How to...defrizz hair?

[Storm.Runner]

So I'm planning on digging out my childhood collection the next time I can get to my grandparent's house, and I know that at least one of my G1's - Nice n' Spicy - has shockingly frizzy hair. Anyone got any tips to defrizz hair completely? It's original hair, and I really want to get it back to its former glory.

[ZettaMomo]

You could try wetting the hair down and then working some liquid fabric softener into the hair. I have found that tends to help make the hair easier to brush out and fix.
Then you can either use a hair straightener on the lowest temperature setting and straightening it out, or you can just style the hair back to its original way.

Another trick is to set up a pan with simmering (not boiling) water. Wet the pony down with cold water first and then dip the pony in the hot water for a couple seconds and then brush it out. I don't know if it would be good for older/dryer hair. I have only really used that trick on G4s since their hair is so messy when you take it out of the box.

Here it a tutorial on how to do basic G1 pony styles without heat : http://www.ponylandpress.com/care/salon/styling.shtml
And here is a tutorial on how to deal with frizzy pony hair and a few other hair issues : http://www.mlppreservationproject.com/hair.html#Frizz

[HavACrumpet452]

If the pony does not have tinsel you can dampen it and put a little conditioner in it and then use a curling iron on low heat or a straightener on low heat. The hair should be damp but not dripping wet, especially if you have a straightener made for dry hair, so just wet it under the faucet and wring it through your fingers to get the excess water out.

[Storm.Runner]

Aah thanks guys <3 I'll be trying these as soon as I get my gal out of the loft.
Sadly I don't have straightners, I'll give the fabric conditioner one a try. Will it work with a hair dryer on the lowest heat setting?

[kittybethy]

Wow!! I haven't tried fabric softener!

[lovesbabysquirmy]

Nope, a hair dryer will make it worse.  You should think of investing in a straightener if youre going to do any kind of restore work.    But I'd try the fabric softener trick first. 

[cloud_weaver]

Nope, a hair dryer will make it worse.  You should think of investing in a straightener if youre going to do any kind of restore work.    But I'd try the fabric softener trick first. 

Yup, totally worth investing in a straightener.  I got a cheap one at the thrift store for a a buck or two.  And it still amazes me how often I use it. 

[saply]

Nope, a hair dryer will make it worse.  You should think of investing in a straightener if youre going to do any kind of restore work.    But I'd try the fabric softener trick first. 

Yup, totally worth investing in a straightener.  I got a cheap one at the thrift store for a a buck or two.  And it still amazes me how often I use it. 

Ooh, I've never thought about checking the thrift stores. I'm too cheap to buy my own so I use my mom's instead, but sometimes she gets crabby when I ask. xD

[ZettaMomo]

Wow!! I haven't tried fabric softener!

It is a great trick! Especially for seriously knotted hair. I think it works better on ponies then plain ol' conditioner.

[Eskara1862]

Buy a straightener!  It is so totally worth the investment. I got mine for $10 at WalMart.  It's totally dedicated to pony use; I love my curly/wavy hair and would never straighten it!

This is the first horse I ever used a straightener on.  Tis a Grand Champion mare, but the principle is the same.

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[gazzy90]

Buy a straightener!  It is so totally worth the investment. I got mine for $10 at WalMart.  It's totally dedicated to pony use; I love my curly/wavy hair and would never straighten it!

This is the first horse I ever used a straightener on.  Tis a Grand Champion mare, but the principle is the same.

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Wow, amazing result!!

Maybe I should buy one too, I just can't seem to get rid of friziness any other way...