Measurement Guide

Wigs come in a range of different sizes and it’s important to take accurate head measurements to ensure you’re buying the correct size. A wig should feel as secure and comfortable as possible and getting the correct measurements can help to achieve this.

Ellextensions has different cap sizes available, and it's essential to know where you fall on our sizing chart

To ensure a correct cap size, measure the circumference of your head from the front of your hairline, behind your ear, to the nape of your neck, to your other ear and then back to the front hairline (see images below). Keep in mind most wigs have adjustable straps to comfortably secure to your head, up to another 1 to 1.5" of room.

Please use the guide below to see the visuals of the measurements and find your correct wigs size.

If you have any questions or concerns with this process our wig fitting experts are standing by to help!

  • Line drawing of a woman's head in profile with a surgical headband and a surgical knife near her scalp.

    Around the Head

    Starting in the front at your natural hairline, follow along your hairline just above your ear. Continue to bend of neck, over other ear, to starting point.

  • Side profile of a human head with a diagram showing a measuring scale from the top of the head down to the back.

    Ear to Ear

    Start in front of one ear, bringing your tape measure over the crown to the front of your other ear.

  • An outline sketch of a person's profile with a measuring tape around the head, suggesting a focus on head size or brain measurement.

    Front Hairline to Back Hairline

    Measure from the front of your natural hairline back over the crown, where your head bends and meets the back of your neck.

  • Line drawing of a human head in profile with a ladder on the side of the forehead, indicating a brain heat test.

    Ear to Ear Across Forehead

    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.

  • Line drawing of a person's head and neck in profile, with a measurement tape around the neck.

    Nape of Neck

    Measure from one end of the nape to the other.

  • Line drawing of a human head in profile with a horizontal ruler across the top and a dotted line indicating a measurement from the back of the head to the forehead.

    Temple to Temple

    From temple to temple across the back of head.

What’s your cap size?

  • Circumference 20" - 20.5”

    Front to Nape 12.5”

    Ear to Ear Across Forehead 10.5”

    Ear to Ear Over Top 11.5"

    Temple to Temple Around Back 13"

    Nape of Neck 4"

  • Circumference 21 - 21.5”

    Front to Nape 13.5”

    Ear to Ear Across Forehead 11”

    Ear to Ear Over Top 12"

    Temple to Temple Around Back 14"

    Nape of Neck 5"

  • Circumference 22"- 22.5”

    Front to Nape 14.5”

    Ear to Ear Across Forehead 11.5”

    Ear to Ear Over Top 12.5"

    Temple to Temple Around Back 14.5 "

    Nape of Neck 5.5”

  • Circumference 23”- 23.5"

    Front to Nape 15.5”

    Ear to Ear Across Forehead 12”

    Ear to Ear Over Top 13.5"

    Temple to Temple Around Back 15.5"

    Nape of Neck 6”

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