape can save the day!