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The Wig-Removal Eyelash Trick For Sex Dolls: Safeguard Her Lashes
A small trick can save you a lot of frustration. When you take a wig off a doll, pull it forward over the face, never backward over the hairline. It appears like a small detail, and it is, right up to the moment you've ripped off a glued-on eyelash by accident and spent twenty minutes re-gluing it with tweezers and a stable hand. Nobody makes that oversight twice.
 
The Reason the Direction Matters
The cause is uncomplicated: lashes on most dolls are glued, either on the upper eyelid or on the edge of the eye socket, and they're breakable. The small amount of adhesive used to apply them means anything that catches them can dislodge them. The inner strap of a wig pulled backward passes directly over the eyelash line, catching the lashes and pulling them off. With a forward pull, the strap passes over the forehead and crown rather than the lashes, which stay completely out of the way.
 
Lace Fronts Need Extra Care
Don't worry, the approach is uncomplicated. One hand keeps her head still, gripping the skull on both sides just above the ears. With the other hand, grip the front of the wig at the hairline, and pull it forward and a little upward, so that the wig slides over the forehead rather than backward over the crown. The inner strap should travel over the forehead and not the eyelash line as the wig comes off in one silky motion. The fragile lace on a lace front can tear if it catches on the lashes, so this is especially essential there.
 
A Small Cost, a Big Difference
Keeping a spare wig on hand is the other half of the trick. Washing synthetic wigs frequently means waiting for them to air-dry entirely, a day or two during which the doll has no wig. If you only have one wig, the doll ends up either bald for a day or wearing a damp wig, neither of which is ideal. A cheap investment, a spare wig solves the problem entirely and makes a big difference to the ownership experience.
 
Why Regular Shampoo Ruins Synthetic Fibres
Wig-specific shampoo is what to use for washing a wig, not routine hair goods. Dull and frizzy is how regular shampoo leaves a wig, by stripping the synthetic fibres of their coating, and it can also leave residue that's hard to rinse out. It's formulated not to strip the fibres while cleaning them, so wig shampoo keeps the wig looking natural for much longer. Where the manufacturer recommends wig conditioner, use it after shampoo, then leave the wig to air-dry on a wig stand or towel instead of utilising a hairdryer on hot.
 
Change Her Look for the Price of a Wig
One of the most significant parts of the doll's appearance is the wig, and it's one of the most replaceable too. A distinct look without a distinct doll? Replace the wig, the single easiest route, and relatively cheap next to the doll. Variety needn't cost multiple dolls: a few wigs in rotation will do it, with blonde and brunette making the same doll two entirely distinct characters. This upgrade is one of the best value ones in doll ownership.
 
Sizing Tips for Spare Wigs
Size-wise, get the spare wig to match the original. Too small and the wig will be tight and prone to slipping; too big and it will sit awkwardly and look unnatural, and although most dolls use standard wig sizes, some use custom ones. Take a measurement of the doll's head circumference before ordering and let it guide you to the right size. If in doubt about the size, select a vendor who takes returns; mistakes are usual and sending it back is straightforward with a reasonable one.
 
Wig Colour: Dark vs Light
Don't overlook the colour of the spare wig. Showing less dirt and oil than lighter wigs, darker wigs need washing less often and are more forgiving when maintenance is variable. Lighter wigs are more striking but need more regular washing, and they show every mark and every bit of oil. Save the lighter wigs for special occasions or photography, and select a darker wig as the practical alternative if you're buying a spare for steady use.
 
Keeping Multiple Wigs Organised
Not until they've got three wigs in a drawer and no idea which is which do most customers think about wig storage. Use a separate bag or its own wig stand for each wig, and label them when you have more than one. Stored in a crumpled bag, a wig needs washing and restyling before it can be worn; stored on a stand, it's ready to go straight out of storage. There's less time and frustration involved, and the wigs look better for longer.
 
Fitting a Wig Without Damaging Lashes
This eyelash trick works beyond wig removal. The principle is the same for putting a wig on, just reversed. Work from front to back when placing the wig on the doll's head, sliding it over the forehead rather than down from the crown, and position the inner strap correctly before settling the wig. When there's a lace front, put the lace in position cautiously and press it with your fingers, being attentive not to catch the eyelashes. An inadequately positioned wig sits awkwardly and looks obviously fake, but a well-positioned one sits naturally and looks like genuine hair.
 
Delicate Lashes Need Gentle Handling
The eyelashes themselves are worth discussing briefly. They're fragile, and they can be damaged by water, by rough handling, and by the mistaken kind of adhesive. Re-attach a lash that falls off by dabbing a small quantity of eyelash adhesive onto it with a toothpick or a cotton bud. Tacky is what you're waiting for; once the adhesive gets there, press the lash in and hold for a few seconds. Swap in a new lash, cheap and straightforward to source, if the old one is too damaged to re-use.
 
Proportions Matter for Doll Faces
Select doll-designed eyelashes over human-designed ones when you replace an entire set. Human eyelashes are too long and too thick for doll faces, and they end up looking cartoonish. Shorter and finer, doll eyelashes suit the proportions of the doll's face. Pre-glued strips are the norm as well, making them easier to position accurately, which helps a lot if gluing small things isn't something you're used to.
 
Removable, So There's No Commitment
The question of whether to use eyelashes at all comes up too. If a face is trying to be realistic, substantial lashes can look too doll-like, and that's why natural or mature dolls often look better without. Attempt it both ways, with and without, and see which suits the character best. The lashes are removable, so you're not committing to anything by trying them, and you can consistently replace them if you decide you prefer the look.
 
Find Your Favourite by Experimenting
Apply the same logic to wigs in general. A wig that looks incredible on one face might look entirely incorrect on another, as not every doll suits every hairstyle. Try distinct colours, lengths and styles before settling on a favourite, and be willing to go outside your typical preference. Dramatic changes in appearance are cheapest with a wig, and a striking one can turn the doll into a totally distinct character.
 
Don't Cover the Eyebrows
If your wig has a fringe, pay attention to how it sits. The eyebrows may vanish totally under a badly positioned fringe, or it may sit too high and look unnatural, or fall awkwardly across the eyes. Before the wig is settled, spend time on the fringe's position, and if it needs to stay in place use a small amount of wig styling goods. If the fringe is well positioned it frames the face and adds character, and if not, the doll looks mistaken no matter what else is right.
 
Where Did I Put That Eyelash?
Eventually, a dedicated container beats a shelf for the wig, eyelashes and any other small accessories. Small parts get lost easily, which makes for annoying twenty-minute searches for an eyelash you know you put down somewhere. A small box or a labelled bag keeps everything together, and it makes maintenance sessions much faster because you know where everything is.
 
Make Forward the Default
One of those things that appears insignificant, the wig-removal trick becomes second nature once you've done it incorrect a single time. Go forward, never backward, and your eyelashes last for years. The price of pulling backward is replacement lashes every few months. Start from day one with this small habit that makes a huge difference. More info at this The No-Nonsense Deep Dive Into Sex Dolls- What You Need to Know (http://rc.zeitup.hera-software.de/thread-22428.html) 9872e96  together with A Quick Primer on Modern Sex Dolls- Before You Spend a Penny (https://thesolowargamer.com/showthread.php?tid=16765) and Your Ultimate Overview of Sex Dolls Today- Start Here (https://forum.oldgrumpydog.com/index.php?topic=7617.new#new). Also check out  linked here (http://team-uber.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=1359) and don't forget  read this (http://guitarproof.free.fr/phpBB/viewtopic.php?p=2954) and  check this site out (https://codeplugs.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=1295) for more.