Bald Cap Application

Bald caps are a fundamental part of creating a character if you want to cover the hair and put a wig on or create a more abstract character. Learning this technique is useful in enabling me to be able to create a more diverse range of looks, and creating a blank canvas on the head which I can then fashion however I would like.

Products Needed

• Pintail comb
• Hairbrush
• Water in a spray bottle
• Kryolan Supracolour Palette
• Sponges
• Strong hair gel
• Matte spirit gum
• Kryolan Ultrafoundation Palette

Method

1. Spray all of the hair with the water, making sure that it is all wet. 
2. Next, spread the hair gel across all of the hair. Brush through to make sure that it is spread evenly. 
3. Now apply the bald cap. If it does not fit your model's head, cut around the edges so that it fits. 
4. Using a cotton bud, apply the spirit gum underneath the edges of the bald cap so that it is flat on the head and blends in with the skin. 
5. Using the supracolour palette, mix white and red to create a pink colour. 
6. Brush onto the bald cap so that it matches the skin and the Ultrafoundation palette can be used after if need be to create a more realistic skin tone.