-------Edelweiss day custom blythe doll
Making Blythe doll hair can be a super fun part of customizing your doll! There are a few different methods you can use depending on how involved you want to get and the look you're going for. Here's a quick guide to the most popular methods:
1. Rerooting Hair (Using a New Scalp)
Best for: Full hair replacement or color change.
What You Need:
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Rerooting tool (doll needle or felting needle)
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Nylon, saran, or kanekalon doll hair (comes in hanks or loose)
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Glue (like Fabri-Tac or tacky glue)
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New or original Blythe scalp
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Optional: rerooting plug, rerooting holder
Steps:
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Remove the scalp from the Blythe head.
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Use the rerooting tool to insert small sections of hair through the holes in the scalp.
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Once finished, glue the hair knots from the inside to keep them secure.
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Let it dry completely before styling.
🔹 2. Wig Making
Best for: Temporary styles or if you want to swap hairstyles easily.
What You Need:
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Wig cap (can be bought or made from tulle or stocking)
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Hot glue or fabric glue
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Doll hair or yarn
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Scissors and comb
Steps:
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Fit the wig cap over the doll’s head.
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Glue small wefts of hair starting from the bottom, working your way up.
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Style, trim, and shape as you like.
🔹 3. Yarn Hair Method
Best for: Cute, textured looks (great for fantasy dolls).
What You Need:
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Soft yarn (like mohair or worsted weight)
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Needle and thread or glue
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Scalp or wig cap
Steps:
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Cut yarn into equal lengths.
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Use a latch-hook tool or needle to attach yarn to the scalp/wig cap.
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Style and trim as desired.
🔹 4. Styling Existing Hair
If your Blythe already has hair, you can:
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Wash and condition with fabric softener.
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Boil perm to straighten or curl.
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Trim and restyle using tiny scissors.
Let me know your doll type (Neo, Middie, etc.) or which method you're leaning toward, and I can give you more tailored steps or even product links! 💇♀️✨