In order to determine which size you need to buy for your child, you need to measure their heads for a wig. Wig sizes come in petite, average, and large. You’ll need to get their head circumference measurement, ear to ear measurement, and front back measurement. For this process, use a flexible tape measure. When you’re done getting your child's measurements, compare them with the guide below.
- Expert Tip: Be sure to measure their head and take their measurements twice for more accurate results.
Here is how you can get your child's measurements:
- Head Circumference Measurement: In order to get your head circumference measurement, you’ll need to start at the center of your front hairline. Hold onto one end of the tape measure and follow down the head towards one ear. Make sure the tape measure is resting where the top of your ear meets the head. Next, take the tape measure and wrap it around the back of your head and line it up with your nape. Then, continue to wrap the tape to your other ear before returning back to your front hairline. The last step is to write this measurement down.
- Ear to Ear Measurement: Before you get your ear to ear measurement, you will first need to establish your “top of head” point. Place the tape measure at the center of your front hairline and measure 7” towards the back of your head. Where your tape measure reaches the 7” line, that is your “top of head” point. Once you’ve located it, bring the tape measure to the top of the ear where it connects to your head. Then, measure across the top of the head, making sure the tape measure is placed on your “top of head” point. Continue measuring to your other ear and record this measurement.
- Front Back Measurement: To find your front to back measurement, you’ll need to take your tape measure and start at the center of your front hairline. Follow down the center of your head and stop at your nape area. Now you can record this measurement. Next, wrap the tape to your other ear and then back to your front hairline. Record this measurement.
Child sized wigs have 19” circumference and 12” ear to ear measurement and front to back measurement.
Petite wigs have 21” circumference, 13” ear to ear measurement, and 13.25” front to back measurement.
Petite/average wigs have 21.5” circumference, 13.25” ear to ear measurement, and 13.75” front to back measurement.
Average wigs have 22” circumference, 13.5” ear to ear measurement, and 14.25” front to back measurement.
Average/large wigs have 22.5” circumference, 13.75” ear to ear measurement, and 14.75” front to back measurement.
Large wigs have 23” circumference, 14” ear to ear measurement, and 15.5” front to back measurement.