Think about

• How it has been made

• How is it attached to the head or body

• What is it made of

• Is that really hair

• Is there a lace edge

• Is there a structure in it

 

If you are asking those questions then it tends to be a good wig.

18th century wig phantom of the opera good example of weighted wigs- how the weight can be a problem.

 

Cats characters wig was built on a horse’s helmet and applied under the stage they needed a safety helmet therefore the wig was constructed with health and safety in mind.

 

Part postiche part hair punch in prosthetic?

 

Think about structures and whether you will need to add a structure or not, what is the skill base you are showing.

 

Think about context of work and do research and experimentation in order to achieve something that initially seems impossible you want people to wonder how you did the work.

 

Consolidate skills and create something that is more challenging.

Think outside of the box to create something different.

Infer characters,

Tonsures and moving hairlines.

 

Part wig part punch and hand laying – mix up various skills.

 

We associate with hairlines and build character perspective.

 

Constructions and hats. If there is no use of the natural hairline there is no need for a wig you can create a hair hat.

 

A band can help a heavy sided wig weight out and be level and prevent one side drooping.

 

Can think about using hair as material, plad hair. Hair as jewellery is popular- more so in stone age etc.

 

Animal heads in the hair.

Hair styling

Charlie and the chocolate factory hair styles.

Chelsea shields hat hair

Multiple colours can aid the believability of the hair/ wig.

Caul net is used to hold microphones.

5 piece wigs are better fitted as there are more darts and more parts to it.

Be aware of base shape and dress shape.