A toupee is a paper or plastic plug that is placed in your hairline at the top of your head. When removed, your hair becomes visible without any hair on top!
Toupees are a great way to show off your personality or demonstrate an uniform hairstyle. They are also very popular, easy hairstyles to have.
This article will talk about how to make a toupee! Read on for the tips you need.
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Buy the same color of hair as the person in the picture
When making a toupee, you will need to buy a certain amount of hair for every length of hair you want to add. When making a toupee, you will need to buy a certain amount of hair for every length of hair you want to add.
You can get more or less depending on how much longer your new head will need to be. Some hairstylists can take less than others due to quality of the hair.
Bullet point: Find a tape measure That is easy to read and understand.
Get some sewing supplies
A toupee can be made out of any material, it just needs to be used. You can get some fun ones made out of paper or cloth, or more functional ones made out of plastic.
The easiest toupee to make is one out of paper. Just print your mind-blowing picture, cut the pieces into different lengths, and then glue them on!
If you choose the correct material, it should not stick to your head in the right way. It should feel soft and cuddly against your head. If it is hard and tight-fitting, this is probably the wrong toupee for you.
Another easy toupee is one made out of cardboard.
Pick out the pattern you want to use
When you decide to make a toupee, it is important to pick out the right pattern for your head. You will want to do this again, as the toupee will fall over if you do not pick the right one.
There are many ways to make a toupee, so we will not go into too much detail. What you can do is pick a pattern that is close to your own head shape and try your best to match it.
If you have a larger or smaller head, try using thinner or bigger hats to bring up your silhouette. If you have lighter or darker hair, use thicker material to create a more natural look.
Lay out the pattern and place the hair on it
Once you have decided on a pattern for your toupee, it is time to lay out the hair. You can do this by using a hairdryer or straightening tool, or by using a comb and pushing through the hair.
To use a hairdryer or straightening tool, simply place it on high heat and let it dry or straighten the hair. To use a comb and push through the hair, use one of those that comes in a kit or sold separately.
To use a hairdryer or straightening tool, simply place it on high heat and let it dry or straighten the hair. To use a comb and push through the hair, use one of those that comes in a kit or sold separately.
To make a toupee, you need two combs connected by one line of material. The first would be used to dry the head with, then the second would be used to pull through the toupee to shape it.
Sew it together neatly
When making a toupee, there are a few rules to remember. First, make sure to have a size large enough head!
Second, trace the toupee shape onto your head. You want it to be even all around the head, not just on one side.
Third, keep your seam allowance small so it does not show through your hair. If you have more than what is needed to make your Toupee, then take out some of the extra and still have a nice looking toupee!
Last but not least: pin it in place before sewing it together. This will help it stay in place as you glue it together. Try not doing this until just before you need to finish off the rest of your hair because it can make taking some out easier.
Steam it to set the hair in place
Once you have your hair and styling method picked out, it is time to make sure it is set in place! You will need to steam it for about five to ten minutes to make sure the hair is bound into the top of your head.
This process depends on whether you are making a flat-top, combed-top, or fauxhawk. We will explain each of these styles later on in this article!
For the flat-top, you will use your least amount of products possible. For the combed-top, you may need more products than for the flat-top, but definitely fewer products than for a fauxhawk.
The fauxhawk requires either using heavier products or going slightly over the length of your hair.
Apply styling agents to keep it smooth
Once your hair is cut, you can begin creating a toupee. There are many ways to make a toupee, so we will go through some of the more common styles.
Using rollers or paste-type substances can keep your hair smooth and round. However, these require that your hair be dampened and laid on the surface before being smoothed out and pinned in place.
Using liquid gelato or creme cheese spread could also be used to make a smooth toupee. Just remember to let it dry before attempting to pin it in place.
Using hairsprays could also be used to make a smooth toupee. Just remember to let it dry before attempting to pin it in place.
Yet another way to make a toupee is by using an old hat. Make sure that the hat has no sharp edges or shape-sickness would prevent him from being able to put his head in place.
Keep it clean by washing it regularly
A toupee can be made by cutting a medium-long hairline cut on the top of your head, leaving a natural-looking exposed scalp.
Then, pulling out one pass at a time to create the different parts of the toupee. Each part should be shampooed and left to dry before the next is put on.
Washing the toupee every week is what makes it last as it takes several washes to get all of the hair out. Make sure to let it dry before putting another cloth on it to make sure it stays wet.
Having to wash and dry your toupee every week will help protect it from heat and direct flame damage, just like making a safety saucer or firebreak for your burning wood fires.