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How to Pick the Best Wig Grip to Secure Your Wig

 

Wig security is hands down the #1 thing on any wig wearer's mind when they step outside. No one wants to worry about having an incident where their wig falls off! So many wig wearers go to extreme lengths to ensure their wigs don't fall off (we're talking about the people using gorilla glue on their scalps). While glue and other methods may work for some they also come with damaging side effects like scarring at the hairline and hair loss.

Katy Perry Wig Snatched

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For those who want wig security without the damage a wig grip is the answer (bless up)! But now we have to consider which wig grip is best for overall wear and for providing wig security. The most common types of wig grips are either made from silicone or velvet.

Silicone Wig Grips

The Wig Fix from The Renatural

The Wig Fix is a patented, skin-soft, hypoallergenic, breathable, and lightweight silicone headband that secures your wig while inducing natural hair growth underneath.

The Wig Fix wig grip from The Renatural

Benefits:

  • Security: Provides rollercoaster-proof wig security 
  • Protects and grows natural hair: The Wig Fix is made out of medically approved silicone which helps skin and hair retain their natural oils. The nodes of the Wig Fix gently stimulate the scalp while it's being worn which induces natural hair growth.
  • Universal fit: Its uniquely thin size and transparency makes it adaptable for all skin tones and head sizes. The Wig Fix fits head sizes from 45cm to 65cm. 98% of the world's adult population is within this size range.
  • Range of Shades: Available in Transparent, Fair, Tan, Medium, and Deep to suit a range of skin tones. 
  • Seamless Application: Remove and attach within seconds.
  • Safe: It does not pull on hair/ irritate the scalp and is hypoallergenic. The silicone base is soothing for the perimeter of delicate hairs on the hairline. The micro nodes gently stimulate blood flow which induces natural hair growth. 
  • Easy to clean: The Fix can also be cleaned easily and quickly with a wet wipe or cloth.

We've put the Wig Fix through the wringer to test out security - and we can happily say you can do the most with the Wig Fix on. It's even rollercoaster-proof!

Velvet Wig Grips

Velvet is a super soft popular option amongst wig wearers as it's the wig grip option that's been available for longer.

Velvet wig grip on wig topper

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Benefits:

  • Soft
  • Breathable
  • Adjustable
  • Durable

5 reasons why we prefer a silicone wig grip over a velvet wig grip

1. Velvet wig grips can damage your hair as the fabric is drying and can irritate the scalp. The velcro attachment at the back can snag at hair. 

2. The hundreds of silicone nodes on each Wig Fix gently massage the scalp when worn which stimulates increased blood flow inducing natural hair growth.

3. The Wig Fix lasts longer than velvet grips because it doesn’t lose its shape over time.

4. It is more sanitary than velvet grips. Velvet wig grips can retain sweat and bacteria. The Wig Fix is hypoallergenic, allows airflow, and can be cleaned and dried in seconds.

5. The Wig Fix is micro thin and undetectable under a wig, unlike a velvet grip which is usually bulkier.

But don't just take our word for it you can see countless YouTube videos on those who prefer a silicone wig grip like The Wig Fix!

 Overall there is no one answer to how you secure your wig. It truly all comes down to preference and what makes you feel secure and confident when you're strutting down the street!

 

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Find Your Cap Size
Setup
01 Circumference
02 Front to Nape
03 Ear to Ear
Your Size
Setup

Before you start

What you need

Get this right
from the start

Most fit problems trace back to how the measurement was taken, not the number itself.

A soft fabric measuring tape — metal tapes give inaccurate readings.
With or without wig cap? If you plan to wear one, measure with it on.
Snug, not tight. The tape should sit firmly but not indent your skin.
A mirror or a friend. A second set of hands improves accuracy.
Circumference

Step 01 · Primary measurement

The anchor

Circumference

Place the tape around your head at the hairline — approximately ¼ inch above your eyebrows and ears. Bring it around the back at the base of your skull. Keep the tape parallel to the floor the entire way around.

Why it mattersThis is the primary anchor. When you're between sizes, circumference is always the tiebreaker.
Common mistakeTipping the tape up at the back. Keep it level all the way around.
Enter your circumference
inches

This number takes precedence

Front to Nape

Step 02 · Secondary measurement

Nape comfort

Front to Nape

Start at your natural hairline at the center of your forehead. Run the tape back over the crown to the nape of your neck where your hairline ends. Let the tape follow the curve of your head.

Why it mattersDetermines nape comfort over a full day. If slightly short, you'll feel it by afternoon.
Common mistakeStarting from the scalp instead of the hairline. Always begin at the hairline.
Enter your front to nape
inches

Affects nape comfort over long wear

Ear to Ear

Step 03 · Secondary measurement

Front stability

Ear to Ear

Begin at the top of one ear where it starts to curve. Bring the tape up and over the crown to the same point on the opposite ear. The tape runs across the top of your head, not around it.

Why it mattersControls whether the front stays in place. If too small, the wig will gradually ride back over the course of the day.
Common mistakeStarting at the earlobe instead of the top curve. This adds length unnecessarily.
Enter your ear to ear
inches

Determines front stability and placement

Your recommended cap

Retake measurements

Understanding your size

Your cap has a range

The adjustable back strap gives you roughly half an inch of flexibility in each direction.
If you're between sizes, sizing up always works — a slightly larger cap adjusted with the strap fits better than a slightly small one.
A full day of wear tells you more than 10 minutes. Nape comfort reveals itself over hours.

On comfort and security

A well-fitting wig should feel comfortable — not tight, not grippy.

"Comfortable is correct.
Tight is not security."

The Renatural
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