Wigs :)

As part of our college course this year, we are learning how to style and fit wigs. So it is important for us to research different styles and used for wigs.


When wigs were first introduced, they weren't only worn for fashion, it represented wealth and importance, and also to protect against against weather. In the 16th century, wigs were used to protect the head from lice because of the unhygienic conditions. Now wigs are mostly used for fashion and also to cover hair loss.

          

Fantasy Makeup Looks.

One fantasy movie I would like to recreate the makeup for is 

Edward Scissorhands

I would create this look by applying white greasepaint to the entire face. Then using different shades, I would highlight and shades different areas of the face to give it that gaunt look. The using different shades, I would apply it to the eyes, in the inner corners to give depth, and finish by shaping and shading the lips. Then using wax I would shape, scars on various areas of the face.

Another fantasy movie I would recreate a look for is 

Stephen King's It

I would create this look by putting on a bald cap and painting the whole face and head with white greasepaint. Then I would apply the general clown makeup and draw in higher eyebrows. A prosthetic nose has to be applied as well. False sharp teeth can also be added to this look to make it even more scary. 

Another fantasy movie I would recreate a look for is 

Beetlejuice

I would create this look by applying white greasepaint to the entire face. Then blacken and shade the entire eyes. Then using latex I would create the mould funghi effect, and use various greens and browns to colour it and make the skin look dirty.

History of Makeup

The first use of makeup cosmetics started in Ancient Egypt, 4000 bc. Products were created using dangerous products such as mercury and white lead. Another cosmetic they used was khol, which was used to outline the eyes. It was made from lead, copper, burned almonds, soot and other ingredients. From there mkeup has progressed in different ways in different countries. What we recognise as makeup today didn't develop until the nineteenth century, and it has been improved over and over again. For example, mascara used to be made of soot and petroleum jelly, then progressed into soap and black dye. Now it is made using carbon black pigment and a variety of waxes and oils.


The era of makeup that most interests me is the 1950s.

 

I love the makeup of this time because I think it looks so classic and is still wearable today.