5 Essential Tips to Care for Your Reborn Baby's Rooted Hair (Mohair)

Micro-rooting is one of the most time-consuming and delicate stages in creating high-end reborn art. It involves inserting individual strands of hair (typically premium Angora mohair or fine human hair) follicle-by-follicle into the pores of the silicone or vinyl using ultra-micro needles.

Because this hair is organic and does not benefit from natural scalp oils or living follicles to anchor it, it requires dedicated and careful handling.

To preserve your collector piece's beautiful locks, the **Bebés de Silicona** studio has compiled 5 golden rules of hair care.

1. Only Use Ultra-soft Goat Hair Brushes

Never style your reborn baby with standard adult hairbrushes or harsh plastic combs. These create high static tension, catching on delicate mohair fibers and pulling them straight out.

**The Best Tool:** Invest in a real newborn brush made with natural, ultra-soft goat hair bristles.

**For Longer Hair:** Use a wide-toothed metal or wooden comb and gently work your way from the tips up to the roots.

2. Always Stylize Wet, Never Dry

Brushing dry mohair causes friction, which tears the hair fibers, creates static flyaways, and thins the rooting over time.

Fill a spray bottle with distilled water mixed with a few drops of leave-in baby conditioner (approx. 10% conditioner, 90% water).

Lightly mist the baby's head before brushing. This relaxes the mohair fibers, eliminates static friction, and allows the brush to glide smoothly.

3. Wash the Hair with Extreme Moderation

Unlike real human hair, reborn hair does not produce sebum. It does not get greasy and rarely needs washing.

If dust accumulates, gently clean the hair with a soft damp cloth using highly diluted baby shampoo.

Rinse by lightly dabbing with a clean damp cloth, and dry by pressing a soft towel over the head (never rub in circular motions, as this causes severe matting).

4. Guard Against Bedding Friction

Constant friction against rough fabrics, strollers, or tight winter hats can loosen the roots over time or create micro-tangles.

When placing your baby in a crib, use satin or silk fabric sheets for the headrest area to minimize static friction.

Avoid leaving rough woolen beanies or hats lined with synthetic materials on the baby’s head for long periods.

5. Be Mindful of Frequent Touching

While the soft touch of mohair is irresistible, natural oils and sweat from human hands transfer dirt and grease to the delicate fibers, causing them to look flat or dirty over time.

Ensure hands are clean before styling your doll's hair.

Gently remind friends, family, and children that the hair is one of the most delicate structural elements of this luxury art piece.

By implementing these care techniques, your **Bebés de Silicona** creation will preserve its glowing, dense, and soft head of hair for decades to come!