If you do not have a stand, put her between your legs.;
, Take a spray bottle filled with water, and lightly spray each section of hair.
 Brush hair in sections. Begin brushing at the ends of the hair. Work the brush up to the roots. Once the tangles are out, you can run the brush down the hair from roots to ends. Repeat on each section.
 Comb the hair from the ends to the roots. Repeat on each section. Once all tangles are eliminated, divide the hair into smaller sections. Take one section and twirl it around your finger. After you do that with each section, her hair should look great!

,, Undress the doll. Put a hand towel over her cloth body, and place a washcloth over her face to keep her dry. Make certain not to let water get in the doll's eyes because they can rust. The hand towel and washcloth should remain in place throughout the washing process.
 Carefully place the doll's hair under the running water to wet her hair. (The doll should be face up to prevent water running into her eyes.)

, Now apply a small amount of mild shampoo to your hands, and rub hands together to form a lather. Gently smooth the shampoo into the doll's hair only on the ends. Rinse doll's hair thoroughly.
 Do not wring or rub the hair.
 Leave it to air dry overnight.
 Lightly dust the doll off with a dry washcloth.
 Wet a clean washcloth. Wring the cloth until it is not dripping. Carefully wipe the doll's face, arms and legs with the damp cloth until clean. Some stains such as ink may take longer to remove. Be sure to rub gently.
 Spot clean any dirt marks off the doll's cloth body.
 Wet a clean cloth and wring out the excess water. Wipe away any soap residue

, Stand the doll up to air dry for a few hours before dressing her to ensure there is no trace of moisture.
 Your or your child's AG doll will be as good as new, all fixed up, supreme, beautiful, fancy, and the best of all best!
Place the doll in a doll stand to keep her upright and still.
Divide the doll's hair in four sections.
Use an American Girl brand brush on straight hair.
Use an American Girl brand hair pick or your fingers on curly hair.
Style your doll's hair as desired.

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Wash the doll's hair at a sink.
Turn the faucet on, and let the water run to a lukewarm temperature.
Set your doll down on the towel.
Lay the doll face up on a towel, and wrap the towel around the doll's hair to absorb the excess water.
Lay the doll down, face up, and let the hair hang loose.
Undress the doll.
Make a cleaning solution with a mild soap and water in a small pail.
Dip the cloth into the soap mixture again, and squeeze out the extra water.
Pour clear water into a second pail.
Place the doll on a towel and dry her.
Just leave her be and don't try anything that hasn't been tested or isn't told anywhere, especially stuff you thought of or made up.
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