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Fangs for Neytiri/Jake Make-Up

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01/10/2011

Fangs

Although the Na’vi are humanoid, they have two distinguishing features that remind us they are not human:  a tail and fangs. If you haven’t already read my views on the whole tail issue, you can read ‘Making the Neytiri Costume-Full Body Make-Up’ now if you like and bring yourself up to speed.

All done?  Good, let’s talk about fangs.

Fangs are subtle but effective accessory for completing either Neytiri or Jake faces.  The problem I’ve noticed with the standard ‘Dracula’ fangs is that they tend to make normal activities like eating, drinking and speaking challenging, to say the least. With these fangs in place, your speech comes out a bit garbled and people can’t understand you.  You can’t drink or eat with them in so you always have to pop them out so you can partake of the buffet. After about an hour, you’re fed up with the whole exercise and take the fangs out for the rest of the evening which kinda spoils the look.

When officially licensed ‘Avatar‘ costume fangs became available, I did suggest these for those wanting to be Neytiri or Jake. However, in light of some reviews I’ve read, I feel I can no longer recommend them. The main issue appears to be the size. Some felt the protruding fangs were too large and looked ridiculous. So I went back online to see if I could find something more suitable.

And I believe I have done just that.

 

 

Small Realistic Deluxe Custom Fangs Box

 

Instead of using a cumbersome mouthpiece, you attach these individual fangs only to the teeth you wish to augment. But rather than tell you about them myself, read this review from Good Times at amazon.com. This reviewer not only tells you what he thought of the fangs, but also offers tips on how to attach them to your teeth.* It’s the kind of advice that only someone who has first-hand experience with the product could tell you about; the stuff that isn’t mentioned in the package instructions but is good to know. Just click here to view it.

Next time, we’ll have a look at some Na’vi weapons.

*As always, please do a spot test to see if you have any adverse reactions to any of the ingredients used in the bonding agent.

 

 

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How to Do Neytiri’s Make-Up Part 3

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27/09/2011

In this third and final instalment of ‘How to Do Neytiri’s Make-Up,’ we’ll explain how to set your make-up and fine tune your Na’vi look.

Please read through this first before you begin.

 

You Will Need:

Neutral Set Powder

Paper Towels

Powder Puff

Face Brush

False Eyelashes

Eyelash Adhesive

Tweezers

Yellow ‘Avatar’ contact lenses*

 

Might Want to Have Handy:

Make-Up Mirror

Eyelash Adhesive Remover

 

Setting the Make-Up:

After investing so much time and effort applying your make-up, that last thing you need is for it to start fading after an hour or so.  To keep your look fresh and long-lasting, you’ll need to ‘set’ it.

Place a paper towel on your table and sprinkle some neutral set powder on it.  Dip your powder puff into the sprinkled powder and work the powder into the puff by gently rubbing it in with your fingers.  Tap the powder puff once against the side of the table to shake off any excess powder.

Grasp the edge of the powder puff between your thumb and forefinger and, using a fanning motion, gently pat the powder puff all over your face to apply an even dusting of powder. Do not slap the puff on your face as you will end up with too much powder.  Do not rub the powder or apply any pressure to the face with the puff as you could smear the make-up ruining all your good work.  When you’ve finished, let the powder sit for about a minute.

Use a face powder brush from your make-up brush kit to remove any excess powder.  Don’t drag the brush across your face as this could smudge the make-up.  Instead, use a variation of the stippling method we discussed in previous posts. Gently dab the brush onto your face and with a slight scooping motion delicately ‘dig’ away the excess powder.  The powder should keep your make-up set for approximately eight hours.**

 

False Eyelashes

In the second post, I mentioned the Na’vi have no eyebrows.  Neytiri does, however, sport a striking set of eyelashes.

Carefully remove your false eyelashes from the packaging and dab some adhesive along the base of these lashes.  Gently grasp the false lashes (I would recommend lash applicators for this job) and carefully place them at the base of your real lashes. A good magnifying make-up mirror will make it easier to see what you’re doing.

 

‘Avatar’ Contact Lenses*

‘Avatar’ contact lenses can be purchased from an optician or online.

If this is your first time wearing contact lenses I strongly urge you to practice wearing them at least two weeks prior to your début. Your eyes are not designed to have foreign objects resting on them so expect some tearing and discomfort when you first put them in.

We have an innate instinct which causes us to close our eyes when something approaches them. This reaction will no doubt happen when you first attempt to put you lenses in.  With some practice and persistence though you will get used to your lenses and be able to pop them in and out like a pro. Practicing over a mirror at the start will help you become more proficient.

However well-intentioned your friends may be, please do not let them put your lenses in for you.  If you value your friendships, it will be better for everyone in the long run if you just learn to do it yourself.

Always wash your hands before handling your new lenses.  This is not just for hygiene but also to wash away any minute bits of hair or fibres that could be transferred from your hands to your lenses.  Debris trapped under your lenses can cause great discomfort and make your eyes water furiously.  This in turn will ruin your make-up.

We’ve now come to the end of this short series. Hope it helps.

 

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Image via movieinsider.com

 

 

* Caution: Federal law (USA) prohibits dispensing without a prescription.

**Results may vary.

 

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How to Do Neytiri’s Make-Up Part 2

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25/09/2011

Kaltxi.

In our previous post, ‘How to Do Neytiri’s Make-Up Part 1’, we began the transformation by applying facial and ear prosthetic pieces to recreate Neytiri’s unique make-up. Then we explained how to seal the latex.  In this next instalment, we will cover make-up application.

 

Please be sure to read through this first, before you start.


 You’ll Need:

Blue Cream Make-Up

White Cream Make-Up

Pink Cream Make-Up

Palette

Make-Up Sponges

Make-Up Brushes, assorted sizes

Cotton Buds

 

Might Want to Have Handy:

Face Glitter

Make-Up Mirror

 

Applying the Make-Up Foundation:

Gather your make-up items (see above list) and prepare your work area.  You should have as much natural light as possible as this is the best light for working with colours.

Squeeze a generous amount of the blue cream make-up onto your palette and dip a slightly damp make-up sponge into the cream. Using the same stippling technique you used in the first post when you applied the liquid latex, begin applying the make-up.  Gently dab a thin, even layer of make-up over your prosthetics first.  Keep applying more thin layers of make-up until you are satisfied with the colour and you have a nice, even base foundation.

 

Prosthetic Pieces after Make-Up Application

 

After you’ve finished the prosthetic pieces, apply the remaining base foundation to the rest of your face and neck using the same stippling method.  Do your lips and eyelids as well. Be sure to blend the scalloped edges of the prosthetics carefully with your own skin so there is no tell-tale line.

If you inadvertently get any make-up in your eye, use a cotton bud to gently wipe it away. Cotton buds are also good for absorbing any tears before they roll down your face and streak the make-up.

When you’re finished, you should have a even, uniform base ready for detailing.

Now, you could use your fingers to apply the make-up cream, but a damp make-up sponge will give you a more professional, finished look. It also provides better control over how much colour you want. Wedge-shaped sponges are ideal because it’s easier to get into tight areas like the corner of your eyes.

 

Adding the Details:

Mix the white and blue cream make-up together on your palette to create a shade of blue lighter than the base foundation.  Using make-up brushes from your kit, add a zebra-like design over your face and neck. If you like, you can refer to the picture below for guidance.

 

Avatar photo

Image via movieinsider.com

 

Now mix the white and pink cream make-up together to create a very light, pastel pink.  Apply this colour to the tips and insides of your ‘Avatar’ ears as shown in the picture above.

The Na’vi people have a smattering of small, white dots on their faces.  Dip a slender make-up brush in the white cream make-up and carefully place small dot dots around your forehead, nose and cheeks to recreate the white “freckles”. Again, refer to the head shot above.

These ‘freckles’ seem to have a subdued, luminescent quality. You could try mixing a bit of fine face glitter into the cream make-up to replicate this effect.

Right then…that’s the make-up done. In our next post, will be adding some finishing touches.

 

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How to Do Neytiri’s Make-Up Part 1

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24/09/2011

In December 2009, James Cameron’s ‘Avatar’ captured the imagination of movie-goers everywhere.  We were intrigued by the alien yet familiar Na’vi race of Pandora, particularly Neytiri.

In this first of a three-part post on how to do Neytiri’s make-up, we will discuss ear and face prosthetics application.

 

Please be sure to read through this first before you begin.


You’ll Need:

Cotton Balls

Witch Hazel

‘Avatar’ Face Prosthetic*

‘Avatar’ Ear Prosthetics*

White Pencil

Spirit Gum & Remover**

Liquid Latex*

Palette

Non-Latex Make-Up Sponges

Castor Seal or oil

 

Might Want to Have Handy:

Magnifying Make-Up Mirror

 

Preparing Your Skin

For the best results, cleanse and exfoliate your skin before applying the prosthetics.

After cleansing and exfoliating, dampen a cotton ball with an astringent and wipe your face using long, smooth strokes.  Use a witch hazel with aloe vera to help soften and condition your skin while removing any stray traces of dirt or oil.

 

Applying the Prosthetics

Remove the prosthetics* from their packaging and try them on.  Adjust the pieces as needed till they look and feel right to you.  Remember, you will be wearing these for a while so it’s important that you get the fit just right and are comfortable with them.

 

Image via mostlydead.com

Image via mostlydead.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Once you’re satisfied with the placement of your prosthetics, put your ear tips to one side; keep your facial prosthetic on your face.  We’re not gluing anything yet so put the spirit gum down.  Instead, pick up your white pencil and proceed to draw an outline around the edge of the prosthetic onto your face. When you’re done, put your facial prosthetic aside.  You should now have a clearly visible outline on your face.  You will be using this guideline you’ll be using when you apply your spirit gum. When you’re done, put the facial prosthetic aside for the moment.

Now, take your spirit gum** and apply a line of adhesive approximately ¼ to ½ inch wide along the white pencil outline on your face.  It’s not necessary to use more spirit gum than you actually need. Laying it on thick won’t make the prosthetics stick any better and it’ll just be more to remove later on.

Lightly pat the outline of spirit gum with your finger until the gum begins to feel tacky.  Wipe any spirit gum stuck to your finger with spirit gum remover**.

Pick up your facial prosthetic and place it onto your face matching the edges with the outline of spirit gum.  Carefully press the scalloped edges of the prosthetic down onto the spirit gum. Repeat this same procedure with the ear prosthetics. Wait until the adhesive sets.

Spirit gum provides a secure hold so you don’t have to worry about your prosthetics falling off unexpectedly.  Always use spirit gum remover to break down the gum so you can remove your pieces safely.  Never try to pull or yank these pieces off. You will regret it.

When the pieces are securely in place, pour some liquid latex* into one of the small wells on your palette and dip a non-latex make-up sponge into the liquid.  Apply the latex to the edges of the prosthetic using a stippling (dabbing) motion.  Do not brush or rub the latex on.  The liquid latex will help conceal the edges of the prosthetics so they blend in better and look more like your own skin.  It also provides extra adhesion.

Be very careful to avoid getting the liquid latex in your hair as it is extremely difficult to remove and you may end up having to cut the hair.  If any edge of the prosthetic is close to your eyebrows, eyelashes or hairline avoid using the latex there.  These areas can be blended in later when you begin applying the make-up.  Allow the liquid latex to dry completely.

 

Sealing the Liquid Latex

Sometimes a reaction can occur between cream foundation and liquid latex which can cause discolouration.  This demarcation will be noticeable so it is necessary to seal the latex before applying any make-up.

After ensuring the liquid latex is completely dry, pour a few drops of castor seal or castor oil in another well of the palette and dip a clean make-up sponge into it.  Lightly dab the castor onto the liquid latex.  Then take a cotton ball and gently pat the castor seal to absorb any excess.

Let’s take a break.  Put your stuff away and get your area tidied up.  In the next post, we’ll begin applying the make-up.

*This item contains latex.  Do not use if you suffer from a latex allergy.

**Always do a spot check with the spirit gum to make sure you skin isn’t sensitive to any of the ingredients. For more tips on how to use spirit gum, head to fantasyfestival.com.

 

 

 

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Na’vi Weapons for Your Neytiri/Jake Costume

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20/10/2010

Let’s have a look and some Na’vi weapons to accessorize your Neytiri/Jake Costume.

The Omaticaya tribe comprises hunters and warriors.  Therefore no self-respecting member, especially the warrior princess Neytiri, would be caught without these essential items*:

The Na’vi Knife

The Na’vi knife is the most important item for the Omaticaya. Used by most members of the tribe, the knife is a multi-purpose tool used for hunting, skinning, and ritual blessings of Ewa, their deity.  It is also used in close-range melee combat.

 

 

The Na'vi Knife

 

 

The Na’vi Bow and Arrow

Another important weapon of the Na’vi arsenal is the bow and arrow.  This weapon, while virtually useless against the Sky People’s technology, helps ensure a successful hunt.

There are officially licensed Avatar bow and arrow sets available from various online stores. However, based on the reviews which are now available and my own personal observation, I can no longer recommend it. It is painfully obvious the merchandise is shoddy and the price simply cannot be justified.  If your looking for quality and value for money, give this a miss.

If you really have your heart set on this, you’d be betteroff making your own bow and arrow set.

 

The Na’vi Spear

Ideal for making an entrance, the Na’vi spear will lend an air of authority to either a Neytiri or Jake costume.

 

 

Na'vi Spear

 

 

Add these accessories to your costume and you’ll be ready to do battle, hunt wild animals or just look really cool.

*These a weapons are not real.  They are costume props only.

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Making the Neytiri Costume-DIY Tie-Dye

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11/10/2010

In a previous post, we talked about using full body make-up to achieve an au natural Neytiri costume. For those who prefer modesty and warmth, we’ll be discussing how to make the Neytiri costume using more traditional methods.

Gather Unto To Ye:

A long-sleeve, mock turtle-neck unitard
Dylon Fabric Dye-Ocean Blue*
Dylon Fabric Dye-China Blue*
Rubber bands or Kitchen string
Blue Cream Make-Up
White Cream Make-Up
Make-Up Sponges
Make-Up Brushes
Two-Piece Bikini
Brown Sandals

 

May Want on Standby:

Newspaper
Blue Marker Pen

 

As we get closer to Halloween, blue unitards may be in short supply.  If this is the case and you have a ‘crafty’ nature, get a white unitard, two subtly contrasting shades of blue clothes dye and make your own, unique Neytiri costume.

Wash and dry your white unitard first.  While that’s churning away in your washer/dryer, read the instructions on the package of dye as methods can vary from brand to brand.  Follow these directions carefully to obtain the best possible results.

Once the unitard is dry, cover your work area with newspaper to protect it from any inadvertent splashes and drips.  Prepare the lighter shade of blue dye according to the manufacturer’s instructions.  Place your white unitard into the dye mixture and leave to soak for the required length of time.  Some brands of dye may require you to rinse immediately; others may require more time.  Always check the instructions.

After the unitard has soaked in the dye, remove it, gently squeeze out the excess liquid and put the unitard aside to dry completely.  As a precaution, place more newspapers underneath the garment to catch any drips.  (If there’s an alpha male in the house, make sure he’s read the paper first before you commandeer it.)

After drying, lay the unitard flat on your work surface.  Now it’s time to add the striped effect by tie dying it with the darker blue dye.  Tie the sleeves, legs and body tightly with rubber bands or string at equal intervals of one to two inches or more, depending how wide you want your stripes.  Cover your work area once again with newspapers and prepare the darker blue dye according to the manufacturer’s instructions.  Dip your unitard into the dye and leave to soak.  If you’ve secured the bands or string tightly, the darker dye shouldn’t take in these areas and you should get an instant striped effect. Keep in mind that regardless of what dye or technique you use, no two items turn out exactly the same.  Your Neytiri costume will truly be your own, unique creation.

‘Well, that’s all very well and good,’ you say, ‘but I did manage to get a blue unitard.  What do I do now?’  First of all, good job on getting your hands on one of these.  All you need do is get it all striped up.  You can tie-dye it as I’ve already outlined above by using a darker shade of blue than the blue of your unitard.  (Please note:  Tie-dying works best on natural fabrics such as cotton, linen and silk.  Most unitards are a nylon/spandex blend and while you should have no trouble dying it, it may not achieve full colour.)

Another option (which quite frankly, I’m not too keen on but thought I’d mention it any way) is using a blue marker to draw the stripes on.  Like I said, I don’t love this option, but it might be a good choice for you.

Once you’re all striped up, step into your unitard, put on your bikini and sandals and you’re ready.

‘Ready? What do you mean ready?  What about the tail?’  I know, I know.  For my views on the tail, please refer to ‘Making the Neytiri Costume-Full Body Make-Up‘.

Obviously, the unitard is not going to cover all of you so use the cream make-up and sponges to colour in any exposed skin.  Again, please view my previous post, ‘Making the Neytiri Costume-Full Body Make-Up‘ for guidelines on how to do this.

Here are a couple of last minute tips to help you keep things neat and tidy:

1:  After every tie-dying session, be sure to wash all the containers as soon as possible with soap and water to keep staining to a minimum.

2:  Tie-dyed clothing may bleed in the wash so as a precaution, wash them in cold water with like colours or separately.

 

Image via movies.sulekha.com

 

 

*Although I mention Dylon in the list of supplies above, you are certainly not bound to using it. I merely selected it because after perusing their colour wheel I was able to find suitable colours that didn’t require purchasing additional colours and mixing them together.  This makes it simpler and cheaper to use.

RIT is another popular brand for dying clothes.  However after examining its colour chart I felt the most suitable shades of blue (in the blue-green chart) would require mixing additional colours together to achieve the desired shade.  Consequently this makes is a slightly more expensive option.

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Making the Neytiri Costume-Full Body Make-Up

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07/10/2010

Let’s see…

Neytiri make-up?  Check.

Neytiri hairstyle?  Check.

Now it’s time to make the Neytiri costume.

There are a few methods you can choose from to make your Neytiri costume.  In this post, we’re going to look at full body paint.

 

You’ll Need:

Blue Cream Make-Up
White Cream Make-Up
Palette
Make-Up Sponges
Make-Up Brushes
Neutral Setting Powder
Body Powder Puff
Paper Towels
Two-Piece Bikini Set
Brown Sandals

 

May Come In Handy:

A Friend Who Shares Your Sense of Fun

 

Before you begin, take some time to familiarize yourself with Neytiri’s unique look.  Start by going to the official Avatar movie website where you can study photos of Neytiri in various poses.  Fan sites like Naviblue are also a good source of inspiration as they often have pictures of members who have created their own costumes.

The Na’vi are a blue-skinned people and if you really want to lose yourself in the character, full body make-up will give you the most authentic look possible. Use make-up sponges specifically designed for cream make-up and apply it in thin, even layers until you’ve achieved the desired shade of blue. For guidance on how to apply the make-up, see ‘How To Do Neytiri’s Make-Up Part 2’. Now would be a good time to enlist that fun friend of yours to help you apply your make-up. Perhaps you could get the same one who assisted you with the Neytiri hairstyle; provided he/she is not too worn out from all the braiding and beading.

When you’ve finished applying the blue base make-up, mix white cream make-up with blue cream make-up to create a soft yet contrasting shade of blue for the stripes. Use make-up brushes from your kit to paint zebra-like stripes on your arms, legs and torso.  Use a full body picture of Neytiri as a guide.

Once the make-up has dried, (this could take a bit of time so be sure to start early) you could set it with neutral setting powder to help keep it fresh.  For instructions on how to do that, see ‘How to Do Neytiri’s Make-Up Part 3‘.

Although Neytiri is barefoot in the movie, I really don’t recommend doing likewise; especially if it gets really cold in your area at the end of October or if pet owners aren’t as responsible as they should be when their little darlings start ‘decorating’ the sidewalks. Please wear shoes or sandals.

Before I finish this post, I’d like to leave you with a few caveats.  There is a chance that the make-up may start to streak if you sweat profusely. It could also stain fabrics and furniture. So use caution when approaching other party-goers or chairs.  I’m not saying you should stay parked in a safe little corner all night.  You’ve put a lot of time and effort into this outfit and by God you should show it off.  I just want to make you aware of any issues that may arise if you opt for full body paint.

As with anything that comes in contact with your skin, always do a spot test first and check for any reactions.  If you do start to experience symptoms, better give the full body paint experience a miss.

Full body painting can be an involved and sometimes messy process.  But if done correctly, the results can be quite eye-catching.

 

Avatar photo

Image via movieinsider.com

 

‘Hang on,’ I hear you object. ‘What about the tail?’ Yes, the tail. Well…it’s like this. It seems that detachable blue tails of the appropriate length are hard to come by.  In fact, I couldn’t find anything that was suitable. Most of the ones I looked at were too short. When I finally did find that was just the right length, it only came in black.

Your best bet would be to make your own tail. Now I’m not going to lie to you and start giving you pointers on how to go about it. I just don’t have the know-how or experience. However, if you click on the following, ‘How to Make A Costume Tail’ you’ll find a good article which takes you step-by-step through the process.

 

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Avatarize Yourself, Be Yourself

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02/10/2010

While trolling the ‘Net, I came upon a website called reface.com which has a post on how to ‘Avatarize’ yourself. The post talks about an Avatarize Yourself generator sponsored by McDonald’s by the looks of it. There are detailed instructions in the post on how to use it but basically you upload your photo, click a few times and presto-chango, you are now a Na’vi; or at least an unreasonable facsimile of one.

(I should mention, by the by, that this was posted a while back and according to the update the generator has gotten glitchy. It seems to stop at 64%-80% completion. It doesn’t happen every time, but probably often enough to be a nuisance for some. You can have a go if you like; perhaps you’ll be one of the lucky ones.)

But all is not lost. If you scroll down the post, you can read about an alternative Avatar generator you can try. ‘Become An Avatar’ will take uploaded photos from your computer, snapshots using your webcam and even your current Facebook profile photo (for best results, you should be facing straight ahead with your mouth is closed).

Now, you may be thinking to yourself or saying aloud to the screen, ‘And…?’ I’m glad you asked as I am easily distracted and tend to digress.

I’ve written this little marvel because it occurred to me that this could be a way to inject some of the real you in your avatar make-up. Even though I provided pictures for you to follow and there are dozens, if not hundreds of photos online that you can refer to, you may find yourself subconsciously trying to look exactly like Neytiri or Jake. Please don’t do this. Neytiri and Jake are not real so why try to be a carbon copy of them. You are real and you should be endeavouring to create a Na’vi look that shows the real you.  With a photo of you as a Na’vi to guide you along, you can easily let the real you shine through.

Yes, I hear you. ‘But I like dressing up and being someone else. It’s more fun than just being boring, old me.’ All I can say is that would be a subject best left for another day.

At any rate, it’s a thought. Hopefully, you’ll at least give it a try and see if this isn’t better for you than trying to look exactly like someone who doesn’t exist. If nothing else, it would make a pretty cool Facebook profile picture.

 

Image via http://reface.me/profile-pictures/avatarize-yourself/

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How to Create Neytiri’s Hairstyle

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28/09/2010

Now that you’ve completed Neytiri’s make-up, we now need to create Neytiri’s hairstyle.

Neytiri’s preferred hairstyle in the film ‘Avatar’ consisted of numerous tight, little braids (corn rows) which swung freely as she moved.  She decorated them with beads and feathers. Given the active lifestyle that Neytiri no doubt leads, this is probably the easiest way for her to keep her hair tidy and out of the way.

 

Avatar photo

Image via movieinsider.com

 

Creating Neytiri’s hairstyle is a two-step process and you should give yourself plenty of lead-in time to accomplish it.

The first step will require a ponytail extension. This is necessary to create the long, thick braid in the back of the Na’vi’s head.  The Na’vi braid contains tendrils which lead directly into the brain and allows the Na’vi to, quite literally, connect with their environment.

Follow any instructions which accompany the pony tail extension and attach it securely to the back of your head, beneath your hair.  It may be necessary to attach the extension lower on your head that the instructions suggest. The ponytail must extend farther than the rest of the hair.  If you need further guidelines for attaching the ponytail, please refer to this article on ‘How to Use Ponytail Extentions‘.  Once you’ve securely fastened the pony tail extension, braid it and move on to the second stage.

While learning to braid hair is quite simple, doing them in such a large quantity and in such small sizes is time consuming. You really need begin creating the Neytiri hair style, as early in the day as possible. And you would be well advised to enlist the aid of a friend. Not only will an extra pair of hands speed the process up, it will also make the time go faster if you have someone to chat with.

To finish off the look, you’ll need to add pony beads. You can purchase these as well as beaders (the tool you’ll need to thread the beads onto your hair) from a lovely website named snapaholics.com. Here you can find all manner of beads. They have a bright selection of plastic as well as wooden beads in all shapes and sizes.

If you’re pressed for time or really don’t fancy doing your hair yourself, pay a visit to some of your local hairdressers and see if any of them would be up for a challenge.

It should go without saying that if you’re already blessed with long, black hair, that’s half the battle. But if you don’t have the length, colour or strength to attempt this look, you can purchase a Neytiri wig with all the braiding and beading done for you. You can choose from a deluxe wig like the one shown below:

 

Avatar Neytiri Deluxe Wig

 

Or one that already comes with a set of ‘Avatar’ ears and the headpiece Neytiri wore when flying on her banshee:

 

Avatar Neytiri Costume Wig with Ears

 

Whether you choose to create Neytiri’s hairstyle with your own hair or decide to go with a wig, remember to have fun and enjoy the party.  Or be the life of it.

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