Types of hair?

[rayedelsol]

I don't know if this is the right place to post this, but I am going to be doing some custom work [not on ponies, but I know that you guys know best  ] and I needed to know the difference between nylon and saran hair. What is it that my G4 ponies have? What kind of hair do dolls [like Monster High] have? Are the both easily style-able? I'm kinda lost......

[enchantress41580]

G4 ponies have nylon hair, most Monster High dolls have saran although a few use kanekalon.

Nylon hair- used in my little ponies, It is heat resistant and holds a curl very well. You can curl it very easily- boil perms work wonderfully on it. It's strong- doesn't break easily.

Saran hair- often used on Monster High dolls, a heavier hair with a silkier feel (often used on barbie dolls too). It can hold a curl nicely by using a hot boil perm (and it makes nice waves too if you braid it).

Other types of hair that can be used- kanekalon, polypropylene, acetate, mohair, felt, yarn If you have any questions about those, feel free to ask!

[pop-girl]

enchantress is spot on. For me the choice is between nylon and saran - saran being my favorite. Most customizers prefer nylon and it's what Hasbro uses for factory ponies.

[rayedelsol]

G4 ponies have nylon hair, most Monster High dolls have saran although a few use kanekalon.

Nylon hair- used in my little ponies, It is heat resistant and holds a curl very well. You can curl it very easily- boil perms work wonderfully on it. It's strong- doesn't break easily.

Saran hair- often used on Monster High dolls, a heavier hair with a silkier feel (often used on barbie dolls too). It can hold a curl nicely by using a hot boil perm (and it makes nice waves too if you braid it).

Other types of hair that can be used- kanekalon, polypropylene, acetate, mohair, felt, yarn If you have any questions about those, feel free to ask!

OMG thank you so much! I knew I was asking in the correct place You are awesome!

[lisey_baby]

Agreed, but Saran is also great for long straight styles as some times it can be more difficult to style than Nylon

[Maniah]

Saran never wants to style for me It barely seems to be affected when I apply the boiling water. Maybe I make the hair too thick?

[enchantress41580]

Saran never wants to style for me It barely seems to be affected when I apply the boiling water. Maybe I make the hair too thick?

  I would try using smaller sections to boil and leave it in for a little bit longer-

here is Retro Dolls US thermal saran after a boil perm-
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and Retro Dolls tinsel saran-
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Retro Dolls Mermaid saran-
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Retro Dolls Baby Blond saran-
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Retro Dolls Cranberry saran-
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I agree with lisey_baby that saran is excellent for straight styles (Kanekalon is another one that's awesome for super straight hair), but with a little time and patience, you can get it to curl nicely