Author Topic: Official Wig Help Thread (Read 701649 times)

Fachion-pari · « **Reply #950 on:** August 23, 2011, 10:26:49 pm »

That wig is indeed too dark. My friend cosplays Kida and I even recommended the wig to her and it's a fairly blonde color, not brunette. Your wig is also too dark to dye into a lighter color. Is there anyone you know who may have a wig you could borrow? (And if someone proves me wrong about dying it, I apologize!)

backtoblue · « **Reply #951 on:** August 23, 2011, 10:59:18 pm »

Unfortunately not. :/ all my friends have dark colored wigs, though I might be able to borrow the friend's Igiko base....

hikomarukun · « **Reply #952 on:** August 26, 2011, 06:23:17 pm »

Oh hai there. I have a white/silverish wig for my Gintoki (Gintama) cosplay; however, I have zero wig styling skills. Is there a place I could go to have someone style it (so I don't end up needing to buy a new wig when I mess it up... -_-)?

jam112383 · « **Reply #953 on:** August 26, 2011, 07:19:38 pm »

My hairdresser styled my wig

Titus_Love_Doll · « **Reply #954 on:** August 27, 2011, 12:08:42 am »

Quote from: hikomarukun on August 26, 2011, 06:23:17 pm

Oh hai there. I have a white/silverish wig for my Gintoki (Gintama) cosplay; however, I have zero wig styling skills. Is there a place I could go to have someone style it (so I don't end up needing to buy a new wig when I mess it up... -_-)?

Im pretty good at styleing wigs i ve cut and done all mine by myself

how dose it need to look o.O

hikomarukun · « **Reply #955 on:** August 28, 2011, 10:54:32 am »

Quote

Im pretty good at styleing wigs i ve cut and done all mine by myself Cheesy how dose it need to look o.O

Like Gintoki Sakata from Gintama. I think I figured it all out though. Thank you =^_^=

nightabsol · « **Reply #956 on:** August 31, 2011, 09:37:22 pm »

Panicking here a bit .___.
Cosplaying Stocking...this is my first wig I've ever managed and I accidentally dropped it on the floor. It's a horrible mess now.

I'm using a wide tooth brush, conditioner, water, patience....an hour later and it looks like this

What do I do ;___; is it ruined?

bunny_jean · « **Reply #957 on:** August 31, 2011, 10:35:14 pm »

Just a lot of patience. I suggest putting conditioner in and combing it before rinsing, then rinse the wig while holding it straight, if possible. Also let it dry hanging. I would also comb it once after rinsing.

nightabsol · « **Reply #958 on:** August 31, 2011, 10:48:30 pm »

Quote from: bunny_jean on August 31, 2011, 10:35:14 pm

Just a lot of patience. I suggest putting conditioner in and combing it before rinsing, then rinse the wig while holding it straight, if possible. Also let it dry hanging. I would also comb it once after rinsing.

I've been doing what you said for the past hour and it just gets worse, since the hair crinkles instead of goes straight.
XP if I keep brushing it I keep pulling the hair out and breaking it, causing it to curl up and bunch up with the hair above, it's a horrible cycle...

nightabsol · « **Reply #959 on:** August 31, 2011, 11:13:10 pm »

Well my wig is officially ruined XP
brushing it pulled the hair from the top of the wig (where it meets the head) and pulled it into irreversible loops.
Too late to buy another one ;3; what do I do

bunny_jean · « **Reply #960 on:** August 31, 2011, 11:58:15 pm »

Were you brushing from the top down? That's the only way I could think that you could get that mess. If you comb/brush from the bottom up you don't have that problem. As for what you can do... Put out a serious want to buy on the swap meet forum or try to find a wig store nearby that carries long wigs in various colors and put one on top of the other. *shrug*

nekovamp13 · « **Reply #961 on:** September 01, 2011, 02:05:10 am »

Brush from the bottom up. Try brushing it while it's running under water, I find that helps with long wigs.

Also, if you want, I could probably brush it out the night of Day 0 if you're there. I've brushed/styled quite a few long wigs. I own 4 myself.

kaylakamikaze · « **Reply #962 on:** September 01, 2011, 08:31:25 am »

ugh!!!!!!!!!!!!! I had a wig commissioned in january from this girl in new jersey and she has a good track record. But, because of a death in her family she wasnt able to finish my wig until last month. Then an error on my part happend I forgot to tell her I moved back in with my parents So when she shipped the wig it shipped to Medford. Am I going to look rediculous if i just wear my costume without a wig. I dont want all the money spent on my cosplay to go to waste even if its unfinished..

nightabsol · « **Reply #963 on:** September 01, 2011, 02:42:57 pm »

Quote from: nekovamp13 on September 01, 2011, 02:05:10 am

Brush from the bottom up. Try brushing it while it's running under water, I find that helps with long wigs.

Also, if you want, I could probably brush it out the night of Day 0 if you're there. I've brushed/styled quite a few long wigs. I own 4 myself.

I'll happily bring it to you. PM me?

Gryffinclaw Princess · « **Reply #964 on:** September 09, 2011, 09:39:12 am »

Anyone ever purchase a wig from Bodyline?
Are they good wigs?

bunny_jean · « **Reply #965 on:** September 09, 2011, 02:13:14 pm »

I got a couple of long Miku-type pigtail clips from them, but not a full wig. They aren't the best fibers and are kind of thin in comparison to the other ponytail clip wig extensions I have.

Gryffinclaw Princess · « **Reply #966 on:** September 09, 2011, 02:56:41 pm »

Do you have pictures perhaps?

Styx · « **Reply #967 on:** September 09, 2011, 04:04:56 pm »

Hello, all,
I'm working on a cosplay for Vinyl Scratch over here, and was wondering about a good way to dye a wig with streaks of a second color in a controlled fashion? Any help would be amazing.

Thanks!

Shi_no_Akuma · « **Reply #968 on:** September 09, 2011, 10:27:16 pm »

Quote from: Styx on September 09, 2011, 04:04:56 pm

Hello, all,
I'm working on a cosplay for Vinyl Scratch over here, and was wondering about a good way to dye a wig with streaks of a second color in a controlled fashion? Any help would be amazing.

Thanks!

The easiest method that pops to mind is using a base wig in the lighter color, then directly sharpie-ing the dark blue in.

I don't really mess with dyeing a lot, though, so if anyone else has a more helpful method, chime in. :>

bunny_jean · « **Reply #969 on:** September 09, 2011, 10:34:51 pm »

Not really since I tried dying them. I can try to get comparison pictures of the different clips I have tomorrow.

Gryffinclaw Princess · « **Reply #970 on:** September 10, 2011, 12:43:17 pm »

Thanks. ^^

Tranny · « **Reply #971 on:** September 12, 2011, 12:01:02 pm »

I Can't recall how many times I've depended on this thread XD. But here I am again.
So Next year I'm doing a leafeon cosplay for all three days and I need help finding a clip on ponytail that matches this wig. http://www.ebay.com/itm/2124-New-Short-Platinum-Blonde-Fashion-Man-Wigs-/290504508384?pt=US_CSA_MWA_Wigs_Extensions&hash=item43a36b03e0 My other Idea was should I get a green ponytail instead? because I'm doing part of the bangs in green.

TalaRedWolf33 · « **Reply #972 on:** September 14, 2011, 06:28:46 pm »

Okay so im just starting out with wigs. Kcon12 is going to be my first time using one. Any pointers?

Tranny · « **Reply #973 on:** September 14, 2011, 07:11:15 pm »

You'll most likely want a wig cap, its like a sock for your head and it keeps the wig from looking awkward when being warn, buying a wig comb is also probably a good idea depending on length because longer wigs tangle like there's no tomorrow. *Glares at own purple wig*

TalaRedWolf33 · « **Reply #974 on:** September 14, 2011, 07:51:23 pm »

Okies, are nylon wig caps good? Cuz the beauty supply has those kinds for cheap. Also, if i cant find a white one, can blond wigs be dyed white?

Shi_no_Akuma · « **Reply #975 on:** September 14, 2011, 10:21:25 pm »

^Yes, nylon wig caps are good. I actually prefer them to mesh.

Wigs cannot be dyed/bleached to a lighter shade. Bleach does nothing and dye can only make them darker.
So if you want white, you're going to need a white wig.

bunny_jean · « **Reply #976 on:** September 14, 2011, 11:21:58 pm »

I always try searching eBay for wigs before other places. If I was in Portland I'd just go to Wigland, but sadly I am not. What style/length do you need for your white wig?

TalaRedWolf33 · « **Reply #977 on:** September 14, 2011, 11:49:13 pm »

Ill try both then. Theyre only like a dollar each. I need a short bob with a little curl to it. Its for a hello kitty cosplay.

Teddy_Bearxx · « **Reply #978 on:** September 16, 2011, 03:09:40 pm »

I'm looking for a Kari Kamiya wig, from Digimon Adventure 02. The one with Davis, Cody and Yoei when TK and Kari are all grown up.

http://images.wikia.com/digimon/images/a/a0/Kari2.jpg

I am also looking for a namine wig, A GOOOOD one. A more, fresh one I guess.

http://thetwilightsaga.com/photo/namine-15?context=user
(please ignore the link. I google serched. Its the blonde chick first picture)

TalaRedWolf33 · « **Reply #979 on:** September 16, 2011, 09:14:19 pm »

I found a wig! two of them actually. One at spirit halloween and one on ebay. So now I need some help. Im doing a hello kitty cosplay, kinda like a hello kitty gijinka.
Which wig would be better?

this one from ebay :
http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Short-Silvery-White-Cosplay-Party-Turnup-Wig-/260838411617?pt=US_CSA_MWA_Wigs_Extensions&hash=item3cbb2e4d61

or this one from spirit halloween :
http://www.spirithalloween.com/product/white-wig-with-bow1/

And yes, before you ask, the second one is a lady gaga wig -_-

Tranny · « **Reply #980 on:** September 16, 2011, 09:32:06 pm »

I'm definitely going to suggest the first one just because I think it would be cuter for hello kitty, and also because wigs that come from Halloween Costume stores are usually cheap because that's the quality of them as well. especially longer wigs. Also Longer wig like that tangle like no tomorrow.

bunny_jean · « **Reply #981 on:** September 16, 2011, 10:00:51 pm »

I would do the first one and see if you could get the bottom to curl a bit more.

TalaRedWolf33 · « **Reply #982 on:** September 16, 2011, 10:30:26 pm »

Thats what i was thinking too

thanks you guys. So now, how would i make it curl a lil bit?

Coconutty93 · « **Reply #983 on:** September 20, 2011, 02:50:25 pm »

Which wig should I use for Eruka color-wise? Ref: http://onlyhdwallpapers.com/wallpaper/kawapaper_soul_eater_eruka_frog_gekko_found_some_more_manga_anime_desktop_1600x1200_wallpaper-55241.jpg

Number One: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Anime-Long-Silver-Straight-Cosplay-Party-Hair-Wig-YL205-/250858747583?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3a6858b6bf#ht_4280wt_1163

Number Two: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Anime-Wig-Cosplay-Party-Long-Silver-White-Straight-40-/270802642477?pt=US_CSA_MWA_Wigs_Extensions&hash=item3f0d18662d#ht_1660wt_1396

I personally like number two more cuz I like the slight shine to it(looks super soft), but I want an opinion or two. And I will be trimming them, whichever one I end up using, so just asking about colors. Please and thank you~!

Teddy_Bearxx · « **Reply #984 on:** September 22, 2011, 08:39:43 pm »

Colleen~ I like number two. It works perfectly I think ♥

So I think I found a couple wigs. when I get the chance I'm going to pack up alot of my stuff to take home and get wig heads to hold my wigs while i'm here at job corps, and little boxes for my costumes.

If they doesn't work help me find another one?

what do you guys think of this for Namine ? I feel like all I would have to do is Straighten it. I'm tired of getting piece of crap wigs for her every year that I wanna get a good one that will last for a long time.

and what about this one for Patty Thompson
? I could go get the bangs trimmed if I needed too. Its not that much. I think I would maybe need to spike the back a little more outward, that may need to be commissioned.

as for Kari Kamiya from Digimon Adventure 02 . The one with Davis, Yolei, Cody and TK. This one is more difficult, but what if I just got the back thinned out and pinned the sides like normal?
Or what about maybe this one for her?
If neither of those, help me look? This wig is a big harder and I’m not using my own hair.

PaperRoxas · « **Reply #985 on:** September 25, 2011, 01:44:37 am »

I have this freakishly long (goes to my butt) wig that I want to use in the future for Ariel (Little Mermaid), but it's REALLY straight o3o; how would one give volume/poof to a wig

LadyFiede · « **Reply #986 on:** October 01, 2011, 12:11:07 am »

Don't really have time to read through the whole thread so dunno if this has been asked... But does anyone know if Spirit Halloween wigs are good quality? I'd like some input before I buy one.

TalaRedWolf33 · « **Reply #987 on:** October 01, 2011, 09:04:47 am »

Id say they are, but someone on here told me they arent. Cuz they are halloween wigs.

Gryffinclaw Princess · « **Reply #988 on:** October 01, 2011, 03:26:46 pm »

It depends. Some are and some aren't. I have gotten good wigs from them and some really crappy ones. Take it out of the bag before you buy it and look at the fibers and how they fall as well as how they look on your skin. If the shop lets you, try it on and see for yourself if it looks good.

SpaceCubaLikesConan · « **Reply #989 on:** October 02, 2011, 07:28:35 pm »

Does anyone know how to detangle the pigtails that go with the Miku wigs? I got my wig yesterday, wore it once, and now one of the pigtails it tangled. Like, really tangled. Help?

bunny_jean · « **Reply #990 on:** October 02, 2011, 08:13:23 pm »

Quote from: SpaceCubaLikesConan on October 02, 2011, 07:28:35 pm

Does anyone know how to detangle the pigtails that go with the Miku wigs? I got my wig yesterday, wore it once, and now one of the pigtails it tangled. Like, really tangled. Help?

For any kind of long wig I suggest putting conditioner and water in it, combing/brushing from the tips up, then rinsing, then combing again. Then clip it to something to dry while hanging straight down, or lay flat on a towel out of reach of things that would retangle it (such as a cat).

PaperRoxas · « **Reply #991 on:** October 04, 2011, 01:50:38 pm »

I'll ask again...

does anyone know how to "curl" or give volume to a super straight wig?

bunny_jean · « **Reply #992 on:** October 04, 2011, 05:30:32 pm »

Quote from: PaperRoxas on October 04, 2011, 01:50:38 pm

I'll ask again...

does anyone know how to "curl" or give volume to a super straight wig?

http://www.amphigory.com/wig_how_to_curl.html
http://godsavethequeenfashions.com/How_to_Curl_a_Wig.html
First two hits on Google for "how to curl a wig."

PaperRoxas · « **Reply #993 on:** October 04, 2011, 10:19:59 pm »

Quote from: bunny_jean on October 04, 2011, 05:30:32 pm

Quote from: PaperRoxas on October 04, 2011, 01:50:38 pm
I'll ask again...

does anyone know how to "curl" or give volume to a super straight wig?
http://www.amphigory.com/wig_how_to_curl.html
http://godsavethequeenfashions.com/How_to_Curl_a_Wig.html
First two hits on Google for "how to curl a wig."

thank you

Tanuki19 · « **Reply #994 on:** October 05, 2011, 11:37:24 am »

Can anyone give me some links to some good rainbow wigs? All i've found were trashy Halloween ones and rainbow afro wigs. DX

nekovamp13 · « **Reply #995 on:** October 05, 2011, 12:05:58 pm »

http://www.ebay.com/itm/My-Little-Pony-Friendship-Magic-MLP-Rainbow-Dash-Wig-/120765425221?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1c1e2e2645
http://www.ebay.com/itm/12-Short-Straight-Chin-Length-Rainbow-Cosplay-Wig-NEW-/270824273722?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3f0e62773a
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rainbow-Pride-Multi-Color-Costume-Bob-Wig-New-/350496060046?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item519b31728e

Tanuki19 · « **Reply #996 on:** October 05, 2011, 01:18:02 pm »

I've seen the first one before and it would be PERFECT but its so expensive! DX I'll have to save up for that one.

Coconutty93 · « **Reply #997 on:** October 05, 2011, 03:24:37 pm »

Quote from: Tanuki19 on October 05, 2011, 01:18:02 pm

I've seen the first one before and it would be PERFECT but its so expensive! DX I'll have to save up for that one.

Yeah, I got that same one awhile ago from someone for $55 but that's the only good cheap one you will find. Sorry.

Tanuki19 · « **Reply #998 on:** October 05, 2011, 04:26:08 pm »

Quote from: Vampire-Kameko on October 05, 2011, 03:24:37 pm

Quote from: Tanuki19 on October 05, 2011, 01:18:02 pm
I've seen the first one before and it would be PERFECT but its so expensive! DX I'll have to save up for that one.

Yeah, I got that same one awhile ago from someone for $55 but that's the only good cheap one you will find. Sorry.

Time to start scraping pennies XD I've seen that some people got a white wig and dyed it themselves but i majorly lack that kind of skill.

bunny_jean · « **Reply #999 on:** October 05, 2011, 05:51:09 pm »

Tie-dyed wig! :DDD

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Author Topic: Official Wig Help Thread (Read 701649 times)