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 across the middle. Then, place the wig cap over the head. If the hair is long, you can pin it down to look natural. Once you have the hair pinned back, you can slide your fingers underneath the edges of the cap to hold the hair back in place. Once you've put the cap on the wig then tilt your head inwards.