Q&A for How to Make a Wig

Not necessarily, but it helps to have the right supplies on hand. Before you get started, make sure you have a wig cap, thread, several needles, scissors, a wig head, a wig stand, a comb and brush, measuring tape, and hair extensions.

A breathable mesh dome wig cap is a great option when it comes to making wigs.

Yes. For a realistic look, take a strand of yarn and tie it to something like 2 legs of a chair. Then tie small prices of yarn onto the stretched one. Take ether a fine toothed comb or a pet brush, and brush though the strands of yarn until they create a soft fine, hair like texture. Take a hair iron and iron them out. After you finish a thread, use a sewing machine to create the threads like they have for hair extensions. Then just follow the steps above.

When you get your wig cap, apply powder foundation (preferably the color of your scalp).

Yes, but that's only if you want a less realistic look like for a cheesy Halloween costume, not for regular, day-to-day use.

You should try adding roots to your wig. You can either spray a rooted color on or just use mascara on the top of your wig to make it look rooted. When wearing the wig, try to push out your edges, that way it looks natural.

You should always cut and style the wig for the most natural look, so it shouldn't matter where you put them, but I would suggest putting them on top if you don't want to make a mullet.

It depends on the size, thickness, and length of the wig.

The key to making a wig fit well onto someone's head is to take accurate measurements. Make sure you flatten out the person's hair and extend a tape measure around their hairline to find the circumference the wig needs to have. Measure from the front to back across the top of the person's crown to find their crown measurement. Then, pass the tape measure from right above 1 of their ears over their head to above their other ear to find their ear-to-ear-measurement. Taking these measurements accurately will help you size the wig to fit perfectly onto a person with a smaller head.

Because of the adhesives used to apply lace front wigs, your hairline can start to thin out from repeated uses. In addition, the tension on your hairline caused by the wig pulling on it can damage your hair and thin out your hairline, especially if it's already receding. Avoid using lace front wigs repeatedly to prevent damage to your hairline.