What you need

• *Wig (wig)
• *The lacquer

Steps

1. 1

   Choose the right wig before the lacquer:

   Not all wigs react the same. (Best fibers for stylingl) 1 ) Look for wigs: - heat resistant ( - matte fibres - medium to high density for the anime characters. -------------------------------------------- 2) Very popular wig brands in cosplay: - Arda Wigs → high-end cosplay reference Epic Cosplay Wigs → excellent for big stylings - Kasou Wigs → very used for anime - UniWigs → more versatile - Doki Doki Cosplay → practical for pre-styled wigs
2. 2

   The best lacquer for cosplay:

   1) Not all lacquers are worth it. For cosplay, we look for: - strong fastening - little shine - quick drying - little white residue. (preferably use a mask before the application and during the application of the lacquer, at the end aerating the part or you have applied the lacquer)
3. 3

   The lacquer; Got2b:

   1/2; The most reliable references: 1) Not all lacquers are worth it. For cosplay, we look for: - strong fastening - little shine - quick drying - little white residue. The most reliable references: Ultra fastening (pics, anime wicks, extreme hairstyles) - Got2b Glued Blasting Freeze Spray → Probably the most used lacquer in cosplay. Benefits of Got2b: - very strong fastening - perfect for spiders - holds a long convention. Disadvantages of got2b: can make the wig rigid if you abuse, smell pretty strong.
4. 4

   The lacquer; Elnett Satin de L'Oréal Paris :

   2/2; The most reliable references: Cleaner and more natural attachment Elnett Satin de L'Oréal Paris Benefits: - made softer - little residue - easy to brush Perfect for: - realistic wigs - elegant characters - soft hairstyles.
5. 5

   For very solid hairstyles and cosplay competition:

   - Freeze It Hair Spray - Got2b Ultra Glued Invincible Styling Gel Got2b gel is often used BEFORE the lacquer to create extremely clean wicks.
6. 6

   The cleanest method for applying lacquer :

   Most beginners ruin their wig here. Classic error: Outcome: - glued fibres - packages - wet effect - white traces - Wig brilliant.
7. 7

   Application technique:

   Pulverized to: - about 25 to 35 cm from the wig. Never glued to fiber. -------------------------------------------- Fine layer method The real cosplay technique: - comb the wick (softly so as not to damage it) - light spray - let dry 10–20 seconds - then start spraying again at drying 10 to 20 seconds before making the other strands Several thin layers hold much better than a thick layer.
8. 8

   Use a hairdryer:

   A warm/cold air hairdryer helps a lot: - accelerates drying - fix the shape - avoid packages Method: - light lacquer - cold breath - reposition the wick - light release
9. 9

   avoid the fatty or shiny effect:

   How to avoid the fatty or shiny effect Avoid: - too much heat - too much product - glossy lacquer Important tip After fixation: gently pass a wide comb, or a very light brush on the surface. It breaks the plastic effect.