/cgl/ - Cosplay & EGL

This is an unpopular opinion but a trash wig brand to avoid is dreamholic. I've never seen their wigs look remotely nice outside of stock photos, and up close they look oily.

>>9998041
Just learn to style your hair. Wigs never look 100% right

Avoid lockshop. They look nice but I never received my order and apparently that's pretty common.

>>9998061
What if you have thinner hair? My hair isn't *thin* but I have a LOT of fine, wavy/curly strands that don't want to stay in place which can make my hair look wispier and thin because it frizzes.

I’m super picky what comes to wigs and prefer my own hair.

I still have few wigs to expand my coords color palette and this Maple’s wig is my favourite. It reminds me of antique dolls.

I can also recommend Arda wigs

>>9998072
Did you get a refund?

where in the world can I get a decent wig for this cosplay

>>9998119
Oh newfag. You need to lurk more.

>>9998129
https://www.epiccosplay.com/iris-30-classic-white-wavy-long-cosplay-wig.html

>>9998057
Idk nonny, their lighter colours look pretty nice desu.

>>9998114
Thanks anon, i'll check it out!
>>9998189
Pics please?

I got my first Arda silky and I'm in love with it, it's one of my nicest wigs. I was worried about it being too shiny but I thought it was very natural looking, and brushes out super easily.

I know people recommend WigIsFashion a lot but I had a miserable experience with them recently and don't ever plan on ordering from them again. Too expensive for what you get, pretty sure you can find the same wigs on Amazon for half the price.

>>9998114
Anyone know of any other good ringlet wigs? I already have the Maple one and I wouldn't dream of getting that one DH one.

Any brand that does ott sweet ap clone wigs that are good quality? I know about cc kids,but any other one?

>>9998119
I filed a dispute with paypal and got a refund. They almost always side with the customer.

>cries in European

>>9998114
>>9998259
I have the Maple one, but it got frizzy after a few wears. Does anyone have any tips on restoring ringlet wigs specifically? My plan was just to individually brush out each curl then reshape it with my fingers, but I'm worried it will wreck it completely. I'm new to wigs in general, and probably shouldn't have started with a curly one. Stupid questions thread is about to sage, and I figured I would get more answers here.

>>9998057
Agreed. Way overpriced for the quality.

What are some little known brands that have one or two loliable styles then? Like ones black and Jewish women wear daily, or ones for drag queens

>>9998357
drag queen wigs are almost never going to work for lolita because they're wigs for performances and thus FAR too over the top for lolita usage
if you want wigs in that vein, look for crossdresser lifestyle wigs. theyre generally more toned down

>>9998061
I mean... that's not the only issue here but ok
Some people have dyed hair, some people have hairstyles that doesn't look good with lolita (pixie cut for example).
Also sometimes you want a different hair color for a coord. Ofc real hair is the best option if possible, but it's not like being lazy is the only reason you would wear wigs

>>9998114
Unless you're cosplaying, don't do arda holy fuck. Their wigs look incredibly unnatural because of how much fiber they have, and the styles look terrible. I wouldn't even recommend arda for cosplay unless you're doing heavy spiking, because their wigs are genuine way too thick and look like helmets.

Both dreamholic and lockshop are standard Aliexpress quality imo, they just have cuter styles and colors than on Ali. But they're way overpriced.

>>9998586
>some people have hairstyles that doesn't look good with lolita (pixie cut for example)

OT but pixie cut can look super cute with lolita. Honestly any well done hairstyle that doesn't give off a butch vibe can look good imo.

>>9998678
I like wearing wigs because my natural hair is super fine and flat and won’t hold volume plus I can’t have bangs because I work as an in-costume historical interpreter and blunt lolita style bangs are too modern for the period I do

has anyone tried Monkeep's wigs off taobao? My favorite wigs i have just gotten at beauty supply stores...

>>9998678
Pixie pixie cuts look butch but this length is perfectly kawaii

>>9998717
You know that the model in the picture you showed doesn’t have a pixie cut but long braided hair in pinned up, right? Someone with an actual pixie cut their hair would most likely look more flat than this.

>>9998727
nayrt but I think they just meant bob length is cute than pixie. I'd have to agree-- bobs are so cute but pixie is too little volume for lolita imo

>>9998717
The hairstyle you posted still uses long hair... and pixie cut looks butch only if the person is wearing a tomboy fashion style. Otherwise it can look very feminine and elegant (think Audrey Hepburn)

>>9998678
>pixie cut can look super cute with lolita
I'm not saying they can't, but it's a lot harder than just "regular" long hair, since it can easily kind of clash with the cutesy feminine aesthetics of lolita.
I personally love girl with pixie cuts, and I think a lot of girls can look adorable in them, but when I had really short hair it looked really bad together with lolita
>>9998742
I love this, she looks adorable! It really suits that coord. I still think something like OTT sweet would look really bad with that hairstyle though, just because the lack of volume would make it so unbalanced. But for a simpler coord like this it works really nicely

>>9998885
Yeah I agree, a pixie cut can look super cute and stylish but it is definitely harder to coord than a timeless bob or longer hair.

epic cosplay wigs are the bestttt and very worth the price

>>9999044
i don’t know if they’re the BEST, they tend to be shiny and not super natural looking. it’s fine for cosplay but i can imagine lolitas wanting something less artificial looking

>>9998323
If you're looking for cosplay wigs, I've had good experiences with Coscraft.

>>9999048
They've changed their fiber blends recently; the ones with the word "mix" are a lot more natural looking imo. They're around the same shininess as arda silky fibers. I think the styles of their Pish Posh sister site/line are pretty natural looking.

I have a couple dreamholic wigs and they're fine, but the bangs ARE pretty thin

>>9998105
This is me. OTL Short think frizzy hair, the only way to keep it looking nice is a boy cut or a wig. I've tried desperately to style it and I've given up getting a volume that actually looked nice with lolita.

>>9999670
They'r pretty heavy for me, but then again I prefer thin bangs.

Also with wigs, you're supposed to cut and style them, especially the bangs, to suit your own face. You don't just take it out of the bag and wear it.
It annoys me to no end when I see people with their wig bangs uncurled and poorly cut, or when the wig itself has brushed curls.

Also people need to think what styles look good on them, not some person they saw on insta.

>>9998041
Mintymix is still nice if you ever manage to buy something before out of stock.

>>9999803
mintymix still sells wigs? wow

>>9998172
I had 2 of this style (Iris) and returned them. The bangs were thin and practically non existent. Both wigs also shed really badly

>>9999049
I like the Coscrafts wigs for cosplay, but I want something suitable for lolita. And EU is a wasteland for that T_T
Also, anyone tried the "Fashion" line of Coscraft?

>>9998105
You can always try hair extensions. I got some ridiculously cheap ones off eBay which match my hair colour exactly, and they look pretty nice! It's all about teasing the hair and concealing the clips. Hope this helps anon

>>9998266
Afrocare has good wigs sometimes, if you're interested in gothic (weaves for black ladies aha), they mostly stock Revlon synthetic/real mix wigs

>>9998129
Amazon literally. I bought a wig similar to that, it was hella cheap, doesn't shed, don't buy branded shit. Epic cosplay is overpriced crap.

>>10000324
i bet it's thin and tangles easily, though

>>10000324
Amazon has shit quality wigs and should only ever be used as last resort. It's literally the same as ebay wigs, huge gamble of hit or miss (and usually miss). The fibers are thin, hardly heat resistant, and tangle easily. Best not to run your mouth when you have no idea about wig quality.

>>9998105
Me desu. I have trichotillomania. My natural hair is a mess. I love how wigs give me volume.

I want to get into extensions but I'm a bit nervous trying to color match my hair through images on a computer + learning to style them into my hair .

>>10001135
i wouldn't say amazon is ALWAYS last resort. if you're looking for a straight short to medium length wig that won't require heavy styling, an amazon wig will often work pretty well

>>9998072
Has that happen. Two months of waiting until I had to reach out over Twitter for anything to get refunded.

>>10001135
You sound like you buy overpriced garbage from Arda.

You can get cheap wigs on Amazon and treat them for shininess. Not every cosplay requires heat treating a wig.

>don't run your mouth you fucking noob

>>9998057
Agreed. And absolutely horrid customer service if you buy from their etsy store

>>9998678
I have long hair that I style for lolita all the time but I also enjoy wearing wigs with some outfits.

There's nothing wrong with wanting a quality wig just because real hair is supposedly better in your opinion.

>>9998072
I don't understand what the fuck Choke's problem is. If you don't have time to run your business anymore, shut it down. It's such a shame because her wigs used to be really good, too. I remember I bought some in 2015 and they're my favorite, but I guess after that year things started going downhill in terms of quality and customer service. People shouldn't have to tag Choke on Facebook in Rufflechat comments just to find out what's going on with their orders. I feel like people don't want to come after her so actively as they would if it were another lolita because she has some good coords and because of her shit with the Leigh's.

>>9999803
agreed, love mintymix's wigs! I wish she would get more natural colors in because the fibers are really nice for the price.

anyways I usually grab wigs from brightlele, I've yet to be disappointed. the only minus I can think of from them is that their wig caps can be a little small so if you have a larger head or a lot of hair you may need to do some light modifications to the cap or just be prepared for your head to feel sore after a few hours of wear.

>>10001135
You're fucking wrong, kiddo.

>>10003644
They haven't had an etsy store in years.

Buy wigs from ethnic brands and stores like wigtypes, hairsisters, etc. These wigs look natural and will actually last being used for daily wear, rather than cosplay wigs which will start to fall to pieces after a handful of wears.

The problem is that they usually don't come in lolita-approved styles or colors, but if you just take a few moments to learn how to add in bangs i prefer these kind of wigs to any others.

pic related is only $16 on wigtypes.com

I'm sad nobody mentioned Kasou Wig. Bought a wig from them recently and was very happy with the quality.

>>10004229
Ive has some friends order from them, just looks like taobao wigs desu that are jacked up in price. But I’ve seen some styles they sell I haven’t seen on taobao so seems pretty neat?

I’m trying to find a nice kanna wig does anyone know where I could get one?

I've read dozens of wig guides and I still have no idea how to proceed
I need a high quality wig or I look awful, does anyone have any reccomendations and or tips for my Ashley cosplay? If the wig plays nice I'll probably reuse it for a lolita coord as well.

So wig general?

I'm looking for a long and straight split black/medium pink wig but I can't find much on ebay. Any recommendations on keywords? I used mix, split and two tone and mostly got ombres or halloween-tier shit. Or any stores I should look at?

Kinda like pic related, ponytails not necessary, bonus points if straight.

>>10001142
Look at the picture Anon is replying to though. That shit would be horrible from Amazon.

>>10003503
Have fun with your shit tier thin wigs.
And no, ardas wigs are ass and way too thick.
You should be heat styling your wig no matter what, regardless of style, in order to make the fibers frame your face better. Sounds like you have no idea how to style things to suit your head, sweetie.

Does Bodyline have decent wigs?

>>10004984
Yeah from what I know they're ok, but try to look for reviews on the one you're interested in

Anyone know a website who do good human hair fringe ? I also know bodyline do fake fringes but I'm scared they look bad or will shed a lot.

>>9998057
I ordered wigs from Dreamholic's Taobao store three weeks ago and they have yet to ship. I know that China had their Golden Week holiday last week but they're pulling a Lockshop at this point

>>10003710
Are there styles you've had good luck with? I swear all my brightlele wigs get tangled and dry after the first wear

I recently bit the bullet and ordered from lockshop. Wig was great and shipping took about a week and a half. I think choke is getting her shit together ya'll

>>10009039
Good to hear! I've been eyeing up their wigs for a while now. Did you order an in stock or a pre-order wig?

>>9998057
Me too anon, I've bought two wigs from them and they're very thin and shiny. I was so disappointed because they were all the rage at the time.

Big shock, I ordered from Lockshop on a whim a few weeks ago and their quality seems to have improved. Nice thick wig, not particularly shiny. I'm not sure how their customer service is nowadays but their quality has definitely come a long way since I last ordered (2-3 years ago).

>>10009067
Yikes nevermind I just saw the pieces earlier in the thread about people still not getting Lockshop orders. I must've been lucky and I'm probably not going to risk it a second time.

>>10009060
In stock.
I also should rephrase the shipping part to it shipped out within a week and a half. And I live in the US

Hi, normie passing by.
Does anyone here know any cute wig brands/makers in the EU that are actually good quality and come in fun colours (aka anything not standard blonde/brown/black/red)?

>>9998041
Are arda wigs ONLY meant for cosplay? I've never bought anything from them before, only used cheap ebay wigs for low effort cosplay. I REALLY fucked up my hair from so much bleaching that I'm considering shaving it all off since I'm already almost bald and I've found Arda is the only one that carries the right natural shade of dark blonde that I need.

>>10004984
They're hit or miss. I bought 2 and one of them is quite nice, it's a long curly style with bangs and it's thick and not too shiny, doesn't tangle much either.
The other was a shorter, wavy style and it was comparatively shinier and thinner. I recommend looking up the product number of the wig on google and finding a review or worn pic before buying.

>>10011944
If you want something that passes for real hair, get a lacefront wig. Unless you have bangs.

>>9998323
Legit I just buy mine off amazon, soak them in softener and have hairdresser cut them. It’s always a fucking pain (damn you import fees) but I’d rather pay 75 euro for 3 wigs then drop 100 euro for a wig that turns out to be meh that I still have to style a lot myself. I’m not a cosplayer though, I can’t imagine what a pain that would be.

>>9998260
Seconding this, any wig styles similar to wigs from this era of sweet - I'm interested in finding some!

Can someone help me find wigs like in OP?
I want some twintail wigs rthat arent those thick miku monsters. I like the look of the thinner ones but I cant find them anywhere.

How would I even go about searching for them?

>>10014037
those are from dreamholic

>>10004976
Ugh I'm looking for the same thing but in a true pastel pink or sax, nothing bright or muted grey

>>10014050
I'm more looking for pinks and such. Any idea where I can find them?

>>10011944
Do not use arda unless you're heavily spiking. Their wigs are super thick, and look ridiculously unnatural.

>>10012132
Doesn't EU have its own comparable wig companies? Such as coscraft.

>>9998057
Their wigs tangle so fucking bad, too. A few girls in my comm did a group order with them, so I bought one on a whim, and I swear every single wig looks like frizzy trash. Mine was so thin near the bangs/top that you could see through it. Half of the other girls' looked nothing like the stock photos.

I really don't see why people keep buying them.

I agree with >>9998114 that Maple has some amazing quality wigs, and they're fairly cheap.

>>10014448
I've been interested in Maple wigs but how do you purchase them - are there any shopping services that buy from them?

>>10001141
If you have the money, just get blonde ones that you can dye, and have a hairdresser dye them to match your hair color.

Does anyone have experience with KiraCos wigs? I'm intrigued by their OTT sweet wigs.

Alternatively, any good dupes or taobao brands for things similar to what Mintymix sold? I regret not buying one of those rainbow wigs when I had the chance.

>>9998630
Finally. THIS is the voice of reason. If you want to see how bad Arda is, look at fucking Kate. They are thick as shit and no natural hair looks like that. They also come super unstyled and idk about others but I like it coming remotely in some look.

The reason Arda is so popular among cosplayers is so they can knife into them and chisel them into weird anime hairstyles. You need tons of wig hair for that. They absolutely do not cater to lolitas.

>>9998742
This isn't lolita, though. This is dolly kei.
>>9998678
I'm going to have to agree with the other anons that it looks too butch and has a tomboy vibe. You're just in the wrong fashion style for it. Notice only Westerners do it nearly exclusively, too. I'd consider it borderline ita and absolutely lazy.

>>10018446
God this looks like trash. Look how matted that wig looks the bottom.

>>10024781
her fucking wigs always look like trash and still girls lick her butt. if it was anyone else they'd call her out for wearing a rat on her head.

>>10024781
My hair mats up like that no matter how much I brush it out or what leave in I try fml

>>10014442
we get it, samefag

Where can I get good, cheap-ish wigs in Australia?
Also, what about the head mannequin things?

My faves for Lolita are brightele and cyperous.

>>9998041
How do I order from maple? I'm guessing a shopping service, since they don't ship over seas? any recommendations? new to shopping services.

>>10025199
>Replying to a half month old post
You okay newfag arda-shill?

>>10025324
just saying man. lurk more.

does arda have any standards? half the cosplayers they feature on their insta look like complete shit. Surely enough decent cosplayers use arda, right...?

>>10025360
Yea, you really should lurk more. Don't reply to month old posts, newfag.

>>10025465
There's no middle ground with Arda. It's Iron Wig tier for cosplayers or absolute garbage.

>>10025507
>getting angry over wigs

>>10026180
>don’t reply to month old posts
>y-you’re so angry over wigs!!!
yikes, please lurk newfag

>>10026214
>newfag
>newfag
>newfag
We get it.

>>10026232
>we
It’s ok newfag, lurk more

>>10026248
I haven't posted in this thread before that, but nice try. Screaming "lurk moar, newfag!" is always the hallmark of someone trying to sound like they've been posting for longer than they have.

>>10025465
Arda featured moomookun at one point (the post is now deleted) alongside actually talented cosplayers like Hee-Hee and J. Hart if that tells you anything about the company.

First time buying a wig, are the ones from amazon any good?
I wanna get a good astolfo wig.

https://www.amazon.com/SUNCOS-Straight-Temperature-Cosplay-Synthetic/dp/B074N13XGN/ref=sr_1_5_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1541164054&sr=8-5&keywords=astolfo+cosplay

https://www.amazon.com/ROLECOS-Astolfo-Cosplay-Braided-Synthetic/dp/B073W713C8/ref=sr_1_7_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1541335999&sr=8-7&keywords=astolfo+cosplay

https://www.amazon.com/Ani%C2%B7Lnc-Straight-Cosplay-Braid-Synthetic/dp/B07C7S412Y/ref=sr_1_21_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1541335999&sr=8-21&keywords=astolfo%2Bcosplay&th=1

>>10024781
>>10024857
i remember her makeup tutorial where she used glitter lipgloss to style her wig bangs

Anyone know a good brand for 1/2 or 3/4 wigs?

>>10025250
Head mannequins: wait until Daiso has the big foam heads in stock
Wigs: out of luck. Best to lurk the resell FB groups.

>>10026435
Buddy, Amazon could be any fucking taobao brand and are almost always straight from China. It's a complete gamble and will vary per wig.

>>10004976
Maybe this?
>https://www.wigisfashion.com/collections/split-color-wigs-1/products/wig353

>>10026435
amazon is extremely hit or miss and i wouldnt advise them for any long wigs that you need to not tangle

>>10026256
It's ok newfag, lurk more.

what about wigs from uniqso? i saw there a wig for a cosplay that i would like to buy, are their wigs nice?

>>10031437
They just resell random taobao wigs. I don't think they purchase wigs from a specific store, but I could be wrong.

>>9998057
Just adding to this, 100% agree with you. Like other have said, really thin wigs, very shiny. The lighter colours I've seen in person are better, but anything remotely dark is awful.
I also find the wigs are a little small and hurt much more than any other wigs I've worn. I've worn GLW, Lockshop, and even shitty aliexpress ones and they were all fine for comfort. Nothing has given me such an awful headache as Dreamholic wigs, it was bordering on migrane bad.

>>10026810
Prisila is the only one I can think of for 3/4

>>9998041
Does anyone have good recommendations for lolita wigs and fashion wigs that suit large heads (60cm and bigger)? Tried my luck with several taobao shops, most of them were either too small or of poor quality.

>pic unrelated

Good wig brands for Gyaru?

>>9999803
I recently bought a mintymix wig and it is one of the fakest looking wigs I own

>>9998057
Also had a pretty bad experience. I got two wigs, one was really good but one of the ponytail clips broke instantly. Customer service didn't give a shit. The other one looks okay, the 'airy' bangs are a nightmare though. Never again.

Other than wearing them lots in the hope of breaking them in, is there any way to adjust the size of a wig's cap without messing the wig up?

>>10003704
I own a few Lockshop wigs and so do my friends. I have seen the netting on more than one occasion. The stock photos often show blunt bangs, but when I tried to trim one of my wigs, it turned out really shitty because it seems to have been styled into a permanent side split.

>>10031875
Cyperous

>>9998105
If you're serious about getting a high quality wig, save up and get a human hair one. I've been wearing human hair for a while now and I just can't go back to synthetic. When a human hair full lace wig is styled and worn correctly, it's nearly impossible to tell it's not your actual hair

>>10032237
Yes but you’ll need handsewing skills and to cut the weft/back of the wig.

Anyone know where I can find wigmaking lace this fine and light? All the swiss lace I've come across has been too coarse and/or too dark and I need to make myself some custom eyebrow and facial hair pieces

>>9998715
I own one of Monkeep's wigs - I really like them! They get a little frizzy after a couple of wears, but nothing insane. They shed an average amount. I have another one on the way.

Their stuff sells fast so check their insta when a new page pops up. I like their wig quality more than DH, plus you're not playing fucking roulette with your order like I did with them. Never buying DH off their sites again - customer service is garbage and you get the wig you actually ordered maybe like 60% of the time.

>>10011944
Honestly yeah; I mean go for it if you're gonna shave it all off anyway. Arda's wigs are heavy as fuck and sit on your head like a helmet (earlier poster). I have one of their long black wigs and that bitch takes forever to untangle and style because of the weight.

If you want something closer to real hair, just shop around Taobao shops. You don't need heavy hair in Lolita fashion

I want to get a really long wig for lolita - any sites you guys would recommend? Seems like places like Brightlele don't go quite as long as I'm trying to find (like lower back length).

Anyone tried the Coscraft fashion line?

>>9998057
What's a replacement then? It seems to be a general consensus that dreamholic are just photoshopped wigs in good lighting. Are there some taobao wig brands that are better?

>>10033515
monkeep!

>>10032950
>literally 3 minutes on google
https://www.amidbeauty.com/wig-making-lace-wig-foundations

Mintymix is great
I wish to God she would sell clip in bangs in holographic or a rainbow mixes

>>10037101
I love Mintymix, I wish she would stock more natural colored wigs though. She used to, and they were really nice! They still seem nice but I just personally have no use for the rainbow stuff in my closet. Maybe she just wants to stick to the rainbow/pastel wig market though.