How I Make Receding Hairline / Bald Cap Wigs! (Joker ~ The Dark Knight) -Cosplay Tutorial
- Posted on 02 November, 2020
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Hey guys today, i'm going to show you how i made my joker wig. This is not like a usual wig, where i just style the hair. I'M also going to show you how i create a receding hairline. First, i take a thick, bald cap and cut it open in the back, so i can stretch it. Then i pin it over the forehead area of the foam wig head. I cut off the excess, bald cap. I did this for my dad's joker wig when i was a kid, so i tried it again for myself over a decade later and it still seems to work. It'S useful for not only receding hairlines, but i think could also be good for shaved sections. Then i take this cheap curly wig from amazon and cut out two u-shapes in the front of the hairline. To make it look receded, then i place the cut wig over the bald cap. I use hot glue to hold the wig in place. I leave some space like an inch or two around the edges of the wig unglued, so i can sew them down when the wig is glued on. I take a needle and thread and hand sew the wig to the bald cap. This helps keep the wig extra secured to the bald cap also, like i said before, this works best with a thick bald cap, so it doesn't rip easily, since the joker doesn't have super full head of hair. I'M going to show you how i thin out the wig. I just go into hidden random sections of the wig and remove small chunks of the hair at the base of the wig. I neatly save all the hair that i cut off to use later. I do this throughout the wig, wherever the hair seems too full. I also take my scissors and cut upwards starting at the ends to thin it out more at the bottom and create layers. Now i'm going to blend the wig with the bald cap to create a more natural looking hairline, i apply a thick line of craft glue around the edge of the wig and spread it with a brush. I think you could also use liquid latex for this or other types of glue, since wig caps can be made with different materials. I would test the glue before committing to it to make sure it holds the hair on pretty well, then i take the extra hair. I cut off earlier cut a blunt edge on the ends and press it to the glue and blend it in with a paint brush. I continue doing this repeatedly along the entire hairline to blend it in it's a sticky hairy, messy process, but so worth it. Then. I use a blow dryer to help dry the glue faster when the glue is dry. I take some green craft paint and color the hair i lightly brush on the green paint. Then i work it into the hair with a soft bristle comb. I make sure to thoroughly comb it through the hair, so it doesn't dry chunky. The hair will also dry a bit stiffer since the paint is coating the hair not absorbed into it so make sure you brush it into the style you want before it dries. The wig i got already had brown roots, but if you get a blonde one, you can just create darker roots yourself with some brown paint. I am going to darken the roots around the hairline, though to blend it in better. I just do this with some brown craft paint. Then i take white craft paint and paint the bald cap. This worked fine, but since the bald cap can stretch the paint might chip off after a while if applied too thick. So i would recommend just using your white face paint for this part after you put your wig on after the paint is dry. I want the hair to hold its shape and give it a stringy wet. Look for this. I used got to be styling glue and i put some on my fingers. Then i work it into the hair while brushing it down with my fingers. I also use a hard wide tooth comb, sometimes to work in the gel once i'm happy with the styling, that's pretty much it for the wig here you can see it all finished. I hope you guys enjoyed this tutorial and maybe learned some techniques that you can apply towards your next project. I feel like this could be useful for so many other characters such as beetlejuice, too. What characters do you think a method like this could be used for? I know my techniques are not the prettiest or most professional, but they do the job just fine and i think they are simple enough for anyone to try and attempt part of the fun of cosplay for me isn't just about dressing up, but also how creative i Get to be while trying to figure out how to do something, so this was really fun. I have lots of other cosplay makeup and costume tutorials on my channel, so feel free to check those out. Thank you so much for watching guys, bye,
Comments
Sunstar: It’s this attention to detail that makes your characters look the most authentic. You could have just worn a regular wig but stepped it up instead.
W Y: You absolutely nailed the nasty, greasy look of Joker's hair. That hairline technique is so straightforward, accessible, and effective! 4:45 This unconventional and messy process couldn't be more fitting for this character. You rock!!
Cornflakes-does-art: I love how accessible your techniques always are for people with all levels of skill <3<3<3
Drekyr: Okay now you've gotta show us your dad's Joker cosplay.
A Weird Cosplayer: You are literally a cosplay sorceress- this is insane!! I remember seeing your Joker and thinking you got a costume lace front wig!! This technique would also work so well for a Chucky wig, I’m just too chicken to modify the one I already have
Brant Frans: Awesome tutorial. I was this version of the Joker on Halloween. It was so much fun. People got the picture taken with me. Keep up the good work.
Lexi Vaughan: I literally was just searching “How to use a bald cap with a wig” a few days ago cause I wanted to try and do a shaved side, and couldn’t find ANYTHING! I’m so excited to try this technique!
Jessica M.: Your techniques are seriously the best because they're inspiring and not overwhelming
Danielle LaRocca: Your instructions are so clear and precise! Love this so much, thank you for sharing! Can’t wait to try.
Setsuna Mudou: Man, I'm blown away by how low budget yet incredibly accurate this is! Amazing!
danielgarrison: Me who already has a receding hairline "Ah that's one less step for me"
McInHeather: Im SO thankful for this, I've been wondering for years how to make this wig!!! You inspire me so much as a cosplayer.
Jessica Woodall: You’re method of the receding hair line is so helpful! It’s given me a few ideas and one I’m curious how it’ll work since you mentioned shaved sides.
Kristal RP: Amazing job as always! You are so talented and one of my favorite cosplayers❤
Kal: Such incredible talent, always a pleasure to learn from you.
lunalimited: Girl you are so imaginative! I never would've thought to use a bald cap!
Emily Nakhleh: I could watch your videos forever! It’s inspired me to start making some pieces of my favorite characters.. I would love to see a costume from Avatar: The Last Airbender or The Legend of Korra (:
John Cruz: Great work Alyson! Legitimately love your art.
NeelTheSphynx: I love your techniques. I work in the same way so it feels good to see someone else doing.
Ryan Jenkyns: Funny you should mention Beetlejuice, I did this exact same thing last year for my Beetlejuice costume! I used Prosaide to adhere a heavily chopped down and thinned wig, hid the seam with a healthy amount of fake moss, and painted the hair with a Dirty Down and a coloured hair spray.
jessblazecosplay: I've always wondered how to create this kind of hairline for wigs. This is awesome!
Shani Fox: Amazing! Every time you upload a new video I'm so happy I'm subscribed to your patreon because I always learn something new and end up saving money on my projects <3
Metta Kirkoff: Your wig styling videos inspire me so much to try it by myself!
Betelgeuse Redstone: Here’s another makeup and wig challenge for you. Hint: Michael Keaton’s 1988 movie of BJ. Since I cannot say my name three times, if you get my drift.
Winemi altagracia Valdez sanchez.: Genial. Tus cosplays son muy hermosos te felicito.
The solo bat: I have wanting to know how to make a wig like this for so long! I have been wanting a wig for my Governor (the Walking Dead ) Cosplay for awhile, but I couldn’t find one with the right hairline. Thanks a lot!
AutomaticHumanoid28: Absolutely amazing.. I don’t have the patience
Zoe G: Could you do a Loki video please? Your videos are so awesome and I feel like you could pull off Loki really well! <3
David Mace: Wow! Great aspect of the cosplay. Nice tutorial.
DabisBallStaples: Always wondered how to do a receeding hairline. Thanks ❤
J.D. Johnston: Oooo! This would be a great technique for a Beetlejuice wig! I was just going to wait until I went bald, but this is faster.
Anathema Device: Incredible!!
Eri Ks: Você é incrívelllll
Haruckio: Love your techniques!
1corn: Sincerely looks like Heath Ledger's Joker .. down to the nail
binyamin21: You are The queen of Cosplay ! Hands down !
Mary K.: You are so awesome and talented... I love you from Greece!!! ❤ Please make more videos like this!!! ❤
Donald Gilbert: Thanks for this video. I bought a wig off of ebay, supposedly a joker wig, but it is super thick and needs thinning out. I'm going to try your way, now i'm trying to figure out how to cover my goatee without shaving it off, any ideas?
Paladin Headquarters: This is cool. Well done!
Nana Adrianna: Quick question, once you put makeup on the wig how do you recommend cleaning it?
Josh Portland: Wow, awesome!!! Next cosplay: Sailor Moon, please
Der Yoshi: It always looks so messy in between but turns out great. I feel like watching Bob Ross when he starts adding a barn in the middle of the picture.
Slytherin Ginger Witch: That is just genius. Mad scientist genius, I have no idea how you do it, I mean I watched the video, but still, it's amazing.
Nick Workman: After applying the wig were you able to keep reusing it? Or did it tear?
emmask8er: So impressive!!
MagicalMe Cosplay: This is great going to use this method to do a punk rock Storm. Will make sure I tag u when I am done.
Ghoul Goil: Amazing!
Aaron of the future: I love people who actually make cool costumes like this instead of just wearing Lingerie and calling it a day
Drawn Conclusions: Love your videos! Please do a Loki one!!!
nottheoneforyou: I'd love to see you do Tank Girl and Beetlejuice
Fulanito: Eso es talento, te quedó idéntico, hasta parecías un hombre con el disfraz, sé que es la idea, pero igual quedó perfecto.
The Demon: I’m going to try this for this year’s Halloween party along with the face make up tutorial and costume
munawar Bhai: Ur absolutely deserve 10milon subscriber ❤️
Peter Pan: Just like the original, no difference can be seen.
Mark Ross: Hi, love the wig. Do you sell these because I would love to buy one from you. Can’t find a good one anywhere and I’m pretty useless when it comes to making these things.
Ronda Herriott: Can you do a Medusa snake wig? I’m trying to figure out a good way to attach the snakes to the hair and I’m at a loss.
Freak factory Studio's: That's brilliant
Dante James Cormanc: Nice video ❤❤❤
лунита: Brillant as always ^^
kate siayna: please do cosplay and makeup Hannibal Lecter (Mads Mikkelsen)
José borys: apart from talented beautiful I love you you have me in love
Stitch Project: First :) you have amazing content and talent ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Cooper C: Could you try Lydias hair from beetlejuice?
ck: For some people those receding hairlines comes naturally
Spiral Galaxy Miraculous🐞: Can you do Catwoman next ?
the joker: Awesome video I love it I'm joker fan We're can I buy that wig?
Lynx: I would feel so nervous making my own wig. Clothes and makeup can be corrected, but wigs are not so forgiving.
Anglo-Saxon Connor: Oh my god you stun me another time. The first time that happened was when I saw you become lightning.
Mahii Rabia: Please do makeup of harley quinn from suicide squad. Please.
Freak factory Studio's: Can you show us how you made that bozo joker mask in the background?
Anderson Sales: I already have that hairline
paju munro: You are the wig whisper . Yessssssssss
Autumn Shanks: sad when people have to wear a bald cap to get the same hairline that I naturally have xD
Willenbrock96: Damn Awesome!!
Paladin Headquarters: You should make another one and sell it on Etsy.
braddockakalatis2: 8:54 I would LOVE to pay you to make one of these for me. How much would you charge and do you accept Zelle?
Ari's Boba: Really good cosplay lmao
Gaurav kumar: Amazing
Klumsy-koaly: What Is the name of the wig on amazon pls I am trying to find it
Tharus12: May be messy but why go with anything to complicated when there is a simpler method.
Hussain Ekrouf: I love you because you are so beautiful and sweet and happy and I love your makeup
Diah Rea Jones: How much to just buy one shipped already dyed?
Uvinha Games: I love you alisson i froom brazilian i love talent
i_shubham_mehula: do a tutorial for 2B from nier automata
Nahuel Brandon Leguizamón: Starfire please
Austin Faulkner: could I commission you to make me one? I have attempted 2 and they are miserable
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Kermit AtSubWay: Sadly I can’t really make this. I don’t have the materials or skill. This is amazing tho. Good job
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