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5 Ways to Keep Any Hat On Your Head (even if it’s tilted)

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….

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What is a Cosplay Wig? And How is it Different From Other Wigs?

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…

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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 give your synthetic wig a more natural appearance. Washing your cosplay wig with a dilute…

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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 it can achieve. While synthetic fibers don’t take to conventional hair dye the way human…