The next con is in a few days, you’re almost done with your fabulous costume, but you have no idea how to get it to the con in one piece? Elaborately styled wigs can be very fragile, so here’s my … How to Store and Transport Your Styled Wigs weiterlesen
When you bring a character to life through cosplay, you’re translating a fantastic design into reality. That means making creative decisions: Is this shade of purple more blue or more pink? Is my character a flannel or leather kind of … How to Choose the Perfect Fabric for Your Cosplay weiterlesen
Wigs2 – Level Up! I am working on the English edition of my second wig book, due out in autumn 2019. Update: It’s here! This book is all about ponytail styles and gravity-defying updos. It will teach you advanced styling … New Tutorial Book: Wigs² – Level Up weiterlesen
English edition out now! (June 2019) Get your e-book in my Etsy store now or meet me at conventions to grab the exclusive print edition! My first wig tutorial book will teach you everything you need to know about your … My Tutorial Book: Wigs 101 weiterlesen
For people who are new to cosplay, the huge variety of costume designs, tools and materials to choose from can be a challenge. How do you know which costume is the right one for you and your skill set? When … What are good and bad costumes for beginners? weiterlesen
Elves and other characters in fantasy tales like to wear artfully braided hairdos. To make these work on a wig, you need lots and lots of hair so that you don’t expose the foundation of the wig by parting and … How to Braid a Wig: French Braids weiterlesen
In this basic braiding tutorial, I’ll show you how to put a wig or hair extension into a clean, straight braid. When you pick a base wig for braiding, choose a straight wig that does not have a fashionable, layered … How to Braid a Wig: Classic Braid weiterlesen
Before you cut, brush or style your wig, put it on a wig head and make sure it has a firm stand. You don’t want your wig head to tilt to the side or fall over and ruin your work! … Styling Tools: Foam Head and Wig Stand weiterlesen
10 years ago, I published my first wefting and wig-making tutorial on cosplay.com! It’s still one of my most popular tutorials that you can use for many different kinds of projects. Most wigs and hairpieces are made of wefts. Wefts … Wefting: How to Sew Your Own Wefts weiterlesen
Highlights in contrasting colors are a great way to make a plain wig stand out in a crowd. Here’s a cheap and easy way to add highlights in a pinch! Take some loose extensions („silky straight kanekalon“ bulk hair, or … How to Add Highlights to Your Wig weiterlesen