/cgl/ - Cosplay & EGL

Amphigory is actually legit, but the quality of their wigs has been eclipsed of late.

Check out epic cosplay. Their website is a little awkward but their wigs are excellent, and less prone to tangling then arda's. The wig caps are a touch smaller though.

eBay link in this thread: >>6718875

>>6722498
Thank You! Epic cosplay has a really nice orange wig with no bangs which is what I wanted.
I think you just got me onto something great :3

>>6722515
Also Epic does ship internationally. You can get priority or express shipping. We had probably about four or five international orders go out today and Australia is one of the regular ones, though the most common is Canada.

So who are your go to sellers for wigs?
I'm buffing up my wig seller list.

Could anyone recommend a site that has really thick/full wigs? I need a short white one with bangs that's really filled out and I'm trying to avoid having to sew in a bunch of wefts.

Ok, that is it, I am sick of cheep taobao wigs, every long wig I get from any company turns into a tangled mess so quickly. I have this one that I love the color of, but seriously as soon as I untangle it, it is a frizzy mass again.

SO, I am thinking of getting a prisila wig, do I need a shopping service?

>>6722746
Wigs from Priscilla can still tangle pretty easily. From what I know, long wigs from EpicCosplay and AssistWig (Japan) are prob the ones that tend to tangle less than others.

I've pretty much fallen in love with Epic after I the long wig I got from them held up to this years WINDY AS FUCK KATSUCON and managed not to become a tangled mess.

new favorite wig seller

>>6722817
Good to know, but I am looking for something with a hime bump for lolita..

Does anyone know how to cut blunt bangs sort of whispy like these? Every time I try to cut straight across bangs, they end up looking to thick and block-y

>>6722840
Cut vertically instead of horizontally. It takes forever but looks better.

Anyone have experience with Fantasy Sheep wigs? Long or short.

>>6722854
I already do that, I mean do you have to thin them or what to get them as whispy as in the picture? Like there's a big differece between those bangs, and bangs like pic related, but I'm sure they both cut vertically

>>6722879

The 'whispy'-ness you're talking about probably just has to do with there being spaces in-between the fibers because she's tilting her head- they're falling to the side.

>>6722879
>>6722840
any more of this girl? shes hot

>>6722908
they're different girls

Is there any way to add more volume to the crown of my wig? It's pretty flat, and it bothers me a little.

>>6722920
Tease the roots with a comb and then comb a layer over the teasing to cover it.

I'm looking for vermillion colored wig that's long enough where I can mold the bangs to look like the character in the picture.

I'm hoping to only spend about 20-30 dollars. Is there any shop or specif wig you would recommend?

Also, I've never styled a wig before. I'm good with hair but those bangs still bother me and I'm not totally sure how I'm going to make it happen. If you have any tips on how to shape them and make them hold form, please let me know!

Thanks!

>>6722746
Any long wig is going to tangle if it's rubbing against something rough, like for example lace on your collar. My real hair is long enough it does this too, so it's not a wig problem really. All you can really do is carefully brush the wig out before and after each wear and treat it with a silicone detangling spray for synthetic wigs.

>>6722990
Pretty much this. Even human hair tangles after awhile. Especially the longer it is, the more prone it is.

Pretty much I find keeping a wide toothed comb on hand and combing out your wig every now and then at least helps keep tangling at bay. Motion oil sheen is suppose to be good work spraying on wigs to help fight tangles.

>>6722485
http://thefivewits.net/2012/01/good-again-psychic-phoenix/ I bought this wig for another cosplay but I think it would be great for Amy. The quality is quite nice, too.

I'm intrigued about Epic Cosplay wigs now. Are they thick enough to put in low pigtails without having to sew in extra wefts? I could use a new Mami wig.

Can someone point me in the direction of a wig for this woman? The color hasn't stayed consistent, and I'm leaning toward a more brownish red than BRIGHT red, even though it appears super bright in some shots.

>>6723045

Epic cosplay wigs are pretty thick, so I doubt you'd need to add more wefts. However, using a preparted wig(like Arda's) would probably give you a more natural finish, complete with a part.

But if you give no fucks about accuracy, go with Epic.

Someone mentioned that the Epic wigs are slightly smaller in diameter? Are they not the standard 22"? I have a big head unfortunately so I wanted to check.

>>6723045
From what I've learned, most people like to order the Hestia to Make Mami's wig.
http://www.epiccosplay.com/22-butterscotch-blonde-wavy-curly-cosplay-wig.html
http://www.epiccosplay.com/22-rich-butterscotch-blonde-curly-wavy-cosplay-wig-clone.html

Standard Butterscotch is a better match color wise.
Also the company actually has a Mami wig.
http://www.epiccosplay.com/black-curly-prestyled-pigtail-en.html

It's the same color as the standard butterscotch, though the manufacture made the cap smaller then the regular wig. So if you have a smaller head, it could work.

>>6723161
Slightly smaller then Arda's. But yeah actually about the normal 22". Arda is well known for having their stuff run larger which is good for bigger heads. I always suggest trying it on at a con if you can. I know my boss is actually trying to get some of our stuff bigger now(like about half an inch or so) I noticed that the stock of Dionysus in black came in really big but most of the other stuff came in pretty normal sized.

Will cutting into a lace front wig to create a better looking hairline give me any weird problems?
I would create my own hairline, but it never looks as natural as I want it to, which may just be that my skills are lacking.

Hello!
I was wondering, what would be a good way to make a wig like this? With the ribbon-like pieces flying out? Should I just cut and use a styling gel or something?

>>6723457
http://classewig.com/wig/blog/?p=1287#more-1287

I'd do something like this, but cover both sides of the tape in wig fibres.

Is FashionCos reliable?

When I'm using a long wig, after a while it becames a tangled monster. There is a way to prevent that for happen?. The last time, after ridding the car that taked me to the Con, it was tangled already. How is the proper way to manage a long wig while ridding a car?

>>6723563
stick it on a wig head, braid it, put the wig head in a box.

Alternately braid it, stick a hair net over it, and take care not to mush it somewhere in the bottom of your bag. You could also hang it on one of the little hangers in the passenger window. I imagine that's going to look hilarious to all passing vehicles.

I need a wig like this. I'd settle for a split one, but i am having the damnedest time finding one that closely matches enough to be acceptable.

>>6723616

There are blue and pink splits out there, but I have never seen a dark blue one. I believe you're going to have to dye the blue darker once you get one. Otherwise, get two wigs and combine them. Bon Bon only has one curl of pink in the front and one curl of pink in the back. There's tutorials available on how to combine full pieces of a wig.

>>6722744
Arda.

What constitutes as a big head and what constitues as a small head?

My head is 23". Pls tell me it's not large. ;____;

>>6722485
This is probabbly a stupid question, but what is the purpose of a lace front wig? What are they used for?

>>6723622
I've never dyed a wig before. This will actually be the first wig i would ever own, as I'm finally going to try and put effort into my cosplay.

But I can try! Ill have to google some tutorials.

Thanks for the suggestions

>>6722817

Seconding Epic, they're seriously the best thing ever when it comes to no tangles with long wigs.

I'm actually looking into some Assist wigs right now! Are they as nice as they look in the photos?

>>6723200
Thank you for the tip, I'm looking at Arda right now!

>>6723636
You're screwed. I'm also 23" and while most 22" standard wigs will work if you don't clasp them; if they run small it sucks. They feel tighter than usual and have more of a tendency to come off.

>>6723637
Those are so you can have a 'natural' looking hairline. Like if the character you're cosplaying has their hair pulled back from their forehead, the lace front gives the illusion that it's really your hair coming out of your scalp. Be advised though, spirit gum is involved and it ain't pleasant.

I bought this wig for Reiko Natsume, but due to my colorblindness, its not the color I thought it was, My friend suggested sharpie dying with with a light peach color to get the color I need. What do you anons think?

>>6723573
Thaks a lot anon. I'm going to try the second suggestion for the next time

>>6723676
I have an Assist wig. I'll see if I can find it and take some pics if people want me to.

any idea how to attempt a curl like this one?

i was planning on using Jareth from Arda

>>6723784
...I think I found a wig I need thanks to you.

It's not really a bad color as it is though. Natsume's hair runs the scale from white to blonde to brown depending on the art and he and Reiko look alike. If you really feel the color's wrong you can try dye, but I'm going to be brutally honest in that it's highly unlikely people will recognize you in the costume either way except for maybe carrying the book.

>>6724295
Lots of hairspray. Maybe some glue inside. Make a form (some people use tinfoil) to wrap the curl and peal around. I'd buy wefts if you're set on using the Jareth, since I think it's too short in front and bringing the longer hair from the back and sides to the front might make the rest look strange.

>>6723616
Why don't you just get a Stocking wig, and then style it?

>>6725286
...or is that purple and i'm colourblind? (entirely possible)

>>6725291
Depends on the Stocking wig. Also depending on the art(and a lot of screenshots), her hair is usually a dark blue and pink, but can look purple depending on the lighting.

>>6724271
I would like to see this assist wig as the wigs on the website look really nice :3

In this thread I read a lot about how mantain tha wig untangled storing it, but I wonder if there is a way to prevent tangling while wearing it?

Heg guys, anyone know what reliable seller on Ebay sells a Yuno wig? (pic related) There are so many sellers but most of the sellers I trust don't seem to sell a Yuno wig...

Apparently I posted in the wrong thread last time. So my friend and I were supposed to cosplay as Hikaru and Kaoru for a convention's Ouran Host Club cafe in April but my friend bought a different wig than I did although we planned to buy the same one. Our cafe manager advised that we style wig #2 like wig #1 but neither myself nor my friend have any idea how to style a wig. So any help with this would be greatly appreciated.

Posted it in the help thread, but no reply so far so here goes copy pasta

First time wig buyer here
Well, I ordered this wig from lucaille since it's pretty cheap. The thing is, the place where the wig gathers together is not tight enough so there is a hole in the middle of the wig (this didn't happen with my other wig).

Around the middle are frizzled and messy short fibers.

Another issue is that, due to the way the store styled it, the back is layered really short, and this makes the behind having a very noticeable bump. I find the bump really retarded.

Perhaps silicone spray would solve all the issues? Should I try to save this wig or just bitch to Lucaille?

My other wig came perfect, except it also has the messy frizzled fibers around the gathering, but at a lesser degree than this wig.

>>6726093
The frizz near the crown is a sign of heat-damage - you should try to get your money back or at least, replacement wigs.

>>6726102
Alright, I'll email them about it.

I need some help getting volume into this wig.

>>6726158
Precure keeps getting crazier hair styles each year, I swear. I'm not too sure how you're going to achieve that level of hang-glider hair though. Maybe it's hidden in that camera angle but it doesn't look like there's a lot of hair in the back to work with. There's far too much used in the cone though.

>>6726158
Teasing and hairspray, anon. I have a tutorial that I can dig up after work that involves voluminizing a layer of hair in the middle (not the back, but also not the front, if that makes sense) and making it huge and crazy, and then laying the outer layers strategically to make it look smooth throughout.

>>6726167
>>6726210
Thanks for responding =3
I'd love you to post the tutorial when you get the chance. I have a fair idea of what you're getting at since I've done that/something similar for my Miku wig before, but a tutorial will probably have tips on strategically placing the outer layers which will be helpful since I'm not particularly good at strategically placing anything :P

>>6725247
Ill be at a gathering for most of this outfit and will have the book so im not worried.
I think im gunna do a test patch since I have to trim the bangs anyway and see how it comes out.
thank you for replying

>>6726158
I'm certain that the official kigurumi wig has some kind of inner structure where the hair fibers wrap around, like a big foam thing

>>6726092
wig #2 is cut much shorter than #1, you're not going to be able to make it longer. you could probably do the opposite though by razoring #1 to be short and teasing and spraying it to fluff like #2.

If you aren't in a hurry anon, try Lucaille on taobao, they ship direct and peeps have lots of nice things to say about their wigs

http://shop33700042.taobao.com/

Tute on how to order
http://haleliwil.deviantart.com/art/Ordering-wigs-from-Taobao-Lucaille-tutorial-295173899

What are the most trusted wig sites you guys go to? I've tried EpicCosplay and Arda wigs but all I see are a bunch of wigs that never fit any character I want to cosplay.

How expensive is shipping from Lucaille.com usually? Is is the same as when you'd order from their taobao shop?

>>6728242
Epic cosplay has terrible customer service anyway. I got a wig from them, and it arrived ratty, and matted as fuck. I took pictures and emailed them. Rep told me that they would refund me and to throw it out, because that was what they would do anyway.

Week went by, still no refund, so I contacted them and a different rep said that until they received the wig I would not get a refund. I sent them pictures of said wig, and the conversation with the other rep telling me to chuck it. They then told me if I threw it out, then I was shit out of luck.

Lesson learned. NEVER throw anything out until you get your refund, even if they tell you to chuck it and you don't need to return it.

As for Arda, I personally love them, however I find they are geared more toward people making and styling their wigs, rather than having pre-styled ready to go wigs.

>>6722485
Arda's restock should be up soon. They stated they got half of it the other day, and The other half should be in before mid April.

>>6726803
I adore Lucaille wigs, but I would not suggest them for anything realistic. Though the wigs are full and the fiber is fairy matte and awesome to work with the wigs look very, very fake. They are made of one color of fiber...and yeah, great for anime cosplay, not so much for real people.

They also have an ebay under Moemall

bampu

I need a wig for an Okarin cosplay, and I've been looking at Arda's Marty either in Black or Natural Black.

What does everyone think? Any styling tips or lacefront tutorials? I'm just so nervous because I'm terrible with wigs.

>>6722485
Can someone give me some direction in finding a color very close to this wig? I'm not sure what to call it? I searched Pinks and didn't find anything and Purples and didn't find anything. If anyone knows a description (or even taobao link to this color) of the color that would be great (tried plum too, no luck).

>>6722485
Anyone bought this wig (or any of the long wavy variety) from wigfashion http://www.ebay.com/itm/350703004384?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649 I want to know if the color is true to picture? Only a couple of reviews on the shop and they are 50/50 if the wig bought matches stock photos and the shiyness.

Thanks in advance!

>>6732595
You mean like milkshake, or is it more grey? Either way, search ebay for milkshake wig and there's a bit of tone difference between the results.

>>6732659
Thanks, I will try Milkshake

>>6732659
>>6732694
Thank you for the suggestion but milkshake overall was too pink (though a few shades were close so maybe I'll get one of those) I guess it's more grey ? I tried orchid too without luck.

>>6726803
Oh my goodness. Oh my goodness.

Thank you so much! This is exactly what I needed.

>>6732713
Try searching rose pink instead.

>>6726803
>>6733036

No one would want to do a group order, would they?

Also, how difficult do you think it would be to move the buns on this up?

Does anyone have Gabalnara wigs worn in one of the lighter brown colors? I'm trying to figure out which extension color matches my hair best

>>6733086

Can you read? You dont need an SS to order from her. Just email her

>>6733086
Those buns look enormous, and the pigtails skinny in comparison. They're clip on though, so I imagine they're easy to move up.

I will be cosplaying Charlotte soon, and I wanted to buy a long, thick pink wig and cut off the length and make pig tails similar to the picture. It's more of a bow shape, if that makes sense.

Someone suggested I do something like the odango method, only with triangle shapes.
I'm really new at cosplaying, though, so are there any other methods anyone can suggest? Otherwise I'll try out the method the other anon suggested.

Thanks!!

>>6733843
they're way too big for the odango method. Do the glue/hairspray method. They're supposed to resemble the wrapped candies like the striped one near the bottom of the picture, so good on ya for not making them drills.

>>6733858
>>6733858
It makes me sad when people just make Charlotte's hair look like either Madoka's or just a pink Mami.
I don't need them to be as large as they are in canon, just big enough, so I'll have to try out the glue and hairspray method. Can this still be done as like, separate hair clips? or should I glue the wig all in one piece? I don't really plan on having barrettes or anything as seen in my picture example, unless it would look better.

Does anyone have any recommendations for more "realistic" looking white/silver wigs? I went through Arda's customer gallery for Pure White and Silver and not sure if it's the colors or the fibers but most of the wigs even in good lighting look kinda fake and unflattering. Unless someone on here owns one and can prove me wrong.
>pic related

>>6733942
Forgot to add, the picture isn't of one of Arda's wigs, it's of what I'm more looking for.

>>6733873
Seperate pieces will make it a lot easier to shape them before attaching them to the wig.

>>6733357
Can you think? Shipping from China is fucking expensive.

>>6733945
I'm mainly worried about them drooping a lot.
Do you think using pieces of wire and tape will help it stay perked up? Or, really, I don't know how to reinforce it at all..

>>6731629
I recently got a Marty to use for a similar hairstyle, and it works well. Arda's stuff is pretty easy to style overall. As for putting a lace front wig on, just remember not to trim ALL the lace - you'll need some to glue down to your head.

Does anyone have experience adding wefts to a wig to make it fuller? I have a really nice human hair/blend wig that has some weird wefts that I want to take out and replace with nicer ones. Are there any tutorials for this sort of thing?
note: some of the strands are basically frizzy as fuck and its only a couple separate wefts that look like this the rest of the wig is immaculate.

>>6734024

You're a fucking idiot

She uses airmail. It's pretty cheap, not to mention the wigs themselves are cheap as hell

No one is gonna be stupid enough to join a freaking lucaille GO

>>6734030
You could use craft foam, as it is light and stiff so it wont droop. I'd cut a large piece into the shape you want (for this, like a rectangle but thicker in the middle, so when you fold it in half it'll be wide at the edge and getting thinner where it attaches to the head) and cover that in wig fibers. Maybe even separate ones on each side so it's not just one big thing. Pic related. Craft foam is also sturdy enough that you would sew it right into the wig so it's steady.

>>6734162
oh my god
that might actually work
i was worried the wig might not support the shape and they wouldn't perk up. This is definitely easy and cheap.
You also have a WONDERFUL picture there. Thanks a bunch!!

>>6734183
I love how uncomfortable my smiley face looks.
Anyway, the hard bit will be getting the size and shape right. Try on the foam and take a picture of that before you start gluing wig fibers on. Then you can compare the picture to the character before you put too much work in.
Also, kind of obvious but get foam that matches in colour to your wig. Good luck!

>>6732713
How about dusty pink?

>>6726059
Sorry, I forgot about this tread until I saw it again.
This is the Assist wig i have, it's light gray with a very subtle warm, pink undertone. The fibers don't seem like they would tangle horribly, similar to Epic's wigs. Up close it's a bit shiny (glossy?) but doesn't look super fake. It's pretty thick too, but the skin top is a little weird, the fibers are so close together you can hardly see it. The fiber colors are mixed too.

Alrighty. Three questions - please forgive my extraordinary newfaggery, but I figure that I'd rather try to improve than remain a shit-tier novice cosplayer.
-If I'm a guy, are most wigs you can buy online going to fit me? Most of the sites display them on female wig-heads or models, but are they sized in such a way that they'll fit most folks, or am I going to have to shop specifically for ones labelled as being men's wigs?
-The same goes for wig caps. I'm guessing with their elasticity that they're one-size-fits-most, but it never hurts to check.
-How are shop.cosplay.com's wigs? They have a couple of wigs that look like they'll suit what I'm doing. The /cgl/ sticky mentioned cosworx.com, and that address now redirects to shop.cosplay.com.

>>6735610
Don't worry about looking for mens wigs, most will fit fine. There used to be an issue with Asian sellers making tiny wigs, but I guess they caught on because I haven't seen anyone with any issues for a while now. Except pre-styled sailor moon wigs, apparently those can be small. Wig caps are one size fits all.
I'd avoid cosplay.com's store. That have a bad rep, and I have received incorrect colours from them in the past. No apologies, just 'xyz colour was sold out, so we sent you this instead'. I would have preferred to cancel my order, but they didn't even tell me they were going to send a different one. There are heaps of good (and cheaper) ebay sellers though, I believe there's an image with a list on it somewhere.

>>6722485
Just to put in my two cents, I would not use Pumpkin for Amy Pond. You'll want Arda's Dark Copper Red, or Epic Cosplay's Copper Red.

I'm looking for a sort of Marilyn Monroe style wig, just not blonde (preferably auburn). Any recommendations?

I have an ash blonde wig. Need it black for a con in a week. Can I use hair dye or would the sharpie method be better? This is my first time dying a wig.

>>6736124
I think black is supposed to be incredibly hard to do... I remember Korin saying she was really impressed with the Arda wig competitor that dyed a wig black, saying she had no clue how they did it.

>>6736127
Really? Curses. I was hoping it wouldn't be too difficult. Sadly, both Arda and epic are out of stock for black wig i need in 3 styles! Pain.

>>6736127
For sharpies I heard that they aren't exactly "black," but a mix of purple and some other colors, so when it dries/fades it might turn into some really odd color. Black FW Ink may work though, I remember seeing it mentioned on coscom a while back.

>>6736131
If you really need one, try checking out TheFiveWits? They're also located in the US and have decent wigs despite the shitty stock photos, I own three wigs from them, one being a black wig and they all look much better than what's on the site. The thing is though that they mostly carry character specific styles.

>>6736194
I've never heard of this site, but they have the medium black wig i need in stock! Thank you anon!

Hey /cgl/
I'm doiing a wig for Fanime and I need it to be very thick, as this is what the styling will require. The color will also be very, very light, so thickness is extra important.
I've heard about cosplayers taking two wigs and combining them for this exact reason, any chance someone has a tutorial? I would be forever grateful

I'm pretty new to wig styling and I want to cosplay Bianca from pokemon heroes sometime soon. Her hair completely boggles me, though. Any tips on wigs I should buy/how to create her hair tuft things?

>>6736909
just sew in some extra wefts

So, I just decided that I'm going to do a Chibiusa cosplay, to be done in june.

I checked around for wigs, and the best one I found was Lucailles Chibiusa wig because the clip ons look very full. However, I don't like the look of the odangos, they look too pointy. And I can't find anywhere if Lucaille sells loose extension so I can make my own.

Does anybody else have a better source for a Chibiusa wig, or should I buy this and try to fix the odangos?

Bump

>>6737060
Is sewing in extra wefts as easy as it sounds? I'm good with a sewing machine, but am still fairly new to wig styling and things related to it.

>>6739031
There should be a version two of that wig. I found the eBay link for it, but try looking under any category related to pink if you're trying to search for it on their Taobao or the Lucaille website.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Sailor-Moon-Chibiusa-Sailor-Chibi-Moon-Lolita-cosplay-Party-Wig-Ver-2-/111031554468?pt=AU_Costumes&hash=item19d9ff11a4

Anyone know of any wig stores based in the US where I can get a wig with already-dyed roots for $40 or so? The kind that are like, blond but they look like they have roots growing in, I mean.

>>6739182
You don't sew them in on the machine, you whipstitch them onto the existing wefts by hand.
http://stealthos-aurion.deviantart.com/art/TUTORIAL-Adding-Wefts-to-Wigs-198896644

Is there any way I can salvage this?
It has seen a bit of wind damage and styling to make it straight instead of wavy.

Visitor from hsg here.
So, I know I need a lace front but I am not sure where to go from there. I want a bit more wave to the fibres to make it look more natural so I wasn't sure about Ardas Marty.

I did find this wig, anyone who can give a second opinion? It does seem to be quite a bit of extra hair but I am most likely going to need it for the hairline.
>http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Hand-Made-Lace-Front-Synthetic-Wigs-Wavy-Black-92-1B-/180643509900?pt=AU_Women_Accessories&hash=item2a0f31368c

1. If you use Motions Oil Sheen Spray on a wig can you still use heat (hair dryer, curlers, curling iron ect) to style it? I'm mainly asking because I'm thinking about using it on a curly wig, but I'm worried that I won't be able to fix the curls if need be.

2. I'm going to be getting a long with soon for Sailor Pluto and I've heard that Epic Cosplay wigs don't tangle as easily as Arda, but I'm worried that it'll be too small for my head. How much smaller are Epic's wigs than Ardas?

3. Does cosworx still have horrible customer service?

>>6742590
1. Yes!
2. Not thaaaat much smaller, their newer wigs are bigger. Consider emailing to make sure you'd get a newer batch wig.
3. I only know one person who even has a "cosplay.com shop" wig from their new line. She lucked out with the service but with how many people have had horrible service in the past, reports that they're still fucked up, and the wide variety of wigs and wig colors from Arda/Epic/Five Wits without having to order from China, why would you order from them?

>>6741820
that wig seems fine but the thing about the hairline is that Cronus has a widow's peak. You're going to have to ventilate the wig yourself or do an alternate hairline-creation method if you don't want a straight-across hairline.

>>6742600
Yeah, that is why I thought picking out a longer wig would be a good idea.

any advice? I'm stuck.

>>6742598
Thanks for your help!

Can anyone point me to a collection of worn Epic Cosplay wigs? The lighting in their stock photos varies a lot. I'm specifically looking for the color Ash Blonde in outdoor lighting.

It's in another thread but I guess it wouldn't hurt to ask here.

What do you think?

>>6742714
And this is what #1 looks like in different lighting;
>>6740258

bump

>>6736934
any advice? I'm stuck.

Can anyone recommend me a cosplay that I can use this wig for?

>>6743800
Rarity perhaps?

>>6744763

If we're talking pony, season one Luna is more accurate to the colour.

I want a raspberry jareth wig to use for a kakyouin cosplay- however, I've been told multiple times to get a weft for the curl in the front. While I'd love to do this- I can't seem to find a weft the same color- this color is the closet I could get.

Do you think I could get the pink weft and sharpie/ pink highlighter the fuck out of it in order to make it somewhat the same color? Is such a thing even feasible?

>>6744784
Why don't you buy the Vegas instead and cut the ponytail off to get fiber for the front curl?

How would you guys go about styling this wig? I was thinking of getting an Arda Rocky: http://arda-wigs.com/products/rocky<wbr> in silver and then getting silver and black wefts to create his crazy up-do. Thoughts?

>>6744804
If you use a Rocky, I'd unstitch all the wefts from the crown and resew them (or glue them, I won't judge and it would hold just as well) going the other way to get that slicked-back look before adding the updo thingee. Caveat, there are shitloads of them: http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m279/lycoris128/weftingtop_zpse094325c.png

Anyone know of where I can find lacefronts in alternative colors other than Arda? They don't have the color I want and I don't feel like waiting months for it to be in stock.

>>6744790
wow that's a great idea- saves some cash too.

thanks

>>6744823
Oh wow yeah that is a lot of wefts. Do you think getting a lace-front or the Malinda (where are the wefts are reversed) in silver would be better? Thanks for your help!

>>6745115
Those are going to look weird when cut that short. Could you afford to buy a silver Rocky, and some cheap non-Arda hiperlon wig in black, and then combine them a la http://classewig.com/wig/blog/?p=1609?

Anyone know how to make a curly wig go from curly to poofy looking? I have two to sew together so I'll have the volume but it is too curly and not thick enough looking. Does re-curling and finger separating work pretty well?

/CGL/ I need a wig like this. Hopefully even a basic long-ish wig in black. Any on ebay because the only ones i can find are badly curled green ones

>>6745926
Thanks for the tutorial, I'll try to do that!
>>6746132
I actually have a wig that looks kinda like that that I could sell to you... let me take a picture of it.

>>6746132
You cosplayin' mai waifu?

>>6746132
Here's the wig. I'll part with it for $20 + $5 shipping. If you're interested my e-mail is in the field!

>>6745956
If you haven't already sewn them together, you can install the second set of wefts so they're pointing upward and not downward: it'll give you more volume at the roots.

Does anyone know of a good middleman service to order from Airily wigs? I know they ship internationally but I'm sorry, that tiny wig should NOT cost 3000yen for EMS. I've used EMS before and this doesn't make sense to me.

>>6747395
Thank you so much, that is a really wonderful idea. I haven't sewn them in yet but I will be taking your advice!

>>6747399
I know, the most I've had to pay for EMS is 2,500 yen, and that's for stuff way heavier than a wig. Absurd.

Anyway, I've been using fromjapan and I'm liking it. Prices are pretty decent, and you can use a shipping method other than EMS to save on cash.

>>6747378
no, my boyfriend wants to crossplay her since I'll be cosplaying Kagari

>>6747380
thanks Tofu, i'll need to see if my friend would want to buy it from you since it's for them and not myself

>>6747378
we're actually trying to be serious with this crossplay. He wants to actually start to learn how to be a good crossdresser

Would it be too hard to try and find a wig for Kotoura? Should I choose a different cosplay?

Would anybody have any recommendations for a wig for Chihiro Fujisaki? I've been searching taobao and Arda but I can't seem to pick out a color that's just right.

>>6748134
It's pretty generic. If you can't find one exactly like it, just find a similar one and add a cowlick.

>>6748159
I think they're referring to the trouble with the distinct gradient in her hair. (Not so obvious in the reference picture.)

Unfortunately, I don't think there are any wigs around with that gradient (maybe when/if Kotoura gets a character wig somewhere?), so you'd have to dye it.

Any good tutorials for adding wefts for length?

>>6722485
Looking for this kind of color (or this wig). It's like a weird champagne pink/grey?

>>6748355
>I'd assume you just add long wefts the normal way, but you'll probably have to cut them in layers to blend with the base wig's length.

Does anyone have pics of this wig besides this one? Reviews/non-shooped.... anything? I'm worried it'll turn out too streak-y

>>6748386
let me guess, is this for junko? er, forgive me if i'm wrong though.

>>6748416
Perhaps. And yeah, I know there are going to be a thousand of them around the con circuit this summer.....

>>6748144
Try blonde or white + RIT dye? Check the modacrylic column of this chart for how it'll look on wig fiber: http://taeliac.deviantart.com/art/Tutorial-RIT-Dye-Color-Chart-68381059

>>6748129
>>6748125
That sounds even more amazing

>>6748424
Yeah, haha, I feel you. DR is getting pretty popular quickly, and I'm hoping to have Chihiro done for AB, actually!
as for the wig that you posted, i'm pretty sure that lockshop is pretty reputable (correct me if I'm wrong though), so I'd say go for it, dear anon! the color is absolutely perfect for her!
>sage for no contribution

>>6748441
Oh, nice!! I'm trying to have Junko done for AB too. I already finished a Peko cosplay and will probably wear it there too. Nice to meet more dangans! Good luck on Chihiro and thanks for the help!

The one who posted about Gundam from DR2 here. I'm hoping to get him finished for Colossalcon because it's at a water park and that would be the perfect backdrop for a DR2 cosplay! Happy to see other DR cosplayers here!

What's the general opinion on fantasysheep's wigs?

>>6748144
Arda's Sandy Brown looks the part! With styling/cutting, there are several wigs that seem like they'll work.

Now, a question: I've been waiting for quite a while for Arda to restock their Blue Steele in Dark Brown (I know they're in the middle of a restock now), but, I'm not sure how popular this wig is and I'm a bit nervous that all of them that have shipped in will be sold out? I need this wig for AB (end of May). Should I order one now and hope that my order will go through with this restock or should I look somewhere else?

>>6748530
Aaah, I hope to see you there! I'll be going as Chiaki and Mikan!

hey could someone post that tutorial on how to detangle a miku wig with handcream with water and a straightner? i thought i had saved it but i can't find it and google isn't helping. thankyou.

>>6751912
The hair is a bit shiny and rough, but generally good quality with lots of fibres. Easy to style, but the longer ones might need to be thinned out or else they'll become tangled.

I'm continuing the DRness of this thread. Asahina is my favorite, but I'm kind of completely stuck on how to do her weirdass ponytail thing (pic related)/what wig to use. I usually buy from Arda or EpicCosplay, but money's been a little tight and my ability to drop $30+ on a shirt wig has been dwindling.