Goth and Wigs

Another common misconception about goth: you must dye your hair. This is said because many think natural or undyed hair looks like you did not put effort into it, but it is much less than true. Considering the prices of hair dye and the damage it could do to your hair, I am puzzled as to how this "rule" still stands.

Not to say, of cource, that goths or anyone else should think they look good the moment they got out of bed. A good option for those who don't want to cut or dye their hair, or bother with styling, is to buy a wig. Not only can you choose from a much wider variety of colors and styles that may not be posible with natural hair, it can actually save you a lot of money. How? Simple. To go and get your hair cut would cost upward of $20 if you want anything half-descent; however for a more complicayed style you're looking at $40 up. To get your hair dyed at a salon would cost $20-30 on top of that, with one package of Manic Panic to use at home at $15 and up. And all this would begin to fade after a week and completely lose its appearance after a month. A GOOD WIG COSTS NOT MUCH MORE THAN $40-50 AND CAN LAST SEVERAL YEARS.

However, even with wigs there is a catch; in order to work they must be very good quality. A good rule is not to buy anything from Halloween shops or sales and to stay away from anything under $30 to be sure. But even to this are exeptions: Bodyline has realistic and wearable wigs for as little as $13. With something like this it is best to explain in examples; let's take the simple one of a black-and-red long wig with bangs.


This is done very well. It looks like natural hair that was dyed, which is what a wig should look like. From Rock Star Wigs if I am not mistaken.


This looks good, but by that I mean it works but could be improved. The dreadlock parts look a bit plastic, but still wearable.


And the above picture, dear friends, is what you should never put on your head and stay away from in general. It's so plastic that it's actually shiny, the hair thick and unnatural, and on top of that looks tangled. And yes, it was someone trying to sell it as "goth". I'm going to assume a costume shop.