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 Beauty15 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 KilikitaBeauty17 Revamped Haircut Trends Set To Define The New Year, According ...All linked products are independently selected by our editors. If you purchase any of these products, we may earn a commission. This year hasn’t exactly by 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 ChoyBeauty12 Fresh Bob Haircut Trends You’re Going To See Everywhere In 2026When it comes to haircut trends, the choice is overwhelming, but if we had to crown one cut as the current style du jour, it would be the bob. Its veby Jacqueline KilikitaThe Art Of Giving21 Haircare Gifts For The Hair-Obsessed Person In Your Lifeby Jacqueline KilikitaBeautyWhy Your Hair Looks Oily Right After You Wash It (& What To Do Ab...All linked products are independently selected by our editors. If you purchase any of these products, we may earn a commission. Few things get under my skiby Jacqueline KilikitaBeautyI Got A “J-Shape” Haircut — & I Think I’ve Found My Forever...All linked products are independently selected by our editors. If you purchase any of these products, we may earn a commission. Last year, I decided I’d by Jacqueline KilikitaBeautyHairline Microblading Is The K-Beauty Fix Against Thinning HairWhen it comes to beauty, Korea is in a league of its own. Glass skin wasn’t created by accident; it’s all about careful, consistent care. But this metiby Jacqueline KilikitaUnbotheredThis Braiding Salon Is Setting A New Standard For Black Haircare ...By the time Diessou Kante opened JolieDen’s Beauty Bar in 2018, she already knew what she didn’t want. She’d spent years watching her mother braid haby Mariah TowlesStreet StyleThe Best Haircut Trends From Paris Fashion Week Street Styleby Rachel ChoyHairI Tried A Dry Hair Mask — & The Results Seriously Impressed MeAll linked products are independently selected by our editors. If you purchase any of these products, we may earn a commission. I’ll be honest: IRby Karina HoshikawaBeautyThe Best Haircut Trends From New York Fashion Week Street Styleby Karina HoshikawaADVERTISEMENTADVERTISEMENT