Although this isnt specifically craft, its for my art project at school...so counts, right?

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I need to paint a baribe doll, Ive seen the beautiful dolls some people have made on here and was wondering, do you need to prime the dolls before you paint them or if not, what kind of paint will work on the doll?

Also i need to dye the hair also, any ideas on that? Im guessing barbie hair is nylon, will it dye?