Bald caps are pieces of silicone, glatzan or latex that are used by special effects makeup artists to create the illusion of a bald head. Bald caps are commonly used in film, television, and theater productions when an actor needs to play a character who is bald, or when the character’s hair needs to be hidden for a specific scene or effect. Bald caps are typically applied over an actor’s hair, and are then covered with makeup to match the color of the actor’s skin. This creates the illusion of a bald head, and can be used to create a wide range of effects.
To use a bald cap, the SFX makeup artist first applies adhesive to the actor’s skin, then places the bald cap over the head, pressing it down firmly to ensure that it sticks in place. The bald cap is then blended into the actor’s skin using makeup, creating a seamless and realistic-looking bald scalp.
In addition to creating the illusion of a bald scalp, bald caps can also be used to cover up an actor’s real hair when it is not the desired color or style for the character they are playing. For example, a bald cap could be used to cover up an actor’s long, blonde hair when they need to play a character with short, dark hair. That effect can be created by applying a professional wig over the bald cap, or gluing pieces of wool crepe directly onto the bald cap.
Different kinds of bald caps-
- Latex Bald Caps
- Venyl and glatzan Bald caps
- Silicone Bald Caps
The ones that are most used are probably those in vinyl and glatzan. Silicone bald caps are the most expensive and are often made to fit the actor or model perfectly. For Halloween make-up and for lifecasting, ready-made and mass-produced bald caps in either latex or vinyl are most often used in terms of price.
Overall, bald caps are an essential tool for special effects makeup artists who want to create highly realistic and effective makeup effects. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced special effects makeup artist, bald caps can help you create amazing and imaginative makeup effects that will help bring your characters to life on screen.
Bald Caps FAQ
A bald cap is a type of makeup appliance that is used to cover a person’s hair and create the appearance of a bald head.
Bald caps are typically made from latex or silicone, and they come in a variety of sizes and colors to fit different head shapes and skin tones.
Applying a bald cap involves stretching the cap over the head, smoothing out any wrinkles, and then gluing it down with adhesive. It’s important to use a skin-safe adhesive and to allow enough time for the glue to dry before applying any makeup.
Bald caps are usually made of either latex, vinyl and sometimes silicone. There are also bald caps made of foam latex.
Bald caps made of latex is often the cheapest one available.
