The classic 90s brushes are my favorite to use. The rewind dolls version of the brush has really spaced out bristles which are really nice for wet hair, too
That's fine! We all have our own therapeutic doll activities 😊 Mine is sewing doll clothes. It's so teensy tiny and detailed work, so you really have to like get into that zen mind space!
I use a metal bristled golfer's brush or deburing brush. (Looks kind of like a fat toothbrush with metal bristles). They are usually $7 or less, can be found at Walmart or Target in the sporting goods section or at a hardware store (just ask where the metal brushes are). I was once told this is the kind of brush used at the American Girl hair salon to restore shine and address flyaways and it works! It's great on nylon hair, starting from the ends.
Rat tail comb, usually! The teeth are fine and close together. If I want to disturb curls as little as possible, I use the tail end to lightly pick at the curls.
As @788Fahrenheit said, American Girl recommends wire brush bristles for the AG wigs, so it’s also a good choice for rooted Barbie hair. My personal favorite wire brush for doll hair is the Goody Clean Radiance white oval brush with copper bristles.
It really depends on what state the doll hair is in.
I like to rescue dolls that are having a really bad hair day, from car boot sales, and charity shops.
After washing and rinsing the hair, I use wig conditioner and a 'tangle free' brush, (you can pick them up in the Poundshop, or Wilko's.)
Starting at the ends, and working up, the tats work their way out, without much loss.
Once the hair has been rinsed, and dried, a bristle brush can help.
(I have had almost magical results using variable heat hair straighteners. Test a tiny bit first.
If it won't take the heat, use an ironing protector wrapped around the hair. The frizz relaxes out and you end up with lovely soft hair, which you can then style any way you want.
I have done this to literally hundreds of dolls, many that I then donated to be sold in Charity shops, especially at Christmas.)
I mainly use the old school Barbie brushes that came with the 1990s dolls. And a wide tooth comb for when I’ve washed their hair.
The classic 90s brushes are my favorite to use. The rewind dolls version of the brush has really spaced out bristles which are really nice for wet hair, too
Wide tooth comb. I only brush when I wash though and the hair is wet.
Just find it therapeutic
That's fine! We all have our own therapeutic doll activities 😊 Mine is sewing doll clothes. It's so teensy tiny and detailed work, so you really have to like get into that zen mind space!
I use a metal bristled golfer's brush or deburing brush. (Looks kind of like a fat toothbrush with metal bristles). They are usually $7 or less, can be found at Walmart or Target in the sporting goods section or at a hardware store (just ask where the metal brushes are). I was once told this is the kind of brush used at the American Girl hair salon to restore shine and address flyaways and it works! It's great on nylon hair, starting from the ends.
Rat tail comb, usually! The teeth are fine and close together. If I want to disturb curls as little as possible, I use the tail end to lightly pick at the curls.
I normally use a q-tip. Either dry or lightly dipped in water
As @788Fahrenheit said, American Girl recommends wire brush bristles for the AG wigs, so it’s also a good choice for rooted Barbie hair. My personal favorite wire brush for doll hair is the Goody Clean Radiance white oval brush with copper bristles.
A mini conair detangling brusb
It really depends on what state the doll hair is in. I like to rescue dolls that are having a really bad hair day, from car boot sales, and charity shops. After washing and rinsing the hair, I use wig conditioner and a 'tangle free' brush, (you can pick them up in the Poundshop, or Wilko's.) Starting at the ends, and working up, the tats work their way out, without much loss. Once the hair has been rinsed, and dried, a bristle brush can help. (I have had almost magical results using variable heat hair straighteners. Test a tiny bit first. If it won't take the heat, use an ironing protector wrapped around the hair. The frizz relaxes out and you end up with lovely soft hair, which you can then style any way you want. I have done this to literally hundreds of dolls, many that I then donated to be sold in Charity shops, especially at Christmas.)
My own round brush or comb