The first photo is of the completed product, and the second photo shows its current condition after being used once. There is no noticeable deformation, but the hair is a little dry. If you are able to care for it, I believe you can restore it to the condition shown in the first photo. I would appreciate it if someone with experience in wig care would purchase it. This is a wig styled after Soryu Asuka Langley from Neon Genesis Evangelion. It was handmade with a design that pays attention to detail. The wig comes with the hair ornaments. It will be stored and shipped in a box.