Silicone spray for dolls hair

Thanks for the welcome,I will keep a eye on the reply for info. [img]smile.gif[/img]

My suggestion would be to find a beauty supply store and tell them you need something for detangling a synthetic wig. The only thing is sometimes they can smell like hairspray and then your doll's hair kinda stinks like aquanet! I only know this because I bought a product that said for synthetic wigs that was a shine and detangler thing. I only wanted it for the shine affect. It worked, but smelled yucky, so I was her my Sam's hair all over again and rewashed it. It also seemed to make the wig great for a week or so and then it started to go dull and even look "dirty" again. I don't know if it just picked up the dirt from the residue of the spray or what.

I do know a place called Twin Pines that works specifically with dolls. I have used their product for restoring vinyl, but they also have stuff that is specifically for hair, a shampoo, conditioners, and a detangler and it is all specifically for dolls wigs! That is what they do, restore dolls, so you will know this stuff is just for the dolls. Perhaps it would not leave a residue? You'd have to ask them. I have never personally used their hair care products nor had a tangle problem yet. But, they are super nice, have been restoring dolls for 40 years and have helped me out of a few fixes before. Great customer service and I was referred to them from someone else on the board. Their site is www.twinpines.com

Hope this is helpful

Candie

Sounds like she just needs a hair restoration.....

What kind of doll is she? Does she have "textured" hair?

She is a AGT doll,with straight red hair (GT17G).I am actually a hair stylist but I have never worked with wigs so I only know what works on real hair.I just want to be safe than sorry I will check out that site "twin pines" and see what they have.Many thanks again. [img]smile.gif[/img]

Actually you probably only need to do a "Downey Dunk" and a good steaming....Many times that will correct both issues you are having. I know there is a link around here to Joy's album on it all.

I will have to search that one,never heard of that.Do you have to get the dolls hair wet for that? I was afraid to have to do that. [img]frown.gif[/img]

I found Joy's downy dunk on her site,but it is on image station and I cannot view,it says you have to be a member. [img]frown.gif[/img]

Being a member costs you nothing. Besides many of us have albums there so it will be worth your getting a membership it costs you nothing and they don't send out a bunch of junk either. Very nice.

It is safe to use Johnson's No More Tangles on doll hair. If your daughter wants it detangled right now, that's a good place to start. Then definately go for a Downey Dunk! The result is absolutely amazing.

I use Biolage Daily Leave-in Treatment on my doll's hair. The salon in our Walmart carries it. It works GREAT. I had many women at AGPC stop me to ask about my Kit, how old she was, how her hair looked so great, etc. I introduced Angie (Gilly Gals) to it, and she swears by it too!

jrtmom...do you use it just like the directions say? that sounds like a nice alternative and I bet is smells good! LOL!!

I was hesitant to join the imagination station thing when I was so new, I thought I would have to pay or something, but you don't ...so go ahead. The only thing you have to do is remember your password and sign in name...LOL BUT it is SOOOO worth it. So many people around here have great pics on how to do things and Joys things WONDERFUL and then others have AWESOME pictures with close ups of the dolls, so you can style it this way and that...it was very helpful!

DD used her tangle spray on Molly's hair one day before I realized. It didn't seem to hurt I but her hair is not very shiny. I thought it was because of the tangle spray. She wants to do a downey dunk but she's only had her since June. I encourage her to keep Molly's hair in braids. We've done it on Dorothy ( our ebay Molly) and it really helped especially after the steaming. Now Kirsten needs a spa day.

No More Tangles won't make it shiny, just easier to brush. To make it shiny, you use one of the leave-in wig treatments, or steam it.

Hi does any one know if it is safe to put a silicone spray on the dolls hair?I am refering to the spray we (I) use on our hair to make it shiney.My daughter's AG doll Eva ,her hair is always getting tangled.We have the AG brush but it seems to get tangled all the time.I am afraid to put anything on her hair.Has anyone ever put any product in for tangles and to add shine? Thanks [img]smile.gif[/img]

Sorry, I'm not sure about a shine product for the doll's hair because it is a synthetic wig, but there are sheens that are used for wig products. Perhaps you can search the web to see if you get some info.

Anyway, I'm sure someone here can offer you more than me. There are a lot of doll restorers here.

BTW Welcome!!

<font color="#051E50" size="1">[ January 10, 2005 12:27 PM: Message edited by: smoredrama ]</font>

Hey thanks everyone for all the great input,I signed up on Image Station it was no big deal.Now I'll have to try the downey dunk on my daughters doll as soon as my daughter is feeling well [img]frown.gif[/img] . She has a bad ear infection that has brought fevers of 101-105. I am hoping her new antibiotics will kick in and help her out.