Hey guys. I've been an off and on lurker for several months now, after a friend from a convention pointed out the community to me back in September. Anyway, I'm a dedicated cosplayer, and last year I just learned about steampunk, and after a little research, completely fell in love with the cosplay concept. I've designed, and redesigned costumes several times until I came up with something that I'm somewhat pleased with. The only thing I'm having problems with now is... hairstyles. The costume itself is pretty simple [I just tried to find a picture of it, and apparently I deleted it from both the computer and my photobucket] with an underbust corset that has a tuxedo tail in back, a long skirt, bustle, and a blouse, probably along the color tones of charcoal gray, ivory, and gold, so I wouldn't want anything extreme for the hair. If it's my own hair that I would style, my hair is brown, currently just passed my shoulders in length. Or I could do a wig. Wouldn't be the first time I've done that. Anyone have any suggestions?
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http://www.youtube.com/user/torrinp
Has so so so many things that can help you.
I suggest this one
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7N7_7_Nl
My personal steampunk favorite (and it's dead simple) is a basic Gibson girl poof. http://intimelyfashion.com/hair/gib
I do variations on it like pincurling my hair for an interesting texture, backcombing my front hairline for CRAZY volume in the front, or taking hair mascara and combing in streaks of color.
The other look I was going to suggest that I, myself, have been very attracted to is dread falls. And how much easier could a hairstyle be? Pull it back in a pony, tie on some fake hair and there you are!
In fact 911costumes.com are a decent bunch, and carry everything year 'round, which is unusual.