Author Topic: Official Wig Help Thread (Read 702643 times)

oslapedo · « **Reply #50 on:** March 29, 2009, 08:43:41 pm »

Quote from: xxxchihiroxxx on March 28, 2009, 12:04:29 am

dude sahara you need to help me when Im styling the bowser wig @_@ Im not sure how I'm going to make it look llike a rats nest but still make it wearble.

But of course! That'll be fun 8D

Sugarlat · « **Reply #51 on:** March 29, 2009, 08:56:40 pm »

Bowser wears a wig?! o-O

oslapedo · « **Reply #52 on:** March 29, 2009, 09:17:47 pm »

Lolita!Bowser does

xxxchihiroxxx · « **Reply #53 on:** April 02, 2009, 03:36:36 pm »

xD our bowser is a feme bowser, so shes got a wig.

Blackstar · « **Reply #54 on:** April 04, 2009, 02:49:36 pm »

This is my first time trying to style a wig and I am trying to turn this

into a black star wig.
I have no clue what to do. I tried using gel but it did not work. The hardest part is the spikes. How can I do spicks? I will be only useing this wig for blackstar

Sayda · « **Reply #55 on:** April 04, 2009, 04:45:22 pm »

Ah gel is not the way to go. It's meant to work with the oils in your hair, wigs don't have that oil. Use Got2b Freezing Spray and Got2bGlued. They can be found in stores like Rite Aid, Fred Meyer, etc.

xxxchihiroxxx · « **Reply #56 on:** April 05, 2009, 12:44:52 pm »

here this is a link to styling a gokudara wig, its a diffrent character but its good for ideas. the product they use in this vid are VERY good for wig styling.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O3qbBuyHMt4&feature=channel_page

also from looking at black stars hair style that example doesnt much look like him... more as though he was caught in a wind storm ^^;;; dont mean to be harsh but sometimes its best to look for the gravity defying. the person in the styling video i posted also has a blackstar cosplay, heres a short video with her in her wig for it:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V05NcNSxDK8&feature=channel_page

sometimes you have to sacrfice realistic for acuracy.

I dont think blackstar has any spikes quite this big or gravity defing but for some of them you could try this in a smaller version:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iQIxp-FhEHo&feature=channel_page

thats the advice I have for now : ) I'm no wig expert but Ive travled the net enough to build up quite the list of tutorials.

remember to study your characters hair from all angels!

[EDIT] sorry thought those pics were what you were going for not for what you had! O_O @_@ *feels bad now* it's a good start! like i said a lil windblown but wigs are hard to get used to!

Sugarlat · « **Reply #57 on:** April 05, 2009, 02:13:53 pm »

Anyone who's wanting to get a really long red wig for really cheap price here:
http://cgi.ebay.com/40-Red-Bangs-Cosplay-Ex-Long-Straight-Wigs-LL-15_W0QQitemZ110369999675QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUS_CSA_MWA_Wigs_Extensions?hash=item110369999675&_trksid=p4634.c0.m14.l1262

xxxchihiroxxx · « **Reply #58 on:** April 05, 2009, 02:17:49 pm »

O___O THAT IS PERFECT!~

<3 MUHAHAHAHAHAHA I HAVE FOUND ME BOWSER HAIR!!!! I'll cut of fmost of it and reuse em as extensions <3

suger do you know if this is a one time only wig or what?

Sugarlat · « **Reply #59 on:** April 05, 2009, 02:18:24 pm »

Not sure but it's on sale that's all i know

tofutakeout · « **Reply #60 on:** April 05, 2009, 02:22:19 pm »

Any type of glue is good for gluing hair to something(like other hair). you really don't need the special stuff.

Just thought I'd interject with wig randomness.

xxxchihiroxxx · « **Reply #61 on:** April 05, 2009, 06:40:04 pm »

tofu: glue works well to but its much less mistake friendly.

xxxchihiroxxx · « **Reply #62 on:** April 11, 2009, 10:53:09 am »

first things first, get refrence of the back of her head

oslapedo · « **Reply #63 on:** April 11, 2009, 04:39:52 pm »

What's your price range for a base wig? :0

Coconutty93 · « **Reply #64 on:** April 11, 2009, 05:58:40 pm »

What about this wig in "Dark Green"? http://www.cosworx.com/product.php?productid=16327&cat=2446&page=1

It's $25.

Coconutty93 · « **Reply #65 on:** April 11, 2009, 08:22:53 pm »

I see. Okie dokie then! ^3^

~boogiepop~ · « **Reply #66 on:** April 12, 2009, 07:25:21 pm »

@ Danayoki-
I love Ranka, I'm sure you will be adorable.
The best jobs I've seen on the wigs weird ear things is when people put detachable ponytails where the ears are suppose to be. They fall just right to give that effect. Unfortunately I have no idea on how to make detachable pigtails but I know there are some tutorials somewhere and that they sell a really nice wig for Ranka with them on Ebay somewhere. Hope that helps a bit.

Coconutty93 · « **Reply #67 on:** April 18, 2009, 01:36:38 pm »

I need help. ^3^ Which wig should I buy for Haruno Sakura from Naruto? Reference pick:

Here's the wigs I've found:
http://cgi.ebay.com/PP007-Baby-Pink-Naruto-Sakura-Cosplay-Wig_W0QQitemZ180342807702QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUS_CSA_MWA_Wigs_Extensions?hash=item180342807702&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1546|66%3A2|65%3A12|39%3A1|240%3A1318|301%3A1|293%3A1|294%3A50

http://cgi.ebay.com/W0107-Naruto-Sakura-II-Pink-COSPLAY-Wig-Free-Headband_W0QQitemZ250404077877QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item250404077877&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1546|66%3A2|65%3A12|39%3A1|240%3A1318|301%3A1|293%3A1|294%3A50

http://cgi.ebay.com/Naruto-Sakura-Cosplay-Pink-Wig-without-Headband_W0QQitemZ250407602178QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item250407602178&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1546|66%3A2|65%3A12|39%3A1|240%3A1318|301%3A1|293%3A1|294%3A50

Or if you can find a better one, I would be really happy! Thanks!

xxxchihiroxxx · « **Reply #68 on:** April 18, 2009, 01:40:15 pm »

I like the first option you came up with

xxxchihiroxxx · « **Reply #69 on:** April 18, 2009, 01:44:47 pm »

^eh that ones kinda flat, sakuras is a bit poofy and has a lot of body to it....

: /

~boogiepop~ · « **Reply #70 on:** April 18, 2009, 02:57:40 pm »

http://www.gamersinncomics.com/images/leonaathena.jpg
I'm going to be doing this version of Leona from King of Fighters. Its kind of hard to tell what her hair is like in this picture but it looks like a toned down version of her ponytail from the old KoF's http://x63.xanga.com/3a8d847058d30147637910/z109637202.jpg.

I know how to do a high ponytail (shorter wig, put it up, cut off the ponytail, stub it, add extentions. But would I just add more extentions to make it fuller or will I need to mostly style it to get it that way. I'm thinking I'm not going to make it that huge though, I think making it a little more realistic will make it look better.

Coconutty93 · « **Reply #71 on:** April 18, 2009, 03:39:04 pm »

I liked the first one, too! 8D Cool, cool. Thx!

xxxchihiroxxx · « **Reply #72 on:** April 18, 2009, 08:53:48 pm »

Quote from: ~boogiepop~ on April 18, 2009, 02:57:40 pm

http://www.gamersinncomics.com/images/leonaathena.jpg
I'm going to be doing this version of Leona from King of Fighters. Its kind of hard to tell what her hair is like in this picture but it looks like a toned down version of her ponytail from the old KoF's http://x63.xanga.com/3a8d847058d30147637910/z109637202.jpg.

I know how to do a high ponytail (shorter wig, put it up, cut off the ponytail, stub it, add extentions. But would I just add more extentions to make it fuller or will I need to mostly style it to get it that way. I'm thinking I'm not going to make it that huge though, I think making it a little more realistic will make it look better.

well one she has a lot of hair! So I would say add some extensions

but your allso gonna need to do some stling to get it that fluffy and gravity defing

LtCommanderRichie · « **Reply #73 on:** April 19, 2009, 12:04:10 pm »

I want this wig really bad, srsly.

I could use it for two or three, possibly more, versions of Lenalee from D.Gray-Man, not to mention I just love having the weight of pigtails on my head.

But the ponytails are clip-on, does that mean they're like the kind with alligator clips on the inside that have one long section you can clip onto? Because that would present a problem for one of the versions of Lenalee I want to do with it.

Sugarlat · « **Reply #74 on:** April 26, 2009, 09:17:01 am »

Quote from: LtCommanderRichie on April 19, 2009, 12:04:10 pm

I want this wig really bad, srsly.

I could use it for two or three, possibly more, versions of Lenalee from D.Gray-Man, not to mention I just love having the weight of pigtails on my head.

But the ponytails are clip-on, does that mean they're like the kind with alligator clips on the inside that have one long section you can clip onto? Because that would present a problem for one of the versions of Lenalee I want to do with it.

Yes they are Alligator clips

LtCommanderRichie · « **Reply #75 on:** April 26, 2009, 09:29:33 am »

Okay, I figured as much. The wig's coming some time this week anyway.

Sugarlat · « **Reply #76 on:** April 26, 2009, 09:33:19 am »

Sorry XD I haven't looked at this thread for some time.
It's a good wig though 8D
That seller is reliable

Sugarlat · « **Reply #77 on:** April 27, 2009, 08:08:43 pm »

woah wtf?
complain damn it!

Coconutty93 · « **Reply #78 on:** April 28, 2009, 07:04:42 am »

Daaaaaaamn. >3< That sucks. Mine was late but not THAT late. Give bad feedback! Maybe that'll make them change their ways! >8D

nekovamp13 · « **Reply #79 on:** April 29, 2009, 02:14:02 am »

I'm going to be doing Roxas, and what kind of wig would be best for a base? I know I'll need it to be full and long enough to do all his spikes, but how long should it be? Any ideas?

Sayda · « **Reply #80 on:** April 30, 2009, 12:00:25 am »

I got my Roxas wig at Wig Land in Portland. It was about down to my butt, but I cut it all off. It's thick enough, and in the right color. As for the length, ah... short? x.x;

nekovamp13 · « **Reply #81 on:** April 30, 2009, 01:43:22 am »

I was thinking shoulder-length. And what do you think is the best color? I know not to go with the bright yellow, but I've seen pictures of him with blondy hair, and others with him with brownish hair...I guess it'll come down to what I want and find, but it'd be nice to have a second opinion.

nikkiolie · « **Reply #82 on:** April 30, 2009, 09:11:45 am »

Please for the love of god do not get a bright yellow wig x.x Blond is ok but not bright highlighter yellow. You could look for some wigs then post the links here and we can tell you which one we think is the best color. But in Sayda's avatar you can see Anna with the Roxas wig on. I think that wig is perfect so shoot for a color similar to that one.

xxxchihiroxxx · « **Reply #83 on:** April 30, 2009, 10:54:48 am »

I agree with nikki.
I find the best cosplays come from a more realistic color of hair for your wigs. Especially with blonde, naruto for example many people go bright highlighter yellow, however i think it looks better with just a more natrual looking blonde.

I believe the same would go for roxas, hes style is a bit more realistic than some anime characters. Hence why his hair color should be more down to earth, even if its spiked upwards.

nikkiolie · « **Reply #84 on:** April 30, 2009, 11:05:56 am »

Here this might help you out. Also I would go with a wig similar to this color but maybe a little more blond. That one seems a little too dark for Roxas
http://www.cosplay.com/showthread.php?t=97834

nekovamp13 · « **Reply #85 on:** April 30, 2009, 04:37:13 pm »

Okay. That's what I thought. I've been looking around and found a couple that would work. So, once I get more money, I'll get one of those.

Also, just a quick question: where would be a good place to get a foam wig head?

nikkiolie · « **Reply #86 on:** April 30, 2009, 04:40:04 pm »

Sally's beauty supplies has them, I also found one at Value Village once.

nekovamp13 · « **Reply #87 on:** April 30, 2009, 09:59:43 pm »

Right...Aren't they 5$ or so...?

nikkiolie · « **Reply #88 on:** April 30, 2009, 10:02:24 pm »

less...they shouldn't be more than $3

nikkiolie · « **Reply #89 on:** April 30, 2009, 10:54:31 pm »

not at the Sally's I go to. They have them on a shelf, actually....all the ones I have been to have had them out >_>;;

Sayda · « **Reply #90 on:** May 01, 2009, 02:12:29 am »

They're sometimes lurking on the bottom shelves.

nikkiolie · « **Reply #91 on:** May 01, 2009, 08:19:00 am »

I actually need to get a new one now >_>;;;;;

....Marie are you going to AX?!

Sayda · « **Reply #92 on:** May 01, 2009, 11:02:15 am »

I might be! It all depends on if I have the money for it.

nikkiolie · « **Reply #93 on:** May 01, 2009, 11:29:29 am »

I would love to go but I don't think I will have enough money this year. Maybe next year though.

Sutie · « **Reply #94 on:** May 01, 2009, 10:04:40 pm »

I've been debating this for a while and now have decided I need help...
I'm working on a cosplay for my friend and they have the hair that the character has and wants to use it but they don't have the bangs. How would I do bang extensions? I've had a few ideas and have not pursued any but I would love some input.

nekovamp13 · « **Reply #95 on:** May 01, 2009, 11:20:27 pm »

I'd just say clip the extensions higher on the head, and cut them to the length you want them.
It might help if you have a pic of your friend and a pic of the char.

ichigoxcupcakes · « **Reply #96 on:** May 01, 2009, 11:39:14 pm »

I'm trying to grow my hair out, but just in case my hair is stupid.....
does anyone know where I can get hair extensions (preferably real hair ) or a wig that looks like this?

Thank you : [

nyahaha · « **Reply #97 on:** May 02, 2009, 01:31:49 pm »

I want to make my Mikuo wig look like thishttp://cgi.ebay.com/Vocaloid-2-Mikuo-Blue-Short-Cosplay-Wig-Layer-Miku-Male_W0QQitemZ260402840269QQcmdZViewItemQQimsxZ20090501?IMSfp=TL090501124003r1520 But i can't find a tutorial. I've been looking for a few hours now. How do you get small flippy spikes in the back?

nyahaha · « **Reply #98 on:** May 02, 2009, 01:55:37 pm »

okie dokies

Thank you!

Sutie · « **Reply #99 on:** May 02, 2009, 07:24:20 pm »

Lookie! All done with Sailor Pluto wig!

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Author Topic: Official Wig Help Thread (Read 702643 times)

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