Hairline Reference Photos
 This is a reference for what I like to call the "sweeping" hairline. This pattern gently flows across the forehead in one direction. |  This is a reference for what I like to call the "parted" hairline. This pattern parts across the forehead, usually in the center. But, it can part off center too. |
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 Sweeping Hairline Example |  Parted Hairline Example |
Directional Mapping Lines
 Directional Mapping lines for Sweeping and Parted hairlines. Click to view larger. |  Here we have the top of the head directional mapping lines for Sweeping hairline (Photo 1) and Parted hairline (Photo 3). Click to view larger! |  Side of the head and behind the ear mapping lines. |
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 Here we have directional crown mapping lines (Photo 2). And, two variations of directional mapping lines for the nape of the neck. The nape of the neck could have hair parting to either side (Photo 1) or coming in towards the center (Photo 3). |  Here is the back of the head and nape of the neck - in the two variations. |
Rooting Tutorial Videos
My recommendations:
43 Gauge Forked Rooting Needle. White watercolor pencil for drawing mapping lines. Tweezers, Comb, & Scissors. Spray bottle of water & Spray bottle of mohair conditioner. A pillow of some kind that supports the doll head as you work. Good lighting so you are not squinting. And, comfortable seating--rooting mohair takes a while.
When using a forked rooting needle, the direction you hold the needle makes all the difference! If you hold the needle wrong, you will not pick up any hair.
The correct way to hold the needle is demonstrated in this video -- I hold the needle WRONG first. Then twist it and hold it correctly. View the video in full screen!
Mohair! The go to fibre for Reborn Doll hair. Yearling Mohair is shiny, but fine enough to be just right for Newborn Baby hair. Kid Mohair is less shiny, more fuzzy. But, still soft!
I recommend finding a supplier of yearling mohair and processing it yourself. Mohair dye is NOT like human hair dye!
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