Your First Wig: A Beginner’s Guide
Thank you for visiting Valentine Wigs. We understand that buying your first wig can feel overwhelming, and we’re here to make the experience easy, informative, and stress-free.
Whether you're wearing a wig for medical reasons, fashion, or convenience, this guide is designed to support first-time wig wearers. If you’re experienced, feel free to browse our shop directly.
Choosing Your First Wig
1. Face Shape & Style Tips
- Oval: Most styles suit you!
- Round: Long layers or shoulder-length wigs elongate the face.
- Square: Soft curls or waves help soften jawlines.
- Heart-shaped: Chin-length bobs or layers work beautifully.
2. Hair Fibre Types
- Synthetic wigs: Affordable, easy to maintain, and pre-styled.
- Heat-resistant fibre: Can be styled with heated tools but requires care.
- Human hair wigs: Natural feel, versatile styling, needs more upkeep.
- Blended fibre (human hair + heat-resistant fibre): A great balance between realism and styling flexibility.
3. Cap Construction
- Basic cap: Affordable, machine-sewn, great volume.
- Lace front: Realistic hairline.
- Monofilament: Hair looks like it's growing from the scalp.
- Hand-tied: Most natural movement and softness.
Choosing a Colour
Colour can completely change how you feel in a wig. Consider going slightly lighter or warmer as we age. Think about your skin tone: cool (ashy, platinum) or warm (golden, caramel).
Try rooted, highlighted, or blended tones for realism.
Need help? Use our Swatch Ring Loan Programme to view fibre samples at home before buying.
Sizing Your Wig
Most wearers fit an average cap size. Here’s how to measure:
- Circumference: around the hairline and nape
- Ear to ear (across top)
- Front to nape
Compare with our wig size chart. We're happy to help if you're unsure!
How Valentine Wigs Works
We are purely an online store. We don’t have a physical shop or viewing facilities. All wigs are shipped directly from the manufacturer’s warehouse. This allows us to keep prices very competitive.
Helpful Tools & Support
- Swatch Ring Loan Programme
- Search tools to filter by colour, fibre, cap, and more
- Email advice – quick and personal
Returns & What If It’s Not Right?
It might take a couple of tries to get it perfect, and that’s okay! Our Returns Policy is clear and fair, and we’re happy to help with exchanges or suggestions.
Need More Help?
We’re always here by email. We don’t offer telephone consultations, but we reply quickly and helpfully. We hope you enjoy your wig experience with us!
Warm wishes,
The Valentine Wigs Team