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A ginger wig is something that can be so versatile, from cosplaying as Ginger Spice, to everyday wear. This article will showcase some of the best ginger wigs available to you.
Depending on your skin tone, there is a perfect colour of ginger hair for you. Here are some examples…
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A fair skin tone is somebody who has fair skinned tones with an often yellow undertone. For somebody with this skin tone, a deep ginger colour that is slightly red is best as a darker ginger colour does not contrast with your skin tone as much as a lighter ginger will.
Pale skin tone
For those who have very pale skin, the best colour is definitely something lighter and more vibrant. A more orangey ginger as it will give you more of a lively appearance.
Pink undertone
For those who have fair skin with a pink undertone, a chestnut ginger is perfect for you. It’s slightly darker than a vibrant ginger and will definitely bring out those pink undertones in your skin.
Red undertones
For those who have red undertones in their skin, a deep crimson colour will look incredible. Highlighting the blush in your cheeks and if you have darker blue or grey eyes, this darker hair colour will make your eyes stand out more too.
Medium skin tone
For those who have a medium skin tone ranging to tanned, the best colour of ginger for you is likely an auburn or mahogany red colour. It works particularly well with those who have either yellow or pink skin undertones.
Tanned
For those who are tanned, a darker red will be best for you. One that looks brown with red tones throughout, especially when the light hits it. It will definitely work to brighten your natural glow.
Deep tan
For somebody who has deeper tanned skin, a wine toned red will work perfectly. Although, a coppery red will also work great with this skin tone, as well as a mahogany red colour, or even some bright oranges.
Darker skin tones
For those with a darker skin tone, a wine toned or burgundy red, or a mahogany red will work extremely well.
Dark skin with golden hue
If you have darker skin with a golden undertone, an almost cinnamon ginger colour will work perfectly for you.
Dark skin with blue undertone
If you have dark skin with a blue undertone, then may even wish to go for a more vibrant colour such as a bright or burnt orange, as the orange complements the natural blue undertones. Deep red or bright red will also go well with this skin tone.
Deep and rich skin tone
If you have a deeper and more rich skin tone, a wine coloured red will work best for you, perhaps also a cherry red. An auburn ginger will also complement your skin tone well and have you looking and feeling great.
Blue eyes
It’s also worth noting that if you have blue eyes, then certain gingers will ensure that they stand out more than others. A coppery ginger is perfect for this, so if you have blue eyes and fair skin, copper is perfect for you.
Light grey/green eyes
For those with lighter eye shades and a pale skin tone with a pink undertone, strawberry ginger will look great on you. The strawberry ginger will most definitely complement your pink undertones.
Brown eyes
Darker ginger colours such as cherry red or auburn tend to work better with dark eyes as they make them stand out more by complimenting them.
Now onto some cosplay ideas, here is a list of some characters who you can cosplay with your new ginger wig:
Scully
Scully is an iconic character from The X Files who made the ginger/red hairstyle incredibly popular in the late 90s’ to early 00s’. She is an intelligent, beautiful, and strong character who will be great for cosplaying.
Ginger spice
Ginger Spice from the Spice Girls is a popular cosplay choice, with everybody recognising the bright orange hair with the blonde strip, and the union jack dress. Ginger Spice was very popular in the 90s’ and her iconic look is often revived today through cosplay, making her the perfect choice for your next fancy dress party.
Ariel
If you’re looking for something a little bit different, why not dress up as the world’s most famous mermaid? This cosplay can be taken to extremes and will definitely be fun to put together.
Daphne
Daphne from Scooby Doo is one of the first role models that was created for young girls, her intelligence and ability to solve mysteries made sure that young girls everywhere felt more seen. Daphne’s costume is also vibrant, recognisable, and will be incredibly fun to recreate.
Kim Possible
Kim Possible is a more recent programme and we have spoken about her costume on here before. Her outfit is cute and her hair takes centre stage with incredibly thick and vibrant orange hair. Plus you will get to carry around some cool gadgets if you choose to cosplay her.
Sally
Sally from The Nightmare Before Christmas has long bright red hair and wears a bright and colourful costume that will make cosplaying as her fun.
Blossom
Why not team up with your friends and go as the powerpuff girls together? Blossom is a great option for wearing a ginger wig and there will be plenty of options for you to style it out.
There are also a range of other costumes available for you that will look great and be sure to help with your cosplay needs. Here is a list of some others to help you out:
- Black widow
- Princess Anna
- Poison Ivy
- Jessica Rabbit
- Villanelle dressed as a clown
Now that you have plenty of ideas and inspiration, here are some of the best ginger wigs you can buy online:
Long ginger wigs
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This one looks perfect for a little mermaid or poison ivy cosplay and the quality also looks great for the price. The colour is a deep and bright red with darker tones throughout, making it more natural looking. The wig length being 24 inches makes it extremely easy to style, so you can perhaps add poison ivy’s iconic space buns.
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For a much more natural look, this is the one. It features a soft, burnt orange colour in a wavy wig with a beautiful full fringe. The wig looks extremely realistic for its price and also for considering the fact that it is synthetic. This will look great for everyday wear.
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This beautiful orange ginger wig is perfect for everyday wear. It looks gorgeous, it has a fringe, and it is straight in style. For it’s relatively cheap price, this wig is incredibly real looking and will look great as part of a Hayley Williams cosplay if you style it properly, or as part of everyday wear.
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A beautiful auburn orange colour, this wig will be perfect for cosplaying as black widow and it also looks fairly realistic considering its low price point.
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If you want to wow with full and luscious locks, this burnt orange wig with auburn shades through it is perfect. It gives the impression of having thick and natural hair in intrinsic waves and with a full fringe that will amaze you and those around you. It truly is a beautiful wig with yet another low price point and it will look great as everyday wear.
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This bright orange wig is a stand out. It looks incredibly natural in colour and texture, and it also has a relatively low price. The wig has beautiful waves throughout and will look great as part of your everyday wear.
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This is such a versatile wig. It is copper in colour and will look great for a range of cosplay outfits, including Ginny Weasley. The wig has a relatively basic style, with long straight locks and a middle parting that can be moved, but the amount of options for styling makes this a great wig for a range of outfits.
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This is a much more red-ginger colour, it is bright and vibrant, and it looks incredibly natural. It will be perfect as part of your everyday wardrobe, although I’m sure you could find a bunch of cosplay characters that this wig can be styled to easily.
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Another beautiful bright and vibrant ginger wig. This one has a full fringe and wavy ends to enhance the wig’s natural appearance and make sure that this wig looks as close to real as possible. It does its job and will definitely look good as part of your everyday wardrobe.
Short ginger wigs
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This wig is shoulder length and has a gorgeous orange ginger colour that is vibrant and natural looking. The wig is fairly simple in style, with a full fringe and slightly wavy lengths.
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This one is shorter than the wig above, it hangs above the shoulders and has a beautiful auburn ginger colour with a side parting. This could work great for cosplaying as Dana Scully.
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Dana Scully had many hairstyles through the years, and one of the newer styles looks very similar to this wig. The wig is a beautiful auburn colour with a dark red tone throughout and a sort of bob shape to it. It will look great as part of your everyday wear, but will also suit many cosplay outfits.
Men’s ginger wigs
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If you’re looking for a wig that is slightly fun and wacky, this one is perfect. It may even do for a ‘Scottish’ fancy dress wig at your next fancy dress party, but it will also do a great job of looking like the mad hatter’s hairstyle.
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Or what about cosplaying Ziggy stardust? This wig has David Bowie’s iconic red-ginger wig almost perfectly matched, with styling it will do a great Ziggy stardust cosplay.