October, 2018 | Cosplay for Life

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7 Ways to Store Wigs

October 7, 2018116 Views0

Welcome, and this is going to be some brief advice on storing wigs. There are numerous ways to store them, and overall it's what happens to be your own preference. Here's 7 ways to store wigs: Repackage the wig This method some people prefer because it doesn't allow the wig to gather more knots or collect dust. Wig heads If you have the spare space, placing the wigs on a bunch of mannequin heads is an idea. Wig rack These are great, but they can be pricey. They're able to store multiple wigs on one rack. Mannequin stand with a head Great way to store your wigs if you have the space. Camera tripod This is a pretty convenient method when you don't have a stand or funds for one, and this just happens to be lying around. Wig stand For single wig use, but it can also be used to...

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Styling Your Wig for Cosplay

Eirian Silver

October 7, 2018125 Views0

Styling wigs can either be an easy or difficult process depending on what the hairstyle is. You may need extra materials to help with this process or even a friend's head to borrow while you work on the wig. With lace front and full lace wigs you have a bit of wiggle room and don't have to stress too much about the weft of the wig showing. This also applies to full human hair wigs. Because the hair of these wig types are sewn one strand at a time, there is more flexibility. You can part these wigs without having the weft show. These can also be braided. Pure synthetic wigs and full weft wigs are difficult to style because of the wefts potentially being exposed, but it can be done. So how do you style your wig? Well, first you've hopefully looked at the hairstyle for your chara...