My
old doll GT9 or JLY9 had extremely dry hair. When I tried to dress her
for holiday season I noticed that her dry hair was shedding!
Options, I could
get her a new head from the AG hospital. But then she would look
completely different. She brings back so many wonderful memories of my
childhood that I quickly jumped to plan two...wash her hair wig and all.
I grabbed a
shampoo and conditioner I knew worked well for dryness. I got this from
Target. Shea Moisture is the brand. I used standard pink soft foam
rollers from the dollar store. Amazing results after letting the curlers
sit in her hair for twodays...dryness...gone! Just soft curls remained. I
washed her bangs too since I washed down to the wig. I stood her on a
doll stand so that the curls would air dry. The air helps to make sure
that the wig also dries well.
Great set of
products for anyone who is in a jam and needs a great smelling shampoo
and conditioner that really works. For extra shine I used your
recommendation the extra sheen spray for synthetic hair.
August now does not need a new head. Red and white ribbons are from Walmart.
Hope this helps anyone with an older doll.
Ticia
She looks amazingly beautiful. You were bold and took on a big project. So glad it turned out well. Congratulations. She looks outstanding.
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DeleteThank you so much! I have a Pleasent company molly, and her hair is dry/frizzy/puffy.
ReplyDeleteI started by watching YouTube and Living a Doll Life videos on Rhonda's channel. I saw her Samantha and Molly doll hair videos. It really helped. The right shampoo and conditioner is key before styling with the spray. Some dolls just need spray while others need miracles. This is a miracle in a bottle...two bottles.
DeleteWould love to try this method. Thanks for sharing. Madelon
ReplyDeleteIf you can avoid the wig, please do. In my case I had to wash it down to the wig. I could have even avoided the bangs, but it made her hair so soft. No regrets. Thank you for your comment. It is nice to see what other collectors know and think.
DeleteThank you so much for sharing! My GT20 has dry hair, as does the Julie I just got. I had tried synthetic wig conditioner and braid spray, but despite restoring the shine, it needs extra strength to restore the softness. Julie's hair isn't so bad, mostly spot treatment, but my Today doll (the first edition) is 20 years old--she needs an intervention!
ReplyDeleteMy only concern about washing her entire hair is her wig glue potentially losing integrity--the first Samantha I got almost three years ago got her hair a bit wet on one side, and when I went to use an AG braided headband some time later with her, IT PULLED THE WIG OFF on that side of her scalp! I have still have the glue I used to get it back in place, but oh boy, I don't want to go through that again--it kept needing so much glue!
--Jen
I understand about the wig. I knew I had nothing to loose by washing the wig. Her hair was just that bad where a new head was in her future. But, it can be done without getting the entire wig wet. I have heard other stories about not washing the wig, but the doll was sitting in a box for years and my parent's home has a moth ball smell near the area where they stored my dolls. It was in her wig and the scent began to consume my whole house once I brought her home with me. It was too much and it was in her hair and all in her wig, I had a reason to finally wash it once her hair began to shed. This was a dyer situation something or someone would have to go! I took a risk washing the wig, but this had to be down. This method is for anyone who absolutely has to get down into the wig due to allergens, dust, pests or pesky odors. I also have glue on hand, but did not need it. Ag hospital was my last option still is. Glad to hear your doll is better now. Older dolls and fixing them up is always risky and a project but worth it 100%.
DeleteI forgot to add this. A little advice on the bangs. To get smoother bangs spray with sheen spray made for synthetic hair and once it is dry, tie a silk scarf over the doll's hair covering the bangs so they lay flat. After a day remove scarf. The bangs should be flat, shiny and ready for pictures. I will do this with my doll soon and do a review or demo.
ReplyDeleteAbout bangs I hear many collectors say why are Maryellens bangs brushed to side well in the 60s girls cut their own bangs and that is how it was done not straight across like truly me.
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