I was going to give Lizette's unruly crimped wig a twist-out similar to the technique shown here. However, once I began twisting the layered segments of the wig's tracks, I discovered the twists were looking pretty good. I also tested one twist by undoing it to see how it would look. I did not like the still crimped appearance. So twists it is!
I used BB Foam Moisturizing Wrapping Lotion by Bronner Brothers to smooth out tiny sections of the crimped wig before twisting each. I applied black beeswax to the twisted ends (this step could have been skipped) and tied black thread to each end to secure the twists (a tedious, long process). Initially I used black vinyl bands to secure the ends, but several of these broke. I avoid using rubber bands of any color because eventually with time, rubber hardens, breaks, and crumbles. The black thread will be a more permanent method to hold the twists.
Lizette modeled for a series of photos wearing her restyled tamely twisted, formerly wild crimped wig.
I used BB Foam Moisturizing Wrapping Lotion by Bronner Brothers to smooth out tiny sections of the crimped wig before twisting each. I applied black beeswax to the twisted ends (this step could have been skipped) and tied black thread to each end to secure the twists (a tedious, long process). Initially I used black vinyl bands to secure the ends, but several of these broke. I avoid using rubber bands of any color because eventually with time, rubber hardens, breaks, and crumbles. The black thread will be a more permanent method to hold the twists.
Lizette modeled for a series of photos wearing her restyled tamely twisted, formerly wild crimped wig.
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| In this final image, three twists from each side are pulled back and held with a light blue hair clip. |
Lizette asks, "How do I look?"
Look at you, I just knew you would work it out! I love the twisted look and it should help keep the shedding to a minimum. As we can see, she can rock any look! She is such a pretty doll.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Brini! It took hours to do it, but I had to do something to salvage this wig.
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Wow look at the difference! She looks beautiful! Great job Debbie!
ReplyDeleteLove the twists! She looks so pretty! Great job Debbie:)
ReplyDeleteLizette looks awesome. :D You did a great on on that wig.
ReplyDeleteGreat job! I love what you did to her hair.
ReplyDeleteLooking lovely, Lisette!
ReplyDeleteYou have created a very pretty hairstyle for Lisette. Looks like you are developing some patience after all. :-)
ReplyDeleteThanks, ladies!
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Love it! Sooo much better. She is such a beautiful doll and I am not ashamed to say it.
ReplyDeleteI really like twistouts. This doll manages to somehow look entirely demure and powerful at the same time. Quite a feat. How much more wise girl, ready to be a woman, can you get?
ReplyDeleteI just love seeing power hair. My own light brown hair, after starting out dark red and straight at birth (was born with a full head of hair, something that is a family tendency), has suddenly turned curly in my later adulthood (a legacy from my father's side of the family, the French/Irish side), and some people are intimidated by its sheer ability to spring to life daily...I have found I must "tame" it every day, like I have an unruly pet on my head, otherwise people don't take me seriously. And when you are 5'10", and a woman, and people don't take you quite seriously because of your hair, it stings! About a year and a half ago, I finally let it grow out for the first time in years after wearing it very short, and I am intrigued by the reactions people have to it: it has a mind of its own. So I have some appreciation of the idea of people having to "do stuff" with their hair, believe me, even if I'm not black.
I love what you did with your doll here!
Lizette Dionne is one of my favorite dolls. This was one of the first two introduced. I appreciate Tonner's attempt at natural hair. I thought it needed work.
DeleteNo matter whose head it grows from, hair can be a blessing or a curse. The key is to work with what you have and "do you."
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