THESE ARE A FEW OF MY FAVOURITE THINGS 3- WIGS (AGAIN)

WASSSSSSUUPPPPPP? 
(I realised today that no ones said that for about 10 years and I'm bringing it back y'all)

OK so today I'm going to blog about wigs. AGAIN. My previous blog on wigs was one of my most popular so far, so I thought you might like to see the rest of my collection & hear about my recent fave discovery (clue- it's Geisha Wigs. They're very good.)

I'm going to start with the two beautiful wigs from Lockshop Wigs I didn't show last time as they were being loaned out for fancy dress purposes. As I previously stated, all the wigs I have bought from here have been wonderful and I absolutely adore them. The postage takes a while to the UK (I believe they are based in Holland) but it's totally worth the wait, trust.

This little silver number is one of lockshops mermaid range. The silver is no longer available but you can order the same style in lots of other lovely colours here. The first two pictures were taken before I had the wig styled, and the bottom 3 were after a trip to the hairdresser. As you can see the wig does not require much styling AT ALL- just a bit of bulk taken out the fringe. We've also decided that I can be Glacial Glow's official tribute act in this wig. I'm going to attend book signings and shop openings for her when she can't make it.

THIS WIG DOES TANGLE. I have to brush it out with a soft brush before and after I wear it & store it really carefully. It's really worth the upkeep though as when I wear it I look like a mystical fairy princess. Or J Mascis from Dinosaur Jr.

This wig is one of the angelic range from lockshop. Again, the auburn is no longer available but there are other really pretty colours to pick from. I wore this wig once when I got it and I thought it looked really dumb on me, but I tried it on again recently and was all like 'WHAT THE HELL WAS I THINKING I LOOK AMAZING' and I twerked off into the sunset.

This wig didn't require any professional styling. I cut a little of the fringe off myself with a massive pair of kitchen scissors and it still looks fine. If I can cut it & have it still look ok, anyone can style it themselves. It's super easy to care for and doesn't tangle or knot easily. I'm really getting into lolita style (currently saving for my first brand op eeeeek) and this wig makes me feel super lolita and really pretty.

OK SO moving on to my first two ever purchases from Geisha Wigs. They are a UK based wig company I heard mentioned a few times on instagram and OH MY LORD I'M IN LOVE. Firstly, they're based in the UK so the postage is not completely brutal and secondly I WANT PRETTY MUCH EVERYTHING IN THEIR SHOP. They have certain designs in stock which are posted within a few days, but anything else can be pre-ordered for delivery within a few weeks. I was so happy with my first two orders that I've already ordered another two from them.

This was the wig that jumped out at me and made me want to place my order. It's called Baby and is just the best colour ever. I got so many compliments when I first wore this! Everyone thought it was my real hair (even the people at work who know I wear wigs??) and I even got asked for a photo by a fashion student on the street. It's such a manageable length and easy to look after. I think it looks super cool when it's a little bit messy and I have ruffled it loads without causing any tangling.

This wig has been styled. It was perfectly wearable when I first bought it, but I loved it so much I just wanted to get it perfect. I had it trimmed slightly at the sides of the fringe as I found it a wee bit poofy, and had a little tiny bit of length taken out of the fringe. KAWAII DESU.

The second wig I purchased was Peachy Keen. It is perfect for wearing with dolly kei because it makes me look about 10 years old. It's such a cute colour and a very wearable, comfortable style. I think I may straighten it a little bit as the curls are a bit much for me on a day to day basis, but I totally love it. Again it was completely wearable when it arrived, but I chose to have the fringe trimed a little by my stylist.

WIG CARE TIPS

I store all my wigs in their original bags. I tuck the ends of the wig in safely and wrap the wig in a cap or netting to keep it in a tidy sphere before popping it back in its bag.

I wash my wigs after roughly every 7-10 wears (depending on how long and where it's been worn) in a sink filled with cold water and special synthetic hair shampoo. I swish it around a little bit, leave it to soak for a few minutes, then rinse out the shampoo by running the wig under the cold tap in the bath. I then hang it to dry. After it has stopped dripping a lay it down flat on a towel. NEVER brush wigs while they are wet- they will break and become damaged.

Most sites will tell you if it's possible to style your wigs with straightners or curlers. You can only do this if your styling implements have different heat settings as you need to style on a very low heat. Again, most sites will tell you the heat settings.

RIGHT that's all from me for tonight. I have some super cute plans for my next days off so hopefully I'll have something really fun to show you next time!

Speak soon guys!

Annabell xxx

OUTFIT

Shirt- sheinside

Pearl cat ears- Claires Accessories

Side bow jeans- eBay

THESE ARE A FEW OF MY FAVOURITE THINGS 2- WIGS.

So today I woke up with a stress induced migraine due to my busy working schedule. I suffer from aura migraines which cause me to partially lose vision, become sensitive to sound & get numbness in my fingers. I had to call in sick to the salon & cancel on clients which stressed me out EVEN MORE & I ended up getting really down about illness & work & life & lack of money. As I suffer from depression it usually takes a bit of a kick to snap me out of a funk & my friend Maria told me that although I was staying at home I had to put on my cutest lounging wear, do my make up & put on a pretty wig instead of moping around unwashed in my jammies. Indulging my depression tends to lead to me taking more time off & feeling worse about myself, but it can be so hard to shake. Today, however, I DID AS MARIA COMMANDED. And I felt better!

And because I did my makeup & had nowhere to go I decided it would be the perfect time to blog about my wigs! This is MUCH more fun than lying around thinking about all the ways I have failed in life. YIPEE!

I buy all my wigs online & I have never paid more than £30 for one. It is pretty easy to make a cheap wig look nice. All I do when I first get a new wig is spray it with dry shampoo, and then take it to the hairdressers to get it styled. 

          

The following wigs are all from gothic lolita wigs To be honest, I feel the wigs on this site are a little overpriced for the quality. The long wigs tangle really easily & are difficult to comb out again. The straight hair wigs I've bought from there in the past have been pretty much ruined after a couple of months. These guys, however, have been FINE.

The blonde kitty ear wig comes with foam inside it to support the 'ears'. However, the hair is held over the foam with two really obvious black hair grips WHICH YOU MUST NEVER REMOVE because all the hair comes away & you're left with two foamy lumps on your head. I got my hairdresser to restyle them for me, but I found it quite difficult to do on my own. But I AM pretty rubbish with hair.

I get so many compliments on this wig from strangers when I wear it out to the shops. I didn't have to style it when it arrived which was fab. Its really poofy & easy to look after. I do think it looks a bit silly unless its all swept over to one side, but that's just my humble opinion (which happens to be entirely correct.) 

This is another one that didn't need styling ^_^ I love shorter wigs as they are so easy to wear & look after. This is a platinum white baby-doll style which looks completely impossible to pull off on the website, but actually looks super cute in real life. I usually wear it with a hat to squish the curls down a little, and I always get people ask how I style my hair in that way. IDIOTS.

The site I prefer to buy my wigs from is lock shop. I find the wigs are a better quality than gothic lolita & don't tangle quite so easily. I have another two from here that aren't pictured as I loaned them out to friends for fancy dress ^_^.

This long straight wig is dip-dyed red at the ends. It is by miles THE BEST long wig I have ever owned. It brushes out easily when it tangles, it doesn't get knotted in the wind & it's really comfortable to wear. I have taken a mirror shot so you can see how long it is, and a close up so you can see how natural it looks. I bought the My Melody cooling eye mask from eBay.

I also have this fluffy crimped wig in brown, but I got the fringe cut straight & didn't like it anymore >:( This style looks soooo much better with a diagonal fringe.  I also needed to get a little volume cut out of the back as it was a bit too thick. This is another really easy style to maintain but I tend to wear it more in the winter when I can tame the puff with a beanie hat or hood x

The rest of the wigs are from eBay sellers. eBay is a great place to buy wigs cheap, but it can be risky as the quality is so different from seller to seller. 

I genuinely can't remember which seller I bought this wig from (SORRY SELLER!!) but it is my absolute FAVOURITE. The style suits me, the fit is REALLY comfortable & the wig isn't too thick so I can still wear hats & hair bands comfortably over the top. This is the style I tend to wear to work the most & also when I'm travelling as it doesn't tangle & is really lightweight. I have had it for a few months & wear it a lot so it's been washed a few times but still looks in good condition. I LOVE YOU, TWO TONE WIG.

These are two boy-style wigs I bought from coscraft on eBay. They are fantastic! I loved the styles as they were so I haven't had them cut at all, but again they are so lightweight & natural looking that I can wear them anywhere without worrying about tangling. Some shorter styles I've owned have been way too thick & have needed so much styling so I will definitely buy more wigs from this seller. My diamanté bear ears are from Topshop, my ear-hat is from eBay and my grey circle lenses are Geo Xtra Bella Grey  from candylens.

So there's a run down for you of the wigs I love the most. With some hair accessories thrown in too. If you have any wig questions, or wig recommendations for me, feel free to ask away! 

Wig blogging has definitely taken my mind off how shitty I felt earlier. Hooray!

Lots of love,

Annabell xxx

OUTFIT-

Leopard print mouse ears from Tokyo Disney

Tshirt dress from Primark

Tights from fashion09jj on eBay

Necklace from www.topshop.co.uk