A fancy dress party is one of the most entertaining types of party that one can attend.

It's a time to let go of our true identities, and embrace a secret name and character. When we plan our fancy dress outfit , we think out every last little detail from the red tights to the outrageous hairstyle.

Sadly, our natural hair may not be long or thick enough to produce an Amy Winehouse style beehive hair style. And who, in today's busy world would spend the time trying to tame and manage their real hair into a funky hairstyle!

This is where the time you need a fancy dress wig.

Fancy dress wigs take just minutes to put on and will change your appearance DRAMATICALLY and the best part is that at the end of the night, you just remove it!

. There are countless styles of wigs available, from simple, inexpensive colored wigs designed for the club, to the massive and complex powdered wigs like those worn by Marie Antoinette.

There are SO many wigs available, inexpensively that you will always be able to find on to coordinate with your costume.

Some tips before you buy your costume wig:

If your wig will only have one or two uses, don't invest a lot of money in complex fancy dress wigs.

Club wigs are simply styled and flimsy for a reason. With all the dancing and motion, elaborate costume wigs are sure to get frayed and disfigured along the way. Suitable club wigs, for example, are made of a plastic material, much like the hair of kid's dolls.

You might have a different purpose in mind for your costume wigs. Super-hero costume wigs are quite common, and readily available at costume shops. These can look just like the hair of the heroes in comic books. They can have an ultra-shiny look, for that extra cheesy greased look.

Maybe your fancy dress choice requires a little more elegance.

An 18th century royalty costume probably calls for a large powdered wig. These can be quite heavy and unwieldy, so be sure your neck and back will be able to support the weight of these types of wigs. Before powdering the wig, you must first set it in place on your head. You will need to buy special wig powder, and enlist the help of a friend in powdering this style of wig.

Wigs can be delightful fun, but you know must know what you're doing.

Don't wear $200 dollar costume wigs to a club. You'll be sadly disappointed at its condition by evening's end. Also, don't wear cheap or tacky wigs with an elaborate costume, or else you'll appear on the horribly embarrassing lists of “bad costume”.

I hope these tips help you to find your perfect costume wig for Halloween.