Instructions on How Do You Put on a Wig Cap

The wig cap is also a necessary component for achieving a natural and flawless wig application. It creates a smooth surface that effectively holds your natural hair flat, ensuring that it does not protrude through the wig layer. Knowing how to put on a wig cap will help you to get a professional appearance, rather than a bulky and uncomfortable look that is ineffective in regards to keeping your hair dry and safe, and to the benefit of your wig. It is an important preparatory step that many people fail to do, and perfecting the technique would make the wig sit perfectly well on your head all through the day without falling or causing any inconvenience. It entails making sure you do your natural hair, get the correct cap, and apply it in the correct style to provide a smooth base that will make your wig purchase much more worthwhile.

There are various important purposes of wearing a wig cap, which are much more than the purpose of merely covering your natural hair, since it also serves as a shield between your scalp and the covering wig material, as well as creating a smooth and uniform surface of the wig that avoids the appearance of lumps and bumps. 

The cap is also used to hold your natural hair around the scalp, which is especially vital when the hair is long and thick and must be held in place without sticking out like a lump under the wig. Wig caps absorb sweat and natural scalp oils, which keep the wig clean. This prevents the transfer of dirt to the fragile wig fibers, thereby prolonging the life of your wig.

The barrier role also guards your natural hair against friction damage that can be caused by the constant contact with the wig materials, especially in cases where you wear wigs either frequently or for a longer duration of the day.

Hair preparation is crucial before you even get your wig cap on, and get yourself a smooth yet comfortable fit that will be comfortable to wear the whole day without making you feel any discomfort or look unnatural. 

And in case you have longer hair, it is best to thoroughly brush it out to clear all the tangles and knots, and separate it into manageable sections that can be twisted, braided, or wrapped flat against your head in a fashion that would evenly distribute the volume. 

Male hair is to be brushed backwards and flattened on the top with a light styling gel or edge control gel in order to have all the hair as flat as possible against the scalp and not create resistance. 

For some people who have very thick or voluminous hair, making cornrows or flat braids around the head in circles is the easiest way to get a smooth base that will not have any parts of the hair accumulating under the cap. 

Spending the extra time to prepare your hair well can tack on an extra few minutes to your timetable; however, the final results are significant, and the comfort and look of your wig once fitted is worth the extra time investment.

The ideal wig cap style depends on several factors, including your natural hair type, the wig you plan to wear, and your personal comfort preferences, as different caps offer varying degrees of breathability, stretch, and grip.

The most popular and least expensive choice is nylon wig caps, which have a stretchy type of material that fits most head sizes and offers a good grip to the hair. At times, they will feel not breathable when worn over a long period of time. 

Mesh wig caps provide more ventilation due to their open-weave design, which helps the air to pass through the scalp; hence, they are best used by those who have perspiration problems or wear wigs during hot seasons. 

Wig caps made of cotton are softer and make a more comfortable choice that won't irritate sensitive skin and will absorb moisture, but will not be as stretchy as nylon options and might not offer such a tight fit. 

Other wig wearers choose to use velvet grip caps with a non-slip band around the circumference to assist them in holding the wig in place without clips or glue, especially when they have very little or even no natural hair.

Learning the proper technique, specifically how do you put a wig cap on, ensures a healthy application practice that prevents several typical problems, including bunching, slipping, or insufficient coverage, which could ultimately damage your wig. 

The wig can be made to fit over the head with the help of both hands, with thumbs inside the wig cap and fingers outside to hold it in place as you stretch the cap wide enough to get it over your head. This cap should be put on the front edge of your cap line, or a little below the line of your hair. 

If you like to reveal some of your own lines, then bring the cap behind your head in a straight movement and place your hands to direct the cap into position. When you have all your hair covered with the cap, then pull it forward or backwards until the cap fits well and is evenly distributed on your entire head so that none of your natural hair is visible anywhere or sticking out of the material. 

Test the sides and back of the cap by rubbing your hands all over the surface of the top to detect any lumps or bumps where hair may be clumped up, and rub the hair underneath the bump by massaging the top material.

BEIXHAIR provides a vast array of top-quality human hair wigs, which are compatible with proper application methods in using wig caps, so that you enjoy a natural, comfortable, and secure fit each time you want to wear your wig. Our well-designed lace front wigs, closure wigs, and frontal wigs in different styles, colors, and textures are meant to be worn on top of an appropriately fitted wig cap to produce an impeccable look and feel like good hair.