Bunny Ears and Wigs: Finishing a Costume Look
By Fascinations | Published: 2026-11-03
Category: How-to Guides
Learn how to wear bunny ears and a mid-length wig with bangs so both stay put. Step-by-step placement tips for a polished bunny costume.
Quick answer
Put the wig on first, pin it at the temples and nape, then add the bunny ears last so the headband sits on top of the hair rather than under it. Keep the ears slightly forward and check the mirror before you leave.
Why order matters for wigs and headbands
A mid-length wig with bangs adds volume at the crown, and a headband placed over that volume can slide or tilt. If you put the ears on first and the wig second, the wig cap will push the band out of shape and the bangs will sit unevenly. Wig first, ears second gives you a stable base and lets you adjust the bangs without disturbing the ears.
Bendable ears are not rigid, so they can be shaped around the wig's crown. That flexibility is useful when the wig has a smooth, straight texture and the headband needs a little extra grip.
When to skip the wig or change the ear placement
If your hair is very short or you want a simpler look, you can wear the ears alone and skip the wig. In that case, place the headband directly on your hair and use the bendable wire to angle the ears slightly outward for a playful shape.
If the wig feels too bulky under the ears, try shifting the headband back about a centimeter rather than forcing it forward. A small shift often solves the slipping without changing the whole style.
Step-by-step: finishing your bunny costume look
- Prep your hair and wig cap: Braid or pin your natural hair flat, then put on a wig cap. If you have long hair, coil it at the nape before capping. Common mistake: skipping the cap, which lets natural hair peek out at the edges. A smooth cap prevents bumps under the wig.
- Place the wig and secure it: Center the wig front hairline just behind your natural hairline and pull it down at the back. Pin at the temples and nape with bobby pins. Common mistake: placing the wig too far forward, which covers your forehead and makes the bangs look heavy. Check that the wig feels snug but not tight before adding ears.
- Style the bangs and sides: Use your fingers or a wide-tooth comb to blend the bangs and tuck side hair behind your ears if you want a clean line. Common mistake: combing the bangs flat against the forehead; instead, lift them slightly for volume. Leave a little volume at the roots so the headband has something to grip.
- Position the bunny ears: Place the headband so it sits just behind the front hairline, on top of the wig. Bend the ears so they point slightly forward or upright, depending on your preference. Common mistake: pushing the band too far back, which makes the ears look like they are falling backward. The band should feel balanced and not pinch behind the ears.
- Secure the ears if needed: If the headband slides on the wig, cross two bobby pins through the band and into the wig cap at the sides. Common mistake: pinning only at the back, which lets the front lift when you move. Pin at both sides for even hold.
- Final mirror check: Look from the front, side, and back. Make sure the ears are level, the bangs are even, and no wig cap edge shows. Common mistake: forgetting to check the back, where the wig may have shifted. Adjust ears one last time after checking all angles.
Product facts
- Bendable Velvet Bunny Ears: Bendable velvet construction allows custom shaping. You can adjust the ears to sit evenly on top of a wig or your natural hair.
Bendable Velvet Bunny Ears - Straight Mid-length Wig with Bangs: Straight mid-length style with bangs. The bangs frame the face and the mid-length cut makes it easy to tuck hair behind the ears or leave it loose under the headband.
Straight Mid-length Wig with Bangs
