Hair for dolls
I use only natural fibres for my dolls' hair, sourced mostly from Etsy sellers or farmers who shear their own llamas, alpacas, and goats using cruelty-free practices. The hair from these animals is wonderfully silky and fine, and can be dyed and heat-styled. Many doll artists do beautiful work with synthetic hair for wigs, but personally, I've never found anything that matches the look and feel of natural fibres.
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Goat mohair
Goat mohair is my go-to fibre since moving into porcelain doll making. It's very fine and silky with a loose curl, and locks can be found in generous lengths, which is a big plus.
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Suri alpaca
Suri alpaca is very similar to goat mohair, available without the loose curl, making it a great choice for straight hair wigs. It responds well to heat styling, leaving the hair incredibly straight, shiny, and smooth.