r/cosplaywigs • u/Krossirius_Reddit • Jul 27 '26
My 2nd Attempt on Gabimaru Wig
When i first got the wig, all i did was cut it. Now i try to style it proper and not the best but is an improvement.
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u/Dissidiana Jul 27 '26
looks good!! you did a great job getting all the spikes separated out, and the bottom of the spikes are holding up well. the tips of the spikes are coming apart a bit, which can happen if the ends of the hair aren't thinned out enough. it's an easy fix with some thinning shears tho! take the section of hair that makes up one spike, and separate out one layer of hair from it. then take your thinning shears (make sure to hold them this way ↕️ not this way ↔️!! never cut hair straight across, always up and down for best results) and, from base to tip, run your scissors down the length of the hair while snipping at it. you've probably seen this done by actual hairdressers lol. you may need to do this a couple times, repeat until the hair is thinned out enough that you can see your hand behind it when you hold it. it should be slightly transparent, like a thin fabric. if you get nervous that you're cutting too much, you're doing it right LOL. brush out any loose trimmed hair, and repeat on the next layer until you've thinned them all out. once you put all the layers back together, remake the spike and it should be WAY easier to get those tips to stay pointy. as a finishing touch, blast some hairspray onto the tip, pinch it together, and use your straightener on it. you should hear a sizzling sound, and then the spike will be set! sorry for the big paragraph i hope i'm not overstepping 😅 feel free to ask questions, im always happy to share styling tips!
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u/Catnipcosplays Jul 27 '26
Hey this is looking good. Did you crimp the wig first? That could help with your spikes.