Wearing a wig does not simply mean flipping it over your head. To get the best look with the item, the first thing you need to do is to prep your hair nicely. You will never want to see your hair poking out of the wig or your wig falling off. Making a flat foundation under a wig does not only give you a natural look but also helps your wig to hold tight on your head. If you are wondering how to hide your hair under a wig, this post will give you the answers.
There are actually more ways to hide your hair under a wig than you may think. They can be great hairstyles or simple hairdos. Depending on your hair length, you can select your favorite style.
How to hide your hair under a wig with short hair
If you have short hair, you can make cornrows or slick back the hair down your head. For really short hair, you can wear your wig without having to prep your hair.
Cornrows
Making cornrows is the most popular way to wear your hair underneath a wig, especially among women with thick and textured hair. This style provides a flatter foundation than braided hair. Your hair is protected and there is less likely to be lumpy or bulky underneath the wig. However, it only provides a small amount of access to the scalp.
This style can be done on any hair length, but it goes best with short and medium hair.
How to achieve the style:
- Divide your hair into small rows from front to back
- Braid down the length of your head
Slick back and pin flat
If your hair is too short for an updo, try to sleek it back with some gel. If necessary, secure it with bobby pins, each small section at a time. If your hair is thin and slippery and cannot hold the pins well, you can use strong gel or spiking glue.
How to hide your hair under a wig with medium and long hair
For long and medium hair, you can style your hair for a wig in 4 main ways: braids, cornrows, low buns, twists, and flat twists.
Braids
Braiding is one of the best ways when it comes to hiding your hair under a wig. It just requires minimal skill to make a three-strand braiding style. Although this style is not as flat as other styles, it protects your natural hair and makes it simpler to maintain and moisturize the scalp.
How to achieve the look:
- First, divide your hair into smaller sections. If your hair is thick and long, make four sections. If you have thin hair, just make two sections.
- Comb through each section to detangle it
- Take the first section and divide it into three equal and braid them tightly together
After braiding, wrap each braid around the crown of your head and pin it with bobby pins (You can swirl and tuck the braids into a Heidi Braid hairstyle). Make sure not to overlap your braids.
The key thing when creating this style is keeping the braids small to minimize lumps or bumps under the wig. If you are wondering how to hide your hair under a wig if you have really long hair, braids are also the style to go.
Low buns
The nape of your neck is the ideal place to conceal your hair under a wig, and most wigs have a little more stretch there to accommodate it. If your hair is long enough, you may simply bun it, tuck it under the wig cap, put the wig on, and the bun will be covered by the wig as it stretches.
How to create a low bun:
- Brush your hair through and smooth it back into a low ponytail at the nape of your neck
- Hold the ponytail firmly and wrap the ponytail around itself to make a small bun
- Secure with the bun with a hair tie
There are many ways to make a low bun. The goal is to make the bun as small and tight as you can so that it won’t be noticeable when wearing your wig or cause any bumps.
Twists and flat twists
Twists and flat twists are easy styles to do, yet they are less popular styles for hiding hair under a wig. Unlike braids and cornrows, twists will frizz and tangle faster. If you choose these styles, remember to make them small so they will not leave lumps under the wig.
For normal twists, you will divide your hair into two sections and twist each section around itself. Start twisting from the top and work your way downward, creating a small rope. After you finish both sections, pin them down against your head before you put on the wig cap.
With the flat twist style, you will twist two small sections of hair around each other, starting from your hairline. It’s better to use gentle tension so that you won’t cause pain or damage to the hair follicles.
Conclusion
As a wig wearer, knowing how to hide your hair under a wig is necessary. While there are different ways to prep your hair for a wig, you may not know which one suits you best if you don’t try it out. So, take our guide above before you decide on which style to go.
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