Makeup for special effects technical file 27.09.16 HAIR

27.09.16

Practical - hair for TV and Film

Wigs and attaching hair to the face 

 How to place a wig: 

• Part the hair in the middle all the way down 
• French platt each side and this the hair so it is neatly close to the head
• Attach the hair to the head using clips and place a tight hair net over the hair whilst the model does ‘bunny ears’ to ease the net over the face
• Ensure all hair is covered and the shape of the head is smooth 
• Place the wig on top and style 

Stopple paste: 

• Like a Prit Stick but for the face and stays tacky

Crape hair: 

• Fake hair platted and ready to use
• Comes coloured and is cheap to buy but effective 

Demo  

• Cut some of the crape hair into a small bowl
• Soften the staple paste on the back or your hand 
• Apply to the face neatly where the hair is going
• Use an old make-up brush to pick up the hair and place onto the glued parts of the face
• It is a very quick but effective way to imitate facial hair 

Practice        

How the wigs made the model feel:

The Model told me how each wig made her feel, as the design and colour produced different reactions and emotions. 

1. Dark hair with 80’s style curls: she didn’t like this wig, her face was covered and it was very big and different lengths 
2. This wig made her feel like a princess, it has the same style as animated princess hair and theatre hair, very light blonde and thick 
3. sophisticated and secretarial 
4. Again this as princess hair, or mermaid hair, long and the favourite out of the wigs due to its long length, made her feel girly and pretty 
5. Very light blonde hair, made her feel ‘cute’ and girly, shy, it was thinner hair than number 2, and felt more realistic 
6. This was my attempt at applying false facial hair, I matched the colour of the wig and filled in small areas on her chin and either side of her upper lip. 
7. Amy’s attempt and facial hair on me, Mario!
8. Blue straight bob, fun hair, made her feel happy, but missed the length