If you would rather add a wig to the doll, then you can do so by doing the following.

Place the wig on the dolls head and see that is actually fits with the style you are trying to achieve. Turn the wig inside out and spread the glue all over the wig cap.

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Requires: Mohair, rooting needles, water cup, comb, scissors, handle, glue, hair dryer

You have 2 ways to add hair to your reborn day. The first is microrooting, which is a term used to describe the method of rooting strands of mohair to the dolls head. The second is to use a wig.

I would highly recommend you to use microrooting as it can give incredible results. However, it is also a lot harder.

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Step 9: Finishing the lips and nails

Finally, to add some more depth to the fingernails, toenails and lips you will need to add a few details. Once again, this part is optional but I would suggest not skipping this part as the effect looks great.

You can get ready mixed Genesis paints for the exact tones quite cheaply if you would rather use them. Just follow the instructions as required.

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Step 8: Mottling

Requires: Mop brush, Berry Maker Tool, Pyrole Red 03

This stage is optional, you do not have to do this. However, it does add more realism to a reborn. Mottling fills out an area with extra color, after all skin isn’t one shade. The trick is to blot off most of the color on the brush before applying as you do not need to use very much.

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