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A new AI-powered social media trend is taking over TikTok, Instagram, and X, and it’s all about turning yourself into a Barbie doll. After the viral Ghibli-style portraits, users are now embracing a more glamorous, plastic-pink aesthetic inspired by classic Barbie packaging. Dubbed the “ChatGPT Barbiecore” trend, this viral craze uses artificial intelligence to transform your photo into a boxed action figure, complete with accessories, taglines, and glossy visuals.

What Is ChatGPT Barbiecore Trend?

The Barbiecore trend reimagines everyday people, celebrities, and even brands as life-sized Barbie-style dolls, packaged like classic toys. The concept channels early 2000s Barbie ads, toy-store vibes, and a heavy dose of nostalgia, but with a high-tech twist. AI tools like ChatGPT and image generators work together to create a fully customized, stylised version of you.

Each avatar usually includes:

 - A plastic toy box design.

 - Personalised accessories (pets, books, coffee cups, laptops).

 - A bold nameplate and slogan like “Girl Boss Mode” or “Adventure On!”

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How Does It Work?

The process to join the Barbiecore wave is surprisingly simple, and you don’t need to be a tech whiz. Here's a quick guide:

1. Open ChatGPT
 Visit the ChatGPT website or app to start crafting your prompt.

2. Upload a High-Quality Photo
 Choose a clear, well-lit selfie or full-body photo. A full-length image works best to highlight your outfit and posture. Avoid blurry or dark pictures, as AI tools rely on clean visuals.

3. Create a Prompt
 Your prompt is key to getting the perfect doll version of you. Example:
"Turn this image into a Barbie-style doll inside a plastic toy box. Use pink and teal tones, include sunglasses, a journal, and a puppy as accessories. Label the box ‘Boss Barbie’ with the slogan ‘Slay All Day!’."

4. Customise and Refine
 Once the image is generated, you can ask ChatGPT or the AI art tool to tweak elements like background color, outfit style, or accessories to better reflect your personality.

5. Share Your Doll
 Download your final Barbiecore avatar and post it online with hashtags like #BarbieBoxChallenge, #AIBarbiecore, or #DollifiedMe.

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