HOW TO WEAR A WIG IN THE WATER ♥ For Mermaiding & Cosplay ♥ Swimming with Wigs Tutorial-
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- Опубліковано 8 бер 2018
- How to Wear a Wig in the Water (Tutorial for Mermaiding and Cosplay): Swimming with Wigs- How do you keep a wig on your head when you're swimming in the water? This is an important thing to know how to do if you're a Professional Mermaid, underwater model, or a Cosplayer who plans on attending a cosplay pool party! This "How to Swim with a Wig" tutorial will teach you how to easily and quickly fasten your wig to your head. It works great for regular synthetic wigs as well as lacefront wigs (you will need to glue down the hairline with lacefronts though). This is the technique I've used to prevent my wig from falling off of my head while I swim in Lake Michigan. I've swam is some pretty nasty conditions (think large waves and lots of muck) and have not once had my wig fall off when using this method. I think you'll find it to be very useful too in your underwater mermaiding and cosplaying adventures! ♥
Here's what you'll need for the tutorial:
♥1♥ A Wig. I like my wig that I got from Gothic Lolita Wigs (you can watch the review video here: • Gothic Lolita Wigs Rev... )
♥2♥ A Wig Cap
♥3♥ Bobbie Pins
♥4♥ Hair Ties
♥5♥ Brush/comb
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If you don't want the chunkiness of the pony tail, then I recommend doing four frenchbraids from front to back (especially if you have bangs like me) then pin the ends of the braids to the top of your head then use your wig cap
Yes! I had to do that for my sister back in the day! ♥ My wig is quite poofy (and my hair is quite thin) so I don't usually have to worry about it. Great tip for others to remember though!
Thanks for contributing! ♥
I really love this tutorial since it doesn't involve wig glue or double sided tape. I was watching another tutorial where they said the wig glue would leave residue on your wig that you would have to clean off. Also, I can tell you have a lot of wig experience so I really value your advice!
Thank you! I'm overjoyed to hear that you found it valuable! I have very sensitive skin and am allergic to most adhesives, so I don't dare try tapes or glues either! This is the only technique I go with and it has worked like a dream thus so far! So happy it could help you! ♥
*Hey wig wearers!!!* 💜Here is more information on keeping your wig put *PLUS* where you can buy all of the things you need to keep your wig on your head: www.themagiccrafter.com/blog/2018/3/15/how-to-wear-a-wig-in-the-water-tutorial-for-cosplay-pool-parties-and-professional-mermaids Happy swimming! 😁😄
Ok I have a silicone tail but my bro ripped it lol
OK would be helpf if but i am a man and a punker so i have a Iro kind of hairstile
Would it work to make small braits in my iro and just anker the wig there ?
That wig is lovely! Quick tip: you can add combs to any wig! 😀 Also, crossing your bobby pins can make your wig much more secure. Basically, put one pin in, then put another pin over it so that they make an X. 😀
Edit: holy cow, that wig makes your eyes really stand out!! It's a gorgeous look!!
Thank you! It is so old and totally has seaweed embedded into it by now! 😆
Oh, really!? Thanks for the tips! I'll have to try the bobby pin crossing when I'm out tomorrow! ♥
(Also... Thank you sweetheart! Eek! 😶💖💕)
The Magic Crafter You're very welcome!! And hey, the seaweed might be one reason it's still gorgeous!!
Laynie Fingers Hey, proves again to me I’m never too old to learn new stuff! I’m adding this to my list of things that work! Thanks for sharing!
@@TheMagicCrafter hi
Quick tip: A much secure way to ensure the bobby pins don't come out is to have the wavy side of the pin against your scalp and the the straight side facing out. The wavy side prevents sliding out of the hair so if you have the straight side against your scalp it's more likely to slide off. Not a lot of people know this but it is actually the correct way to apply bobby pins.
I read this comment yesterday and actually tried what you mentioned to help secure my wig for last night's swim... you are *SO* right!! Thank you for the tip!!
@@TheMagicCrafter 😍 Thank You for replying!! Love your videos!
Sure thing, my friend! Thank you for the support!! ♥
if you have longer hair or a lot more of it, i find that it helps to have two french braids with all ur hair then fold them over each other at the back of ur head and pin like a milkmaid hairstyle kinda. and if you have bangs, u can take small pieces and roll them on ur finger and pin curl to ur scalp for the bobby pins to grip onto through the wig. i did musical theatre for years and this was how i prepped for wearing character wigs :>
It really does! Unless you have thick hair AND long hair... then it's just a pain (I've done my sister's hair for cosplay... yikes!!! 😆 ). Thank you for sharing your tips, Finn! ♥
I’ve been hunting YT, etc. for as many vids of how to swim in a wig. I have a lot of very fine (but mostly curly hair) and the combs, bobby-pins that I used in the past have caused several children to probably suffer from PTSD at the sight of a mermaid! I did a tug test and everything and still I suffered from wig wardrobe malfunctions! I don’t want to color my hair purple and I really want to use the wig because it helps to keep my persona separate from my mersona! Also, I had the Ariel style hair before she did & choose to have my own mersona! I love Disney’s TLM & know it by heart (I did Ariel when I was MUCH younger- that’s me from a number of years ago in the picture there) and especially when I was in my 20’s, kids asked me all the time if I was Ariel wherever I went. It eventually kinda bugged me after so many years but I didn’t let the kids down! Now however, I try to keep away from the Ariel character and go w/ my own mersona so that way if I run into one of the kids I volunteer w/ through an event or charity, etc. the magic for them isn’t broken. Wigs have done fine for land visits but they have failed me miserably in the water. They can get seriously hot in the summer when I go to charities that are hosting outside events. The water has always been a problem for me w/ wigs. Obviously the reason for my relentless search! I got great tips from you as well as several other videos. I’m going to combine as many of them as possible for water visits. Traumatizing small kids isn’t my thing! So, the braids & my wig glue (secondary precaution) and a few different tricks to see if my fear of wig-loss & scarring kids psychologically will be abated. I did see that the best wigs to use for the water are front laced synthetic wigs (thick better than thin) which I found in several videos. They mostly agree that human hair gets damaged too much in water visits and are really pricey sometimes. I may use a human hair wig for land but it depends on the price and look. Since everyone seems to agree that synthetic wigs are best for water, I’m going w/ that for water stuff. Thanks for the tips, demo and your wig company name. I’m looking @ several before I choose. I finally solved the makeup issues and the fake eye lashes in water but now I’m ready to get the wig! If you haven’t posted before about the best waterproof makeup, please do. That’s the second biggest issues my mer page has frequently. I’m hoping you’re already part of Souls Of The Sea. It’s a pg to pg 13 closed group for mers, mers to be & anyone who creates items or offers mer support through photography, tail companies etc. If you aren’t part of our family, PM me on FB & let me know where you hear of us. I’ll send you an invitation so you know what to expect from us. We have hundreds of mers from all over the world who would benefit from your info! Sorry so long but if it’s after midnight or I get really excited, I tend to write small novellas. Thanks for understanding! Ugh!
Hi Christine! I'm just starting my mermaid transformaction and I'm interested in finding out more about your fb group you mentioned.
Thanks,
Jenny
If you sew extension clips all around your wig it'll help with the hold and you can use much less Bobby pins. (I swim in a wig myself and I'm losing my hair due to thyroid issues)
FeistyFinsGaming Another great idea for the list I’m making of how to do this w/o a wig malfunction and contributing to the lack of mental health of small children who freak after a mermaid’s hair goes in a different direction than she does!
Just a tip, you can treat your wig with a little fabric conditioner and it’ll help with brushing and smoothing.
I really dont know how I'm gonna get a wig to stay on my head cos my hair is really short lol xx
Whew that unit SCREAMS wig!
That it may! But the kiddos love it (it comes out of the water "dry" and mystifies everyone), and so do I. :)
Wig criticism aside, I hope you found the tutorial useful. If not, I hope you find one that better serves you. Happy swimming!
lol at 1:45 it looks like your holding a bug
Yikes!! You're right!! 😮It looks like a very big, very leggy bug!
The Magic Crafter I thought I was at first!
Omg I jumped and I got scared
same i thought she had a big ol beetle in her hand
it does
This is very helpful! Thanks for making this video 💜
Yaaaayy!!! I'm really glad you found it useful! 😄Thanks for tolerating the length of it! 😅💜
Thank you for this I have my birthday party next week and it’s gonna be a pool party but I’m gonna cosplay 😭 thank you so much for this
I know this is nearly a year old but I wanted to check it out because my wife Cathy is wearing a turquoise/lime wig for her part in my upcoming underwater photo/video shoot. Not only is this incredibly helpful in that regard, but I have to tell you, Phantom, your vocal delivery, tone of voice and overall performance in this video are all fantastic. You're organized, professional and thoughtful but also self-deprecating, honest and fun. I'm already looking forward to seeing more of these and I look forward to any new ones you'll produce soon. Keep up the great work!!!
Thank you, Adam! I hope Cathy and you have a wonderful and stress-free shoot! ♥
We're excited about it - we're aiming for all kinds of fun, colour and even a few laughs. We'll keep you posted, Phantom! Thank you again for the great advice, in the meantime!
That makeup tho XD On fleak :D
Bwahahaha! I know, right!?!? 😉😂When mom came home I was like "mom, I messed up my face!!!" And she was like "oh no! I think it looks cute!" And I was like...."Liaaaaaarrrr!!!" 😂😂😂
I love your wig, My friends and I are aspiring cosplayers and mermaid dreamers that plan on making the great dive very soon. This video was very helpful for both sides, I love how your wig looks now even though it has aged it is still very beautiful and looks natural now as well.
Eeeekkk!!! Thank you!!! I'm glad you think she doesn't look to much like a big silver mess! 😇
Oh wow!!! I hope your dive goes swimmingly! ♥ I am *so* happy to hear that this video was useful to you! Thanks you very kindly for giving me your time!
Your most welcome! I look forward to seeing more Phantom mermaid videos soon along with the other specials!
My friend Sue is a huge fan of you, and got inspred by you to do mermade cosplay
Oh my goodness!!! I'm so thankful you let me know!!! I hope we'll get the chance to swim together someday. It's so awesome she decided to join the community, and great of you take interest in her hobby too! ♥♥♥
Glad I found ur channel
I am saving for my first ever tail (silicone) and u have given me alot of guidance on the dos and don'ts. Thankfully I'll be using my own long black hair. But like u I wear contacts. (That's gonna be a nono)
Super helpful video and you're adorable!
Awww!! Thanks, Jolene! And I'm glad you found this useful! 😊✨
Ok but can I just ask where you got your wig? Having a hard time figuring out which wigs are durable enough for mermaiding
Brilliant, very informative! I've always wanted to invest in a mermaid tail x
Thank you! ♥ And it takes time, but it is totally worth it! 😄
I have a mermaid tail it's not silicone tho it's fabric but still it makes you feel free
Thank you been trying to find this
Yaaayy! I'm glad it helped you! 😇
This blog post goes into more detail and links you to all of the supplies you need, if you want to give it a read! www.themagiccrafter.com/blog/2018/3/15/how-to-wear-a-wig-in-the-water-tutorial-for-cosplay-pool-parties-and-professional-mermaids
this was super helpful!! i love you so much girl
I'm glad you found it helpful!! Happy swimming, sweetheart! ♥ Huuugs to youuu!! ♥
Transforma en el mar 🌊
Ahhh okay okay !! I’ll try that !!
I hope it works well for you! :D
Thank so much for the video. You have the cutest personality too! :-)
Awwww!! Thanks dear!! ♥ And thank you for watching it. Happy swimming!
Just when I thought you couldn’t be more amazing, you prove me wrong.
Awwwww!!!! You're too sweet!!! 😭😭😭💜💜💜✨✨✨ Thank youuuuu!
Yay, I got a heart!
Y Es your wig was cute I love you
Awesome video!!
Thank you! 😄✨
The las Vegas mermaid mar 🌊
@@TheMagicCrafter hi love anillo 💍 💕 ♥
What about sewing the two clips of the wig togather?
I love your wig! Do you know if that brand is cruelty free? I am looking for a wig myself - there are so many to choose from. Love your videos!
Thank you! And I actually do not know? I bought it well over 7 years ago, so I'm not sure what the company was like back then. :o
@@TheMagicCrafter Love that it has lasted so long!
Would you recommend I get back up wigs? Like the same one.
Yes! I own multiple of the same style - some for use on land and one for the water. When one of my land ones gets too tangled, it becomes a water wig. :)
Thank you, I just started using a wig and I found one I like. I'm still new to the with game.
You lucky girl. My hair is so thick I'd at least need 20 Bobbypins to put on a Wig. And I couldn't use this technique because my ponytail would be way to big so you'd see it through the wig. But still a nice idea 👍
Did your hair get wet while swimming?
Yes! For sure. The wig cap does not prevent water from getting in. 😄
If you don't mind me asking, what's you're name?
Love youuuuuuuuu phantom wish i could see you someday
Thank youuuuu so much! You're so sweet!! ♥ And I will be working more public events this year, and aim to work abroad someday too. I'll let you know when I'm near! 😄
The Magic Crafter literally i will do any thing just to shake hands with you ❤❤
You look absolutely beautiful mermaid magic crafter I think you are such a beautiful mermaid and a beautiful princess 🌹❤️🌹❤️🌹❤️🌹❤️🌹❤️🌹🌹❤️🌹❤️ 🌹❤️🌹❤️
No joke, my hair is almost that thick, naturally. In the middle of my school I'm just flipping my hair over my shoulder 24/7 because it keeps getting in the way. XD
ZZ Da Weirdo I WISH I had that problem!
Do you ever use a swim cap instead of a wig cap?
No, I do not.
Thank you so much for your mermaiding wisdom phontom mermaid as a new mermaid it means a lot and your totally awesome so are you beautiful mermaid tail I hope to one day soon swim in a beautiful lake 🧜♀️🐬🏩
I did not quite know that you had I wig on until now
Is that your natural eye color?
Yes! They are mine. ♥ I've only ever worn colored contacts on one occasion... they were red and I loved them!!! Hehehehe 💀
how can we be a mermaid
Ananya Sharma if you’re a really good swimmer, get a tail, start w/ a fabric tail w/a monofin, and practice in the shallow end of the pool till you’re comfortable swimming with your legs strapped together in the tail. If you’re really comfortable in the water and swim really well, you’ll be able to enjoy flipping’ your fins really quickly! There are a lot of decent inexpensive first tails out to choose from! Be careful and have fun!
What would you recommend for short hair?
Hmmm... probably Mermaid Raina's technique! She uses lace front wigs with and adhesive glue that holds the wig in place. Otherwise, you could use your real hair and have extensions put in, if you're looking to alter the length...? I'm not sure how that would work though, since I've never tried it for myself! But lacefronts with wig glue/tape will probably be your best bet ♥
I hope that was a somewhat helpful answer? Best of luck to you!! ♥
The Magic Crafter I did try wig glue but it doesn’t hold
Can you were a cosplay wig in the pool??
Mine is pink
Yes ma'am! This video will teach you how! 😇✨
can someone please tell me where I can buy magic crafters wig ?😢
8:29 :D
😝😘✨
lol i don't like my hair because it is too thick
I have the opposite problem, but I understand being frustrated with your hair nonetheless! Have you tried wearing a wig yet?
I have a long, black curly wig. I didn't try the technique yet, but I probably might use it some time. I haven't got a chance to go swimming lately because of the weather. I was a mermaid for halloween with a clownfish mermaid tail from fin fun and i wore my black wig. This year I plan to be an alien for halloween :3 I just like roleplaying so much I am always thinking of what I can be the following year.
Ugh. Isn't that the worst!?!! Having all of those costume ideas and not being able to make them all quickly enough!?!?! Hopefully you'll get more time for swimming once the weather gets nicer. 😄
yeah me too
I follow you on Instagram
Oh sweet! What's your handle? Thanks for coming by the channel to watch the full-length videos! ♥
Handle?????
You looks so different when you don't have to your wig on. You look so pretty when you don't have your wig on. your makeup is a little too much when you don't have your wig on. I'm just saying if you take off your makeup. when you don't have your wig you look super pretty. Yes your makeup looks better when you have a wig on.