How to make a men's wig look natural

A men's wig that looks artificial almost always does so for the same four reasons. None of them is about price.

1. The hairline

A lace base at the front edge makes the hairs look as if they grow straight out of the skin. Just as important is where the hairline is placed: an adult male hairline sits a little further back and has a slightly irregular edge. A straight line high up on the forehead gives it away immediately.

2. The density

This is the most common mistake. Many people choose maximum density, but real adult hair isn't that thick. A slightly thinner wig looks real; an overfilled one looks like a wig, whatever the quality of the hair.

3. The cut

No men's wig arrives cut for your face. The factory cut is just a starting point. Have it cut to your face shape and the style you've worn before – it's often the single biggest improvement you can make.

4. The colour

Match it in daylight, not under bathroom lighting. Think about age as well: hair without a single grey strand on a fifty-year-old reads as wrong, even if nobody can put their finger on why. A colour with a little variation looks more alive than one that's completely uniform.

Details that make a difference

Make sure the wig sits flat against the skin at the front edge, and use glue or tape if the edge lifts. Avoid too much shine – a matte finish reads as more natural. And style it slightly tousled rather than perfect.

We cut and customise every wig we sell. Book a free consultation and we'll go through hairline, density and colour together. See the range under men's wigs and hair replacement.