This was pretty much what I expected.  I spent 2 weeks soaking it in hairspray and gel to make it stand up straight for my Ursula the Sea Witch costume, and it held up well without shedding, and looked good.  It was just a little on the small side, hard to cover all the hair in the back.  I don't think I have an exceptionally large head, but if you do you may want to try it on quick to be sure it fits.