QUICK POST: Wig Fixing

Hey guys! So I will be discussing about wig fixing and how I do it. This is not a real tutorial though, just posting some photos of the wigs that I fixed before.

I did post a wig combing tutorial a couple of years ago. Here's a link of the video that I did using my mobile camera:

Basically fixing wigs is easy. You have to wash it first with shampoo conditioner, let it dry then comb it like how I did on the video above.

Maybe I'll make a decent post on 'how to shampoo wigs' later. For now, I would like to show what the wig will look like after using the method shown on the video above:

Before:

Original appearance of the wig after using it for a trial.

So it's not really that tangled. Just messy after moving around wearing it.

So after combing it for a few hours (patience is a big thing when fixing wigs, mind you) I achieved this:

Tadaa!! Well combed wig ready to store. 

I didn't use any wig care product while fixing this clip-on. Only a hair iron to straighten out wig fibers. I usually comb my wigs before storing it because leaving it tangled makes it prone to frizz. We don't want that on cosplay wigs.

This is another wig that I fixed a few months back. I think I wore this during a shoot (at times like that, you make a lot of movements that tangles the wig that you wear) that's why the tangles on this one is crazy!

I used the magical solution while de-tangling this long wig. (Magical solution: 1/3 fabric softener, 2/3 water)

I sprayed it on and combed the tangles and then iron it using styling iron (using the combing method that's on the video above).

I think it took me about 3-4 hours to totally comb out every tangles on this wig. I used a steel comb and wide-toothed comb to carefully separate the fibers and comb it well. I want to avoid as much hair loss as possible. :)

Pretty neat, eh? I think the biggest asset in fixing wigs is not the equipment that you own but the patience that you have. The method is really easy and doing this lengthens the life span of your cosplay wig. These cosplay wigs don't come cheap so it's really important to take care of them.

Anyway I do offer wig fixing and styling services for a small fee (If you want a professional to fix or style or wigs). :) (Cosplayers must raise funds in little ways, you know.)

For inquiries, contact my facebook page or this number: 0906 853 3763

How do you fix your cosplay wig? Comment down your techniques below! ^_^ 

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WIG REVIEW: LUCAILLE Saber wig + Kirei Itami shopping experience

Hey guys! Remember my Saber cosplay during the ADZU EVENT: AdZU 100 and Beyond - Otaku Attaku? Well, for that cosplay I pre-ordred a brand new wig from an online shop on Facebook: Kirei Itami.

Disclaimer: I bought this wig with my own money. I was not paid or sponsored to do this review. 

About the shop:
Kirei Itami is an online shop based on Facebook managed by two cosplayers namely Andrea and Khaylee. They mainly offer pre-order and onhand cosplay wigs of different brands. This was my first time transacting with them and I must say, I had a great shopping experience. They responded my messages promptly and even accommodated my order which was not included in their catalog.

This is Saber from Fate/Stay Night :)
Photo by Sheed

So..my order was the 3-in-1 Saber cosplay wig from Lucaille. It was a pre order wig, meaning the owners do not have the product with them and they have to order it from the company by batch (pertaining to batch cut-off). SO I have to pay the full amount and wait for about 2-3 weeks before the wig arrives.

The wig was worth the wait! 

1,730 PHP
Free Shipping and Wig Cap

So why is it called 3-in-1 cosplay wig? Well, because I can wear it to 3 different versions of Saber:

1. Default Saber/Saber Nero
2. Fate/Zero Saber in suit
3. Saber Lily

The wig is made of Japanese Kanekalon fiber and is heat resistant ( can be curled or iron if desired). When it comes buying wigs with complicated styling, I prefer the brand Lucaille. It's one of the companies that produce high end cosplay wigs with reasonable prices. This Saber wig is a bit pricey compared to other brands' Saber wig but because of its features: the big bun and the thick and long base wig, I did not hesitate in buying this brand. And to think, it's budget friendly than others if you are planning to cosplay other versions of Saber. Instead of buying a whole new wig for your future Saber cosplays, you can just remove the bun and it can be Saber Lily's wig or tie the base wig low and it can be Fate/Zero Saber's wig. How cool is that? :)

Here are some of the photos taken upon opening the package:

The wig order came with a free wig cap. Both wig and bun was wrapped in wig net to prevent them from tangles.

Wig was with original tag that says it's from Lucaille and that it's a Saber wig. No special packaging whatsoever.

The ahoge (group of hair strands that stands on the top of the wig).
You have to fix the ahoge for it to stand, although it does not stand for a long time. 

The base wig was tied up nicely. The ponytail can't be removed easily. I tried.

Lucaille tag on the base wig net, proving that it really is a Lucaille brand wig.

Wig net is laced type, common for branded wigs.

Traces of glue stick visible on the bun. >_<
Other than that, the entire thing is clean.

The bun is really huge! And it fits perfectly on the base wig's thick ponytail.

The two set of clips holds on to the base wig. It easily falls off if not properly secured. >_<

So I fixed the ahoge a bit and it stood up! :)

The bangs on the base wig is really long which is preferred so that it can be styled to the shape of the user's face.

Taken with flash. The wig appears light blonde.

Taken without flash. I don't know how to place this color. It looks a little brown here.

Overall...

Color: 5/5

Quality: 4/5

The downer of this wig: after wearing it for a few ours in an event is that it slowly falls of my head due to the weight of the ponytail and bun. You have to adjust it from time to time so that it won't completely come off your head! (I fixed this problem after the event. Find out how on my next wig post soon!)

Also, if not properly secured, the bun also falls off the pony tail! the clips inside it does not hold on to the base wig enough. The bun almost fell off during my cosplay ramp on the event. >__<

I am pretty much satisfied with the wig. It is what I expected after browsing the product photos from the company's website. After combing the wig a bit, it did not have any massive fiber falls.. It is not shiny compared to cheaper brands/cosplay wigs. The fibers are strong and thick which is preferred for cosplay wigs (we use them more than once or twice compared to ordinary party wigs).

The fibers are smooth and soft and the wig does not have any funny smell (smell is a big factor for me. LOL)

Would you recommend this wig brand to other cosplayers?

Oh yes! For a wig that you can cosplay 3 characters with... this is worth your money.

I recommend this wig brand to those cosplayers who want to cosplay more than one version of Saber and have a moderately high budget for a wig. (Every penny is worth it though!)

I would also like to recommend the shop Kirei Itami .They were really accommodating and patient in answering queries and such. The wig arrived on the expected time of arrival that they gave me which is a plus for them. It might not be a famous cosplay wig shop on facebook but at least they give good service. Goes to show that popularity does not justify an online shop's quality of service. ^_^

2013 Cosplay Summary + 2014 Cosplans

AT LAST! Well, this time I will be writing regularly for good now that I got my laptop fixed.

Anyway, as I start this year 2014.. I want to look back the previous cosplays that I have done last year. I counted them just this time and all in all... I did 10 cosplays, costrips and decent trials during my senior year in college (the busiest year of my life ever.) I don't know how I managed to squeeze in my hobby in between duties and school work.

Cee's Cosplay, 2013

TOP L-R:
Maid, Sakura Haruno, Saber, Sanji, Ada Wong
BOTTOM L-R:
Panty Anarchy, Miku Hatsune, Rimi Sakihata, Perona, Panty Anarchy

Well, I did not expect that it will reach 10! I can't believe I did all of these characters.
^_^ I hope 2014 will be as good as last year.. OR even better!

~o~o~o~o~

Cosplans 2014

Saeko Busujima, Soah and Sakura Hima

I am planning to create only these 3 cosplays for this year because I still have lots of costumes in my closet that I have not worn even once. I collect costumes for a hobby so I think it's nice to wear them once in a while.

Progress notes on these cosplays:
For Saeko Busujima of Highschool of the Dead, I already have her wig and I had transacted with a tailor for her costume and a props maker for her sword.

For Soah of Bride of the Water God, I also have her wig and I had transacted with a propsmaker for her wedding crown.

For Sakura Hime Artbook version of Tsubasa Chronicles, I only have an unstyled wig and a small-sized mokona doll. If there will be a cosplay event here in our city, maybe I will really pursue this cosplay.

I hope I can fulfill all of these three this year. fingers crossed!

So that's that for my first post in 2014. Thank you for reading and happy new year!