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Description BEHOLD! MEIN LATEST CREATION! ZE BEAST; IT LIVES!

Anyway, this monster of a tutorial ended up being about 25% longer than Fluttershy's , and I'll cry if I calculate how much longer it is than my Rarity and Pinkie Pie tutorials. The added length makes a little bit of sense since this is the first tutorial that involves quite a bit of trimming.

Also, I decided I would call the hair on her forehead "bangs", so feel free to laugh endlessly if you've never heard that term before. Somewhat ironically, although I use "bangs" to describe Twilight's forelock-thingy, the term is derived from the word "bangtail", a name for the tail of a horse cut straight across, or the name for the horse itself. So, if you happen to be a time travelling American from the 1860's, struggling to understand the terrifying technology the future has presented to you, this tutorial will probably break whatever is left of your battered mind.

I would also like to thank everyone again for your questions and comments regarding my tutorials, and the support you give me when I'm trampling though my self-assigned due dates like an elephant barging through an unfinished world record domino toppling attempt. I also love seeing the results of other people's styling both here, on deviantART, and in the ponychan thread .

And, of course, My Little Pony, My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic, Twilight Sparkle, Owloysius and the Hasbro toys are all owned by Hasbro.

Anyway, I'm off to go replenish my stock of mana crystals. I've used up so many of them that I cannot even cook myself breakfast in the morning. I've been living off of 'Lucky Charms' and other slightly less magical meals for the past few days.

EDIT: Here are the Rainbow Dash and Applejack tutorials as well!
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Comments: 321

LunaMoonCustoms1212 In reply to ??? [2016-09-06 00:08:39 +0000 UTC]

It is very true, the toys today are more, or the same price as the older toys, they have low quality, thin hair, and they don't come with any accesories. This is why it's best to buy custom pony toys made by people

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Miko-The-Fox [2016-07-20 00:20:38 +0000 UTC]

Will it work on Alicorn Twi? I have a posable Alicorn Twi.Β 

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countschlick In reply to Miko-The-Fox [2016-07-20 20:03:59 +0000 UTC]

I believe it should be okay. You may have a little less hair to deal with, but the steps should all be more or less the same.

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Miko-The-Fox In reply to countschlick [2016-07-20 20:12:19 +0000 UTC]

To me, IT HAS MORE XD


i think those wings are gonna git in da way doh bhubuhbgu

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LittleKunai [2016-07-12 19:45:09 +0000 UTC]

Great step-by-step tutorial!

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PoneAnimationStudios [2016-04-09 13:49:14 +0000 UTC]

How would you wet the hair on a Twilight doll? I want to do this, but I don't want to ruin the form of the body during the wetting process.

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countschlick In reply to PoneAnimationStudios [2016-04-09 23:10:49 +0000 UTC]

You could try placing the doll in a plastic bag, wrapping paper towel around the base of her hair, and then having just her mane sticking out of the partially closed opening of the bag. Styling her hair this way will be a little trickier, but you should still be able to get half decent results.

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FluttershyGaming65 [2016-03-10 00:58:33 +0000 UTC]

Awesome! I just wish I had the patience to do this XD

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DragonDogFilmsG [2016-02-23 14:07:58 +0000 UTC]

Can this still work in her alicorn form?

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countschlick In reply to DragonDogFilmsG [2016-02-27 04:42:33 +0000 UTC]

It should work.Β 

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ZiddersRoofurry [2015-07-15 07:54:33 +0000 UTC]

I've added this to my list of informative tutorials. Thank you for caring so much! I'll be sure to reread and study this often.

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Ghalaghor [2014-10-25 16:26:45 +0000 UTC]

If only I had a Twilight Sparkle figure so I could follow your tutorial...

And here is where I'd put all my MlP merchandise...if I had any!

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IPonyLover [2014-08-12 14:04:07 +0000 UTC]

Omg that is ....AWESOME !!!!

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Bulbamario [2014-04-13 20:34:30 +0000 UTC]

are you allowed to do this with the tinsel hair ponies? because my ponies are all tinsel haired and THEY LOOK HORRIBLE. please reply.

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countschlick In reply to Bulbamario [2014-04-13 23:59:05 +0000 UTC]

I've heard some bad things about trying this with tinsel-haired ponies. I would suggest trimming the tinsel strands out before styling them, which is actually a little less work than it seems.

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MLP-EXPERT In reply to countschlick [2014-08-30 01:35:14 +0000 UTC]

all together noooooo it is so hard it took me 45 min

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Bulbamario In reply to countschlick [2014-04-14 01:29:07 +0000 UTC]

i did it with the tinsel.... it didnt look too bad for me being a beginner lol

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Illuminated-City [2014-03-10 03:07:35 +0000 UTC]

I bought the beanie baby Twilight (I actually found one in my Walgreen's that had her sans wings, just what I was looking for!) and her bangs were sticking up (like Pinkie's) and her tail was a bit long for my tastes.Β  My hand was shaking when I had to trim her.

At any rate, though the Beanie Babies are more accurate than the ones you're working with, I have to thank you for this lovely tutorial.Β  It helped so much and now Twilight's mane is behaving!

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mikebuck534 [2014-02-12 04:12:10 +0000 UTC]

thats amazing!

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MaySakaali [2014-02-01 07:40:32 +0000 UTC]

Hi! And thank you so much for the tutorial β™₯ well... I followed every step and my Twilight looked awesome but time has passed and her mane turned crazy and sooo frizzy D: why this happened? T^T

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countschlick In reply to MaySakaali [2014-02-01 19:27:03 +0000 UTC]

Hmm. You may have to secure her hair again and give it another heat treatment under the lamp or other heat source you used, and possibly get the hair hotter than before.

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luckykitten29 In reply to countschlick [2014-02-22 21:30:49 +0000 UTC]

thanks for the tip! i had that problem too

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ravenishappy [2014-01-22 23:05:42 +0000 UTC]

i ruined my twilight doll because i tried to use super glue to make her hair stay forward *facepalms*

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nerokittyartist [2014-01-11 17:31:22 +0000 UTC]

Hey there ^-^

Just a quick question. On some of the mlp figures when you wet the hair and comb it, it separates and looks a bit of a mess. Why does this happen?Β 

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countschlick In reply to nerokittyartist [2014-01-12 00:00:48 +0000 UTC]

The hair is probably just extra messy. Try brushing it while it is being rinsed in hotter water and see if that helps.

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nerokittyartist In reply to countschlick [2014-01-12 13:07:45 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for the help!

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uay778 [2014-01-03 21:55:52 +0000 UTC]

i got a sunset shimmer for christmas do you think you could try one for her next if it isn't too much trouble?

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countschlick In reply to uay778 [2014-01-04 01:07:47 +0000 UTC]

Unfortunately, I'm going back to teacher school soon, so I won't have much spare time for much of anything, including pony styling.

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uay778 In reply to countschlick [2014-01-04 02:37:22 +0000 UTC]

aww

see this is why school should be illegal

cause it interferes with ponies having canon hair styles

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TheHerbalCreative [2013-12-28 22:27:13 +0000 UTC]

This is so freaking cool! I was browsing looking for how to add hair realistically to a photo Im doing and saw this, thought I'd click due to my daughters (and my own obsesion with MLP. I thought this was a drawing hair tutorial and I was so surprised to see this!Β 


It is a disgrace the way this company is turning out these dolls, and I want to do this sooo bad! I just got her all of them to complete her collection, and she has tons of my 'old' ones, but this new group of ponies is pretty cool I must say and making her hair this way looks like it will take a lot of time but something her and I can do together and she will think its awesome! I see you have the other ponies as well! Do you have access to the new equestria dolls that they have made? Id love to see how to 'spruce' up their hair as well, since it just comes all tangled and raggetty!Β 


I bought her the dolls and the movie for her christmas and santa bought her the rest of the ponies to add to the group; rarity, another twilight sparkle that has wings, and a few others, but anyways thank you this is great! and i am going to look at your other tutorials as well and watch your page Β cuz you are one awesome gal in my book just from seeing this! best wishes

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the1cutemetalchick [2013-11-15 15:56:39 +0000 UTC]

honestly the original hair is a disgrace!

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lurkerlaine [2013-10-28 15:28:04 +0000 UTC]

Ponies and puns,Β  I think I might love you.

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Nicoleene [2013-10-13 06:26:47 +0000 UTC]

BTW, the only twilight sparkle i have is a birthday gift... should i still style its mane.... by the time you reply, i weel have already cut it...

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countschlick In reply to Nicoleene [2013-10-13 17:53:15 +0000 UTC]

I say go for it. This Twilight is my only one. Styling your only Twilight will encourage you to be as patient and conscientious as you should be to style her hair properly.

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Nicoleene In reply to countschlick [2013-10-14 07:44:37 +0000 UTC]

Thanks, i will do so

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Nicoleene [2013-10-13 06:02:59 +0000 UTC]

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countschlick In reply to Nicoleene [2013-10-13 17:51:14 +0000 UTC]

I would advise against it. Hairgel and glue tend to make a mess and can make the hair look grungy.

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Duraciam [2013-09-23 14:02:27 +0000 UTC]

cute

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Seeker900 [2013-09-12 04:37:27 +0000 UTC]

Β IT'S ADORABLE!!!

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Poizonkitty3 [2013-09-03 00:52:45 +0000 UTC]

Stupid Twilight's bangs won't stay down ._.

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bannylou [2013-08-01 20:40:50 +0000 UTC]

Does the lamp have to be, "hot"? Like, warm. To dry her? Mine for now is sitting in front of the window. Also, can she be air-dried? Like with air. A fan. Or just sitting out in the open?

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countschlick In reply to bannylou [2013-08-02 16:32:26 +0000 UTC]

The hair needs to get up to about 50 degrees Celcius (120 degrees Fahrenheit) for the curls to set properly. If the window sill you set your pony on is difficult to rest your hand on because it is hot, then the window is probably warm enough. Otherwise, you may need to find another heat setting method.

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bannylou In reply to countschlick [2013-08-02 17:37:21 +0000 UTC]

Ok. My rarity turned out perfect! One of the straws on her head curl is still in there, but you can't see it, and it turned out great and didn't fall! My twilight also turned out great! The bangs stayed together, with only a very tiny gap in between.
thanks!

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Crazycartoonfan13 [2013-07-30 02:21:17 +0000 UTC]

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TwileyCat [2013-07-25 20:42:20 +0000 UTC]

Does this work for the taller Alicorn Twilight?

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countschlick In reply to TwileyCat [2013-07-26 20:06:47 +0000 UTC]

It will.

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bannylou [2013-07-12 01:46:29 +0000 UTC]

Should this work for Fashion Style???

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countschlick In reply to bannylou [2013-07-12 19:20:09 +0000 UTC]

I think so.

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bannylou In reply to countschlick [2013-07-12 20:52:10 +0000 UTC]

Ok, but I'm kinda scared to do it. I want to, and I don't want to. 69

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Sassygirl1001 [2013-07-07 23:01:09 +0000 UTC]

So epic o.o You do a good job

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