New wig thread, post the good, the bad and the ugly.
Anyone have experience fixing pic related?
I've worn an insanely curly/long Arda wig twice, both for short amounts of time, used the net and box it came in for storage since I move for school so often, and it has developed quite the frizz problem.
Any amazon links for favourite wig brushes and tips for conditioning sprays?
>>8925816
the frizz is created by the wig hair rubbing on your skin/cklothes where it hang on your back.
pretreating with motions is great for straight wigs and prevents the frizzing from getting really bad.....i find that liberally spraying the underside of the wig with hairspray before wearing also helps some.
>>8925789
Is there a wig buying list or anything of the sort? I'm looking to get a wig for Rei Hino wig, but i was wondering what was the place that has the best long wigs.
I'm know i'm not doing Arda since even the medium length ones tangle like a bitch in an instant.
>>8926160
If you don't like wigs that tangle easily, is recommend epic cosplay. I like that their wigs are easier to comb through, but they are a little bit shiny.
>>8926172
Thank you, anon. If i get one from there and it turns out to be too shiny i think i could try out the fabric softener trick.
Thank you again!
Anyone here wear wigs daily or just sometimes casually for fashion purposes? What are people's reactions? Why did you start?
Can anyone recommend some good taobao brands for lolita wigs? Something along the lines of Dreamholic.
>>8926229
If you want something like Dreamholic, buy from them?
>>8926235
I just meant if there were any other specific taobao brands that catered to lolita.
>>8925789
This wig from bodyline is a damn nightmare. It's covered in crunchy gel-like shit and when you try to wash it the gel comes off in sticky chunks which you then have to pick at (which leaves the ends frizzy and you have to cut them).. I've washed it like 3 times and it's still crunchy and I haven't gotten all of the sticky bits off yet. I should have just known bodyline would have ended badly.
>>8926228
I wear wigs daily. I have alopecia so I started wearing them when my hair got thinned out to a certain point. I have about 50 wigs. I used to be really embarrassed to wear them, in fact for the first 6 months after I started I pretended my wig was my real hair to my friends and family that didn't know, until one day I got a new wig and just said "fuck it" and when they asked "oh what'd you do to your hair?" I said "oh this is a wig!' and from then on I didn't care anymore.
Most people don't seem to realize they're wigs, if they mention my hair at all. Probably because most people don't think about other people wearing wigs unless they're super crazy party wigs. I've had maybe 2 people ask "is that your real hair?" if I wear a wig with super bright colors or multiple colors. More often people just say "I love your hair!" or ask if I dyed it myself.
>>8926240
did you leave it to soak in warm water?
>>8926172
How about Arda's Silky line vs. Epic Cosplay? Anyone have both for comparison? I want a straight long af wig and hate shine, but I hate detangling wigs even more.
Anyone have some of these cute gradient wigs from taobao. I am curious of the quality cause the photos are beautiful.
>>8926530
>gradient wig
anon please do not
![tumblr_o4gmc6EHGp1qgwps9o1_1280[1].jpg](https://i.imgur.com/XaP5DaW.jpg "tumblr_o4gmc6EHGp1qgwps9o1_1280[1].jpg")
Thoughts on pic related?
>>8926422
http://cowbuttcrunchies.tumblr.com/post/134085822152/arda-silky-review
Looking at their page it seems like they're revising the silky line, though.
>>8926534
There's natural tones too. I don't see the need for salt.
>>8926554
>natural
>pink
lol.
are long wigs from thefivewits good? im thinking about buying pic related for a cosplan of mine, but I'm not sure if it'll tangle easily. I've owned their short wigs, just not any long ones
>>8926554
you do know a thread called
>things that need to die
was made and used a wig like yours as an example of things that need to die in the OP
right?
>>8926530
Check the reviews on taobao, a lot of customers post pictures. They almost always say they love the wig, but the in the picture it usually will look like garbage.
Any recommandation for good ebay wig shops?
Searching for a nice light blonde wig that isnt yellow lookin/cheap is hard.
>>8926530
>>8926554
Man, I really love every single one of their wigs
I kinda wanna buy them all
>>8926584
>because everyone feels exactly the same way about every single thing as you
oh, anon, sweetie...
>>8926580
no. their short and medium wigs are great, but my girlfriend actually has the kirigiri wig you posted, which i have also worn when i borrowed her cosplay one time, and it is HELL. that thing is a monster. it looks really nice but it tangles so bad, it's ridiculous.
the other long wig i have from them too is one of those long curly "lolita" wigs they have, and it was really nice the first like two times i wore it and now it's just a tangled mess.
>>8926584
>this newfag
the 'things that need to die' wig wasn't a gradient one, it was one of those cotton candy blended wigs with the two clips. for the specific thing you're talking about it was more that color specifically as well as the style of wig. you seem like you're trying so hard to be a cool oldfag or something.
>>8926661
damn, thanks anon. I'll look elsewhere then
>>8926584
Calm your tits anon, those aren't even close to the same wig.
>>8926235
It's nice to have more options though.
>>8926554
Could you link the store? For some reason I'm getting nothing from taobao image search or the shop name(s)
trying to find a wig for Hanayo, but I'm not sure which wig to go for and what color I should do. I usually buy from Arda, but I was told they don't have any good wigs for Hanayo and I haven't really shopped anywhere else for wigs either.
>>8926595
I'm not sure, but I think it's safest to just find out where they get their stock from (most eBay shops are resellers) and look at reviews for those. I know I really liked the L-email wig I got from an eBay reseller, great bargain and no crappy cheap shine to it. Here is one seller: http://stores.ebay.com/maojun2012/Lemail-Top-Quality-Wigs-Store.html
>>8926542
Wow that shine. The wig I want from Epic Cosplay is cheaper than the equivalent I want from Arda after accounting for shipping, anyway. I do hope Arda does fix that, though- it's cool they just announced they're doing the Silky line. I'm kinda hoping they sell the older fibers at a discount then once they release the new ones.
>>8926812
I see. Thank you anon!
>>8926530
Link to store? I can't find it. Well I can find the store but no items in it.
>>8926554
I need this wig in my life.
>>8926240
Weird because this is my favorite wig and I don't have those problems. I wear it out 80% of the time. I did baby powder mine and brush it out though.
>>8926228
I have a small "fashion" wig collection. I have two Arda wigs, two Gothic Lolita Wigs wigs, an L-email wig, and a Map of Beauty wig (though their quality has gone to shit now) for casual wear. And maybe 6-10 more all from wig stores that I plan to use once I get them out of storage, which I'll explain in a bit.
I bought my first GLW wig in my high school's color for my friend's graduation. I got it for cheap secondhand but damn if it wasn't cute. I was too shy to wear wigs outside of being silly at the time, though. Then, my mom got into wigs + dumped them all on me when she discovered extensions (these are the ones currently in storage). I bought more myself in unnatural colors when I went through a "camgirl to fund muh college" phase. Then I started just wearing them when I went out and felt like dressing up.
Only recently I decided I wanted a collection à la Alexa Poletti. Most of the ones I bought myself so far are unnatural colors/unrealistic lengths, so I get stares and some compliments. My Godiva wig in brown always gets me tonnns of compliments. People even a little in the know recognize that it's a wig because it's so long, but I don't wear wigs to blend in/sport normie styles. Still, the majority won't recognize you're wearing a wig unless it's super shitty quality. I really enjoy dressing up from head to toe so wigs are fun for me.
I found this super cute wig but I'm a little worried about the seller since they're from China.
What do you think of this listing? Do you think they're trust worthy? I've only ever ordered from American sellers and I'm a bit worried
http://www.ebay.com/itm/361455413990?_trksid=p2045573.m570.l5999&_trkparms=gh1g%3DI361455413990.N36.S2.R1.TR3
how would I do an ombre on a black wig? i've read that it doesn't work very well, but i don't think getting a red wig and dyeing it black would work any better
I have an airbrush, but i'm not sure paint on a wig would end up well
>>8926576
>this salt
>>8926422
I was wondering this too. I want to get a curly/wavy wig and I don't want to end up like >>8925816
SO is trying to convince me to get it from Arda because they seem to have the most comprehensive stock photos so I can get the colour I need but with CAD so low I don't want to pay >$80 for what will be a glorified rat's nest.
>>8926989
b-bump
>>8926989
Airbrushing will work if you want it to be as subtle and all-over as that reference image. Createx acrylics stick to fiber well and don't add too much texture, it'll just feel like it's been misted with hairspray. Make sure you get the opaque and not translucent ones if you want coverage over black.
>>8927139
alrighty thanks anon! this was a big help
>>8927139
wait to be clear its the createx acrylic paint right? because they also have a line of airbrush paint too
>>8927166
never mind I'm dumb
>>8926983
is this a joke
>>8926534
Does it being gradient have something to do with the quality? If not, knock it off with the salt.
>>8926580
I have an AoT one (can't remember the chick's name cause I use it for something completely different) from them and mine doesn't tangle easily even though it's a medium length wig. it also looks great. My only complaint is that it sheds a little.
>>8927082
Try mythril wigs
Hey guys. Im trying to find a good, but cheap slight wavy light brown wig for Nana Komatsu. I'm...Kind of having a bit of hard luck since everything I'm looking at basically has bangs. Any suggestions? I found this, but I'm not sure about the color toooo much, but its the closest as far as style I've found. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Sweet-Medium-Long-Wavy-Curly-Party-Lady-Fashion-Full-Wig-Pear-volume-/171779781925?var=470727073753&hash=item27fedf7525:m:mQU57K4lOQxaZ_Auhz2ESZg
>>8926983
Not this anon, but I'd also like to know. I guess buying wigs off eBay is hit and miss, so if anyone has the original link ID be very grateful
i came across something truly unfortunate
I don't know much about styling wigs or hair so this might be a stupid question. The bangs on a lockshop wig aare shaped really annoying and unnatural. I really want to straighten them. I tried with a hair straightener but it didn't work and I don't want to try it longer in case I might damage the bangs. What's a good way to straighten just the bangs on a wig?
>>8927530
I don't know about the wig, but you must be a wonderful person if you like Hachiko.
>>8926542
that wig is very cute imo, it's something I'd wear out with normie fashion. where is this from, anon?
>>8928491
That's Arda
>>8927235
no I legit want to know..
>>8928950
Not that anon but...
1. Please don't get that wig, it's hideous. At the very least, don't post it where anyone can see it.
2. There's a rating system in place on ebay, use it
>>8928950
Looks shiny honestly. I don't trust reviewers on eBay/Amazon (unless they have unfiltered pics in good lighting for the latter) because a lot of times it's people with no idea of wig quality who give no shits about shininess or thickness, they're just glad the wig is the same color as the stock pic. Typically if it looks a little cheap in stock photos it's not good irl. But if you like the color, it's cheap here if you bid http://m.ebay.com/itm/Short-Pink-Mix-Blue-Multi-colors-Straight-Full-Wig-Hair-Cosplay-Fancy-Dress-/361515663386?_trkparms=aid%253D222007%2526algo%253DSIC.MBE%2526ao%253D1%2526asc%253D20150519202348%2526meid%253D72ec5114cbeb45b980d2c7f2c2261555%2526pid%253D100408%2526rk%253D2%2526rkt%253D11%2526sd%253D361455413990&_trksid=p2056116.c100408.m2460
I'd risk it out of curiosity esp if you like it a lot. And you can write a review. The wig is not my taste but it looks like it'd be cute in the more colorful jfash styles.
>>8926240
>crunchy gel-like shit
>sticky chunks
>hard to wash out
Anon...
>>8926240
I have this wig too. It wasn't just as bad as yours seems to be, but it was still pretty bad
i find a lot of cool multitone long wigs, but it is difficult to find them in short styles. i am looking for something for a shironuri/ouji masquerade coord, and i would love to find a short ombre or multitone wig with a gentle or subtle gradient, not a high contrast anime style one.
pic related is from Dreamholic and is one of the best i can find, but i was hoping for more fantasy colors, like they have for many of their longer wigs. i do not want to spend the money on a longer wig just to cut it down, that would be a waste, and long wigs don't always have the right wefting to be redone too short.
any recommendations?
>>8929426
i have considered hand-dying a single color wig but i worry about the dye bleeding onto my brand. i am also considering using extensions to get an effect like pic related, but would love to be able to just buy a gradient/multi-tone short wig.
Has anyone ever ordered anything from diva wigs? I'm thinking of getting a good lacefront, and they're a little expensive, but I like that they're so customizable in terms of wig cap, lace color, etc.
I own this, but im not satisfied
>>8927404
Thanks for the tip, anon! The colours they have a great. Unfortunately their wavy wig is not long enough for the character I need (pic related). Thanks anyway though.
what could I use for his hair? I thought Arda's Marty might work but the hairline is different and I don't really know if it can be tweezed that far back.
>>8930148
You'd need to modify a lacefront wig to do a receding hairline
>>8930153
Yeah but would a lacefront wig work for something that far back or would I need to get full lace?
>>8930159
Combine it with ventilating lace into the front and pushing the wig back a little. In that case, though, you probably shouldn't get an Arda unless you wanna take the cap in. Look into wigisfasion or color.salon (on ebay).
>>8928950
Enjoy your crap wig, ita-chan.
>>8930192
Jfashers use this board too, you know.
>>8926838
That's the correct store. They only do pre-orders.
>>8925789
Does any anon here have any links in buying wigs
>>8926160
I have made a wig supplier list, I can pull that up later tonight.
>>8931081
>"Jfashers"
>>8926595
Color.salon
>>8926595
here anon: http://www.ebay.it/usr/jcpunk?_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2754 their wigs are awesome,good quality and the colors are just like the the pics
>>8931324
I was on mobile. If it makes you feel better, "people who wear j-fashion."
How good exactly are L-email wigs? I'm already doing a taobao order so I might as well order from a taobao seller, but I'm paranoid about buying something that's just going to get frizzy/destroyed after one wear.
Pic related, as this is what I'm trying to do. I checked epic cosplay too and they do have some wigs I could work with but I'm really concerned with how shiny they look.
>>8931305
Thanks anon. I need to bookmark or save this stuff when it comes up.
>>8926554
The blue and pink one looked nice, but to me the top of this wig looks super greasy and the bottom looks frizzy and dry
>>8931290
Sage cause I already mentioned it, but I'll get my masterpiece up tonight. It doesn't include much tap so so feel free to mention good ones, and good resellers
>>8931392
There are a lot of reviews on YouTube/if you just Google it. I like mine. It's not shiny at all, very cheap for the quality.
>>8931392
in my experience, the shine is much less noticeable on epic's darker wigs. it's the lighter blonde shades that show the shine. And there's always the fabric softener trick!
>>8931502
Jesus masterlist. Damnit
Are there any Bodyline wigs recommended or is it better to avoid all of them? I'm looking for some simple wigs for Classic Lolita.
I'm not finding any good short curly wigs to use for an idw Stormer cosplay, all I find are ones with the curls only low on the wig. I planned on dying strips black or adding welfs to it for volume, but I'm not sure on where to find a good base wig I like.
Most look so cheesy and it'd be my first real wig styling.
http://bodyline.jp/en/w016.html
Would gold 3 be too light for Kagamine Rin?
I've been wanting to get a new Rin wig because mine is too short, but I'm thinking that it might be too blonde..
13 or 14 golden would probably be better but they weren't available
>>8932765
I know that xheeheex on instagram styled a wig for that character (pic related) and it's pretty awesome imo
Honestly, I think for curls like that, its probably gonna be better to style it yourself
>>8932980
Awesome! I'll try looking at what they did for inspo. Thank you!
>>8932725
Look for reviews online on blogs and such. Personally I like some curly ones but others, meh. you are almost better off up on taobao. almost.
>>8926228
I do~ I wear them in between hair appointments or when I have to wait to get my hair dyed.
Started back in highschool since my mom started to wear them (she was losing hair due to high stress since we lost a lot of close family in a year) and she'd allow me to borrow one or two every now and then. Now every now and then if were getting along we swap places to shop for wigs.
Most people find it kinda neat honestly? and I never got shit in school for it (cept once but that kid was a douche, and he eventually got kicked out lol ) I even wore 'fun' colours since weeb phase. Close classmates and shit used to try to guess what wig I'd wear the next week which was amusing.
what should i cosplay with this wig? I can't not wear my glasses :/ but I have smaller rectangular frames too....
>>8933413
nothing. that wig looks terrible
>>8933415
that's fair. I think i'm going to be tumblr trash and do a closet cosplay human peridot
>>8933420
i like how you think acknowledging the fact that you're garbage somehow absolves you of the responsibility to not be garbage
>>8933428
I gotta work with what I have. i'm not part of the cosplay bourgeoisie who can afford new stuff :/
>>8933437
just because you cant afford it doesnt mean you should do it shittily. just dont do it at all. save up for something good. being poor isn't an excuse.
>>8931509
Okay, thanks, that's good to know since my sibling wanted to buy a paler wig at the same time.
I need just a natural looking short black wig asap for work. Anyone know a place with something that would be good?
I want a ringlet wig but can't find anything in the color/style I want, so now I'm thinking about getting a wig in my Bodyline order and curling it myself. I've heard that certain BL wigs are quite nice for the price, but I'm not sure which.
Currently I'm looking at w053, w145, w157 and w204 (pic related). Also looking at w014 in case I fail so I still have a cute curly wig, but I worry that it's too shiny and thin on top. Does anyone have experience with any of these wigs?
>>8933437
>cosplay bourgeoisie
>>8925789
What do you guys think of this wig for a beginner, do you guys have any sites recommendations
>>8934176
Is it for cosplay, lolita or casual? a lot of places use those stock photos so be careful where you order drom, as you may not get the product shown in the pic!!
If you can order through taobao, Lucaille is an excellent shop, and there's a few lists of excellent taobao wig shops if you google-fu
english sites i would reccomend are Matchwigs (free shipping and naisu wigs), Ghostcos wigs (you can find them on yesstyle.com, kinda pricey tho, also where your that stock photo is from) and a lot of people like Arda but i think they're overpiced ~
How about Wiwigs? Their prices are affordable and they seem like a reputable brand so I wonder why they're barely mentioned. They are based in the UK.
>>8934269
Samefagging, I haven't bought anything from wiwigs yet and looked for some video reviews but I only found one youtube video. Amy Britfags here who bought a wig from them?
>>8934176
You wanna be careful, shitlords of shops use those images with that model. I can say though that I bought two wigs (one brown, one black) from the real seller through yoybuy (they're called "ghost cos wigs") and they're good, not overly shiny and they feel like real hair. They're really fucking small though, my head size is 22cm (higher end of average) and the cap can't adjust that far so check your head can fit into cheaper chinese wigs before you try getting bargains.
>>8934186
Lucaille also has their own website. It's shit to navigate through but beats going through an SS if you've never used one before.
Lucaille has really nice wigs, they have a good balance between not tangling and not being overly shiny. I love their fashion wigs quite a bit, actually.
>>8934788
Dropped the link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/141646107293?var=440799768552&ssPageName=STRK:MESINDXX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1436.l2649
>>8933443
>cosplay is srs bsns
>>8934099
Just a hunch, but p sure that was with tongue in cheek.
>>8934844
i mean, if you want to look like shit go right ahead just dont complain about people calling you out on it
I plan on getting a bunch of wigs from SoftDegree when aliexpress has their sitewide annuversary sale. I already have a couple by them. They're so very nice for the price.
>>8927530
it's not cheap, but i have this wig and think it would be great for hachi. you would probably need a lace front to get the right look.
https://youtu.be/dsuwHZq1ff8
http://www.namebrandwigs.com/products/raquel-welch-wigs-crowd-pleaser (you can call them for i think a 30% off coupon code)
>>8934844
you're spending money on it. why wouldn't you want it to look good?
>>8934087
They aren't heatsafe, hope it doesn't melt
Anyone have a good (operative word, good!) lolita bang cutting tutorial specifically for wigs?
where can i get this wig for cheaper guys
>>8936987
that's a hat not a wig
Which piece would be best to get this tail style correct? No. 2 can be further curled but is no. 3 the best?
>>8937121
if i'm being honest, neither 2 nor 3 seem suitable. i like one because it's more wavy than curly
>>8926228
I wear them casually. Often to work, and no one has commented on them besides saying that they look very pretty or they were surprised my hair looked different.
>>8926228
My own hair has been drastically thinned by some medications, and having more volume in the hair makes my face look less fat. So I generally look better in them. I don't leave the house without one.
>>8937128
Understood - I wasn't sure if tight waves or loose ones were better (I see a few cosplayers going the tight direction) so thanks for the second opinion.
>>8936996
but it says wig in the title
>>8937228
It says FELT in the title too, anon. Its a hat.
>>8936987
If your going felt you should 100% commit, felt shoes, felt clothing, felt everything. Become one with the felt.
>>8937519
but does it say hat in the title????? triple questiono mark
>>8937712
You are dumb.
So obviously I'm going to need a pretty thick wig and some splicing for this. I hear Arda's wigs are pretty thick. Is there a better option or should I just go with Arda?
>I was going to ink spray dye two combined white Ferrari wigs
Anyone know of a good place to get a decent long, thick wig - preferably wavy - in red/ginger? Cosplaying as Ivy in the summer and looking for a decent wig that's more ginger or auburn than the bright red style that a lot of cosplayers wear.
Most of the ginger ones I'm finding seem to be very straight.
>>8937927
i think you're the dumb one, anon. you obviously can't read titles or take a joke :)
>>8938737
>>8938805
>>8927082
>I don't want to pay >$80
You wouldn't, unless you're buying their only wig that's that price. It's a long curly lacefront so the price is understandable. Most of their wigs are $30-$50.
The long ones mainly have that problem, but it's the consequence of having fibers with a nearly realistic texture. The Silky wigs are less prone to tangling because they lack that texture.
Either way, conditioning the wig helps a lot.
>>8936475
What do you mean, Lolita bangs? Like straight across or a hime cut?
>>8926989
If I were you I'd sew in red wefts and style the shit out of it,
>>8934269
I took a chance and ordered a wig, let's see what happens! I'll do a review when it comes in. I hope the colours won't be too off from the stock photo.
>>8926815
>just announced they're doing the Silky line
Nope, they've been selling those for like a year now.
>sell the older fibers at a discount then once they release the new ones
Uh uh, the Silky wigs aren't replacements. They're just another option. The classic wigs have higher heat resistance and can be styled more dramatically, so they're not going anywhere.
>>8938920
In my post I actually meant to put redoing the Silky line. The anon I was responding to said that Arda is changing it, which I found to be true here:
https://arda-wigs.com/wheres-silky/
To sum it up: "...we hope to be having news of improved Silky within a few weeks!"
>>8926811
Can someone please answer this? Any help is appreciated
>>8938896
Okay, my bad, it's not quite that high - $40 wig + $14 shipping, after converting to CAD it's $70. For one wig though? I was kind of hesitant about the Silky, but I definitely don't want the regular fibers for that price.
>>8933908
Any of Arda's short wigs in natural black.
I have their Westley in natural black and people have thought it was my real hair.
ok, so i think i did pretty well with this wig considering that I got it for ~$12 and it had that stupid ass stock photo. I've actually worn it in public and people think its my real hair and it's still super soft like I just bought it.
>>8939148
Please be joking.
>>8939148
For cheap and that stock it looks okay, but I would avoid self posting here unless its on the self thread. I would clean up the curls at the bottom because it looks frizzy
Trying to find a wig for Ferid (not interested in buying from Arda because my head is small and I don’t like how messy they get) and I’ve narrowed down to these two unless you guys have any other suggestions or tips.
Epiccosplay’s Phoebe seems to be a good match with some trimming, but it doesn’t come in silver grey and I’m leery about dying it and worried about it covering my hairline. https://www.epiccosplay.com/classic-white-ponytail-cosplay-wig.html
Alternatively, the one I found on Etsy is the right color, but it has a low ponytail, which would hide my hairline better perhaps? (I don’t think the fibres are sewn in a way that it could be positioned higher.) The seller has good reviews but I’ve never bought from them before. https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/254617530/owari-no-seraph-ferid-bathory-silver?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=seraph%20of%20end&ref=sr_gallery_27
>>8939192
>avoid posting yourself here
whut? She posted a pic of her wig in the wig thread, I don't see a prob. Unless you count the wig.
>>8939148
The bangs look frayed and that part on either side of them needs to be cleaned up, I can see your hair line. I hope you trimmed the bangs.
I'm about to buy pic related from Matchwigs, but I'm a little concerned about the size. I have a lot of thick hair that I pin up under my wig cap, so I usually go to Arda since their wig caps seem more forgiving and fit me pretty well. Any larger-headed folks have experience with Matchwigs? I don't mind a little snugness, so long as my hairline is covered completely.
>>8939148
Thats the wig I used for my Taiga cosplay.
>>8927989
this disaster only reminds me of the terrible mistake I made buying a unique Miku wig for my cosplay.. It looked so nice in the photos but that thing tangles like a bitch
I would love to make the wig myself but I would destroy it.
Just going to make the best out of the wig. A little hairspray/fabric softener will make it decent.
>>8927777
I really have had hits or misses. Some are great and some are awful, I just try to make sure it is all heat-resistant fibers.
Are tangle-proof wigs a thing? I kept hearing about them but never ran into them when I was looking for wigs...
>or was I dreaming the whole time
>>8938076
where do u live?
>>8939238
I have a big head imo and I find Matchwigs caps to be a good fit! They have good stretch and the wigs I've received from them have been really nice quality.
>>8934176
I RECOGNIZE THIS FACE!! DON'T BUY DON'T BUY! I GOT FOOLED BY THE WIG!! the wig was NOTHING like in the photo!
Does anyone know the best hairspray to use for styling wigs? Something that will hold hair together for a really long time. I have bangs I need to separate, so they'll be on my forehead and I'll most likely be sweating..
>>8925789
What are you thoughts on this wig anons, for regular cosplay of course
>>8939323
it's probably because you ordered from a random amazon store that stole those pics without checking reviews
>>8939323
That's because that is a ghost cos stock image. There are several dozen Chinese sellers who steal/use that same photo, so it's a total crapshoot as to whether you're getting a wig like that or not. Come on, anon, it literally has a different seller's name in the watermark.
I have a wig-related question: The last time I wore a wig (for three days straight for a convention), when I took my wig cap off on the third day, I noticed I had pimples all where the elastic of the wig cap had been. This has never been a problem before, but I wanted to see if this happens to anyone else and ask if anyone has any tricks to make sure this doesn't happen again?
Can anyone tell me about this wig? I've been wanting to cosplay Connie and Tanaka for a while, but I'm scared this will just be crap.
>>8938996
Try CC Kids, they have Hanayo wigs:
http://stores.ebay.com/C-C-KIDS-store/Love-Live-/_i.html?_fsub=6765400014&_sid=849879884&_trksid=p4634.c0.m322
They're great. This is their ebay store. If you plan on doing a big Taobao order, buying from their Taobao might be cheaper.
There's also Lucaille (also has a Taobao shop): http://www.lucaille.com/?gallery-169-b,_ANY__t,_ANY__p,0-0---157.html
>>8938056
Anyone?
I'm just trying to see if there's an option that has the same fullness of Arda but a lower cost before I throw down 70$ on the base wigs alone.
>>8940750
Trapped sweat and dirt in your wig and pores. Take your wig off and let it breathe. And wash your dang face.
Tips: If I absolutely don't have time to take my wig off (like contests running too long), I put a light smattering of baby powder on my hair line. It washes out easily and soaks up some sweat but its just a fix for about 4-5 hrs since eventually it stops working.
You could also use petroleum jelly if your face is clean (I mean pull your wig off and wipe that area down because if you don't, it will trap sweat and give you terrible pimples) since it protects but the same time stipulations apply.
>>8939337
this is what i use
>>8939337
Got2b Glued and Aquanet are the most widely used and recommended. I used Aquanet.
>>8941232
Thanks anon, I'll try the baby powder trick next time! I was just very confused this time because I wasn't sweating at all in my costume, my wig was new, and I showered and scrubbed all my makeup off my face at least once a day.
>>8939313
Brightleles fibers rarely tangle for me. I also bought a wig with thick, slightly shiny fibers and that has yet to tangle on me. I just wish I knew what brand that one was, it didn't come with a tag sewn on.
>>8938056
>>8941093
I think you'd be better off putting the cash towards Arda's Matilda (maybe in Light Blonde and then do a gradient dye for the red/orange?).
I have two Matildas and 2 Ferraris and the Matildas are absurdly thick, luscious wigs.
They have so much thick wefting at the top you could easily get that upper body with literally 60 seconds of hand fluffing (and a good proper tease+hair spray would lock it in).
The Ferraris do have more layers though, which look similar to the character you've posted.
Still, for that price you might as well get a gorgeous lace front (though Arda's hairline shape is admittedly unnatural).
Kek at GLW April Fool email.
>>8939323
You have to be 18 to use this board
>>8941575
Caps?
>>8938916
>>8938916
Thanks, I'll look forward to that. I wish Wiwigs' stock photos were 'better' somehow, I can't tell if the colours are accurate because, even though it looks good, you can see the wig head looks super washed out in comparison. They also choose the most disgusting backgrounds... I've read reviews on Amazon about some of their dark brown/dark coffee brown wigs that are generally positive with a few that say the colour was lighter or darker than they expected.
does anyone have a seller recommendation for pigtail wigs? there doesn't seem to be a lot of variety out there, especially if it's not a pink or a blonde color thanks to junko and harley quinn. (im looking for brown)
>>8926811
If you can go for Taobao, I got my Hanayo wig from Don't Sleep on taobao, and it's perfect
>>8933413
Im not sure if this wig makes your skin looks that pink or its naturally that bad
>>8942776
The wig or her skin? kek.
>>8941505
I think as long as she wefts the ferrari in at the crown as well, she'll be fine. Matilda is definitely thicker-looking overall (in part because it's shorter so the hair fluffs more, and also in part because there's more hair up top), but it's mostly due to the styling.
>>8941093
My only other suggestion would be to try lucaille. Their fiber type and thickness is similar to Arda, but the cap is a bit smaller.
>>8943130
>her
Any recommendations for a good Sonico wig? I see a ton on Ebay and Amazon, but I'm worried about the quality.
>>8944369
Ebay is a pretty solid bet, I got mine off there, but be careful of the cheaper ones because a lot of them use the same stock photos, which show them as gradient, but not all of them are.
My twin sister and I are thinking of getting an Ouran group together for Acen. We'd be the Hitachiin brothers for maximum lols and for our wigs we're looking at using either the Derek or Magnum from Arda. I've seen cosplayers use the Derek for some pretty versatile styling, but I'm worried it might be too short in the back. On the other hand, if we have to trim a lot of hair off the Magnum it would take some extra effort to make sure both wigs are identical after the fact. What do you guys think?
yo, seagulls. i'm trying to put together a nyx cosplay from fire emblem: fates and i'm having a really hard time getting a wig together.
first of all, i'm not quite sure what i should do about the color. her in-game portrait is a somewhat saturated purple, but her battle sprite is more of a black. i'm considering getting a black with purple undertones, but they're super hard to find.
second is the texture. i'm really not sure how to go at those .. spikes? curls? and, if i'm being perfectly honest, i'd reeeeallly rather not bankrupt myself with a 200$ wig here.
any tips?
>>8948021
I've been planning on cosplaying her as well! I'm pretty crazy about styling wigs, but I definitely don't think you need to throw 200$ into it (it still won't be cheap though). For the color, go with Arda. They have wigs that are black with other colors blended in, like purple. Get a long curly wig and an extra pack of wefts. The problem here is that you technically would need a lacefront, but I think you can just style the bangs into those curls she has on either side. Sew in the extra pack of wefts, or hot glue them if you're lazy it honestly works just the same. The wefts are straight but you can curl them with a curling iron once they're sewn in. You can also tease some of the hair for even more volume since she's got some pretty big hair. I wouldn't worry too much about the spikey aspect of her, just make sure you cut lots of layers. Maybe spike out some of the curls close to the sides/front but I'm still debating with myself whether spiking all over would be worth it since you'd lose a lot of the movement.
...sorry for all of the detail I've just thought about this wig a lot. Not gettig a lacefront and just using a base wig plus wefts will keep it under 100$.
>>8948038
Yeah! I was going to either go with a curly wig + wefts or a straight one with layers. Or, if it just ends up being too much, I might get a blacker wig that's already layered and add in a few wefts for some length. I wish her hair wasn't so damn frustrating, it seems like you either have to go for a realistic interpretation or end up like Steven Universe wigs tend to - really blocky and solid.
I'm just a poor student and only have a few hundred bucks to spend on the costume AND the con, haha. Thanks though, I'm definitely gonna put together some wigs and wefts.
>>8948065
yeah I always prefer the route of "slightly more realistic interpretation" for styles like this. I think as long as you've got layers, waves and volume you're good.
>>8948150
I'm thinking of going with Epiccosplay's athena - https://www.epiccosplay.com/athena-40-purple-black-fusion-straight-long-cosplay-wig.html
it has some pre-layers for the front strips, and, together with the wefts, won't destroy my wallet.
>>8948196
I'd really recommend doing a luthien from Arda, Epic Cosplay is only nice if you want a thin, sleek wig that's super soft. For Nyx you need volume. Also layers tend to look like shit on straight wigs unless you're really confident in your styling skills. In the end it's your choice but the wig + a pack of wefts are going to cost about the same from either seller.
Has there ever been a good saiyan wig? Or any tips on how to put one together in the least shitty way possible, at least?
>>8931392
I got this wig for Hakuei and it's pretty good quality. Worn it a couple of times and it maintains well, long wigs are going to frizz regardless, but because it's in a pony tail, it's much less frizz than not tied up.
https://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a230r.1.14.340.Wsj337&id=16686578015
is the brand 'Blue beard' any good? I recently ordered my dream wig (that might sound weird)
>>8939148
>people think its my real hair
Wow uhh... Are those people blind? Or have they never seen real hair before?
Are there any wig shops that sell "normal" looking hair that can also function for cosplay?
I'm not looking for a cosplay wig in particular, just a shop that sells abnormal colors but with the quality of a wig you could find at a beauty supply. Specifically something akin to pic related, but closer to the yellow of her dress.
>>8926228
My hair's short but I like to wear it long and $300+ sew ins aren't in my daily budget. I got a mermaid wig that was black and blue and people absolutely adore it everywhere I go.
>>8951189
Wrong image my bad.
h-how reliable are bodyline wigs?
>>8940751
They have shaved heads, not pushed back hair. Try looking for a flocked wig or shave your head, otherwise it will just look shitty no matter what.
>>8948021
Her hair's black.
>>8951194
'Smiffy's' is a brand that apparently makes some but I have no experience with how good it is and they don't have bright yellow in their colour options.
I don't see the difference between normal wigs and what you're looking for anyway but whatever
>>8951286
I don't know if this anon is joking or not, but I want to know too.
It might be obvious af, but I don't hear much reviews about Bodyline besides
>this is it a
>Yan is a pedo
Just saw this on cosplay sales. I'd demand a refund, too.
>>8952073
Cosplay wigs are fuller and are more plastic like. The wig I was looking for would basically be normie hairstyles, just abnormally colored while still having human hair qualities.
But it's no problem since I found a solution to my my issue.
>>8952218
looks like someone shat a pineapple
>>8952175
>>8951286
The consensus on Bodyline wigs is "pretty good for the price."
I have a curly one with big volume and it tangles a bit too much for my liking, but is pretty nice otherwise. For the price it's worth it.
Idk if Yan has been marking up wigs, but it's always better to wait for a sale. Also, their shipping is fucked right now or something and overcharging people so beware when shopping. Check the Bodyline thread if you have more questions about that.
If I post a pic of a wig, do you think anyone could tell me the brand? I'm 90% sure it's an older Arda with (about 2010) but I'm so in love with it. The problem is that the cap is too small on my giant head, but I can live with that for the quality of the wig, I just have to pin it in like crazy.
>>8951286
>>8952175
Some are good and some are bad. I've bought one and it was pretty eh.
They look pretty much like the pictures though, so if a picture looks good, it'll probably be ok.
If it looks like pic related it'll probably be pretty shit
You're probably better of asking in the bodyline thread (not sure if there is one atm? Otherwise just make one)
>>8953525
Forgot the picture like a retard
I saw this in a youtube video for a Rikka Takanashi cosplay. She wore this wig to an actual con, after washing it, and it didnt look much better.
What would you guys recommend for this wig? I was thinking of splicing two Arda Ferraris together in Peach and Fairy Blonde, but I'm not certain if that'll look good.
Should I gradient dye instead? I've never actually dyed a wig before.
>>8939214
This is late, sorry.
I have bought from them before several times, back when she had her store on ebay. Definitely recommended because her wigs are amazing.
>>8954162
I have a wig that is 10 years old, has been shoved in boxes and shuffled around in drawers, that STILL looks better than this wig. I can't believe they wore it in public.
>>8954162
what was the video because i really need to see this
Could anyone give me some suggestions for a wig for Takumi? It's such an odd color.
>>8954170
I would think hand dying would be easier than splicing the two together if you've never done either.
As its a short/small area you could probably just use a copic in the right shade, section off the fringe and hand colour/dye. I would recommend paying the $6 or so for a copic in that shade as I've never seen a sharpie in peach, and the colour will be fairly strong as its on a lighter wig. :)
>>8954197
Moon Ash from http://www.assistcosplay.com/ ? You're right about it being a weird color, that's for sure.
>>8954212
It looks like a good starting point. Actually I wonder if I can somehow mix in their Rose Quartz color too but then it starts to get out of my budget.
>>8954182
Thanks anon, I'll put her on my list!
>>8925789
https://youtu.be/e_l88pS7dj8
>cosplay tutorial video
>aka, basic bitch make-up followed up by a poor quality seifuku tutorial for cheapskate weebs
>that ratty ass cheap wig at the end
As much as I hate this ""game"" (if you can call a series of updated sandboxes that these days) and the 12 year-old fanbase it has, couldn't help but notice this pop up in my recommendations.
Dear god, at first when I looked at the thumbnail I thought that the problem was that she did sideswept her bangs instead of styling them, which is a HUGE pet peeve of mine, but once I saw the end result I realized that she probably didn't spend more than $6 on that mop of hair. There's not enough fibers there to do much of anything.
Also,
>"So now for the hair I'm going to put on a wig, but you really don't need to. You can be any type of Yandere-chan you wish!"
>inb4 greasydere-chan cosplays
Nobody will know who they're supposed to be because sociopathic cunt in a seifuku with her natural hair is not a character.
I suppose it has more to do with her cutting it but this wig is ugly as sin.
I'm buying my first wig, all I really want is two things, mid length and a milk tea color.
Why am I having such a hard time finding a good milk tea wig? Is GLW as shiny irl as their pictures?
>>8955191
>milk tea
... Light brown?
How would i go about giving this wig a widows peak? Theres no good ss vegeta wigs online, at least I haven't seen any
>>8954428
YUCK THE WIG IS SO BAD
Also the creator of yan-sim seems like a cunt
Recently watched a vid where he complained about how many bad artists wanted to help with the game and how many mails he gets
Yes I understand that it's annoying, but if you have people lining up wanting to help you, for free, then you should be grateful and not yell at them for being bad
>>8926595
I recommend motor8, their wigs fit nicely and don't feel tight when I wear them, also the quality is good and the wigs are nice. Bought a Juuzou and Rize wig (Tokyo Ghoul) from them and the Rize wig is really easy to comb through
>>8941317
Different anon, but changing your wig cap everyday is a good idea, or bring a spray bottle of rubbing alcohol and spray your cap after you take it off to kill bacteria. You might still have trouble with oil with the alcohol method, but I've had good luck. However, for the love of god, don't spray it right before you wear the cap or let the alcohol dry before you put it on. Shit burns.
>>8955171
Well... it's just not a good haircut. The peeking hair is on the wig being a thin piece of shit tho.
>>8954428
why the fuck do people do their eye makeup and THEN put in contacts
Not only is it unclean (makeup on hands, eyes, transfers to contacts), if your eyes start watering/you slip/touch your eye makeup it's an eyeliner nightmare??
who even does eye makeup before face/base makeup anyway??? Like why would you want to put powder/liquid on around all that eye makeup...
>>8926422
I have both, I think arda's silky is a lot more natural looking because of the color blends. I've heard other people describe the silky as super shiny but mine was not, maybe it depends on the color? It's hard to compare the tangliness because my ardas are a lot longer than any of my epic cosplay wigs, but both are much easier to detangle than arda's classic fibers.
>>8956484
i can barely believe there are people who do this shit. i taught myself to do makeup and i know how to do it.
>contacts(optional)
>base makeup(foundation etc)
>eye makeup
>cheek and eye area touch ups(in case of eyeshadow falls etc)
>blush
>wig
that's how you do it. i also personally find doing falsies before the rest of the eye makeup somewhat easier(especially if you use black eyelash glue, they stick better overall and it's not hard to line around them.
i just don't get how people go through life not knowing how to do makeup.
>>8954428
>uses a brush to apply cream-liquid foundation
>adds on more foundation with fingers instead of a sponge
>adds on eyeliner, mascara, falsies, contour BEFORE setting powder!!
>that shitty eyeliner job
>unblended eye "crease"
>eyelash glue ERRYWHERE
>contacts after makeup
How is Lucailles Rei Ayanami wig in quality? I heard Lucaille is really good but I also heard that they have some misses with their wigs
>>8956189
he's been told 7832439 ways he can make the process easier (regarding emails, filtering out people who don't suck at art or coding, etc) but he won't do any of it.
>>8956535
To add to this person's comment, Lucaille's website, is it still updated and do they still shop?
>>8955198
more like an in between for brown and blond
>>8955279
adding a lace panel and then ventilating it
How does one remove the fringe or "bangs" from a wig? I don't think its as simple as just pulling the fiber back a slicking the fibers back no? Do I just cut the bangs really short? All the characters I have done in the past always have had funky fringes but never something like this
I don't want to go cutting stuff in case I ruin it. I'm planning to go from this to this.. I can work out the spikes myself. Just didn't think about the awkward fringe
I have looked online for similar assistance just want some further input. Thanks
>>8957584
you can't just use any wig for a character with slicked back hair like that. you need a lace-front wig.
>>8957586 Really wish I knew these things before I spend money of a wigs
>>8957625
research dude
don't spend money on anything for cosplay before you research
>>8957649 I might be able to take it back to the shop and get a refund/exchange. Is there actually A way I can get that style to work with a wig like this? Or would it be to much of a struggle for a beginner.
>>8957669
Hairspray. Maybe.
See about that refund first.
>>8957584
>>8957669
You can try this method, but if you're a beginner I wouldn't bother and try to get a refund and instead get a lace-front wig.
>>8953528
left looks ok, actually impressed because if a white wig is thin the tracks are instantly obvious. Right looks pretty bad though. BL's 'curly bob' wigs may (generally) have quirks in the shape; they sew a couple wefts to poke out for volume. It's weird af, but possible to cover up.
>>8954170
If you're more experienced at splicing, I recommend you do that instead of dying. I suggest you use two Viviens instead of Ferraris since it's closer to length of the character.
Would you suggest SILKY or Original Arda wigs for a long curly wig?
