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Hair Spray and Sealer Don't Mix!

6/20/2012

 
My Aeran had an "accident" while we were on our trip. Because it was so windy everywhere, everyone's wigs often got very messy. Every once in awhile I'd have to "reset" their wigs. I'd take the wigs off, put a clear plastic bag over the doll's head, put the wig back on, then spray with hair spray and let it dry somewhat before taking off the bag.

Well, one morning Aeran's wig had been freshly washed the night before, so it was all soft and fluffy. When I went outside to take a few scenery shots it was very windy - not good for a soft Tibetan lambskin wig!  I was in a hurry and just put a paper towel around Aeran's neck and folded another to cover face - then sprayed the hair spray. I had to hold her as we drove to our first photo location, but when we got out of the vehicle I was shocked to see white spots all over the side of Aeran's head. I felt devastated! The spots were permanent.  I had ruined my doll! I almost felt like quitting with the photography, but I was lucky, the paper towel over Aeran's face had limited the white spots to the side of her face and neck where I could cover them with her hair. I loved my Aeran the way she was, and now she's going to need a brand new faceup and body blush. 
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It's embarrassing to admit I did this to my own doll, but I figured I'd better post a warning to anyone else contemplating using hair spray on their doll while they have the wig on. I don't know about MSC, but hair spray and Testor's dull cote definitely react with each other. Be warned!
Lorraine Jean
6/20/2012 01:17:31 pm

Oh my goodness! That's quite a reaction. She even has spots on her eyelashes. I would hate to do this to a doll, especially one with such a lovely face-up. I hope Charie can take care of her right away. Good luck!

Martha
6/20/2012 02:58:07 pm

I'm sure Charie can give her an equally beautiful faceup, it's just that I loved the one she had. Oh well! Live and learn!

Kate link
6/23/2012 01:13:42 am

Hair spray usually has a lot of alcohol in it, so it'd most likely react with all sealers like that. Not quite as strong as rubbing alcohol but still. I hope she looks just as good after her makeover!

Martha
6/23/2012 03:40:35 am

You are probably right about the alcohol causing the reaction. I'm sure she'll still look beautiful after a redo, but she'll probably be a little different.


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