Check that the wig stand is straight. If it’s at an angle, your wig could end up with an accidental asymmetrical haircut!
This is a great time to think about what length you want your wig to be if you don’t already know. [3] X Expert Source Nikia LondyHair Augmentation Specialist Expert Interview. 7 October 2021.
If you want to make a drastic change and go from long hair to medium-length or short hair, just adjust where you’re going to make the cuts to get the length you desire.
You could cut straight across rather than at a 45-degree angle, but the angle helps the hair look more natural than a straight, blunt cut would.
Keep in mind that you can always trim or cut your wig shorter if you want to in the future, but you can’t make it longer!
Also check the length of the hairs on either side of the wig to make sure they are even.
If you don’t have T-pins, you could also use basic sewing pins.
You’ll layer the front sections, too, but it’s easier to start with the back and finish with the front since the back is the area that normally needs the most work.
You could layer the middle section to fall 1 to 2 inches (2. 5 to 5. 1 cm) above the bottom layer and then layer the top section to fall another 1 to 2 inches (2. 5 to 5. 1 cm) above the middle layer. Or, you could create multiple layers by separating the middle and top sections into even small portions. It all depends on how layered you want your hair to be!
It helps to use a comb to separate the sections if you’re having a hard time doing it by hand.
Be careful to not accidentally cut your fingers during this process!
Brush or comb out the hair as you go along if you feel that the sections are starting to get tangled together.
With layered hair, it’s often the case that the front sections are shorter than the back sections.
A lot of people will start the framing around ear length—that way the shortest sections of hair are still long enough to be styled.
Remember to cut the front layers at a downward angle so that the hair will lay nicely with that front outline you created.
If you’re not sure of which style of bangs are right for you, try uploading your picture to a website that does virtual hairstyles—you can “try on” several different looks to see what you like best!
Check that your wig stand is straight and not leaning off to one side!
Use a comb or brush to detangle the hair thoroughly before you start cutting.
Be careful to not accidentally snip your fingers as you cut! If you’re concerned about the bangs being too short, cut slightly below the bobby-pin. Once you’re done, you can put the wig on and check the length and decide if you want to go any shorter.
Take your time when creating bangs in your wig—it might take a little longer, but remember that it’s much harder to fix a wig than it is to fix or grow out natural hair.
Combing the bangs helps pull down any long hairs you might have missed that still need to be trimmed.
Bangs can be super fun! You can pin or braid them back if you need to, and they can add a lot of style to your look.
