Disintegrating Hair Syndrome

[Kitcatepic]

Im a bit concerned about my misty blue because she was from a discount set this is a bit disappointing to hear about because I was thinking about getting more g3s and a lot of the ones I want are on that list I will definitely move my g3s out of the window when I get home

[kid80]

Jumping in to commiserate on disintegrating polypropylene hair on HQG1C ponies. Sadly this has happened to essentially every one of my curly-haired HQG1C's. I've tried deep conditioning and flat ironing, but it is very laborious and it barely helps. I also suspect any improvement only lasts until the hair is slightly moved. The ponies I have that are afflicted are
- Jolly Dasher/Jolly Treats
- True Blue (Alternate Hair)
- all 4 Sweet Treat Sisters
- Blue Baby Tipper
- Green Baby Tipper
- Yellow Baby Tipper
- Glitter Wishes
- Lucky Star
- Flow
- Pizzaz

I also have Trick-Or-Treat , Star Spangled, Moonglow and Moonlight, but I'm terrified to touch their hair for fear the frenzied frizz fiasco will overtake them as well.

I've also noticed that the mane of Baby Emerald/Aqua, although not curly, is a very strange texture. It's different from her tail, and it's different from Baby Marigold's mane and tail too.

[Carrehz]

Beyond disheartened to hear HQG1Cs are being made with this hair. ;_; Especially the boys... Oh man, I really wanted Trick or Treat too, but now I'm worried I'll just be setting myself up for eventual heartbreak

[Leave a Whisper]

Updates including Lily Lightly, Comet Tail, some G4 McDonald's,  and Twinkle Bloom. Ugh I was really hoping it wouldn't hit any of the ponies I own.

[Taffeta]

I'm wondering how we figure out which ponies sold over here were made with poly and which were not (basically I can't get at 90% of my G3 at the moment, so I can't just go through and do the hair wash test, not that I'm brave enough to do it!) Some of my G3 also did come from the States so I don't know if they were in bonus packs or if they weren't. I can't remember if I had Petal Blossom and Rainbow Flash with the babies or the babies separately...but all those ponies are currently wrapped up in acid free tissue and stored away.

I've never had the Avon ponies but I also remember them being the first and it was a long time ago they were flagged. But I hadn't realised so many that I consider regular release ponies here may have had bonus releases over there...

I have December Poinsettia in box and I intend to keep her there...but it is making me hesitate about wanting to acquire any more of that set if they might be at risk down the line. They are a bit expensive.

The only pony right now that I know has this issue is actually a G1 Butterscotch, probably a Mail Order though I am not 100%...whose hair was full of conditioner and so dried up and is now so delicate I cannot brush her, or even put her in the cupboard. She's lived by my sink for the last decade or so. Since I am presuming G1 Butterscotch had nylon hair, I'm wondering whether products used on ponies has had any impact on hair breakage (speeding it up) in G3.

[Leave a Whisper]

I'm wondering how we figure out which ponies sold over here were made with poly and which were not (basically I can't get at 90% of my G3 at the moment, so I can't just go through and do the hair wash test, not that I'm brave enough to do it!) Some of my G3 also did come from the States so I don't know if they were in bonus packs or if they weren't. I can't remember if I had Petal Blossom and Rainbow Flash with the babies or the babies separately...but all those ponies are currently wrapped up in acid free tissue and stored away.

I've never had the Avon ponies but I also remember them being the first and it was a long time ago they were flagged. But I hadn't realised so many that I consider regular release ponies here may have had bonus releases over there...

I have December Poinsettia in box and I intend to keep her there...but it is making me hesitate about wanting to acquire any more of that set if they might be at risk down the line. They are a bit expensive.

The only pony right now that I know has this issue is actually a G1 Butterscotch, probably a Mail Order though I am not 100%...whose hair was full of conditioner and so dried up and is now so delicate I cannot brush her, or even put her in the cupboard. She's lived by my sink for the last decade or so. Since I am presuming G1 Butterscotch had nylon hair, I'm wondering whether products used on ponies has had any impact on hair breakage (speeding it up) in G3.

Lady Moondancer mentioned earlier in the thread that if the hair soaks up water, it's nylon. If it doesn't, it's polypropylene.

[CrystalSnowflake]

Can someone add a list for color match to quality replacement hair?
I would be interested in replacing the hair on any of my damaged ponies if there is a good replacement option.

[Carrehz]

Awww man, not more additions to the list Every time this thread gets bumped up I hope it's because someone's found a fix for it or something

[Taffeta]

I'm wondering how we figure out which ponies sold over here were made with poly and which were not (basically I can't get at 90% of my G3 at the moment, so I can't just go through and do the hair wash test, not that I'm brave enough to do it!) Some of my G3 also did come from the States so I don't know if they were in bonus packs or if they weren't. I can't remember if I had Petal Blossom and Rainbow Flash with the babies or the babies separately...but all those ponies are currently wrapped up in acid free tissue and stored away.

I've never had the Avon ponies but I also remember them being the first and it was a long time ago they were flagged. But I hadn't realised so many that I consider regular release ponies here may have had bonus releases over there...

I have December Poinsettia in box and I intend to keep her there...but it is making me hesitate about wanting to acquire any more of that set if they might be at risk down the line. They are a bit expensive.

The only pony right now that I know has this issue is actually a G1 Butterscotch, probably a Mail Order though I am not 100%...whose hair was full of conditioner and so dried up and is now so delicate I cannot brush her, or even put her in the cupboard. She's lived by my sink for the last decade or so. Since I am presuming G1 Butterscotch had nylon hair, I'm wondering whether products used on ponies has had any impact on hair breakage (speeding it up) in G3.

Lady Moondancer mentioned earlier in the thread that if the hair soaks up water, it's neon. If it doesn't, it's polypropylene.

Yeah...but they're in boxes in the attic, so that's not a test I can really run rn

I did go through my doubles box today and gave each of the pink sections a little tug, everyone's fine right now.

[Leave a Whisper]

I'm wondering how we figure out which ponies sold over here were made with poly and which were not (basically I can't get at 90% of my G3 at the moment, so I can't just go through and do the hair wash test, not that I'm brave enough to do it!) Some of my G3 also did come from the States so I don't know if they were in bonus packs or if they weren't. I can't remember if I had Petal Blossom and Rainbow Flash with the babies or the babies separately...but all those ponies are currently wrapped up in acid free tissue and stored away.

I've never had the Avon ponies but I also remember them being the first and it was a long time ago they were flagged. But I hadn't realised so many that I consider regular release ponies here may have had bonus releases over there...

I have December Poinsettia in box and I intend to keep her there...but it is making me hesitate about wanting to acquire any more of that set if they might be at risk down the line. They are a bit expensive.

The only pony right now that I know has this issue is actually a G1 Butterscotch, probably a Mail Order though I am not 100%...whose hair was full of conditioner and so dried up and is now so delicate I cannot brush her, or even put her in the cupboard. She's lived by my sink for the last decade or so. Since I am presuming G1 Butterscotch had nylon hair, I'm wondering whether products used on ponies has had any impact on hair breakage (speeding it up) in G3.

Lady Moondancer mentioned earlier in the thread that if the hair soaks up water, it's neon. If it doesn't, it's polypropylene.

Yeah...but they're in boxes in the attic, so that's not a test I can really run rn

I did go through my doubles box today and gave each of the pink sections a little tug, everyone's fine right now.

That's good to know

Post Merge: Today at 11:45:49 AM

Awww man, not more additions to the list Every time this thread gets bumped up I hope it's because someone's found a fix for it or something

At least there's rehairing