The Eilonwy's Closet Blog
Stories from the Studio
Restoration diaries, personal essays, and behind-the-scenes notes from Kim's workbench.
Doll Hair & Rerooting
When Doll Hair Should Be Cleaned Instead of Replaced
Not every tired doll needs a full reroot. Kim walks through the practical signals — fiber condition, plug health, doll value, and your goals — that decide whether a careful cleaning or a complete rerooting is the right next step.
Doll Hair & Rerooting
Understanding the Sticky Hair Problem in Older Monster High Dolls
Older Monster High dolls are famous for hair that slowly turns tacky in the box. Kim explains what collectors should assess before cleaning, treating, or rerooting — and why the right approach depends on the specific doll.
Doll Hair & Rerooting
Why Doll Hair Can Become Sticky or Greasy Over Time
Older doll hair often turns tacky, greasy, or slightly shiny with age. Kim walks through the most common causes collectors should evaluate before cleaning, treating, or rerooting.
Doll Hair & Rerooting
How I Learned Doll Hair Restoration From Other Artists
Kim reflects on learning doll hair restoration from the wider artist community — how she evaluated techniques, practiced quietly, and turned shared wisdom into her own careful process.
Doll Hair & Rerooting
How Boil Washing Can Transform Doll Hair
See how a careful boil wash can reshape frizzy or misshapen doll hair — and why fiber type, prior treatments, and heat compatibility decide whether the transformation holds.
Doll Hair & Rerooting
What Is a Doll Hair Boil Wash?
A plain-language guide to doll hair boil washing — what it is, why collectors use it, which fibers can tolerate the heat, and how to test before you commit.
Doll Hair & Rerooting
My First Experience Boil Washing Doll Hair
Kim shares what she learned from her first doll hair boil wash and the practical lessons that shaped her approach to hair restoration.