17 Wig Styling Tutorials for Cosplay
Tutorial: How to Quickly Detangle a Cosplay Wig
If it’s the day before the convention and you’re just realizing your wig needs some work, you can still make a lot of progress on the wig without completely washing it. This method won’t necessarily get your wig looking shiny…
Tutorial: How to Color a Wig With Sharpies
You can use sharpies to color a wig and dye it. This is the method that takes a lot of time, but also gives you the most control over where the color appears, if you need to make a specific…
Tutorial: How to Dye a Wig With Fabric Dye
This method of dying a wig with fabric dye will create the most uniform color throughout the wig compared to the other methods (or you can create a basic gradient). However, it’s more difficult to get a vibrant color and…
Tutorial: How to Tea-Dye a Synthetic Wig
Because cosplay wigs are made of plastic fibers, they don’t tea-stain as easily as natural fabrics. You will need to leave them in the tea bath overnight if you want a truly blonde color. However, a tea-stained blonde wig will…
Tips to Keep Cosplay Wigs from Sliding Back
Struggling with your cosplay wig slipping can be a real hassle, especially when you’re doing your best to stay in character. Whether at a convention or a photoshoot, the last thing you want is to keep adjusting your wig. Fortunately,…
Tutorial: How to Remove Shine from Costume Wigs
High-sheen wigs can look fake and detract from the authenticity of your character portrayal. But don’t worry—toning down the shine on your cosplay wig is easier than you might think. With a few household items and simple techniques, you can…
How to Tea-Dye Fabric and Synthetic Wigs
Tea staining fabric and wigs is a really simple skill that can help to add dimension and subtle realism to your costume. It can help your white fabric look aged or worn. If you want, you can also create a…
Tutorial: Dye a Synthetic Wig With Bold Colors for Costumes (gradient colors too!)
If you’ve got a synthetic wig and you’re looking to switch up its color, consider using acrylic ink rather than traditional dye. It’s a popular method among DIY enthusiasts and cosplay fans for its flexibility and the vivid color results…
How to Wear a Cosplay Wig (and make it look natural)
Did you ever try on a wig for cosplay only to be disappointed at how odd it looks on your face? The wig looked lumpy, the bangs looked weird and the wig hair just didn’t hang down in a natural…
How to Style a Wig WITHOUT a Wig Head
If you’re new to cosplay or new to wearing wigs with your costumes, you may not have realized that wigs you order will almost always require some amount of styling when they come out of the bag. You probably didn’t…
Tutorial: How to Make Your Wig Smaller
When your wig is too large, it can shift uncomfortably and ruin the overall effect of your cosplay. But don’t worry—making a wig smaller is a straightforward process that you can do at home. With some simple adjustments, you can…
3 Methods to Add Volume to Your Cosplay Wig
It’s pretty common for anime and comic characters to have extremely fluffy hair. Sometimes, when you get a new wig for cosplay it looks a little flat and boring. Even if the wig is high quality, it just might not…
Tutorial: Short Wig Long Hair
Wearing a short wig when you have long hair can seem like a daunting task, but it’s a lot simpler than you might think. Getting that sleek look without any tell-tale lumps or bumps just takes a bit of practice…
5 Simple Steps to Take Care of Cosplay Wigs
A good wig can effortlessly make or break your costume. Unfortunately, wigs are not always simple to work with. It’s too easy for wigs to tangle and frizz when transporting them or wearing them. Inappropriate storage can also lead to…
How to Correctly Wear a Lace Front Wig for Cosplay
Lace front wigs can drastically improve the look of a cosplay. They have a more natural hairline that gives even the craziest anime hairstyles a more seamless look. However, to achieve the most with your lace front wig, you have…
10 Quick Tips for Wig Styling for Costumes
Stepping into the vibrant world of cosplay can be thrilling, and part of that excitement is bringing your favorite characters to life. One of the key aspects of your transformation is the wig. You might feel a bit overwhelmed at…
7 Tips to Store Cosplay Wigs After the Convention is Over
The anime convention is over and all you want to do is rip your wig off your head and toss it into your suitcase to bring home. Or maybe you’re already home and realize you need to take the wig…