How long does rooted hair stay glued?

[skullboy]

Can anyone answer. What kind of glue is used for rooted hair and how long does it last?

 

[Cocoboloboy]

I don’t know the type of glue used but I give that one in your pic about a three day lifespan.

 

[Wor-Gar]

The glue used in 1/6th action figure hair will last up to 2 years if untouched and properly maintained in a non-smoke environment.


This comes straight from my ass.

 

[Random_Retard]

Only time will tell, I guess...

But if you futz the hair often or wash it that will probably shorten the lifespan. Also humidity or really dry air will probably be another factor... I'm sure no one can tell you for sure.

 

[xipotec]

It's my own Ass opinon that people who have pleather flaking issues will also have rooted hair issues.

I am not sure about either companies hair procedures , but I though "rooted" means punches into the rubber not glued.

 

[skullboy]

It's my own Ass opinon that people who have pleather flaking issues will also have rooted hair issues.

I am not sure about either companies hair procedures , but I though "rooted" means punches into the rubber not glued.

The two are different. The glue that holds the hair is not the same as the polyurethane that coats the pleather or the flexible glue that holds the pleather to the fabric.
Rooted means glued apparently, and implanted means, well implanted I guess.

 

[SwedishHeat]

The two are different. The glue that holds the hair is not the same as the polyurethane that coats the pleather or the flexible glue that holds the pleather to the fabric.
Rooted means glued apparently, and implanted means, well implanted I guess.

No, rooted refers to a process where it's sewn into a soft vinyl head, like fashion dolls. Implanted should refer to "punching" hair into silicon heads, like in 1/1 scale busts. Gluing is something else entirely and doesn't have a technical/marketing term yet. Probably because the customizers that have been doing it for years having been incorrectly calling their process "rooting hair"

 

[potato]

It's my own Ass opinon that people who have pleather flaking issues will also have rooted hair issues.

I am not sure about either companies hair procedures , but I though "rooted" means punches into the rubber not glued.

most customs are glued. barbies are rooted.

 

[skullboy]

No, rooted refers to a process where it's sewn into a soft vinyl head, like fashion dolls. Implanted should refer to "punching" hair into silicon heads, like in 1/1 scale busts. Gluing is something else entirely and doesn't have a technical/marketing term yet. Probably because the customizers that have been doing it for years having been incorrectly calling their process "rooting hair"

So why are they referred to by the companies like Inart in their descriptions as rooted?

 

[SwedishHeat]

So why are they referred to by the companies like Inart in their descriptions as rooted?View attachment 750405

Because it's an English word used by companies whose primary language is not English. It's not a term they can easily enter into a translation program.

Also, see my previous explanation about customizers using the word incorrectly for years.

It's sort of the inverse of how people say "third party" now, because manufacturers/retailers didn't want to use the words "bootleg" or "knock-off" which were were already in use, and more appropriately describe what the product is.

 

[skullboy]

Because it's an English word used by companies whose primary language is not English. It's not a term they can easily enter into a translation program.

Also, see my previous explanation about customizers using the word incorrectly for years.

It's sort of the inverse of how people say "third party" now, because manufacturers/retailers didn't want to use the words "bootleg" or "knock-off" which were were already in use, and more appropriately describe what the product is.

In the past I have said to people that its not rooted they said I was wrong, It's nice to know I was correct.
Glued hair does not have same ring to it than rooted hair does it lol, kinda sounds a little cheap rather than premium imo.

 

[SwedishHeat]

In the past I have said to people that its not rooted they said I was wrong, It's nice to know I was correct.
Glued hair does not have same ring to it than rooted hair does it lol, kinda sounds a little cheap rather than premium imo.

Once I come up with a better, more marketing-friendly term for it, I will shout it from the rooftops, and offer consulting services for any companies who need advice

 

[potato]

Because it's an English word used by companies whose primary language is not English. It's not a term they can easily enter into a translation program.

Also, see my previous explanation about customizers using the word incorrectly for years.

It's sort of the inverse of how people say "third party" now, because manufacturers/retailers didn't want to use the words "bootleg" or "knock-off" which were were already in use, and more appropriately describe what the product is.

what i learnt buying from asia vendors when you say oem it actually means 3rd party if you want oem you have to say original lol.

 

[histrionics]

Rooted hair, despite the descriptive word we choose to use for it, is styled and shaped and that means it is effectively "sculpted" in a certain why by the artist. Once that hair moves or falls out of its intended styling the fibres shift from alignment, and it's a huge pain in the butt to re-style it. I don't know what kind of glue InArt is using to fix their hairpieces to the cap of the head sculpt, but it seems to be pretty tough. It doesn't look like they're "rooting" by plugging stands into the head. Time will tell, but I trust their adhesive will last a decade or more without any fuss. Why would you want to fuss with it at the scalp level anyway, if not to rip it off and redo it? I'm more concerned about the hair styling because it's delicate and unpredictable.