The Doll Planet Tutorial : How to Re-root a Doll For Beginners

[@Americanlie1973]

I've ordered my styling stand, my starter kit and excited to start my re-rooting journey in 2021! Bonus for me... being left-handed. Thank you Doll Planet.

[@kitikatuu]

Yeah!

[@alyhasaproblem8610]

My tool and hair came today and all the things are soooo high quality! Thank you so much!!

[@erinseely]

I just ordered the wimsey hair

[@cynthiaw927]

Yay! Another lefty..whew I thought that I'd have to do the usual flip-flop a million times while watching. 😁

[@zenamorgan1754]

I just got my order yesterday but I’m probably gonna watch this several times before I try.

[@birdnest4634]

I got my styling kit today. The set up for the kit is WONDERFUL and everything was nicely packed and the tools are great quality! Thank you! I'm so excited to reroot my gal!

[@brielliott04]

Left handed, me too! that explains why your videos have helped me the most😊

[@barbaramatthews4735]

NEVER EVER NEVER apologize for being left handed. It's actually sad that you feel like you need to. I'm left handed and early in my childhood adults tried to teach me the "right" way to do things. Always using a lame excuse that "it is easier." I can learn any skill from right handed people and if they want to learn from me and I'm willing to teach...then no apology. It is actually refreshing to see left handed instructions. With you facing the camera it should look like a mirrored image for right handed people. I teach crochet and always sit face to face with right handers. They usually get it quicker. It works reverse to, as it is easier to learn facing someone else. When both are same handed sit side by side and get the same view. Now that I'm done with my rant...I actually like the video and plan on checking out your online store.

[@princess7strawberry]

I agree on your statement of never needing to apologize for being left handed. As a right handed person myself, I thought it was really strange to hear her apologize. Why should anyone complain about how I get a certain task done? I’m not going to apologize for being myself, neither should she.

[@michellelee4843]

Yay for left handers! 😍

[@MilkCried]

With this method of reroot, is it necessary to use glue to seal the knots on the inside of the head?

[@Kizzabell]

You don't need glue. That is the main advantage of doing it

[@docstar84]

I skip the knotting part, takes way too much time. Just glue with fabri-tac. It’s so much more secure than knots.

[@DollPlanetHair]

You need glue. This is not the knot method. This is one style using the rerooting tool method. The knot method you would need to thread the plug into the eye of a long needle, push it through the head, through the neck, tie a not (or singe with a flame) then pull plug back to the scalp. That method does not require glue. With a few exceptions like integrity and bratz that have crazy hard heads, you need to use glue.

[@Herlittleheadspace]

just ordered your beginner kit! im so excited to start rerooting my dolls hair :)

[@fangfang.boogie]

Omg just realized i bought from you!! And I’m also left handed, haha! This is so validating ❤ yay.

[@littlebottleofink]

I have 2 rerooting tools now, 1 fine tooth comb and IDK how many bags of hair. I love your products

[@texas1852]

Thank you for your precise directions & for doing them nice and slow! 😊

[@randibrahm7166]

Thank you for your tutorial. You have amazing patients

[@DaniellesMicoMarley]

You are such an inspiration for me rn...I just seen all your orders at the post office. The amount put my little etsy to shame xD but its just so cool to see all your stuff in person and finding out you're a fellow Arizonan :) I use the same location for my etsy xD xD (I went to pick up my package and I seen "etsy" on all the packages and I asked the guy if its an etsy business...I seen your business name SO COOL)

[@SETHGAZ]

Thank you for the compliment ❤ When we started over 3 years ago our daily shipping ranged between 5-7 packages a day. Now we are up to between 40-60 per day. Don't feel shame. Feel pride for starting something you are passionate about. With time and good business strategy you may far surpass what we do each day❤ We wish you all the very best and pray that your etsy store will be a huge success!!!

[@DaniellesMicoMarley]

@@SETHGAZ Thank you so much!! Thats amazing for you all, seriously really cool. I need to start making more inventory then xD Thanks for all the kind words, it really does help. I have high hopes for you all as well to keep prospering! Have a blessed day :)

[@alyssavalentine1889]

Can you add hair without removing the existing hair just to give extra thickness?

[@DLDietz]

I see issues concerning the "knot." If you use your method with a shoe lace, it becomes a large wad, not a knot (he-he). To create an actual knot, start up to 4:22. Then at 4:23 tuck the loose end UNDER the loop and bring it back over the loop and away from the nail. Now insert tool same as before. You can snug this up (but don't tighten) to get it inside the head. Once the knot is inside the head, you can tighten the knot & remove the tool from the head. If this doesn't help, glue grass seeds on the head and create a Chia Barbie.

[@pantoule]

This👍

[@yvonnestokoe4908]

I love all of the Nylon different Colors, Thank you!

[@XxPrincessOtakuxX]

My tool and hair came today, the hair colour is lovely. Which needle will I need to use for a Barbie doll?

[@DollPlanetHair]

For most Barbies I use a #5 for most of the head and #7 for around the hairline.

[@icarus6087]

@@DollPlanetHair do you know what those sizes mean in metric system like mms cms?

[@Donna-wm2kb]

I purchased your starter kit plus one other color of hair. I have watched you tutorial afew times ans it seems that am doing everything correctly but I am breaking needles right and left. At the rate I am going I will be spending more money for needles than for hair. Do you have any suggestions on what I might be doing wrong?

[@156aliciasy]

Thanks for the lefty work!!! Can this work on ashton drake dolls? The heas is kinda hard, but itchas rooted hair

[@Devin_Jazzberry]

Where is the link?

[@Cocoa_Mono]

Nice tutorial😊

[@kdiff7279]

I ordered the rerooting tool and the needle just keeps pushing down into the "grip" its like there is no base for the needle to touch. I have tighted and centered it as mich as i can. What is going on?

[@bigzaria]

K Diff same

[@littlebottleofink]

Are you using their needles? I haven't had this issue and I have 2 of their rerooting tools. I always give my needle about a half inch of room from the top of the tool, and hold it in place while I screw the tool tight. If I don't hold the needle, it'll fall down into the tool. I hope that helps.

[@geminisabah]

Buy an exacto knife and switch out the blade for a needle.

[@roseolson2663]

So the knot keeps the hair in the plug? And some people put glue inside the head?????

[@Kizzabell]

If you use the normal method of rerooting (with no knot) you do have to put glue inside the head after. When you buy a doll it has glue inside the head anyway

[@gaillowe1994]

Can this be done on crochet amigurumi dolls made out of crochet cotton?

[@rebeccagreen2219]

Goooo Lefties 👍🤪

[@WollyDollyTv]

What size needle do you recommend for using on a Bratz doll? @TheDollPlanet

[@pauldavidlewis1967]

Do you dampen the hair at all first?

[@DollPlanetHair]

You don't need to get it wet when rerooting.

[@tracyvandusen8454]

I've been buying from you guys like crazy (and about to do it again) because I now need to ask... how do you keep yourself from using *too much* hair on a doll? Do you measure out each bit you root or just kind of practice makes perfect?

[@simplyimpish1055]

Will the plug hold or do you need to put glue? I’m looking for an easier way to reroot my Crissy doll head but she has sleepy eyes so I cannot put glue in her head.

[@geminisabah]

It has to be glued unless you knot the end

[@amandahodgetts9174]

Does the hair just stay in or need glue adding?. Also have you a link or advice for what tools I need. I want to try rerooting Pippa dolls.

[@marireini]

Can you help me? I can't get the needle to stay in to rerooting tool. I have watched your other videos but those didnt help.

[@maristelamaris8620]

Hi! Do you think could be possible use this technique in a cloth/ fabric doll?

[@catherinelane9631]

Hello! I have 36” doll. Is a barbie. If I going to re roots her hair, what size needle I need? Oh! Thank you very much for your tutoring how to put the hair into the needle. Love from Australia

[@Robinmillerseattle]

Hi. Is it normal for some strands of hair to come out while rerooting?

[@DollPlanetHair]

Small amounts is normal since the hair has not been sealed.

[@butteredtoast1250]

I got the package today :)

[@mercedesmercedes173]

not gonna lie is easier for me not that i wonder how to stick in the needle and make a knot cross i love it thank u for giving me the link in etsy i gonna order mines now :D

[@Dainty213]

4:23 for the actual tutorial

[@ilvermorny5098]

Great tutorial! :)

[@DollPlanetHair]

Thank you! If you have ideas for another video let us know!

[@ilvermorny5098]

I'd love to see some videos on how to reroot doll hair for a boy! :) Once you reroot the hair, and cut it, how do you actually style it to make it look like natural boy hair, rather than just cut girl hair? I'd love to see a video on that! :)

[@nicoledonovan1071]

awesome tutorial. i wams wondering how much hair to each plug?

[@SETHGAZ]

Nicole Donovan great question! The answer really depends on which size needle you'll be using. Using The Doll Planet Nylon here is a quick reference chart that you might find helpful🤗 A variety of Needle sizes are needed for rooting based on the size of the hole you are rooting. Even the same head may have a variety of hole sizes. Choose the right size: Size #3 ~ Works great for larger holes on dolls like Crissy & Blythe, or hard headed dolls like Bratz, holes that have been torn, or turning around to use as a Punch to create new holes, good for larger dolls over 14" inches tall, handles about 12-15 strand plug. Size #5 ~ This is the most common needle used for the bulk of the head or neck line, works on most 1/6 scale dolls like Monster High, Ever After high, Barbie, Disney and standard size MLP, handles about 8-10 strand plug. Size #7 ~ The perfect size for rerooting the part line, circumference of the head and groups of small holes, good for detailed areas on 1/6 scale dolls and smaller MLP, handles about 5-7 strand plug. **If you find that you are breaking needles, make sure you are using the right size needle, reduce your plug size and be careful of how hard you push the plug into the head.

[@nicoledonovan1071]

Seth G thank you so much.

[@nicoledonovan1071]

Seth G I was wondering what needle and how many strands for a Disney Animator doll?

[@SETHGAZ]

Nicole Donovan I'd use size #3, with our nylon about 12-15 strands per plug 🤗 You might also want to use a heating pad or hair dryer to soften the head during rerooting. Softening the head can help a ton!

[@nicoledonovan1071]

Seth G thanks so much.

[@pixelfox365gamer4]

What size needle do you recommend for using on a monster high doll?

[@DollPlanetHair]

On MH dolls I use our #7 needles for the hairline or detail areas like around ears and such & our #5 needles for the rest of the head.

[@LittleCraftyKitty]

Yay this will definitely help

[@leesachittle171]

How do you get the hair to lay down nicely. Mine seems like they are all sticking out from the head. I tried hot water and an elastic but I can't seem to make it lay down

[@Kizzabell]

Was it boiling water?

[@AnonYmous-du2pz]

My rerooter doesn't look like that. And I can't get the needle to stay in. Whatever I do, however tight I screw it in, it just falls straight out.

[@karamarie7646]

I use an exacto knife, with a regular sewing needle secured in it. I cut the eye of the needle at an angle. Works perfectly!

[@iicrystalrasberry_7669]

What size needle should I use to reroot an omg doll??

[@DollPlanetHair]

I would use #3 and #5 needles because they are sturdier and they have big heads that are not that soft.

[@iicrystalrasberry_7669]

@@DollPlanetHair thank you!

[@salem9308]

Hi um just got my stuff on Thursday and um I’m trying it right now it’s very nice just um I’m trying it with thin pieces of yarn not really working

[@DollPlanetHair]

I've never rerooted with yarn so Im not really sure what the exact issue could be. My only suggestion would be to use the #5 needle and use as thin of strands as possible.

[@salem9308]

Oh ok thank you because I was having real bad issues again thank you for your time

[@salem9308]

Also I’m doing mine with a mlp sorry forgot to mention that

[@hightower090]

thanki now i now how to reroot thaink

[@thequeenmaureen37]

Oh thank god a lefty reroot tutorial! I kno it doesn’t matter that much but I do get confused. I think the hardest time I have it separating the tiny strands of the nylon hair without loose a bunch of it in the process. Any suggestions?

[@DollPlanetHair]

I had the hardest time figuring out how to re-root, I think it totally matters! I actually re-root a little differently than the other tutorials because I literally could not do it! Watch my video on separating plugs, the secret is a spray bottle to keep the hair damp. :)

[@thequeenmaureen37]

The Doll Planet thanks so much I will 💕

[@thequeenmaureen37]

I actually bought your “starter kit” it’s a little slow going but I’m slowly getting the hang of it. I want to buy so many of the colors u have lol

[@sonyalarson9243]

Maybe I am an idoit, but I cant seem to figure out how to get the knot. What am I doing wrong?

[@DollPlanetHair]

Creating the loop is the trickiest part. If you are using too much hair it will be difficult, if not impossible to do. Getting the hair damp first helps as well.

[@sonyalarson9243]

@@DollPlanetHair Thank you. Maybe I am using the wrong needle. Which number should I use for Barbie

[@DollPlanetHair]

@@sonyalarson9243 I personally prefer #5 for the majority of Barbie dolls. The newer dolls tend to have tighter hair lines and so I use a #7 for areas like that.

[@mysticamethyst]

Maaaaan I'm SO fricken nervous about doing this! How does the hair not come out when you pull on it while brushing? Is it something you have to be extra gentle while brushing after rerooting?? I just dont want to waste my time/ruin a doll if I'm unsuccessful. Any guidance?? How does it even stay in??

[@DollPlanetHair]

I still get nervous about rerooting at times! I learned everything through mistakes- MANY mistakes. Definitely start on a doll that can be expendable just in case it doesn't work out. You seal the hair in the head with glue- there is a separate tutorial on here for that. You can comb the hair after it is sealed. The hair might not bode well if given to a child to play with, but as long as you don't go crazy the hair will stay in well. We have a FB forum dedicated to all levels of customizers that I highly recommend! ❤

[@mysticamethyst]

@@DollPlanetHair wow that is SUPER helpful actually!! Thank u!!

[@jerramaurice7836]

The Doll Planet can this be done like that without removing the head from the body or that’s not an option?

[@Xakryn]

My issue so far is that the needle doesnt want to stay centered and there is no stopper so it drops into the whole tool. How the heck do you set the sucker up properly?

[@Xakryn]

the metal center bit is too thick and it wont tighten all the way. so I cant set up the needle at all. It keeps dropping down into the center of the rooting tool.

[@SETHGAZ]

Xakryn position your tool horizontally so that the needle doesn't slide in. Tighten it down a little, just enough to slide the needle in. Once you have it centered, then tighten it as tight as you can. You can even use pliers if you need to. This way you will get a firm grip on the needle for punching in plugs.

[@Xakryn]

I've tightened it as much as i can, but it always leaves 5 or 6 threads showing and the needle just drops to the center no matter how tight i've set it. i've been messing with it for an hour now and i'm just getting angry.

[@Xakryn]

okay, pliers worked but i had to really crank it. I was getting really frustrated there for a while because my hands are really weak (and raw, and blistered due to yard work). thanks for the suggestion.

[@SETHGAZ]

Xakryn If your tool is defective we will be happy to send you a new one. Please contact us through the store you purchased from and we will get your warranty replacement processed asap😍

[@kittykatgaming8296]

Hahaha, what are the chances I’m currently rerooting red wedding while wtchnh this?

[@mehrsanrad5062]

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[@lenkiyoumi]

my needle keeps falling back into the tool--

[@DollPlanetHair]

Sorry you are having trouble. Try checking 3 things: 1) There is a tall threaded end and a short threaded end. the needle goes on the tall threaded end. Otherwise the tool won't clamp tight enough. 2) Make sure you have the correct cam end for the needle. There are 4 cam end sizes, the correct one has no rounded hole and looks like a cross hair. 3) Use pliers if needed to tighten if your fingers won't do the trick. If these 3 things don't work please contact us and we will send you a new one at no charge :)

[@lenkiyoumi]

+The Doll Planet thank you I will check those things

[@DollPlanetHair]

+lenkiyoumi You are very welcome! Also, if you would like, you can message us on TheDollPlanet.com or through our Facebook page.

[@patriziocipriano6895]

👌🏻💕✨

[@aliesera31]

Hi doll planet van you pleas give me that

[@aliesera31]

Rerooting tool and hair

[@lemonstalker.29]

Here from the future to say yay lefties!!

[@romekamyles]

hello how are you doing today? I got your information from Azusa Barbie lover of West Hollywood.

[@beam4800]

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