10 Pro Tips For Making Your Wig Look As Natural As Possible

Skip navigation!ADVERTISEMENTStory from Beauty10 Pro Tips For Making Your Wig Look As Natural As Possibleaimee simeonFebruary 20, 2019, 8:05 PM ADVERTISEMENTSee All SlidesBegin SlideshowJade Purple BrownNeon-green waves, inches down to the floor, an Afro reaching toward the sky — that’s the magic of wigs. Snatched is a week-long celebration of wigs, the people who wear them, and their role in Black beauty culture.You could put a microscope up to the best wigs in Hollywood and still not be able to detect whether they're growing from the scalp or not — they're that good. That seamlessness is what most people desire when picking out a wig. Unless, that is, you're going for a theatric, avant-garde style or costume.But if you're wearing a wig as a daily protective style, you want your wig to look as natural as possible. But most people don't have a celebrity stylist on call to create a flawless fit. So, aside from slipping a lace front over your natural hair — where the heck do you even begin?The key to rocking a hairpiece you can feel confident in is customization. Whether you're copping a synthetic wig, investing in a human unit, or sewing one together from scratch, there are some tricks to make your fake hair look as authentic as possible. The best part? You don't have to be a pro to pull them off.So, if you just pulled your hair out of the box (or have your eye on a new unit from Amazon) and aren't sure how to tailor it, we spoke to the artists responsible for some of the best wigs in the biz. Ahead, find their holy-grail tips for slaying your wig at home and prepare to have everyone fooled.At Refinery29, we’re here to help you navigate this overwhelming world of stuff. All of our market picks are independently selected and curated by the editorial team. If you buy something we link to on our site, Refinery29 may earn commission.Begin Slideshow ADVERTISEMENTADVERTISEMENT BeautyShark’s New SilkiPro Made My Wavy Hair Straight & Glossy In MinutesAll linked products are independently selected by our editors. If you purchase any of these products, we may earn a commission. As a beauty editor of ten yby Jacqueline KilikitaBeautyThe Best Haircut Trends From New York Fashion Weekby Jacqueline KilikitaBeautyI Thought Winter Hair Shedding Was A Myth — Until It Happened To MeAll linked products are independently selected by our editors. If you purchase any of these products, we may earn a commission. Something’s been amiby Jacqueline KilikitaBeautyThe Best Haircut Trends From Copenhagen Fashion Week So Farby Jacqueline KilikitaBeauty15 Pixie Cuts That Will Inspire You To Go Shorter This YearIf 2025 was the year of the bob, then 2026 is the year that the pixie cut steals the spotlight back. Some might sby Jacqueline KilikitaHairI Thought Hair Growth Products Were A Scam — Until I Discovered T...All linked products are independently selected by our editors. If you purchase any of these products, we may earn a commission. As a beauty director, it’by Jacqueline KilikitaBeauty Studio6 Tips That Helped Me Grow Longer, Stronger Hair (& No Trims In-B...All linked products are independently selected by our editors. If you purchase any of these products, we may earn a commission. In April 2021, when most coby Jacqueline KilikitaBeauty12 Elevated Hair Color Trends To Inspire Your Next Salon Visit In...As you plan meticulously for the year ahead, spare a thought for the colorists of the world, who often have only “blonde” or “brunette” tby Jacqueline KilikitaBeautyThese Shoulder-Length Haircuts Are Anything But Boring, Say Top H...All linked products are independently selected by our editors. If you purchase any of these products, we may earn a commission. From the bob to the bixie, by Jacqueline KilikitaBeauty17 Revamped Haircut Trends Set To Define 2026, According To Top S...All linked products are independently selected by our editors. If you purchase any of these products, we may earn a commission. Okay, we aren’t exactly lby Jacqueline KilikitaBeauty15 Dreamy Hair Color Trends Everyone Will Be Asking For This WinterWinter is usually a time for hunkering down and doing the least, but not for the hair colorists of the world, who have clearly been busy dreaming up all maby Jacqueline KilikitaHairI Got A Korean Digital Perm — & It’s My Most Complimented H...I’ve wanted a perm for years now, but with the amount of damage my hair went through with multiple bleaching sessions (I had a pastel pink phase), I by Rachel ChoyADVERTISEMENTADVERTISEMENT