Barbie Hairvolution - Behind The History

Introducing Behind the History, the segment on The B Collector where we revisit the past and unveil the behind-the-scenes stories of Barbie’s most defining moments. We will explore the origins, curiosities, and cultural impact of classic editions that helped build the legacy of the world's most famous doll. If you love nostalgia and want to know the details that made history, this is the right place. Get ready for a journey through time across the Barbie universe!

Did you know that Barbie's history can be told through the chemistry of her hair? From the Mohair and Saran of the 60s to the Kanekalon explosion in the 90s, every change in fiber was not merely an aesthetic choice, but a reflection of the technology and culture of the time.

In this episode of Barbie: Behind the History, we conduct a deep analysis of how the hairstyles of the world's most famous doll defined generations. Discover the technical differences between the fibers (Saran, Nylon, Kanekalon, and Polypropylene), understand why Totally Hair marked the end of an era of quality, and see how hair diversity became the brand's greatest revolution in the 2020s.

Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction: Hair as a portrait of time 01:25 - 1959: The Ponytail and the first fiber 02:50 - 60s: The Wig Era and the Bubble Cut 05:10 - The Chemistry of Color: Color Magic and Twist 'n Turn 06:45 - 70s: Malibu Barbie and the introduction of Nylon 09:20 - 80s: Rockers, Neon, and excess 11:00 - 90s: The reign of Kanekalon and Totally Hair 13:15 - The decline of quality and the rise of Polypropylene 14:50 - 2015-2024: The diversity and texture revolution 16:10 - Conclusion: A mirror of society