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I need advice on reshaping or fixing tonner wigs that fit Gene >>

Posted by Becky in Upstate <iframe src='https://members7.boardhost.com/TheStudioComm/info/user=Becky+in+Upstate' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 30, 2022, 3:50 pm

I have 2 short bobs that I can't get to set right. One side flops around. I have tried water and even wig spray. Can I use boiling or very hot water or should I use gel? Any help appreciated. thanks

Depends on the fiber and style

Posted by Donna in FL <iframe src='https://members7.boardhost.com/TheStudioComm/info/user=Donna+in+FL' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on July 2, 2022, 2:30 pm, in reply to "I need advice on reshaping or fixing tonner wigs that fit Gene >>"

I’ve had good success reshaping both wigs and rooted hair using a quarter inch curling iron. You do have to have an idea of what type of fiber you’re dealing with to know how much heat it can tolerate. If you can remove a few test fibers and expose them to heat you might get an idea.

Non-heat resistant fibers can be cold rolled and reshaped with gel product. The best product is one with very few additives. Free and Clear gel is a good one (can order through Walgreens.)

Heat resistant can be curled or reshaped with a curling iron on low heat. I have a 1/4” iron that has worked well for me. Using a silicone based styling liquid helps keep the hair shiny and protected from the heat. This is the iron I have. Hot and Hotter Gold Ceramic Curling Iron 1/4'' Barrel Size … https://a.co/d/bNIos0S

I’ve also used this iron on AD rooted hair. I use Cindy Lorimer’s method: https://vimeo.com/18017991

I’ve also gotten great tips googling info on styling “big people” wigs.

Glad to help!

Posted by Donna in FL <iframe src='https://members7.boardhost.com/TheStudioComm/info/user=Donna+in+FL' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on July 5, 2022, 10:22 am, in reply to "Depends on the fiber and style"

:-)

Wow thank you so much Donna. This gives me hope that I can salvage the wigs! << <<

Posted by Becky in Upstate <iframe src='https://members7.boardhost.com/TheStudioComm/info/user=Becky+in+Upstate' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on July 3, 2022, 10:55 am, in reply to "Depends on the fiber and style"

Thanks for sharing Cindy's video, it was excellent!!

Posted by Debra in Texas <iframe src='https://members7.boardhost.com/TheStudioComm/info/user=Debra+in+Texas' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on July 3, 2022, 9:12 am, in reply to "Depends on the fiber and style"

Be the reason someone smiles today!!

Maybe better luck with Monique wigs? Tonner wigs just don't have the pizazz of the rooted hairstyles

Posted by Ori <iframe src='https://members7.boardhost.com/TheStudioComm/info/user=Ori' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on July 1, 2022, 9:19 am, in reply to "I need advice on reshaping or fixing tonner wigs that fit Gene >>"

Are you having trouble actually styling the wig itself? <msg>

Posted by Ohiostar <iframe src='https://members7.boardhost.com/TheStudioComm/info/user=Ohiostar' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 30, 2022, 7:51 pm, in reply to "I need advice on reshaping or fixing tonner wigs that fit Gene >>"

If so, I have the same problem. Some of the really-long-hair dolls like Simply Gene don't seem to hold a style without some help, but I'm not sure either what the best way is. Will be watching to see any suggestions.

Yeah they have gotten wonky from storage. Just trying to reshape.

Posted by Becky in Upstate <iframe src='https://members7.boardhost.com/TheStudioComm/info/user=Becky+in+Upstate' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on July 1, 2022, 10:48 am, in reply to "Are you having trouble actually styling the wig itself? <msg>"

Do you have any of the silicone wig caps? Sometimes, those help.

Posted by Rosanna in OR <iframe src='https://members7.boardhost.com/TheStudioComm/info/user=Rosanna+in+OR' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 30, 2022, 7:01 pm, in reply to "I need advice on reshaping or fixing tonner wigs that fit Gene >>"

Yes thanks Rosanna. I have the wig caps. The wigs have just become kind of flat on one side.

Posted by Becky in Upstate <iframe src='https://members7.boardhost.com/TheStudioComm/info/user=Becky+in+Upstate' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on July 1, 2022, 4:32 pm, in reply to "Do you have any of the silicone wig caps? Sometimes, those help."

Oh sorry, I must have mis-read. I have a hard time with them staying where I put them, LOL

Posted by Rosanna in OR <iframe src='https://members7.boardhost.com/TheStudioComm/info/user=Rosanna+in+OR' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on July 1, 2022, 6:00 pm, in reply to "Yes thanks Rosanna. I have the wig caps. The wigs have just become kind of flat on one side. "

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