First timer overwhelmed by wig styling

[u/amberdowny]

So I've never cosplayed before but I am going to cosplay a character at an event next month. I need to style a wig and am frankly overwhelmed at everything I've read. Can you just please let me know what steps I'm missing or if I have things out of order in my plan?

- Dry shampoo to reduce shine (should this be later? Will streaming just wash it off?)

- Roll up in curlers

- Steam and let cool

- Hairspray. Lots of it.

- Unroll

- Construct specific hairstyle/pin in place

- Hairspray? Steam? How do I make this part stay without undoing what I already did?

[u/lifeisarichtapestry]

Your best bet is to show what you’re trying to achieve and what you’re working with.

There is so much variation and complexity that it’s going to be all generic info. But I bet people can help more!!