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Wigs Natural Fiber Wigs - Bring back moisture?

Aug 7, 2023

    1. I'm no novice to wig making but I did try a new fiber our recently. I'm used to alpaca and find it can get oily if handled too much. I recently tried out Leicester Longwool as my character calls for big poofy tight/loose curls and man does the hair just seem dry? I conditioned the hair with mouse, brushing it out wet, before letting it air dry. I then finished the wig, continued using conditioning spray to help the curls retighten, and then went in with argon oil to try to bring moisture back into the wig. It's still dry? Anyone worked with dry natural fibers and what did you use to bring back life into the fiber?
       
    2. I'd be worried about using any oily product on an item that a resin doll would be wearing. Oils can soak into resin and damage it.

      Teddy
       
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    3. Oil is used mainly on the top area of the wig so nothing truly is touching the resin. It's a very poofy wig.
       
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    4. {grin}

      Fair enough.

      Teddy
       
    5. Would it be possible to steam the wig? If alpaca is anything like human hair (generally) Oil isn't a moisturizer, it's a sealant, and the fibers need water for moisture. If the cuticles are tightly bound, steam would be the best way to get moisture in. (Like with Curly hair)
       
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    6. The Curly wig is made out of Longwool not alpaca. I can try steaming the wig! Always happy to try new things.
       
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