Wig Thread

[Anonymous No.9524422]

Didn't see one, so here's a new one.
I remember a long time ago people talking about lucaille wigs, I can't remember if it was for good or bad reasons, though. Does anyone have any experiences with them or remember any other peoples' stories?

[Anonymous No.9524439]

Where's the best place to get a wig commisioned and worth the price?

[Anonymous No.9524440]

>>9524439
Honestly, if you know any friends that have amazing wigs themselves, they're usually down for a commission and you get the benefit of a friend's attention to detail and a discount maybe, haha.
If you're looking for specific people, my friend MurtunaCaptor started doing wig commissions, and they look pretty solid.

[Anonymous No.9524650]

>>9524422
I got 3 wigs from their taobao shop in my latest order, should be able to review them within the next few days. I've been hearing some stories about their quality having gone downhill so hopefully I'm not in for an unpleasant surprise? Fingers crossed

[Anonymous No.9524691]

Recently got a wig from GLW. It looks fine and the quality is fine as well, but the damn thing is tying knots around itself and tangling in all sorts of ways. Any tips to fix it? Is a wash and combing enough?

[Anonymous No.9524699]

>>9524422
Where the fuck should i start styling my wig into an enormous flat top?

[Anonymous No.9524712]

>>9524439
It depends on how complex the wig is. I know people who regularly take on wig commissions but won't touch anything that involves more than cutting or spiking.

[Anonymous No.9524822]

I actually bought a Lucaille wig about 2 months ago and it was pretty good, the shine wasn't horrible and had no shedding problems like the time I had bought from Fantasy Sheep

[Anonymous No.9524837]

>>9524440
>my friend
don't try to casually selfpost buddy, it's tacky as hell

[Anonymous No.9524844]

Oh hey. I was just looking for this.

Advice on keeping this momstrosity upright? My friend who mohawks her own hair use sugar water, but I'm not sure if that would mesh well with a plastic wig.

Right now it's teasing, hairspray, and heat, and it works well enough but I'd like some extra security.

[Anonymous No.9524880]

>>9524440
>pretty solid
It looks like a fuzzy baby bird.

[Anonymous No.9524883]

>>9524880
wouldn't you normally just put in wefts of gray hair and then style everything later? I don't understand the reasoning behind this.

[Anonymous No.9524886]

>>9524880
That looks like they put fake spiderwebs.

[Anonymous No.9524888]

>>9524883
>>9524880
It's difficult to mimic a buzz cut with just wefts because you have to cut them so short you'll end up exposing the netting. The only other ways I've seen to do this are with flocking (expensive equipment) or fake fur (doesn't look quite right). This doesn't look quite right either but you have limited options if you want the hair that short.

[Anonymous No.9524892]

>>9524844
Water + glue?

[Anonymous No.9524903]

>>9524888
This looks like shit, please stop defending yourself.

[Anonymous No.9524969]

>>9524422
I had about 5 Lucaille wigs come in a few weeks ago. Some are absolutely gorgeous, thick, and matte. I got two of their lolita wigs for the fun of it, and they were pretty shitty quality. Easy to brush, but a little on the thin side. Another wig I got was thick and long, but surprisingly thin at the cap and super shiny. So YMMV when it comes to quality.

[Anonymous No.9524981]

>>9524422
Lucaille wigs are quite soft and silky and don't tangle much at all. I have a couple of fashion wigs and a couple cosplay ones from them too. They come with little quarter-sized skin tops where appropriate. Some of them are on the thinner side, but not so thin that wefts are showing (e.g. wavy lolita wig, as opposed to a heavy Bodyline monster I own). The straight ones I've noticed are a little bit shinier than the wavy ones but it's not too bad.

I've only had problems with one wig so far - curly blonde, a little too yellow compared to stock photos, and tangled like a motherfucker. I know that a handful of wigs I looked at had a disclaimer that it's not manufactured by them, and that they're not responsible for the quality, idk if that was one of them.

Still, that's one out of the six wigs I purchased in total, and I've been happy with the rest.

[Anonymous No.9525120]

>>9524903
I'm not the stylist? The anon above me asked why you wouldn't just add wefts and I answered. If you know of a different way to style a buzz cut, please share away; I style a lot of wigs but don't know how I'd make that one short of halfassing it with a super short cut.

[Anonymous No.9527615]

>>9524439
I haven't commissioned them myself, but xheeheex does really great wigs imo. but I'm not sure about their prices
It depends on what kind of wig you want I guess

And just because people were discussing it, here's their take on an undercut

[Anonymous No.9527626]

>>9524691
Wash with fabric softener

>>9524844
I often use this method (see attached). Tutorial is by pisara wigs, he has a lot of cool stuff and tutorials, check it out

>>9527615
Looks good!

[Anonymous No.9528760]

Has anyone ever bought a wig from arda-wigs? They look decent enough but this $30 price tag makes me think it's going to be shit.
Also how would I go about straightening a wig to get rid of any waves (and not fucking it up)?

[Anonymous No.9528778]

>>9528760
Arda wigs apparently are heat resistant enough to a certain temperature, so you can use flat irons on them. I'd follow the temperature guidelines on their website.

As for the actual wig, the colors are really impure (lots of gradient) and there's lots of little fly-aways in them that aren't sewn in, or sewn in hard enough. They are GREAT when you need specific colors, and I end up using them a lot, but wigsmiths be warned they aren't that great. Buying an Arda wig isn't going to magically get you instagram likes and great cosplay photos, and people who obsess over brando forget this.

[Anonymous No.9529013]

>>9528760
>but wigsmiths be warned they aren't that great

Disagree. They're one of the best bases to use for spiking or teasing because of the fiber texture. They're also one of the only companies that sells weird color wefts that are all one length (vs the length variety you get when harvesting wefts).

If you need a long wig though, look elsewhere.

[Anonymous No.9529028]

>>9528760
Dude Arda is one of the most recommended wig sites. I'm guessing you're new.
Yes they're credible, but some tips about their wigs:
- They're best for heavy styling
- They're stupidly thick, even the short simple styles are crazy thick
- The long+straight wigs tangle really easily, I honestly wouldn't recommend them if you need a wig like this
- Check the Flickr Gallery for what certain colors look like under various lighting

[Anonymous No.9529035]

>>9524699
References???

[Anonymous No.9529038]

>>9528760
>Has anyone ever bought a wig from arda-wigs?

[Anonymous No.9529069]

>>9527626
What is that in your pic? Wire?
I have more of a problem with the entire thing splitting and somewhat leaning and bending. Your pic seems good for smaller spikes but I'm not sure how well it'd work for this, which is one big piece that's made in a way to look somewhat natural (the reason I didn't go for foamcore) and is thus somewhat transparent.

[Anonymous No.9529096]

Does anyone know any good places to get crazy wigs commissioned that doesn't cost an arm and a leg?

[Anonymous No.9529105]

>>9529069
You could've used a small foamcore just to reduce weight. I'm not sure if you'd be willing to at your current stage in the process, though.
I suppose just a shit ton more hairspray and a strong glue/gel at the base.

[Anonymous No.9529262]

>>9529096
I'm guessing you thought Hee Hee's wigs were too expensive? I hate to break it to you, but if you want a crazy wig commission, you're going to have to pay for what the work is worth; there's only a handful of people out there who take on high quality complex wig commissions so you aren't going to have people undervaluing their work when the supply-demand ratio is so high.

I make "crazy" wigs, and I have no problem laughing people out of my inbox when they offer me $50 in labor for a Peridot wig because "that's all they can afford".

[Anonymous No.9529682]

>>9528778
>>9529013
>>9529028
Thanks I've never tried to use/style a short wig before so this is actually some A+ advice for me

[Anonymous No.9529739]

>>9528760
Please go and stay gone.

Or learn to lurk the fuck more and/or use google.

[Anonymous No.9529751]

>>9529096
It depends on the kind of wig, too. And like >>9529262 said, there's labor cost and material. That's not even including any profit on top.

[Anonymous No.9530344]

How the HECK do I get a long wig to not sperg out and have the strands go everywhere?

Someone in the help thread mentioned dryer sheets but those only helped a little bit. It's not even static, but just a tendency to get messy minutes after I finish combing it

[Anonymous No.9530346]

>>9530344
I use tigi anti frizz spray as I comb it.

[Anonymous No.9530352]

>>9530344
are you going to be styling it anon? If you're just wearing it long coat it with some Mane n Tail or like product and braid it AS SOON AS Your done combing. Keep it braided until you need your pic taken.

As far as styling goes, work in small sections. that's all I got

[Anonymous No.9530424]

>>9530352
I'm wearing it straight except for the bangs and two fringe braids on the sides of the bangs. I was hoping there was some ancient cosplay secret to it because I wanted to be able to at least wear it casually for a day without it fucking up too bad.

I suppose I'll try some detangling spray and maybe straighten the ends since apparently that can help a lot.

[Anonymous No.9530442]

>>9527615
what wig did they use for the base/undercut part?
a friend of mine had a short wig she didnt have a use for anymore so she gave it to me to do whatever i wanted with it.
was planing on doing a shiro cosplay so i needed that undercut look but as i was cutting the wig short, the wefts started to show.

am i suppose to glue in smaller strands of hair to hide the expose wefts?

[Anonymous No.9530451]

>>9524844
>sugar water
holy fuck that's retarded

tease with hairspray and then use g2bg or actual fabric glue

[Anonymous No.9530462]

>>9530451
She said her friend uses it her real hair, dipshit. Not on a wig.

[Anonymous No.9530465]

>>9530462
That's not any less dumb. Sugar is both sticky and invites all sorts of things to come live in whatever it's coating.

[Anonymous No.9530499]

>>9530442
No idea.
Go check their insta? They might have said so in the post but I don't think so. If you're commissioning you usually don't want to give away all your secrets

[Anonymous No.9530738]

I use got2b on my actual hair

[Anonymous No.9530815]

>>9530738
Great, that's one thing it's meant for.

[Anonymous No.9530818]

>>9530442
From her IG:
"This wig was styled from a Rocky in Grey, trimmed as short as possible and flattened with freeze spray and heat, and a black Cady from @ardawigs"

[Anonymous No.9530839]

>>9530738
Congratulations, you use a hair care product to care for hair.

[Anonymous No.9530919]

>>9529105
I'm going to be working with foamcores in the future, but decided not to go with it for this particular projects for a few different reasons. If I did install one it might help reduce imbalance and tilting/bending, but it probably wouldn't help splitting.

I'll probably try and invest some more hours in making it a bit more uniform, hopefully a more through attack on it will make it less prone to splitting/bending.

>>9530442
I made wefts of the long hair off the sides I didn't need and sewed two wefts between each existing one, then just trimmed and used high heat on a blowdryer to lay them flat. It works, snd you could probably just buy wefts if you don't want to hassle with DIY-ing it/your wig is too short.

>>9530451
>>9530462
>>9530465
Have you ever melted sugar and then had it harden back solid? Because that shit is unyielding. It's not waterproof, though, and I'm not sure how well it'd work for synthetic hair that you can't really wash. But the nethod itself is tried and true.

[Anonymous No.9531385]

>>9530818
huh, interesting because the short wig i mentioned about was a rocky wig as well. I barely trimmed it and the wefts were already getting exposed.
i guess i just gotta mess with it more.

anyways, thanks for the info.

[Anonymous No.9531751]

>>9528760
they're thick and have great color variety but tangle easily and the quality has gone down A LOT in recent years.

[Anonymous No.9531797]

>>9531751
I've been buying Ardas since 2011 and haven't noticed a quality drop. That being said, some styles have better hairlines and less frizz at the top than others.

[Anonymous No.9531802]

>>9531797
I've noticed Arda will sometimes have uneven wefting/stitches which will lead to layers being thicker on one side. Nothing catastrophic, though.

[Anonymous No.9531852]

How're the shipping costs to Europe from Arda?
Any alternatives?

[Anonymous No.9531981]

>>9529035
Jean-Pierre Polnareff, Jojo pt 3. I'm thinking maybe of the Arda Suzi, but I'm worried I won't be able to get the hair to look good standing up since it's designed to lay flat.

[Anonymous No.9531994]

>>9531981
any short-medium lace-front

cut everything to about 1.5 inch except the top, hair glue everything, sweep the top up, sculpt the shape into a cylinder, then use a straight razor + scissors to shear the top flat

[Anonymous No.9532032]

>>9531994
How do i avoid the hair separating/clumping into spikes when I'm trying to sculpt it into a cylinder?

[Anonymous No.9532056]

>>9532032
more fukken glue

[Anonymous No.9532060]

>>9532056
Y'all use spray or gel?

[Anonymous No.9532165]

I heard DreamHolic was having problems shipping overseas recently but I really want some of their wigs. Anyone have photos of any dreamholic wigs you own/know if dreamholic has their shit together now so I won't have to wait like 9months for a wig?

[Anonymous No.9532191]

>>9532165
Just order from their Taobao shop, it's way less hassle.

[Anonymous No.9532674]

Going to post this in the persona thread as well but...
I'm torn on the wig color for Futaba.
I'm getting a base wig from Arda (Eowyn) and styling it.
But I'm not sure if I should get Fire Red or Pumpkin.
Fire Red seems like it'd be more accurate but is a little eye bleed-y when it's photographed.
Pumpkin is slightly darker but seems to photograph better.

[Anonymous No.9532682]

>>9532674
Here's a better reference. Sage for double.

[Anonymous No.9532902]

Has anyone here bought wigs from "Wig is Fashion"?
I ordered two wigs (they haven't arrived yet, but it hasn't been long, so I'm not worried), and I'm just curious if anyone has any experiences with them

[Anonymous No.9532954]

>>9532902
Mohawk anon upthread; that wig is from WIF.

I have three more wigs from them; one long, curly lace front, one semi-long and wavy, and one short, generic anime cut.

I absolutely love their fibers, which work great for long wigs and still take styling pretty well. Especially heat-styling they take great. Colour seems mostly fine (a bit solid in tone maybe) but getting a specific nuance can be a hassle and I definitely wish they had a better system for sorting their wigs and colours. Their lace fronts are good, much better hairlines than Arda, which tend to be too harsh a line if unmodified (IMO), however I do have some issues with the construction of the wigs; my short wig is incredibly unevenly sewn which really shows when it's short. It leads to a really awkward thickness at the crown (forehead, particularly) while the back is almost kind of thin. Not sure if this is a bad wig or if it's a wider problem.

Anyway, would 100% recommend for especially long lacefronts.

[Anonymous No.9532994]

>>9532902
Yeah, it's L-Email's webshop. I've bought from them a ton of times and their shipping is quick (excepting CNY). Their quality ranges depending on the wig but the stock photos are usually accurate (can't speak for the lacefronts though). Wigs can be a little small though (just standard Chinese wig sizes).

[Anonymous No.9533034]

>>9532994
wig-supplier.com is l'email's webshop. Wigisfashion.com is a different seller.

[Anonymous No.9534296]

I'm a newbie and trying to find a good wig for Joker from Persona 5. You guys know any wigs that would work for him?

Any tips for messing with it to make it look all frizzy would also be appreciated

[Anonymous No.9534531]

>>9531852
It depends on which shipping type you take and how much you buy. I usually buy from Arda Canada if I can since their currency is cheaper compared to US for me. I live in DK if that's any help.

>>9531981
Captain Taya cosplay on facebook styled a Polnareff wig that ended up looking pretty nice if you want to draw inspiration from that.

>>9534296
Coscraft has a pretty nice wig for Persona 5 protagonist it seems (look under character wigs). Their quality is good too. Regarding making it look frizzy and stuff I've seen people put hairspray on their fingers and kinda comb them through the hair to fluff it up. Or spray a thin layer of hairspray on the hair and then fluff it up with your fingers to get the frizz/layered look.

[Anonymous No.9534875]

I'm new to lace fronts and I was wondering what you guys use to glue them down

[Anonymous No.9535028]

What tapes do you guys like for your wigs?

[Anonymous No.9535057]

>>9534875
Spirit Gum

[Anonymous No.9535081]

Speaking of commissions, what would you guys expect to get paid/pay for:

>generic spikey anime wig
>basic trim
>specialty wigs that require wefting/splicing
>specialty wigs that require inner structures (teasing, foamcores, ribbons for drillcurls)
>wigs that require dyeing

?

I would like to take commissions eventually but I need to get faster and I need to know what I ought to aim for for a decent hourly.

>>9534875
Grimas Mastix

[Anonymous No.9535102]

Any ideas for getting this monstrosity to work? Foam core, wire like in >>9527626 's tutorial or just teasing up for the spikes?

[Anonymous No.9535219]

>>9535081
I've never taken commissions but I would browse the most popular commissioners and subtract some for popularity points.

I would think labor +hours +supplies +shipping +wig costs if you're supplying the wig. It also depends on your methods. How long does a wig take? Do you have good reference for your work?

[Anonymous No.9535225]

>>9535081
expenses + how much you value your labor

[Anonymous No.9535232]

>>9535102
Teased spikes with hair glue should be fine, those aren't even that big.

[Anonymous No.9535237]

>>9535081
>generic spikey anime wig
>basic trim
>wigs that require dyeing
$40-$50 labor for each of these

>specialty wigs that require wefting/splicing
Closer to $100 in labor

>specialty wigs that require inner structures (teasing, foamcores, ribbons for drillcurls)
Anywhere from $100 to a couple hundred in labor

[Anonymous No.9535299]

>>9535237
Double that up for material costs (little extra for dye) and you got your cheap wig commission prices. Would add some more for effort, and less material cost if the customer provides you the materials.

[Anonymous No.9535330]

>>9532954
>>9532994
>>9533034
Thanks for the info!
First wig actually arrived yesterday and I was really happy with it! Only thing was that, like second anon said, it was a bit small
But the fibers felt really nice, and it didn't look "wiggy"
Now I'm a bit scared to cut it though.. I've cut tons of wigs, but they're always cheap wigs, but now I really don't want to mess it up lol

[Anonymous No.9535337]

>>9535237
I'll agree and add that the dyejob varies in price by what exactly you are doing. Just the roots/tips vs bleaching, full dye, full gradient/ombre

[Anonymous No.9535338]

>>9535299
$100 for basic styling and cutting? Wtf? I wouldn't consider than cheap at all

[Anonymous No.9535341]

>>9535338
If your base wig + shipping costs $50, you're going to be paying close to $100 for even a basic good commission. Sorry you're cheap.

[Anonymous No.9535342]

>>9535341
Why would I buy a wig and then spend double that cost on top of it to have someone take a pair of scissors and gel to it?

[Anonymous No.9535346]

>>9535342
If you can do it yourself for less, don't pay for a commission? The entire idea of commissioning someone is to pay a talented person to make something for you at a cost that's worth their time. I'm not going to spend two hours styling a stranger's wig for five bucks and a box of pocky just because you think it's "soooo easy."

[Anonymous No.9535383]

>>9529262
Hee Hee's wigs and prosthetics are beautiful. People who don't realize the time and effort put into making things like that can fuck off.

[Anonymous No.9535407]

>>9535346
Do you honestly think you time is worth more than 50 dollars an hour for basic styling? This would have to be the best work I've ever seen to spend 100 dollars on a simple wig styling. Not even actual haircuts cost that much

[Anonymous No.9535427]

>>9535407
Protip, kiddo: actual haircuts take less than an hour. Any kind of wig styling someone would commission (like a trim and simple spiking) is going to take multiple hours. I charge around $15/hour, and if you don't like it, don't commission me. I don't understand what you're trying to accomplish here... are you trying to nag someone into cutting your wig for a few bucks because you can't do it yourself?

[Anonymous No.9535431]

>>9535407
>an hour for basic styling
Wig stylists aren't factory robots. When I cut wigs for friends I usually spend a few hours getting the style right.

[Anonymous No.9535438]

>>9535338
Getting yours cut at the hairdresser is at least $30, don't be daft.

[Anonymous No.9535441]

>>9535407
>Thinking that actual haircuts don't cost $50
Not all of us shop at supercuts, my friend

[Anonymous No.9535442]

>>9535441
Actual haircuts don't cost 100-150 dollars for simple styles anon that was my point.

[Anonymous No.9535445]

>>9535442
Who said anything about $100-$150? The anons above with discussing $40-50 in labor and then you obviously need to pay for shipping and the base wig. If you only pay your commissioner $50 but they give you a free base and shipping, you are asking them to work for close to free.

[Anonymous No.9535448]

>>9535427
No, I have no interest in anything you're selling anon, especially if you're charging 10 man hours for something simple. I just thought I'd call out someone bullshitting, like there person calling out people who underpay for complex wigs

[Anonymous No.9535450]

>>9535445
The anon I'm arguing with said $100 styling fee with the wig bought and provided by the customer. That's around 10 hours by your calculations and seems to be absurdly overpriced for something simple

[Anonymous No.9535451]

>>9535448
>>9535442
Please brush up on your reading comprehension. The posts you are getting your panties in a twist about clearly say it's $40-50 in LABOR and then double that for the supplies. Divide that by $15 and you have around 3 hours which is very reasonable for a basic wig commission.

[Anonymous No.9535453]

>>9535450
Quote it then if you think it exists.

[Anonymous No.9535455]

>>9535451
You brush up on yours. I said multiple times I was talking about a price for just labor and the anon said >>9535299
Double 40-50 for labor on simple styling
I said from the start it didn't include a wig, you and the other people just started seeing red thinking someone was bullying a poor wig stylist into working for dirt cheap

It's not my fault you can't read english

[Anonymous No.9535458]

>>9535455
>Double that up for material costs (little extra for dye)
>for material costs
>FOR MATERIAL COSTS

Anon, come on....

[Anonymous No.9535461]

>>9535458
You're ignoring the fact that this entire time I said paying ON TOP OF a wig cost
As in, I paid for the wig and this is just labor

Why can't you read anon? I made it painfully obvious what I was talking about but you just saw red and ignored everything I said

[Anonymous No.9535466]

>>9535461
You are pissing yourself because you assumed that >>9535299 was referring to $100 in labor alone. That is clearly not the case. The original anon can correct me if I'm wrong obviously but it seems clear that doubling the cost quote to include material costs means you pay $50 in labor and then $50 in material costs (aka base wig, glue). Aka your final quote to the customer for EVERYTHING is *double* the labor. There is no "additional" wig here so I do no understand what you are talking about.

Maybe you are confused over the second part of OP's post that says
>Would add some more for effort, and less material cost if the customer provides you the materials.
Which is a totally different price quote if YOU are buying the wig separately. I am the $15/hour anon and I agree with this, because if a client sends me a thinner, cheaper wig to work with, I am going to spend longer working with it.

[Anonymous No.9535480]

>>9535461
>>9535455
>>9535442

>Being this dense

[Anonymous No.9535616]

>>9535442
Yeah but your hair is free, you're only paying for labor. As another anon mentioned, haircuts take less than an hour.
With a wig commission, you're paying for the wig + shipping + hours of styling. Hence the price tag.
Although I don't think anyone would pay $100+ for, say, a wig with the bangs trimmed. No. Most wig commissioners are doing the heavy shit that no one else has the skill to do.

[Anonymous No.9535754]

>>9532674
I don't play persona 5, but looking up the character I think Pumpkin would look good. I have a Pumpkin wig & I think it'd be accurate.

[Anonymous No.9535769]

Are long Arda wigs supposed to be hell? Mine feels like straw and I just spent 3 hours untangling it after dyeing it and the dye didn't even want to take. Also a bunch of hair loss. :'''((

[Anonymous No.9535785]

>>9535769
Was it a Silky or a normal one? Silkies handle quite a bit better and the fibres are smoother. I think the straw feeling could have come from any dye issues, but the long ones are often not great feeling. They're better suited for spiking.

Anyway, try washing the wig out again with a full clean, soap/shampoo/whatever, and a little fabric softener/water solution. Then try again.

[Anonymous No.9535830]

>>9535769
I was actually just about to post about my progress in taming a long Arda wig (Eowyn). I've been having a lot of trouble getting it not to sperg out and tangle/frizz. Just finished going over it with a straightening iron and it seems to have helped significantly, I would try detangler but I don't have any right now.

Also have a lot of shedding even when being gentle but largely due to the constant poofing whenever I put it on or move it around. Not really visible yet and I assume it's just because Arda's wigs are super thick and tend to have more fiber than they need, which can catch and pull very easily.

Biggest problems now are just standard styling, I need to do some layering and I'm absolute shit at evenly dividing out locks at the right places. Gotta do a fairly complicated style of bang fringe covering two side braids and it's a nightmare because I have next to no styling experience.

[Anonymous No.9535846]

>>9532060
Late response but I would imagine G2B would hold it pretty well. If you can't get it to hold the shape you could try bringing it up in individual sheets and then squeezing those together with more gel once they dry a bit.

I've never actually tried this so it's mostly speculation but as long as you keep it about as high as the anime reference pic you posted (~3 inches tall) it should hold fine. Pol's hair actually isn't too crazy except in some of the Araki'd panels in the manga, it's really just medium hair gelled up with the top cut off.

[Anonymous No.9535891]

>>9535785
They didn't have silky in the colour I needed so I got the classic. It was rough feeling beforehand though.. : /
>>9535830
I used lotion and water in a spray bottle since I couldn't brush it dry, just do little bits by bits. Might go out and buy the detangler that they even have listed to buy..

[Anonymous No.9535892]

>>9535830
Forgot to say but I got tons of shedding as well..!

[Anonymous No.9535972]

Does anyone have tips on how to style wigs with frizzy roots?
I have endlessly googled it but can't find anything, maybe I'm using the wrong search terms.

I'm going to cosplay Kurama from YYH so I need to spike the top a bit. I've spiked regular wigs so I'm wondering if it's any different, I'm not sure if the frizzed roots will help me or if they will make any difference at all.

[Anonymous No.9536055]

>>9535972
Frizzled roots make it much much easier since you already have a floof. In the wigs I have I don't have to worry about wefts showing since it's pretty thick. If you want parts flat where the roots are frizzled, the wig will look a little poofy in that area.

[Anonymous No.9536095]

>>9535450
>>9535453
>>9535466
i said double it up for the materials, so 50$ for labor and 50$ for materials. So yes the people commenting on it are right

>>9535616
you also don't just pay for the haircut, you're also paying for freezing the style so it doesn't go flat over time or shipping

[Anonymous No.9536119]

>>9536095
How do you make a wig hold anyway? I basically end up restyling my wigs every time I use them. Nothing big most of the time, just heating up the spikes and fixing with hairspray, but still.

[Anonymous No.9536224]

>>9536095
I'm pretty sure angrychan finally slunk away in defeat, considering their sudden lack of immediate replies.

>>9536119
Use a stronger glue than hairspray. Even got2b will last longer.

[Anonymous No.9536227]

>>9536224
you seem pretty angry too anon if you can't let an anonymous internet argument go
sage because stupid dramu cgl doesn't need

[Anonymous No.9536233]

>>9536227
Angry over what? Nearly all of those replies are not me.

[Anonymous No.9536237]

>>9536233
trying to bring something up after it's over
it's pointless

just talk about wigs

[Anonymous No.9536270]

>>9536119
like other anons said, got2b and tacky glue. For more extreme hairstyles such as things like Tracer spikes you can use foam cores or metal wire with tape with glue to create frozen spikes and rolls etc.
These wigs also have the additional problem that you have to do more effort to hide the construction, something a regular hairstylist doesnt need to pay attention and hours to. So you pay more labor for this stuff.
Styling a cosplay wig has a lot more stuff to it than a regular haircut usually.

[Anonymous No.9536731]

>>9535407
Holy shit how stupid are you
I've cut and styled probably around 20 wigs, and it still takes me like 45 mins just to cut a wig to make it look a bit more normal (basic bang trim and thinning it out so it doesn't look like a mushroom). And that's just when I'm being a bit messy and careless.
If youre cutting and maybe styling, dyeing, wefting etc on a level where you expect to sell your work, do you really think that any human will be able to do that in under an hour?

Also, like I said, I've cut maybe about 20 wigs, and at this point I'm okay at it, but not at ALL close to being able to do commissions
Imagine how many wigs + hours someone like Hee hee has put into getting that good
Just fucking order a wig and style it yourself, and see if it's as easy and quick as you think

[Anonymous No.9537540]

how the FUCK do I layer

it's so hard to get things symmetrical at the scalp, especially when fibers will get all clingy and catch on each other

[Anonymous No.9537592]

>>9537540
Razor comb

[Anonymous No.9537762]

I'm sorry for asking, does anyone happen to know where I could find any alright ankle+ length wigs?
I mean lengths like Mistress 9 or Usagi in Princess Serenity form from Sailor Moon, I really like that style of cosplay but I have no idea where to start with for the hair.
Sorry again for the weird question.

[Anonymous No.9537807]

>>9537762
arda has an ankle length wig but you'll probably want to kill yourself wearing it loose unless it's glued into sheets

[Anonymous No.9537841]

Does anyone know any stores in Europe that sells wigs like Arda or GLW? I need to style a wig and the ebay ones are really thin to do what I want.

[Anonymous No.9537896]

>>9537762
Short answer
>don't
Long answer
> most cosplayers, even popular/skilled ones (the two aren't always the same, granted), draw the line at midback or butt for wig length. Anything else will instantly tangle a few minutes after wearing it, be hell to untangle, and end up looking pretty rough. In good conscience I could only suggest this length for photo shoots, not walking or con floor stuff.

As for reccomendations I would say EpicCosplay has a 60 inch wig, that would probably be your best shot. Arda makes a few super long wigs too.

[Anonymous No.9538266]

I can't find a decent color for a long wig for a Makoto genderbend cosplay. (I know, I'm sorry but I can't pull off a man.) Arda, epiccosplaywigs, and lucaille have nothing. Any suggestions? I was thinking of giving a brown wig a light sharpie bath to tint it green if I can't find anything.

[Anonymous No.9538273]

>>9537762
>>9537896
Agreed, and you will get the same effect if it goes to your waist. When you wear your wig, spray a little bit of fabric softener at the ends, it will help with the inevitable tangling that will happen.

I feel like we need a wig sticky for basic questions.

[Anonymous No.9538350]

Any recommendations for thick tousled wigs kinda like this? Semi real looking fibers would be nice if possible.

[Anonymous No.9538473]

Hey guys, so I was thinking of cosplaying Shion from the anime No.6 and I'm in need of a short, thick, fluffy white wig. I've made my research and the ones I liked the most come from Arda and Epic Cosplay, but since the custom fees of my country have the habit of fucking me over (plus the expensive shipping), I can't afford buying from them. Amazon has a wide selection, but they all look so..cheap? Like they are about to fall apart. I have very long, thick hair, so asian wigs with small nets can never fit my head. Do any of you know another alternative? I would be eternally grateful.

[Anonymous No.9538942]

Anyone have any tips for a quick fix for a broken sizing hook?

Also, I'm working on a Tanya Degurechaff wig, but I can't get the ahoge to stand and hook around at the same time, any tips for this as well?

[Anonymous No.9538968]

>>9538266
makoto is a common japanese name, please post a picture of the character

[Anonymous No.9538979]

>>9538942
This is how you should do an ahoge unless it's absolutely gigantic.

Cut a piece of high gauge wire long enough for the ahoge plus ~2 inches extra. Hair glue some loose hairs around the wire, let it dry, then use clear-drying school glue to seal it, let it dry again.

Loop the excess wire into a circle around the base of the ahoge and insert it through the wig's scalp in a corkscrew motion. The wire will flatten against your head, causing it to stick straight up and stay in place. Make sure the end of the wire is slightly curved up so it doesn't dig into your scalp.

[Anonymous No.9539029]

>>9538979
That was my original idea, but the top appears to be made of a flexible type of plastic, not sure exactly what it is

[Anonymous No.9539070]

>>9539029
Can you post a picture of this thing so I can understand what you're talking about?

I've made ahoges but just used loose wefts and regular old craft/jewelry wire. It sounds like you're trying something overly complicated.

[Anonymous No.9539211]

Do you know how I could rig something under the wig to make the headphones I have sit like futabas?
I have a big ole bag of instamorph and I was thinking of sculpting a hook type of thing in a headband that I could hide under the wig when not in use but hook onto the heaphone cups when I want to pose for a picture.
Would this work or is there another idea that I should use
Because Futaba either has huge ears or magic, because there is no way thise akgs can fit on her tiny head like that otherwise

[Anonymous No.9539399]

>>9539211
Wear a headband like pic related under the wig and glue the headphones to the parts of it that are exposed, around the ears?
That's the easiest thing I can think of right of the bat

[Anonymous No.9539408]

>>9539399
AKG's are incredibly expensive. I am not gluing ANYTHING to them.
(at least the main part. I have red pleather glued to the pads, but they're replaceable)

[Anonymous No.9539411]

>>9539408
Why didnt you just get fake ones.... as a prop

[Anonymous No.9539418]

>>9539411
A: Because I couldn't find any "fake" akg k845bt's that were passable as the same ones futaba has. Hers flat out have the model number on them.
B: I needed new headphones anyway. Why not get ones I get all giddy each time I use?

Honestly, I could get headband and some instamorph and make a "catch" for the earcups to rest on.

[Anonymous No.9539484]

>>9539408
tie fishing line or something around them to secure them? use hair clips?

use a combination of fishing line and hairclips?

there's a lot of ways to secure something to your head and you have a lot of options since you also have a long wig

gotta b creative, anon

[Anonymous No.9539488]

>>9539070
Not entirely sure if you can tell what it is from this picture, but strands come out through this piece at the top but about an inch or 2 down it's how normal wigs are done

[Anonymous No.9539496]

>>9539488
You can just poke a hole through the skincap with a screwdriver/pin/etc and then thread the wire through. It won't hurt the wig besides putting a small hole in it that nobody will be able to see and you'll need to thread the wire through anyways.

Also depending on how the sizing hook is broken you could probably just superglue it or replace it with some wire/a clip that'll hold it in place.

[Anonymous No.9539636]

>>9539496
Thanks, I'll give this a shot after I get supplies tomorrow. I can just wash the product out of the ahoge by itself right, no need to wash the whole wig and start over? I'm only just starting styling wigs myself. had a bad experience at a wig salon where they charged me more than they said they would and also fucked up the bangs by cutting way too short, so I decided I'd better learn how to do this stuff.
the hook broke off at the con so I lost it, but I never thought to use a stripped twist tie until your suggestion, my original plan was to cut down a bobby pin but I wasn't sure if it would stay while I put the wig on.

[Anonymous No.9539735]

How the fuck do i blend the sides of a short wig? I'm getting really obvious shelfs of hair and it's driving me crazy.

[Anonymous No.9539886]

>>9539735
Never blunt-cut a wig. It may be too late to save this, but you need to either point your scissors upward when cutting, flick them back and forth, or just use a razor comb. Cutting parallel to the ground rarely blends well.

[Recommendations No.9540329]

Hi there!
I'm actually trying to make a Mohawk from a lacefront, but I need to gave the illusion of a fresh shaved head.
I was thinking of gluing my hairpiece to a baldcap, but i'm affraid it will be too heavy to stay a full day on. Any advices?

[Anonymous No.9540566]

>>9540329
Mohawkposted upthread, I considered the baldcap method but decided against it for that reason and some others. I know you can also sew through the baldcap if it's a sturdier version, so maybe look into that? If you do a baldcap you'll also want to make a better looking hairline to blend the edge, so that's something to take into consideration.

[Anonymous No.9540585]

Anyone ever buy from Purple Plum/Tasty Peach? They have a wig in a hard to find color I need, but the fibers look a little thin/shiny on their site. They look better in video reviews, but I can't really judge that well from them. Any opinion on these would be helpful.

[Anonymous No.9540630]

I want to cosplay as Toga Himiko from My Hero Academia. I'm pretty new to wig styling, so I was wondering how to achieve her messy hair buns? Would I need a pigtail wig?

Sorry for the noob questions. Thanks!

[Anonymous No.9540660]

>>9540585
I bought a wig from purple plum through animestuffstore a couple months ago, because my other wig hadn't arrived and I needed it in two weeks. It came really fast, about a week I think? (I'm in British Columbia) I was impressed with how thick it was, but like you noticed the fibres do look pretty shiny in unnatural light. I think It looks a lot better in natural light, so it just depends on how big of a deal that is to you/where you're planning on taking photos.

[Anonymous No.9540665]

>>9539636
You'll only need to wash your entire wig if it's totally oversaturated with gel or spray. Even if you use hairspray or whatever you won't need to wash it unless you can tell it's getting funky.

[Anonymous No.9540686]

>>9540630
I recommend using Arda's chibi wig as a base and then maybe their buns to start off with.

[Anonymous No.9540744]

>>9539735
>>9539886
you can blunt-cut a wig as long as you leave extra length for layering

it's just that like withreal hair, you can't cut a straight line without getting choppy, flat layers

but yeah if it's already too short then you're fucked, you won't be able to blend those layers to look messy without cutting the ends

[Anonymous No.9541010]

Alright I need help finding a wig that would be most like the hair in the image (she isn't seen like this often so not many images).

I looked around cosplay wig sites and I thought if I found a medium length, dark brown wig and made it wavier after getting it it would be as close as I can reasonably get.

[Anonymous No.9541111]

>>9524844
>wearing something covered with sugar water in the early summer

[Anonymous No.9541122]

>>9541111
there are barely any bees in most parts of the US, I only notice bees when I travel to Europe

[Anonymous No.9541166]

>>9530344
>How the HECK do I get a long wig to not sperg out
>sperg out
I mean obviously just don't vaccinate your wigs, Anon.

[Anonymous No.9541219]

>>9524880
>>9524440
dude, this looks SO bad, like 'baby's-first-giant-cosplay-fuck-up-that-is-so-bad-it-prevents-them-from-wearing-the-cosplay-to-the-con' levels of bad.

You are not doing your friend any favors by posting them on 4chan. Or maybe you are since no one seems to have given them any constructive (or otherwise) criticism...

[Anonymous No.9541222]

>>9541122
I can actively see three bees outside my window and I live in a concrete jungle. What are you on?

[Anonymous No.9541246]

>>9540585
I bought a wig from them at Momocon '15. It was thick, but shiny. I have a pretty normal sized head, and I couldn't get it to stay on my head at all, even after trying to stretch it.

[Anonymous No.9541615]

I just bought a medium-length magenta wig, and I need to layer the hair first so it's easier for me to style. Since this is my first cosplay wig, and I don't wanna screw it up, could I go to a hairstylist to put layers in the wig for me?

[Anonymous No.9541622]

>>9528760

my matilda was fucked up from teasing it to hell three times and i ironed it quickly on an ironing board with steam on medium-high heat and it looks and feels like the pack of unused wefts i got with it. perfectly straight and none of the scraggly arda ends.

[Anonymous No.9541705]

>>9537540

take a flat section of hair between your fingers, weave a rat tail comb through it and keep half, move scissors up and down the hair quickly while cutting extremely slowly, repeat. makes a smooth gradient of hair

[Anonymous No.9541845]

>>9540585
>>9541246
Thanks! I hate shiny fiber and have a big head so I'll probably just try to tint something from a seller I like.

[Anonymous No.9541869]

>>9541122
Poor anon lives in the desolate north, I see

[Anonymous No.9542084]

What's the best all round glue for wig styling? I've pretty much just used hairspray up until now and it won't have the hold I need for my next project.

I'm trying to avoid an obviously glued/glueish look at the very least for the front of the wig, so something that dries fully clear and doesn't leave a crusty mess behind would be great!

>pic related

[Anonymous No.9542105]

>>9542084
g2b

[Anonymous No.9544516]

>>9539496
>>9538979
>>9538942
Got it sorted out now, thanks for the help

[Anonymous No.9545174]

My wig came in the mail like this, tangled and pretty shitty looking. I've been using fabric softener mixed with water and trying to comb these out. Can I save it? Should I just keep doing what I'm doing to try to get these out?

[Anonymous No.9546467]

>>9524691
Ive had this problem with every GLW ive had. The wigs DO NOT BRUSH OUT no matter how you wash/brush it. I had to stop buying from them even though i liked them. I even reached out to them to ask if they had any tips, but they just ignored me and never responded.

[Anonymous No.9546488]

>>9544516
Looks good! Are you the person who posted about cosplaying Tanya in the Anime Midwest thread?

[Anonymous No.9546489]

How are epiccosplay's wigs if I want something medium length? I need to make the wig wavy and I heard arda is better for styling.

[Anonymous No.9546511]

>>9546489
Go with Epic if you're wearing it loose, even if you're heat-styling it. Arda is great for spiking and complex shapes, but not ideal for loose styles.

[Anonymous No.9546521]

>>9546511
Yeah I'm basically just cutting it and using heat to make it wavy but nothing complex at all so I'll probably do that.

[Anonymous No.9546528]

>>9524439
Ask around your local comm, you'll find a few people who will probably do it for you. Be prepared for dropping a lot of money if it's not just a basic style. You should definitely factor in the cost of the time and the materials going into it. Also, ask to see some examples of their work, inc. any WIP (if they're allowed to show, I know some clients don't like it) before agreeing to anything.

[Anonymous No.9546579]

if I mess up styling my wig, what are the chances that I can find someone at the con who would be willing to fix it up for 30-40 bucks? This is given that I have the wig and all the supplies for them

[Anonymous No.9546723]

>>9546579
Just find someone from /cgl/ if it's a popular con. Is it too complicated of a style for you to fix yourself?

[Anonymous No.9546971]

>>9546488
Yes I am, really wanted to do it at ACen, but saw the show after I had ordered nemurin already

[Anonymous No.9547203]

>>9546971
Oh neat, I'll be at AMW too. Did you do Nemurin at ACen? I remember seeing a Nemurin cosplayer at the Magical Girl shoot.

[Anonymous No.9547248]

>>9547203
I missed the shoot, didn't know about it, I was the guy dressed as nemurin

[Anonymous No.9548746]

Has anyone ordered from dreamholics taobao? Im wondering how different it will be ordering straight from the taobao vs the storenvy page?

[Anonymous No.9548841]

>>9547248
Oh dang, I was a guy dressed as Homura (PMMM). I was really surprised to see any Ikusei Keikaku cosplay.

[Anonymous No.9548944]

>>9548841
I'm surprised there weren't more, she's the only other one I saw. This is also the wig I was unhappy with how it turned out after going to a wig salon

[Anonymous No.9548957]

>>9524422
>>9524440
That look awful, I feel so bad to whoever he gave that
Also Mur is a piece of shit so would not commission them anyway

[Anonymous No.9548963]

>>9548957
Meant to reply to >>9524880

[Anonymous No.9549001]

>>9548944
They really fucked up that coloration. Which makes no sense since a normal gradient should've been easier to pull off.

[Anonymous No.9549011]

Not a question about a specific wig, but I recently came back from AX (aka wearing a different wig every day) to realize I have a bald spot right near the top of my hairline. I think it came from wearing wig caps all weekend, but it's kind of distressing. This has never happened before and I've been cosplaying for awhile now.

I was just wondering if there's any way to avoid this in the future?

>>9539211
I literally just ran wire on top of my wig cap and beneath my wig that hooked upwards so I could rest my headphones on them.

[Anonymous No.9549094]

>>9549001
It's actually how the wig was made, the bottom few layers are pink and then the rest is yellow, they didn't shorten the bangs on the front correctly, it already made the shape but was the length of my face.

[Anonymous No.9549207]

>>9548957
>mur is a piece of shit
>[citation needed]

[Anonymous No.9549791]

>>9548957
Like >>9549207 said, if you're going to start drama, at least back it up with good gossip. Otherwise you just look like a vendettachan.

>>9549011
Maybe try a looser wigcap, but aside from that I don't think you can prevent it. I know someone who lost some of her hairline from wearing wigs daily.

[Anonymous No.9549795]

>>9530344
I use argan oil, same as I do for my hair. Surprisingly works very well. You can buy it at a lot of generic drug stores, Ulta, Walmart, etc.

[Anonymous No.9550289]

Any recommendations for transporting multiple wigs?

[Anonymous No.9550323]

Should I be sewing or glueing wefts into wigs?

[Anonymous No.9550329]

>>9550323
Sewing is better for elasticity with the wig lace

[Anonymous No.9550339]

>>9550323
>>9550329
Sewing is the nicer method, but if you need to insert a lot of wefts then simply just glue them since you will easily get fed up with sewing them.

[Anonymous No.9550351]

>>9550323
Doesn't matter. I have glued wefts that still hold up fine years later. But if you're messy with glue, sew them instead.

[Anonymous No.9551492]

Quick stupid question, what's the best way to get the sides of this wig that I just cut to curve inwards to my face, for a more flattering look, but not so much that I look super round? I tried it with a flat iron the way I would do my actual hair, but it didn't even work a little bit... I guess the wig hair is a lot thicker and heavier?

[Anonymous No.9551499]

>>9551492
You need to hold it in shape while it cools. It's not the heat that styles wigs really, but the cooling process. The weight will keep it straight as it cools.

[Anonymous No.9551513]

>>9551499
Oh okay cool that makes sense, and then hairspray like a mofo afterwards I presume?

[Anonymous No.9551566]

I'm doing a Nurse Joy wig and I'm doing the method where you just put it into braids and put a wire/pipe cleaner inside to make the loops hold, but what do I do with the ends where the hair tie is and the braid stops? When it's looped I don't know where to tuck it in, and it's not long enough to loop around the base of the pigtails either.

[Anonymous No.9551900]

I have an old garbage curly wig that is so tangled and awful I'm just done with it. I want to brush it out and turn it into some sort of curled up-do, since it just instantly retangles leaving the hair down. Anyone know of any good classic lolita wig up-do tutorials?

[Anonymous No.9552613]

Sometimes wigs are too accurate to their source material.
It looks odd in real life sometimes.

[Anonymous No.9552630]

>>9551492
Safest method (too much heat will melt the fibers of a synthetic wig) is using curlers at the bottom, dunking it in a pot of boiled water (or pour it on the wig) and let it dry.
When dry, use got2b glued hairspray and then remove the rollers

[Anonymous No.9553064]

So I am trying to make a "long wig brushing" spray.
It's a mix of water, de frizz serum, fabric softner, and detangling spray. Has anyone ever made something like this before? Does it work well?

[Anonymous No.9553518]

>>9553064

Overkill, and remember you're brushing plastic and not hair with a cuticle. In my experience it's silicone ingredients that get that job done and it doesn't really matter where they come from. Siliconey conditioner, siliconey spray, whatever. Don't bother with other "haircare" ingredients that don't do anything on plastic.

[Anonymous No.9553559]

>>9552613
It might just be me, but I think this looks fantastic. Then again, the photo is kind of grainy.

[Anonymous No.9553588]

>>9528760
>Has anyone ever bought a wig from arda-wigs?
>$30 price tag makes me think it's going to be shit.
Holy shit how can you be this new
Summerfags pls go

[Anonymous No.9554099]

>>9552613
>>9553559
It's actually not that bad, I saw it irl and it's still very soft, just puffy. I generally am not a fan of Heehee's wigs because of the cartoony look but I was impressed with this one.

[Anonymous No.9554860]

which of these colours do you gulls feel would work best for asuka (evangelion)? I'm leaning towards copper red, just worried it might be too dark for her. figured it would be good to get a second opinion.

[Anonymous No.9554868]

>>9552613
Everyone is into different aesthetics
Just like some people think cell shading for borderlands characters are cool and some don't, some people like super accurate stuff, some don't
I personally think it looks a bit silly in some cases, but it's still really impressive if you can actually create something that looks that accurate but doesn't look like shit

[Anonymous No.9554896]

>>9554860
All three would be fine, depends on your skin tone. If your tone is pinkish you could probably go for the brighter orange, but if it's more olive or yellow then choose the more auburn color

[Anonymous No.9554943]

>>9554860
I'm thinking Cocoa Brown actually, it's a bit lighter than Copper Red and sometimes her hair is depicted in that less saturated tone. What outfit are you dressing in? If it's her plugsuit I might consider Copper Red so it doesn't look too dull in comparison to her bright red plugsuit. If you're wearing her school uniform I'd do the Brown since her uniform is already light and cool-colored, the Red would look too dark and intense against it. I think Autumn Orange is generally too bright.

[Anonymous No.9555610]

>>9554860
Think of what will look best with the suit

[Anonymous No.9558817]

Would arda light copper red work, or should I just go full dva or asuka wig?

[Anonymous No.9558821]

>>9558817
fuck me, I meant dark.
>>9554860
Depends on the suit and depends on the waifu. Shikinami's hair is more toward the cocoa brown, whereas Soryu in between bounces between the other two. Depends. I'm partial to cocoa brown tho. It'll probably be more flattering

[Anonymous No.9559124]

I've never done anything involving a baldcap/wig combo so I've been doing extensive research, but if anyone has any tips for working with wefts like this it would be much appreciated. I basically have two old untouched ponytail clips I was going to harvest the wefts from and found a small tutorial on attaching them to a felt square to create volume but I'm still kind of nervous.

[Anonymous No.9559202]

Has anyone seen the wigs the "official" stylist for epic cosplay has been releasing? they look like total train wrecks!

[Anonymous No.9559237]

>>9554860
I'm cosplaying Chocolat from Sugar Sugar Rune and I'm wondering which of these three would look the best with my skin. My skin tone is close to NW35 or NW40 on pic related.

[Anonymous No.9559239]

>>9559237
Pic related is the version I'm cosplaying.

[Anonymous No.9559331]

>>9554860
I have one of their Cocoa Brown wigs and it's more brown than red, I personally think it's too muted for Asuka.
Go with Copper. Only get the Autumn one if you have the skintone for it.

[Anonymous No.9563803]

Looking for some advice from any Arda lacefront experts. Trying to pick the right wig for Rey (Star Wars) and not sure which to go for. Which would be the easiest to style into an updo like Rey's?

[Anonymous No.9563839]

>>9554860
Copper

[Anonymous No.9564917]

>>9534296
I've had success of starting with a curly or wavy wig and working my way up cutting and the fibers (idk by fucking unicorn magic) are actually retaining said curls enought o create the tousled look he has -- His hair is wavy, not frizzy. Mine is naturally wavy and looks like this when I don't straighten it.

Of course if you don't know shit about cutting hair you may not want to try cutting a curly wig..

[Anonymous No.9564934]

>>9563803
They are all the same base. I'd go with Imladris because there aren't any curls and it will be easier to style.

[Anonymous No.9565677]

>>9564934
Thanks! I wasn't sure if they were the same and was nervous Imaldris would be too pushed back, but that's ideal with the style anyway. Just started overthinking it. Thanks for your help!

[Anonymous No.9566724]

>>9563803
The density and the weft being layered between these wigs are definitely not the same. The Matilda would be best for a pulled-back style.

[Anonymous No.9566728]

I'm looking to tie back my wig in a high ponytail, what would be the best approach to make sure the wefts (which are ofcourse sewed downwards) line up nicely?
Just heat train I'm assuming, and tons of got2b.

[Anonymous No.9566767]

>>9566728
Pin the wig to the wighead, get a clamp or something to securely hold the wighead upside-down, and comb it into a ponytail like that.
It's so much easier and comes out nicer than doing it right-side up, it's just finding a clamp-like contraption is the hard part.

[Anonymous No.9566869]

>>9566767
Thanks, i got a vice so i'll be fine by just sticking in a metal rod and clamping it.

[Anonymous No.9567088]

Anyone have experience with CosplayBuzz wigs? I think it's the sister store to wigisfashion, but I'm not sure

[Anonymous No.9567107]

I'm gonna be doing L from death note for Florida supercon and I've never bought a wig before. Advice? I'm guessing stay away from Amazon and ebay

[Anonymous No.9567109]

>>9567107
Unless youre a stickler for super details, dont cosplay L.

[Anonymous No.9567112]

>>9567107
>I'm guessing stay away from Amazon and ebay

you can get some decent finds on ebay. just make sure you do some research on the sellers.
you can find plenty of "good enough" wigs there.

[Anonymous No.9567120]

>>9567109
What a maddeningly unhelpful post.

[Anonymous No.9567150]

>>9567120
L is the laziest cosplay that you can possibly do.
Unless you're going to try and go for 100% accuracy in every minute detail- don't cosplay L.

[Anonymous No.9567160]

>>9567150
I think it'll be fun! It's my first time cosplaying at all. Going to the con with my sister and she suggested it.

[Anonymous No.9567162]

I'm helping a young relative cosplay pic related. What's a good Arda wig for spiking big, vertical chunks like this? I was thinking magnum, but I'm unsure. And any tips on making sideways horns stay in/on a wig?

[Anonymous No.9567167]

>>9567160
Lemme guess- Your sister is going as Misa?

[Anonymous No.9567170]

>>9567167
She's not cosplaying at all. Too weebshit for her taste but she's going with me anyway because she's sweet like that.

[Anonymous No.9567177]

>>9567162
Magnum should be good, it's their classic spiky wig.

As for the horns I would either make a headband (easy route), attach hair clips or attach them to the wig base directly.

Look up what homestucks do

[Anonymous No.9567935]

>>9567177
I read that as "homosexuals". Not Homestuck.

[Anonymous No.9568538]

Can anyone help me find a mid or long length in a color like the top part of this wig? I've been searching like mad with no luck. I've only managed to find really thin ones but I need a thicker one for spiking

[Anonymous No.9568580]

A long time ago I got a lacefront wig from Wigisfashion for a Daenerys costume. I haven't been able to figure out how to help blend the lace with my skin. I'm not sure if this brand of wig's lace is just rough and cheap and if I should just get another one from elsewhere or if I'm doing something wrong.
I use spirit gum and try to smooth the lace over it as much as I can. It ends up looking like I have eczema along my hairline.
I was going to go with an Arda wig if I replaced it. Anyone have some close up photos of the lace from Arda? Or if you have another suggestion as to where I should get a lacefront for Daenerys that works too.

[Anonymous No.9568586]

>>9559239
I think a copper would look nice.

[Anonymous No.9569113]

Is Shampoo's hair blue or purple?? I'm trying to find a wig on arda wigs to get but I can't figure out which color is best. I've seen cosplays with blue and purple wigs, I'd like a mix of both colors.


Also, is it possible to style those side buns without buying a separate wig piece?

[Anonymous No.9569959]

>>9569113
From Arda, my best guess would be Ultraviolet/Royal Purple, but it doesn't look like they have any wigs in stock for those colors. If you need a wig ASAP, you might want to try your hand at dyeing. You might be able to make a color that you like and can't find anywhere else. For the buns, my first thought would be to find a good Tsushima Yoshiko styling tutorial and copy the bun on to both sides.

[Anonymous No.9570836]

>>9568538
Arda's Slate Blue or Denim Blue might work

[Anonymous No.9570921]

Really like this one..
There are some on Amazon

https://www.amazon.de/gp/product/B01MTJBIKE/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=9603-21&camp=1638&creative=6742&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B01MTJBIKE&linkId=68371c3a279171438f4436e23569096f

[Anonymous No.9571361]

>>9568580
There is lacefront glue made specifically to glue it down. You can find it at beauty supply stores. Also, did you trim the excess lace?

[Anonymous No.9572360]

I need a kagamine len wig by Aug 12 but all of Arda wigs pony tail blond wigs are back ordered and won't restock until a random day in August. I'm currently debating between the Magnum short wig and the Ferrari medium wig. For the Magnum Light Blonde it looks like a splitting image of his sister Rin so I really thing I should be able to style it to look like Len. My only problem is that I'm not sure if there is enough hair in the back to make a decent size tail. For the Ferrari I'm thinking about just cutting out the wavy part and then style the rest like a short wig. Looks like there is definitely enough hair for a pony tail. The only problem is that there is ALOT of styling to do as opposed to the first wig. Any other thoughts and advice would help. Most of the other wigs are on backorder.

[Anonymous No.9572490]

>>9538350
Kinda between "Apollo - Dark Brown" from EpicCosplay or "Magnum - Dark Brown" from Arda-wigs but maybe there are better suggestions out there.
Seems like something even thicker would work more.

[Anonymous No.9572497]

>>9572360
If you're going that route, you're going to have to do a lot of re-wefting to get a clean ponytail since you want the fibers to go up, not down. Yes, there is probably enough in the Ferrari to do a small tail if you cut it, but you'd have to make your own wefts from it and sew it in or make a clip, and it would look unnatural to have a short wig with the wefts going downwards with a tiny tail. Have you tried looking on Facebook sales groups for a base/styled wig?

[Anonymous No.9572549]

>>9572497
How would you recommend I re-weft it? I was thinking about just sewing in some wefts around the top of the head to the ears like half a circle but not the bottom since it kinda looks like he has some loose hair on the bottom.

[Anonymous No.9572583]

>>9572549
Shoot, I forgot to add in that there is a way you can do it without re-wefting (gomen, I'm running on low sleep). It's a bit tricky, but I'm sure you should have no problem doing it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FX19eVm73GY Just be careful not to show bald spots.

[crankytits No.9576117]

CGL, I need your help.

I'm trying to relocate an asian wig shop that used to get linked around here a lot. Its saving grace was that you could easily search by wig length: 80cm, 100cm, etc. I know that's vague as hell but also looking for any other online store where I can sort by specific length and not by "style" or "short/medium/long".

[Anonymous No.9578716]

What's the best wig for styling in to a ponytail? Obviously Arda has the Jeannie and Jasmine and Epic has Phoebe but are there any other good ones? Which seller's got the best?

[Anonymous No.9578725]

>>9576117
Was it a Taobao or Aliexpress seller? Or an actual shop?

[Anonymous No.9579073]

how much fabric softener for washing a long wig?

should I wet it and then use a cap full or so? should I heat straighten it afterwards?

[Anonymous No.9579074]

>>9538350
Most of Arda's medium wigs are thick as fug and have a lot of layers to play with

[Anonymous No.9579127]

Any good cheap ebay or taobao sellers that are selling long, wavy, black wigs suitable for lolita?? I don't need it to be of amazing quality but something that isn't super shiny and looks a little bit natural would be appreciated.

[Anonymous No.9580992]

Arda's Chibi vs Epic's Gaia? Anyone have experience with either?

[Anonymous No.9581413]

Anyone have experience with Navana Wigs? Do they ship internationally or is a SS required? How's the quality, ease of styling etc?

[Anonymous No.9584155]

So I found the perfect color to work with my complexion for Chiaki when I was in Japan but didn't buy the wig when I was there and they're sold out of the medium length wig online.

I'd like another opinion before I commit on which option would be easiest to style. The shorter wigs #1 & 2 would obviously require work adding wefts to the back for length before trimming down & curling, or would it be best to just grab the really long version & possibly end up adding wefts for extra volume?
(If it's worth anything, they're all on sale for 2,980円 before tax)

[Anonymous No.9585040]

Hey /cgl/, /co/mrade here

Got any advice for a Rick Sanchez wig? Ive seen some foam tutorials and it might be worth a shot since color+weird spikes are the biggest obstacle here

pic somewhat related

[Anonymous No.9585046]

>>9585040
I made a wig for my dad with just a cheap blue party wig from ebay anda lot of got2b spray. It's not bad looking. my biggest problem is the bald spot.

[Anonymous No.9585083]

is there a master list/google docs of wig stores people recommend or have at least bought from? I'm just looking for the most natural/affordable wigs I can find (debating on ordering from Lockshop since I've heard they're very nice)

[Anonymous No.9585086]

>>9585083
sage myself because I found the master list lol I apologize. but any additional sellers that aren't listed on the main one would be helpful

[Anonymous No.9585105]

>>9585040
use a basic wig spiking tutorial by teasing hair and hairspray, if a noob tries to do foam spikes and hotglue it's gonna be a huge mess.

[Anonymous No.9585314]

>>9524844
So, punks in the 70s and 80s didn't have and product for their styles and learned to make do with sugar water/egg whites/gelatin and other suluble solutions. It's 40 years later and proper products have been developed that do a much better job, but these shitty food solutions keep getting passed down by word of mouth.

I would put in a sparse comb of heavy duty wire to provide solid support, and then use Got2B glued to style the wig. It can result in a glossy finish I don't personally like, so I usually do a top coat of matte aquanet or a matte spray on top coat (think shellac. But don't use shellac, it's yellowish and also glossy. Use a matte top coat spray)

[Anonymous No.9586647]

>>9546467
I'm glad I'm not the only one. With the exception of their lacefront collections, their wigs ALWAYS tangle no matter how careful I am during wear and wash. They ignored my email to customer service too, blamed it on my poor handling and care.

[[e-mail] No.9586707]

>>9568538

Denim blue looks best from arda by my monitor settings and color ring, it may be a touch too saturated though

[Anonymous No.9586761]

>>9568538

Denim blue looks closest from Arda by my monitor and color swatch ring. Might be a touch too saturated.

>>9568580

Trim the lace like the other anon said, and also tailor the cap with some sneaky hand-stitched darts so that the lace is flush with your skin all the way across before you get to gluing anything. Shouldn't take more than a half hour if you don't know what you're doing.

>>9559237

If color matching is your concern it might be worth it to you to look into color analysis. I've had good luck with this one http://www.truth-is-beauty.com/color-analysis-quiz.html (as in, the description matched me, pasting my well-lit face over the suggested palette looked better than over any other palette, which prompted me to buy real swatches, which match my best-looking clothes and help me buy new ones) Just getting to the point of pasting your face over a bunch of palettes to see what clicks would give you a better answer to this question than we can, I think.

[Anonymous No.9587370]

>>9586647
So their lacefronts are good? Is there any difference in quality between the starter and premium collections?

[Anonymous No.9587406]

Don't know if anyone can help here but I'm gonna be cosplaying Kurapika from HxH and every cosplay I've seen seems to just use a generic blonde wig. Any ideas on what wig I should get, if I should dye it and how I should style it to look more like Kurapika's specific cut?

[Anonymous No.9587798]

I want to do Fran's crazy side bangs. What products will ensure a gravity defying hold? What products (other than Got2Beglued) should I use? Thanks.

[Anonymous No.9587949]

whats a good alternative to g2b? I really like how well it holds but I have a huge problem with it drying in little droplets. I'll style a wig and notice it kind of looks.... gross because of it, and it's super hard to wash out.

[Anonymous No.9587952]

>>9587406
>generic blonde wig
if you want specific styles and brands,
Arda:
>Lulu
>Priscilla

Epic Cosplay:
>Chronos
>Aether

I'd really reccomend Epic Cosplay since their fibers are a lot more suited for longer styles, even if they're just slightly longer and the character doesn't have spiking

[Anonymous No.9587966]

>>9587798
you'll need some sort of wire support, and a lot of teasing and straightening
apply >>9527626 to the side

[Anonymous No.9587983]

>>9587966
sorry, but how do i secure the wire to the wig? what's the best method? should I just use a head band?

[Anonymous No.9587985]

I'm making Diana at the moment and I'm not sure whether to go in and add the green highlights with a pale green copic marker or leave it alone all together? Thoughts and onions?

[Anonymous No.9588045]

>>9587983
sort of looping it under the weft and folding it usually works for me, and then i cover the part of the wire inside the wig with some clear silicone once i'm 110% i'm good. That's just my personal method, though and I would experiment around with some throw-away wigs and find a method that works for you.

[Anonymous No.9588080]

>>9587949
Work more slowly and trust your hairspray. You're overapplying if there is enough to form droplets, you need light layers or you run into a point where you are adding weight without strength.

[Anonymous No.9589189]

How do I get my wig like this?? I've ruined two wigs already lmao

Also, any base wig/colour suggestions?

[Anonymous No.9589288]

>>9587985
I've personally never seen a Diana wig with green highlights done well. If your wig's a little long, test your method out on the very bottom (where you can trim if need be) and see how it works. Tread lightly.

[Anonymous No.9590215]

Is there any saving a Lockshop wig? I have this Mermaid wig from them that I got when their production went to shit but before there was the blowup about it, and I just dug it out again. It's coarse, frizzy and matts super easily, no matter how much I finger comb. It almost looks like bleach damage. Aside from cutting it short, what can I do? Not sure a soak in fabric conditioner will fix this.

[Anonymous No.9590457]

A wig I'm trying to dye black just won't take the black dye. I used idye polyester dye on an arda wig. Any ideas?

[Anonymous No.9590759]

>>9590457
How hot is your dye bath? You need to get that shit simmering at the very least before it'll take, and it has to remain at that temperature.

[Anonymous No.9592813]

>>9590215
Are their new mermaid wigs that bad? I really wanted to get one. From what I heard though nothing could be done with them, I'd try cutting it and seeing what happens

[Anonymous No.9595017]

>tfw ruined another wig
heh might as well pay someone else to style all my wigs at this point

[Anonymous No.9595678]

I need help, and I figure it's worth one last shot before I make the assumption that longs wigs are just a bitch to work with and my problem is just an inevitability.

I have a Hong Meiling cosplay and used Arda's Eowyn which is 28" from root to tip and goes a few inches past my shoulders. I'm a novice when it comes to styling, so I simplified her hair to cutting/parting the bangs and braiding the fringe back to the ear with the remainder from the ear back hanging down untouched.

No matter what I've tried, the back will tangle within 5-30 minutes of wearing the wig. Trying to fix it with my fingers makes it worse. I braid the back before putting it on. I've tried dryer sheets, but I don't think static was the problem anyways. I've sprayed it and heat-straightened it twice. I've sprayed it and combed it before and after putting it on. I just gave it a bath today with fabric softener and detangled/straightened it again. I haven't re-styled it yet since it's still a bit wet, but it is notably softer.

The only technique I've heard of but haven't tried yet is using silicone lubricant spray because it kind of pushes my resources and I don't want to waste my time considering that the wig has been worn a lot already.

A tangential concern I have is that the wig has lost quite a bit of fibers and seems to shed a bit every time I comb it. There's always tangles and knots, but I try to be as gentle as I can and it doesn't have any visible thinning. Is this just a side effect of how thick Arda's wigs are or am I fucking something up? Using a wide-toothed anti-static comb.

Ultimately, is there anything else I can try to get it to stay neat, and should the shedding be expected for a wig that's both thick and long?

[Anonymous No.9595899]

>>9589189
you need to take g2b hair glue and a long toothed comb and just fucking plaster that shit as you pull each lock out and shape it

you may possibly need wire supports in the middle of each lock or seal each lock with clear-drying actual glue after the hair glue dries

just order some wefts and experiment with different glue/sculpting techniques

[Anonymous No.9595994]

Would there be a way to attach a wig inside a helmet neatly so that I don't have to mess with pinning a wig in and putting a helmet on top?
Pic related is what I'm trying to achieve. I thought about just gluing long strands of hair individually around the inside of the helmet, then styling it afterwards?
What about the tuft of hair sticking out of the front of the helmet? I was thinking to make a styrofoam core, then gluing hair to it so that it'll hold it's shape.

[Anonymous No.9596719]

>>9595994
>Pic related is what I'm trying to achieve. I thought about just gluing long strands of hair individually around the inside of the helmet, then styling it afterwards?
Yes. Buy wefts and sew/glue them in, then style them out of the helmet.

>What about the tuft of hair sticking out of the front of the helmet? I was thinking to make a styrofoam core, then gluing hair to it so that it'll hold it's shape.
Same as above.

[Anonymous No.9596901]

Jesus Christ, I really need to get better at this. I felt like the shitty job I do on wigs was the major thing keeping me from having fun in cosplay at my most recent convention. Is there a pastebin or anything with resources I can use to actually get decent at this shit?

[Anonymous No.9597517]

Any idea which wig I could use for a Mion cosplay? I've thought about buying a long wig and making the ponytail myself, since I couldnt find almost any wig with a similar colour.

She has many official hair colours, so attaching a pic with most of them.

[Anonymous No.9597559]

>>9597517
Go with whichever one suits your skin

[Anonymous No.9599253]

does anyone have any experience with wigs from kasou? thinking of getting this one.

https://www.kasouwig.com/my-hero-academia-himiko-toga-bun-set-blonde-cosplay-wig_p1219.html

i REALLY like how it comes with the buns detachable.

[Anonymous No.9599794]

Anyone buy from this seller before?
I really want a wig like this http://www.ebay.com/itm/100-European-Real-Human-Hair-Wigs-Long-Ombre-Grey-Lace-Front-Wig-Full-Lace-Wigs/162359810622?_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIM.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20160908110712%26meid%3D6cb3206a77e74e8e8ee8053f7d7e93f1%26pid%3D100677%26rk%3D5%26rkt%3D30%26sd%3D112486888306&_trksid=p2385738.c100677.m4598 because it actually has texture to the color and isn't just plain silver like most wigs are. I asked for a front pic and they said they couldn't give me one. I really love this wig and can't find something similar anywhere else so hoping someone has bought from them and it was legit.

[Anonymous No.9599799]

>>9599794
>http://www.ebay.com/itm/100-European-Real-Human-Hair-Wigs-Long-Ombre-Grey-Lace-Front-Wig-Full-Lace-Wigs/162359810622?_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIM.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20160908110712%26meid%3D6cb3206a77e74e8e8ee8053f7d7e93f1%26pid%3D100677%26rk%3D5%26rkt%3D30%26sd%3D112486888306&_trksid=p2385738.c100677.m4598
>eBay
>expecting reputable sellers
it's pretty obvious that that pic's just ripped form some blowjob aesthetic girl's instagram, anon

[Anonymous No.9599827]

>>9589189
wood glue

[Anonymous No.9601461]

>>9595678
Ardas wig fibres are notoriously coarse, which is great for heavily styled wigs but less great for long and flowy wigs. Long wigs will inevitably tangle, but Ardas are especially bad. Best bet is to keep it braided and then take it out for photos.

>>9596901
Buy used wigs/shitty ebay wigs and look up tutorials on youtube, deviantart, arda, etc. Arda especially actually have apretty solid list of resources for wig styling.

[Anonymous No.9601488]

>>9601461
Arda does have their new line for long wigs only
are those any better for not tangling?

[Anonymous No.9601892]

>>9601488
They are, there's been a few reviews and comparsions (Cowbuttcrunchies did one if I remember correctly). However, I'm pretty sure they've already discontinued the line and anyway anon already had a wig.

Personally, I'd recommend wigisfashion for long wigs. Their fibers are really nice.

[Anonymous No.9601940]

>>9587798
I would do an inner slightly poofed/teased layer and then style and hairspray a nice layer over it. The inner teased layer will keep the nice top layer poofed out while still looking natural. People dont normally realize how plain old teasing is so magical and helpful.

[Anonymous No.9601942]

>>9590457
Dude, you know it's almost impossible to dye a wig black. It'll usually end up looking purply gray

[Anonymous No.9601944]

>>9595678
People usually try so hard to fight the tangling, but a lot of the pros embrace it. The main trick for a wig that you always want to present as thick and straight, would be to tease the back layer of the wig that's against your back and then lightly hairspray the top layer to it laying how you want. This keeps the top layer looking nice and stable with the bottom layer against your back adding volume.

[Anonymous No.9602066]

>>9601942
Maybe in 2007 or if you're just using sharpies? I've dyed multiple wigs black with idye poly, both Arda and ebay wigs. However I also have a dyepot so that I can keep the wigs at a high heat for a while on the stove. If you only have warm water or can't keep it submerged for a while you're probably going to have problems.

[Anonymous No.9602186]

Has anyone ordered from Brightlele and Cyperous? They came up in the Lolita thread for being very nice quality. Do they take international orders or would I need to find a shop that sells them outside of their main site?

[Anonymous No.9602190]

>>9602186
I have ordered Brightlele wigs to the US through their international Rakuten page makes everything simple.

[Anonymous No.9602219]

>>9602186
They ship overseas, just buy from their shop on Global Rakuten. I have one of their wigs, just a medium length bob, and it's really soft and hasn't tangled since I've worn it a few times. The quality is pretty good for the price, I definitely recommend.

[Anonymous No.9602386]

>>9602190
>>9602219
Thanks so much! They seemed amazing for the price, I'm glad to hear they are

[Anonymous No.9602416]

Does anyone know how this wig fits on a real person? Is it really chin length or is it shorter

[Anonymous No.9603276]

>>9602386
>>9602219
Sorry, I forgot to mention that the wig I mentioned is from Brightlele. I don't have any Cyperous wigs but a friend of mine had one and it was also really soft and natural looking.

[Anonymous No.9603284]

>>9602416
Chin-length on me.

[Anonymous No.9603286]

>>9602186
I've used an SS to buy from Cyperous, though apparently they also accept Tenso.

[Anonymous No.9604795]

Need to dye a wig this color (normally I would show the actually refrence, but the cos is a surprise for a friend that lurks these threads); would a white or platinum blonde churn better results?

[Anonymous No.9605538]

>>9603286

[Anonymous No.9605539]

>>9605538

[Anonymous No.9605542]

>>9605539

[Anonymous No.9605544]

>>9605542

[Anonymous No.9605619]

>>9534531
>Coscraft
>character wigs
Or just get it right from china. The character wigs are the same from aliexpress

[Anonymous No.9606018]

>>9563803
I've ordered all 3 of these before, Matilda is the one i like most out of them all.

Imladris is good for high ponytails, but the width of the hairline is way shorter than the other 2, and stops about an inch above the front of your ears

Dany is nice, but the part is stuck in the middle, so if you pull it back or part it to the side, those pieces just separate down the middle

Matilda can be parted wherever, is thick enough you can cut it short or pull it up, and the hairline is wide enough to fall in front of your ears