Why Wear A Wig With Your Next Costume?

A good costume wig will complete any costume. They can transform the mundane into something attractive, or, if you wish, they can do just the opposite by making something very ugly that's normally beautiful. After applying your wig, (which only takes a few seconds), it will draw attention and admirations for the entire evening. Party goers have used wigs for centuries to recreate a certain era, style, or idea, and today they're as popular as ever. In fact, they're available in party stores and online super shopping centers--making buying a wig that meets your tastes, needs, and budget easier than ever before.

Wig prices range from almost nothing to hundreds of dollars. The cost variation is due to the fact that costume wigs are made out of a variety of different materials. The cheapest wigs are made out of synthetics that appear to be similar to real hair, but don't act or feel like the real thing at all. They'll be good for a couple of parties or so, but after that they'll be so ragged and disfigured that you'll have to get a new one. Better wigs are made out of Japanese Kanekalon fiber which is soft and supple and provides a natural look and feel. But the best wigs are, of course, made out of real hair. You'll pay to wear one of those wigs, but many think it's worth the cost because it makes their costumes seem very realistic. And if properly cared for, real wigs will last a very long time.

Where is it appropriate to wear a costume wig? Costume wigs are great for Halloween parties, theatrical costumes, dress ups, Mardi Gras, and being fun and crazy on a Friday night. They can even be worn during religious and ceremonial events to attain a traditional look.

What kinds of wigs are available? It depends on where you look. Selections in traditional bricks-and-mortar stores are limited, but it you look online, you'll find pretty much anything you want. And I mean anything! afros, witch wigs, mermaid wigs, Elvira wigs, Marie Antoinette wigs, Colonial wigs, and celebrity look-a-like wigs, such as Halle Berry wigs, Ahslee Simpson wigs, Snoop Dog wigs, are all easily accessible on the internet. In addition to wigs, there are costume beards and moustaches for men.

No costume is complete without a quality wig. It will reconfigure you're hair into something completely crazy, beautiful, classy, or unexpected--it's your choice.

James Arthurs writes extensively about costumes and party hosting. Read more about costumes at AbbaCostumes.net.