Before you start: Pin hair as flat and as tight as possible before taking the measurements.
This will eliminate bulges that distort head contours.
Please make sure you do not make the measurement too tight, give a little allowance when measuring so the wig would be comfortable on your head
1. The Circumference of the Head:
Measure all around the head. Position tape measure so its edge follows the hair line around
the head and nape of the neck. (Average measurement is 22 inches).
2. From Forehead to Nape of Neck:
Measure from hairline at center of forehead straight back over crown to center of hairline at nape of neck. (Average measurement is 13 1/2 inches).
3. Ear to Ear Across Front Hairline:
At front of ear, measure from hairline at base of sideburn, up across the hair line along forehead to same point in front of other ear. (Average measurement is 11 1/2 inches).
4. From Ear to Ear Over Top of Head:
Measure from hairline directly above the ear across top of head to the hairline directly above the other ear. (Average measurement is 11 inches).
5. Point to Point:From temple to temple:
From temple to temple across the back of head. (Average measurement is 14 inches).
6. Nape of Neck:
Measure the width of hairline across the nape of the neck. (Average measurement is 6 inches).
Home
