Showing posts with label Falling Hair. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Falling Hair. Show all posts

Friday, 9 December 2016

Henry's Hair Loss Problems...

As most know now poor Henry has been suffering from the dreaded hair loss syndrome...and we have been getting most depressed about it.  He has rather a large bald patch at the back and another on the side of his head.  In the last month we have bought three brand new wigs and they have really not looked right at all...  We have been unable to find a hair colour to 'match' his remaining hair to do a partial re-root, and Henry thinks this sounds far too painful despite Aunty Marti's recommendation to take some aspirin.  So apart from 'putting up with' bald patches and wearing hats, we were almost ready to give up when a friend suggested he try a (whisper) girl's wig that she would send him...and then it could be cut and styled.  I thought it worth a try.  I didn't tell Henry as I didn't want to get his hopes up...but he got to the post before me!


Henry was puzzled to find something addressed to him as he wasn't expecting anything.  He wonders what is inside.


Oh, what is this?


A wig!

He tries it on.


Hmm..what do you think?


A little bit dark but the style is better than the others he has tried.



Sunday, 13 November 2016

Puzzling Henry

Henry and I have been feeling rather down and despondent about his hair situation.  He is pretty much bald at the back now and this 'will not do'...  He has been trying to sell some sweaters to raise funds to buy a selection of wigs to try - unfortunately can't try and send back those that aren't right!  The ultimate is to save enough to have a re-root done - but we have had lots of problems trying to find the right shade for this as well.  You may remember he visited some wig shops in the USA where there were thousands and yet we still couldn't get a match.  We also sent a sample of his hair to a person in the UK who was going to do a match - well that never worked out either - despite emails - once the hair was sent off, we never got a response from her either, which was most disappointing.

A wig arrived yesterday... we had hoped to order two, but the other we want isn't stocked over here.  Sigh...  Sadly it wasn't suitable so Henry is not a happy boy.  In order to try and cheer him up I hunted out our Wentworth Puzzle we have.  

Seems this was just the thing to distract him.


40 pieces...Henry hunts out the edge pieces first.



It is coming together.


Almost finished.


Just the animals to put in now.


Ta Da!  I've finished it.  He cries.


Well done Henry!


Friday, 26 September 2014

A Small Gathering of Friends

Gwilym and Henry are out in the garden chatting...


So did you hear about the twins Henry?  Gwilym asks.

Who, James & Connor?  What about them?  Henry asks back.


No, not those two.  Gwilym replies.

Then who?  Henry asks.


Richard and Karen of course.  Gwilym tells Henry.  Where have you been?

Henry is puzzled....


Quick here they are, wave!  Gwilym says to Henry.

Henry wonders what Gwilym was on about.



The boys wave at the twins.


Hi, how's it going?  Gwilym asks.

Hi. Pretty good.  Richard answers.


Where have you two been?  Henry asks.

we have just been looking at the fish.  Did you know there are six fish in the fish pond now?  Apparently they put 'Jaws' in with the others while the Sailor was home and he is very happy in there.  Karen tells Henry.

Before Henry can reply....


Rory approaches.


Rory immediately launches into a speech about his frogs as he walks up to the group.

Hey there.  Did you know that THREE frogs now live in our pond...only I can't find them today so I am most concerned.  I do hope that Percy the Chihuahua hasn't scared them off.  I know he drinks out of the pond so I hope that hasn't disturbed them as I do so like my frogs.  Where do you think they might have gone?


Christopher and Grace look at Rory stunned...they don't think he even drew breath for air!

Don't worry, Rory is a FF.  Gwilym explains.   

What's an eff eff?  Richard asks.

'Frog Fanatic'  Gwilym replies.  

Rory just loves frogs, lizards and other such creatures  Henry explains.  He has watched the tadpoles turn into little frogs that all seemed to leave the pond.  Then a big frog arrived, and now it seems two other large ones have arrived as well.

Wow!  You have frogs here? Richard asks.

What's Percy the Chihuahua?  Karen asks a little fearful


Oh Percy is nothing to worry about.  Henry reassures her.  

Well it depends if you are a frog or not!  Rory states.

I think you would have more worries if you were a squirrel.  Henry tells Rory.  Percy does not like the squirrels...they tease him.  It is not nice to tease animals.

But squirrels are animals.   Richard  says..

I know that, but they still tease poor Percy.  Henry explains.  They sit up the tree and shout at him.

Actually it can be a little bit funny.  Gwilym tells the twins.  I have actually heard them!


Karen looks a little unsure, although the boys do their best to reassure her that there is nothing to worry about.


They continue chatting.....

.....although Henry is still wondering what Gwilym was going on about.  

What about the twins should Henry have heard?


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It often seems that the brunette waifs are the ones who are less likely to have the dreaded brunette falling hair syndrome that Sasha collectors dread (unless they are looking for a possible re-rooting candidate!)  Those mint in box, or minty dolls seem to suffer their fate far worse.  But it may also be something to do with the period of time they were produced...of course there are no hard and fast rules unfortunately as many have discovered!

I have two wonderful brunette waifs who when they arrived under went intensive hair washing and condition regime and cleaning with no detrimental effect.  I knew as soon as they arrived that they wouldn't have a problem, although remembering the last brunette whose hair I washed there was a little bit of trepidation...  That one was Daniel....now 'Danni'.  The hair was falling when he/she arrived but it was so sticky and dirty I had no option but to wash it, and sure enough it all fell out the minute water came in contact with it.


Any way back my brunette brother and sister.  Richard and Karen have been together all their 'lives' and hopefully will continue to remain together as they are very close and like to look out for each other.


As long as her dress isn't flowery, then her brother likes to have a matching waistcoat.  Not all children like to dress a like, but it seems there are two sets of twins  that do like to do so at Rose Cottage.  The twins James & Connor of course wear EXACTLY the same clothing, sometimes they will allow different coloured buttons but that is the limit of their acceptance of anything different.


These two being brother and sister can't of course wear exactly the same thing so they compromise where at all possible.

Richard is part of the Beatles tribute band that Henry formed after his time in Phoenix at the Sasha Festival this year.  He played the part of Paul McCartney and had the brilliant idea of forming a tribute band when he got back to the UK.

The band consists of:  Pierre, Henry, Richard and Gwilym.  They are getting rather impatient as they have ordered the first set of costumes and equipment and so far are still waiting.....they are looking for a drum set...although it hasn't been decided quite who the talent is that will be 'Ringo Starr'.  They are also looking for some more guitars!  These performers can be quite demanding!

 Note:  Richard and Karen have been renamed Christopher William and Annie Matilda after my great grandparents.

Saturday, 4 May 2013

The saga of a Gregor with falling hair.

Now those who know me, know that I am usually a staunch advocate for leaving the boys as boys!  I always think they look a bit 'wrong' as girls....however I have a confession....I now have my first girl who was a boy...although he was only a boy for a less than a day here.

I bought a smashing Gregor who was listed as having non-falling hair.  Someone also asked the question and it was again confirmed he had non-falling hair.  I decided to go for him as he was a good price and I thought he was gorgeous and I do have a soft spot for the boys!  Of course I forgot to factor in the damn Customs Pirates - who again did their dastardly deed and held him to ransom! 

He duly arrived WITH falling hair.  I was so disappointed, plus it felt like it needed a good clean so I thought I would try giving it a gentle wash.  BIG MISTAKE!  His hair came out in handfuls!!!

A lesson learned.

1.  Never wash Henry's hair. (Sadly his is falling as well now)

2.  Never wash the hair of a doll with falling hair.

Anyway what to do with my gorgeous 'now bald' lad?

I had a wig that I'd bought for Peggy Sue my Schoenhut Miss Dolly that I never used as she looked hideous in it, so thought I would try it on him - never suspecting that I would like it or that it would look okay.  But I think it will do for now.

Daniel, is now Danielle, or Danni.


His/her stringing is also incredibly loose, so I have done a temporary tightening job for now until I either send  Danni to Brenda to restring, or attempt to do it myself.


Such a lovely face.


Shame about the stray hair - they always manage to get in the photos!





Disaster and tears averted...not all was lost.

I think until I find another wig, this one is okay.  

What do you think?