💡How to make a wig that's too big fit your head | DIY Detailed Tutorial:

If your wig is too big for your small head and has that annoying bulk in the back, top or middle, I show you how to easily make it fit your head like a glove. NO SEWING MACHINE NEEDED.
NOTE: PINCH THE AREA IN THE MIDDLE OF THE HEAD THAT NEEDS REMOVING INSTEAD OF THE BOTTOM AND THEN PROCEED WITH THE ALTERATION LIKE SHOWN IN THE VIDEO.
00:00 Introduction
01:24 Getting Started
02:04 How to determine excess lace
06:49 How to cut away excess lace
07:45 How to sew cap back together
10:17 How to keep the same wig density
11:01 How I install my new resized wig
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[@cori_bri]

You are incredibly talented and a wonderful teacher! I’m not sure I can do this but you sure made me feel like I can. Great video, thank you!

[@LolaScales]

Yes, you can! Go for it and let me know if I can help along the way 👍🏽😊

[@veronicagibson9054]

🤩💞Wow, this was so beautifully detailed. Thank you for teaching this. I knew it could be done,but didn’t know the details.🤗

[@LolaScales]

You’re so welcome 😊 Thanks so much for watching and commenting 👏🏽👏🏽👍🏽❤️‼️

[@BluntressVidaLoca]

I can not believe I found Ms. Lola ❤️❤️❤️Ms. Lola been the same age forever she dont age. Everytime I see lace wig videos I think they learned that from Ms. Lola. The Godmother of Lace ❤️🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@LolaScales]

Hello Queen! I'm glad you found my new channel. Thanks for that awesome compliment!! 😊😘

[@dominicankandie5957]

Omg, I've been wrecking my brain as to how I can make my favorite unit smaller. I was just about to take it apart, and remake it on a dome cap. I'm going to try your method asap. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! ❤️

[@LolaScales]

You are so welcome! Let me know how it works out for you.

[@user-cu5qm8hd6n]

Woman you are beautiful!!!

[@LolaScales]

Wow, thank you‼ ♥😘

[@ameemadden6222]

Oh I just found it below. I will be in touch with you next week. I need to take my measurements. I'm so excited ..😊

[@LolaScales]

OK!

[@tiffanymalloy2121]

Thank you so much, Ms. Lola! I'm a beginner in installing lace fronts, and the one I ordered was a little larger than my head, but finding this tutorial was on point and made more sense than some of the other videos I previously viewed! Scared to try it, but going too! Thanks again!

[@LolaScales]

You're so welcome! I'm glad to help. Good luck with resizing your wig! 😊Don't be scared. You can do it!

[@tiffanymalloy2121]

@LolaScales Thank you so much for the encouragement, Ms. Lola! I'll send you a picture of the results whenever I get the nerve😊

[@ashleygreen8521]

Hello so good to have u back. Thanks for sharing

[@LolaScales]

You're welcome! Glad to be back!

[@jodileigh571]

I’m late to the party but I didn’t miss a thing. You are such a beautiful person thank you for sharing your wisdom with us I am so blessed to have found you and learned so much from just this video alone. I am losing all my hair as the Doctor explained my hair loss is due to scalp trauma. It will fall out before it grows back again. However I am grateful for beautiful beings like you who help women with hair loss 🙏🏼❤️ May God continue to bless you and keep you safe in his arms

[@LolaScales]

I'm so glad you found my channel 😊 You are incredible! Thank you so much for uplifting my day with your kind comments. My God continue to Bless You even more‼🙏🏾❤️👍🏽

[@jodileigh571]

@@LolaScales and may God continue to do the same for you 🥰

[@research101able]

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS STEP BY STEP TUTORIAL. My little head never fits my wigs and I will be trying this technique with some of my old wigs til i am comfortable doing it with my new wig that I have not installed yet.

[@LolaScales]

You are so welcome! Good luck and let me know how it goes.

[@zodaeac8235]

Judging by your technique and these reviews…I cannot wait to go home and adjust this wig using your method! Wow! Thank you!

[@LolaScales]

You are so welcome! Let me know how it works out for you. Good luck! 😊

[@EmoLoverz22]

you have the most efficient and neat technique! i was so worried i'd have to chop off unnecessary hair just to make my wig fit tighter. you're a genius !

[@LolaScales]

Glad I could help! Thanks so much for watching and your kind comments! 😊

[@laritaleonard5091]

I LOVE YOU! Thank you for being so detailed and for not worrying about your makeup. Although you’re naturally beautiful you still didn’t make this tutorial intimidating by putting on makeup 1st. I’m an older woman who's trying to age gracefully. I have obvious signs of aging but I don’t want to just let my beauty efforts fall to the wayside. So, I feel the need to wear a wig to make my husband smile and he does when I do and life is better for me, too:) All of the wigs that I like are too large for my head yet I refuse to pay the ridiculous high prices for a custom wig. So. thank you for the video which helps me very much! let me know if you’d like to see my before and after💞

[@LolaScales]

You are very welcome‼️Thank you so much for your kind comments😊 LOVE YOU ‼️ 💝

[@kidzrrelevant2593]

I am subscribed. I do tell others and share your videos. This is amazingly helpful. We have to get you out there my sister. More people have to know about you because the advice you are providing to us is priceless. Thank you so much and God bless and prosper you!

[@LolaScales]

Thank you so much for sharing and telling others about my channel. I have faith that God will bless it to grow with viewers and subscribers! I love you, my friend for your support and encouragement!!

[@jlizwhitejw]

I messed my wig up

[@kidzrrelevant2593]

@@jlizwhitejw Girl how? What happened? Seriously?

[@dominicankandie5957]

@@jlizwhitejw omg, how?!

[@sheneikahill9674]

We need more Tutorials like these I too have a little head one of my insecurities, but if I could find. Wig that is made for my head or how to make a unit fit a small head like mine it would truly help , so keep making more videos like these

[@LolaScales]

Thanks so much for your encouragement, Sheneika! I love making helpful videos and will keep them coming!!

[@levertgoode2595]

Oh my goodness!!! This is so awesome I really appreciate this I never wore wigs because I have a peanut head!! 😂 none would fit aways to big going to try this method. Thank you soooo much❤

[@LolaScales]

You are very welcome! I'm glad this video was helpful! ❤️

[@zesqcpa3]

Ms. Lola you are a blessing. Thanks for sharing. xoxoxoxo😍

[@LolaScales]

You are so welcome. Thanks for tuning in to my channel!! ❤️ 😊

[@candikirk75]

Thank you so much for this❤ it turned out great!!

[@LolaScales]

You're so welcome! Thanks for watching and commenting! 😊

[@Ambi1tious]

I was going about it the hard way. Thank you so much. This method was so much easier.

[@LolaScales]

You are very welcome! I'm glad I was able to help you. 😊

[@Keepinup_koriQueenandkeishona]

Yes ma’am! 😮😊😊😊😊😊 I needed tf out of this blessing now let the CHUCH SAY: AMEN!!!

[@LolaScales]

😊 💖 🙏🏾 🙏🏾 🙏🏾❤️

[@ljscheible6007]

Thank you so much. This is exactly what I need know.

[@LolaScales]

You're very welcome! I'm glad to help. 💖

[@paddyb9196]

Thank you Lola I do appreciate this.

[@LolaScales]

You're very welcome! I'm glad you like it. 💕😊

[@feelnglossy]

You are such doll. My heart smiled. Thank you for the info ❤️ Take care

[@LolaScales]

Thank you! 😘 You are so welcome! 😊♥

[@Hhopiuygv]

So much help everyone doesn’t have big head friendly ❤️🙏🏽

[@LolaScales]

Glad I could help! 🙏💖

[@1UnderTheSun]

Amazing! So glad I saw this. I need a small but can’t resist a good deal on the average sizes 🤪🤪

[@LolaScales]

👍🏽Glad I could help 😉♥

[@brendamorton3332]

Wow!! I absolutely loved this tutorial ❤️ It has helped me so much! Thanks for the valuable advice, and information! You are a jewel ❤. Please keep these tutorials coming! 😊 You are beautiful and I keep telling everyone I know to go check your channel out!😊 God bless you my friend ❤️

[@LolaScales]

Thanks, Brenda! I'm so glad this tutorial was helpful! I really appreciate you telling others about my channel. I've got more tutorials coming. Thank you for watching, sharing and commenting! 🙏🏾 💕

[@lauraphillip6921]

wow you really did that! thank you so much for the tutorial because i was about to throw mine out!😃

[@LolaScales]

You’re welcome 😊 Glad I was able to keep you from throwing out your wig. Good luck with the alteration!

[@paynehollis]

Fantastic tutorial. Very clear and easy to follow. Thank you so much!

[@LolaScales]

You're very welcome! So glad you enjoyed. Thanks for watching and commenting! ♥

[@DLee-tv8dj]

I adjusted my headband unit that was too big using your technique and it worked like a charm - I took out two rows and it made such a difference - I have severe alopecia all over my head so the struggle is real with these wigs - so thank you so much for this tutorial because I wear wigs every single day - so thank you so much

[@LolaScales]

Wonderful! I'm so glad my technique worked for you! Thanks very much for sharing your experience with us! 👏🏽😄😘

[@brooksbaby35]

Omg!!!!!! Thank you. I was a little scared so I just did a test run without cutting and it fit perfect. Now I am going back and doing your process with cutting the cap will re add the wefts❤❤ I have a small head so this save me from taking my wig to others to do it.

[@LolaScales]

Wonderful! I know you can do a great job! Thanks for sharing 👌😊

[@lumengomcghee7035]

Thank you for sharing I am going to try this myself I appreciate you showing this

[@LolaScales]

You're very welcome. Good luck with the alteration!

[@patriciawilliams8605]

Thank you thank you. I cannot wait to try it

[@LolaScales]

You are so welcome! Let me know how it goes.

[@ardellas.3759]

Oh my goodness where have you been!!! So glad I came across you!! So detailed and seems so easy. I’ve torn up so many wigs trying to make them fit!! Very costly 😢. Thank you so much and I subscribed!!!

[@LolaScales]

Thanks so much for subscribing, Ardella! Good luck with making your wigs fit better. Glad I was able to help! Thanks for watching and for sharing! 💕

[@lakeishagilchrist3885]

Best video on how to adjust a wig smaller. Many thanks

[@LolaScales]

You’re welcome 😊 thanks for watching!

[@sherryphilson8602]

You are so talented!!!

[@LolaScales]

Thank you‼ ❤

[@KathleenRyanArt]

Thank you this was very helpful. 👏🏻👏🏻

[@LolaScales]

👋You're very welcome. Thank you for watching and commenting! 😊💕

[@patricebarbary1675]

Amazing great job!!!

[@LolaScales]

Thank you!

[@kristydickinson9911]

Great tutorial!

[@LolaScales]

Thank you very much! 😊

[@dilceribeiro7622]

I always have this problem!.. I have small head and can new find one that fits !.. Thank you good job.

[@LolaScales]

Glad I could help. Thank you for watching and commenting! 😊💕

[@treydante]

Love it!

[@LolaScales]

Thank you! ❤️💕

[@kw3870]

You make it look so easy but I'm confident I could do it

[@LolaScales]

You can certainly do it! I hope this tutorial will help.

[@MsKrazysexykool]

Omg... Your video is AWESOME. I LOVE your technique. I watched other videos, and this is the best by far. I'm glad I continued to look for a better way of resizing. Thank you. Now I hope I can follow it and get the same result. 😂😂❤❤❤ You just gained a new follower for sure.

[@LolaScales]

❤ Thank you so much for subscribing! I'm glad you like my technique for resizing a lace wig!Please let me know how your resizing goes! 😊👍🏽

[@v.v.6551]

Very Talented.

[@LolaScales]

Thanks so much!!

[@sblakeish]

Thanks for sharing. This all thins out the unit cause sometimes wigs can be bulky. Thanks for tips

[@LolaScales]

You're very welcome. For anyone who wants to add the volume again, they can sew the tracks back in. 😊

[@dawnk5239]

Thank u so much ,this really helped! I'm just 43 n have been through breast cancer twice,n I've spent so much on wigs that bunch up in back n it's aweful n so hot, especially with cancer hot flashes, I could never put my up. I'm going to give this a try so wish me luck.

[@LolaScales]

I know how important it is to have your wig fit snug after hair loss and not worry about that awful bulk when wigs are too big. And I definitely can identify with hot flashes because I went through menopause for 10 years and the cold sweats were torture. I know you can alter your wigs and save a lot of money because you don't have to buy as many. Please let me know how yours turns out. If you need pointers along the way, just let me know! 😘

[@jlizwhitejw]

I have some old wigs. Im gonna practice

[@LolaScales]

Very good! Let me know if I can give you any tips.

[@sueburdett8066]

Thank you!

[@LolaScales]

You're welcome!

[@April.Hazel-2521]

Excellent!!!!

[@LolaScales]

Many thanks!

[@annettejohnson4598]

Where have you been all my life 🎉❤😊

[@LolaScales]

😄 So glad I helped you! ❤️

[@trinamunns1926]

Perfect

[@LolaScales]

Thank you ❤️

[@mznickyr4141]

Excellent wig tailoring video, just what I needed. What is your favorite way to remove Ebin adhesive from your wigs?

[@LolaScales]

Great! I'm glad I could help. After removing the unit, I soak it in a dash of Dawn dishwashing detergent and hot water and then Ebin removes easily by rubbing the adhesive areas with 99% alcohol on a cotton ball.

[@jlizwhitejw]

Thank u, Thank u and thank u!

[@LolaScales]

You are so welcome! Thank you for watching and commenting!!

[@LynnHudsonAllThingsBeauty]

You are awesome

[@LolaScales]

Thanks! You are too❤‼

[@ameemadden6222]

Wow. . You're amazing ❣️ I lost my hair in October and I needed to learn this but if I wanted a custom made wig how can I get one made from you

[@LolaScales]

Hello! Please email or call me to get started with ordering a custom wig. ❤️ My contact info is in the description of this video.

[@morena-galesa]

This is so helpful, thank you! Could you please tell me if I can I use the same technique with an open-wefted wig? I'm wondering if the absence of the mesh base means it would be problematic sewing it back together...? Thank you again! 🤗

[@LolaScales]

The technique for a wig with open wefts would be different, a little easier though. You would just cut away the unwanted wefts (horizontally or vertically) and then sew them back together vertically or horizontally depending on whether you want to make the wig smaller lengthwise or width wise. .

[@morena-galesa]

@@LolaScales Thank you so much; you're always so helpful 💟

[@martined24]

Thank you so much love you are beautiful

[@LolaScales]

You are so welcome! Thank you for watching! ♥

[@desereewalker1388]

❤

[@LolaScales]

👍🏽❤️

[@mertellareid659]

If u come to jamaica i wil be the first customer

[@LolaScales]

I sure would love to come to Jamaica, but until then you can still order virtually like so many others who live really really far away from me. ❤😊

[@sharonwilliams5489]

Hi I'm new to your channel. I have a upart wig that's too big. Will you please tell me how to make it smaller before I mess this unit up

[@LolaScales]

Hello Sharon. I have not altered a you part wig but I would do it the same as I've done in this video by taking out any wefts that make the wig too large and then sewing the unit back together.

[@dominicankandie5957]

I came back to watch again, something I usually do before attempting any process myself, and was wondering how you didn't cut any hair?! I mean the wig was flush against the canvas head inside out, but not of the hair appeared to get cut. Plz explain 🙏 thank you

[@LolaScales]

Just make sure to cut between the wefts very close to the fabric or net. It's helpful to lift the fabric while cutting to make sure you don't cut the hair. Let me know it works out for you.

[@dominicankandie5957]

@@LolaScales thank you 🙏

[@dawnk5239]

Is there any other method that you know where I don't have to loose / take out the wefts n resew them to keep the length???? TY

[@LolaScales]

You can sew the wefts together without cutting the cap to keep the bulk without having to sew the wefts back for thickness.

[@Samiam173]

I have a short pixie wig, non lace. Will this work on that as well? Does it compromise the style of the wig taking those wefts out?

[@LolaScales]

This technique will work with a non lace wig with wefts. It should not compromise the style because you will judge how many wefts to remove in order to make a better fit.

[@lindacarter3734]

I’m doing my first custom lace front. I’m going to be ventilating the perimeter and put tracks in the middle. Question: I was concerned her first mold wasn’t accurate so I had her come back, got over zealous with the tap. Afraid it made her mold go up a size. Instead of having her come back a THIRD time, I was thinking about making most of the wig then call her in for an adjustment. Your Honest Thoughts please.

[@LolaScales]

Good idea, Linda. Make as much of the wig as possible, making sure to have it so you can quickly alter any areas that might need adjusting and then tell her to come in for a final fitting. This will gain her confidence and show your professionalism. 👌😊

[@lindacarter3734]

@@LolaScales thank you!!!!

[@rosacamacho5971]

Will that help with the ear parts, where the wig sits on my ears, and can’t put the wig behind my ears to show?

[@LolaScales]

Yes, it will. You may need to cut away a different section of wefts to get a good fit.

[@KinitoPET_bestfriend146]

🙏🏾🌹🙌🏾

[@LolaScales]

😊👍🙏❤💕

[@olowoyeyeoluwanifemi6309]

What if the wig cap is being cut before sewing the bundles on the cap?

[@LolaScales]

Do you mean sewing the wefts back on the cap after you have cut it ? Because you wouldn't sew bundles on the cap.

[@Samiam173]

Great instructions and I'm going to subscribe and try this. I am wondering why you are using that spray on your forehead? It cannot be good for your scalp. It is likely in part, due to alopecia but in addition, your scalp can't breath and your pores clogged. As a suggestion and I am only recommending it (respectfully). Since you are wearing a lace front and maybe a wig here or there, free yourself, cut your hair and start anew'. It is a relief and the emotional attachment we have to our hair no matter how much or little is draining. You will feel so free. Besides, if you aren't doing anything with it anyway, why not. Good luck and I love your video!

[@LolaScales]

Thanks so much for watching my videos! I'm glad that you found them useful and thanks so much for subscribing! I have shaved my head several times but really like blending my units with my existing hair. Also the spray adhesive is not invasive at all and removes easily with water so I find that much better than using harsh adhesive products. Thanks again for watching and commenting! 💕😊

[@Samiam173]

@@LolaScales Gotcha!!!

[@tammi908]

Do u adjust other people's wigs ?

[@LolaScales]

I usually do not because designs differ and I'm more comfortable with altering ones I've made.

[@themotherspassport4458]

What about from ear to ear. The lace is 14” and u need it to be 12.5, it cuts my ears off. Luckily it’s a long wig, so you can’t tell I have my ears in my cap. But Celaya’s id that I can’t wear it a long time

[@LolaScales]

You can cut the lace to fit you across the forehead. Just tweak the ear area with tweezers to thin the hair so that it still looks natural 👌🏽👍🏽

[@clem.mag28]

Trop forte

[@LolaScales]

❤❤❤

[@miraclemom100]

What if the wig is to big and to long? How would I fix it? Please Help

[@LolaScales]

Hello friend. I show both techniques in the long version of the video.

[@Lifewithlorre]

But is there a way to customize it without cutting it? When cutting out a section of the wig you lose a lot of its density.

[@LolaScales]

You can add the tracks back in as I show in the full version of the video.

[@user-cu5qm8hd6n]

Looking at you And my mom, no w 65 don't look sooo scary

[@LolaScales]

Very good 😂👍🏽😊♥

[@pamelaware3705]

Where are you located and can I send you my wig for you to adjust 13:19

[@LolaScales]

Please send a picture of the inside of the wig to my email address. My contact information is in the description.

[@najwamogadem]

You are so beautiful I love you so much

[@LolaScales]

Thanks, love you too ‼😘