How to Untangle Barbie Hair

Some grooming tools will help you untangle Barbie's hair.

Barbie is a favorite doll for many little girls and while it is a beloved toy, most parents know the frustration of trying to untangle Barbie's messy and knotted hair. With a few products and tools you would employ for untangling human hair, as well as a few non-traditional materials for extra help, you can quickly untangle Barbie's hair with little frustration. Then your children can get back to the business of Barbie make-believe.

Things You'll Need

• Baby shampoo
• Fabric softener
• Comb
• Toothbrush
• Wig spray
• Small hair bands

Instructions

1. Wash the doll's hair with baby shampoo and gently rinse out the shampoo.

2. Spread a mixture of fabric softener diluted with water into the doll's hair. Leave it on for 30 minutes, then rinse it out. This acts as a conditioner for the doll. Let the hair dry.

3. Spray the doll's hair with a wig spray meant for untangling. You can find this at most wig shops or beauty supply stores. Leave the spray in; don't wash it out.

4. Part the hair into sections and work a wide-toothed comb slowly through each section, starting from the bottom up. For any tough sections that are particularly knotted, brush a toothbrush over the hair to smooth it out.

5. Braid the hair into two plaits to keep it from tangling again and secure it with two small hair bands.

Tips & Warnings

• If some of the hair is too knotted to salvage, snip off the bottom with a pair of scissors.

• Don't use regular conditioner on the doll's hair, as this can attract and collect dust.

References

• Save the Dolls: Hair