In truth, there can be nothing more annoying than when your wig rides up at the back of your head! There can be various reasons for your wig to ride up in the back. Take a look at some of the common reasons why this may happen and see if any of them rings true for you. Let us know in the comments below, what you do to help stop this from happening.
1. First things, first.
The most important first step to figuring out what the reason is? We suggest measuring your head to make sure that you are fitting for the correct size of the wig. It is very easy to do, and you can find how we suggest taking your measurements. Then once you are armed with this information you can decide whether this may be a cause of the wig riding up.
| CAP SIZE | CIRCUMFERENCE |
|---|---|
| Child/Petite | 19″ (48.3cm) |
| Petite | 21″ (53.3cm) |
| Petite/Average | 21.5″ (54.6cm) |
| Average | 22″ (55.8cm) |
| Large | 23″ (58.4cm) |
2. If you have no or very little hair.
You may want to consider a wig grip. There are two types that will help, as they have been designed to make wearing a wig during hair loss more secure, confident and comfortable. They adjust to body movement and distribute the weight of a wig evenly and keeping them from slipping.
WIG GRIP HEADBAND – No more need for tape, glue or clips. The Wig Grip headband will keep your wig in place all day long. Provides peace of mind by making your wig more comfortable and preventing it from slipping.
If you do not want to use a wig grip then you may want to try using wig clips that can be sewn onto the fabric part of the wigs. Simply sew the clips in the area that requires the extra security – in the nape, one at each ear tab,
If you have total hair loss you may find that you can use wig tape to help secure your wig. A variety of wigs will have certain areas where you can easily attach tape for extra security.
3. You have some hair.
If you have some hair that you are trying to conceal under your wig. There may be a couple of ways that you may want to try to stop the wig from riding up.
Secure your hair before you put on your wig. Make sure that your hair is that is tied flatly and close to the base of your nape as possible. Secure it with bobby pins to make sure it is FLAT before applying your wig cap, making sure that your hair is in a bun that is tied flatly (and as close to 2” – 4”) above the base of your nape as possible. Secure it with wig clips to make sure it is flat before applying your wig cap.
You can always use wig clips that are easily sewn into your cap to secure your wig. We recommend using the small pressure-sensitive wig clips and simply sew in at the nape and one at each ear tab. Place your wig onto your head, then simply head by pressing on the centres of the wig clips, you can ‘snap’ to secure the wig and ‘unsnap’ to remove the wig.
If you have any ideas on ‘how to stop your wig from riding up’, then we would love to hear what your ideas are, we can then share them all with the SW community. Just leave your comments below.
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Hi Ma, you’re most welcome!
Our fabulous Customer Service team have some brilliant tips on this! Please do contact them through [email protected], or telephone 01484 844557.
All the best,
SW Team x
Liv – Thanks very much for your kind reply , but I’ve tried a few of the head bands – and they eventually ride up too !
I’ll keep battling on , in the hope of something which works !!
Also … from the rolls of the special sticky tape – it’s almost impossible to get the backing off – especially when positioned on the head !! Or am I doing this wrong ?
Hi Ma, thank you for your comment.
Yes, it can be incredibly frustrating when your wig doesn’t feel secure!
We do provide a wig grip band on our website, which is designed to make your wig feel more secure throughout the day. > https://www.simplywigs.co.uk/wig-grip-beige-headband.html
If you do wish to discuss alternatives further, please contact our fabulous Customer Service team on 01484 844557.
Many Thanks,
SW Team x
I have tried doing Angies method with the “Hold up” stockings – but unfortunately didn’t work for me .
I used a brand new pair that I’d had for a year or so – – – but it didn’t feel too sticky ! Maybe it was too old ?
So if it was a “new” pair I bought now – would it feel more sticky – then possibly work ?
Thanks for any help – as it’s so annoying to feel the wig “sliding” up as the day goes on !!
For David, You have discovered an unmet need in the wig market. Until someone moves to better mens wigs, you might want to look into making your own at home. There are some instructions online you could start with. I hope you find or make something that works!
Hold up stocking grip? Excellent, I have never thought of that therefore my wife shall be asked to make the necessary purchase!
Where can I get a long, grey, man’s wig? Anyone have any suggestions? Do Ellen Wille have any women’s long grey wigs that could be adapted?
With thanks for any help offered.
Hi there, I have no hair now and use wigs. I found that my short hair wigs would do this too. I bought hold-up stockings and cut the top off. Then I sewed that to the bottom of my wigs. The grip that holds the stocking up, grips onto the nape of your neck and no more moving. You don’t have to keep using tape. I found it much better than tape anyway. Try it and you’ll be amazed.
Up until my mid 40’s (now in mid 60’s) I had shoulder length thick, mid brown, wavy hair. I now wear a light grey wig. Within the space of ten days it had all gone save for a couple patches on the very back of my head leaving me looking like Gollum. I was diagnosed with all over body alopecia due to stress and acute trauma. With no likelihood of any hair returning I began wearing Ellen Wille wigs for men but encountered two problems: one was that wig makers do not cater for men who previously had long hair and secondly, the shorter men’s hair continually creeps up the nape of the neck which means that I am continually fidgeting when I am out. This leaves me very self conscious. I do have a final problem which is that some male wig models do not come with a front facility for tape which is absolutely essential or else the wig continually slips up the forehead. Any comments or helpful suggestions would be gratefully received and much appreciated. Thank you.
I use pre-cut/shaped wig tape, the ones that are shaped for the front. I cut the edges on both sides so it is not quite so curved and I use this on my nape to attached the bottom part of the wig. Usually works well.
Is a bit of a pain to remove each night but it does give me assurance that my wig is not moving.
Excellent sensible advice with options and good to know that I am not the only one with this problem.
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