Hair toppers are a great solution for those with thinning hair. When choosing a hair topper, it's crucial to consider the hair length. If you choose the wrong length, it may look unnatural because the topper will not blend properly with your current length. In this blog, we would like to give you some guidance on choosing the ideal hair length for hair toppers.  

How to measure the full hair length to match a topper length

To have an ideal hair length, the first thing to do is to measure your bio hair properly. Follow the following steps.

1. Make sure the hair is wet.

2. Now part the hair down the middle.

3. Comb all the hair back.

4. Measure from the middle of the hairline to the ends of the hair at the back using a fabric measuring tape.

Think About Your Hairstyle

You may want to take a moment to think about the hairstyle you want to achieve before diving into the specifics of hair length.

If you have a voluminous short hairstyle or layered long hair, you might need to select a hair topper that is slightly shorter than your natural hair. This works well because the outer layers of your hair are typically shorter, creating a more seamless blend with the topper. A slightly shorter topper can help maintain the natural flow and structure of your hairstyle, ensuring a more effortless and realistic look.

We've recently launched several short new hairstyles. Check them out if you like a clean and elegant look.

Short hair toppers

If you're looking for more voluminous, layered hairstyles, you should check out our star hair topper - Savannah! It comes with three long hair length options and pre-cut layers!

Savannah Silk Hair Topper

Starting with your natural hair length

You will need to consider your bio hair length to create a seamless and natural look. However, it is not necessary for the hair topper to be the same length as your natural hair. Selecting a hair topper of similar length or slightly longer can be a good option.

If your hair length is around 16'' then you can choose the hair topper with the length at 16''. You don't need to worry it cannot be long enough, as at UniWigs we intentionally make it a little bit longer so that customers have the flexibility to trim it to their liking. You can always have the hair professionally trimmed and styled to blend perfectly with your natural hair.

Sure! If you aim to add hair length by wearing a hair topper, you can choose a hair topper that is much longer than your natural hair. But please keep in mind, you perhaps need to choose a relatively larger hair topper size to ensure more coverage and more hair volume; this way you can better play with the hair topper can make it your own.

Should a hair topper be longer than your hair?

Yes, we would always recommend a hair topper with a 1”-2” longer than your bio hair. Here are the reasons.

1. Remain some inches for your hair to grow. As your natural hair grows, a topper that's the same length as your hair will quickly become too short. A slightly longer topper ensures it will still work as your hair grows.

2. When you first receive your hair topper, it should be straight. After washing, it will become a little wavy because of the normal texture of human hair. Please keep some length for this part.

3. If the hair topper you bought is longer than your bio hair too much. You can take it to find a salon to have a trim. But if your topper is shorter than your bio hair, you can only return the topper back or cut your bio hair to fit the topper.  

Considering your Face Shape

Take your face shape into account when deciding on the length of your hair topper. Different lengths can accentuate or balance certain facial features. Here are some general guidelines to keep in mind:

1. Oval Face: This versatile face shape can pull off almost any hair length. Experiment with different lengths to accentuate your best features.

2. Round Face: Choose a hair length that adds height and lengthens your face. Longer hair toppers that fall below the chin or shoulder-length styles are often flattering for round faces.

3. Square Face: Soften the angles of a square face by opting for hair toppers with layered styles and lengths that fall around the jawline or below.

4. Heart-Shaped Face: Balance the width of your forehead with hair toppers that have medium to long lengths. Layers and side-swept bangs can also complement this face shape.

5. Long Face: Hair toppers with added volume and shorter lengths can help create the illusion of width and balance out a long face shape.