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Rerooting Project and Hello Again!!!

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Rerooting Project and Hello Again!!!

Postby Mary Kathryn » Tue Jul 20, 2021 8:51 am

Hello everybody! I posted this in facebook but Kirahfaye mentioned that y'all might find it of interest. It's been a minute since I've posted here so I'm looking forward to reconnecting and meeting new people.

I was really ticked off when I realized that my Fashionista 26 "Spring into Style" had developed a scorching case of glue head. It was so supremely nasty that rerooting was the only good solution for me. I did try a couple of the tried and true tricks but none of them worked. (This is the stock photo of the doll)
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Close up of the glue seepage onto the scalp and into the hair.
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I've cut off all the hair at this point and am preparing to pull the remaining plugs and glue out through the neck hole.
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Ugh.
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The head fully cleaned out with all the nasty plugs and glue. This doll had A LOT of glue in there.
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There was so much glue it was even all over the neck peg. I had to wipe it down with Goo Gone to completely clean it.
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I decided to finally use the Rose gold Synatra fibre that I have been hoarding for a year. I purchased it from CustomDollHairAu on Etsy.
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I removed the dark brown paint from the top of the head before beginning. I am now a huge fan of the Synatra fibre after using it. It practically separates itself and slides in easily.
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The finished project. Now I get to move on to my Barbie Basics that I've noticed have also got the same issues.
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Re: Rerooting Project and Hello Again!!!

Postby Kirahfaye » Tue Jul 20, 2021 12:10 pm

I still think this is amazing work, Mary. And I absolutely LOVE that shade. I seriously want it for my own hair color.
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Re: Rerooting Project and Hello Again!!!

Postby maywong » Wed Jul 21, 2021 6:06 am

You did a great job!
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Re: Rerooting Project and Hello Again!!!

Postby SetsunaKou » Wed Jul 21, 2021 7:09 am

Beautiful work!!! And so nice to see you back again!!! We missed you!! :hugs:
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Re: Rerooting Project and Hello Again!!!

Postby Mary Kathryn » Sat Jul 24, 2021 9:16 pm

Kirahfaye wrote:I still think this is amazing work, Mary. And I absolutely LOVE that shade. I seriously want it for my own hair color.


If only they sold it in a bottle!!
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Re: Rerooting Project and Hello Again!!!

Postby Kattriella » Fri Jul 30, 2021 12:02 am

Ooh, that is a lovely color!
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