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The Most Shocking Celebrity Wig Transformations

The Most Shocking Celebrity Wig Transformations

Didn't think wigs were powerful? Here are some of the most shocking celebrity wig transformations to show you just how powerful wigs can be.

Nene Leakes

Nene Leakes and blonde wigs go hand in hand. Over the years, Nene's surprised us with wildly different iterations of her otherwise characteristic blonde style. This is why we couldn't choose just one of her shocking transformations to mention here. 

Nene Leakes Hair Transformations

 

Kendall Jenner & Gigi Hadid 

When the two models stepped out for the 2016 Balmain show wearing each other's usual hair colours, many were left reeling. While Kendall, usually known for the dark hair that was once a signature of the KarJenner Klan stepped out in a blonde wig, Gigi donned a dark brown unit. The move, orchestrated by Olivier Rousting and executed by Sam McKnight was actually a clever marketing tactic for Balmain's further expansion into the hair world through Balmain Hair Couture

 

Beyoncé
Like most people, we love Queen Bey and think 99% of the time, her looks including her hair and wigs are near flawless. We've been shocked more than once by her array of different styles but one look in particular left us gaping: the bangs. The pin-up style, short fringe she debuted in Paris back in 2014 had the internet up in arms at the time.

Fast forward to now and the look is still widely debated and remembered, most notably in meme form. Despite how questionable the look might have been at the time (and still is), the fact that it's still talked about today speaks of how iconic it was. 

Image | Real Style Network

Katy Perry

While Katy Perry isn't new to wigs (you just have to look at her videography for the proof) when she traded in her blonde pixie for a shoulder grazing curled wig, we were all stunned. The look by celebrity hairstylist Chris Appleton was so well-loved, it garnered 2.6 million likes on Instagram. 

Images | @katyperry

Chrissy Teigen

She really wasn't joking when she said the wig life chose her! After sporting a gorgeous purple unit back in January, Chrissy Teigen has again surprised us by deviating from her usual honeyed tresses in favour of a bright pink style perfect for spring. 

Which of these transformations was your favourite? Leave your thoughts in the comments below, we love hearing from you!

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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."

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