I have re-braided my daughter's Molly several times. When I used the spritz bottle, her hair looked like it did when she first arrived. I really think that's the key. I drape a towel over the doll's shoulder's first, so she doesn't get wet. My daughter has the AG Doll Hair Styles book and they recommend a spray bottle. I also know that the salon at AGP recommends it. My girlfriend could never get her daughter's Kirsten to look quite right when she tried rebraiding. Upon my suggestion, she tried with the spray bottle and it made all the difference.