crepe hair

American  

noun

1. false hair, usually of plaited wool or vegetable fibers, used in theatrical makeup for making artificial beards, sideburns, etc.

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crepe hair British  

noun

1. artificial hair, usually plaited and made of wool or vegetable fibre, used in theatrical make-up

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Etymology

Origin of crepe hair

First recorded in 1810–20

Example Sentences

Beards, like the ones worn by Santas across the globe, can cost between $200 and $800.The wigs can be made with a variety of materials, including human, yak, synthetic and even crepe hair.

From Washington Times

“For a smooth finish, towel-dry gently with an ultra-absorbent, light fabric,” says Carme, “My favorite is the Acquis Lisse Crepe Hair Towel. You can also use an anti-frizz serum or a leave-in conditioner to help control frizz.”

From Forbes

When I returned to the study he had arranged a number of articles upon the table—crepe hair, spectacles, a curiously low cut collar, and a soft felt hat with a dented crown.

From Project Gutenberg

As he was occupied behind me I could not of course see what he was doing, but after a while he took off my own collar, put on the low one he had brought with him, cut up some crepe hair and gummed it to my face, with what I believe is technically termed "spirit gum," trimmed its exuberances with a pair of scissors, and finally combed my moustache over it.

From Project Gutenberg

This time Groucho wears a smaller, neater, more realistic brush, made of crepe hair.

From Time Magazine Archive