Why accurate measurements matter
The wig base is designed to sit on your head shape. If the size is too small, the base compresses, creates pressure at the hairline and becomes uncomfortable over long wear. If too large, the wig slips, gaps appear at the nape and behind the ears, securing becomes harder and the natural look is lost.
In medical wig use — post-chemotherapy, alopecia or sensitive scalp — correct fit is a comfort issue, not just aesthetics. In custom production, measurement is the first and most critical step.
Peruk.Com.Tr offers both ready-to-wear size ranges and fully custom-measured wigs. Which path suits you is determined together at consultation.
Head circumference
Circumference is the most decisive wig measurement. Use a flexible tape measure; start at your front hairline (usually about one finger width above the eyebrows). Pass the tape behind the top of each ear, around the nape and back to the starting point.
Hold the tape neither too tight nor too loose — it should lightly touch the skin. Repeat the measurement several times and note the most consistent result. If you have hair, flatten it smoothly for a more accurate reading.
Standard wig sizes are typically classified as Petite (around 54 cm), Average (55–56 cm) and Large (57–58 cm). Custom production uses millimetre-precise measurements.
Front to nape
This measures the distance from your front hairline to the nape. Place one end of the tape at the centre of your front hairline; bring the other end to the centre of the nape (where neck meets skull). The tape should follow a straight line over the top of the head.
Front to nape defines the front-to-back depth of the wig. A short measurement leaves insufficient base; a long one creates excess at the nape. Average values are usually 35–38 cm; custom production always records this measurement.
If you have little or no hair, use your fingertips to locate the hairline and nape points as reference. These are marked together at consultation.
Ear to ear — forehead line
This measures from the top of one ear to the top of the other, along the forehead line. Place the tape at the left ear top and run it to the right ear top at forehead level. Keep the tape flat without angling up or down.
Ear to ear at the forehead affects side depth and fit behind the ears. Average values are roughly 30–34 cm. This measurement is especially critical for lace front and full lace wigs where hairline width matters.
Use a mirror to confirm the tape passes over the ear tops, not behind the ears — a common error that skews results.
Ear to ear over the top
This measures from the top of one ear, over the crown, to the top of the other ear. Start at the left ear top, pass over the highest point of the head and finish at the right ear top. It captures the widest part of the head.
Ear to ear over top defines base width and crown fit. Average values are 32–36 cm. In full lace wigs this measurement is especially important for the base to sit flush on your head.
Do not pull the tape too tightly over the crown; it should reflect your natural head shape.
Temple to temple
Temple measurement runs from the narrowest point of one temple to the other, at forehead level. Place the tape at the left temple and run to the right temple. This provides reference for front hairline and side fit.
Temple width is usually slightly shorter than ear to ear at the forehead. Both are recorded in custom production; base cutting is planned from these figures.
If your hairline is unclear, estimate temple points slightly above the outer brow corners; these are clarified together at consultation.
Nape width
Nape width measures from behind one ear to behind the other, at nape level. Place the tape at the left ear back and run to the right ear back along the nape line. This defines coverage at the nape.
Nape width is usually 10–14 cm. A small nape leaves excess base; a large nape creates gaps. Custom production adjusts the nape cut to this measurement.
Tilting your head slightly forward when measuring helps capture the natural nape shape.
Common measuring mistakes
Holding the tape too tight or too loose is the most frequent error. The tape should lightly touch the skin without leaving an indent.
Measuring without flattening hair — especially thick hair — inflates the reading. Flatten hair smoothly or keep short hair straight.
Running the tape behind the ears instead of over the ear tops skews side measurements. Check in a mirror that the tape follows the correct line.
Relying on a single reading: take each measurement twice and note the consistent result. If readings differ, take a third.
Remote measurement support via photos and video
If you are not in Fethiye or Ölüdeniz, share hair and head photos via WhatsApp for preliminary assessment. Side profile, front profile and crown view are the most useful angles. A short video shows hairline and nape shape more clearly.
Remote sharing does not fully replace in-person consultation, but it provides strong preliminary guidance on size range and whether custom production is needed. Final measurements are confirmed before production.
Murat Kolukırık reviews your images and offers a clear roadmap — ready-to-wear or custom, which base type — with straightforward answers.