Repaint! Chi Chi 🌴🥥 Tropical Beach Vibes Custom Monster High Doll!

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  • Опубликовано: 26 сен 2024
  • Chi Chi is here to make a splash for summer! Inspired by a frozen coconut cocktail, this doll forms the third and final character for our cocktail-inspired trio. From a tropical headdress to floral wedge sandals, this girlie is ready to make waves!
    My hubby! www.myminifact...
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    DOLLIGHTFUL MERCH!
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    Doll clothing patterns here: www.etsy.com/s...
    Instagram, Twitter, Pinterest: @dollightfully
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    MATERIALS:
    Monster High Doll “Draculaura” (Generation 3)
    Airbrush, Game Air paint in the color “Beasty Brown”, +filter for the paint
    Acylic yarn
    Rooting tool and needles (drill chuck + needle with its eye cut at an angle)
    Air dry clay (Premier brand)
    Acrylic paint (Liquitex, Alpha, Golden brands)
    Matte Varnish (Holbein brand)
    Gloss Varnish (Liquitex brand)
    Pastels (Mungyo brand “hand-rolled soft pastels”)
    Water colored Pencils (Faber Castell brand)
    Mr.Super Clear UV Flat (wear a mask and spray in a ventilated area!)
    Mask - Organic Vapor Particle Respirator Mask
    Embroidery threads to weave the bag
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    Musical tracks and SFX from Artlist artlist.io
    Rex Banner -Clear Skies
    Hanjo Gabler - Happy Jamaica
    Dan Zeitune - Same Kind of Paradise (Instrumental)
    Randy Sharp - Shock O’ Banana
    Ben Fox - Higher Love
    Ben Fox - Deep Blue
    Moon - Tropical
    Cosmonkey - Boogie Pool
    ZISO - Summer Humidity
    Wolf Samuels - Daytime
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    Logo and other graphics designed by: charliesparksd...
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    #doll #summerdoll #handmade

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  • @MistTheElf
    @MistTheElf 3 месяца назад +4507

    Each of the girls somewhat feel like they represent a different time of day in Summer - Mai Tai is the morning, before it gets to hot, and you're taking walks and enjoying the general atmosphere of a beach. Margaritta feels more like the afternoon, spending time in the water and trying to not get sunburnt, while Chi Chi feels like the calm evenings, when everything is winding down after a busy and fun-filled day.

    • @jasywhore408
      @jasywhore408 3 месяца назад

      Chi chi is like before the sun sets and its full of blues and pinks- so i cant wait to see if she makes a doll thats kinda "night time" themed

    • @vaporean_boylove.0w083
      @vaporean_boylove.0w083 3 месяца назад +98

      They really do! Chi chi even has more nightly colors while the other two more day time colors.

    • @niki2037
      @niki2037 3 месяца назад +106

      Honestly to me Chi Chi feels more like the nightlife, all the clubs and bars along the beach where you'll actually get to drink their namesake drinks xD

    • @vaporean_boylove.0w083
      @vaporean_boylove.0w083 3 месяца назад +25

      @@niki2037
      We need yo get out the glow sticks!!

    • @Fingerscrossedout
      @Fingerscrossedout 3 месяца назад +12

      You make me want to go on vacation to the tropical 😭😭😭😭

  • @darkroselight3835
    @darkroselight3835 3 месяца назад +7783

    Of course Tamara's hair counts. Box cake mix still makes cake. It doesn't have to be 100% handmade to count. Everyone needs help sometimes and being able to use a pre-braided hair makes it more accessible to someone with low hand dexterity who might not be able to braid at this scale. Chi Chi is so cute! I love this whole trio.

    • @ihate_christmastm6926
      @ihate_christmastm6926 3 месяца назад

      🫡

    • @geekmyths
      @geekmyths 3 месяца назад +316

      everyone has to start somewhere! even as someone with super straight hair, i’ve had so much fun watching her get more and more confident with new styles. tamara is definitely notable as a starting point.

    • @zerochocolatemilk
      @zerochocolatemilk 3 месяца назад +186

      And it low-key looks like how we did our hair before we discovered knotsless braids

    • @blackiesheepie9754
      @blackiesheepie9754 3 месяца назад +117

      Ikr and i love the way she reacts to seeing her work and research pay off. Her reaction in this video made me smile so big. Idk something in her videos doing black hairstyles heals my inner child

    • @peekaloo12
      @peekaloo12 3 месяца назад +34

      That's such a cute analogy

  • @Kay-KatRainbow
    @Kay-KatRainbow 3 месяца назад +3164

    I am not black but seeing all the positive feedback from black people in the comments about the braids is so wholesome to me. I might be reading all the comments for hours.

  • @funkylilbaby
    @funkylilbaby 3 месяца назад +4551

    Now this is a creator that LOVES black women!! She brushed out the yarn!! She CURLED THE ENDS! The attention to detail and genuine love put into this doll brought me to tears. So proud of you for this one, girl. Keep up the love

    • @pav1319
      @pav1319 3 месяца назад +19

      is it appropriate to “love” a race 😅

    • @nr.1txtstan
      @nr.1txtstan 3 месяца назад +330

      ​@@pav1319 I'm 100% sure they don't mean "love" in a fetish-way but in an appreciate-way..... So more like "I love everyone" type of way.

    • @caseygreyson4178
      @caseygreyson4178 3 месяца назад +136

      @@pav1319Yes. Because sadly there are some people out there who hate races. So someone who does the opposite of hate is showing love.

    • @pav1319
      @pav1319 3 месяца назад +12

      @@caseygreyson4178 can’t we just appreciate everyone equally instead and not “love” people on the basis of superficial traits 😭 if dollightful spent time making a light-skin doll it’s not as if she “loves” “white women”

    • @This_Is_VeryNotFine
      @This_Is_VeryNotFine 3 месяца назад +120

      @@pav1319 Except, it is. Showing appreciation is a form of love. Taking the time to do something and learning how to do it correctly is an expression of love and care. She is loving equally by putting in effort for each doll. Therefore, since this video is about a black doll, she has expressed love for black women.

  • @saschalevi6486
    @saschalevi6486 3 месяца назад +704

    I love how all three dolls are clearly different ages. Like, Chi Chi is a rebellious 16 year old, Mai Tai is her older, early to mid 20s sister, and Margarita is their 40-something rich aunt taking them on a summer beach getaway while Chi Chi is on summer break. I love these three so much!

    • @greenapple9477
      @greenapple9477 2 месяца назад +50

      I'd say Mai Tai is the teenager on summer break, Chi Chi's the 20 yr, and Margarita's in her 30's!

    • @LittleKittyBeans
      @LittleKittyBeans 2 месяца назад +14

      I agree with both of y’all
      Tia Margarita all the way!

    • @aceequalscake9900
      @aceequalscake9900 Месяц назад +19

      I like to think that the dolls with (sometimes) alcoholic beverages named after them that they are of legal age to drink so maybe Chi Chi is 21, Mai Tai is in her 30s, and I'd also agree with Margarita in her 40s lmao

  • @brammclaughlin5718
    @brammclaughlin5718 3 месяца назад +8995

    The handwoven bag is CRAZY, not to mention giving chi chi a real afro so you can then braid her hair for real. The dedication on display was so captivating.

    • @heehoopeanut420
      @heehoopeanut420 3 месяца назад +281

      Her art is museum worthy tbh and I do NOT say that lightly. So many skills and arts put on display and honed all into.... a little doll!😂❤ It's so whimsical and charming, it makes people forget the GRUELING about of time and research and planning😂 That one moder art lady on tiktok would eat her up, I just know she woukd love this channel😂

    • @Vrischika85
      @Vrischika85 3 месяца назад +35

      The bag reminds me of a Russian avosika [avos'ka] bag😂

    • @EddwardTheSeventhSpaceWizard
      @EddwardTheSeventhSpaceWizard 3 месяца назад +16

      It’s so inspiring!!

    • @nr.1txtstan
      @nr.1txtstan 3 месяца назад +13

      ​@@Vrischika85 kinda love that you added a pronounciation "guide"

  • @Theredpearl3113
    @Theredpearl3113 3 месяца назад +19247

    My head cannon for these girls is that they run a popular little tiki bar together somewhere in the tropics

    • @elliesheridan8003
      @elliesheridan8003 3 месяца назад +120

      OMG YESSS

    • @rae2626
      @rae2626 3 месяца назад +163

      PLS A LIL TIKI HUT WOULD BE SO CUTE

    • @EthanTheWerewolf
      @EthanTheWerewolf 3 месяца назад +145

      What if the bar looks like a coconut (the top of it white with the lower part looks like a coconut shell)

    • @apiercingembarrassment7566
      @apiercingembarrassment7566 3 месяца назад +10

      REAL

    • @LoveSasukeKai
      @LoveSasukeKai 3 месяца назад +40

      Chi Chi is the one in charge of business/law in my headcanon 💚

  • @celissityclark8918
    @celissityclark8918 3 месяца назад +3800

    as a black woman, you did excellent on her hair. I'm so proud of you for researching and getting the best understanding possible. you even made a solid effort to match our physical features and what styles are trending in our community. you did amazing young lady.

    • @SUMLIGHTZ
      @SUMLIGHTZ 3 месяца назад +46

      yesss me too!! This video made me so happy

    • @Arctic_and_The_F0X
      @Arctic_and_The_F0X 2 месяца назад +61

      she's always made a wide range of skin tones and hair textures and they've always come out beautiful!! check out her older vids she deserves it

    • @mooocow99
      @mooocow99 2 месяца назад +10

      can i ask you a question?
      if you swim with braids or anything else that isnt naturally your hair does it make it heavier or does it wick off quickly because its synthetic

    • @Nerdycluster
      @Nerdycluster 2 месяца назад +28

      ⁠@@mooocow99it depends but most people around me use caps or do a bun for their braids so it doesn’t get wet. Long braids can already be heavy so aren’t gonna want them to get in the water.

    • @celissityclark8918
      @celissityclark8918 2 месяца назад +4

      @@mercedes_ggz2644 thank you I'm a huge fan

  • @slideforsanrio3629
    @slideforsanrio3629 3 месяца назад +1010

    girl twitter is going CRAZYYYY for this doll and her wonderful box braids! you have NEVER DISAPPOINTED US

  • @ebonidoesart
    @ebonidoesart 3 месяца назад +901

    As a black woman, you did GREAT for the box braids! You truly did them justice, and did so respectfully! I absolutely love it

  • @sandycheeks5eva
    @sandycheeks5eva 3 месяца назад +10870

    She even followed the rule of starting to braid in the back because your first braids always look crazy! THIS is representation folks! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

    • @vthebee3353
      @vthebee3353 3 месяца назад +201

      FR LMAO

    • @xxxena1975
      @xxxena1975 3 месяца назад +101

      WAIT YHHH LMAOOO

    • @vixian5178
      @vixian5178 3 месяца назад +34

      RIGHT LOL

    • @AmillionWishes1
      @AmillionWishes1 3 месяца назад +14

      FRRR😭

    • @elimbereketeab
      @elimbereketeab 3 месяца назад +160

      And the fact that the hair looks afro like after she puffed it/ combed it-THE ACTUAL PROCESS OF GETTING YOUR BRAIDS DONE OMG. It was like the doll got her own hair done at a salon because it was the exact process (except for sticking a needle into your head to have hair; idk, that seems a LITTLE off).

  • @chillingwithmani402
    @chillingwithmani402 3 месяца назад +5858

    As a black girl who doesn’t get to see black customized dolls with “black hairstyles” often this warms my heart I’ve been watching your channel since forever and you have always done right by your black character right 😭

    • @vthebee3353
      @vthebee3353 3 месяца назад +52

      FR THIS HAD ME IN TEARS

    • @tagaukimasumi7818
      @tagaukimasumi7818 3 месяца назад +43

      THIS! HER BEAUTIFUL DOLLS NEVER FAIL TO REPRESENT! ♡

    • @shastabare6026
      @shastabare6026 3 месяца назад +23

      Having watched dollightful for years, i was ready to hear her share what she learned in her research, like, unravelling the yarn to create a 4b type curl pattern. I know some of her cultural research hasn't been good enough in the past, I felt like she was holding back on sharing commentary this time.

    • @sarahblack9333
      @sarahblack9333 3 месяца назад +18

      There's also the Valentine's Day doll with cornrows! (Which I'm very thankful for bc i have a doll that I'm planning to give cornrows)
      Edit: also Jade from the stock box series, who wasn't mentioned in this video!

  • @notBlushyVen
    @notBlushyVen 3 месяца назад +11049

    the fact that you LITERALLY box-braided the hair brings me to tears. seeing people take the time to accurately represent us as black people brings me so much joy and appreciation.

    • @Subterranean_sebastian
      @Subterranean_sebastian 3 месяца назад +331

      It’s especially awesome because of how much patience that must take! A lot of people wouldn’t be able to stay that patient (including myself) it’s really cool!

    • @meow.4972
      @meow.4972 3 месяца назад +360

      Ikr !!! As a black woman who has had box braids constantly in my teens, and an artist myself, it's so inspiring to see the amount of research, respect, and overall WORK (braiding hair is literally so much work and time) she puts into understanding other cultures.
      Also I Loooooooved seeing girlie braid the hair! Reminds me of the African aunties I used to go see for my hair. Super nostalgic, but definitely triggered my fight or flight 💀 im tender headed af.

    • @shaniagarrison5899
      @shaniagarrison5899 3 месяца назад +56

      Yeeeeess I was literally tearing up😭. And it came out so perfect

    • @xxxena1975
      @xxxena1975 3 месяца назад +53

      i honestly teared up too its so rare to see black characters be undeniably black, esp as a girl who only wears braided hairstyles.

    • @msmariko85
      @msmariko85 3 месяца назад +27

      And the beautiful skin tone she did, you would think the doll came that color! ❤

  • @bibikawa1945
    @bibikawa1945 2 месяца назад +198

    As a black woman i dont thin you realise how good of a job uve done. Not only is she stunning, but she has so many details proper to a real black person like the lighter palms you giver her, that and the fact that you wree this excited to put said details means a lot. So odten people treat representing us as a burden butyou were so happy and excited to do it! So thank you so so so much😌😄

  • @HeXtian
    @HeXtian 3 месяца назад +260

    omg this is so incredible katherine! another amazing doll!! i can't wait to see moreeee~ 👏🏻💕

    • @greenapple9477
      @greenapple9477 2 месяца назад

      Hey Christian! 😄

    • @gabriellebraswell3306
      @gabriellebraswell3306 2 месяца назад

      Hey hextian Iove your channel so much and I'm saving up for one of your dolls 😁

  • @Blue-Pheonix455
    @Blue-Pheonix455 3 месяца назад +3259

    For darker human skin tones, lighter palms and soles of the feet add another layer of realism to a piece of art. The hair is absolutely stunning and i cant wait to see more dolls with hair like that

    • @BrittneySan17
      @BrittneySan17 3 месяца назад +670

      It's a bit hard to tell until the last part of the video, but she did paint the palms of the hand a lighter color! :) You pretty much can't see until the last scene where they all have their hands up! It's subtle

    • @lizdee3243
      @lizdee3243 3 месяца назад +282

      ​@@BrittneySan17Oh, she did!! It's subtle but you can see it. Good catch.

    • @gwencrable7286
      @gwencrable7286 3 месяца назад +121

      Yes,I noticed that when she was airbrushing the skin, she left the soles of the feet lighter. 👍🏾

    • @samanthasilas2935
      @samanthasilas2935 3 месяца назад +18

      20:37

    • @ghoultooth
      @ghoultooth 3 месяца назад +26

      They are lighter 😊 you can see in the group shot

  • @infidel5928
    @infidel5928 3 месяца назад +5816

    I cannot get over the fact that she actually braided the doll's hair like she was at an appointment LOL
    The fact she even gave the doll 4c hair and edges was sending me - she looked just like me before I get my own hair braided XD
    Loved everything about this doll!

    • @tinniesealjiji
      @tinniesealjiji 3 месяца назад +213

      Same when she started with the puff then actually braided it I was like omg

    • @gart0562
      @gart0562 3 месяца назад +14

      acurate af

    • @papaya216
      @papaya216 3 месяца назад +6

      ur pfp!!

    • @pennachilles
      @pennachilles 3 месяца назад +9

      literally me with my dyed hair!! i love this doll so much🥺🥺🥺

    • @luvrere5962
      @luvrere5962 3 месяца назад +2

      not quite 4c but yes!

  • @mahilagoncam8381
    @mahilagoncam8381 3 месяца назад +9004

    In Spanish "Chi-Chi" means boobs so as a latina I couldn't stop laughing when you did the bodey modifications 😂😂😂😳😳😳

    • @nyxus_s
      @nyxus_s 3 месяца назад +499

      Same here! I clicked on the video thinking I had misread it but no, I hadn’t. The drink the doll is based on might be named after that phrase, who knows lol

    • @annasilva9928
      @annasilva9928 3 месяца назад +372

      I saw the thumbnail and immediately went to the comments looking for this comment exactly 😂 I was like “oo um.. who’s gonna tell her” jajaj the body mods where very fitting for the spanish meaning

    • @crystalmahaffey2047
      @crystalmahaffey2047 3 месяца назад +17

      Same 😂

    • @rinabrave6520
      @rinabrave6520 3 месяца назад +45

      In spanin is used to name the V 😂

    • @jadewukong
      @jadewukong 3 месяца назад +48

      it's also means boobs in japanese as well lol

  • @sybillapan
    @sybillapan 3 месяца назад +405

    My jaw dropped when you crafted a real afro for the doll and then braided it!!! The dedication is just amazing!!! Every detail of Chichi came out super cute 🩷💜💙

  • @averyceleste
    @averyceleste 2 месяца назад +73

    Headcanon where Margarita is an older woman who used to be a model but now owns and manages a beach resort on a tropical island. Mai Tai and Chi-Chi are her daughters that visit her since their parents are divorced (amicably). The cutest little family, I love them

  • @falmarindecarme6469
    @falmarindecarme6469 3 месяца назад +4581

    i can highly recommend using alcohol markers in the joint areas! They stain the plastic in a way that doesnt just rub off. You can still paint the rest with acrylics, but the areas where the paint chips off aren´t that noticeable then ^^

    • @cl3fable479
      @cl3fable479 3 месяца назад +165

      oh wow does that really work?? i’ve used permanent markers like a sharpie before but i’ll have to test out my copics!!

    • @fairyflight8436
      @fairyflight8436 3 месяца назад +34

      That's really good to know

    • @valentine5569
      @valentine5569 3 месяца назад

      @@cl3fable479yes!!! Trust me it works, I’ve ruined a couple dolls bc of marker stains 😭

    • @dcasey714
      @dcasey714 3 месяца назад +223

      @@cl3fable479Can attest, I use it all the time! It obviously won’t *cover* a colour, but if you have a light coloured doll or just want to tint something a little closer to the right colour, it works *so* well :D

    • @carlybrown3263
      @carlybrown3263 3 месяца назад +66

      We've seen Dollightful use soft pastels to stain the plastic before (Umbreon) but I wonder if this method would work better/faster? 👀

  • @bkminchilog1
    @bkminchilog1 3 месяца назад +2547

    Delightful is proof that there was always time to make black dolls. All it required was care and efforts. We love you

  • @matheusvaz5269
    @matheusvaz5269 3 месяца назад +2712

    8:35 GIRL, Im a black Brazilian and I made braids in my hair since I don't know when, YOUR BRAIDS ARE AMAZING AND THE SIZE OF THEM? GIRL THAT'S INCREDIBLE

    • @isabela.paulista
      @isabela.paulista 3 месяца назад +68

      FINALMENTE UM BRASILEIRO, SOCORRO
      Eu sou apaixonada no canal dessa mulher e nunca vi os fãs brasileiros nos comentários, lamentável viu 😔✋

    • @kawograham
      @kawograham 3 месяца назад +38

      MDS BRASILEIROS OIIIII 💖🗣️

    • @CelticBotansDigitalArt
      @CelticBotansDigitalArt 3 месяца назад +32

      ​@@isabela.paulistamais uma pessoa BR aqui hehe. Assisto ela há anos, sou mega fã! ❤️

    • @matheusvaz5269
      @matheusvaz5269 3 месяца назад +13

      @@isabela.paulista eu tmb

    • @ErisEvil
      @ErisEvil 3 месяца назад +17

      Br aqui tbm,acompanho ela tem anos mas nunca comentei kkkkkkkk

  • @Ra1ny_d4yz
    @Ra1ny_d4yz 3 месяца назад +194

    I love the how far she goes for her dolls! From making an afro for the braids to grip onto to HAND MAKING A TINY WOVEN BAG
    she never fails to impress 😎🫶

  • @Huntresspop101
    @Huntresspop101 3 месяца назад +1038

    I feel like Chi Chi and Mai Ti are sisters who are visiting their Aunt Margarita for a fun summer vacation to the beach.

    • @heehoopeanut420
      @heehoopeanut420 3 месяца назад +14

      I agree😂❤

    • @midnightwolfy457
      @midnightwolfy457 3 месяца назад +20

      This is canon now, I don’t make the rules

    • @micro_is_missing
      @micro_is_missing 3 месяца назад +9

      i love this especially because margarita resembles my late aunt 😭🫶

    • @midnightwolfy457
      @midnightwolfy457 3 месяца назад +3

      @@micro_is_missing oh, I’m so sorry for your loss ❤️

    • @TMcCarrick
      @TMcCarrick 3 месяца назад +1

      This is a headcanon I can get behind.

  • @GingerbreadGerard
    @GingerbreadGerard 3 месяца назад +1481

    I headcannon her as to be the type of girl who takes trash from the beach and turn it into jewelry, accessories, and decorations. Helps the environment in a stylish way. She totally made that bag herself

    • @pyrincc
      @pyrincc 3 месяца назад +17

      omggg literally just what i was thinking!!

    • @auronirahman2837
      @auronirahman2837 3 месяца назад

      yesss she's defo a sea glass jewellery girl!

    • @merbearlorelei
      @merbearlorelei 2 месяца назад +2

      Have you seen the Mulan and Ty Tanium doll videos? I'm sure there are others I've missed.

    • @GingerbreadGerard
      @GingerbreadGerard 2 месяца назад +2

      @@merbearlorelei I'm headcannoning the doll, but i do love those videos.

    • @E_FoxSnowspirit
      @E_FoxSnowspirit 2 месяца назад +2

      I love it when people do that!!!!

  • @Lissaqqs
    @Lissaqqs 3 месяца назад +2223

    as a black girl, i love seeing how you make your black dolls SO accurate!! it amazed me how you braided her hair to look so real 😭😭🤍 she’s beautiful!

    • @heehoopeanut420
      @heehoopeanut420 3 месяца назад +37

      for real! I'm not black, but when I realized she was gonna root and then braid every. single. braid. just like irl?!?!?! I was so happy! She is always commits, it turned out so cute too❤❤❤❤

  • @murderof.Cr0ws
    @murderof.Cr0ws 2 месяца назад +39

    As a black person, i really love the effort and the sheer dedication that you put into your dolls of color, it means so much to me, and dare i say it meams alot to your other POC fans as well!!♡♡♡
    Ive been a fan for a few years and i always get so excited seeing a brown doll in the thumbnail!!♡♡

  • @witch_boy
    @witch_boy 3 месяца назад +92

    oh my god, your black dolls are STUNNING, they’re my favourites every time - black hairstyles are such a work of art IRL and it’s so exciting to see my favourite doll artist try different styles!!! this is the time and care that little black girls deserve!!!
    i mean, doll sized baby hairs, textured natural hair to braid the synthetic hair into, ACTUAL TINY BOX BRAIDS WITH A VISIBLE REALISTIC SCALP???? h o w, this is GORGEOUS
    EDIT: oh no i read the comments and now i’m bawling my eyes out seeing so many people feel seen and loved and represented, y’all deserve the world 🖤

  • @jiamoonlight
    @jiamoonlight 3 месяца назад +1363

    The fact she braided tiny tiny braids on this doll. This is why she is my top 1 doll maker ❤❤❤ Going beyond and more

  • @starryair
    @starryair 3 месяца назад +2229

    Straight up, this doll is actually me. Like I have that same hair color (and box braids), skin color, and eye color (albeitit darker). That thumbnail actually jumpscared me cause I was looking at a doll version of myself. When you were doing the hair, I was laughing the entire time as I kept saying "that's my hair. That's actually the hair color I have except I have some green." I was screaming when you curled the ends!
    Amazing job, Kathrine. Chi chi is so beautiful! (and I have a character to cosplay as now)
    I'm now realizing that I got into doll customizing because of this channel and I wanted to make a mini me soon. So, I got a video to reference.

    • @playfulwriter9796
      @playfulwriter9796 3 месяца назад +56

      Omg same! Maybe I should my hair to look like hers lol.

    • @theonionqueen3519
      @theonionqueen3519 3 месяца назад +90

      Chi Chi looks just like my best friend and I look like Margarita! It makes me so happy.

    • @bluwuboi
      @bluwuboi 3 месяца назад +20

      im so happy for you!!

    • @itsmereem6748
      @itsmereem6748 3 месяца назад +19

      Omg I have to see that cosplay

    • @lynniewood
      @lynniewood 3 месяца назад +41

      Lol its funny that she was planning on using green for the hair too but jist didn't have the yarn, could have been even closer to a mini clone 😂

  • @sketchii
    @sketchii 3 месяца назад +106

    I have never felt more represented in a doll customizing video, this brings me so much joy! The box braids almost made me shed a tear.

  • @cecev5553
    @cecev5553 Месяц назад +4

    OMG I am in love with all your attention to detail you gave to this doll. As a black women I was amazed by all of it. It made my heart smile. That confidence shined through so much on this doll. You killed that hair. I look forward to more of your work.

    • @zekethezombie27
      @zekethezombie27 Месяц назад

      I'm white so I don't know a ton about braids but ya'lls hair is so beautiful! This video was also fun for me bc I learned some new stuff about a hair type different than my own :) one of the reasons I super love Dollightful is because she has all sorts of different skin tones, hair types, and cultures represented in her creations and also does her research.

  • @ganieyaechols2747
    @ganieyaechols2747 3 месяца назад +741

    as a black woman you did beautifully on the hair you should be very proud of yourself. seeing this doll make my inner child feel happy because representation of black hair in dolls be very scarce and this is just amazing

  • @totallynameless8861
    @totallynameless8861 3 месяца назад +798

    I think I speak for everyone when I say, don't apologize for long videos! We love watching the accessorizing. And those orchids are soooo pretty.

    • @MYOCHROM
      @MYOCHROM 3 месяца назад +11

      True! I'd love longer videos

    • @gonadalsynchronicity420
      @gonadalsynchronicity420 3 месяца назад +3

      YESSS I LOVE LING DOLLIGHTFUL VIDS I FALL ASLEEP TO THEM

    • @heehoopeanut420
      @heehoopeanut420 3 месяца назад +3

      I wish videos were longer😭 No one has a damn attention span anymore, and I'm only 24 and have bad adhd😂 If I can stay tuned in for that long, anyone can😂
      I actually perfer 45 min/1 hour long videos more than the 20/30 mins videos a lot of channels do.

    • @thedullestfork5406
      @thedullestfork5406 3 месяца назад +5

      Yes, so true!! Honestly, the accessorizing is usually my favorite part of her videos. I LOVE whenever Dollightful posts a longer video. The more I get to see of her amazing work, the better!

  • @caseygreyson4178
    @caseygreyson4178 3 месяца назад +744

    I’m not black and know nothing about black hairstyles, but I couldn’t help but tear up at the thought of you braiding her tiny little hair for hours, just like so many mothers do for their kids. Just made me sappy knowing how much time and effort and respect you put into your art and the representation. We love you Dollightful!❤️

    • @40dbelow0
      @40dbelow0 3 месяца назад +8

      I think this is exactly why I got emotional. It’s done with so much care, and everyone in the comments is so helpful. She’s healing people’s hearts with this doll.

    • @greenapple9477
      @greenapple9477 2 месяца назад +1

      @@40dbelow0 The more realistic dolls have that effect! 😭

  • @cheesygubbins5322
    @cheesygubbins5322 2 месяца назад +47

    the way you just chill and make dolls in your own little corner of the universe is so wholesome to me

  • @mearahbridges2965
    @mearahbridges2965 2 месяца назад +8

    i’m a black girl & i was cheesin through the whole video. you took such care w\ her & you clearly did your research. fantastic job, i genuinely felt touched watching you work

  • @ObeyLucifer
    @ObeyLucifer 3 месяца назад +475

    I'm going to cry. This doll looks just like me! Even down to the pink, blue, and purple box braids. Words can't describe how happy this makes me. Thank you so much for making this beautiful doll ❤️

  • @CultTookANap
    @CultTookANap 3 месяца назад +492

    I LOOOOVE that she’s doing more black dolls with classic black hair styles!!! They look so good in her style

    • @heehoopeanut420
      @heehoopeanut420 3 месяца назад +5

      Yes, she just hits the mark like almost every time! The colors of her style lend so well to braids and military styles, I still can't get over the little fairy sisters!❤️ The one with the afro??😭❤️❤️❤️❤ omfg I love her, but Chi Chi is winning me over😂❤

  • @how_tragic
    @how_tragic 3 месяца назад +581

    I didn’t expect you to actually do the box braids yourself using the dolls ‘natural hair’! I adore how much effort, love and care you put into your dolls and it’s beautiful to see so much diversity.

  • @kelly2477
    @kelly2477 3 месяца назад +58

    I love reading these comments, everyone is really happy about this doll and the positivity is great !

  • @pixelrose8078
    @pixelrose8078 2 месяца назад +15

    You can really tell dollightful watches videos about actual box branding because she pours so much care and attention into all the little details. She's very committed in representing things accurately to the best of her abilities.

  • @batyalivni3577
    @batyalivni3577 3 месяца назад +553

    This is a rare case where i like the finished doll more than the concept art! She came out beautiful

    • @audiethorn
      @audiethorn 3 месяца назад +17

      i thought so too! when she compared the doll to the art at the end i was like…she outdid herself because the doll looks even better!

    • @moonsigil
      @moonsigil 2 месяца назад +3

      no need for a backhanded compliment. just say you find this doll beautiful and move on.

    • @batyalivni3577
      @batyalivni3577 Месяц назад +1

      @@moonsigil It's not backhanded, I'm just usually someone who likes the concept art more. She makes it, it's a compliment to her skills, I'm just someone who finds the character design generally more appealing than the dolls.

  • @JK-yt3dm
    @JK-yt3dm 3 месяца назад +1078

    Her hair colours are absolutely gorgeous! They really give “vibrant summer” without super heavily leaning into the “pink, green, yellow” colour scheme that I usually see on summer characters.

  • @graycat7704
    @graycat7704 3 месяца назад +291

    Braids are also our go to summer hair in the black community too. You should do passion twist next. I love how dollightful is exploring black hair. There are so many styles to explore and the attention/love really warms my heart.

    • @lizdee3243
      @lizdee3243 3 месяца назад +14

      Ooh, that would be so cute on a doll scale! Or even bantu knots?

    • @graycat7704
      @graycat7704 3 месяца назад +6

      @@lizdee3243 YESS! There are so many styles she can do

    • @sarahblack9333
      @sarahblack9333 3 месяца назад +11

      Passion fruit themed doll with passion twists?

    • @graycat7704
      @graycat7704 3 месяца назад +6

      @@sarahblack9333 I like the way you think lol

    • @lizdee3243
      @lizdee3243 3 месяца назад +2

      @@sarahblack9333 yessssssss

  • @hashiro009
    @hashiro009 Месяц назад +5

    this is beautiful. as a black girl, thank you. we barely get representation in these sorts of things when it comes to hair. i love how you individually braided her hair. God bless u ❤❤❤

  • @cassietelusma6642
    @cassietelusma6642 2 месяца назад +10

    As someone who does their own box braids, the fact you nailed down box braids with a doll on your first try like this is amazing. Wonderful craftsmanship and attention to detail 😍🙌🏾

  • @thetruebloodchannel6194
    @thetruebloodchannel6194 3 месяца назад +4913

    Pretty appropriate for the doll with blue purple and pink in her hair to release during pride month, even if it wasn't intentional. We stan a bi icon

  • @ThatGenkiGirl
    @ThatGenkiGirl 3 месяца назад +315

    I love just scrolling through the comments and seeing all the people talking about how happy they are with Dollightful's inclusivity. This is such a wholesome community.

  • @kelizabeth3061
    @kelizabeth3061 3 месяца назад +259

    KATHERINE. no WAY. you braided each individual braid holy cow 😭😭😭 genuinely so dedicated 🫶🫶

  • @_NotChrissy
    @_NotChrissy 2 месяца назад +13

    Im just so happy that you painted the braid squares onto the scalp that was the perfect touch that many people wouldn't think of or care to do!

  • @cathrinescratch4135
    @cathrinescratch4135 3 месяца назад +6

    7:36 "the only difference is that it's teeny tiny and your fingers feel always in the way of what you're doing." Im currently about to graduate cosmetology school and one of my favorite specialties is braiding. Im telling you right now, Katherine, its the exact same on a full sized scalp. You just gotta trust that youre putting the fibers in the right place and keep holding it tight.

  • @the.machinegun
    @the.machinegun 3 месяца назад +190

    As a black girl with braids I gotta say- this is the most impressive work I’ve seen someone do to properly make realistic looking hair for a black doll. Thanks! ♥️

  • @nilawarriorprincess
    @nilawarriorprincess 3 месяца назад +132

    Now this is CULTURAL APPRECIATION. I truly feel seen, respected & honored by your dolls of color.
    I'd totally wear that hairstyle if I could.

  • @playfulwriter9796
    @playfulwriter9796 3 месяца назад +549

    I’m so glad you’re branching out into other hair types and textures. It means the world to me (a black girl).

  • @ZoePhillips-o6b
    @ZoePhillips-o6b 3 месяца назад +53

    Every time she makes a doll I think “wow, she’s so amazing, how can she get better?” And every video she does just that. ❤❤

  • @small_and_dangerous2068
    @small_and_dangerous2068 3 месяца назад +23

    I love the head cannon tiki bar idea that a fellow commenter mentioned! But I’d like to think that as well as running the tiki bar, they each have their own beach like activities they enjoy!
    Chi Chi seems like she’d enjoy the ocean more than the other two (perhaps it’s the blue color palette and her more practical looking swimsuit haha!) and would do everything from swimming, surfing, and boogie boarding! She’d also life guard part time!
    Mai Tai would love beach volleyball and lounging in the sun with a good book and getting a good tan. The other two ladies would have to constantly remind her to come out from the sun and into the shade for protection because she often forgets and just enjoys the warmth it brings!
    Margarita is a social flirt and knows all of the regulars. She watches out for a lot of women on the beach who may have creeps looking after them and she intimidates the creeps away. She’s often considered the sage of the beach, sipping on margaritas and offering wisdom to whoever she strikes up and conversation with and she has lots of admirers!
    I love this trio so much! They’re so fun!!

  • @daniellepope1024
    @daniellepope1024 3 месяца назад +278

    As a black girl who's been watching for YEARS I feel so represented and I want to say thank you❤

  • @ScottyFang
    @ScottyFang 3 месяца назад +237

    I don’t know how many years it’s been since that bright, fateful day, but I’ll never not call them..
    *MODY BODIFICATION!*

    • @willasyn3136
      @willasyn3136 3 месяца назад +5

      YASSSSS!!!!!😂😂😂😂😂

    • @Queen_Angelcakes1803
      @Queen_Angelcakes1803 3 месяца назад

      Wait when was that??

    • @willasyn3136
      @willasyn3136 3 месяца назад +4

      @@Queen_Angelcakes1803 I think it was aminita's video

  • @crayonboxcolors607
    @crayonboxcolors607 3 месяца назад +300

    i absolutely love that you took the time to braid out every single section and made sure that it was blending the line between your own cartoon style and the realism that's required to pull off a hairstyle like that. it looks so good and really means a lot to the people of color watching you.

  • @lumostsumos9049
    @lumostsumos9049 2 месяца назад +6

    Thank you thank you!!! My 7 and 10 year old girls love watching your videos, and I can see them absorbing the messages you teach about art and diversity.
    My mother is from Brazil but moved to the US as an adult, and my kids are white in a super white area. I try to show them all kinds of representations of beauty in darker skin tones like their Vovo (grandma) and creators like you who inspire them simply by showing care and creating lovely art help me so much.

  • @babigoree
    @babigoree 2 месяца назад +12

    the fact that even the bottom of the feet are a lighter airbrushed color it’s so wonderful to see art to this level of detail that’s done with such respect and dedication!! this is amazing!!

  • @EvanescencesAngel
    @EvanescencesAngel 3 месяца назад +155

    the fact that dollightful authentically braid rhe box braids??? SHE'S INVITED TO THE COOKOUT MY GOD,, U DID IT SO NATURALLY even i cant braid my hair like this,,

    • @tinniesealjiji
      @tinniesealjiji 3 месяца назад

      Same I was like I can't even braid my hair and she's doing on such a tiny scale ❤❤❤

  • @_Moon_Girlll
    @_Moon_Girlll 3 месяца назад +161

    I LOVE how she puts her heart into her projects and shares her process, which many creators don't do. And as a black girl I feel so happy being represented and shown in this positive light!!!

  • @robloxfidgetgirl
    @robloxfidgetgirl 3 месяца назад +1538

    I IMMEDIATELY CLICKED ON THE VIDEO

  • @esc716
    @esc716 3 месяца назад +11

    I cannot express how much I ADORE the different types of afro-kinky hair texture and diversity in your dolls!! It gives me so much joy

  • @SianaRepmad
    @SianaRepmad 2 месяца назад +7

    The love, detail, and passion you put into all your black dolls make me want to cry. It's clear that you've done a lot of research to learn about my culture. 💖

  • @Frenchaboo
    @Frenchaboo 3 месяца назад +192

    I love her face! The body looks great too, gen 3 Monster High and Rainbow High dolls have such cute proportions. These 3 look like they could be some kind of Pokemon gym leaders haha

    • @gothiiispiderz
      @gothiiispiderz 3 месяца назад +11

      grass/poison dual types? because grass for floral accents, and poison because alcohol and poisonous things are often brightly colored, like poison dart frogs

    • @lurji
      @lurji 3 месяца назад +1

      ⁠@@gothiiispiderzthere are no dual typed gym leaders...

    • @cosmicwren
      @cosmicwren 3 месяца назад +5

      ​@@lurjiI'd argue that there are a couple that technically fit? Gen 1 Gardenia is as much a poison specialist as a grass one, Raihan has as many ground types as he has dragon types.
      It could be something like that, where they're "officially" one type, but with a secondary unofficial one.

    • @lurji
      @lurji 3 месяца назад

      @@cosmicwren gardenia kinda had to be a poison specialist because the only pure grass type in kanto was tangela and uhh tangela = weak 😭 i do get raihan but nominally theres no such thing as a dual typed gym leader

    • @greenapple9477
      @greenapple9477 3 месяца назад

      ​@@lurjiWho cares? :/

  • @gonadalsynchronicity420
    @gonadalsynchronicity420 3 месяца назад +97

    i’m literally tearing up at everyone’s comments i love this fan base it’s so sweet, i’m so happy y’all are able to see yourselves represented in this doll she’s so beautiful 🤩 💙🩷🩵

  • @teacup4561
    @teacup4561 3 месяца назад +26

    She is so precious! I love that the braids are echoed all over her design, from her hair to her bag to her bracelets and anklets. She is so fun!!
    I also love the way her hands look with the long nails. Something about the way the fingers are sculpted really gives her poses some personality haha

  • @priinxecharming
    @priinxecharming Месяц назад +3

    I love watching this video when im sad, usually the comments under these videos are nice but the way these ones are so full of excitement and love is so good it makes me cry

  • @Alice-fd4ln
    @Alice-fd4ln 3 месяца назад +86

    The bisexual colours in her hair during pridemonth really topped this off! She looks so cute!! Amazing detail and the love for black women is so lovely to see! What a fantastic doll!

  • @belyndamaniez9703
    @belyndamaniez9703 3 месяца назад +216

    Here I thought Mai Tai was gonna be my favorite from the trio, and Chi Chi came to steal the spotlight! 🩵💙
    She's gorgeous, loving the hairstyle so much!! The colors make her skintone pop!! 🩵💙

  • @theonionqueen3519
    @theonionqueen3519 3 месяца назад +97

    At first I was like “Girl what are you doing with those shoes???” But omg the final result for the shoes is ADORABLE!!! So pretty! Goes to show that I need to trust the process lol!

    • @Azriel-vb1ib
      @Azriel-vb1ib 3 месяца назад +7

      I thought the same thing lol

  • @moondropgrape
    @moondropgrape 3 месяца назад +18

    honestly the beach trio have the energy of like, a group of summer-loving friends, with mai tai and chi chi being super close while margarita is, as the comments of her video collectively decided, the auntie

  • @fluorescentalien5204
    @fluorescentalien5204 3 месяца назад +19

    im SO obsessed with her oh my god!!!! the hand woven bag, the box braided hair and painted scalp, shes one of my favorites youve ever done!

  • @CrackCrunch
    @CrackCrunch 3 месяца назад +9

    Not only did she go through the trouble of rerooting her hair to give the “black” texture to it, she even made Chi Chi’s palm slightly lighter than the rest of her body. Seriously the attention to detail, the effortless inclusivity.
    As the kids say, Dolllightful is the GOAT

  • @Minaainthere
    @Minaainthere 3 месяца назад +102

    It’s so crazy how much detail and care you put into your dark skinned doll every time. Like I love how it always shows how much you care about being culturally diverse and mindful. Chi Chi is absolutely gorgeous and she makes my heart so happy
    Edit: Very Demure, very mindful, very inclusive 💕

  • @kaibbie
    @kaibbie 3 месяца назад +57

    Seeing someone so happy n sweet about making a black doll makes me so happy :) like the way she adores the braiding process and compliments the curls always associating the hair with something positive as a black girl I appreciate her so much 🩷

  • @rookthehuman
    @rookthehuman 3 месяца назад +40

    I remember being a little kid and coming home from school to watch the pokémon videos and now I’m a grown up still watching.

  • @FinnleyColeman-y3k
    @FinnleyColeman-y3k 22 дня назад +4

    i was so shocked when you started plugging the actual ROOTS of her hair to make her original hair length before braiding the extensions in! you are so creative and dedicated to making your dolls look super authentic and real!! love your work

  • @0CLOWNFISH0
    @0CLOWNFISH0 3 месяца назад +10

    The immense dedication to even making the Afro to braiding the braids is absolutely amazing! Gotta appreciate how much work you put into these oh my gosh!!

  • @frankielovejoy9928
    @frankielovejoy9928 3 месяца назад +67

    Just the cool aunt hanging out and showing off on the beach with her two amazing nieces.

  • @pilot_shark13
    @pilot_shark13 3 месяца назад +55

    I absolutely love the hair!! I love how you went out of your way to not only root natural hair, but braid every strand for a realistic look. You could have easily made a wig, or use premade braids, yet you went above and beyond. This is why you’re my favorite doll customizer, because of your attention to detail and dedication to your craft.

  • @nathaly9313
    @nathaly9313 3 месяца назад +130

    Honestly this has to be one of my favorite dolls you've ever made, and I've been watching you for 7 years! She's gorgeous, the tropical vibe is everything to me

  • @luvonherarms2121
    @luvonherarms2121 3 месяца назад +11

    You have gotten so good at these hairstyles ! And seeing someone take the time to correctly understand black culture and commit to the literal mechanics of it brings me such happiness!

  • @MewMichaiah
    @MewMichaiah 3 месяца назад +9

    they almost read like a Powerpuff Girls type trio to me: Mai Tai (pink/red) friendly and outgoing, Margarita (green) tough and confident, and now Chi Chi (blue) as the gentle and kind one. they make such a cute friend group!

  • @theonionqueen3519
    @theonionqueen3519 3 месяца назад +106

    OMG! Her hair looks like my best friend’s!! She always has long, colorful braids, and it’s just gorgeous.

    • @lizdee3243
      @lizdee3243 3 месяца назад +8

      I also have a friend with long blue braids with curled ends. When she broke out the heated chopstick I was so excited. I gotta share this lol

  • @theyaremycrocs6009
    @theyaremycrocs6009 3 месяца назад +79

    HER HAIR IS AMAZING!!! My jaw hit the floor when I first saw it, it looks so realistic!!! That’s incredible!

  • @zeldaskingdomhearts
    @zeldaskingdomhearts 20 дней назад +2

    What I love most about Kathrine is that when she says I'm going to represent someone in her art SHE REPRESENTS THEM 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 the fact that you did legit box braids is so beautiful and they look so good. This is a 10/10 doll from a 10/10 creator

  • @Candy_marie_rotten
    @Candy_marie_rotten 23 дня назад +1

    Be so proud of this doll. Absolutely stunning from head to toe. The love you put into her, especially her hair, is so clear to see and in return for that love, you achieved an OUTSTANDING piece of work. Your positivity and creativity is also inspirational. Creators like you are the reason I watch RUclips.

  • @majorrpanicc
    @majorrpanicc 3 месяца назад +47

    The whole time i was watching i was audibly saying "oh my gosh! shes so cute!" And her little bag kinda looks like a fishing net, everything about her is just so cute. I just know shes so sweet yet knows how and when to have a good party.

  • @chickennuggetpaw
    @chickennuggetpaw 3 месяца назад +59

    I love when she finishes a part of the doll/outfit and then gets excited at how cute it looks. All artists should aspire to be more like that!

  • @cylyte2436
    @cylyte2436 2 месяца назад +2

    What an absolutely GORGEOUS doll!! She is definitely my new favorite, I especially adore her braids and her face. She’s so beautiful and vibrant she just completely draws the eye💕

  • @kondwanibanda7819
    @kondwanibanda7819 3 месяца назад +1

    This doll made me feel some kind of way. From the braiding process to curling them. I can't explain the feeling you get when you see a piece of your reality being represented. It just felt so real.

  • @lesbean5295
    @lesbean5295 3 месяца назад +35

    This is amazing!!! i’m a black woman and the accuracy of the hair. from blowing it out to learning how to feed more hair into a braid. the amount of time it takes to do this on your own hair, i am so impressed

  • @gwynnbee-c5g
    @gwynnbee-c5g 3 месяца назад +50

    The artist in me absolutely ADORES this doll, and the lesbian in me is just saying “WOMAN”
    She turned out beautiful, the amount of time and effort you put into this one really shows, this may be my favorite one of your dolls!

  • @bronwenlaporte
    @bronwenlaporte 3 месяца назад +80

    I love how bold and graphic the makeup turned out. And the colors are so cute! ❤️ (The baby-hairs turned out adorable, too. They're a good balance of artful and natural).

    • @bronwynecg
      @bronwynecg 3 месяца назад +2

      Ayyyeee name twins 😂😂😂👍🏽

    • @bronwenlaporte
      @bronwenlaporte 3 месяца назад +2

      @@bronwynecg Oh my gosh, hey! I almost never run into people with my name where I'm from! 😊

  • @30epokas
    @30epokas 2 месяца назад +2

    WOW... look at those details! this doll is absolutely amazing