It’s nearly time for the panto season folks (oh no it isn’t!) and plenty of costume wigs will be in the process of being made as speak. Traditional Christmas pantos wouldn’t be the same without Costume wigs they’re worn by countless pantomime dames throughout the country. Whether you go to see Cinderella and her ugly sisters or watch widow Twankey from Aladdin, Costume wigs play a crucial role in the humble panto. It’s not just pantos where Costume wigs are needed by actors though; theatrical wigs are worn on countless period dramas for the television. Plus numerous other stage plays have characters that need to look the part and Costume wigs are pivotal for the authenticity of the production.
What are theatrical wigs made from?
Companies that supply costume wigs produce products on demand for the needs of their customers. They manufacture Costume wigs from synthetic materials or can use real human hair if a natural look is desired. The only problem with human hair Costume wigs is they can lose their shape due to humidity which isn’t ideal if you have a long production run and need the wigs to keep in great shape for each daily and nightly performance. Costume wigs are made to the highest standards, they are styled in any design that you prefer and wig makers try to accommodate all requirements, whatever they might be. Place orders for Costume wigs and individual products will be created that are perfect for the performance in question.
It doesn’t take long to make costume wigs
Under ideal conditions Costume wigs are created in 7 to 10 working days just pick your style, place the order and the theatrical wigs should be with you in plenty of time for opening night. Manufacturers of Costume wigs go through busy spells though, particularly in the run up to panto season so it’s a good idea to order Costume wigs in plenty of time to save disappointment. Try to give the wig makers as much notice as possible if you need Costume wigs for a production, 3 – 4 weeks is a good figure that should give you plenty of room. It’ll be worth the wait, custom made wigs look amazing and they’ll ensure a theatre production is ready for curtain up on opening night.
A K Wig Designs is a company that specialises in costume wigs. We predominantly supply wigs to the entertainment industry such as theatrical wigs for period costume dramas or drag queen wigs for Christmas pantos!