If you’re looking to admire some amazing wig work and creative make up, LeoMagus is the one for you! Over the years, he has demonstrated his prowess for transformations both in and out of cosplay (one of my favourites being Lelouch from Code Geass as shown later) and come up with some truly amazing ideas.

Age: 22
Location: UK
Favourite food: octopus
Whatโs your favourite part of the costume making process?
For me itโs the make up and wig styling!

Allura by MayFlower Cosplay
Photo by Notoshoot Photography
Wigs seem to be a big part of your costumes, what has been your favourite wig to style?
Thatโs a good question! Maybe Coran? He was very difficult and I hand dyed, styled and made the lace front and moustache by hand!
On average, how long would you say it takes you to complete a costume?
Depends on the costume, Iโm really slow and have lots of work and projects on the go, so they take a couple of weeks!

Photo by Gallagher Photography
Do you have a dream cosplay that youโre looking to make one day? What sort of skills do you think youโll need for it?
Yes! My dream is Sephiroth, which Iโve just started to get the bits together for! Iโll need wig styling skills, leather skills, worbla and prop skills, sewing, make up โ everything. Itโs gonna be a toughie!
If you could give any advice to a cosplayer whoโs just starting out, what would it be?
Iโm going to be doing a video soon about starting out and helpful tips! But for now Iโd say a main one is to start small. There are so many good cosplayers out there, donโt feel intimidated! Everyone started small, take it at your own pace.

Photo by Notoshoot Photography


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