How do you fix tangled curly doll hair?

Tangled curly doll hair can be fixed using a few methods, including washing, brushing, and even a fabric softener soak for severe tangles.

Steps to Detangle Curly Doll Hair

Here's a breakdown of the process:

Gather Your Supplies:
- A wide-tooth comb or a doll hairbrush
- A small bowl
- Warm water
- Mild shampoo or dish soap
- Optional: Fabric softener
Prepare the Hair: Gently wet the doll's hair with warm water. Avoid getting water on the doll's face or body.
Apply Cleanser: Use a small amount of mild shampoo or dish soap. Gently massage it into the hair, focusing on the tangled areas.
Detangle:
- Begin brushing or combing from the ends, working your way up towards the roots.
- Use gentle strokes to avoid pulling out hair.
- Be patient and methodical. It may take some time to work through all the tangles.
Rinse: Thoroughly rinse all the soap out of the hair with warm water.
Towel Dry: Gently pat the hair dry with a towel. Avoid rubbing vigorously, which can cause more tangles.

If the doll’s hair is severely tangled, consider a fabric softener soak. According to the reference:

Preparation: Fill a large bowl with water and add three capfuls of fabric softener.
Soak: Immerse the doll’s hair into the mixture.
Follow the Washing Process: After soaking, follow the same steps as described above, using a wide-tooth comb or a doll hairbrush to brush out the tangles.

Important Note: Using fabric softener might cause the doll's hair to straighten, even if it was originally curly.

Method	Description	Ideal for
Washing	Cleans and loosens minor tangles.	Lightly tangled hair.
Brushing/Combing	Gently removes tangles.	All levels of tangling.
Fabric Softener Soak	Soaks hair in fabric softener to reduce severe tangles, which may straighten the hair.	Severely tangled hair.