![]() However, even if you have short hair you will want to shave the hairline around your neck and ears to ensure you have a smooth surface to apply the adhesive to. I am lucky in that my hair is pretty short at the moment, so I didn’t have to do much prep ahead of time. Liquid Latex (if using a latex bald cap) or acetone (if using a silicone bald cap).Skin-safe adhesive (I used my ever-useful Spirit Gum).Bald Cap (I am using a latex bald cap here).For the purposes of this tutorial, I enlisted the help of my incredibly patient wife to help make it happen. They can be found in numerous tones to help match the color of your skin, which will make applying the make-up to mimic the look of your skin easier.įinally, bear in mind that applying a bald cap to yourself is a tricky process that requires a lot of practice. Its also worth thinking about the color of the cap you’re looking for. We’ll discuss this a bit later, but it will impact the materials you need to apply the bald cap. The main difference between latex and silicone bald caps, aside from the price, is how they are blended into the skin to hide the seam between the cap and your skin. Since both of these are single use only, costs can really add up as you learn to apply the prosthetic. The other common type is a silicone bald cap, which is stronger but also usually four to five times the cost. ![]() ![]() The cheapest and most readily available are latex bald caps, which are usually thinner and slightly more delicate than some of the more robust materials. Fortunately, we’ve got you covered with everything you need to create that aerodynamic look you’ve been dreaming of.īald caps come in a few different materials. If you want to bring people like Professor X, Luke Cage, or Nebula to life, you have two options: Shave your head or, for a less long-term solution, you can apply a bald cap.īald caps are a classic and readily available prosthetic that have been used by make-up artists for decades, but they can still be tricky to apply correctly. Cosplayers often focus on wigs, trying to recreate the gravity defying looks of their favorite characters, but there are plenty of iconic characters who present the opposite problem.
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