How to wear a Wig For Beginners - A Beginners ' Guide to Wigs The first step to wear the wig is to cut the hair along the middle. After that, put the cap of the wig over the head. If hair is long, you can pin it down so that it looks natural. Once the hair is pinned back, you can use your fingers to slide it under the edges of the cap to hold the hair back in place. When you've got the cap of your wig on then tilt your head inwards.