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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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