G3 Pretty Parasol's pink mane :(

[Ria0101]

Hi Everypony!

I have a HUGE problem.... My favourite g3, Pretty Parasol, lost her pink mane!!! ;( Can someone teach me how to restore/rehair her cuz I really, really love her. I don't want her to stay like that.
Thanks.

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[moving to Customs ~ many thanks ~ hathorcat]

[Ivy]

Did it just fade? Because you can re-pink it with dye and not have to rehair her.

To re-pink just get some RIT dye - Rose Pink is my favorite but some use Petal Pink - I use the liquid because it's easier when it's already mixed up - I just use a fine tooth comb and comb it in. Then rinse it out.

[hathorcat]

I agree with Ivy, re pinking is a much better option than re hairing in this case.

If you go with re pinking, here is an old tutorial http://mlparena.com/index.php/topic,307703.0.html but if you do want to re hair, I ll move this thread over to Customs for you as you will get much better help there

[Ria0101]

Did it just fade? Because you can re-pink it with dye and not have to rehair her.

To re-pink just get some RIT dye - Rose Pink is my favorite but some use Petal Pink - I use the liquid because it's easier when it's already mixed up - I just use a fine tooth comb and comb it in. Then rinse it out.

Hi, no.... The pink hair's really gone... The tinsels were the only left and the white/silver hair too... ;(

[himmie]

Isn't there a known issue with some of the G3's pink hair, that is just falls apart? I do not collect them so I do not know enough about it...

[hathorcat]

I am going to pop this over to Customs then for you - as you ll get the expert advise there for rehairing.

[FoolBornUnicorn]

Isn't there a known issue with some of the G3's pink hair, that is just falls apart?

That would explain why my Tea Lily's pink hair disintegrated when I went to style her.
I'm stalking this to see what color would match best, I'm assuming the pink that falls out is the same color.
I've done several rehairs, so maybe I could help?

[Colorscapesart]

I would think a little bit of Heartthrob Dolly hair would do the trick.  Even 1/4 of a hank would do.  You might pop over to the Dollyhair trade thread and ask if anyone might sell you a little.  We have rehairing tutorials in the sticky at the top of the forum too, there are a few different ways to go about it. 

[Starshinescustoms]

Isn't there a known issue with some of the G3's pink hair, that is just falls apart? I do not collect them so I do not know enough about it...

Wha-?! 
I've never heard of this?! I have loads of G3's and this had never happened to any of mine *is now too afraid to touch any in fear of what may be found*. Wow, that's really upsetting
I'm curious about one thing, though. FoolBornUnicorn said that the same thing happened to her Tea Lily. But that's an entirely different shade of pink? Is all pink hair affected?

Sorry to hijack your thread, Ria0101. Getting back on topic, I'm really sorry about your pony
I second what Colorscapesart said. I have a little bit of Hearthrob here and I just compared it to my Pretty Parasol. It's pretty much perfect as a match. I would get that and possibly some new tinsel if you can and rehair her. My Pretty Parasol's head turns. I think they were all released with turning heads, so it should just be a matter of pulling her head off rather than having to use a knife. You could put her in some hot water to make her a bit softer if you're having trouble getting the head off. Just be careful not to burn yourself.
I have found a rooting tool the easiest and quickest way to rehair. The tools aren't hard to make and there should be a tutorial somewhere. But as Colorscapesart said there are many different methods for rehairing and many different tutorials to choose from.
Make sure you pour some glue in afterwards so the plugs stay in.
If you have trouble getting the head back on, what I do is heat (carefully!) the base of the neck (the body side, not the head) so that it's a bit more flexible. That always works for me, but be careful what you use to heat it as you don't want to melt the plastic! As she's not a painted custom, hot water would probably be best.
Hope that made sense 

[Ria0101]

Isn't there a known issue with some of the G3's pink hair, that is just falls apart? I do not collect them so I do not know enough about it...

Wha-?! 
I've never heard of this?! I have loads of G3's and this had never happened to any of mine *is now too afraid to touch any in fear of what may be found*. Wow, that's really upsetting
I'm curious about one thing, though. FoolBornUnicorn said that the same thing happened to her Tea Lily. But that's an entirely different shade of pink? Is all pink hair affected?

Sorry to hijack your thread, Ria0101. Getting back on topic, I'm really sorry about your pony
I second what Colorscapesart said. I have a little bit of Hearthrob here and I just compared it to my Pretty Parasol. It's pretty much perfect as a match. I would get that and possibly some new tinsel if you can and rehair her. My Pretty Parasol's head turns. I think they were all released with turning heads, so it should just be a matter of pulling her head off rather than having to use a knife. You could put her in some hot water to make her a bit softer if you're having trouble getting the head off. Just be careful not to burn yourself.
I have found a rooting tool the easiest and quickest way to rehair. The tools aren't hard to make and there should be a tutorial somewhere. But as Colorscapesart said there are many different methods for rehairing and many different tutorials to choose from.
Make sure you pour some glue in afterwards so the plugs stay in.
If you have trouble getting the head back on, what I do is heat (carefully!) the base of the neck (the body side, not the head) so that it's a bit more flexible. That always works for me, but be careful what you use to heat it as you don't want to melt the plastic! As she's not a painted custom, hot water would probably be best.
Hope that made sense 

Thanks for your tip! I'll try doing it when I have free time. ^_^