Setup a collection for programmers to work on Viera Hair and Helmets

[SirBrighton]

modders are doing this stuff in a day.

You mean the modders that say "some clipping may occur with specific gear and emotes"? These modders may create nice looking hairstyles, but you're overlooking whether or not they adhere to SE's standards.
Right now the FFXIV team's time is better spent working on content for the new expansion.