Just because you have long hair doesn’t mean you can’t experiment and have fun with wigs. Wigs are a great way to try new styles, colors, and even lengths. So if you’re wondering how to wear a wig with long hair, we’re here to help! In this article, we’ll talk through some different methods you can use to protect your natural hair while still wearing a wig. From prepping your natural hair to styles to hold your wig cap in place, here are a few tips for how to wear a wig with long hair.

How to wear a wig with long hair

If you’re wondering how to wear a wig with long, thick hair, one thing to consider before getting started is getting a wig cap. Although a wig cap isn’t required, it can help keep your natural hair in place and protect it from damage while wearing your wig.

Once you have your wig cap, there are a few different ways you can style your natural hair to successfully fit the cap and the wig over it. But no matter which way you style your hair, take a few moments to prep your hair to protect it from damage.

Tips for how to wear a short wig with long hair

There are a few ways you can style your natural hair to fit under a wig, which we’ll dive into in a minute. But before you even get to that step, here are a few general tips to help with wearing a wig with long hair.

Make sure your hair is washed and detangled before going into whatever style you chose. This will help keep your hair from getting knotted or broken while under the wig cap, and will make it easy to wear your natural hair once you take the wig off.

You can also use the time you wear a wig as a chance to deep condition your natural hair with a a hair mask or other kind of deep condition. If you do go this route, making sure your hair is detangled and secure in its style will be even more important so you don’t get any mats or knots under your wig.

Another tip for how to wear a wig with long hair is to choose a wig cap and wig that pretty closely match your natural color. This way if any of your natural hair escapes out from under the cap, it won’t be glaringly obvious that you’re wearing a wig.

Once your hair and material are prepped, it’s time to secure your natural hair under your wig cap. There are a few different options for how to do this:

Option 1: Braid your hair first

One way to start wearing a wig with long hair is to braid your long hair to protect it and fit it on the cap. To start, divide your hair into two sections and braid them both. Classic braids work well for this, or you can French braid your hair for extra security and extra crimp when you take them out.

Wrap each braid up around to the crown of your head and secure them with bobby pins. Don’t secure them too close to your hairline, or they might show under the hairline of your wig. Once your braids are secure, you can put on your wig cap and your wig.

Option 2: Put your hair in a ponytail

If you don’t want to braid your hair, you can wear it in a ponytail under your wig cap instead. To do this, put your hair in a low ponytail near the base of your neck, and then pull the end of your ponytail up over your head so that the end of your tail is up by your forehead. Then use where your ponytail is attached as the anchor for your wig cap to pull it up over your head.

Using your ponytail as an anchor point for your wig cap will help keep it more secure and in place throughout the day as you wear your wig.

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Wearing a wig with long hair can be a great way to try out a new color or style without damaging your natural hair. If you’re looking for a fun way to spruce up your look, shop our collection of human hair wigs today!