7 Fun Costume Wig Events

For thousands of years, people have worn wigs to celebrate special events and provide entertainment, from the Pharaohs of Egypt who donned elaborately curled and styled coiffures to Hollywood actors portraying fantasy characters in one-of-a-kind hair pieces.

Wigs are also an element in many hobbies that add fun and zest to the life of everyday people. Here are just a few of the ways in which you and your friends might enjoy donning a new look.

1. Theater

From community theater to backyard skits, wigs are an important part of “selling the act.”  They can help actors alter their age, gender, or ethnicity; signal a change in time, place, or location; portray historical and famous people; indicate a lifestyle, personality, or occupation; and even create new species.

2. Jidaigeki

Jidaigeki is a genre of Japanese period dramas, usually set in the Edo period (17^th-19^th centuries). Period hairstyles are almost always created with wigs, as only high-paid film and television actors are generally willing to grow their hair to the required length. One of the key conventions of this type of drama is disarranged hair for villains, which requires special hairpieces to create the effect.

3. Cosplay

Short for “Costume Play,” cosplay is a type of role playing in which fans of certain film, television, or literature series dress their favorite characters. Anime and manga characters, comic book superheroes (and villains), video game personalities, and science fiction characters are among the most popular. These are often worn to special conventions, but there are also social media networks and websites centered around the art. Because cosplayers are usually very passionate about their characters, they often make highly accurate and detailed costumes, of which wigs are a vital element.

4. Reenactments

In many parts of the United States, reenactments of historical periods and events are more than just a hobby – they are a way of life. Many reenactors spend months out of every year portraying characters from the Revolutionary War, Civil War, or pioneer periods. Their detailed costumes often involve a wig, which allows them to sell their character while still maintaining a current hairstyle in the off months.

5. Holidays

Wigs are not just for Halloween! Whether you want to be a redhead for the Saint Patrick’s Day parade, want to dress up as Uncle Sam for the 4^th of July, or look like a Christmas elf, wigs can lend authenticity to any kind of role-playing and take holiday fun to the next level.

6. Themed Parties

Birthday parties, costume parties, proms, and homecoming events are just a few important events throughout the year where it’s common to set a theme – often from a different time, place, or event, such as a 50’s prom or a pirate party. For events like these, wigs are a great way to celebrate.

7. Entertainment

Finally, who could forget some of the most popular reasons for wigs – pure entertainment. Clowns, magicians, and more make people laugh as much by their appearance as by their tricks. A wig not only helps sell the act – it also spreads the joy.

If you’re looking for a costume wig for any kind of event, we invite you to stop by our Philadelphia location on Bustleton Avenue or contact us today. Our friendly staff would be happy to help you find the perfect hairpiece for your needs – and would enjoy talking to you about your event.

Give us a call at (215) 725-3930!

Rosalind Stella’s Wig Boutique is happy to serve our friends and neighbors in Philadelphia, North Philly, South Philly, Center City, Jenkintown, Abington, Cheltenham, and the surrounding areas.

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