How 26 Inch Wigs Change with Hair Textures

December 17, 2024 Mikey Moran

A 26-inch wig is already considered extra long, and many women choose it for stunning-looking long hairstyles.

You can choose this wig length and style your hair into straight, wavy, or curly texture.

Long hair can be a game changer in how you look, especially with a texture that enhances your natural beauty. ❤️‍🔥

However, the texture of your wig affects its perception of length.

Some hair textures reveal the full extent of the wig's length while others shrink the length by a few inches.

This will make some hair textures appear shorter even on a 26 inch wig.

Face Shape Suitability for 26-Inch Wigs

While the texture of your hair affects the length of the wig, your face shape can be suitable for a 26-inch wig.

Oval Face Shape

The oval face is ideal for any hair texture.

Even so, it affects the length of a 26" wig.

Your 26-inch wig will be proportionate to the face and flow naturally down the side of your head to enhance the balanced proportion.

Round Face

A 26" wig appears even longer for individuals with a round face.

You'll benefit from long wigs like twenty-six inch or 30 Inch wigs, if you have a round face since such wigs can balance the roundness of your face.

Heart Face

Women with this type of face usually have a wider forehead with the chin remaining narrow.

Such women can also wear 26-inch wigs to add extra volume around the narrow sides of the face, which are the chins.

Women with this heart face can wear long wigs for an enhanced look.

Diamond Face

Even more, women with this face can benefit from the exquisite looks 26-inch wigs afford.

Long wigs will add extra volume to the sides of the face and balance your face while making your hair luxurious.

Straight, Wavy, and Curly Hair Length Chart

Hair Texture Effects on the Length of the 26 Inch Wig

You can style your wig in 6 textures depending on your taste and preferences.

However, your 26 inch wig will appear longer with some textures while other textures might make it appear shorter than it is like in the infographic above.

Afro Texture

Hair with Afro texture has tight curls or coils that give an impression of a high hair density.

Texturing your hair with kinks to have an Afro texture can significantly affect the length of your 26-inch wig like this Afro Kinky V-Part Wig.

The tight coils or curls cause the length of each strand of hair to shrink. As a result, your wig will appear somewhat shorter.

While your hair is shorter than it actually is, it will have more volume because the texture makes your hair a little bushy.

Afro texture makes your hair appear 20 inches long as the coils take the extra inches to add depth and dimension to your head.

If you want a kinky or afro texture wig but want an actual length of 26 inches, you might consider longer wigs.

Straight Texture

Some women love straight hair that hangs vertically down the sides of their head.

Straight wigs are a favorite for many women for their sleep look and full-length revelation.

If you want people to see the full extent of your hair's length, texturing your hair straight is the best option.

A 26-inch wig with a straight texture provides the length visibility you desire.

What's more, the straight texture has no shrinkage or doesn't curl up for a smooth and polished appearance.

Your 26-inch wig will retain its exact length if you choose this texture for your hair, and reserve the glam of the 26 Inch Burgundy Ombre Wig.

Body Waves

Styling your hair into soft, loose waves creates a unique texture of body waves.

These waves aren't overly curly but add a luxurious volume to your hair for an appealing style.

If you desire a dynamic look that draws attention from the wig length and shifting focus to its sense of fullness, this is a great hair texture to choose. However, it makes the 26 inch body wave wig appear shorter.

The hair compresses slightly and only keen people will know your 26-inch wig isn't flexing its full length.

Body waves are easier to straighten, making this texture more versatile than some textures especially with the Body Wave Glueless Closure Wig.

Deep Wave

The waves in this texture are more pronounced.

So you can expect more defined curls on your hair. Because the curls are much tight and more defined, this hair texture has a significant effect on the length of your 26-inch wig.

The curls shrink the length of a 26-inch deep wave wig to 20-22 inches. Hair wigs with this texture tend to be more voluminous than those with body waves texture.

If you desire more fullness but are willing to sacrifice a few inches for the luxurious look, this is a perfect hair texture for you. So, check our latest Deep Wave Glueless 2x6 Closure Wig now.

Curly Hair Texture

People looking for more hair volume can style their 26-inch wig into curls.

The curls are tight and springy, making your hair appear very voluminous and full. However, you can expect this to shrink the length of your hair by significant inches.

Your 26-inch curly wig will appear as if it's only 18-22 inches long, depending on how you've styled the curls.

The curls bunch up the hair strands, creating a dense, bouncy texture. The coiling hair can create a beautiful look that will complement your natural beauty.

Some individuals love curly hair for the dynamic appearance they create.

It's a hairstyle you can consider if you want a dense hair that's a few inches shorter than it naturally is.

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