Choosing Cosplay Wigs and SuppliesA wig can make or break a costume. Here are a few tips to chose the right type and find the right equipment.There are so many wig options to choose from. at a vareity of prices. Wigs can often be the most expensive part of any good cosplay so shop around online and in store for deals. Here are a few things to keep in mind when looking for the perfect wig.Human Hair vs. SyntheticKnow what you are working with. Find out what kind of fiber the wig is made of before buying it. Human hair is expensive in comparison to synthetic. It can be styled and managed easily but it may be hard to get the vibrant colours seen in anime.Synthetic hair can look and feel like human hair. It comes in all colours and some types can be dyed. blow dried. and curled with an iron. Toyakalon and kanekalon hair are very common synthetic hair fibers that can be iron curled on low settings. Be sure to read the label or ask the seller questions.Be careful when buying party wigs. a type of synthetic wig often sold during Halloween. Not to be confused with party colours. which are wigs that come in unatural shades. These are cheaply made and meant to be worn for a few hours. They are thinly layered. so the person’s real hair can be seen underneath. They are very shiny and photographs badly.Full-cap vs. Open-capA full-cap wig covers the whole of the head without leaving any gaps. This is especially useful for up-dos. spiky hair and ponytails.Open-cap wigs have wefted hair - hair sewn in strips - in rows with gaps in between. Meaning the person’s regular hair can be seen if it is parted. This type of wig is cheaper and often used for cosplay. The gaps can be concealed by getting a wig cap in a matching shade or by adding extra layers to the wig.If the hair style is elaborate consider buying two wigs of the same shade or matching extensions. Trying to find the same shade after the purchase may be problematic. Be sure to keep the labels or tags because it may have a colour code written on it. Take the colour code or bring the wig to a store to get matching extensions.Skin Top vs. Lace top.Skin tops have imitation skin. made of rubber. placed at the top of the wig where there is a part. Consider getting this type for a natural look.The latter has lace on top,
perruque pas cher. It is better for wigs with no part or when natural looking hair is not a priority.Wig CapsWig caps are very useful for keeping the real hair from creeping out. They also flatten it out so that the wig lays flat. If possible try to match the cap to the hair colour.Styling ProductsFor styling those anti-gravity anime hairdos. get some freezing spray and styling glue. The spray is lighter therefore good for styles that requires a lot of product. like tall spikes and Mohawks. The glue is good for styling spikes and short wigs.Wig headsIf cosplaying is a long term hobby then invest in a wig head. Foam heads can be easily found online and in wig/hair store. Keep an eye out during Halloween season.They are handy for keeping wigs in the right shape and for styling. Keep in mind the heads are made small,
perruque. so the style applied on a foam head may look different when worn.Character Specific wigsSome stores will sell wigs styled to match a certain character or advertise them as having the right colour. These often cost more. so shop around first before committing. If the styling is simple consider doing it yourself and saving the money
