/cgl/ - Cosplay & EGL

got this one off of amazon last week and I love it
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0061YLQGQ/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

How do I de-friz a lolita wig (from GLW)? Its not super bad, but its kinda messy and I don't know how to make it better.

All my google results say boil it, but I want to keep the slight curl and I think boiling it will ruin that. I'm just really at a loss...

My question is similar to this anon's.
I have the Nicki from Arda (http://arda-wigs.com/products/nicki)), and I want to get rid of some of the volume in the curls. I wear classic, so that big frizzy mess is nagl. I've been keeping it in the bag in hopes that'll flatten it a bit, but it doesn't keep.

>>7177132
thinning shears or a hair razor, trim off the frizzy ends.

>>7177097
Pic review please~

What would be the best way to flip the ends of the wig under like this? Should it be cut/layered any special way?

Thank you!

>>7177127
silicone spray.

Can someone give me a cheapish wig that is actually light brown and not that weird medium reddish brown?

I have these three wigs
>brown is so soft, feels real best wig I've ever owned, doesn't tangle etc.
>pink is soft, but see-through on back, doesn't tangle
>purple is great quality but never really tried on
What characters could I use these with?

>>7177790
link/source for the brown?

>>7177804
http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a1z10.1.w5003-1026146762.2.vMmL4q&id=17659885780&scene=taobao_shop
Seriously feels like real hair, barely tangles, super long...very heavy though, but perfect

>>7177790
What is this model's name? She has a funny concept look.

>>7177825
don't know name but she does that eye-mouth thing in every picture

A super long straight wig in platinum blonde with bangs? Preferably something in the US, around $50, must be super soft . My current one is dying and I don't remember what company/brand it is (got it at a con).

Where can I find a nice real looking (and feeling) medium length black wig?
I would have ebay'd it but I was curious about more refutable people/places. I feel iffy dropping $50 on a wig that might start losing wefts halfway through the day.

>>7177825
I thought it was a creepy mannequin, but now I see that it's a person. Not sure how I feel.

>>7177947
Seconding this.

Has anyone ever ordered from wig-supplier.com? Are their prices too good to be true or do you really get what you pay for? I can't find many reviews outside of tumblr (but tumblr says even the shittest wigs are amazing) so I'm just wondering if anyone on here has experience.

>>7177947
i bought one from taobao from here: http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=23435720520&spm=2014.21604996.0.0

very soft, thick, no unnatural shine great in general.

>>7178073
I have and while I would not say they are perfect, if you need a cosplay wig, their normal ones are okay.
I have one I wear for daily use as well and its not too shiny, but its also not going to fool anyone who does hair or wears wigs/weaves. Feels nice though, does minimal tangling.

The shipping on mine was alright too. Took about 5 days (would have taken 3 but there was a mishap on my mail service's part).

>>7178075
Oh, it's nice. It DOES look thick! If you remember, how long did it take for your's to arrive?

>>7178079
By normal, I mean their non-character wigs.
The only ones I know turned out good were their Stocking one (MX-15B)
http://www.wig-supplier.com/stocking-anarchypanty-bluepink-mixed-cosplay-wig-2-styles-p-1303.html
and their Sasha one - AOT
http://www.wig-supplier.com/30cm-attack-on-titan-sasha-blouse-clip-on-ponytail-coaplay-cb62-p-2129.html

>>7178085
Woaah, those two and their RWBY one are actually the ones I was thinking of buying. If you don't mind, could you post pictures?

>>7178079
Mines took about... 5 five days for international EMS, two days for domestic shipping, so within a week.

>>7178099
Unfortunately, I no longer have them (they were bought as a gift) When I had them though, I noticed walking in natural sunlight made then look pretty shiny, I'd suggest using powder or something else to dim a bit.

I do have 3 of their normal synthetic wigs so if anyone else [or you] wanted pics, I can do that.

>>7178114
I'd love to see pictures of the normal wigs, please!

Does anyone happen to have experience with both Lucaille and L-email wigs (those from wig-supplier.com)? could you compare them?

They both have the exact wig I'm looking for, but Lucaille is like $15 more expensive and I'm debating in which to pick.

Does anyone know where I could get a wig like this in dark brown? A subtle burgundy would be okay, too.

>>7178109
>>7178114
Thanks for your input! I was mostly worried if the site was a scam or that the wigs were going to be party store quality and I would be wasting my time/money ordering from here. I'll probably try them out but like the other anon said I'd love to see pictures!

How do you determine the right wig colour to choose?

I need to get a wig that's blonde. I'm pale with dark hair so you'd think I've got cool undertones, but I find that coral lipsticks look better on me so I probably have warm undertones. I can look anything from healthy goth to unwell depending on the light. What should I go for?

Not willing to post pictures of myself here but I'm probably Kirsten-Stewart-in-Twilight pale.

>>7178485
Just to verify if you're warm or cool look at your veins, if they look blue/purple then you're cool, if they are more greenish you should be warm.
If indeed you're warm, a honey blonde would look good on you I think, pic related.
Working on your makeup more can also help you not look too unwell.

>>7178304
I have seen similar ones from clair beauty, you should be able to find it on ebay with a quick search.

>>7178533
Thanks! Too bad that shop sells wigs for more than 2x this shop does >>7178304

Does anyone know how this shade is called? I have have tried "milk tea" and brown but could find much on ebay.
Or also, does anyone happen to know where I could find something like that but maybe more wavier and around 60cm? bonus points if affordable

I posted in the old thread asking about the Ymir/Hanji wig from Five Wits, and here is some followup as it arrived today ! As expected, the color is a bit too light, but the fibers are soft and the whole thing has a good thickness.

Here's a picture of what it looks like with the ponytail clip on. However it is neither style nor trimmed yet, and I know jack shit about this subject. Does anyone know of good tutorials for beginners ?

>>7178548
Dirty blonde, ash blonde.

Another pic of what it looks like from the front. Gotta trim those bangs...

>>7179386
>>7179380
How is the shinyness?

May I please have a wig suggestion for Link from The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask/Ocarina of Time?

>>7179420

It's not bad. The first picture makes it look really shiny, but when compared with a strand of my own hair under a light source, it is about the same shinyness (well, maybe a little bit more than real hair).

>>7178141
>>7178458
Wig reviews -> http://aburaagetopped.tumblr.com/post/66216882045/untitled-wig-supplier-l-email-wigs

I had to host it somewhere else since there was so many photos. These were bought for normal school use so if you wanted to look at black hair, here ya go.

>>7179463
any other pictures of the first one? I'm having a hard time figuring out what style it is. I'm interested in getting a pixe-ish wig and it looks like it might be that

How long does Arda typically take to get to you guys?
I'm from California btw.

>>7180071
Should be a week or even less for you. I'm from Canada and all of my orders have arrived less than two weeks after ordering (even with the cheapest shipping).

>>7180071
Shouldn't take very long. Since they're out of the Halloween rush now.

>>7180028
If I absolutely have to, I'll crank out more pics of it but its just the normal Asian pageboy / mushroom hairstyle. If you thin it out though, you'd get a nice flat pixie cut.

*Pic related, maybe easier noticeable on another person?

>>7180231
I meant this picture but wtfever, same mushroom hair.

>>7180231
If you could, how shiny would you say it is? In the photos it didn't look very shiny at all

>>7178527
Hmm, on my wrist they're purple and on my arm they're green. How awkawrd!

Also I referring to my skin tone without makeup. As soon as I slap some on I look fine. I use a BB cream that matches your skin tone for you so I can't even use that for help (foundations were never a good match).

I think I must be a very pale warm tone so I'll try out a honey colour. Wigs are cheap enough so it won't hurt too much if it's wrong.

>>7180279
Its not shiny in person at all. Like I said in the review though, if you wash it, it'll dry shiny.
But that seems to be only on the first wash, because now (in my case) it drys dull-ish like it should.

How steep is the shipping for l-email wigs?

>>7180523
US & Canada, between $9 to $27 [slowest to fastest]

Hey /cgl/, I'm having some trouble finding the right shade of teal for wigs. Problem is we're doing a couple cosplay, and one character's hair is more blue-teal while the other's is more green-teal. I can't seem to find a pair of decent quality wigs that can work for this, especially with how long the blue-teal has to be.
Pic related, any suggestions? I've scoured Arda, epiccosplay, fantasysheep, with no luck.

>>7180699
Their hair looks like an identical shade to me. The guy's hair only looks darker because of the lighting.

>>7180699
They're twins, so just use that excuse and get the exact same shade.

>>7180759
>>7180765
Their sprites show it a bit better. I think if I do the exact same color it'll look wrong, so I want to use that as a last resort. Arda's teal is close but if I can get the differentiation I'd really rather do that, especially since we'll be together the whole event.

>>7180817
They still look pretty much the same. Maybe it's just me but I can't really see a difference in the colour.

>>7180817
Okay, I see what you're saying. Ephraim's hair does seem to have a bit more of a greenish colour to it, while Eirika seems straight up blue. It could be because he's a bit more tan in the sprite.

http://www.amazon.com/Green-Short-Length-Costume-Cosplay/dp/B006T9IM06/ref=sr_1_17?s=toys-and-games&ie=UTF8&qid=1383856142&sr=1-17

I wanna say his looks almost closer to that, with a bit more blue in it?

>>7180817
Perhaps you could sharpie dye the wig? You don't need to necessarily start with a white wig and dye it that shade, but take a close shade and then dip in a diluted blue or green sharpie bath (Prismacolor markers work too, they are alcohol based and have a bajillion shades).

>>7180817
Coscraft's midnight green and persian green seem to be fairly close. I wouldn't say their stock photos are completely true to colour though.

cute reference picture of the back of Bee's hair in an up do by the creator for anyone needing more ideas for her hair

>>7179426
Anyone?

My hair was in a really bad condition a while ago so I bought a real human hair wig just if I would have to cut my hair off.
Fortunately I managed to save my hair, but I would like to use my wig just for fun/cosplay.

My problem is that the wig is really small. Like it would just pop off of my head (and I have a pretty small head).
Is there any way I could make the wig bigger?

>>7181575
I don't think this thread should be for reference pics

>>7178304
I got a similar one from lockshop

>>7181985
Arda has a tutorial on resizing wig caps to be bigger. You have to add in a mesh panel and more elastic but it's doable.

I'm planning on cosplaying a character that matches Arda's Pumpkin color but from orange wig experiences in the past, I'm kinda nervous it would look odd against my skin tone (I'm on the tan-ish side). The next darkest shade they have is Dark Copper Red which is already too far from the character but would probably look better on me. Which is better to go for?

>>7182537
To clarify some more, I'm mostly iffy about the Pumpkin because looking through the customer gallery for it, in some pictures it looks natural and some almost neon-y and really bright. Anyone on here have one to confirm the color?

>>7182245
Thank you so much kind anon.

>>7182537
Which character are you looking to cosplay? I have a wig in Pumpkin and it's not too neon IRL. Depending on the lighting, it can even look a bit brownish.

>>7178304
Here's one at the low, low price of SEVEN DOLLARS!!!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Sweety-stylish-Women-Long-Dark-Brown-Curly-Wavy-Cosplay-Hair-Full-Wig-Wigs-/261321768312?pt=US_CSA_MWA_Wigs_Extensions&hash=item3cd7fdbd78

I felt like being generous.

>>7177790
The pink one would look great as Darry from ttgl

I wanted to know what is it considered a good price of wigs in ebay

>>7182828
not original poster but thanks anon, I just bought 2 wigs from this store

>>7182828
Have you bought anything from this store? I'm always dubious about such low prices.

I'm looking for a decent short split black/white wig for my gijinka monobear cosplay, but split wigs are so specific that most of the shops I trust don't have it. And all the ebays I've found either look like shit or look sketchy as hell....

>>7182796
Nora from RWBY. If it's not too much to ask, could you post a picture of it in natural lighting? Or point out a wig in Arda's gallery that's closest to it irl?

>>7181775
>>7179426
....Anyone?

okay seagulls, i really need your advice on something. i've found the perfect wig for my cosplay, it's expensive, but at the minute it's on sale making it incredibly reasonable if it truly is the quality the site's promising. the catch? i have never ordered from nor come across anyone ordering from their site. they have their own reviews posted but i don't really trust the site itself to give an honest picture of what people think. can anyone tell me if they have ordered from here before and this is a safe site to order from please?

>>7184123
I sewed mine together -- I bought 2 wigs of the exact same brand, cut them down the middle, and sewed them back together. It's a little time-consuming, but it looks good.

>>7185173
forgot the link T___T http://www.harukazecosplaywigsjapan.com/goods.php?lang_id=en&goods_id=90&tsuka_conv=EUR

bumping as two other wig threads were started in the last hour and could have gone in here

>>7185173
>>7185177
They're a Japanese company, so to be honest I wouldn't really worry about it. They have around ~1k facebook likes so they're probably a relatively new or small wig company, which along with them being japanese will make reviews (if any) pretty hard to find. I think they're a safe site to order from but you could probably get something off eBay for cheaper that does have reviews.

anyone know good options for this touhou?

Can someone recommend a good wig that i can use for Kowaru Nagisa? (pic related)

>>7186386
http://www.epiccosplay.com/40-ice-purple-straight-long-cosplay-wig.html

>>7186709
>Kowaru
...

Could anyone recommend a good wig for Rei Ayanami? I don't like the look of the really neon blue ones like her hair from the rebuilds, and most powder/pale blue wigs like her hair from the anime seem a bit short.

>>7186709
>>7186723
fUCK
*Kaworu
TABRIS

>>7186728
This is Rei wig I bought and I love it. Looks better in person, too.
http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a1z10.3.w1017-283862995.15.IJ8T9h&id=1993731347&

>>7186741
http://classewig.com/wig/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=284&products_id=1575&filter_id=12
Classe Pro is Cyperous quality and has a bunch of different grays. You'll need a proxy, though.

>>7186789
Thanks!
(the fucking mannequin head tho, i can't fucking get over it)

Anyone order from Kucos before? I like the colors of a lot of the wigs they have but the freaky model/prices make me a little nervous

Hoping this is relevant, since it's not technically about wigs, but I'm looking into getting some clip in extensions. I currently have some synthetic and they're pretty okay, but I'm considering remy. If I understand correctly, remy is real hair?

Is it much much better than synthetic clip ins?
And where can I get decent ones that aren't too costly?

>>7186728
>cosplayin mai waifu

you best do her justice.

>>7189911
Yes, remy is real hair. There is just no comparison to synth extensions - real hair is so much more natural and easy to work with because you can use the exact same products as you do on your natural hair. If you don't care about the dodgy sourcing/ethics of your hair extensions, just search for remy hair on ebay.

So sorta wig question.
I bought a wig to cosplay Morgiana from Magi, and I'm the type to reuse wigs for different characters.
I'm not really finding any other characters with the same color/length/cut. So I was wondering if anyone else could name some?
I'm willing to do a bit of cutting/styling if I have to.

>>7189958
Would you be going with red or pink hair for Morgiana?

Hey, I'm looking for some really nice full good quality rhaspody style wigs. I know plenty of stores do them, but I'm not sure which are the best, does anyone have any recomendations? I'd also kill fomr some with gradient dyes.

I know GLW is know for high prices and shit quality, yet I'm looking for a hairclip in this color and the GLW's Pixie clip seems to be the best match. It's still a steep price for a simple ponytail clip, so, does anyone personally own anything from the Pixie category, and if you do does it match or exceed GLW's rep? I ain't gonna pay for something to go in my natural hair that looks fake as hell.

>>7189958
Honestly I cannot think of a single character with a similar hairstyle and colour. Your best bet would be to wait until you're totally done cosplay Morgiana and then dye it black since there are a handful of black haired characters with a similar style

>>7189958
http://www.animecharactersdatabase.com put in the hair color and length and go nuts.

>>7178109

What service did you use?

>>7182828
>>7183348

..I've bought a blonde wig from there just to see if the colour looked okay on me (it was pretty cheap), and it was utter shit. Tangled pretty much straight away, was thin and shedded easily.

Has anyone bought from coscom's wig store lately? I can't find many recent reviews but most of the old ones are looking bad. Just want to know if they've pulled their act together since cause I'm kind of tempted with their 35% sale atm.

>>7191422
le mail brand is pretty good, and rather cheap on ebay, though they tangle easily after a few day-wears and comb outs.
I've never seen gradient rhapsody wigs though,

Planning to cosplay as Kii (Aikatsu!) I already bought a wig, but any suggestion on how to get that unholy puff ball effect without having it con out as some tangled mess??

>pic related

>>7184123
http://www.ebay.com/itm/161064109657?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649

I know it may look sketchy, but it's a great wig! Problem is that you're going to have to trim it down since it reaches the shoulders. When I get home I can post some pics of how it looks like, unstyled because I'm a lazy shit.

>>7191526
Fuck, really? Do you still have it to post photos? I'm looking at a lot of their wigs, since they have styles I like. How long ago did you buy it?

>>7191792
Lots of curls and lots of back combing, if you don'y want it to look so tangled just take parts of the twin tails and cover the mess with them I hope I was clear enough, I don't have pictures, I'll try to find some though.

Does anyone know how to make long hair on a wig stay super straight? I'll be buying my first legit wig in a few months and I'm scared that it'd turn out even slightly wavy/frizzy at parts.

Pic related, will be cosplaying this.

I've been debating about this for awhile and need some outside opinions-- I'm cosplaying Hibiki Ganaha from The iDOLM@STER and am having trouble picking a base wig to work off of.

The bottom picture has the type of build where the wig is built to be pulled towards the high ponytail, and the top picture is just your typical clip-on ponytail.

If you've worked with high ponytails like this before-- which one did you work with, and what pros/cons came of it? If you've worked with both, was one easier to deal with than the other?
If you're just browsing- which style do you think looks better?

>>7191693
I own one gradient rhapsody wig, I bought it second hand and have no idea where it came from, it had a tag in Chinese on it that said Emma Wig, and that's about it. Couldn't find the company at all.

>>7191693

BTW thank you, I found the exact wig I had been looking for on lemails ebay store and bought it immediately. Thank you again!

>>7190981
More a pink, like Yui from Angel Beats.
I bought it off a wim for only $10 on ebay, but I have a feeling it might be too bright..
>>7191501
Hm, I'll put more thought into this.. Course then I could chip and cut it to style it into whatever character I want.
Maybe I can plan some sort of gijinka..
>>7191512
Already looked on there.

>>7192250
Do a base medium wig and style it into a ponytail and then get a clip extention. it's so much easier then styling a long wig into a ponytail. Also, you in Cali? I've been wanting to do a photoshoot with my Takane and a Hibiki since forever

My question is similar but I don't know what would look better. I wanna cosplay Koto from Kyousogiga and I'm wondering if I should get a short base wig and sew extentions in or buy a long wig and thin the hell out of it for the ponytail.

Does anyone know where I could get a wig similar to this?

>>7196331
I'd say this
> http://www.gothiclolitawigs.com/rhapsody-in-sax/

>>7194122
i think a medium length wig + extensions is the best option. cut the wig, sew the extensions in and style

>>7196336
>>7196344
I was considering that, the only issue is it sits pretty flat against the head, how would I style it (I'm really useless at this kinda thing I'm sorry)

>>7196345
Tease the top, if you're referring to the Rhapsody wig. There's a lot of tutorials for teasing/back-combing.

>>7196345
teasing at the roots!

>>7196356
>>7196352
okok thank you I shall try that :)

Ive been looking for a wig similar to this.
Anyone see something similar while they have been browsing?

>>7196563
oops dropped pic

>>7194122
Thanks for the input! That seems to be the most popular suggestion from others I've talked to as well.

And alas, no, I'm in Texas, with zero chance of getting out to Cali.

>>7191478
Try Hair World by Jamie on Ebay. I've had good experience with them and they offer ALOT of colors.

Opinions and experiences with Prisila wigs in general? Here is the one I'm thinking of getting.

Does Airily charge in Japanese Yen or Chinese Yuan?

>>7199745
Prisila is pretty nice. They have heat issues sometimes though.

Need this in like two weeks but unsure of shipping price and whether they charge in Yen or Yuan and my computer won't let me update unicode so I can't even read any of the things in Japanese. http://airily.jp/shop/g/g0000001236/ I'm pretty sure it's yen, but I rather be safe than sorry.

>>7203840
>http://airily.jp/shop/g/g0000001236/
it's yen.
A)Japanese site
B)that is clearly the yen symbol
C)it's about $46 USD

The shipping price will be listed at the cart, you probably need an SS though

>>7203846
You realize the yen and yuan symbols are the same, right?

>>7203847
It's on a Japanese site, there's literally no reason it would be in yuan

>>7203847
No they aren't.
Chinese yuan: 元
Japanese yen: 円 or ¥

Fucktard.

I'm having difficulty finding wigs in this exact color to be honest. Would something like this work if I style it, or do the bangs make it unsalvageable?

>>7203855
Have you ever been on taobao? Every store on taobao uses ¥, every single one.

Anyone have any suggestions for a wig for Rico? Arda and Five Wits don't really have what I'm looking for, and I'm not sure what else is reputable (I'm fairly new to cosplay). I'm also unsure whether to sidepart the wig, or just chop out a section of bangs. She has a sort of side cowlick that props her bangs up slightly. Any suggestions are welcome!

>>7203847
>>7203855
>>7203867
Heyy. No fighting please. Thanks for answering my question, but I really didn't want you two to start an argument over it.

this is a weird question...but do non-american companies do cyber Monday sales?
Probably not, but I want like 500$ worth of cyperus wigs and it would be cool if they were on sale

>>7203846
Is there a shipping service you would recommend. I've heard of some, but don't know which one to choose.

>>7203861
since she has such a low hat, you could probably get away with just removing the bang wefts, and then you would have something nice to sew the hat too.

>>7203924
No. For Japanese companies they might have a new years sale though (and keep in mind the time zones, that's actually going to be on the 31st for most of us) but often they'll be things like grab bags rather than a markdown across the board.

>>7203930
not the anon you're referring to, but the character doesn't always wear the hat

>>7203997
Then they can get two wigs I guess.

>>7203861
well, You could try and permanently push the bangs to the side if you can since she seems to have that over the ear style going on

Do you have to use an Arda gift certificate all in one go, or is it like an Amazon giftcard where the remaining balance will stay on your account?

>>7203922
trying searching for alfred or america wig from hetailia?

How would you do this kind of hairstyle on a wig? I'd like to make it as similar as possible, but the bottom is so weird, it doesn't look like it's curly, rather that it's frizzy?
Maybe curly is the only way to go, but it doesn't hurt to ask for more opinions!

So can I use wefts to extend the length of a wig? Or should I just buy a longer one? I've mostly seen people use wefts to thicken a wig up. I got a wig but it only ends right at my shoulders, and I need it to end about halfway down my back or so..

>>7204897
Fluffed up curls. So get it curly and back comb to make it poof.

>>7205171
Thanks for the tip, I'll have to try that!

>>7204724
Thank you anon! I never got into Hetalia, but these should do nicely with a bit of styling.

>>7196568
Looking up Ohana Matsumae, or 花开伊吕波 on Taobao, will net you a couple results that look like that.

>>7204897
It took me a while to recognize that and I finally realized it was from an old unlabeled VHS I had when I was little. Thanks for the nostalgia Anon. Can't wait to see it

How can I achieve a very wide/thick ponytail? Think Kyoko Sakura. Unfortunately, this character has a different hair color, so I can't just buy a wig for her. I've read something about attaching wigs to ponytail clips in the past, but, how would one achieve that? Thanks.

Anyone have a list of shops that cater to larger heads? I've got a ~23 inch head and ass length hair, and I was looking for a nice natural colored wig. Arda is my usual choice, but I wanted to branch out a bit. Thanks all!

>>7179426
...Anyone? I still need a wig suggest for Link from the N64 Zelda games.

>>7212004 Where can I buy a blonde wig?

That's why nobody is answering you.

>>7212004
Arda wigs.

I want to dye a wig using FW ink + alcohol method. I heard that some wig fibers hold the ink better than others. Anyone have any experience with this and know what type of wig fibers I should look for?

>need a really long light purple wig
>epiccosplay is recommended
>been out of stock forever because sales

>>7180231
>>7180238
I have a wig like this in black and have no idea that to do with it.

>>7192199
Hot water treatment

For this character here, would it be easiest to get a long blue wig and then cut and style the back, or get a short blue wig and add wefts in the front?

>>7213174
get a short one and add wefts, but I just hate cutting wigs and sewing in wefts takes 5 min tops.

>>7213192
I have never sewn wefts in before, but it doesn't seemtoo hard to do it. However how do I get wefts in the exact same color if the seller (taobao) doesn't have any wefts for sale?

I have this wig with a fringe and I want to turn it into large bangs, like the shitty mspaint drawing shows.

I can't buy wefts because I can't find the same colour anywhere, but I have enough hair from two clip-on ponytails. My doubt is how do I attach that hair to the front part of the wig without it looking bad.

Thanks

I'm looking for a good place to buy two styles of wigs in the same color. It's for a cosplay. Yuuka Kazami from Touhou. I'm planning on revamping my old PoFV costume and also doing her PC-98 LLS version(complete with giant clock)

Anyway, I've been looking around for wigs for a while but none of them are a bright enough green, or they are too lime toned. I'm hoping to find a shop that sells them in a bright enough color with both styles, so they will match up at least. I tried a lot of places already on the pastebin, but many stores are gone.

>>7213217
I'd recommend buying through Arda. They have wefts for every color that they offer.

Hey /cgl/ looking at wigs on yesstyle

http://www.yesstyle.com/en/clair-beauty-short-costume-wig-straight-pink-one-size/info.html/pid.1023728731

And

http://www.yesstyle.com/en/clair-beauty-long-costume-wig-straight-pink-one-size/info.html/pid.1023728739

What are your opinions? I've never bought wigs from yesstyle and I'm wondering if there are good quality/worth the price/is there a better site to go to?

please and thank you

>>7214604
You can find the exact same wigs on eBay (tags and all) for like $15. I took a chance on one and it was too shiny to be used for anything but Halloween, no matter what I did to it.

>>7213958
I used the ferrari in Jade from Arda for my Yuuka cosplay. The color wasnt completely accurate, but it was a really beautiful grassy green. I'd really recommend it.

>>7214604
This ebay shop officially stocks Clair Beauty wigs where you can get them slightly cheaper: http://stores.ebay.com/AmaShop2010/Clair-Beauty-Women-Wig-/_i.html?_fsub=405449219

Just google up reviews for Clair Beauty wigs and I'm sure you'll find enough information to make a decision. They seem quite reputable!

As >>7214632 said, you can probably find the same thing for cheaper.

>>7214632
I bought a Clair Beauty from them thrice, they're great. Only one was looking a bit shiny but the rest looked nice. You can take the shine off by washing with fabric softener.

>>7214190
I've heard that Ardas wigs are bigger than taobao ones though. Have a very small head (taobao wigs are big on me) so I'm afraid Ardas wigs might be too big on me

Does anyone know any trusted ebay shops that sell a good wig for Utsutsu? I've seen good ones but I get doubtful easily.

I'm a wig styling newbie/total idiot. I know the #1 thing I need is practice but good wigs can be expensive so it's hard to really try for major styling without throwing a bunch of money away when you fail.

Is there a good place or time to watch for wig sales? I wouldn't even care about color, I just want wigs to practice one without worrying about losing too much money when I fuck it up.

>>7215751
If you just want cheap wigs to practice on, just get a bunch off of Ebay or Taobao. There's a list of good ebay shops somewhere, and there's always the Taobao spreadsheet if you need a place to start.

Question: Does anyone here wear wigs daily with casual wear?
My hair is kind of boring. It's wavy/curly, mid-length and naturally sandy blonde, and I put product in it everyday to keep the frizz down. I want to do more interesting stuff with it, but it's pretty damaged from me constantly straightening it for 5+ years with no heat protector. I'm thinking about buying a few wigs, some natural and some fun-colored, but I don't know if it's a dumb thing to do. Will people think I'm an ass for wearing a blonde wig one day, a black one the next, and a pink one on the next day? I know that good-looking wigs can be expensive too, so I don't know if it's the best thing to invest into...

>>7215656
>Utsutsu
I don't think you will find one good wig for her, I think you are going to have to grab a bunch and harvest there wefts, at least one more to add volume and shape the ear things and 1-2 to add the extra hair past the bow. thankfully you can have a glue mess in the middle and the bow will hide it.
Good luck anon, just find something non-shiny mid back length and buy like 4 of them.

>>7215767
In my experience people won't think you're an ass so much as be kind of confused for a while. I wear a few different wigs daily because I can't stand to sleep on long hair and I have a lot of people ask me why I do it. They seem to accept if you tell them that hair's pretty much just a fashion accessory. As far as I'm concerned it's no different to wearing a different hat every day.

Fun fact though: some people are complete asshats and they will try to take it off you and wear it.

>>7214708
Honestly I'm not too find of that shade and was interested in something a bit darker, thanks for the suggestion though.

>>7215767
If it looks good and natural, it doesn't matter what they think.

>>7215818
This. If it looks real enough for you and you enjoy it, then fuck everyone else. I'd wear wigs too if I wasn't happy with my real hair.

>>7192199
spray it with silicone spray or an oil sheen spray.

>>7213225
make your own wefts from the extra hair and sew them in.
no sew method
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KeXKlge09oM#t=73
or sew method
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wrqgEr_C-kE

>>7215814
you could alway buy two of the same color/white and dye them the exact green color you want.

>>7215767
I seriously wish I could just wear wigs all the time.
I ordered a brown Sasha wig and I think it's beautiful.
Looks way better than my real (curly) hair.

So seagulls, I need a bit of advice on a wig I bought please. I posted a few weeks back about buying from an unheard of comapny called harukaze wigs. They had the most accurate rise kujikawa wig (persona4) so I took the plunge and took a chance. The wig arrived ridiculously fast, along with a nice wig tote, some catalogues, and an origami crane. The wig had the 2 attachable pigtails, and the main section, and if anything was a slightly more accurate colour than their stock photo showed........but that's where the good news ends. On the main section, there were two uneven buns which I can only assume were an attempt at the wrap around loops at the base of the pigtails. My assumption is that your suppose to clip the pigtail behind, fix the bun into a ponytail and wrap it around the base, but if so how do I seamlessly get it to stay in place? The second problem, which is also visible in the picture (sorry about the shit tier paint job btw) is that the wig itself is made for someone with a head the size of a planet, which makes it buckle/wrinkle and stick out at the back part of the skull. Is there a good way to pull in a wig so it doesn't buckle? It's not really worth my time sending it back as the cost of postage to send it back is nearly as much as what I paid for the wig so any advice on fixing it would be greatly appreciated

>>7219658
Are you serious EVERY ponytail wig is supposed to be regathered on YOUR head. If it truly is way too big for you you're gonna have to do some surgery on it to take out elastic in the back. There are tutorials to be found on how to do it.

>>7215904
This.
There's this show called My Crazy Obsession, IIRC, and this woman wears a different wig everyday, some oddly colored and cut, but none of them were crappy Halloween store wigs. I would love to wear wigs everyday because I just hate my hair, but I wouldn't want to be known as the wig lady.
I tried for a while, but got so self conscious in the sunlight because even with the 'nice' synthetic wigs, you can't escape that fake shine. I'm very tempted to drop a load of cash and get one real hair really nice wig, though.

>>7219883
I wear wigs out once in awhile when I'm going out to places like malls or with friends who don't mind, but the one time I wore a wig (that was the same color as my natural hair but much longer) at school, I got so many unwanted comments and yeah, I don't want to be known as the "crazy wig-wearing classmate."
I honestly don't get the stigma against it. People wear heavy makeup and extensions all the time and it's cool, why is it so "weird" to wear wigs?

>tfw black friend wears different wigs all the time and no one gives her shit about it because it's "normal for black people to do different things with their hair" ugh.

ladies and gentlemen, how the fuck do I pull this off?

>>7220710

Long wig, lots of wefts. Teasing comb and hairspray are your new best friend.

>>7204897
You could try doing the candy floss technique just at the ends (it's a way of teasing wigs using just your hands). Maybe you can start with a curly wig and straighten the middle section in order to get more volume at the bottom. I'm pretty excited that you're doing Pixy Misa. I rarely see cosplays of her. Good luck with the wig!

>>7220024
>tfw black friend wears different wigs all the time and no one gives her shit about it because it's "normal for black people to do different things with their hair" ugh.

That's honestly the only reason I'm getting into wearing obviously different wigs daily. I was concerned about people wondering what the hell I was doing, going from long to short to black to brown to blonde every other day, but when you're black, no one seems to give any fucks.

I say just go ahead and do it, and if anyone asks, just say it's like a necklace or bracelet. You put one on to match your outfit, and you take it off when you get home; it's nothing to get so concerned about.

>>7219811
Thanks for the tip about the tutorial. I might have to try it out on a cheap ebay wig or two first, but I'm sure it'll work. Honestly I'm not too sure about it, I just can't figure out any other way that it would work. It's suppose to look like the picture in this post.

>>7220807
I bought two wigs earlier today (a long black one and a medium brown) and I'm really excited about it. I'm hoping I'll be able to wear them for fun, like going out with friends on a lunch date or something.

I just can't stand my own hair, it's pretty crappy.

>>7213225

I salvaged the bangs on a New Look Alicia XXL wig that I cut too bluntly. What I did was pull more fiber forward and heat train it until it would stay forward. I poured hot water over and over onto the top, combed it forward and left it to dry. Once I had more hair to work with, I layered the bangs with a razor and used thinning shears on the blunt part underneath to hide it. It worked like a dream!

Pic related. The left is (obviously) the blunt cut side and the right is with the new bangs I cut.

>>7177790
they have the same eyes

>>7221890
They're the same person

What would be a good base wig for this? I'm looking at Arda right now. Something like Blue Steele? Lulu?

>>7221801
That's a great save,anon.

It's harder than I thought to find this- even, slightly wavy, parted, and the right shade. Halp

>>7222215
If you have a round head/face, stay away from the Lulu. I have one and it's my least favorite wig I own. Extremely unflattering with the length and weird part it has going on and brings out the roundness in your face even more.
Had a few friends try it on as well when I was trying to sell it, and most of them agreed that it's an unflattering wig unless the skintop is accurate to your character.

>>7222503
Okay, thanks! My face isn't ~super round I don't think but definitely the wrong hairstyle accentuates it. Should I just go Magnum then? (and cut to suit my face)

>>7222215
Muh nigga

Can you curl wigs without heat?
I got this straight wig because it was the perfect shade even when I needed a wavy one. I don't want to get a curling iron just to use it once (plus they're usually expensive were I live), so is there any other method?
The wig I got is heat resistant, if that makes a difference. I tried your average rollers but they didn't do shit.
>noob
>pic kinda related, looking to achieve that kind of loose curls/waves

>>7223343
Synthetic wigs are made of plastic strings that are heated to extend the length of hair. The manufacturers bend the plastic to create curls and waves. Using curlers and low heat is a simple way to curl wigs without paying for more wigs and allows you to make hairstyles to fit your style.

Instructions.

1
Place a dry wig on top of the wig head. Using a wig head makes applying curlers and brushing the hair easier.

2
Brush hair with a metal bristle brush. Brushing the hair removes tangles and lint and makes tighter curls.

3
Wrap strips of hair around curlers. Start with at least 2 inches of hair or expand the width depending on how big you want your curls to be. A smaller width of hair creates smaller and tighter curls and a wider width of hair creates larger and loose curls. Begin at the ends of the hair and wrap the hair around the curler until the curler reaches close to the scalp. Wrap hair tightly around the curler.

4
Secure hair with a wig pin. Push the pin into hair through the curler.

5
Repeat steps 3 and 4 until all the hair is wrapped in curlers.

6
Blow dry hair to set the curls. Blow dry hair on the lowest setting to avoid burning hair. Blow dry for 10 to 30 minutes or until the hair is warm to the touch. The length of time may vary.

7
Remove the curlers from the hair and style.

>>7223353
Thanks anon, b-but what if I also don't have a blow drier? I'm I fucked? I only have a straightener but it's one of those completely flat.

I read somewhere about using hot water, would that work and how should I go about it?

>>7223373
You can use a straightener to make waves, you know.

Hot water is probably better. Put your wig up in big rollers or something made for waves. Then you just pour really hot water all over it and let it dry.

>>7223373
You make the curls and then use the hot water.

>>7223373
Look into the methods of curling doll hair with hot water. But basically you can set the wig in curlers, and dunk it in hot water in a pot. Not like, boiling hot water. But hot enough to set it.

>>7222836
If you're confident in your wig cutting skills, I'd actually go for the Magnum XL and cut it to fit. The Magnum is a bit shorter on the sides and back than what your character has but if you don't mind it should be alright.

Arda's new stock photo of the Magnum is extremely misleading, unless they changed the wig to be a bit longer, it's way shorter on a head that it looks. The stock photo when you pick "Pumpkin" is the closest to what I have.

>>7223375
>>7223376
>>7223379
I get it, thanks seagulls

Does anyone know of a wig like pic related but in black?

The wig I ordered came out too dark and nothing like in the picture, but I don't have time to order a new one before the event. I do have a wig with very similar style, but it's almost white and I'm afraid that trying to dye it wouldn't end well. Is it possible to just color it with copic markers in a way that the color stays and won't rub off to the clothes during the day? Or am I stuck with using the too dark wig? I don't want to try something that isn't sure to work because money is tight and I don't want to risk ruining a perfectly usable wig ..
Sorry if it's a stupid question.

I had a question about sharpie dying a wig. I have an old light blue (basically the color of the wig pictured) that's about waist length, maybe a little longer, and I want it Chieri's (pictured) shade of Blue. I know how to sharpie dye but was wondering how many/what shade of sharpie I will need since it's such a mild difference.

>>7225092
I was thinking of using the "turquoise" color sharpie because it seems closest to her hair color, but don't want it to turn out darker because of the base color.

Any wigs good for when you need to show the roots? A lot of hairline roots...

>>7225104

Becky please...

>>7224653
Are you talking about dyeing a wig lighter? If you are, then there's nothing you can do because you cannot dye a wig lighter. Basically any 'dyeing' method you use on wigs don't remove the base colour, they just go over the existing colour. You can go darker, but not lighter.

>>7215767
I have an undercut + taro colored hair so I wear wigs a lot. Now that it's winter I wear a wig pretty much every day (because walking around with 60% of my head buzzed in the bleak northern winters just ain't happening). I usually wear the same brown one every day because it's my absolute favorite, but people usually don't react too much when they see my real hair or see me in a different wig. Sometimes people are a little surprised or confused, but they usually get it if you explain that you don't want to damage your hair by dyeing it every time you want to try a new color.

Also, wigs aren't as expensive an investment as you might think. My favorite wig was $15 on eBay and it's still fine after a year of almost daily wear. Unless you jump in without looking at any reviews or customer pictures, you probably won't have a hard time finding a realistic looking synthetic wig.

>>7224653
Have you tried powdering it?

H-hi /cgl/.

How hard would it be to style a wig like this character? I'm not very good with cutting wigs...I had to have someone else save a wig I did when I cosplayed Kotori-chan from Working!! I guess it had shitty bangs and bangs for this character is the big thing.

Any advice?

>>7213078
I know your pain. I'm trying to find somewhere that has a long light purple wig with matching wefts. Arda has what I want but shipping costs to the UK make me sad

Would anyone happen to have any wig suggestions for Neferpitou from Hunter x Hunter? Initially, I was thinking of buying a Jane from Arda in silver and straightening/styling it a little bit, but it seems that it's sold out, so I'm at a loss for other options at the moment. Thanks in advance!

Anyone know of any natural looking wigs that arent ridiculously priced? I need one for everyday use

>>7226593
Oh my gosh I'm so glad they finally got to the Chimera Arc, we'll finally get some more cosplays. Anyways, I'd email Arda about it to see when it's back in stock, that wig is the best I've seen for Pitou. However, if you need it soon you could also go for Greta and cut it and style it, it would be more work but if you need it soon, since it's the same price and all.

so i've been wearing wigs regularly for about six years now due to medical loss of hair. now my real hair is starting to get longer, and it's very curly, thick and poofy. how can i secure a wig cap over my unruly hair while i wait for the remaining patches to grow in?

>>7226280
>http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_trksid=p2050601.m570.l1311.R1.TR11.TRC1.A0.Xwhite+cowboy&_nkw=pandora+hearts+alice+wig&_sacat=0&_from=R40

Just take your pic and then remove the tiny braid + trim the bangs a bit

>>7226793
*take your pick

>>7226669
pin curls then just put the wig cap over all the pin curls and pin it down and it should be good to go. Pic very related.

>>7227190
i'll have to pick up some bobby pins and try this. thank you!

>>7226793
>http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_trksid=p2050601.m570.l1311.R1.TR11.TRC1.A0.Xwhite+cowboy&_nkw=pandora+hearts+alice+wig&_sacat=0&_from=R40

Thank you! I can always flatten those weird parts later right?

>>7226653
haha, yes!! i'm super glad that they finally got to that arc as well, its incredible to see everything animated. but yeah, the con isn't until february, so i'll probably shoot arda a message sometime soon to see when they're restocking it. thanks so much!

>>7227238
It also creates awesome 40's hair afterwards, if you brush it out. Might be good for you to know when your hair have grown out! <3

>>7181575
Actually very useful as I'm looking to buy a Bee wig very soon !

Anyone have any ideas for how to go about doing this? Particularly the buns. I'm hoping to start on it soon, but have no idea how to begin.

Can anyone recommend a somewhat inexpensive wig for her?

I've been looking, but I'm totally lost on what could pass and what would actually look good.

>>7228185


Arda's Jett or the Derek if you want a bit more bangs to work with.

So on curling wigs, I've tried curling one of mine from eBay a while back with a curling iron, and with the low setting, it would not curl, and with a higher setting, I melted a (tester) bit of hair.

I've looked up tutorials and they have said to add some water to the wig and curl with the lowest settings. I've got time to either curl my hair or curl this wig for today. Can someone please confirm this works for most wigs?

>>7228408
I've never tried it, but I know there's a reason why you're never supposed to use a hot iron on real hair when it's wet or damp. It'll damage it to hell and back, I can only imagine it doing the same to your wig.

Also what the fuck is that gif

>>7228274
Thank you!

>>7228408
I've never tried it but if no one responds confirming it works, to go on the side of caution and look for some other method, like using hair curlers, pinning them in place, and using the low setting of a hair dryer.

Wet + iron sounds like it might just melt the wig together - again, I've never tried it, but mostly because it sounds "dangerous." But if it's anon's last hope then I guess try it on a tiiiiny inconspicuous spot and pray for the best.

>>7228440
also gif is from
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Z7UnO66q9w&feature=c4-overview&list=UUNqLqWJiHwspDRPtJCOqlEQ

>>7227673
Yup! Some may come flatter, but if not, either run warm water on it or use a flat iron on the lowest setting.

>>7228408
I wouldn't suggest it, mainly because you could get a better result just putting it into curlers and dunking it into hot water.

>>7228408
put curlers with snaps in wig, pour hot water over it and wait for it to dry before removing curlers.
there are plenty of tutorials online. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TQtrFDTQZWo

Would Arda's Jasmine wig be okay for Yoko? The longer bang pieces on the Jeannie look a tad too short for her and I was thinking of maybe using the Jasmine, but, when looking for pictures of it, I came across this video and it looks like the bang section is not nearly wide enough: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bP_LZB1M08k.. Is it just that this is a weird shot or should I get the Jeannie instead? I

>>7228648
It wont work. There are no "side" pieces, and the ponytail is flat and wonky. Honestly youre MUCH better off going with the jeannie if you want to use the ponytail wig; the side pieces are thaaaat short, pic related (not me.)

>>7226593
Oh I was about to say the Jane wig since that's what I used... Sorry no help I can give. I hope you post pictures once your done! Mine didn't come out too well.

Where to find a wig like Effies? Big and curly. All I'm finding are messy afros.

I'll be cosplaying choi, and I've figured I'd just get Katinka in black and style it myself from there.

Should I go ahead with this or does anyone have any better alternatives?

>>7228730
Sorry to say that you might have to make it yourself. It's incredibly full for a short wig and it looks like some of the wefts need to be the other way round to get the right style.

>>7229801
You'll want longer bangs than that for the way they part. Remember, you can always cut them shorter, you can't cut them longer.

>>7228730
You're going to have to get an above shoulder length wig and wefts. No wig comes this way.
Good luck if you're making this outfit
I'm starting in my hunger games costume before mockingjay part 1 comes out

>>7228730
Have you tried wigs meant for drag queens? Some of them can be really voluminous yet short. Something like this?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Pale-Blonde-Short-Length-Curls-Drag-Queen-Stage-Victorian-Edwardian-Wig-UK-/131057533745

>>7228730
I think Arda's Malinda is going to be your best bet. You're not going to find a similar pre-styled one.

On an unrelated note, I would wear every pair of boots in that picture.

>>7220783
Thanks for the tip and encouragement for my cosplay anon!
Could anyone direct me to a tutorial of some sort for that candy floss technique? I have never heard of it before and googling it didn't really give me any results.

>>7229850
Lol me too!
I actually want to make Peeta's outfit from that scene. Looks so effing comfortable.

>>7220783
>>7229876
Nevermind, I found a video that explains the technique and it looks like it can work really well for the wig I want to make. Thanks!

Does anyone know roughly how often Arda restocks? I'm eyeing a few of their wigs for cons in March and April, but I want to be sure I'd get them with adequate time (one of the wigs will need a good amount of styling).

Does anyone know of a good wig for Yellow from Pokémon Adventures?

>>7231400
oh wow, when were you considering cosplaying her?; it's good to see another pokespe fan!
but anyways, i feel like arda's lulu or derek would work fine in light/pale/platinum blonde (depends on your preference) for her short hair/under her hat version, but if you're cosplaying her with her hair down (again, i'm not sure which you're doing?) you could possibly stick a ponytail clip on one of said wigs, i suppose.
there's also a chance you could use (http://thefivewits.net/2011/09/vocal-superstar-bored-neru/)) if you can wait for them to restock, but otherwise, this could be super cute too. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Hot-Sell-Popular-New-long-Golden-Blonde-Cosplay-Costume-Wig-Ponytail-/350850613685?pt=US_CSA_MWA_Wigs_Extensions&hash=item51b05381b5

anyways, i hope that all made sense/helped! i got really excited when i saw that you were cosplaying yellow and i wish you luck!!

Looking for a wig for Ai Shindou, pic related. I was thinking of going with Arda Wig's Luthien, because I've bought wigs from them before and they're great.

They're telling me the Luthien would be thick enough if I style it, but I'm still having doubts. Ai's hair is fairly thick, and I feel like it might be too flat without some more wefts.

Does anyone have experience with styling Luthiens? Could you help me?

>>7231559
Quietly replaces dropped pic.

Also, I was going to get it in Spanish brown. Good? Bad? Again, its similar to my haircolor, so I'm not too worried about a shade looking hideous on me.

Don't order from Lockshop Wigs. Ordered a wig from them in June and still have not received it. Emailed them constantly and got a reply about four months ago telling me that they would send it. No wig came and they won't refund my money or email me back.

>>7231575
>inb4 Choke pops in in customer service mode

>>7184145
http://kingdom-arts.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=3483
Shows all the colors in natural lighting and flash. In natural lighting, Pumpkin looks subdued enough. For style, I would say Magnum Large's your best bet.

>>7231559
It will definately be thick enough without extra wefts.

It looks like all you'll really have to do is seperate the curls to gain the volume.

from where can I get this wig http://www.sololita.com/brown-long-cute-roleplay-lolita-wig-p-20.html but with a cheaper price?

Any anons worked with silicone spray, Mane and Tail, or Motions Oil Sheen Spray? I just ordered a long wig for the first time after cosplaying characters with short hair, and I've heard that treating longer wigs helps them stay in better shape, but I'm not sure where to start or how to apply the product.

>>7235140
Whatever product you use, make sure to LIGHTLY MIST it only or else you'll end up with a greasemonster of a wig. Don't soak your wig in the product. No. Do not.

Make sure to get the areas that will be most prone to friction and movement: the tips and any parts rubbing against your back and shoulders.

Do this outside or in a well-ventillated area, and make sure your wig has a similar area to stay while the product dries.

>>7177825
Jaden Smith

>>7239517
You won the internet, Miss

>>7239527
aww, thanks

Where can i find a nice pink/blue or pink/purple split wig?

Has anyone ever bought Ayanamisatoru's Asuka wig? Im iffy about it because ive bought from them before and their photos werent 100% true to color.

I've been looking for a wig for Aiko (the girl in the bottom panel) from Oyasumi Pun Pun. I've never purchased a long wig before, I typically cosplay males, and haven't had the best of luck locating one.

I would like a wig with a decent amount of thickness that is for the most part straight.The color should be a very natural dark red. I would ideally like to stay under 25$, but if there is a phenomenal wig I wouldn't mind shelling out the extra cost.

>>7239586
Here is a color reference for Aiko (left), I wouldn't mind going a little darker than the pictured color.

And I apologize as this is a wig thread, but if any fashion savvy anons have any tips for finding the style of dress she wears in the previous post I would very much appreciate any input. With it being winter department stores don't seem to be carrying many dresses in my area and the ones they do are more like tank top dresses.

Thank you.

>>7239590
Its a reddish brown, right? The colors on my screen are a bit off right now. If it is, this could work:
epiccosplay.com/26-copper-red-long-cosplay-wig.html

>>7239598
I think her red may be a tad bit darker than copper, but this is a great reference wig and I will defiantly keep it in mind, Thank you for the advice!

>>7239563
yes, I love them they are like the Arda of Taobao. I got that wig and its pretty much just like the picture depending on the lighting its either more orange or more brown.

what color would you suggest for Anna from Frozen? In some products her hair is orange and some other its between blonde or brown, any help?

>>7239647
I'd say go for Ginger Blonde

>>7239647
I'd say warm light brown is your best bet.

>>7239647
Seconding warm light brown. Pic related, their copper red is too dark, and Ive owned their pumpkin, its REALLY orange.

>>7239650
>>7239651

I think either one of these would look great. They are very similar

>>7239647
I'd go warm light brown, I have one of their wigs in Dark Copper Red and it's way too dark and red for what you'd want. Pumpkin is bright orange like Merida.

Any advice on combining two long wigs? I'm hoping there's a way to do it that isn't weft by weft. Just want to add a lot more volume at the back. Most of the tutorials I've seen have been for stacking 2 short wigs.

>>7240024

You need to literally remove the wefts from one wig and add it to the other. Sorry you're too lazy to do that.

I'm assuming you don't want to sew the wefts in, as it is a lot of sewing. Do what I do, use krazy glue instead. I've done this for both short and long wigs and haven't had a problem. Don't cheap out on your glue, though.

What is the best way to fully straigthen a curly wig? Using an Iron straightener or using hot water?

>>7240927
I use both. Hot water treatment times two, then flat iron on low heat.

What do you guys think about buying prestyled wigs? Pic related. Not sure if I should style a base wig and add an extension or buy this one.

thoughts on this wig?

http://www.wig-supplier.com/50cm-medium-light-brown-wave-curly-fashion-sweet-hair-wig-fl29-p-2194.html?zenid=ilu7ua4qbnjp0rug4e6bc6k0j6

I'm needing some help finding a good wig for Mirai. I feel like the wig all the way on the left would work best but the color is slightly off. However, it has the cut I want. I'm pretty horrible at styling a wig, though I'm willing to try.

Also, I tried looking on taobao but didn't really find much of a selection there, so I grabbed these pics from ebay.

>>7242447
If you dont want to sew the red in, that works (though ryukos hair is black?) but its not going to come styled like that.

bump

>>7243088
I'd say top left but make sure to cut the ahoge quite a bit shorter.

>>7243391
Thanks! And yeah, I had planned to do that. I also just found this wig on etsy, which is a better color, but I think I'll still go with the first one.

How would someone go about making a spiked ponytail? Pic related, I'm planning on making a gijinka of her and I'd love to replicate the ponytail.
I was thinking of just getting a regular clip on ponytail, turn it upside down, and then cut and hairspray it. Would that work?

>>7240091
Nah, not too lazy to do it, just hoping there might be an easier way. Thanks for the advice anyway!

I need a wig like this for February but it's not in stock and Arda doesn't have a restocking list up..
Any advice to replicate it?

>>7239647
Have you considered Sandy Brown? It's less yellow than Ginger Blonde and less red than Warm Light Brown, but still has tinges of each. Pic related, it's the one in the gallery that showcases the color best without ugly flash.

>>7243554
If you want to use Arda specifically, get a Rocky in your base color and short wefts in your fauxhawk color, sew them into the top. Since you'd be triming the wefting pretty short, look into making sewn or no-sew wefts with your trimings.

>>7243459
Pls.

>>7243554
Yo anon if you need that wig exactly I have one that's never been worn and have no future plans for.