Okay, so OBVIOUSLY all of our stylists are insanely talented behind the chair (we love them for that). But let's talk for a minute about their skill outside of the salon.
Did you know that the ever-fabulous DeDe makes dolls?! Check out her most recent creation—designed, sculpted, painted, and built entirely by her.
Like, be so for real right now. Shall we watch her style the wig that she HAND-CRAFTED (including that beautiful dye job)?? Yes, we absolutely should.
Seriously. We’re obsessed. Let’s talk with DeDe more about her doll-making.
Q: How did you get into making dolls?
A: I got into doll making because I saw people on the internet making them. I loved it so much, I had to try it out myself.
Q: What is the process like?
A: The process starts with asking myself questions about the characteristics of the doll I’m about to make. I begin to sketch a face, making a rough idea of that doll, and go from there.
Q: Where do you get your inspiration?
A: I get my inspiration from what I would have loved to look like when I was 13. So, mall goths, punks, and fairies give me a lot of inspiration.
Q: For this doll in particular, what was the biggest challenge?
A: The biggest challenge for this doll in particular was learning a complete new skill. When I began this project, I’d never worked with anatomy or clay before. That is all this project was, so learning from scratch was really difficult. Doing something so challenging really made me proud to finish this project, and I couldn’t be happier with the results.
We are so, so impressed by DeDe’s talent and creativity, and we LOVE this doll’s hairdo. And while we wouldn’t recommend using a straw and a flat iron to recreate them on yourself, these cute and carefree curls are totally possible to do at home using a curling wand! DeDe’s tips:
-Start with the hair at the bottom of your head and work your way up to the hair on top.
-Alternate the direction in which you're curling each section of hair for a more natural-looking finish.
-Be sure to separate your curls after they set.
-Perfection isn’t needed. These curls are supposed to be a little lived-in and I-woke-up-like-this. Have fun with it!
Oooor you know, you could just add our Heat Styling Add-On to your next service with DeDe and have her do it for you. 🤷♀️