Choosing Your First Wig for Crossdressers

It’s pretty normal that when someone desires to feel feminine, they imagine themselves with pretty and long hair. But for many crossdressers and trans women, it’s hard to get away with growing their hair. That’s why getting a wig and knowing how to choose the correct one is a great day.

When imagining oneself with long hair, it’s easy to do so with a style that may not be the best option for our features.

Today, we’ll see how to select the proper look according to your natural features.

Also, we’ll talk a little about quality, care, and how to wear one correctly!

After reading this, you’ll be able to select the right wig for you and your face.

Also, you’ll be saving some money in the process by avoiding buying poor-quality or unflattering options.

Enjoy femininity with your long hair up in the wind with this guide!

1. How Important is it to Choose a Good-Quality Wig?

I’m sorry to disappoint you if you were expecting that the answer was other than very.

Unless it is just for a costume that you are not thinking of using often.

A good wig will not only make you look good but also feel amazing as well!

Even if you already have long hair and don’t want to cut it for whatever reason, a wig can enhance your feminine looks and features.

Of course, it will also help you feel more comfortable with your feminine self!

Because men’s and women’s faces are very different in some major aspects, choosing the right wig will highlight your feminine traits and reduce the visibility of the male ones.

This brings us to our next point.

2. Differences Between Male and Feminine Features

● Forehead and Hairline

It is pretty well known that biological men and women have very different and defining traits in their faces.

This is very important to keep in mind when selecting wigs, among other things.

In this case, we have to pay attention to our most prominent facial features to know what we are working with.

One of the prominent differences it’s on the forehead area.

Biological women usually have shorter and narrower foreheads.

The hairline is lower in most women than it is in males.

Remember this, as it is very likely that a wig with bangs or long fringe favors you.

● Chin, Jawline, and Cheeks

There are some serious differences between the two in the cheekbones, chin, and jawline.

Because of the production of collagen and its hormonal nature, women tend to feature more prominent and fuller cheeks and a softer jawline.

This also softens the chin and makes it look rounder.

On the other hand, masculine faces are more angular and have sharper cheekbones and noses.

In this case, the best countermeasure is to consider long, curly, or wavy hair to add volume to your face.

These cuts feature various layers that will enhance your face’s feminine essence while making it look fuller.

Consider these kinds of styles when choosing a haircut or a wig.

3. Recognizing Your Face Shape and Choosing the Right Style

Besides the differences between gender traits, depending very much on your genetics and hormonal levels, you can look very feminine or not.

Despite that, there is a very universal truth regarding face shapes.

This is also what comes with birth, and now we are going to learn how to make the best of our natural features.

● Triangular Shape

If your face features a narrow forehead and widens at the cheekbones and the chin areas, you have a triangular shaper face.

In this case, your face is probably longer than wider.

A choppy kind-of-long bob cut can suit your face very well.

You must take into account how visible your Adam’s apple is if you don’t want to draw attention towards it.

If you cut your hair too short you may highlight it when people look at your hair.

Of course, you can always wear a cute choker or scarf and forget about it.

Full, heavy bangs can also be a great look for you.

Featuring a very long fringe that will help you bring the hairline down to reduce the size of your forehead and feminize your features.

You can add choppiness and layers for wavy to add volume to your face!

● Round Face

Very self-explanatory: if your face doesn’t feature many angles and its width and length have the same proportions, you have a round-shape face.

With this face shape, we must look to elongate our features.

A long, straight style or lightly waved will do this, and you can enhance this effect with highlights in a lighter color.

You can also style your hair in a high-up-do that’s very versatile and looks great.

Stay away from voluminous bob cuts that highlight the roundness of your face.

● Oval Face

Considered the “ideal” shape because of its evenly distributed proportions.

The chin is a bit narrower than the forehead in an oval shape.

Also, the cheekbones are high relative to the face.

If your face is well-proportioned all around it, you can get away with most looks.

Your limitations only come if you have a very distinctive male trait.

You can likely use makeup to cover it and forget about it when selecting a haircut.

In case your Adam’s apple is very prominent, avoid bob cuts that end at the neckline and draw attention towards it.

If you are looking for inspiration now that you know that your restrictions are very few, you can check this post for ideas.

● Heart-Shaped Face

A heart-shaped face features a wide forehead and high cheekbones.

Also, it narrows down to the chin in a very notable way.

If this is the case with your features, you may be glad to hear that a long-layered lob will look great on you.

This style will balance the shape of your face and stylize it. You can go for any of the pixie cut variations.

These styles are great for reducing the size of your forehead and reducing any masculine traits.

Also, it will balance your chin, which will make your face look well-proportioned.

● Square Shape

A broad forehead and a very defined jawline are the principal characteristics of a square-shaped face.

Wide cheekbones and chin are also visible, and well-proportioned features are clear.

Very much like with the rounded-shaped face, we must look to elongate our features and narrow them.

Long, straight cuts and up-do styles will soften the sharp shape of your face.

Any look with bangs will also work great for you.

When choosing the fringe style you like most, remember not to cut it very straight.

Try to keep it voluminous to round your features.

Also, if your hairline and forehead allow it, a relatively short fringe can lengthen your face.

● Diamond Shape

This is a very unusual face type that’s rarely seen.

Dramatic and high cheekbones with a narrow eyeline and jawline are visible.

A small chin and forehead are also present.

If this is the shape of your face, you can use many styles depending on your features and which you wish to highlight.

Any long style that allows you to wear it pulled back will look great on you.

They are very versatile, and you can wear them, whether wavy or straight, with bangs.

Also, short bobs that add volume to your cheeks will make them look fuller and feminize your features.

4. Choosing the Right Wig

Now that we know what styles will look best with our natural features, we must learn how to choose a wig that works best for us.

The most restricting issue, as always, is money.

To determine how much is worth spending on a wig, you must think about the use you plan on giving it.

If it is for daily use and you want to wear it in public, it’s best to invest in a very good quality wig.

To avoid spending money on something you regret later for any reason, it is recommended that you know with some idea of what you are looking for.

Most stores are very friendly and will let you try different styles and suggest what could work best for you.

Please don’t be ashamed to take your time in deciding your look, as everyone knows how important it is.

Knowing your size and buying a wig that fits your head well is key to wearing it comfortably.

If you go to a store nearby to a wig store, you best let the sales assistants help you with that.

They are more experienced and can do it easier while not working over their heads, pun intended.

But if you are planning to get some online from a trusted store, it’s very easy to measure yourself.

Just grab a measuring tape and, with your hair out of the way, wrap it around your head just above your ears.

Please take note of it and look for a wig that comes in that size. When ordering online, you can check our wig selection here.

We have a great selection of quality wigs for you to choose from. Another great store is RayWigs.

You will find a rather expensive but wide variety of wigs and other appliances.

5. Synthetic or Real Hair?

As you should know by now, real-hair wigs will be far more expensive than synthetic ones.

Among the reasons for this is human hair is not only real but also versatile.

When styling your hair, you will find many limitations when using a synthetic wig.

Real human hair wigs also have a higher resistance to weather conditions.

The real drawback with these comes with the delicate and almost religious care they need.

If you are planning on changing your style very often, you may go for some synthetic wigs and just a few real hair wigs for daily use.

To know everything about the differences between the two, I suggest you read this post to ultimately decide for yourself what’s the best option for you.

Moreover, here, you can learn how to make the most of your wig(s) and take proper care of them.

6. How to Choose the Color of Your Wig?

One of the most common mistakes when choosing the color of their hair for beginners is going for the wrong one.

When selecting a color for you, you must consider your skin tone.

There are three tones: warm, cold, and rarely, neutral.

To know your facial skin tone, you must look at the most exposed veins you can find.

The veins in the inner part of your wrists or elbows are great candidates.

If they have a greenish color, you have a warm skin tone. Instead, if you see a deep blue color, you have a cool skin tone.

If you are not sure what you are seeing, you can take a look at your face in a well-lit mirror next to a pristine white paper page.

If you see a yellowish shadow on it, your skin has a warm tone.

On the contrary, if you see a pale pinkish or reddish-bluish shadow, your skin has a cool tone.

In case you see a grayish tone on the paper, your face skin has a neutral tone.

Be sure that you are taking proper care of your face skin.

A grayish-looking skin may be a sign of dehydration and lack of moisture.

As you might as well know, there are millions of options to choose from when looking for a wig.

A feminine-looking hair is one of the best ways to feel girly and let your inner girl enjoy a taste of femininity.

This post is an introductory one so that you can enjoy this as well!

Remember to store your wigs properly to avoid ruin and tangle them.

Hope you have found this guide helpful! Hope to see you all very soon!

Written by Tina Munova.