What is a hard cap wig?
A hard cap wig is a wig hand made by us using a hard cap that is made bespoke to fit your head measurements. There are not many people left in the world who specialise in these kind of wigs, we have been making them for 10 years so we have a lot of experience.
We would require you to send us your head measurements, and then we will get working on your cap. Once we have made sure the fit is correct, we can get stated on your wig! These types of wigs are suitable for on stage performance such as Theatre & Pantomime, Drag, or for Editorial projects as you can see below. Please get in contact using the form below!
Here is our process..
1. Making the cap
We would require you to to send us your head measurements so that we can make a cap to fit your head size. These are bespoke to your head size so the measurements need to be as accurate as possible.
2. Picking the colour
After the cap is made and we are happy with the fit, we will then work with you to pick your desired shades. We stock a large quantity of colours so the possibilities are endless. We will mix the colours to your desired shades using a hackle.
3. Baking the hair
Once we have mixed the desired colour, we will then curl the hair depending on the style, and the hair will be placed in our wig oven to bake.
4. Applying the hair
We apply the hair to the cap using traditional cut and stick techniques. This allows us to put the hair exactly where we want it which allows us to reach a very detailed, beautifully finessed finished product.
5. Styling the hair
Once we have applied all of the hair and the glue has dried, we can then move on to styling to the desired look and setting the hair in place with pins ready to be sprayed.
6. Spraying the hair
Finally, we are on to the last step. At this point, when everything else is finished we move on to spraying the hair. We use an industrial strength lacquer that sets the hair in place, this is a lot stronger than hairspray. It is long lasting with the right care, Our clients have been using some wigs for over 5 years.
After care
Its worth noting that these wigs, like any wigs, are not indestructible but they are a lot more hard wearing than other wigs. Each wig has different after care techniques which we will discuss with you upon your custom order. If your wig has started to lose some of its hardness and needs a re-fresh, it can always be sent back in for a renovation/re-spray.