Wig Thread

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Wig Thread Anonymous Mon Mar 3 17:51:51 2014 No.7407159 [DELETED]

Couldn't find one in the catalog.

>>	Anonymous Mon Mar 3 18:39:53 2014 No.7407275 What's the quality of L-email wigs? Are they heat resistant?

Anonymous Tue Mar 4 14:52:03 2014 No.7409106
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So I'm going to make a Rapunzel wig in her braided hairstyle.

Since I need to have this done in May I don't have the time to test order one wig to check thickness and such. I've been browsing around ebay for long wigs that aren't too expensive (since I need 4 of them)

Here is the ones I found so far that I liked
1. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Light-Blonde-Fashion-32-Long-Straight-hair-cosplay-Wig-Costume-Party-Wigs-/141189217962?pt=US_CSA_MWA_Wigs_Extensions&hash=item20df887eaa

2. http://www.ebay.com/itm/100cm-Light-Blonde-40-inch-Straight-Long-Bangs-Costume-Anime-Cosplay-Party-Wigs-/360853232345?pt=US_CSA_MWA_Wigs_Extensions&hash=item5404875ad9

3. http://www.ebay.com/itm/40-Gold-Blonde-Long-wig-Bangs-Straight-Cosplay-Fashion-Party-full-hair-Wigs-/141185708916?pt=US_CSA_MWA_Wigs_Extensions&hash=item20df52f374

I wonder if anyone might have any experience with wigs from these stores, which one of the wigs you think look best or if anyone else have a store with a good, not to expensive, long blonde wig

>>	Anonymous Tue Mar 4 18:36:37 2014 No.7409674 what are good sites for wigs?

>>	Anonymous Tue Mar 4 19:17:37 2014 No.7409755 File: 35 KB, 550x471, Sideshowbob2.gif [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] >>7407159 Side show bob?

>>	Anonymous Tue Mar 4 19:20:07 2014 No.7409758 >>7407159 my friend bought a wig like that holy shit it was hilarious and she looked awful >>7407275 l-email have been nice for me so far. i think they say they're heat resistant but i havent tried anything myself yet

>>	Anonymous Tue Mar 4 19:22:37 2014 No.7409761 So I'm new to styling a wig and I want to trim and do spikes. Is it basically just hair scissors, hair spray, and a comb?

>>	Anonymous Tue Mar 4 19:25:07 2014 No.7409767 >>7409755 That picture's old as shit, but it was actually intended for Sora. It makes a near-perfect Bob wig though.

Anonymous Wed Mar 5 03:00:09 2014 No.7410780

Need a short ponytail look but I don't want to do the short wig + clip-on ponytail since that looks weird to me. I obviously can't just tie up a longer wig because the bottom part on the back of your head would look weird and since the ponytail isn't that long there's no way it would cover up that area.

Is my only option to stub+ add extensions/wefts? Or is there a much simpler method? Please have a much simpler method ):

I've tried looking around for some wigs but most are clip-on ponytail or those that don't say specifically don't have a back view of the wig plus most are usually the same stock pictures.

>>	Anonymous Wed Mar 5 03:18:09 2014 No.7410813 >>7409767 That's a wig for sora? fucking really?

>>	Anonymous Wed Mar 5 04:02:39 2014 No.7410881 >>7410780 You don't have to do much if the ponytail isn't very high, but most anime ponytails are practically on top of their heads which need extra wefts at least.

>>	Anonymous Wed Mar 5 08:32:17 2014 No.7411043 >>7409106 First two are too light, second is too yellow. I think you need a more honey blonde.

>>	Anonymous Wed Mar 5 08:55:17 2014 No.7411055 File: 500 KB, 500x272, tumblr_mps4xrqJ9F1rvhjm6o5_500.gif [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] I'm looking for a good Yuno Gasai wig. All of them on Ebay have the same shitty stock photo. Anyone know where to get a nice one?

>>	Anonymous Wed Mar 5 13:17:40 2014 No.7411451 File: 1.33 MB, 850x2369, Saria_Artwork.png [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] Looking for a Saria wig, anyone know a good place? I checked all the usual sites like lockeshop and arda and such

>>	Anonymous Wed Mar 5 14:51:10 2014 No.7411592 File: 122 KB, 800x1247, 614E1PmLB+L._SL1500_.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] >>7411451 I see this one around on a few different sites but can't seem to find a review, anyone ever see it in person?

Anonymous Wed Mar 5 14:58:40 2014 No.7411604
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>>7411451
Eowyn from Arda has a perfect base for the bangs but you'd have to cut half of the length off, so $42 might be kinda expensive
in emerald green would be the best match I think.

>>	Anonymous Wed Mar 5 16:43:24 2014 No.7411784 I was wondering if anyone has worn a wig for a job because of unnatural hair color or whatever reason Has anyone noticed?

>>	Anonymous Wed Mar 5 17:00:31 2014 No.7411814 File: 1.06 MB, 1280x720, dandy.png [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] anyone got a good tutorial for pompadours? Getting on the space dandy wagon. Wondering if I should just get a cheap elvis wig and do my best, or if theres a better way.

>>	Anonymous Thu Mar 6 11:23:13 2014 No.7413314 >>7407275 I have a few L-email wigs they're very thick and really soft I have straightened a couple of curley ones (on very low heat) and there was no burning or melting and they look just fine

Anonymous Thu Mar 6 11:27:13 2014 No.7413319
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Whats a good wig for Makoto? Its the color that's got me stumped really, it's brown with some kind of green tint in it I guess but I cant find anything I like and all Makoto wigs end up being too green

>>	Anonymous Thu Mar 6 11:58:13 2014 No.7413363 I've recieved a ponytail wig, and it doesn't fit my head correctly, I'm thinking it's maybe due to the wefts being sewn across the elastic at the back, where it'd normally stretch to fit - anything you guys know of that can be done the fix this?

>>	Anonymous Thu Mar 6 12:56:35 2014 No.7413439 >>7411592 oooh i wanted to buy this too! Bump for this post

>>	Anonymous Thu Mar 6 13:24:38 2014 No.7413470 >>7410813 stop pretending to be stupid. even though its a bad wig, you can tell its a bad sora wig right from the get-go.

>>	Anonymous Thu Mar 6 13:42:40 2014 No.7413488 >>7413319 Moemall has a nice Makoto wig, it's more brown than it is green and the quality is nice too.

Anonymous Thu Mar 6 14:24:57 2014 No.7413540
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Anyone here ever modified a wig's size before?

Like stretching it out or sewing extra elastic into it?

This wig is made on the small side and my head is, well not. So it tends to dig into my forehead to the point it leaves a rather nasty mark. The wig is thick and looks way nicer then their advertised picture so I really want to use it.

I've seen some stuff on online about alterations, but nothing that seemed certain or matched up to this wig well, they usually say sew in elastic at the ear tabs but this thing has a lot of wefts. I guess I would just like /cgl/ pros opinion before I end up ruining it.

And if anyone has an idea on how to attach moleskin to the front I would love that as well, its mesh is a little extra scratchy, but that could just be from being blisteringly tight.

>>	Anonymous Thu Mar 6 16:49:06 2014 No.7413712 >>7411592 k well it's only $20, I ordered it, I guess I'll post it on here with reviews once I get it

Anonymous Thu Mar 6 17:25:39 2014 No.7413768

Okay, So I ordered two Jeannies from Arda. I haven't taken out the ponytail yet to resize them, but I have tried them on. The area near the ears (eartabs? I don't know the term) fits kind of strangely and either covers my ear a bit or shows some of my hairline. Will this be fixed when I redo the ponytail to adjust the size? Thanks.

>>	Anonymous Thu Mar 6 18:35:40 2014 No.7413910 >>7413712 this one >>7413540 comes in green as well and looks a lot like her hair or could easily be styled too if that one doesn't work out. Be warned the wig model they use is on the small side.

>>	Anonymous Fri Mar 7 02:46:28 2014 No.7414760 File: 28 KB, 400x400, 1392831834895.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] Good place to find split wigs?

>>	Anonymous Fri Mar 7 10:09:24 2014 No.7415117 >>7413910 oh awesome, where did you get it?

Anonymous Fri Mar 7 10:35:10 2014 No.7415139

>>7413768
You'll have to cut part of the cap off around your ears. If you don't the wig will put pressure on the top of your ear and you will get a headache. I didn't do that because I didn't notice how bad it was until I had already styled my Jeannie and now I'll have to go back and deal with fixing it. Do the mods before you style.

>>	Anonymous Fri Mar 7 15:33:10 2014 No.7415465 >>7415117 Its from cosplay.com, its honestly a really damn nice wig their photos don't do it justice. Its very thick haired with a lot of wefts. Which is why I'm trying to make it fit on my big head.

>>	Anonymous Fri Mar 7 15:36:40 2014 No.7415467 >>7414760 Mintymix.com sprecializes in split wigs.

>>	Anonymous Fri Mar 7 22:11:54 2014 No.7415962 >>7415467 A website that's actually in stock once in awhile

>>	Anonymous Fri Mar 7 22:12:24 2014 No.7415964 File: 20 KB, 500x281, yanagin-2012.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] Good place to find a wig for her?

>>	Anonymous Sat Mar 8 02:44:46 2014 No.7416332 >>7411784 I wore a black wig for cosplay and some guy thought it was my real hair.

>>	Anonymous Sat Mar 8 02:47:46 2014 No.7416335 >>7413363 Link to ponytail wigs? Where/what do I search for to look for them so that I'm not getting ponytail clip-ons in my search results?

Anonymous Sat Mar 8 02:57:16 2014 No.7416344

>>7413540

I stretched out a small ebay wig for a friend once.

What I did was wet the entire cap, then forcibly stretch it over a wig head as far as it would go, and let it dry. Every couple of hours I would adjust the cap and stretch it further.

It worked like a charm and fit her perfectly after that. Previously it showed about an inch of her hairline.

>>	Anonymous Sat Mar 8 02:59:46 2014 No.7416345 any good ebay stores that have synthetic wigs that aren't shiny as all fuck?

>>	Anonymous Sat Mar 8 03:07:46 2014 No.7416347 How does one thin out wig fibers? I want to ask here before diving into tutorials

>>	Anonymous Sat Mar 8 14:45:57 2014 No.7416925 >>7416344 Awesome I'll give that a try thank you. I really didn't want to cut it and try more elastic since it has wefts out the bum in every direction.

Anonymous Sat Mar 8 16:28:36 2014 No.7417057
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Looking for a wig for Kalos nurse joy !
I'm thinking about getting Arda's chibi in Rose pink, but I'm not sure because it looks too light on some pictures.
I'm also wondering how I can make these gravity defying hair loops hold. I don't want them to look droopy and sad.

>>	Anonymous Sat Mar 8 16:43:37 2014 No.7417074 >>7413470 I admittedly thought it was the basis for an equally shitty Hagakure wig

>>	Anonymous Sat Mar 8 16:49:35 2014 No.7417083 File: 129 KB, 312x556, vanellope.png [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] Any prestyled wigs/already ponytail wigs close to vanellope?

>>	Anonymous Sat Mar 8 17:18:17 2014 No.7417113 File: 37 KB, 438x342, Aurafull.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] looking for a wig for Aura from .hack. Doesn't help I am colorblind so trying to fins the right color is annoying me greatly

>>	Anonymous Sat Mar 8 18:08:29 2014 No.7417204 >>7417113 Yes she has colored shadows, but I'm pretty sure anything other than white will look pretty off in reality.

>>	Anonymous Sat Mar 8 18:26:59 2014 No.7417254 >>7417113 You could go for a very, very light gray wig if you wanted, like Arda's silver. It's mostly white, I believe, with gray sprinkled throughout so it doesn't look so stark.

>>	Anonymous Sat Mar 8 18:41:33 2014 No.7417269 File: 248 KB, 856x326, movie_aura.png [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] >>7417113 Very light silver I think, hear, have the movie version.

Anonymous Sat Mar 8 19:05:33 2014 No.7417307
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I need a wig for Kotori Mizuki (Pic related) from Yugioh Zexal but unfortunately Arda doesn't have any wigs that have no skin top or a part to the side. Does anyone have any tutorials for how to work around this with a regular heat resistant wig or even a store that sell dark green wigs that are heat resistant that have no skin top or side part.

Anonymous Sat Mar 8 20:18:52 2014 No.7417456
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>>7417057
Oh yes you can make them defy gravity. I would use a clip so you can keep some softness to them though in combination with this gel or the spray of the same name.

Its liquid cement.

Anonymous Sat Mar 8 20:39:52 2014 No.7417505
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How is match wigs? I just ordered two of the wig pictured. I'm really hoping it will be thick.
Not looking forward to my first time cutting up a second wig to add to the first.

>>	Anonymous Sat Mar 8 21:06:52 2014 No.7417548 >>7411814 Look around the archives for the guy that made a huge pomp for the shop owner in Animal Crossing: New Leaf. Did a pretty banging job.

>>	Anonymous Sat Mar 8 22:36:12 2014 No.7417727 Do epic cosplay wigs come pre-styled like in the stock photos? I'm looking at the Mia wig (naturale wig style).

>>	Anonymous Sat Mar 8 22:39:42 2014 No.7417734 >>7417727 They aren't. Atleast last time I bought from them a year ago the wig came unstyled

>>	Anonymous Sat Mar 8 22:40:12 2014 No.7417739 >>7417734 Dammit, idk how to do kawaii curls like that.

Anonymous Sat Mar 8 22:45:00 2014 No.7417752

>>7417727
http://www.epiccosplay.com/mia-light-brown-and-honey-gold-two-tone-long-natural-wigs.html
This one?
I don't know about Epic Cosplay, but I bought a wig similar to this from GLW and it curls like that on its own. I actually had to straighten it a bit because it curled so nicely.

Yes, most wigs do tend to come unstyled (like Lucaille's wigs), but curled wigs are generally as they appear in the pictures, sometimes with longer bangs.

>>	Anonymous Sun Mar 9 19:16:40 2014 No.7419269 >>7417269 >>7417254 >>7417204 I dunno why but it looks like a really pale lavender to me

>>	Anonymous Sun Mar 9 22:15:11 2014 No.7419754 Anyone know how long it usually takes epiccosplay to restock? I'm looking at getting a (sold out) wig to use for a con in late May.

>>	Anonymous Mon Mar 10 00:50:24 2014 No.7420112 Does anyone know about how long it takes for l-email/wig-supplier to ship to the U.S.?

>>	Anonymous Mon Mar 10 22:46:29 2014 No.7422007 Are bodyline wigs any good?

>>	Aggressioncable Mon Mar 10 22:52:30 2014 No.7422018 File: 99 KB, 540x960, 1394506342418.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] >"Sure anon, you can borrow my wig!" Never again. Tl;dr, been working on this bad boy all evening. Is it presentable yet? (minus the two unraveled curls)

>>	Aggressioncable Mon Mar 10 22:53:59 2014 No.7422020 File: 84 KB, 540x960, 1394506410012.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] >>7422018

>>	Aggressioncable Tue Mar 11 01:30:39 2014 No.7422419 >>7422020 Fuck this, I"m just going to get another one, I can't do this. I've been working for hours, and I"m only making it worse. at 30 dollars each, it's worth ti

>>	Anonymous Tue Mar 11 02:48:42 2014 No.7422529 Does anyone know of a Cloud Strife wig that is pre-styled? I made the mistake of trying to style one, I didn't do bad to be honest, but compared to something prestyled to be exactly what it should be it wasn't good enough.

>>	Anonymous Tue Mar 11 04:18:22 2014 No.7422604 >>7422020 What is it for? Never lend your wigs, EVER. My wigs got ruined by my friend and augh.

Anonymous Tue Mar 11 04:41:23 2014 No.7422630

>>7419754

...ask Epic yourself on their facebook or something. How could anyone possibly answer you except the company themselves? It depends on what they ordered and when they ordered it.

>>7422529

Anything you order that's pre-styled will end up looking like OP's picture anon. If you can't style it yourself I would look at local wig styling commissioners.

Anonymous Tue Mar 11 06:15:03 2014 No.7422671

>>7422630
Woah there anon, I did message them, but all I got was to subscribe to their email notifications. I'm not looking for a specific date, just wondering if anyone's had experience in waiting on a sold out wig of theirs (before they restock every 2-3 months like Arda).

Anonymous Tue Mar 11 10:07:44 2014 No.7422866
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so i decided to buy this wig for my oshino meme cosplay but im not sure if its going to look right, can i style it to look right? or did i make a misstake in buying this?

>>	Anonymous Tue Mar 11 10:22:02 2014 No.7422877 >>7422866 It looks like a wig I have, which is one of those punky/lift wigs, pretty much perfect for fluffy spikes. You'll be fine. You'll just have to brush some sections upward and hairspray it into place.

>>	Anonymous Tue Mar 11 13:11:25 2014 No.7423058 File: 15 KB, 240x320, tumblr_m6j6glLfrj1r7lm5co1_250.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] Anyone wear wigs with their 'normal' clothing? If yes, do you have any suggestions for wigs for every day use? I'm looking for some gal-friendly wigs.

Anonymous Tue Mar 11 19:04:23 2014 No.7423611

What sort of caps are best for holding a bunch of hair down? I have long, thick hair and a somewhat large head. Right now, I have a mesh wig cap that came with one of my wigs. When I try to wear a wig with my hair under that cap, my wigs don't fit on my head (things are okay if I leave my hair down, but clearly I wouldn't go out like that). Are nylon caps better? Should I wear two wig caps?

>>	Anonymous Tue Mar 11 19:22:54 2014 No.7423665 File: 65 KB, 300x300, 1256679969769.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] Any ideas of a good wig for Lucas from Mother 3? Rather inexperienced with styling so I have no idea how I'd make it look like that too, tips would be useful.

>>	Anonymous Tue Mar 11 19:24:23 2014 No.7423673 >>7423611 You might have to look into doing pin curls or thin braids, but yeah, I imagine nylon caps would squeeze it tighter.

>>	Anonymous Tue Mar 11 19:38:23 2014 No.7423720 >>7423673 Thanks! I'll try the nylon first and if that doesn't work, I'm sure that the pin curls will.

>>	Anonymous Tue Mar 11 19:41:23 2014 No.7423728 Best way to de-poof a fluffy wig? I've tried using a straightener and hot water straightening. The wig has ridiculous volume but I don't just want to chop at it haphazardly because I don't want to risk exposing the wig lace.

>>	Anonymous Tue Mar 11 19:49:23 2014 No.7423739 File: 26 KB, 390x580, Edea_lee.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] Are there any good lacefront wigs under 100$? Cosplaying Edea, but good looking lacefront seems difficult to find without breaking the bank.

>>	Anonymous Tue Mar 11 19:51:23 2014 No.7423744 >>7423739 Maybe http://arda-wigs.com/products/the-dude ?

>>	Anonymous Tue Mar 11 19:52:23 2014 No.7423749 >>7423739 Same poster, forget the 100$ part, more like any recommendations for ones that are good.

>>	Anonymous Wed Mar 12 00:44:19 2014 No.7424301 File: 101 KB, 558x791, Sumia.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] Does anyone have an idea of a wig I could use for Sumia from Fire Emblem? It goes between grey and brown, but I see most cosplays with brown. Can't find a good color on Arda.

>>	Anonymous Wed Mar 12 00:57:19 2014 No.7424321 >>7424301 look up dark blonde or ash/ sandy blonde

>>	Anonymous Wed Mar 12 01:04:49 2014 No.7424331 >>7424301 Amphigory has a really odd grey color called platinum grey that's only available on like two wigs, but it's got a warmer tone to it than most greys for cosplay wigs so it might work for you.

Anonymous Wed Mar 12 02:14:22 2014 No.7424433
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really need a wig like this, that is just about as voluminous as this one appears to be if not more so.

i keep finding bad ebay dealers :c has anyone purchased something like this with good results?

Anonymous Wed Mar 12 02:36:52 2014 No.7424467

Is there a sticky for basic wig care?

I've heard that the best way to wash wigs is to soak them with detergent and soak them in fresh water to rinse before doing the same with fabric softener

ive also heard that soaking a wig in fabric softener for a few days removes icky shine

how reliable is this information? any tips or tricks?

i also know you should use your hands to gently comb wigs that are curly, and use metal wide-tooth combs for general brushing to reduce static and fighting with knots.

please correct me if im wrong!!!

>>	Anonymous Wed Mar 12 02:57:23 2014 No.7424495 >>7424331 That color looks perfect but I only see it in one wig and it doesnt have bangs. Would sharpie dying a gray wig brown work?

>>	Anonymous Wed Mar 12 03:17:22 2014 No.7424525 >>7424495 You can cut bangs into it, it has a full skin top (I used it for the color and had to do this). It's NOT heat resistant, so hot water and a hairdryer will be your friends restyling it.

>>	Anonymous Wed Mar 12 03:21:52 2014 No.7424538 >>7424525 Okay, thanks!!

Anonymous Wed Mar 12 03:33:53 2014 No.7424552

I'm getting a super long-assed wig for a cosplay, what would be the bet way to keep the wig from getting messy or frizzy?
Also I've heard hair anti-static spray is good, can anyone link me to some that works well?
Also I heard there is a trick where you mix in some wig shampoo and water in a spray bottle, does this help and how much shampoo should I put in if it does?
Sorry for all the questions and thanks for any help!

>>	Anonymous Wed Mar 12 04:25:52 2014 No.7424592 >>7422671 Don't message them privately or e-mail them, post on their Facebook page. Arda and Gothic Lolita Wigs answer on their pages, I'm sure Epic will too.

Anonymous Wed Mar 12 04:35:52 2014 No.7424607

>>7424467

I don't think there's a best way to wash wigs, anon. I wash mine with baby shampoo. Any mild shampoo will do. I never let anything soak, though. It's not necessary.

Soaking wigs in fabric softener will do a lot of things. It softens the fibers, helping with tangling issues, and removes shine. It is possible to remove too much shine though. Natural hair has shine, so don't forget that. There is no rule of thumb for how long to soak them, so a few days is likely not necessary for every wig. I would only soak for a couple of hours. If you're not happy with the results after rinsing, soak for longer.

I never use metal combs on my wigs, I use wide tooth plastic combs. To remove static, lightly mist with water, rub with a dryer sheet, etc.

You can brush individual chunks of curls with a wig brush, just 're-set' them around your finger after to keep the fibers together.

Anonymous Wed Mar 12 12:45:40 2014 No.7425041

I'm thinking of cosplaying Victor from Bravely Default at somepoint soon, but the wig seems like a mystery to me. How do you think I should go about this? I was thinking of maybe trying to incorporate those clip on fox-tails to the end of a long wig but it sounds like a recipe for disaster. I don't want to go for something that looks like its made of concrete or worse.

>>	Anonymous Wed Mar 12 13:04:36 2014 No.7425069 File: 67 KB, 866x1024, 1394643849998.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] >>7425041 Pic related

Anonymous Wed Mar 12 13:23:06 2014 No.7425094
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i'm cosplaying miriel from fe:a and i'm honestly really confused as to how her wig works? it looks kind of like sideswept bangs, but it also looks like blunt straight (well, tilted) bangs. i don't want to cut it at an angle and it end up looking terrible; should i just go for a sideswept look ?

another angle just incase http://img3.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20130502174019/fireemblem/images/4/4c/Miriel_%28FE13_Artwork%29.png

>>	Anonymous Wed Mar 12 14:24:36 2014 No.7425180 File: 124 KB, 866x820, wigs.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] Anyone have this wig (TT-704, found on ebay)? Is it as full as it looks? Is it conducive to spiking up?

Anonymous Wed Mar 12 15:08:36 2014 No.7425292

>>7411784
I've worn a few wigs that people thought were my real hair, like my friends thought I had cut or dyed it. They were always lacefronts.
The one time I wore a wig to work it was for Android 18 for Halloween and everyone thought I cut my hair. The one guy who didn't, only thought so because he reasoned someone with long hair like me wouldn't just up and cut it one day for a Halloween costume.
>>7416344
Awesome advice! I have a big head so I'll definitely try this.

Anonymous Wed Mar 12 17:08:21 2014 No.7425502

>>7411451
I did Saria last year, and out of a lack of finding anything else, I tried this one on a whim; it was actually pretty good, soft, the colour's more accurate than most things i've seen. it's a bit short, but just needs the ends styled up to look nice, I'd say

http://matchwigs.com/buy-cosplay-wigs/95-windsin-short-green-wig-cosplay.html

(it's just sitting around right now, if your other one doesn't turn out as you'd hoped or anything, I'd be happy to sell it to you super-cheap)

Anonymous Wed Mar 12 17:16:51 2014 No.7425513

>>7411784
My mum used to wear a wig all the time because cancer and shit, as long as you get a good quality one, no one ever notices. I think it just doesn't occur to people to think that it wouldn't be your real hair unless it's like super shiny, fake looking or crazy coloured (or if you've got lots of hair underneath, the dreaded wig-bump)

>>	Anonymous Wed Mar 12 17:21:51 2014 No.7425522 >>7417057 or just use wire for the shape, and then cover it up with the wig fibers (with felt,glue and styling products like >>7417456)

Anonymous Wed Mar 12 19:47:34 2014 No.7425737

>>7417307
If you're still here, the only thing I can think of is buying extra wefts in the dark green colour, parting the wig where her hair parts and sewing them along the part and under where her bun is, the hair spraying the fuck out of everything to get it to stay where it's meant to. You could also ask http://jacksswaggieadventures.tumblr.com/post/50549564646/heres-part-of-my-kotori-mizuki-cosplay-so-far-u for tips as she did a really good job with hers.

Anonymous Wed Mar 12 20:02:03 2014 No.7425759
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Can't seem to find the exact color I need for my Princess of the Crystal cosplay, pic related is closest and it's still very off. Any suggestions on where to look, or what sort of color to search under?

>>	Anonymous Wed Mar 12 21:02:04 2014 No.7425850 >>7425759 http://cyperous-cosplay.com/wig/wig.cgi?cmd=dp&num=726&Tfile=Data Maybe this.

>>	Anonymous Wed Mar 12 21:04:56 2014 No.7425854 >>7425850 That is the closest I've seen yet, thank you anon!

Anonymous Wed Mar 12 21:43:42 2014 No.7425952
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Around June I am hoping to cosplay Godoka but I am having trouble finding a good wig because the back looks like several separate parts and I was thinking about buying three different wigs but would that be to much? Any help would very much appreciated!

>>	Anonymous Wed Mar 12 21:44:11 2014 No.7425960 >>7425854 http://cyperous-cosplay.com/wig/wig.cgi?cmd=dp&num=722&Tfile=Data Something more orange if you prefer that.

>>	Anonymous Wed Mar 12 22:38:12 2014 No.7426124 >>7425960 Oh my that is perfect! I would hug you so hard right now if I could!

>>	Anonymous Wed Mar 12 22:39:12 2014 No.7426125 Anyone have any good wig ebay store recommendations? I usually get my stuff from CosplayWig but it seems like they've disappeared

Anonymous Wed Mar 12 23:43:49 2014 No.7426268
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Edea anon again.
The lacefronts sold my Arda (namely Imladris) are remarkably disappointing and have a really weird unnatural hairline.
I was thinking something like this would work better (since it's meant to have a more natural hairline), and ends up costing less than the Imladris with shipping.

My guess it that it would hold up to styling just as well as a standard cosplay-geared wig would, but second opinions are appreciated.

>>	Anonymous Wed Mar 12 23:45:19 2014 No.7426275 >>7426268 I've considered buying lacefronts off of ebay as well, my only hesitation is whether wefts will match or not

>>	Anonymous Thu Mar 13 00:03:06 2014 No.7426307 >>7425960 Are these instructions still valid for oversea shipping? http://cyperous.com/foreigner.html

Anonymous Thu Mar 13 11:03:35 2014 No.7427083

>>7426268
I've considered purchasing a lace front from the store that wig's from but I ordered something from them over a month ago and still didn't receive it. They tell me to wait and that they have no tracking number. So I'm kinda afraid to spend so much money on a wig and then not receiving shit.

Has anyone bought lace fronts from lux.vogue on ebay? I've been eyeing them for a while but they're pics aren't the best and I've been looking for opinons and reviews.

Anonymous Thu Mar 13 11:09:05 2014 No.7427093

>>7417505
this is just my opinion, but i fucking hate match wigs. in my experience with them my wig (which was a med-short length black wig) took a month+ to get to me, had weird layers in it (that weren't shown in the item preview) and the fibers in the back of the wig were so sparse that i could see the netting and see out of the back of the wig.

on the other hand everyone else seems to love them, so theres that.

>>	Anonymous Thu Mar 13 11:13:35 2014 No.7427099 >>7427083 *their my shit english, I apologize

>>	Anonymous Thu Mar 13 11:47:15 2014 No.7427145 How different is it to style real hair vs wig? I know absolutely nothing about this stuff, but need to figure out how to style my own hair.

Anonymous Thu Mar 13 11:49:15 2014 No.7427147
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Aura Anon here. My friends and I discussed it and decided on a silver/lavender color for it. now to find one. Someone else suggested cosplay.com Powder Purple or Epic cosplays Ice Purple. or maybe like pic

>>	Anonymous Thu Mar 13 20:04:53 2014 No.7427735 >>7420112 When I ordered from them a while ago, I got express shipping, but it took them a while to ship. Took about a month and a half.

>>	Anonymous Thu Mar 13 20:06:52 2014 No.7427738 >>7423058 I used to wear my wigs from Gothic Lolita Wigs on a regular basis, the Rhapsody in lavender was my all time favorite. They're a bit shiny, though, more than real hair is, but not as bad as cheap ebay wigs.

>>	Anonymous Thu Mar 13 21:29:44 2014 No.7427876 Does anyone know a good place to get pre-styled wigs? I'm looking for one in particular and everywhere I find it, its just a generic photo sometimes noted as not styled or nothing said at all.

Anonymous Thu Mar 13 23:09:36 2014 No.7428071

>>7427876

You will never get what you see in photos for pre-styled wigs. Always, always, always expect to fix them up when you get them.

Shipping will flatten the styling, or the styling would have been done on a small mannequin head and will look ridiculous to you, or the picture just isn't what you get.

How complicated is the style you're looking for?

Anonymous Thu Mar 13 23:43:55 2014 No.7428121

>>7428071
Well I would expect the need to fluff it after its been a wig bag being shipped for a month, but I've seen some around that seemed designed to hold a certain shape to a degree. Kind of like when you comb your hair a certain way for a long time it tends to try to stay that way.

Looking to do a Cloud Strife, I have some small hairstyling ability, but every picture for every wig has the same piece of artwork/photo/photoshop advertised with a wide range of price. No idea what they look like or if they are just pulling images off an image search.

As much wood work as the sword will take I hate to end up not doing the cosplay over a shitty wig.

Anonymous Sat Mar 15 22:55:15 2014 No.7431467
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Does anyone have any suggestions for less tight/constricting wig caps? I got a generic wig cap from Sally's but it gives me a headache after half an hour of wear. I have shitty thin hair so I'm not worried about the cap being unable to contain my hair.

>>	Anonymous Sat Mar 15 23:02:29 2014 No.7431476 >>7410780 you could do a modification of this tutorial. you will still need wefts though http://ladythesta.deviantart.com/art/Cheaters-Guide-to-Pigtails-119602397

>>	Anonymous Sat Mar 15 23:04:29 2014 No.7431478 >>7431467 Are you the same anon that asked you last time? Use nylon if you find the net ones too tight, or buy yourself some superXXL pantyhose, cut them apart and make your own.

>>	Anonymous Sat Mar 15 23:05:00 2014 No.7431482 >>7428121 I hate to break it to you anon, but spiked styles like that will never come as pictured. I suggest looking for a local commissioner to make the wig for you.

>>	Anonymous Sat Mar 15 23:08:29 2014 No.7431485 File: 9 KB, 194x259, image.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] Any tips for trimming wigs? I have a voluminous ponytail but the end is bluntly squared off and I need it to be natural looking, preferably somewhat tapered at the end.

>>	Anonymous Sat Mar 15 23:08:59 2014 No.7431486 >>7423728 fabric softener may help

>>	Anonymous Sat Mar 15 23:12:29 2014 No.7431493 >>7431478 I've never asked before. The one I have now is nylon - the net ones are even tighter? Maybe I'll try the pantyhose then.

>>	Anonymous Sat Mar 15 23:15:00 2014 No.7431497 >>7409674 Arda-wigs.com

Anonymous Sat Mar 15 23:19:00 2014 No.7431503
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>>7425094

in her confession pic it looks like they're blunt cut (spam filter wont let me post the pic), you could use hairspray or got2b if you wanted to keep them more sturdy, if youre worried about it coming out bad you might just go for sideswept.

>>7431467

the sallys ones are shit for big headed people. look into open end wig caps anon (pic related), Arda sells them cheap and they're great for adjusting the size.

>>	Anonymous Sat Mar 15 23:21:29 2014 No.7431507 >>7431485 google vertical trimming for wigs.

>>	Anonymous Sat Mar 15 23:24:29 2014 No.7431514 >>7431503 Thank you so much, this is perfect!

>>	Anonymous Sat Mar 15 23:25:59 2014 No.7431517 >>7423611 I have long, thick hair, too. I use too netted caps and I usually look fine.

Anonymous Sat Mar 15 23:26:30 2014 No.7431519

Excited to see people cosplaying FE:A characters! I haven't been to a con since Ota and I know the game has gotten more popular since then, but, I didn't see anyone cosplaying it. Perhaps I just have bad eyes, though.
>>7424301
I think a Luthien in Desert Brown would be perfect for Sumia. For some reason it isn't listed under the color's page, but, it is on the Luthien's.

>>7425094
Her bangs look blunt yet angled to me. If you're nervous about how it will look, perhaps try a more subtle angle?

>>	Anonymous Sat Mar 15 23:27:59 2014 No.7431521 >>7422529 Never buy prestyled wigs. Never do it. You will always get shit on when it comes in the mail.

Anonymous Sat Mar 15 23:29:13 2014 No.7431525
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Does anybody know where to buy any good Ryuko wigs? I was planning on buying the style 'Inigo' from Arda and a pack of red wefts to sew in her streak. This will come to about $45 with shipping. I'd prefer something cheaper, so any suggestions?

Anonymous Sun Mar 16 01:39:33 2014 No.7431721
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I'm looking to be super sailor Mars for Acen this year and in the anime her hair is black but it reflects purple. In the manga and certain illustrations her hair is depicted as completely purple but I think that might just be artistic flair at that point. I don't really want to go with a straight black wig because I think the purple would go nice with the bow on her fuku but I don't know whether I should buy a pre-dyed dark purple wig or get a white/blonde wig and dye it myself ( I have bright purple hair irl that I've had great sucess with). Any wig suggestions/coloring suggestions?

>>	Anonymous Sun Mar 16 01:49:33 2014 No.7431733 >>7431721 Do you want anime or manga? Anime is black, manga is a purple black.

>>	Anonymous Sun Mar 16 02:02:03 2014 No.7431759 >>7431721 Why not stick with your own bright purple hair? It will look more natural (obviously), and the difference in color will give your rendition a distinguishing feature. Artistic flair is a thing, as you said.

>>	Anonymous Sun Mar 16 02:03:03 2014 No.7431761 >>7431733 I guess manga then. I'm really leaning towards purple black. I saw a wig I really liked on Epic cosplays site but its sold out and I've heard mixed reviews about Arda's longer wig styles.

Anonymous Sun Mar 16 02:15:03 2014 No.7431778

>>7431507
I don't think vertical trimming will be enough. When I say voluminous, I mean from the point of where it's bound it fans out in a perfect triangle and goes down to my butt. Given the length of the hair, I don't think vertical trimming will do enough to get rid of the triangular, blunt-cut way it lays.

>>	Anonymous Sun Mar 16 02:30:03 2014 No.7431802 >>7431759 ... Cannot tell if serious.

Anonymous Sun Mar 16 02:50:33 2014 No.7431822
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>>7431759
My hair is too short and a bit too bright to be Mars. I'd pass off Motoko Kusanagi more so than her. I'd really like to stick to a wig.

I love this wig from Epic but they are currently sold out and unless they restock in time I'm thinking I might just have to custom dye a white/blonde wig to achieve the same color.

>>	Anonymous Sun Mar 16 02:56:33 2014 No.7431831 >>7431822 Wouldn't starting out with a white wig give you results that would be too light in color? Is there any reason not to start with a purple wig and dye it "black"? I have zero wig-dyeing experience, so I'm pulling things out of my ass here.

Anonymous Sun Mar 16 12:22:42 2014 No.7432225

>>7431519
i'm really excited too! i have to wait to do miriel until fall, or even winter, since everything will be so heavy and hot in the summer... i can't wait to see more cosplayers...
>>7431503
i'm just worried because my hairline starts kind of low on my head. i might just go with blunt to stay as canon as possible.. thank you both so much!!

Anonymous Sun Mar 16 16:24:03 2014 No.7432634
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I'm cosplaying for the first time. Would a cheap black wig from amazon be enough for this character? Or something below 20usd is fine, since I'm only doing this occasionally. Tips for his weird red/white hair?

Anonymous Sun Mar 16 18:16:48 2014 No.7432892

>>7432634
I've always thought of Shuu's hair as a really dark bluish grey rather than black. I have no idea about how to do the red and white tips well (and I've been thinking about it on and off for ages even though I have no intention to cosplay him), sorry.
Although this is out of your specified price range it's more just an example of what kind of colour I thought his hair was, although a bit darker than this wig http://www.ebay.com/itm/Wig-prince-greyblue-cosplay-Umineko-George-Ushiromiya-/251468110649?pt=US_Costume_Accessories&hash=item3a8caadb39

Anonymous Sun Mar 16 18:20:17 2014 No.7432899
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>>7432634
Could you follow this tutorial to paint the tips of his hair? I imagine you'd have to use a test strand to see how well the dark hair takes the paint but I think this could be something to consider.

Anonymous Sun Mar 16 23:42:09 2014 No.7433661

>>7432892
Now that you say it, his hair really is dark grey... If I can't find the exact color I'll go with black then.
>>7432899
Thanks! Would this harden the wig though?
My friend suggested bleaching the tips then use red sharpie to color it. I'll try out both methods.

>>	Anonymous Mon Mar 17 00:28:14 2014 No.7433749 >>7433661 You can't bleach a wig. Unless it's human-hair, which tends to be pretty expensive, wig fibers are colored plastic. Bleaching won't do a thing.

Anonymous Mon Mar 17 00:43:14 2014 No.7433782

>>7433661
>>7432634
What I'd recommend is to get a black wig, but also two bits of white weft. Dye one end of the wefts black, the other red, leave a white band in the middle. And sew those into your wig.
Yeah, you can't bleach wigs and going lighter than black is really hard unless you're fine with it being stiff.

Note about black dyes: very rarely are they solid-black on the first few trials. Usually what's labeled as "black dye" is actually a really dark purple or brown/orange, and it will show. You'll have to mix colors a bit.

>>	Anonymous Mon Mar 17 00:49:14 2014 No.7433792 >>7433782 **I got the color order wrong but you know what I meant.

>>	Anonymous Mon Mar 17 04:09:33 2014 No.7434193 File: 108 KB, 492x740, image.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] >>7433782 So no bleaching then. Thank you. And here I thought Shuu would be an easy choice. Cosplay really is made of effort.

>>	Anonymous Mon Mar 17 04:31:02 2014 No.7434222 For a Giorno Giovanna wig: Would it be easier to style a long blonde wig or customize an Ice Queen Elsa wig?

Anonymous Mon Mar 17 04:36:02 2014 No.7434227

>>7434222
Hanyaan did a tutorial ages back that's a pretty decent starting point. I'd get a long wig and extra wefts in that colour for the donuts, apart from the plats his hair isn't that similar to Elsa's
>>7434193
InaIre and easy wig choices are far and few between. I've been looking for a Shindou wig that isn't too grey but not to brown for myself and I thought he was the epitome of easy to sort out wigs from the series.

>>	Anonymous Mon Mar 17 04:38:32 2014 No.7434229 >>7434227 I'll check that out. Thanks!

>>	Anonymous Mon Mar 17 09:20:31 2014 No.7434506 File: 294 KB, 640x720, Elisestatus.png [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] Any suggestions for Elise? I'm having trouble finding that greenish blonde color. It looks a bit more ash blonde in art.

>>	Anonymous Mon Mar 17 09:22:31 2014 No.7434509 File: 262 KB, 1000x563, 1395062521319.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] >>7434506 But like yellow-green in game. Ideally, I'd like a balance between the two. Like a greenish-blonde?

Anonymous Mon Mar 17 09:37:31 2014 No.7434520
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>>7434506
i think you should just go for dark ash blonde. imo yellow-green looks pretty bad irl unless your skin is freaky i-don't-go-outside pale and the perfect color is going to be super hard to find

found a wig that might work (pic) found by searching "yellow green wig" on ebay but it's more green

>>	Anonymous Mon Mar 17 10:15:36 2014 No.7434581 >>7434506 My second favourite Tales Of game!

>>	Anonymous Mon Mar 17 10:27:06 2014 No.7434604 >>7434520 Yeah, that's much greener than I'd like to go. The worst thing is I saw the perfect color on lucaille so I know it's possible but when I went to buy it, it disappeared from their site.

>>	Anonymous Mon Mar 17 10:38:36 2014 No.7434627 >>7434604 >>7434509 >>7434506 This isn't actually really very green, it's just the shading. It's supposed to be more on the side of a dirty/ash blonde in real life than green.

>>	Anonymous Mon Mar 17 10:58:06 2014 No.7434652 File: 65 KB, 554x313, talesofxillia11024x576_thumb.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] >>7434627 Yeah, it's basically blonde but with the slightest of green tint. The greenishness is much more evident in the game than in the art.

>>	Anonymous Mon Mar 17 13:03:19 2014 No.7434889 >>7427083 I bought a black lace front from there. It arrived no problem and I love it. Used it for multiple cosplays and con friends ask me when I dyed my hair. If they had unnatural colours I'd never need Arda.

>>	Anonymous Mon Mar 17 13:13:19 2014 No.7434923 Anons, what are good, lighter colored wigs for people with darker, warm toned skin? I really want to wear a blonde, or possibly pink wig at some point for a coord I'm planning, but I'm afraid of ordering a wig that is unflattering to my skin tone.

>>	Anonymous Tue Mar 18 10:09:37 2014 No.7437004 File: 181 KB, 1600x1600, 1395151748343.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] Hey guys I want to cosplay Chii buy I'm not sure about the wig. Does this one look good or should I search for a more pale one? Suggestions are welcome

>>	Anonymous Tue Mar 18 13:00:06 2014 No.7437240 >>7437004 I have that wig, it's pretty pale irl and quite nice overall

>>	Anonymous Wed Mar 19 13:01:17 2014 No.7439676 >>7437240 Thank you!

>>	Anonymous Wed Mar 19 13:05:47 2014 No.7439679 File: 136 KB, 600x661, Ed.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] What's a good wig for Ed from Cowboy Bebop?

Anonymous Wed Mar 19 13:05:47 2014 No.7439680
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Good, cheap wig sellers in EU? Lockshop is a bit pricey but has the kind of wig I'm looking for (long, straight, black, pic related). I'm wondering if I could get a similar wig somewhere for cheaper.
This is my first time purchasing a wig so pardon if this is a really noob question.

>>	Anonymous Wed Mar 19 14:29:28 2014 No.7439793 Hi guys. My cat pissed all over a wig of mine. It was in a box on a shelf. I'd never worn it and I don't even know how to normally clean a wig, let alone wtf I should do in this situation. Can anyone help? How do I wash it?

Anonymous Wed Mar 19 14:32:27 2014 No.7439801

>>7439793
The typical way to wash a wig is by filling a sink with lukewarm water, mixing in some baby shampoo, and swishing the wig through that. Lay it flat to dry, comb it when it's dry.
I'm not sure if that'd get the smell of pee out, but you can try.

>>	Anonymous Wed Mar 19 14:42:57 2014 No.7439824 >>7439680 They really are not expensive for the quality, their stock pictures are accurate and if there's a problem with your item they make no problem about sending a replacement.

>>	Anonymous Wed Mar 19 17:04:05 2014 No.7440105 File: 117 KB, 600x800, stock_wig.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] Just a random question. Is there any way to save this wig? I know it looks REALLY bad. But I've heard of weirder miracles happening.

>>	Anonymous Wed Mar 19 17:05:05 2014 No.7440107 >>7439824 >are not expensive for the quality ......except that they are. Slightly above GLW quality.

Anonymous Wed Mar 19 17:08:05 2014 No.7440115

>>7440105
So here's what you do:
Divide the hair into 3-4 separate sections.
Start from the ends and work your way up with a comb. If you run into snags/knots that can't be fixed just cut them out with scissors.

It's a really time-consuming process, but if you want to save that wig that badly...

Anonymous Wed Mar 19 17:12:05 2014 No.7440127

>>7440105

My miracle product is the Mane and Tail detangler.
Works WONDERS on my wigs. Just really saturate a section and do what this anon >>7440115
said to do. Start slow, from the bottom, and braid the section when you're done
I store my long wigs braided when they're not being worn. helps them from tangling.

>>	Anonymous Wed Mar 19 17:15:05 2014 No.7440136 what's the best place in general (for the quality and money) to buy wigs? I'd like to wear wigs for lolita so I don't need some insanely specific type of wig.

>>	Anonymous Wed Mar 19 17:18:05 2014 No.7440145 >>7440115 >>7440127 Thanks so much lovely anons.

>>	Anonymous Wed Mar 19 18:20:05 2014 No.7440248 >>7439680 Coscraft? I've never bought from them but their wigs look pretty standard. Think they're UK based though.

>>	Anonymous Thu Mar 20 06:02:05 2014 No.7441313 >>7424433 I purchased this: not sure if it's what you're looking for. Got to me pretty quickly. http://www.ebay.com/itm/111017208599?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649

>>	Anonymous Thu Mar 20 06:06:05 2014 No.7441317 File: 182 KB, 640x960, image.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] So I have a straight heat resistant wig that I need to make wavy. Could I braid it and pour hot water over it?

Anonymous Thu Mar 20 06:31:05 2014 No.7441339

When you guys first started buying wigs, did you go through a lot of trial and error? Like, "Ah shit this wig is crap, now I have to order another one from that other recommended seller" or "Welp, I just butchered this wig by trying to style it myself". Because I'm going through that right now and it's making me and my wallet cry.

Anonymous Thu Mar 20 06:37:05 2014 No.7441346

>>7441339
yeah, sadly. I started cosplaying in 2001 and didnt start actively using wigs until 2003. They were a shit ton more expensive back then too. I do trust Epic cosplay wigs and Arda wigs. Ebay wigs are always trial and error, but since they're usually under $15, i dont mind the money. The ebay thread might have recommended wig sellers too. I'm not on my own computer or else i'd bring up my ebay history.

Anonymous Thu Mar 20 08:37:05 2014 No.7441427

>>7441339
For cosplay? Fuck yeah.
For lolita? Not so much.
>first Chii wig
A yellow eBay mess with unstyled bangs. Ugly wig. Tangled into oblivion.
>first Miku wig
Bought it in a completely wrong twintail style, and the color was awful. Eventually tangled into oblivion as well.
>Arda wigs for Kneesocks cosplay and one of their skin tops which was also shitty
Another awful, awful wig due to quality issues. Back then Arda was shit at describing the things they sold and had way more quality control issues. Didn't fit my small head anyway, which was another detail they left out back then.
^ Don't really consider this incident my fault.
>Rarity wig
The wig claimed to be 'heat resistant' but it wouldn't hold any curls no matter what methods I tried. I remember going to an advice thread over it and some seagull shat on me because they thought I wasn't 'trying hard enough.' I wound up tossing it and got a different wig.

And I think after buying those costly, shitty Arda wigs I started to learn and research wigs more and that was around the time I began lolita.
Surprisingly I never got fucked over by places like GLW.

But I did get fucked over recently by a few eBay buys:
>want a blended blonde twintail wig
>go to eBay where lots of display pics are misleading
>buy what appears to be an ash blonde twintail for $15~
>arrives as a thin, pure platinum blonde wig
>absolutely hideous and unnatural looking
>use it once for Halloween
>toss
One more:
>buy some cutesy honey-brown wig with light waves
>seagulls guilt me about cutting the bangs
>cut the bangs
>bangs don't flatter my face
>another unusable wig
>intothetrashitgoes.jpg

Anonymous Thu Mar 20 14:18:05 2014 No.7441896

My wig history here:
2003: noob with no wig
2006: found Amphigory ((made an awesome dread wig) and a Sallys Beauty Supply near me
2008: Coscom I bought my Talim wig from, bought wefts so I could do a twintail french braid without the back showing
2010: found a awesome ebay wig that was brilliant, thick, skin top, no tangles
2011: ebay again but this time no luck, wrong color, too short and way to thin in the back, had to buy another and I went back to Amphigory
2013: hello Arda, I bought two wigs from you and you are humongous on my head although I love everythig else about you. Also bought from Lucaille for the first time then.. and OMG love them too! All the wigs I've gotten are 100% and fit my head perfectly.. I own two wigs from them so far, and I have two more that just passed customs in HK

>>	Anonymous Thu Mar 20 14:26:05 2014 No.7441903 >>7441427 damn. I feel bad for you, son I got 99 problems but a wig ain't one

Anonymous Thu Mar 20 14:34:05 2014 No.7441914

>>7441339
This always sounds kind of weird but I have bought all my wigs from Amazon, they have awesome reviews on most and a pretty great selection, plus they are soo much cheaper then anything out there with the same quality, I think $40 is the most I ever paid and that was for my 4" saya takagi pigtails. I can post pictures of some of the ones I've got if anyones interested.

Anonymous Thu Mar 20 14:35:05 2014 No.7441919

>Got pink amphigory "innocent" wig for basically free
>Start trying to make CereCere
>Loops are turning out okay but 30% thicker than I would want
>Don't have enough salvaged hair to start over, not sure I could cover another pair of loops if I convert current loops into the stick-things and try again
>Desperately trying to glue more hair on to make it look smooth
meh. my whole hope at this point is that it's not often done so I'll get points for trying.

>>	Anonymous Thu Mar 20 14:40:05 2014 No.7441927 File: 36 KB, 315x448, sere.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] >>7441919 dropped my pic

Anonymous Thu Mar 20 16:43:05 2014 No.7442127

>>7439824
>stock pictures accurate
I don't think this is true. I bought a blonde wig off there that looked really natural and, when I put it on I looked like a drag queen, it was laughable. I've never been able to wear it. That was my first wig, I've bought loads since then that I've been happy with. Even a really cheap (less than /13 the price of the lockshop) wig was more accurate to the photo they used, and I think they had stolen the photo -_-

>>	Anonymous Thu Mar 20 16:45:05 2014 No.7442138 >>7442127 > and I think they had stolen the photo -_- I should have mentioned, it was one of those cheapass ebay stores and I think the photo they used was a stock photo from Gabalnara, which the wig was WAY too cheap to be.

>>	Anonymous Thu Mar 20 16:48:05 2014 No.7442146 >>7441914 I'd love to see some wigs. I wouldnt mind seeing the Takagi as well (high school of the dead, right?)

>>	Anonymous Thu Mar 20 16:49:05 2014 No.7442149 >>7440105 Soak it in fabric softener mixed with water (1/2 cap) and spray it with Motions Oil Sheen

>>	Anonymous Thu Mar 20 17:04:05 2014 No.7442172 Between Epiccosplay and Matchwigs, which brand tends to have thicker, fuller wigs? Just looking for a cheap, soft natural coloured wig in the next little while and wondering which one's the safer bet to try out (or anywhere else in that price-range)

>>	Anonymous Thu Mar 20 17:19:05 2014 No.7442190 >>7442172 I've never used Match but I was really surprised by how thick Epic's wigs are, there's a lot of fibre in them.

Anonymous Thu Mar 20 18:21:05 2014 No.7442323
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Can someone explain to me what happened to all of the wig stores on Ebay?

I took a little bit of a break from cosplaying in the last year or so, but everyone I used to shop from on Ebay has just dropped off the face of the earth. Cosplay Wig is gone, Fantasy Sheep Ebay is gone, Wig Fever is gone. It's like there was a wig store holocaust.

I mean sure Arda and Epic's wigs are amazing and Taobao is super cheap, but wigshops stateside are too expensive, especially for joke cosplays and Taobao is just a hassle to use unless I am in a huge group. Ebay was a nice middle ground for me. Hopefully someone can shead some light on this subject.

>>	Anonymous Thu Mar 20 18:33:05 2014 No.7442348 File: 86 KB, 500x1100, Shiki_Misaki_Artwork_1.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] Need some help finding a Shiki Misaki from TWEWY wig. None of the usuals (Arda/Epic/Coscom) seem to have anything close.

Anonymous Thu Mar 20 19:04:05 2014 No.7442421

>>7442323
I'm pretty sure Fantasy Sheep is just staying with taobao now, but I have no idea for cosplaywig. I thought they left because of the holidays (back in December I wanted to buy a wig from them and saw they were closed), but they haven't come back since. It's a shame, I really love my wigs from them and as far as I know, they don't have a taobao store.

Anonymous Thu Mar 20 21:42:05 2014 No.7442655

>>7442172
I just got my first two wigs from match wigs a couple of weeks ago to do some wefting. They were both really thick! I was able to cut 24 nice thick wefts from the whole wig. Had the wigs I got been natural colored I would be tempted to use them for just every day fashion wigs.

>>	Anonymous Thu Mar 20 23:27:05 2014 No.7442805 Anyway to fix a particularly scratchy wig? Thought about attaching moleskin, but no idea how.

>>	Anonymous Fri Mar 21 02:53:05 2014 No.7443096 >>7442805 That depends, anon-- how/where exactly is it scratching you at? Moleskin's probably not the answer you're looking for, though.

>>	Anonymous Fri Mar 21 03:02:05 2014 No.7443108 I just realized I'm an asshole and made an extra thread. Somehow I didn't see this in the catalog. >>7443075 Any tips, or help on this front would be appreciated. (Good recommendations for Archer + King Gilgamesh from Type-Moon)

Anonymous Fri Mar 21 10:53:05 2014 No.7443457
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>>7425180

I got the pink one for my mandoka {pic related after trimming and styling). It's a tad thin but there's plenty of length, it hit my shoulders out of the bag. I wouldn't recommend it for huge gravity defying spikes tbh.

Anonymous Fri Mar 21 11:00:05 2014 No.7443466

>>7431778

Try razor-trimming a couple of layers to thin it out at the bottom and make it look wispier.

>>7441317
You could get drinks cans/large bottles and wrap it around loosely before pouring the hot water over it. It should separate into waves with fingers if you did it loose/gentle enough.

Anonymous Fri Mar 21 16:00:30 2014 No.7443907

>>7442323
Ebay is banning sellers left and right for minor problems, all while piling on increasingly inane seller restrictions, so sellers that aren't already banned are bailing ship in droves. You will probably find them on alieexpress, amazon, or opening their own webshops, or possibly even another ebay store under a new name. Do you have their email from sending them paypal payments? I would try contacting them there.

Anonymous Fri Mar 21 16:10:00 2014 No.7443928
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Sup, wig anons.

Any suggestions for a good bubblegum pink wig for Nonon?

Preferrably something cheapish, most of it's going to be covered with the hat, so the only thing that really matters is that the bangs can be cut nicely.

I can't seem to find much that's the right color that won't require a LOT of styling, and I really don't want to screw it up.

Also kind of poorfag ATM, so commissioning is sort of out, unfortunately. Pic related is best I've found so far.

Adra doesn't have anything the right style or color, so I'd rather not spend all that cash on a wig that I'm going to have to work the fuck out of.

I have found some that look nice but would need to be darker, should I just... get one of those and dye it darker?

(sorry, I also posted in the KlK thread.)

>>	Anonymous Fri Mar 21 21:55:58 2014 No.7444564 Last min plans here. Does anyone have any experience ordering wigs when pressed for time? Located in the US and looking for decently priced wigs with fast-ish shipping

>>	Anonymous Fri Mar 21 21:57:58 2014 No.7444571 >>7444564 epic cosplay wigs. My wig came in three days. You can pay extra for faster shipping though.

>>	Anonymous Sat Mar 22 00:39:52 2014 No.7444788 >>7444571 thanks! I'll check it out

Anonymous Sat Mar 22 18:01:26 2014 No.7445891
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I'm looking for a Chihiro wig and it's too late to dip into a taobao order (so my first choice, Lucaille, is out of the question)
I know there are a bunch on ebay but i just want to find one that i know looks good

>>	Anonymous Sat Mar 22 21:42:46 2014 No.7446266 >>7443096 Basically the very front part of the mesh that goes against the forehead is just a lot rougher than usual. Like it has no softness at all.

>>	Anonymous Sat Mar 22 23:58:46 2014 No.7446559 Anyone know if any Amazon wig sellers are worth anything? For part of my tax return I was offered to turn part of it into an Amazon giftcard with +10% of whatever I was giftcarded. I want to try and keep cosplay purchases through Amazon if I can.

>>	Anonymous Sun Mar 23 00:04:48 2014 No.7446570 >>7445891 Lucialle has their own website though don't they?

Anonymous Sun Mar 23 00:07:16 2014 No.7446573
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I know that it's pretty much impossible to keep long wig from tangling, but what's a store/brand that's easy to detangle? Bonus points for a black wig that isn't shiny as fuck.

>>	Anonymous Sun Mar 23 04:50:24 2014 No.7447042 File: 10 KB, 350x350, 41014-wigbrush.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] what kind of wig brush is the best? ive never tried one of the looped ones and idk if i should get a looped or a metal pin one

Anonymous Sun Mar 23 11:53:37 2014 No.7447320
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Something fairly long so I have room for error and not necessarily too thick since I plan to add wefts/wire/whatever for the rainbow glow.
It's mostly the colour I'm having trouble with, is it gray or pale purple or both or what!?

>>	Anonymous Sun Mar 23 12:04:07 2014 No.7447349 >>7447320 http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a230r.1.14.388.Ap0Fkb&id=17861082441 http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a230r.1.14.342.8WlWWX&id=6321689119 I was looking at these two?

>>	Anonymous Sun Mar 23 12:13:37 2014 No.7447369 File: 64 KB, 1280x720, 1393880861287.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] >>7447320 I think the purple is just a lighting thing. Go for a pale silver.

Anonymous Sun Mar 23 15:47:37 2014 No.7447783

>>7445891
>>7446570
They do! Their shipping is a bit pricey, but if you consider how cheap the cost of the wig is it balances out. It usually takes me a week to maybe pushing two weeks to recieve them here on the eastcoast USA. I usually get the USPS shipping and sometimes they will ship via DHL with no extra cost.

>>	Anonymous Sun Mar 23 15:57:37 2014 No.7447798 >>7447320 It's definitely silver white

>>	Anonymous Sun Mar 23 22:28:53 2014 No.7448698 File: 106 KB, 600x467, All40.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] >>7425094 Here is something else to go on. Though, the hair accessory is only on one side for the keychain, so I don't know how much you can really trust it.

Fuck why am I bad? Anonymous Mon Mar 24 04:30:02 2014 No.7449567
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>>7443108
Still this dude.
This was my first cosplay, and I hated how the wig looked. Am I wearing it wrong, or does it just plain not fit? I have a lot of hair and a big head. I ended up with errant hairs off the side and out the back even with a wig cap. The wig pictured is this one: http://www.cosplayhouse.com/Fate-Stay-Night-Archer-Cosplay-Wig.html

I am looking to purchase a new wig for my Archer (Fate/Stay Night) and looking to do a cosplay of King Gilgamesh (Fate/Zero, Casual) and don't want to shit it up. Any recommendations? Thanks.

Anonymous Mon Mar 24 10:51:36 2014 No.7449866

>>7449567
Go look into lace front wigs. They make it look like the hair is actually out of your head. Arda has them look for the Cady style. They're kind of expensive and also you might need to add lace to make it work better for your head. I needed it for an Ivy Vanlentine cosplay and bit of my real hair line showed through. I had to get some of the same fiber (had a friend with a spare weft luckily) and hook in the fibers. Look into wig ventilating.

As for Gil any gold blonde wig in his style will do.

Anonymous Mon Mar 24 13:36:35 2014 No.7450240

>>7449567
I friggin' hate how sites do that. That wig clearly wouldn't work for Archer, but they sold it as one anyway. It confuses the fuck out of beginners. I made the same mistake for Saya from High School of the Dead. It's not your fault, really but it was a lesson learned, I *guess*.

I couldn't find any references of what Gilgamesh's hair looks like in the back, so I can't tell you if it's "perfect" but you could look into 'Derek' from arda in either Platinum Blonde or Pale Blonde.
Derek:
http://arda-wigs.com/products/derek

You should compare colors to a screencap from the show to these galleries:
Pale Blonde 013:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/ardawigs/sets/72157626359331896/
Platinum Blonde 081:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/ardawigs/sets/72157626359359212/

Though they are currently out of stock for both of those colors at the moment.

>>	Anonymous Mon Mar 24 14:01:34 2014 No.7450294 Any recommendation for natural colour, realistic looking wigs for cosplay? I'm thinking of ebay, but any sites other than Arda and Taobao would be appreciated!

Anonymous Mon Mar 24 17:02:04 2014 No.7450701

I noticed that epiccosplay has specific ponytail wigs with a ponytail attachment (for length?) Unfortunately the color I need is out of stock but just wondering because they don't really describe in detail, what makes the base wig different from normal wigs? Obviously in regular wigs when you try to tie a high ponytail the bottom edge tends to lift off your head and you will likely see the cap to where the wefts are sewn in. Is the base wig for the type epiccosplay has sewn in a different way? How does this take care of the bottom edge?

Anonymous Mon Mar 24 19:03:08 2014 No.7450929

>>7450701
Most standard with sewn in the wefts downward. I think ponytail wigs sew the bottom and side wefts upwards so it just sits as as a ponytail better. Bottom edge really depends, it might just fold up or have some short "baby hairs" like you have on the back of your neck.

>>	Anonymous Mon Mar 24 19:05:38 2014 No.7450935 So apparently according to their twitter you can sign up for EpicCosplay restock email updates on the item page? Does anyone know how this works? I can't find anywhere that lets you do that...

Anonymous Mon Mar 24 20:55:39 2014 No.7451183

Can someone tell me what the deal is with Arda wigs? I've just bought two long wigs and threw them in the fucking bin because they were thin and the fibers just wanted to knot together. I used a cheap ebay wig instead which hardly knotted. So mad I spent so much on over-hyped shit wigs.

>>	Anonymous Mon Mar 24 20:59:20 2014 No.7451196 >>7451183 >thin Arda's known for thick wigs, so I guess you got smacked with 2 defects? You should've returned them. What wigs were they?

>>	Anonymous Mon Mar 24 22:16:16 2014 No.7451460 Has anyone bought wigs from cosplayfu? Are they any good? I'm looking for a long brown wig about lower back length.

>>	Anonymous Mon Mar 24 23:03:16 2014 No.7451654 >>7451196 This. All the wigs I've gotten from Arda are also TOO thick.

>>	Anonymous Tue Mar 25 09:36:42 2014 No.7452793 >>7451183 I've only had thin wigs from Arda too. I don't buy from them anymore... I just think they're way too over-hyped.

Anonymous Tue Mar 25 10:01:27 2014 No.7452834
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Any place I can buy a good Saber wig?

I have one I bought before that came with a clip on bun. But the bun is too big and the wig is too yellow. Any recommendations on where to find a good one?

Anonymous Tue Mar 25 10:17:57 2014 No.7452852

>>7452834
If you go to Arda's site, they have a wig with pieces like that in the front (called the Jaguar) and several shades of blonde to pick from. They also sell hairbuns and braids as separate pieces. Might be a little pricey, but it would look nice.

>>	Anonymous Tue Mar 25 10:39:27 2014 No.7452883 >>7411592 got this in the mail and I totally adore it, pictures later if anyones interested

>>	Anonymous Tue Mar 25 10:44:28 2014 No.7452897 >>7451183 sounds like you got defects. they're supposed to be crazy thick. contact their customer service?

>>	Anonymous Tue Mar 25 11:56:28 2014 No.7453010 File: 24 KB, 250x443, p3-fuuka_yamagishi.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] Cosplaying Fuuka from Persona 3 and am having trouble finding a wig in the right shade and length

Anonymous Tue Mar 25 12:45:28 2014 No.7453110
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>>7453010
I remember someone also having trouble because it seemed to vary a lot depending on the picture. That being said, I couldn't find anything close enough to either color.

>>	Anonymous Tue Mar 25 17:18:44 2014 No.7453746 Anyone have extra wefts or anything in Arda Silver I could buy? I need to add some doohickies to a wig, but not enough to need to buy a whole pack or ponytail.

Anonymous Tue Mar 25 17:21:44 2014 No.7453754

>>7453110
>>7453010
http://www.ebay.com/itm/12-color-ladys-lovely-purple-blue-brown-pink-gray-yellow-short-cosplay-hair-wig-/331044941329?pt=US_CSA_MWA_Wigs_Extensions&var=540254022827&hash=item4d13d0ee11

Yo're not going to find one in that length and style. You have to cut it to your face.

>>	Anonymous Wed Mar 26 00:02:21 2014 No.7454802 Arda or epiccosplay for long straight wigs?

>>	Anonymous Wed Mar 26 00:15:51 2014 No.7454824 >>7454802 Epic dear god Arda's long wigs suck

>>	Anonymous Wed Mar 26 00:33:52 2014 No.7454850 >>7454824 Thanks anon, was hoping for epic. Already had my eye on a wig.

Anonymous Thu Mar 27 02:54:22 2014 No.7457485
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I would really appreciate if someone can help me find a good base wig for Kakashi. Also, help with choosing a color. Not sure if white, light gray or silver would be best.

And does anyone have any tips with spiking? I tried with another wig and the wig cap started showing. :(

>>	Anonymous Thu Mar 27 16:45:34 2014 No.7458444 >>7457485 http://www.lucaille.com/?product-1123.html If you don't need it soon, it is out of stock currently, but restocks in may. It doesn't come styled though.

Anonymous Thu Mar 27 17:06:57 2014 No.7458495

>>7451183
I've only had luck with their short wigs. I have their Magnum and Magnum Long and they're both great, you can't see the netting at all even after styling unless you really dig for it.
On the other hand, I have the Jareth which is a piece of shit. Only the bangs are thick and have a lot of hair, if I so much as shift the hair in the back or the top of the wig, you can see a giant gap where you could sew in 3-4 rows of wefts. Highly disappointing since this is their "styling" wig? I've had ebay wigs thicker than that.

>>	Anonymous Thu Mar 27 17:11:57 2014 No.7458511 >>7415964 marry me!

Anonymous Thu Mar 27 17:18:57 2014 No.7458526

>>7450240
>http://arda-wigs.com/products/derek
I like this, except for the fact they're out of stock, and have been for the past few days in the colors I would need. (Including a lace front replacement for Archer's cosplay.)

How often does Arda restock?

>>	Anonymous Thu Mar 27 17:27:27 2014 No.7458553 >>7458526 Go on their "information" page, there should be a link to their restock list. But other than that, they restock really slowly. If what you need isn't on the list, it probably won't be in stock for another 1-2 months.

>>	Anonymous Thu Mar 27 17:30:57 2014 No.7458560 >>7458526 They just had a massive sale a little over a month ago that cleared them out of almost everything. I wouldn't count on them for awhile, but link to their twitter or FB for updates.

>>	Anonymous Thu Mar 27 17:33:57 2014 No.7458564 Does anybody know when Arda's gonna stock the new Arwen lacefront? It says Spring 2014 and here we are.

>>	Anonymous Thu Mar 27 17:38:28 2014 No.7458577 >>7446559 Epiccosplay has a wig shop on Amazon. I've only bought one wig, but its lovely, thick, and very tangle resistant.

>>	Anonymous Thu Mar 27 17:44:27 2014 No.7458591 >>7458553 Thanks, the information page said what I need will be early next month. Went ahead and placed an order, should be fine before Sakuracon. I'm excited to have a lace front proper wig for Archer now.

>>	Anonymous Thu Mar 27 20:14:45 2014 No.7459055 File: 1.52 MB, 3276x2048, image.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] Hello, I am planning to cosplay Mika Jougasaki but have no idea what sort of wig color I should choose for her. Any help is greatly appreciated!

Anonymous Fri Mar 28 13:51:21 2014 No.7460597

Is there some kind of wig magic that cosplayers know? I can't keep my long wigs from tangling no matter what I do; I'm trying to style my Elsa wig but it just ends up tangling. I'm using Mane and Tail detangler (Motions Oil Sheen or whatever it's called isn't sold where I live) and a comb that's only used on wigs, combing from the tips to the top in small sections. Are there any other tricks? It just looks awful.

FWIW, my own hair is super short and when it's long it's very fine and never tangles, I've never had to deal with tangles before wigs.

Anonymous Fri Mar 28 13:56:50 2014 No.7460602

>>7460597
Long wigs just tangle. It's what they do. All you can do is get ones that are easy to untangle later. Epic is known for having wigs that untangle easily, while I can say from personal experience that Arda's are a nightmare.

Another problem is wigs are plastic. Once they tangle the fibers tend to crimp and bend. After detangling you sometimes have to straighten it out again with hot water or a low heat flat iron to restore it.

>>	Anonymous Fri Mar 28 14:27:41 2014 No.7460668 >>7417083 coscraft.co.uk have a nice vanellope wig in their 'standard styles' section

>>	Anonymous Fri Mar 28 16:56:56 2014 No.7460944 File: 7 KB, 171x295, agnes.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] Any tips for managing that hair swoosh? I'm a beginner at styling wigs, but it seems styled that way, not just windswept.

>>	Anonymous Fri Mar 28 17:07:41 2014 No.7460960 What do you think of human hair wigs?

Anonymous Fri Mar 28 21:17:06 2014 No.7461391
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>mfw arda states that they're going to reduce the size of their ponytail wigcaps
GDI, I always went to Arda for my ponytail wigs because I have a big head. What the hell am I going to do now?

>>	Anonymous Fri Mar 28 22:56:55 2014 No.7461536 >>7461391 WHY?! I feel you anon, my hair is hella thick.

Anonymous Fri Mar 28 23:13:25 2014 No.7461555

>>7461536
According to the front page, it's because of feedback. Honestly, though, Arda's known for their large caps and itt's the only place (afaik) that sells ponytail wigs for a large circumfrence size. Like, seriously, why not go to ebay/taobao/anywhere else if it's such an issue??

>>	Anonymous Fri Mar 28 23:40:22 2014 No.7461605 >>7461555 I thought they meant that they're selling them as well? Like have smaller wig caps as an option.

Anonymous Sat Mar 29 00:06:47 2014 No.7461648
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Any advice on where to purchase a wig for Mako from KLK? I'm pretty new at this and all the stores on ebay all have the same stock image for their products and I'm really hesitant about buying from them.

Anonymous Sat Mar 29 00:14:43 2014 No.7461669

>>7461605
Oh, that would be great if that were the case.
>>7461648
I'd look up "brown bob wig" or "short light brown cosplay wig" to find something in a bob style in a color you think would work. After that, cut it so the length in the front and the bangs matched Mako's. I like this http://www.ebay.com/itm/Light-Brown-Layer-Bob-Cut-Short-Cosplay-Wig-16-inch-High-Temp-CosplayDNA-/160946802955?pt=US_CSA_MWA_Wigs_Extensions&hash=item25792d510b

>>	Anonymous Sat Mar 29 00:30:13 2014 No.7461694 >>7461669 thanks for the help that sounds like a good option

>>	Anonymous Sat Mar 29 01:12:13 2014 No.7461750 File: 57 KB, 883x905, 1396069920829.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] >$300

>>	Anonymous Sat Mar 29 01:16:43 2014 No.7461759 >>7461750 It doesn't even have the right number of spikes. Did they not notice all that empty space there?

>>	Anonymous Sat Mar 29 01:20:45 2014 No.7461768 >>7461759 Whats sad is that her ass-kissing friends call her the 'wig guru' of our comm.

>>	Anonymous Sat Mar 29 01:22:15 2014 No.7461774 >>7461750 That's really sad, it looks like Yami Yugi tried to do his hair while really hungover and still half asleep.

>>	Anonymous Sat Mar 29 01:34:05 2014 No.7461794 File: 47 KB, 720x720, 1396071299618.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] >>7461750 >"Cheap ebay wig" >$100

>>	Anonymous Sat Mar 29 02:01:13 2014 No.7461826 >>7461768 Are they too young to know better or just stupid? :(

>>	Anonymous Sat Mar 29 02:03:44 2014 No.7461830 >>7461794 >some dipshit will pay actual money for that

>>	Anonymous Sat Mar 29 03:38:16 2014 No.7461967 >>7449567 You should also look into general 'lace front wig' information and tutorials. Here is this to start though: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xrNcVbdGqgA

Anonymous Sat Mar 29 10:52:21 2014 No.7462268

>>7427147
I am the Aura anon who posted this. I didn't follow up on it since for me AX was cancelled, well I just found out that my group is going to go. so...help I just need one wig for Aura and so far everyone had agreed we like this one, however its Taobao and we just dont have enough to justify an order. What should I do? Try to find a different wig? See if someone will add the wig to their order? try to find one on ebay? any advice would be wonderful

>>	Anonymous Sat Mar 29 11:25:21 2014 No.7462290 >>7461967 Got one on the way. Thanks you anyhow, let's just hope I don't fuck it up entirely.

Anonymous Sat Mar 29 11:26:52 2014 No.7462291

>>7460602
Thanks Anon. I do tend to go for Epic for long wigs but because they don't stock lacefronts I went Arda for this one and I'm feeling a bit frustrated by it. It's just annoying seeing all these amazing wig stylers make gorgeous wigs out of Arda products (like some of the Iron Wig contestants) and I can't even keep mine from tangling. So frustrating.

>>	Anonymous Sat Mar 29 13:12:51 2014 No.7462453 >>7459055 what about a junko color wig

Anonymous Sat Mar 29 13:50:21 2014 No.7462520

>>7462290
Oh no, I meant, familiarize yourself with lace front wigs in general if you haven't already. Stuff like what you need to do, how they work, supplies you'll need (lace front tape or spirit gum), ect .
Though that video sums it up, I guess.
Anyway...Good luck!

Anonymous Sat Mar 29 14:53:29 2014 No.7462593
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I'm working on a cosplay of Asuka, and I'm worried about getting the hair color accurate. I don't want to end up with a road cone orange colored hair, nor a brassy brunette. But that's judge, just based on stock photos.

I was considering an Arda wig in Pumpkin, which seems like a decent candidate, but some of their gallery photos make it seems a bit too bright.

Any other suggestions would be much appreciated!

>>	Anonymous Sun Mar 30 00:12:36 2014 No.7463520 >>7462593 http://www.lucaille.com/?product-1187.html I have this wig and it's a decent color for Shikinami. For Sohryu I always thought hers was a auburn brown. Glad you're not just defaulting to orange, Anon.

>>	Anonymous Sun Mar 30 00:26:36 2014 No.7463536 >>7462593 i like this one http://www.ebay.com/itm/EVA-Asuka-Langley-Soryu-70cm-Long-Reddish-Brown-Straight-Anime-Cosplay-Hair-Wig-/301069565818

>>	Anonymous Sun Mar 30 00:43:06 2014 No.7463557 >>7462593 >http://www.ebay.com/itm/Neon-Genesis-Evangelion-Asuka-75cm-Straight-Cosplay-Party-Wig-/380736011181?pt=US_CSA_MWA_Wigs_Extensions&hash=item58a5a27bad I own this one, and it's absolutely beautiful.

>>	Anonymous Sun Mar 30 10:27:56 2014 No.7464084 File: 10 KB, 225x300, 225px-DarnellTurner.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] >>7407159 that's perfect for Darnell

>>	Anonymous Sun Mar 30 21:30:26 2014 No.7465184 I have Jeannie from Arda and I had to take the stubbed ponytail down. Now I'm trying to brush it back up and this is really difficult. Is there an easier way to do this?

>>	Anonymous Sun Mar 30 21:31:26 2014 No.7465189 >>7465184 I don't know if this is "easier" but when I have to do stuff like this, I used arda's clamp wig stand, clamp it upside down and pop the wig head with the wig pinned reallllly securely onto it. Then gravity does most of the work.

Anonymous Tue Apr 1 19:39:54 2014 No.7469660
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Alright so, I want to get a Merida wig that's vibrant in color.
I was thinking of getting the merry wig from Arda in the color pumpkin and then adding wefts for some extra depth. Merida's hair has some splashes of different oranges so my question is: If I start out with pumpkin as a base color, should I go with Light copper red wefts or Dark copper red wefts to add more variety to the wig ?

>>	Anonymous Tue Apr 1 19:40:54 2014 No.7469664 How are Lockshop wigs? Looking at a nice Spring wig for my rorita, but I've never purchased from Lockshop before.

>>	Anonymous Tue Apr 1 20:08:44 2014 No.7469741 >>7469660 Leftmost one looks best, but I'd go slightly darker even.

>>	Anonymous Tue Apr 1 20:18:43 2014 No.7469761 >>7469660 What is the colour/brand of the braided wig there? The colour looks perfect for my Mercedes costume I'm working on atm.

>>	Anonymous Tue Apr 1 20:29:43 2014 No.7469785 >>7469761 The picture is not mine, so I don't what color the two right blonde ones are. But all of them are from Arda.

>>	Anonymous Tue Apr 1 20:35:30 2014 No.7469796 Has anyone used idye poly on a wig before? http://www.jacquardproducts.com/idye.html I've seen it used on faux fur and it turns out well, but not on wigs yet. Could be a decent alternate colouring method.

Anonymous Tue Apr 1 20:37:30 2014 No.7469799
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>>7469741
I agree, that's the pumpkin color I was going to use as the main color for the wig.
Do you think the one next to it, the light copper red, would look nice coupled with it or should I go for a overall darker orange?(sorry if this is confusing) or maybe even all three colors?

Anonymous Tue Apr 1 22:41:00 2014 No.7470041

>>7449567
Bought two wigs from Arda Wigs, just arrived - and tried them on.

Even before styling they look miles better than the wigs I've had in the past, especially the lace front. Looks fantastic. And as a dude, the lace front fits incredibly well even without spirit gum (Although I plan on using a small amount anyways.)

Thanks for the recommendation. I'm very pleased.

>>	Anonymous Tue Apr 1 22:49:30 2014 No.7470058 >>7469796 I haven't, but that's something you'd have to test with a heat-resistant wig. Cheap wigs would definitely be melted in the boiling process, but I'm not sure if fiber such as kanekalon or Hiperlon would take it and retain it.

Anonymous Tue Apr 1 22:54:30 2014 No.7470073
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How nice is Arda's Suzi wig? I found one review on youtube and I couldn't bring myself to sit through it since it was for Elsa.

It's the closest thing I can find online that has a nice looking widows peak for Tae.

>>	Anonymous Wed Apr 2 18:12:48 2014 No.7471549 >>7470041 I'm glad it worked out for you!

Anonymous Wed Apr 2 19:10:11 2014 No.7471639
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I need help with what color to get. When I initially played the game, I thought her hair was a darker blonde, but obviously it's just the lighting when I look at her official art. I'm still worried the ones I'm looking at are too light/aren't a warm enough blonde, though...do I just go for it?

>>	Anonymous Wed Apr 2 20:55:29 2014 No.7471825 >>7471639 To be honest, I didn't even realize the left and right ones were Jeane until I read your post.

Anonymous Fri Apr 4 06:37:00 2014 No.7475115
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Hi, i'm looking for a wig for daily wear that looks like the image kind of.
Like not super 'big' and poofy like lots of wigs and goes down to slightly above my eyes and to about chin length/slightly longer.
Does anyone have a brand/wig suggestion?
thx

>>	Anonymous Fri Apr 4 14:30:11 2014 No.7475697 File: 102 KB, 640x355, 674423.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] Maybe somebody has any idea how to style a wig like this?

>>	Anonymous Fri Apr 4 14:36:10 2014 No.7475707 >>7471639 the concept art is different from the final game model, a couple characters have some differences like that (kimmy's glasses, i think letz shake is a little different too)

Anonymous Fri Apr 4 14:45:40 2014 No.7475718

>>7423058
Search ebay for "clair beauty wigs". They're a bit pricey than cosplay wigs (around 30 dollars and up) but are definitely worth it. Thick, sturdy, easily detangleble and most of all realistic in color. Or as far as a kanekalon-wig can be. The wigs usually have multiple shades of the same color that make them more realistic. Like a chocolate brown wig has mixture of slightly darker and lighter hairs. Also, they have clips on the front.

>>	Anonymous Fri Apr 4 14:50:41 2014 No.7475728 >>7427083 >>7434889 I friggin love you. I've been looking for a place to buy lace fronts that don't tip my budget.

>>	Anonymous Fri Apr 4 16:22:23 2014 No.7475918 >>7475697 Lots of hairspray, heat and glue. Aslo have extra wefts to sew in. It will be easiest if you build a structural base from wig in the middle of it all that wont be seen when the wig is done and then go about working from that.

Anonymous Fri Apr 4 17:16:08 2014 No.7476024

>>7417057

>>7417456
>>7425522

Thanks for the advice, I'll try the wires.

I looked up swatches of Arda's colors and the Rose Pink color is definately too light. I was thinking of dying it, but I've never done it before.

I saw a tutorial about sharpie dying wigs but the after looked horribly shiny, so I looked it up and someone recommended using copics instead because they make wigs less shiny.

also, the shade R35 is exactly the color I want.

Should I pick a white or light blonde wig to dye it ? (pure white or titanium blonde) I feel white would make the color more vibrant but too flashy, whereas the light blonde would make it look less flashy and more like "real" dyed hair.

Will it make my wig shiny ? I saw Firelilly's tutorial and the after is so shiny it looks like a cheap Halloween wig.

How many Copic refills should I buy ?

thanks !

>>	Anonymous Fri Apr 4 17:42:48 2014 No.7476080 >>7475707 Yeah, I just can't decide if I want to go with her in-game hair color or concept art color. Even in the picture of her in the sundress, her hair is lighter, so I don't know which one would be more accurate.

>>	Anonymous Sat Apr 5 04:55:25 2014 No.7477229 http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/230911384008?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2648 Can anybody tell me if this wig would be too shiny? I'm looking for a hatsune miku wig but there are not many options.

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>>	Anonymous Sun Apr 6 12:45:59 2014 No.7479597 File: 179 KB, 349x363, yanagins WEED is hella DANK.png [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] >>7458511 OK!

>>	Anonymous Sun Apr 6 12:48:37 2014 No.7479602 >>7458511 OK anon!

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