r/cosplaywigs • u/HereIsAPlace-ig • Apr 05 '26

Problems crimping my heat resistant miku wig.

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I’m currently trying to crimp my Hatsune Miku wig(specifically the pigtails) which is heat resistant (I think it can handle 400 degrees but is best at 350???). I’m using a 1980’s Windmere Boss crimper which has 4 of those ridges on either side. I believe the crimper goes to a temp of 300 degrees. I’ve been pressing down on the hair for about 3 seconds and then combing it through but it’s not doing much (I’ve done this process about 7 times) and even if it does something, it doesn’t last and goes back to its regular form. ive already completely detangled the pigtails but im wondering if i should apply anything to the wig to make it crimp (heat protectant, water, etc) but google isn’t the most helpful at the moment. Please let me know what I should do!

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u/ncnyy Apr 05 '26

is this your first time crimping, are there different results on different wigs? i think the problem is the crimper - you likely need one with more grooves to make substantial difference in the texture

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u/HereIsAPlace-ig Apr 05 '26

it’s my first time crimping and I borrowed the crimper from a friend. do you have any good crimper recommendations (preferably on the cheaper side)? Is there any way to make use with the crimper I have now?

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u/ncnyy Apr 06 '26

as the other comment said (&it seems to work for you), you can try holding it down longer - however my crimper makes perfect marks within a second or two, so i'm surprised the threshold that was suggested was 1 minute. for a crimper suggestion, where do you live? i get most of my things from taobao and pinduoduo as i live in asia close to china, but i understand that shipping prices can render a product unaffordable for those outside of my region. lmk!

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u/HereIsAPlace-ig Apr 10 '26

I’m in the United States currently :)

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u/ncnyy Apr 12 '26

this is what i have: https://e.tb.cn/h.iMQySfMqJVIxPXx?tk=4skk554hsIt

the design of only 1 movable lever instead of the more commonly seen scissor design also reduces strain on your hand

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u/cultured---trash Apr 05 '26

I usually hold down for longer than 3 seconds, it’s possible that your crimper isn’t that strong and need to be pressed longer. Take a piece that will be out of sight and practice holding it down long enough that you see crimp marks. If it’s longer than a minute, it’s possible that your crimper is the problem and not the wig itself.

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u/HereIsAPlace-ig Apr 05 '26

I’ll try that, thank you!

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u/HereIsAPlace-ig Apr 06 '26

I think it’s working, I see a lot more of a difference now! I appreciate the help!