Merry Christmas--Black Barbies

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Barbies are a staple of nearly every American girl's childhood. It is also big business for high-end doll designers who can sell collectibles (like the one pictured) for thousands of dollars for one-of-a kinds.

 For many Black girls, its hard to find a barbie  doll that looks like her. While barbies are meant to be an ideal, it should also be a realistic one. 

Think about purchasing a Black Barbie this Christmas or for the next special occasion.

OR

Create natural looking Black Barbies with Locs, Curls and/or Afro styles with this tutorial.








Locs
                                   




The first black barbie doll 1972, with natural looking hair. The modern remix with a curly fro

Color

 



Updos



Braided styles






Curls and coils


Short Cuts










Afros

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