If your child is a fan of fairytales, they can be Rapunzel with this homemade wig. (This requires drying time, so start a week ahead)
You'll need:
1 yellow bathing cap
1 large spool of yellow
curling ribbon
rubber cement
dollar-store tiara
(don’t use a real one!)
scissors
Directions:
1. Stretch bathing cap over styrofoam wig stand.
2. Cut pieces of the curling ribbon at random lengths,
but at least 90 cm (2.5 feet).
3. Starting along the bottom edge of the bathing cap,
stick one end of each ribbon strip side by side all the
way around using rubber cement.
4. Continue adding strips layer by layer all around the
cap moving towards the top of the head. It is best to
let each layer dry thoroughly before adding the next.
5. When you reach the top of the cap, cut several
double-length pieces of ribbon and glue each piece
in the centre at the top to cover the “part”.
6. No need to curl the ribbon as it will already have a
soft curl from being wound onto the ribbon spool.
Trim the front pieces to create a fringe, or secure the
longer pieces at the front away from the face.
Just add: a basic princess dress, a tiara on the top and
away you go. The perfect princess!
Originally published in ParentsCanada magazine, October 2013.
