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Barbie is a popular doll loved around the world both by adults and children. After some time, however, Barbie may lose the beauty she was packaged with, therefore she's in need of an emergency makeover.
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Dress her nicely.Thanks
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It helps to know what you want to do with your Barbie before you start.Thanks
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Put oil where her legs bend.Thanks
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- Try using a hair mask (preferably a nice, avocado one) for a smooth finish. Then, rinse it out and softly brush the hair to avoid tangles. For me, a mask works much better than a regular conditioner.
- If you want a unique look for your Barbie, make her over to look like one of your favorite television or comic book characters.
Warnings
- If you are sewing, make sure you know what you are doing, especially if you decide to use a sewing machine for this matter. However, it is better to use just a needle and thread to stitch.Thanks
- Be careful when you're handling scissors, especially if you are young or you do not know what you are doing.Thanks
- These are just guidelines only. You do not need to follow every single step, although it helps if your Barbie is in extreme need of a makeover.Thanks
- Barbie's hair will not grow back. Once you cut it, it's permanent. Buy a Barbie Doll Wig. You cannot make hair for Barbie dolls. You can also reroof your doll's hair by buying doll hair and taking out the doll's hair. Then you put the hair in the holes with a sewing needle.Thanks
- Only give a Barbie doll a makeover if she comes with toy makeup if she is in need of a makeover.Thanks
Things You'll Need
- Barbie in need of a makeover (only with toy make-up. See Warnings section.)
- Barbie pick or small pick
- Scissors
- Washable Marker, Fluorescent Highlighter
- Pens
- Needles and thread and fabric if sewing
- Vaseline
- Soap
- Water
- Acrylic paint of assorted colors
- Small paintbrushes
- Acetone
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