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Other wig care videos:

http://www.wigs.com/vids/vids_36.php

It looks like Zara keeps that kitchen spotless. I wish my girls would do likewise. (My place is like a cross between a workshop and a biological warfare experiment gone wrong...)

Thank you so much for sharing your wig care tips, beautiful Zara !!! Your advices are priceless !!!

Best tutorial I've ever seen !!!

Virgo

It was a fun way to spend an afternoon, so it was no big deal.
And the kitchen was due for a thorough clean. Usually it looks like Baghdad on a bad day.

muzza wrote:I have found wigs lose their shine, 'bounce', softness and become dull and 'prickly' or rough after time.
Even with washing - as tutorial - I have been unable to find anything to fix this.
I have used all the 'Brandywine' wig care products, fabric softener and ordinary hair conditioner, all without success.
So far the only solution has been a new wig!

muzza

This I can't explain, unless its the climate, but then syntheitcs shouldn't be affected by that. New wigs usually have a slick, slightly oily appearance which goes away after the first clean, but they still retain their shine and softness. Mostly I spray down with water and brush out. This takes away dust and lint etc. I might wash a wig once or twice a year and I only use basic shampoo, nothing remotely specialist. Syntheics also don't need to be styled, they keep their shape.


This is her original wig, more than 3 years old, and it still has its shine and softness. It's not as full as it used to be but it doesn't shed much anymore.

Thats pretty good how she is standing and looks as though there is no support. He must have alot of magic to do that . Or maybe he realy brings then to life. Hey how about making my Britney come to life

Richbeachgoer wrote:Thats pretty good how she is standing and looks as though there is no support. He must have alot of magic to do that . Or maybe he realy brings then to life.

No, just photoshop.

Richbeachgoer wrote: Hey how about making my Britney come to life

Once you get familiar with Britney and have more pratice, you will do the same.

Awesome!
Every tutorial should be like this one

Amazing thank you for putting in the time to do this.

Mechwizard's articles and his many albums,skits are funny and informative. Zara,s poem should be required reading for all doll lovers!

......ugh! can't breath anymore Cool pictures!
ah, yeah, about the wigs....that too
I did read on a site that you are not supposed to brush the wig when it is wet. Not sure this is true.
What is the best to use: comb or brush?

cheers!

pasinkaz wrote:.What is the best to use: comb or brush?
cheers!

I use an ordinary brush. Nothing fancy.

Another thing that might help with very tangled wigs is to use just a touch of soap in the spray bottle before brushing.

lol i like this =)

Follow Zara's instructions to wash and dry wig. This product works great to take out tangles and keep the wig looking great! Called Wrinkle Releaser sold at Dollar General Stores.

Mechwizard,
thanks for providing such informations. Your tutorial is awesome. I will test it now.

Mia

Here's the result after drying: Thanks again

In case any newer members needed some help to maintain their dolls wigs.