Hair-raising costume wigs to complete your look

Nail your fancy dress costume in one of our iconic wigs

Completing your fancy dress look with one of our costume wigs is one of the easiest and possibly essential way to define your outfit. People might be left scratching their heads if you wore the full ensemble but didn’t have the costume wig and tried to be, say Cleopatra, Amy Winehouse, Harley Quinn or Donald Trump. It’s fair to say an iconic wig is necessary to complete thousands of costume character looks.

No bad hair days

There are many great reasons to invest in the ultimate costume accessory - a wig. Dying or cutting your hair to fit with your costume character is a big commitment, expensive, and something you may not want to live with beyond the party. Most wigs are synthetic and therefore an inexpensive way to make a full statement in your costume. Popping a wig on makes getting ready a breeze. Minimal, if any styling is needed. So you can spend more time on makeup, accessorising and getting party ready.

Fantastic costume ideas that depend on a wig

If you want to be the bigwig at the fancy dress party, you’ll need a costume wig to embody these famous folks.

Cleopatra

cleopatra wig Ruler of the Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt, Cleopatra’s goddess charm and empowered woman vibes make for a statement party costume. Our iconic costume wig brings this exotic persona to life along with one of our stunning Cleopatra gowns.

Donald Trump

trump wig It’s not fake news that the American President’s thinning ginger and grey comb-over along with his orange spray tan has become something of an iconic (or is that unforgettable?) look.

Cyndi Lauper

cyndi lauper wig Show your true colours when you dress up as 80s pop diva Cyndi Lauper who still today is notorious for riotous hair colour. A rah rah skirt, lots of accessories and bold hair with one of our costume wigs and you are all set.

Benjamin Franklin

benjamin franklin wig Transform yourself into one of America’s pioneers in politics, science and diplomacy. You’ll look like a time traveller in the receding hairline grey wig, that pairs perfectly with an old brown op-shop suit.

Kiss

kiss wig Our Kiss wigs were made for loving you baby. Get your friends together and rock out as Demon, Starchild, Spaceman and Catman for the night.

Harley Quinn

harley quinn wig The Suicide Squad’s multicoloured and multifaceted siren Harley Quinn has hair that would cost a fortune at the salon. We have two sensational options that replicate Harley’s blonde, pink and blue combo ponytails.

Kim Kardashian

kim kardashian wig The reality TV star almost blew up the internet when she donned a long, neon wig one evening. Paired with a bodycon dress, our glow in the dark rendition of this wig can, like, literally, complete your Kim K aesthetic. If going for brunette Kim, our sultry siren wig will do the trick too.

Marilyn Monroe

marilyn monroe Have a blonde moment as the archetypical bombshell of the 1950s Marilyn Monroe, who sure left a mark on the world with her sex appeal and classic looks. Recreating Marilyn’s ‘flying skirt over the subway’ image with our blonde wig perfects this glamorous Hollywood look.

Albert Einstein

albert einstein wig Scientific genius Albert Einstein was too busy developing groundbreaking theories to worry about his hair. If you’re embracing this scientific genius for the party, you don’t have to worry about your hair either with our costume wig and moustache set.
Pro Wig Tip If you want to make the wig more natural looking and less glossy, a light spray of dry shampoo does the trick.

It’s a bald fact that you will need a wig to pull these costumes off too!

Pro Wig Tip Use a wide tooth comb to remove tangles gently. A light mist of water before brushing can also help keep it smooth.

Wig wearing and aftercare

  • When your wig arrives, give it a gentle shake to loosen the packaging folds. Hang it up somewhere over laying it flat.
  • You can style most wigs - including using hairspray. Allow time to practice before the party.
  • Invest in a wig cap. It neatly tucks away your hair and helps keep your wig secure.
  • Brushing curly wigs makes them frizz. A light spray of water and scrunching the curls will help keep curls in shape.
  • Straighteners or curling irons can’t be used on synthetic wigs.
  • Wigs can get sweaty. Air your wig out after the party. Give it a brush if it needs it. Once it’s dry give it a light spray of dry shampoo on both sides before packing it away.

Shopping for costume wigs to complete your fancy dress outfit is so much fun. You can even get inspired by our iconic wig range first, then build your costume and accessories around that character.

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