How to Wear a Wig for Beginners - Wigs for Beginners: A Beginners' Guide The first step in wearing the wig is to cut the hair along the middle. After that, put the cap of the wig over the head. If the hair is long, you can pin the hair down so that it appears natural. Once you have the hair pinned back, you can use your fingers to slide it under the edges of the cap to pull the hair back into position. Once you have the cap on your wig then tilt your head inwards.