How Much Cosima's Wig Weighs and Other Shocking Hair Secrets From Orphan Black

Cosima

*Lipstick: Level with me: How heavy is Cosima's wig, really? Looks like a workout! *

Sokolowski: Cosima's wig is tiny. I use an old theater technique where we build a cage with wire and crepe hair and sew appliances to it. Although it looks substantial, less is more, and it's about the movement of the hair. The piece would shock you, and that's as far as I can go. At Orphan, we take a blood vow not to divulge too much information.

Lipstick: Do you ever have the wigs on set to switch Tatiana in and out of for reverse shots? Or is it really not that simple?

Sokolowski: I never switch wigs on set. Tat needs to change her clone and get a new clone on. I remove the wig/hairpiece and she clears her mind as Stephen does his magic. It doesn't take long, but to do a quick change on set may end up in a scene that would need to be reshot, and that is more expensive than doing it right in the first place. I need my tools and mirror to do a proper job.

Lipstick: Which clone's hair has been the most fun to work with?

Sokolowski: Rachel is the most fun for me, as it is the biggest illusion. Where does all her hair go? What about that neckline and front hairline. Well, I think it's suffice to know that I practiced simple magic tricks as a boy and visit the Far East on a regular basis. Just be prepared for season two.

Check back tomorrow for makeup secrets from the show's head of makeup, Stephen Lynch! So much to spill!

*Full disclosure: The director of production management for the channel happens to be one of my best friends from college. But I swear the show is so good, I'd be in love with it even if I weren't predisposed to be biased toward it.