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 Posted: Sat Jan 10, 2015 11:39 pm
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Posted: Sat Jan 10, 2015 11:41 pm
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Before jumping into the tutorials, here's a quick synopsis of different types of wigs.
As the cosplay hobby expanded, so did the detail and work that goes into making cosplays. A large part of cosplay is the cosplay wig. Cosplay wigs differ from beauty wigs (wigs that people will wear for every-day use) in a variety of ways. First, cosplay wigs tend to be less expensive than beauty wigs and are generally made of synthetic fibers rather than human hair. The wig fibers, especially those designed for spiking, are usually a bit rougher, allowing them to hold their shape better. At this point I should mention that there are different types of natural fibers than human hair. Some cosplayers use horse hair, yak hair, silk, or wool in their wigs. These fibers will have a more natural look and sheen, but tend to be out of most cosplayers' budgets.
Just as there are different types of fibers, there are also different types of wig weaves. Most cosplayers utilize an open-cap wig, which has wefted hair (hair sewn into the wig cap in rows), and leaves gaps between the rows. This is the most common, least expensive cosplay wig. This works well for straight styles, but can show the wig cap if the hair is styled in a pony tail or is spiked. The second type of wig is a full-cap wig, which covers the whole head without leaving gaps. This is good for elaborate hair styles, but tends to be more expensive. A hand-tied wig is a type of full-cap wig, where wig fibers are hand-sewn onto a full-mesh cap. This gives a very realistic look, but can be very time-consuming to do. These are usually the most expensive type of wig, but are excellent for close-up camera look.
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Posted: Sat Jan 10, 2015 11:42 pm
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