How to Look Good in a Toupee

A toupee can be a great boost for a man losing his hair. It can give you back your confidence and make you look younger. But there is nothing worse than a bad toupee. If people can tell that you're wearing one, it's bad. With the right kind of tape, the proper fit and good materials used in the toupee, you can look good in a hairpiece.

Difficulty:

Moderately Easy

Instructions

1. Set a realistic budget for a good toupee. The best kinds are made from human hair because they look more realistic. A good human hair toupee can cost anywhere from hundreds to thousands dollars, but prices start from around $500. In general, the more you pay, the better you'll look.

2. Get fitted for your hairpiece. While shopping online or in catalogs may be your preference, you will end up looking better if the toupee is fitted to your head shape by a professional.

3. Comb your toupee in a natural hairstyle. If it comes with a part that doesn't suit your face, then mess it up a little to look more natural.

4. Hide any and all tape and underlying mats. Having a piece of the underside showing will be the first give-away that your hair is not your own. If you can't see all the sides of your hairpiece in a mirror, ask someone you trust to tell you if everything underneath is well hidden.

5. Wash your toupee regularly according to the instructions you received when you purchased it. Sweat and other environmental effects can damage your piece over time, so keep it clean and fresh.

6. Store your toupee at night on a mannequin head to help keep its shape. Bumps and bulges will affect the overall look.