/cgl/ - Cosplay & EGL

I'm gonna use myself as an example real quick.

In terms of my cosplay of Ib, I was very hesitant with using my actual hair instead of a wig. I even consulted as many of my cosplay friends if I should risk it or if I should just get a wig that was EXACTLY what my hair looked like.

My hair is unnaturally thick, to the point where I have to wear two wig caps (and braid it depending on length) just to get it flattened down enough so I can put a wig on. I was wearing her the first time at a smaller con, so I decided just to straighten it and style it the best I could, and gauge the reactions I got from it for the future.

Almost everyone thought it was a wig at first.

PLEASE NOTE. I am an atypical case where I have the ability to do this. I'm even gonna use my hair for a Quiet cosplay in the close future. But I will NEVER recommend using your own hair for cosplays. Because like others will tell you, it looks bad 95% of the time. I just got lucky with a character or two. Wigs are always a better solution.

>pic related (I know there's plenty wrong with the costume, but my point to make is the hair)