I actually think that the AGTs have better hair than the historicals with braids. Yes, it is shorter but much silkier and easier to keep nice.

My daughter opted for AGT 3 instead of Kirsten. She is a time traveller, Olivia Kirsten, who travels between present day and Kirsten's time. When she's Kirsten, my daughter easily braids her hair (it isn't long enough to loop, though.)

I would get AGT 3 and you can always buy Kirsten's meet outfit.