Glossary
Acetone commonly used for removing nail varnish, but also used for cleaning hair lace; never used directly on skin; available from chemists.
Adhesive different types are used for sticking wig hair lace, eyelashes, prosthetics, etc.; available from theatrical suppliers and chemists.
Alginate mixed into a jelly-like substance used for making life casts; available from dental suppliers.
Aquacolour a water-soluble compressed powder foundation used in character make-up.
Artificial eyelashes for extra emphasis on the eyes; available in different lengths and thicknesses; can be trimmed; applied with adhesive.
Backcombing a technique used to make hair appear fuller than it is.
Bald caps specially made plastic caps to simulate a bald head.
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