You don't typically tie a hair wig in the same way you tie a shoelace. Instead, securing a wig involves several steps focused on preparing your natural hair and attaching the wig itself. The process depends on the type of wig (lace front, full cap, etc.) and your hair length.
Preparing Your Natural Hair
Before applying a wig, it's crucial to prepare your natural hair. This ensures a smooth, comfortable fit and prevents your hair from showing underneath the wig. Common methods include:
- Braiding: Braid your hair tightly into one or more braids, depending on hair length and thickness. This keeps it neat and compact. [Source: RiRi Hair Extensions blog post, "How to Put on a Wig With Long Hair"]
- Low Ponytail: Gather your hair into a low ponytail at the nape of your neck. Secure it tightly with an elastic band. [Source: RiRi Hair Extensions blog post, "How to Put on a Wig With Long Hair"]
- Buns: Create one or two tight buns at the crown or nape of your neck, depending on your preference and hair length. [Source: Reddit thread, "Hiding long hair to wear a wig?"]
- Wig Cap: A wig cap can further secure your hair and create a smooth base for the wig.
Attaching the Wig
Once your hair is prepared, attaching the wig is straightforward:
- Placement: Carefully position the wig on your head, aligning it with your hairline.
- Adjustment: Adjust the wig to ensure a comfortable and secure fit. Many wigs have adjustable straps inside to customize the fit.
- Securing (if applicable): Some wigs may have clips or combs to help secure them to your hair or wig cap.
Knotting Hair for Wig Construction (for Wig Makers)
For those making wigs, the process involves knotting individual strands of hair onto a wig cap. This is a much more involved process. The provided video shows this technique: "How to Make a Wig | Part Three: knotting hair and fitting a wig..." The video demonstrates a hooking technique where individual hair strands are knotted onto the lace cap.
The process involves using a specialized hook to loop hair strands and securely knot them to the wig cap.
Addressing Specific Wig Types
The method for securing a wig might vary slightly depending on the wig type. For example, a lace front wig will require specific attention to blend the hairline seamlessly.
