How to save money using cheap Halloween wigs together with easy to put together costumes and other fun and spooky stuff; that's what this web page is all about.
- Drama Center
We've gotten a few of our wigs this way. You can visit your local high school or community college drama department and ask to borrow them for 1 night sometimes leaving a small security deposit if asked.
Believe it or not, performing arts usually has a big selection of old wigs that aren't even in use to choose from. Sometimes they'll sell some inexpensively as well.
- Make Your Own
It's actually pretty simple; especially the tinsel and yarn wigs. My daughter and I just made her yarn wig for this year's Halloween. We had a great time doing this and she just loves it. She's going to be Raggedy Ann this year.
If you need some help, contact me; I'll be happy to assist. Also, you can search the internet for "homemade wigs" or "homemade Halloween wigs" and you'll find many step by step directions.
- Beauty Schools
Beauty schools have old hair pieces that they'll part with at deep discounts since these wigs are thrown away after school is out. Not only that, but you'll have access to a variety of wigs to choose from!
- Other Sources for Cheap Halloween Wigs
Shopping on-line: Many times you can find the same product on-line that's sold at your local store, but priced cheaper on-line. You can use this as leverage to negotiate down the pricing.
Halloween specialty store: You can get great deals at the specialty store since all they do is Halloween. The costume costs to the store are less since they buy in bulk.
Generally, these stores only rent out store space during Halloween season; not for the full year. This way they are paying less on the store leases also.
Former cancer patients who will lend or give you their wigs. In some instances they received the wigs free through the American Cancer Society.
Swapping wigs with friends and neighbors to wear; another freebie.
