Whether you’re new to the world of wig-wearing (welcome!) or are an avid wig-wearer, making a wig look natural is nearly always on the top of a wig priority list.
First thing’s first, choosing a wig is the very first and crucial step to finding a wig that is going to look natural on you. Take a look at our previous post to match a wig style to your face shape and find a wig style that you are going to feel confident in! Make sure you browse our extensive monofilament wig collection to find high-quality wigs from some of the best wig ranges available.
When it comes to producing the most natural style, choosing a monofilament wig is one of the most effective ways of making a wig look natural. Many wig-wearers will know that a monofilament top/parting is one of the most natural looking wigs on the market today. This is due to the fact that the hair looks as though it is coming straight out of the scalp and the hair on the wig can be parted in any direction!
What is a monofilament wig?
For newbie wig-wearers (welcome to the family!), monofilament wigs are made with a fine mesh fabric that is naturally transparent. Each strand of hair is tied to the material by hand, mimicking natural hair growth. The monofilament can be a parting area, crown area, or the whole top area of the wig.
How to Make a Monofilament Wig Look Even More Natural
Although monofilament can look wonderfully natural, sometimes the hand-knotted knots can be visible at parting areas. Each strand is hand tied onto a mesh or lace base, and the little knots are slightly thicker than individual hair strands on a wig, which is what can give a wig its dotted appearance in an area like the parting.
This isn’t always obvious and wouldn’t be noticed by many, but there is a trick to hiding this that is enjoyed by some wig-wearers and can help to make a monofilament wig look even more natural:
(1) Grab a concealer or foundation that matches your skin tone, and have a foundation buffing brush on hand.
(2) Apply a fine layer of foundation or concealer on the inside of the wig along the parting. Tip: avoid applying too much product!
(3) With your brush, buff the foundation/concealer into the area using circular motions. Adhere the foundation along the length of the parting (inside of the cap, remember) until the product is smoothed evenly along the parting.
(4) (Optional step) Apply some translucent or talcum powder very finely over the top of the foundation/concealer to set it in place and prevent it from rubbing off.
(5) Next, turn the wig the right way around and pop it on your head. The hand tied knot appearance disappears and you are left with the most natural looking parting that is identical to your face shade!
Aside from making your monofilament wig look more natural through concealing the knots, there are other ways of styling your wig to make it look more natural. From the wig style, position, shine, and more, check out our previous guide for more advice on how to make a wig look natural.
Do you have any go-to tactics for making your lovely wig look even better? We’d love to hear – leave your comments below!
I am 72 and I have a twin sister. We both started to lose our hair when we were 19. Our mother had alopecia and suffered this same hair loss and it’s a familial thing! We both feel cross and distressed about it as you are made to feel like a second class citizen because of it. My sister will not go out without a wig but I persevere as I don’t always want to wear a wig but I wouldn’t go out “dressed up” without a wig. People will comment that I look 30 years younger when I wear my wig. That’s a back handed compliment
Thank god for Trendco and Simply Wigs. X
I always try to buy mono tops and lace fronts but that isn’t always possible, any tips on concealing the front wig line.
I’m mixed race part German and Afro Caribbean. I’m completely bald at the front of my head but have a little hair left at the back so I can wear a very wide headband to conceal the baldness. I hate it and am so self conscious. However I have started to gain a little confidence wearing a wig but it’s so difficult to find something that you would associate with a natural look for an Afro Caribbean woman. Being over 65yrs old seems to present hangups for me. I do wish there were more people like you who can advise and point us in the right direction.