Everything we wish someone had explained before our first wig — written in plain English, with the jargon translated as it comes up.
Bulqq now has a section just for cosplay and costume wigs, kept apart from the human hair shop. What's in it, how to find a character's hair, the wig chooser quiz, sizing for first-timers, and when a human hair wig is the better buy.
Twelve things to check before you buy your first human hair wig — cap, lace, density, length, colour and the retailer's terms — so the wig that arrives is the one you pictured.
Closure, frontal, density, HD lace, pre-plucked, glueless. A plain-English translation of the jargon on every product page, so you can read a listing and know what you are looking at.
A bob wig is quick to put on, light to wear, easy to care for and usually lower priced than long hair. The bob styles to know, how to pick one for your face, and how to keep it sharp.
30, 32 and 40-inch wigs are dramatic and glamorous — and a bigger commitment. Weight, tangling, cost and care, and how to choose an extra-long wig you will enjoy.
200%, 250% and higher-density wigs deliver show-stopping volume — with more weight, more heat and more upkeep. Who they suit, how to wear them comfortably, and when 180% is enough.
The right wig colour has less to do with your skin's depth than its undertone. How to find yours in two minutes, and which blondes, browns, reds and highlights suit warm, cool and neutral skin.
Ginger, copper and orange-red wigs are bold, warm and more flattering than you'd expect. How to choose the right shade for your skin, make it look polished, and keep it bright.
Brown is the most wearable colour change there is — softer than black, easier than blonde. A guide to brown wig shades, colour codes, and how to choose the brown that suits you.
Burgundy and 99J are rich, deep red-violet shades that flatter more skin tones than you might think. How to choose your red, make it look polished, and keep it from fading.
Highlights, balayage, piano colour and ombré all add dimension without going fully blonde. What each technique looks like, who it suits, and how to keep colour bright on a wig.
There's a blonde for every skin tone — the trick is matching warmth, depth and root colour. A practical guide to honey, golden, ash and platinum blonde wigs, and how to make each one work on you.
613 is the lightest blonde a human hair wig comes in — and the most delicate. What the number means, how to choose one that suits your skin, and how to keep it from turning brassy or dry.
Bulqq now has a section just for cosplay and costume wigs, kept apart from the human hair shop. What's in it, how to find a character's hair, the wig chooser quiz, sizing for first-timers, and when a human hair wig is the better buy.
Costume wig ideas beyond Halloween: 20s to 90s theme parties, Christmas and holiday events, drag and festivals, school plays and World Book Day, hen parties, birthdays and photoshoots, with what to look for in a wig for each.
Tell us the texture, length and colour you want, how you'll put it on and what you'd like to spend — five quick questions — and we'll match you to one wig, with the reasons why.
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