How to Make a Wig | Part One: making the foundation

Did you know that the National Theatre is one of the only theatres in the United Kingdom that still makes its own wigs from scratch?
In a new three part series, master wig-maker Leanne Lashbrook from our Wigs, Hair and Makeup department (we affectionately call them WHAM) shows you step-by-step instructions for how to make a wig. In this episode: making the base for your wig. You will need: hair grips, a stocking, measuring tape, sticky tape, cling film, a marker pen and an actor.

[@Hanna-yn5ou]

Thank you for sharing this video, National Theatre! :) Very informative for people who would like to learn this skill.

[@denisehairstylist3119]

Hi, any information about a good film wig making class please and thanks 😊

[@BellaBellz007]

i could listen to him talk alll day

[@rehanaazeemi3784]

Very informative video . I have recently retired and have a lot of time on my hands. I would like to make wigs for cancer charities . I need some directions on how I go about doing this. I have lost a very very close friend to cancer. Welling up now

[@londonschoolofwigmaking5793]

It's a very rewarding discipline for sure.

[@mbalimodupe4084]

Where can i get the lace in a bulk

[@VivzPhobia]

I’m a cosplayer lol