Which 1962 Barbie doll was known for a short, curled hairstyle?

Bubblecut Barbie was the 1962 Barbie doll known for her short, curled hairstyle.

The Bubblecut hairstyle replaced Barbie’s earlier long ponytail with a rounded, tightly curled shape. It reflected a fashionable early-1960s look and gave the doll a noticeably different silhouette from the Ponytail Barbie models that preceded it.

Several Bubblecut Barbie versions appeared during the early 1960s, including dolls with different hair colors. Collectors often identify them by the compact curled hair, side-glancing eyes, and the period fashions supplied with each release.

Bubblecut is a hairstyle name rather than the title of one single outfit. That distinction matters because Mattel released multiple Bubblecut dolls and fashion variations. The doll is also separate from Fashion Queen Barbie, whose defining feature was a set of interchangeable wigs.