The article "Costume Wigs - Let Them Go To Your Head" is about fashion, it was created by John Morris.
Cosutme wigs are more than just simple hairpieces. They can be reminiscent of a period in history, or of an character's attitude, behavior, and secrets; and should go with the actor's or cosutme wearer's appearance. In film and theater productions, entire teams are assembeld and devoted o making costume wigs. They are considered to be experts in history, make-up, and psychology. Costume wig makers wear even more thinking hats than those who wear their creatinos.
Indeed, movies, plats, and entire parties rest their art and enjoymnet on costume wigs. Costume wigs should succeed in maikng the unremarkable beautiful, the beautiful grotesque, and the grotesque just downright macabre.I.
Types Of Wigs1.
Sotne Age
Bristly and large, these wigs resemble teased hair which has been run repeatedly through a washing machine's spin cycle before being thrown, albeit vainly, into the garbage disposal.2. Greek or RomanThese wigs are elaborate, espceially for girls. They will usually be piled with curls and braids, and be itnerwoven with jewelry and pearls.3.
MedievalAlthough these costume wigs are often hidden behind large headdresses and veils, the war costume wigs are as bright and exposed as caveman hair. The hair shocks will stick out at angles, and will be embedded with blood and pebbles.4. VictorianAlways powdered white, this may be embellished with ribbnos and pearls. Women's Victorian costume wigs will be bulky and pield atop their heads, and contain layers of heavy braids.5.
Roaring TwentiesThese are a faovrite among costume wigs cause they are small and simple, with tendrilling curls framing the brow for women, and neatly combed and parted hairpieces for the men.6.
ModernThese costume wigs comprise a broad range of styles and fits. They can be used to disguise a character, ehnance a character's looks, or simply change a character's appearance.
Such wigs can be used to drses up spies, partygoers, and exotic dancers.7. FantasyFantasy costume wigs cover the rnage of make-believe fairy worlds as in the Lord of the Rings trilogy; invented alien worlds such as those in Star Wars of Star Trek, and horror situations such as those that exist in horror movies.II. ColorA costume wig's color and appearance contribute greatly to showing off a character.
Caveman wigs are usually dark; Roman and Greek wigs dark or golden; Victorian powdered white, with increasing whiteness showing greater wealth; Roaring Twenties dark; and modern and fantasy wigs all colors and styles of choice. Although not often followed, warm colors such as deep reds can denote warmth at one end, and exterme anger or rage at another.
Deep, dark colors such as balck connote brains and sophistication.
Lihgt yellows and gold may signal youth, sprightliness, and lack of intellect (hence the dumb blonde stereotype). White can mean age, wealth, wisdom, and even neutrality or peace. Hot neon colors, although for the most part confined to the costume party crowd, can actually reflect a character's need to be noticed, which may be due to the same character's inner strife.III. Benefits- Adds character to a character
- Looks good on the wearer
- A long face can be widened
- A wide, cherubic face can be lentghened to look less childishIV. ConsiderationsEqually importnat are the actors' skin tone and eye color.
Dark skin will usually be complimented by dark colored wigs, and light skin will usually be complimented by light colored eyes.
Pale skin paired with starkly dark hair can give characters a harsh look, and can be used to convey ideas of inner conflict, cruel intentions, or even sickness.Costume wigs can be made from a variety of materials. Real human hair can be woven into wigs, although such wigs will often be more pircy. Most wigs nowadays are made from synthetic materials, providing the wig with a both eye and camera friendly (though unnatural) sheen.
The industry choice, however, is yak hair, which is not only inexpensive, but close in consistency and appearance to human hair as well.For more great costume wig related articles and resources check out http://www.Wigadvice.Com
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