How to Make a Cyberpunk Wig
Cyberpunk is a subgenre of science fiction; the name is a portmanteau of cybernetics and punk. The term can refer to the literary genre, often set in post-industrial dystopias, or to the fashion that cyberpunks wear. Cyberpunk hairstyles are very distinctive and incorporate faux dreadlocks and contrasting bright and dark colors. You can create a cyberpunk wig to wear to Halloween parties, anime conventions, or costume balls.
Things You'll Need
- Wig in your choice of style and color
- Permanent hair dye
- Scissors
- Hairspray
Instructions
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Determine what base colors you want to have in your wig. Cyberpunk hairstyles usually blend a vibrant color, such as hot pink or electric blue, with black streaks or tips. Use permanent hair dye to color the wig to your exact specifications. Be creative with your choice of colors so that your wig will stand out.
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Style your wig as you see fit. For ladies, cyberpunk hairstyles can include high pigtails; gentlemen are often seen sporting a high mohawk. Use scissors to make any modifications to your wig and use hairspray to hold the style in place.
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Add faux dreadlocks to your cyberpunk wig if desired. This will add a grunge look to your wig. Cyberpunks are often seen as the down-and-out outcasts of a dystopian society, and the dreadlocks enhance this image.
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Accessorize you cyberpunk wig using glow rings, goggles and thin tubes. Cyberpunk hairstyles incorporate all of these elements; it's up to you to decide how to accessorize the wig according to your own sense of cyberpunk style.
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