Location: Anime Milwaukee 2026 | South Hall Room 201C - Workshop Room

Friday, March 6th | 11 am - 12 pm

Panel Length: 1 hour

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Struggling with hairspray that won’t hold or spikes that fall flat? In this free, one-hour lecture, cosplayer Malindachan shares practical, battle-tested tips for building volume, improving hold, and elevating the overall look of your cosplay wigs. You’ll learn common wig-styling mistakes to avoid, how to troubleshoot stubborn fibers, and simple techniques that can dramatically improve your results without expensive tools. Perfect for beginners and experienced cosplayers alike, this lecture will help you turn any wig into a polished, photo-ready piece of your costume.

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In this lecture you’ll learn:

• How to build volume and structure in cosplay wigs that refuse to cooperate
• Tips for making spikes, curls, and dramatic shapes hold longer with common styling products
• Common wig-styling mistakes (and how to fix them fast)
• How to troubleshoot flat, droopy, or frizzy synthetic fibers
• Product and tool recommendations for beginners working on a budget
• Practical ways to level up your wig styling so it looks polished in photos and on the con floor

Prerequisite Skills:

• None, beginner friendly

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About the Instructor:

Malindachan (Malinda) has been cosplaying for more than 20 years and uses a wide range of skills to create her costumes. She especially loves sewing and wig styling, and you might be familiar with the numerous tutorials she created while she was the house stylist for Arda Wigs. Thanks to her clean craftsmanship and experience as a cosplay educator, she’s been invited as a guest speaker and contest judge internationally.

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The Nitty Gritty:

• Purchasing a ticket reserves one (1) seat at this class. For multiple tickets, please add more than one ticket to your cart
• Tickets will be delivered digitally to the email address provided at checkout. This digital ticket will be needed to enter the event.
• All classes start promptly at the time they're scheduled for. In the event of tardiness, you may miss certain aspects of the class.

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Our Sponsors for the 2026 Anime Milwaukee Cosplay Studio: