Intro to Wig Styling for Cosplay

New to wigs? This course is your entry point into the world of cosplay wig styling. You’ll learn the fundamentals of synthetic wig fibers, basic heat-styling methods, and beginner-friendly techniques like thinning and trimming. Whether you're aiming for a natural look or a stylized character, you’ll leave with a solid foundation for future wig work — and a finished styled wig to show for it.

🗓️Friday, June 20 at 6pm

$15 / 60 min. course

By the End of the Course

You’ll have completed your first styled cosplay wig, gaining hands-on experience with heat tools, cutting techniques, and foundational styling skills. You’ll also understand how synthetic fibers respond to heat, how to prep and manipulate wigs, and what tools are essential for beginners.

Learning Objectives

Understand the structure of synthetic wig fibers and how to safely use heat
Practice thinning, trimming, and shaping techniques
Style a basic cosplay wig from start to finish

Supplies Needed

Synthetic wig
Hairspray (Got to be Hairspray brand if poss.)
Hair straightener
Clear tacky glue
Bobby pins
Wig pins
Hair clips

Tools Needed

Thinning shears
Hair scissors
Comb
Brush
Wig stand (optional)

Need Supplies or Tools? We Got You- plus a Bonus!

Supplies will soon be available from our sibling company, The Cos Shop—your one-stop retail destination for cosplay makeup, SFX materials, and crafting essentials. Once the shop opens, you’ll just search for the items on your supply list, add them to your cart, and have everything shipped right to your door.

Your Instructor: Kryocos

Kryocos is a professional wig stylist with over a decade of experience creating custom commissions for cosplayers. They are known for clean spiking, precision dye work, and advanced techniques like color blocking and splicing. Through years of client work and personal builds, Kryocos has developed a teaching style that makes even complex wig styling accessible to cosplayers of all levels.