A Simple Guide: Create Perfect Finger Coils on Human Hair Wigs

Finger coils are the kind of thick curly hair that most of us want, and they are one of the styles that beautifully showcase the definition, texture, and personality of curly hair. It has been popular in the black hair culture for decades, and finger coils combine style and practicality, providing a clear appearance suitable for casual days and special occasions.

What Are Finger Coils?

Finger coils are a simple form of curly hair where small pieces of hair are twisted around the fingers to give it a bouncy look. If operated properly, it can last for two weeks, which is not bad, right? Then, I will tell you how to achieve perfect finger coils.

Tools You Need

Tail comb

curling cream or gel

Clips

Styling spray

How to Create Perfect Finger Coils on Human Hair Wigs?

Step One: Divide the Wig Hair into Several Parts

Better to start with freshly washed hair. Come the hair smoothly, from the hair ends towards to hair roots. Use a tail comb to divide the wig hair into several parts. If your human hair wig is thick, you can divide it into more parts and secure with clips

Step Two: Create Finger Coils

Start with one part of the hair, apply curling cream or gel to the hair, and ensure that the product is evenly distributed. Ensure that the hair absorbs the product from root to top for a good effect.

The next step is to make finger coils. Pick up each piece of hair and wrap it with your fingers from the end to the root, then clip it, creating a curled effect. With the help of curling cream or gel, the coils will provide a more defined effect. Repeat this process until you cover all of your human hair wig. Whether your wigs are machine-made human hair half wigs or hand-tied lace wear and go wigs, you use this way to create finger coils.

Step Three: Final Touch

Spray styling spray on the finger coils to hold the shape. If you want a more polished look, you can apply some gloss spray.

Frequently Asked Questions

How to choose styling products?

Curling Gel: Suitable for people who want high gloss and especially suitable for wet hair, can maintain curls for a long time.

Hair wax: Suitable to adjust details, the shaping effect is relatively weak.

Hair spray: Suitable for the final fixed shape, which can increase the durability of the finger coils’ shape.

What if the hair always falls apart during the curling process and cannot form a tight finger coil?

You may not use enough styling products or not use enough force. You can apply more curling cream or gel. When creating finger coils, try to apply more force.

How to extend the finger coils’ life?

Avoid pressing your hair while sleeping, you’d better not sleep in the wig, or wrap the hair in a silk cap when you need to sleep in your wig. Apply hair spray to enhance durability.

Can short bob wigs be made with finger coils?

Sure, the hair length of the short bob wigs should ensure that the length can fully wrap around the fingers at least 2 times.

Final Words

Finger coils combine fashion, fun, and practicality, making them one of the most versatile hairstyles in wig styling. I really like it because it always makes my hair look stylish, shiny, and bouncy. So, if you've been curious, I suggest you try it.