Custom Halle Bailey Ariel Doll 🧜🏽‍♀️ ✨ [ THE LITTLE MERMAID 2023 ]

[@Winniethemorgan]

I like Halle’s hair in the movie, but I also like that you did the OG red color. Nice to see what it could have looked like on Halle :)

[@HeXtian]

awee thank you so much :)

[@lynnmcghee9459]

Yeah I think they decided against the true red because it was too bright for the underwater sequences so this was a really nice take🙃

[@tatiannay2k]

@@lynnmcghee9459 They didn't want her hair to be vibrant red because Halle didn't want to dye her hair (her hair was her actual locs just w/ extensions)

[@Ro-gr3md]

@@tatiannay2k but her actual hair is dark brown so didn't she die it either way? or couldn't they use red extensions with the locks?

[@pagu7706]

@@tatiannay2k Not really. They wanted to give a realistic image of a redhead black women which is accurate the reason why they chose that shade of red on halle.

[@afroboricua]

You were ahead of the trend when you made the doll after the trailer! And your art is ALWAYS amazing!

[@HeXtian]

Awee thank you so much 💕

[@gavinrehakedits7365]

@@HeXtian please do another monster high g3 makeover 😭

[@--idc-Atall]

@GaijinGamerGirlracism isn’t political

[@PandoricaLost]

She's BEAUTIFUL!!! I swear, your mermaid tails are perfection...they aren't bulky or misshapen. 🧜‍♀

[@HeXtian]

Awee thank you so much :) you are so sweet

[@PandoricaLost]

@@HeXtian 😳🤯🥰

[@navybluebunny]

You know it’s gonna be a good doll customisation when Hextian pulls out the glitter ✨✨✨

[@HeXtian]

Ahahah lots of sparkles ✨

[@mysticmoth1111]

You know it's gonna be a good doll customisation when Hextian uploads 😂❤❤❤

[@redscrunchie222]

It’s so cool to see the comparison of the first Ariel doll you made of Halle before the movie came out and this one! They’re both incredibly gorgeous!

[@HeXtian]

Awee thank you so much :) definitely different vibes too!

[@Firegen1]

I adored the first version! Can't want to see this 🧜🏽‍♀️

[@HeXtian]

awee thank you so much :) i hope you like this one too!!

[@Firegen1]

@@HeXtian the day I stop thinking your work is perfect.... I leave the internet. You always smash it ❤️

[@reeseschocolatebar]

@@Firegen1always!!!

[@pandamainiak2895]

​@HeXtian idk if you know this but in my experience working with yarn it's best to use acrylic based yarns not cotton or wool. I reuse and card my yarn to make stuffing for my projects I've learned that when carding (using a pet brush) or even spreading the yarn it will easily fall apart and break if it's cotton, I'm not too sure about wool as I've worked with it once a long time ago and can't recall the results. But of course this is only my experience, I'm sure you may find something that works better for you. 😊❤ as always your work is amazing and I love love love what you do!

[@penguin5583]

The fact you spend so much time typing that and no likes?! Imma change that

[@selkiefluff]

Yay, longer tail! The tail was really my only gripe with the previous version you did, so I'm glad it was revised. I love the glitter scales, it reminds me of The Rainbow Fish cartoon that I was obsessed with as a kid 🤣

[@HeXtian]

awee thank you so much :) im so happy you like this tail now! i do love how long and etherial it is!

[@sussy_bakas4719]

This was amazing Hextian. You got me through rough times when I was alone with your humor and beautiful art. Thank you.

[@HeXtian]

awee thank you so much :) omg awe, im glad, and i hope everything is okay!

[@Mayachuchu13]

You captured Halle’s sweet features so well 🥹🫶🏽 I’m so used to your sharper faceups

[@HeXtian]

Awee thank you so much :)

[@dhiszc00kie]

I Love the fact that you always make your black dolls just as beautiful. They are never washed out or lacking especially the hair. You are amazing. ❤

[@mandipandi303]

She's beautiful! Great work! °NO SPOILERS° I loved the new Little Mermaid, but what really made it special was a kid in my theatre. Towards the end, I heard a little kid quietly crying behind me, and I just assumed they were scared. Then the kid said something I didn't expect at all. This little voice said through tears, "She saved the world. Ariel saved everyone!" The kid's parent replied, "Yes, she did. She was very brave." I glanced back and saw the parent wiping away the kid's tears with a theatre napkin. The child went back to watching the movie, totally enraptured. I nearly started crying. I finished the movie, incredibly emotional myself now. I watched the 2 of them leave our theatre, a huge smile plastered across the kid's face. Halle Bailey's Ariel became this child's hero that day. Never tell me representation doesn't matter.

[@emusaurus]

That's actually really concerning the child can't tell the difference between reality and fiction. They will probably have a hard time as a functioning adult.

[@isabelmarie2003]

@@emusaurus shut up lol

[@strawbebbes4388]

@@emusaurusthat’s what you took away from this?

[@mandipandi303]

Kafen The kid could obviously tell they were watching a movie. Ariel being a hero just made them really happy. It was sweet. As someone with an intellectual disability, you should also know your comment was extremely ignorant. I'm sad you automatically went there when you heard a child was moved by a movie.

[@Clader80]

@@emusaurus dude? it's just a kid watching a movie

[@plague_doctor0237]

YOU FINALLY GAVE HER THE HAIR SHE DESERVED

[@ten-ze1pq]

The tinsel has such a beautiful effect! Her locs look like they’re glistening 😍😍

[@HeXtian]

awee thank you so much :) i am so obsessed with them!

[@lacey892]

I just cant stop obsessing over the hair it's gorgeous

[@HeXtian]

Awee thank you so much :)

[@Aight7]

The patience and dedication of a saint. I love you 😂♥️ I love watching you creating art from scratch. Been obsessed with the other mermaid of yours to the point that I HAD to show my mum what you're capable of and these are the words of my mom: he has a noble heart. And she's right. The detail you use, the sweetness you put in the personalities of these dolls is just one of a kind. Thank you for showing us all the process of these creations. It's healing, refreshing, adorable and actually inspiring.

[@HeXtian]

awee thank you so much! you are so sweet and so is your mom!!

[@Aight7]

​@@HeXtian❤

[@karisworldgaming4832]

Disney needs to take notes, because your design looked 100 times better then the crap they sell. Your work is gorgeous. Subbed.😊

[@HeXtian]

awee thank you so much! yayyyy im glad you liked it! disney caters to the kids who play dolls mostly and not so much collectors 😔

[@zoeanimations2186]

She looks absolutely stunning! A nice blend of animated and live action! Love seeing the bright red hair and the gorgeous tail!

[@HeXtian]

awee thank you so much! yayyyy im glad you liked it!

[@terrysilva6430]

She is perfection. Great job capturing Halle

[@HeXtian]

Awee thank you so much :)

[@shirleyannconfer9651]

Those scales are amazing! You’ve made me want to see this movie. I can’t begin to describe how fabulous this doll is, and I love the water and bubble effects of the final look.

[@HeXtian]

awee thank you so much :)

[@craftybast]

Probably the most beautiful doll you’ve done. Your attention to detail is like no other.

[@andrerossetto7759]

I never thought you'd top the last Ariel doll, but this one is beyond perfect! Great work, thank you for giving us such beauty 😭 I also really hope you do the live action Ursula doll 😆

[@HeXtian]

Awee thank you so much! Omg i have to bow huh 🤔

[@vassylem3969]

Your version on Ariel is absolutely beautiful. I loved the movie and I loved your presentation of the doll. I really enjoyed watching it.

[@30epokas]

I would be reeealy pleased to see a version of Gwen Stacy from the new spider man movie, with her watercolor aesthetic I'm sure you would do an amazing doll!!

[@michaelburns2003]

I love how the more you make mermaid dolls the tails evolve more. Your mishelle mermaid had a painted tail with glitter flecks & now they are covered in scale seaquins & glitter. You should do a Melissa McCarthy Ursula repaint with some inspiration from your rococo Ursula

[@HeXtian]

awee thank you so much! omg i know there was definitely an evolution ahaha!

[@clayhennessee8018]

WOW!! I have nothing to say but WOWWW!! The tinsel effect in her hair is absolutely stunning. This doll is simply breathtaking. Halle would be proud 😍

[@RachelShadoan]

I can’t get over how stunning she is! I love her scales so much! Really every detail about her is immaculate

[@HeXtian]

Omg awee thank you so much ☺️

[@sunburst6598]

BEAUTIFUL! My favorite Live Action princess movie by far! ❤😍

[@YoSnap]

I love the use of color on this version!!! The posing with the hair in teh final images was also really really cool!!!

[@Just_Deven]

The tail being layers and layers of sparkle really payed off. It is mesmerizing❤

[@Drjjjones420]

This is the BEST ONE I HAVE SEEN AND IVE SEEN SOOOO MANY OF THESE

[@HeXtian]

Awee thank you so much :)

[@feriivy]

OMG this is best version of Costum Made Ariel I've seen so Far. the way U still follow Live Action making it more realistic. PROUD OF U SIS

[@HeXtian]

Awee thank you so much :)

[@anxmeor]

I really admire how much time and effort you put into all of your creations. Everything you create always looks so beautiful💕

[@HeXtian]

Awee thank you so much :)

[@VondaInWonderland]

The mixed paint was gorgeous and could have been it. Then the scales were so extra and could have been it, but the glitter was perfection 😍 Your dolls are everything ❤

[@HeXtian]

awee thank you so much! extra is my middle name hahah

[@gabe1671]

The accuracy of her facial features is just chef's kiss. It's like she shrunk into a doll. Great work as always

[@brucelucas1756]

I must say that I've seen a number of mermaid dolls being done on KZbin before, but this one looks fantastic.

[@danap4840]

I love your voice. It's so comforting to listen to you while you work on your doll.

[@_Ms.Sakura]

Absolutely gorgeous! This one looks so much better and more realistic than the other one! 🧜‍♀🐚

[@MaxPetersen-z1w]

The other one was still great though

[@HeXtian]

awee thank you so much :)

[@_Ms.Sakura]

​@@MaxPetersen-z1w I know, and I love that version a lot. I was just saying that I love this one a bit more because of all the realistic details from the live action that he added to this doll design. But I totally agree with you, I love the older design a whole lot because of how good it looks without HeXtian having any photo references of Halle's Ariel when he was making the first doll design at the time.

[@_Ms.Sakura]

@@HeXtian You're very welcome! Keep up the great work! ❤

[@TheGooglyminotaur]

Yay red! She’s BEAUTIFUL!

[@adrianaasha]

she turned out so so beautiful! I really liked the previous version, but at the same time I can see all the improvement! The tail is fantastic, I love all the details and it for sure looks more proportioned to the rest of her body ^^ Amazing work as always! 💙💙

[@chaeyoungmymeowmeow1536]

she is probably your most beautiful doll you've made yet she looks so so good

[@carolmorris2705]

I love your artistry. Everything you do is beyond amazing. She’s absolutely gorgeous and is the most magnificent Ariel I have seen created on the internet. I actually gasped when I saw the first shot of her looking as though she was underwater. Oh my!!!!! 👍🏻🌹👍🏻

[@HeXtian]

Awee thank you so much :) it was so fun filming the ending scenes

[@suzanamartins3105]

You did her as beautiful as the real Halle Bailey's Ariel look!! I love all the details you decided to put on her, also the video in the end is pretty amazing!! 🌊

[@mamakat2727]

Both versions are absolutely beautiful 🧜🏽‍♀️

[@reeseschocolatebar]

i love the new little mermaid and i absolutely adore halle bailey. the doll you made definitely did her justice! im in awe with how amazing it looks. i hope halle bailey gets to see how wonderful you portrayed her.

[@isabelmarie2003]

I’m so happy you added the flower, I was so upset when it wasn’t in the remake😂

[@HeXtian]

awee thank you so much! yeah im like no accessories or anything?! haha

[@dayannapcb]

She is so beautiful and you are so amazing! I really love this doll!

[@bedazzledlife9719]

Only our lovely hextian would be able to do Halle Bailey Justice 😍😙😏✨ 🧜🏾‍♀️ Edit: I would love see you do all of Ariel’s sisters in your style 😍🥰

[@HeXtian]

awee thank you so much :)

[@caseylawless3454]

She looks so stunning!!!!! Well done, again!

[@johnikaferguson9785]

Absolutely amazing ❤

[@theartoflolita935]

This doll is a masterpiece. The tail is the definition of perfection 🤌🏾

[@camille_creates410]

I just know you made her beautiful!!! I love Halle Bailey, she was an amazing Ariel ❤

[@lizlefay3262]

I'm so in love with this version of Ariel she looks amazing, I really love the tail, the hair and everything

[@centurycountess4949]

(warning contains spoiler) hey Hex, i am still watching and will comment again, but i just wanted to comment on how awesome that you added the rock mount! There's this beautiful scene where Ariel in the live action seems very attached to this rock out in the water and when the scene of Vanessa pops up and she's in despair she swims to this rock and literally clings to it for comfort and later she is on this same rock at the end before Triton gives back her legs. the rock was literally like another character for me. so it's so nice that it got appreciated it's also like a fusion of both that sentimental rock and the rock in the under the sea sequence combined. it's a great and creative method to reuse props and a super fun way of changing scenery from under the sea to above it. will comment again soon on the new halle doll after watching!

[@EddVCR]

I always love the bit of storytelling you create with the finished dolls in the end! Your creations are so emotive and have stories to tell, so it’s perfect. Keep up the amazing work!!

[@MarySunshine25]

She is perfection! 🔥🔥💜💜

[@begobertran9739]

I haven't seen such a pretty Ariel Doll before this one! So stunning!

[@belyndamaniez9703]

The first one you made was absolutely stunning, can't wait to see how gorgeous this one is ❤🐚

[@arcie3716]

You made so many Halle Ariel dolls. And I always loved every single one of them 🥰

[@rigo6423]

OMG! Hextiannn this is so good. It's giving live action but totally upgraded version. Halle Bailey did so great in the movie as well. Now I'm thinking of what it would look like for you to do the other sisters, like your version of them. It'll be so good just thinking abt it.

[@maxiesky9594]

WOW!!! You did such a fantastic job, she is truly breath taking! Her scales look wonderful along with her tail, and just EVERYTHING!!!!

[@Laura.Gregori]

Wow! She looks absolutely stunning!! I admire your work so much, always inspiring ❣🧜🏽‍♀

[@Chaoticbean99]

This was so beautifully done. I love all of the detail and creativity!

[@raquellefraser1637]

I've been so impatient for a new custom doll from you 🥹❤️ your work is amazing hextian!!

[@faithmeekins4741]

Beautiful… she is stunning! Love the highlights in her hair, face and skin.

[@HeXtian]

awee thank you so much :) i love the sparkles!!!

[@dandan95dandan]

Halle Bailey was an amazing Ariel, she never deserve the hate 😢

[@LucifersTreasure]

She was great and I really liked that they did a bigger segment for when she was human but the movie lacked attention to the artistic side of things, makeup, and colour overall could've been brighter and more vivid, they could have paid more attention to details (Ariel's hair colour, more dress options to her human version, Ursulas makeup, etc)

[@Lennox2638]

Really, she’s just an actress doing her job.. she didn’t deserve the hate. But Disney needs to get new ideas and stop remaking classics, imo 🤷‍♀️

[@mysticmoth1111]

Facts. She was doing what she was hired to do. People get mad over stuff in such a way that tells you what they're TRULY thinkin

[@laughsingay]

Yeah- the live action remakes are getting really old and unimaginative but the actors hold literally no blame for that. They're just doing their jobs.

[@slime42069]

Absolutely stunning! Beautiful work as always!

[@HeXtian]

awee thank you so much :)

[@Billahofgaard]

You are literally so TALENTED🙏🩷

[@HeXtian]

You are so sweet 🥹

[@Crystal_Evergreen]

She’s absolutely stunning 🥰

[@alessiagatti590]

BEAUTIFUL❤

[@mimigoodluck303]

This Ariel is mind-blowing! That cinematic reveal was perfect! I know it was hard to not use the music, you did an exemplary job! BRAVO!!

[@MariaCavill]

She's perfect!!❤️💕 and the add on effort you did to create the under the sea scenery 👏👏👏 you are a true artist 👏👏👏

[@eevazaneekkee5273]

Omg!!! She is incredible, such a beautiful doll!!!!!

[@material_growwllll7977]

OMG YOU SHOULD DO ALL OF THE SISTERS GET THE WHOLE FAMLIY UP IN HERE

[@penguin5583]

YASSSS

[@gwendolynrobinson3900]

She's gorgeous, I'm glad you went with a true red hair again!

[@nolasunflower]

Yes, i literally dropped my jaw when I seen the first one. It was stunning. I can’t wait to see how this one comes together ☺️😊😊

[@jellyfishwitch]

she’s so gorgeous!!! the movie was really fun tbh like not a masterpiece but it was a fun movie to watch! Your dolls as are so amazing the wait is worth it very time Hextian!!

[@A.TAYLOR]

I was waiting for this!!!!! She is beautiful!!! 🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@Billahofgaard]

I honestly think this is my favourite doll you’ve ever made🥹🩷

[@HeXtian]

Awee thank you so much :) you are so sweet

[@kayleighjudas]

It's so nice to have some diversity in the disney movies. I know some people are pissed about the change but I quite like it! Both your Ariel dolls are so gorgeous; I can't even fathom how you guys have the patience to do this job :}

[@GLife2011]

Hey hextian!! I love you sooo much and I’ve been watching since 2021 !!! Never stop with the creativity also your are freakin beautiful!!!❤❤❤

[@kathoakes929]

Ariel is beautiful and her friends are great. My daughter and I went to see the new movie and we loved it. Out of all the Disney live remakes this is definitely the best.

[@marieb9926]

She's gorgeous 😍

[@lilacchocolate]

Man, all the changes you made is what I wished they had done for the live-action. Especially that red and not ginger hair!!! 😍 Love the non-bandeau top and Flounder looks so much better as a bright yellow and blue fish!!! 🐠 Also, that tail is just epic!!! 🧜🏻‍♀😱👏☺

[@madebymaryssa]

The glitter really does unify the sequins, like doing a tinted wash over a painting. And your Flounder is excellent! He really looks like the animal companion of a Disney Princess!

[@KingOfGaymes]

THE RED HAIR LOOKS SO GOOD WHY DIDNT WE GET THAT 😭

[@jennylawson1980]

Ty Hextian I needed this today majorly. I appreciate it so very much. 😊 Beautiful Ariel. ❤

[@jbbelenkokoro2673]

Your repaints are always breathtakingly gorgeous. I love your second repaint on Ariel as she looks so ethereal and mixes both the live-action and animated designs with your trademark flare. I hadn't watched the movie yet, but I heard from people I know that it was good. Even those that didn't like it said that Halle Bailey did an amazing job as Ariel.

[@Alphawolf2017]

The first version was AMAZING! I'm excited to see how this one turns out (legit *just* put the video on)!

[@victoria58]

She’s so pretty! I was pleasantly surprised how even prettier she turned out from the first version❤❤ Future doll idea: I think your take on Hercules and Megara from the movie “Hercules” would be so cool!

[@edgonzalez6200]

SOOOOO BEAUTIFUL 😢😢😢!!!! I got misty eyed seeing how much love and joy you put into her. ❤❤❤❤❤

[@Jussy833]

I watched the movie a few weeks ago and it was STUNNING!! 🤩 You really did the Halle Bailey Ariel doll justice with your own gorgeous take, LOVE it all!! 😍💖 Real 😘👌Chef's kiss~

[@samiansley5740]

Your artistry is amazing. Thank you for sharing your process w us.

[@HeXtian]

Awee thank you so much :)

[@Floraiji30]

Please do Vanessa next! Ariel looks stunning 🤩 ❤

[@Quilly-Sammy]

ABSOLUETY GORGEOUS!!!! ALMOST BETTER THAN THE ACTUAL MOVIE!!!!

[@LauraCespedes247]

I liked the movie. I thought she was exceptionally cast… so was Eric. They had great chemistry and that’s all I wanted. I was happy.

[@JayeNicki]

Absolutely beautiful, especially the hair and tail.

[@CCCC-lq7te]

Incredible. I’ve been a fan of the movie since I was 10 years old. Still a fan of the original though. Seeing your creations and the time and effort you put in your dolls/ creations. It’s truly an amazing craft you have. And the patience for all those scales. I especially look forward towards the end of your videos when you bring them to life with all the poses , music, and effects, it’s an additional surprise. Truly wonderful , thank you. ❤

[@Here2vibe]

Right in the top five of your dolls!!! I LOVED this movie, my favourite part was the song part of your world - just divine!!!

[@exoticalvibes]

so beautiful! i remember seeing the first version you made a few years ago, but this one looks much more accurate to the movie because you used the doll too. ❤🧜🏽‍♀️

[@brianahawkins8124]

Oh my Under the Sea, Halle Bailey Ariel doll looks GORGEOUS! I love your first little mermaid doll but this one beats the pearls, treasures, & flowers! (chef kiss) 15:05 maybe you can save the made to move barbie head & legs for another doll project, I still love the seashell bra with pearls so maybe I can try that for another doll project, it's still a great idea for any mermaid dolls. Maybe your other Ariel doll can still have a pink flower but with little bits of sparkle, You did a fabulous job making Flounder bigger & making Scuttle, I love the new Little mermaid top & tail fin, including her sisters I was like look at them fins! As for Ursula the jacket with the some sort of little lights just wow but I hate is that they forgot the most important part her beauty mark on her chin, I had to draw her in free hand. You should do a photo shot with this Ariel & Good Seawitch Ursula! Me: Rarity go get photo finish & your sketch book we've got some inspirations for fashion! Rarity: Already on it deary! The camera ponies work their photo's Photo Finish: Alright Ariel! One last photo darling I want you to give me a big Splash 41:50 like the wave give you shine, like when you raise your voice that your part of this world! SNAPSHOT! Perfect! I've been doing lost of freehand drawings of MLP FIM I did Ember, Kind Sombra, I don't know if I should try Thorax & Discord. Sadly I couldn't find any thought's or idea's on Starlight Glimmer. While looking back at her Equestria girls I still don't like her outfit, I still kept her drawing of her thigh high boots with the star with magical wisps on it like her cutie mark. I still love Twilight's Sorceress costume but I don't know if a redesign of it would work for Starlight along with a silver Unicorn Staff, fill free to share some thought's and idea's if you like. I do hope to see more Monster High G3 Repaints soon, have a great weekend Hex.