In this post:
- Wig Advice
- Top 5 Wigs
Wigs are one of my favorite costume items because they make you look and feel like a totally different person. Let me dish out some hard-earned knowledge that will help with later recommendations.
Wear a wig cap.
A wig cap will keep your natural hair from showing and give your wig more to hold onto so it doesn’t slide around all night. Beware the post-cap hairdo – it tends to be pretty flat. Plan on styling a slick ponytail to seduce your after-party companion.
Own different lengths and colors.
I would never want to lop my locks into a pageboy haircut, but I love the way my short wig makes me feel! I also have a wig with hair trailing down to my waist for a feminine look. Wigs give you the ability to try out hairstyles that are unrealistic for your every day lifestyle, so get a bunch and have fun with them.
Add styles and objects to your wig.
If you are trying to mask the fact you’re wearing a wig, style it or add a headband. Personalize and accessorize your wig with pins, clips, and small animals (I recommend fake ones). Marie Antoinette once wore a model ship in her wig.
Make your own wig at least once.
Did you know you can make your own wig out of just about anything? I’ve seen yarn wigs, metallic wigs, and even wigs made out of foam. All you need is supplies, a head form, a weaving cap, and an afternoon.
Buy decent wigs.
The most I’ve ever spent on a wig was $60. In fact, every single one of my wigs was $60, with the exception of one. I only spent $15 on that wig and it turned out to be a piece of crap, which is why I now invest $60 in each wig. Nicer wigs won’t tangle as easily and, in the dark, they can pass for real hair.
And now for my top 5 favorite wigs:
Pageboy
It is my opinion that Uma Thurman’s haircut in Pulp Fiction was one of the best things about the movie. That’s why this was my first wig style. Since then I’ve worn it for numerous parties and even a skit where I played a vampire.
Mermaid
There’s something undeniably feminine about having waist-length hair. It’s too much of a pain in the ass for most people to deal with every day, but a few times a year it’s fun to sport long locks.
Marie Antoinette
Amaze your friends and avoid doorways with a Marge Simpson sized beehive. For added fun, stash things in it to give away to people who compliment your wig.
Goth
It’s so classic to have black hair with bangs. That’s what makes this wig one of the most versatile in my collection. Rock this look for your vampire or Betty Paige costume.
Red Queen
The most fun I’ve ever had in costume has been in this wig. It’s totally outrageous and people love to interact with you because of it. Throw on a British accent and a crown for the full effect.