The spray bottle tends to be the easiest way to apply the mixture. Make sure the water isn’t too hot so that it doesn’t destroy the hair fibers. If the water burns your fingers when you touch it, it’s too hot. [1] X Research source
Let the hair soak for roughly 5 minutes.
If you don’t have a wire hair brush or metal tooth comb, a normal plastic brush will work. If some parts of the hair become dry while you’re brushing, use the spray bottle to dampen them again.
If you need to remove residue from the fabric softener, try rinsing the hair out with a mixture of half water and half distilled white vinegar. [4] X Research source
If you have a larger doll, try using small plastic perm rods. These can be bought at a beauty store or online.
If you want your doll’s hair to have waves, use a larger section of hair when wrapping. When wrapping, you want the hair to be damp but not soaking wet. If you need to remove excess moisture, blot the hair with a paper towel.
Feeling the individual sections of hair with your fingers will help you decide if the hair is dry or not.