HOW TO WEAR A WIG | Alexa's Wig Series #1
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- Опубліковано 10 січ 2016
- Hi everyone! It's finally time to kick off the new wig care series that you've all be asking for! This series will include basic wig care tutorials, plus a few advanced tutorials too! Subscribe so you don't miss it! Links below~ x
Wigs used in this video:
Gothic Lolita Wigs Classic Wavy in Deep Pink - bit.ly/1l119pp
Gothic Lolita Wigs Baby Dollight in Bubblegum Pink - bit.ly/1l11ico
Gothic Lolita Wigs Straight Bob in Deep Pink - retired
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Videos referenced in this video:
Drag Queen Wig Prep by WigginOutBZ - • Tutorial - Drag Queen ...
How to Wear a Wig by Dolldelight - • Video
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I once had worn my one wig(it was a rainbow wig) to school and I had older kids giving my the strangest looks while younger kids, oh the innocent little ones that don't know about wigs, asked over and over if it was my real hair. I had a couple ask if I was dressing up as rainbow dash! (one made me a pair of blue paper wings and gave them to me to wear; "to be the perfect Pegasus" she said) little kids are the best
Cat Siren aww that’s so lovely ❤️
Aww
r/thathappened
That's so cute
I am the kind of person to build the wings BUT GIANT
Me:Oh a discount code wait when did she post this video *looks* three years ago well forget that 😂
Saaame
Her discount code still works. I just used it last week
Im Watching this 4 years later after she posted this
@@PixieSugar1991 does it still works now? 😂😂
Jonathan Cisneros same
How did you get the confidence to start wearing wigs? Like do you/did you get negative feedback or weird questions when you started? I'd love to start wearing wigs and I'm usually quite confident, but I don't want too much attention if that makes sense... Also how comfortable are they to wear?
wigs feel different for every person I think and it can depend on the size of the weft but the best way I can describe it is that it feels like wearing a hat and the length and thickness of the hair will determine how heavy it feels although if you have long hair or wear extensions then it's similar to that kind of weight. as for the commentary and confidence part I can only speak for myself but people mostly are just curious about where you get wigs or they just like to compliment. there are assholes out there but you learn to ignore them. overall it's mostly just about not caring about what other people think because if it makes you feel good and you like how you look in wigs then their opinions don't matter
thank you!
Emily Bone no problem!I hope that was helpful
Be proud I wore mine out in public and got weirf stares but i shrugged it off
How o got confidence was wear it around the house on weekend's then when I was happy with that I started wearing it out
I’m so glad this series exists! I suddenly got very uncomfortable with my buzzcut and decided now was the perfect time to finally get that wig I’ve always wanted. For now since my hair is so short this part isn’t much help since I can easily get all my hair in the cap without a ponytail BUT it’ll be a huge help once my hair does eventually grow out lol 💞
if you want to skip her really long intro where she basically talks about her series and stuff then start the video at 2:15
Lol thank youuu
thank you!!!
Tysm
Tanks XD
Hey Joie thanks your a time saver
You could do
How to groom a wig
How to style a wig
How to store a wig
How to care for a wig
How to clean a wig (if you get something stuck in it like gum or something)
How do you get gum stuck in a wig or your own hair?
Awkward Potato it’s surprisingly easy
@@awkwardpotato7900 it happends TwT
@@awkwardpotato7900 maybe someone put gum in your wig ([*] rip my favorite blue wig)
Awkward Potato my brother put gum in my hair minute before my hair appointment when I was like 5 or 6
I've lost most of my hair from illness and about to start wearing wigs full-time. I am a wig newbie so I'm sooooooo glad I found your wig playlist! I'm going to watch every video to try to prepare myself as best as I can for my wigged life. Thank you!!! ♥
But Alexa I'm getting a Hutsune Miku wig can you make a video of wear and care for BIG wigs please?
YANDERE SIMULATORRR :D
GracieCrazy2115 yessss!!!!
Katherine Cole omg ur eyes are so pretty!!!! XD
LilMissDevilz YT aww omg thank you so much lol
*Hatsune Miku
Two questions:
1. Where did you get that shirt?
2. How does wearing a wig affect hair growth/the healthiness of hair?
+lionthieves 1. www.dollskill.com/japan-l-a-rilakkuma-space-poncho-sweatshirt.html , 2. I don't think it affects it! I know a lot of people who wear wigs while they are growing their hair out to get through the awkward phase. I've never had a prob with it!
Alexa Poletti Thanks :P
+Alexa Poletti I started wearing them when I had to get a drastic haircut, and if anything, I swear the constant heat to my head made my hair grow faster. I can't know for sure, though.
Shazza Rose Good to know! I have really short hair (grown out undercut)and I'm trying to grow it faster but going through some awkward stages...
lionthieves
Wigs work wonders while you wait ^_^
Hey das me! Thanks for including me in this! Definitely gonna try some of the simpler hairstyles. I NEVER KNEW WHAT THE STRAPS WERE FOR!!!
When two of your fave youtubers like each other's videos 😱😱 way too meta. STAHP IT YOU'RE BREAKING MY BRAIN.
Miss Meg SAME
Yasssss
@@danipowers2142 black butler fan!!!!?
Xander Thirk and danganrompa fan?
How do I achieve a pastel wig ? I want to have a pink,purple,blue , mint and green wig all on the pastel side but I don't know what color to buy
Eden Sol maybe you could buy a white or blond wig and watch her wig dyeing tutorial. When you do it you could use less pigment, making it lighter. It would also give you complete control over the shade of hair you have.
I remember binge watching this series about 2 years ago because I wanted to get into cosplaying. Your channel taught me so much before I started that I was ready to go when I got my first wig. I'm rewatching because I find the way you care for your wigs is very satisfying to me lol. Thanks!
You are seriously the cutest cupcake in the entire world. Please twirl with me in tutus and pink wigs all day.
This video was really helpful. I use to wear a lot of wigs and now my tutu is in a twist/is hurting with his skills after a long period of no wigs so I'm grateful for this series you're doing!
I'd love a tutorial on clip in bang extensions if you are familiar :) I find them very challenging!
where do you keep your wigs when you're not wearing them and how do you keep them untangled
+Hannah Collins Those are the next two videos! Hehehe :D
yay!! okay thank you!
+Hannah Collins she showed it in her room tour video :3
+Wafflekittycupcake I know but i would like to know more in depth to it
ohhh lol well it'll be exciting to see it in her next two vids :3
WigginOutBZ is such a lovely chap as well as really talented and willing to share knowledge of wigs with us all, glad to see you linking to his work, we're so lucky to have access to his brainz of information!
As a person who watches a ton of wig care videos on youtube for the heck of it, this has to be one of the most informative videos I've watched. I'm excited to see the rest of the series so I can pick up some nice new tips!
Can you do a How to: Curl a wig video?
Omg, yaas. Please do it because idk how to maintain a wig's curls or how to recurl
I think that's her "How to Brush a Wig video"
Stephanie Garcia she just did
Stephanie Garcia she has now lol
you inspired me to wear wigs since last year lol. They are just so easy and fun!!!
This series has been so helpful! I just got my first cosplay wig, and this series has helped me figure out how to care for it properly and some tips that I wouldn't have considered
this was probably the most helpful video ive watched. i have not seen a lot, bu ive seen quite a few in the past, and they were not as detailed as yours, that when i tried it it didn't seem to look like how they did it. but i like how detailed you were and how you even linked different videos/youtubers that tackled specific needs that people may ask. thanks for the video!
A "How I cut and style my wigs" video would be cool! c: Especially cutting the bangs qwq
Thank you for making these!! Finally someone who explains and shows the process all the way through! Just finished watching all the videos!
I'm actually going to be using this series alot because I just bought my first wig!!! Yay! And thanks for the inspiration Alexa, because you and Mykie from Glam and Gore have really helped me address the fact that I want to wear wigs...
Which type of wig do you recommend to buy as a first wig?
short ones
Definitely buy a short one first to get a feel for it. then if you want a longer one you should probably have enough experience with the short one to work with a long one. (I know from experience 😂)
clotilde besson there’s a good video on that, here ya go: ua-cam.com/video/A1PAO3jgmXY/v-deo.html
My first one was a really long blue one- dont do that
Extremely late, but go for a short one,
My first was a cheap wish brand long one, and it got tangled on the first 2 seconds of getting it lol
Thank you sooooo much for this! I thought the straps on the back hooked together! I was wk seeing why my wigs were so tight!
you suit so many hair colours like I've seen so many of your videos and you're ALWAYS SO ADORABLE HOW
Love that you link other videos, makes it so much easier to find tips for people with different needs and hair 😁😁😁
I bought my first wig today and you are the best at explaning it
HER EYES R SO BEAUTIFUL AND DOLL-LIKE! So pretty! I really want to get a wig...
Karma Kitten I think she uses contacts when filming
I am so into the fact that your eyeshadow color is such a perfect match to your hair color. And that white liner 😍 gorgeous
BLESS YOU FOR MAKING THIS I REALLY WANT TO COSPLAY BUT NO ABSOLUTELY NOTHING ABOUT WIGS OR STYLING SO I'M REALLY EXCITED!
I love you Alexa you are sunshine on a rainy day!❤️
I don't think I've commented on your UA-cam channel, but I have been watching and enjoying them quite a lot. :D
I had two wigs before coming across your channel, but since watching your videos for the past months, I've become super interested in GLW/RS wigs. :D I'm already waiting the fourth to arrive.
And hopefully watching this video will help me place the wigs fit more naturally on my head.^^
I'm super glad you've made a UA-cam channel and remained fairly consistent uploading. :D I know it's not your first priority (since you work for a wig company and all), but I think the channel helped you and the GLW/RS in the long run. I probably wouldn't have become interested wearing wigs more often without coming across your channel. :D
Sorry for mini essay, but anyways~
Mmmm maybe you can make a "Do's and Don't" video for wigs? Or maybe mistakes you've made over the years? Or maybe show a whole day while wearing a wig (depending on weather, daily activity, etc.)? And something you've probably were already doing/going to do anyway--accessorizing the wig accordance to outfit. :D Other than that, I'm not sure what kind of suggestions would be good for a video. o-o
The links to other tutorials for different hair types/steps are really cool and very helpful.
These videos are so helpful and clear! Recently I went to my first anime convention and I want to try out cosplay, but I didn't really know where to start or what to do. Your videos are really clear and easy to understand and your voice and way of talking are really nice to listen to (like, you know how to keep your viewers' attention :) )
Thank you I’m sure that when I get mine from Amazon I will be very ready🤗
Lol im getting a shuichi cosplay
The wig was 1,264 Yen 👁️👄👁️
I love america but i feel more comfortable Addressing yen instead of Dollars
1,264 yen is 12 dollars💢
Woah! I might get a miu cosplay soon!
I got a nagito cosplay
i just recently got a sayaka cosplay :D
@@monacatowa1756 awesome me too!
That’s pretty good for a good wig I have a Toko fukawa wig I’m planning to get a kokichi wig
Thank you for the tips! This will come useful when i get my wig next week! It's my first wig that I will be getting soon, but I really want to treat it with love. Though this was made four years ago, I still think these will still help today! Thank you for sharing, this will help others too!
Youve gained a new subscriber! Im thinking of wearing a wig but never have before. You made it simple and thank you!
Please do a makeup tutorial for this look! So pretty. :)
sooo cute like a baby unicorn
+Rochy TM heheheheeee (ﾉ◕ヮ◕)ﾉ*:･ﾟ✧
Yayyy! 😃 I’m SOOO happy I found this channel! I just got my first wig, so this series is gonna help me so much!
You just got one new subscriber, this series has helped so much
Can you do a video about tips on purchasing wigs?
“Alexa, put on my wig.”
“Playing wig tutorial...”
You're seriously just so sweet and happy that it puts me in a good mood just watching wig tutorials haha
I put my wigs on the same way you do! Since I originally got longer wigs when I was younger, I just thought it was easier to style them when putting them behind you and adjusting them so. I remember someone telling me I was doing it wrong, just I never listened. This was a wonderful video, I'll definitely show this around cause some of my friends want to know how I put wigs on! Have a beautiful day you beautiful person!!
My question: if you wear wigs a lot, will it be bad for your natural hair? I know that wearing a hat a lot can cause baldness so what's the situation with wigs?
it shouldn't affect it. what you can do if you are natural and sometimes want to wear a wig is French braid your hair then after you're done wearing your wig and you want to wear your hair natural you'll have kinky curls or twists work the same way and the wig cap will keep your hair down.
wearing a hat cant cause baldness
+Ariane Louise That thing about baldness caused by wearing hats is fake, when I got my hair cut very short I started wearing hats and now I loose less hair than when I had longer hair and I didn't use hats ^^
+Emma Wilton REALLY!? Yay!! A Pullip's fan around here! :D I LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE THEM SO MUCH
+Ariane Louise Wearing a hat or even a wig can't cause any-type of problems. Unless you have some type of hair problem that make's your head very itchy which will make it hard for you to wig one. But if you are a beginner in wearing wigs, You should start with the short type of wigs than move your way up the charts of the wigs from short to medium to long to very long type of wigs. It really depends on the style of wig you want. If you are buying wigs off of ebay due to money issues with family. It's a good idea but you need to make sure those type of wigs will not fall apart on you. And Keep an eye on the condition of the wigs. I make sure that my wigs are stored in a place that no bugs or even some type of bad dirt to water will get in them. Make sure you keep the bags that you get with the wig. Because if you don't. That's causing more problems for you to handle. So if you are a beginner, slowly make your way up to the top. It took me four years to start making my way up to the top. Also if you have the same hair type as me. Of your hair being very long and it being so thick and thin that you need to make sure that some of the hair styles that you are doing to keep the wig down. Don't show up through the wig, because i had that problem two times during three of the anime cons i want too. So just a heads up.~
Thanks for the video!
if you like it and you would feel comfortable wearing it other people's opinions shouldn't and don't matter. and if you friend is going to give you grief about doing what you like and enjoy then you should get better friends
xsiggix I wear wigs out and about. If you stick to one wig maybe for about 2+ weeks they probably won’t notice, also their opinions don’t matter. I class my wig along with my clothes for a bit to match ish. I also choose complimentary colors with my wig.
wearing wigs is absolutely fine! your friends' opinions dont matter. i understand what you mean and its valid- i wear wigs out all the time. if youre planning to do so, make it look believable. possibly invest in wigs with lace etc. i dont recommend wearing wigs for active things though for obvious reasons.
I'm so glad that I subscribed to your channel! I wanted to know like forever how to wash a wig or how to take good care of it especially if it's a long wig
Thank you so much for posting this! I'm wearing my first wig for Halloween this year and have no clue what I'm doing. Your demonstration and explanation of the clips and combs inside the cap helped me a lot.
Discount code- oh crap that was 5 years ago-
I LOVE YOU!!!you are like a kawaii baby rainicorn🦄🦄❤️❤️❤️
I love your hair! It looks so healthy.
Okay, I just found out about your channel and this is the first vid I watched from you but I just have to say you are the most adorable human I have ever seen!
I am cosplaying as Violet from the Incredibles in March, and I'm looking for an affordable wig. Which one would you recommend me? I don't know how to style wigs, so I don't know what options I have.. :/
+AnneMaaikie I'd look on eBay or taobao, search for 'cosplay wig' :3
Akward question but.... which lipstick did you used for the vid! I really love it! It fits really well with your look. So sweet pastel colour! :)
This helped me out A TON!! And you are just a doll!!! So cute!!
Your natural hair is so pretty ❤️❤️❤️
Please do a makeup tutorial for this eye look
OuO ♡ I've always wanted to try wearing a wig ^^ tysm~ :3
+RakkiKuroNeko yw! Good luck! x
I'm going to start wearing a wig full time soon so this series is so helpful! 🙏
love your dark hair!! it is awesome!!! and the pink wig fit you beautiful too!!
Please do a de tangle/restore video xxx
+EmilyStrange EKR Next week! xo
+EmilyStrange EKR YES!!! I need this.
+Alexa Poletti I have a wig I'm so done with cause it is so tangled I can't wait for your next video
Alexa Poletti Awwww thank you Lexxi
Do you have any tips on how to take the fakeness and shine out of a wig?
Use dry shampoo spray. it takes away the over the top shine and makes it appear more realistic. ^_^ Hope this helps!
one way i do it is shampooing the wig (carefully) then putting coconut oil in it for a bit before washing that out again, it gives it a natural shine and makes the wig super soft.
Baby powder and dry shampoo :)
Thanks!!
I've tried dry shampoo before and honestly I feel that baby powder does a MUCH better job.
Putting "real hair" products on a synthetic wig messes it up so I wouldn't suggest using coconut oil or any other "real hair" products at all on synthetic fibres, if you want to make it soft or tame down frizz, you can use liquid fabric softener.
Omg I'm new to wearing wigs (I wear for them for cosplay or just for fun) and I put it on the exact same way you do! It is really hard to explain the way I put it on, so I understood your struggle!
omg your hair is so beautiful 😍
thanks for doing this video, personally i dint knew how to put a wig, since i dont have one but im planing to get my hands in one of this, but now i can do it thanks to you. All the lov 👍💓
Can you do a wig storage video :3 like how to store a wig without it being ruined ^_^
+Tegan_Rose You can just store it in the bag it comes in (if it comes in a bag) with the hair net thing it comes with covering it. A lot of times people will just keep them in their clothing drawers like that :3
+Lunaius ah thanks, that's what I do now but it's matting it slightly so I was wondering if I was doing it wrong >_
You could put it on a foam head that may stop it a bit. I've found though if it's a cheap wig it's jst inevitable that it'll be frizzy/messy :/
+Tegan_Rose I think she showed a little about her wig storage method in a room tour video (not 100% sure though)
How do I get a job at Gothic Lolita Wigs
thank you for the tid-bits! your sooo adorable!!! wish you tons of success 👍🏽
I love your makeup so much in this video!!!
i have a question
are the wigs from wicked good?
Wtf I don't remember commenting this.
i own a few wigs (not the best quality but also not party wigs) and i was wondering how do you get used to wearing them visually? like i have blonde hair but i own a sailor moon cosplay wig, brown curly wig with bangs, short white wig and a purple long wig with bangs but whenever i wear them i feel as if it looks fake (and not like a wig fake) but as if it doesn't sit normally or as if its super obvious (especially the brown one) that it isn't my hair. in short, how do you get used to looking at yourself with completely different hair? i hope this makes sense.
if you wear them more often then you get more used to seeing yourself in that hair color or style. and filling in your eyebrows to match the color of the wig better might help.
I think that confidence is key; just remember that you are fabulous no matter what ;)
What a great idea for a series, Alexa! I'd love to know how you maintain long, curly wigs :)
Your natural hair looks great too. Thanks for sharing your knowledge on wearing wigs.
What if your wig doesn’t have any clips??
how do you know what size your head is for a wig?
and Damn I Saw the price and I can't 😨😨😣
Raven white a lot of netted / capped wigs have hooks that look like bra straps, mess around with the sizes and what you wanna do with it
You are so adorable, your natural hair is so pretty!!
cant wait to see more of this series!!! awesome vid!
If it's a low quality wig would it make your head itch? I have 3 wigs and none of them are hugely expensive ones, just ones off eBay. when I wear them my head gets so hot and itchy and I can't keep the wig on for long
+potato I'd suggest wearing a stocking cap to stop it itching! To begin with I found wigs super itchy, but now I don't anymore because I wear two since I have super big curly hair. I have a variety of super good quality and ebay ones and tbh there isn't much of a difference itch-wise, unless the fibers are poking the wrong way through the net (another tip is to carry a pen or knitting needle or something to poke through the mesh to itch and not mess up the wig too much)
Ohh okay ill try a stocking cap! thanks😊
I'm a professional mermaid and being a cosmetologist as well I've been trying to keep my hair from touching chlorinated water. Anyone know how to wear a wig with a swim cap, how to secure it and keep it from coming off while swimming?
you can secure the wig with bobby pins. allot of bobby pins. and I'm not sure if this will work but try two or three wig caps under the swim cap then the wig then secure with bobby pins
Thank you so much! Your videos are very helpful and I’ve been trying to cosplay a bit more and I just got a long wig and I wasn’t sure how to put it on right. Thanks again!
Rewatching for like the 5th time. I just orded 3 wigs from rockstar wigs. I'm super excited.
Dang. Four years ago..Oh well, Im just getting started on my Cosplay Journy and im looking alot of stuff up, And Need help at such a young age ;^;
GOOD LUUCK! I'm starting soon too
Omg,what happened to your hair? It has grown soo much! Wow!
This is very helpful! I just got a Lolita wig and have no idea how to put one on. I hope my wig comes with those adjustable things and clips you mentioned in your video 😅
Thanks for helping me!! I just ordered my Yuno Gasai wig... IM PREPARED!!
Tysm! Also who here is here in 2021?
I don't know why she wears a wig her hair is Beautiful😊
I know right
It's to give you options for the colour and the length, you can have short blue hair on Tuesday but long white hair on Friday. Doing that to your natural hair isn't possible and would probably ruin it.
+Amaral Oregel because she likes to.....it is because she likes to... that is all...
+Inari It definitely does ruin your hair... (speaking from experience) I'm hoping I get enough money sooner or later so I can start getting some wigs and give my hair a break!
+Sapphire Amaryllis Exactly. I'm not growing out my short auburn hair for anything, so if I want white, green or black hair, wigs are my option.
Thank you for making this video. I recently got the netting wig cap and was super confused and unsure on how to put it on with my monster hair XD So huge thank you for making this one
I've never owned wigs before, I just bought my first one and it was super cheap just to see if I like it. This is going to be SUPER helpful for when it arrives!!! Thank you =) xx
Me: has very very very long hair ( till my toes) see's ways to keep hair in wig cap and tries for like........
!!!10 HOURS!!!
Me: cries for having long hair , cries that it does not work for me 😭😭
But on an important note : if you have short hair medium hair than this will work on you my best friend tried it ( she has medium hair...... like to her elbow) it did work on her so....... thank you for the video 😁😊
I have medium-lenght hair (mid-back lenght) but it's EXTREMALLY THICK and the only way I can wear wigs is to use two wig caps (first net then mesh) and put my hair under them without braiding or anything - I just tuck it under, making something like a hair-helmet ahaha :D When I braid it then the wig becomes lumpy (my braids are really THICK). And when I do multiple braids, they're too thick to fit my head lol, there's no space for them to pin them. So.... you should try 2-caps wig-helmet method too :D It could work!
Hey thank you! Youre so cute! How does it feel wearing a bright pink wig in public? :o just curious.
Ellena M it feels the same as if you dyed your hair pink! :)
It feels the same as you have got any other hair color you like & you're happy with.
These tips were really helpful when I started cosplaying! Keep up the good work!
Take this as a person that cosplays these videos has helped me so much, I would be lost wig wise without you lol, so ty for these videos, ngl I still follow these wig tutorials even though I have 12 wigs and have been cosplaying for a year or two lol
She acts so exit
Meh, I think she acts Entrance.
Open the video after 2:15 . lol
Does anyone else think she looks like Arianna Grande?
THIS IS THE MOST HELPFUL THING FOR BEGINNER COSPLAYERS THANK YOU
I've been wanting this hair colour but I'm afraid of bleaching my hair so I opted to getting myself a wig. It's gonna arrive next week n being the beginner that I am to anything related to wigs, this has been very helpful. will watch the other videos from this series as well. 🥰🤍
I love that lipstick, it's so cute on her omg