How to Make a 'Jem' Costume

Jem was the lead singer of an 80's cartoon band called JEM and the Holograms. By day she was Jerrica, but her pseudonym was Jem. Jem's look has evolved over the episodes, but the one I like best is her hot pink wrap dress, shiny asymmetrical belt, and crazy pink layered hair (with highlights).

I am going to be Jem for Halloween this year, and I wanted to make the best dang Jem costume I could manage (within reason and a budget.)

Here is the beginning of that venture: The Rockin' Jem Wig. Enjoy : )

Step 1 Materials

You will need:

1 Pink wig
1 Pink, purple, or silver Mullet-Style wig
1 Wide tooth WOODEN comb (Plastic combs cause static)
1 Pair of scissors
1 Pack of small hair elastics
1 Mirror

And some good ol' patience.

Comments

[rapidprototyping]

Rapid luvs jems hair

[rapidprototyping]

red led can be lite with nine volt battery a switch no need just let them run all niht uses little electricity

[rix_101]

Thats pretty cool but they do have wigs like that. premade. but it does look really cool :D

[lemonie]

You want a pair of red LED earrings to go with that? L

[KandyRockstar]

 YES! but how?

[lakutreker]

Love this wig idea, wish I had done this for my costume last year.  There is a seller on ebay who makes some that don't need a battery pack.  I got the non-blinking ones for my Jem costume (but they did glow in the dark).  Just search Jem earrings on ebay a ton of them should pull up. Good luck.

[lemonie]

Hmm. Clip-on with the wire running down the back of your neck to a battery-pack?
If I think of something I'll let you know.

L

[OnePrettyThing]

This is SO cool! I was going to be Jem last year but I couldn't find any pink wigs and didn't want to dye anything. The best part about almost being Jem? Watching 10 old episodes on YouTube for "research." I love this! I'll be linking.

[KandyRockstar]

 Omg, I know. I've already watched four. I need to get some key quotes down to impress the true fans. Thanks!!

[bustedit]

we are the misfits, the misfits, and we're gonna getcha

[jtp139]

yes! so awesome!

[penumbra_]

truly truly TRULY OUTRAGEOUS!!!!!!!

[canida]

Looks awesome.