Problem: Article: Your hair doesn't need to be freshly washed for this method, but it should be damp. If you're starting with dry hair, use a spray bottle to dampen your hair. If you decide to wash your hair, let it dry a bit before putting your hair in buns. To get big, messy Beyonce waves, you need to give your hair some body. Whether you use a cream, gel, or spray, be sure to apply a light coat to all of your hair. If your hair tends to get frizzy, apply a lightweight leave-in conditioner or oil as well. If you plan on blowdrying your hair, apply heat protectant to your hair. How much hair you have will determine how many buns you'll need. If you have thicker hair, you will most likely need 2-3 buns. If you have finer hair, you can get away with 1-2 buns. Hold each section in place with a hair tie until it is time to put it in a bun. The way you divide your hair is completely up to you. For example, you can part your hair down the middle so that you have one bun on each side of your head, or you can place the top half of your hair in one bun, and the bottom half of your hair in another bun. This method works best on longer hair styles. If you have shorter hair, you may need to add an extra bun or two to ensure that no pieces of hair are left out of a bun. Take the first section of your hair out of it's hair tie. Twirl your hair and twist it into a bun think of tight Princess Leia buns, or the swirl of a cinnamon roll to give you an idea of what these buns should look like. Don't worry about the buns looking perfect, but make sure all of your hair is twisted tightly. Secure the bun with a hair tie, a hair clip, or bobby pins. Make sure the ends of your hair are tucked into your bun. Repeat this process with each section of hair. Ideally, you should sleep in your buns overnight to set the waves into your hair. If you're able to sleep in your buns overnight, tie a scarf around your head to prevent your hair from frizzing. If you don't have all night to let your hair dry, it's time to blow dry those buns! To ensure your buns are thoroughly dried, blow dry each bun for at least 10 minutes. (Remember, if you plan on blowdrying your hair, use a heat protectant on your hair before you put it in buns). Unwrap each bun and gently loosen each twist with your fingers. Once you've taken all of your buns down, style your hair. If you like the messy waves, only use your fingers to comb through your hair. If you want a smoother look, brush your hair. Finish your Beyonce look with hairspray.
Summary: Dampen your hair. Apply a texturizing or volumizing product to your hair. Divide your hair into sections. Put your hair in buns. Dry your hair. Take your buns down.

Problem: Article: Get a natural roller with a thick nap. Fill your paint tray with your paint and run the roller back and forth in the tray to load it. Apply paint to the larger surfaces of your wall using vertical back-and-forth strokes. Cover each area 3-4 times with your roller as you paint to fill in the pores. Leave the 36in (7.615.2cm) around the top, bottom, and sides of the walls unpainted to avoid messes accidentally rolling the wrong surface. You can use paving paint or porch-and-floor enamel for smoother concrete if you'd prefer. Waterproof masonry paint will work on either cinderblock or concrete walls. After waiting at least 2 days for the paint to dry, grab another sheet of sandpaper or a sanding brick with a grit of 40-80. Sand your primed walls using circular strokes to remove the upper layer of the paint and make the surfaces paintable. If you don't sand your primed walls, the paint will peel, crack, or fail to hold up in cold or hot temperatures. Once you've sanded your finished walls, fill a clean paint tray with your paint. Opt for semi-gloss to protect your basement walls from moisture or water. Fill your roller in the paint tray and roll the larger sections of your walls, leaving the 36in (7.615.2cm) around the edges unpainted. Work slowly and apply even pressure with your roller to get a beautiful base coat. You can use matte or flat paint if you've never had any issues with water in your basement. Semi-gloss paint will be easier to clean and will do a better job of protecting your walls though. Use standard paint on stucco or plaster walls as well. Whether it's concrete, cinderblock, or finished drywall, you will finish the trim the same way. Get a 23.5in (5.18.9cm) angled brush with natural bristles. Load your brush and use the rim of the paint tray to scrape excess paint off of the brush. Carefully paint the trim around the edges of each wall, angling the tip of your brush towards the exterior edge as you paint around the ceiling, adjacent walls, or floor. Use even back-and-forth strokes to paint the trim. You can use a nylon brush to paint finished walls if you prefer. Let your first coat dry for 2-3 days. Then, apply a second coat to your basement walls using the same method that you used the first time. Roll the center of each wall first and then paint the trim using the same brand and color of paint. When you're done painting, clean up, vacuum any dust off of the floor to keep it from kicking up into the wet paint. Wait at least 3 days before touching your walls or putting any furniture back.
Summary: Roll your cement walls with waterproof masonry paint and a thick-nap roller. Sand finished walls a second time before painting. Use a roller to paint finished walls with a semi-gloss paint. Paint your trim with an angled brush. Apply a second coat to finish painting your walls. Clean up and wait 48-72 hours before touching your wall.

Problem: Article: This includes applying the makeup, putting the wig on, putting in and taking out contact lenses, etc. If something doesn't fit or feel comfortable, take a moment to fix it. Make sure that your cosplay is comfortable and durable. If you are having troubles with contact lenses, leave them out. Don't leave costume contact lenses in your eyes for the entire convention; that is asking for a serious infection. You don't necessarily have to act like your character, although you can if you want to. It would be a good idea to have some poses in mind, however. People love to take pictures of other people's cosplays at conventions, so there is a high chance that someone might want to take a picture of yours! There is nothing wrong with getting into character if you see someone from the same anime or series. Be aware that not everyone will want to play along with you. If they don't play along, apologize and leave them alone; don't harass them or force them to play with you. Cosplay is supposed to be fun. Instead of comparing yourself to everyone else, feel proud of the work you did. Meet up with friends or make new ones. If you are shy, consider going to some panels, gathering, or other events. There is lots to do at conventions while in cosplay! If you do like competition, consider joining the cosplay contest or masquerade; most conventions will have one. If someone makes you feel uncomfortable, speak up. Report them to security or con-ops. If someone is harassing you, and con-ops or security are not around, call for help. While these instances are not common at conventions, they still happen. Your safety is very important. Stay smart. Don't go to empty or solitary places with people you don't know. Stick with a friend or a person you trust, especially if you are out at night.
Summary:
Practice getting into cosplay before the big event. Get into character. Be respectful of other people's boundaries. Try not to take things too seriously. Remember that cosplay is not consent.