American Girl Doll Hair Tips
Have you ever been in a situation where your doll’s hair is unmanageable? Probably. Here are a few tips for your dolls hair so that it can stay manageable.
First, NEVER brush your doll’s hair without wetting it first. Bad things can happen!
Second, Always use the American girl brush.
Third, if you are having trouble use a toothbrush (an old one), it works!
Fourth, if you see just a few strands of hair coming out of the end of your doll’s hair, you can cut it, just don’t cut too much off. It won’t grow back!
Fifth, don’t be alarmed if hair comes out when you brushing, it happens.
Sixth, if you have something resembling a spray bottle, fill it up with water and spray it on your doll’s hair before brushing.
Seventh, if you are braiding or doing something with your doll’s hair where you need a holder, get the holder before you start.
Hope these tips help keep your doll’s hair more manageable.
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katie replied:
hey thanks for tips i did not know u had to wet your dolls hair before u brush it
August 14, 2008 at 1:27 pm. Permalink.
American Girl replied:
Actually, you can brush your American Girl doll’s hair without wetting it. In fact, we discourage you from wetting your doll too often, as it is bad for the torso. If your doll’s hair is too hard to brush, you can send it to the Doll Hospital and we will replace her hair. Please visit http://store.americangirl.com/agshop/static/dollHospital.jsf for more detail.
October 8, 2008 at 10:01 pm. Permalink.
Lavoneil Azriel Dixon replied:
Where is the American girl doll hospital?
April 11, 2019 at 8:31 pm. Permalink.
I heart AG replied:
American Girl, I hardly doubt you are actually from American Girl. They say to lightly mist your dolls hair. It isnt bad for the torso. You need to cover the eyes cause water is bad for the eyes
November 13, 2008 at 2:11 am. Permalink.
I 100% Love AG! replied:
omg thanks so much for the dolls hair tips! I didnt think that you werent supposed to iron their hair!!!! That ruined her so much. if only i knew about this AG doll website earlier…
January 15, 2009 at 2:33 am. Permalink.
Abbey replied:
Actually you don’t have to wet thier hair first! Bad things won’t happen. I hardly ever wet thier hair and it is silky and shiny!
January 22, 2009 at 1:22 am. Permalink.
jacsan replied:
Thanks for the tips. I am new to AG. I have had my first doll for a month now and don’t dare to comb her hair, I bought the brush and am waiting for it. I would like to know what makes their hair get so frizzy.
April 12, 2009 at 5:53 pm. Permalink.
casey oneill replied:
i will do so
May 25, 2009 at 5:18 pm. Permalink.
alyssa replied:
i think this is very useful!thank you for that comment AG!!
July 22, 2011 at 4:54 pm. Permalink.
Doll Hair Salon Stylist- Liz replied:
It is, I believe, common sense to cover the torso of your doll and their clothing before spraying their hair, but when I was trained I was told NEVER to brush a doll’s hair dry, regardless of texture or condition. It will frizz, or at the very least cause static to build up in the hair from the friction.
Please don’t listen to that person up there. They’re wrong.
June 14, 2009 at 1:50 pm. Permalink.
alyssa replied:
well that came out of no WHERE!!!!!!!
July 22, 2011 at 4:56 pm. Permalink.
AGROCKKSS` replied:
Thankss soo much!
Plus your not from american girl
because its not bad for the torso!
Pshh faker! ;P
August 20, 2009 at 12:12 am. Permalink.
Doll lover replied:
Actually if u get them really wet it can hurt them but if u get a drop or two on them it wont hurt
January 8, 2016 at 11:20 pm. Permalink.
kira replied:
if you wet your dolls hair to much it wrecks there hair only wet it if needed
October 4, 2009 at 8:09 pm. Permalink.
kira replied:
you can also use a wig brush too go to youtube there’s a lot of great videos on that
October 4, 2009 at 8:12 pm. Permalink.
kira replied:
also don’t keep braids in longer than a day it will reck dolls hair
October 4, 2009 at 8:15 pm. Permalink.
kira replied:
wreck *
October 4, 2009 at 8:16 pm. Permalink.
zaya and sydney replied:
my dolls hair is relly frizzy cause i bought it at target why should i do? will it ever get not frizzy?
December 20, 2009 at 3:05 am. Permalink.
alyssa replied:
i think you could wash it!!!
July 22, 2011 at 4:59 pm. Permalink.
abbey replied:
hi i will use it whisley
December 28, 2009 at 4:01 am. Permalink.
nikki replied:
Great information! But I need to know if you can wash your doll’s hair with shampoo and conditioner.
Thank You
January 13, 2010 at 12:58 am. Permalink.
alyssa replied:
you can. check the hair book to find what else to do
July 22, 2011 at 5:00 pm. Permalink.
sarah replied:
Thanks! It helps a lot my dolls hair is all frizzy. April 20, 2010 at 8:07 p.m.
April 21, 2010 at 12:08 am. Permalink.
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May 20, 2010 at 10:14 pm. Permalink.
BRITTANY replied:
HOW DO I DO MY DOLLS HAIR WITH OUT A BRUSH?
July 3, 2010 at 3:17 am. Permalink.
BRITTANY replied:
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July 3, 2010 at 3:18 am. Permalink.
Cami :O replied:
U suck.
July 29, 2010 at 3:31 am. Permalink.
Zabcia replied:
So, what’s the REAL answer?
Brush with water or not?
I think a little is OK, but is it?
Oh, and just so you know washing American Girl hair is fine, just use baby shampoo and leave-in conditioner.
Make sure they’re both very mild(gentle).
Always cover their eyes up, so water won’t get on them and rust.
I hope I helped!
And everyone?
Stop leaving mean comments, you know kids could read these, too!
-Zabcia
December 7, 2010 at 12:20 am. Permalink.
? replied:
YOU ARE A LIE!!!
January 16, 2011 at 3:05 am. Permalink.
lyla replied:
how do you get the bottem nice? My americangirl doll has
poblimes on the bottem. I do’nt know how it got there.
Plese Email me to let me know. Thank you!
lyla
March 31, 2011 at 11:32 pm. Permalink.
arienna dukes replied:
hey thanks for the tips u are so kind to out the tips for everyone thanks again you are a true person thanks
love,
arienna dukes
May 4, 2011 at 5:47 pm. Permalink.
wow replied:
do you have to use an american girl brush? I mean I saw wire wig brushes with just metal wires. I got a brush with metal wires and plastic tops so I tore all the plastic off. Will this work??????
July 5, 2011 at 6:25 pm. Permalink.
Taylor replied:
Do you know how to wash her hair… And is it safe to put a blow dryer, curling iron, straightner, or crimper to her hair? Or will it damage it?
July 15, 2011 at 8:25 pm. Permalink.
Isha replied:
don’t use any flat irons or heat based products. it will definitely damage the hair and make it hard. i hav a reply on the bottom telling how u can crimp it.
July 28, 2011 at 2:08 pm. Permalink.
Isha replied:
hey thanks 4 the tips but fyi people, just gently comb the hair with a comb. i do that all the time and put it up in pigtails and its still shiny and new. what i really want 2 no is how to style the hair.
July 27, 2011 at 9:59 pm. Permalink.
Isha replied:
you can kinda crimp it by braiding the hair in for sections, spraying it with a small spray lightly, and waiting till morning ( do at night be4 u go 2 sleep).
July 27, 2011 at 10:01 pm. Permalink.
Sarah replied:
can you put you doll in water like a pool? and I dont have a american girl brush so i just use my brush.is that ok?
July 31, 2011 at 9:52 pm. Permalink.
bloom replied:
that is exactly what im wondering.. so can you use a normal brush?
April 9, 2012 at 1:05 am. Permalink.
Sarah replied:
Can the girl melt if she is left in the heat for too long? but what if she is outdoors and in the sun will she melt?
July 31, 2011 at 11:32 pm. Permalink.
Paulina replied:
Thanks for the tips really helpful!!!
August 21, 2011 at 4:06 pm. Permalink.
Kelzang daechong dema replied:
are we allowed to wash our dolls hair? because my dolls hare is become really dirty
September 10, 2011 at 9:33 am. Permalink.
bloom replied:
i would not recomen washing it dailey but if your doll is in the need of washing its hair just wash it but like i said DONT wash it dailey or your dolls hair will get damaged and might even fall out
April 9, 2012 at 1:04 am. Permalink.
AGlover replied:
Can you comb your dolls hair?
October 19, 2011 at 9:00 pm. Permalink.
bloom replied:
yes you can ….
April 9, 2012 at 1:02 am. Permalink.
dlh632 replied:
Can you wash Rebecca’s hair-will the curls stay in it? I want to brush her hair, but I’m afraid the curls will come out.
November 4, 2011 at 4:13 pm. Permalink.
sprigypink replied:
I have washed my Rebecca Doll’s hair and her curls stay
December 24, 2011 at 1:51 am. Permalink.
christie clark replied:
how do you make your american girl get really curly hair because mine have straight hair and its very long
November 21, 2011 at 9:20 pm. Permalink.
Hope replied:
it is true that if you wet your dolls hair too much that is is bad for the torso because water can drip off the dolls hair and onto the torso and it could leave a stain on the doll
November 27, 2011 at 1:00 am. Permalink.
christie clark replied:
how can it leave a stain if its water?
November 27, 2011 at 2:37 am. Permalink.
faith replied:
Thank for all this edvice it helped me a lot
November 27, 2011 at 3:03 pm. Permalink.
Katie Surinx replied:
hi! i had rebecca since july (2011) and her hair has lost her ringlets what should i do ?
March 17, 2012 at 1:27 am. Permalink.
bloom replied:
does american girl doll hair grow? like if i trim it will it grow back? please reply quick because i need this answer very quickly.
thanks
April 9, 2012 at 12:59 am. Permalink.
Lacy Weston replied:
Their hair does not grow back!
June 8, 2013 at 9:25 pm. Permalink.
bloom replied:
and also can you use a normal brush on your dolls hair? because i do not have one….. please reply quickly
April 9, 2012 at 1:06 am. Permalink.
The_L replied:
I don’t know if you’re still having this problem, but before they made the AG brand brush, Pleasant Company (the OLD manufacturers of AG) recommended that you use a wire wig brush–which you can find at any beauty supply store (like Sally’s).
The AG brush is nice, and is doll-sized, but a people-sized wig brush works just as well, as long as you NEVER use it on your own hair! (The oils from your hair will get onto your doll and attract parasites–yuck!)
June 13, 2012 at 5:44 pm. Permalink.
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August 20, 2012 at 8:53 am. Permalink.
purple246 replied:
Well first off, I use an unused brush that is almost identical to AG brushes and my dolls hair is healthy and perfect! They just say to use an AG brush to make more money. Its ok to use a NEW UNUSED BRUSH but NOT a USED brush!!
Believe me i did that to my first doll when i was 7 and it got frizzy, but i flat ironed it and now shes as good as new!
September 2, 2012 at 3:08 pm. Permalink.
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September 27, 2014 at 4:14 pm. Permalink.
Dancing rose replied:
Is shampoo and conditioner bad for the dolls hair
August 13, 2016 at 4:54 pm. Permalink.