This wig measurement guide and videos will help you measure your head for a ready to wear Wig or a Custom wig.
For a ready to wear wig, simply measure the circumference from the forehead to the nape. The measurement should be over the ears and not on the ears.
Most ready to wear wig brands have the following wig sizes
- Standard / Average 54-56cm
- Small / Petite 52-54cm
- Large 57-60cm
This video shows how you can easily measure your head for a ready to wear wig.
To measure your head for a custom wig, follow the instructions in the video below and then email us your exact wig measurements.
In general, the standard measurements (in cm) for a small, medium or large wig sizes are:
| Small | Medium | Large | |
| Circumference of the head | 54.6cm | 57.1cm | 59.6cm |
| From forehead to nape of neck | 35.5cm | 36.8cm | 38.7cm |
| Ear to ear across forehead | 27.9cm | 29.2cm | 30.4cm |
| Ear to ear over top | 31.7cm | 31.7cm | 33.6cm |
| From temple to temple around back | 35.5cm | 36.8cm | 38.6cm |
| Nape of Neck | 12.7cm | 13.9cm | 15.2cm |
Before measuring, make sure to flatten your hair and use a tape measure.
For help measuring your head for a wig or for a FREE and private consultation with one of our wig specialists, over Skype or in person, feel free to contact our team