/cgl/ - Cosplay & EGL

>>6468069
Hnnngh. Do want that wig.

>>6468069
I need this wig in my life.

>>6468074
>>6468121
It's from Cyperous

>>6468074
>>6468121
it's from Cyperous, so you actually can buy it. Go go go!

$60. This wig is $60. I think I might cry.

>>6468176
They're expensive, but definitely worth it. They are so hardwearing and the quality is fantastic.

>>6468176
Oh my god that's gorgeous. I'd wear it every single day if I could afford it.

so question - cyperous vs gabalmania/gabalnara vs taobao wigs?

>>6468279
Cyperous is best, they're really amazing quality and look very natural. They are heat resistant, you can backcomb them and still restore them to their previous state, they really are fantastic wigs. Gabalmania/Gabalnara have some lovely wigs, and some really good natural wigs that look realistic. However, I have heard some issues of the fibres splitting on some wigs that seems to be down to a quality control issue. They do great half wigs and hair pieces. Not as nice fibres as Cyperous, but still good quality for the money (unless you get a bad batch). Taobao wigs vary with each shop so I can't really answer that question unless you have a specific shop in mind.

>>6468299
Is Cyperous easier to care for compared to Galbalnara? I have been sticking with cheap wigs because I don't know how to do proper upkeep. If i get 3-5 wears out of a wig that cost less than $30, I can deal with that. But not for a $60-$80 wig.

>>6468329
Cyperous wigs are very easy to care for. They hold up well to washing and brushing. You really do get what you pay for.

>>6468069
Anyone know wtf is going on with Choke's contest? She decided to make it two rounds which makes no sense. Do the prizes go to the winners of the first round then? So confused.

Polite sage

>>6468329
Really easy! As long as you're not being really stupid with them they can take quite a beating. Mine has been shoved in backpacks, backcombed, styled several different ways, and after a wash and a comb it's back to normal again.

What's a similar wig to Lockshop's mermaid beachy? She's out of stock and I am impatient.

>>6468679
Buy a long brown wig, wet it/hairspray and braid it. Leave the braid in for a little bit and remove. Seriously.

http://cyperous.com/english/

Alternatively, see image attached.
http://cyperous.com/english/

>>6468694
Whoops double link for cyperous.

>>6468694
Whoa does that (pic) really work?
Trying that tomorrow.

>>6468679
Ugh I wish I didn't have such a love/hate relationship with Choke.
I love the look of her wigs, but I don't like how she conducts herself online. Stupid fucking reason but affects her wigs too.
I just don't trust it. At least with taobao you know what you're getting into - a probable hit or miss situation.

There are different sized sigs Cyperous sells, right? How do i know itll fit me and that i wont look like i have an enlarged head ...

/CGL/ where can one get good lace front wigs suitable for a cosplay of Noin? I want to avoid dying the wig if possible, and I really want to slick the hair back like she does to keep it accurate so I know a lace front is needed. However all I can find at the moment are black people's lace front wigs, which really isn't suitable for what I need it for.

>>6468701
It works if your hair isn't super duper thick, yeah.

>>6468741
I agree, her wigs are gorgeous and she has a great sense of style and that is reflected in her wigs. But yeah, it seems like she just gets defensive and makes excuses for her shop's shortcomings. Its disappointing, but nothing that couldn't get better. I just wish she wasn't based in Europe, the exchange rate to euros is so bad, too expensive for me... sigh.

>>6468765
Arda has some lacefront wigs, I have no personal experience with them but you can look at their gallery to see people who have bought them and how they look IRL. Not to mention that their prices for their lacefronts are VERY reasonable. I paid about $65 for a medium lacefront from ebay (one that catered to black women) and I was disappointed in how thin it was in the back and on top. I would think that Arda wigs wouldn't have that problem since their wigs generally have lots of wefts.

Vouching for cyperous as well, I bought a cyperous wig when cosplay.com was selling them (for that very short time) so I got a good deal. It is the most gorgeous wig I own and it still looks like it did when I bought it 3 years ago.

Pic related, it the style I got (not this exact one, the one I got is discontinued but it looks pretty much like this)

Reading through the previous thread made me google to see if anyone had more pics of that one wig of Chokelate's, the mermaid prism. Found this review:
>http://blog.peppermintpuff.co.uk/2012/09/lockshop-wigs-review.html

The wig in that girl's pictures look pretty much like how the wig looks on the lockshop website (like the blonde looks platinum, not yellow). So I don't think that Choke is misrepresenting her merchandise, if people googled for reviews and customer photos. Just a thought. I think it would be cool if Choke added a page like Arda has for customer photos so shoppers can see candid, everyday photos of the wigs.

>>6468848
There's a customer gallery on Lockshop's facebook page.

anyone know of a place to get realistic/decent clip in bangs? I'm partially balding in the front.

Also is anything on Amazon decent in the wig department? I have a gift card to use.

>>6468983
I randomly got clip in bangs on ebay for a dollar, and I have to say that it was very convincing and blended into my own hair (dark brown/black) very well. It's only a dollar so maybe it's worth a gamble.

Amazon seems to have a few of the same wigs/sellers as ebay, but generally the prices and the shipping are marked up for quite a bit.

Have any of you fuckers even seen the lockshop wigs in real life? They're shiny as all fuck; especially the darker styles. I've gotten better quality from taobao.

The only thing they have going for them is a realistic part instead of the little point skin top on some styles, but still; I would not pay that amount for any of them. They photograph well in the right light; that is all.

Is it possible to dye blonde wig fibres to brown and have it look natural? I really want one of those clip in fringes, but they seem to come in black, very dark brown, or blonde. I have mousey brown hair, sort of like Dakotas, and none of them look like they'd match.
I'm just worried that they wouldn't take the dye well, or I wouldn't be able to make the right colour with brown sharpie.

>>6469006
Do you have the store? I've been looking to get bangs as well and would like to get some for less then 10$ (at least for an initial pair)

>>6468069
How much does Cyperous charge for shipping? Otherwise I'm gonna ask a friend in Japan to buy me one and bring it back.

>>6469174
something like this I think http://www.ebay.com/itm/Women-Clip-on-Front-Neat-Bang-Fringe-Hair-Extensions-Black-Hot-Neat-Fringe-/
300810858453?pt=US_CSA_MWA_Wigs_Extensions&hash=item4609b96fd5

Any ideas where I can buy a wig like this that won't cost me over 50 dollars?

how much would a realistic looking wig run me? My hair is thin with bald patches so I'm thinking about just wearing wigs from now on. I'm looking for a medium length brown, black or blonde style.

>>6469255
How's this?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/ELIZABETH-PINK-COSPLAY-COSTUME-PARTY-HAIR-WIG-NEW-RARE-/270773213814?pt=US_C
SA_MWA_Wigs_Extensions&hash=item3f0b575a76

>>6469255
http://egl-comm-sales.livejournal.com/20105520.html
Someone is selling that same wig I think right here
I bookmarked it cause I wanted it, but I'm broke right now.

>>6469275
I was hoping for something a little thicker.

>>6469277
I'll try messaging her and see if she still has it. It looks a little darker, but I don't mind considering the price. Thanks!

>>6469297
Nevermind! I'm not a member of the comm. -_-

To reply the last post in the previous thread: Wig caps that are like a fishnet with an open top are best. They easier to hold your hair and you can use pins. (U-shaped ones are best like I mentioned last thread)

The cap I got from GLW last time was like pantyhose for a leg stump and looks kind of useless. Do people actually use those?


I want pic related so bad but just ordered a bunch of wigs from taobao. My giant head isn't terribly smart, I hope they fit.

>>6469332
Yup people do use those. I usually pierce right through them until they get useless but I usually end up buying a wig that comes with another wig cap that's like pantyhose.

>>6469332
I actually find that the stocking ones are the best kind. Weave your hair pins (not bobby pins) through the wig, the wig cap, and your hair and that thing will be locked in tight!

>>6469332
The pantyhose style ones are pretty common. I find they each serve their own purpose.

Pantyhose style is good for people with short or really thin hair.

Fishnet style is better for longer or thicker hair.

>>6469332

hnnng ordering this wig on friday, I wish I could find a taobao equivalent so I wouldn't have to spend the money again at gabalmania when I know I have to spend 2 hours detangling it to make it look wearable again

>>6468848
Anon making up lies to ruin a bussiness, nothing new here. I actually feel kinda bad for her, I have experience with lockshops customer service and its surprisingly good and its nothing short of amazing if you compare it to glws service they will send you the wrong wig and only give you a 20% discount I am so fed up with them

>>6469428
This is the gabalnara version.
>>6469433
How about that? I have rather thick hair, but good to know they work for some.

>>6468741
but...she gets her wigs from taobao?

>>6468279
Stupid question. Cyperous is god to all of the other overpriced wigs out there. It actually has quality for the price you pay. GLW is shit. You're paying for taobao wigs.

>>6469706
It's so much more expensive.... I didn't think they'd be taobao wigs...

>>6469817
GLW denies it to hell and back but yes they are cheap ass Chinese wigs being sold for 3x the price. And I could forgive even that if their customer service wasn't terrible.

I'm working on a Chandra cosplay and I was wondering what to do about her hair. Its not always flamey like it is there but should I try to style it to look like that and risk it looking silly or just go with a nice firey red wig and leave it at that?

>>6469838
and by style it I mean style a wig to look aflame not my own hair

>>6469470
>Anon making up lies to ruin a bussiness, nothing new here.

Yes, I'm sure they photoshopped their picture and talked about their disappointment with a wig to ruin her business. Good god whiteknights are crazy.

>>6469828
Oh I thought you were talking about lockshop wigs.
It's obvious for GLW.

>>6469869
no shooping is needed if anon used bad whitebalance

>>6469188
Cyperous has a fixed shipping fee of 3000 yen.

I just bought a wig kind of like the standing girl here; attachable twintails with curls at the bottom.
It's second hand so I expected frizz but the twintails both have chunks of tangles at the sides. I'm worried that if I finger comb out the tangles, wash it and then leave it to dry the curls won't reform like people say they with.
> tldr: detangling curly wig help me

>>6469269
If you are looking for an everyday wear wig, DO splurge. Anything less than $60 will not look good enough and be comfortable. Look for wigs that cater to cancer patients and people with alopecia, those wigs are fabulous and look like real hair.

I like this wig, but the shop only has 3 diamonds, plus two reviews, but they're both good.

Should I risk it?

>>6470885
Check the shop reviews since their ranking just means they're new-ish. If they don't have any negative reviews then I'd go for it.

>>6470867
thanks, I'll look into it.

>>6470889
Okay, thanks.
Here's the link, if you want to look at it.
http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=20759628135

>>6470892
>http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=20759628135
Taobao-Finds ?

Since it's out of stock on the site, I've checked just about all the taobao stores I have saved...
Anyone got any idea where I can ind anything similar to this?

>>6470898
Yes, I love that tumblr.

>>6470901
http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=16089498539&spm=2014.12328642.0.0

>>6470901
I just got one like this from Coscraft. I'm pretty sure someone posted a Taobao link for the same wig so hopefully they'll see this and repost that link for you.

>>6470953
That wig head is so creepy. But thanks for the link!

>>6470952
Ooh my god it's so pretty, I want it so bad

>>6470952
>>6470953
oh my~ Thank you so much! Finally I can put my search to a rest!

>>6470953
I bought this wig and it's very nice! I'd recommend it. The fibres aren't the softest but they're also not obnoxiously shiny so I don't mind. They're not rough, but have the texture of treated hair if that makes sense. It is a very pretty wig though and the color gradient is so nicely done.

I own this wig, but I have little to no experience caring curly wigs of this length.
How do you guys suggest I untangle it? Are there are good products or tips I can use while untangling it?
I'm having a really hard time ensuring that it stays alive for as long as it can.

>>6470952
I just saw this one at Coscraft and I think I need it in my life. What's your experience with them?

>>6471101
that's kinda fug

>>6471108

lol.

also seconded.

>>6471108
>>6471116
Opinions noted. Still looking for answer to my question.

>>6471101
I was wondering about this wig myself. It looks nicer here: http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=19680032404

>>6471280
Yeah and I saw it here too http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=18050247725

I think it looks good once it's styled properly or with some accessories. But it's the time of year if I buy it from Taobao I probably won't receive it until next year.

bought this because it was $12.

I'm planning on doing an LSP cosplay, any suggestions for purple wigs? I am clueless on where to get one decently priced.

>>6471332
Link me please!
How is the quality?

>>6471376
>http://www.ebay.com/itm/32-Long-Heat-Resistant-Big-Spiral-Curl-Light-Purple-Cosplay-Wig-Free-Shi
pping-/221129189725
I was looking for purple wigs too! this was a find on ebay? good luck

>>6471376
http://www.ebay.com/itm/32-Long-Heat-Resistant-Big-Spiral-Curl-Light-Purple-Cosplay-Wig-Free-Shippin
g-/221129189725
I was looking for one too! This was a random ebay find but if anyone's an expert wig finder, please share!!!

>>6469255
Taobao.
Got a mint one just like that, for only $13. (Before shipping and fees)

I've got a question about wearing wigs actually. I have really thick and long hair and I have trouble getting my hair to fit right into a wig. They can never look right when I'm wearing them. What do you guys do with your hair?

>>6471992
My friend has hair down to her waist. What she does is make a braid out of it and then pins it under her wig cap. Can't even tell!

>>6471992
I have thin hair, but a lot of it, down to my butt. I always braid it when it is wet in double braids and curl them around on the back of my head, pin, then wig cap and pin that. I can always hide any weird volume from my hair with hair accessories too.

>>6471994
>>6471995
Thanks a lot! I'll try them out and see how it goes.

Thought I'd share this since it's amusing considering the discussion over Lockshop in this thread.

>>6472064
wat...

Anyway, just for reference people... stop saying

>My wig looks so natural people ask me if it's my real hair every time I wear it!

Guess what, that means it doesn't look real/believable. No one asks 'Is that your real hair?!' when you just have really nicely done hair... The compliments you want to receive are more along the lines of

>Where do you get your hair done! It looks great!

So tired of reading these threads seeing that over and over.

>>6472064
Who sells this wig? I like it.

>>6472192
http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=19214220142

>>6472189
>Guess what, that means it doesn't look real/believable.

No...actually, that DOES mean it looks real/believable...

>>6472189
Agreeing with >>6472214
Usually if someone asks "Is that your real ___?" then that means it looks really good to the point where they think it has to be fake. I have naturally bright green eyes and I get asked a lot if that's my real eye color. If something is obviously fake then people don't even bother to ask if it's real. If you're wearing a Party City wig, no one is going to ask if that's your real hair. If you're wearing something like OP's wig where it's just incredibly realistic looking but styled so perfectly, people are going to ask if it's real.

>>6472214
... You don't seem to understand. The reason they are asking, specifically 'Is that your real hair?' is because there is doubt that it is indeed real, so they have to ask. Not sure how I can explain it better for you... It means there is something unrealistic about either the color/hair style/look of the fibers. Granted, I understand you're saying that they are saying it as a compliment, but in reality it is spurred because the hair does not look believable as real hair.

>>6472214
agree lolita's ask that question all the time it doesnt mean they think its not believable.

>>6472229
Not talking about lolitas. Talking about people who wear out medium tier wigs and then post in these threads saying that random strangers asked if their hair is real. It is MEANT as a compliment, but understand, the question is asked because there is something unbelievable about the hair, so instead of 'Where did you get your hair done!' you get 'Is that your real hair?' because it's moved into the unbelievable range. Like I said before, people don't (usually) ask 'Is that your real hair!' when you have really nicely done hair... they ask you where you got your hair done.

>>6471101
Coscraft have very good customer service. If you're in the UK, the postage is very quick too. I bought some wigs on Sunday evening and it arrived by Wednesday on the free second class post. The wigs are pretty good quality too. I always recommend them for UK buyers, especially if you need it quickly.

>>6472233
Agreed, they won't ask if it's your real hair if it actually looks like your real hair. When I wear my Cyperous wig I get compliments like "I'm so jealous! I just can't get my hair to curl like that" or comments like "how long does that take you to do every morning?" but when I've worn other wigs like my Lockshop one or my mid-tier ebay ones, I'll sometimes get asked if it's my real hair or not because you can tell the person is pretty sure it's not your real hair but they don't want to sound stupid and ask outright if it's a wig.

>>6472262
Exactly my point. People are going to ask 'how did you style it, wow!' or 'Where do you go to get your hair cut/styled?!'. Those are the compliments you are really looking for.

>>6471882
The listing was gone, but I'll try searching around ebay!

I'm trying to get my first wig, and I can't do it from Taobao or Cyperous/Galbnara so it has to be ebay.
Does anyone have any favorite sellers from ebay for decent wigs?

>>6472301
CC Kids and Fantasy sheep are both Taobao sellers with ebay shops too
Lucaille has her own website
I think Ghost Cos (from Taobao) has an Ebay shop too

>>6472301
Is there a reason you can't buy from taobao? Some sellers (especially wig shops) allow direct sales, so you don't need a shopping service or anything. I haven't bought from eBay in years but I have a wig from http://stores.ebay.com/COSPLAY-WIG which is really nice. Mine's shoulder-length, but I've heard their longer ones tangle pretty easily.

>>6472316
I don't have the time and energy to go through taobao to find a product and pay however shipping is to get it here in a timely manner.

>>6472322
...but you have to do that with ANY website.

Has anyone here ever bought a wig from Coscraft, and are they any good? I'm thinking about buying the wig shown (since it's the only one I can find that looks decent with a center part), but I'm worried about taking a chance and wasting my money.

>>6472322
Shit excuse but it's your loss. Enjoy the eBay markups.

>>6472366
I've bought from coscraft and I have no complaints, I know friends who bought body paints and such and they haven't complained either.

>>6472322
Wow that's a dumb excuse, the shipping times are going to be the same whether its from ebay or Taobao if its a direct seller like lucaille. And you won't have to pay the markups (lucaille does mark up to account for the Paypal fee, but its usually only a dollar or two).

>>6472366
They are just a taobao reseller, some wigs are good and some are crap.

>>6472366
I have before, and I know a lot of my friends swear by them as well. Especially good if you're in the UK as the wigs arrive within 1-2 days so good for last minute stuff.
My Cammy wig was from there and the quality is really amazing, nice and smooth and soft.

>>6472571
Taobao is a marketplace with lots of shops. Loads of those shops sell the same wigs Lockshop and Coscraft also have. They probably all buy from the same factories.

If more than one fishmonger sell fish from the same catch, would you say just one of them bought their fish from the fishermen, and everyone else is buying from him? That would be an idiotic way to do business.

tl;dr, more than one shop sells coca cola

>>6472638
There are so many different factories, while I don't doubt many use the same type of fibre, there is such a tiny chance that they all happen to purchase from one, that it's highly doubtfull that you will find a Taobao seller that sells from the exact same factory as either of those stores. There is a store on Taobao that used to be the supplier for GLW, but like that, most wig stores on Taobao are actually factories themselves.

>>6472694
http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?&id=16475966406
http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?&id=17848483109
http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?&id=18181227451
http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?&id=21153136973

A quick search gave me 4 shops that are selling the same wig on Taobao. Even within China where I assume it's easier for them to access lots of different factories compared with overseas shops. So it's not a tiny chance that they go to the same factory.

Could anyone recommend a good Mikuru Asahina wig?
I was thinking about getting the Ferrari or Buttercup but Ardas colors are kinda eh.
Im also worried if I go with the Light Novel accurate chesnut wig people will think I look bad.

>>6472366
You can get some of their wigs from Taobao for cheaper, however I would disagree with >>6472571 as I've seen a lot of their wigs (I personally own 4, my boyfriend owns 7 and many of my friends have at least one wig from them) and have never seen one that is crap quality. The people that run Coscraft are cosplayers themselves and can tell if something is bad quality. For people based in the UK, they're great. You can get your wigs quickly and customer service is fantastic. You can also ask them to recommend a wig if you're not sure which one to get for a particular costume. I'd definitely say they are worth the money.

>>6472724
Same stock picture =/= same wig
By that account I have bought a dozen of Gabalnara wigs

>>6472875
By that logic, western wig shops using the same stock picture as Taobao shops might not be selling the same wig as Taobao, then.

Can someone recommend a nice blonde cyperous wig? Are they really as yellow as they look in the pictures? Anyone on cgl own a blonde one? I've only seen pictures worn of ones black or brown

My hair is this color and I'm looking for something lighter but not fake looking.

does anyone know of any good, black lacefront wigs? or any idea as to where I should get one from? I'm feeling really hesitant about Arda's.

>>6472565
I'm not the anon, but I was wondering what what taobao stores sold internationally? I've been looking through Lucaille's store for a curly purple and haven't really found one I like.

>>6472955
Cyperous have several shades of blonde. Which shade are you looking at?

>>6472962

http://cyperous.com/wig/wig.cgi?cmd=dp&num=7296&Tfile=Data&dp=english.html
this

and this
http://cyperous.com/wig/wig.cgi?cmd=dp&num=7750&Tfile=Data&dp=english.html

I actually really like the one in OP's post but I'm not finding it on the english site.

>>6472961
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AgYW-W0EgZt_dEZld2w1bTBhX3pHU09wXzA1Q3FYbXc#gid=9

Look at the notes for the wig stores.

>>6472981
Those are two different shades. The first one is more of a milk tea blonde, so it's more ashy while the other is a golden blonde and so has more yellow in it. Both shades are close to natural blonde shades though, and aren't a vibrant yellow if that's what you're worried about.

>>6471376
http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a1z10.3.0.67.VFvoBv&id=13889233486&
Me again, I think I found a wig on taobao that ships directly, but I've never used it before and I just want to know the cost of shipping

>>6472575
>>6472571
>>6472861
Thanks for the help! I think I'll take the chance.

Has anyone had experience with styling Gabalnara wigs with hot water?

I'm a dumbass and basically flattened the bangs while making the hair wavy because I didn't think to wrap the ends of the bangs in anything and I don't know if I should redo the entire thing so soon or if that will put too much stress on the plastic fibers... or just try to do the bangs?

>>6474382
In retrospect, let me just say DON'T STYLE GABALNARA WIGS WITH HOT WATER. My favorite wig looks like it's been worn everyday for 2 years now... damn.

>>6471888
Link?

>>6474382
>>6474447
gabalnara wigs are heat resistant, you can use a flatiron

>>6474590
I did originally but it wasn't curling strong enough. You're only supposed to use low heat and it didn't stick.

I think from now on I'll just buy their wavy wigs for when I want wavy a wavy 'do and straight wigs for straight 'dos

So I ordered a flip wig for my Amelia cosplay but unfortunately the flips aren't big enougb to look ths way that I want them to be. It's a nice wig though.

I am considering now however to order a replacement wig but I haven't had much success in finding a flip wig that looks right and wothon my budget. I am thinking of purchasing a shoulder lenfth wig and seeing if styled, it could work. Is this possible, or would I need a longer wig? The original was chin length and only went out at about two inches max at the flip.

I hate my hair, it's frizzy and not as long as I want it to be. I've heard in Asia it's common for women to wear fashion wigs when they don't want to deal with their real hair, but you can't tell it's a wig, it looks so real. Does anyone know a good place to get one for cheap, but still good quality?

>>6477539
Try reading the thread and the previous one

tons of links were posted

guys, how good are arda wigs?

because i think i need to join the homestuck masses and cosplay as jade, and I like this wig for her?

>>6478990
Their wigs are okay as far as quality goes.

>>6478990
I like Arda because of their large cap size and hiperlon fibers, but, said fibers don't really have a nice feeling/texture if you're interested in softness or whatever.
For Jade, I'd actually go with the Jareth Long or Claudia (straightened).

>>6478990
I have the black Luthien and I use it for Jade, as well as Feferi, Vriska and Aradia.

>>6479027
thank you!

>>6479071
thanks! And yes their large cap sizes, I tried on my friend's once and it was SO comfy because I have a large head! I do agree with you on the fibers, buuut I guess as long as the wig looked and fit nicely it'd be okay! I think Jareth long would work better! I'm just nervous about having a long wig, don't want it to tangle horribly!

>>6479075
Thanks! I'll look into Luthien too!

>>6478990
>>6479071
Ditto on Arda's fibers being a bit rougher than other fibers, and there are other companies that match their fiber in quality and texture.

The wigs are my go-to mainly because of their thickness and resilience, and because they fit my head comfortably. A combo of thick hair (even when short) and a head larger than what the standard taobao/ebay fare will fit makes most other brands a bit uncomfortable on my head.

TLDR, if you can fit taobao/ebay wigs comfortably, go for it because there are some decent quality wigs in great colors out there for absolute steals. If you have a larger head or simply like a looser fit for your wigs, wait for one of Arda's sales.

Just received a short black wig from Amphigory. I'm pretty pleased with the quality, considering most people say it's a hit or miss with them.

>>6479094
Any body know when they plan to have another sale? I want to buy some wefts...

Since I heard GLW's wigs aren't worth the price, could anyone tell me where I could purchase a wig similar to their curly bob wig in either white or grey/silver?

>>6482136
The curly bobs are pretty safe, but not worth the cost. I've never seen them elsewhere, however. Find someone who has a coupon for 50% off and order with them and you're good.

Can anyone suggest a natural looking milky blonde wig? So far all I've found look like they will obviously look like a costume wig in person ... Preferably nothing from GLW/Lockshop and price under 150~ is ok (unless getting a good human hair wig is only way to make it look natural enough). Like my picture, only one I could find to demonstrate the color I want!

>>6482125
Check their FB every so often for announcements, and also keep track of their likes counter. I doubt they'll do one for 14k, but they might for 15.

>>6482168
Thanks! I follow them on Tumblr but whenever they have a sale I never have money...

>>6482145
Not sure what you mean by milky, but would either of these be close?

http://gabalnara.com/Front/Product/?url=Product&product_no=SFSELFAA0001746&main_cate_no=AB00
0000&display_group=1
http://gabalnara.com/Front/Product/?url=Product&product_no=SFSELFAA0001432&main_cate_no=AB00
0000&display_group=1

Also, what sort of style do you want? Long? Straight? Curly? Bobbed?

>>6482172

More closer to the color in the bob picture. Also long and curly but I can curl it myself as long as its heat resistant enough. I'd love fringe bangs but if not I can cut them myself. Thanks! And by milky I think I mean with a more beige tone than gold..if that makes sense.

>>6482176
I've got you, now. So kind of like a cross between ash blonde and platinum. Unfortunately, most of the ones I've seen in that sort of colour are either short or not very realistic.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/LZ072-Long-Heat-Resistant-Light-Yellow-Color-Lovely-Girl-Cosplay-Wig-Free-sh
ip-/160751116886?pt=US_CSA_MWA_Wigs_Extensions&hash=item256d836256
http://www.ebay.com/itm/H-908-New-Long-MILK-WHITE-CURL-Cosplay-Party-Wig-FREE-WIG-CAP-/160787792973?
pt=US_CSA_MWA_Wigs_Extensions&hash=item256fb3044d

One of those might work for you? I've ordered from that shop before with some success. They're not the most realistic wigs in the world, but with a bit of dry shampoo or talcum powder to reduce the shine, they pass fairly well.

>>6482176
>>6482182
I have this one in particular:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/LZ088-LIGHT-BROWN-MEDIEM-CURL-COLOR-COSPLAY-WIG-COMMON-WIG-FREE-WIG-CAP-/150
769598497?pt=US_CSA_MWA_Wigs_Extensions&hash=item231a918021

Which may be a bit too dark for your liking. It's a good, medium ash blonde in person. Not quite warm grey.

>>6482176

http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=8835000719&spm=2014.12192714.0.0

fringe, brownish, and curly?

>>6482182
Thank you sooo much! Ahh, wonderful I love them so much I looked on ebay forever and didn't come across these...I'm a bit new to wigs so as for the dry shampoo how does that help, and this talcum powder where may I be able to purchase this (or a brand that you recommend)? Thanks!

>>6482187
For some reason I can't access this link?

>>6482188

I love that one too! Thanks anon!

>>6482189
Dry shampoo and talcum powder (baby powder) reduce the shine when you give the wig a very slight dusting. You can usually find them in the health and beauty sections of a grocery or drug store. The baby powder, obviously, is in the baby section. Get the "translucent" kind, not white. It can dull the colour of bright wigs, but works well on lighter wigs without ruining the colour.

>>6482193
Oh ok, thanks so much I will definitely get those!

>>6482192
It's from the same seller as the other two, so you can probably just find it by browsing the store. It was a short bob, listed as "light brown" with curls.

>>6482195
Ok thanks! Since you have one of their wigs? Are they quite thin? Or relatively medium thickness as I am sure they probably aren't really thick from the pictures.

>>6482197
They're not super thick, but relatively so. I've got three wigs from them and I've noticed that their curled styles and their unnatural colours (ie: pure white) are somewhat thinner than their straight ones. The wefts don't show unless you do crazy styling with them, however.

Can we talk about GothicLolitaWigs.Com ...? Been thinking about getting a wig from them for non-loli outfits, but there's so freakin' much he say/she say out there about their wigs being total shit, I'm unsure!

>>6482358
There's a lot of people saying the wigs are shit because...

...they're shit.

>>6482365
The people saying the wigs are shit are shit people, or the actual wigs are shit ...?

>>6482369
That was deep. But no the wigs are not worth what GLW charges for them.

>>6482369
I've heard that they are pretty overpriced, but that's once again, heresay. The styles look nice though, just I have turned to alternates because of the prices for some of them.

>>6482358
I bought one and I actually liked how soft and flattering it was...I wore it a few times before it got too tangled and when I washed it it shed like crazy. I don't think it's salvageable anymore :<

I would appreciate suggestions for wigs that are soft though.

>>6482369
They're not that great. Some styles are okay, but they're all overpriced. If you can get one for cheaper using a coupon, go for it. And pray that you don't get one of the bizarre defective batch wigs with the fibres all falling out.

How is Pinkage? I found their store the other day while walking home so I might go check it out, maybe get a half wig.

Has anyone tried their hair tint, by the way?

>>6482479
I have a pinkage wig! I've been wearing it daily for over 2 years, although I do take really good care of my wigs so I don't know if that means much.

Styling it is a bitch. I got the mid-tier fiber which is heat resistant to a certain temperature; I use a chi flat iron (the one with a single setting) and it handles it just fine. A lot of my curling irons just don't get hot enough to hold it's shape so it's incredibly frustrating/time consuming.

I recommend getting one that's prestyled to your liking

Thanks for the replies about GLW, guys! I might just wing it when I have the extra cash and see how it turns out.

And what about YesStyle's wigs ...? I know you can get some of them cheaper if you buy from the actual's brand's site, but YesStyle's so much easier and so hassle free.

I'm not familiar with every brand sold on there though, so other opinions would be awesome.

>>6482561

gabalnara/gabalmania are both really good brands

however the mark up on yesstyle is ridiculous, it's practically double.

gabalmania is currently having a sale with a good selection of their wigs for $20, go the extra step and just order off of their site. I own three gabalmania wigs and they're very realistic, but a bitch to take care of

good luck!

>>6482568
How on earth do you navigate the Gabalmania site? I used Chrome to translate the page but there's still moonrunes everywhere... don't suppose you have a link to the sale page, do you?

>>6482595
seconding sale link request

>>6482595
Seconding this. On the DGG international checkout thing, what are all the options we have to choose from? I'm not exactly versed in Korean...

>>6482595

W19,000 Christmas sale

http://www.gabalmania.com/board/board.html?code=gabalmania_image5&page=1&type=v&num1=999
944&num2=00000&lock=N

Has anyone heard anything about this company/site?
http://www.wig-supplier.com

>>6482568
>I own three gabalmania wigs and they're very realistic, but a bitch to take care of

This is also true of Gabalnara. I LOVE their wigs but holy god, keeping them looking nice is hard, especially if they have any sort of curl or wave in them.

>>6482965
They're a standard taobao reseller

>>6483228
And a word of warning about any Gabalnara wigs, from someone has 12 of them

Never trust their stock photos completely. See their stock photo? Make it more intense and that's what you're getting. So the medium brown in this photo? Brighter. The soft waves in the wig? Actually ringlets curls. Etc.

>>6483240
why is it not letting me buy a wig? keeps saying "there is already same order, try again"

>>6483305
did you reply to the wrong person?

I want super pastel lavender and mint wigs like as light as they are in this photo. I haven't seen a GLW in those colors in person so I don't know if they're actually that light but I don't want to buy from GLW. I bought some off taobao but they're not as light as the stock photos and I'm really disappointed in them. What shops sell wigs at this level of pastel?

>>6483509
Those wigs are definitely shooped. The colour is a bit brighter than that.

>>6483509
This is closer to the lavender shade than that picture

>>6483509
that eye makeup makes her look cross-eyed lol

>>6483509
and this is closer to the mint shade

>>6483509
and this is the mint and lavender blend that they did

>>6483524
>>6483529

Those are lighter then the ones I got off taobao. Is there any other store that makes them in this shade or lighter?

>>6482500
Not the same anon, but how realistic do they look in person? I've been thinking about buying their peach pink wavy wig.

>>6483240
I just have a question in general about wigs. This one looks gorgeous but do they come with the same smooth quality or do you have to style/smooth the hell out of them when they arrive?

>>6483509
What's wrong with her eyes?

I am looking for a good really long wig for Sayuka from SAO
does anyone know of a really good place to get it?
i'm 5'8" or 172 cm so I may need to slightly longer wig to make it appear longer

>>6483693
>in general

can't help you there, sorry

For the wig you linked, it had more ringlet curls than wave so I had to brush it out to get it closer to the stock photo.

Hey /cgl/, I've looked through my collection of faithful Taobao sites with gradient wigs and I couldn't find a wig I liked enough for IA -aria on the planetes- (pic related)

I'm looking for a mixed dusty white+soft pink wig (with or without a gradient, since some artworks shows it and some don't) or something that gives that ethereal look. Something like this in terms of fiber color but longer http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a1z10.3.0.91.rOKLUr&id=16075170890&

Any ideas?

Can someone help me out?

I'm going to have to buy a couple of wigs (around 10 for myself and friends) and I was wondering if buying from taobao or ebay would be cheaper all in all?

I'm thinking taobao because I get to gather them all together but does anyone have specific experiences with this?

>>6485427
taobao most likely. ebay you'll have to pay for individual shipping (unless the shop is willing to combine them but you should ask how much it'd all be first).

>>6483708
If you're unable to find a store that sells one, you could probably just use a Chi wig and then dye it. But that is probably just a last resort thing. Sorry I can't be of more help.

>>6485466

Thanks for replying! I just thought that taobao would me more expensive because of the weight/shipping costs since most ebay shops offer free shipping.

Alright so I went to the Pinkage store today. I went to the one in Hongdae. It's right by exit 9 above Watsons.

The store is so-so. It doesn't look new or shiny, like it was built and decorated 5+ years ago and never renovated. There is a cafe, seating area, their selection of wigs, and a salon where they (I assume) style your purchased wig for you.
I'm under the impression they have some wigs in stock, and some you need to order in. Their prices seemed to be a bit cheaper in store than in the website, but I can't say for sure.

The staff were OK. A girl came over to me, greeted me in Korean, then looked at me somewhat clueless when I replied in English, and did not reply. However, later when I was commenting on a wig then remembered the staff didn't speak English and apologized, she suddenly said "no, it's ok" and started talking to me in (broken) English. There were two girls who literally followed me around the store, which is common in Korea but kind of awkward as fuck in a store where I'm really obviously just browsing and there are no other customers.
Some of their wigs were really frizzy and somewhat tangled, like they'd been plopped onto the wig head after being tried on and not combed or tended to.
The staff overall made me feel pretty fucking awkward to be there. They seemed totally baffled that I was in the store, despite saying I was thinking of buying a half wig and short wig, and was checking out their quality IRL, as I had seen their website. They would occasionally say things in Korean to each other then smile or laugh, and I ended up feeling really nervous they were talking about me and laughing and I ended up just leaving after about 3 minutes.

(con't)

>>6487555

In terms of the quality of their wigs IRL, I'd say it's similar to Gabalnara. Soft and looks mostly realistic, but very fine and soft and therefor tangles very easily. I also prefer Gabalnara's clips for their half wig. They are more secure, whereas Pinkage's wigs just use small combs in the middle of the top and at the sides. It didn't look like it would be very secure.

Anyway, the whole experience was enough to make me not go back there and not buy from Pinkage. I felt massively unwelcome and awkward in their store.

P.S., their "wine red" is more like a mid-dark brown with some red undertones. Definitely not dark red.

also sorry for using the phrase "ended up" like a million times

>>6487557
>>6487555

Wowwwwww shit man.

>>6487555

I feel like that's a lot of wig stores. The ones I went to are supposed to be top notch, one of them for cancer patients and stuff, but their display wigs are just gnarly. It's a pity and I cringe, but it seems to be quite common. I think it's that people like to touch the wigs, try them up, and generally muss them up.

>>6468069
Has anyone else who's october order from lockshop got lost in the mail heard back from Choke? She asked me to update her this week if it hadn't arrived but no response to my emails from yesterday.

Im having trouble finding a ponytail wig for Kasumi
I was thinking of using my real hair as its in good condition, same length, same style and Im a natural red head but would dye my hair to match her colour better, would this be acceptable if I cant find a wig?

>>6491196
What's your budget like? If you don't mind spending something between 40-50 including shipping, Arda's got 2 different ponytail styles.

Any wig shop that makes custom wigs for a decent price? I'm going to cosplay as Human Bride Cadence, and I can't find a good wig, so i will need to custom order one.

>>6488523
I recently got an email saying my order is being shipped. I just hope my wig is coming with my tights and didn't get lost in the mail.

>>6493240
I think you're fine. I was being cheap and picked the non-tracked option, and Choke said that for some reason October had this sky rocket in lost orders due to that shipping option, So I'm never skimping on shipping again.

>>6491287
Arda ponytails look like shit on an average sized head though.

>>6493253
Yea, I plan on ordering this one next, so I'd rather pay a little extra for shipping than lose 60$. Has anybody ordered it before? How's the quality?

>>6493271
supposed to be to >>6493250
Whoops

>>6493230
Anyone knows?

>>6493290
You are probably gonna have to commission one from someone, I imagine they will have to put wefts and whatnot in it

Most shops require that you order custom wigs in bulk

>>6493417
I just found that Arda wigs have this wig, but it's sold out!

Hopefully they will restock this is January or I will have to either Sharpie dye a wig or try sew in some extensions

>>6493541
Five Wits has a nice Cadence wig, but its stock photos look terrible.

>>6493549
All of their stock photos always look terrible. They have for years. I don't get why they don't put any effort into good photos.

>>6493553
>>6493549

Have any of you ordered from them so I know the quality is good?

>>6493553
I don't know why either. Their wigs in person are wonderful, but every time I wear one I get people wanting to know where on earth I found it and when I tell them everyone's shocked because the site looks so terrible.

Good quality wigs, good quality service, lots of specialty styles, and the worst photos I've ever seen.

>>6493556
Okay so they are good quality then.


Thanks for telling me. I will se what Arda responds to my question, but now I have a reserve wig I can order

>>6493554
sage for horrible self post of ponies and shit, but this is their "Diamond Fashion Danger Curls"/Rarity wig. I love it!

>>6493554
I have two, Twilight Loli Ruffle Encounter and Happy Party Giggle Song. my pictures are kinda cruddy but i got three different types of lighting. Both wigs are pretty thick and are great quality. the colours are pretty and i really like how the curls in both are. minimal tangling compared to my curly wigs from other places. My best friend has Vocal Superstar Bored Neru and for a simple straight ponytail wig, it's really cute. I don't have any pictures of that one though, sorry.
five wits wigs are kind of addicting to buy, i'll sometimes the base twilight loli wig just bumming around the house or working in cosplay. they are really comfortable.
sage for self post and ponies etc

>>6493844
>>6493576
Thank you both! I'll probably buy from them then

Has anyone ever bought from http://qianziwig.taobao.com/ before? They're so cheap, but I'm scared about the quality.

Posted this in the last Taobao thread, but I'm probably more likey to get an answer here.

Pic related is only 20 yuan HNNNNG

>>6493230
wig-supplier.com, lucaille, and cc-kids all have a section on their shops that say "custom wigs". You can always try emailing and asking.

>>6494402
I have that wig; got from eBay $11 shipped. Totally worth it.

>>6494434
I'm more interested about the seller, since they don't seem to use their own pictures.

I might just get a few and try them out. Even if they suck I won't be losing too much since they're so cheap.

I'm cosplaying the Sacrier from Dofus/Wakfu for Tokonatsu next year, but I'm kind of stumped as to what to do for the wig. My usual places on Taobao have long orange wigs, but they don't look anywhere near thick enough. Where do you guys suggest for getting something really thick in the right length/colour?

>>6494444
Get 2 wigs from Fantasy Sheep or Arda, destroy one to turn it into wefts, and sew it onto the other

>>6494444
To add onto what the other anon said, you might want to buy yet more wefts to make the side pieces. That ponytail's gonna need the full two wigs' worth of hair, you don't want to cut any away.

>>6494444
I hope you've been hitting the gym a lot.

This Halloween I made a Makise Kurisu costume. I ordered a wig from ebay, pretty last minute. Thing is, I'm not so happy with how the finished costume ended up being.

For one thing, the wig is much too red (in some lighting it gets purple tones). Now by itself it wouldn't be a problem because a lot of the time Kurisu's hair is dark red in the anime as opposed to auburn in the game. But, it was also my first time styling a wig and I'm pretty sure I cut the bangs waaay too short. It just doesn't look good. The wig itself is actually not of too bad quality, it gets frizzy after a few hours but can be brushed back into submission easily, and the fibers manage to look pretty natural. (I had a lot of people asking me if I dyed my hair that halloween.) I think maybe I can salvage the wig for another costume, so it's not a complete waste, but I would like to get another one when I wear the Kurisu costume to my next con.

I've been looking at the different shops linked in this thread but there's so much information it's like I don't know what I should do with it. I don't mind paying extra for quality, I just want it to look good. I've been having a hard time finding ones with the colour I like, they always seem to be too red or too brown, never a happy medium. The bangs are a bit of an issue too. I've seen wigs that have the bangs already cut on Ebay. Should I take the plunge? I'm afraid I'll buy something truly horrible, but at the same time, I'm not sure if my styling attempts wouldn't be worse.

Also, does anyone have tips for cutting bangs like hers? Like I said, my last attempt wasn't the greatest. It looks simple but it seems like there's subtle details you have to cut just right and I'm scared I'll ruin another wig. I've looked around for tips and tutorials but nobody seems to have anything to say.

Pic related, it's one of the ebay wigs I was talking about.

>>6494719
Is that you Elsie-anon?

>>6494724
Nope!

>>6494491
Home equipment master race, son.
>tfw lifting with AC/DC on full volume on the stereo in my pyjamas

>>6494455
>>6494462
Alright, I'll just get three of the long, straight ones, they're only like a tenner each. Thanks! I don't suppose either of you have any tutorials handy for making/attaching wefts, do you?

>>6494719
Did you buy it from seller rwrong8899? I was thinking of getting that same wig, it's true that it's very hard to find the right color for Cristina! I picked it because it was the cheapest, so the quality is worthy? Did it have the bangs already cutted of was it unstyled?
this http://www.ebay.com/itm/100cm-long-brown-straight-JAPAN-Anime-party-cosplay-hair-FREE-wig-CAP-ML160-
/110841631718?pt=US_CSA_MWA_Wigs_Extensions&hash=item19cead13e6
and this http://www.ebay.com/itm/COS-Anime-Reddish-brown-Wig-Long-Straight-Cosplay-party-Wig-100cm-084-/11092
3695016?pt=US_CSA_MWA_Wigs_Extensions&hash=item19d39143a8
look like a good color and lenght! Maybe you could give them a try.
About the bangs, I did cut my hair like that, I just cut a straight semi-blunt fringe, at the level of the tip of my nose, and then thin it out giving the 'v' shape. I did it like 3 times and I got better everytime at doing it, maybe it's just practice.
Hope it helps, anon!

>>6472262
What are you supposed to say to people who ask that?

>>6494859
When I did my cosplay I actually bought this wig: http://www.ebay.ca/itm/28-LONG-bang-straight-Burgundy-party-cosplay-hair-wig-/160670290715?pt=UK_Wom
en_s_Wigs&hash=item2568b2131b#ht_5141wt_952

I was like, "hey it's dark red close enuff"

The wig in the picture is the wig I'm thinking of ordering, maybe. Like I said, I'm worried I'll order total crap. It is only about 20 bucks but still.

I also did some more research and apparently Lucaille had a Kurisu wig, but it's not on their site anymore. Also, some people were saying it was quite thin and straight, and probably wouldn't use it again.

That is a really nice colour! I might think about this one.

>I did cut my hair like that, I just cut a straight semi-blunt fringe, at the level of the tip of my nose, and then thin it out giving the 'v' shape. I did it like 3 times and I got better everytime at doing it, maybe it's just practice.
Thank you! I started like you did, but when I tried to make the V I cut too much on the sides and ended up with a really unnatural triangle plastered to my face. D:

>>6494913
I know, it doesn't help that most of the pics are stolen or shared by various sellers. I did a lot of search too, still not so sure what to buy. I hope you find a good wig, just remember to be careful with the lenght of the bangs. Good luck!

>>6470662
Leave it to dry flat and the curls should reform after they dry.

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>>6496189
>>6496191
>>6496193
Fuck off and do that somewhere else.

I'm styling a wig pretty similar to this and I was wondering if you guys had any tutorials or advice on how to do so. I was thinking of making a hair line in that area, using the hairline altering tutorial that involves netting, but I was wondering if I could get felt and sew on wefts then sew the felt on the inside of the cap.

I would like as natural of a hairline I could get, but sturdiness is really more key. Thanks!

tl;dr I want to style a wig similarly to the image but make the side hair look like more natural hairline.

>>6494900
Oh god. I wore a wig to work the other day because it was humid as fuck. My colleague didn't say anything, but looked at tad confused. Some other people complimented my hair extensions and for doing my hair red again, etc. I have no problem saying it was a wig.
The next day my colleague asked me if I had my hair cut, to which I lol'd heartily and told him it was a wig, etc.

Worst/best thing, it was one from GLW I got 2nd hand from a friend. All the ones I bought direct were shit, not true to description.

Them feels.

>>6483708
http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a1z10.1.28-52816496.19.iLsYMx&id=15853974464 is 150 cm long. It's the longest I can find without going into custom/super expensive stuff. I wish you luck detangling. :D But it's from Lucaille so probably not too bad..?

>>6494742
Something like http://windofthestars.com/blog/tutorials/two-tone-wig-tutorial/ will probably get you what you need.

>>6494742
>>6497434
Or http://animeangelcosplay.deviantart.com/art/How-to-thicken-a-wig-by-combining-two-wigs-339883359

How often does Cyperous release new wigs/restock old ones? I really like this wig but it's out of stock and it's the only black wig they have in this style.

Okay cgl, i have a wig related problem. I want to cosplay Yukari from Paradise Kiss, her fashion show gown. The biggest problem is her hair. I Originally figured the easiest way to do it in do braid long peices of weft into my own hair, but i'm worried my hair is to short to do it, and i dont know how to do this with a wig. Any ideas? Pic related

>>6499381
And here's a close up of the top

Looking for a wig that's basically the Beatles haircut yet could be messed around a bit.

Anyone know of/had experience with a wig like that?

>>6499395
>Get a short brown wig
>Cut blunt bangs

>>6499386
>>6499381
If your hair is the right colour, just flip in extensions might work. Or a lace front wig.

>>6499381
This is how this cosplayer made hers: http://www.cosplay.com/costume/291262/

"The wig started out as a long black butt-length wig (The Enchantment from Amphigory.com) I purchased loose packages of extensions and made them into wefts and sewed them into the hairline of the base wig. Once the extensions were in I french braided the base wig. I used the rest of the extensions (about 5 1/2 packages!) and made long braids. I sealed off the ends of them and sewed them into the base wig and wove them into the french braid. Once I got to the ends I sealed them off and connected them end to end to make them super long. I also opened up the bottom of the main french braid and braided the separate pieces so they would transition into the extension braid. Once everything was finished I sewed in the roses."

I feel like Arda Wigs don't look very natural, but are great for styling. What sellers do you feel have decently soft/real looking wigs? My problem is I need a black wig and those always seem to come super shiny.

>>6502706
Gabalnara wigs look pretty real, especially if you take the time to style them up or wear natural accessories. The one downside is that shoulder length wigs/any wigs with ends that rub against your shoulders have the tendency to have ends that look "fried" after a few wears