Wig Guide

~*~ Wig Types ~*~ 

Full Wig

A full wig is worn over the whole head has both bangs and a back-portion. This is the type that most people wear with their costumes. Of all the wigs, this is the most basic and the only one that is commonly used on its own.

Half Wig

Half wigs have no bangs or sidelocks. They're partial wigs that cover only from the crown of the head back, These can be worn under full wigs to create a color gradient or more radical color change.

Vance

Vances are bundles of hair gathered onto clips to use with full wigs. With these wig pieces, you can create ponytails and twintails (pigtails).

Common Mistakes in Buying Wig

The first step in using a wig is purchasing one! Wig shops stock man different colors, types and styles so you may find yourself confused the first few times you visit, It helps a lot to familiarize yourself with wig types, designs, part styles, and materials before you even set foot in the store. Think before you buy and be careful to avoid some of the common pitfalls.


Almost all of us end up having at least one of these harrowing experiences in our cosplay careers, so do your best to learn from the mistakes of others. In order to avoid mistakes, it is best to decide on your wig style, material, length and cut beforehand.


Here are some common mistakes in buying wig:
 
1. The wig is too short
~> Be sure to check the length of all parts of the wig you intend to buy. Be sure to purchase a wig long enough to use for the longest-part of the style you want to achieve.


2. The real color is different than the picture
~> People often make this mistake when buying online. Color examples and photos aren't always the best indicator of a wig's actual look but most shops sell sample swatches or have real stores where you can see the colors in person.


3. I thought I'd dye it but.... it won't dye
~> Quite a few low-end synthetic wigs can't be dyed with traditional hot-water dying methods. If you want to dye a wig, you ought to buy a heat-resistant wig.


4. When i used a dryer, the hair melts!
~> This sad story is all too common when people fail to check the material of their wigs. Regular synthetic wigs melt under high temperatures. Please handle them with care and only apply low heat.

Wig Tutorial: Basic Dango

A pretty dumpling arrangement

By staggering the placement and size between the right and left sides, you can achieve a cute asymmetrical look.

1. Collect hair for the small dango.

After slicing and blocking off the hair you want to use, tie it off in a loose, messy ponytail.

Wig Tutorial: Basic Razor Cut

An arrangement for long hair

1. Begin by placing your razor 15-20cm below the jawline and then pull it lightly through the hair in a falling motion. 
*If you hold the hair at the end, the razor will move through it more smoothly.

2. Lightly gather blocks of hair and hold them back at a 45 degree angle before using the same falling razor stroke.

Wig Tutorial: Basic Slide Cut

A short visual kei arrangement

 
1. Block and clip/tie off the hair above the ears.

Lightly grasping a bit of hair between your fingers (at the end) cut slowly while sliding your scissors downward.

11th ToyCon (TOYCON 2012)

This year’s biggest convention for toys and comics,  Philippine Toy Convention is set on June 15, 16 and 17 at SM Megatrade Halls 1,2 , 3 & Conference Rms A & B. SM Megamall, Mandaluyong City

Alodia Gosiengfiao to Guest in TOYCON 2012

Alodia, who turned 24 last March 9, was previously a participant of cosplay competitions in TOYCON’s early years, which she has won awards individually and as a group, then in 2008, she was invited as a guest cosplayer till present.

Cosplay Queen Alodia Gosiengfiao and her sister Ashley Gosiengfiao announced that they will be having a booth in this year's Philippine Toys, Hobbies and Collectibles Convention (ToyCon) on June 16 and 17. They will be selling some of their Cosplay Prints worth Php200 (I pre-ordered 1, but sadly I wasn't able to come :( ).They will also be having a Cosplay Video Documentary in the afternoon. Some of their schedule this Saturday and Sunday are as follows:

For Sale: Yuzuki Yukari Shoes

The shoemaker did a stupid job for not following my shoe size so I'm selling this one right now. The original price of this shoes is Php 1,400 but I need it to dispose right away because I don't have enough space for my other shoes so I put a huge mark down on this.

For Sale: Yukari Shoes (unused)
Size: 25cm / 7.5
Price: Php 900
Reason for Selling: shoes is too big for me >.<

I can do meet-ups if you want (SM North, Trinoma, Victory Mall, SM Valenzuela or during cons, depending on my schedule) or I can ship it to you even if you're outside the country ^.^

You can contact me by commenting here or by sending me a private message to my fb page ^^