Elin and Elan, New Name, New Wigs

Elan (formerly known as Elin) and her sister, Elin wear new wigs.

I decided both girls should not have the same name. One will be Elan and the other will maintain her original name, Elin. The second one to arrive will be called Elan.

Both girls are wearing new wigs. Elan wears a black wig with two side ponytails and bangs, called Pippi.  Other than burgundy, black was the only available color in this size.  Elin wears an auburn curly wig that the manufacturer named, Eve.  It was the only available color.  The Eve wig is very long and might be cut later.  For now the girls are enjoying their new looks.

After taking this full-length photo, the girls swapped wigs.

Still looking a-dor-a-ble, they decided to swap again and play a hand clapping game.

Like the girls in the video, Elan and Elin clap and sing Down Down Baby.  

Now they need new outfits.

:-)

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Elin's Wigs and Her Twin

Before knowing there would be a complexion discrepancy, in preparation for my new 1/6 BJD, Elin's arrival, and in addition to the dress, socks, shoes, and undies that I ordered or won on eBay for her, I ordered two size 7 wigs made for 1/6 BJD/SDs.  These add to the other wigs she can borrow from other dolls.

One of the wigs, shown above, is wavy and too long for a doll this size. I wanted to tightened up the waves a bit and tame the ends so I trimmed, braided and boiled it. The plan was to have tighter curls after the wig dried and the braids were removed.

Braided wavy wig...

...was immersed in a cup of boiled water for about a minute.

Still not pleased with the end result, I trimmed the ends more and created two side ponytails. Elin #2 (the doll with the complexion that Elin #1 was supposed to have) laid claim to the new wig.  See her next wearing the permed wig before getting fully dressed.

Elin #2 wearing permed and slightly curlier wig styled in two side ponytails

The seller sent an auburn short pageboy wig along with Elin #2 which is too close to her complexion.  Elin #1 will enjoy wearing it when not wearing the Afro wig she prefers.  Both girls do model the auburn wig later in this post.

As agreed upon, the seller sent a dress for Elin #2 (shown in next photos) as well as a silicone wig cap and the auburn wig, mentioned above.   This was very generous of her since I only asked for a dress to compensate for the incorrect color of the first doll (and a discounted price on the second).

The girls took photos individually and together wearing and sharing wigs, which are shown below.

L-R:  Elin #2 wears the dress the seller sent for her and the boil permed wig.  The auburn wig seller sent is worn by Elin #1

Wearing same wigs as shown in the previous photo, this pose was too sweet not to share.

Elin #1 returns to her Afro wig.

Elin #2 wears a dark brown loosely braided wig that was ordered with the permed wig.

Wig swapping:  L-R, auburn pageboy, dark brown loosely braided wig

More wig swapping in this final photo where Elin #2 wears the Afro wig (that she decided to keep) and Elin #1 wears the wavy ponytails.

It is amazing that the seller's dress selection for Elin #2 is a perfect complement for Elin #1's navy blue coat dress.  Except for their complexions, these two sweet-faced girls are twins, but they prefer not to dress alike.

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