Barbie: Magic Hair Styler

About

Barbie Magic Hair Styler lets you dress and groom four characters for nightly events. Pick a look by cutting or curling hair, applying makeup in safe zones, and adding outfits with themed accessories. Use tools to grow out hair or slap on fake tattoos then watch your creation strut in 3D. Save snapshots to frame and print after each session. The game stands out for its early '90s charm and straightforward customization. A hair-lengthening device and career-specific gear like nurse badges add minor quirks while the "that looks weird" warnings for odd makeup choices inject light humor. Released in 1997 it remains a simple artifact of pre-social-media self-expression with no hidden mechanics or long-term goals.

Storyline

Players could cut and style Barbie, Kira, Christie, or Teresa's hair, as well as regrow hair with a specific lengthening tool. They could also apply makeup including eyeshadow, lipstick, blush or "fake" tattoos. Application of makeup is limited to appropriate areas for makeup and using offbeat colors can trigger a "that looks weird" response from the game. Players could also add jewelry and thematic accessories. At the end of the styling session players can be "treated to a video of your model at her special event -- wearing the look you've created for her." Accessories meant to go with a certain career are limited to nurse, fireman, gym coach, or construction worker.