#wig alternative

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My sister hates wigs, so why force her to wear something painful? I'm making her wig alternatives instead!

First up, a felt Kraehe wig made using a slouchy sleep cap. She has a lot of hair and this cap has plenty of room.

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Paper raffia wig alternative for characters with wavy hair

Don't like wigs? Want a unique alternative? Why not try glued raffia ribbon! Lightweight, comfy, and even can dampen the loudness of a con! Here's how I made a Nezuko wig for my sister so you can too! #cosplay #tutorial

My sister hates wigs. A lot. Lately, I’ve been working on wig alternatives for her to help her with her headache problems, and when a friend suggested paper ribbon as a hair material, I had to try it out. Finished Nezuko wig The result is a very full, fluffy wig with a wide comfort band for her forehead that matches her skin tone and plenty of room for her thick hair underneath. The paper…

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I've been working on a new wig alternative for my sister, this one made out of paper raffia ribbon for Nezuko!

20+ hours and 100+ yards of ribbon later, and I'm still not done. Each stand is individually glued on. Worth it for a comfy wig.

Orange strips are 25" long while the black ones are 20". The wavy fibers are accentuated by wrapping the raffia around my fingers before going the strands on.

Despite how full this is, it weighs close to nothing. I don't even need the pins to keep it on the wig head.