How to Style Costume Wigs
A wig can add a lot of spirit to a costume, and you can add a lot of spirit to your costume wig by doing some styling yourself instead of just using it right out of the package. Styling a wig to match your costume concept can be easy and fun if you keep a few ideas and reminders in mind. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Wig
- Wide-toothed comb
- Optional:
- Hair ribbons
- Hairspray
- Hair dye
- Spray-on, temporary hair paint
- Hairpins
- Ponytail holder
Instructions
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Start with a wig that's closest to the image you want your costume to portray. If you're going to dress up as a witch, go for a long, black wig. If you're going to masquerade as Shirley Temple, find a short, curly one.
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Adjust the wig to match your character. Consider cutting it--straight across, at an angle or into a mullet--or coloring it with hair dye, glitter or spray-on, temporary hair color. You'll want to do any cutting or coloring before styling.
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Add the finishing touches by styling the wig the way you might if it was real hair-- gathering it into pigtails, making it messy with hairspray or braiding it into a long poneytail. Use a wide-toothed comb to adjust the hair and hairpins or ponytail holders to keep it in place.
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Tips & Warnings
Wigs for costumes are usually made of synthetic materials and shouldn't be styled using heat-based tools like hairdryers, hot rollers or curling irons.
