Name of Akira/Aoko's hairstyle?

The hair at the top of the wigs of DDS Akira and DD Aoko Aozaki for flat plateaus that sharply drop downward almost like a corner. DD Tamaki's wig looks like it kinda also has this in the back - a sharp "fold" in the hair. I've never seen it done to someone's hair in real life, but I see it a lot in anime and really like it.

 

What is this kind of hair style/technique (the stylized fold in the hair) called? What techniques are used to create this style?

 

~Keripo

I don't know the name for it, but most wigs don't come like that (as you've probably noticed by now). I sometimes style heat-resistant wigs with a flat hair iron, usually to straighten out curls. But I think if I were trying to create this hair style I would use the iron to angle a lock of hair upwards a bit, and again to curve it downwards. Some people might use hair wax/gel/other products to shape--maybe someone else has more knowledge on that ^_^;;

I don't know the name for it, but most wigs don't come like that (as you've probably noticed by now). I sometimes style heat-resistant wigs with a flat hair iron, usually to straighten out curls. But I think if I were trying to create this hair style I would use the iron to angle a lock of hair upwards a bit, and again to curve it downwards. Some people might use hair wax/gel/other products to shape--maybe someone else has more knowledge on that ^_^;;

That's kinda what I assumed - most people try to straighten out kinks in hair, so trying to intentionally create a large kink doesn't sound like something most tools are made for xD It almost looks like either the strands of hair were manufactured like that (e.g. the strands aren't actually bent but produced already in an L shape) or a lot of strong binding glue/gel was used. @_@

 

~Keripo

Like this

Japanese love neko-chan And probably you want to mute it when watching lol

I don't know the name for it, but most wigs don't come like that (as you've probably noticed by now). I sometimes style heat-resistant wigs with a flat hair iron, usually to straighten out curls. But I think if I were trying to create this hair style I would use the iron to angle a lock of hair upwards a bit, and again to curve it downwards. Some people might use hair wax/gel/other products to shape--maybe someone else has more knowledge on that ^_^;;

Using a flat iron is exactly what I did to style my girl Ichigo's kitty points.

 

 

As you can see they are slightly more rounded than on Akira's wig. The problem I encountered was getting a flat iron small enough. This one was the smallest I could find- the plates were only about 1/2" wide, but the plastic outside made the total width more like 1". It was hard to get close to the scalp. Maybe someone with more experience could've done better, this was my first try at something like that.

 

I own Akira's wig, as well, and I'm not entirely sure of Volks' process. The points are nice and sharp, and there is some product in it to keep it laying neatly together. Maybe they have better heat setting tools.

That's kinda what I assumed - most people try to straighten out kinks in hair, so trying to intentionally create a large kink doesn't sound like something most tools are made for xD It almost looks like either the strands of hair were manufactured like that (e.g. the strands aren't actually bent but produced already in an L shape) or a lot of strong binding glue/gel was used. @_@

 

~Keripo

Nah, there's no way the hair is manufactured that way. Doll wigs are cut and styled after the hair wefts are sewn on. Flat hair irons are generally used for straightening hair, but you can use them for other stuff too (like waves and even curls). And don't forget that there are curling irons! I actually used to use a curling iron to straighten my hair ^_^;; All that matters is the heat, the pressure, and how you use it.

I think I saved a tutorial for non-doll wigs on DA a few days ago...

 

 

I think this is what you mean?

Like this

Japanese love neko-chan And probably you want to mute it when watching lol

To be honest, that video kinda scared me O_o It looks very similar to Tamaki's back hair, but don't think it'd work to well with frontal bangs xD

 

Using a flat iron is exactly what I did to style my girl Ichigo's kitty points.

As you can see they are slightly more rounded than on Akira's wig. The problem I encountered was getting a flat iron small enough. This one was the smallest I could find- the plates were only about 1/2" wide, but the plastic outside made the total width more like 1". It was hard to get close to the scalp. Maybe someone with more experience could've done better, this was my first try at something like that.

That's the effect I was looking for, thanks! Good to know it's very much possible (just hard to perfect). I've never used an iron before, so I'll probably have to try it out a lot with a second practice wig.

 

I own Akira's wig, as well, and I'm not entirely sure of Volks' process. The points are nice and sharp, and there is some product in it to keep it laying neatly together. Maybe they have better heat setting tools.

Nah, there's no way the hair is manufactured that way. Doll wigs are cut and styled after the hair wefts are sewn on. Flat hair irons are generally used for straightening hair, but you can use them for other stuff too (like waves and even curls). And don't forget that there are curling irons! I actually used to use a curling iron to straighten my hair ^_^;; All that matters is the heat, the pressure, and how you use it.

Looks like using Akira's wig as the base would be the best option. I did read somewhere that Elmer's glue can be thinly applied to hold shape, so maybe their process involves extremely small hair irons and a layer of glue to hold shape. Will definitely need to experiment some!

 

I think I saved a tutorial for non-doll wigs on DA a few days ago...

I think this is what you mean?

That's actually really helpful, bookmarked!

 

Look like it's Akira wig hunting for me!

 

~Keripo

I haven't been able to get good, small points on Suzuna's wig either. The flat irons are just too big! I have no idea how they get it so neat.

I've made myself a wig for cosplay with this style hair. I imagine they style the wefts before seewing them on.

 

For my wig, I used a hollow triangular shaped piece and bobbypinned it to the strands I wanted to have that shape then poured boiling water to shape them, It did not get perfectly pointed, but I used a crappy shape holder Kinda hard to explain without pictures

I have a wigmaking book and the tool recomended for styling is the marcel iron and stove as you can buy speciality irons in various sizes to fit all your needs. They can be quite dangerous though, they need you to be extra cautious. I have one but it fused my electrics right before game of thrones and I was so angry for general straightening I just use a nicky clark mini iron but the marcel iron is the best to create miniature details. They are very expensive though but if you use it often it is worth it. I am black so I had one for working on my afro anyway before using it for dolly projects!