Author Topic: Official Wig Help Thread (Read 701790 times)

CLAP_attack · « **Reply #850 on:** June 08, 2011, 11:53:35 pm »

Quote from: CLAP_attack on June 02, 2011, 09:31:18 pm

what kind of wig could make this puppy ' ?

http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_llzk6whadx1qj4xobo1_500.jpg

..any suggested wigs for this?

i was thinking this .. http://shop.cosplay.com/punky.html
since it can style for the spikey hair.. but its a lot of money

Malaria · « **Reply #851 on:** June 09, 2011, 02:09:43 am »

Amphigory has a few variations on spiky/vertically-wefted wigs. Looks like fiber quality varies quite a bit.
http://amphigory.com/wigs_spiked-cheaper.html
http://amphigory.com/wigs_silky_spikey.html
http://amphigory.com/wigs_punky.html
http://amphigory.com/wigs_punky_xl.html

CLAP_attack · « **Reply #852 on:** June 09, 2011, 12:25:06 pm »

Quote from: Malaria on June 09, 2011, 02:09:43 am

Amphigory has a few variations on spiky/vertically-wefted wigs. Looks like fiber quality varies quite a bit.
http://amphigory.com/wigs_spiked-cheaper.html
http://amphigory.com/wigs_silky_spikey.html
http://amphigory.com/wigs_punky.html
http://amphigory.com/wigs_punky_xl.html

You are my saviorrr

Teddy_Bearxx · « **Reply #853 on:** June 10, 2011, 07:09:06 pm »

I need to deside on my Deidara wig~
Its going to be used for Duskull and Namine too.
I know a couple tricks to hold it in the back and make it shorter for Namine.
Length doesn't matter.

http://cgi.ebay.com/176-New-long-Blonde-cosplay-party-Wavy-Wig-100cm-/170613457862?pt=US_CSA_MWA_Wigs_Extensions&hash=item27b95ac3c6

http://cgi.ebay.com/Milk-Blonde-Wavy-Lolita-Princess-Party-Cosplay-Wig-1M-/180670201275?pt=US_CSA_MWA_Wigs_Extensions&hash=item2a10c87dbb

http://cgi.ebay.com/Long-Straight-Layered-Ash-Blonde-Wigs-Salon-Hair-c3-/180674678935?pt=US_CSA_MWA_Wigs_Extensions&hash=item2a110cd097

http://www.cosplay.com/marketplace/showproduct.php/product/44073/cat/1

Titus_Love_Doll · « **Reply #854 on:** June 11, 2011, 08:48:44 am »

http://cgi.ebay.com/176-New-long-Blonde-cosplay-party-Wavy-Wig-100cm-/170613457862?pt=US_CSA_MWA_Wigs_Extensions&hash=item27b95ac3c6

look very nice and the coloring is nice as well

nekovamp13 · « **Reply #855 on:** June 11, 2011, 10:41:30 am »

Truthfully, I think any of them would work. You just need to check how thick they are in the back so you can pull it up into the ponytail for Dei-chan, and not have crappy netting show.

Teddy_Bearxx · « **Reply #856 on:** June 11, 2011, 10:58:00 am »

For Deidara, there going to be relaxed pigtails going over my shoulders.
Its Fem for the rave.

but thanks you two~

Titus_Love_Doll · « **Reply #857 on:** June 12, 2011, 02:05:29 pm »

gah my friend did a big nono and used a strighterner on non heat resistant wig ... So how we we fix this I did hot water I ve tried everything but the fibers won't go back that or we need a whole new wig what to do

Teddy_Bearxx · « **Reply #858 on:** June 14, 2011, 08:42:43 pm »

now i need help chosing my possible Haruhi wig. (Haruhi Fujioka from Ouran~)

http://cgi.ebay.com/Dark-Brown-Short-Hair-Wigs-CX08-/260791883307?pt=US_CSA_MWA_Wigs_Extensions&hash=item3cb868562b

http://www.cosplay.com/marketplace/showproduct.php/product/45117/cat/1

http://www.cosplay.com/marketplace/showproduct.php/product/40113/cat/1

Drauska · « **Reply #859 on:** June 15, 2011, 07:23:41 am »

I just bought my first Wig and have no clue how to care, style, or wear it...Kinda excited about it, I obviously won't look as good as the girl in the pic but O well.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=110689404274&ssPageName=ADME:L:OC:US:1123

Will probably spend half of day two as a female version of Wolfwood and the other half as the proper version of Wolfwood. All I would have to do is take off the ponytails which clip on and off...so it's like getting two wigs and I think that is pretty cool.

nekovamp13 · « **Reply #860 on:** June 15, 2011, 07:26:06 pm »

Teddy, I think the first and third are good ones (the second is way too light). But the third looks most like Haruhi's hair style.

Drauska, just make sure you have a wig head to put it on, and be sure to brush it, especially after you wear it, b/c it will get TANGLED!!! At least the ponytails, the base you wont have to worry about much.

Drauska · « **Reply #861 on:** June 23, 2011, 12:25:18 pm »

Anyone know where I can pick up a cheap Styrofoam Head for my wig. I don't want to take it out of the packaging until I have one.

nikkiolie · « **Reply #862 on:** June 23, 2011, 12:53:08 pm »

Sally's beauty supplies has them for about $4. Around halloween you can get them at value village for $3.

Fachion-pari · « **Reply #863 on:** June 23, 2011, 01:49:14 pm »

My friend needs help finding a wig for professor Juniper from pokemon black/white. We're expecting needing a base wig and an extension for the ponytail/bun, but we're still in need of some help, haha.

Drauska · « **Reply #864 on:** June 23, 2011, 02:31:06 pm »

Quote from: nikkiolie on June 23, 2011, 12:53:08 pm

Sally's beauty supplies has them for about $4. Around halloween you can get them at value village for $3.

Thanks Nikkiolie

Tobis A Good Boy · « **Reply #865 on:** June 23, 2011, 02:56:11 pm »

Quote from: Teddy_Bearxx on June 14, 2011, 08:42:43 pm

now i need help chosing my possible Haruhi wig. (Haruhi Fujioka from Ouran~)

http://www.cosplay.com/marketplace/showproduct.php/product/40113/cat/1

I agree with nekovamp13 first or third one is good. I too lean towards the third tho.

also just cuz I've boughten from them before

http://amphigory.com/wigs_fy_twiggy.html

This wig would also work just get it in chestnut brown or dark brown. I'm only suggestiong because I used this wig for my Haruhi.

camname21 · « **Reply #866 on:** June 24, 2011, 12:35:03 am »

Quote from: nikkiolie on June 23, 2011, 12:53:08 pm

Sally's beauty supplies has them for about $4. Around halloween you can get them at value village for $3.

^ Where I got mine

Vexenification · « **Reply #867 on:** June 26, 2011, 12:48:42 pm »

I'm trying to find a good wig for my sister's first cosplay, she's going as Julius from Alice in the Country of Hearts, and I can't seem to find one the right length.
http://pics.livejournal.com/mimshiee/pic/00007et6
Thank you for any help!

Blender · « **Reply #868 on:** June 26, 2011, 03:19:40 pm »

Vexen:
I found a few but I'm not sure what colour you're looking for exactly.
http://aikoudo.com/goods_en_usd_2648.html
http://cgi.ebay.com/59-Ex-Long-Sapphire-Blue-Straight-Halloween-Party-Wigs-/140567825339?pt=US_CSA_MWA_Wigs_Extensions&hash=item20ba7ecbbb#ht_6010wt_1139
http://cgi.ebay.com/51-Ex-Long-Bang-Dark-Blue-Straight-Cosplay-Wig-/220802604323?pt=US_CSA_MWA_Wigs_Extensions&hash=item3368dc5d23
http://cgi.ebay.com/51-Ex-Long-Bang-Dark-Purple-Straight-Cosplay-Wig-/320717273106?pt=US_CSA_MWA_Wigs_Extensions&hash=item4aac3d3812
http://cgi.ebay.com/40-Straight-Heat-Resistant-Cosplay-Wigs-Dark-Purple-/220803792391?pt=US_CSA_MWA_Wigs_Extensions&hash=item3368ee7e07

They might not be the colour you're looking for but I hope it helped.

Vexenification · « **Reply #869 on:** June 26, 2011, 04:44:39 pm »

@Blender:
Thank you so much, I think I'm going to look into the last one you suggested. The dark purple looked better than the blue with the costume is what I had decided with my sister. Thank you again!

Blender · « **Reply #870 on:** June 26, 2011, 10:36:00 pm »

No problem Vexen!

Halycon Galanodel · « **Reply #871 on:** June 27, 2011, 04:00:50 am »

I'm looking to cosplay as Mammon/Viper from Katekyo Hitman Reborn and need to find a good wig quickly. I'm willing to pay a little more but its my first time cosplaying with a wig so I don't want to have to butcher a good wig with my inexperience. Thanks in advance. ^^

http://reborn.wikia.com/wiki/Viper

Fachion-pari · « **Reply #872 on:** June 27, 2011, 12:57:27 pm »

How quickly do you need the wig? Epic cosplay has great wigs and ships fast, whereas Arda has great wigs as well, but their shipping is a bit wonky right now due to their con schedule. Ebay shipping can take weeks, but there are a few shops that are decent. Here's a good wig I found on Arda-
http://kingdom-arts.org/view/items/le%20tigre%20short%20C3%20ultraviolet.jpg
(would need to adjust the bangs)
And here are a few from ebay:
http://cgi.ebay.com/DARK-PURPLE-Short-straight-cosplay-party-wig-801-4F18M-/250635609375?pt=US_CSA_MWA_Wigs_Extensions&hash=item3a5b0be51f
http://cgi.ebay.com/Short-DARK-PURPLE-cosplay-WIG-Gintama-Takasugi-Shinsuke-/400209689158?pt=US_CSA_MWA_Wigs_Extensions&hash=item5d2e5b3a46

Halycon Galanodel · « **Reply #873 on:** June 27, 2011, 05:20:26 pm »

I'd prefer having a the wig come in atleast before the middle of August just so that I don't end up stressing over if it shows up in time or not. Thanks for the links.

Blender · « **Reply #874 on:** June 27, 2011, 09:36:19 pm »

@Halycon
If you order a wig within the next two weeks or so you will most likely get it on time. If not then it might have gotten lost in the mail.

Halycon Galanodel · « **Reply #875 on:** June 29, 2011, 12:06:36 am »

Ty for the help everyone. I placed an order for the third link Fachion-pari posted.

Sui Fong · « **Reply #876 on:** July 04, 2011, 05:49:09 pm »

i don't know if this was answered on one of the previous 60 pages, so i will ask this anyway.
last year my hair was short, so i didn't have any problems with my wig. however i've been growing my hair out and it's now down past my shoulder blades. can someone recommend how to put my hair up into the wig this year? i'd rather not cut it short again (tho i will if i have to). any suggestions would b great!

Fachion-pari · « **Reply #877 on:** July 05, 2011, 12:55:49 am »

Have you used a wig cap before? It's the easiest and probably cheapest way to hide your hair and keep it from showing while wearing a wig.

fleur_fraise · « **Reply #878 on:** July 05, 2011, 01:06:19 am »

I have short (but VERY thick) hair and I usually just shove it under a mesh wig cap.

When it was longer I had a few methods:
-braid my hair into sections, pin in place, and put on wig cap
-put sections of hair into ponytails, pin all flat, put on wig cap
-pull hair into big ponytail at back of head, pin up towards scalp
I have ridiculously thick hair and these all worked for me, and at the time mine was longer than shoulder-length. You just need some pins and a wig cap. I suggest mesh ones, you can usually get them for a few bucks and most wigs even come with them.

Blender · « **Reply #879 on:** July 05, 2011, 08:58:44 am »

So, guys. what's the best way to cut bangs on a wig?
See, I got my Luka wig a while ago but I need to cut the bangs and I REALLY don't want to mess it up.

Fachion-pari · « **Reply #880 on:** July 05, 2011, 04:58:34 pm »

Here are some tutorials to help you cut bangs/wigs in general. Both are for bangs.

Hope that helps.
http://www.amphigory.com/wig_how_to_cut_bangs.html
http://www.cosplay.com/showthread.php?t=138993

Sui Fong · « **Reply #881 on:** July 05, 2011, 08:45:01 pm »

where would i get a wig cap from?

(ty for the help everyone!)

Drauska · « **Reply #882 on:** July 06, 2011, 07:13:10 am »

Quote from: Sui Fong on July 05, 2011, 08:45:01 pm

where would i get a wig cap from? (ty for the help everyone!)

Wouldn't they have some in a wig shop? Try Wigland they are near Lloyd Center at
1011 NE Broadway St

Sui Fong · « **Reply #883 on:** July 06, 2011, 09:32:33 pm »

Quote from: Drauska on July 06, 2011, 07:13:10 am

Quote from: Sui Fong on July 05, 2011, 08:45:01 pm
where would i get a wig cap from? (ty for the help everyone!)

Wouldn't they have some in a wig shop? Try Wigland they are near Lloyd Center at
1011 NE Broadway St

haha, i live in california, soooooo... and i can't find any wig shops within a 3 hour radius. i'll try sally's beauty supplies, otherwise i'll look online. ty for the help everyone

camname21 · « **Reply #884 on:** July 06, 2011, 10:43:55 pm »

WHAT! You live in Cali and cant find a wig shop? That is pretty odd...

Jacob_Blackfeather · « **Reply #885 on:** July 07, 2011, 12:05:08 am »

How do you keep clip on pig tails straight and pretty?

Shi_no_Akuma · « **Reply #886 on:** July 07, 2011, 12:22:20 am »

^The same way long wigs are kept pretty. c:

When you're not wearing them, keep them in loose braids.
When wearing them, take a couple minutes to detangle them with a wig brush or wide-toothed comb (start at the bottom) every so often.
Optional, but pre-treating with a silicone lubricant helps reduce tangles.

Jacob_Blackfeather · « **Reply #887 on:** July 07, 2011, 12:24:39 am »

I don't know how to braid curls :C

Shi_no_Akuma · « **Reply #888 on:** July 07, 2011, 12:28:08 am »

Oooh. D: Curly wigs are similar. Just make sure they're properly stored inside their netting/bags, and after you brush them, reform them with your fingers.

Jacob_Blackfeather · « **Reply #889 on:** July 07, 2011, 12:29:48 am »

So brush them and keep them in nets?

Shi_no_Akuma · « **Reply #890 on:** July 07, 2011, 02:35:29 am »

Pretty much~

Jacob_Blackfeather · « **Reply #891 on:** July 07, 2011, 02:46:14 am »

Thank you that helped very much :3

Drauska · « **Reply #892 on:** July 08, 2011, 09:30:56 am »

Discovered Oil Sheen last week and it made my wig very soft and silky. Plus it made it easy to comb out. I think I might have to take a pic this weekend of myself in it.

Titus_Love_Doll · « **Reply #893 on:** July 13, 2011, 06:25:37 pm »

Curled wigs are easy to get notted and tangled. when recurling wash them with hot water and used curled I use to use tissues rolls and pined them in to fix my curls

Soramunesanzun · « **Reply #894 on:** July 15, 2011, 06:09:56 pm »

Quote from: Drauska on July 08, 2011, 09:30:56 am

Discovered Oil Sheen last week and it made my wig very soft and silky. Plus it made it easy to comb out. I think I might have to take a pic this weekend of myself in it.

Can you link me to this product?

Blender · « **Reply #895 on:** July 16, 2011, 09:02:59 am »

Guys, if you're looking for a good quality wig for a low price I recommend this site: http://www.wig-supplier.com/
Their wigs are cheap and really good quality and the shipping is pretty can go from $3 to $10 if you're only buying one wig.

GothicCandy · « **Reply #896 on:** July 18, 2011, 06:51:59 pm »

So I got this really nice long silver wig for my cosplay as Anju Maaka (see picture <----- for reference), but it needs some styling. I'm am scared to death of ruining the wig and was wondering if anyone could point me in the direction of someone who knows what their doing when it comes to wig styling. Preferably someone who doesn't charge too much for their services.

Thanks ♥

Blender · « **Reply #897 on:** July 18, 2011, 07:16:29 pm »

Quote from: GothicCandy on July 18, 2011, 06:51:59 pm

So I got this really nice long silver wig for my cosplay as Anju Maaka (see picture <----- for reference), but it needs some styling. I'm am scared to death of ruining the wig and was wondering if anyone could point me in the direction of someone who knows what their doing when it comes to wig styling. Preferably someone who doesn't charge too much for their services.

Thanks ♥

I have a friend that is willing to style it for you. He needs to know where you live and I can get a price quote for you later.

CLAP_attack · « **Reply #898 on:** July 23, 2011, 03:11:08 am »

Anyone know how to properly cut a wig so it looks good?

nyahaha · « **Reply #899 on:** July 23, 2011, 08:08:06 am »

Thats kind of a general question. There are so many different ways to cut hair for the different hair styles. Could you be more specific?

One general pointer is: Hold your scissors vertical when cutting. Not horizontal. It makes the cuts look more natural.

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