Q&A for How to Wear a Cosplay Wig

The best thing that people do now is pluck into the front of the wig's hairline so it doesn't look like a factory creation. Instead, it looks more like real hair.

Absolutely! Try doing your hair in two braids in a center part. Then, fold the braids up against each other—this makes the top of your head flat and puts your hair at the back of your head.

1.) Brush out the wig so there are no tangles left. 2.) Spray it with matte finish spray 3.) If it's still too glossy, lightly sprinkle some baby powder on it and comb it out. 4.) Repeat until it's to your liking.

Are you using wig clips? Invest in some wig-friendly hair products and hairspray. Comb the wig down, and use hairspray or hair gel and style as usual. You may want to use a flat iron on the lowest heat setting, but make sure the wig is product-free prior to this, or it may burn or damage the wig.

A durable, quality wig should last you 2-4 years, less frequently used wigs should last 2-5 years, and wigs with very long fibers must be replaced in about 1-2 years.

Your ear should stay outside of the wig cap! If it still hurts, try to loosen the wig cap a bit with your hands to make it larger.

Washing the wig might make it shrink a little. Sometimes there's a little hook to tighten the wig in the back after you put the wig on (like a hook on a removable bra strap). When in doubt, just wear a thick wig cap (or two).

Yeah, you shouldn't wear that. I'm afraid there's nothing much you can do except get a new, bigger one.

I usually turn my wigs at an angle to get more realistic parts and face framing, but it's not possible to part a non-lace-front wig due to how the tracks are set.

Yes, you can! Read through this article on curling synthetic hair to ensure you don't damage your wig when you curl it.

It's best to use dry shampoo, since using water will mat the hair. I don't suggest combing through a synthetic cosplay wig with more than your fingers.

You can try, or you could cover your hair with a tight-fitting shower cap.

Cheap means that most likely the wig you're going to purchase will not be the best quality. However, some places where you could get cheap cosplay wigs are AliExpress, Lightinthebox, Dresslily, and eBay (check the seller and reviews first, though).

Yes, absolutely! If you want to make sure the type of gel you've bought will work for your wig, just apply a small amount in an inconspicuous spot first and make sure it looks okay. Wait for it dry. If it seems to work well, then you can style the rest.

I recommend putting your hair in a bun, and if it doesn’t bother your head, wear 2 wig caps. It should fit fine if you have a wig cap on. Most wigs come with free wig caps, it’ll say in the title or description of the wig, but if not you can purchase inexpensive packs of them on Amazon.

Yes. Just tie your hair in a bun or ponytail and fasten the wig on top with bobby pins.

For spiky wigs you can either heavily hairspray it (this can take more time and may not hold the spikes for long or very well). You can buy “hair glue” (hair gel) for the wig and rub it into the spikes (this is the best option, but can be costly). Or you can use any household glue stick or glue bottle (liquid Elmer’s glue works best), run it through the spikes and leave it to dry.

The best thing you can do is pack a water spray bottle or detangler spray (be mindful that not all cons let you spray indoors) and a brush and/or comb, and when it gets tangled, look for the nearest bathroom/cosplay repair center/area to sit down and fix up your wig. After the con I recommend washing it out. Fill your sink up with warm water and rub your hands through it, then dry it outside or over the sink or a bathtub. Brush when it is damp but not soaking wet by clipping it to something, like a wig head or a clip on a wall.

If they do it on purpose, ask them politely to stop. If they are just being around you and the wig is falling off, clip the clips in your wig around your neck if it isn’t too tight, or clip the wig more to your hair and wig cap.

The best thing you can do is brush it down, carefully cut some frizz and poof to keep the size down, or hairspray it flatter.

Make sure that you secure the braid extensions into the wig with bobby pins and clips.

Use a fine-tooth comb and work in sections at a time. Youtube has some great tutorials for wig styling. I would recommend hairspray and bobby pins to make everything stay in place.

Usually, most wigs have a tightening strap inside the back of the wig. Check to see if it's on the loosest setting. In addition, if you put your hair in a bun, you could try a wig cap instead.

Most wigs will fit almost everyone's head. You can adjust it based on your head size.

Wig caps are mainly used to contain longer hair. If you can get away with not wearing a wig cap, you can just use bobby pins or clips to keep the wig in place.

If you can end up getting a wig, that's great. If you really like the style of the character's hair, you can shave it or cut it.

Most wigs are one size fits all unless it's for smaller children. You can always check to see the measurements to make sure it fits as well.

There's usually a strap in the back of the wig to adjust head sizes. It's better to buy a wig that's too big than one that's too small.

If you have short hair you could probably get away without wearing one you may need to use some hair clips to hide your real hair. You may also be able to make a wig cap out of a larger pair of pantyhose.

Maybe, sometimes it doesn't always stay in place, depending on what the wig has been made of and its length. Check out videos online to see how it is done effectively.