Wigs

[CosplayFTW]

Um, I have a good enough idea of how to style a wig, but my problem is getting one...
Can anyone tell me where they buy their wigs (in Dublin)? Right now, i need a long silver one and maybe a short-ish pink one...

[Hybridchild]

The joke shop beisde The Gaiety has probably the best selection of coloured wigs in dublin.

[tread_softly]

your best bet is to buy them online!

the shop beside the gaiety is good but doesn't always stock a lot of different colours/lengths to suit what you need.

ebay is a good bet (just logged on to my ebay to give you the link for the shop i bought my wig from for this year's eirtakon. turns out they're only selling hair extensions now >.<) if you search for the type of wig you want.

i'm sure butterscotch on here has loads of good sites to recommend also!

[Butterscotch]

i'm sure butterscotch on here has loads of good sites to recommend also!

You called.

Hybridchild is right about the the joke shop beside the Gaiety theatre, it does have a good selection and they are reasonably priced. There is another wig shop on Talbot street beside the Singer sewing machine shop. I went in there last year to try look for a long green wig for C.C. and the sales assistant looked at me like I had two heads. :???:

tread_sofly is right about buying online would be your best bet as unfortunately there are very few good costume shops in Dublin. The majority of wig shops in Dublin are real hair and are not suited for costumes. Ebay is good but just be careful as the image of the wig might look different to what it is. I would always read the reviews before buying. I say cosplaymagic.com is good and cosworx from cosplay.com is good too but I am not sure if they ship outside America. I will post useful links for buying wigs in the Tips for the Cosplayer thread.

[Unnamed Giant Catfish]

I wouldn't mind getting a few wigs; what online stores do you use? Also I have quite a lot of curly long red hair. The one time I used a wig I tried pinning it up but I don't like using hairpins. Where do you get wig caps and how do you keep the wig stuck to them? Do some wigs have wig caps with them?

[Butterscotch]

I wouldn't mind getting a few wigs; what online stores do you use? Also I have quite a lot of curly long red hair. The one time I used a wig I tried pinning it up but I don't like using hairpins. Where do you get wig caps and how do you keep the wig stuck to them? Do some wigs have wig caps with them?

http://eirtakon.com/forums/showthread.php?t=212

[Solai Tsukada]

Last time I checked, cosworx didn't ship to Ireland, but that was about a year ago and they might now. I generally use eBay for wigs, just making sure the feedback is over 99% and I some times read the feedback just to make sure no one had any complaints. I choose those sometimes expensive Kanekelon (sp?) wigs just cause they look so pretty.

As for styling, I suck at that so I'd be no help. Brushing, bobby pins or maybe a little hairspray is the most I do to my wigs.

[Butterscotch]

Last time I checked, cosworx didn't ship to Ireland, but that was about a year ago and they might now. I generally use eBay for wigs, just making sure the feedback is over 99% and I some times read the feedback just to make sure no one had any complaints. I choose those sometimes expensive Kanekelon (sp?) wigs just cause they look so pretty.

Oh I sure hope they do as there is the one wig I need/want on that site and it is perfect for one of my cosplays. I think they do when I put it in my cart Ireland was in the list of countries. I haven't bought it yet, I was just seeing would it ship to Ireland.


As for styling, I suck at that so I'd be no help. Brushing, bobby pins or maybe a little hairspray is the most I do to my wigs.

I say the majority style their wig using hairspray and a scissors. :) If you type in wig styling in youtube you should get plenty of videos on styling wigs and on sharpening (dye) them.

[Irlandesaaa]

ebay is a good bet (just logged on to my ebay to give you the link for the shop i bought my wig from for this year's eirtakon. turns out they're only selling hair extensions now >.<) if you search for the type of wig you want.

That's right, ebay is the best option I'd say - my silvery white very long one I got from there - high quality, only US$ 32
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?page=2&aid=3836&id=100000227696173#!/photo.php?pid=208380&id=100000227696173

All cosplay wigs come from China, it doesent matter where u buy them lol so I think it's much easier (and cheaper!) to purchase from a chinese shop
The seller I got my one from is Comic-wig, here's the link:

http://feedback.ebay.ph/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewFeedback2&userid=comic-wig&ftab=AllFeedback

nice one, good comunication...I wouldnt say fast shippin coz it took me a couple of months, but I live in Brazil after all ¬¬ ppl use to say it takes only a few weeks to get to UK & Ireland

source: (have a look to "when will I get my item" http://stores.ebay.com/COSPLAY-WIG)

[tread_softly]

http://stores.ebay.com/COSPLAY-WIG)

That's where I got my Dead or Alive Ayane one!! I couldn't find their page on ebay, since I bought mine, they've redone their page.

The wig I got was BRILLIANT, and payment good value, but again, postage was well slow.

It was also shipped a good few days after I paid.

I got it just 3 days or so before the convention. I was delighted with it, but from now on, I'll order well in advance.

[Irlandesaaa]

That's where I got my Dead or Alive Ayane one!! I couldn't find their page on ebay, since I bought mine, they've redone their page.

The wig I got was BRILLIANT, and payment good value, but again, postage was well slow.

It was also shipped a good few days after I paid.

I got it just 3 days or so before the convention. I was delighted with it, but from now on, I'll order well in advance.

lol

how long did it take?

[Irlandesaaa]

If you type in wig styling in youtube you should get plenty of videos on styling wigs and on sharpening (dye) them.

wow, is it possible to dye a wig??? I mean they're not actually made of real hair - at least the cosplay ones - I'd luv to know \õ/

[tread_softly]

lol

how long did it take?


Wow, I can't remember exactly, nearly two months I think!

As far as I know, if a wig is made from synthetic fibres (and most affordable ones are) they can't be dyed.

But you can use coloured spray paint on them!

[Irlandesaaa]

Wow, I can't remember exactly, nearly two months I think!

As far as I know, if a wig is made from synthetic fibres (and most affordable ones are) they can't be dyed.

But you can use coloured spray paint on them!

WOW! ag magadh?! and I thought a shipment to Brazil would take longer than Ireland lol

aye I've heard about that...mine is synthetic (coz nobody has white hair to sell I suppose lol) I've also heard from São Paulo cosplayers it's possible to slightly dye them with fabric dye, but I've no idea if that actually works :P

[tread_softly]

hmmmm, I guess you could try, but I'd try it on a wig you don't mind destroying first! Or at least on a strand of hair on the underneath of the wig that you can't really see!!

[E K Dante]

Online is the best bet for buying cosplay wigs, but only if the wigs are hard to find in wig shops, I know I know, the pure obviousness. But better tell early, aight?

There is one wig shop in Moore St (where the markets are, it's close to iLac centre) and they're selling wigs thats appropriate enough for cosplay, from 20EUR to 39EUR.

I can list few shops that sells wigs:
Wigwam (St. Stephens Green SC)
Showco & Accessories (South Georges St Arcade[Market])
Fun Palace (Grafton St)
Not To Worry (Talbot St)

Recently I bought a medium-length slivery-white wig from southpanda-8 on eBay, and I have to say I recommend to anyone buy wigs from that eBay seller--- the seller is friendly, approachable and on time over shipping the goods.

[tread_softly]

http://stores.ebay.com/COSPLAY-WIG


After my horrible experience with their posting last time, I decided to bite the bullet and get another wig from them.

The reason being, first of all, I found the perfect wig in their store after searching everywhere for it!! Secondly, my Ayane wig was brilliant quality and a great price. The shipping time was a bit ridiculous though.

However, this time the wig arrived about 1 and half - 2 weeks after I paid for it, so I was delighted.

It's a beauty as well but since I'm away and got it posted back to Ireland, I haven't had a chance to try it on, so I hope it looks good!

http://www.cosplaywig.com/ebay/photos/110-kenshin2.jpg

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http://img2.ak.crunchyroll.com/i/spire4/08212008/6/3/7/a/637a9088a89300_full.jpg

Think I got a pretty good match! The fringe will have to be trimmed a bit, but otherwise it should do.

[Solai Tsukada]

That's gorgeous!

Just a tip, if you want the whole 'hair sticking up' thing she has going, put a very small elastic band on a small section in the dead centre before you cut the bangs. It should give you that small lift. :awesome:

[tread_softly]

That's gorgeous!

Just a tip, if you want the whole 'hair sticking up' thing she has going, put a very small elastic band on a small section in the dead centre before you cut the bangs. It should give you that small lift. :awesome:

Thanks Teri, I'll give that a shot, hopefully I don't butcher it!!!

[kewtbutpsycho]

I just got my new wig (for no reason just that I wanted it...) and I got both my wigs off that same ebay store :D

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs524.snc3/29823_10150183543840311_699125310_12149719_3792949_n.jpg
and with my funky nails..

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs504.ash1/29823_10150183545865311_699125310_12149823_6134999_n.jpg


its really long!

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs524.snc3/29823_10150183545860311_699125310_12149822_7952574_n.jpg

[Butterscotch]

Nice. You must get a sweet lolita dress and a big juicy lolipop to go with it.

[kewtbutpsycho]

Hehe you should link Ashwin to a matching dress for me ;)

[Jayse]

The first thing that popped into my head after seeing that wig was Misha from Katawa Shojuo =/
http://samukun.files.wordpress.com/2009/05/screenshot0007.png

[kewtbutpsycho]

..DAMN IT! So typical the only person with similar hair is in a VN XD

[Solai Tsukada]

That is such an adorable wig, Jenny! :awesome:

[AshwinK]

Hehe you should link Ashwin to a matching dress for me ;)
Eh... no!

[tread_softly]

Wow, that's gorgeous Jenny!

Also love the fact that you bought it because, meh, you liked it!

[Solai Tsukada]

And on the subject of wigs, I give you the worst fringe evar. I cut it meself... but I'm not proud. I still need to trim a bit more to make it even.

[kewtbutpsycho]

I found a great tutorial once about cutting wig hair hmmm I cant remember where it is but it looked really good!

[Solai Tsukada]

Was it a long hair purple wig in the tutorial? I've seen one too and I tried the technique but the hair shifted I guess and it ended up crooked on one side.

[kewtbutpsycho]

No it was normal coloured hair, I think it was a tutorial on a website that actually deals with extensions and stuff, but they said its the same technique for cutting wigs argh I cant find it though :(

EDIT: I wonder if this would help??

[Solai Tsukada]

It's ok. I just need to do a few snips here and there and the uneven-ness won't be noticed.

[tread_softly]

Tried my wig on, it's fab!!

I'll post a pic when I get the chance.

It's so long it's going to get terribly knotted tho >.<

[tread_softly]

My lovely Aya Natsume wig!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v193/emopunkprincess/DSC01705.jpg

Tis really long!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v193/emopunkprincess/DSC01707.jpg

Obligatory funny face

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v193/emopunkprincess/DSC01715.jpg

View from the back

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v193/emopunkprincess/DSC01716.jpg

Don't know what to do with the fringe, I kind of want to cut it, but I don't want to ruin it. I'll wait and see!

It's gorgeous and really long, but I just don't want it to get ruined with tangles and knots >.< Really happy with how perfect it suits the character though, I was really lucky to find it.

[Lance]

Love it tread! Shit be epic yo!

[tread_softly]

Thanking ye kindly Lance!

[Solai Tsukada]

If you don't want tangles in the wig, put a few hair ties in it to keep it in place. I do this with all my long with and it keeps them pretty neat.

And very nice Fiona, it actually looks like the same cut as my Yuri Sakazaki wig but longer.

[tread_softly]

If you don't want tangles in the wig, put a few hair ties in it to keep it in place. I do this with all my long with and it keeps them pretty neat.


That's a really good idea, thank you!
Hopefully wearing it 2 days in a row won't wreck it.

It's my first time wearing a long wig, bet I'll be so sick of it when the weekend is over!!

[Butterscotch]

The wig looks great! What a big mirror you go there. ;-p

[tread_softly]

Thanks Amy!

They're my Sliderobes!!

[Zen 2nd]

My lovely Aya Natsume wig!



All I can say is woah :kamina:

That is awesome and looking really good :wink:

[tread_softly]

Thank you, I really am happy with it!

Got it from the CosplayWig (http://stores.shop.ebay.ie/COSPLAY-WIG__W0QQ_armrsZ1) store on ebay after having trouble with their delivery of my Ayane wig. Have to say they were top notch this time, it arrived at my house about a week and a half after I bought it.

Great quality and perfect length and colour for what I need.

So freaked bout chopping the fringe tho o.0

[Solai Tsukada]

Maybe you can see about styling the bangs to the way you want them and give them a trim longer than you need.

[bd86]

does anybody know how to style a renji wig?

[Butterscotch]

does anybody know how to style a renji wig?

Could you show us an image of the character?

[tread_softly]

I love my wig to bits, but the hair on it is so flyaway and static >.<

I was going to use a spritz of hairspray on it but I don't particularly want to. I'll see how pissed off with it I am on the day of the con!

[Seaneen-chan]

www.cosplaywigs.com <--------they also have a store on ebay, are awesome for prices and wigs are so good quality, i bought one at $26 and it was money well spell since most thought it was my real hair~

[tread_softly]

Oh I'm delighted with the wig itself, it's very good quality, but because it's about 40 inches long it tends to get staticy >.<

[Seaneen-chan]

Oh I'm delighted with the wig itself, it's very good quality, but because it's about 40 inches long it tends to get staticy >.<

Oh then i have a little tip for you, my cousin showed me it in the hairdresses when she cut the fringe of my wig if its good quality then this should work and if its heat resistant.

Damp about half way up from the long tips and using abit of volume mouse and some hair spray, spray and use like a dollop and one sprits then dry with a hair dryer on cold settings and just bring a wig brush through it.

That will stop it from staticy on you and should help come towards the con.

[tread_softly]

Nice one, thank you!!!!

I might try that. It's made of heat resistant kanekalon

[Seaneen-chan]

Nice one, thank you!!!!

I might try that. It's made of heat resistant kanekalon

Awesome that should work then thats a reall good qulaity very nice, im now excited to see this cosplay cant wait~

[tread_softly]

:awesome: Hope it turns out good!

Are you cosplaying this year?

[Seaneen-chan]

:awesome: Hope it turns out good!

Are you cosplaying this year?

Well im wearing what id normally wear when my mum agrees to it or i mix it in with my style.

I wont be cosplaying persay but some people do it as cosplay which is cool even though it is a style.

Im being vague cause I dont really like saying but ive just gotten addicted to Vocaloid Rin and I dont know weither to do her or not~

[tread_softly]

Haha, that's a bit vague alright! sounds exciting tho.

If you do want to cosplay as Rin you better hurry and get started on the costume, the con is only a few weeks away!

[Seaneen-chan]

Haha, that's a bit vague alright! sounds exciting tho.

If you do want to cosplay as Rin you better hurry and get started on the costume, the con is only a few weeks away!

http://ucosplay.com/images/Vocaloid/Kagmine-Rin-Cosplay-Dress.jpg

This is the dress i was going to do, I have a sailor dress same style and sleeves just a few things need added on, i done it last year for halloween as Harajuku sailor so might just edit it~

[tread_softly]

That would work, at least you wouldn't have much work to do.

I say go for it!

[Seaneen-chan]

That would work, at least you wouldn't have much work to do.

I say go for it!

Hell yeah...but knowing me ill go nah as ive already got three outfits, one for friday, one for sats and one for sunday but I might use the rin one for sats night~

[tread_softly]

Oh right, didn't realise you'd so many! One for each day is cool.

I always go for just one over the whole weekend.

To seem back on topic, are you wearing wigs with any of them? :awesome:

[Seaneen-chan]

No, as my hair has gotten longer and is a lovely shade of blonde im just going to style it myself but im brining my wig for backup just incase and if I do rin I can always pin my hair up and that to do one of her many hairstyles~

[tread_softly]

that's why I love wearing wigs with cosplay, you don't have to make sure your hair looks perfect all the time!

[Seaneen-chan]

Lol yeah, but my hair isnt as bad its naturally straight and not thick so its easy to curl and stuff and when i do it like my hair feels and looks like a wig itself at times.

Anyways hows your cosplay outfit coming along then? are you like just getting into it or almost finishing it?

[tread_softly]

Well I have to buy a shirt and shoes, but that won't be too hard.
Have the socks already and the bow for the shirt is made.

Still struggling along with the blazer and skirt. My mum's friend is great at sewing so she helps me loads!

It's not as difficult a cosplay as my last two so I'm not stressed!
I also won't be wearing heels this year which is fab. Last year with my Ayane costume my feet were in bits wearing the boots from 9am over the weekend...

Are you bringing brownies this year? I want some before Lance steals them all!!!!

[Seaneen-chan]

Yeah im actually making a ton of diffrent brownies from nuts, to chips, to caramel n stuff and lol ill be making them in lances but i plan to bring about 3 or 4 trays worth for the staff~

[tread_softly]

\o/ Sounds fab!!

[Seaneen-chan]

Mhmmmmm oh yeah thats good your mums friend is helping you out in the sewing department~

I really cant wait to see some of the cosplays like amys, jens, nicoles and that its going to be awesome this year~

[tread_softly]

I know Amy is cosplaying Rei Ayanami, what are the others doing?

[Seaneen-chan]

Jen is doing Pandora Hearts Echo
Nicole is doing Samurai Champoo Fuu~

Ive seen her kimono its way wicked~

[tread_softly]

Aw, they look deadly!
Hope there will be loads of cool cosplays this year

[Seaneen-chan]

Yeah from what ive read in the forum posts there is so im getting an 8gb sd card for my camera ><

[tread_softly]

I am dreading cutting my wig.

I'm putting it off as long as possible.

[tread_softly]

I shall be butchering the wig tonight :gonk:

[Padster]

Lol my wig looks so Prudy,
Mite need to brush it a little tho :(

[tread_softly]

Yeah I'm going to have to give mine a brush and maybe a spritz of hairspray cuz it's a bit static