Tips For Buying Your First American Girl Doll- What Doll To Get And How To Care For Them

[@AllycatlovesAG]

Thanks for watching! Leave a comment with your best tip for a new doll collector!

[@Paintedfacesag]

Don’t brush curly hair dolls and brush with water but not to much

[@rosebricksis]

Dont buy expensive doll stands buy a Build A Bear stand which costs 5 $ and works just as good!

[@kivrinsagchannel791]

I have 18 dolls.... Kaya is going to be next. She'd be doll 19

[@quix66hiya22]

I’d like to suggest #112 because her natural Afro hair doesn’t need even a brush, it’s finger-styled only. Especially good for Black buyers. Many of us are moving away from relaxed/straight hair to our natural hair textures, which does not tend to be straight.

[@bellebellebellebellebelle]

a couple more tips: - plastic brushes are okay but the reason the wire brushes are recommended is because they don’t catch on wig caps as much. also, sometimes plastic brushes/combs can cause friction on the synthetic (plastic) hair fibers. - the our generation wire brush is just as good as ag’s and it’s $8 at target and comes with a spray bottle.

[@AllycatlovesAG]

Thank you for sharing!

[@jacquelinepuccino8907]

I just started collecting again this year! My first dolls were Samantha and Addy in 92/93’. I ultimately had to get a new wig for Samantha after almost 30 years of wear and tear (plus a chic bob haircut) but only had to do a hot water dunk for addys hair. They look great for how old they are and after years of play when I was little. All clothes were stored in a traveling wardrobe. I’ve had only one issue overall from a 2006 release. The faux suede rubbed off the shoes from my sparkly tunic outfit, they’d barely been touched :/

[@cindyeisenberg8367]

I only got straight hair dolls at first. I also started with Our Generation, as well. A doll wig brush is important. I have Our Generation brushes. I love the fact that there’s a water bottle included. I keep the magic eraser in case. The dolls stand. But no doll stands well. I lay my dolls on a bed. I do have to clean my dolls faces due to the dust. I have plastic containers for my doll items. Each collection is in a container. But, I separate clothes for different dolls. I have many pajamas, because they stay in bed. Unfortunately, if your air conditioning goes out, it will be a little bit hot for the dolls. I have only been collecting AG dolls for a year and a half. The easiest way to care for curls is to finger curl them using the spray bottle while covering their eyes. Wavy hair can be spritzed with the water bottle and carefully brushed and finger curled. You can make smaller or bigger waves and curl it somewhat, that way.

[@berrikitty]

Omg I wish I had known all this before I got my first doll! I've been collecting since 2017.

[@funwithdollsandmore2426]

Same

[@Libraryofthedolls3001]

Thanks for the tips! I have seven 18 inch dolls and two Bitty Babies now. I just recently started collecting again after stopping for a while. I’m almost 40 and still love my dolls!

[@AllycatlovesAG]

That’s awesome! I hope I still love dolls even when I have a family of my own

[@Libraryofthedolls3001]

@@AllycatlovesAG I have a 5 year old son and he already is like “another doll mommy?” 😂

[@bethbacarella]

I've been collecting since 2012 when my daughter was 6 and I was 41. My daughter stopped collecting and we sold all of her dolls in 2018 when she was 12, but I kept going. :) I've also sold and donated some of my dolls to keep my collection small (I want them all to fit in a doll cradle that I've had since I was little). I now have 6 dolls, plus a Chrissa who is currently listed on eBay. My newest doll is Evette. :) I definitely agree at a wire brush and water is the best tip for new collectors (and brushing the ends first). Great video!

[@melangellperry5984]

I’ve been collecting since 2009. It’s fun to watch videos like this and wish that I’d had some of this information before getting my daughter her first doll. We used her bristle hair brush and her hair ties in her #22’s hair. Needless to say, she had to have a head replacement a few years later. Since then I’ve gotten better with doll hair. One tip is to look for good wig brushes from Sally’s Beauty supply. They used to be cheaper than AG (haven’t bought one in awhile) and they are much better quality.

[@AllycatlovesAG]

I’m not sure if we have Sally’s in Canada, but I’ll keep that tip in mind for future brush replacements

[@dance5845]

I have been collecting since 2016! For my curly hair dolls (not the really curly hair dolls) I make little buns in their hair and then wrap an American Girl doll hair tie around the little bun. For example Rebecca will have 10 buns when I'm done.

[@djg5950]

I laughed when you said "How often do you dress your dolls in pjs anyway ?" Actually, I've thought about making a couple of pajama party and sleep over videos and Christmas morning scenes, etc. because I've made a ton of cute pjs. I bought Kira's koala bear set and made cat print ones, yellow ducky ones with matching slippers, pink flamingo ones, panda bear boy ones with matching slippers and bought moose print ones, Hello Kitty ones, dog print ones with extra cute doggy slippers. On and on. Also red or green and Christmas themed ones for Christmas and a couple for Valentine's Day. So more than a few videos will feature them wearing their pjs. Maybe some will lounge around all day in their pjs, too. I've done that a lot due to staying home during the pandemic. To comment about this video I have TM #44 and she has hair like Gabriela and it's impossible to control. Fly-a-ways in her face all the time. She's a pain to take pictures of because of that. Also have TM #58 but she's not as bad if you just leave her hair as is and don't style it. I just add a bow sometimes. Agree with your advice for first time buyers or for younger kids. You have to think about how easy or hard they will be to care for.

[@AllycatlovesAG]

My photography style is usually dressing my dolls in modern trendy clothing and doing portrait photography. I don’t use my Pj’s that often anymore, but I used to get Pj’s for every new doll I bought

[@dewdrops133]

I got Julie and molly from a yard sale, from my parents. I think they were 50 bucks or more since they bought them for resale, they told me to choose one so I chose Julie and I got a ton of accessories too! I’m so happy.

[@softsage112]

Cool

[@accidentalalien4112]

Hi, Ally! I'm an older doll collector (23) who will be buying their first AG doll. I have a Color Surprise Barbie (pink, blue and purple pastel hair) who has the same hair fiber as AG dolls. I recently bought a plastic round brush for her, which works WONDERS for her hair. It gives her hair more volume and makes it bouncier. I plan on getting JLY 67 and the AG hairbrush, and will be happy to let you know which one works best. Thanks for the tips!

[@AllycatlovesAG]

Be careful with 67, as she has right curls. Try not to touch her hair too often, if you want to style it add a clip towards the front.

[@aroacequeen]

Thanks for the tips! I got my first AG doll when I was 6-8 years old and I’m 23 now.

[@laniepowell8557]

omg I would love to see your review on the new world by us collection!!

[@nomoreteqrs]

Since 2015! I stopped collection and got back into dolls in late 2018 but, I do have 24 dolls! Thank you for the sitting tip. Just stood up like 3 dolls lol

[@kaitlinannwright24]

I started collecting AG dolls in 2004! I was only 6 then. I kept collecting for 7 years, until I was 13, and then stopped until January of this year, and I have been actively collecting and posting on AGIG since January. So, that's 8 years total, but technically I started collecting 17 years ago.

[@AmbrosiasDollhouse]

Great to find your channel. I’ve just ordered my first American Girl (boy). So much information that I wasn’t aware. Thanks for this great entertaining and informative video.🌟

[@AllycatlovesAG]

No problem! I have a boy doll and though he’s great and super easy to take care of, clothing for boy dolls can be a struggle. Especially if you prefer dressing your dolls more mature. Check out Etsy for that stuff but enjoy your first doll

[@sophieag6808]

these are such great tips!! amazing video!

[@mollyrobbins433]

I'm an adult American Girl Doll collector and I've been collecting for a couple years!

[@carrieannemichelle3195]

Grew video. I have been collecting dolls all my life for almost 30 years except for my 10-year doll hiatus. My adive for new doll collectors is if you get your dolls second hand and you can't get a stain out or can't get tangles out of their hair take a break and try gain. You gave great adive. I have been Collecting American girl dolls since Christmas 2019 after a life time of wanting one. I got my first American girl doll at age 27 so it's never to late.

[@AllycatlovesAG]

I hope I keep collecting dolls when I’m graduated college, working and maybe even having a family

[@carrieannemichelle3195]

I hope to still collect dolls when I have a family as well.

[@0325takingabreak]

Thanks for the tips!! This was very helpful! ✨

[@loyceiris4152]

I'm saving up for isabelle new in box because I found her at a good price and I love her hair and collection. I know everyone hates isabelle but I really like her.

[@mara_eve]

I got my first 18' doll in 2015 which was a Maplelea doll but I got my first American Girl doll last year!

[@quix66hiya22]

I’d like to suggest #112 because her natural Afro hair doesn’t need even a brush, it’s finger-styled only. Especially good for Black buyers. Many of us are moving away from relaxed/straight hair to our natural hair textures which does not tend to be straight.

[@madysag1997]

I have been collecting since 2017! This is really helpful :)

[@gaelmontenegro886]

Oh my god thanks; I am going to a AG store here in NY in my birthday thanks so much!

[@AllycatlovesAG]

Have fun!

[@rosebricksis]

I’ve been collecting since January of this year, this was a helpful video because im relatively new lol 😊

[@juliet.nicole]

when i was little i really wanted 67 and gabriela but i never got them... i’m kind of glad i didn’t because i would have totally messed up their hair lol

[@agapple7045]

I love your videos!

[@AllycatlovesAG]

Thank you!

[@Angelina_Rose12]

Thanks for the great tips!

[@irishseadollies]

love this video! i am always getting questions like these for younger kids, so i am sure this video will help a lot of people !

[@AllycatlovesAG]

Yes!

[@Paintedfacesag]

I’ve been collecting since 2003 I have some curly hair dolls and some straight heads and wavy hair

[@AllycatlovesAG]

I was born in 2003…. I feel so little

[@Paintedfacesag]

@@AllycatlovesAG I was only 2 at the time

[@lilliedafe1102]

I got my first AG doll when I was 8 and I wanted one that looked like me. I got a 26 😩 she has curly hair and I used to brush it ALL THE TIME I still have her and I really need to fix her hair, I just haven’t got round to it yet 😅

[@wsubmarine]

What a coincidence! I JUST watched this video right after i opened my second doll! Kira Bailey!

[@AllycatlovesAG]

Congrats on Kira!

[@wsubmarine]

@@AllycatlovesAG oh my goodness did my favourite AgTube read just reply to me-

[@AllycatlovesAG]

@@wsubmarine aww! I’m usually quite active in the comments… even at 12:15 am and I have school at 9 am tomorrow…

[@ScarLuv.scarxo]

First doll was kit 2nd was the OG Samantha bc she was sitting collecting dust for literal years so yeah Planning on getting more! (Rlly sad bc I straightened samanthas hair when I was younger SOO)

[@addiag5356]

I love this!

[@colleenwenqusit7375]

Will we have for our American girl dolls they all have beds so they're not sleeping on the floor and they don't collect dust we take very good care of them

[@carolinavazquez108]

Hi Ally, I love your videos they are great. Thank you for the care tips. I have been collecting for over 20 years and I have about 92 dolls now. What would you recommend for dusting off their hairs? I’ve tried different things.

[@Blindbeauty2002]

I might be getting my first American girl doll for my birthday.

[@Lainie_joy]

I been collecting Ag dolls for as long as I've been alive I love hand me downs

[@AGJitters]

I've been collecting since 2007!

[@Paintedfacesag]

That’s really cool

[@AllycatlovesAG]

I collected Barbie’s and LPS in 2007…

[@Paintedfacesag]

@@AllycatlovesAG cool I had Barbies and I still have lps

[@MYCATSLOVEME16]

Am brand new I have two thank you for this tip

[@agdollsla]

I have been collecting since 2017 and I was 6 soooo my dolls don’t look awesome also my first doll was Samantha and her curls came out in 2 weeks. I also have Courtney and her hair is super easy to take care of!

[@comfyd]

I've been collecting for gosh its been 8 years Est.2014

[@AllycatlovesAG]

Me too and I feel old now

[@comfyd]

@@AllycatlovesAG lol :>

[@wsubmarine]

It’s quite hard for me to get American girl dolls and items, even a magic eraser because I live overseas. Not even eBay ships here but i still manage to get some dolls from amazon (but more expensive) but they don’t sell every doll available.

[@AllycatlovesAG]

That sucks! You can always do the baking soda method instead of a magic eraser

[@EseKanayo]

Hahah your first tip is so funny, my first doll was JLY 46 which is basically like Gabriela. I think I was around 14 or so, maybe 13 when I got her and I couldn’t manage synthetic curls: i thought because i have very curly koily hair I’ll know what to do...but it doesnt work that way😅😂 I then straightened her hair and it was so awful, very frizzy and knotted.

[@addiag5356]

I’ve been collecting since 2014 Isabelle was my first doll.

[@oliviasimon1180]

My mom bought me a HBCUyou doll when I was seven and we had to give her new hair because it messed up because it was so curly.

[@briwifi9174]

I have 3 American girls dolls I love Americans girl dolls it is beautiful

[@ariqis]

i got my first ag doll 6/5 yrs ago! i was 7/6 not sure, and i only have 2 ag dolls! but anyway im pretty young - didn’t reach 14 yet young, (hint im VERYY close to 14) and i need tips on how to collect more money to get more dolls! or how to get them cheaper, please! any tips? and i also need some doll clothes! i tried looking on etsy and ebay but all of them seem to not sell anymore

[@crystalbaker6046]

Can you reccommend a first AG for a history loving 7 year old who loves to read?! I’m stuck.

[@AllycatlovesAG]

I think I have a video going over the best dolls for beginners. To be honest, I don't really read that much anymore so I am not the best person to give story recommendations. However, Addy's books are amazing. The topic of escaping slavery may be a bit heavy for a 7 year old, but it is still an important part of history to learn and talk about.

[@dafanofbp]

i only have 1 ag-like doll, which is a nice2you doll. highly reccomend! the prices range from £8-£20 and they are 14 inches. they are diverse, cheaper than proper ag dolls ( bought from amazon ) and i love them sm!! its like an ag doll on a budget! but, i hope to get an ag doll soon!

[@00Abigail013]

I have been collecting since 2015 and these tips are things I wish I had heard before getting my first doll. My first doll was Rebecca and I completely ruined her hair . I just recently got her back form the doll hospital and she looks amazing so yes get a doll with strait hair for your first doll don’t make the same mistake I did

[@Alexander-xp7ii]

I would like to start collecting AG dolls, but I have to pay 300 or more for each one plus shipping etc, and second hand dolls are in a petty bad condition and their accessories are even more expensive as second hand items

[@SelenaMason-x9b]

My doll is named Bella

[@AestheticRobloxPlayer-lf5qj]

on the keep them not in a hot room for a long period what could we do?

[@AllycatlovesAG]

I usually try to keep my blinds closed to minimize the sunlight and heat coming in, or store them in a cooler area like the basement. I have an air conditioner in my room, so during the summer it doesn’t get too hot. But for long periods of heat like a trip in the summer, I move them to a cooler area or shut my blinds

[@AestheticRobloxPlayer-lf5qj]

Thank you but is having a fan on them or the room okay?@@AllycatlovesAG

[@addysagadventures1732]

I got 27 as my first doll and her hair is not the best right now. Then, I got Caroline as my second doll when I was maybe 5 or 6. Now her hair is a mess! It took me 2 or more hours to get it back to somewhat good condition.🤦‍♀️ I have a video on how I did it on my channel if anyone wants to check it out. - Addy’s Ag Adventures

[@AllycatlovesAG]

Caroline was my second doll and she has so many split ends! Though I have taken time to fix her hair, it still isn’t like when she was brand new

[@Paintedfacesag]

@@AllycatlovesAG would you recommend Caroline

[@softsage112]

@@PaintedfacesagNoooooo not as your first doll

[@kimmcmahon5295]

What would be the best clothing at first?

[@AllycatlovesAG]

If you're getting an ag outfit, get something with a lot of good mix and match pieces.

[@Shadows_emerald]

I have been collecting since 3017! (Recent Ik)

[@AllycatlovesAG]

3017? You’re from the future haha

[@Shadows_emerald]

@@AllycatlovesAG omg typo lmao

[@LEENASXLUVS]

I have been collecting since 2022

[@BelBel45]

My first doll is Nicki adult collector 28

[@kimmcmahon5295]

What is the best doll?

[@AllycatlovesAG]

For a beginner? I have a video on that

[@TheBirdGeek]

I’ve been collecting for like I’m not exactly a veteran, but I’m not like really new to it. I’m like kinda like mid.

[@allysonvenegas-o7f]

how much 1 doll cots

[@cupquakiez]

What doll are you using in this video?

[@Paintedfacesag]

It looks like a truly me

[@carm.116]

Gabriela I’m pretty sure!

[@hello-ft9pq]

gabberella

[@AllycatlovesAG]

It’s a Gabriella doll

[@AverytheRobloxgirl12]

I am nine years old and I have a dog that has curly hair and I am a beginner

[@colleenwenqusit7375]

I win they go out they always have a blanket on them

[@coolagdollstuff2278]

Since 2013

[@shaebrielle13]

Are you thinking about doing a face reveal anytime?

[@AllycatlovesAG]

Probably not. I don’t want people I know seeing my face on KZbin and my channel is about dolls, not me

[@shaebrielle13]

@@AllycatlovesAG that’s true

[@AGJAMMIES]

I wish this video existed when I first got my doll She is kind of ruined and nodded she’s 88 truly me I named her destiny

[@hello-ft9pq]

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[@Paintedfacesag]

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[@djg5950]

434th.

[@amysmuggleworld]

Do not use the ag brushes there crap , I use the our generation one works just fine and if you want to get really fancy mini wet brushes the work so well will never go back to a crappy doll brush again

[@pixidustpip3727]

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[@AllycatlovesAG]

Yay! Thank you so much

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[@aur-ps6]

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[@dianaalmazan69]

I've been collecting since 2010!

[@carriebrown1813]

Hi