How to Find Your Correct Wig Size
Before beginning, flatten your hair. Use a cloth tape measure or string to ensure accuracy.
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| 1. Measure Around Head: |
2. Measure Front to Back: |
3. Measure Ear to Ear: |
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| Starting at your natural hairline in front, follow your hairline to just above your ear. Measure around the back to the bend in your neck, just above your other ear, then around front to where you began. |
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| Measure from your natural hairline in front, back over the crown to where your head meets the top of your neck. |
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| Starting in front of one ear where your hairline ends, bring your tape measure or string up and over the crown to the front of your other ear. |
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Wig Sizes |
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Sizes |
Around the Head |
Front to Back |
Ear to Ear |
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Petite (P) |
21" |
13 1/4" |
13" |
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Petite/Average (P/A) |
21 1/4" |
13 3/4" |
13 1/4" |
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Average (A) |
21 1/2" |
14 1/4" |
13 1/2" |
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Average to Large (A/L) |
22 1/2" |
14 3/4" |
13 3/4" |
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Large (L) |
23" |
15 1/4" |
14" |
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Note:
If all three of your measurements do not match exactly to one on the size chart, choose the size that corresponds to the largest measurement.
The Velcro® tabs inside each wig adjust up to 1" larger or smaller for a secure fit. |
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Choose Your Wig Style
Which Wig is Best for You?
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| If your head size is smaller: |
When your head measures 21 inches or less around the forehead and back, you need a petite wig
style that's exactly proportioned for the best fit.
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| If your head size is larger: |
When your head measures 23 inches or more around the forehead and back, you need a large wig style
that's expertly designed to fit and flatter.
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| If you need quick, easy styling: |
All our wigs are ready to wear, but some are especially easy to style; just shake these
styles and they bounce into perfect shape.
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| If you want a light weight wig or your hair is fine: |
You'll want a wig with less hair, for a more natural look. You need a style that gives full
coverage with the least amount of hair - not overly thick and heavy. These
wig styles are so lightweight and airy, you'll hardly know they're there.
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| If you want to try your color in a new style: |
It's easy to search wigs by color to see all of the wigs available in your favorite color.
From blonde wigs to black wigs and all the shades in between!
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| If you wear eyeglasses: |
You can wear glasses with any of our fashion wigs, but open ear tabs make them even more comfortable!
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| If you have a shorter neck: |
Some of our wig styles are made without an extended neckline to provide a better fit and extra
comfort for those with shorter necks.
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| If you have sensitive scalp: |
You'll want EXTRA comfort! Soothing velvet has been added to these wigs – inside the front
rim, and at the neck and crown.
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Find The Best Hair Color for Your Wig
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Your hair color says a lot about you. And being happy with your color can do wonders for your self-esteem and overall confidence. Maybe you're looking to match your natural color. Maybe it's time for something new…
Shop by Wig Color to see all of the wigs available in our most popular colors! From blonde wigs to black wigs and all the shades in between!
 Match your own color
For a more natural look, choose a color that is close to or lighter
than your own hair color. Like your own hair, our colors are created
by blending up to 8 different fiber shades to create a color that is
completely natural looking. If you're not sure which color is for you,
request our free fiber color samples for a more accurate representation
of the color.
 Experiment with a new color
A subtle color change can create a whole new you. Choose a color that's
slightly lighter than your natural color. Or, if you're feeling bold,
try a shade that's completely different from your own. When experimenting
with your color, you may want to try our hair integration pieces or
highlighted captivating colors.
 Get another opinion
If you've seen your options and you're still not sure what your true
color is, ask a friend or your favorite stylist to help you with your
decision. Sometimes another opinion is all you need to make the right
choice.
 Seeing is believing
Still have questions about color? Call 1-800-364-9060 and one
of our wig experts will be happy to answer all your questions and help
you select the color that best suits you. And, upon your request, they'll
send you actual fiber samples so you can see them firsthand. Viewing
our color chart should help you in your selection, but on-screen color
quality may vary depending on your monitor's resolution. |
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Preparing Your Wig for Wearing
1. Pre-styling
Remove the protective hair net from your wig. Give your wig a good
shake to separate the fibers and “wake up” the preset styling.
2. Preparing
Brush your hair off your face at the top and sides. If your hair is
long, use bobby pins to keep it off your face, back at the sides,
and up at the nape. Many women use a wig liner to keep their hair
in place.
3. Positioning
Hold your wig at the sides with the woven label in back. Place it
at your natural hairline and slide it on from front to back. Adjust
the wig as needed so the front edge is just over your natural hairline.
Use the ear tabs to center your wig from left to right.
4. Customizing
Tuck in any stray hairs at the front, sides and nape. Now you’re ready
for styling – see our styling tips!
Preparing Your Hair Piece for Wearing
1. Shake it
Give you hair piece a good shake to bring the style to life.
2. Place it
Place your hair piece wherever you want coverage or volume. Some women
use two, even three pieces at once!.
3. Blend it
For the most natural look, blend the fibers from your hair piece with
your own hair using a comb or your fingers. |
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Cleaning, Conditioning & Drying Your Wig
Caring for Your Synthetic Wig
Washing
• Gently brush out wig to remove any teasing or tangles and turn inside
out.
• Soak it in lukewarm water using a wig shampoo for 3 to 5 minutes.
• Swish it gently, do not rub.
• After a thorough rinsing in cold water, turn the inside back in.
Conditioning
• After rinsing out shampoo, apply wig conditioner and simply follow drying instructions.
Drying
• Hang up or place wig on a wig stand and allow it to dry at room temperature.
• Do not comb or brush when wig is wet.
• When completely dry, simply brush or pick comb into desired style.
Caring for Your Human Hair Wig
Washing/Conditioning
• Soak in a mixture of mild shampoo and conditioner; use warm water only.
• Squeeze the shampoo/conditioner through the hair from top to bottom.
• Rinse with warm water.
• Gently blot hair with a towel.
• Comb wet hair from the bottom to the top using gentle downward strokes
one section at a time. Never begin combing at the top or middle and
always comb down.
Drying
• Allow wig to dry naturally.
• To restyle your human hair wig, you may use a blow dryer or curling
iron on low heat setting or use warm heat or steam rollers.
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Coloring and Cutting Your Wig
Using a color rinse on your wig will damage its fibers. If you’re
considering cutting or thinning your wig, we recommend you look for
a stylist who is experienced in cutting wigs.
* Once your wig has been cut or thinned, we cannot accept a return or honor an exchange. |
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How to Style Your Wig
General Wig Styling Tips
- Don't try to get every hair perfectly in place. This can make your wig look "wiggy".
- Use only fine quality wig brushes, combs and other styling accessories.
They make styling easier and extend the life of your wig.
- Don't be afraid to use hair mousse or gel to achieve a certain style.
- Have fun experimenting with different looks!
Synthetic Wig Styles
- Try the "shake and go" method. Many wig styles need only a good shake or finger styling
and they're ready to wear.
- For tight curly or ringlet styles give the wig a vigorous shake, then gently
lift and separate the curls with a pick comb or your fingers. DO NOT BRUSH.
- For wavy styles with loose curls brush lightly with a wig styling brush or pick
comb using short, lifting strokes - just enough to relax the style.
- For long curly styles use your fingers or a pick comb to gently lift
and separate the curls. DO NOT BRUSH.
- For straight styles brush in long, even, gentle strokes from the crown to the
ends for a smooth, sleek look.
- After each wearing, spray the ends of your wig with Paula Young® conditioner. Gently
remove any tangles.
- Never expose your wig to heated styling tools such as hair dryers and curling irons
or other heat sources.
Human Hair Wig Styles
- Always use a
wide tooth or pick comb for curly styles and a wire brush for straight
wig styles. Avoid standard brushes.
- When brushing,
start at the ends and gently work your way to the roots.
- To spot-style,
use electric rollers on a medium setting. Only hair directly in contact
with the rollers will be set.
- To completely
restyle your human hair wig, we suggest taking it to your stylist.
If you decide to restyle it yourself, please follow these guidelines:
1. Place wig on wig stand. Use standard or electric rollers or pin curls.
We recommend using end papers.
2. Remove
tangles with a wire brush or wide tooth comb.
3. Pick
up hair and wind on roller, smoothing ends as you go.
4. Use
medium setting with electric rollers or hair dryer. With hair dryer
about 12" from wig, circulate heat evenly and continuously.
5. Allow
hair to cool before removing rollers or pin curls.
6. Lightly
brush or back-comb desired areas and spray with hair spray.
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Storing Your Wig and Hair Piece
Use a wig stand to store your wig. It’s the best way to keep
your wig from becoming tangled and soiled between wearing and it helps
to maintain your wig’s style.
Store your wig in
a place that’s clean and away from sources of high heat, dust,
and excessive humidity.
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Benefits to Owning More Than One Wig
It's a good idea to keep an extra wig on hand. Not only can you wash one
while you wear the other, you can be sure to have a fresh one for special
occasions.
Many of our customers love to alternate styles and colors – adding versatility
to their wardrobes. Owning more than one wig can add fun and creativity
while allowing you the freedom to change your look to match your every
mood. |
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How Our Wig Quality Compares to Others
Unlike some wigs you’ll find elsewhere, our wigs are quality through and through.
We carefully oversee the wig design process, setting the highest standards
in the industry. And before we send your wig to you, we put it through
stringent quality control checks to ensure that it meets our high standards
and yours. |
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Pricing at Paula Young Wigs
Why are the web site prices sometimes different from the catalog prices? The catalog
prices and the web site prices may differ due to sales promotions being
offered. If you have a non-expired catalog that reflects a price lower
than the Internet price, we will be happy to honor the lower price.
Just enter the catalog code into the Catalog Code field on the on-line
order form. |
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Paula Young Quality Materials
Paula Young Wigs uses the finest quality materials. Our synthetic wigs feature the best synthetic hair fibers available. We mix many slightly different shades of color and many slightly different thickness of fiber to create the most natural look and feel, just like real hair.
Our human hair wig styles are made of 100% human hair that gives you the most natural, versatile style available. |
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Glossary of Wig Features
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benefits that will be useful to you as you become more familiar with
wigs. |
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Braids
From short layers with soft, straight ends - to long, lush face-framing
layers which are hand-braided. Blend a bounty of long, hand-tied braids
into your own hair!
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Hand-tied hairlines
Wig fibers are tied to the front of the wig by hand for a more natural-looking
hairline. |
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Monofilament Wigs
In monofilament wig styles, the wig fibers are hand-tied to a fine,
poly-silk mesh, or monofilament base. This thin, breathable fabric
allows skin color to show through for a natural-looking part. Versatile
hand-tied fibers can be combed in any direction. |
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Open cap construction
This describes a wig cap designed without lace. Less material in the
cap allows for greater air circulation and cool, all-day comfort.
Note that this type of construction will also release heat faster
in winter, so a hat or scarf in addition may be required for warm
comfort.
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Open ear tabs
If you wear glasses, look for wigs with open ear tabs, which allow
you to wear glasses comfortably. Most of our wig styles feature open
ear tabs. |
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SofTouch®
SofTouch® is a lightweight, non-allergenic, silicone-like gel material developed by medical professionals. The material gently cushions the scalp, allowing your wig to fit securely and comfortably, without tape or glue. |
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Thin wefting
Wig fibers are sewn to a thread base, creating what is called a weft
of hair. Thin wefting means that a single layer of thread and fiber
is used instead of two, resulting in a lighter, cooler wig. |
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Velcro® sizing adjustments
Many wigs feature tabs that allow customization to fit by adjusting
the wig's circumference up to 1" larger or smaller. |
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Velvet comfort band
A soft velvet-like lining inside the front of a wig provides extra
softness against the skin. Perfect for sensitive scalps. |
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WhisperLite® fiber
The lighter the wig, the more comfortable it feels! Many wigs
feature our revolutionary WhisperLite fiber, which is softer, finer
and half the width of traditional fiber, resulting in an exceptionally
light and more natural-looking wig.
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Wig Sizes
Many wigs come in multiple sizes, ranging from mini-petite to extra
large - and WigShop.com carries the largest selection of sized wigs
available. Sized wigs guarantee a perfect fit for the ultimate in
comfort and security. The difference between a petite and an average
or an average and a large is typically about 1".
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Yaki Texture
The Yaki feature has a micro kink texture added to the hair strands
to mimic African American hair. |
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Paula Young Wigs - As Seen In...
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| Paula Young is proud to be recognized by these fine publications. If you know someone who would enjoy shopping our quality wigs and fashion hair pieces, please Refer-A-Friend to PaulaYoung.com. |
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Good Housekeeping |
Mary Engelbreit's
Home Companion |
Reader's Digest |
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Woman's Day |
Family Circle |
Ladies' Home Journal |
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Family Circle |
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| January/February
2006 issue of AARP The Magazine, Page 65. |
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| January/February
2006 issue of Midwest Living, Page 105. |
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