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How do you take care of a curly doll's hair?

Published in Doll Hair Care 3 mins read

Taking care of a curly doll's hair requires a gentle approach to maintain its shape and prevent damage. Here's a comprehensive guide:

Key Principles for Curly Doll Hair Care

The central idea is to treat your doll's curly hair as you would human curly hair—with gentleness and the right tools. Here's a summary of the key principles:

  • Gentle Handling: Avoid rough play and overly aggressive styling.
  • Damp Hair is Best: Style and detangle when the hair is slightly wet.
  • Proper Tools: Use appropriate brushes and combs to minimize damage.
  • Avoid Heat: High temperatures can damage synthetic hair.

Step-by-Step Guide

Here's a breakdown of how to care for your curly doll's hair:

  1. Detangling:

    • Start with damp or wet hair. You can lightly mist the hair with water.
    • Use a wide-tooth comb or a soft bristle brush designed for curly hair. According to the reference provided, this mimics the tools recommended for natural human hair, promoting gentleness and preventing breakage.
    • Begin detangling from the ends and work your way up to the roots.
    • Detangle in small sections to minimize breakage.
    • Be patient and gentle, avoiding pulling or yanking.

  2. Washing (If Necessary):

    • Only wash if the hair is dirty or tangled.
    • Use a mild, sulfate-free shampoo.
    • Gently massage the shampoo into the hair, avoiding the scalp.
    • Rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water.
  • Apply a small amount of conditioner, focusing on the ends.
  • Rinse thoroughly.

  1. Drying:

    • Gently pat the hair with a soft towel, do not rub.
    • Allow the hair to air dry, if possible.
    • You can use a diffuser attachment on a hairdryer on the cool setting, if you are in a hurry.

  2. Styling and Maintenance:

    • Gently finger-style the curls when damp to help them reform.
    • Do not over-manipulate dry hair.
    • Avoid using hair ties that can cause tangles.
  • Keep the doll's hair protected, such as in a hair net when not in use, to minimize tangling.

Tools of the Trade

Tool Purpose Why?
Wide-tooth comb Detangling Minimizes breakage, allows for gentle detangling of curly hair.
Soft bristle brush Detangling & Smoothing Designed for curly hair, and gentle on synthetic fibers.
Spray bottle Dampening hair Makes detangling easier and prevents breakage.
Mild shampoo Washing hair Cleans gently without stripping natural oils.
Gentle conditioner Hydrating and detangling Helps prevent dryness and tangles.

Things to Avoid

  • Over-washing: Frequent washing can dry out the hair.
  • Rough Handling: Aggressive brushing or pulling can lead to breakage.
  • Heat: Hair dryers, curling irons, or straighteners on high settings can melt the hair.
  • Small-toothed combs or hard-bristle brushes: These can cause more tangles and breakage.

By following these guidelines, you can keep your curly doll's hair looking beautiful and bouncy for longer.

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