How to Make a Halloween Wig Look Good

A wig is a great complement to any Halloween costume. Sometimes it is the costume. Choosing a great wig and making it look good are very important.

Things You'll Need

• Wig
• Bobby pins that match your hair color or the wig
• Hair elastics
• Hair spray
• Hair gel
• Brush
• Curling iron

Instructions

1. Buy a good wig. If you want the wig to look good, buy a quality wig. Try a name-brand wig like Revlon or Tony of Beverly.

2. Style your wig. Brush, curl and spray your wig into the style you want. Since this isn't real hair and it's not on your head yet, feel free to use a lot of hairspray to hold it in place.

3. Get rid of your real hair. Use gel to slick your hair back. If your is longer, use bobby pins and an elastic to make sure it doesn't go past your hairline. Make a flat bun or some other unobtrusive hairstyle.

4. Put the wig on. Fit the elastic cap part (the part under the wig hair) around your hairline, which should be about 4 inches above your eyebrows in the front. Adjust the elastic or Velcro tabs at the back for a secure fit. Some wigs also have small tabs by the temples, so use those too. If you are still concerned about fit, slide bobby pins around the elastic edges of the cap part.

5. Make your makeup match. If your wig is a different color from your regular hair, make sure to put your makeup on after putting it on. You made need to adjust your makeup choices, such as adding more blush or wearing a darker lipstick to make your wig look good. Or, you may need to do clown makeup to match your rainbow wig.

Tips & Warnings

• Confidence is the key to making anything look good, but it's especially true for outlandish things like Halloween costumes. Feel good about yourself and you will look good.

• Don't do this alone - make sure someone is there with you to help you check the back of your head and to give you an honest opionion.

Resources

• Buy Wigs
• Video about Wearing Wigs