Okay, plucking out those shorter hairs is a genius move. I’m always nervous to do that kind of thing because they can’t grow it back, lol, but it really did improve the way the wig looks.
@EvelynRoseAG Жыл бұрын
It helps so much! Plenty of hair comes out when brushing anyway, so I figured I might as well and it definitely goes a long way
@Sandy42800 Жыл бұрын
She looks so pretty! You did such a great job fixing her up, she does look a lot better, especially her hair!
@EvelynRoseAG Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! I'm happy with how she turned out. It's amazing how gorgeous Lea is even with the disheveled look going on.
@CherishedDollFriends Жыл бұрын
Nice job fixing up Leah! Sorry about her foot but I think she has many nice qualities and I agree it makes her an affordable addition to someone’s collection. I love fixing up dolls too. It’s so satisfying! I use my own shampoo and I haven’t found getting the wig cap wet to be an issue. The worst that can happen is the wig could loosen and it can always be glued back. This has never happened to me though. I actually love your tip of picking out the fly aways. What a great idea! She turned out beautiful. Leah has beautiful eyes. Very good video 😃
@EvelynRoseAG Жыл бұрын
Thank you! ❤️ That’s great to hear about the wig cap, as I’ve never tried getting it wet and have heard you shouldn’t. But that makes a lot of sense!
@LynnieBird Жыл бұрын
You did such a great job! I'm getting up the courage to repair and restore a lot of my old dolls, and this is very inspirational. Thank you!
@EvelynRoseAG Жыл бұрын
Thank you!! I’m glad you enjoyed. Best of luck with your restorations! ❤️
@agdollies4ever Жыл бұрын
I think she came out great ! These are my fav videos so I definitely enjoyed 🥰 honestly, a customized Lea doll would be so perfect. Lea is one of my favorites. I would be so curious to see what you would do during customizing her!😍
@EvelynRoseAG Жыл бұрын
I'm so glad you liked it! I appreciate your support as always :) And I'm not sure what I would do but I know she does make a great base because of her gorgeous face and brows. I have a black curly wig that would be pretty!
@ALT-vz3jn7 ай бұрын
You did a great job of restoring her ❤ I almost always wash doll hair when I get pre-owned dolls. I’m super allergic to mold, so when dolls have that slightly musty smell from being in storage I end up sneezing and itching. Just washing the hair and giving their body a good scrub with a magic eraser fixes the problem. I like using a synthetic wig shampoo for their hair, it makes their hair really shiny.
@EvelynRoseAG7 ай бұрын
Thank you! That’s actually a really good point - you don’t really know what you’re bringing home on the doll 🤢 I’ll have to look into the synthetic wig shampoo. That sounds like a great idea.
@americangirlbliss Жыл бұрын
I truly love your channel. Keep doing the best work, this video is great! Good job! ❤
@EvelynRoseAG Жыл бұрын
This comment made my day 🥹 Thank you so much!
@bellaboo8952 Жыл бұрын
100% better! She is lovely!
@EvelynRoseAG Жыл бұрын
Thank you! She definitely needed some love!
@AGdolphan-bp7zm9 ай бұрын
She looks great, well done! Lea is my fave AG doll :)
@EvelynRoseAG9 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! I can see why - Lea is one of the most beautiful they have ever made! ❤️
@Agstar91 Жыл бұрын
Awww what a glow up!! Super impressive! Now I think I need to try and find that sofias brush. Cuz it's so much bigger - looks easier to work with. You did an amazing job! So disappointing about the foot :( you should do whatever you think is best, I'd say if you want to customize her, maybe do that in a way you're interested in and then if you want to accept offers do that!
@EvelynRoseAG Жыл бұрын
Thanks Kaley! 🥰 The link for the brush is in the description and I totally recommend it! I’ve had it for years and was glad to have it when that wig ended up being so tangly. I’m still undecided on what to do with her but I’m sure I’ll figure it out!
@dollahlah-54321 Жыл бұрын
You did a wonderful job restoring lovely Lea! She looks almost like new to me now. Thanks for sharing your helpful tips and tricks! ❤
@EvelynRoseAG Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! I appreciate the kind comment. I’m still always learning more about restoring dolls but it’s so fun to see these transformations 😍
@AGTV4Life Жыл бұрын
Wow!! She is one of my favorite dolls and you brought her beauty back!! ❤
@EvelynRoseAG Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! ❤️ she’s one of my favorites, too!
@AGsunflowers Жыл бұрын
beautiful work Evelyn!!!!
@EvelynRoseAG Жыл бұрын
Thanks Christiania!! 🥰
@hildasantiago-perez7470 Жыл бұрын
She looks beautiful you did a good job keep her
@EvelynRoseAG Жыл бұрын
Thank you Hilda ❤️❤️
@TotallyDolls Жыл бұрын
LOL! Based on your description of Lea's previous owner, I imagined a gready, untidy man, who has very furtive eyes.
@EvelynRoseAG Жыл бұрын
LOL!! Untidy is right.. but he was very friendly. Maybe a little too friendly. He was younger than me though and it was his parents house. I wondered where all of the doll things came from.
@TotallyDolls Жыл бұрын
@@EvelynRoseAG You said his house looked like a hoarders house. They probably go to estate and garage sales and buy stuff to sell.
@EvelynRoseAG Жыл бұрын
That may have very well been it!!
@bethbacarella Жыл бұрын
She looks gorgeous! What a lovely transformation. I'll be curious to see what you decide to do with her. :) Thanks for sharing!
@EvelynRoseAG Жыл бұрын
Thanks Beth! I still haven’t decided what to do. Despite the mark on her foot and some persistent scratch marks she does look pretty good so it’s hard to decide.
@bethbacarella Жыл бұрын
@@EvelynRoseAG Why are doll decisions so hard to make? I feel the same way!
@WondrousAG6 ай бұрын
She’s gorgeous ❤
@EvelynRoseAG6 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@Prepwithane10 ай бұрын
You did an excellent job! 11:47
@EvelynRoseAG10 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! 😊
@DollFairyCrafter11 ай бұрын
She turned out great! The nit picky plucking is a good tip!!! I didn't think of using tweezers for that. Have you seen that tiktok dead end hair trimmer? I wonder if it would work on doll hair 🤔
@EvelynRoseAG11 ай бұрын
Ooh I have seen that! I’m too scared to even get it for my own hair.. but doll hair… might be a good way to test it out!
@67luis64 Жыл бұрын
You made a very good restore: the doll came back in almost perfect shape and is really l♥vely; I'd purchased it from you if it weren't that I live in Italy and the shipping would be more expensive of the doll itself. If you ask me, keep the doll and take care of her: after been badly threated by the previous owner, she deserves to have someone who gives her a lot of l♥ve.
@EvelynRoseAG Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the kind comment! That’s a great point. I’m starting to lean toward making a custom doll out of her ❤️
@clairejoanne123 Жыл бұрын
I think you should keep her, thank you for sharing
@EvelynRoseAG Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! ❤️
@nerdyicy6614 Жыл бұрын
I'm fixing my Lea up right now too. I just need to shampoo and restyle her hair. I might add a touch of conditioner too since her hair is pretty dry and frizzy at the ends. I still only paid $60 and am one step closer to completing her collection. My TM 65 though is not as I expected. I didn't realize her tag was like ripped off of her body (luckily the body is in tact) and her hair was cut. None of this was mentioned by the seller. I have a new wig coming, I'm just waiting for my magic erasers to show up and than all of my preowned girlies are getting a wash. And pretty much all of them need a resting hehe. But I love my collection and I can't wait to make everyone look brand new
@EvelynRoseAG Жыл бұрын
Oh shoot, that’s super disappointing! I recently purchased some dolls with the neck strings and body tags both cut. But the seller was a parent, not a collector, so she didn’t think anything of it. I hope you’re able to make the best of it and still enjoy her ❤️
@bettyluquis5118 Жыл бұрын
I was gifted a Julie and her hair is very dry & matted 😢 I’m going to try to steam it but I have never done it before so I’m a bit hesitant since her hair is so straight. Her tag was cutoff as well but since I don’t plan to sell her I’m ok with it.
@EvelynRoseAG Жыл бұрын
Hi Betty, have you heard of a boil wash? Luckily, since Julie’s hair is straight already, using a boil wash, a steamer, or just a straightener (on very low heat while the hair is wet) can do wonders to bring her hair back to life. After you’ve brushed the hair and gotten the mats out, a boil wash and straighten would help significantly I’m sure.