How to Take Care of Your American Girl Doll's Hair

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American Girl Dolls have a variety of hair ranging from short, long, straight, wavy, and curly. But taking care of this hair can be difficult if you don't know the right tricks to keep it perfect. Not only will brushing and styling the doll's hair make it look fashionable. It may even prove fun to you during the process.

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Choosing Hair Care Materials

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    This will remove any tangles or knots from the hair before misting and styling them. When picking out a brush match it to the doll's hair. For example, if your doll has straight hair use the normal brush. But if it has wavy hair use the pick, both sold in-store and online at American Girl.
    • Curly doll hair should be handled with extreme care. Separate tangles carefully with the pick so it doesn't get damaged.
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    This will calm the stray pieces and keep it down. Be sure to brush the hair after a few mists and not drench them. Bottles made for especially their hair are sold again at American Girl.
    • To reduce tangles, you can mix a small amount of conditioner into the water. Don't make it thick at all or it might clog your bottle.
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    With these items you can style the doll's hair. These styles can range from simple ponytails to complicated pullback flipped braids. Again, these styles vary from what hair your doll comes with.
    • To make buns on a doll with textured, curly hair, divide in half and pull each half through a hairband, but only part of the way. This will loop the hair in the back and make two buns.
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Brushing the Doll's Hair

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    When your doll is about to get her beauty sleep, do her hair.
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    Repeat with the plastic bag.
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    Spray three times in three different sections. Then brush the hair from bottom to top, since the bottom is where it gets the most frizzy.
    • To prevent frizzy hair don't keep them in the sun for very long.
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    Water can sink into the wool and mess up the cotton inside, making her less huggable.
    • Also keep water away from their eyes.
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    If it's bedtime, put her pajamas on. She will seem fresh and new as if you just got her.
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Dealing with Curly Hair

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    If you don't have one, you can get one at the American Girl Doll store.
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    Then finger style it. Wrap sections of the hair around your finger.
    • Curl inward for the best style.
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    Allow it to air dry.
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      Tips

      • Only brush her hair now and then. Too much brushing can cause the hair to lose its bounce or even to start falling out.
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      • Don't brush it with a brush you use on your own hair. Natural oils can sink into your doll's hair making it frizzy and no longer soft. Always use a hair pick or/and brush and a spray bottle.
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      • Clean her skin with baking soda and water if it gets dirty. This can also be used in the hair.
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      Warnings

      • Be careful while brushing. Don't brush too hard, that might ruin the hair.
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      • If you are washing the doll, don't let water get on top of her hair––the wig can fall out.
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      • When spraying your doll's hair, do not let the water into her eyes. The eyes can be very hard to dry, and if water gets inside the head, it might cause mildew or fungus to grow
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      • Do not blow-dry hair, only dry with a towel.
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      Things You'll Need

      • Wig wire brush (either from the American Girl Doll store or the pet store)
      • Spray bottle
      • Face cloth
      • Plastic bag
      • Elastic Band/ hair clips
      • Large bristle comb

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