I Love working with wigs.......... and have made my fare share over my career so far. From custom made wigs to fronting a human hair wig for a double, wefts for extentions and facial hair.
I dont mind sharing any tricks of the trade for working and making wigs as it is hard to find enough people to employ in hair departments on films as it is. The oldies of the industry are somewhat protective of their craft. - Why I dont know!
If you ever wanted to know how to work with WIGS then this is the book by Patricia Baker for you. It covers tools you need - how to wig knot - make a wig base - wefts - dressings - blocking wigs - everything you cant find out from those old wig makers.
Heads up for any Makeup Artist who wants to add a valuable skill to your trade. Most TV and Films will require you to use wigs, even if its for doubles. If you dont know how to do it then they will get someone else who does, so start learning as many skills as you can and save you and your production time and money. This book is the full guide. Ignore some of the pictures as they are theatrical but the structuring and how to do is the best out there. You wont be disappointed. I love it and get my assistants to refer to it on productions and learn.. learn.. learn. Good luck . Kym
PS for big budget films there will be a wig department - now that's a great job - so start learning!
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