/cgl/ - Cosplay & EGL

So I'm cosplaying pic related and I am really having a tough time styling the wig.

I'm starting with a straight, heat resistant wig and I've cut some blunt bangs into it.

I tried a tutorial where you braid it all over and soak it in hot water, but it turned out poofy and not at all like I wanted. Then I bought some rollers and because the wig is so short, they wouldn't stay at all (and I'm just retarded when it comes to beauty/haircare anyway).

It almost won't even matter because I'm going to have a hooded cape over the wig, but I want to look really good... Any ideas?