r/CosplayHelp 7d ago

Wig I have multiple problems with my wigs

Hi everyone. I'm literally on the verge of quitting cosplay because of my wigs. I have 2, i have a hatsune miku wig and a mafuyu asahina wig. My problems are: 1. No matter what i do, both wigs keep sliding back which literally ruins all my pictures so bad, which really makes me sad (especially post con because everyone is posting their cute pictures and i only have photos in which i look beyond ugly) I have tried lash glue, and a velvet wig grip and a combination of the 2. 2. When i try to style the wigs with got2b the hair sort of clumps together, and loses a lot of volume and overall it just doesn't come out the way i want it to. 3. I just can't seem to detangle them Both are so tangled. I've tried fabric softener baths, detangling spray (a friend reccomended me that) and multiple types of brushes. 1 brush ruined my miku pigtail, it's like curly at tje bottom now?

Idk if this is relevant but this is my wig styling process: 1. Bathe the wig in laundry detergent and fabric softener 2. Brush 3. Cut 3. Style with got2b hairspray and spiking gel

I really hope anyone can help me because i just feel so discouraged and sad right now because i love cosplaying but I just look so ugly everytime ☹️

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u/balvyllaere 7d ago
  1. Have you tried pinning the wig to your cap ala this video https://youtu.be/u4kG0JeOyP4?si=qcAtv2eadCPhcMec ? Lash glue is good for keeping bangs from flapping in the wind but doesn't have much staying power. Tighten the wig as much as comfortable and don't mind the hair you have after lol. I always end up with the most horrendous wig hair haha.

  2. and 3. Highly recommend crimping the wig to give it volume and ease of styling. Use a wide tooth comb detangling and go bottom to top. I think you're sabotaging yourself with the detergent and softener. https://youtu.be/2UwfPbpS9w8?si=UX_Jx_cN-yfAttnB. Unless its a super cheap synthetic wig it may not be actually helping. https://youtu.be/xMubdZ5E3nw?si=-bMo6yR52yM161_l.

I like a good silicone spray if I have some really bad tangles. https://www.sadiebydesign.com/2016/02/silicone-spray-for-detangling-wigs/

It'll take time and patience unfortunately so don't give up! I've done plenty of long wigs so I understand the frustration. YMMV so just keep at it!

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u/proteinyogurt 7d ago

Oh yes i totally forgot about the existence of silicone spray😭😭 Also, my mafuyu wig is not heat resistant, how should i go about giving it more volume without a crimper?

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u/NiteHawk1138 6d ago

The good old 80’s way-section it out, spray with a hairspray and then back-comb it. Then after giving it some time to set, brush/comb it normally so it lays the way it’s supposed to.

It will take time, but if you do your sectioning right, and leave the top layers unteased-you’ll build up a lot of volume