6 Must-Know Tips to Make Your Basic Cap Wig Look Natural

[@cherylcorry5472]

I love your helpful tips! I’ve worn wigs for years and your video has encouraged me a lot!! Keep the tips coming!!!

[@nancyruckman5875]

That wig started out almost hopeless and you turned it into such a cute style! Truly a transformation. I just ordered Noriko Reese in Large. If I like the color I picked, I'll try your techniques to "make her my own"!!

[@FranniesHair]

I can't wait to hear how you like Reese, Nancy! I love that style.💕

[@jovickers5313]

Wow Frannie, what a transformation, it looked like a cheap wig transformed to a great hairstyle that suits you and looks like real hair!!

[@LD-io9zv]

Try watching wig videos by black women to best understand how to wear wigscsnd make them look realistic

[@mandywalker8641]

Thank you so much for these tips. I've spent thousands on human hair toppers because I thought all synthetic ones look so fake but wow I think I'm going to start saving a lot of money ❤

[@michelephelps1087]

Most of my wigs are rooted, all of them are standard no-frills synthetic. Today I tried your tip on using light powdered eyeshadow to create the illusion of a part. It was amazing. What a priceless tip, and so easy! Thank you. 😃👍

[@onthehill3381]

I sometimes pull out hair at the bang area too! You are the first person I have seen talk about this!

[@ThinkerLady]

I am inspired to work with couple of my never worn wigs! I also loved the tip on how to powder a part! 😊

[@Maine931]

I love these videos explaining how to make wigs your own, fix face floppers and frizz…. It is so helpful!

[@woodencreatures]

Wow, what a dramatic improvement. I especially liked it with the headband ♥

[@asou5334]

These are great tips. I've been wearing wigs for 9 years and have gotten comfortable with thinning them out if I feel there is too much hair. It makes a difference in how a wig looks. But, I would caution any one who may want to try this to watch MANY KZbin videos to do it correctly.

[@jeanjacobs9965]

Greetings Frannie! That's quite a transformation! Thanks for demonstrating how to work with the special hair tool. Love and blessings ♥️🙏

[@FranniesHair]

Thank you, Jean. I'm so glad you enjoyed the video!💕

[@andreascott5815]

Thank you Fran for this Tutorial! I recently purchased several wigs and have, (just today in fact) been trying for hours to get them to look natural. I am going to try these tips to see if they will feel more natural to me. You are appreciated.

[@FranniesHair]

My pleasure! Please let me know how the tips work for you.💕

[@roymavistanner8399]

Excellent instructional video! I love how you explain and demonstrate each tip as you're doing it. I have always 'played' with my wigs, but video's like these are so helpful for those who may be afraid to try things.

[@donnaclark9812]

Thanks Frannie, You made this wig look so cute. Such a drastic change! This opens up a lot more options for me. I tend to stay away from basic caps but now I will try one.

[@amygoff1737]

Holy cannoli, what a difference! And Frannie, I love your voice. It’s so calming!

[@sharon6571]

Hi Frannie, great tips! Another nice little tool to have in the toolbox is a chalk pen, like teachers used in the past to hold the chalk when they wrote on the blackboard. I use one all the time to make my part stand out more. If you have a fair complexion the white chalk works well to look like scalp and it is so easy to use. I keep it right in my makeup bag. It stays a little better than powder too and works very well on basic cap wigs to get down in that permatease and make it took like there's a part there.

[@FranniesHair]

That’s an awesome tip! I am going to try that. Thank you for sharing!💕

[@juliecampbell8791]

Is this real chalk or a liquid marker? When I looked this up on Amazon, it brought up liquid "chalk" markers. Do you have a link? Great tip, BTW.

[@sharon6571]

@ It’s real chalk. Let me see if I can find a link

[@Prettywigsplease]

Great video Frannie, that you so much for sharing this. I love the way it turned out. I'm going to try this one one of mine. Thank you!

[@francinegarone6046]

Great tips! Especially the powder for the part!

[@margiemartin2843]

Frannie, I’m so happy that I came across your tutorial! I’ve been wearing wigs for about three years but I am always looking for helpful tips. I’m 77 years old and have very thin and fine hair. Wigs have been a blessing for me. I’ve subscribed to your channel and now I’m headed over to Facebook to join your group. Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge.

[@FranniesHair]

I'm so happy you came across my channel too! I look forward to seeing you over in the FB group!💕

[@janishuey3639]

Once again, I am delighted by your content. Your site is really one-stop shopping for tips, product and support. I love it that you adopt tips that were gleaned from wig wearers all over the world. The scar tape and the four-finger “rule” are excellent tips that others who came before you have passed on to both newbies and long-haulers. There is so much more content out there than when I started on my journey 6 plus years ago. We are all sisters here and this type of info needs to be shared. “Make it your own”. is a great motto, btw. Don’t we all want to look and feel like our best selves in whatever we wear and make the most of what we have? Thanks, Frannie!

[@pamsfiberfrenzy]

Well Frannie, I learned something new from you today! I never thought of putting powder on the part of a basic cap wig! So, thank you so much for that tip!

[@Stephanie-eh3pl]

Thanks for this informing video. You rock Frannie. I just adore you. You have the sweetest personality. Love & abundant blessings to you in our new year.

[@FranniesHair]

Aw...thank you so much, Stephanie!😘

[@KathleenRyanArt]

Great tips Frannie…that was fun and soooooo helpful especially for wig newbies. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🧡

[@monicafish4715]

Just pulled out a few of my non monofilament wigs and tried the makeup line. What a transformation! Love this. Thank you so much!

[@starmanda88]

This was enlightening Frannie! I ordered two wigs from you today and didn’t think to combine them because I got so excited. Can’t wait to get them 😂😂

[@terirachelsims8928]

Thank you so much! It's perfect timing for me as I've just ordered a few fairly inexpensive wigs (my own color) because of thinning hair and will certainly try your ideas.

[@ranelson714]

Loved your video! We all have those wigs we never thought we could wear. Now I really want the Envy styler and get out my wigs! Thank you so much.

[@joycewickman3249]

what a great video! thanks for demonstrating what you suggest!

[@gtinsa]

Wow! That was really amazing how you transformed that wig and made it absolutely adorable on you! And yes I have so many shorter wigs I bought early in my wig journey that I actually was going to go through and throw away! Thank you for such an educational and inspirational video!

[@FranniesHair]

I'm so glad you found it helpful! Thank you for watching!💕

[@Mexicobeanpole]

Oh please don’t throw wigs away, unless they are destroyed. Think about donating them to a cancer center for women that need a wig and can’t afford them.

[@gtinsa]

It never occurred to me that I could do that! What a wonderful idea to donate them! Do you know of any specific organizations that would take them?

[@tinaadams7124]

Bravo…you did that. Looks absolutely beautiful on you. Looks so real. Kudos!!!👍🏽

[@notaclu6911]

Thank you I have a wig so similar though in a colour to match my own. I was about to box it and put it away as a lost cause coz it just looked fake! I thinned it out a little down lower part and flattened it with lots of brushing to make it look not so puffed up where the permatease was. The only thing I did a bit different to you was I sprinkled baby powder over it and fluffed it through and it dulled the overshiney look nicely. Thank you it’s one of my favourites now!

[@LourdesVenard]

What a great transformation!

[@ellecee453]

Happy New Year! This was very helpful. You look great in that beautiful CKISSRT4 color.

[@Mexicobeanpole]

Amazing Frannie!! I’ve got to have more patience with my wigs.

[@FranniesHair]

I'm so glad you liked it!💕

[@WigswithHeather]

Good job Frannie! I’ve noticed the scar tape trick is really catching on. Ckissrt4 looks great on you. I bought my first wig “Jamison” in this color and I never wore it. This inspires me to feature a blast from the past “Jamison” to see if I can make it work for me, now that I finally started to wear wigs. After years of trying.

[@FranniesHair]

I'm glad you started wearing the wigs! Let me know what you are able to accomplish with Jamison...she's a great, classic style.💕

[@connieclark3562]

Great tips, thank you!

[@sharonmoore7303]

What a difference! Great video; thank you!!

[@tmhart43]

Pretty amazing change!

[@FranniesHair]

Thank you!💕

[@honeybeejourney]

thanks Frannie. hppy Chanukah.

[@patriciashanks5870]

Great job! You can also spray your wig with dry shampoo (not too much) so that wig is not too shiney

[@murielbaith5445]

What a difference!

[@marigoldcarter5995]

Wow! Awesome tips. I have two to practice on! Thank you!💞

[@kathleenfeldmann8605]

This was very helpful. Thank you

[@donnarichey144]

Thank you so much.

[@marisalicata9881]

If no scalp tape pull the gauze off a band Aid and use theband aid

[@FranniesHair]

Wow! I love hearing new ideas! Thank you for sharing!💕

[@meat-n-taterswigreviews2023]

Great tips, thanks😀

[@FranniesHair]

My pleasure!💕

[@cian4468]

Such a helpful video!! -Using light powder for a part, and pulling out old wigs and working with them, just two things I am taking from your video. Thank you Frannie! ❤

[@sandella11]

Frannie…hi.Happy New year to you and family. I love the noriko wig..Rene of Paris. Size petite. Basic cap. But I’ve got some questions. I think my head(from ear to ear) is very small. I’ll write you an email about it. And you told me about a heating tool…..not the super expensive one. There was another one. She’s synthetic. I’ve only worn around my home. Been one heck of a year, Frannie. And I’m still here. 🤪 You’re as pretty as ever…and as, usual, your videos are always helpful. Be on the lookout for my email. It’ll be like old times. Hugs to you… 🤗🤗💕💕💕

[@elizabethhagin4031]

Thank you so much for showing how to use the root color. I love your videos! Do you carry root powder on your site?

[@FranniesHair]

We don’t carry it… As of yet. Here is the one that I got from Amazon: amzn.to/4iXsiIc

[@elizabethhagin4031]

@ thank you so much

[@joanneschleicher8918]

Wow! I learned so much. I’ve been wearing wigs daily for 11 years. My bio hair is very thin. My go to wig is RW Sparkle in SS 14/88. I shake it;, spray the front with water and use my fingers to separate the fibers and spike up the front bangs and top. Today I see that I can pull out some of my own hair and use the colored powder to cover my gray like you did. I also liked the tip on powder for a part. One problem I often get which is annoying and embarrassing is my support band fails to stay in place and my wig slips back. What can I do? BTW I have wigs in my closet that I haven’t worn, because I think they look wiggy. Now With these tips, I can give them a second chance. Thank you, Frankie

[@FranniesHair]

I'm so glad you found the video helpful! When you say 'support band', I imagine you're referring to your wig grip. A few questions: Does your wig grip have a silicon strip? Do you have a pronounced occipital bone, or is the back of your head flatter? A silicone strip can help the grip stay on better. Still if your occipital bone is not pronounced, you may have more of an issue. In that case, I'd recommend trying something like 'It Stays' (a non-toxic water soluble glue...it's easy to remove) at the hairline and nape. I've used that with no wig grip. If you sweat a lot or have oily skin, the It Stays may lose it's stickiness since it's water soluble. There are other glues or tapes that will adhere in more humid or oily conditions. I have a video about the wig grip I use: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eJTCfaOKiJani5o I hope this helps. If you have any more questions, please don't hesitate to ask.💕

[@joanneschleicher8918]

Thank you for getting back to me so quickly. I will watch your video on silicone grips to learn more.

[@amymac41890]

Also- taming the shine also helps! Just use dry shampoo to take down some of that shine! Maybe you already said this!

[@FranniesHair]

Excellent tip! I think I forgot to say it.🤦‍♀️

[@karenlipman79]

Does the parting powder stay on well? any tips on a gal who would love to have bio hair end her wig tab to pull out since I like the tucked hair look? You a wonderful at creating wig videos! Great content. 🎉❤

[@susanhoffman8]

The Beachwaver is great and less expensive.

[@FranniesHair]

I will have to try that out! Thank you, Susan!💕

[@susanhoffman8]

@FranniesHair , you already have one....but, you could offer it as a suggestion. Contact the company, to see if they'd sponsor you. Couldn't hurt! :-)

[@robinabner3118]

I have an Envy Micky that's giving me fits. I'm going to pluck the part and hairline because it's too dense. Also going to thin a little.

[@susm6987]

Love your vids and your wisdom, but can I comment on your accent. I love the way you say awsew ( also) it cracks me up! Also you said it many times today!

[@judycrisenbery2982]

I really like the longer wig youre wearing, it looks soooo natural!!! What color is it?

[@FranniesHair]

That is Belle Tress Montecito in Mocha Maple Brown: frannieshair.com/products/montecito-belle-tress Thank you for watching!💕

[@judycrisenbery2982]

@FranniesHair thanks

[@lindapullan6937]

One thing I would add is to use dry shampoo on the wig when it's new to take away some of the shine.

[@FranniesHair]

I meant to add that. Thank you for the reminder!💕

[@agingwithgrace-V]

The barrels on the 3 in 1 Styler look rather large.. how well would this work on say hair that is only about 2.5" to 3.5" long. Ie pixie wigs? V

[@FranniesHair]

Great question! In the video I did with the Envy educators, they did work on a pixie. They used the curling iron and it gave it more of a spiky look… Not really curly.

[@agingwithgrace-V]

@ Maybe I need to think about this!

[@ranelson714]

Since the attachments are interchangeable it would be nice if Envy made a smaller one for shorter hair. I think it was mentioned in the other video; hope Envy listened. Really need a smaller attachment.

[@antoinettejoubert]

Thank you!👏👏🇿🇦

[@claradavidson3258]

Mine is barely three fingers , ( low forehead ) plus a deep widows peak.

[@annlalonde6809]

What do you do if you haven't worn a part in 30 years?

[@christineolexa5116]

My first wig was Esthetica. Immediate inclination was to trim and layer the bangs I still have NOT worn it out in public. I will not put anything on my head that looks FAKE.

[@myralewis1714]

❤

[@nancyserrano6064]

Frannie I’m into blondes give me a good ideas I’m very fashionable I like short bobs can you do for 2025 haul Happy New Year many blessings

[@FranniesHair]

I will add that to my video list! In the meantime, if you need help finding bobs that work for you, I would highly recommend signing up for a free, one-on-one video consultation. There's no obligation to purchase. Here is a link if you are interested: frannieshair.com/pages/consultation

[@kathleentritt7225]

Great tips! Thank you😊