Author Topic: Official Wig Help Thread (Read 701770 times)

steelychan · « **Reply #750 on:** January 26, 2011, 05:04:45 pm »

ill keep that in mind when i cut my yuuki wig. the back seems too long... oh! and i have a question styling wise. im thinking about doing may from pokemon but i dont wanna buy a wig for it and my hair is the right color.. but its naturally curly and long. i dont wanna cut my hair. so is there some sort of hairdo i can do so i can hide underneath her bandana?

Romo · « **Reply #751 on:** January 26, 2011, 05:33:07 pm »

Quote from: nyahaha on January 26, 2011, 04:44:43 pm

Cut with your scissors up and down, never horizontal.

How do you mean? I'm trying to picture that in my head but it's just not clicking.

nyahaha · « **Reply #752 on:** January 26, 2011, 09:19:34 pm »

Teddy_Bearxx · « **Reply #753 on:** January 30, 2011, 12:35:04 pm »

Help. I goofed.
I deleted my doctument with my cosplay wigs, so yeahhh .-.

Aelita: http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.absoluteanime.com/code_lyoko/aelita.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.absoluteanime.com/gallery.html%3Fpage%3D4%26gallery%3Dcode_lyoko%252F&usg=__sWOTxO_-Su9vYEMj3Uno8bTNpEs=&h=300&w=400&sz=16&hl=en&start=4&zoom=1&um=1&itbs=1&tbnid=2AtJ4ybwhHIyaM:&tbnh=93&tbnw=124&prev=/images%3Fq%3DAelita%26um%3D1%26hl%3Den%26sa%3DX%26tbs%3Disch:1&ei=U8tFTbXbIIiasAO1k9mSCg

http://cgi.ebay.com/PW399-Dark-Pink-Spike-Short-Gothic-Cosplay-Party-Wig-/170595601178?pt=US_CSA_MWA_Wigs_Extensions&hash=item27b84a4b1a

http://cgi.ebay.com/Anime-Cosplay-Wig-Short-Pink-Hair-Wigs-CW66-/260727309541?pt=US_CSA_MWA_Wigs_Extensions&hash=item3cb48f04e5

http://cgi.ebay.com/Anime-Cosplay-Wig-Short-Purplish-Pink-Hair-Wigs-CY71-/250757149818?pt=US_CSA_MWA_Wigs_Extensions&hash=item3a624a747a

~boogiepop~ · « **Reply #754 on:** January 30, 2011, 01:31:42 pm »

A little random, but if anybody uses the acrylic ink method to dye wigs I found an art store in Portland that sells FW Ink! It's Muse Art and Design in the Hawthorne District and they have pretty much every color. It's a little more expensive then you can get online (1-2 dollars more per bottle) but you'd probably spend that much on shipping to get it to you.

Vysh · « **Reply #755 on:** January 31, 2011, 08:40:51 pm »

has anyone bought from wigfashion ebay shop before? I wanted to buy this wig but I was hoping for some opinions on their quality.
http://cgi.ebay.com/Anime-Cosplay-Wig-Short-White-Hair-Wigs-U36_W0QQitemZ250764176638QQihZ015QQcategoryZ60188QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

or one of these maybe?
http://www.epiccosplay.com/14-silver-layered-cosplay-wig.html
http://shop.cosplay.com/ccs22-white-shaggy-wave-wig.html
I need a white wig that is of good quality, so if you guys have any suggestions i'd love them

fleur_fraise · « **Reply #756 on:** February 01, 2011, 07:41:12 am »

I have two wigs from WigFashion, they're both different wig brands but they're amazing. One is really thin and has a small cap, but the fibers of the wig are astounding and feel AND look like real hair, plus it never tangles. The other wig isn't as soft, but the head is huge and actually fits me (I have a huge head and super thick hair) and the fibers aren't awful.

However, EpicCosplay has nicer wigs, I think. They're anti-tangle, and it's amazing to run your fingers through them.

nekovamp13 · « **Reply #757 on:** February 01, 2011, 11:22:30 am »

I'm working on a Death the Kid wig. Wondering what would be the best way/product to put the white strips on it?

I was thinking just paint, but what kind?

nikkiolie · « **Reply #758 on:** February 01, 2011, 12:30:30 pm »

Quote from: nekovamp13 on February 01, 2011, 11:22:30 am

I'm working on a Death the Kid wig. Wondering what would be the best way/product to put the white strips on it?

I was thinking just paint, but what kind?

http://kotodama.deviantart.com/art/Cosplay-Tutorial-Wig-Painting-150977642
I would say acrylic paint would work fine

nekovamp13 · « **Reply #759 on:** February 01, 2011, 03:38:33 pm »

Thanks Nikki.

Vysh · « **Reply #760 on:** February 06, 2011, 05:37:12 pm »

Thanks fleur

Washougal_Otaku · « **Reply #761 on:** February 12, 2011, 06:00:52 pm »

So, I've got a selection of wig options that I'm looking at for Lina Inverse. Here they are! (All from eBay)

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=120683876145&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=120683876129&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-Copper-Red-Extra-Long-Straight-Cosplay-Wig-HD135-/170494595018?pt=US_CSA_MWA_Wigs_Extensions&hash=item27b2450fca

http://cgi.ebay.com/35-Long-Copper-Red-Spiral-Wavy-Cosplay-Hair-Wig-135-/170592552941?pt=US_CSA_MWA_Wigs_Extensions&hash=item27b81bc7ed

http://cgi.ebay.com/40-Long-Copper-Red-Straight-Cosplay-Hair-Wig-135-/170592547144?pt=US_CSA_MWA_Wigs_Extensions&hash=item27b81bb148

http://cgi.ebay.com/PH083-Long-Copper-Brown-Straight-Cosplay-Party-Wig-Wigs-/170602293770?pt=US_CSA_MWA_Wigs_Extensions&hash=item27b8b06a0a

Opinions? (If it helps any, I'm about 5' 7").

Romo · « **Reply #762 on:** February 12, 2011, 08:25:08 pm »

The last one looks the most accurate as far as color goes, but it'll need a good amount of styling.

nekovamp13 · « **Reply #763 on:** February 12, 2011, 10:56:28 pm »

I defiantly like the last one the best. And it looks thick enough for me to style. Should be fine ^^

steelychan · « **Reply #764 on:** February 12, 2011, 11:04:49 pm »

that reminds me! neko, i have another wig for yous. its only a quick trim. i would do it myself, but i wanna see how you do it so i can trim other wigs myself. ill bake you 2 batches of brownies. and i like the last wig as well.

Teddy_Bearxx · « **Reply #765 on:** February 13, 2011, 10:45:48 am »

Quote

Help. I goofed.
I deleted my doctument with my cosplay wigs, so yeahhh .-.

Aelita: http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.absoluteanime.com/code_lyoko/aelita.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.absoluteanime.com/gallery.html%3Fpage%3D4%26gallery%3Dcode_lyoko%252F&usg=__sWOTxO_-Su9vYEMj3Uno8bTNpEs=&h=300&w=400&sz=16&hl=en&start=4&zoom=1&um=1&itbs=1&tbnid=2AtJ4ybwhHIyaM:&tbnh=93&tbnw=124&prev=/images%3Fq%3DAelita%26um%3D1%26hl%3Den%26sa%3DX%26tbs%3Disch:1&ei=U8tFTbXbIIiasAO1k9mSCg

http://cgi.ebay.com/PW399-Dark-Pink-Spike-Short-Gothic-Cosplay-Party-Wig-/170595601178?pt=US_CSA_MWA_Wigs_Extensions&hash=item27b84a4b1a

http://cgi.ebay.com/Anime-Cosplay-Wig-Short-Pink-Hair-Wigs-CW66-/260727309541?pt=US_CSA_MWA_Wigs_Extensions&hash=item3cb48f04e5

http://cgi.ebay.com/Anime-Cosplay-Wig-Short-Purplish-Pink-Hair-Wigs-CY71-/250757149818?pt=US_CSA_MWA_Wigs_Extensions&hash=item3a624a747a

nyahaha · « **Reply #766 on:** February 13, 2011, 11:05:35 am »

I can't really tell what you are asking, because there isn't really a question. But, none of those really match the character. The character's hair looks short and poofy, but those are all mostly longer and flat. If you were going for color, the first one looks like it would be the best color. Again. I have no idea what you are asking because there is no question in that post...

Teddy_Bearxx · « **Reply #767 on:** February 13, 2011, 05:58:50 pm »

My sister typed it up for me, I guess she forgot to say the details.
but I need help finding a wig that would be good for the character.
It would be restyled.

nekovamp13 · « **Reply #768 on:** February 14, 2011, 11:42:33 am »

Quote from: steelychan on February 12, 2011, 11:04:49 pm

that reminds me! neko, i have another wig for yous. its only a quick trim. i would do it myself, but i wanna see how you do it so i can trim other wigs myself. ill bake you 2 batches of brownies. and i like the last wig as well.

Holkay XD
Maybe next Monday you can come by? I have no school.

And question. I have an amazing red wig that I use for Matt and Gaara and some other character, and I absolutly love it to death! But it's too small for my head, so it doesn't stay on as well as I'd like...Should I get a new wig that actually fits? Or is there a way to keep it on better?

Washougal_Otaku · « **Reply #769 on:** February 14, 2011, 12:04:06 pm »

Thank you Romo, neko, and steely!

Can I have a brownie, too?

steelychan · « **Reply #770 on:** February 14, 2011, 12:29:13 pm »

Quote from: nekovamp13 on February 14, 2011, 11:42:33 am

Quote from: steelychan on February 12, 2011, 11:04:49 pm
that reminds me! neko, i have another wig for yous. its only a quick trim. i would do it myself, but i wanna see how you do it so i can trim other wigs myself. ill bake you 2 batches of brownies. and i like the last wig as well.
Holkay XD
Maybe next Monday you can come by? I have no school.

And question. I have an amazing red wig that I use for Matt and Gaara and some other character, and I absolutly love it to death! But it's too small for my head, so it doesn't stay on as well as I'd like...Should I get a new wig that actually fits? Or is there a way to keep it on better?

-happy dance time!- um, ill be at the beach on monday. but i can see if i can come over late afternoon. cuz we'll be heading back on monday. and yes washougal, i can share my nummy brownies. ill just make lots.

Washougal_Otaku · « **Reply #771 on:** February 14, 2011, 12:43:41 pm »

YAY FOR BROWNIES!!!

steelychan · « **Reply #772 on:** February 14, 2011, 03:00:07 pm »

youll have to find a way to get them though. and thank yous neko! ^^

nyahaha · « **Reply #773 on:** February 14, 2011, 06:35:57 pm »

Quote from: nekovamp13 on February 14, 2011, 11:42:33 am

And question. I have an amazing red wig that I use for Matt and Gaara and some other character, and I absolutly love it to death! But it's too small for my head, so it doesn't stay on as well as I'd like...Should I get a new wig that actually fits? Or is there a way to keep it on better?

Well, if your hair is short and light colored (I can't remember, I haven't seen you in a while) then as long as it doesn't give you a head ache it might be ok. But get a differen't one if you get headaches from it.

nekovamp13 · « **Reply #774 on:** February 14, 2011, 09:04:30 pm »

My hair's short and dark brown, almost black...
It doesn't give me headaches, it just likes to start to fall off...

Washougal_Otaku · « **Reply #775 on:** February 15, 2011, 12:01:53 pm »

I just purchased the last one, and should be getting it some time before the end of the month. YAY!!!

OokamiYami · « **Reply #776 on:** February 17, 2011, 12:14:39 pm »

Does anyone know how to dye a wig? I have a wig that is a platinum blonde color and would like to dye it a lighter pink.

Washougal_Otaku · « **Reply #777 on:** February 17, 2011, 01:15:31 pm »

I pretty sure that if the wig is made out of hair, regular dye should work. If it's a synthetic wig, I've heard Sharpies and COPIC markers work well; it's just a matter of what colors you're working with.

Gryffinclaw Princess · « **Reply #778 on:** February 17, 2011, 05:05:06 pm »

Okay...so I need a Midnight blue wig that is almost black.
Kinda like this... http://www.anabesybuy.com/wv/images/Wigs/WV_CV/Cosplaywig_WM_CV48_1.jpg

But, I need it to be in a Whisp style with pig tails. (attachments are fine)
I can't find one anywhere so any suggestions?
Or should I get a white one and have someone dye it dark for me or what?

OR, should I get one like this - http://www.starkewig.com/wg/images/Wigs/WG_FP/Cosplaywig_WG_FP48_1.jpg
and have it styled up into pig tails?

nyahaha · « **Reply #779 on:** February 17, 2011, 07:46:04 pm »

Do you have a character reference? It would help a ton.
Dying a white wig dark can be kind of iffy because it doesn't always come out evenly colored, and white may show through.

Also, would this work? they are a good seller, I have one of their Miku wigs, and I like it alot.

Kizxm · « **Reply #780 on:** February 18, 2011, 05:06:00 pm »

So i m not really sure where is a good place to purchase wigs irl + online . Money is not an object for this I just want the wig not to tangle in the slightest, just want it to be very realistic

the picture~

can anybody help?

fleur_fraise · « **Reply #781 on:** February 18, 2011, 07:38:55 pm »

Epic Cosplay!

Their wigs are amazing, they don't tangle at all. I really want one.

CLAP_attack · « **Reply #782 on:** February 18, 2011, 09:37:46 pm »

soo , im getting a new roy wig since its about time i did .
so im stuck on which looks better ..

http://cgi.ebay.com/Fullmetal-Alchemist-Roy-Mustang-Military-cosplay-Wig-/330475440778?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4cf1df0a8a

or the one i have now - but i need a new one ;;

http://cosplaymagiccom.x-shops.com/images/D/PJ1011-1-01.jpg

nikkiolie · « **Reply #783 on:** February 19, 2011, 10:38:08 am »

I like the first one. It looks softer.

steelychan · « **Reply #784 on:** February 19, 2011, 10:55:55 am »

Quote from: nikkiolie on February 19, 2011, 10:38:08 am

I like the first one. It looks softer.

i second that motion.

CLAP_attack · « **Reply #785 on:** February 19, 2011, 11:19:34 am »

It actually comes out cheaper to order even with the shipping cost.
I just ordered it last night!

Though i'm gonna have another question later .. But i need to get a picture first

Soramunesanzun · « **Reply #786 on:** February 19, 2011, 01:40:37 pm »

I've never worn a wig with pigtails in before, and I was wondering if people could help me with something for this here costume:

The ladyface

CLAP_attack · « **Reply #787 on:** February 19, 2011, 02:57:41 pm »

so - i was thinking on turning my old Roy wig into this :

..any way ?

StarryShay · « **Reply #788 on:** February 19, 2011, 04:23:08 pm »

Her hair. Is so. Long.

Help?

I don't need a wig that goes to my ankles obviously, but at least past by butt would be nice.

meep · « **Reply #789 on:** February 19, 2011, 06:14:06 pm »

Oh dat wig might cost a lot...

Shay I highly recommended constructing your own wig for this one, using two different colored wigs. you could get that part commissioned... (like from me

) or do it yourself

Also it flippin long so you wanna get the best tangle free wig possible. Epic cosplay is the best bet if you really want to splurge on it. You could just get a straighter one too if you wanna go cheap and curl it yourself.

fleur_fraise · « **Reply #790 on:** February 19, 2011, 06:19:31 pm »

Quote from: Soramunesanzun on February 19, 2011, 01:40:37 pm

I've never worn a wig with pigtails in before, and I was wondering if people could help me with something for this here costume:

The ladyface

Get the "Chibi" wig from Arda Wigs:

They have it in blonde, too.

bunny_jean · « **Reply #791 on:** February 21, 2011, 12:19:27 am »

I actually just discovered this site, it's pretty amazing, and they have wig dye... not sure if it's for synthetic or not, but I assume so, and you can even get trial dye vials for $1!
http://www.katiebair.com/wigsupplies_dye.html

nikkiolie · « **Reply #792 on:** February 21, 2011, 08:34:29 am »

It is for synthetic. I have used it before and it works great. I used the twilight purple to get the gradient effect on the ends of this wig http://images.cosplay.com/photos/25/2500303.jpg

tas110 · « **Reply #793 on:** February 21, 2011, 10:54:51 am »

just wanted to let anyone and everyone know that if you have a wig that needs dreadlocks to PM me

bunny_jean · « **Reply #794 on:** February 21, 2011, 01:11:10 pm »

Quote from: nikkiolie on February 21, 2011, 08:34:29 am

It is for synthetic. I have used it before and it works great. I used the twilight purple to get the gradient effect on the ends of this wig http://images.cosplay.com/photos/25/2500303.jpg

I'm getting a "Forbidden" error with the link, but sweeeeet. I'm thinking about getting some for some blond hair falls I got because they're a little too light for the wig I already have. :3 I'll prolly do a test vial first though.

nikkiolie · « **Reply #795 on:** February 21, 2011, 02:17:45 pm »

Sorry, try this one? http://www.cosplay.com/photo/2500303/

But the point is I think it works pretty well.

Titus_Love_Doll · « **Reply #796 on:** March 05, 2011, 10:39:56 pm »

Hey guys i got a pretty little wig i am using for a cosplay and :3 I love it o.o put the pig tails are very messy and tangle o.O and i m afraid to bush em out what should I do and it need recurled

steelychan · « **Reply #797 on:** March 05, 2011, 10:41:46 pm »

hey, im looking for a good, cheap yet good quality kaoru (ouran) wig... his normal hair color. anyone got any recomendations?

bunny_jean · « **Reply #798 on:** March 06, 2011, 09:01:07 am »

Quote from: Titus_Love_Doll on March 05, 2011, 10:39:56 pm

Hey guys i got a pretty little wig i am using for a cosplay and :3 I love it o.o put the pig tails are very messy and tangle o.O and i m afraid to bush em out what should I do and it need recurled

I suggest either wig detangler or washing and conditioning, then brush/comb carefully, then while it's still wet put curlers in it (not heated if it's not a heat sensitive wig). That's what I did to a wig that I bought a little while ago that really needed some love. XD

Blender · « **Reply #799 on:** March 06, 2011, 09:52:13 am »

So, I have a really long wig for Suiseiseki that I got a while ago but in the process of weraing it to last years con it got terribly tangled and my friends and I can't get it untangled. T.T

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Author Topic: Official Wig Help Thread (Read 701770 times)