PRICE GUIDE · BEAUTY & GROOMING · 2026–2027
Wig Fitting cost in the UK
£40–£150 per service. Typically £70.
Wig fitting costs £40 to £150 a service, with about £70 a common price for fitting and styling a lace or closure wig. The type of wig, whether it is glued or sewn, customising the lace and cut, and a specialist medical wig service affect the price.
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HOW MUCH IT COSTS
How much does wig fitting cost in the UK?
| Low end | £40 | a simple glueless fit |
|---|---|---|
| Typical | £70 | what most people pay |
| High end | £150 | a fully customised lace front |
Locufy guide prices for 2026–2027. Updated 2026. A national range, not a quote — enter your town above for real prices from the salons, barbers and mobile stylists near you.
What moves the price
- Wig type — a lace front wig needs more customising than a closure wig
- Install method — glued, sewn or glueless wig fitting each take different time
- Customising — plucking, bleaching knots and cutting the lace add to the wig fitting price
- Styling — curling, colouring or cutting the wig is often priced separately
- Medical wigs — fitting after hair loss needs privacy and a specialist's time
- Location — London wig fitting prices are higher than in most other cities
Hairdressing prices in the UK are up 26% over five years (ONS Consumer Price Inflation, Hairdressing and personal grooming establishments, to 2026 August). Five years ago a typical wig fitting would have cost about £80 — an estimate from today's guide price and that index, not a recorded price. Source: ONS MM23 D7EY →
WHAT YOU GET
What a wig fitting booking includes
Takes: About one to three hours depending on the wig and method. Not included: The wig itself, colouring the wig and later re-installs are usually priced separately.
WHAT PEOPLE BOOK
Common wig fitting services
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How to pay less
- Choose a glueless wig fitting if you want to take the wig off yourself
- Ask whether wig fitting includes styling, so you are not charged twice
- Look after the wig between fittings to avoid paying for repairs
Before you book
- Ask whether the wig fitting price includes customising the lace and cutting the wig
- Tell the stylist about a sensitive scalp or adhesive allergies before a wig fitting
- If your wig is for medical hair loss, ask your hospital team about NHS wig provision
- Bring the wig and any photos of the look you want to the wig fitting
Wig Fitting cost: questions people ask
Usually £40 to £150, with about £70 for fitting and styling a closure or lace wig. Full customisation costs the most.
About one to three hours. A glueless fit is quicker than a lace front with glue and customising.
If you lose hair through illness or treatment, you may get a wig through the NHS, sometimes with a charge depending on where you live and your circumstances. Ask your hospital team or GP about the rules in your nation.
Yes, most wig specialists will cut, style or colour a wig, usually priced as an extra service.
The wig unit, colouring it and later re-installs are normally separate. Ask for those costs before the fitting starts.
They are Locufy guide prices for the UK from published UK hairdressing price guides and London salon listings. Your stylist confirms the cost after seeing the wig.
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