/cgl/ - Cosplay & EGL

Also I should note that I created this thread to talk about wigs, so if you don't like wigs in lolita, this isn't the right place to talk about it. Some of us wear wigs, some of us don't, and since natural hair has different challenges to wigs I figured I'd make a thread.

>>9797914
I want a ringlet wig, but maple is too expensive for me to warrant spend on a synthetic wig. Will bodyline restock their ringlet wigs?

>>9797917
The quality is a lot better with Maple wigs, and it's not like an extra $20 is a whole lot of money. Used to own one and it held up so well, despite me being at least the 3rd owner. I wish I hadn't sold it now, so I'm planning on buying another.
You might get lucky with Bodyline supposedly restocking, but I wouldn't bet on it.

>>9797922
It's only an extra $20? A girl in my comm had one and was acting as if they were the same price as a dress or something. Weird. I'll check there.

Does anybody know where to find wigs for kodona/ouji ? I was interested in Dreamholic but they don't do boyish wigs that much ... I'm almost thinking about buying a cosplay wig lmao. Any recommendation ? Thanks !

>>9797930
That ringlet wig is 4800JPY (~$45) plus shipping, which would be like $20 max for EMS, even less for airmail. Maple is really affordable. Next time try doing a smidgen of research before you worry or talk out your ass.

Has anyone ever ordered from Brightlele?

And are there any dreamholic wigs that are recommended or to avoid?

Just wanted to drop some names of wig places I always hear about. I dont have much experience with wigs so I can't comment on the quality

http://www.prisila.jp/
http://cyperous.com
http://www.maple-wig.com/
https://dream-holic.taobao.com/

Places I hear to stay away from
Lockshop - Non-existent customer service and quality has gone down
Gothic Lolita Wigs/Dolluxe - Racist advertising and inept shop owner iirc

>>9797978
Cyperous are lovely but their wig caps run on the smaller side, so don't buy from them if you know you have a bigger head or a lot of hair.

Why is Dreamholics system so convoluted... I just want stock photos that represent the wig and colors gdi

>>9797990
I agree. Thanks to their great idea of having a million photos of the wig in different hairstyles, I bought one not realising it had a plait/braid that isn't removable across the top

>>9797970
I have three wigs from them and the quality is mixed. Two of the wigs style well and don't really tangle, but one of the wigs is such a pain in the ass and tangles so easily that I've reconsidered ordering from them again. The colors and styling are true to how they appear on their site. Price is pretty good for what you get.

I own two dreamholic wigs, Romlea and L'apres midi d'un faune (per the storenvy store) and they are both cute and style easily. I ordered both from the Taobao store, though. Much cheaper.

>>9797914
where is that one from?

>>9798021

I know the wig you are talking about and it specifically says with/without braid on the one you go to buy. Maybe learn to read.

I have trichotillomania so Im really considering getting more into wigs.

Anyone else wear wigs because their natural hair is garbage?

>>9797941
Airily has wigs that work well with ouji, I have two of their short lengths ones and they're really nice

Can we post some wig styling tips or tutorials? I'd love to play around with some of my regular curled wigs - updos, twintails, puffs, etc.

>>9798170
Maybe you're right and I didn't read properly, but I'm almost certain that when I bought it several years ago there wasn't that option.

>>9798179
Do you mind showing what they look like and how you styled them?

>>9797978
I have one cyperous hime wig I received from a friend and the quality is incredible, it's lasted through a ton of wear and tear

Where to buy an ott sweet pigtails/ap clone wig? I've heard about the cc kids one,also some DreamHolic styles,so if anyone has them and could do a review it would be great.

For Maple, Prisila and Cyperus and other japanese stores, do they ship overseas or do you need an ss? And if so, what ss do you use to buy from japanese sites like that?
I've only used ss for taobao, is it basically the same?

Thinking of getting some clip-in bangs since my hair is kind of thin on top. Any recommended brands, or brands I should stay away from? I see Arda has some, but they look thicker than my actual hair and none of the colours are even close (my hair is light brown).

>>9798272
Maple says on their website that they do not ship internationally so you would need a ss. I don't know about the other two. Tenso and ZenMarket are the two that I use, but other anons here might have better recommendations.

>>9798162
Dreamholic.

Where would I find ouji-suitable wigs? Nice short haired/masculine style wigs that don't look shiny/cheap.

Anyone ordered from DreamyBows? The wigs on their site look (too) generic for the price, but ehh the split mint one is appealing enough *cough* the trip to customs office for orders outside EU is hell *cough*

>>9798176
Me, kind of. I have dermatillomania and pick at my scalp and especially my hairline. My actual hair is alright but thick and frizzy an overall time consuming to style.

>>9798356
I thought DreamyBows is in the UK and the UK is in the EU until 2019.

>>9798355
Have you read ANY of this thread

>>9798356
I feel the same about their wigs,anon. If anyone finds their supplier...please let me know

>>9798272
When I was browsing wigs a few weeks ago I found out cyperous does do international shipping. Only Ems and it was a flat rate of 3000 yen iirc.

I bought a wig from pinkage. The fiber is so soft and looks very natural imo. I had someone mistaken it for my real hair because it has a fake part in it

>>9798526
Pics?

I'd love more reviews ITT.

I recently got a long loosely curled wig, and I'd really like to keep it looking nice. Any tips or tutorials for detangling it without messing up the curls?

>>9797953
Anon chill, jfc

>>9798286
If you are getting clip-in bangs only get real hair bangs. Depending on your hair color it can be pretty inexpensive. I wore a Sassy one for nearly three years at $15 before I retired it after I got extensions.

I figured this would be the most appropriate thread to post this in - how do you guys store your wigs? Do you have heads or a hanging system?

>>9798803
i shove them in the net and the plastic baggy they came in and toss them into my wig bin.

>>9798449
I meant I want to order from them instead of using a SS agent to get it from outside EU and go through customs. EU based store is best store

>>9798185
DREAMHolic actually has good tutorials

Just found a basically unworn Rhapsody wig in my closet and it's a damned monster. Is it possible to style it in some why to make it look less frizzy or to make some nice updo with it?

I love the look of Lockshop wigs, but I know everyone says don’t buy from them, is there a place that has similar colours? I specifically love their Milky Pink

Lockshop's older wigs are fine but their newest ones are garbage after they switched manufacturers. They're thin and the fibers are rough.

I have an old Lockshop Dolly wig and it's still soft and thick after all these years.

>>9798185
I have a bunch of wig tutorials, but all of the are for cosplay unfortunately
Twintails usually don't work on regular wigs since if you part it the base of the wig gets exposed, and that's not cute. There are ways to get around this, like crisscrossing the hair in the back, but it looks a bit costumy. It works for cosplay, but not really for j-fash imo.
It's easier to just get one with twintail clips, there are a lot of really nice ones out there.

>>9798803
This was from the room thread. I think this system would be good for seeing what wigs you actually own, but isn't very aesthetically pleasing.

>>9797978
Dreamholic is honestly ass for the price; it's no better than the run of the mill taobao fashion wig that's 10 bucks.

>>9799042
the only reason im trying them out personally is because I hear their wig caps are quite large compared to many other wig places.

When I was looking for reviews Buttcape did a really honest one http://buttcape.blogspot.ca/2017/03/dream-holic-hime-ringo-in-chocolate-wig.html I couldnt believe how shiny they were after everyone and their mom has been raving about them

>>9799126
They are that bad irl. I hate my wig from them.

>>9799142
>>9799126
>>9799042
Honestly I have thought this since they first started getting popular. I know a lot of people seemed to get suckered in by Melva's involvement and the popular people she worked with, but I thought it was a cash/attention grab all along.
The fact that their stock photos don't match real colors at all is bad enough (my #1 rule for wig shops), but the quality is even worse. Mine was shiny as shit and unevenly/poorly wefted and designed.

>>9798735
Thank you!

>>9799126
How big are their wig caps, out of curiosity? I have thick, 65 cm long hair irl, and I was wondering if it could fit all my hair in.

And on another note, is it possible that the shininess will go away if I wash the wig, if I can wash it at all?

Anyone know anything about monkeep? The wigs with 9999¥ pricetags are up for reservations right? They look god quality,and we're invited into a brand tea party/event in China iirc?

>>9798610
Wide toothed comb, work from the bottom and gently part snarls. Spray with conditioner/water or detangler/water mix. No hot water!!

>>9798526
Yes, reviews please as to the shinyness and the thickness of the wig at the cap, and please, easy to comb/style?

>>9799311
I've been wondering about them too. I really love the look of their wigs but I hope they don't turn out like another dreamholic.

>>9799147
Melva's customer service is pretty bad. I've heard horror stories of people not getting stuff from her too, and her replies take forever. Not that she's on the same tier as Choke when it comes down to it, but her shop is piss-poor.
The best out of a shitty bunch.

At least with GLW you get your wig.

>>9799126
Can back this up, I have a wig from them and it's unbelievably shiny, the sort of shit I'd expect from a cheapo aliexpress wig. Tried to mattify it a little with baby powder but it made no difference. Their photography is, uh, skilled to be able to hide the shine, I'll give them that.

>>9799826
Have you tried dry shampoo? It can help a little, especially if your wig is blonde/light coloured

>>9799829
I've tried that but no luck either, thank you though, anon.
It's such a shame because I'd heard such fantastic things, but it looks faker than a lockshop wig that I've had for about 5 years.

>>9799830
My lockshop wig is better quality than my dreamholic wigs, to be honest. I wouldn't really recommend chancing either companies, unless you get a really good deal.
When recommending wigs I'm loathe to say lockshop is better, but I think I've had better experiences with them. I think most people go for the pretty stock pics that dreamholic has, but if they want similar styles they'd be better off going to taobao. I'm still baffled that they have barely updated their color chart over the course of several years.

Does MintyMix still make wigs? I got one from her in about 2010 and it lasted until about 2015.

>>9799841
Yes she still sells wigs. She's put up a bunch of new ones recently, mostly rainbow and holographic ones

>>9800031
I liked her natural coloured split wigs, but who else thinks that the rainbow and holographic ones look like ass? The holographic strands really bring it into party city tier for me

Any rec’s for wigs that look like the girl’s in the middle? I’ve been searching all over taobao but the ones I’ve found are either too short or not the right shade of blonde.

Thoughts on using cosplay wigs? Arda, Epic, Matchwigs, etc.

Of course natural styles and colours

>>9800270
epics secondary line (pish posh or something) is pretty nice for casual. their regular wigs are too thick

The talk of Dreamholic in this thread has made me really not want to try them. I used to hear CCKids was pretty well-liked, but has anyone bought from them?

>>9800237
looks like lockshop's mermaid in vanille.

>>9800237
Thats lockshop

>>9798925
Fabric soften that shit

>>9800807
I bought a wig very similar to right pic. The hair is thick and not terribly tangled, but somewhat shiny. It has a cap, I believe could fit larger heads.
Personally it's pretty good, but almost too thick for me? It may just be me not used to the way wigs look.

>>9800814
>>9800917
ah shit. I love lockshop's designs, but I hate their business practices. I guess I'll just wait until one pops up secondhand or search harder for a similar one. Thanks anons!

>>9800046
I like the rainbow ones,but not the holographic ones,for the same reason you gave

>>9800807
Hit or miss

>>9800046
those holographic strands aren't even really holo, they're iridescent. not that it matters because real holo would still look like ass. I don't even know what you wear with their holo wigs, other than a halloween costume.

>>9801438
Holy shit, that looks like thin tinsel almost. It honestly looks gross.

>>9800942
They come up fairly regularly secondhand from what I see? A lot of the time it's their mermaid ones being sold as well, but I usually see the lavender ones being sold.

>>9800046
I like the rainbow but as you and other anon say, the holographic strands just make the wig appear shiny and cheap to me.

I really wanted to buy some but iirc it was like $30 shipping to Canada so I noped.jpg outta there

Anyone have any reviews on Brightlele wigs? I can barely find any online. Any photos of them on is also appreciated.

>>9801529
I liked the rainbow ones in stock photos but I saw a video where Lor was wearing one and it just looked... ugh. It surprised me because I usually think she makes what she wears work on her, even if it's not something I'd usually like.
I mean, I really like the concept, and maybe if it was styled and treated it'd look better, but it literally looked like she'd got a halloween wig out of the bag and slapped it on her head.

I still want one of their split wigs though.

Are all the Japanese brand wigs small head sizes?

I dont have a particularly big head but I hate how smaller caps squeeze your head and give you headaches

>>9801542
Try stretching out the elastic. But then again, a lot of wigs will probably seem tight if you have a lot of hair/long hair. It's so that it stays on your head. If it wasn't a little tight it wouldn't stay on, I guess.

>>9799821
OP here,I looked at costumer pictures from their weibo and apparently they do have a real part,unlike DreamHolic which actually has that weird radial part

>>9800925
Will try that. Thanks anon, you made my day!

>>9801547
I think they're going to become my new favorite wig brand. I wish they weren't quite so hard to obtain. It seems like everything they have is sold out.

>>9801599
Same anon,again. I investigated a little more and their main store is honey melody http://honeymelody.taobao.com

>>9801608
I was just about to ask this. They have two links on their main site, so I wasn't sure which to try to shop from.

>>9799042
I've been wanting to get a wig from them for a while, some of the styles are really cute and they have some cute colors
But every time I see a review with pictures, they looks so bad. Like, not bad for a $15 wig, but for like a $40? Really?

>>9801637
I still don't understand why Dreamholic is so popular. Even seeing them in person in sunlight even shows the really artificial-looking shine. And seeing buttcape's review under indoor lighting? Ugh, I'd rather shop for a long wig from Arda, dealing with those horrible tangles, than get something so shiny.

has anyone fabric softener-ed their Dream Holic wigs to see if it helps?

>>9801641
Manufactured hype and heavily edited photos, I'm telling you. Get a couple of somewhat popular/efamous girls to shill your wigs, and edit your photos into fantasyland, and girls will eat it up. A ton of people in my comm don't even google around for reviews, they're lazy sheep.

>>9801453
that's because it is, there's no known way of getting a holographic or iridescent effect in wigs without it looking terrible. people really need to stop trying to make holographic hair a thing.

Do the Maple ringlet wigs only come in black and blond? I'm shit at navigating this site and I'm not sure if I'm missing something.

is there any us based wig brands that work for jfash/lolita?

>>9802154
They have a wide range of colours, actually more than when I bought mine. If your web browser has an option to auto-translate a page, I'd recommend you do because it's so helpful

>>9802248
Try going to wig shops in your area. I do that from time to time and got some nice wigs from there. The other wig company I know of based in the U.S is Arda. You got to be careful with arda though since their wigs are made for cosplays in mind. But they do have some wigs that you can wear with lolita. I try to stay to the
Classic wig line since it isn’t as shiny as the silky.

>>9798176
I have a form of alopecia so i wear wigs everyday, it's a great way to protect your hair. Plus you can change it up as much as you want without worry about damaging your natural hair.
If you are going to wear wigs daily its best to treat them like your hair. Don't just plop them on your head and go, even the shortest wig needs a little styling when you put it on.

>>9802334
As much as I love Arda, the classic line tangles like mad, especially so with their longer wigs. I also wish they had better bobs, honestly,

>>9802331
Thanks, this helps a lot! Definitely gonna go for one.

>>9802248
In a different thread someone mentioned epiccosplay wigs has started a lolita inspired line. I wish they had more styles but it is just starting out so hopefully there will be more in the future. I would also love to seen worn photos of these style of wig
>https://www.pishposhwigs.com

Somewhat related, years ago I bought an epiccosplay wig for a costume I was doing and the quality was good.

>>9803037
Imo that one looks a little thick for my tastes when looking at the worn photos, but if you're a fan of side bangs, I really like the Soraya.

>>9802248
There is also mintymix ofc but most of their stock right now are rainbow wigs

>>9797970

I ordered a wig so I could twin with a friend. In the end, it looked fine for photos, but when it came it was shiny af, and I had to work hard to cover the wig cap because the bangs are so thin. Would not recommend. I'm likely trashing it.

Taobao wigs in general are amazing quality and look super natural thanks to the thin bangs and the parting. They are pretty cheap (around 8$) and look amazing! I wear them even out of lolita and honestly they are the best. Pic related

>>9803877
Spot the newfag who thinks taobao is a brand lel

>>9803877
Did you kill someone anon?

>>9803879
Or maybe I was talking as Taobao as a general good place were to find good quality wigs...? Dream Holic is not the only place were to get them on Taobao, and most of all it’s not as good in terms of quality/price against other shops
You must be really thirsty to call people newfags

>>9803922
Yes

>>9803961
>taobao wigs in general are good

The thing is newfag, they aren't. Taobao being filled with tons of different shops is naturally going to have tons of different wigs of tons of different qualities. It'll always be hit or miss depending on where you buy from. Misleading other newfags by acting like you know what you are talking about when you very clearly don't is a shitty move.

>>9803877
If you're gonna stick to this claim, you mind telling us where you got the wig in the first place?

>>9803989
Silly anon, clearly she got it off taobao. Just order off of any part of taobao, it's all the same good quality!

>>9803969

Taobao has feedbacks and actual pictures by buyers most of the times for products, do I really have to tell people to control those? Isn’t it basic knowledge?

>>9803989

https://m.intl.taobao.com/detail/detail.html?id=552901252767

>>9804001
Idk, isn't it basic knowledge that taobao isn't just one source so saying something like "the x items off of there are generally good quality" is stupid as fuck?

>>9803043
I've always wondered,does the owner design all the wigs and has them made by a factory? Is it possible to suggest re-stocking something?

>>9803045
I'll buy it off you if you decide to sell it for cheap. I'm interested in reworking shit wigs.

>>9803877
That's like saying 'ebay is great for wigs.' I've found great products on many different sites, but recommending the site as a whole is...problematic at best.

>>9801641
I don't understand why Arda is so popular with lolitas. I love them for cosplay, but I've tried them for lolita and it just doesn't look right. The wig caps are big and round and make my head look like a mushroom. Not cute. Plus most shades look very flat and "wiggy" since all the fibers are one color.They are definitely high quality and more matte than a lot of other brands, but you still can't escape the shininess.

Honestly, I actually prefer Dreamholic because they have nice color gradients, and the wig caps fit me right and don't make me look like an alien. I always have to soak them in fabric softener because of the shine, but I do that with every wig I own.

>>9802516
Have you treated your wigs before you wear them? I usually have mine treated with motions before I wear them to keep the fibers easy to brush out. The silky line doesn’t tangle as bad as classic but you also need to remove the shine if you don’t like that sheen they have. But if you treat your wigs and brush them after every wear they don’t tangle at all.

>>9804006
Yes, it is. She's just being dumb.

>>9804192
I'll sell you my Dreamholic wig and brightle twin tail if you're interested.
Like $20+shipping for both.

>>9804235
What’s the ratio of softnener to water ratio that you use?

>>9804559
Usually 1 part softener to 3 parts water is good, I think that's the recommended ratio. It's not quite as effective on the wig styles that have smoother fibers, and those might need a little more softener. I let everything soak for around a week.

>>9804235
>most shades look very flat and "wiggy" since all the fibers are one color
This is actually really untrue; arda is known for having nice wig color blends.

Would Lush wigs work in lolita? Some look fine in photos, some look bad. Any input?

I'm going to be buying a few wigs from Hengjijia (Taobao), they seem to have quite a few purchases from Chinese lolitas. I'll let you anons know what the quality's like when they come in.

>>9805102
Dropped pic.

>>9805104
Please do keep us updated, that wig is really cute!

>>9805104
I'm interested in seeing these too. Most of the review pictures are of filtered selfies so don't really say much about the fit and quality.

>>9805104
I literally just ordered this wig yesterday. Haven't ordered from them before, so I guess we'll see.

>>9805244
The reviews flat out wouldn't load in my browser so I'm kind of crossing my fingers on the quality. It looks like they're all middle parted so that at least should be nice.

>>9801643
Yup. I have! I fabric softened the best one for 3 weeks, and it's not as shiny. However I think I got ok wigs in the first place - they're less shiny than most dreamholic but they have construction issues.
It did not do anything for the shine.

>>9804500
I would be very interested!
My email is donuuut@yahoo.co.uk

>>9805102
>>9805104
I was wondering why that shop name seemed so familiar and I realized I own a wig through them, but I bought it from amazon as filler for my wig collection.
The wig is thick and luxurious looking, but it does tangle easily. It ships prime.

(Paste: Women Gals Japan Harajuku Sweet Lolita Natural Looking Daily Wear Fluffy Blonde Long Curly Kanekalon Full Wig Cosplay in the search bar and it will pop right up.

>>9805407
*into the amazon search bar.

It's also true to the colors in the picture.

>>9805407
Any other good wigs on Amazon? Most I've found are meh at best.

Gkyouko on Taobao used to be my go to but they stopped stocking wigs in their store since a while ago and now I'm kind of at a loss. Their wigs used to be really cute for the cheap price point. Pic is the last 2 wigs I bought from them which were great.

>>9805407
Well I mean I'm not expecting Cyperous or Maple quality at that price point (they're less than 20$ on Taobao). How does it fit, anon?
>>9805420
I bought two wigs from them once, never again. They tangled like mad and were very shiny and fake looking. The unnaturally coloured one was pretty obviously fake too.

>>9805410
So many meh to bad wigs on amazon, but another cheap filler I like is the wig pictured. It's one of my favorite cheap wigs because it doesn't tangle and it's looks really cute worn. I don't recommend it in black, as the fiber is different the brown one and it tangles easier.

Findable if "netgo Women's Brown Wig Long Curly Wavy Hair Wigs for Girl Heat Friendly Synthetic Dress Party Wig" is searched.

I have a bunch on my amazon wishlist, but I am waiting for photo reviews to order them.

>>9805425
I have a small head and very short hair and I have to tighten it quite a lot. It would comfortably fit a range of sizes and it adjusts well.

>>9804795
Alright, I was being too harsh and forgot that they do actually have a lot of nice color blends. I've tried several different shades, and I really like their blue-black and green-black mixes since those have a lot of depth to them. I feel like some of their other blends don't have this kind of dimension though, and look sort of flat unless you get close up. If you look through their gallery, I think you'll see what I mean by the "wiggy" look. Again, nice for cosplay but I really wouldn't recommend them for lolita.

Btw, I should specify that I did try one of their more "lolita-friendly" wigs, the Nina classic in dark brown. Definitely one of my worse wig experiences.

>>9805771
I have a few of their wigs and it really does depends on the color. Thankfully they give multiple variations of the colors rather then one blue, one blonde or one brown. I found that their sandstone color is actually pretty dimensional and their warm black actually has strands of brown in it to warm the color up. They also have two pinks that actually have blended reds into it. You can find quite a bit of options. The wigs I got, even for cosplay, that where one solid color where not hard to put demensional colors into. All you have to do is have a tad of patience and color them yourself or sew in some extra wefts of a darker or lighter color to get that effect. But Nina is a shit wig. I agree on that one.

>>9798176
I wear wigs everyday because birth control thinned out my hair so bad that I don't have enough volume to get bangs as thick as I like. And I love the way I look with a fringe. Also, a mild case of psoriasis.

>>9805779
I wear them when I’m not at work or being lazy at home becuase my hair simply won’t style no matter how much product is in it.

I recently dyed my hair black, any recommendations on where to buy nice clip ins/ons + cute styles? Buns, ponytails, extensions, maybe something like pic related idk, I'm mostly into larme, but OTT stuff is interesting too

>>9805432
Hey, I own that exact wig.
The bangs are really heavy though so stay away from it

>>9808090
The one I recieved has air bangs.

hi im not really on cgl a lot and i dont really know where to ask this but since this is a wig thread i was wondering if i could have some help. i dont know much about cosplaying websites adn where its good to buy things from. im sewing my own outfit and stuff but i just dont have the time to make a wig and would like to know the best place to get one. (i need it within the month for a con beggining of april so no chinese websites cuz shiiping is too long)

im cosplaying as Ranma (male) and would like to get a wig somewhere that looks nice. theres some online that just look terrible. i dont mind getting a regular wig and adding a ponytail extension but im not sure where good places to buy from are.

>>9812082
Arda makes wigs for cosplays. You might have to get a short wig for the base and sew wefts into it for the braid part. There’s some that you can work with that are long, but if you don’t know how to cut and style a wig, I would leave that to people more practiced.

>>9800807
I have a brown twin tail wig from them that was maybe $7 and it’s fantastic. It’s not frizzed up over the last few years I’ve had it but it was somewhat shiny though that was an easy fix.

It’s pretty full and thick but looks natural. Unfortunately I need to restyle the curls but overall it’s my favorite even in comparison to my expensive wigs. It was maybe 3 years ago that I ordered it though, so I can’t say if their quality is still the same.

Does anyone know where this wig might be from or something similar? I know they aren’t in style much anymore and people hate them but I’ve always wanted one.

>>9812097

I want to know too, it’s lovely

>>9812091
thanks anon i found some pretty good stuff on arda. i think ill go with the caine classic in black and use wefts

>>9812097
Maybe wigisfashion? I know they have a wig like that, been eyeing it for forever

I have a wig styling question. I bought this wig recently and on me, it doesn't look much like the picture. I think I must have a small head or something, because the bangs are very long and the hime cut parts (I don't know if it has an actual name) almost completely cover the sides of my face. They're almost in my eyes.
I know how to cut bangs, but I was wondering if cutting some of the hime cut to the same length as the bangs would ruin the look of the wig. Would it? And are there any other, less drastic things I could do to keep this wig from overwhelming my face?

>>9812465
Wig bangs are meant to be cut to suit the shape of your face. You should bring it to a hairstylist if you're in doubt though, they have the training to cut a wig to frame your face right.

Is there a general consensus on who makes the most realistic looking synthetic wigs? I want to start wearing wigs daily so as to save time on styling and I don't want to get clocked easily. Also, are there any good tips on making wigs look more realistic or just things to look for? I already know about the baby powder/fabric softener for shine, having fake "roots", having different color fibers, getting lacefront and that trick with painting the part on the wig to make it look like your scalp, anything else? Thanks everyone!!

>>9812465
I wouldn't cut the side parts/hime parts all the way. It will look like a bowl cut from the front. You can always trim into them a little bit to make the overall bang broader. I cut my wigs at home and find it relatively easy. Just make sure you go slow and try to buff things out by cutting vertically when your finishing up .

What is this small waves/crinkle style called, and how do I achieve it? I have two wigs by brand Loves Wig from Japan, which are honestly amazing for the 400 yen I paid for them, and one of them has that GLW Rhapsody style. But I ran my fingers through it too much so it’s just two cobwebby chunks and I want to put this style back into it.

>>9813242
Alternatively, I think this is like the same style but bigger waves. I have had short hair all my life so that’s why I have to ask these questions lol. I thought about putting them in the dumb questions thread...

>>9813242
Idk about how to achieve this in a wig, but for natural hair braid it when it's slightly damp and leave it over night. That's what I do and it gives exactly this effect.

>>9813245
How many braids, like a lot of small ones? I’ll try dumping hot water then cold water and see if it keeps.

Just ordered my first Maple wig - how do you gulls care for ringlet wigs? How do I make sure it doesn’t get fluffy and the curls stay in place? I plan on storing it on a styrofoam head. I’ve only worn straight/slightly wavy wigs before, so all I know is just general synthetic fibre care. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

>>9813254
Four. Front left, back left, front right, back right. Make sure to pull it taught, having it be too loose won't work as well.

>>9813609
Sweet, thank you so much! I will try it this week.

This is probably a dumb question, but if I wash a wig, it's dreamholic, will it lose the style (loose curls) it came with?

>>9813641
I washed, conditioned, brushed and dried mine on a stand and it became completely straight.

>>9813695
Did you wash with hot water? I have a curly dreamholic wig that I soaked in fabric softener for literally a month and it's still all curly and nice.

>>9813641
Just wash it in cold/lukewarm water. Wigs shouldn't really need warm water anyways.

>>9813710
No, the water was lukewarm. I brushed it out a lot, though, so maybe that’s why it straightened. It wasn’t extremely wavy to begin with, had just a bit of volume and curl at the bottom.

hi. im new here.i got a wig off epic cosplay and i want to attatch a ponytail braid but i really dont know anything about wigs or hair. what would be the best way to do this? i feel like wefts arent thick enough to braid. what should i do?

>>9813984
You can get clip on ponytails, and if you think the wig is thin, you can sew extra wefts to it. I haven't bought a wig in a while, but iirc Epic cosplay also sells extra wefts.

>>9813987
thanks i just cant find any clip on ponytails that are right color or size. which is weird cuz i just need a black one thats like maybe 9" approx

>>9813990
Buy a longer one and cut it. That's the only way you'll ever get the exact length you need.