How to care for american girl doll hair?

To care for American Girl doll hair, follow these key steps:

1. Choose appropriate materials:

   • Use a hair pick for curly textured hair and a wire wig brush for wavy or straight hair. Avoid using brushes meant for human hair, as they may be too harsh and cause tangles or damage.

2. Mist with water:

   • Lightly mist the doll's hair with a spray bottle filled with water. Ensure the water is not dripping and avoid spraying directly into the doll's eyes.

3. Brushing techniques:

   • Hold the doll firmly, but be gentle not to loosen the head.
   • Take small sections, starting at the ends, and gently work out tangles.
   • Brush from the bottom to the top to preserve the natural bounce and softness of the hair.
   • Be extra gentle with curly textured hair, especially near the ends.

4. Special care for curly hair:

   • Use a wide-toothed hair pick to detangle curly hair, and consider buying a set of wire wig hairbrushes, braid spray, and curlers for maintaining curls.
   • Re-curl hair by spritzing with water or braid spray, brushing it out, and using curlers or foam rollers, following the directions for maintaining curls as in the tutorial from the Tumblr source provided.

5. Aftercare:

   • Let the doll's hair air dry, especially after washing or re-curling. Consider letting it dry overnight near a fan.
   • Wash hair only when necessary, using American Girl doll shampoos or, alternatively, mild baby shampoo and conditioner (if you choose to wash the hair).

6. Storage and play:

   • Put into a ponytail holder or wrap your doll's hair before bedtime to keep it neat.

Keep in mind that excessive brushing or brushing with the wrong tools can cause damage to the hair, so treat the doll's hair with care. Finger-styling is gentler for curly hair rather than using a brush or pick with curly dolls.