Wowee!!! I was about to comment about how different UA-cam used to be like 10yrs ago; and then I realized you posted this a year ago! Thank you so much for making such a thorough and organized tutorial without headspinning flashes and transitions and memes and all the other sporadic stuff people inundate their tutorials with. And for the tutorial itself, thank you so much for the information!!! I was extremely intimidated to try this with my 21 year old American Girl, but seeing you do this made me so relieved that I didn't have to actually alter her head. Thank you so much!!!!❤
Oh, my goodness, I love this video!! Oh Deer Custom Dolls is creating a custom Nanea mold for me for my birthday (which isn't until October) and I'm loving seeing all of these wigs on this 119. I do love the black hair with the blue eyes, but you're right about the eyebrows - they don't match at all. It think the wig you chose is the perfect match for her eyebrows. But she also looks so incredibly sweet in the Marie Grace wig. And red hair and blue eyes is always a gorgeous combination as well. Don't get me started on the blondes. They are sweet too, especially the ash blonde and the Princes Leia wig. :) Yep, I think I covered them all. :) I loved all of the un-wigging and re-wigging tips as well. I've only re-wigged one doll and I really didn't enjoy it at all, so that's why I let Oh Deer tackle that for me. Looking forward to seeing your girl with freckles. I LOVE freckles. I think she looks like a Shannon, Shanna, Shana or Shelby. Shelby means "of the willow farm" which is rather outdoorsy. :) Thanks for sharing!!
Thank you!! That is so exciting, and I can’t wait to see how your doll turns out. Oh Deer and Copper Cadence are my favorite customized dolls because they stay true to the original AG style but still look so unique. I especially like how Oh Deer uses genuine AG parts. I’m hoping to get one of her dolls soon since they are so reasonably priced. And I love those name suggestions - thank you 🥰🥰
@@EvelynRoseAG Copper Cadence does make gorgeous dolls as well. I just love working with Oh Deer - she's so sweet and helpful and patient, which I need because I have a hard time making up my mind. :) I know my girl is going to have Saige's eyes and a Nanea mold (and freckles of course), but that's all I know for sure. Since she's for my birthday in October, I would rather that she work on other people's dolls and work on mine in her spare time. It's so fun working on a new girl! I thought my collection was complete with my Marie Grace mold, but then I decided to sell my Classic mold, which brought me back down to 7 dolls. I thought I would stay there, but then I kept thinking about the Nanea mold. She's so stinking pretty. :)
Saige’s eyes will be so beautiful. I can’t wait to see her! I wasn’t sold on Nanea’s mold when she first came out because I found the eyes to be too large, and thought she didn’t quite look like an AG doll. But now that she’s been around for a while, I really love it and find it endearing.
@@EvelynRoseAG I thought she looked like a Wellie Wisher when she first came out, but I think the Wellie's are cute. Some Nanea molds do look like a deer in headlights, but thankfully most of them look endearing, like you said.
Thanks for this tutorial! At some point I may want to try a wig swap, with the right doll, and it's great to have such a comprehensive tutorial to turn to. I really liked the wig you chose, the color really suited her. The other wigs I liked were the MG wig and the short shaggy bob- mostly for the length and style, tho, and less for the color. I hope you'll do a tutorial on adding freckles- that's something I'm seriously considering for one of my dolls and I haven't the faintest notion on where to begin. Thank you so much for this video!
Thank you, Elise! The next video I plan to do with this doll is on the variety of ways you can add freckles to your doll. She’s been the perfect tutorial doll so far since I’m doing so many things to customize her.
Your doll Jade is really, really cute! And, thanks for all of the re-wigging tips. I have back-up wigs for several of my girls and this info is so handy.
Wonderful video, thank you so much for sharing! I was very inspired and just ordered #119 (taking advantage of the sale) to customize her as well. Recently, I came across the most beautiful fiery red wig and I thought I would steer you in that direction if you like reds: from Dallas Doll “Summer Sunset Swirl”, I only bought it because it’s on sale and didn’t expect much, but oh boy! When I received it, I couldn’t believe how gorgeous it is, it looks so natural despite of being very bright, I highly recommend, probably the most beautiful red I’ve ever seen.
I’m so glad you enjoyed it! I’ve loved customizing my 119 and subsequently I’ve also re-wigged Truly Me 90. I just googled that wig - sooo gorgeous!!! I do love red hair 😍
@@EvelynRoseAGI watched the video today and TM 90 turned out beautifully, it’s entirely new doll now, so much better then the original. I’m not a big fan of unnaturally colored wigs and blonde looks stunning on her. Somehow, when I have a project in mind, after eyes swapping and wigs trying, I always end up with a completely different girl than I originally planned 😅
Thank you so much for doing this video. I only just got back into AG as an adult, and the thought of trying wig swapping seemed really intimidating to me. But you really explained it well and made it seem much easier and more feasible for me to do. I liked the black wig on her best, especially with her bright blue eyes, but black is also usually my favorite of normal hair colors, so I'm biased.
This was sooo good! Not me over here trying to pick a wig. I really want a custom addy mold doll with a great wig. This doll looks spectacular in all the wigs! But I think my favorites were 1,2 and the last one you chose! As for a name: Dahlia, Poppy, Lily or Olive is the vibes she's giving off. Thank you so much for this tutorial! Also I totally was looking at Zazou dolls the other day and saw a pic and was like... that looks like Evelyn's! I didn't know you took pics for them. I love it!
Thanks Kaley!! 1 and 2 are some of my other favorites, and I love those name suggestions! And yes, I used to always rave so much about her wigs on my Instagram, and after posting the picture of River that is now my profile pic, she asked permission to use it and if I would be interested in taking more pics. 🤗
I followed your instructions and removed the wig of a "rescue" AG doll who had been given a rather choppy haircut by a former owner. She looks like an original Kirsten, with Pleasant Company marking on the back of the neck. Yes, it was time consuming, but now waiting for the delivery of the new wig!
I’ve always used E6000 but I’m excited to try Tacky glue with your recommendation. I’ve been afraid to try to swap again once I’ve used such strong glue! Great tips! Thank you
This was a lot more involved than I’d imagined! Will definitely be returning here when my damaged Molly’s replacement wig arrives. I ADORE the final look on this doll. You really did choose the perfect hair color for her eyes and brows! I also love nature names. She looks like she walked right out of a warm autumn afternoon. So I guess Autumn is an option 😂 Or a tree name might work, like Rowan (which also means red-haired) or Aspen or Juniper. Or pretty much any other tree name, they’re all cool. I guess Pine or Larch might be weird, though her new hair definitely reminds me of larches in fall and winter. The possibilities are endless!
Thank you so much! I hope the video is helpful to you when the time comes. Autumn is a great name - thank you for the suggestion. I do have a Rowan and Aspen already, but I don't have a Juniper so that is an option, too. Also, apologies that I'm just now seeing this. Apparently UA-cam thought it was a spam comment :(
@@EvelynRoseAG No worries ❤️ I’m a little embarrassed I didn’t know/remember that you already have a Rowan AND an Aspen! Maybe that’s why they were in my head. 😂
Great tutorial. I liked that you didn't go heavy on the glue. I had two AG dolls that i switched wigs a lot for variety but I sold them (boo hoo) with the wigs. I had found a human wig at the thrift store of tiny dread locks and made a wig for the dolls and it came out pretty good. The wig cap was made of tacky glue which ended up stiff but it stayed on the head. Have you ever ventured into making your own wigs? It's kind of fun.
My advice to those doing this - try a knife under the wig BEFORE taking your doll’s heads off. Mine are from 2004/2006 and the glue was so old that I was able to rip it right off
Thanks, Charlotte! I hope one day you’re able to tackle it if you want to. I would suggest starting with a doll that has a wig in bad shape anyway, that way you don’t have to worry about messing up too much. And my favorites are 2 and 8 too! ❤️
Great video! I use the same methods you do for wig removal/replacement, it was fun to see your tutorial in depth. Your doll definitely looks adorable in every wig. I like the last one you used best, also, but #2 is a contender! Do you already have a doll named Serenity? This girl gives off very serene vibes. Or maybe Meadow? Sienna? Brooke? 😊
Thank you so much! ❤️ No, I don’t have a Serenity but I love the name. I have a Sienna but not a Brooke or Meadow. Meadow has been on my list for a long time.. this might be just the doll to use it on! Thanks for the suggestions 🥰
This is super helpful! Im currently saving up for my first custom project, and it’s going to require re-wigging the doll because AG doesn’t make dolls with the right skintone and hair color for what i have in mind 😭
@@EvelynRoseAG i’ll post a short on my channel and tag you when im done! I have her (a tlc #46 from ebay) and a wig (short and light blond from dallas doll co) on the way right now, hopefully they’ll arrive soon so i can get to work! Do you have any information on dyeing wigs? I couldn’t find one the colors and length i wanted so im gonna need to dye it
I got a very tlc 2008, possibly a samantha whose hair was cut supper short for $2, and I'm debating on getting her a new wig and doing my first re wigging
What a deal! She sounds like the perfect candidate for your first re-wigging. There are many Samantha-esque wigs out there (if she has the decal brown eyes she’s Samantha), or you can make a doll of your own design! The possibilities are endless when you enter the world of customization ❤️
@@EvelynRoseAG her eye brows are lined so I think she's Samantha and her tag year is 2008 which the year Samantha retired and I think she has pie bangs.
That could be! I have both Samantha and a Truly Me 16, and the only difference between them is the eye color. Their wigs are nearly identical as are their line brows. If they are a solid brown you could have a 16, and if they are the decal eyes (more drawn lines coming from the pupil, like Claudie’s eyes) then she is Samantha. You can always message me on Instagram at ag_evelynrose if you want me to take a look or send you pictures of mine 🥰
Thanks she has one of her legs dangling by the elastic too. I might grab her out of storage and just snip the leg off and get some bungee cord and try restringing her leg or get some goody hair ties and do it that way
I love that one on her! It’s used by one of my other customs currently but I’ve been thinking of trying to hunt down another MG wig since its such a great color.
@@EvelynRoseAG She's one of my grail dolls. I've waited 20 years to own her. There were only a handful of examples that sold over those 20 years (I think less than 10?) so I think you get why I was scared to touch her! Really want to say thank you! Cause I didn't know what I was going to do.
You bet! You can always do this without removing the head and using boiling water. That step just gets the glue nice and loose. I tend to skip the step most of the time and move straight to non acetone nail polish remover, a spoon, and brute force :)
I use E6000 on most all of my craft projects because tacky glue is not strong at all. If you want to be able to brush your dolls hair or do hairstyles without any fear of the wig coming off, I’d use the E6000. If you have the doll on display only and there will be no play at all, you might get away with tacky glue.
As Naomi mentioned, the consensus is usually E6000. I’ve never tried to remove a wig that has been glued on with it, though. I would imagine it might come off with non-acetone nail polish remover but I’m not sure on that
I like the platinum blonde on her the best. It’s a big departure from other TM Nanea molds. There’s already a TM Nanea doll that has a wig with caramel highlights and hazel eyes, so I’d want to see a bigger change tbh. That’s why the platinum blonde was it for me. Maybe not with the Danaerys hairstyle, but just long and loose waves in platinum!
That’s a great point! Since I made this video I have gotten more wigs including some blonde ones. I can’t wait to try them on her. I’m thinking I’ll share in either a video or short!
If you want to use heat without removing the doll’s head, a steamer has worked for me before. You have to be careful not to get the steam in the doll’s eyes. Otherwise, I often just use the non-acetone nail polish remover, a spoon, and my strength to remove wigs.
I’ve taken off a few wigs but I’ve never glued the new ones down. I agree that the black wig looks great with her skin tone and eye color but looks off compared to the eyebrows. I also have trouble naming my dolls. I have a long list of names I like but have trouble matching them to a specific doll and committing to it.
That’s exactly my issue, too! I like a lot of names but I can’t figure out which one to use for a specific doll. Or, I think I like it, and I try to use it for a doll I also like and it just doesn’t fit.
This does make the whole process seem less scary! It’s something I would like to try but I don’t currently have any dolls whose hair I’d want to change. I think I would rather try it on a fixer upper for my first time. I was close to rewigging my Nicki Fleming but ultimately decided I wanted her to look like Nicki and not someone else so I just sent her to the hospital for a new head 😅.
I’m so glad to hear! Yes, I would definitely want to send her to the doll hospital if they still have Nicki Fleming heads. I haven’t re-wigged my Sonali for the same reason.. with a different wig she wouldn’t be Sonali anymore.
@@EvelynRoseAG yep, some of the older girls still have heads in stock, I’ve gotten Mia a head transplant as well 😂. However, they had been in a hair net since 2007/2008 so in Nicki’s case her hair was kind of a smushed mess but nothing that couldn’t be easily fixed up.
Oh, how interesting! Joss is my only girl I’ve sent to the doll hospital so far. I want to send Sonali but I’m afraid she will come back with the new Sonali mold.. but if they still have Sonali heads perhaps she won’t!
@@EvelynRoseAG worth asking customer service! I think for a lot of the dolls from that time period it’s just the original stock of heads, so they wouldn’t have produced any that have a new mold, but I’m not sure, because I know Kanani comes back with a different head now.
I just got an AG doll for a few dollars. I messed up and made her hair greasy, then did a hot water dip. Fixed 2 dolls, but one doll's bangs are sticking straight out. Well, now that I found you, I think I'll try a new wig. However I cannot find where you order them. Do you have a favorite retailer?
You can truly learn a lot by messing up! I got mine off of Etsy, although I now take pictures for my favorite brand, which is Zazou custom dolls. They are on Etsy or their website: zazoudolls.com/pages/wigs
I was able to remove about 99.5% of the residue from the original wig. Doll looks to be a more original AG marked Pleasant Company. I have photos but don't know how to post them. Waiting for delivery of new wig from an Ebay seller.
As soon as you said the acetone would melt the hair and that’s why you couldn’t use it I was like woop I don’t have to buy non acetone nailpolis because this hair is trash anyway (literally breaking off), I’m just re-wigging them for when I donate them
Finally finished this video. Thank you for the tutorial. I will keep this in mind when I switch the wig. She turned out beautifully. Khaleesi is my favorite ❤
There is an inherent risk with customizing dolls, of course. These methods have been used over and over again by AG collectors, and in this video I show how I do it. I would love to see a video if you have a better way, especially since you offered criticism but no tips of your own.
Wowee!!! I was about to comment about how different UA-cam used to be like 10yrs ago; and then I realized you posted this a year ago! Thank you so much for making such a thorough and organized tutorial without headspinning flashes and transitions and memes and all the other sporadic stuff people inundate their tutorials with.
And for the tutorial itself, thank you so much for the information!!! I was extremely intimidated to try this with my 21 year old American Girl, but seeing you do this made me so relieved that I didn't have to actually alter her head. Thank you so much!!!!❤
Oh, my goodness, I love this video!! Oh Deer Custom Dolls is creating a custom Nanea mold for me for my birthday (which isn't until October) and I'm loving seeing all of these wigs on this 119. I do love the black hair with the blue eyes, but you're right about the eyebrows - they don't match at all. It think the wig you chose is the perfect match for her eyebrows. But she also looks so incredibly sweet in the Marie Grace wig. And red hair and blue eyes is always a gorgeous combination as well. Don't get me started on the blondes. They are sweet too, especially the ash blonde and the Princes Leia wig. :) Yep, I think I covered them all. :) I loved all of the un-wigging and re-wigging tips as well. I've only re-wigged one doll and I really didn't enjoy it at all, so that's why I let Oh Deer tackle that for me. Looking forward to seeing your girl with freckles. I LOVE freckles. I think she looks like a Shannon, Shanna, Shana or Shelby. Shelby means "of the willow farm" which is rather outdoorsy. :) Thanks for sharing!!
Thank you!! That is so exciting, and I can’t wait to see how your doll turns out. Oh Deer and Copper Cadence are my favorite customized dolls because they stay true to the original AG style but still look so unique. I especially like how Oh Deer uses genuine AG parts. I’m hoping to get one of her dolls soon since they are so reasonably priced. And I love those name suggestions - thank you 🥰🥰
@@EvelynRoseAG Copper Cadence does make gorgeous dolls as well. I just love working with Oh Deer - she's so sweet and helpful and patient, which I need because I have a hard time making up my mind. :) I know my girl is going to have Saige's eyes and a Nanea mold (and freckles of course), but that's all I know for sure. Since she's for my birthday in October, I would rather that she work on other people's dolls and work on mine in her spare time. It's so fun working on a new girl! I thought my collection was complete with my Marie Grace mold, but then I decided to sell my Classic mold, which brought me back down to 7 dolls. I thought I would stay there, but then I kept thinking about the Nanea mold. She's so stinking pretty. :)
Saige’s eyes will be so beautiful. I can’t wait to see her! I wasn’t sold on Nanea’s mold when she first came out because I found the eyes to be too large, and thought she didn’t quite look like an AG doll. But now that she’s been around for a while, I really love it and find it endearing.
@@EvelynRoseAG I thought she looked like a Wellie Wisher when she first came out, but I think the Wellie's are cute. Some Nanea molds do look like a deer in headlights, but thankfully most of them look endearing, like you said.
Wellie wisher.. yes! I can see that. And Makena too, although that doll has grown on me so much and now is one of my favorites.
Thanks for this tutorial! At some point I may want to try a wig swap, with the right doll, and it's great to have such a comprehensive tutorial to turn to. I really liked the wig you chose, the color really suited her. The other wigs I liked were the MG wig and the short shaggy bob- mostly for the length and style, tho, and less for the color. I hope you'll do a tutorial on adding freckles- that's something I'm seriously considering for one of my dolls and I haven't the faintest notion on where to begin. Thank you so much for this video!
Thank you, Elise! The next video I plan to do with this doll is on the variety of ways you can add freckles to your doll. She’s been the perfect tutorial doll so far since I’m doing so many things to customize her.
Number 2 is my favourite❤❤❤
I love that one too! ❤️
Your doll Jade is really, really cute! And, thanks for all of the re-wigging tips. I have back-up wigs for several of my girls and this info is so handy.
Thank you! I'm so glad this was helpful!
This was such a great video! Best tutorial I have seen so far!
Thank you so much! I’m so glad it was helpful. ❤️
Wonderful video, thank you so much for sharing! I was very inspired and just ordered #119 (taking advantage of the sale) to customize her as well. Recently, I came across the most beautiful fiery red wig and I thought I would steer you in that direction if you like reds: from Dallas Doll “Summer Sunset Swirl”, I only bought it because it’s on sale and didn’t expect much, but oh boy! When I received it, I couldn’t believe how gorgeous it is, it looks so natural despite of being very bright, I highly recommend, probably the most beautiful red I’ve ever seen.
I’m so glad you enjoyed it! I’ve loved customizing my 119 and subsequently I’ve also re-wigged Truly Me 90. I just googled that wig - sooo gorgeous!!! I do love red hair 😍
@@EvelynRoseAGI watched the video today and TM 90 turned out beautifully, it’s entirely new doll now, so much better then the original. I’m not a big fan of unnaturally colored wigs and blonde looks stunning on her. Somehow, when I have a project in mind, after eyes swapping and wigs trying, I always end up with a completely different girl than I originally planned 😅
Love the video! My favorite wigs are # 2 and # 7.
Thank you so much ❤️ Wig #2 is probably my second favorite. The Marie Grace wig has such pretty highlights.
Excellent Video! She looks best with wig numbers 5 and 8.
Thanks Diana! ❤️ I love those two wigs on her too! The ashy blonde looks better with her skin tone than I would have thought.
Thank you so much for doing this video. I only just got back into AG as an adult, and the thought of trying wig swapping seemed really intimidating to me. But you really explained it well and made it seem much easier and more feasible for me to do. I liked the black wig on her best, especially with her bright blue eyes, but black is also usually my favorite of normal hair colors, so I'm biased.
This is such a kind comment - thank you! I'm so glad this was helpful. I agree with you - the black hair makes her eyes pop!
I love your hair tutorial! I may try a hair swap on my doll someday. I think Lilly would suit her really well!
I’m so glad you enjoyed it! I hope you’re able to do a wig swap and have fun while doing so. And I do love nature names so that’s a great suggestion!
This was sooo good! Not me over here trying to pick a wig. I really want a custom addy mold doll with a great wig.
This doll looks spectacular in all the wigs! But I think my favorites were 1,2 and the last one you chose! As for a name: Dahlia, Poppy, Lily or Olive is the vibes she's giving off.
Thank you so much for this tutorial!
Also I totally was looking at Zazou dolls the other day and saw a pic and was like... that looks like Evelyn's! I didn't know you took pics for them. I love it!
Thanks Kaley!! 1 and 2 are some of my other favorites, and I love those name suggestions! And yes, I used to always rave so much about her wigs on my Instagram, and after posting the picture of River that is now my profile pic, she asked permission to use it and if I would be interested in taking more pics. 🤗
@@EvelynRoseAG that is amazing! I love that!
I followed your instructions and removed the wig of a "rescue" AG doll who had been given a rather choppy haircut by a former owner. She looks like an original Kirsten, with Pleasant Company marking on the back of the neck. Yes, it was time consuming, but now waiting for the delivery of the new wig!
Ooh yay.. great job! I’m so glad you got it done and I hope you love how she looks in her new wig!
I’ve always used E6000 but I’m excited to try Tacky glue with your recommendation. I’ve been afraid to try to swap again once I’ve used such strong glue! Great tips! Thank you
I think she looks best in the wig you choose with M-G wig a close second.
I would be so nervous to use E6000. And the best part is that if you don’t like the tacky glue, it’s easy enough to get it off!
This was a lot more involved than I’d imagined! Will definitely be returning here when my damaged Molly’s replacement wig arrives.
I ADORE the final look on this doll. You really did choose the perfect hair color for her eyes and brows! I also love nature names. She looks like she walked right out of a warm autumn afternoon. So I guess Autumn is an option 😂 Or a tree name might work, like Rowan (which also means red-haired) or Aspen or Juniper. Or pretty much any other tree name, they’re all cool. I guess Pine or Larch might be weird, though her new hair definitely reminds me of larches in fall and winter. The possibilities are endless!
Thank you so much! I hope the video is helpful to you when the time comes. Autumn is a great name - thank you for the suggestion. I do have a Rowan and Aspen already, but I don't have a Juniper so that is an option, too. Also, apologies that I'm just now seeing this. Apparently UA-cam thought it was a spam comment :(
@@EvelynRoseAG No worries ❤️ I’m a little embarrassed I didn’t know/remember that you already have a Rowan AND an Aspen! Maybe that’s why they were in my head. 😂
Great tutorial. I liked that you didn't go heavy on the glue. I had two AG dolls that i switched wigs a lot for variety but I sold them (boo hoo) with the wigs. I had found a human wig at the thrift store of tiny dread locks and made a wig for the dolls and it came out pretty good. The wig cap was made of tacky glue which ended up stiff but it stayed on the head. Have you ever ventured into making your own wigs? It's kind of fun.
Thank you!! Making a wig does sound SO fun, albeit tedious. It would be so cool to make a truly custom doll with a wig I made myself, that’s for sure.
My advice to those doing this - try a knife under the wig BEFORE taking your doll’s heads off. Mine are from 2004/2006 and the glue was so old that I was able to rip it right off
Great idea! I’ve been able to do that once before on a doll from that era. It’s always nice when that happens!
It was amazing! But thank you so much for this really great tutorial!! It gave me a place to start
I’m so glad it was helpful 🥰
I'm still scared to try it but your tutorial makes it look possible. My favorites are #2 and #8.
Thanks, Charlotte! I hope one day you’re able to tackle it if you want to. I would suggest starting with a doll that has a wig in bad shape anyway, that way you don’t have to worry about messing up too much. And my favorites are 2 and 8 too! ❤️
@@EvelynRoseAG That is such a good idea! I'd never thought of that - - I could make someone pretty again. Thank you!!
You’re welcome! Best of luck!!
I like #7 best - great color for her skin tone
Great video! I use the same methods you do for wig removal/replacement, it was fun to see your tutorial in depth.
Your doll definitely looks adorable in every wig. I like the last one you used best, also, but #2 is a contender!
Do you already have a doll named Serenity? This girl gives off very serene vibes. Or maybe Meadow? Sienna? Brooke? 😊
Thank you so much! ❤️ No, I don’t have a Serenity but I love the name. I have a Sienna but not a Brooke or Meadow. Meadow has been on my list for a long time.. this might be just the doll to use it on! Thanks for the suggestions 🥰
This is super helpful! Im currently saving up for my first custom project, and it’s going to require re-wigging the doll because AG doesn’t make dolls with the right skintone and hair color for what i have in mind 😭
Oh yay! How exciting! I’m glad this was helpful, and would love to see your doll once complete 😊
@@EvelynRoseAG i’ll post a short on my channel and tag you when im done!
I have her (a tlc #46 from ebay) and a wig (short and light blond from dallas doll co) on the way right now, hopefully they’ll arrive soon so i can get to work!
Do you have any information on dyeing wigs? I couldn’t find one the colors and length i wanted so im gonna need to dye it
I got a very tlc 2008, possibly a samantha whose hair was cut supper short for $2, and I'm debating on getting her a new wig and doing my first re wigging
What a deal! She sounds like the perfect candidate for your first re-wigging. There are many Samantha-esque wigs out there (if she has the decal brown eyes she’s Samantha), or you can make a doll of your own design! The possibilities are endless when you enter the world of customization ❤️
@@EvelynRoseAG her eye brows are lined so I think she's Samantha and her tag year is 2008 which the year Samantha retired and I think she has pie bangs.
That could be! I have both Samantha and a Truly Me 16, and the only difference between them is the eye color. Their wigs are nearly identical as are their line brows. If they are a solid brown you could have a 16, and if they are the decal eyes (more drawn lines coming from the pupil, like Claudie’s eyes) then she is Samantha. You can always message me on Instagram at ag_evelynrose if you want me to take a look or send you pictures of mine 🥰
Thanks she has one of her legs dangling by the elastic too. I might grab her out of storage and just snip the leg off and get some bungee cord and try restringing her leg or get some goody hair ties and do it that way
Thank you for this video. It's very helpful.
I’m so glad it was helpful! Thank you for the kind comment.
Number 2 for sureeee
I love that one on her! It’s used by one of my other customs currently but I’ve been thinking of trying to hunt down another MG wig since its such a great color.
Thanks for this video. I've got a very rare 18" doll that needs her wig glued back on, but I was scared to attempt it before watching this video.
I’m so glad that you found this helpful! I can certainly see why gluing one on a rare doll would be nerve-wracking. Best of luck! ❤️
@@EvelynRoseAG She's one of my grail dolls. I've waited 20 years to own her. There were only a handful of examples that sold over those 20 years (I think less than 10?) so I think you get why I was scared to touch her! Really want to say thank you! Cause I didn't know what I was going to do.
Oh wow.. that is sooo exciting! I’m so happy for you. I absolutely understand even more so now. Congratulations on acquiring her! 🎉🥳
I can’t pick 1 because I like them all.
She does look cute in all of them!
Tysm for the tutorial!! This is so helpful!! but is there a version/technique that doesnt require boiling water?
You bet! You can always do this without removing the head and using boiling water. That step just gets the glue nice and loose. I tend to skip the step most of the time and move straight to non acetone nail polish remover, a spoon, and brute force :)
What kind of glue do you recommend for a more permanent stick than tacky glue but not as permanent as the other one you mentioned?
I use E6000 on most all of my craft projects because tacky glue is not strong at all. If you want to be able to brush your dolls hair or do hairstyles without any fear of the wig coming off, I’d use the E6000. If you have the doll on display only and there will be no play at all, you might get away with tacky glue.
As Naomi mentioned, the consensus is usually E6000. I’ve never tried to remove a wig that has been glued on with it, though. I would imagine it might come off with non-acetone nail polish remover but I’m not sure on that
I like the platinum blonde on her the best. It’s a big departure from other TM Nanea molds. There’s already a TM Nanea doll that has a wig with caramel highlights and hazel eyes, so I’d want to see a bigger change tbh. That’s why the platinum blonde was it for me. Maybe not with the Danaerys hairstyle, but just long and loose waves in platinum!
That’s a great point! Since I made this video I have gotten more wigs including some blonde ones. I can’t wait to try them on her. I’m thinking I’ll share in either a video or short!
Can you use the same method without removing the doll head?
If you want to use heat without removing the doll’s head, a steamer has worked for me before. You have to be careful not to get the steam in the doll’s eyes. Otherwise, I often just use the non-acetone nail polish remover, a spoon, and my strength to remove wigs.
I’ve taken off a few wigs but I’ve never glued the new ones down. I agree that the black wig looks great with her skin tone and eye color but looks off compared to the eyebrows. I also have trouble naming my dolls. I have a long list of names I like but have trouble matching them to a specific doll and committing to it.
That’s exactly my issue, too! I like a lot of names but I can’t figure out which one to use for a specific doll. Or, I think I like it, and I try to use it for a doll I also like and it just doesn’t fit.
@@EvelynRoseAG yes to all of this.
This does make the whole process seem less scary! It’s something I would like to try but I don’t currently have any dolls whose hair I’d want to change. I think I would rather try it on a fixer upper for my first time. I was close to rewigging my Nicki Fleming but ultimately decided I wanted her to look like Nicki and not someone else so I just sent her to the hospital for a new head 😅.
I’m so glad to hear! Yes, I would definitely want to send her to the doll hospital if they still have Nicki Fleming heads. I haven’t re-wigged my Sonali for the same reason.. with a different wig she wouldn’t be Sonali anymore.
@@EvelynRoseAG yep, some of the older girls still have heads in stock, I’ve gotten Mia a head transplant as well 😂. However, they had been in a hair net since 2007/2008 so in Nicki’s case her hair was kind of a smushed mess but nothing that couldn’t be easily fixed up.
Oh, how interesting! Joss is my only girl I’ve sent to the doll hospital so far. I want to send Sonali but I’m afraid she will come back with the new Sonali mold.. but if they still have Sonali heads perhaps she won’t!
@@EvelynRoseAG worth asking customer service! I think for a lot of the dolls from that time period it’s just the original stock of heads, so they wouldn’t have produced any that have a new mold, but I’m not sure, because I know Kanani comes back with a different head now.
I just got an AG doll for a few dollars. I messed up and made her hair greasy, then did a hot water dip. Fixed 2 dolls, but one doll's bangs are sticking straight out. Well, now that I found you, I think I'll try a new wig. However I cannot find where you order them. Do you have a favorite retailer?
You can truly learn a lot by messing up! I got mine off of Etsy, although I now take pictures for my favorite brand, which is Zazou custom dolls. They are on Etsy or their website: zazoudolls.com/pages/wigs
I was able to remove about 99.5% of the residue from the original wig. Doll looks to be a more original AG marked Pleasant Company. I have photos but don't know how to post them. Waiting for delivery of new wig from an Ebay seller.
That’s so exciting! You can always message me the photos over on Instagram if you want to share ❤️
As soon as you said the acetone would melt the hair and that’s why you couldn’t use it I was like woop I don’t have to buy non acetone nailpolis because this hair is trash anyway (literally breaking off), I’m just re-wigging them for when I donate them
I’m so glad that helped! I have used acetone before when I didn’t want to keep the wig. It melted the hair but it did get it off faster!
My favorite is the Ash blonde, name Melody.
Lovely name!
A Pampered Chef plastic pot scraper proved helpful too.
Thank you my saige doll needs a new wig😄😄😄
I hope this was helpful! It’s so fun to re-wig. 🤗
It was
name suggestions: Willow, Ivy, (can you tell i'm a swiftie lol), Luna
Fellow Swiftie here! Thanks for the suggestions. I do have a Willow and an Ivy but no Luna yet! ❤️
I've seen people being able to remove wigs off of older dolls without using nail polish remover.
I have been able to do it with just a spoon before. It varies pretty greatly from doll to doll, for sure.
I like #8
Thanks Hilda! That one is my favorite 😍❤️
# 2 & #8
A. Erica girl hair glue is much stronger then tacky glue
Finally finished this video. Thank you for the tutorial. I will keep this in mind when I switch the wig. She turned out beautifully. Khaleesi is my favorite ❤
You’re welcome! Best of luck on your future wig swapping.
Why don’t you want to get boiling water on the hair?
I’m just extra cautious!
Not the best tips tbh, keep in mind that some of the methods shown in your video are too risky and might ruin the dolls 😊
There is an inherent risk with customizing dolls, of course. These methods have been used over and over again by AG collectors, and in this video I show how I do it. I would love to see a video if you have a better way, especially since you offered criticism but no tips of your own.
Has anybody ever used goo-gone for removing the dolls wig or something similar to get the wig off
I haven’t heard of this but now I’m curious!