Making the HARDEST wig style Easy

[@iseley]

As a wig-maker of over 15 years, I must admit that I would NEVER have the patience or wherewithal to do this. My wig goes off to you. The end result is so satisfying.

[@beebo5256]

My wig goes off to you 😭

[@Rightart123]

😮😮

[@strawberriesstar]

REAL

[@Ezra_they-them]

I'm starting to question the wisdom of me and my friend attempting this (we've both been cosplaying for less than a year) I'm sure it'll be fine...

[@mergesviz]

Do I cosplay? No. Do I adore Sarah’s content? Absolutely.

[@PirateCaptainArthur]

same!

[@ericapelz260]

Same!

[@russellwboss]

Same, dawg

[@JordanWilliams-ix2td]

SAME!!!lol

[@ihavenomouthandimustnya]

Genuinely and unironically losing my shit over how cool that glue gun is

[@dabsflirtatiously5917]

i was watching this and was not expecting it to be the sponser, I actually own one and can confirm it is super handy and my favourite glue gun I have owned :) I got mine from Michaels

[@kitterzy]

I do just about every other fiber craft *except* cosplay and sewing my clothing, and I nearly lost my mind when I saw that glue gun! My life will never be the same. I must have been living under a rock. 😂

[@stevesminty]

@@kitterzybetween this and the foss shape I’m like THE FUTURE!!!!

[@PrincessPonies81]

the dyed foam looks like the most bizarre fruit by the foot ever. right down to peeling off the "skin"

[@basementdwellercosplay]

6:32 new forbidden food, the forbidden froot rollup!

[@cheerfulcat056]

I HAD THE SAME THOUGHT!!

[@sonicfreak04]

Oh my god fruit roll up squad!

[@bella_daze3092]

YUM

[@bella_daze3092]

😂😂😂😂

[@pancake.squirrel]

It looks like a really long, really skinny used maxi pad LFMAO

[@andthenweslide]

new wig lore dropped !!!

[@rhoztheunicorn]

300 likes and no replies? Let me fix that

[@Selinkak]

I did the drill curl once for a mami tomoe cosplay in 2012. Being a poor high schooler it didn't come out great and with the drill curl tape escapade I decided to never cosplay someone with drill curls again but now this video is making me rethink it 😂

[@K1TSZU]

give it another shot!!!

[@galaxyhartme]

Do it! Do it!😂❤

[@keljeee]

when i cosplayed mami from madoka magica many many years ago, i sculpted her drill curls by absolutely drenching long wefts in got2b glued (the styling gel, not the spray) and pinning them in place around a foam cone. when they fully dried, i then secured them with vertical lines of clear fishing line so they'd keep their shape! the process was pretty laborious, but i was really proud of how they turned out and how surprisingly sturdy they ended up being. i got loads of people asking how i did my wig. thank you sarah for always sharing your process and enriching and encouraging creativity in the cosplay community. ❤

[@doggyspeak]

This also sounds like a good method!

[@aliciacharline]

It makes much more sense to me to apply everything flat and then bend it into shape

[@BaconRaptor]

it does not tho? if you stick on the hair first and then curl it, the hair on the inside will bunch up and look bad. that's being prevented by forming it first and then gluing it on.. easier? yes. making more sense? no.

[@unicorngallerexy9288]

​@@BaconRaptor This is one of those things like when you learn how to do a math equation and someone asks the teacher to explain it differently, with you not understanding how the 2nd way works. Just because 1 way makes more sense to you, does not mean that way makes more sense for everyone else. The other way can make more sense to someone else, and not you and that's fine.

[@MezzyB0NB0N]

@@unicorngallerexy9288wise words

[@TomWDW1]

@@BaconRaptor But also ... there are ways to mitigate the amount of "bunching" you get on the inside. And ways to mash it down and smooth it after. It's 1000 times easier to do it flat and twist it. And yes, it makes WAY more sense for anyone with spatial awareness to do it flat first and figure out how to curl it effectively. This was her first attempt. No one's first attempt is perfect. Sorry for the rant, but good lord this comment pissed me off, lol. So condescending (and wrong)

[@charliemayfilms1550]

@@BaconRaptorwhen you curl hair normally you take something straight and bend it, so yes it makes more sense

[@katelillo1932]

I love how it bounces. Perhaps painting the bolts red would help disguise them a bit more 🤔

[@HoneydewmooVT]

Since you created a new way to do drills you can call it the spaceman drill!!!

[@aeriselove]

Both the pasta and fosshape certainly look interesting. I think cosplayers and doll customizers could bond over kinda being mad scientists.

[@bregowego]

as someone who often has to do architectural scale models for school/work, that glue gun ad has SOLD ME

[@annapepple477]

That’s it folks. She’s done it. She IS actually a Cosplay God, herself. You’re amazing. And I never would’ve thought of this.

[@foxymcloxy7492]

Wow I don’t mess with wig making, but I’m shocked that the standard way of making that curl is to apply the hair around the spiral! Like it makes so much more sense to shape it after. Glad you could bring this innovation to the wig makers!👏 Amazing video as always 👌

[@colorbar.s]

I made drill curls in the og way and the issue with laying it flat first is those same relentless waves on the inside she got 😭 it’s a nightmare trying to make it look good

[@em01455]

I always assumed that this was how people made drill curls I’m shocked to see how labor intensive the original method is in comparison. I’m so glad you were able to make this method work!

[@MichelleNaomiConner]

JoAnns does sell felt by the yard. Its about $8 regular price per yard! You can also get Flex Foam without the outside fabric piece on it as well.

[@TheGreatGoddessFreya]

If you ever decide to make more drill curls, maybe pick up a plastic road cone to form the curl around as it goes from quite a wide diameter to a very narrow one, but also has a very stable weighted base so you can safely leave stuff to dry on it.

[@CosCreationStudio]

It is so fun watching other cosplayers experiment with some of the biggest headaches us wig makers go through. Plumbers strapping is a life saver! Also thank you for the pointer on the FossShape material, I have been searching for this for a long time as I make hard wig caps quite often with quilting batting.

[@renniecakes]

idk what I'm more excited about, easier drill curls or CORDLESS HOT GLUE GUN

[@AnnChovies]

2:35 galvanized steel saves the day again

[@casuallyceltic]

I noticed it wasn't even square, though? Smh

[@chronicallyonlineena]

i’m not big on glue guns or anything but hearing you talk about how cool your sponsors glue guns are suddenly i am- like IT CATCHES THE EXCESS GLUE ?? i must obtain one for my collection of things i will use like 2 times but enjoy owning very very much

[@j4ychu]

The “razor blade” I believe is either a thinning knife / shears

[@jadziajan]

You did such a good job! I'm actually not a fan of the tulle technique, which I only started seeing recently, as far as how it looks - but for drills? It's actually a perfect match. I'm glad you were able to do this!

[@beccatalley6850]

Is my toxic trait watching Sarah Spaceman do all kind of cool wig things and saying, "I could totally do that!" but never actually styling any wigs ever? Maybe.

[@I-call-it-the-poop-loop]

Just sounds like executive dysfunction, which is hella relatable.

[@ms_ch]

You know when you see something made easily for the first time after living a life thinking of just a very difficult way of doing it? This technique. This changes A LOT Holy shit!

[@Zcosplays]

GIRL THANK YOU FOR POSTING THIS IM PLANNING TO COSPLAY HER FOR ANIMANGAPOP THIS YEAR AND JM DREADING THE WIG😭

[@sarah-yr2db]

omg im going to animangapop too!!!

[@Zcosplays]

@@sarah-yr2db OOO REALLY? WHICH ONE ARE YOU GOING TO?

[@Zcosplays]

@@sarah-yr2db AWW IM GOING LONDON😭 HOPE YOU HAVE A GOOD TIME THO‼️‼️‼️

[@DaxDives]

Cackling at the wig base looking like a smooth brain

[@stevesminty]

I have a mostly finished Rose Quartz wig that I started before IRL tragedy in 2016. It’s been sitting here with the package tape/wire/BATHROOM CAULK concoction curls with one wig on top of another with a carved styrofoam bump for years now. I’ve even contemplated paying someone else to make sense of what I have back when I had my own paycheck coming in. Between this and your Frieren tutorials, I now have hope again I can cobble something together in my near future. Thank you.

[@mahoumelon]

I tried fosshape back in 2015 but troubleshooting was so hard, and I couldn't find any cosplay tutorials .But now you've given me great inspiration to try it again. This method you've created for drill curls is truly a game changer. I've wanted to cosplay Mami for years, but the wig always seemed like too much work. I'll have to give this method a try! You've also inspired me to buy a new glue gun lol

[@spaghettiking7312]

Teto's hair routine must be literal magic for her to do it everyday.

[@themaybeso6117]

I’ve been confounded by this style for years, this is so satisfying

[@france7678]

Je ne suis pas une cosplayer, je ne suis pas une amateure d’animé japonais , je ne suis pas une couturière, j’ai presque 60 ans et parle français , mais Sarah tu es talentueuse et une youtubeuse divertissante , j’adore comment tu présentes tes vidéos et je reviens te voir à chaque vidéo !

[@nyantheidol]

I literally just finished my Kangel (from Needy Girl Overdose) wig a few days ago using the tape and wire method and this definitely looks much cleaner and less time-consuming. Not to mention my drills are attached to the base wig using a very questionable method involving wrapping wire at the root of the drills around a headband under the wig lmao (I have a performance in two days so I'm praying they don't fall apart). The bolt method seems much more secure, so I might use that to give my wig a glow-up in the future! Thank you for sharing your wisdom with us! P.S. I've been binging your videos recently while working on my wig and I just want to say they're really motivating! ❤

[@amenagifukuda3695]

The bounce of the drills are so satisfying omg

[@BLOODYX3]

The wig history!!!

[@minty_starr761]

Just finished my strawberry Miku wig and I think I’ve seen enough wefts for a couple months lmao 😭

[@gtjoe146]

wow what a wig ! So bouncy !

[@no_birds]

Watching your videos while working on a cosplay is the perfect inspiration to get through long projects, keep up the amazing work!

[@peachesthesordid8619]

That is pretty slick. I love the way you problem solve.

[@Ellisepha]

Gotta say, the foss-shape cap is starting to convince me. It looks much more secure and comfortable that a normal wig on a cap.

[@lucifersapphire8412]

Remember the the Gorilla Glue girl? She used industrial spray adhesive as hairspray and she had to have surgery to remove her hair from her scalp! You should use Gorilla Glue spray on your wigs it fuses the fibers creating a solid piece that will never come apart

[@kitterzy]

As a quilter, I want to know the brand of that batting! It’s the lightest cotton batting I’ve ever seen. I have polyester batting like that, but not cotton. Cotton is soooo much cooler. This is such a genius way to make a wig! You’re seriously talented! I love watching cosplayers creating their pieces. I can’t even sew my own clothing.

[@HockityPock]

Might get less distortions on the inner curve of the curl if you use shorter wefts.... almost tempted to remake an old rose quartz wig to try it.

[@xx3creations70]

Ohhh surebonder my beloved

[@1Bennett1]

You are a genius sarah 🤩

[@Dragonhatchie]

i never understood how people expect you to do drill curls already curled. like it makes total sense to ND me to do it flat cuz its easier

[@nunyabiznes7446]

Can't tell if "my hot glue arsonal" is a typo or a truly excellent Crime Pun

[@TheMostSaneMikuFan]

one day, if my vocaloid phase lasts long enough, I will costplay all vocaloid characters and your channel is gonna be the definition of help😭😭

[@Getoeatingdessert]

wow im early? dam by 1 min too thats crazey but girly how you able to make wigs that should be physically impossible possible.

[@BlondLanfear]

The bounce is majestic

[@editsbyfroog]

i am a beginner cosplayer and your videos are amazing and the wig styling ones have been so helpful for me! also that hot glue gun is crazy

[@StupidCupid627]

This should be called "The Spaceman Method"

[@fluffyattackify]

Sarah I really appreciate your videos. I've always been interested in cosplay but never felt confident enough to do it. I've been bingeing your content and it has inspired me to buy a sewing machine and start planning my first cosplay. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and passion with the world ❤

[@minty_starr761]

WAKE UP AGAIN BABES SHE NAILED IT ONCE AGAIN 🩷 absolutely stunning I’m all for these bouncy curl wigs ☺️

[@TheSightOfTheStars]

I got a cordless rechargeable hit glue gun earlier this year, and it was the best craft purchase of the DECADE! I wish mine had a little cradle, and built in charger, that's so sick!

[@v0iddoesgacha]

Saving this for when I do a Memorizer Teto cosplay ❤

[@sibylline7220]

You are the Queen of impossible wigs!

[@bdluejay]

this wig turned out absolutely incredible. the drill curls are so bouncy!!!!!

[@MeatPrison5557]

17:28 A tip I learnt from real hair, if you only have scissors: take the bang between your fingers, horizontally, like normal, and then cut into it vertically, going across the bang in little snip snip snips! Obviously, be careful of your fingers! But its a good way to take weight out and shorted then hair slowly, and give it a more natural growth look, like the rasor!

[@perill6]

this is INCREDIBLY timed, im being my Mesmerizer Teto cosplay soon :33!! thank you sarah!!!

[@Minis-art-treehouse]

I love that when she went to the serious voice again she still said “the pasta”😂😂😂😂 6:38

[@ottercos]

i'm a paper wig maker so i do the og method except it's just wire to the actual paper and then i just make the paper strip however long and add supports after (i've made an entire celestia ludenberg wig with drills to my waist in under 6 hrs)

[@sabri3214]

I love the little celebration trumpet that plays at the end of your videos idk why but they make me emotional😭

[@kadenceletze4845]

As a cosplayer and an artist drills the the bane of my existance (hard to style, and hard to draw 😔)

[@asteroidstar01]

i love this video and i keep watching it over and over and over again and this looks way easier than the original method and i hope everyone does this method cause it is SO much easier.

[@ThroughTheThornvine]

the way i SCREAMED for this

[@TheRatsDesign]

you somehow became one of my biggest inspirations and I can't believe I only found your channel a year ago, it feels like i've known you for years. you got me back into sewing, and wanting to cosplay. hopefully I'll get the chance to meet you at some point. :3

[@Molly-Pop]

Threading my new machine right when you drop a video ❤ you've inspired me and taught me so much

[@em-jd4do]

now this is what I call INNOVATION

[@Groovygrace365]

Such a great idea Sarah! I am LOVING this periwinkle hair btw

[@bandicootcollector]

This is such an awesome idea! Isn't there a way for you to cover the bolts so that they're not so obvious? Paint them red, or cover them with hair?

[@lynnzerben]

I’ve been looking forward to this video and I love how everything turn out! I was working on making a ren fair out fit while watching this (hand sewing bits) and several times I ended up stopping, holding a needle in an awkward position just to watch. I hope your week has gotten better

[@omarischulz9594]

Thank you for sharing this process. It gives new perspective of the work involved making such cute animaie hair

[@Purplecheese132]

I love drill curls but there so hard 😢

[@Ihavegonecrazy]

Thank you for making this video! I literally just made my prom version of celestia’s dress and was about to move onto the wig, which I was going to make like the video you showed, however this was relises just in time and now I can do it so much more quickly in time for my con, thank you!!

[@ellamarieeway3679]

Okay but like, I've never seen drill curls BOUNCE! That's so COOL

[@worlds-worst-princess1782]

I think the issue of the hair wrinkling on the inside of the curl could be fixed by using thinner wefts

[@LTZAnatomy_]

I was literally thinking about the wig and you show up with this! ❤❤❤❤❤

[@lada2577]

The left-right thing is soooo relatable. Every time I do cosplay, it's an internal struggle to figure out left and right

[@BeeBagels]

😢😅i😊😊😅

[@Skyhead653]

14:57 I have no experience with wigs making so its just my curiosity but cant you mix glue with red acrylic paint for the rest of the red part, so that glue can be less visible 🤔 I love your intro hair color btw its so pretty

[@theonetruechelsoir]

It made me so happy when she got that tulle on the curl

[@wtfxupchelsea]

I love the This Is Your Left referrence.

[@kittysoftpaws3677]

When i sae this video i IMMEDIATELY started thinking of ways to make drill curls and the best way i thought of was THE EXACT METHOD you just used. I literally got so excited when i saw you doing th exact steps i had made up in my head because that means i hd a good idea and someone else tested it before i did and it proved that it would work in my mind 😭😭😭😭

[@lulococo9700]

Completely off topic, but your speaking cadence and project passion reminded me instantly of Entrapta from the new She-Ra. 10/10, love someone who cares about what they make!

[@CapnCrimson]

Remember a few months ago when Sarah tried gluing wigs for the first time? Look at her go now!!!

[@vampirebl4des]

i love the way this wig bounces it's so cool !!

[@Chiaki._.]

You really make me want to start getting more into cosplay! I love to cosplay at conventions but there all store bought but I do crimp my own wigs. But I want to start making my own cosplay outfits but I’m a little nervous 😓

[@berdeng]

i feel like the bunching thing could be mitigated by using a thinner weft for the inside part, so that all of the fibers are touched by the glue. but this is just me backseating, if i ever become interested in a character with drills i would love to try this out!

[@VariettiPlays]

My child loves this hack

[@moda78z]

I always forget to tell you how well you edit your videos ❤️

[@Flubberduckie]

There’s definitely felt in the fabric section of Joann’s you can buy by the yard! For me it’s by fleece

[@asherking6204]

So satisfying to watch it all come together!

[@PeppermintPumpki]

14:24 okay, this looks like its from a horror movie, and I love it XD This is gonna be super helpful for when I eventually cosplay Navia!

[@kitsunekriss]

I recently got that hot glue gun after using it at a library and love it so much

[@Ravy_Nevermore]

Question! Why do you prefer making your own wig base with fosshape and cutting up a Jareth rather than starting with a Chibi? What are the pros/cons? Ponytail wigs are the bane of my existence and apparently all of my character tastes so very interested in this. :3

[@Hexifying_SpellCaster]

Pov: me in 2012 watching the Celeste wig tutorial.. vs me now.. T_T YOUR AMAZING SARAH!

[@galaxyhartme]

This was awesome! Thank you for showing us!❤ I loved the way it turned out.

[@CuriousCat1111]

Hey, so... question: What would you recommend for someone who wants to cosplay, but *hates* wigs, and can dye their hair, but would really rather do something temporary? I don't even have super dark hair- it's just dark brown- but everything I have tried save for old-school hair chalk just does not show up or even stay in. I've tried every colour, I've tried every method I can think of- Even the nice coloured shampoo/conditioner deposit options that are suppose to work on dark hair, no matter the colour, just make my hair look black. And even then- the temp dye that is suppise to last for a week or so? Makes my hair look black and washes out after one wash. On the one hand, I realize this is a really niche problem. On the other, I don't think I'm the only person struggling with this, so I figured I might as well ask.

[@yikesitsconnor]

This is awesome! My only note is that you should paint those bolts or change them out for red ones.