How to wear Wigs for Beginners Wigs for Beginners: A Beginners' Guide The first step of wearing an wig is cutting the hair down the middle. Then, place the wig cap over the head. If hair is very long, you can pin the hair down to look natural. After the hair has been pinned back, you can move your fingers under the cap's edges to pull the hair back in place. After you have put the cap of your wig on then tilt your head inwards.