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20 Inch Wig Length – How Long Is It?

A 20-inch wig is about 51 centimeters long. On most people, that hits right around the middle of your chest — think mid-boob level. But here's the thing: if you go with curly or wavy textures, it's going to bounce up and look a couple inches shorter, more like upper chest or collarbone. Straight hair shows the full length. So basically, 20 inches is that sweet spot between "wow, your hair is long" and "still manageable enough to get through your day."

If you prefer a shorter, more everyday-friendly length, check out our 14 Inch Wigs and 18 Inch Wigs — they're lighter, easier to style, and hit right around the shoulders.

Factors That Change How It Looks on You

Your Height: The same 20-inch wig will look longer on a shorter person and shorter on a taller person. If you're around 5'2", it'll probably hit your waist. If you're 5'7" or up, expect it to land around your chest or higher. Same wig, totally different look.

Hair Texture: Straight hair shows the full 20 inches — what you see is what you get. But curls and waves? They shrink. A 20-inch curly or deep wave wig can easily bounce up 2 to 4 inches, landing at your collarbone instead of your chest. So if you want that same mid-chest look with curls, you'll probably want to size up to 22 or even 24 inches.

Here's a quick visual guide showing how different heights and hair textures affect the way a 20-inch wig looks when worn.

20 Inch Wig Length Chart by Height

Height Range Straight Wig Placement Curly / Wave Wig Placement
150–160 cm Mid to lower chest / Upper waist Below mid-chest
160–170 cm Mid-chest Upper chest to below collarbone
170–180 cm Below collarbone to upper chest Shoulder level to collarbone

20 Inch Wig Visual Length Chart by Texture

Hair Texture Natural State Placement Shrinkage
20 Inch Straight / Bone Straight Wig

Falls around the mid-back or well below the bust

No shrinkage, shows full length
20 Inch Body Wave/Loose Deep Wave Wig Reaches around the mid-to-upper back or right below the bust Shrinks about 1-2"
20 Inch Water Wave/Deep Wave Wig Falls around the mid-to-upper back or right at the bust. Slightly shorter than Body Wave Shrinks about 3-4"
20 Inch Curly Wig Falls just below the shoulders or right above the breasts Shrinks about 4-5"

Alright, enough with the numbers — here's what 20 inches actually looks like on real hair textures. From bone straight to deep curly, you can see exactly how much length you're getting with each style.

Look Of 20 Inch Wigs With Different Textures

Look Of 20 Inch Wigs With Different Textures

Numbers and charts are helpful, but honestly? Nothing beats seeing a 20-inch wig on a real person — moving, turning, and just living in it. Check out these video reviews from Beautyforever Hair customers and see the length for yourself.

See 20 Inch Wigs On Real Wearers

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