How can I determine my wig size?
SIZING WIGS
The basic size measurement to fit wigs is the circumference of the head.
To measure your head, use a flexible tape measure and start at the top/center of the head at the hairline; go back just above the ear, around the nape of the neck, back up above the other ear to the center of the forehead.
This measurement simulates the hatband of a baseball cap.
Please note that the actual dimensions for the cap sizes may vary slightly by brand.
Wigs can be adjusted using draw or Velcro tabs at the back. Some wig cap constructions also have tabs just in front of the ears to keep the wig close to your face.
Wigs are available in 6 sizes. You can select specific wig sizes in the Nav under WIGS - Wigs By Cap Size except for Average and Average-Large. 90% of the wig styles found on ElegantWigs have an average cap size. If you are interested in an Average-Large cap style, type in Average-Large in our search bar and all available styles will show.
Ultra Petite: 19"- 20"
Petite: 20"- 21"
Petite-Average: 21.25 - 21.75"
Average: 21"- 22"
Average-Large: 22" - 23"
Large: 23" - 24"
CAP SIZE: Ultra Petite: 19"- 20"
See all styles in Ultra Petite cap sizes.
Most cap sizes for childrens' wigs are Ultra Petite, however we also have several children's styles that are available in Petite sizes.
EX: Pretty In Page by HairDo from the Kidz Wigs Collection
Fiber: Synthetic Heat Friendly | Cap Construction: Monofilament Top
EX: Ultra Petite Dot by Tony of Beverly from the Petite Collection.
Fiber: Synthetic | Cap Construction: Open Cap
CAP SIZE: Petite: 20"- 21"
See all styles in Petite cap sizes.
EX: Cameron Petite by Jon Renau from the SmartLace Collection
Fiber: Synthetic | Cap Construction: Lace Front w/ Lace Part Line - Both 100% Hand Tied
CAP SIZE: Petite-Average: 21.25" - 21.75"
See all styles in Petite-Average cap sizes.
FYI: The Ellen Wille brand offers styles that are mostly petite-average.
EX: Grace by Henry Margu from the Naturally Yours Collection
Fiber: Synthetic | Cap Construction: Monofilament Top with Lace Front
EX: Sky by Ellen Wille from the Hair Power Collection
Fiber: Synthetic | Cap Construction: Monofilament Crown
CAP SIZE: Average: 21"- 22"
NOTE: 90% of all women wear average size wigs.
EX: Jett by Estetica Designs from the Naturalle Collection
Fiber: Synthetic | Cap Construction: Lace Front
EX: Fascination by Raquel Welch
Fiber: Synthetic | Cap Construction: Monofilament Top
More Raquel Welch styles can be found on our Raquel Welch wigs page
CAP SIZE: Average-Large: 22" - 23"
EX: Instinct Average/Large by Gabor from the Next Collection
Fiber: Synthetic | Cap Construction: Open Cap
Also available in a Petite / Average cap under Instinct Petite/Average
CAP SIZE: Large: 23" - 24"
See all styles in Large cap sizes
EX: Sweet Talk Large by Gabor from the Luxury Collection
Fiber: Synthetic | Cap Construction: Monofilament Part with Lace Front
EX: Amber Large by on Renau SmartLace Collection
Fiber: Synthetic | Cap Construction: Monofilament Top with Lace Front
Please be aware that each wig style does not come in all cap sizes.
On ElegantWigs, styles with multiple cap sizes are listed right after each other. For Petite and Large cap sizes we will name the style with "Large" after the name to designate that product is available in a large cap.
EX: Amber. / Amber Large. For petite caps we add "Petite" to the style's name:
EX: Bree Petite. / Bree.
Acclaim by Gabor is available in three different cap sizes: Acclaim, Acclaim Large, and Acclaim Petite!
After measuring your head circumference you will have a better idea what cap size you should look for as you consider our numerous styles.