How Do They Make Human Hair Wigs?
Human hair wigs have become increasingly popular over the past few years, especially with celebrities. In the past, wigs were worn by women who were experiencing hair loss or perhaps even damage such as thinning caused by poor maintenance or diet. Today, human hair wigs can be made at home by purchasing just a few supplies.
Items needed:
- Model head (Styrofoam)
- Supply of human hair
- Wig cap
- Hair glue
- Paintbrush
- Blow dryer
Take a ride to your local beauty supply shop and purchase
your tools. You should be able to locate everything you need to make
your wig. If you cannot locate certain items, check with the
salesclerk. Some items may be located behind the counter, such as the
hair glue.Review the human hair carefully. Depending on how realistic
you want your wig to appear, you will need to select human hair that
most closely resembles your natural hair. Choosing hair that appears
to shiny or glossy may look too artificial.Purchase your wig cap. A good wig cap should not cost more
than $50. Once you locate your Styrofoam model head, place the wig
cap on top to ensure a snug fit.Lay your hair onto a flat surface and review the track
directions. You want to make sure you are placing the hair on the
cap the right way. Once the glue is applied, you may not be able to
remove the hair.Open the hair glue and use your paintbrush to apply the
bonding agent to one of the tracks. Add the track to the wig cap.
Repeat this process until the wig cap is completely covered. Take
care to apply the tracks in a uniform pattern to prevent bald spots
in the wig. Note: You may have extra hair remaining. Store in a cool
dry place in case you need to touch up your wig.Use the blow dryer to dry the glue. The setting should be on either low or high. Too much heat can melt the glue. Keep the blow dryer approximately two to three feet away from the wig.
Style the wig yourself or take it to a professional after the glue has dried completely.