1.

Head Circumference

Measure all around the head. Position tape measure so its edge follows the hair line around the head and nape of the neck.

Head Circumference = ____ in.

(Average measurement is 22 inches)

2.

Front to Nape

(From Forehead to Nape)

Front to Nape: This measures the length of your head from the front to the nape of your neck. To determine where the nape of your neck is, tilt your head back and look up. Where your neck bends and may even develop a skin fold, is where your nape is. You want the bottom of the wig to sit right above this area so that when you do tilt your head back that far, your wig will not shift on your head. This area is often right at the occipital bone, but be sure to take the measurement with your neck bent down so that you are looking at your shoes. Starting at the front hairline, measure directly across the middle top of your head to the area that you have determined is your nape.

 Front to Nape = ____ inches.
 (Average measurement is 13.5 inches)

3.

Front Hairline

( From Ear to Ear)

At front of ear, measure from hairline at base of sideburn, up across the hair line along forehead to same point in front of other ear.

Front Hairline = _____ inches.

(Average measurement is 11.5 inches)

4.

 Over Top of Head

(From Ear to Ear)

Ear to Ear Across Top of Head: This measures your head for the top of the wig base. Place tape against your head at the top edge of your ear and go directly across the top of your head to the top edge of the opposite ear.

Over Top of  Head = _____ inches.

(Average measurement is 11 inches)

5.

Point to Point

(From Temple to Temple)

From temple to temple across the back of head.  Note: Place the tape measure at your temple to temple point on each side of your head as shown in the picture. 

Point to Point = _____ inches.
(Average measurement is 14 inches)

6.

Nape of Neck

The measures the width of the hair at the nape of your neck. Place tape at the end of your hairline at the nape and measure across the width of the hair. If you want more room at the nape, you may want to consider adding a half inch to your nape measurement.

Nape of  Neck = _____ inches.
(Average measurement is 6 inches)