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How to wear wigs

Step 1: Choose your wig type 

Do you want a protective style that's easy to maintain and requires basically zero effort?

Would you rather have a wig that's a bit more high-maintenance when it comes to caring, but allows you to switch up your parts and wear your hair in a high pony?

Or do you just want something that'll make your hair look long?

Whatever your reason, it'll determine which wig option best fits your vibe.

There are four different types of wigs you can pick from:

1. Ready-to-wear wigs?

This option is perfect for beginners, or anyone who is wayyyy lazy when it comes to any sort of hair maintenance. They come pre-cut, pre-colored, and pre-styled, says Johnson. They're not as customizable as other wig options, but they are budget-friendly. According to Johnson, they'll set you back $50 to $200, depending on where you buy the wig from, the type of hair, and the length.

2. Lace-front wigs

With a 4x4 inch lace closure in the front of the piece, these wigs give you more options when it comes to your part, says Johnson. Because of the lace closure, this option blends seamlessly with your hairline, making the wig look more realistic. This is a perfect starter wig for beginners, but they're a bit pricier than ready-to-wear wigs, depending on where you buy yours from. Typically, though, the price of lace-front wigs ranges from $150 on the lower end to over $400 on the higher. 

3. 360 lace wigs

These babies have lace around the entire perimeter of the wig, with the wig cap placed in the center, says Johnson. The lace blends in with your scalp, so you're able to switch up your style and easily throw your hair into a ponytail or a bun.

4. Full lace wigs

These are lowkey the Rolls Royce of wigs. The entire base of the wig is made up of lace, says Johnson. The lace is supposed to mimic the look of your scalp—and because you don't have to worry about any tracks showing, you can wear the wig any way you want (Johnson says you can even braid them into cornrows).

Full lace wigs are perfect for the person who can barely decide which movie to watch on Netflix, let alone what hairstyle they should commit to. Warning: According to Johnson, this style requires more expertise when it comes to maintenance, so if this is your first wig rodeo, it might not be the best pick for you. Oh, and FYI: They can get expensive, costing anywhere from $200 to well over 

After you choose what type of wig you want, you need to decide if you're going to opt for synthetic hair or human hair. L-L-Link is renowned for our well-qualified human hair, which is more expensive but looks (and feels) more realistic, you can use heat to style them, and if you take care of them right, they'll last you at least a year. Synthetic wigs look less natural and you can't heat style them, but they're way more wallet-friendly and need less upkeep than human hair wigs, says Johnson. 

Step 2: Buy the r3ight size

I know—this sounds like a no-brainer, but it's definitely something you have to keep in mind! Most wigs have adjustable straps attached, but some wig options come in different sizes, so it's good to have your measurements on hand to get a nice fit, says Johnson. Throw your natural hair in a ponytail and use a cloth measuring tape to measure the circumference of your head. This number will determine your cap size. 

Step 3: Bleach the knots

This step is only for wigs with lace, and you don't have to do it, but it will make your wig look like it's growing out of your head. The bleaching process lightens the color of the black dots on the lace closure, says Johnson, giving it a more natural-looking hue. 

If you're not down to experiment with bleach, you can also use your fingers to blend powder foundation into the lace, says Johnson. This will help match the color of your lace to your skin tone.

Step 4: Cut the lace

Lace wigs come with a ton of excess lace, so you'll have to cut and shape it to fit your head. Johnson recommends placing the wig on your head and outlining your desired hairline with white eyeliner since it's easy to see and you can remove it effortlessly. Then, use sharp and small scissors to cut the lace. 

If you're still having trouble imagining what this process would look like, YouTuber Simone Sharice has got you covered in the video above. (P.S. This step doesn't apply to ready-to-wear wigs, since most of them don't come with any lace at all.) 

Step 5: Pluck the wig

Next up on the agenda is plucking your wig—aka getting rid of the excess hair around your hairline. According to Johnson, when you first get your wig, the hairline is going to look really dense. Plucking your wig with a tweezer will make it less bulky, so it looks more like your natural hairline. You're going to want to place the wig on your head, or a mannequin head, and begin tweezing your hairline, plucking the hair away from your face, says Johnson. 

Proceed with caution, though. Going overboard can lead to uneven bald spots (not cute). Need a visual aid? Peep YouTuber Zel Lewis's video above. 

Step 6: Braid down your natural hair

Okay, now you've got to prep your natural hair before you plop on the wig. You can wear your hair in a low ponytail or slip on a wig cap, but Johnson recommends braiding your hair into cornrows to create a smooth foundation for your wig. Make sure that your hair is braided flat enough—you don't want to end up with lumps and bumps under your wig.

Step 7: Place and secure the wig

Finally, you can throw on your wig. Slip it onto your head and secure it with bobby pins and clips or work a wig gel or glue around the hairline to be extra sure that your hairpiece stays put.

Step 8: Hit your wig with dry shampoo

If you chose to go with synthetic hair for your wig instead of human, chances are it looks really shiny. Not hair commercial shiny—I'm talking about the shine that comes with, like, Halloween wigs. Don't worry, it's fixable. Johnson recommends working dry shampoo through your wig to dull down the faux-looking luster.

And there you go!