How to Measure Your Head for Lace Wigs
Measurements are typically for custom lace wigs but can be helpful to all wig wearer’s. While many non-custom units come in one size fits all, the option of small, medium and large are sometimes offered. It is important to know when you are purchasing online the measurements of your head to ensure that your unit will fit. From how far the lace extends to the ear to ear tabs, knowing the dimensions and size of your head are important.
Before You Measure
Before you begin to measure your head, you will need a few things. It is a good idea to purchase a cloth measuring tape rather than the standard ones used for home repairs. Since you will need this to go around your head smoothly, the cloth is the best option. Have a pen and paper on hand to write down the measurements once taken.
Next, you will need to prep your hair. If you will be wearing your hair braided under your lace wig than that is how you should measure it. You may also wear it under a wig cap or wrapped. As long as you take your measurements while wearing your hair in the same manner you will to wear the wig you will be fine. When measuring, make sure to hold the tape snug but not tightly pressing into the skin. You do not want your lace wig cutting into your skin or inhibiting circulation.
Circumference
The circumference is the distance around your entire head. Hold the tape firmly at the center of your front hairline. You will want to circle your head similar to a hair band. Make sure the tape goes just above your ear and slopes down to the nape of your neck.
Do not extend to any far off, stray hairs at the nape of your neck. For all measurements, extend to the last of the bulk of hair. If you have baby hairs anywhere, include them in the measure but do not include single insignificant strands.
Front to Nape
This is used to measure the length of your head for your lace wig. You will measure from your hairline to the nape of your neck. If you are unsure where the nape of your neck extends to, tilt your head back and feel for a slight crease. Where your neck folds or dents, this is where your nape is. This area typically has a distinct line with baby hairs extending past.
When actually taking the measurement make sure to bend your neck down looking at your feet so the skin on your neck is stretched. Hold the cloth tape at the middle of your front hairline and then pull right over the top of your head. This includes the front hairline, through the crown of the head and ends at the nape of your neck.
Ear to Ear across Forehead
You will want to place the tape at your temple in front of the ear. Continue by bringing the tape upwards about 1.5 inches behind the hairline, across and then to the other temple in front of the ear. The placement of the tape should remind you of when you put your glasses or sunglasses on your head.
Ear to Ear over Top of Head
This will provide the measurement for the top of the lace wig base. Start at the top edge of your ear; extend across the top of your head to the other top edge of the other ear. This should resemble the placement of headphones.
Temple to Temple around Back of Head
Place the tape at your hairline in the temple area. This will be almost in line with where your eyebrow rests at the outer corner of your eye. Stretch the tape around the back of your head over to the other temple.
Nape of the Neck
The final measurement for your custom lace wig is the nape of your neck. You will be measuring the width of your nape for full lace as well. Simply place the tape at one side of your nape and extend across to the other edge a few inches away.
Now that you have all of your measurements, repeat two more times so that they are correct. If you cannot seem to get matching results than you may be doing something wrong. When you finally get accurate and consistent numbers, you will be able to purchase your perfect fitting custom lace wig.
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