How to wear Wigs for Beginners A Beginners ' Guide to Wigs The first step of wearing a wig is to part the hair along the middle. Then, place the wig cap over the head. If hair is very long, you can pin the hair down so that it appears natural. Once you have the hair pinned back, you can slip your fingers along the cap's edges to pull the strands back into place. Once you have the cap of your wig on then tilt your head inwards.