Jerry Curl Wig
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Look and feel
Jerry curl has small, springy curls with a defined pattern and plenty of volume. It is a strong pick for a natural curly look with lots of body.
How it looks at each length
Jerry curl comes as a bob from 10 to 16 inches (25 to 41 cm) and as a lace front from 16 to 32 inches (41 to 81 cm). Length is measured with the curls pulled straight, and these small curls spring up a few inches once they dry. A 12 inch bob sits around the jaw, a 16 inch wig rests on the shoulders, 20 inches reaches the collarbone, 26 inches the bra line and 32 inches the middle of the back. From about 26 inches the weight stretches the crown curls a little, while the ends stay tight and round.
Which density to choose
Small curls already add lift, so jerry curl looks full at lower densities than straight hair. 150% keeps a bob light and natural. 180% is the everyday choice for most lengths. 200% gives the classic round, thick jerry curl from 20 inches up. 250% and 300% build a big glam shape; save them for long lengths, because on a 10 or 12 inch bob they look wide and helmet-like.
How to style it
Shape it with your fingers and a curl cream; a satin scarf at night keeps the curls from flattening.
- Wash-and-go: rake a curl cream or light gel through damp hair in small sections, then let it air-dry untouched so every curl sets round and glossy.
- Deep side part: sweep the front curls to one side and hold them behind the ear with two crossed pins for an evening look.
- Half-up puff: gather the top section into a satin scrunchie at the crown and leave the sides and back full to show the length.
- On the bob, tuck one side behind the ear for an asymmetric shape, or lift the roots with a pick to make it rounder.
- Day two or three: mist with water and a little leave-in, scrunch upward with your palms and finish with a touch of shine spray.
Care tips
Co-wash between shampoos and never brush it dry; separate the curls with fingers instead.
Common mistakes and how to avoid them
- Brushing it dry breaks the small curls into frizz. Detangle only when it is wet and full of conditioner, with fingers first and then a wide-tooth comb.
- Chasing the old wet look with heavy grease or activator leaves buildup, flattens the curls and stains the lace. Use a light gel for hold and a shine spray for gloss.
- Choosing the length from a straight-hair chart. Jerry curl springs up a few inches, so order one or two lengths longer than you would in straight hair.
How it compares
Jerry curl sits in the middle of the curly range: small, even and glossy curls. Kinky curly is tighter and softer, with a matte afro finish and more shrinkage. Pixie curly has even smaller ringlets but comes only in natural black, from 16 to 20 inches. Burmese curly and bouncy curly are bigger and looser. Deep wave is a wave, not a curl, so it lies flatter and looks longer at the same length. Jerry curl is also the only curl we offer as a bob.
Questions about these wigs
How to maintain a jerry curl wig?
Keep it moist and handle it only when damp. Between washes, mist the curls with water and a leave-in and scrunch them back into shape; wash it when product builds up or the curls feel stiff. Detangle with conditioner from the ends up, air-dry it on a stand and sleep in a satin bonnet or take it off. Care like this is what lets a human hair wig last about one to two years.
How to style a jerry curl wig?
Style it wet, not dry. Work a curl cream or light gel through damp hair in small sections, scrunch, and let it dry without touching it. Once it is dry, choose the part, pin the front back or gather a half-up puff, and lift the roots with a pick for a rounder shape. A curling iron is rarely needed: wrap a loose curl around your finger with a little water instead.
How is a jerry curl wig made?
Jerry curl wigs are usually made by setting 100% human hair into small, even curls with steam and heat; the hair is then sewn onto the cap in wefts and, along the lace hairline, hand-tied so the front looks like it grows from your scalp. Making one at home means sewing curly bundles and a closure onto a wig cap, and hiding the tracks takes practice.
How long is a 20 inch jerry curl wig?
It looks about collarbone length, not chest length. The 20 inches (51 cm) are measured with the curls pulled straight; once the small curls spring up, the wig sits a few inches shorter. If you want the curls to reach your chest, choose 24 or 26 inches. Stretch one curl down and you will see the full length.
Is there a short jerry curl wig?
Yes: the jerry curl bob comes in 10 to 16 inches (25 to 41 cm) with 13x4 or 13x6 lace. Because the curls spring up, a 10 inch bob sits around the ears and a 16 inch bob touches the shoulders. It is lighter and cooler than the long lace front versions and keeps the round shape jerry curl is known for.
Can men wear a jerry curl wig?
Yes. The cap is one size, about 22.5 inches, with an adjustable anti-slip band, so it fits most adult heads. For the classic short jerry curl, choose the bob in 10 or 12 inches with 150% or 180% density so it does not look too big; the lace can be trimmed to follow your own hairline.
Does a jerry curl wig look wet?
No, not unless you want it to. The name comes from the glossy permed curls of the 1980s, but the wig dries with a soft, natural shine. For the wet look, scrunch a clear gel into damp curls and let it set; for a softer finish use only a light leave-in. Wash the gel out before it builds up.
What does a Jerry Curl wig look like?
Jerry curl has small, springy curls with a defined pattern and plenty of volume.
Who is Jerry Curl best for?
It is a strong pick for a natural curly look with lots of body.