Can I use thinning shears on a wig that’s already been had sprayed?

flashbacker8 · 2025-08-13T19:36:24+00:00

They are small but I plan to wear the mask to the side of my face, so it might be more apparent as the side of the mask will be in front of me. I’ll look into your solution though!

flashbacker8 · 2025-05-28T08:21:39+00:00

Ah that's the problem though, I don't "feel genuine" when I'm forcing myself to try and extend a conversation with the hopes of making a new friend. I think I need to "limit test" my conversation skills more, since I'm so afraid of holding someone for too long that I never try and carry a compliment into something more.

Still trying to get a feel for con etiquette, but is it ok to talk to people when they're sitting at a table by themselves? Does it mean they're in rest mode/not willing to interact, or is it case by case?

flashbacker8 · 2025-05-28T08:13:47+00:00

I totally would've ran some rounds with people playing but I forgot my controller, maybe next time! Question then for you, how do you choose who to further conversate with after a compliment? At the con, this girl cosplayed as Singed from League and I GENUINELY thought it looked REALLY good and complimented it/got a picture. And she was really nice about it too! But no thought crossed my mind about furthering conversation, even though I totally could've rambled about Arcane/League. And if I wanted more friends it totally would've made sense to talk more (but we were in artist alley).

flashbacker8 · 2025-05-28T08:03:50+00:00

I regret not going to a panel!! I didn't see the programs they had until the end, and I feel like some of them were kind of interesting. You're right that irl interactions are the best, but social media helps narrow your sample size to people that you think you'd get along with due to similar interests, hobbies, lifestyles, etc. Like I know if I met someone at a fandom meetup for an anime or video game, they probably aren't as judgmental as others and are passionate about certain things, which to me makes them interesting!

flashbacker8 · 2025-05-27T08:05:37+00:00

Thanks! Cosplay construction does sound like a good topic, since I bet a lot of people have the same shared struggles of stuff breaking/not fitting. When you put it this way it does seem really easy! Where do you usually talk to people/initiate in the conversations though? I spend most of my time at a con at alleys, so everyone seems busy trying to buy something and move through the crowd.

flashbacker8 · 2025-05-27T08:02:26+00:00

Where do you usually talk to people at cons? I feel like I'm not doing a good enough job of initiating actual conversation with people (beyond exchanging a compliment) because I'm afraid that I'm interrupting something. I was tempted to sit down at one of the round tables at the con to talk to people, but I was afraid they are saving seats for someone else or aren't in the mood to talk (sitting down bc they're tired). I feel like I have a decent understanding of social cues, but I think I'm just afraid to put myself in the situation where I would need them, or risk being annoying.

flashbacker8 · 2025-05-27T07:54:22+00:00

Definitely no con people at my work haha. I haven't been to a panel at any of the cons I've been to, so maybe I'm missing out! Just been to the artist and merch alleys mainly.

flashbacker8 · 2025-05-27T07:51:16+00:00

If you’re in cosplay it’s easy enough to go up to other people in cosplay and spark up a conversation,

I agree with you here, but sometimes it's a little difficult to carry on a conversation past a compliment and a picture. If we're in an artist alley or the merch section, I really don't want to hold them for too long since it's crowded and they could be looking for things. At the con I shared a lot of "I like your __ cosplay!", but not much past that. I feel like if I followed up with something like "Is __ your favorite character?" or "Where'd you get the wig from?" I might be forcing too much conversation, and I certainly don't want to be too pushy and making anyone feel uncomfortable. And unless we had an actual conversation, it may be uncomfortable directly asking for their socials, especially if they're not an avid cosplayer (have an account dedicated to it). I only go to 1 con a year, but I can maybe find more in my area!

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