To help you intuitively understand the differences between the three wig options our brand currently offers, we will use the different styles of the Pyro Archon from Genshin Impact as examples below.
The Three Wig Categories
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Basic Wigs: Also known as unstyled or raw wigs. These have not been specially styled. Upon receiving the product, you will need to do some simple trimming and styling yourself before wearing it. (See Figure 1 for the styled effect.)
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Styled Basic Wigs: Building upon the basic wig, we perform additional overall trimming, styling, and curling to achieve an exquisite and highly accurate recreation of the character. Certain characters can even be styled into different variations (For example: Mitsuri's multiple styles). Finally, they are packaged in a cake box and are ready to wear right out of the box. (See Figure 2)
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Commission Wigs: Compared to basic and styled basic wigs, customers can choose any color, length, and style they prefer for the same character. Commission wigs are the ultimate finished product, featuring higher precision and unique styling. They are highly accurate to the character and ready to wear out of the box. We can achieve more complex special effects such as airbrushing, color splicing, hand-ventilated hairlines, and anti-gravity structural skeletons. (See Figure 3)
A Detailed Comparison of the Three Wig Types
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Head Circumference
Considering most people's head sizes, the basic and styled basic wigs feature an adjustable head circumference ranging from 21 to 23 inches. If you have special requirements—such as a larger head circumference, a taller height, or simply wanting to showcase your unique beauty—our commission wigs offer an exclusive custom sizing service. We can tailor the wig to your specific measurements, ensuring a perfect fit and bringing you a better cosplay experience.
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Length and Color
Basic and styled basic wigs are standard finished products (or products with standard manual styling) where the color and length are fixed to match the character, fulfilling the needs of the majority. However, if you are taller and a standard-length wig isn't long enough, or if you want to change a character's original red hair to a special blue edition, the advantages of a commission wig shine through. Whether it's color, length, styling, or any special request you can think of, it can be realized through a custom wig.
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Hair Volume
Both basic and styled basic wigs come with a standard hair volume that meets the accuracy requirements for most characters. But for characters with exceptionally thick hair, a standard-volume wig might not capture that dense effect. To achieve true character accuracy, commission wigs can manually add hair wefts to specific areas to create a voluminous look.
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Price
Basic wigs range from $30 to $100, making them cheap and affordable; styled basic wigs usually range from $199 to $300, offering high cost-effectiveness; commission wigs generally range from $399 to $899+. The price of a custom wig can vary significantly depending on the complexity of the character's design.
Core Summary: How to Choose Between the Three Wigs?
Overall, basic wigs give you the creative freedom to style as you please; styled basic wigs save you the hassle of tedious styling; and commission wigs break all boundaries, perfectly fulfilling your ultimate fantasies regarding head circumference, hair volume, and color. From the basics to the ultimate, these distinct categories are designed solely to satisfy your specific needs at different stages.
We hope this guide, using the "Fire God" as an example, helps you find your perfect "divine gear" and effortlessly kick off your next spectacular transformation!
FAQ: Common Questions About Buying Wigs
Q1: Can a basic wig achieve the same effect as a commission wig through self-styling?
Theoretically, yes. However, the prerequisite is that you need to purchase professional styling tools (such as a hot melt glue gun, strong-hold hairspray, curling iron, professional cutting shears, etc.) and have ample wig-styling experience. For most beginners, the cost and risk of making/styling a wig themselves are factors that require careful consideration.
Q2: My budget is limited. Are there tutorials to help me style a basic wig myself?
Yes! We have tutorials on our social media accounts (TikTok and Instagram: @koollia_wig) featuring professional stylists demonstrating basic wig styling, pre-styling, and ommission wig making for popular characters. You can follow these tutorials using scissors, heat-styling tools, and basic materials to style the wig at home, advancing from a complete beginner to a skilled wig stylist.
Q3: Does the styled basic or commmission wig service take longer compared to basic wigs?
Yes. After placing an order for a styled basic or commission wig, it requires a period of communication to finalize the wig's details (including color, length, style, etc.) and to measure your head circumference data. Factoring in the time for material procurement, wig production, and shipping, it usually takes 2-3 months for delivery after an order is placed. Even with expedited shipping, it will still take at least a month. Therefore, if you need a commission wig, please contact us at least 2-3 months in advance and stay in touch throughout the communication process.
