Likely any of brand of conditioner and spray detangler would do. The Wet hair brush helps to minimize tearing the doll hair as you detangle it. I combed both products through the doll’s hair, being gentle so that I didn’t pull out very many strands. After this, I followed with a thorough rinse with water.

Fill a spray bottle with 2 tablespoons liquid fabric softener, and then fill the rest with water. Shake to mix well. The first time I worked on the doll, I used a wire brush, but later for the Barbies I just used a wide-tooth comb and it was fine. I wish I had taken “before” pics of my oldest daughter’s doll.

Method One: Fabric Softener

1. Mix a water and fabric softener solution.
2. Allow the doll’s hair to soak in the solution for several minutes.
3. Gently brush the doll’s hair.
4. Rinse any remaining solution from the hair.
5. Brush once more.
6. Pat dry.

Steps

1. Soak the hair in fabric softener. Choose a high-quality brand of fabric softener for the best effect.
2. Comb out the hair with the fabric softener still in the hair.
3. Rinse out the hair.
4. Brush with a fine-toothed comb.

Massage shampoo or liquid soap through the hair. Squirt shampoo or soap onto the palm of your hand and rub your hands together. If you’re fixing a small fashion doll, use a few drops. For a large doll, use a dime-sized amount of product. Then, rub your hands through the doll’s hair, starting at the ends.

We recommend the following simple method using water and baking soda:

1. Dampen a soft washcloth with.
2. Make a paste of baking soda and lukewarm water.
3. Rub the vinyl gently in a circular motion with the paste.
4. Wipe with a wet washcloth to remove residue, and rinse washcloth frequently with lukewarm water.

To use the conditioner method, you’ll need to:

1. Squirt a dime-sized amount of conditioner into the palm of your hand.
2. Gently massage that conditioner into the doll’s hair.
3. Let the conditioner soak into the hair over several minutes.
4. Rinse the conditioner from the hair.
5. Gently brush out any remaining tangles.
6. Pat dry.

Apply hair conditioner or a liquid fabric softener to the hair and work it through with your fingers. Rinse thoroughly. Comb out the hair with a pet hairbrush. The metal tines of a pet brush are better suited for the wig and less damaging to the base.

Apply a few drops of mild dishwashing soap or baby shampoo to the hair. Starting at the ends, begin to comb through the hair. You may need to dip it again for five seconds from time to time. Continue combing until you can get the comb through all the hair.

Look at the tousled mess on her head for the last time, take a deep breath and get to work. Step 2: Wet the doll’s hair with a little water. Don’t run it under the tap and cause the hair to drip with the excess. Just wet it enough to work with the hair. Step 3: Take about a quarter’s size dollop of conditioner in your palm.

If they look like they have been dragged backward through a bush, this DIY Doll Detangler is for you. Now you can restore your Barbie Dolls and other favorites to their former glory with this very clever hack and just think of the money you will save! This 2 Ingredient Recipe is so easy and boy will it come in handy.

Fill a spray bottle with 2 tablespoons liquid fabric softener, and then fill the rest with water. Shake to mix well. The first time I worked on the doll, I used a wire brush, but later for the Barbies I just used a wide-tooth comb and it was fine.

Step 1: Pick the doll with matted hair. Look at the tousled mess on her head for the last time and get to work. Step 2: Wet the doll’s hair with a little water. Don’t run it under the tap and cause the hair to drip with the excess. Just wet it enough to work with the hair.