How To Install A Half Wig

To install a half wig, part your hair into two sections. The section where you would like to leave out your natural hair, and the other section where you will wear your half wig.

You can put the wig section hair in a cornrow/cover it with a wig cap for easy manipulation. Installing a half wig is easier than installing a frontal wig or a sew-in hair extension.

In this article, we will guide you through our simple, step-by-step process for installing a half-wig.

Simple Step-by-Step Guide for Installing a Half Wig (¾ Wig)

A half or ¾ wig is made only to cover ¾ of your total head circumference. If you are trying to fit a half wig around the full circumference of your head (up to your hairline), then you are going to struggle to make it snap across your hairline.

Why?

That is because it wasn’t made to overlap with your natural hairline. It was made to cover ¾ of your natural hair while you use the remaining portion of your hair to achieve your desired finished look.

Follow these simple steps to successfully install your half wig:

Step 1: Part Your Hair

Use a sectioning comb to part your hair into two unequal parts to form the ¾ of your total head circumference.

Make sure the smaller section goes across your ears; you can leave some hair behind your ears down to your neck for a more realistic look (depending on the hairstyle you wish to achieve).

The image above shows a round ¾ part. This type of parting is great for a ponytail-style half wig.

Your desired hairstyle will determine the style of your parting. For example, if you want to wear a center or all-back wig, you can simply part the small section of your hair from ear to ear.

You can use a hair tie or a claw clip to put away the sectioned hair, or just braid or twist the leave out hair.

Step 2: Set the Foundation for Your Half Wig Installation

After you have parted your hair into two sections. The big section (where you would attach your half wig), and the small section of leave-out hair.

You can put the big section of the parted hair in a cornrow for easy installation of the half wig. You can leave it as loose hair if you're in a hurry, but putting the hair in a cornrow makes it easy to attach the half wig (especially if it's a clip-end half wig).

This is also a great time for you to lay the foundation for the small section of hair. This is where you decide if you want to wear your half wig as a side, center, or middle part.

Step 3: Prepare Your Half Wig

Once you have sectioned your hair and laid the foundation for your half wig, it is time to prepare the wig. If it is an old wig, you want to make sure you properly detangle and moisturize the hair to prevent frizz or matting.

If you are working with a new 100% human hair half wig, you might just need to measure the area of the attachment area against the circumference of the sectioned hair. The next thing is to adjust the drawstring of your half wig to match the circumference of your section of hair you are working with.

Step 4: Install the Wig

Once you have prepared your half wig, it is time to install it. To install the wig, place the comb/clips at the beginning point of the large sectioned hair. If you put your hair in a cornrow or use a wig cap, place it at the start of the cornrow or wig cap.

Move the wig on two sides to ensure it is securely in place at your desired position. Then adjust the drawstring at the back of your half wig to secure the hair at the back and prevent it from falling.

If your half wig has a hook adjustment, you want to adjust the hook to fit the size of your head. Once the half wig is securely placed at the front and the back of your head, it is time to style your hair as desired.

Step 5: Blend Leave Out and Style your Half Wig

You are done securing the half wig on your head. Now, it is time to style your half wig to achieve your desired look.

The next step is to style the left-out hair, and then blend it with the half wig already secured at the back.

The style you choose for your left-out hair depends on the look you want to achieve. If you want to sleek down your natural hair in an all-back manner or center part, you can go ahead to prepare your hair for that by following these simple steps:

a. Detangle your natural hair (You can use your fingers or a wide-tooth comb), especially if you have naturally curly type 4 hair.

b. Moisturize your hair. Use a leave-in conditioner, oil, or hair butter to seal in moisture. Moisturizing your hair makes the manipulation process easier and less painful.

c. Comb your hair and put it in your desired style. If you want to achieve a curly hair texture, then you will need to blend your natural hair with the half wig at the back.

You may need a heat styling tool to achieve this. Whether you want to add curls or achieve a sleek, straight look. Don’t forget to use a heat protectant to protect your strands from potential heat damage.

If you are going for a custom style (like blending a cornrow with your half wig), you can go ahead to weave the hair in your desired style. Use edge control or defining gels to sleek down the hair around your edges for a cleaner finish.

Once you are done blending the left-out hair with the half at the back, you can go ahead and put the entire hair in your desired hairstyle.

Whether you want to wear the hair in a half-up, half-down manner or sleek it down, it is up to you. However, here are the top 5 ways to style your half wig.

Top 5 Ways to Style A Half Wig in Minutes

Wearing a half wig is a great way to add volume to your natural hair without wearing a full wig. If you are not sure how to style your half wig, here are the top 5 half wig hairstyle inspirations.

1. Half wig with braided cornrows

This half-wig hairstyle provides a great way to blend your natural hair with hair extensions. The cornrows showcase your natural hairline and texture, which gives the entire look a natural appeal.

If you want to wear this hairstyle, we advise you to pick a half-wig with a similar texture to your natural hair. Doing this ensures that your natural hair blends seamlessly with the hair extension.

If you have type 4 curly hair, a type 4 curly hair extension (half wig) is the best option.

2. Bantu Knots with Half Wig

If you are not sure of how to wear your half wig, try the half wig with a bantu knot. This hairstyle speaks of originality, allowing you to enjoy the texture of your natural hair and the volume of your hair extension.

It gives you that win-win effect. You can add accessories to your hair for even better personalization.

3. Half Wig Ponytail

Ponytails are a great way of styling a half wig that makes it look exactly like your natural hair. Wearing your half wig in a ponytail is one of the easiest ways to style your half wig. This hairstyle suits almost any face shape because of how it flatters the facial curves.

You can accessorize this hairstyle with scarves, bows, pearls, etc., to add your personal flair.

4. Headband Half Wig

One of the easiest ways to style the half wig is to use the headband method. This method allows you to sleek down your natural hair and blend it easily with the half wig without putting so much effort.

You can use a headband to style your half wig in minutes. The goal is to place the headband at the point you attached the half wig to your hair. Doing this conceals every right area and makes for a more realistic look.

If you want to realistic way to wear hair extensions that doesn’t require high maintenance, this is a great option for you.

5. Half-Up, Half-Down on Half Wig

One of the ways to achieve and show off the natural look you achieved wearing a hair extension is to put it in a natural style. This is the effect that the half-up, half-down hairstyle gives you.

It allows you the flexibility to part and style sections of your natural hair while enjoying the volume and texture of your hair extension. This blend gives those natural-looking half-wig vibes.

That’s It!

The ultimate goal for wearing a half wig is to achieve a natural-looking hairstyle without committing to long-term styling. You can install and take down in minutes without a hassle.

If this is your first time wearing a half wig, following our simple installation process and half wig hairstyle inspiration will help you wear your half wig in style.

Do you have any questions? Let us know in the comments.