Block a Wig
Any time you style a wig, you will want to "block" it -- securely attach it to your canvas wig head/block -- so that it doesn't move around as you style it. If you don't block your wig, you will mess up…
Curl a Synthetic Wig
The technique of curling a synthetic wig with hot water is one that can be used on all kinds of historical hairstyles. In this video, I'll show you both the technique, which you can use on any style, as well…
1780s-90s Hedgehog Wig Tutorial: Hanging Rolls
Structured rolls of hair (buckles or boucles in the period) are a key component of 18th century hair and wig styles. In the 1780s, there was a trend for what I call "hanging rolls," which are structured rolls…
Take Apart a Wig for Extra Hair
18th century wig styles need more hair that will come in a standard wig. In this tutorial, I will show you how to take apart a wig so you can use its hair to augment another.
Add Wig Clips
Wig clips are a super secure way to attach a wig to your own hair. In this video, I'll show you how and where to attach wig clips into your wigs before styling.
1780s-90s Hedgehog Wig Tutorial: Cadogan Back
This video will show you how to make a "cadogan" knot in the back hair of an 18th century wig. The cadogan (also called "catogan" or "catacoua") was a style worn throughout the century…
Sew Additional Hair to a Wig
For 18th century hairstyles, we generally need more hair volume than comes in a standard commercial wig. This video will show you how to add additional "wefts" or pieces of weaving hair to a…
1780s-90s Hedgehog Wig Tutorial: Top/Front Soft Curls
In this video, I will show you how to style a curled wig into the 1780s-90s Hedgehog Wig style, specifically the "Soft Curls" look, for the top/front of your wig.
Work Your Own Hair Into a Wig for a Natural Look/Wearing Wig Clips
One way to make an 18th century wig look natural is to work some of your own hair into the front of the wig, which I demonstrate in this video. I also demonstrate how to wear wig clips.