The Doll Forum

Aberdare wrote:

Karrot wrote: Absolutely correct but also take note of where the hair line is falling. Either too high or too low on the forehead will make the dolls face look weird, so adjust fit for that.

Karrot

Every Wig has a Centre Spot -- much like a human scalp has... Quality wig manufacturers place a "DOT" in the Centre to make it easier, and the natural placement is the top of the scull. A well made wig takes this into consideration so that the Hair Line falls into a natural position. If it doesn't, then your wig is the wrong size and / or the back band is too high / low -- a manually adjustment is all that is needed to bring the hair line forward / backwards so the remainder of the wig fits where it should. Quality wigs are manufactured and use a sizing system similar to Hats.

Agreed, but you make 2 assumptions. 1. that doll owners will use expensive quality wigs that actually use this sizing system (most dont due to cost and rapid wear and tear from dolls sleeping in them) and 2. That dolls heads are the same size as human heads. (many aren't)

Granted if you are trying to fit a full sized wig on to a 100 or 125 Cm dolls head its going to be pushing it to get it to fit anything like it should, and a child wig would be the way to go for sizes, but that brings with it a more limited choice of styles and usually a much higher cost or seriously reduced quality for fancy dress wigs

Most doll owners settle for the standard Kanekalon wigs that are mass produced in China and sold cheaply around the world by the usual online retailers as they are cheap enough to replace as needed and offer a wide range of styles. Certainly some members here use the best quality human hair wigs for their ladies, especially when doing photoshoots.

Karrot

Good information here. Thanks everyone!

you can buy childrens wigs or small or extra small ladies wigs.
Also, if you have only large size wigs, try wrapping the head with a tensor bandage (like the kind you buy in the pharmacy for sprained ankle and that will give the wig something rougher to adhere too, and also make the dolls head look more proportionate.. but don't stretch the tensor roll out too much as you don't want to wrap the head too lightly. you can buy more the little butterfly clips that come with the tensor, and use them to hold the wig to tensor once you have wrapped it around.

Also the paper tapes like mepore, mefix are great but more expensive

ILuvFemsNlingerie wrote:i wish I can find some wigs that fit dolls heads better

I have 10 quality wigs and 2 on the way and even with the straps adjusted their still a bit to big.

ILuvFemsNlingerie wrote:i wish I can find some wigs that fit dolls heads better

I have 10 quality wigs and 2 on the way and even with the straps adjusted their still a bit to big.

I had the same problem the wig supplied was simply way to enormous...I wound up ordering a petite wig online and it's totally fine..think it was around £10.00. I think the wigs supplied are an afterthought...my one was not only far to big but looked like it had been constructed by a Gorilla and I'm pretty sure it would fit one as well.

Haha mine was the opposite the wigs that came with my doll fit fine but of course won't last long.
I tried finding petite size wigs but there's a limited option.
I just make what I have work it just takes more adjusting it

I put some stitch into larger wigs to fit smaller heads.
I fold the wig around the earline then i put three stitches in it and do the same on the other side this fits the front of the head/ face much better.

That's a good idea but I'm terrible at sewing lol
On some wigs I thought about using the tissue paper that came with it to stuff in the back.

Fantastic info

how can i tighten a wig for my doll?
I try to put extra wig (from seller) but is somewhat loose and does not stand (roll) with the shake.
Can i make the wig more tight?
for example i try wig (i need for photography project) from Carnival costumes because have many colors and styles to choose...

Most wigs have adjustable straps in the back just use those to tighten the wig.

One thing I remember trying that worked was brushing on a thin layer of car window chip sealant. It cures into a hard latex like substance that will hold the wig to the head. I did this on a TPE doll and it worked perfectly. And the sealant is just weak enough that the wig cap can be peeled off without damaging the head, so long as you do it slowly. I did this by brushing the sealant in 3in long strips at 2in intervals just near the wig cap's edge.
I haven't tried this on a silicone doll but I do intent to do so once I get my new Zelex doll in the mail. I would call this a "semi-permanent" solution for those who only ever occasionally switch out wigs on their doll heads.
This works especially well if you like to use wigs from Lolitain, which specializes in Japanese Cosplay wigs that have a faux scalp and hairline.