It really depends on how thick you want your hair on the scalp. For a re-root, make sure you are buying hair that is combed completely clear through from top to bottom and has been completely washed clear through the locks. Of course, this may mean something different to other sellers. Also, make sure the sheared ends are lined up together, not upside down or mismatched. If the sheared ends are mixed with the tips, it will felt together. Make sure the hair has been conditioned or it will be dry and may break off when combing.
This is a whole other subject. Yes, mohair can be styled just like human hair. Be very careful using curling irons or flat irons. It will burn just like human hair and can felt very easily. Conditioner actually relaxes the mohair. If you want it back to the original curls, just spray some water on the hair and scrunch it up and let dry naturally.
I only use products that have natural oils in them. The dryer or courser the hair, the more you need. I am developing my own this summer specifically for mohair. The natural yolk grease has already been washed out when processing. Use a shampoo with natural oils in it, same for conditioner. I welcome any questions about this for the different textures of mohair.
No dyes are guaranteed not to run or fade…regardless of what anyone tells you. To help keep your dye set, use some white distilled vinegar in your shampoo and conditioner solution. Store your doll out of direct sunlight to help keep the hair from fading or bleaching. Even the natural colored mohair can fade over time. Adult can still be very soft and nice. The hair gets straighter as the goats ages in most cases. Mohair: on the Angora goat only often called the diamond fiber because of its shine.
Wool: sheep many different kinds much dryer and always more course than Angora mohair but some species have the same type of lock formation. Skirting: removing any nasties or bad hair, short 2 nd cuts after shearing. Mohair color mix my own definition : mohair that has different shades or colors mixed in on the locks.
Blend my own definition : locks with different colors or shades on the locks at random from top to bottom. I have my own prices according to length, dying process, and how many colors for the order per oz. I allow up to 3 colors per oz for multi colors. A little more for the rainbows. The longer the mohair is the more time consuming it is to comb and process. Some people charge the same for all lengths, but I know what time goes into it.
Most people I sell to on a regular basis know how I process and will pay a little more knowing it will be what they want in the end and never have to worry. Prices can also be reflected for supply and demand. For example: some natural colors are not common so they cost a little more. I am not aware of any countries not allowing mohair. Thank you so much for taking the time to share your insights with us Sue. I was very happy to hear that you had good experiences dealing with the Blythe community and know where I will be going next time I attempt to buy mohair.
Thank you Katie for asking for this interview and the dolly community for all of your support of my goats buddies…. Love you all and love working with you! Thank you so much for this article and to Sue for sharing an insight into the world of mohair. It was actually kind of spooky, I was looking for mohair wefts and this article came through :D.
Now, to dry the hair. You can let it dry naturally or you can use a hairdryer. You can even place it in an oven on a very, very low setting. Or you may even use the microwave oven. Do doll people ever actually use their ovens and stoves to cook on? You mean to say that is what they were really designed for? Check carefully that you did not leave any pins inside the wig or you will smell an awful burnt-hair odor and find charred bits of hair and fabric on the wig.
Make sure you have used no metal curlers or clips. You can not use the bendable curlers - they have metal wire inside them. Place wig on a microwave-safe plate.
Microwave on medium for one minute. Let the wig cool down completely. Let cool again. Check the hair and repeat. Be careful! Always cool down the wig and check it and the curls.
Do not rush it or you will burn the hair. That is not much. The steam that is generated through the heating process really sets the curl exceptionally well. Use extra fine hair needles to hold curls and hair in place. Cut off the ends with wire cutters, bend one end of the hair needle back, and it will never fall out again. Flowers and ribbons are lovely to use for giving the wig its final touch.
If the doll is to wear a hat, design the wig with this fact in mind. Just use your imagination. Check hair styles in the books and magazines at a local styling salon to get inspiration. None of the listed above ideas were checked by Doll Kingdom. We are not responsible for any of the described processes. Please use your own judgement before trying any recommendation. Doll Kingdom. When you first started your baby, you chose a hair color that you thought most suited her features and skin tone.
Well, the same goes for the style. Some sculpts just seem to need a curly do while other's need something sparser, or straighter or spikier, etc.
I am always amazed by how a different color or style can make the same sculpt look entirely different. Your Zoe may look so pretty with her soft blonde curls while my Zoe looks quite sassy sleeping though she may be with her dark spiky hair style. The color and hairstyle you choose adds another dimension to your baby that is like your signature. Almost all mohair has a little wave to it and, if you have rooted your baby's hair in the natural direction hair would normally grow, you will have a wide range of styles to choose from.
Only the very straightest mohair will resist curling. In most cases you can dampen the hair with your leave-in conditioner I really love this stuff and either scrunch the hair with your fingers or comb it around your finger and Try some different techniques such as swirling the hair with a comb or brush or running your fingers through it and pulling it upward in spikes.
You will be surprised at the different looks you can create using some very simple techniques. If the mohair you used is really straight and resists your efforts to curl it, you can use tiny sponge rollers to create curls.
Spray the baby's head good with conditioner and then wrap small amounts of hair around the curlers and allow the hair to dry. It won't take very long to dry but, if you're really impatient, you can use your blow dryer on low to speed things up. I tried the rollers and they worked pretty well. You do need to be mindful of the direction you are rolling in. If you have the curler's going every which way that's the way the curls will be. You can use hairspray or curling spray to help the hair retain its shape.
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