/cgl/ - Cosplay & EGL

>>7659271
I'd buy directly from Lucaille where this pic is taken from. I'm not sure if that ebay seller is actually Lucaille.
>http://lucaille.com/?product-139.html

Posted in the Taobao thread, sorry for shitting up the board. Does anyone know of a good color wig for Utena? Arda's baby pink doesn't come in appropriate styles, and most pink wigs are either a dusty pink or red toned pink. Her hair is pretty variable but it's always cool toned, does anyone have suggestions? I've looked at Arda, Epic Cosplay, L'email, Lucaille, and a billion other taobao shops. Any help would be great. I'm hoping to keep it 35 USD or under.

Anyone familiar with the "Hime Gyaru" wig from Lockshop? I have been looking for a good wig that I can use as a base for an intricate up-do. This one looks pretty good to me, but I was just wondering if anyone had had any experiences with it.

I have a wig that's not as black as the picture, I'd like to dye it using the ink and alcohol method but I'm unsure if it will even take it? Any suggestions?
Thanks!

Looking for a wig for pic related. It's sort of a red-pink and I'm having trouble finding something. I haven't styled before but I'd be willing to give it a shot. Thanks

>>7659312
Would eBay be an option for you? That's where I got my Utena wig, which is a nice sort of light pink, but I don't recall which store.

Can anyone recommend somewhere that I could buy a wig that is wefted backwards (for styling/spiking straight up) that isn't Arda? I've heard whispers that I might be able to buy one on taobao but I don't have any idea what to search.
>>7659374
Most wigs you buy are going to require a small bit of styling, but if you just go slow and take your time you'll probably be fine. I'd suggest searching for "magenta" wig to find that color.

>>7659271
Normal wigs like that can't be pulled into a bun. The wefts at the bottom hairline (what will be exposed when you pull it up) aren't meant for that and will look really terrible.
You'll need a wig that's been specially wefted to be pulled up. Those kind of wigs don't look very good when down though, so I hope you're not hoping for something that can go both ways.

Anyway, Arda and Epic have wigs like that.
Arda's Jasmine or Jeannie can work, depending on how you want to do the bun, but Arda's known for extremely thick wigs and larger wig-caps, so if you're small, it might not be the best option).
Epic's Phoebe wig does that too, but I don't have personal experience with their wigs very much, at the moment.
There's other wigs that do this too, as these kind of wigs are becoming more common, but I can't think of any at the moment.

There's also the option of having a short wig with a bun clip. It'll be much easier to manage, but it depends on how accurate you want to be with that "pulled up in a bun" look. It doesn't look all that realistic.

Has anyone ever bought / heard about this place before?
http://lovecosplay.com/goods-9-Haruhi+Suzumiya+Brown+Cosplay+Wig.html
I need a haruhi wig, but jesus most places are allergic to wigs just being right. Every one of them needs heavy styling, or cutting, or in most cases both. I cannot cut and can barely style my own hair so having at least the shape is mandatory. This place doesn't seem to have a terrible one, but for all I know the site could Milanoo part 2. Anyone any experience with them? Or better yet, anyone know a very reliable online place to commission a wig?

>>7659379
Do you recall the search terms? Was it basically "pink wig", or something more specific? I'm hesitant to buy from ebay, but friends of mine have done it before.

>>7659430
Arda wigs are way out of my budget.
Anyway I found another one from the same seller http://lucaille.com/?product-874.html
Does anyone have experience ordering from that store? do I have to pay extra fees or something?

>>7659501
I think a dark pink wig is what you're looking for.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/28-Long-Ex-Long-Bang-Dark-Pink-Wavy-Cosplay-Wig-/320518194136?pt=US_CSA_MWA_Wigs_Extensions&hash=item4aa05f83d8

>>7659548
Thanks anon, but I'm looking for a wig with less brown tones. Her hair is pretty saturated.

>>7659312
I found this one for you at Matchwigs. I like their quality a lot, nice, thick and soft. My only warning is you need to order these ahead of time, they take a little bit of time to ship out.

http://matchwigs.com/buy-cosplay-wigs/560-simir-long-pink-wig-cosplay.html#/color-pink

>>7659501
I think it was "long light pink wig" or maybe something like "cupcake" or "cotton candy" + pink. It's a matter of personal preference, though; I'm not really a fan of Arda's baby pink for Utena, and you might not like the shade of pink my wig is were you to see it. Anyway, good luck, and I hope you'll post here when you have your costume finished!

Good sites for buy wigs?

>>7659626
Thanks so much anon! Looks great! I love the really subtle purple tones.

>>7659639
To be honest, I'm not a fan either- I feel like it looks better in theory than on a head after looking through the customer gallery. Thanks for the help!

>>7659350
Any review I've seen has said the bump is pretty lacklustre and needs some serious styling to look good. I've no personal experience with it though.

>>7659271
You're better off buying a short wig and wefts or two of a longer wig. Follow odango tutorials to make a bun and either sew it into the wig or glue it on, because normal "down style" wigs are not made to be pulled into updos.

I plan on dyeing a silver wig of mine into a pale blonde but I'm not sure which dyes to use (since I want the wig to have some undertones to it) Any help/suggestions?

>>7659542
Yeah, Lucaille's good.

>>7659974
(pic related, left to right is Brilliant Yellow, Yellow Ochre, Gold, and Indian Yellow)
I'd go with Brilliant or Indian, the difference between them seems to be that Indian has a bit more orange to it.

>>7660006
alright thanks !

Hey, I was wondering how I should go about making a wig into this hairstyle. I'd imagine it'd have to be pretty stiff so just cake on the hairspray? Also tips on how to do the little curly thing

Gonna try to cosplay this bad motherfucker at AWA

How should I go about doing the antennae?
Would scaling them down or simply omitting them be a good choice?

Does anyone know a store where I can get a nice ringlet wig? They seem to have dropped off the planet...

>>7659542
I own 3 Lucaille wigs, 2 from back when you had to order through email off their Taobao store. The quality is actually pretty good for cheap chinese wigs and the communication was always really good too, even with the Engrish. Never had a problem at all. A quick google will find you a lot of reviews of their wigs.

>>7660425
You'll need either a lacefront or a wig that has a hairline that's meant to be exposed. Or you can get a normal wig and add a hairline, but that's the most tedious option.
If you'd prefer it stiff, just make sure the hairspray doesn't leave drops. Spray a section then smooth it down, that's what I like doing.
For the little curl, I guess it depends on how accurate you want to be. The easy way is to twist the hair around your finger or something, coat it in gel or spray, and wait for it to dry. You can also try carving the little shape with foam and cover it in extra weft (following the curve, don't just wrap it around), and then have part of the wig gelled to the curl so it looks smooth. I can do a diagram for that if the explanation was weird.
Hope that helps?

>>7660437
They're pretty big so I don't think leaving them out is a good idea. Scaling down is fine, something that big would be ridiculously hard anyway.
Look up the Hetalia ahoge tutorial on deviantArt (filesize is too big to be posted here). You'll need to use a heavy-gauge wire, but I think it's doable.

>>7660443
GLW has a wig called Ringlet Redux. Their Spiraluxe has that sort of curl too, but they're thicker.

Can someone tell me where is this wig being sold?
Original seller

Thank you

>>7660443
Bodyline

Where is a good place to buy a Sailor Moon wig?
The previous wig I bought from Lucaille, the colour changed, and had streaks of this weird neon yellow after I sprayed Got2Be freeze on it and packed it up in a box after the convention, now I need a new one for a photoshoot.
Pain in my ass.
Pic related - neon streaks.

What's a good base wig for Ms. Frizzle?

Most of the decent cosplayers used their own hair.

>>7666030
Maybe Arda's Jane in Pumpkin or Light Copper Red with a bun?

Where could I find a wig that could be styled for this character? I'm new to the whole wig thing. Can a straight wig be pulled into pigtails without looking weird in the back?

>>7666069
>Can a straight wig be pulled into pigtails without looking weird in the back?

No. The wefts are not made to do that.

>>7666069
Arda's Chibi would work here.

>>7666078
alright thanks. do you think light blonde or yellow blonde would match better?

Also what should I do with my eyebrows? I have really dark brown hair, almost black, should I paint them or something?

>>7666030
Her hair is basically Merida's pulled up into a bun.
1. Get this wig: http://arda-wigs.com/products/merry
2. Cut a few short layers in front, tease it, throw it into a bun.
3. ??????
4. PROFIT!

>>7666087
They're nearly identical shades - I'd just go with whatever you think would suit your skin tone better. I'd get light blonde but that's because I'm pasty as fuck.

And yes, color your eyebrows. There should be tutorials online - or you could ask the beauty thread.

>>7666046
>>7666095
Thanks for the wig + color choices anon!

>>7666095
the wefts are not meant to be put in a bun

>>7666100
Thanks again. I'll go with light blonde since I'm also quite pale.

Advice on Mayu's hair? Is it better to buy a base wig and hand color it with sharpies or do it with the spray method?

>>7667198
I'd spray it, it's easier to get a gradient that way.

>>7659626
Not that anon but also planning utena! This is great, thanks!

>>7666030
I used a Merry in Light Copper Red and colored the front with watered-down acrylics.

Sage for self post

Any tips/tutorials for making relaxed looking spikes? Working on my Elsa wig and I'm pretty awful at wig styling, is there a way to spray them so that they'll hold their shape but won't feel crunchy (for lack of a better term)??? Using a lacefront so all's well on the hairline front.

>>7667289
Thanks!

Has anyone tried using drag wigs or commissioning a drag queen to style a wig for cosplay? Seems like some characters could really benefit from the crazy volume, or is there something about drag wigs that make them not work for cosplay?

a bit new to this stuff, does anyone have any advice of where i can get cheap good wigs? Not looking for any specific style or color.

>>7671141
There are Facebook groups for cosplay wig sales, people sell their Arda/Epic/etc wigs for cheap there.

>>7668255
All you need his hairspray and maybe a little gel. Just get the hair going in the direction you want it in,... use the gel or just the hairspray lightly on the tips and hold until they stay together... then hairspray the bejesus out of the entire spile. It's effectiveness depends on the fibers and how much hair you've got on the wig. If you don't gel all of the fibers, they won't get crunchy.

I need major help with this one. In the game, her hair is about the same as Arda's dark lavender, and I'm already considering a chibi
but do you guys think there might be any cheaper alternatives?

>>7671208
Thank you kind anon! I'm so awful at wigs so it's nice to get confirmation that I was going about it the right way.

Does anyone have this wig or more pictures? I wanna see the back, and if the bun is detachable

http://www.ebay.com/itm/RIN-puppet-killing-sister-Cosplay-Blonde-Short-Wig-/170669892619

>>7671208
>>7671798
Don't use gel on wigs. Hairspray is fine, but gel will make your wig look wet and gross.

>>7671990
Gel can be used to make the ends of the spikes stick together and making things smooth, don't completely rule it out.

does anyone have a link to a good wig for simon the digger when he's going through his presidential period?
The one i bought before had way too much hair on the sides and it stuck out in all directions.
I tried styling it and it didnt help at all.

>>7671225
Arda's going to be the only one that stands up to the amount of styling needed for that wig.

i'm cursed with a big head. (hair is super thick, probs have a normal head it it weren't for my hair) any recs on where to get a wig for people with big heads? I know Epic and Arda are good, any ebay sellers?

>>7672338
Ayanamisatoru (greatarchy09 on ebay) has amazing wigs. I have a really big head too and they fit soooo nicely. Plus their fibers are super soft. Buy from their webshop though, it's cheaper than on ebay.

>>7672320
Yeeah, figured as much
Oh well, thanks anyway!

Okay, so. I want to cosplay a blonde character, but I have naturally brown/black hair and sort of thick dark eyebrows. Every time I've put on a blonde wig it looks gross. I'm confused, because I'm super pale. I tried painting my eyebrows, but they didn't look right. Should I try a different shade of blonde, or do I just suck? Pic related, that's me. Sorry for the oddness, it's all I had on hand in natural light without showing my face.

What wig should I use for this character? I was thinking Arda's Jeannie in jade, but I'm not sure if the ponytail is thick enough for 4 separate braids.

>>7673028
Even if you're pale, you probably have some undertone that isn't good with blonde hair. I'm not good at basing undertones from pics but that's probably the reason why.
You'll probably need a different shade of blonde.

What's the quality like on matchwigs? Most reviews I'm finding are from beginner cosplayers and people buying their first wig ever and no offense, but I don't trust those very much.

They look really shiny and fake in some pictures I'm seeing, are they really like that? I'm just thinking of them since they have a bunch of split color wigs.

>>7673200
They use the same fiber arda does, if that helps (hiperlon I think it was).

>>7673028
you look like you could possibly be cool toned. check your veins. blue = cool, green = warm i believe. for cool youd need a lighter blonde, one thats more white-ish than yellow, if that makes sense. but i am honestly no expert. i hope this maybe helped a bit.

>>7673061
It would be a good base, anyway. You could then wefts and add them on, hiding the join with the bow.

>>7667285
Hey other utena anon, what's up?

>>7673351
But Matchwig's fibers aren't nearly as coarse/residue-y. They remind me more of Epic's fibers, which are also hiperlon.

I'm having a lot of trouble trying to get a wig for Makoto Kikuchi- even deciding on color is difficult, since it's supposed to represent black but is clearly grey. Suggestions?

hey seagulls. can you guys help me figure out how to make this guy's wig? I don't really remember what the process is called. sorry ;A;

>>7674354
Hey, not much, dude. Which version are you doing? I'm planning on making her princess version from the very beginning of the show.

>>7678849
Ventilating? Alternatively you could buy one, I know there are a few on taobao (排球少年 cos 假发 西谷) and lucaille also has one

Could I get some opinions on Arda Wigs vs Epiccosplay?

Hey folks!
I'm new to wig styling so I could use some basic help.
The wig I got is a bit thick and puffy, but I need it to be more straight. Is there some easy method to fix it? It wasn't expensive, so it's probably some cheaper material.

>>7678926
I'm doing the duelist, I wanted an opportunity to make a sword. I'm struggling a bit with the jacket pattern though, the more you look at the flaps the more they really don't make sense.

I plan on doing Relm from FF6 and I'm not sure on what wig to choose a base. Any suggestions?

any Ebay stores that sell wigs AND matching wefts?

I have a maroon wig that I was hoping to make slightly brown. Like chocolate covered cherry color. Any ideas on how to do this? Could I use sharpie dye and lightly mist it?

Need help finding a ponytail wig similar in shade and style to Lymle Lemuri Phi please!
I've spent goodness knows how long trying to find one and absolutely no luck.

>>7689344
http://www.ebay.com/itm/40-Wavy-Pig-Tails-Base-Chestnut-Brown-Cosplay-Wig-NEW-/271144388642?pt=US_Costume_Accessories&hash=item3f21770822

Looking for good Raven wig from the TT cartoon, most I find are too dark or too blue? Suggestions?

i bought my first wig and it poofs out on the sides kinda like pic related. i'm not exactly sure why it does this but i think it might be one or both of these:

1. it's a cheap wig that i got from a chinese ebay seller, so maybe it's just trash.

2. i have really long hair so i was thinking maybe it poofs out because i have so much extra hair shoved under there??

could i get opinions on what you think is wrong here and possible solutions please?

>>7690678
It might have been prestyled like that. Is it heat-resistant? You could always curl is back inwards. Or not, try washing it to see if it'll go back into its natural state.

I'm trying to find a wig for Jibril from No Game No Life, does the color lean more towards a pink or purple?

>>7690378
EpicCosplay has a good range of colors, fast shipping, and nice quality. I'd compare them to Arda with the plus that they have more pictures of their wig colors while Arda only has a select few.

I got my Raven wig in Purple/Black fusion, but I notice they put more colors in stock and Royal Purple looks nicer depending on the lighting and which color you think looks more canon. You'll have to style the widow's peak yourself, but it's not too hard.
>http://www.epiccosplay.com/helen-15-purple-black-fusion-multi-part-skin-top-cosplay-wig.html
>http://www.epiccosplay.com/selene-13-royal-purple-a-line-bob-short-cosplay-wig.html
>http://www.epiccosplay.com/helen-15-royal-purple-multi-part-skin-top-cosplay-wig.html

>>7690753
It looks like a light purple

http://lucaille.com/?product-1532.html

>>7689344
http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a1z10.5.w4002-3438017699.61.58F0kW&id=39505928028 (it's not on their webshop yet so you have to email them if you don't want to go through an ss)

I have a wig that looks a lot like coconut head from Ned's Declassified; how would I go about thinning all of that extra hair so it doesn't look so round?

>>7692184
Just use it/sell it as a Mako wig and get a cheap wig as a replacement.

>>7690708
thanks for the advice. i'll those a try.

Working on Haru from Akuma no Riddle. I can't seem to tell if her hair is actually darker towards the bottom or if it's shadowing. (I apologize, I don't visual art.) All of the wigs I see for her that try to make the bottom parts darker just seem... kinda weird looking to me. Should I even bother with trying to darken the bottom?

>>7692907
As an artist I--
Absolutely cannot tell.
What the hell is going on with her hair?
All of them look like its shadowing except the bottom right so I'm not entirely sure.
Goodluck.

So I'm in the middle of styling a wig and I can't tell how to make the part in the middle sharper looking.

I'm guessing I have to thin it out because it feels quite thick but I'm not sure how to go about doing that?

>>7692907
Looks like its just shading to me. You could maybe like, very subtly darken it but anything more than that would look weird.

>>7676774
You could get this in white and dye it.
http://arda-wigs.com/products/magnum

http://matchwigs.com/buy-cosplay-wigs/480-elestor-short-grey-wig-cosplay.html#/color-gray

>>7666165
Use the stick glue method.
Spread it on your eyebrows and let it dry.
Do this a couple of times and make sure it's dry each time you do it, if you can still feel the hairs then keep layering.
After that's done put on your primer, coverup, ect then draw them on with eyeshadow.

I have a clip-on ponytail that I want to thin out, but the clip is really big. Is it worth transferring the wefts to a smaller clip or is that too difficult?

>>7659350
Yeah the bump needs to be styled but I've heard it's pretty good

I haven't been able to fine a wig that's as long in the front as it is the back. Her bang are as long as the entire wig and I don't know weather to buy a base wig and long wefts or deal with shorter bangs?
I don't care about the color seeing as how I'll need to dye any wig to get Sucys correct color.
Is there is such a wig, suggestions?

>>7689344
Ah! I've been playing Star Ocean TLH!
Hope your Lymle cosplay goes well!

>Doing Edea cosplay.
>Has never messed with wigs beyond simple styling.

How do I make this not look like shit /cgl/?

does anyone know of any good, cheap alternatives to Arda's Chibi?

Recs for Ezreal base wig and how to style?
His hair is so damn fluffy I'm not sure how to style it and I've seen a ton of meh-tier versions of this cosplay

>>7699007
>How do I make this not look like shit /cgl/?
A good commissioner.

>>7659271
I'm just curious about everyone's opinion on Arda Wigs. I think they're great and I'm pretty decent at styling my wigs, so they're always my go-to. I talked to a few people about them and some people say they're overpriced for what they are, but they are the highest quality and thickest wigs I've ever bought.
My friend recently bought an Epic Cosplay wig and had it shipped to my house so I could style it for her before an event in a few days and I have to say, the fibers are very silky but the wigs aren't as thick and the fibers not as high-quality as Arda's. Just my opinion but I've only ever had my hands on one EC wig and about 5 Arda.
So what do you think? Is Arda too expensive or do you have any other issues with them?

>>7672273
I'd try a magnum in a dark blue color of your choice from Arda. I have one in natural black and I straightened it and it looks like it'd work, just in another color. I think it'd be perfect.

http://arda-wigs.com/products/magnum

>>7700329
I do wish Arda was a bit cheaper. I have a Ferrari and a Glinda, the Ferrari is lovely but the Glinda tangles to high hell. Their fibers are lovely mixed shades, A+ there. They are super thick and feel very natural. The tangliness is a huge downside for me though.

>>7700359
I don't like how their curly wigs tangle. They are sort of easy to re-curl, but geez, the frizz.

>>7700329
Other than the price and fizz like the others said, their wigs are not all of similar quality I find. I wish they had a warning in their descriptions or something but I have wigs from them that are thick as hell in the front and not at all in the back and vice versa.

Would anyone be interested in a wig sticky for these threads? Something like a comprehensive, up to date list of each brand and the pros and cons, price range, customer service, etc. It seems like a lot of questions in these threads are like "where cn i bye wig thx".

Any suggestions on where to get larger wigs? My head is like 1/2 inch bigger than a standard female wig.

>>7703336
Arda, and most of Lucaille's wigs.

Same person as >>7693377

>>7697087
I was looking at reference photos of her and it seems that Sucys bangs are just cut really long but not as long as the front and back.
Here's a few wigs that could work though.

http://arda-wigs.com/products/buttercup
They don't have it in the color you need so you'd have to get the baby pink and dye it darker.

http://www.epiccosplay.com/18-princess-dark-pink-long-cosplay-wig.html

aaand

http://matchwigs.com/buy-cosplay-wigs/349-wealys-medium-pink-wig-cosplay.html#/color-pink

>>7703465
Best way to do Tharja's little twintails?
Just put some wefts into a ponytail and put it in place?

>>7699642
Anyone?

yo so
I love lockshop wigs as much as the next girl
but when did wigs cost over 100usd? / 80 euros?

http://lockshopwigs.com/185-premium-elven-natural-black.html

is it worth the money?

>>7708231
god, choke looks fucking ridiculous in that photo
it looks like a nice wig, but I would shop around other lacefront wig sites. Though at beast, you'd save about $20

This might be the dumbest question ever asked but how do I wear a wig. People tell me I have it too high or low sometimes and I have no idea. I am an idiot, please advise.

>>7708242
I'm looking for a good wig for cosplay and she carries one of the colors and styles that is just perfect for it, but 115usd is just way too steep for my budget right now.

I think i'll continue looking

>>7708248
the wig's hairline should cover your natural hairline. if it won't stay in place on its own (which it won't), use bobby pins.

>>7708231
Lacefronts are expensive because the front part is hand knotted to give a natural looking hairline. You'd probably be able to find them a bit cheaper somewhere else, but not by a lot.

>>7708231
I remember Courtoon getting her Cersei and Dany lacefronts from Wig Fashion. I would have questioned them before but they look damn good in her photos and she says they are nice. Try it?

>>7708284
the Cersei one looked really bad.
The top was really crumped above the braid and then it sort of fanned out at the bottom

The Dany one looked really good though!

I guess though I could try it
No harm no foul , just wanted to know if the quality was anything to invest in

>>7708273
I have short hair so it covers it just fine. I just dont know if its too front or too set back. Like where should the elastic be around my head, I guess?

Anyone know how far Lockshop's wigs stretch? My head's about 59-60cm, would love to hear if they'd fit me.
Or maybe other suggestions for big heads, that don't cost too much to ship to Europe. Need it within a month so Taobao's off.

What are the chances that these two wigs will the the same color in person? I really love the color of the ponytail, but this is the closest I could find as far as full wigs go.

Also, I hear Cyperous are incredible wigs, but I can't help but feel put off by the fact they label NOTHING.

>>7709575
From their FAQ:

>Please select products with the same color and material. (For example, for FST-30-4/BL select FPW-4/BL or WIH-4BL. For MFST-40-4/B select MPW-4/B or MH2-4/B.)
>Ponytail wigs (DST) are all made with new fiber, so please select a new material wig to go with them.

Basically, the 73 on the item number means they're the same colour. But I don't know if the wig you chose is "new" material to match the ponytail wig or not. What section is it from?

>>7709575
>>7709608
My bad. Those will match. The "DST" ponytails are the ones made with new material. The one you chose is fine. I missed that set of parentheses.

>>7709608
>>7709623
It's fine. Thank you very much. You area a great help.


Weird. Usually I check FAQs.

>>7671102

Drag wigs are AWESOME for Disney characters. Like all the best Princess wigs I've seen have been drag wigs.

Has anyone tried straightening wigs like pic related?

Anyone have experience with dreadlocks? Is it possible to create some using a wig as opposed to one's actual hair as a base? I have horribly thin hair and would like to avoid using it if possible.

Trying to suss out the best way to do this wig. The concept art height of it is quite a bit bigger than the in game model. The splash art isn't released yet.

Seen a bunch of pompadour tutorials which seem like they could work (styling it around some foam/wire) but I'm not sure if I'd need to do quite that. Tips?

Thinking either suzi or morpheus? Suzi has the widow's peak already but may be less thick than morpheus (which might be easier to style into that height without padding it out?) because it is longer?

But yeah, not super sure how to approach this

>>7710704
Her hair looks really similar to Crimson Viper's. Perhaps look up ways those cosplayers have done it as a start?

>>7710704

>>7710704
Seems to be just a ponytail with a huge bump on top and a bit of layering. I'd go with Suzi.

>>7711641
>>7711659
>>7711676
Oh cool, hadn't seen that yet thanks.

I have had a look at a few Crimson Viper wig constructions and her Pompadour (?) is part of her plait which tends to be the focus of it(?) and is quite separate to the sides.

Especially looks like it's just slicked back in the game model http://www.lolking.net/models/?champion=254&skin=3

But yeah. will I be able to get enough height/stability without padding it? (don't have a lot of wig experience)

I have a new wig and it's a bit poofy/frizzy/all over the place. I dont know enough about wigs to know whats wrong with it exactly, but I have know it looks off. Should I just brush the shit out of it, or use a straightener, or just hair spray it?

>>7712078
Is it a wig meant for spiking?
Usually it'll have spiky/layered/punk in the title, if bought from something like eBay.

>>7712095
No it's supposed to have curls though. I'm afraid of doing anything to straighten the hair without fucking up the curls. I dont know hair at all so D:

Any way to save a mess like this?

>>7712664
soak it in a solution of water and fabric softener for a few days.

After it dries, spray it with detangler. Brush it out from bottom to top.

Sometimes the fibers will be a little damaged - you'll be able to tell because they'll look frizzy. For that I take a hair straightener, set it to the lowest heat and straighten them. Go slowly small sections at a time. frizzy strands tangle more easily so that helps. Be careful to keep the heat low, you don't want to melt a non-heat resistant wig.

I've salvaged a wig that looked a little worse than this, and it's good as new.

To prevent it from tangling so badly again, try using a conditioning spray like Motions Oil Sheen Spray, or a silicone spray. Brush it after each time you wear it and then braid it to store it.

>>7712836
I dont have a detangler. I've been using water/fabric softener to spray and comb out tangles but it still looks like garbage. I might get that sheen spray since I have only worn this wig once before and it already looks like that. Thanks for the advice.

I am looking for an aliexpress or ebay store that has thick, natural colored wigs. Any recommendations?

>>7712892
no problem. You can get the spray at beauty stores. I get mine from a place that specializes in weaves and wigs.

give it a good soak though, for a couple of days at least. it should help.

>>7703465
Arda's wigs tend to be pretty thick correct? If so then this is perfect, thank you so much.

>>7713363
yup, from what i hear they are.

>>7699642
>>7706513
No one replied, but I decided on Derek from Arda wigs

So Epic Cosplay is a good choice for long, wavy/curly wigs, right? With regards to the tangle factor.

>>7713669
Welp. This probably isn't going to help you now, but I would've gone with one of the Magnums. I've used the Magnum Long for a character with hair similar to Ezreal's and it worked perfectly. The Derek doesn't look nearly as long enough from the customer photos to do any major styling.

If you just ordered this weekend, maybe try to email Arda to switch before they send it out?

I've got two problems:

1. Any recs for a genderbent Godot?
2. I'm darkskinned and I want to cosplay blond/brunette characters but its looking abismal. What do?

I'm doing a Tyrande cosplay and I'm not sure which of these two wigs would be better. I'd style whatever one I choose to achieve those irregular waves, of course. I could even dye it a little if needed.
http://www.ebay.es/itm/New-Turquoise-Blue-100cm-Long-Straight-Anime-party-Cosplay-Full-Wig-/231204684685?pt=US_CSA_MWA_Wigs_Extensions&hash=item35d4df838d&_uhb=1
http://www.ebay.es/itm/W944-Green-blue-hair-curly-hair-wig-cos-wig-/300783583153?pt=US_CSA_MWA_Wigs_Extensions&hash=item4608193fb1&_uhb=1

Pic related, it's the artwork version I'm doing.

I'm doing a Tyrande cosplay and I'm not sure which of these wigs would be better. I'd style whatever one I choose to achieve those irregular waves, of course. I could even dye it a little if needed.
http://www.ebay.es/itm/New-Turquoise-Blue-100cm-Long-Straight-Anime-party-Cosplay-Full-Wig-/231204684685?pt=US_CSA_MWA_Wigs_Extensions&hash=item35d4df838d&_uhb=1
http://www.ebay.es/itm/W944-Green-blue-hair-curly-hair-wig-cos-wig-/300783583153?pt=US_CSA_MWA_Wigs_Extensions&hash=item4608193fb1&_uhb=1
http://www.ebay.es/itm/65cm-long-Dark-Turquoise-Anime-Bleach-Neliel-hair-wig-Wavy-long-Cosplay-Wig-CC62-/161312999255?pt=US_CSA_MWA_Wigs_Extensions&hash=item258f010757&_uhb=1

Pic related, it's the artwork version I'm doing.

>>7715357
I recently used Arda's Vegas to get crazy volume like that (just cut the ponytail off), so that might work for Godot. It doesn't look like it comes in pure white, but their silver is very white - maybe try that?

I haven't cut and styled a wig before. I'm alright with real hair, just haven't attempted a wig.
I'm planing on doing Maya, pic related and I'm not 100% sure of the colour of this lacefront. I'll dye it if need be, but do you think the colour should be slightly darker? I'm having trouble deciding because of the variance of colour in the reference images, and I think the stylised black lines are throwing my colour judgment off.
Do you think it would look bad colouring the black lines of the wig?

>>7714044
I'm ordering it thursday probably!! /when I get payed lmao
Magnum long looks a bit too long to me (I think his scarf thing is fairly fluffy so his hair only goes part way down his neck) thank you!!

>>7699642
>>7713669
>>7716001
I'd definitely agree with >>7714044, the Derek is going to be too short. Get the Magnum if the Magnum Long is too long; it's always better to be too long and have to trim it than not long enough with nothing to do about it.

Keep in mind that wig heads are smaller than human heads so wigs will always look longer than they'll actually be on you - check out Arda's gallery (http://arda-wigs.com/pages/customer-gallery)) if you haven't already, to see what any style will look like (Wigs by Style is what you want, at the bottom of the page).

>>7715767
You could probably go darker, yes. Don't try to put in the black lines, it'll look stupid. And be careful getting a long wig like that because when you cut it, it's most likely not going to be thick enough in the back. I'd suggest something like Arda's Blue Steele wig in Aqua or something similar in style (sorry, I only know Arda) and work from there. Good luck!

>>7715767
Best recommendation is to try it on and see how it works with your skin tone, if necessary it's easy to dye it.

My concern is that wigs that length aren't that thick so that style would be hard to do without putting in extra wefts.

I'm looking for a wig that could work for asuka that could be shipped in 2 weeks or less. any recommendations would be great, but I prefer more natural red colors

Can anyone help me find a good wig for Tokaku? All of the cosplay wigs for her are too bright or miss the grey-blue colour.

>>7720515
Arda's Denim Blue shade might work?

>>7720554
I actually just looked at that, but I couldn't find many worn photos so I'm hesitant.

>>7720562
How about you check their gallery?
>https://www.flickr.com/photos/ardawigs/sets/72157644581777892/

What would be a good wig for this character?

>>7721895
Arda's chibi in hot pink

>>7721895
>>7721903

Arda Chibi in Rose Pink would work better (pic related

>>7721903
>>7721916
I'll look into the Chibi. What's a good way to make it look like the characters pigtails?

>>7716024
>>7716028
Thanks, I won't try put the black lines in. I knew I would probably need extra wefts, but know I know for sure. Thanks for the help!

Do you think the first wig would be thick enough for the braid if I got two wigs and added the long hair fro one to the other? It got the right color and it would save me a lot of styling because of the style

the second wig I believe is thicker than the first, but the color isn't as good

i'm planning on cosplaying a Cervello girl from katekyo hitman reborn, would this wig be good enough? or should i grab something else?

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/32-Classic-Cap-Fashion-Womens-Long-Cosplay-Sexy-Curly-Heat-Resistant-Full-Wig-/231201249652

BUMP

What wig stores ship quickly? I have a con coming up and the wig I was trying to order isnt going to arrive

Fuckity fucking fuck.

Bought a wig from someone on coscom.
>arrives almost 2 weeks later than promised
>wrong colour
>parts missing
>wired curl they insisted was detachable is sewn directly into the scalp piece and can't even be strategically cut out.
>have neither the time nor money to buy a replacement

Ughhhhhhhh

>>7661563
Looks like a clair beauty wig

>>7725364
too dark pink. Go for a very light lilac color.

I got this new wig, and it was supposed to have side bangs. Instead, I got this horrible, choppy straight fringe. Ive never cut hair before, and I need this wig for an upcoming event, (no time to get a new one if I fuck it up). Should I attempt to give it side bangs, or just fix the straight fringe? Tips on cutting side swept bangs, if thats a safe option?
Pic related, I don't know if you can see it very well. The fringe is cut too short in the middle so the sides are too long, and you can tell they didn't do it very well.

/r/ing worn pics of Arda's chibi wig.

>>7725358
Neither look like they have enough of a pink tone to me.

>>7725358
too neon orange. you need a warm reddish orange

I need a good wig to Junko. Suggestion? Should I style it like a mad or let it be natural?

Does anyone know the quality of this wig? Thanks. :) http://i01.i.aliimg.com/wsphoto/v0/1832280903_1/Mix-Pink-and-Light-Purple-and-Light-Blue-Ladies-Cosplay-Wigs-Curly-Wigs-NWG0CP60950-LI2-.jpg_250x250.jpg

>>7727359
>>7727365
I just can't find a wig that is in the right color and isn't too expensive, since I need to get two and combine them to make the braid. I would have prefered to get it from Lucaille since we are making a group order from them, but these are the only ones that wasn't super orange or too dark

Pic related, I think it's too dark

>>7727607
Get an Arda wig in salmon + a pack of long wefts, it'd be about the same cost in the end. None of those colors are remotely close.

>>7727641
It will be very costly for me since I'm overseas, but since I can't find a good color at Lucaille's website it might be my only choice.

Do you think the Vegas wig and some long wefts would be enough to make the braid? (I'm planning to make a base out of foam and cover it in hair)

>>7727489
I got mine from ebay. I'll try to find the link, but it's a pretty good wig. The ponytail clips are a tad thinner than I'd like but after you style it they look fine. What I did was literally just shake them around, throw them, tease them, shove them in a bag for days, and repeat. Not the nicest way to treat a wig, but I've gotten lots of compliments on it.

I bought a medium length dark grey wig, similar to pic, for some reason and I'd like to find some use for it.

>>7728860
Could work for a Glad0s gijinka, or any number of Pokemon. Alternatively, try the Anime Character Database and see if anyone strikes your fancy, you can search by hair colour and length

What does it mean on Lucaille when it lists "restock may". Does that mean they're restocking or that it's just sold out?

i posted in the general help thread but i thought i'd try here as well.
i dyed my wig using alcohol and ink method. I used 50/50 so it would be dark enough but.
it won't stop running. what should i do??

>>7727541
It really depends on where you're getting it from, a lot of sellers use the same pictures

>>7728003
Oh please post picture of it and link for that wig!

>>7729066
Where should I get it from?

Hey guys. First-time cosplayer so I'm going for something simple (pic related). Does anyone know the name of this hairstyle? Then I can look for it in wig stores.

It looks like some odd sort of mullet (but I know it's not actually a mullet).

>>7726834
>buying wigs from coscom
>ever
They are either a miss or a huge miss.

Anyone else cringing at these horrible wig colors that are coming out for this show?
Like, I guess they just don't realize that the hair looks different in every seen because of the lighting in it.

>>7732355
Holy shit those look like a mess. afaik all those characters have just one hair color.

>>7732378
Seriously, the only one I would do any kind of gradient on would be shiro, and it would be subtle.
Also her hair is clearly fucking white.

>>7732355
Ehh. I like the Jibril one, the others not so much. She's the only character who consistently has different colours in her hair across different lighting conditions. I have seen that gradient on some official art for Steph, but it doesn't really show up in the show. Plus with the bright colours, it's really too much. Same with the Shiro wig.

>>7727489
I styled mine similarly to >>7728003.
My wig was also from eBay, I layered the fringe and the ponytails, and teased through out the lengths of the ponytails.