Yes....the first issue Addy hair is very coarse. I just love it!

I will try to take a picture of my Addy's hair today, and post it for you.

Ultimately it's just going to come down to what you prefer. If you want a new full head of hair for you and your daughter to play with, without fear of more damage..... or if you are feeling too sentimental to change her head. There is something so special about getting a doll from your DH! My DH bought my Addy for me, and she's more special, because of it. Luckily...she has no silver eye...yet!

I got my Addy when DD was little...in fact, she was only 6 when I got Addy, and DD had Samantha. I never let DD style Addy's hair, unless I was right there with her. I think that's how my Addy has escaped the hair damage so many older Addy's have. I've had mine since she first came out!

I have heard that the newer Addy's hair isn't as coarse as the older ones. Does anyone know if that's true?