How to thin a wig with thinning shears so it looks natural
ฝัง
- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 5 ต.ค. 2020
- Wondering how to thin a wig so it looks great? This is my system for thinning the front and bangs of my synthetic wigs featuring one of my very favorite moderately priced wigs, Paula Young Dance.
- แนวปฏิบัติและการใช้ชีวิต
How do you think your wigs? Do you use shears or some other tools or technique?
Hello 👋 i hope you’re safe over there? I pray this year brings prosperity and happiness love 💕all over the world 🌍
I’m Michael Pollack from Canada🇨🇦 currently in Key West Florida and you where are you from if i may ask?
You talk to much ma’am
Oh! Ok ! We shouldn’t cut the hair all the way across 🤔
Do I need a special pair of shears/ scissors?
How do I cut curly wigs? The same way? 🤷🏽♀️Thank you,
This is the first time someone has clearly explained and shown me not only that I CAN thin my own wig but HOW to approach it! Thank you so much! I too have a small face and head and I can't count the number of wigs I've thrown/given away because I looked like a balloon head....and an obvious wig wearer! Every wig I put on my head just cries out..."she 's wearing a wig!". This approach should solve my problem YEAH! Too bad wig makers don't make wigs for women who want a less hair, more natural look. Now I have a new use for my thinning shears. Thank you.
I'm so glad you liked the video! I end up either thinning or trimming the front of most of my wigs because there's too much hair. Some manufacturers make lower density wigs (like Ellen Wille), so a wig retailer might know which brands to try.
A balloon head....that's funny! I look at my head and think I have a football helmet on!! Funny thing is pictures of me in this wig look good, but when I touch my head, it it WAY too thick! I'm buying a thinning shears for sure!
@@sassyb.9928 english hair toppers
Thank you for this video. I wear a topper and it is just too heavy. I followed your instructions and it looks so much better and it’s more comfortable because it’s not so heavy with hair Thank you again!!
@oldgypsytap I’m the opposite. I have a giant head and most wigs and toppers are too small/tight on me that it looks so obvious when I’m wearing one😂
OMGOODNESS!!! THANK YOU!!! NO ONE WILL TOUCH MY WIG!!!
IVE BEEN LOOKING FOR A LONG TIME!!! ❤
This is the best thinning video I finally found! I thank you so much for clearly demonstrating exactly how you go through the process..❤❤❤❤
Decades of using my thinning shears- WRONG.. you just taught me SO MUCH!!
I think you're my HERO!
THANK YOU
Wow! You made Dance look like she’s growing out of your head! You’ve inspired me to try thinning again, after screwing up one wig.
I have a tip for those who don’t like the dark rooting that’s so prevalent, but want a lighter, custom rooting: buy a range of permanent markers in the root color you want (I use Copic markers in shades of light taupe) from the art supply store. I buy a range of colors to create a natural, dimensional look and also add lowlights with the markers. It’s not that hard. I do 10 minutes at a time for 3-4 sessions, and that’s for complete rooting and lowlights. Of course I buy unrooted pieces (Marshmallow Blonde by Belle Tress, but many options are out there) to create this look. The pieces look amazing and match my coloring so well! Great for toppers, too!
Everyone else does the three cuts to thin. Now I understand why my wig was still too thick!!! Thank you. YOU make more sense!!!!
I’m new to wigs. Have had two in my closet for a couple of years. Felt like they just look too fake. My problem is that I’m 78 but still have dark brown bio hair. With a dark wig I’m afraid that it will look fake no matter what I do. With your instructions I’m going to thin them out. Thanks so much for your tutorial! It’s very good. I have watched several and yours was the most helpful!
Hey Christine, this is Angelika from Bavaria, Germany. I am soooo happy that I found your Chanel. Because I have a small face my wig 's do look like helmet 's and this way I don't want to were them😢. I will definitely try to slim them down and can't wait to see the results 🤩
Thank you so much 😘
Thank you Christine for talking about and showing us your beautiful “Dance”!!!
My most favorite wig is “Dance”. I have worn Dance wigs for years. Now I feel like I have found a sister.
A tip for thinning shears USERS, (from a dog groomer). If you are LEFT HANDED make sure you buy LEFT HANDED SHEARS. You’ll get better results, because they will work the way they are supposed to.
Christine, God , you’re good! thanks for a great video. Subscribed.
I do not pull the shears through, I use my comb to pull it through because otherwise it can damage a longer wig, making it frizzy. Thanks for sharing!
I had watched a similar video trimming and cutting your own BIO hair and I've gotten really good with it. I've then watched a few more designer videos to see what techniques they use and cutting hair is really quite easy and now cut my own hair in "A" style bob. I've also learned how to trim my springer spaniels. So transitioning those skills over to my wigs that are ALWAYS to dense, bangs too heavy/long, fringe too heavy, etc is where I'm now in my journey. Your techniques are a little different from other wig thinning/trimming vids I've watched - all are great. But I find yours a little more applicable vecause I have a smaller head and like you prefer a much lighter hair on my wigs. As you said getting the hang of it and developing a methods that works for your head and wig situation is something we all can do at home. Thanks for the great tips. For working over the side fringe at my ears and even sweeping bangs, I use a razor comb plus thinning shears.
Beautiful. I used a thinning razor on my synthetic wigs and I have so many chopped fibers that my wigs look like a bird's nest. Thank God for your advice.
Oh so true, sounds like me! Lol. But I'm still trying
I have a long wig to cut down and thin out! Looks better pulled back in a loose ponytail on me- way too much hair! But love the curls!
You're doing a lil trim on a short wig. How would I ever begin?! Start with the length? You seem more experienced at this! Would hate to mess it up! Got the thinning shears-- just- go to it- a lil at a time!? Help!
your tutorial was extremely helpful. In the past I have spent many many dollars on wigs and was never happy due to the bulk of perma tease. Your video is educational and looking back, wished i had known how to personalize the many wigs I had purchased. I ended up donating them to the Maine State Music theatre for costume changes.
Excellent teaching. I learned from your video how to remove the excess hair, and using the proper shears to trim a wig. I've thrown many wigs away. Now I have the confidence to trim wigs myself. Blessings to you.
So happy to find you on TH-cam.This is exactly what I needed.I've spent a lot of money on wigs and totally did not know what to do to get that.Look that fits my face
I absolutely love your tutorials and am so glad I found you! I am definitely a subscriber now. Keep up the good work. We wig-wearers need you! 💕
I found this to be so helpful! Thank you so much! I feel brave now!
I learned a lot…now I feel confident to thin out my many wigs and toppers. Thank you😊
Great video! I have thinning shears but never even thought to use them on my wigs. Thank you 😊 🙏
😬Thanks l needed this. Nervously has scissors in hand. I feel a little better about proceeding with my task. Thanks again!
Christine, I subscribe to many wig channels but you have become my favorite! You are so helpful and fun to watch. I have learned more from you than any other channel. Keep sharing your expertise with us. We wig wearers need you!
That means so much to me! I realized when I first started wearing wigs that there we lots of channels reviewing new wigs, but not many that focused on styling them for individual tastes and face shapes, especially for women of a certain age. Thanks again. And let me know if there are specific things you'd like to see.
@@christinemcgraw8710 you have managed to hit my top three questions...dyeing synthetic wigs, thinning them and your tip for adding height to a wig with quilt batting blew me away! I have a round face and have several brand new wigs sitting in boxes because they sit flat on my head and so not flattering. I am now the proud owner of several bottles of acrylic ink and a nice package of batting. I’ve had the thinning shears for a while, using them to thin bangs on most of my hair-dos. And by the way, I appreciated your comment about the Dolce wig by Noriko working for us round-faced gals. It’s my all time favorite and I was so happy to hear you say it works for us. I’ve always thought so, but your confirmation meant everything. Keep up the great work, Christine!
Love this! I have a wig right now that I don’t wear because it’s so much hair. A Noriko that’s a bit more expensive. Love the color, love the fit, love the length but too full for me. THANK YOU!!
Thinning a wig with thinning shears can be tricky because it leaves shorter hairs that causes root tangling. She does go to the root but it’s still a chance you take so the best way imo to Thin your wigs is by either removing wefts by cutting them out or removing the thread or make sure you cut out the hair to the root/base of wig very closely
Thank you so much! Just found your channel and I think you’re absolutely wonderful! I thin out all of my wigs. I agree. There’s just too much haaaaiiirr. 😆 💞
This is a game changer for me!!! Thanks for making this video!
This is great! Thank you so much! I will now buy thinning shears after watching your video.
Thank you so much for the tutorial on thinning your wig. I just received my Halle from Paula young today and I really don’t do well with side swept bangs. I knew it was like that when I bought it but oh well I bought it anyway! After watching your advice I’m going to get some thinning shears and go to making myself some bangs. Thanks so much
Terrific demo! Thank you thank you!!
April 10, 2021 - Thank you; your tips are SO helpful, esp the one re thin first then cut, I never thought of that and the reason for thinning in that order.
Thank you for the simple demonstration. I feel like I can do it now.
Very helpful. You’re a great natural teacher! Thank you for taking your time to EXPLAIN all of this to us! So much appreciated. Truly. ❤❤❤love your show.
I have a little head too. You did an awesome job! My thin, scraggly hair is growing out after my self-induced pandemic buzz cut and looks awful. I’ll see my hairdresser in Texas in a couple months so until then, it’s wig time! Which also keeps my head warm. I just thinned my first wig, a very expensive one that made me look like Edith Bunker (and I thought it looked so gorgeous when I bought it this summer!). It’s wearable now, but I’ll be thinning it more. I couldn’t do it on my head so I put it over my electric kettle for stability. Thanks for the video!
Love the before and after of Dance! Looks great...you talked me into buying the thinning shears. I started last night to thin an Amazon wig. Actually the results were pretty good, but for sure the thinning shears is the tool to use. Your video has given me the courage to continue to thin with a thinning shears this time! Your explanation was great...Thank You!!!
Thank you so much for this video, and for showing exactly how to thin it around the face area which is usually where mine need it the most. Thanks again for a great video.
Love this! I think you are so smart to do it while wearing it. I'm going to go work some of mine over!
Hello 👋 i hope you’re safe over there? I pray this year brings prosperity and happiness love 💕all over the world 🌍
I’m Michael Pollack from Canada🇨🇦 currently in Key West Florida and you where are you from if i may ask?
Thankas so much. I’m learning and you’ve given me much!💘
You should also consider the teeth on the thinning shears, size and distance apart.
Beautiful! Excellent job ❤❤❤❤
Oh, thanks for this video. I have a narrow face, and so many wigs are just too much hair on top. I LOVE High Impact by Gabor, but it is too much hair. Hope I don't mess up the style when I thin it.
I just watched this video. I so enjoy your content. I hope you’re doing well and miss seeing more videos. Thank you for your great help and knowledge. Have a beautiful day!😀♥️
Thank you, very informative. I am wearing wigs during chemo and have felt they are way too bulky. Your advice is really helpful. Thank you!
This is so helpful! Thank you so much!
Looks Fantastic!❤️
Thank you so so much! I am very shortly going to thin a very thick bob wig all one length so this was very helpful! Revell Mach
Great job!! I use thinning shears and sometimes hair scissors for "angling" my bangs or taking a little off the side edges...just depends on how much hair is in those places of course. That wig was doggone cute when you got done with it Christine:)/ Thanks for the tips!
I am a new subscriber and so excited. My hairdresser won't touch my wig ( it is like yours and just too much hair) I will try myself. You present very well and give confidence. TY
Hello 👋 i hope you’re safe over there? I pray this year brings prosperity and happiness love 💕all over the world 🌍
I’m Michael Pollack from Canada🇨🇦 currently in Key West Florida and you where are you from if i may ask?
Perfect explanation for me as a beginner. Thank you!
Really nice, I think it looked good on you before cutting, it look natural. This was very helpful.
You look great after thinning this wig. I tried one time but botched it magnificently!!! It ended up in the trash. I will try your way, and I hope that mine looks as good as yours! Thanks for sharing.
This was perfect! Thank you.🌸🌵🌸
Wonderful demonstration!
Thank you!!! I needed this. Awesome!!! I'm doing it!!
I just got a topper, the color is a wonderful match to my own hair but it's a cheap one...which means machine made, which means a matted top with no part. Nobody's hair grows like this; I don't know why they make them so thick. I would like to suggest that these machined wigs use long hairs from the part, instead of 1/2 inch fuzz. Wish me luck.
Thank you again. This is another great tutorial.
Hello 👋 i hope you’re safe over there? I pray this year brings prosperity and happiness love 💕all over the world 🌍
I’m Michael Pollack from Canada🇨🇦 currently in Key West Florida and you where are you from if i may ask?
Excellent job!
Thx so much for sharing! I’ll buy cheap Amazon ones and work on them. Takes forever but worth it. I get so many compliments but not when I’m doing my usual hair! Ha. I always tell people it’s a wig. Sometimes I feel guilty I look so much better!
Ah, at last - have always had wigs with too much hair. Have now learned how to cut bangs on the slant. Thank you.
Hello 👋 i hope you’re safe over there? I pray this year brings prosperity and happiness love 💕all over the world 🌍
I’m Michael Pollack from Canada🇨🇦 currently in Key West Florida and you where are you from if i may ask?
I did the same thing with my wig. Unfortunately I ended up with a cow lick. lol. I’m going to get another one and follow your instructions
Great tips, Christine! :)
THANKS sooo much ‼️for this video.
So helpfull 👊🏼
This was awesome thank you! I have a petite size head and so far every wig has been tooo tooo tooo much hair. I am going to practice now one of one the cheap ones!!
I'm brand new at this, but, I used a razor comb that I bought years ago. But, for the bangs, I think for thinning, I will do what you did..
I love it & awesome tutorial!!!
Hello 👋 i hope you’re safe over there? I pray this year brings prosperity and happiness love 💕all over the world 🌍
I’m Michael Pollack from Canada🇨🇦 currently in Key West Florida and you where are you from if i may ask?
Thank you this has been very very helpful
💢THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS VIDEO! YOU SAVED ME FROM THROWING AWAY A VERY EXPENSIVE WIG!🌬🌬🌬....💋
I'm so glad I could help. Thanks for watching. Let me know what else you'd like to see.
Thank you so much. Very helpful to me ❤
Great tutorial!
Great job, so efficient, thank you
I have super thin, stringy straight hair with no body. I have always wanted to wear a wig, but I have a tiny head and a tiny face. Wigs are so big with more volume than my face and head can handle.
However, after watching your video, I may look into getting a wig or top piece and do some serious trimming. Thank you for your video. very informative
Thank you for sharing how to thin!!
Hello 👋 i hope you’re safe over there? I pray this year brings prosperity and happiness love 💕all over the world 🌍
I’m Michael Pollack from Canada🇨🇦 currently in Key West Florida and you where are you from if i may ask?
I just purchased an Amazon wig that I really like but it has way to much hair. I appreciate your video and will practice your technique. Thank you.
Thanks for a very informative video
I always wear wigs. Most everyone I buy has to much hair. Will try your technique. Thanks 👍.
I use a comb to get the thinned hair off the scalp area.
Thank you for this. Just found your site and subscribed. I, too have several Dance wigs, but have a quite a few more expensive ones, too. The Dance is my everyday go-to. Yours is the third thinning tutorial I’ve watched. Have you ever had an Adelle wig by ROP? OMG. I’ve never seen a wig so dense. I’m now attempting to thin it, along with my Dance pieces. Thanks for your help.
I've never had a ROP. However, I've had several Noriko, which is the same company and they have tons of hair. In fact, I've got a Noriko in the closet I'm trying to figure out what to do with because it's just too much hair! Actually, I might do a video on that. 😂Thanks for watching.
Hello 👋 i hope you’re safe over there? I pray this year brings prosperity and happiness love 💕all over the world 🌍
I’m Michael Pollack from Canada🇨🇦 currently in Key West Florida and you where are you from if i may ask?
Hi Christine! Hey! That's my middle name! I'm in good company! Love your tutorials, it sounds like we have the same head shape so what you do to fix a problem really resonates with me. You recommend got2b Ultra Glued invisible styling gel. I have a whole tube of got2b glued spiking glue. Should I just toss it and make sure I have the same as you? Thanks for your help. You are such a welcome voice to us newbies in the topsy turvy world of wigs! God Bless.
Thanks! Great video!
Helpful...beginner thinner and cutter😊
Great video 😊
Thank you! 💖
Very nice!!🤩💜Maybe I'll try the first wig I bought for $400 dollar something.It's too puffy & heavy😩
Great video. Thank you so very much...........................
Great advice
Great job ❤👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
Looks great
Very helpful!
Thank you for sharing ❤
Hi Christine, Great video. I just purchased Soft and subtle which I love, but don't think it is going to work. It definitely needs major thinning. I really don't think I am up for the challenge. I only have a few wigs and have NO experience doing this, but they could definitely use less bulk and helmet head look..My flawless waves too. I am only around 20 in circumference. Can you recommend any really cute bobs that will come to just under the chin..and some wavy styles, just above shoulder would be my preference unless there is something low density and really cute that cute that can be trimmed easily. . Thanks so much. PS you look really pretty in Dance and it looks so natural on you!
TY SO MUCH for sharing your know how--
I usually thin with the same type of shears. But I haven't be brave enough to do the top or front. I'm afraid of leftover spikes at the root. Have you tried a razor comb?
love it can you tell me what you use to stop your wigs moving please, looking for cheap alternative
There are differences styles of wig grips available. I like the adjustable velvet one with a lace section for the part. They’re available in most online wig shops and amazon.
great job ,
Hello 👋 i hope you’re safe over there? I pray this year brings prosperity and happiness love 💕all over the world 🌍
I’m Michael Pollack from Canada🇨🇦 currently in Key West Florida and you where are you from if i may ask?
going to try to thin my wig. !!!!!!
Thanks so much
Christina which dance wig do you have on; one was hand tied (most expensive ), ohers were either cool cap or whisper lite. I love the one you have on so would appreciate your answer??????? Thanks
Hello 👋 i hope you’re safe over there? I pray this year brings prosperity and happiness love 💕all over the world 🌍
I’m Michael Pollack from Canada🇨🇦 currently in Key West Florida and you where are you from if i may ask?
Very helpful! Thank you
You mentioned you have your wig glued on; I have hair but it's so thin. What would you recommend to keep a wig on my thin hair???
Get you a wig grip. Amazon has good ones for cheap. Good luck😁
Good job
Thank you