/cgl/ - Cosplay & EGL

Working on Nehelenia for November. I've got patterns worked up and I'm doing muslins right now on the dress and sleeves.

Problem I'm having is choosing the right wig. The length and thickness are really problematic for me. Most cosplayers I've seen do Nehelenia choose a wig that looks to be roughly 100cm, which is a bit half-assed considering her hair goes go the floor.

The only wig I've found so far that even comes close to being the proper length is this one from cyperous: http://cyperous-cosplay.com/wig/wig.cgi?cmd=dp&num=263&Tfile=Data

However, it's layered like mad so the thickness isn't right and would require a lot of extensions to fill in. The weight of the wig also seems to have pulled out the curls that they styled into it.

Another one that I've considered is this wig, also from Cyperous: http://cyperous-cosplay.com/wig/wig.cgi?cmd=dp&num=1051&Tfile=Data

Now, the other limitation with these two wigs is the cost. I'd be really, really worried about ruining the wigs, given the prices. Also, upkeep.

So what I'm asking is:
- Are there any other wigs, similar to either of these
- Should I just suck it up on "accurate" length due to practicality?
- I've thought about inserting purple wefts to whatever wig I get, both to increase the volume and to mimic the anime/manga highlights. Would this be cheesy? Or possibly add the extra depth I'm hoping for?