You have just received your pretty little package in the post, unveiled your gorgeous new style and tried it on for the first time in the mirror. You love the feel, look and colour of your new wig but it feels a little bulky, or the side layers just don’t sit quite right around the face. Before your hurriedly type into Google “how to cut wig hair” and find some articles on how to do a little DIY on your new style, read this post and find out why it may be best to leave the cutting to the experts.
Can You Cut a Wig?
We are firm believers at Simply Wigs that if you feel you need to cut your wig, then it’s better to find a qualified stylist and have a trim. Unlike your natural hair, once your wig hair has been cut, it can’t grow back, so it’s best to leave it to the professionals on this one, and play around with different wig styling until you can get booked in at the salon.
How to Cut a Wig Shorter
Another good opportunity to consider having your wig trimmed is perhaps if you’ve had your wig a while and it’s starting to look a bit tired and worn, particularly with longer wigs. By cutting the wig into a new shorter style, you’ll be removing some of the dull-looking fibres, and instead, you’ll have a fresh-looking new style. Again, we always recommend leaving this to the professionals, rather than doing a DIY job at home.
Sometimes a wig can be absolutely gorgeous, but it just doesn’t suit your face shape and may need to be re-shaped. All it may need is a hairdresser or professional advising on how to alter the style ever so slightly so that it compliments your face shape perfectly. Either way, it is worth getting in touch with a professional and hearing their advice.
Cutting a Wig
If your wig does require a cut, we recommend that you do a bit of research beforehand, making sure you check whether the salon has experience in cutting wigs (you can usually find this out on the services page of their website, or by giving them a ring).
Other questions you may want to ask is if they have particular experience with a specific style of wig (human hair or fibre wigs for example) and how much they charge. Although many salons offer the same style and cut-price as with natural hair, some salons may charge a little extra. Many hairstylists tend to work slower with a wig as it requires immense attention to detail to get it just right. Try not to be put off by this as you deserve a style that has been created just for you.
Where Should I Get My Wig Cut?
Once you can book an appointment, if you are looking for one of the loveliest salons in the UK to have your wig cut, then look no further than Russell Eaton Lifestyle Salon.
The salon is based in the glorious city of Leeds. Ask for Rob Eaton, who is the Creative Director and has specialist knowledge in the fitting and styling of wigs and hairpieces. Rob has also won numerous awards and has many styling credits to his name for his creative hairdressing skills. He can offer personal advice on the best possible solutions for your wig wearing needs and can cut and style any wig to give you a look that’s completely you.
Rob is personally recommended by Simply Wigs Ltd. His skill, creativity & professionalism is only outshined by his ability to make you look & feel fabulous!
Simply Wigs Salon
If you live in, or around the area of Huddersfield, then we recommend that you may want to make an appointment with us! We have some excellent and very friendly staff, and they are all ‘wig cutter extraordinaire’s’. Our salon is located in the village of Slaithwaite, and we will guarantee that you are treated with discretion & compassion.
Alternative Options
If the thought of cutting a wig gives you chills, you can easily have a beautifully styled wig that was made just for you. This can be achieved by adding accessories and utilising wig styling products to achieve the texture and hold that will give you a salon-worthy style, all day every day.
We have a huge range of ladies wigs available online with a diverse collection of colours, styles and cap constructions for ready-to-wear styles that don’t require any touch-ups (because we only chose the very best for you lovely ladies).
So, when it comes to how to cut wig hair and the best way to do this, you should always leave it to the professionals. Simply treat your favourite wigs with the same TLC, and your style will be shaped and cut by an experienced hairstylist to suit your unique features, leaving you feeling fabulous. You may be wondering whether the same rule applies to synthetic wigs, to find out the answer in more detail, check out our blog post “can you cut synthetic wigs?”
For more wig expert tips and guides, please keep reading our blog. Or, contact us if you have any questions regarding wig styling or cutting.
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