Rooting is the process of adding hair one strand at a time to the doll's head. The creates the appearance of hair growing out of the doll's scalp just like a real baby. Rooting is very involved and can take anywhere from 20 to over 100 hours. So, before I invest the time, I want to make sure I have the right hair at its highest quality. This is the Pre-Rooting process. First, I draw out the hair growth pattern. Every good process has guidelines. I paint the shape of the hairline and the direction the hair grows so that I root the hair in a natural growth pattern. I pay special attention to the crown to make sure I capture that swirl or "cow-lick" shape. I even outline where I think the eyebrows will be. We will root those last. Don't worry, all these lines will wash off once the rooting is done. Next, I root a tiny test section to make sure I have the right color, length and texture. Zachary had beautiful long, curly hair when he was a baby. So I purchased hair that would recreate that look. Finally, I thoroughly treat the hair. Since this is human hair, I can use the same salon-quality hair products I put on my own hair. I start with a thorough sulfate-free shampoo to remove any excess dye and that "wig smell." Then I do a deep conditioner with a Keratin-based product to restore luster, softness and shine. Finally, I let the hair air dry with a little leave-in conditioner. Now Zachary's locks will look great and smell good. We are ready to root!
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Marilyn
11/1/2014 08:45:58 am
I'm already thinking about a little brother for Zachary since my babies turn out so beautiful. Lol
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Kim
11/1/2014 01:12:39 pm
Why not? Every only child has wished for a baby brother at some point. ;)
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Marilyn
11/1/2014 08:47:54 am
I love those curls
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Reborn Doll ArtistHi! My name is Kim. I am a reborn artist based in NC. I have been creating dolls since I was a child. I discovered the art of life-like baby dolls in 2011 and have been reborning ever since. Archives
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