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 know how useful it is to have a wig head or two lying around to…
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 have a wig that fits perfectly to your head size, ensuring that your costume looks…
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 have enough poofiness to help you recreate your character’s hairstyle correctly. The good news is,…
There is so much to do when you are getting ready for a cosplay photoshoot that it’s easy to overlook something. You might not remember until it’s too late that you need to repair a ripped seam in your shirt or fix a broken prop. I love lists, so I find that the best way…
In general, cosplay is not a dangerous hobby. Creating costumes can leave you with minor cuts and scrapes from razors or pins, but taking basic safety measures will prevent any serious injuries. Just be sure to read warning labels and stay in well-ventilated areas when constructing your props. Public safety is also called into question…
Cosplaying isn’t just about the clothes that everyone sees; what you wear underneath is just as important for nailing that perfect look and feel. When it comes to choosing undergarments for your cosplay, think of them as the unsung heroes that can make or break your experience. Whether you’re suiting up as a medieval knight…
If this is your first time getting ready to go to your local anime convention, you might be a little concerned about standing out in your new cosplay. Or maybe you don’t want to cosplay, but all of your friends have costumes prepared. Will you stand out as the only one not in cosplay? At…
It’s no secret, cosplay is expensive. If you’re on a tight budget, it can seem impossible to put together a costume that looks good and doesn’t cost a fortune. It will take a lot of creative thinking on your end, but there are ways to use what you already own to create a costume even…
Maybe you’re the kind of person who absolutely loves cosplay, but you don’t really want to wear a costume. Instead, you love the creativity of cosplay photography and want to learn how to capture the beautiful details of a costume with your camera. To become a cosplay photographer all you need are two general skills:…
As a hobby, there aren’t really any rules for cosplayers. Of course, every convention you go to will have its own set of rules posted on their website, but mostly these boil down to public decency and safety. As long as you are being respectful of other people around you, you can cosplay as whatever…