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Making a Wig

 

To make the template of my models head, I used:

-hair grips

-cling film

-sellotape

-marker pen

-measuring tape

 

I wrapped my models hair as flat as possible around her head, this was then wrapped in cling film, covering the ears and teh back of the neck. Securing with sellotape, I wrote in her measurements:

-circumfrence

-temple to temple

-front to back 

-tip of ear to tip of ear 

I managed to pad out the template successfully, making it easier to start pinnig the foundation in place.

 

Once pinned, I darted the lace to fit snug around the head. I then whipped the darts, cutting away any excess lace I didn't need.

In relation to this diagram, I used 'b' which had a front lace, foundation net, and a caul net on the back.

To set my wig, I need to consider methods of setting hair as the hair is supposed to appear styled on one half, and patchy ont he other. I would use larger rollers on the beautiful, groomed half of the hair, and create a frizzy, unhealthy texture. To achieve this I could crimp, creole or set the hair in smaller rollers and brush this out to break up the formation of curls.. 

 

When doing this, I also need to consider the hair type, as they would still be elements of similarity in the characteristics of the hair.

Wig Making and styling. Pp 88, 155.

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