I got a hold of a nice piece of buffalo hair on hide which was in need of some cleaning. Per some instructions I found on Xmark I rinsed (soaked actaully) in cold water and hair conditioner to help soften hair some. The end result is the hair is much nicer, but now the hide is stiff as a board. I was wondering if anyone could suggest how to get the hide back to a more workable state. I had used the rince method on a piece of hair on goat hide and didn't end up with the hardened hide, so I am confused. Any help would be appriciated!