Three different versions of 2457 Hair Originals were sold between 1978 and 1985. The hairpieces were always the same, but the accessories varied a little and the packaging was very different.
In 1978 (package date 1977) the various sets of accessories were called Fashion Add-Ons. Packaging for 2457 showed drawings of two Barbies and a PJ modeling the hairpieces and accessories.
In 1983 (package date 1982) the various sets of accessories were renamed as Finishing Touches. Packaging showed a photo of three Barbies wearing 1983 outfits and the hairpieces and accessories on their heads.
The third version of 2457 was sold in 1985 (package date 1984) and was unnamed, although the series was still called Finishing Touches. There was only the Barbie logo on the package, not even any instructions on the back.
The one item I have from this set is the long braid, a very dark blonde or medium brown color. It is difficult to locate a doll from this time period with that hair color! Two of the closest I could find were Dream Date PJ from 1983 and the first Mrs. Heart from 1985. The braid is 14 inches long and wraps around the head twice. A comparable human braid would be 7 feet long!
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| No, PJ is not holding a brown snakeskin! It's the braid from 2457 Hair Originals! |
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| Here are the Finishing Touches as seen in the 1985 booklet. The items used to have individual names, but they actually didn't in 1985. |
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| Dream Date PJ wears the Kmart version of 5703 Fancy Pants and the braid from Hair Originals, all from 1983. |
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