[Ganyu Cosplay] Detailed presentation of light blue hair color and snowflake embellishments

This time, a lot of thought went into Ganyu's makeup and styling, and I'd like to share some details here. First, regarding the wig: to faithfully recreate that light blue texture, I trimmed and thinned it out several times, and the iconic ahoge on top of the head was repeatedly styled with hairspray to barely make it stand up, because the wig material is relatively slippery and hard to fix. To enhance the snowy atmosphere, small snowflake-shaped sequins were specially dotted among the hair strands; these tiny things really test patience and need to be glued on one by one. The dark blue curls on both sides were also styled separately; after curling them with a curling iron, I tried to make them hang naturally and smoothly along both sides of the cheeks. Since the wig is too long and prone to tangling, it had to be carefully managed during the shoot.
In terms of makeup, to match the highly pigmented purple contact lenses, the overall eye makeup leans towards cool tones, with elongated eyeliner and slender upper and lower false eyelashes. However, the outer corners of the eyes and the lower eyelids were deliberately smudged with red and pink to add a bit of vitality and the character's aloof sense. The eyebrows directly covered the original color with light blue eyeshadow, making it more uniform with the wig color. The base makeup emphasized highlighters on the tip of the nose, the bridge of the nose, and the cheekbones, combined with a large area of pink blush, making the face look more three-dimensional in front of the lens, so that the facial contours are visible even from a top-down angle.
There are also many details on the costume that cannot be taken lightly. The edges of the red-and-black color-blocked headpiece are all treated with white piping, and the golden accessory and red braided knot hanging on the right side are the finishing touches, which must be kept from swinging around wildly during the shoot. The wavy black-and-white pieced edge of the neckline is trimmed with gold lines, and the red ribbon bow and golden bell in the middle have also been checked for position to ensure they are close to the design proportions. The fabric of the costume uses a relatively crisp material, so that the wavy shape of the neckline can hold up. The white plush decoration on the shoulders also adds to the overall layering.
This shoot chose a top-down close-up angle. To match this angle, the gaze needs to be very focused, looking straight into the lens, even carrying a slight sense of oppression. Although full-body shots were not taken, the details of the upper body are enough to showcase the character's features. For me, cosplay is not just about putting on clothes, but a detailed restoration and reinterpretation of the character. In the process of preparing these props and styling, I would observe the materials and lighting/shadows in the original artwork, trying to find suitable alternative materials in reality. The stiffness of the headpiece, the metallic texture of the clothing edges, and even the glossiness of the wig are all factors that need to be considered. To get good results, I practiced my gaze and expressions in front of the mirror many times, hoping to convey the character's vibe. Organizing all this gear is actually quite tiring, but seeing the footage in the lens makes it all worth it.