How to make a wig with your own hands?

In the history of fashion, wigs appeared with the advent of civilization. They were used by the beauties of the ancient Egyptian state and Babylon. However, only government officials could wear it, emphasizing their authority and strength. Today, a wig is widely available. For a fairly affordable price, it can be purchased at any professional hair store or made independently 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 subject. So, for a self-made wig, you will need to acquire the following items, many of which can be found at home:

• tape measure;
• head mannequin;
• cotton ribbons;
• cloves;
• a hammer;
• a mesh cap specially designed for making a wig, or a lace fabric made of cotton;
• sewing needles;
• a thread ideally matching 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 wig base;
• steel springs;
• hairbrush.

Making a wig yourself, which 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 still decide on a home-made wig, you will need to be patient and acquire the required tools.The technology for making a wig involves several stages.

First you need to take a measure of the coverage of the surface of the head near the hairline. It is recommended to resort to the help of a centimeter tape. In the absence of it, you can use a regular cord or rope. After measuring the head circumference, attach the lace to the ruler and determine the value of this indicator.

It is necessary to measure strictly at the base of the hairline, passing through the uppermost cervical vertebra and the highest point of the hairline on the surface of the forehead. A centimeter tape should not be pinched when taking measurements. Make sure that it runs exactly above the ears, while slightly stretched.

The next measurement to be taken is the center of the top of the head. To do this, attach the beginning of a centimeter tape at the center of the upper point of the forehead and stretch the tape through the crown to the lower point of the beginning of hair growth on the neck.

The final measure for creating a wig will be the distance between the ears. For this, a centimeter tape is stretched from one ear to another. An important condition is the top of the crown, through which the tape must pass. A centimeter tape should begin and end at the point where the arms of the sunglasses usually go.

The next step will require the presence of such an item as a head mannequin. Working with him will become much more comfortable and easier. So, for starters, you need to transfer the taken measurements to the head mannequin. To do this, based on the obtained indicators, a head layout for the future wig is drawn. In addition, you will need a lace or mesh cap made of cotton. It should sit tight on the head, while not strongly pinching the skin. Put the wig cap on the mannequin.

Having applied cotton ribbons around the perimeter of the previously drawn layout, they are hammered with small cloves directly into the mannequin. If a foam analog is used instead of a mannequin, then cloves are replaced with ordinary safety pins. Care must be taken to ensure that the cotton tapes are flat. To stitch the lace ribbons to the previously fixed cotton ribbon, they are abundantly moistened with a spray bottle, which will significantly speed up the process.

To prevent the ribbons from skewing, it is advisable to secure them with safety pins to the cotton ribbon first. Although sewing stores offer a wide range of lace in different color shades and shapes, it is recommended that you refuse to purchase lace ribbons with an embroidered pattern. It is necessary to moisten them so that they become more elastic and can take the necessary shape. Next, you need to try on the resulting base for the wig. After removing the cloves from the mannequin and cotton tape, it is recommended to immediately try on a hat.

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

At this stage, you need to decide which hair you 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 special tools.

Fake hair is perfect for a wig worn exclusively for holiday or especially special occasions. They do not need regular styling, and the color is not prone to fading. But you can’t dye artificial hair, and in the sunshine it is better to stay at home. Having decided on the hair, regardless of their origin, it is recommended to carefully comb it. Then tighten them with tight elastic bands into several bunches.

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

The manufacture of a wig consists in alternately pulling the hair bundles through the loops and fixing them on a lace basis. It is necessary to fix the hair on a single or binary node for each hole of the mesh cap with a hook. Starting hair fixation is recommended from the neck. Starting from the bottom of the head to the top through the sides. The last place of fixation 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, after which the hair bundles are fixed in each of them. This is necessary so that the hair does not make the impression of a wig, but looks more natural, since the hair falling in one direction looks unnatural. Then turn the wig on the wrong side and fix the hair along the line of the inner edge of the wig. Thus, it will be possible to hide the front of the hair behind a lace ribbon so that they do not crawl forward.

Then it is recommended to sew a steel spring at the temple, neck and frontal parts, which will allow the wig to not only sit tight, but also create a sensation of hair. It only takes 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 select the required parting position and, if necessary, cut the hair to the required length.

Important! It is difficult to make an afroparik on a rigid basis with your own hands from tresses, but you can, given all the above recommendations.

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