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Title: My First German Nirvana! Before & After Pictures :)
Post by: starstrider on April 27, 2018, 10:53:28 PM
So happy, I got my first German Nirvana!  I scored this German Starshine in a bulk lot on eBay, which actually had a few less common ponies in it.  I got the whole lot of them for a bargain price, which I would happily have paid just for her alone.  All of the ponies did however need a bit of TLC.  SPA TIME!  ;)

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Starshine does have a few issues, but they're minor.  A forelock trim, unfortunately.  A few small spots and a faint green mark on her NDS, and she is very slightly discoloured.  I'm thinking it might be time to try hydrogen peroxide sun soak I've read so much about!   

SHE'S SO BEAUTIFUL!  I can't stop looking at her  :biggrin:  In the last few weeks I've had an amazing run on German G1s, including getting a Raindrop and Nightlight.  They're still in the post though, so when they come I'm just dying to put them all together  :biggrin:
Title: Re: My First German Nirvana! Before & After Pictures :)
Post by: Strandperle on April 28, 2018, 12:56:28 AM
Congrats! She turned out beautiful!
I personally don't mind flaws like that cut forelock. I'd never rehair a pony like this, I leave them as they are. I think it makes them even cuter and more unique. Every pony has a story to tell!
Title: Re: My First German Nirvana! Before & After Pictures :)
Post by: Goanna on April 28, 2018, 02:47:53 AM
Oooh I love her in that pose!
Congrats :D
Title: Re: My First German Nirvana! Before & After Pictures :)
Post by: SpookyTrees on April 28, 2018, 03:44:52 AM
She is stunning! Congrats!
Title: Re: My First German Nirvana! Before & After Pictures :)
Post by: Safflower on April 28, 2018, 08:04:04 AM
Huge congrats! She is such a gorgeous pony, and she looks great all cleaned up! :heart:
Title: Re: My First German Nirvana! Before & After Pictures :)
Post by: Littlesparklepony on April 28, 2018, 12:31:09 PM
Ivé Always loved German Starshine, My sister had her when we were kids.  :)
Congrats!
Title: Re: My First German Nirvana! Before & After Pictures :)
Post by: achab1984 on April 28, 2018, 06:31:07 PM
Congrats on her! :)
Title: Re: My First German Nirvana! Before & After Pictures :)
Post by: lockette on April 28, 2018, 06:39:57 PM
she's one of my favorites, I got her a few months ago and I'm still excited whenever I see her. I'm so glad you've been able to add her to your herd! she's so striking.
Title: Re: My First German Nirvana! Before & After Pictures :)
Post by: Shy Violet on April 28, 2018, 10:53:37 PM
She's gorgeous! Congrats!!
Title: Re: My First German Nirvana! Before & After Pictures :)
Post by: kiwimlp on April 29, 2018, 12:41:02 AM
She looks amazing.  She cleaned up so well after her bath :happy:

Major congrats on adding such a lovely pony to your collection :cheer:
Title: Re: My First German Nirvana! Before & After Pictures :)
Post by: ghouldilocks on April 29, 2018, 06:30:42 AM
I absolutely love German Starshine! That's one of my favorite pegasus poses, I think it makes her look very sweet  :lovey:
Title: Re: My First German Nirvana! Before & After Pictures :)
Post by: starstrider on May 01, 2018, 06:16:03 AM
Thanks all  :)  She makes me happy just looking at her!  Today my German Raindrop and Skydancer finally arrived, and according to the tracking number my Nightlight will be delivered tomorrow (hopefully).  Soon I'll be able to post a pic of them all together, one big happy family!  ^.^
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Post by: Carebearnmbr46 on May 03, 2018, 01:47:01 PM
I love her!  She’s such a beautiful pony to look at!   ^.^
Title: Re: My First German Nirvana! Before & After Pictures :)
Post by: Spinky69er on June 04, 2018, 02:30:45 AM
What a beauty to add to your collection.  Congrats :)
Title: Re: My First German Nirvana! Before & After Pictures :)
Post by: Lost Valley Pony on June 27, 2018, 11:23:29 AM
How did you get her hair to look so good? She's beautiful! 😍 xx
Title: Re: My First German Nirvana! Before & After Pictures :)
Post by: starstrider on July 01, 2018, 05:32:05 AM
How did you get her hair to look so good? She's beautiful! 😍 xx

Patience and care!  I washed her mane and tail with shampoo to clean it, rinsed it out, then applied liberal amounts of conditioner.  Then starting at the ends and working my way towards the pony's body I used a medium-tooth comb and slowly brushed all the snarls and knots out.  The conditioner makes it much easier to de-tangle a mane, and protects it from accidental snapping of the hair fibres.  You can't rush it and you have to be gentle because you don't want to break or rip out the hair strands.  Rinse all of the product out and reassess - if the hair is silky and smooth you can set/style it and allow it to dry naturally.  If it's still frizzy after all of the knots have been removed you can use a hair straightener on a LOW setting and smooth the hair in small sections whilst it's still wet.  That takes the frizz out of it and resets it at the factory-look silky shiny feel.  Slightly more labour intensive but absolutely worth it to rejuvenate damaged hair!
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