As a fashionable way of achieving a stunning appearance transformation, hair wigs products have become more popular than ever among females.
One of the most notable reasons must be how user-friendly it is for the wearers. Hair wig wearers can quickly gain an appearance featuring a full head of hair with their wanted hairstyles in an instant by going with a hair wig, regardless of their hair loss conditions. On the other hand, securing a wig on the head is usually an easy job that does not take much time and effort, even for beginners.
Despite that, as many of us probably are not very familiar with, there are actually a large number of options available when it comes to how to secure a wig or hold wig in place. And the users do not always have to stick to just one or two ways of holding the wig on, as some other options could be more pleasant and less of a hassle.
Today, New Times Hair is going to share with you all the common and effective methods for how to severe a wig for yourself or your customers to try. Now let dive directly in!
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Securing a Wig Using Wig Clips
Wig clips are favored for being a very quick and beginner-friendly tool to secure a wig. Many wigs nowadays come with clips across the base.
How to secure a wig with wig clips
What really makes wig clips a great option should be the ease of use for the wearers. They could simply have the wigs clipped on their natural hair using their hands without going through much hassle and go out feeling confident and reassured. Things are even more manageable whenever they need to remove their wigs, as they could just unclamp the clips and take off the wig within seconds.
Wig clips pros and cons
One good thing about clip-on hairpieces is the wearers do not need to replace the clips at all, meaning the clips on the wigs can stay on the base for as long as the wigs are used without extra damage. Even for wigs that do not come with clips, the wearers can easily have the wig clips sewn on the base by themselves. Also, they could easily remove the clips if they wish. So clips are also a very flexible tool for securing a wig in that regard.
However, one thing to keep in mind is wig clips do not work for everyone. Because the wearers need to have a decent amount of existing hair that is long enough for the clips to hold, or they would just need to go for other methods to secure the wig, which explains why clips are much more commonly used among female wearers.
Securing a Wig Using Wig Glue
Wig glue has been gradually gaining popularity over the past years as a super undetectable way to secure a wig. And it is not that difficult to practice glue attachment either.
How to secure a wig with wig glue
Before using glue to secure a wig, the wearers usually need to use a cotton swab to apply some alcohol along the hairline to clean up things like oil, dirt, and cosmetic buildups. Then they can roll on a layer of glue along the hairline and let it dry for a few minutes. Lastly, they can put on the wig with the front aligned with their natural front hairline, and gently press the wig on top of the glue until it is firmly secured to the head.
Wig glue pros and cons
As the glue is a transparent liquid, it is highly invisible when applied to the head, creating a supernatural look for the wearers to style their hair in whatever ways they wish freely.
However, securing a wig with wig glue comes with its limitations. For one, it takes more time to secure a wig since the wearers have to wait for the glue to dry. And the wearers need to clean up the glue residue using shampoo every time they remove the wig, which is also quite time-consuming. For another, it is not an ideal option for those with sensitive skin, given glue contains chemicals that can cause certain types of skin reactions.
Securing a Wig Using Wig Grips
Many people probably have not heard about wig grip yet since it is not very commonly used to secure a wig. Like a headband, a wig grip is designed to grip the hair, skin, or wig cap from one side and wig from the other.
MILANO COLLECTION No-Slip Wig Grip
How to secure a wig with wig grips
To secure a wig using a wig grip, the wearers first need to have all the hair smoothed down and flatten all the flyaway hairs. Then place the wig grip on top of the head with one hand and adjust the grip strap at the back with the other hand. Slowly place the wig on top of the wig grip, do it starting from the front of the wig on your head, then to the sides, and lastly, the bottom. Make sure the wig grip is not too loose, or you will need to start all over again.
Wig grips pros and cons
Wig grips are a very user-friendly and flexible option in the sense that it allows the wearers to easily remove the wig during the day and put it back on. However, the wearers need to regularly replace their wig grip as it stretches out over time and becomes hard to apply. Sometimes it can break in the middle when used for too much time, making the wig fall off, which would be very embarrassing to the wearer in public.
Securing a Wig Using Wig Caps
Wig caps must be one of the most common things that female wig wearers encounter. And it works for both those who have hair and those who do not. Wig caps work by sitting on top of the wearers’ head and beneath the wig, gripping to the wearers’ scalp on the inside layer. Women with short hair or no hair prefer nylon wig caps since they offer a very smooth surface against the scalp.
On the other hand, Mesh wig caps are better for women with long hair because the hair can be easily flattened and collected.
How to secure a wig with wig caps
To secure a wig using wig caps, the wearer needs to first use a cotton swab to apply some alcohol along the hairline to clean up things like oil, dirt, and cosmetic buildups. Then hold the wig cap with both hands and gently stretch the cap before placing the cap to the head from the front to the back. Make sure there are not any bubbles underneath the cap. Next, place the wig on top of the cap just the way you put the cap, and you are all set.
Pros and cons of wig caps
Wig caps are seen as a very hygienic tool for securing a wig since they keep both the wearers’ scalp and the wigs away from one another. So the wearers have fewer cleaning works to do in their maintenance routine. Just like wig grips, the wearers need to regularly replace their wig caps as well since they are not meant to last very long. And they also need to wash and clean their wig caps from time to time.
Securing a Wig Using Wig Tapes
Tapes are more commonly seen among male hair system wearers as a very ideal attachment tool for hairpiece products. But they can also work for women to secure a wig, not in the same ways, though.
Unlike most other tools for securing a wig, tapes are not meant to be applied to the wearer’s natural hair as many of us could imagine. Wig tapes are usually double-sided, with one side adhering to the bald head and the other to the wig base.
Vapon Topstick 1″ X 3″ Allergenic All Purpose Clear Double Tape
How to secure a wig with wig tapes
To secure a wig using wig tapes, one needs to first use a cotton swab to apply some alcohol along the hairline to clean up things like oil, dirt, and cosmetic buildups. Then use scissors to cut the tape into several small strips. Peel away one side of the strips and orderly attach the tape strips along the hairline. Make sure they are equally distanced from one another. Next, peel away the other side of the tape strips and slowly place the wig on the head with the edge precisely aligned with the hairline. Lastly, gently press each wig area that covers each tape stripe underneath to make sure the wig is tightly secured to the head.
Wig tapes pros and cons
Wig tapes work for all kinds of wig base materials, including lace, skin, mono, silk top, and mesh, as a very accommodating tool to make your wigs stay on. It is effortless to use and highly efficient. In addition, it is a very cost-friendly option, especially in the long run. However, the wearers need to be careful when securing a wig using tapes. When placed not on the right areas, unlike wig glue, the tape strips can appear visible and give away the fact that the person is wearing a wig.
Securing a Wig Using Bobby Pins
Bobby pins are metal clips made with two flexible prongs, with one prong usually straight and the other ridge. Many wearers probably do not understand how Bobby pins can help secure a wig. Actually, they are becoming widely used by women to secure a wig in most cases. How they work is really similar to that of clips. And the wearers need to have a decent amount of existing hair volume that is long enough for the pins to work. When purchasing Bobby pins, make sure to get the ones with the same color as the hair wig.
How to secure a wig with bobby pins
Securing a wig using Bobby pins can be a pretty skillful job, especially for beginners. To start, you need to collect all of the natural hair and make sure it is tied down neatly. If necessary, use hair spray to tame all the flyaway hairs. Then place the wig on the head using both hands. Please do it starting from the front and working all the way towards the back. Next, slowly lift the wig’s front sections, place the pins through the weft of the bases and into your natural hair, and work your way towards the back as well. There should be enough pins there, or the wig can slip off with intense physical activity.
Bobby pins pros and cons
Just like tapes, Bobby pins are a very affordable option in the long run. And they are free of chemicals and work with all skin types. However, in the case that the wearers do not have sufficient hair volume, it would be hard for the pins to hold the hair, and the wig can easily move around or slip off.
Securing a Wig Using Silicone Solution Sheets
This is going to complete the list summarizing the 7 best ways to secure a wig. As its name suggests, silicone solution sheets are simply sheets made of silicone. It is a very new and innovative way to secure a wig. It comes with a very thin needle and invisible thread. The solution strip is meant to be sewn into your wig to generate a grip inside the wig.
How to secure a wig with silicone solution sheets
Speaking of how to secure a wig using silicone solutions sheets, things are not that complicated. First, the wearers need to remove the sheet and use scissors to cut it into small strips. Sew one of the strips onto the very front of the wig. Make sure to sew on both sides. Then repeat this step towards the back until the entire wig is covered. Finally, you can secure the wig on your head.
Silicone solution sheets pros and cons
Like wig clips, the wearers do not need to replace the silicone sheet at all, meaning the sheets on the wigs can stay on the base for as long as the wigs are used without extra damage, which makes it a pretty economical option to go with. Besides, silicone solution sheets are very flexible in the sense that they can easily adjust to your own head size. Despite that, the sewing job can pose a significant challenge to the wearers if they do not have much experience in sewing before. And many of them would need to most likely resort to a professional to perform the job for them in order to secure a wig using silicone solution sheets correctly.
Sum Up
The above sums up the 7 best ways to secure a wig. All of them come with their own advantages and disadvantages. What to choose mainly depends on the wearers’ preferences, what types of wigs they wear, and their hair loss conditions. If you are not sure what the best ways to secure a wig for you or for your customers are, you can reach out to us for assistance. And we will be glad to help you figure out the suitable options. Browse our wholesale human hair wig options to explore. For any business inquiries, please contact us by emailing info@newtimeshair.com.
