Want to level up your cosplay wigs? Try alcohol markers!
I don’t claim to have invented this technique, but I’ve had SO many folks ask for a video demo since I started sharing my custom coloured wigs. At long last, here it is!
This is a great technique for when you find a wig that’s the perfect texture, but not the right shade, or it’s a good base but needs some roots or lowlights to make it look more real. I’ve also used it to do entire ombre gradients, especially if it’s multiple colours, specific sections, sections or I’m worried about accidentally dyeing the lace front.
I use both copics and the artists loft brand from Michaels, but there are others out there, so if you give them a try I’d love to hear your thoughts!
Markers used here for my Galadriel wig:
Base root: copic “fig” or artists loft “carmel”
Dark root: copic “pecan” or artists loft “coffee”
Overall tints: copic “lionet gold” or artists loft “hazelnut”
Grey tints: artists loft “warm grey 7”
