[Columbina Cosplay] Genshin Impact Fatui Damselette Headpiece, Self-Developed Dual Fixation Tips

With only a few dozen days left until the convention, I've just started cramming to deal with the headpiece. During the previous try-on, it was a massive headache because this headpiece is a 3D-printed part, the overall center of gravity is quite high, and combined with the silky texture of the wig itself, it just wouldn't stay fixed no matter what, wobbling precariously on my head. Over the past few days, I focused my energy on conducting a few tests and finally figured out a secure fixation routine for personal use, so I decided to organize it into a simple Wig styling tutorial to share with fellow cosplayers facing the same trouble.

The first step is to work on the inner layer of the wig. I separate the hair at the back of the head into two braids and tie them together, then find an extra white plastic zip tie to pass directly through the intersection of the two braids from the root of the hair weft. In this way, the roots of the braids are physically reinforced and won't shift no matter how hard you pull. Although I'm clumsy and positioned the braids slightly too low, making it a bit useless for support, I found that inserting a hair comb at this position can indeed engage the clasp, reducing the possibility of the headpiece sliding down to a certain extent.

The second step is to modify the fixation structure of the Cosplay props themselves. Many ready-made cosplay props for sale only come with a simple hair comb, which is completely unrealistic for wings with this kind of volume. So I clipped two extra alligator clips directly onto both sides of the hair comb. Since I don't have a suitable hot glue gun on hand right now, I didn't permanently glue these two clips to the base. However, after practical testing, this method of physical clamping is very secure as long as it's clipped into place. Just a reminder to everyone, if you are using other heavier small clips, it's recommended to test the tightness based on the actual weight of your props; my method is for reference only at this stage.

The third step is the specific wearing technique. Many people tend to clip it crookedly or fail to clip it in when wearing hair accessories with combs and clips. My experience is to first casually insert the hair comb on the headpiece along the grain of the wig, without worrying about whether it will fall off for now. Next, feel the positions on both sides of the comb with your fingers, precisely locate the alligator clips attached earlier, and insert these two alligator clips into the gap between your real hair and the wig cap net, clamping down hard.

The benefit of doing this is that a physical barrier is formed between the wig and your real hair, tightly locking the clips' pressure points. I did a light head-shaking test at home and confirmed that it won't fall off when worn like this, which should give everyone peace of mind. Of course, I must make it clear in advance that this little tutorial has not yet undergone the practical test of a crowded, long-duration, high-temperature convention hall during Comic con preparation and roaming. Furthermore, this method has an inherent deadlock: if the headpiece itself is simply too heavy, or if the wig itself is heavy, then even if it's clamped tightly, the headpiece along with the wig might still shift backward due to center of gravity issues. This basically falls under physical laws. Currently, this trick can only solve the problem of "how not to fall off," but cannot solve the pain point of "wig shifting." If you go to a convention, it's still recommended to pay attention to neatening your hairstyle during breaks while roaming the floor.