Life Tip!... if you don't want to use alot of tape...take 2 plastic bags,crumple them into a cylinder, and outline the head where the tape would go....then cover the plastic bags with the tape.
Thank you SO much. I did a slight variation on your tutorial, because the T-pins will get sticky from the tape. So I used some quilt batting to build out my styrofoam head, then put a stocking cap on it to check measurement as I went along, because the quilt batting will get compressed by the cap, and then the measurement would be correct. Then once I was all done, I covered the batting with Glad Press & Seal plastic wrap, because it sticks to itself. Re-measure, and anywhere the quilt batting was too compressed, I added more layers of Glad Press & Seal. When I was done, voila! The styrofoam head stands up to way more pinning without crumbling into the wig cap, and the pins don't get sticky from the tape! Win-win. 👍
What a great idea! You can't believe what I went through. Putting the cap on my head. Taking safety pins and pinning weave hair in intervals. Taking the cap and pinned weave hair off and putting it on the block. Then sewing and stretching the cap as I go along to make sure the weave hair is to the safety pinned intervals. Now I don't have to do all that. I can just sew. Yeah!!! Thanks
What a fantastic idea!! Those foam heads are always smaller then my own head and throw things off when I try to make wigs. Thank you for making this tutorial! :)
THANK YOU!!!!!!! Made my first wig last weekend and each time I put on my wig to check fit. It was too tight! I was perplexed about how to fix this problem. Thank you so much!
I want to thank u sooooooo much for putting up this video. I made my head and it came out FABOLOUS. I followed every step. Best wig I ever made, the rest of them use to always be to big.. thanks again.
Great tips, you are the only person to show how to get wig head to fit caps and I did't know local supply store sold closures! thanks for great tips. Keep them coming.
I thank u soooo much for this. I have literally shopped at all of tge beauty supply stores in my city and none sold mannequinn heads that would match my head size. I'm sooo pleased I came acrods ur video I can't wait to make wigs that fit me now. Stay blessed
Very helpful, I always have had a problem cutting my wigs on the wig head because it was not my head shape, so it would come up shorter on my head. I will definitively do this to my wig head! Great Tutorial !!
Hi, Watching your videos is like having my own personal instructor in the privacy of my home. I am learning at my own pace I'm loving it. Thanks A Million for sharing your splendid creative talent with me. Continue 2 B Blessed in all you create.
This vid was the most helpful one I came across! Thank you for having a mild tone voice and explaining everything so patiently. You are good at breaking things down in simplest form, thank you again for sharing!
I mean it makes perfect logical sense...because that tiny head will make a smaller wig and your method is genius!!! Because, I tried to make a wig on another manequin head and it was a disaster because the wig didn't fit....this was years ago!!! Now I know, I measured my head and everything, so now I have to do the taping!! I subbed you too!! and thank you ; )
thank you so much for this video! I am a first time wig maker..and I knew off the bat the wig head I had was significantly smaller than my big head lol..this video helped me tremendously! 👍☝
Thanks so much for this video. I have this problem when trying to make wigs on a foam head. The head is smaller than mine. I never thought of this, so how ingenious of you. This will make my wig making process so much better. Thanks again!!
omggggggggggggggggg i freaking love you for this... I have been trying to figure out other ways to make my wigss.. and yours by far has been the best one for me...
I crochet and knit hats and when I put them on the foam head, they look great. But when I put them on my own head, well, that's a whole 'nother story. It's the same problem with my wigs. Thanks for sharing such a wonderful idea.
I use to weave my own hair until I started dreadlocks 4 years ago...but this video is super duper helpful since my 16 year old is into weaves. I can make her a wig while she is at school, and it won't take as long as having her sit for it...especially since she can't seem to be still for very long. thanks so much.
angela lewis OMG! Angela! That is so cool!....lol. You make wigs for your daughter....she is so blessed. She better appreciate.....lol Thanks Angela, I am glad this video helped out =D
WOW!....lol. you can sew or glue the tracks to the cap while it is on your head. You can also add wig clips or combs to help the diy wig from slipping or coming off =)
Love your videos. I'm making my own wig heads with foam caulking glue. The idea i got from yor vid is to use some shower caps directly on the foam head, one piece of tape to anchor it. Maybe use a mask over the face and tape the entire head form. Pull the tape off upon completion and shoot the foam inside the tape and mask. When it dries pull that tape and mask away and voila. I saw a vid of making a head form with caulking foam, and put your tape and that tape together an idea is born!
I agree, and thank you soooo much with all that you do. I never understood how ppl did this but you showed it in good detail thank you. The things I will learn from you will help me to do the things I'm trying to do.
omg thank you sooo much.. never wore weave, braids or wig in my life but since I decided to go natural it's so hard to manage the thickness of my hair it kills my arms OMG so I decided to start trying these out.. bought a dome cap, glue and weave made a wig from a youtube tutorial when I was finish the damn wig couldn't even stretch to fit my head now I'm gonna try it again lol THANK YOU FOR THIS VIDEO😊😊😊😊😊😊
LOL! No problem 1.You should put wig clips in or wig combs either will work 2. I always insert wig clips, I get them from my local beauty supply store 3. I only put one in the middle of my wig because my hair was very short at the time. Its as easy as opening the clip and them pressing down to close it =) I hope I answered it all....lol
You are the smartest person I have ever met! I love you! You are my hero! No seriously I am super duper happY! I knew those foam heads shouldnt cost much but in my city ( wont call it out) NC the stores want 29.99 to 75.00 for a manican head. But I got one from a friend that was closing her shop and moving. So I havent had a clue to know what to do with it until now. My motherly instincts told me I needed one. Now I see why, this is so creative
Awww thanks! I'm glad my videos are helping. You can definitely use wig clips to install an invisible part closure =) The other methods that you mentioned are just as effective too. Just chose your personal preference =)
OMG, this has helped so much! I just made my 1st quick weave a few weeks and because I am not that advanced yet I have to use the foam head to lay the tracks and I sure had a problem getting it on my head but was able to stretch it out.
lol! I am sooooo glad this video is helping people cause girlllll....I know I needed some help with my wigs fitting at one time too.....lol. Thanks for watching =D
OMG! Please do a how to on this.........lol. Its a lot of wig makers who seem to forget this important part to wig making......the size of your head......lol. I would love to see the video =) Post it as a video response to this video.
man every wig iv had has been too small my last u part wig I had to make it in to a half wig bcuz it was to small. thanx u. this was the most helpful vid iv seen in months
Sweet, thanks for this! I want to make a Weeping Angel wig out of paper mache. I was about to try making a paper mache model of my head and then doing a paper mache on top of that! But this seems much easier, and I already have a too-small foam head like that one! Glad I found this video, I wouldn't have thought of it, as simple a solution as it is!
This video was super helpful!! I had been taping it wrong all along, so my wigs always turned out too big and it was so damn irritating. Lol. Thanks for the tutorial!
thank you for this video sooo much! I needed this so that I can begin making my 1st wig on my own without going thru uneccessary hiccups! I appreciate this video!
this is exactly what i was looking for!! i brought a mannequin head trying to make my first sew/wig and major disaster. will def be trying your method for making it fit thanks so much for making this video.
I am so glad that I found your channel. You inspired me to try to make a wig. I had always wondered about those foam heads. Keep doing what you're doing.
Thank you! I did a quick weave on my foam head & it was too small once I tried it on...I was pissed. But I cut the invisible part & made do. You showed us a quick fix because I was going to invest in a custom size head (for about $40-$50) but now I can hold out.
Great video... I myself after I measure my head I then use 3 old short wigs and place them on top of the foam head.......then put a plastic cap over it and the regular wig cap.... It works at least for me.....But I really like your tape method. Imma try that.
I made my first wig and it came out very nice. I used the Toyokalon 1B/27 because it was closer to my hair texture, but when I went to put it on it would slide off and look more like a hair piece after I pin it to my hair. I'm definitely going to try this tip and see if it works.
I am doing this as I watch your video and I laugh to myself becuz I had seen a tutorial of a wig making on another channel and I must tell you that the person used plastic bags and tape. Needless to say, I tried that too and did a glue in. it was cute but wayyy too small. I am so glad I found your channel
Thanks. This is awesome. I really want to make my own wig. I have a small head and the wigs I've purchased always fall off. The combs don't work either because my hair is super thin around all of the edges. I am hoping I will keep checking all the tips until I feel confident to try this. I have never had any knowledge about doing my hair. I pray this will give me flexibility and some cute hairstyles. Again, thank you.
Thank you!!! Why didn't I find this video before I made my 27 piece quick weave...came out beautiful but too small for my head😒.....but from now on I bet my quick weaves will fit!!!!☺️☺️😊😉
Hey again!.....lol. I think the pstic bags and tape is a great idea. I need to check that video out. However, the technique in my video works best with any foam head, Im not sure what you mean by long, but yes a rounder head would have been better or even-ness to your head measurement =)
OMG THANKS SO MUCH FOR THIS SIMPLE COMMON SENSE VIDEO. Im so excited to get started. I have some short hair I purchased and was afraid to quick weave it in or sew it bc Ive never had short weave before so I wanted to make a wig ,but how do I get it to fit. DUHH! Youre a genious and I thank you sister!!! lolz
I made a wig without this tip and my wig came out too tight. LOL I forgot it was smaller than my head. I will be trying to make one again and will use that tip. Thank you so much for showing the different caps that can fit over it. I have all three.
I have messed up 3 wigs because of my BIG head! Thank you soooooooo much for this! Most helpful 3/4 wig tutorial yet!
Life Tip!... if you don't want to use alot of tape...take 2 plastic bags,crumple them into a cylinder, and outline the head where the tape would go....then cover the plastic bags with the tape.
Thank you SO much. I did a slight variation on your tutorial, because the T-pins will get sticky from the tape. So I used some quilt batting to build out my styrofoam head, then put a stocking cap on it to check measurement as I went along, because the quilt batting will get compressed by the cap, and then the measurement would be correct. Then once I was all done, I covered the batting with Glad Press & Seal plastic wrap, because it sticks to itself. Re-measure, and anywhere the quilt batting was too compressed, I added more layers of Glad Press & Seal. When I was done, voila! The styrofoam head stands up to way more pinning without crumbling into the wig cap, and the pins don't get sticky from the tape! Win-win. 👍
Wow finally someone who talks you throw everything and when they talk you can hear them. thanks for all your help I cant wait to try everything
What a great idea! You can't believe what I went through. Putting the cap on my head. Taking safety pins and pinning weave hair in intervals. Taking the cap and pinned weave hair off and putting it on the block. Then sewing and stretching the cap as I go along to make sure the weave hair is to the safety pinned intervals. Now I don't have to do all that. I can just sew. Yeah!!! Thanks
What a fantastic idea!! Those foam heads are always smaller then my own head and throw things off when I try to make wigs. Thank you for making this tutorial! :)
Thanks! Actually black electical tape would be good too! It is more mold-able than any other tape =)
Thank you so much for this video!! I was seriously trying to figure out how I can make my wigs without having to do them on my head! You are an angel!
OMG! This exactly what I needed for my mannequin head. It was so detalied and organized. Thanks!
THANK YOU!!!!!!! Made my first wig last weekend and each time I put on my wig to check fit. It was too tight! I was perplexed about how to fix this problem. Thank you so much!
WELL SAID!!!
I want to thank u sooooooo much for putting up this video. I made my head and it came out FABOLOUS. I followed every step. Best wig I ever made, the rest of them use to always be to big.. thanks again.
Great tips, you are the only person to show how to get wig head to fit caps and I did't know local supply store sold closures! thanks for great tips. Keep them coming.
I thank u soooo much for this. I have literally shopped at all of tge beauty supply stores in my city and none sold mannequinn heads that would match my head size. I'm sooo pleased I came acrods ur video I can't wait to make wigs that fit me now. Stay blessed
Very helpful, I always have had a problem cutting my wigs on the wig head because it was not my head shape, so it would come up shorter on my head. I will definitively do this to my wig head! Great Tutorial !!
Great vid. You've taken the intimidation of out wig making from foam head to fantastic finish. You even have room for error. Thanks!
Hi,
Watching your videos is like having my own personal instructor in the privacy of my home. I am learning at my own pace I'm
loving it. Thanks A Million for sharing your splendid creative talent with me. Continue 2 B Blessed in all you create.
I love you for this can't tell you how many times I've made wigs that don't fit my head. your awesome
This vid was the most helpful one I came across! Thank you for having a mild tone voice and explaining everything so patiently. You are good at breaking things down in simplest form, thank you again for sharing!
You are definitely a God sent because I was about to make my first wig and you answered all my questions. Thank You so much. Peace!
I mean it makes perfect logical sense...because that tiny head will make a smaller wig and your method is genius!!! Because, I tried to make a wig on another manequin head and it was a disaster because the wig didn't fit....this was years ago!!! Now I know, I measured my head and everything, so now I have to do the taping!! I subbed you too!! and thank you ; )
thank you so much for this video! I am a first time wig maker..and I knew off the bat the wig head I had was significantly smaller than my big head lol..this video helped me tremendously! 👍☝
Thanks so much for this video. I have this problem when trying to make wigs on a foam head. The head is smaller than mine. I never thought of this, so how ingenious of you. This will make my wig making process so much better. Thanks again!!
omggggggggggggggggg i freaking love you for this... I have been trying to figure out other ways to make my wigss.. and yours by far has been the best one for me...
I crochet and knit hats and when I put them on the foam head, they look great. But when I put them on my own head, well, that's a whole 'nother story. It's the same problem with my wigs. Thanks for sharing such a wonderful idea.
I use to weave my own hair until I started dreadlocks 4 years ago...but this video is super duper helpful since my 16 year old is into weaves. I can make her a wig while she is at school, and it won't take as long as having her sit for it...especially since she can't seem to be still for very long. thanks so much.
angela lewis OMG! Angela! That is so cool!....lol. You make wigs for your daughter....she is so blessed. She better appreciate.....lol Thanks Angela, I am glad this video helped out =D
WOW!....lol. you can sew or glue the tracks to the cap while it is on your head. You can also add wig clips or combs to help the diy wig from slipping or coming off =)
Love your videos. I'm making my own wig heads with foam caulking glue. The idea i got from yor vid is to use some shower caps directly on the foam head, one piece of tape to anchor it. Maybe use a mask over the face and tape the entire head form. Pull the tape off upon completion and shoot the foam inside the tape and mask. When it dries pull that tape and mask away and voila. I saw a vid of making a head form with caulking foam, and put your tape and that tape together an idea is born!
I agree, and thank you soooo much with all that you do. I never understood how ppl did this but you showed it in good detail thank you. The things I will learn from you will help me to do the things I'm trying to do.
Great information on getting the fit I want on a custom wig..... Had several wigs that were too tight in the past,,, so I appreciate this.
Very helpful tutorial on how to build up a head. Well shot, well-edited, and a good narration. Thanks for the inspiration!
Ted Hobgood hi
omg thank you sooo much.. never wore weave, braids or wig in my life but since I decided to go natural it's so hard to manage the thickness of my hair it kills my arms OMG so I decided to start trying these out.. bought a dome cap, glue and weave made a wig from a youtube tutorial when I was finish the damn wig couldn't even stretch to fit my head now I'm gonna try it again lol THANK YOU FOR THIS VIDEO😊😊😊😊😊😊
LOL! No problem 1.You should put wig clips in or wig combs either will work 2. I always insert wig clips, I get them from my local beauty supply store 3. I only put one in the middle of my wig because my hair was very short at the time. Its as easy as opening the clip and them pressing down to close it =) I hope I answered it all....lol
I was wondering why my wigs were too little after finishing. very informative thank you so much
You are the smartest person I have ever met! I love you! You are my hero! No seriously I am super duper happY! I knew those foam heads shouldnt cost much but in my city ( wont call it out) NC the stores want 29.99 to 75.00 for a manican head. But I got one from a friend that was closing her shop and moving. So I havent had a clue to know what to do with it until now. My motherly instincts told me I needed one. Now I see why, this is so creative
I just cant get off of how beautiful your nails are
Thank you! Every time I would style my wigs for my costumes it looks different when I put it on my head, I think this will help me out a ton :)
Awww thanks! I love to hear comments like this. Makes me want to continue to help =)
omg! I am so glad this video helped someone again. I was having the same issue and so I decided to get my creative juices flowing....lol.
Welcome, thanks for watching I am so glad this video is helping people =)
Awww thanks! I'm glad my videos are helping. You can definitely use wig clips to install an invisible part closure =) The other methods that you mentioned are just as effective too. Just chose your personal preference =)
OMG, this has helped so much! I just made my 1st quick weave a few weeks and because I am not that advanced yet I have to use the foam head to lay the tracks and I sure had a problem getting it on my head but was able to stretch it out.
Thanks for watching...I am gald this video is helping people out =)
lol! I am sooooo glad this video is helping people cause girlllll....I know I needed some help with my wigs fitting at one time too.....lol. Thanks for watching =D
I saw another tutorial which was waaayyyy harder than this one!! Keep up the great work!!!!
Thank u so much!!!! I screwed up an entire pack of hair because of spacing..,, this helped SO MUCH!!!!
Hi sheree, it's saves
OMG! Please do a how to on this.........lol. Its a lot of wig makers who seem to forget this important part to wig making......the size of your head......lol. I would love to see the video =) Post it as a video response to this video.
You are the queen of fitness and natural hair
man every wig iv had has been too small my last u part wig I had to make it in to a half wig bcuz it was to small. thanx u. this was the most helpful vid iv seen in months
Sweet, thanks for this! I want to make a Weeping Angel wig out of paper mache. I was about to try making a paper mache model of my head and then doing a paper mache on top of that! But this seems much easier, and I already have a too-small foam head like that one! Glad I found this video, I wouldn't have thought of it, as simple a solution as it is!
This video was super helpful!! I had been taping it wrong all along, so my wigs always turned out too big and it was so damn irritating. Lol. Thanks for the tutorial!
lol...you are so welcome and thanks for watching =)
I really appreciate this video. I am new to this and u just showed me the most important step. Thanku
Awww Cool! Thanks for watching =)
I wish I had seen this before I decided to re-sew a wig. it took me 2 days only for it not to fit😂😂. 💗 this video👌
thank you for this video sooo much! I needed this so that I can begin making my 1st wig on my own without going thru uneccessary hiccups! I appreciate this video!
So glad I watched your video before trying to make my own wig! Awesome! Thanks so much for sharing!!!
Are u still here?
lol...you are welcome. I am so glad this video is helping people.....lol
I'm so excited to find this video! I've been wondering how to get that foam head to reflect different sizes! Thanks so much...genius!
lol! You are welcome....you could actually use crumpled paper and tape to build it a bit faster....great idea on your part =)
GIRL 🙏🏾 THANK YOU! I would have never thought of this!You saved me so much money!
Glad you enjoy....thanks for watching =)
this is exactly what i was looking for!! i brought a mannequin head trying to make my first sew/wig and major disaster. will def be trying your method for making it fit thanks so much for making this video.
ok great! thanks for the feed back i'll be sure to go back and get that info on the hair. So excited gonna make my first wing :)
YAY! Thanks for watching =)
Goodness, she's a wig angel. Thank You!!
I am so glad that I found your channel. You inspired me to try to make a wig. I had always wondered about those foam heads. Keep doing what you're doing.
My sistuh, you are frugal (Dollar Store Packing Tape!) and creative. Thank you so much for sharing these hints!!
Thank you! I did a quick weave on my foam head & it was too small once I tried it on...I was pissed. But I cut the invisible part & made do. You showed us a quick fix because I was going to invest in a custom size head (for about $40-$50) but now I can hold out.
YAY! Im glad it helped. Thanks for watching =0
You are so welcome! Thanks for watching =)
Great tip! Making the wig means nothing if it doesn't fit your head. Thanks for the 411!
Great video... I myself after I measure my head I then use 3 old short wigs and place them on top of the foam head.......then put a plastic cap over it and the regular wig cap.... It works at least for me.....But I really like your tape method. Imma try that.
You are welcome....trust me it worked out perfectly. Uploading me using it is coming soom =)
Giiiiiirrrrl you don't know how much you have helped me! 🙌🏾 My wig head is so narrow
Thanks a million for sharing this tip!!! It will definitely help me to make wigs for others!!! Inexpensive and easy to achieve.
Been looking for this video for the longest…. Thank you
You are welcome...Im glad it helped =)
You are awesome! Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and wisdom!
Thank you the video was quick easy and straight to the point just what I was looking for I'll be trying this later thanks again
I made my first wig and it came out very nice. I used the Toyokalon 1B/27 because it was closer to my hair texture, but when I went to put it on it would slide off and look more like a hair piece after I pin it to my hair. I'm definitely going to try this tip and see if it works.
LOL! Thanks for the comment and you are so welcome. I remember having the same thought.....you are going to be so proud of yourself when you finish =)
Heyy we gt the same head size! Lol i needed this my bday is coming up and I'm makin a wig for the first time . Wish me luckk!! :)
I am doing this as I watch your video and I laugh to myself becuz I had seen a tutorial of a wig making on another channel and I must tell you that the person used plastic bags and tape. Needless to say, I tried that too and did a glue in. it was cute but wayyy too small. I am so glad I found your channel
LOL! you are welcome and Im glad it reached those who needed it....lol =)
Thanks. This is awesome. I really want to make my own wig. I have a small head and the wigs I've purchased always fall off. The combs don't work either because my hair is super thin around all of the edges. I am hoping I will keep checking all the tips until I feel confident to try this. I have never had any knowledge about doing my hair. I pray this will give me flexibility and some cute hairstyles. Again, thank you.
Thank you!!! Why didn't I find this video before I made my 27 piece quick weave...came out beautiful but too small for my head😒.....but from now on I bet my quick weaves will fit!!!!☺️☺️😊😉
Hey again!.....lol. I think the pstic bags and tape is a great idea. I need to check that video out. However, the technique in my video works best with any foam head, Im not sure what you mean by long, but yes a rounder head would have been better or even-ness to your head measurement =)
welcome and thanks for watchin
Thank you! I am actually going to make my first wig soon...it is convenient because I just cannot find a wig I actually like or can afford.
welcome and thanks for watching =)
Love all your videos. You explain everything so well. Thank you
OMG THANKS SO MUCH FOR THIS SIMPLE COMMON SENSE VIDEO. Im so excited to get started. I have some short hair I purchased and was afraid to quick weave it in or sew it bc Ive never had short weave before so I wanted to make a wig ,but how do I get it to fit. DUHH! Youre a genious and I thank you sister!!! lolz
Thank you for being detailed and to the point!
Thank you, this was so helpful. On my way to get my supplies.
I made a wig without this tip and my wig came out too tight. LOL I forgot it was smaller than my head. I will be trying to make one again and will use that tip. Thank you so much for showing the different caps that can fit over it. I have all three.
Thank you for posting this, been looking for it everywhere!
Wow! How smart and creative!
Very informative and simple to follow. Thanks for posting!
thanks for watchin =)
You can make a wig at any head size. I would suggest that you use a base to make it easier to make the wigs anyway. Just my personal opinion =)