And if it’s absolutely not shameful for men to flaunt with a smooth bald head, then women experience the absence of hairline on their heads very painfully. In these cases, false wigs come to the rescue.

You will learn about how wigs are made, as well as how to care for a wig (false hair), on this page. You will also receive information about the difference between natural hair wigs and synthetic hair wigs.

Since wigs are most often used as an alternative to one's own hair, higher demands should be placed on their quality. For permanent wear for medical or other reasons, it is advisable to choose natural hair wigs on natural basis- such products will not only serve for a long time, but also will not cause discomfort when wearing the scalp and your own hair.

Wig hand knitting technology

The technology of manual knitting of a wig allows you to create a product with an exact fit on the head, while they are placed on it in the same way as they grow on a person’s head: in a circle from the center to the periphery, each strand of hair is threaded into the holes made and fixed with reverse side basics.

Distinguishing this product from your own hair is difficult, but such hand-made wigs are made for many months and belong to the most expensive category of false hair - from $ 1,000 and up. Used as the basis for handmade wigs natural fabrics and nets that do not interfere with the skin and your own hair to breathe.

Industrial production of wigs

The industrial production of natural hair wigs makes it possible to obtain high-quality products at more affordable prices. The most common way to make wigs today is tracing.

Tresses are large strands of hair, fixed by machine stitching on a thin braid. Ready wefts are sewn in rows on the prepared base. A wig completely made by this method looks unnatural due to the unnatural arrangement of hair in rows, rather than individual strands. Therefore, most wigs are made by a combined method, in which the upper part of the wig is knitted, and the lower part for volume is created by tracing.

Another industrial method of making wigs is skinton technology, in which silicone is used as the base, in which the hair is fixed around with a needle. As with hand knitting, the arrangement of thin strands in this type of wig mimics the natural growth of the hair. Silicone follows the contours of the head as accurately as possible, while it is hygienic, practically indistinguishable from the skin. However, it is airtight and the head under such a wig can start to sweat, so the skinton technique is most often used to make only the upper half of the wigs, and the lower one is made from thin elastic bands.

Unlike artificial wigs, high-quality products made from natural hair can be used up to 8-10 years, while the hair can be cut, cut, and the wig style can be changed at your discretion.

The best natural hair wigs today are products handmade. In these wigs, the hair is fixed on a cap that repeats the shape of the head, which is sewn from a special mesh, french lace or natural silk.

How to care for a wig (false hair)

However, like any natural material, expensive human hair wigs require special care, especially cutting, curling and dyeing wigs.

These procedures are advised by professional hairstylists to trust only experienced wig masters, since not every hairdresser will be able to cut a wig, here you need a different skill than with ordinary hair. In addition, if your own hair after bad haircut After all, they will grow back over time, then it is almost impossible to fix the wig, and the expensive thing will be hopelessly damaged. Wigs should not be made too short and because the length of the hair hides the base.

Washing a wig (how to wash a wig)

Home care for a wig consists of washing, drying and styling it. Washing a wig, like your own hair, is carried out only by hand in warm water, and unlike natural hair, you need to wash wigs no more than once every 2 months. Before washing a wig, you need to purchase a special round blank.

The technology of washing a wig is fundamentally different from washing your own hair. Before washing a wig, turn it inside out, rinse the base, then turn it inside out and put it on a blank, and only then wash it from the outside. If you wash the wig like your own hair, the base may shrink or, conversely, stretch. Both in the first and in the second case, the wig will become out of size and will have to be changed. When combing, it is important not to touch the base with the teeth so as not to damage it.

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 representatives of the authorities could wear it, emphasizing their authority and strength. Today, the wig is widely available. For a fairly affordable price, it can be purchased at any professional hair store or made independently at home.

Necessary tools and materials

Before any business, it is advisable to prepare everything in advance 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, to make 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;
• cloves;
• a hammer;
• a mesh cap specially designed for making a wig, or cotton lace;
• 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;
• a special hook for fixing the hair to the base of the wig;
• steel springs;
• hairbrush.

Manufacturing technology

Making your own wig that will be suitable for daily wear is a rather laborious process that can take several hours, so not everyone dares to take on this business. But for those who still decide to make a wig at home, you will need to be patient and acquire the required tools. The technology of making a wig includes several stages.

head measurement

First you need to take a measurement 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 case of its absence, you can use a regular lace or rope. Having measured the girth of the head, 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. The measuring tape must not be pinched when taking measurements. Make sure it goes straight over your ears and is not too tight.

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

The measuring tape should not be too tight or too loose, otherwise the measurements taken will not be entirely accurate.

The final measurement for creating a wig will be the distance between the ears. To do this, a centimeter 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 would normally go.

Model creation

For the next step, you will need an item such as a head mannequin. Working with him will become much more comfortable and easier. So, first you need to transfer the measurements taken 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 cotton mesh cap. It should fit snugly on the head, while not pinching the skin too much. Place the mesh wig cap on the mannequin.

Having applied cotton ribbons around the perimeter of the previously drawn layout, they are hammered with small carnations directly into the mannequin. If a foam analogue is used instead of a mannequin, then the carnations are replaced with ordinary safety pins. It is necessary to monitor the even fixation of cotton tapes. To sew lace ribbons to the previously fixed cotton ribbon, they are abundantly moistened with a spray bottle, which will greatly speed up the process.

It is worth mentioning that the length of the lace ribbon does not equal the circumference of the head, it should be slightly larger. It is recommended to use as many ribbons as possible.

In order to prevent the ribbons from being skewed, it is advisable to first secure them with safety pins to the cotton ribbon. Although sewing stores offer a wide range of lace in different colors and shapes, it is recommended that you refrain from purchasing lace ribbons with an embroidered pattern. It is necessary to moisturize 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 carnations from the mannequin and cotton tape, it is recommended to immediately try on the hat.

A well-made cap should sit tightly on the head, while not bringing discomfort and discomfort. If the foundation has any flaws, find out what they are and fix them. Return the mesh hat to the mannequin, fix it according to the layout 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 ribbon borders.

Hair selection

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 style with the help of special tools.

However, such hair requires a more careful attitude. From regular exposure to the sun, their color will begin to fade over time, and the hair is also inevitably prone to splitting.

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

Creating a wig

The most difficult in homemade the wig 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 strand. In other words, a very thick strand of hair will require 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.

A thick bun will add volume to the wig.

Making a wig consists in pulling hair bundles through the loops one by one 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 with a 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 last place of fixation should be the crown of the head.

Hair is one of the main decorations of a person, and if you have problems with them or you really don’t like them, then you can try to buy a wig. But not every one of us has such an opportunity, and it happens that we need a wig not for ourselves, but for a doll or for some show or performance. What to do then? There is only one way out, you need to make it yourself. So how to make a wig?

Wig for man

To make a wig you will need:

• mesh base cap,
• acrylic threads or any artificial hair.

Manufacturing

Since making a wig with your own hands is not so difficult, it is more painstaking, so you will have to be patient to make it. But it's worth it, because as a result you get a wonderful wig.

• Take a pre-prepared hat from the net, if you do not have it, then you can crochet it according to the right size or take a nylon mesh. For ease of manufacture, it is better to put on a hat on a certain form so that it is more convenient for you to work.
• On the edge of the hat you need to pass a thin elastic band. She will hold the product tightly on her head.
• If you need a wig for a performance, then it is better to take acrylic threads of the desired color, and for curls, a regular clothesline is suitable, only it needs to be dissolved and dyed. This is a budget option, since making a wig out of hair, even artificial, is quite expensive. There is no difference in how to make a wig out of thread or hair. The production technology is one.
• Now you need to decide on the length of your hair. The threads or hair should be twice as long as the desired hair length of the future wig, as you need to fold it in half to make it. When all preparatory work finished, you can start tying the hair to the base. You take a piece folded in half, pass it through a hole in the net, and then slip the free ends of the threads or hair into the loop at its fold (this is how a fringe is usually made). And so repeat with each piece of hair.
• Keep in mind the volume of the product, if you insert hair into each hole on the cap, then your wig will be too thick and your hair will stick out. For bangs, the hair must be tied into each hole on the base, and for parting, two threads must be threaded at once, so that they can then be distributed on different sides of the wig, so the parting will turn out natural and the base will not be visible.
• When all the hair is done, you can do your hair, cut the wig, braid, etc., in general, everything you need to create the desired look.

doll wig

If you want to know how to make a wig for a doll, then I can assure you that the process of making a wig for both a person and a doll is no different. The only thing you will need is a much smaller cap and less hair. And you can glue the doll's wig to the toy's head with special glue.

As you can see, the process of making a wig is not that complicated, so do not be afraid, try it and you will surely succeed. In addition, do not forget that the production of wigs is quite highly paid. Who knows, maybe you'll be so good at it that you'll try making human hair wigs, which is quite a lucrative job... So we wish you success!

Children and even adults often take part in various carnivals, holidays, theme parties and in other bright and unforgettable events. But before such events, you need to carefully select a suit, pay attention even to the little things, so that every detail is matched in style and, in general, the image does not look ridiculous. Often, a wig may be needed to complete the look. It is unprofitable to buy this accessory, since it is quite expensive and will be useful only once in a lifetime. This master class will show you how to make a wig with your own hands.

aristocratic fashion

Such a judge's wig will become great addition to the costume of a lawyer or a noble king for a performance or a matinee for children.

Necessary materials:

• needle;
• threads;
• synthetic winterizer;
• baseball cap or cap;
• black bow.

Cut off the visor from the baseball cap with scissors or a clerical knife. Whatever is left will become the base for the wig.

On a note! If there is a logo on the canvas, carefully cut it out so that it does not show through the padding polyester.

Then cut out a square from the synthetic winterizer 60 × 60 cm. Start shaping the wig. On the padding polyester, mark the cut lines.

Then cut the padding polyester according to the lines.

Wrap the baseball cap with padding polyester. It is necessary to ensure that the "bane" of the wig does not creep over the eyes. Next, thread the synthetic winterizer around the baseball cap.

After that, from the strips of synthetic winterizer, roll 6 curls-curls for the wig. Make each coil separately and sew to the wig. When the curls are sewn on both sides, cut off the excess part of the padding polyester.

Then make a tail of curls at the back of the wig. To do this, cut the synthetic winterizer into 4-5 parts and attach a black bow.

Syntepon wig is ready! According to a similar scheme, you can create the same wig, but out of paper.

Another variant

This wig looks very natural, so it is suitable for girls and women who want to change their image without harming their hair.

To make a wig with your own hands, we need:

• old knitted hat;
• yarn;
• hair threads.

For the base of our wig, we need a regular crochet cap. You can also use a nylon mesh, which has small cells. For a straight and smooth wig, acrylic threads are suitable, and for a wig with wavy curls, you can purchase a simple twisted clothesline, dyed in the desired color.

Now you can start the main work. First you need to measure the length of the hair. Cut the threads or yarn so that their length is 2 times the desired length of the wig. For bangs, cut the thread into short pieces.

Fold all segments in half and thread through small holes, thread the free ends of the threads into a loop at the fold and tighten in the same way as when creating a fringe.

For bangs, tie threads to each hole along the edge of the hat and along the parting. The more often the threads are threaded, the more voluminous the wig will look. Pass two threads along the parting into each hole. To tightly tie the first row of hair, thread with a special elastic band and secure the ends. Cut the threads to the desired length, comb the bangs. The wig is ready!