FALSE BEARDS
False beards may be procured ready made on gauze, or may be made upon the face.
When a very large growth of hair is desired the wigmaker's production is most suitable, but a small beard will have a much more natural appearance if it is made up directly upon the face.
The twelve prints illustrating the method of work, practically explain themselves, but a few descriptive words may be helpful.
Crepe hair is in far too curly a condition when procured from the wigmaker, to be used with much success.
I moisten and comb out a large quantity of it, then allow it to dry.
Fig. 1 of the progressive prints shows the hair being combed out, Fig. 2 being roughly cut into shape. In Fig. 3 this piece has been gummed into position. In Fig. 4 a circular bunch has been gummed to the chin. Fig. 5 the piece under the lower lip. Fig. 6 the covering of the cheek from ear to chin. Fig. 7 a small piece that runs from the corner of the mouth into the beard. Fig. 8 a blending of the beard with the cheek. Fig. 9 the placing of half the moustache. Fig. 10 the trimming of the beard. Fig. 11 illustrates how the moustache may be arranged; and Fig. 12 that the beard may be pulled into any form.