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 out and take the time to store it properly because you want to wear it…
Sometimes anime characters have the weirdest designs. Maybe they have a hat that’s so top-heavy, there’s no way it could stay up. Or maybe it’s tilted all the way to the side of the head. Alternatively, maybe you’re faced with some heavy wind, and you just don’t want your hat to fly off your head….
I cosplay without a wig for a lot of costumes. I grew my hair out and styled it for cosplays like Anna from Shaman King, Maka from Soul Eater, and Namine from Kingdom Hearts. While I don’t mind wearing wigs, it’s just easier and more comfortable to go to a convention without one if you…
It’s not uncommon for characters from anime, movies, comics, and games to have stark white hair that you want to mimic. You might also want to color your hair gray to wear a costume of a middle-aged or older character. If these aren’t your natural hair color, light white and gray hair colors are among…
When it comes down to it, you can use whatever wigs you want with your cosplay costumes. However, wigs that are marketed and used by cosplayers do tend to have some unique attributes that make them a good fit for the hairstyles of anime protagonists with gravity-defying hair and comic book characters. Cosplay wigs are…
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, there are some tried and true methods to keep your wig securely in place. Adding…
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 give your synthetic wig a more natural appearance. Washing your cosplay wig with a dilute…
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 nice solid or dappled tan color that you might not be able to find in…
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 it can achieve. While synthetic fibers don’t take to conventional hair dye the way human…
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 way. I tried to get high-quality wigs, hoping it would fix how awkward everything looked,…