How to measure head circumference

Wigs are often available in different sizes; when the size is one size it is considered medium, while if there are others the sizes are usually divided as follows:

XS with a circumference of 48-51cm : mainly includes wigs for children and young adults, such as these

S (small also called petite) with a circumference of 51-54cm : it is not so rare in Europe to find smaller circumferences, in this case you can resort to the small size wigs that you can find here

M with a circumference of 54-57cm : the majority of men and women fall within these measurements, so the choice is vast

L with circumference of over 57cm : if you fall into this category, on this site you will find wigs for you in the large sizes . If your circumference is around 57 cm or a little more, you can also choose from the wigs by Estetica Designs

How do you find the right size?

Simply measure the circumference of your head from your forehead to your nape with a tape measure (or anything non-elastic that will then allow you to transfer the length onto a tape measure): the exact point on your forehead where you should start measuring is your hairline, or 4 fingers above the frontal bone, which is the one above your eye. 

Then from there, go towards the back of your head, passing behind your ear, to the nape of your neck and back up, arriving again at the starting point on your forehead after having measured the entire circumference of your head.

This is the standard method, the most used to measure the head, which the big brands follow. 

There are also other more in-depth measurements that can be done, but keep in mind that quality wigs will adjust with use and eventually conform to your head.

Machine-made wigs tend to be slightly larger, while hand-made wigs fit snugly around the head thanks to the elastic materials in the cap.

On the product pages you will find the size information; if you have to choose a size if you are between two, our advice is to choose the larger one: you may be able to tighten a wig, but loosening it would be more complicated!