How to re-root your doll - Lock & Loop Technique

[@deel4770]

There are so many tutorials out there, using fancy tools and not telling you how to secure stuff. THIS. IS. BRILLIANT.

[@FarnhamArts]

this was an awesome tutorial. I appreciate the fact you made it simple with the paper, then showed on an actual doll head. wonderful ! thanks!

[@ruddiko]

This technique gave me headaches when I tried but I used it on a Blythe scalp which is a bit easier. You're brave for trying on such small head!

[@egl]

Thank you so-so-so-so-soooooo-SOOOO much for this video! I tried to do a few customs back in high school and always wanted to try this method of re-rooting but I could never understand it from the other tutorials I saw. Doing it on paper first, then on the doll made this super easy to understand and I can't wait to try it :).

[@mylittlecustom]

For a Monster High, because the work space inside the head is quite small, I would recommend using the knot method instead of lock and loop :) x

[@vivianvillamor716]

You did a great help because i want to lock and loop my doll but where did you buy the needle

[@vaksehund2]

Great way of doing it - thank you for explaining. But how do you end it? Do you tie a knot at the last loop?

[@mylittlecustom]

you could but it would take a LONG time!! Have you looked at the "Knot Method" if you preferred to do it one hair plug at a time? x

[@Vaan1891]

Thank the Heavens! If I saw one more ten year old stuffing doll hair down a doll's head I was going to scream. This was extremely helpful, thank you so much. Now I just have to figure out how to get the dolls head off. Got to love life's little challenges.

[@mylittlecustom]

the loops shouldn't break as they form a chain to hold themselves in, however, should one break, a dab of glue will secure it into place :) x

[@mylittlecustom]

Hiya :) Any of the methods used in the 3 videos should be fine to use on a Bratz doll, you can use any hair you wish really! The Nylon, Polypropylene or Saran that I stock are the best types of doll hair you can buy so it is personal preference which you choose to use! I hope that helps :)

[@WrenMcNally]

ZOMG!!!! This is gorgeous! I have been using the knot method (and hurting my fingers with my dollar store needles. I am totally trying this on my next MH reroot...only issue is actually ordering hair instead of using from other dolls (not long enough) Thanks for the video!!!!

[@Siansonea]

I've been using a variation of this method myself for years, but I'm probably going to revise my method to match yours. Thanks for posting this!

[@BoudicaJ]

Thanks Robin :) I have been using the knot method for years and I have always wanted to do it this way but I didn't really understand ,much easier now I have seen it.......it looks so professional...thanks again:) jen

[@TheFerret78]

Thank you for posting this tutorial. I always used the not method for rerooting a doll head but I so LOVE this method better and will use it next time I root a head.

[@mylittlecustom]

you can use a glue which has a bit of tolerance to it - Fabri-tac can be washed up to 40 degrees for example - if you use ordinary PVA / tacky glue then yes, be careful when washing as it is water soluble xx

[@mylittlecustom]

What doll do you have? If it is a soft vinyl head then making extra plug holes is as easy as poking a needle through :) I will often give my dolls extra hair plugs to cover any bald spots - glad the video is helping! ^_^ x

[@vwcub79]

This video was a HUGE help to me as I am just starting out on this new venture!! Thank you so much you are the best!!!!

[@mylittlecustom]

Its Robin, I used to run MLC before Elise took over :D

[@timothystoytherapy]

Oh I just found this and I’m so thankful! I will try it soon!

[@LonelyYoungLady]

I think it's a great video, very knowledgeable, but you said when you are done to tie the last 2 together, I'm confused! Thanks for sharing the video

[@AniuLonewolf]

thank you very much for taking your time to make this tutorial - it is a great help!

[@girliboi]

wait... you didn't explain how secure the last plug. if that one plug isn't locked then all the rest come out.. what do you do with it?

[@MaryMDoyle]

Thank you so much Robin, for your great tutorial, your an angel.

[@cheryldahl9192]

How do you secure the last loop?

[@darknessinside8712]

cant I tie end of each 1 stad of chaining it?

[@albhedkah]

But if I wash the doll's head, will not remove the glue?

[@ZIGGIEPRODUCTIONS1]

I realy wanna do this for my old Sunday doll , I just love Sindy , very expensive for a original ballerina Sindy , ps where do u get the hair ? Guess u order on line ? Somewhere :)

[@mylittlecustom]

I do both! I tie the last two together and then add a tiny dab of glue just to be safe :)

[@ZIGGIEPRODUCTIONS1]

I guess u just tie a knot at the end , but the hair seems to stick up ? How do u get the parting ?

[@sailorvenuss]

will this work for bratz dolls hair? it seems like it would be to difficult to do since they have small neck holes.

[@paady]

Hi please can u explain about rerooting a braTZ DOLL head! PLEASEEEE. Because i want to do this but erm i dont know what hair to use.. and if it will work also i have brought pink hair from you before :D

[@gloom1est]

Hi, im into making monster high dolls, i plan on buying some hair from your website, how many hanks of hair should i buy for a monster high doll head?

[@lucylu376]

I tried to do it on a barbie doll and got it right but the problem is the hair, its uneven not same lenght so it just looks messy.

[@gourmetdragon]

Wonderful video! Thanks so much for taking time to show it to us. :D Big hugs!

[@mylittlecustom]

my pleasure! Glad it is proving helpful :)

[@Destinyl0l]

awesome would this work on a bratz or moxie doll head??? 0.O

[@Silksilver]

honey, what´s the size of this crochet needle? :)

[@mylittlecustom]

synthetic doll hair - saran, nylon or polypropylene are the best! :) If you do a search for "My Little Customs" you will find the full range of colours and materials there x

[@AggressiveBarbie]

Hello. Can I use this method for Barbie dolls? Thank you so much. =)

[@mylittlecustom]

You can either knot it or secure it with a dab of glue :)

[@dawndash404]

really cool i'm going to do it with my custom pony! XD

[@jodie_]

awsome and helpfull also the doll without the head is scary :O

[@meowmeowunknow]

Thank you so much!! This is so helpful

[@herpestina]

That's very-very helpful, thank you so much!

[@sssReiReisss]

this is helpful. thanks for sharing! :)

[@xelaresom27]

Is this you, Elise?...;)

[@azzaan22gaming14]

Who's watching this in 2019 and trying to do your dolls ha ir

[@mylittlecustom]

Yes! :-)

[@MonsterHigh1404]

Cool

[@mylittlecustom]

search for "mylittlecustoms" and you will find my website for buying the hair online :-) x

[@stephanieaverysweetgirl4397]

Awesome. Thank you!!!!!

[@EzraEazy]

Thank you so much for the video. :D

[@AggressiveBarbie]

Thank you so much. :D

[@mylittlecustom]

I have another video which shows you how to do a parting :-) x

[@OwnageProductionz]

Do you know how to re-root a brat?

[@mylittlecustom]

1.00 mm :)