I had way too much fun transforming the Barbies in our toy collection today. They all went to the hairdresser and now transport glossy hair once again. Just a sec, and let me turn on my best shampoo advertisement voice.
Girls! Summer fun in the sun is here! Get rid of hair that’s full of tangles. Say, “NO!” to dry and dull. Turn lifeless hair into shimmering waves with Sparkle in the Sun Shampoo. The special formula will coat your hair in glossy protection so it will be easier to brush, leaving you with lustrous locks that shine. Let your inner beauty sparkle. Flick that hair in the sun. Summer is here, and so is glorious hair.
Are you sold yet? Let me show you how to make this “Shampoo”.
My kids play with Barbies in the bath often, so the hair gets knotted and yuk. Once in a blue moon, we brush the hair out. I read somewhere about using fabric softener to help remove the knots from Barbie hair and below are the results. Worked a treat! This is how I did it.
What you need
Fabric softener
Water
Mug
Small brush (I used a Small Classic Stefan Brush which are fabulous)
Instructions
1. Measure approximately 1 tablespoon of fabric softener in a mug of warm water. Stir.
2. Place the Barbie upside-down into the mug, and allow to sit for 10 – 15 minutes.
3. Remove Barbie from water and use a small brush on the back of a sink to brush through the hair. You may need to brush for a few minutes, depending how old the Barbie is and how knotty the hair. For badly knotted hair, I used a little full strength fabric softener directly on the hair.
4. Rinse hair under the tap and allow to dry (in the sun for quick results).
5. Once dry, brush hair again. I used this method on Barbies with different coloured hair, and also age. The pink is the oldest Barbie (about 4 years old) and the Red is the newest (about 1 year old). It worked well on all of them, but it was especially effective and easiest on the newest Barbie (Ariel).
The fabric softener put a little shine back into the hair and the girls were thrilled with the result, and played with the Barbies all afternoon.
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Now that’s a GREAT idea! (The photo of poor old barbie upside down in the mug made me laugh and laugh!) I’ll have to try this on our bath barbies tomorrow – thanks Kelly!
I know! I looked at the picture and thought it looked a bit disturbing. lol
Do you think this would work for Rapunzel, too?? My daughter’s doll is very knotted :S
Yep, sure would.
Baby ! You made my night with that clever trick !!!! It’s gonna be hairdressing in our house tommorrow. Love it Kel xx
Hahah. Have fun. x
Oh we’ve got a few of those barbie heads here too – thanks for the fabric softener tip. Now I know what we will be doing tomorrow!!
I am going to try this on the dress up wigs today
Oh, I hope it works well for you!
Apart from the great tip, I just love that you used a ‘Beached As’ mug!
hahahaha. I know, it’s gold, isn’t it
Yes, this is a big problem so thank you for solving it
So simple, I can’t wait to give it a go.
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