Why Your Wig Doesn’t Fit (and How to Fix It for Good)

If your wig doesn’t fit, then nothing else matters.

Not the lace, not the curls, not the stitch technique — none of it will hit the way it’s supposed to if the fit is off. And if you're constantly dealing with wigs that slip back, don’t lay flat, or show tracks after styling… you’re likely skipping the most important step: accurate measuring and head shaping.

Let’s talk about what you need to do differently — and how my Wig Maker Dome Head changes the game completely.

Why Proper Measurements Are the Foundation 

We’re taught to focus on stitching, melting, and styling — but none of that makes up for a wig that doesn’t fit right.

Wigs that truly fit:

• Sit snug in all the right places without glue or clips

• Lay flat around the entire perimeter

• Keep the tracks invisible and smooth

• Look more “natural” because they’re actually built to match the head

That’s what true custom work looks like. Not using a 22” canvas for everyone and hoping for the best.

3 Common Wig Measuring Mistakes I See

1. You use the same canvas head for every wig.

If you’re using a 22” canvas block for every client (or for yourself), that’s already a red flag. Not every head is shaped or sized the same — which means your wigs shouldn’t be either.

2. You measure over braids but forget to account for the space.

Measuring on braided hair is fine, but if you don’t adjust or account for the added bulk, your wig is going to fit differently once the braids come out or flatten.

3. You’re guessing the size — or taking someone’s word for it.

“I wear a medium” isn’t a measurement. It’s an estimate. And if you want professional, clean results, you need actual numbers.

How to Measure a Head for Wig Making

Use these 6 key points to get accurate, repeatable results — for both yourself and your clients:

1. Circumference

2. Front to Nape

3. Ear to Ear Across Forehead

4. Ear to Ear Over the Top

5. Temple to Temple Around Back

6. Nape Width

   
   

Once you have these, you're ready to build a unit that’s shaped to fit like a glove — not like a random “one size fits all” cap.

Let’s Talk About the Wig Maker Dome Head

This is not your average dome head.If you’ve ever struggled with:

• Wigs not fitting right

• Dome heads getting dirty or falling apart

• Not knowing where to place your tracks or lace…

…then you need something built for real wig makers like us.

The Wig Maker Dome Head was made to help you build custom units with confidence and consistency.

Why it's different:

🦋 Multiple Sizes Available – Comes in 21” to 24” so you can build wigs for any head shape🦋 Built-In Measurement Guides – Three measuring tapes are permanently attached to help you track placement and accuracy as you build

🦋 Durable, No Plastic – Reinforced with glue and a water-resistant sealant to resist unraveling, dirt, and wear

🦋 Reusable for the Long Haul – No discoloration, no tearing, and no replacing every few months

Whether you’re just starting out or you’ve been making wigs for years, this tool is going to simplify your workflow and level up your results.

Final Thoughts

If your wigs are slipping, not laying flat, or showing tracks where they shouldn’t — it’s not always your technique. Sometimes, it’s your foundation.

Start with the right measurements. Use a dome head that reflects real head shapes, not just mannequin molds. And take your time setting your wig up right from the beginning.

Your clients will feel the difference.Your videos will show the difference.

And you’ll never go back to “standard” again.

✨ Ready to upgrade your setup?

➡️ Grab your Wig Maker Dome Head now

The Wig Maker’s Secret to Perfect Closure Placement (2x6 Method Explained)

If you’ve ever been working on a wig — spent hours sewing, customizing, perfecting — only to try it on or hand it over to a client and it just doesn’t fit right or sit the way you wanted… whew, I’ve been there too.

That’s one of the most frustrating parts of wig making, especially when it comes to getting the closure to lay properly. It can throw off the entire look, even if everything else is done perfectly.

And you’re not alone — closure placement trips up a lot of wig makers, even experienced ones.That’s why I created a system that makes placement easy and repeatable, no matter your skill level.

→ Here’s the truth: your placement is everything.Before you even thread that needle, before the first stitch — how you position that closure on the cap will determine if the whole wig looks professional or not. And honestly, most tutorials I’ve seen don’t really explain why certain placements matter.

In my 2x6 Closure Placement Tutorial, I break down:

✔️ How to position your closure for symmetry and balance

✔️ The key guideline markings I personally use to map everything out

✔️ The little mistakes that can make a closure look crooked — and how to fix them

✔️ Why this works for both beginners and advanced machine sewers

I created this because I remember how frustrating it was when I felt like I was doing everything right but still wasn’t getting that finished look I wanted.

👉 If you’re tired of guessing and ready to get closures laid right from the start — tap in with my full tutorial and let me walk you through it step by step.

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