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Wigs, Wigs and more Wigs

  • Jun. 8th, 2008 at 4:20 AM
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So now that I'm getting close to done with Gurell, and since I'm basically done with TYL!Reborn.. I've decided to save myself some heartache, headache and pain.. but just buying my wigs already styled.. however... It dawned on me at this ungodly hour.. that I no longer know anyone that does wigs! I used to know a bunch of people.. but now I just don't anymore.. orz.

I don't have a lot of money to spend.. and I'd really like to go with someone who is trustworthy, knowledgeable, talented and won't screw me over.. but man.. does anyone like that even exist these days? I'm afraid of commissioning someone I don't know.. because what if they buy a really cheap wig and do a horrible job? Not that I want a super expensive wig either.. but there's a differences between wigs.. even if they all cost around $20... some have better hair placement, are easier to manage/dont get tangled quite as easily, etc.

The problem on top of all that.. is that even though I know there's a difference, and even though I'm informed of these things.. that doesn't mean I can tell from a picture, whether I'm getting a good deal or the short end of the stick. I was thinking about going down to the local beauty college and adopting one of the students or something.. they probably wouldn't over charge me.. and it would probably be good experience for them.. and they could probably help me find a good store with good quality wigs.. I dunno though.. mebbe one of you wonderful people has some advice for my lame ass. :P

So yeah.. all that's left is my TYL!Reborn wig.. my Gurell wig... and the jacket, vest and tie for Gurell. I dunno if I wanna carry around the chainsaw for Gurell... though, I'm thinking about making the patchwork doll that is in the color image I have for him. I dunno if I could even make a chainsaw.. though, closer to halloween, and I'll probably be able to find a fake one (texas chainsaw massacre style, baby!) and then maybe use that when I go to YaoiCon.

Blah. While I'm super excited about finally being able to cosplay this year (in the past, I've worked on everyone elses stuff and not left enough time to finish my own) at the same time, it's scary.. I mean.. what If I can't get these few little silly pieces together?.. I dunno.. I'm lucky.. and I feel blessed.. because tokiyoh and sporkninja are helping me out.. so I guess I should have a more positive outlook on things, eh? :P

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[info]justsonya wrote:
Jun. 8th, 2008 02:33 pm (UTC)
I want to see cosplay pics! <3
[info]darkleha wrote:
Jun. 8th, 2008 02:46 pm (UTC)
Hehehe.. of course! If I can figure out how to get these wigs done, I'm sure there will be lots. ^_^
[info]pacificpikachu wrote:
Jun. 8th, 2008 09:43 pm (UTC)
I can't really help with the wig problem, but good luck and I hope you get it sorted out! If all else fails and every other plan falls through, my friends and I aren't too bad at wigs so we could maybe try to style a wig last-minute at Anime Expo. Just offering in case, though I'm sure you can find a better solution first. :P

Oooh, I'll be at YaoiCon, too! :D
[info]darkleha wrote:
Jun. 9th, 2008 08:34 am (UTC)
Oooh! Hey, that reminds me.. I gotta call you this week!
[info]pacificpikachu wrote:
Jun. 9th, 2008 06:08 pm (UTC)
Yes, sounds good! I'll be at one of my houses most likely (not the 575 number). :D
[info]sporkkunoichi wrote:
Jun. 9th, 2008 07:58 am (UTC)
A wig for gurell shouldn't be too hard. Actually, I think I HAVE a long red wig somewhere that I'm not using (gotta dig through the bin). It could use with some styling and tones added to it though. It has no bangs, but that would make it better for him. Styling bangs in isn't *too* difficult as far as wig styling.

As for the TYL!Reborn, I'd have to see exactly what images you're using for reference.
[info]darkleha wrote:
Jun. 9th, 2008 08:42 am (UTC)
Yeah, Gurell shouldn't be too hard.. his bangs are very long and it's just a somewhat wavy style. I just needed to get that one.. but wow.. if you have one i could borrow.. the many sexual favors I'll owe you.. *puts back of hand to forehead* alas.. I dunno if I'll be able to repay you with them all in this lifetime. :P

As for TYL!Reborn.. PORN PICTURES OF COURSE!! :p You've downloaded 'The hitman who loved me' right? So his hair goes straight back, into a semi-spikey layer arrow effect.. however.. this also allows for his hat, and the curls along the sides of his face. Ultimately, I wanna be able to do with or without the hat.. And while I've thought about bringing more than one shirt, somehow, without that prominent hair.. i dunno if ppl would recognize it without the red/black outfit. *shrug* I'm way too OCD about these odd things.

The problem I ran into.. with the previous wig attempts.. is over cutting, and over styling.. so id end up with too much hold and not the proper effect. I know not everything can be smooth and perfect.. but id seriously like to try.
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