Look on the doll’s feet, head, neck or between the shoulder blades to find manufacturers’ marks. Sometimes doll clothing will have tags with names and numbers, too, which can help you identify the doll. A great website for finding a doll’s identity is Doll Reference. How do I know if Read more…
Usually vintage Barbies have holes in the bottom of their feet and the models. If your Barbie also has a stamp saying “Made in Japan” or “Japan” it means it was made between 1959-1972, because those models were manufactured there. Do all Barbies say 1966? Vintage Dolls Without the 1966 Read more…
Most antique dolls will have a manufacturer’s mark on the back of the head, or on the base of the neck. If the doll doesn’t have a manufacturer’s mark anywhere and you still suspect that it could be antique, contact a professional doll appraiser for help. Where do you get Read more…
Rooting plants in water is a way of propagating new plants using only water. The low-maintenance method involves snipping a cutting at the base of a leaf and placing it in fresh spring water in a glass vase where it will then grow roots. How long does it take a Read more…
A teddy bear trim or teddy bear head usually describes a rounded, fluffy shape to the top of the head or entire face, so tends to be less confusing, although that also varies in style and length to suit the dog’s size, head shape and coat, and how you want Read more…
Look at the Body On the back of most dolls, there is a marking with a year. This IS NOT the year the doll was produced, it is the year the BODY was first produced. How can I tell when my Barbie was made? Usually, Barbie doll is marked on Read more…
Cutting off hair in ancient Asia (Japan, china, Korea & possibly some other Asian cultures) symbolizes being banished or rejected from their home. In the more modern age that is now, cutting long hair into a short cut means to forget the past, leaving the old and starting anew. What Read more…
kon chuk. The act of cutting the ponytail, called kon chuk, is seen as a rite of passage for children entering adolescence. In contrast, this hairstyle is used to reflect Zuko’s shame as a banished prince trying to win back the approval of his father. What did Zuko cutting his Read more…
“This roughs up the cuticle, which will cause your hair to lose its shine and cause added dryness and weakness. As your hair gets more damaged, unfortunately, it begins to break off and get caught up more often.” Can u damage your hair by cutting it? If you cut your Read more…
Hair will generally be at its best in the early 20s, says Burg, because “hair shafts are thick and cuticles are tight.” Women may see changes if they are stressed, extreme dieting or using contraception. At what age is hair thickest? “Your hair bundles peak at around 12 years old.” Read more…