step #1 hAIr prepArAtIon Pin Curling Medium to Long Hair (For Short Hair Skip to Step #2) SupplieS Needed: Standard Bobby pins When a performer has medium to very long hair and must wear a wig, the goal is to distribute the hair evenly across the scalp so the bulk will be invisible when the wig is applied. The best way to accomplish this is by pin curling-at least 35-50 pin curls spaced uniformly over the entire head. (If the curls are spaced evenly and curled alternately-row one curled one direction, row two curled the opposite and so on-the performer's hair can be brushed out into beautiful waves when the wig is removed!) The pin curls enable the even distribution of hair and also give anchoring potential for the wig-the wig can be pinned into the bobby pins for added security. A. The amount of hair in each pin curl should be small- no more than 1˝ wide at the base. Pull the desired amount straight up with one hand and place the forefinger of the other hand at the base of the strand next to the scalp. B. Wrap the strand of hair completely around the forefinger. C. Being careful to preserve the curl created by the wrap, point the forefinger straight down toward the scalp and slide the wrapped curl off the forefinger. Hold it in place. D. Bobby pin the curl twice, creating an "x" with the pins. Make sure the pins always point toward the back of the head; this will aid in applying and removing the wig cap and wig later. E. This photo demonstrates the completely pin-curled head with self-adhering sports bandage and wig cap applied over the pin curls (sports bandage and wig cap application explained next). Notice how the head looks smooth and the hair appears to be distributed evenly over the scalp. winter 2012 theatre design & technology 29