How to Wear a Hair Topper: Step-by-Step for Beginners

Woman wearing a Noxelya hair topper

The first time you clip in a topper, it can feel like you're doing it wrong. You're probably not. You just haven't found your rhythm yet.

60 sec

once you're used to it

4

clips on most toppers

1 week

to feel natural doing it

Here's the routine, step by step, with the small details that make the difference between "almost" and "nobody can tell".

How to wear a hair topper, step by step

Getting ready to wear a hair topper

Step 1

Start with dry, brushed hair

Brush your own hair smooth and part it where you usually do. Clips hold best on clean, dry hair without heavy oils at the root.

Noxelya topper in its packaging

Step 2

Open every clip first

Open all the clips before the topper touches your head. Trying to open them once it's in place is how toppers end up crooked.

Dark Brown silk top hair topper

Step 3

Line up the parts

Hold the topper by the back and set its part right on top of yours. The front edge should sit about half an inch behind your hairline.

Clipping in a hair topper

Step 4

Front clip, back clip, then the sides

Slide each clip in close to the roots, teeth facing your scalp, and snap it shut. Front first, then back, then the sides. This keeps the topper centered.

Before and after wearing a hair topper

Step 5

Blend and style

Lift a few strands of your own hair over the front edge. Then brush or style both together so they fall as one.

The 4 mistakes almost everyone makes

Clipping into thin hair

Fix

Clips need healthy hair to grip. Move them a little further out.

Topper too far forward

Fix

Leave about half an inch of your own hairline in front.

Clips too far from the roots

Fix

Slide them in close to the scalp before snapping.

Same clip spot every day

Fix

Shift the clips slightly each day to rest those strands.

Clip in, go

The Noxelya SilkBlend topper

Noxelya hair topper packaging
  • Silk top base, so the part looks like your own scalp
  • Lightweight and breathable for all-day wear
  • 5 lengths, from 10 to 18 inches
  • 11 shades, from Natural Black to Platinum Blond
  • Snap clips, on in about 60 seconds

Your questions

How to wear a topper: FAQ

How long does it take to put on a topper?

A few minutes the first times, then about a minute once you have the routine.

Should I put a topper on wet hair?

No. Clips grip best on dry hair, and wet hair stretches.

How do I take it off?

Open each clip gently, back first, and lift the topper straight up.

Tomorrow morning, try it once.

By the end of the week, it'll take a minute.

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