How to wear A Wig for Beginners Wigs for Beginners: A Beginners' Guide The first step in wearing a wig is to part the hair down the middle. Then, place the cap on the head. If hair is very long, you can pin it down to make it look natural. Once the hair is pinned back, you can move your fingers under the edges of the cap to hold the hair back in place. When you've got the cap on the wig the head, you can tilt it forward.