Wig General

[Anonymous No.6920805]

Went through all 10 pages and didn't see one, so wig thread! All wig related questions and discussions here!


My question is this: I'm going to cosplay Nakamura from Aku no Hana and I'm looking for the right wig. I have very minimal styling experience so something as close to her hair would be preferred. I'm looking at Arda's Jaguar in maroon, but it still looks a bit too red to me. Any suggestions? Also, general styling tips?

[Anonymous No.6921076]

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[Anonymous No.6921079]

I'm looking for a wig thats looks like the attached pic.
The only problem is that i need it in black, and all the ones I find have blunt bangs when I need side swept bangs. Does anyone know where I can find something like it?

[Anonymous No.6921093]

>>6921079
Do you know where that wig is from? Or is it even a wig?

[Anonymous No.6921094]

>>6921079
>>6921093
Google the name that's all over the picture.
http://stores.ebay.com/AmaShop2010/Clair-Beauty-Women-Wig-/_i.html?_fsub=405449219
Not sure if it comes in black, but if you can find one that does, you can just trim the bangs so they go to the side.
You're supposed to trim the bangs on any wig anyway.

[Anonymous No.6921209]

>>6921093
>>6921094
Oh, yeah I know where the wig in the picture is from, but I was just hoping to find something that had different bangs. But I didn't know that you can style blunt banngs into side bangs so I might as well go with something from the shop if I can't find anything else.

[Anonymous No.6921258]

>>6921094
ohh, so it was a wig? I assumed it was for a shop selling the bow. thanks anyways

[Anonymous No.6922415]

When I was looking for a wig for Nakamura I decided on a lulu in maroon

[Anonymous No.6922635]

>>6920805
I just bought Arda's Katinka in Maroon for Nakamura. All that would be necessary for styling is to trim off those long front tendrils and possibly thin out the bangs a bit (Gonna wait and see how dense and bluntly cut they are before I do that though).
I considered the Jaguar but the back looked really choppy and the Katinka has the same a-line shape as Nakamura's hair. Hoping that their maroon errs more towards actual maroon than red.

If this thread is still around when my wig gets in I'll toss it on a wig head and take a picture for you.

[Anonymous No.6922716]

>>6922415
>>6922635
Thanks! I'll take a look at both of those. Whichever looks easier for me to style I'll grab.

[Anonymous No.6922749]

I'm trying to find a wig for my Fukawa cosplay, and was thinking something around 100cm? I'm not sure how accurate the color's going to be, though.

[Potato No.6922912]

I'm going to be cosplaying Wakasagihime from Touhou 14. Should I go for the wig on the left, which is a better color but I'd have to curl it, or the wig on the right, which isn't quite the right blue but is already the right style?

[Anonymous No.6922919]

>>6922912
Definitely the left.

Don't sacrifice accuracy for laziness!

[Anonymous No.6922924]

>>6922749
The slight red/purple tint of her hair could be forgiven, since it might just be stylized. If it bothers you, though, you could try dying the wig with a very diluted red or purple, to give it a slight tint.

[Anonymous No.6922942]

>>6921079
That shop sells a wig pretty similar, just slightly longer and less wavy, and it comes in "natural black".
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Clair-Beauty-Girl-Cute-short-straight-natural-Full-Hair-wig-cap-S0021-LW892DHL-/200759928522

[Anonymous No.6923036]

Trying to order from cyperous, but I'm not sure I understand their system. In the guide it says that you should put zeroes in the telephone and zip code fields, and then put your zip code and telephone number in the "note field". What do they mean by note field? Their address system is a little confusing to me in general.

Also, do their wigs generally run small or large in size?

[Anonymous No.6923060]

I'm looking for some decent fashion wigs (non-human) either on ebay or taobao, I don't mind. Does anyone have any quality shops they can recommend?

Also is there such a thing as a plus or large size wig? I have a slightly big hear with thick hair - I can fit it all in a regular wig but it's a very tight fit and can be slightly uncomfortable especially for long use.

[Anonymous No.6923162]

I'm planning an Amy Rose gijinka, is there any way I could style her bangs without it looking retarded? and how would one go about doing so? I know I'm not going to get the exact shape, but I don't really want to leave the wig flat and unstyled.

[Potato No.6923358]

>>6922919
But...but laziness and cutting corners is my trademark!
Left it is. Thanks!

[Anonymous No.6923717]

>>6922716
Here's the Katinka. The others looked too short or too thin in places so I figured it'd be the best base shape. It looks super close to Nakamura's style in the worn photos too: http://www.flickr.com/photos/ardawigs/sets/72157626949727560/ like all you'd need to do is cut off those tendrils.
I'm hoping the color turns out ok!

[Anonymous No.6923745]

I'm working on a Mugi cosplay at the moment, but I've been struggling to find the right wig. I'm currently leaning towards Arda's Luthien in Dark Ash Blonde.
Does anyone have any thoughts or suggestions?

[Anonymous No.6923773]

>>6923162
You can try doing like... Those old-school-anime fluffy bangs, like Yuyu Hakusho-level stuff, but I'm not sure how that would look..

I don't think it matters too much, as long as you give them some fluff and volume.

[Anonymous No.6924021]

Two question for you all. Firstly, are animestuffstore's wigs heat resistant? Also, what sites (besides arda and epiccosplay) sell wefts?

[Anonymous No.6924026]

For wig condition spray, what is everyone's brand of choice? I picked up a random bottle at the local wig and beauty supply show but I feel like it doesn't work that well, my wigs tangle like mad anyway just after an hour or two of wear. I know long wigs tend to tangle, but I don't think it should be this bad.

If anyone has an effective product I'm all ears!

[Anonymous No.6924043]

>>6924026
Water/lotion mix or Motions Oil Sheen Spray

Looking for an effective way to do her hair loops and getting the pulled up ponytail look. I tried using 20 gauge wire but that proved to be too heavy and doesn't stay up. I'm probably going to get a new wig considering I cut all the wig hair off in an attempt to make a pretty hairline (didn't work..ha) so I'm open to all suggestions!

[Anonymous No.6924057]

I'm going to use my first lace front wig and I was wondering do I really need the double sided tape, glue to keep the wig on? It's an arda marty

[Anonymous No.6924069]

>>6924057
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xrNcVbdGqgA

[Anonymous No.6924075]

>>6924057
If it has those comb thingies sewn into the wig you shouldn't NEED it, but I think you'll have to see how well the hairline stays in place yourself.

[Anonymous No.6924081]

>>6924069
>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xrNcVbdGqgA
Thank you.
>>6924075
No combs but I'll use spirit gum like the above video and see how that works out for me.

[Anonymous No.6924082]

>>6920805
boards.4chan.org/cgl/catalog

There's a searchable catalog on all boards now so you can just search for it in the future with a keyword instead of by hand, or at least see all the thumbnails and descriptions on one page.

[Anonymous No.6924093]

I could take this to the Taobao thread but I thought I'd try here first.

Now that Lucaille's got a website, I'm planning to order a few wigs from them. However, their slight English is giving me the dumb, probably because I'm not a native speaker of either of the languages.

Picture related. What am I supposed to write there, my address? And what's the delivery time thing?

[Anonymous No.6924858]

>>6924026
The absolute BEST stuff for long wigs (and we've used this on Sephiroth and other wigs that length) are the silicone wig detangler sprays. No greasy residue when they dry and tangling is minimal for wigs that length.

[Anonymous No.6925027]

>>6924026
I use Velvasil (silicone wig conditioner/detangler). It works wonders and doesn't smell awful.

>>6924057
I don't think it's totally necessary if the wig isn't super heavy, but I did it myself just to be safe. I have really fine hair so one of the sewn in combs wouldn't have helped anyway.

>>6924093
Pretty sure that's only for deliveries in countries that let you choose when you want your mail delivered (like Japan)? I think I just left it at "any date" when I ordered.

[Anonymous No.6925465]

>>6920805
My Katinka arrived today and it's really pretty. The color match is almost perfect there are definitely pinkish hues to the fibers (it's a mix). I'd call it an ever so slightly more realistic take on Nakamura's hair so I'm really pleased with it. I'll throw it on my wig head and take pictures within the next few days, and probably take a break from my other costumes to trim it. It seems like a good length right now so I think that only those front tendrils will need to be cut.

Anyway, I'd recommend Arda's Maroon for Nakamura.

[Anonymous No.6925534]

>>6925465
Hahaha nevermind, I couldn't resist the call of a new wig. I'm fat and fug so blurring my face. Here's how it hangs without anything done to it. I'm really tall and have a long face so you might need to trim more off if you're a smaller person. The tendrils in front will be chopped off to about chin length. The back is a bit longer than I was expecting but it's not so terrible of a length that I can't just leave it. I may thin the bangs a tiny bit bit but right now they cover my eyebrows nicely like hers are in the anime so whatever, they're the least of my priorities. The sides are kind of poofy right now but all you'd really need is a bobby pin or two behind the ears to keep it down.

I'd consider it an easy wig to style for a beginner and you won't have to cut in bangs for it like you would if you bought a Lulu or Jaguar.

P.S. the lighting in my room is kind of yellow.

[Anonymous No.6925565]

I just received a short length wig in the mail and it's shedding like crazy. Any tips on how to make it stop?

[sonteen12 !Svmu1NKmgI No.6927296]

>>6924021
Not all of the wigs from AnimeStuff store are heat-resistance. Look in the description of the wig you want to buy. It will either say high-quality fiber or something about heat-resistance. I like to buy from them sometime coz their shipping is super quick (3-5 days for US shipping) and their quality is good for the price. Their non-heat-resistance wigs are still good quality,just a bit on the shiny side but that can be easily fixed by using baby powder or other methods to get rid of the shine.

>>6924026
I came across this Got2B Smooth Operator Lustre lotion which works pretty well to keep long wigs less tangled. You can find it in most local stores like Walgreens. It smells super good too.

[Anonymous No.6927332]

>>6925534

[Anonymous No.6927661]

how would i cut the bangs of my wig so they would seem more natural and choppy like this? i don't really like the blocky style that resembles the end result in arda's bang-cutting video.

[Anonymous No.6927666]

Hey /cgl/, I usually use Arda for my wigs, but I've only ever cosplayed short-haired characters until now and I'm told that their longer wigs are iffy. Anyone have any words of wisdom on the subject?

[Anonymous No.6927685]

>>6927661
razor cut that bitch

[Anonymous No.6927694]

>>6927666
Arda's long wigs do tangle, but for me they've always been pretty good. I own a Jeanne, a Luthien, and I've worked with a long clip. The Jeanne is easy for me to deal with, just take a small comb and go. Curly wigs like my Luthien are a bit more of a pain to deal with since I go curl by curl in order to maintain the bounce.

The long clip was pretty bad since I was ripping wefts out which led to some crazy tangling. I just took it slow and worked knots out with my fingers.

For your sanity I recommend treating any wig past shoulder length with something like Motions.

What wig were you thinking of getting?

[Anonymous No.6927716]

>>6923773
And how would someone do that without making it look too gelled up? I'm sorry, I'm really new to wig styling!

[Anonymous No.6927737]

>>6927716
As I recall from tutorials I've seen, those bangs are usually held up with a lot of layering fibers, and curlers/round brush and heat styling, rather than a buttload of product (although there is a lot of hairpsray, but much of it is heat+rolling and backcomb the roots).
Try youtube / watch?v=1YdC88Tf-9M

[Anonymous No.6927788]

>>6927694

Not sure, a straight one though, not a curly one. Like a Jareth or a Le Tigre or something.

[Anonymous No.6927798]

>>6927788
If my experience with the long clip is indicative, as long as you keep the ends from getting frizzy and use Motions or something it should be fine.
Sometimes I hear people saying Epic is better for long wigs because they're smoother. But as I don't own any I can't say for sure.

[Anonymous No.6928064]

>>6927798
I own a long epic wig and it doesn't tangle (least problems I've had with tangling was actually on one of the really old cosworx wigs). The downside is it doesn't tease well and getting volume in the bangs is a pain because of that. After about 5 min wear they just kind of flop.

[Anonymous No.6929901]

I've got some questions that I'm hoping someone can help with.

I want to cosplay as Sailor Mars, and I have a friend who's going as Sailor Venus. Which of these wigs do you think would be the best??


Silly picture, but it has the scale pretty accurate. Both have hair down to waist, just that one's black, and the others blonde.


http://www.amphigory.com/wigs_d_carol.html
http://www.amphigory.com/wigs_enchantment.html
http://arda-wigs.com/products/galadriel
http://arda-wigs.com/products/delilah

[Anonymous No.6929931]

>>6929901
Don't get the Galadriel or Delilah. Or the Enchantment Just don't do it. You will NEVER keep them neat through a whole day at a con. If you want to get a long wig, get a Luthien or Le Tigre from Arda. Even that long is pushing it.

[Anonymous No.6929940]

>>6929901
of those ones you'll get the best look with the least styling on the delilah. for least styling and most managability consider the alicia xxl from amphigory. it's a bit shorter but the bangs are closer to how you'll want, and shorter is just easier to deal with.

[Anonymous No.6930017]

>>6929931

I'm kind of liking this "Tigre" wig.

>>6929940

is there a reason that Alice wig is twice the price of the Carol?

And I have no problem cutting up a wig.
I was thinking I could buy one too long, and then just lop off a bunch to compensate.

[Anonymous No.6930031]

>>6930017
With the Le Tigre wig you'd have to cut bangs into it, but it seems pretty popular with Venus cosplayers if you look in Arda's gallery.
Straightening a Luthien is also an option, since Luthiens are around butt length with layers when curly.

No point in buying a longer, more expensive wig when you're just going to hack a bunch of the length off.

[Anonymous No.6930034]

>>6930031
Oh, and I forgot to mention that Luthiens already have bangs, you just have to trim them.

[Anonymous No.6930035]

>>6929901
Have you checked out Epic Cosplay wigs? As the poster right above you mentioned, the long ones tangle far less than the competitors'

[Anonymous No.6930202]

I'm planning to cosplay this character possibly sometime next year, but after a bit of looking around I'm having a hard time finding a wig that matches up to this character's hair. I've come across a few blonde wigs with pink ends, but none of them are completely accurate to the character, so I'm guessing I'd be best off getting a blonde base wig and dying the tips. Even then I can't find any wigs that have the same fullness and slight curls that Trinity's hair has; I'm thinking I'll need to find a base wig that's close as possible, then maybe get wefts and sew them in to attain the right thickness? I really don't have much wig experience so help would be most appreciated ;;

[Anonymous No.6930238]

Two questions seagulls!

Im getting my first lace front very soon, and Im excited! Is it true the best thing is to cut off most of the lace as close to the hairline as possible and then blend anything remaining with like matching foundation? Im hoping not to have to spirit gum it or anything since it does have 4 sewn in clips and my hair is pretty thick. Any other general tips for them? Thanks, Im just excited/nervous to start working with a lacefront!

Question 2: Do any of you have any tutorials saved on how to do bangs a la Utena or anything close to her? Thanks!

[Anonymous No.6930243]

>>6930238
Leave at least 1/4 inch of lace, don't cut too close. But yes, foundation on top of that.

Otherwise, nothing particular special about styling them... I own several and they're quite fun. Good luck to you.

[Anonymous No.6930244]

>>6930202
Hold it upside down and hairspray it? also

>cosplay.com/showthread.php?t=191393

[Anonymous No.6930429]

>>6930035

I..... apologize for this.
I just took wigs that were from the sites the sticky mentions. I thought I did good.

>>6930034
>>6930031

Okay.
just googled "how to straighten wig".
How easy is it to wreck these things? Like can they handle much heat?

[Anonymous No.6930887]

Sometime in the near future, I want to cosplay Green from the Pokemon Adventures manga. I've found a wig (Arda's Jareth) that has the potential to style the way I want it to but I'm a little stuck on which color to use.
I've got the "sandy brown" on the left and "warm light brown" on the right.

Any suggestions or opinions would be much appreciated!

[Anonymous No.6931063]

>>6930887
Green's hair is pretty spiky, I'd rather recommend getting a thick, teased short fluffy wig that makes more natural spikes.

[Anonymous No.6931100]

>>6931063
That's actually the reason it's taken me so long to find a good wig. Despite it's appearance in that picture, that wig spikes REALLY WELL. I had previously bought a short, somewhat fluffy and teased wig and it didn't work well for me.

Pic related is the wig I'm looking at buying, but syled, which is comparable to what I want to do for Green.

[Anonymous No.6931181]

>>6930887
I would go with warm light brown. I've bought a wig in sandy brown before, and most of the time, it ends up looking like a very natural dark golden blonde.

[Anonymous No.6931539]

>>6930429
All Arda's Wigs are heat resistant up to 420 degrees I believe. So straighten them like you'd do you own hair.

[Anonymous No.6931574]

>>6930429
Arda's wigs are basically indestructible unless you put them in the oven or hack them up with scissors.

I happen to have a Luthien in blonde, so if you'd like pictures of the length and color I could share.

Just turn a straightener on low heat and run it through like you would your own hair. Treat with Motions or similar to help keep it from getting tangled, and store braided.

Be prepared to spend a decent amount of time untangling after a day of wear, just be patient and work from the ends to the tip with your fingers and a small comb. Straighten any frizzy bits with kinked fiber.

As >>6930035 said, Epic is also an option. I've never owned a wig from them, so I won't say anything else.

[Anonymous No.6931600]

Does anybody have any photos of a Jasmine wig from Arda?
Another question: Anyone have any photos of Arda's color Ginger Blonde in the sunlight compared to indoors?
I've already checked their flickr, they have no photos of a Jasmine wig, and not enough photos of the Ginger blonde to ease my nervousness.

[Anonymous No.6931604]

>>6931600
Stop obsessing over useless shit faggot. Buy it if you want it, don't if you keep second guessing yourself.

[Anonymous No.6931606]

Hey, a while ago there was a thread in here for a newish english-language cosplay wig site that had a bunch if wigs for really low prices, does anyone have a link to their site or any info regarding the quality of their wigs?

[Anonymous No.6931630]

>>6931600
I have one, but it'd be a bit of a hassle getting it out to take pictures of. What's worrying you about the color? Do you have a picture of the character you want it for? Maybe I can reassure you without the pictures?

[Anonymous No.6931657]

Hi guys, I need some help. I'm planning to cosplay the character on the left. Which of the two wigs is better? I figure the length and style doesn't matter, as long as it's long enough that I can style it.

[Anonymous No.6931692]

>>6931657
I'd say the second one- lucaille is good and wigs are usually darker IRL than in stock photos

[Anonymous No.6931762]

>>6931657
are you really cosplaying hatoful boyfriend...?

[Anonymous No.6931787]

>>6931692
Thank you! I'll go with that one.
>>6931762
Why yes, yes I am.

[Anonymous No.6931793]

>>6931606
Might it have been
>http://www.wig-supplier.com/

I haven't actually ordered from there so I can't say anything about quality, sorry anon.

[Anonymous No.6932700]

>>6931793
Nah, it wasn't that one. The layout was a lot less cluttered.

[Anonymous No.6932708]

Does it cost much to ship one or a couple wigs from China via EMS?
I'm looking at the Taobao wig shops that offer international shipping right now...

[Anonymous No.6932733]

>>6931574

That would be nice. If it isn't too much trouble.

And fortunately it will be worn for only one day of the con, so I'll have a month or so to repair till... Halloween, probably.

[Anonymous No.6932987]

>>6931787
good, 'cause you'll look fucking moe

[Anonymous No.6933019]

>>6927661
Cut upwards rather than horizontally. Or, to be quicker, cut horrizontally to the length you want (Or a little longer than the desired length) and then chop upwards

[Anonymous No.6933054]

Does anyone have tips for how to make horns out of hair similer to this?

[Anonymous No.6933255]

Alright, I need some help because I am getting frustrated.
Anyone know a place where I can get a good wig for Samus?

I thought it'd be an easy task, but I can't find wigs that have the long pieces of hair in the front.

I was kind of thinking this wig, because its not like the front hairs are always supremely long.

Thoughts? Suggestions?

[Anonymous No.6933257]

>>6933255
(The ponytail would definitely be shortened)

[Anonymous No.6936272]

okay, so it wasn't until after i bought my wig that i heard arda's longer ones tangle pretty badly. i've had my luthien for a few days now and HOLY MOTHER OF PISS is it tangling like hell. like really, never had a wig tangle this badly, not even my long $13 black party wig. i even bought the detangling spray and everything, and i'm following the video instructions. what do i do guys?

[Anonymous No.6936306]

>>6936272
Go curl by curl with your fingers and a small comb. Start at the bottom and work your way up. Have lotion/conditioner on hand to help with the nastier knots and work through those with your fingers. After you get the curl detangled, spritz it with water and smooth down the hair. This'll take quite a bit of time, so be patient.

If the fibers are really kinky and rough from being tangled, you might have to straighten that part of the wig and recurl it.

Here's a picture of my Luthien after I untangled it.

[Anonymous No.6936749]

>>6933255
Although a little darker than Samus's hair, you could probably make this one work. It's closer in color to her hair color in comparison to the other one. Epic Cosplay's wigs are really nice. I would definitely recommend them to anyone. Here's the link for you.
http://www.epiccosplay.com/autumn-gold-ponytail-cosplay-wig.html

[Anonymous No.6936811]

>>6936749
Thank you, anon!

[Anonymous No.6936841]

>>6931630
Not the same anon, but I was thinking about buying the Jasmine as well for Villetta Nu from Code Geass. Do you think it'll work or am I better off stubbing a wig myself? Of course I'm not worried about having the exact curved shape for the ponytail.

[Anonymous No.6937060]

>>6936811
No problem! I can definitely assure you of the quality, too. The wigs from Epic Cosplay that I have hardly tangle, and they're just really easy to manage. Plus you can style them however you want to as well! Can't recommend these wigs enough.

[Anonymous No.6938458]

I just ordered a wig from Lucaille...did I do okay, /cgl/?

[Anonymous No.6938478]

>>6938458
Yes.

[Anonymous No.6939711]

What do you guys think about cheap wigs from Amazon? Have any of you ever bought one? I'm thinking about buying this one (pic related). I'm not expecting as quality of a wig like my Arda Magnum long (my only wig...), but is it worth buying?

[Anonymous No.6939718]

>>6939711
I got the gold one off ebay for 17 dollars. The quality is good. The hair looks okay as well, I mean, it's pretty good for the price tag.

My only complaint is that the wig tangles too easily and it feels thin. That's all.

[Anonymous No.6939753]

I have a question for you guys.
I just got this wig today, and I can't help but feel like it's a little too poofy. I was thinking of thinning it down to what it would (kiiiiinda) look like in the bottom left pic, but I'm afraid of the wefts (is that even the right word?) showing. When I got a casual second opinion, the person said she thought it looked better poofy as it already is. Obviously I'm going to cut the bangs into something similar to bottom right and style the rest of it a bit, but do you guys think it's worth thinning the wig down?

[Anonymous No.6939775]

>>6939753
Just use some hair gel. I honestly think it looks fine other than that the ends need a bit more definition.

[Anonymous No.6939779]

>>6939775
Yeah, I hadn't styled it at all yet, haha. All I'd done was use a straightener on a few spots and the back since they were super flippy. I'll see what I can do with just gel first, thanks.

[Anonymous No.6939786]

>>6939753
Don't listen to >>6939775

Never use hair gel on wigs unless you want your wig to look permanently wet and greasy.

[Anonymous No.6939791]

>>6939786
I was going to try some matte spray or something. I usually use got2b glue gel (obv. not matte) when spiking wigs, anyway.

[Anonymous No.6939793]

>>6939779
Honestly, if anything I'd say the bottom pieces are a tad too fluffy, but I'm sure the gel will fix that too, it does wonders.

[Anonymous No.6939916]

Hi /cgl/! I am working on Daenerys Targaryen cosplay and am a bit stuck on the wig. Pic related is what I'm going for, it's an Arda Matilda in Titanium Blonde with the hot water method. Unfortunately, Arda doesn't seem to be restocking the style in this color soon. I know Five Wits has a Dany styled wig, but from what I've seen its rather ugly and is too grey for my liking.
Any help would be greatly appreciated!

[Anonymous No.6939953]

>>6939916
if it's a Mathilda, that means it's a lace front, which limits your options pretty significantly. If you're fine with not having a lace front, and don't plan on dyeing it, the Linda XXL in a 613 from new look might be a good alternative (I have one in a blonde mix). There's also a decent selection of long wigs with no bangs on amphigory, but again no lace front. You can ventilate your own lace front and sew it in as an option. Otherwise it might be best to wait for a restock from Arda.

[Anonymous No.6939965]

>>6939916
Are you just going off the Five Wits photo? Their photos look like shit, but the wigs tend to look better/different in real life.

[Anonymous No.6940047]

I'm going to be cosplaying Mayaka Ibara from Hyouka and I'm having a difficult time finding a wig. Can anyone offer some suggestions for color? Also, should I try to find a wig in a similar style, or just get a shoulder length wig and style it?

[Anonymous No.6940098]

Hey guys, does this wig look alright for a cirno cosplay? Thanks.

[Anonymous No.6940102]

>>6940098
With a couple wefts in the back maybe, otherwise it's too short, too obviously for Rei.

[Anonymous No.6940101]

>>6940098
Also a link to ebay: http://www.ebay.com/itm/EVA-REI-AYANAMI-Cosplay-Party-Ice-Blue-Wig-wig-cap-/140912761018

[Anonymous No.6940103]

i'm not sure if this has been asked before, but does anyone has suggestions on how to make a wig out of two wigs? by that i mean; having a short wig as a base and then adding a medium length wig on top to make a pompadour.
I'm cosplaying Teruteru, so i'm curious if there is any tutorials on how to layer wigs or to keep weird ass hair styles up.

[Anonymous No.6940147]

>>6940102
Yeah, it is a bit short, is there another one you might recommend?

[Anonymous No.6940152]

>>6940098
What about this wig, anon?
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Fashion-Animation-NEW-Short-Cosplay-Light-Blue-Pony-BOB-Wig-/220889412682?pt=US_CSA_MWA_Wigs_Extensions&hash=item336e08f44a&_uhb=1

[Anonymous No.6940171]

>>6940152
Oh and a question while I'm at it:
I'm looking to style these two wigs into a PC98 Reimu wig.
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/51-Ex-Long-Bang-Dark-Purple-Straight-Cosplay-Wig-3S0-/320428455490?pt=US_CSA_MWA_Wigs_Extensions&hash=item4a9b063642
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/44-Heat-Resistant-Dark-Purple-Straight-Cosplay-Extension-Ponytail-110cm-/320777391765?pt=US_Hair_Extensions&hash=item4aafd28e95

Using the extra I cut from the wig added into the ponytail. This is a good shop, right? Am I going to die?

[Anonymous No.6940174]

>>6940103
http://www.warpaintandunicorns.com/2012/09/simple-wig-tricks-stacking-with-merida.html eh?
http://rufflebuttcosplay.deviantart.com/art/How-to-thicken-a-wig-by-combining-two-wigs-339883359 or maybe this? i'm trying to think of how you could do that..

[Anonymous No.6940189]

>>6940047
Would this wig work if I styled it?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/CHWJ381-pretty-short-dark-brown-cosplay-health-hair-WIG-wigs-CAP-GIFT-/400517628670?pt=US_CSA_MWA_Wigs_Extensions&hash=item5d40b602fe

[Anonymous No.6940204]

>>6940174
dude, thanks! the merida tutorial should help quite a bit with stacking. i have no idea how i'm gonna keep it up in the pompadour style (i might have to get like foam or something and hide it with the wig. STUPID ANIME HAIR.

[Anonymous No.6940211]

I'm looking for a good quality wig for Melisandre.

[Anonymous No.6940216]

>>6940152
Oh I think that could work! Thanks, I'll probably buy that one.
>>6940171
Wow I could see that looking pretty good, I love pc98 reimu. Wish I could help you with this; I hope you find an answer

[Anonymous No.6940235]

>>6940216
No problem! Hope it works out for you.
And thank you, too! I love her too, I really want to do her justice. I think I'll go ahead and get what I posted when I get paid.

[Anonymous No.6940307]

>>6940189
You sure you want to go with a wig that would normally sell for ≈$20?

[Anonymous No.6940386]

I'm wanting to weft in ponytail clipons into a wig to give it more body - specifically I was going to add them to the sides so the wig goes out in an upside down 'v' sort of shape...but it's a curly wig and I'm worried about everything getting messy and tangled - help/advice?

[Anonymous No.6940433]

>>6940307
I'm just trying to get a feel for what I should use. Do you have any suggestions anon?

[Anonymous No.6940443]

>>6940433
Well, what are you willing to spend? With wigs, you almost always get what you pay for. Have you checked all the big sites like Arda, Cyperous, etc.? Her hairstyle and color are simple enough that it shouldn't be too difficult finding a wig you could modify into it, so all that's really left is the quality of the wig.

[Anonymous No.6940451]

>>6940443
I've looked at Arda, but couldn't decide on a brown. I'll take a look at Cyperous. I'm willing to spend around $20 at the most.

[Anonymous No.6940540]

Planning on doing a Mikasa cosplay and well, http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a1z10.1.w4004-2047443793.8.RaImaG&id=20053143306
anyone bought any wigs from them and can vouch for their quality?

[Anonymous No.6940767]

Just bought a wig from Lucaille for my Souji Seta cosplay. It's my first time ordering from them so I really hope it turns out well. Does anyone have past experience with them?

[Anonymous No.6941361]

Does anyone have a good tutorial for making a long wig into a ponytail wig? I'd really appreciate it!!

[Anonymous No.6943321]

Does anyone have the Luthien from Arda in pure white or silver? I want to use one or the other for an Ice Queen cosplay and I was going to use two and make it into one so it would be nice and thick. Finances are making it look as if this will not be a go, will it be thick enough to cover my black hair in the back? My hair is already ass length so I"m worried it won't be thick enough.

[Anonymous No.6944109]

I've been stumped for weeks now and maybe you all can help.

Are there any ways or tutorials on how to make a wig appear as though it has an undercut?

[Anonymous No.6944119]

>>6944109
quite a few dangans have been stumped on this. most of the gundam cosplayers just made it really short (as short as you can get without seeing the wefting and whatnot).
i'm stuck on how i'm gonna do teruteru's undercut thing too :B

[Anonymous No.6944132]

>>6944119
I've seen different approaches: someone using a short wig underneath, people adding in wefts, but it just... looks weird.

I'm sure you're going to look great, anon. Good luck on your crazy as fuck wig! I just finished Mondo for AB, but I didn't realize how hard it would be to achieve an undercut.

I thought maybe it's possible to have short wigs like that (as in Connie from Attack on Titan, etc) but I haven't found anything.

[Anonymous No.6944133]

Advice for straightening a curly wig?
I've straightened it with a straightener several times, I've tried the hot water method many times...
It still has its fabulous curls.

What do I do?

[Anonymous No.6944140]

>>6944109
Best method I've seen. http://merryalycen.deviantart.com/art/Kittan-Bachika-Wig-364283067

[Anonymous No.6944916]

I think my country blocks some of the results on ebay and other websites, because I can't find a long straight strawberry blonde wig... if anybody can help me that would be great
(Pic related, I'm looking for this color)

[Potato No.6945032]

>>6944916
Just search for "blond" wig on Ebay. Most of the Chinese sellers don't specify strawberry blonde or reddish blonde or whatever, just blonde. You'll have to sort through a lot of actual blonde wigs, but you'll turn up more results that way.

[Anonymous No.6945046]

>>6945044
*I have a silver one

[Anonymous No.6945044]

>>6943321
I have long medium brown hair (to my lower shoulder blades) and I used two light colored wig caps over my hair and I couldn't see my hair through it.

[Anonymous No.6945684]

>>6943321

I own the Luthien in silver and have very thick almost black hair and had no trouble with anything showing through. I've worn it with and without a wig cap.

[Anonymous No.6945691]

>>6920805

I have pretty much 0% experience with styling wigs, so I contacted a friend of mine who is a hairdresser. Similarly, you could prolly find some hair styling / beauty college in your area and see if anyone there would take commissions.

Also, if you plan on buying from Arda often, I'd recommend the sample ring.

[Anonymous No.6945761]

what is the best and most effective way to wash a wig!?
the tutorials i have read say that you should use regular shampoo and conditioner, however others say that you should never ever use regular shampoo and conditioner!
i have a heat-resistant and styled wig that i would like to take the gel out of but i am terrified of messing it up!
pic not related

[Anonymous No.6948175]

I got a long wig (past butt length). I know long wigs are a pain and I was prepared to spend some time taming it, but fuck, I'm just at my wit's end with the thing. I sprayed and sprayed with oil sheen conditioner, I patiently combed and combed and combed, and when I got most of the tangles to the bottom I snipped it closer to the length I wanted. But still, the tangles and frizz are being stubborn. What else can I do to get the thing under control?

[Anonymous No.6948311]

>>6948175
Warm hair straightener. Turn it off before you use it and let it cool for a bit.

[Anonymous No.6948328]

>>6933255
I'm actually looking for a wig exactly like this, can you link to where this is from?

[Anonymous No.6948351]

I want to make a horse tail but real horse hair is expensive. What company/brand/shop carries the thickest, natural-looking high-quality fibers you can recommend? I need fibers/hairs that can hold a light wave and won't distort/fry/stretch/tangle horribadly. I don't mind taking a wig apart, using wefts, or using loose skeins.

[Anonymous No.6948419]

How would I go about doing Seiko's hair rolls while also keeping the back accurate? I've never really done any styling past trimming bangs, so I'm pretty lost. Any help would be greatly appreciated!

[Anonymous No.6948635]

SO I apologize if this is a stupid question, but I'm looking to cosplay Alibaba relatively soon, though I don't have much/any experience with wigs. I used to depend on friends who could do it for me, and that's not really the case anymore since I moved away.

What type of wig should I end up getting for him? I was looking at Arda's Hansel Wig, as well as a quick ebay search for a specific wig.

Also, what's the best way to get the "horn"? Just mousse and hairspray? Or should I look into support?

[Anonymous No.6951940]

Bump

[Anonymous No.6951944]

>>6940211
Any one have any advice on this one? I've searched around and none have fit the bill.

[Anonymous No.6951960]

Anyone know where I can get a white/silver lace front wig that isn't 300 dollars? Arda is out and they can't update for shit. I reallly need one.

[Anonymous No.6951973]

Hi, does anyone have tips for steam curling? I heard someone mention it's better than either the hairdryer or hot water method, so I want to try it.

So far as I can figure, all I do is put the hair into curlers and then hold the steamer so that steam gets onto the hair until the hair looks wet, right? And testing it in between to make sure it isn't overheated/melting?

[Anonymous No.6951979]

>>6948635
Hairspray for the spike will be enough. It's pretty small.

[Anonymous No.6952736]

Has anyone here had any experience with taking a wig to a hairdresser to have it cut?

[Anonymous No.6952746]

>>6952736
No, but I know it's tempting when you're starting out. Unless you have a friend who cuts hair you should really just man up and try it for yourself. Get a cheap Party City wig, find some tutorials on wig cutting and practice before trying it on the real thing.

I still have my practice wig somewhere and it's a mess from practicing spiking, wefting and cutting, but it's better that I did it on that then on something more expensive.

[Anonymous No.6952749]

Is there an easy way to make sure none of my hair shows when I wear a wig that's styled up?

[Anonymous No.6952764]

>>6952746
Yeah, I just got my first wig in the mail today and it definitely needs to be cut down a bit more. It's going to be a very short bob but right now it looks like it would go to the chin. I might ask my sister to do it because she's a hair stylist, but I don't know how she's going to react to me owning a wig.

[Anonymous No.6952948]

I'm sure this is a baby-mode question, but how should I go about making my wig not smell?

I just got a new wig shipping in from China to the U.S., and it smells like shit. This is coming from someone with a weak sense of smell, too. It's 90% nylon according to the tag, if that matters.

[Anonymous No.6953059]

>>6952948
Rinse it out with some cool water first. JUST water. If it still smells, try adding a little bit of wig shampoo into the water next time you bathe it. If wig shampoo doesn't work, use baby oil/lotion. It's very mild and won't damage the wig. Just make sure to rinse it well so it's not greasy.

[Anonymous No.6953065]

>>6952749
pin the wig down EVERYWHERE... also, if your hair is a way different color, just spray the edges with canned hair color or something because it will be noticeable.

[Anonymous No.6953084]

Has anyone had any luck with the Nia Blend Candy Stripper from Arda, this one to be exact http://arda-wigs.com/collections/candy-striper/products/nia-blend and I was wondering if anyone has bought this wig or has seen it irl? I really am in need of a wig for Nia from TTGL and I want a wig that isn't electric blue and golden, but like a light blue and platinum if that's not so hard to find? Can anyone suggest me a good wig? Pic sort of related.

[Anonymous No.6953196]

I hear Epic Cosplay wigs are hard to style, is that true? I was planning on buying one. Is it possible to straighten them without burning them?

[Anonymous No.6953197]

so i've got a blonde lace front that will be pulled back and my dark hair shows through above the ears. i can't seem to be able to cover it all up.
do you think i should bleach my hair there so it blends in and then dye it back after the con?

[Anonymous No.6953243]

>>6953084
Some photos of it here:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/ardawigs/sets/72157626354958308/

[Anonymous No.6953308]

>>6945044
>>6945684
Thanks guys!

[Anonymous No.6953428]

>>6953196
They're heat resistant to 400 degrees, and from my experience, they're one of the easiest wigs to work with.

[Anonymous No.6953520]

I'm looking for a wig for Arena Mitsuru, I want it to be the right red and the right kind of fiber to withstand being worn next to that fur coat all day (I can treat it) and I don't mind sewing in wefts for extra length/body and curling them but I just want the fibers to be tangle free and the color to be right. So far I haven't found anything that would work for me.

[Anonymous No.6954282]

Wig noob here. I like how this wig looks for a Charlotte cosplay, but I don't know how to achieve it. Should I get a long wig, some quilting batting, and just wrap the fibers around it? I'm not sure. I've never done anything besides the most basic of styling, so sorry about the dumb question.

[Anonymous No.6954600]

How do you know which wig to get when ever seller on ebay uses the same stock photos?

[Anonymous No.6954636]

Seagulls, give me some moral support. I'm about to cut a wig by myself for the first time and I always have friends helping me with wig styling (or well they do the work I make them food and assist is usually how it works out) but this time I have to curl it and cut it myself.

[Anonymous No.6954672]

Just remember that, worst case scenario, you have to buy a new wig. Remember when cutting to cut vertically rather than horizontally. Thinning shears are a great help, you can find them at Wal-Mart for about $9.

[Anonymous No.6954673]

>>6930887
holy shit, this is late as hell and i don't really have any advice to offer, but i'm so glad to see others cosplaying pokemon special/adventures- it seems exceptionally rare nowadays. i'm actually planning silver or yellow for a future con- may i ask what convention this will be for?
sage for no contribution!

[Anonymous No.6954675]

That is to say, it's not the end of the world if you mess up a wig. It's actually a good learning experience.

[Anonymous No.6954769]

>>6954672
>>6954675
Because I am an idiot, I've been waiting for way too long so now it'd be too late to get a second wig, it wouldn't make it here in time. Also no Walmart in dis country.

I'm just gonna have to suck it up and do it. I'm glad there's no spiking or elaborate stuff involved, at least.

[Anonymous No.6954778]

>>6954636
just remember to go slow!!!! you can always fix it.

[Anonymous No.6954782]

>>6953520
Have you tried Arda? Their wigs tend to be thick, and you could spray it with silicone spray or conditioner to make it tangle less.

[Anonymous No.6954783]

Has anyone tried L-email's custom wigs offer? How much do they charge?

[Anonymous No.6954790]

>>6953197
I'm thinking that you should be able to find something that you could spray over your hair to make it less noticeable and that washes out. Like a temporary hair color spray?

[Anonymous No.6954794]

>>6948419
Hmm, how heat resistant is your wig? I would take curlers, put them in your wig until you get how you want them, and then dunk the part of the wig in warm water. With wigs that aren't heat resistant, this can help bend the fibers without damaging them. After it dries completely, I'd keep the curlers in, and spray the crap out of it with a product like got2b.

Best of luck, I hope you can find something to work!

[Anonymous No.6954795]

>>6954782
I've been contemplating it, but all their even medium length wigs I've had tangled with the treatment. I know their Maroon would be the perfect color IMO but still anxious to just jump in with their prices.

[Anonymous No.6954796]

>>6945761
Personally I've used regular shampoo and conditioner, so have a lot of my friends, and my wigs have turned out just fine and dandy. Just go slow anon! Use a small out of shampoo at first, and go from there. Play it by ear. If you're really paranoid and worried, there are shampoos and conditioners made just for wigs that cost under $10!

[Anonymous No.6954817]

Where can I buy a decent twin tails wig?
Everyone bitches about GLW, and I don't like L-email due to shitty past experiences (really thin in some areas, tangly-ass mess, super shiny/fake looking, etc.)
Most "good" wig sellers that I've seen mentioned don't seem to carry twin tail wigs. Should I just pick up a GLW when they're on offer so it's not so bad? Or can someone direct me to a better shop?

[Anonymous No.6954824]

>>6954795
Yeah, that's understandable. With every arda wig I've purchased, the first thing I do is spray it with some sort of spray unless I'm going to spike it or something. I remember one time with a friend's waist long wig we didn't do anything to it, and it had a HUGE knot in the middle of it. It was terrible to brush out! They tangle so easily, which sucks because the thickness of the wigs is great and the color is usually really accurate.

Have you looked at epiccosplay? I heard their wigs are pretty good.

[Anonymous No.6954834]

>>6954817
Do you just want like, a simple twin tails wig?

To be honest I use random ebay sellers with good and reputable ratings, and I've never gotten a bad wig.

[Anonymous No.6954837]

>>6954824
>>6954795
With Arda, I've found that the trick is immediate brushing and a light misting of both an antifrizz/detangle spray and a setting spray. I've had a luthien wig that has been fine after several uses now. I still have to comb it out at the end of the day, but it no longer snarls or knots up.

[Anonymous No.6954838]

>>6954817
Depends on what you want your twintails to look like. Are you looking for something curly and lolita-ish? Or something like Miku?

[Anonymous No.6954839]

I have to tease a wig like crazy for Otakon, but I am worried considering its July and it's humid as balls. I'm worried that it's just going to go flat the second I try to transport it.

What should I do to prevent it from going flat?

[Anonymous No.6954841]

>>6954837
I've managed to keep my Luthien pretty nice, just some minor frizz that can be fixed pretty easy. I just use a ton of hair spray to keep the curls like they're supposed to be. My Claudia was a disaster, though.

[Anonymous No.6954842]

>>6954834
I'm just looking for a natural brown and a natural blonde one. I've been wary of ebay since I bought a wig from a "reputable" seller a cosplay and had it be much more yellow than the photo would have suggested. Granted, that was four or five years ago.

[Anonymous No.6954845]

>>6954842
Fantasy Sheep has this wig and I've heard great things about them. I'm actually looking to try them out myself.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Free-Shipping-Harajuku-Lolita-style-daily-lovely-wig-55cm-/221165856093?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item337e83255d

[Anonymous No.6954847]

>>6954842
(Looks like it can be put into some twintails.

[Anonymous No.6954848]

>>6954842
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Free-Shipping-SS-series-basic-COSPLAY-wig-04style-universal-medium-length-brown-/321131205389?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4ac4e9530d

[Anonymous No.6954863]

>>6954847
>>6954845
Thank you, kind anon. I might have to try this. I've looked at Fantasy Sheep before, but somehow I overlooked the blonde one in particular.

[Anonymous No.6954879]

>>6954863
No problem!

[Anonymous No.6955244]

>>6954794
Thank you! I haven't actually bought a wig yet, as I wanted to get an idea on what to do before I purchased one. I'll definitely try that out once I get it!

[Anonymous No.6955440]

>>6954824
I have, sadly they don't have the right color and there is no way Cherry frickin red would work well haha
I may just have to go with Arda oh well, I can still treat it

[Anonymous No.6955613]

>>6940211
Arda's Merry in Dark Copper Red?

[Anonymous No.6960114]

I'm working on a Kisame cosplay and trying to get the color as close as possible. For whatever reason, I bought the wig the dark blue color and I didn't realize until it arrived today that getting it in midnight blue might've been a better choice. Opinions?

[Anonymous No.6960394]

>>6955613
>Arda's Merry in Dark Copper Red
Thanks, I ordered some colors swatches -- so hopefully I'll know soon!

[Anonymous No.6960572]

Not a wig question but wig related.

>Somebody returns wig that looks like it's gone through a cotton candy machine
>Normally toss it in the trash.
>Say fuck it, take it home with me, and figure I'd try the challenge of seeing if I could salvage it.
>A few hours later with a comb, brush, wig detangler, and a flat iron.

Left is what it looked like, right is what it looked like after I was done with it. It's actually wearable now.

[Anonymous No.6960576]

>>6960572
Wow, that is so awesome. Good job anon!

[Anonymous No.6960604]

>>6960572
I do the same thing. A low temp flat iron will really get rid of all the frizz.

I fix wigs up to some of my friends who aren't really hands on with the cosplay stuff. I wish I took a picture of the wig when I took it out of the plastic walmart shopping bag she gave it to me in. There was approx 30 small braids she put it into try to keep it from tangling more. 3 hours of just undoing the braids.

[Anonymous No.6960610]

So, a while back, some people were talking about using fabric softener to make wigs less shiny. Does this actually work, and does anyone have any pix or tutorials?

[Anonymous No.6960615]

>>6960114
I have an Arda wig in midnight blue, and I'd say it's not too close to Kisame's hair color irl. It could just be my monitor (though I compared with my phone and two other monitors before buying it), but the color leans towards a dark teal-blue compared to the stock photo Arda uses on their site.
The wig is at a friend's house right now so I can't take my own pictures, but the last 5 pictures in their gallery for the color are the most accurate to what I have in my opinion.

I don't own a wig in dark blue so I can't say, but just a heads up for the midnight blue color!

[Anonymous No.6960618]

>>6960610
Most people say it doesn't work but that's because everyone rinses it out. You aren't supposed to. Make sure you don't use too much or it will just get greasy and gross though. Also it only makes a slight difference, but it allows talc (baby powder) to stick better, so using them together makes a big difference.

[Anonymous No.6960620]

>>6960572
Holy shit though, what did they do that the wig would be that messy?

[Anonymous No.6960834]

>>6960114
Yeah, >>6960615 is right. I just took out my color ring to compare, and you definitely made the right choice in ordering the dark blue. The midnight blue is much too green for Kisame.

[Anonymous No.6961142]

How would I go about getting the right greaser look for this?
I have a lace front with a ventilated widows peak, but it is hard to make the strands stand that kind of outwards/upwards to give the silhouette rather than making it look slicked back,

Also, tips on making the hair look like it has lots of product without actually having to fuck with the wig too much. Should I just coat it with a thick layer hairspray or will that look weird?

[Anonymous No.6961596]

>>6960620
I really don't know what they did to it since I personally don't handle returns. All I know is we got it in an envelope, and when we opened it, there was a cotton candy pink disaster shoved in there without even so much of any of it's original packaging.

[Anonymous No.6961943]

>>6960834
>>6960615

Thanks guys! I was worried the dark blue might be a little too black or even purple but playing around with it more seems to tell me the color changes a bit depending on the lighting. I didn't get the midnight blue originally because I also thought it looked a little green but just got worried cause the lighting in my room at the time (at night) made it look awfully purple. I use Arda a lot, so I might just have to get a color ring for situations like this.