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How do I remove dirt and debris from a doll's hair?

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First, gently brush the doll's hair with a comb to smooth it out. Then, rinse it with warm water and use a small amount of mild shampoo. Massage the shampoo in gently, then rinse it out completely. Next, carefully comb the wet hair to detangle it. If it's still tangled, you can repeat the process. Finally, let the hair air dry completely. To add and restore shine, you can apply a bit of leave-in conditioner.

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Can I use hair conditioner instead of fabric softener?

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Yes, but it won't be a good idea to do this too often, as hair conditioners contain oils that may eventually degrade the doll's hair.

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What can I use besides fabric softener?

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You can use baby shampoo or normal shampoo/conditioner. Just don't do it too often as it can degrade the hair.

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What if my doll has really ratty hair?

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Brush from the bottom up using a mix of a small bit of conditioner and then mostly water. Be gentle.

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Can I use organic oil shampoo?

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No, as the oils will break down the hair and degrade it over time, resulting in very brittle hair on your doll.

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What can I use instead of baby shampoo?

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You can use fabric softener. You could also use normal shampoo and/or conditioner, but be careful because normal shampoo could wear down the hair.

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Does it work for all dolls?

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Yes, as long as they have synthetic hair. If they have real hair you might want to try a different method to avoid damage.

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Can I do this without shampoo?

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You can if the hair is not really dirty and just tangled and messy

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What if we use a conditioner by mixing it with the warm water?

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That could work, too.

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What can I do if I don't want to use water?

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Brushing the hair gently with a thin-toothed comb can help.

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Why doesn't the fabric softener work for me?

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Maybe your doll just needs a new wig as the hair is old and ruined. Or, it could have also been that you followed the instructions incorrectly.

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