How to MicroRoot Human Hair on Lifelike Reborn Dolls

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How to MicroRoot Human Hair on Lifelike Reborn Dolls

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Human hair presents an excellent option for your lifelike reborn baby dolls. In addition to providing color and texture options not readily available in mohair, human hair is durable and easy to root.
However, there are some important differences between human hair and mohair that you must keep in mind:
- Human hair is thicker than mohair, so it is not typically recommended for dolls intended to represent babies 3 months old or younger.
- Human hair gets very dry, so make sure you do a moisturizing treatment before you root and keep a good leave-in conditioner on hand after rooting. I've gotten good results from collagen based products.
- Human hair that is on a weft tends to have other things mixed in with it - synthetic fibers, fillers and etc. You can pick these out visually as needed, or use your rooting needle to sift out all but the finest hairs. I will be demonstrating that technique in this video.
This tutorial will include:
- Supplies needed for rooting human hair
- Preparing the head for rooting
- Preparing the hair for rooting
- Which needles to use on human hair
- How to root human hair
- How to root the hairline
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@PetCrazzy 6 жыл бұрын

I watched this video for education on rooting as I am planning on reborning my own baby dolls but oh my gosh I love your voice. It may sound weird, but your voice is so calming I really enjoyed watching this ten times more because of it. Total asmr moment here.

@carmenperez9193 3 жыл бұрын

I’am watching this on 6/24/21 and I feel the same way.. her voice is so calming I am going to keep watching all her tutorials video.. She’s very organized and prepared.. love it! God blessed and I hope her health is great by now./

@Customdollbabycom 8 жыл бұрын

Hello Everyone! It's great to finally post a video after a long hiatus due to medical issues. I'm still getting back on my feet, but looking forward to getting back in touch with more tips, tutorials and updates. I really appreciate all your well wishes and concern in my absence. I'm looking forward to getting back up and rolling again in the coming months. More to come!

@Katiethreeable 6 жыл бұрын

CustomDollBaby.com my mom had the hiatus surgery .... is that what you had? They had to collapse her lung to get to the hiatus hernia.... unfortunately she was 65 yrs old and took a heart attack 2 days after surgery..... but she had a history of heart problems since she was 44..... we lost her a few days after 😭 so I am glad you are recovering well, probably by the time you get this message ur all better ...

@N1kk1wa 5 ай бұрын

I really appreciate this video! My mom is developing dementia and sje laments not being able to spend time with her newest grand baby. I bought a doll that looks nearly identical to my girl and I plan to root her trimmed hair into the doll with the baby's "take home" outfit to make mom feel like she is really holding jer grand baby when she needs that comfort

@autumnbabii16 7 жыл бұрын

i would NEVER have the patience to do something like this, kudos to you

@MissWayLucas 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this! I'm brand new to reborning and your videos and tutorials have been a great learning tool for me.

@Customdollbabycom 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@romansinterludee 8 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad you are back Kim!!!

@Customdollbabycom 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Still recovering, but slowly getting back into the swing of things! :)

@andreag3532 6 жыл бұрын

I am not a doll collector, but I love watching you're videos. Very fascinating

@laurelj Ай бұрын

I just had to take a moment to say thankyou for video! Soooo thankyou! Plus I just had to say maybe you haven’t been told lately but your fresh attitude still shines through even tho you say you’re not feeling 100 % and your teeth are beautiful!! These reborns are just precious and to get and work on them to make it more affordable is a dream come true for me. So thank you for sharing your knowledge and work. I hope you feel better soon. 😊

@cindyneri579 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the close up filming! This is the first time I’ve actually been able to see what was truly happening on a rooting video ❤️

@ms.anonymousinformer242 3 жыл бұрын

Really? Hee video is awesome, no doubt about it. But there ha been other close up videos of rooting. For example, this one was been around for 4 years :-) kzfaq.info/get/bejne/iquWnqejtJPHkZ8.html

@kerrypallier1972 8 жыл бұрын

Lovely to see you again Kim, we have missed you lol Hope you feel better soon. Take care. Big Hugs xx

@Customdollbabycom 8 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Kerry!

@BellaKatella 8 жыл бұрын

Welcome back! Great Video! You have been missed, but your health is more important. Rest Up and feel better.

@Customdollbabycom 8 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@TheEmptyNestRebornDollNursery 8 жыл бұрын

im so glad your back Kim, I have really missed your videos. I hope you are feeling better and look forward to more videos. thank you for all you do.

@Customdollbabycom 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

@deadpoolsunicorn3359 5 жыл бұрын

Is it strange, that I’m just listening to you talk while I root? I’m not watching much of the video lol. Your voice is just very soothing! Great info and tips as well.

@aallsopp86 8 жыл бұрын

Nice to see you back and now I can't wait for all the new tips and tricks x

@Customdollbabycom 8 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@peggy6192 3 жыл бұрын

love love to see you trim the hair somewhat shorter

@trudymccuistion1502 3 жыл бұрын

I just wanted to say thank you for sharing your videos. I could watch them all day. And your voice is so calming. 💖💖

@angievaughn3726 3 жыл бұрын

You are an awesome lady with patience so calm glad that I found your videos up close views are so helpful

@ellencasey8503 7 жыл бұрын

You look well so glad you retuned and are feeling well again .God Bless

@loiscamp1960 8 жыл бұрын

Kim, you should try using mohair around the hair line. It's much finer and you'll be able to use the 43 gauge.

@Customdollbabycom 8 жыл бұрын

I've tried that. In my experience, it did not blend well with the human hair. But I'd imagine the right type of mohair with the right kind of human hair may work well.

@steisus2828 3 жыл бұрын

Hi! Just curious, could I use my own hair, or would it need to be treated first, other than the washing and conditioning you show? TIA

@sweetdreamsnursery4127 6 жыл бұрын

Thank You Sony much for You tutorial

@rsr65 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for making these videos! They are helpful..I hope to learn how to reborn & root some day & I'm watching all kinds of videos.

@lorrainedaniels4183 7 жыл бұрын

chucky this reborn looks like l love this reborn baby so sweet 😍

@yaditruji2595 7 жыл бұрын

You're the best! Thank you very much for the classes and advice. Your videos are very useful, I learn with you and now I am selling babies and the customer are very satisfied. thank you very much!

@wendycrays1998 7 жыл бұрын

I like the idea of the silicone baby fat. I ordered one from Walmart, however it was the wrong one, it was just a half of a circle not the whole circle. I looked closer at the box they were cleavage boosting inserts. It worked out ,they fit perfect in the bottom. One on each side of the gathered stitching.

@Blushingbabyreborn 4 жыл бұрын

Wow! This is unreal! How long does it take to do one head of hair? ?? Incredible 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

@SillyConeBaby 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful job 👏👌

@Katiethreeable 6 жыл бұрын

Omgoodness you have great patience .... beautiful work ❤️

@ChristiKellyme 4 жыл бұрын

Hi, You do such great work! If you had a full body silicone doll, how would you seal the hair, and with what product? Thank you so much!

@cindypridgen3299 4 жыл бұрын

Your voice is so soothing!!!

@maryoconnell2965 8 жыл бұрын

thank you for that video, lm rooting along with you although its not looking anyway near as good, lm glad you are starting to feel better x

@Customdollbabycom 8 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@LeticiaeIsabelaMendes 8 жыл бұрын

I really enjoyed the video, teaches how to make vaccine brand, my mother will start doing my baby.Brasil!!!!

@Customdollbabycom 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@4myreborns682 8 жыл бұрын

welcome back, missed you!!!

@Customdollbabycom 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Glad to be back :)

@springtimekreationsnursery9492 8 жыл бұрын

Hi Kim: Wonderful video. Love Hades hair. Have a blessed day. Hugs!!

@Customdollbabycom 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Ginny!

@springtimekreationsnursery9492 8 жыл бұрын

You are welcome, Kim. Hugs!!

@angievaughn3726 3 жыл бұрын

Love your videos so helpful and love your voice so well explained

@cbreez40 Жыл бұрын

GREETINGS. You are absolutely magical. Ive been looking for this kind of video for years, I'm not making a doll, but I have a cosmetology doll and the hair was synthetic and now very damaged, because it's a African American mannequin with a beautiful face I was hoping you could suggest if it were possible for me to reroot human hair on my cosmetology doll? Thank you

@N1kk1wa 5 ай бұрын

Do you have any videos showing cowlicks/ double cow licks? My girl has a double and my mom AFORES it, I don't even know wjere to start 😭 your videos are so Informative

@ilovebrean 7 жыл бұрын

such a interesting video thanks

@matersonauquil295 7 жыл бұрын

I love the hair

@TeenasPreciousMoments 7 жыл бұрын

Hi Kim, I'm new to your channel. Glad you're getting better. I have a kit that I would like to get reborned I'm trying to find a good artist that would be willing to work on him and was wondering if you could and how much you would charge if you did work on him

@Customdollbabycom 7 жыл бұрын

Hi Teena, I'm not personally doing any more custom dolls this year, but I appreciate your interest!

@TeenasPreciousMoments 7 жыл бұрын

Hi Kim, thanks for responding. I saw that after going on your website. When you get up and running again keep me posted please. I would also be interested in a doll you made called Britney in your gallery.

@Customdollbabycom 7 жыл бұрын

Awesome! I'm actually offering her for sale this Holiday Season. I will let you know as soon as she's posted!

@TeenasPreciousMoments 7 жыл бұрын

I just wanted to let you know that I love your work, your dolls are soo real looking.

@Customdollbabycom 7 жыл бұрын

Teena Davis Thanks!

@scruffyscrubs5468 6 жыл бұрын

Wonderful video!

@ellencasey8503 7 жыл бұрын

Great Tips with the rice.

@Newbeginnings4TyGrr 7 жыл бұрын

where do you get ythe needle handles for your needles?

@Francesca_Lettuceshreds 7 жыл бұрын

Hi! Someone told me that a forked rooting needle would be easier to use for beginners. Do you agree? You talked about this in another video maybe? Thanks

@rochelhernandez8573 Жыл бұрын

Great video thanks you

@mariemoore6406 7 жыл бұрын

i know this may sound dumb but just starting watching ur videos...What holds the hair so it does not pull out when its combed? This is time consuming but there is something relaxing about it...

@bethstephey6026 Жыл бұрын

I also do needle felting. Can I use those types of needles? They have barbs on them and come in different gauges...?gouges...? I have that same holder your using too..

@kamanika3115 2 жыл бұрын

How long do we need to microwave to heat up the rice? Thank you I really love ur video 💖

@laverngittens8098 6 жыл бұрын

Hi Kim have been trying to root my silicone baby I'm new to this sort of craft but love it, I think i rooted it with the wrong hair it came off very coarse not soft for a baby what type of hair will you say is best to use for a baby silicone to get that realistic look ? BY THE WAY it's a bald baby I'm trying to root

@156aliciasy 2 жыл бұрын

Hello, how could I cut hair off Ashton drake doll and do this to the doll head?

@gemeas_ana_sarah 5 жыл бұрын

Obrigado querida 😘

@bethstephey6026 Жыл бұрын

Are you laying the strand down and putting the needle on it and pushing it in? At an angle and not straight in?

@romansinterludee 8 жыл бұрын

Oh and my Ella Mae has a whole in her ear. when I use glue, (modge podge ) It runs through the whole of the ear into more parts of the ear. Can you help?

@Customdollbabycom 8 жыл бұрын

How big is the hole? Is is a piercing for an earring or larger? Can you fill it with clay or do you intend for the hole to be there? For dolls with open nostrils and things like that, I sometimes use hot glue and a dark felt pad to seal the hole. Of course you don't want the glue to be hot enough to melt the doll. Even Gem Tac or another water proof adhesive should do the job.

@romansinterludee 8 жыл бұрын

CustomDollBaby.com The hole is big enough to fit small paint brush fibers in it. it's not in the ear love, it's in the upper part of the ear. I'm not sure what to do. I'm trying to fill it up but everything I try runs through it. I might try the clay and gemtac

@Customdollbabycom 7 жыл бұрын

Oh, sounds like an air bubble. A defect like that would normally warrant a refund if you catch it soon enough. I hope the Gem Tac helped.

@traceypoole833 Жыл бұрын

Hi I have the 42 3 barb needle but can't find a 42 6 barb needle I want to root human hair but can't find the 42 6 barb needle can some one tell me where to get the needle thanks

@supersiliconemomcm3707 8 жыл бұрын

can u do a video showing me how root a platinum silicone please help me

@Customdollbabycom 8 жыл бұрын

I don't have any silicone to root at the moment, but I'll certainly do a video when I have one. Which doll kit are you rooting?

@Customdollbabycom 7 жыл бұрын

Hi Carol, If you're still interested in rooting silicone, I just created a silicone rooting needle set. I only have one in stock at the moment, so I thought I'd let you know. :) customdollbaby.com/store/p29/micro-rooting_needle_sampler_advanced

@emmabbyreborns341 8 жыл бұрын

beautiful work ;o)

@Customdollbabycom 8 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@laverngittens8098 7 жыл бұрын

Hello i found your vedio very informative but type of hair will you suggest to be used on a new born baby silicone doll. its new to me and im asking because i bought a bald head silicone from ivita and is interested in rooting the head. thank you for responding.

@tinabray9010 3 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad your back Hope you get to feeling better everyday .. .

@evelynoquendo8123 7 жыл бұрын

Hi I just stared doing the reborn dolls for the first time and is not so easy to do

@charlottebrown270 6 жыл бұрын

My question is how do you keep the hair from falling out when you brush or comb it unless I have missed something

@nairnunes6585 7 жыл бұрын

a agulha de implante pode ser a mesma de feltragem?

@supersiliconemomcm3707 8 жыл бұрын

hi me Kim ...Question??? How do you root a real silicone baby. my baby's hair is falling out

@Customdollbabycom 8 жыл бұрын

Yikes! So sorry to hear about that! The challenge with rooting silicone is that it is not hallow on the inside like vinyl, so there is no way to glue the hairs in place. You only have the elasticity and stickiness of the rubber holding your hairs. High quality silicones, also known as Platinum Cure Silicones, are the best to root because they are very soft and elastic, making them good at gripping hairs. It will also be important to use to tiniest needle you can handle, 46 gauge if possible, when you root so you make the smallest holes you can. Tiny holes will also improve the rubber's ability to grip the hair. Finally, avoid using a brush to style your baby's hair and only use a baby comb. This will help minimize the amount of hair pulled out during styling. Hope that helps!

@horse7801 6 жыл бұрын

I love you mrs. Carol!

@arwenbrimhall3737 6 жыл бұрын

I would try a thin layer of silicone glue as you are rooting. Basically just runny silicone. Look at sugar charm shop channel for out of the box ideas

@krisb2617 8 жыл бұрын

May i ask if you do peoples babies heads for them?

@Customdollbabycom 8 жыл бұрын

I don't have the bandwidth for it at the moment, but I'll certainly let you know when I'm open for rooting projects. Thanks for your interest!

@krisb2617 8 жыл бұрын

Ok thank you for your reply I am very thankful love your videos they help me lots

@maryrosesanpedro1352 3 жыл бұрын

what size needle do you use for micro rooting human hair..I have the 42g 3 barb needle..would that be ok..?

@pattiliggins7590 8 жыл бұрын

can this method be used to make lace front wigs?

@Customdollbabycom 8 жыл бұрын

Cool question! It's my understanding that lace front wigs are knotted. A teeny tiny crochet needle is used to loop a hair around a section of lace and then pull that strand back through the loop. But I've always wondered if those fancy silicone-front wigs, beards and mustaches that they use in Hollywood are rooted the way we root dolls. Might be another job opportunity for us, LOL ;)

@MonicaDehnert 7 жыл бұрын

How many hours does it take to root the average reborn head?

@Customdollbabycom 7 жыл бұрын

It really depends on the artist, how you root, what type of hair and how much hair you root. I root one strand at a time and I root it full, so it takes forever - 10, 15, up to 40 hours. But I've heard other artists who root fine, or "jab & grab," as I call it and can finish a head in an afternoon. So, it's really a matter of what look you're going for and how you do it. Either way, if you want a lot of hair, plan to spend several hours on it.

@MonicaDehnert 7 жыл бұрын

It looks like you and artists such as yourself are making minimum wage for all those hours of work to make these beautiful creations. Definitely an act of love for the work.

@22evilone 5 жыл бұрын

Zwhat does that strip of hair cost? It’s beautiful.

@dreadknot2261 7 жыл бұрын

If ye buy whats called "afro bulk" might save ye money. Its loose hair in a shorter length, it comes in blonde if ye want that color too. Its usually a bit curly to really curly, but ye have an iron. :)

@Customdollbabycom 7 жыл бұрын

Dread Knot Wow. Where do you buy it?

@dreadknot2261 7 жыл бұрын

I've had to buy it for work and the best prices for it that I found were on ebay. I know they are not in public beauty stores where I am from, but ye could have a look. :) Searching "afro bulk" in "whole sale" may help ye get the best price. GOOD LUCK! xx Love ye dolls.

@dreadknot2261 7 жыл бұрын

Oh and make sure it says 100% human, so ye dont get tricked into semi hybrid hair mixes. :)

@Customdollbabycom 7 жыл бұрын

Dread Knot Thanks for the tip! I noticed a lot of the stuff sold in the beauty stores are still synthetic blends even if they say 100% human on the package. :-/

@dreadknot2261 7 жыл бұрын

Yeah public beauty stores do that. I'm licensed so I dont use those, but I'd defiantly go online, I buy most everything for my job online. Ye can also use natural fibers like mohair and sari alpaca locs for hair, they can be styled and colored just like human and look natural like human- They look a lot like the afro bulk hair. :)

@catherinelintern9197 6 жыл бұрын

hi where do you buy that sort of hair is it a roll of hair i have 2 doddlers to do

@arielbeasley7757 6 жыл бұрын

How much do it cost for you to put some more hair into my baby hair

@skychick67 5 жыл бұрын

Could youbuse hair from beauty supply store? Would it be the same if you use human hair

@supersiliconemomcm3707 7 жыл бұрын

thanks will this same method work on silicone head

@Customdollbabycom 7 жыл бұрын

I think so. Just make sure you're using needles appropriate for silicone. customdollbaby.com/store/p29/micro-rooting_needle_sampler_advanced

@Turtle2345 5 жыл бұрын

Hi kim . Where did you get the human hair from . let me know . thank you

@katcallaway1043 Жыл бұрын

Is it best to root or do wefts when doing a reborn doll with long hair ?

@joannecarnes4468 7 жыл бұрын

it looks like u r going in at a 45 degree angle. is that correct?

@impossibleispossible6590 6 жыл бұрын

How much would an African American toddler be

@Jennifer-qv6oo 4 ай бұрын

Is the same with doll hair?

@contagiousintelligence5007 Жыл бұрын

How does the hair stay on the head

@donnasullivan2644 7 жыл бұрын

Loved the doll but I'd cut the hair

@A.TAYLOR 7 жыл бұрын

Looks like chucky lmaoo. But great video, very helpful!

@AndronaPiranha 8 жыл бұрын

When I try to use a rice sock, I end up pulling out a very hairy sock!! How do you keep from "rooting" the sock???

@Customdollbabycom 8 жыл бұрын

I have the same problem, actually, with the "jab & grab" rooting method. When I root single strand, the sock doesn't catch it. I'm thinking a smoother material will catch less hair. I'll let you know if I find a way to optimize it.

@AndronaPiranha 8 жыл бұрын

hhhmmm..I mono-root as well..I want to try the salt lamp light in the head, to see if that will work better...

@Customdollbabycom 7 жыл бұрын

Interesting. Please let me know how that goes!

@hgarcia8339 7 жыл бұрын

sorry if someone has asked. but what is the tool called your using?

@mrs.228 7 жыл бұрын

Can you please help me make my baby have hair when I get one

@krisb2617 7 жыл бұрын

Does the hair get stuck in the sock?

@cheriesimz4436 6 жыл бұрын

Is it ok if you use a normal needle

@aureahernandez2012 Жыл бұрын

Where can i find that hair ?

@ilovebrean 7 жыл бұрын

do you have a video of him finished ?

@Customdollbabycom 7 жыл бұрын

Finally :) kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gMyogcaHzM_Fdmg.html

@glaycianneoliveira5104 6 жыл бұрын

Is Synthetic Hair? Which one better to buy?

@glaycianneoliveira5104 6 жыл бұрын

E cabelo sintético

@onepaint2002 4 жыл бұрын

wow that is some very long hair for a baby so small lol but guess it's what your customer wanted

@elainecloutier2764 7 жыл бұрын

How much do you charge to do this with human hair on smaller dolls?

@Customdollbabycom 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your interest. I'm not taking on any rooting projects at this time.

@ellencasey8503 7 жыл бұрын

How much do u charge to root a reborn doll?

@elizabeteborges4558 4 жыл бұрын

👏👏👏

@fritzbloger9732 3 жыл бұрын

What needle you use please

@nikkigreen2538 3 жыл бұрын

The words are over the example

@mariemoore6406 7 жыл бұрын

how far apart do u usually root each hair?

@yisssssrraa5574 6 жыл бұрын

Ok wait u can make people a custom doll il check it out

@Sierra8869 8 жыл бұрын

what is the best mohair to use? I hope you feel better.

@Customdollbabycom 8 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I am finally feeling better. That took a while. :/ I suppose the best mohair depends on the look you're trying to achieve. Mohair can get very expensive, but some lower cost options may suit your needs. I really need to update this article, but here's the list of all the mohair (and human hair) that I use: customdollbaby.com/reborn-doll-artist-tips/find-the-perfect-curl-for-your-biracial-reborn-dolls

@Sierra8869 8 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!! I'm glad your feeling a better😄😚

@supersiliconemomcm3707 8 жыл бұрын

ms Kim sorry