Measure Up With
Full Lace Wigs

So you’ve used the site and found out everything there is to know about full lace wigs.

You’ve checked the textures guide to find out what suits you, you’ve looked at the face shape guide , you’ve even looked at the lace guide to make sure you choose the most durable fibre… All you have to do now is measure your head for the perfect Peruke...

… What’s that? You’re not sure how to measure your head? Well isn’t it handy that we’ve got this in-depth guide for measuring lace wigs?!Whether it’s a synthetic lace wig, or you’re choosing 100% Remy hair this guide is for you. Use the images with the mannequins or use the drawn images with the hair lines outlined - the choice is yours.

The Measurements

There are six measurements in total, they are:

1. The circumference of the head
2. Forehead to nape of neck
3. Ear to ear across front hairline
4. Ear to ear over top of head
5. Temple to temple around back of head
6. Nape of neck


1. The circumference of the head

Measure all around the head	Ensure the tape measure follows the outside of your hairline	Note the measurement in inches

2. Forehead to nape of neck

Measure from front hairline straight over crown hairline at the nape (neck)	Ensure the tape measure goes straight over your head to the nape	Note the measurement

3. Ear to ear across front hairline

Measure from ear to ear across top of forehead	Make sure measurement is taken from base of sideburn across forehead hairline to base of other sideburn	Note the measurement

4. Ear to ear over top of head

Measure from ear to ear over top of head	Make sure you go from hairline above the ear over to hairline above other ear	Note the measurement

5. Temple to temple around back of head

Measure from one temple across the back of the head to the other temple	Ensure the tape goes straight around the head to the other temple	Note the measurement

6. Nape of neck

Measure across the nape of you neck	Only measure the hairline, don't measure from the ear (as above)	Note the measurement

We’ll have a guide to let you know what the standard measurements for in-stock full lace wigs, for small, medium and large caps are – that way you’ll be sure to find what best fits; of course if you're measurements are outside of these, then you’ll always have the option of choosing custom full lace wigs.

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