The "What If?" Doll Gets a New Hairdo - Part 3

Wow! I thought the glue would never dry inside Abbey Bominable's head! I may research other glues which are safe to use with vinyl. Anyhoo, I re-rolled her hair because the straw curlers and bobby pins were slipping out. I used chenille straws.

Next, I heated water to a simmer and dipped her head into the water to the count of ten. I repeated this process twice. I stood her up in a large jar and waited for her hair to dry. The following day, I carefully unrolled her hair and finger styled her new curls. As you can see, I also worked on her face-up.

Cool beans! I love her new 'do! I love how the extra hair I rooted added so much fullness to her curls. Here's another picture with her almost completed face up. I still need to gloss her lips and eyes for a pretty shine.

So, what do you think of Abbey so far? After I finish her lips and eyes, I'll let her dry. Next, I'll create an outfit for her and some jewelry, too.

Do you like the addition of extra locks? What do you think of her new face up? I'd love to hear your thoughts! Be back soon!

Dolly hugs,

Trenda Marie

The "What If?" Doll Gets a New Hairdo - Part 1

Good morning! I'm popping in with a dolly update.

Yesterday, I began the process of adding extra hair to my Monster High Abbey Bominable doll. First, I tried rooting the new hair with my wooden bulb rooting tool, which was left over from my reborning days. Unfortunately, the fine gauge needle slipped and slid across the section of hair I was attempting to root. Thinking maybe I was just out of practice, I kept trying. Still, the tool wouldn't work.

Clearly it was time to ask for advice. I recalled how the fabulous John Maglio of Rainy Day Repaints had added colored strands to a Satin Sheen Prudence doll (Wilde Imagination). So, I messaged John and asked which tool he used for rooting. He directed me to a metal tool on DollyHair.com. I ordered one, but it hasn't shipped yet. Impatient to make some progress on my "What If?" doll, I searched online and found tips on using a regular needle with the end of the eye snipped off. I put the needle in my bulb rooting tool and have been happily rooting ever since.

I have a very long way to go before her hair is finished, but once it's fully rooted, I will trim and style it before stripping off her factory face paint. After that, the super fun part comes: giving her a new face. Thanks to my friend, Abby Markov, I already have an idea of how I want her to look.

In the picture below, you can see a portion of the hank of hair I'm using, along with my makeshift rooting tool. As you can see, her hair is already beginning to look fuller.

Today, I will continue working on adding more hair. I'll be back in a day or two to share her trim and restyle.

What do you think of the colored hair I chose? Have you ever rooted a doll's hair? 

See you soon!

Dolly hugs,

Trenda Marie