How Long Is A 14 Inch Wig?

When looking into bob wigs, there are always a lot of queries regarding 14-inch wigs. Like: What is the length of a 14-inch wig? How does a 14-inch wig appear? Is it a medium-length or short-length wig?

Fear not—we've got you covered!  You will have a deeper grasp about wig length and how to select the one that is most appropriate for you from this site.

What Does A 14 inch Wig Looks?

For women who want a medium-length bob or messy hairstyle, a 14-inch wig is the ideal length. It is medium to long, reaching the shoulder at a length of about 35 cm.

 One of the most unusual haircuts in the hair industry is the Bob Wig.  This wig's most noticeable characteristic is the straight line that runs either slightly above or slightly off the shoulder.

 The four lengths of bob wigs are always 8 inches, 10 inches, 12 inches, and 14 inches.  Among bob wigs, 14-inch wigs are the most common.  Wigs that are 8 or 10 inches in length are classified as short bob wigs, and those that are 12 or 14 inches are classified as long bob wigs.

As for what a 14-inch wig looks like, much depends on the hair texture you choose. For example, a 14-inch curly wig looks shorter than a 14-inch straight wig. That means if you want to get a curly wig that looks like 14 inches, you may need to buy a 16-inch or 18-inch wig. Why would we do this? 

It is time to move to the next part, how to measure wig length correctly.

How To Measure Wig Length Correctly?

Step1: Place your lace wig on the mannequin head and use the T pins to secure it.

Step2: Take a soft measure tape. Put one end of the measuring tape at the crown of the mannequin’s head.

Step3: Start measuring the wig length.

For Straight Wig: When you measure a straight lace wig, hold the measuring tape to start from the crown of your wig and walk down to the end of the longest hair strands. Record the result.

For Wavy/Curly Wig: When measuring a wavy or curly wig, the same as the straight wig. Start from the crown of the wig, grasp one end of the tape measure by your hand, and keep it fixed. The next step is the point, use your other hand to stretch your curly or wavy wig to straighten, check the measuring tape at the end of the hair and record the measurement.

To help you simply tell the length difference between different hair textures, here we prepare a wig length chart to guide you for a quick find-out.

Wig Length Chart

Why Should You Choose A 14 inch Wig?

1. Easy to wash and take care of

For 14-inch wigs, they require less washing and maintenance. As we all know, the longer the wig is, the easier it is to get dirty since you may apply more styling products to the hair. But regular washing and maintaining are enough for a 14-inch wig. It is easy to take care of and can last longer.

2. Not easy to get tangled

One thing we may opt for a 14-inch wig is that they are not easy to get tangled. Unlike long-length wigs, 14-inch wigs are only long to the shoulder, even under a fierce wind, it is hard to get tangled. Even if the hair becomes a little bit messy, you can use your hand gently move the knots to avoid more tangles easily.

3. Affordable 

It is common that the longer the hair is, the more expensive the price will be. Human hair wigs are the most natural-looking wigs in the world, but the price is not so friendly for people. If you want to try a human hair wig but don't have enough budget, you can consider to get a 14-inch wig.

4. Versatile

When you are bored with your 14-inch wig, you can cut it to a shorter length to get a new hairstyle. But if you bought an 8-inch or 10-inch wig, you can only hold one style since you can not prolong the hair length. That is why most women would love to choose a 14-inch wig.

What Is A Good Length For A Wig?

When you talk to your hairstylist or browse through on wig website, there are some words appear frequently. Such as short length, medium length, and long length. How do these lengths classify? And what is a good length for a wig?

Short Length(8-10 inch):

8-10 inch wigs always come with short bob wigs, like silk straight bob wigs or wavy bob wigs. You can also do a short haircut with a short-length bob wig, like a pixie cut.

Medium Length(12-16inch):

Medium-length wigs are best for long bob wigs and multi-layer hairstyles. Hair length comes from the chin, clavicle to shoulder in straight hair texture. No matter the blunt cut bob or an asymmetrical bob wig, whether the middle part style or the side part style. Widely popular among black women.

Long Length(18-24 inch):

18-24 inch long length wigs are considered to be the most popular lengths that women go for. With this hair length, you can go with wavy hair or curly hair textures. They are long enough to do all kinds of hairstyles.

Extra Long Length(26 inches +):

Extra long length wigs can always be seen on social media or in celebrities' outfits. They are always bought to do some special hairstyles for special occasions. In addition, a long-length curly wig to do half up half down hairstyle always attracts people's attention and makes you more glamorous and confident.