Schlagwort: tutorials in english
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Ahoge ahoy! How to style a cowlick on a wig
Cosplay hairstyles defy the rules of gravity! A fine example: so-called ahoge (Japanese) or cowlicks, protruding strands of hair that stick out from the head at an impossible angle. While hairspray can make short strands and chunky spikes stand up on their own, these kind of long, narrow antennae need more support. At the same…
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How to Wear Heavy Wigs
If you love crazy cosplay wigs as much as I do, you know that styling them is one thing – but wearing them can be a whole new challenge! Long wigs, heavily styled wigs, back-heavy ponytail wigs – many cosplayers find them uncomfortable, or even painful to wear. This doesn’t have to be the case…
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How to Detangle Long Wigs
If you’ve ever worn a long wig for a cosplay, this problem will sound familiar: wigs tangle quickly, and brushing them afterwards can often take longer than the photoshoot itself! As annoying as it is, you should make it a habit to detangle knotted wigs before you wear them again. In this tutorial, I will…
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New Tutorial Book: Wigs 3D
Your one-stop wig styling guide: how to cut bangs, add volume, create curls and spikes – from natural looks to crazy styles! Buy here – or pre-order the German edition: Perücken 3D A long time in the making, “Wigs 3D” is my third wig book and it’s the one you’ve all been waiting for! It…
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Dyeing Wigs With Copic Ink
A hero’s hair comes in all colors of the rainbow. From raspberry pink to deep ocean blue – finding the perfect wig color for your cosplay isn’t easy! Knowing how to dye a wig in the color of your choice can be a life-saver. Synthetic wigs are made of plastic, so real hair dye is…
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Wig Coloring Chart
Do you want to dye your own wigs? To help you choose the right color of base wig and dye for your project, I’ve put together a collection of custom colors from my wig workshop that I’ve created over the years! On the top left, you’ll see a swatch of the original wig color. I’ve…
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How to Choose a Base Wig for Styling
When you look for a wig to style for your cosplay or for a stage show, the variety of available wigs and the price range can be overwhelming. In this guide, I’ll show you a way through the jungle: What to watch out for when you buy wigs online? How can you tell whether a…
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New Wig Tutorial Book and E-book
My second wig tutorial book, Wigs² – Level Up! is now available to every cosplayer. Buy the English e-book edition in my Etsy store, or get the complete bundle with my beginner’s guide Wigs 101! Wigs² – Level Up! is your hand-holding guide to ponytail wigs, updos and advanced styling techniques with foam core and…
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How to Measure Your Head for Wigs
Having a wig that fits you well can make or break your day at a convention. It’s also super helpful for cutting and styling because your wig will look more like real hair if it sits right on your head! In this tutorial, I’ll show you how I measure my head and my wigs to…
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10 Tips for Wig Noobs
Are you new to wig styling? Or do you have a love-hate relationship with cosplay wigs? Do you feel like you can never get them to look just right? Then this is for you! Buy a large enough wig head for styling Learn a cutting technique Use hairspray, but don’t overdo it Don’t use products…