Wig-making can be a profitable venture with opportunities in theater and television. Wigs are made based on head measurements and constructed on a wig block before sewn together.
How to Make a Wig:
– Create a natural hair color look by purchasing matching extensions or donating hair.
– Secure a dome cap on a mannequin head to visualize the final appearance.
– Sew in wefts in a U-shape pattern for added volume at the crown.
Materials:
– Wig makers need various supplies, including hair bundles, wig foundations, and lace.
– hair can be human or animal hair, attached to the foundation by hand or machine.
– Wigs can have full lace fronts, closures, or half wig designs.
Preparation:
– Before using natural or synthetic hair, wash, comb, and set up the foundation.
– Transfer measurements onto a wig block and sew the lace foundation.
– Use cotton ribbon and nails to attach the layers of the foundation.
Cutting:
– Brush out and blend unusable hair strands for length and color match.
– Draw a tacking line for the lace hairline and fold any excess.
– Use markers on the lace to cut around for a natural hairline.
Sewing:
– Use a quality sewing machine like Brother XM2791.
– Pin a dome cap on a mannequin head and secure a lace frontal or closure.
– Lay rows of hair wefts to create the desired hairstyle.
