I don't know what some other reviewers are complaining about, because my wig is exactly the same colour as pictured. It's platinum blonde--exactly the same colour I have always dreamed of having but have never quite been able to achieve through bleaching. Besides always ending up a little brassy or a little too golden, the bleaching also damaged my hair and I had to stop. I've been so sick of having dark dirty blonde roots, but now that I have this wig, I can be a platinum blonde whenever I feel like it and don't have to worry about the damage it's doing!

Now, I DID buy this wig in the hopes of wearing it out, but it IS a very extreme hairstyle and therefore won't really be believable as real hair. The nice thing is, if I can get over my fear of wearing it in public, I know it will look great despite being a bit over the top. Besides, if I choose not to wear it in public, it will function great as a costume wig for Galadriel or Daenerys Targaryen (for all you nerds) or if you're into anime cosplay, it's definitely that type of cut. It helps that my boyfriend likes it too!

It's very soft and shiny and goes down to my waist. It's also easy to style by side-parting or cutting the bangs, and if you wanted to make it into a more realistic hair style, you could easily cut it to any length. The fact that it's so incredibly long gives you endless options.

The only sort-of downside is that it is just like having really long hair. For anyone who has had hair nearly as long as this, you'll know that it tangles easily or gets caught on stuff (be extra careful when going to the bathroom! ;). It's also kind of heavy if you hold it out and feel the weight of it, but otherwise it rests comfortably. It also came with a snug-fitting wig cap that helped me cram my real hair (which is pretty long) into it. It's a very high-quality piece with a nice built-in cap as well that fits tightly without being itchy or headache-inducing.

Overall, this is definitely THE BEST wig I have ever bought for twenty dollars. Whether you're buying it for a costume, for fun, or because you just want to look awesome, this is the wig for you.

P.S. It arrived faster than expected and is packed inside a slim plastic sleeve inside a compact box which is easy to put the wig into again for storage, although one of those heads would probably be best (if you don't have cats).