Aqua Marine Cosplay Wig: Vocaloid Miku A

"What I really loved about the Miku Vocaloid A wig is that it fits me perfectly, making me look absolutely gorgeous. I loved how soft it is, the synthetic hair isn’t a cheaply made, I just adore so much how the wig looks. The wig is heat resistant too, thinking that it would come pretty handy later. You always have to choose the wig’s color and shade that will match your skin tone the best, it is very important because some characters often have unnatural hair color, and it might not really compliment the skin as you would like them to  ♥ 

Storing long Miku wig

Most of the Miku’s wigs will come with long ponytails, which you can so easily attach to the main wig, due to their hairclip. You might think that ponytails will end up pretty heavy on the head, but this was not the case, they end up to be easily manageable, reaching my knees length and being very soft, you could easily braid or even curl the ponytails. ♥"

The above chunks are taken from Tranquility's Miku Wig's Review with huge thanks

9 Simple Synthetic Wig Care Rules

Synthetic wigs are not only lenient on your pocket but are also easy at maintenance. Synthetic wigs are more forgiving than the human hair wigs. This however does not mean that synthetic wigs will stay loyal to you whether or not you care for them. There are 6 simple rules that keep your synthetic wigs new forever:

1. Only use products that are compatible with synthetic wigs. Such as shampoo, conditioner, styling products including the combs and brushes.
2. Wash wigs only with cold water. Even heat-resistant synthetic wigs are not good at bearing with warm water.
3. Don’t wash your synthetic wigs too frequently or too infrequently. Keeping a good balance is essential to keep the style intact. (Click to find how often should you wash your synthetic wigs)
4. Don’t wring your wigs ever when wash. Always lay them down and press them over a towel.
5. Don’t hang your wigs when wet.
6. Don’t style or comb your synthetic wigs when they are wet.
7. Don’t store your wigs at a table or shelf that receives direct sunlight from an open window.
8. Don’t try to trim the wigs yourself. The complimentary styles such as bangs/ fringes play a huge rule. Once you over-do them or do them wrongly, you spoil your entire wig. Always get a professional hair-dresser’s help.
9. Be careful when dealing with microwave ovens, BBQ grills and anything that deals with heat and smoke. Keep an appropriate distance with direct flames.

Synthetic wigs are made of plastic fibers. Heat resistant synthetic wigs are better at holding heat, generated from hot curling rod or straightening iron. These wigs van also be dyed at home but only a color darker. Synthetic wigs are often your preferred style because of the handiness they carry. Make your 25$+ wig last you a yearlong by sticking to these 9 wig care rules. 

Care for Heat-Resistant Synthetic Hair Wigs

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Synthetic hair wigs require minimum care than human hair wig. Yet you should stay meticulous enough to prevent the damage that is usually caused by friction to synthetic hair wigs. Synthetic wigs are reasonably priced to be afforded even by students with limited pocket money. Improve the life of your investment just by following the few tips given below:

Preparing a Synthetic Wig

1. Place your synthetic wig on a Styrofoam head. Separate the hair bundles using fingers
2. Try to de-tangle the tangles by going gently through wig firms, yet ensuring firm movements.

Combing a Heat-Resistant Synthetic Wig:

1. Synthetic wigs if straight; should be combed using a wig brush or wig comb. The wig brush/comb makes use of metallic pin-like rods that reduce friction by rotating from at the base.
2. Curly Kinky wigs should be brushed only using fingers.

Also Read: Benefits of wig comb

Washing a Heat-Resistant Synthetic Wig

1. Synthetic wigs when wet should never be wrung. After washing your wigs dry them on a towel. Towels will suck up the water. Take the excess water out by pressing the wig in between two folds of a towel.
2. Do not hang your wet wig for drying. Let it lay.
3. Heat resistant synthetic hair wigs can be dried using a blow-drier. (at low settings)

Storing Heat-Resistant Synthetic Wigs

1. The wigs that are in daily use can be stored on a Styrofoam head.
2. Heat-resistant synthetic wigs can even be hanged at DIY wig hangers. Since heat-resistant synthetic wigs do not lose the shape and bounce they come with; it is safe to hook them for convenience when dry.

Also read: Tips on storing long wigs

Following the tips mentioned above can give you an ultimate neat and new look every time you wear the same wig you purchased a year ago. Increase the life of your synthetic heat resistant wigs and make the most of your investment. Every penny you spend is worth it!

Keeping your Wigs from Getting Tangled: Long & Short

Synthetic wigs require efforts to keep them new & safe from getting tangled. It gets difficult for newbie to take care of longer wigs especially if they are straight and over 75cm. Ichigochi has prepared an awesome tutorial on keeping your wigs safe & prevented from getting tangled. Follow the tutorial here

How to Store Synthetic Hair Wigs: Easy Wigs Hanger

When you begin to own a giant collection of synthetic wigs; storage problems occur. Synthetic hair wigs need great care and attention. Whilst storing them you would want to keep them look at their best with no fading in color, hair fall-offs and tangles. To store wigs that you do not wear frequently such as extremely long wigs or cosplay wigs; follow the below storage instructions.

Storage Instructions for Synthetic Wigs

Do not store your synthetic wigs in plastic bags. Wigs need air to breathe; plastic bag on the other hand traps bacteria, moisture and thus keep them damp. The best way to store synthetic wigs is to keep them covered using a hair-net. Hair net keeps the wig frizz-free, prevents it from being tangled and keep your synthetic wigs look new wears after wears.

Can I Store my Synthetic Wigs in their Original Packaging?

It is way too difficult to store a synthetic wig in the original packaging. Depending on the supplier; wig comes packaged in a hard-paper box, neatly wrapped in wig-net and are contained in a polythene bag. If you want to keep your wig in its original packaging for some inevitable reasons you should make big holes in the plastic wrapping so that it allows the air flow through wig strands.

Dos of Synthetic Wigs Storage

• Get a Styrofoam head or a wire rack/stand to store your wigs.
• Store long wigs in a shoe box. Comb them, detangle your wigs first by using DIY synthetic wig conditioner and then make loose braids to prevent it from being tangled. Coil the braid like a snake and place it in the box lined with the tissue paper. Crumpled tissue-papers over the surface of the synthetic wigs when storing. It prevents the static charge.
• Synthetic wigs that are in frequent use can be stored at hooks. They can be covered with a scarf loosely to keep dust off.

DONTs of Synthetic Wigs Storage

• Don’t store your wigs in front windows which receive ample of sunlight and air. Sunlight and other climatic elements will weather your wigs compromising the quality and color of synthetic hair wigs.
• Don’t store your wigs in plastic bags or else make holes otherwise.
• Don’t store your wigs at low places- places reachable to children

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