Haven't you always wanted to go out in a beehive wig? OK, if you already do that, how about one with flowers and plastic ants in it? This is a super easy Halloween get-up because all you do is make this wig and then throw on a black frock with some loud, bouncy, clangy jewelry and you are set to go! And you can theme your wig to whatever you want, like a flower garden, a spider's condo, anything!! Use hot glue to add the goodies on it. Consider it a blank canvas.

There are gobs of options, but being supercrafty, I couldn't settle on an "as-is" version. Embellishment is the key. My inspiration comes from the band the B-52's, the artwork of SHAG and the fact that I've always wanted an excuse to wear a blond beehive to work. (Halloween is on a Tuesday.) The traditional way to create a beehive is to tease, tease, tease using a comb - but in the crafty world, a shortcut will do. This idea can be adapted to your own style.

When it comes to decorating, choose a theme such as sparkly brooches, a flower garden, an anime character, scary spiders or even minizoo animals. Think extreme. Wear a black cocktail dress - maybe some flirty lashes and chunky jewelry and you'll be set for the party. You can find basic wigs at any costume or party store, or you can buy a quality version at a local wig store.

Special thanks to Anna Marie of www.DeviousWigs .com for the wig tips. Sources for Fantasy Fiber include www.ArtGlitter.com.
Beehive Wig
Supplies
• 1 wig, long straight hair
• Embroidery floss, needle
• 1 piece of batting (24 by 6 inches) rolled up
• Foam wig head
• Teasing comb
• 1 can of Aqua Net hair spray
• 1 package Fantasy Fiber
• Hair clips
• Hot glue
• Embellishments for hair: gems, flowers, leaves, plastic insects, etc.
• Spray glitter

Directions: Move the hair away from the crown of the wig. Using the embroidery floss and needle and working from the inside of the wig, hand stitch on the roll of batting so it stands up on the outside of the wig. This will give your beehive proper shape. Slip the wig on the foam head. Use the comb to separate a layer of hair at the crown of the wig. Holding one chunk at a time, bring hair up and swirl it around the batting, using the Aqua Net as the adhesive. Repeat until the batting is covered and the wig looks complete. Take the Fantasy Fiber and stretch it in random places around the wig for an extra shiny look. Let it set until firm. Embellish using hot glue. Add whatever decorations you want, such as flowers, plastic insect, gems, etc. Add a light layer of spray glitter for a finished look. Let dry and then use.

Tip: Flatten your hair so the wig will fit your skull better.

Special thanks to Anna Marie from DeviousWigs.com for her help with htis project. Check out her web site, she is a wig artista!!!


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