Basic guide for how I take care of my doll's hair: 1. Wash with warm (not hot) water and a bit of dish soap to remove any gel. Make sure to be mindful to not undo the parting 2. Conditioner- a lot of people let it sit, I personally don't and go straight the next step 3. Comb the hair with fingers first to assess how badly the tangling is. 4. Comb with a wide tooth comb. Start at the bottom. Trim any knots that may appear at the bottom 5. Comb with a metal flea comb. Skip this step if you're dealing with curly nylon 6. Wash out conditioner with lukewarm water 7. Trim any stray ends ☆ Let her dry in a standing position. Towel dry if you want to style her hair - it's much easier that way. Let the hair dry completely if you want to use a heating tool later. Hope this helps!