Cosplay 101: Buying and Styling Wigs || MangoSirene

A.K.A. 18 MINUTES OF WIGGY GOODNESS! My Facebook followers are to blame for how long this video is. Not only did they ask a bunch of amazing questions but they also requested that I make one long video as opposed to splitting it up into multiple parts - so enjoy! EDIT, 10/15/13: To reiterate as I've mentioned in the comments: THE WIG I'M WEARING IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE. It was a prototype sent to me by Arda Wigs. Originally it was layered and shoulder-length, then I trimmed it short for my Yuki Nagato cosplay. The color is closest to Arda's "Lavender" shade. EDIT, 01/14/16: I've updated the links below for current brands I recommend! Online Wig Stores http://www.arda-wigs.com http://lucaille.com http://www.epiccosplay.com http://www.gothiclolitawigs.com/ (eBay and Amazon are also good resources - just be sure to check seller feedback!) Pin Curls http://taeliac.deviantart.com/art/Tut... Cutting a Wig http://www.amphigory.com/wig_how_to_c... http://www.ehow.com/how_2274184_trim-...    • Video      • Layering a wig   (Layering)    • Tutorial: Using a Hair Shaping Razor   (Using a Hair Shaping Razor) Spiking a Wig    • Tutorial: Spiking 101   http://malindachan.deviantart.com/art... Curling a Wig Hot Water Method: http://www.andsewingishalfthebattle.c... Curlers + Heat Method: http://www.amphigory.com/wig_how_to_c... http://luluko.tumblr.com/post/7696517842 (Drill/Spiral Curls) Dyeing a Wig Sharpie Method: http://firelilycosplay.deviantart.com... Copic Method:    • Video   FW Ink Method: http://www.cosplay.com/showthread.php... Hair Painting: http://arda-wigs.com/blogs/tutorials/... Other Tips Detangling Wigs: http://cosplaytutorial.com/guides/det... Washing Wigs: http://kisshu-neko.deviantart.com/art... Gravity-Defying Bangs: http://cattypatra.deviantart.com/art/... Teasing: http://hezachan.com/teasetut.html Ahoge: http://theonenameda.deviantart.com/ar... Making Wefts: http://birdewilliams.deviantart.com/a... Combining Two Wigs: http://kricketcostumes.com/combining-... Odango: http://www.cosplay.com/photo/1896722/ Stubbing: http://www.pettingzoowigs.com/wigtuto... Ventilating:    • Tutorial: How to Ventilate a Wig   °°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°° *COSPLAY 101* In each video, I'll be covering a different cosplay topic. These videos will range from how-tos, tutorials, and discussions. :D If you have a topic that you want to know more about or would like to see included in this series, leave a comment or send me a message! °°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°° You can help support this channel for as little as $1 a month and bring even more helpful and positive content to other cosplayers! (Plus, rewards include access to future After Dark videos as well as fun things like blooper reels, recordings of live panels, and cosplay prints. Huzzah!) Be sure to check out my Patreon for more information:   / mangosirene   °°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°° Subscribe for more cosplay videos, including work logs and tutorials! http://www.youtube.com/subscription_c... ★ Facebook:   / mangosirene   ★ Twitter:   / mangosirene   ★ Tumblr:   / mangosirene   ★ Instagram:   / mangosirene