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Many people want to wear wigs, but selecting and installing a wig can make them apprehensive because they want the results to appear natural. Selecting the right wig and installation techniques will allow your wig to look seamless.

Choose The Right Type

Carefully selecting your wig will make a significant difference in its appearance. When you want a natural look, it helps to select hair that closely resembles both your natural color and texture. Some wigs have a "leave-out," which is an area where you pull your natural hair through the cap and can blend it in with the wig. The advantage of a leave-out is you have a natural part and it is difficult to determine where the wig begins to blend with your natural hair. Many people choose wigs with lace either in the front or around the entire perimeter, which creates a more natural hairline than other wig configurations. A wig with a few inches of lace in the front will also give you a way to part the hair. Wigs without a part typically look the most unnatural.

Invest Time In Manipulation

Once you purchase your wig, spending extra time manipulating the wig can make it look more natural. If the wig comes with unbleached knots, you can bleach the knots yourself. The knots in the wig are where the hair is knotted to the lace. Knots can come in single or double knots, with double knots making the hair look fuller, but also being more obvious. To help the knots blend into the lace better and look more like hair that naturally grows from the scalp, people use hair bleach to lighten the knots. The bleach you use for the knots is the same as you would use to bleach hair. You do not need a strong developer because you only want to slightly lighten the knots. To bleach the knots, you will need to turn the wig inside-out and strategically apply the bleach just to the areas of lace. Once the knots have lightened enough, you can wash the wig as normal. Another way to manipulate your wig is to pluck hairs along the hairline. Since people generally have finer, less dense hair along the hairline, removing hairs with tweezers can make the hairline blend in more and look natural.

Work On Concealment

Concealment of your wig will involve using the right glue to attach your wig, or, in some cases, it will involve the use of bobby pins. You may need to try different types of glue to apply to the lace and attach it along your hairline. You will need a glue that dries clear and without any texture. Also be mindful of carefully attaching your wig along your sideburns and anywhere else the hairline would show. The strategic use of bobby pins can also help keep the wig flat against your head. Some people use makeup to help with concealment. If you wear makeup, it is important to install your wig first before you apply your makeup so you can create a seamless look. Blending your foundation into the hairline of the wig will help with concealment. Some people add concealer to any parts, especially if the knots have not been bleached. Since your scalp is generally lighter than the skin on your face, applying a lighter-colored concealer to the parts will also make the lace blend into the scalp.

If you are new to wearing wigs, going for a natural look can make you feel more comfortable about wearing wigs. Choosing the right wig and learning techniques to make the wig blend seamlessly into your hairline can make the difference in a wig that appears unnatural versus natural.

To learn more about wigs, such as the Akanu Lightweight Cyberhair Calla wig, contact a wig supplier in your area.