Videos - Hair Wigs and Fur

Want to learn how to style wigs and hair? Make a wig or attach hair or fur to a mask? Or create an artificial beard for Halloween or cosplay? Or maybe you want to attach hair to an animatronic character, prop or mask? Here you will find various DVDs that can help you on your way.

Hairy Creatures Series

Introduction to Hair Knotting (DVD)

By Michael Ornelaz

This instructional DVD is designed for any character creator who wishes to create hairy creatures, monsters, and characters. Led by Stan Winston Studio & Legacy Effects hair department supervisor Michael Ornelaz, it provides an essential foundation in the fine art of hair knotting and special effects character creation.

LESSON HIGHLIGHTS

  • The foundation of hair lace knotting
  • Shaping & crimping hair
  • Cutting & styling hair
  • How to knot hair to make a fake moustache
  • The “Finishers” code of excellence

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Working with Wigs

Wig & Hair Basics (DVD)

By Connie Grayson Criswell

This instructional DVD features master Hollywood hair artist Connie Grayson Criswell (Inception, Avengers: Age of Ultron, Sin City) teaching wig and hair basics. From taking a custom head measurement and finding the right wig, all the way to final application and proper maintenance, Criswell shows you how to finish your makeup and cosplay characters in style,

LESSON HIGHLIGHTS

  • Measuring for custom wigs & hair work
  • Human hair vs. synthetic hair
  • Using head forms & wig blocks
  • Wig anchoring & lace fronts
  • Wig cleaning, hair dryers & maintenance

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