Step by step instructions on how to take head measurements for a custom wig.

1. How to Take Head Measurements
for a Custom Wig
Compassionate Creations

2. Necessary Items
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In order to take your
head measurements
you will need a soft
measuring tape.

3. Circumference
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Take the measuring tape and wrap it around
your head starting at your nape and ending at
you hair line.
Typical measurement for a woman is 21”.

4. Front to Nape
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Start the measuring tape at your hairline and
end at your nape.

5. Ear to Ear Across Forehead
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Start the measuring tape above your ear and
run it across your hair line ending right above
your opposite ear.

6. Temple to Temple Around the Back
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Start the measuring tape at your temple and run
it along the back of your head ending at your
opposite temple.

7. Ear to Ear Over the Top of the Head
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Start the measuring tape above your ear and
run it across the top of your head ending right
above your opposite ear.

8. Nape
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Start the
measurement right
underneath your
occipital bone or the
place where your
head begins to curve.
Typical
measurement: 4”

9. If you have any questions or concerns about
taking measurements for a custom wig, please
feel free to contact us!
www.compassionatcreations.org
compassionatcreations@gmail.com
(562) 346-8621

10. If you have any questions or concerns about
taking measurements for a custom wig, please
feel free to contact us!
www.compassionatcreations.org
compassionatcreations@gmail.com
(562) 346-8621