How to Decide Length and Bangs for Your Wig

Unlike growing out natural hair, there’s an element of instant gratification with wigs because you can have gorgeous, long locks in the time it takes to swipe your card at the wig boutique checkout. This may unfortunately lead wig wearers to opt for inappropriate lengths or styles. But going into shopping with some basic ideas about length and bangs for your individual style will help you find the right wig.

Consider Your Face Shape

Just like walking into a salon for a haircut, when you come into a wig salon for a fitting your wig specialist will help you choose a length and bangs that will fit your face shape best.

There are several types of face shapes used in the hair world including heart-shaped, oval, square, round and diamond. These are based on measurements and ratios across the plane of your face and can provide good guidance on picking out styles.

For instance, someone with a long face may benefit from heavy bangs as they help to balance their higher forehead. But someone with a round face may lose too much real estate to heavy bangs.

Some basic recommendations for styles based on face shape include:

Heart-shaped:  Keep the volume in your wig towards the bottom, such as a long wig that curls or waves halfway down. This will help balance a narrow chin. Continue this balance with bangs that are shorter in the middle and longer on the sides to visually narrow your forehead.

Oval: Many styles work for wig-wearers with oval faces. You can try a variety of short and long wigs in multiple volumes. Try out some blunt or mid-length bangs for a fun look.

Square: Opt for layered looks that balance out sharp parts of your jaw or forehead. Side-swept bangs bring attention upwards on your face away from any sharp angles. Choose a wig with bangs that taper at the ends, softening wide parts of your face.

Round: Put some structure into your look with long layers or a short, messy ‘do when you pick a wig for a round face. Avoid anything that will add volume at the widest parts of your face, such as a short bob. Similarly, don’t give up too much of your face to dominating bangs. Instead, pick a wig with bangs you swipe to the side.

Diamond: Similar to square faces, work on finding soft-looking layered wigs that will balance the sharp parts of your chin and forehead. Play with longer bangs kept to the side on your wigs.

Is Your Wig Too Long? Get It Styled

If you have purchased a wig or extensions that are simply too long, the great news is that they can be styled or cut to a length that fits you better. If you just need fewer inches, adding curls or waves can bring it to the right length. For more drastic changes, ask our salon experts to give the wig a professional trim.

Similarly, you may be able to add bangs to a wig depending on how the hair that was originally attached. Ask someone at the wig shop before purchase if it will be possible with your chosen wig.

When you visit Rosalind Stella’s Wig Boutique, you benefit from being able to try on a variety of wigs to test out different lengths and styles of bangs. You’ll feel confident knowing you’ve picked the right length for your face shape. Call (215) 725-3930 for an appointment today.