How the heck do I make Marley Twists?

Posted in Custom Workstation

Ok, so I promised my lady friend a while ago that I would make a Magical Girl style figure of her because she had to sell off her dolls ages ago. Its been somewhat smooth sailing on making a lolita outfit and such on a NECA Chun Li, as she took very little alteration to make into a magical girl. I've hit the bump in the road that has me completely and totally stumped. How do I pull off making Marley Twists on a figure? If you don't know what those are, they are basically just large twisted braids that give a dreadlocks kind of look, without the hassle the dreadlocks come with. Any suggestions for a figure that has them that I can scalp or a way to make somewhat flexible ones would be incredibly appreciated. I so don't want this to look like crap.

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