Wigs can be a lot of fun. You can add instant length to your hair or change your hair color temporarily all by putting on a wig. Most wigs come pre-styled so it’s often necessary to do a little restyling to get a look that suits your face. You may even need to trim your wig to get the right look. Of course, you can always hit up your favorite stylist for customizations, but when that’s not an option, there’s a few simple ways to update your wig from the comfort of your own home.
Here are some of our favorite tips for changing up your wigs including bang trims, texturizing, and even cutting the hair into a sassy, long bob. You don’t have to be a professional stylist to make some simple snips that transform your wig into a whole new look. Moreover, remember to always use good quality hair scissors and to take your time! With a little bit of patience, you can cut and style your own wig at home. Now refer to some popular ways on how to trim your wig!
- Place your wig on a wig stand and pin it into place. Put several T-pins in the hair line and in front of the ears to secure the wig to the stand. Check that the wig stand is straight, too! If you don’t have T-pins, you could also use basic sewing pins.
- Comb or brush the hair to remove any tangles. Spend a few minutes gently brushing out your wig. You want to ensure that there are no tangles or sections of hair that aren’t falling where they should. Since your wig doesn’t grow back, you need to be patient when preparing to cut it. This is a great time to think about what length you want your wig to be if you don’t already know.
- Start with the back of the wig and work in small sections. Move your fingers down the hair until they are at the length where you want to wig to be. Try to hold the hair so that it’s flat between your middle and index fingers, rather than bunched together. If you want to make a drastic change and go from long hair to medium-length or short hair, just adjust where you’re going to make the cuts to get the length you desire.
- Cut the hair at a 45-degree angle, taking care to not cut your fingers. Use your hair-cutting scissors and cut up into the hair, trimming it across the entire length of your fingers. Make small, even snips to prevent any accidents. You could cut straight across rather than at a 45-degree angle, but the angle helps the hair look more natural than a straight, blunt cut would.
- Trim the entirety of your wig until all the ends are the same length. When moving on to a new section, use some of the hair from an already-cut area to guide the trimming so everything ends up being the same length. Keep in mind that you can always trim or cut your wig shorter if you want to in the future, but you can’t make it longer!
- Snip off any loose, long hairs that you missed in the trimming process. Walk all around the wig, checking the ends for any long, scraggly hairs you might have missed in the trimming process. Snip them off to clean up your wig. Also check the length of the hairs on either side of the wig to make sure they are even.
After following these six steps, you will find out a whole new wig with the style you want! If you are trying to find the best wig, Uniwigs is always here to help!