How to make a wig with your own hands?

In the history of fashion, wigs appeared with the rise of civilization. They were used by the beauties of the ancient Egyptian state and Babylon. However, only representatives of the authorities could wear it, emphasizing their authority and strength. The wig is widely available today. For a fairly affordable cost, you can buy it at any professional hair store or make it yourself at home.

Before any business, it is advisable to prepare in advance all the necessary tools and materials, which will not only optimize the work, but also save you from unnecessary worries associated with finding the necessary item. So, for making a wig yourself, you will need to acquire the following items, many of which can be found at home:

• tape measure;
• mannequin head;
• cotton ribbons;
• carnations;
• hammer;
• a mesh cap specially designed for making a wig, or a cotton lace fabric;
• sewing needles;
• a thread that perfectly matches the hair color of the future wig;
• safety pins;
• scissors;
• artificial or natural hair;
• metal comb for combing hair;
• special hook for fixing hair to the base of the wig;
• steel springs;
• comb.

Making a wig yourself that will be suitable for daily wear is a rather laborious process that can take several hours, so not everyone decides to take up this business. But for those who nevertheless decide to make a wig at home, you will need to be patient and acquire the required tools.The wig manufacturing technology includes several stages.

First, you need to measure the coverage of the scalp near the hairline. It is recommended to resort to using a measuring tape. If not, you can use a regular lace or rope. Having measured the circumference of the head, attach the lace to the ruler and determine the value of this indicator.

It is necessary to measure strictly along the base of the hairline, passing through the uppermost cervical vertebra and the highest point of the hairline on the surface of the forehead. The measuring tape should not be pinched when taking measurements. Make sure it runs straight over your ears and is lightly taut.

The next measurement you need to take is the center of the top of the head. To do this, attach the beginning of the measuring tape at the center of the upper point of the forehead and pull the tape across the crown to the lower point of the beginning of hair growth on the neck.

The final measurement for creating a wig will be the distance between the ears. For this, a measuring tape is stretched from one ear to the other. An important condition is the top point of the crown, through which the tape must pass. The measuring tape should start and end at the point where the temples of sunglasses usually go.

For the next stage, you will need an item such as a head mannequin. It will become much more comfortable and easier to work with him. So, first you need to transfer the measurements taken to the head mannequin. To do this, based on the obtained indicators, a head layout is drawn for the future wig. In addition, you will need a lace or cotton mesh hat. It should sit tightly on the head, while not squeezing the skin too much. Place the mesh wig cap on the mannequin.

Attaching cotton ribbons around the perimeter of the previously drawn model, they are hammered with small studs directly into the mannequin. If a foam analog is used instead of a dummy, then the carnations are replaced with ordinary safety pins. It is necessary to ensure that the cotton bands are fixed evenly. To sew lace ribbons to a previously fixed cotton ribbon, they are generously moistened with a spray bottle, which will greatly speed up the process.

In order to prevent the ribbons from skewing, it is advisable to first secure them with safety pins to the cotton ribbon. Although clothing stores offer a wide range of lace in different colors and shapes, it is recommended that you skip the purchase of embroidered lace ribbons. Moisturizing them is necessary so that they become more elastic and can take the desired shape. Next, you need to try on the resulting base for the wig. After removing the studs from the mannequin and cotton ribbon, it is recommended that you try on the beanie immediately.

A well-made hat should sit tightly on the head, while not bringing discomfort and discomfort. If the base has any shortcomings, find out which ones and fix them. Return the mesh cap to the mannequin, fix it according to the made layout and correct the shortcomings. If the base of the village is perfect, it is necessary to cut off the excess lace hanging from the ribbon edges.

At this stage, you need to decide which hair you will have to work with - artificial or natural. Each of the options has its own disadvantages and advantages. If the wig is made for daily wear, then the choice should definitely fall on real natural hair.... They look natural and last longer.In addition, they are more comfortable to wear on a hot sunny day and easier to lay with the help of special products.

Unnatural hair is perfect for a wig worn exclusively for holiday or especially special occasions. They do not need regular styling and the color does not fade. But you can't dye artificial hair, and it's better to stay at home in the sun. Having decided on the hair, regardless of its origin, it is recommended to comb it thoroughly. Then tighten them with tight elastic bands into several bundles.

The most difficult part of making a wig at home is the final stage. You will need to choose the right vented hook. The correctness of his choice depends on how much hair will be placed in one lock. In other words, for a very thick strand of hair, you need the largest hook and vice versa. If the lace base of the hat has small holes, it is advisable to give preference to a small hook.

Making a wig consists in alternately pulling hair bundles through the loops and fixing them on a lace base. It is necessary to fix the hair on a single or binary knot for each hole of the mesh cap using a crochet hook. It is recommended to start fixing the hair from the neck. Starting from the bottom of the head to the top through the sides. The final fixation point should be the crown of the head.

At the top of the wig, it is necessary to visually divide the upper part of the head into five parts, then fasten the hair bundles in each of them. This is necessary so that the hair does not look like a wig, but looks more natural, since the hair that falls to one side looks unnatural. Then flip the wig over to the wrong side and lock the hair in line with the inner edge of the wig. Thus, it will be possible to hide the front part of the hair behind a lace ribbon so that it does not come out in front.

Then it is recommended to sew in a steel spring at the temple, neck and frontal parts, which will allow the wig not only to fit snugly, but also to create a hair-like feel. All you need is a thread and a needle. It is advisable to give preference to a wide spiral, while its springs should not be visible from the hair mass. Having fixed all the hair bundles, it remains only to choose the required parting position and, if necessary, cut the hair to the required length.

Important! It is difficult to make an African wig on a rigid basis with your own hands from tresses, but it is possible, if you take into account all the above recommendations.

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