How to make cosplay facial hair?

Materials and Tools

• Makeup and Stipple Sponge: For a makeup-based beard.
• Crepe Wool and Spirit Gum: For a realistic, glued-on beard.
• Felt and Hot Glue: For a no-sew, easy-to-make beard.
• Lace and Hair Ventilation Tools: For a highly detailed, professional-looking beard.
• Scissors, Elastic Bands, and Adhesives: General tools needed for various methods.

Method 1: Makeup-Based Beard

Step-by-Step Guide

1. Prepare Your Face:
   1. Apply foundation and contouring as usual to create a base for the beard.
   2. Ensure your face is clean and dry.

2. Stipple Sponge Technique:
   1. Use a stipple sponge and cake makeup (such as Mehron StarBlend) in the desired beard color.
   2. Wet the sponge slightly for a more intense application or use it dry for a lighter effect.
   3. Dab the sponge onto the makeup and then onto your face, starting with the mustache area and moving to the beard area. Follow the natural growth pattern of facial hair.

3. Detailing:
   1. Use a finer brush to add details and fill in any gaps.
   2. Blend the edges to make the beard look more natural.

4. Setting the Makeup:
   1. Apply translucent setting powder to keep the makeup in place.

Method 2: Crepe Wool Beard

Step-by-Step Guide

1. Prepare the Crepe Wool:
   1. Purchase crepe wool in the desired color.
   2. Unravel about 12 inches of crepe wool and gently pull it apart to create a thin sheet.
   3. Tug the fibers to achieve the desired length and thickness.

2. Apply Spirit Gum:
   1. Apply a thin layer of spirit gum to the areas where you want to attach the beard.
   2. Let the spirit gum become tacky before applying the crepe wool.

3. Attach the Crepe Wool:
   1. Press the crepe wool onto the tacky spirit gum, following the natural growth pattern of facial hair.
   2. Use small scissors to trim and shape the beard as needed.

4. Styling:
   1. Style the beard as needed, using small scissors to thin out and shape the hair.

5. Applying the Beard:
   1. Use spirit gum or pros-aide to attach the lace beard to your face.
   2. Press the beard onto the tacky adhesive and hold it in place until secure.

Method 3: Felt and Hot Glue Beard

Step-by-Step Guide

1. Cut the Felt:
   1. Cut the felt into the desired shape of the beard.
   2. Make sure the felt piece is large enough to cover the area where you want the beard.

2. Attach the Felt:
   1. Use hot glue to attach the felt to a piece of elastic band that will go around your head.
   2. Ensure the felt is securely attached and fits comfortably.

3. Add Details:
   1. Use additional felt pieces or other materials to add details and texture to the beard.

Method 4: Lace and Hair Ventilation Beard

Step-by-Step Guide

1. Prepare the Lace:
   1. Cut out a piece of fine lace in the shape of the beard.
   2. Use a ventilating needle to knot small sections of hair into the lace.

2. Ventilate the Hair:
   1. Continue this process until the entire lace is covered with hair.

3. Trimming and Styling:
   1. Trim the hair to the desired length and shape.
   2. Style the beard as needed, using small scissors to thin out and shape the hair.

4. Applying the Beard:
   1. Use spirit gum or pros-aide to attach the lace beard to your face.
   2. Press the beard onto the tacky adhesive and hold it in place until secure.

Additional Tips and Resources

• Crazecosplay.com: While specific tutorials from Crazecosplay.com were not accessible, the website offers a variety of cosplay resources and products that can be useful for creating your beard.
• Rank No.1: This method refers to the most popular or highly recommended technique, often involving crepe wool and spirit gum for its balance of realism and ease of use.