Self-cut points that do not fail

Tips for self-cuts that won't fail

Have you ever received a wig and found that it had more volume or longer hair than you expected when you tried it on? In such cases, many people may have thought about self-cutting their hair to get the hairstyle they envision. Especially when cosplaying, it is very rare to find a wig that is perfect for the character you want to be, so most of the time you cut it yourself to get the perfect wig.

However, natural hair will grow if left alone, but this is not the case with wigs. If you make a mistake, such as cutting your wig too short, it will never return to its original shape, so it can be difficult to muster up the courage to cut it off. However, here we will introduce an easy method for self-cutting beginners!

bangs

Many women have probably had the experience of cutting their own bangs to make them even or thinner. Cutting the bangs on a wig is the same as cutting your natural hair; put the wig on as usual and then cut it. Many people are probably used to this. Low difficulty and very easy. Therefore, when it comes to bangs, it is most effective to cut them yourself after wearing them once.

Top/neckline

These two points cannot be cut directly after being worn. Since you can't see the neckline, you may have to give up trying to cut it while wearing it, but some people may want to cut it while wearing it and looking at the cut, especially when it comes to the volume of the top. However, since you cannot directly see the area you want to cut, you will have a different feeling when cutting than your natural hair, which increases the possibility of unintended results.

Therefore, we recommend using a mannequin head when cutting these parts. A wig stand does not stabilize the wig, so a mannequin head is more effective because it can cut the wig accurately while preventing it from losing its shape.

If you want to reduce the volume, the most effective way is to use plow scissors. Regular scissors may damage the blade, so use special scissors. Depending on the type of blade, it may be disposable, so choose the appropriate plow scissors for your purpose.

As for the cutting method, a well-known method is called blocking. Blocking is dividing your hair into small sections to make it easier to see where the hair will be cut. Once the hair is scooped out and secured with pins or an elastic band, the blocking is complete. If you don't know where to block, it's easier to divide it into four blocks: bangs, right side, left side, and top of the head. As you get used to it or there are many areas you want to cut, you can increase the number of blocks on the side.

Also, if you block it, it will be difficult to see the whole picture, so if you are not used to it, we recommend deciding on the length to cut in advance. After cutting, remove the blocking. However, you need to be careful about the order in which you remove blocking. Remove the blocking in the proper order so that the hair does not get in the way when cutting the next block. Finally, we untie all the elastics and create your ideal hairstyle while keeping an eye on the overall balance.

How was it. Please use this as a reference when cutting your own wig. If you are hesitant about self-cutting, you can also ask a hair salon to do it for you. There are not many beauty salons that will cut wigs, but you can check in advance on the internet or contact the salon directly to see if they can cut wigs.

After purchasing a wig, you may be disappointed if the hairstyle is different from what you had imagined. Create the hairstyle you want with your own hands and enjoy fashion with a wig that suits you!