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Creativity => Customs => Topic started by: Duenia on May 19, 2017, 12:33:27 PM

Title: How to style a pony mohawk?
Post by: Duenia on May 19, 2017, 12:33:27 PM
I'm working on rehairing a Princess Tiffany to fit more with my younger sibling's (also Tiffany) style. I have all my colors and plans drawn out but I'm at one sticking point. What would be the best way to keep a pony mohawk from falling over? I've thought about maybe watering down some glue, or using hair spray, but I don't want it to become a nasty sticky dust trap either.

Thoughts?
Title: Re: How to style a pony mohawk?
Post by: Uninu on May 19, 2017, 12:37:28 PM
There are styling products meant for artificial hair, those might be a good option. I wouldn't try human hair products as I am not sure how the pony hair would react to those in the long run.

But then again, I haven't styled pony hair much. There must be many others who have knowledge from their own experiences, I hope they notice this thread! :)
Title: Re: How to style a pony mohawk?
Post by: Griffin on May 19, 2017, 12:44:06 PM
If you cut it short enough (say, an inch or so) it will stand up on its own. :) Some hair types are also stiffer than others, so if you want to keep the hair longer than that, you could try using something other than nylon. Hope this helps!
Title: Re: How to style a pony mohawk?
Post by: Em_L._Pea_Customs on May 19, 2017, 01:50:49 PM
I'm pretty sure I've seen people use watered down Mod Podge to make anime style spikes before (seems like it would work for mohawk as well).  Might want to see if someone could confirm that though.  Good luck! :)
Title: Re: How to style a pony mohawk?
Post by: Tulips on May 19, 2017, 03:40:28 PM
I used really watered down PVA glue to stiffen a hairstyle, not a mohawk but it has held detail. No stickiness to report, and if it's watered thin enough it doesn't look foggy/milky with glue.

I've heard that Mod Podge is essentially already watered down craft glue (PVA), so watering it down further would get it to the perfect consistency.

Good luck with whatever you do. ^.^
Title: Re: How to style a pony mohawk?
Post by: Jinxxy on May 19, 2017, 04:18:51 PM
Watered down elmers glue works for peoples moehawks! :)
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