General maintenance and some mastering hair care tips.
It is important to a little girl's developing self-image to have a positive view of herself, including her hair. Natural hair is beautiful and I always encourage embracing it! So no matter what type of hair you have, you can learn how to manage it and eliminate damage if you know what you are doing and are armed with the right products and tools. By following some simple tips and product recommendations, taking care of your child's hair can be a pain free and pleasant experience for you both.
Step 1: Washing
This has to be one of the most dreaded experiences for children with textured hair. The first thing you should do is decided if you need to use shampoo or can get the hair clean with a cleansing conditioner (you will need to clarify if you have a swimmer). There are a lot of options for getting "fresh hair" with out harsh soap. Sweat and sebum are both sterile; leaving it in your hair too long is what attracts unwanted bacteria. Our Favorite way to cleanse is conditioner rinsing, it is an awesome way to get the hair clean with out using harsh stripping detergents found in shampoos.
What you will need to do:
Wet your hair thoroughly. Put the cleansing conditioner in your hand. Starting at your temple use your finger tips to gently massage product through your scalp. Then do a milking motion on down the length of your hair. Smooth the conditioner through your hair with out tangling it up, while creating friction. Leaving it on long enough to penetrate, then rinse out all of the way.
Step 2:Conditioning
Re-condition fresh hair with a daily instant moisturizing conditioner, or if you need a heavier product you can use a deep conditioner. Apply selected product generously to hair, from root to tips and comb through ensuring even saturation. Let set a few minutes or put a shower cap on for the duration of the shower for ultimate penetration. This is an important step for long hair, curls, chemically treated, or blow fried hair to have the much-needed extra moisture.
Step 3: Detangling
If you did a comb out with conditioner in the hair as directed above this step should be pain free. Always detangle hair dampened, never dry. Spray in a detangler all over towel dried hair. Use a wide tooth comb to divide the hair into sections. De- tangle small sections of hair instead of the whole head at once it will be so much faster. Remember to be gentle there is a head attached. Start at the tips of the hair and work toward the roots. Be sure to hold the root firmly to lessen pulling pain. When you get a section detangled, moisturize, moisturize, and moisturize! Use creamy products instead of holding gels, mousse, and hair spray, then braid section so that it doesn't get re-tangled.
Helpful tools and products to avoid comb-out tears:
Step 4: Styling
Styling Your Daughter's Hair should be a pleasure and not a chore, for either of you. When you find styles that work with her hair, it is easier to style and more enjoyable for your both. How you style your child's hair will depend on how old they are and what activities the are involved in. When she starts to take interest in how she looks you might consider asking her for input in how she wants to wear her hair. Below are some fun helpful suggestions for styling.
Braids and Cornrows Are pretty and the smaller the sections the longer the style will last! Braiding tiny braids may take longer but they again they last. My daughter's favorite was pigtails with a ton of tiny braids. I remember getting up to 20 swinging ponies on each side. Natural braids offer an endless amount of styling possibilities. If you don't know how to cornrow try scalp twists with a little gel. Be creative and consider letting her wear a braid out when it is time to take the braids down. Next to braids cornrows are a natural home stylist's essential. They can be combined with braids, twists, or Bantu knots. You can cornrow the front of her hair and pull back the rest into a moisturizing bun. If you cornrow your child's hair small the style can last a week or more.
Twist can be done large or small. If your daughter likes to wear her hair down this is a nice way to keep it under control around her face. Use a thick butter such as Shea to lock in style and then braid a few big sections with moisturizer in the back to be let out the next morning when dry. Use your imagination!
Afros and Puffs - I think every little girl should be able to wear her hair completely out and loose or in a puff at least once in a while. It reaffirms the fact that her hair is beautiful and can be left alone to look good too.
Bantu Knots Bantu Knots are another fun ethnic style. They are a great hair stretcher that naturally loosening the curl. She can wear them up for a while and then take them down for a controlled wave pattern that is beautiful down.
Biracial Children's Hair- I have biracial children, so I sympathize with other mothers of biracial children because I know what they go through. I have clients with mixed children, friends who are mixed, as well as family members who are mixed or have mixed children. Whether you are a black or white mother I know that hair issues can be hard and sometimes a daunting experience. The tips above should be helpful. Although I am a hair stylist this is all do-able for home hair care. Together we will master a hair regime that will be fast and effective, just like a pro.
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It is important to a little girl's developing self-image to have a positive view of herself, including her hair. Natural hair is beautiful and I always encourage embracing it! So no matter what type of hair you have, you can learn how to manage it and eliminate damage if you know what you are doing and are armed with the right products and tools. By following some simple tips and product recommendations, taking care of your child's hair can be a pain free and pleasant experience for you both.
Step 1: Washing
This has to be one of the most dreaded experiences for children with textured hair. The first thing you should do is decided if you need to use shampoo or can get the hair clean with a cleansing conditioner (you will need to clarify if you have a swimmer). There are a lot of options for getting "fresh hair" with out harsh soap. Sweat and sebum are both sterile; leaving it in your hair too long is what attracts unwanted bacteria. Our Favorite way to cleanse is conditioner rinsing, it is an awesome way to get the hair clean with out using harsh stripping detergents found in shampoos.
What you will need to do:
Wet your hair thoroughly. Put the cleansing conditioner in your hand. Starting at your temple use your finger tips to gently massage product through your scalp. Then do a milking motion on down the length of your hair. Smooth the conditioner through your hair with out tangling it up, while creating friction. Leaving it on long enough to penetrate, then rinse out all of the way.
Step 2:Conditioning
Re-condition fresh hair with a daily instant moisturizing conditioner, or if you need a heavier product you can use a deep conditioner. Apply selected product generously to hair, from root to tips and comb through ensuring even saturation. Let set a few minutes or put a shower cap on for the duration of the shower for ultimate penetration. This is an important step for long hair, curls, chemically treated, or blow fried hair to have the much-needed extra moisture.
Step 3: Detangling
If you did a comb out with conditioner in the hair as directed above this step should be pain free. Always detangle hair dampened, never dry. Spray in a detangler all over towel dried hair. Use a wide tooth comb to divide the hair into sections. De- tangle small sections of hair instead of the whole head at once it will be so much faster. Remember to be gentle there is a head attached. Start at the tips of the hair and work toward the roots. Be sure to hold the root firmly to lessen pulling pain. When you get a section detangled, moisturize, moisturize, and moisturize! Use creamy products instead of holding gels, mousse, and hair spray, then braid section so that it doesn't get re-tangled.
Helpful tools and products to avoid comb-out tears:
- Snag-Free/Ouch less ponytail holders Wide tooth comb or pick
- Rat tail comb for straight parts
- Natural boar bristle brush for smoothing down ponies
- Clarifying Conditioner
- Hydrating shampoo (If you decide to use shampoo use SLS)
- Moisturizing Conditioner
- Daily moisturizer / detangler)/ for comb outs
- Natural oils or creamy hair moisturizer/ stylers
Step 4: Styling
Styling Your Daughter's Hair should be a pleasure and not a chore, for either of you. When you find styles that work with her hair, it is easier to style and more enjoyable for your both. How you style your child's hair will depend on how old they are and what activities the are involved in. When she starts to take interest in how she looks you might consider asking her for input in how she wants to wear her hair. Below are some fun helpful suggestions for styling.
Braids and Cornrows Are pretty and the smaller the sections the longer the style will last! Braiding tiny braids may take longer but they again they last. My daughter's favorite was pigtails with a ton of tiny braids. I remember getting up to 20 swinging ponies on each side. Natural braids offer an endless amount of styling possibilities. If you don't know how to cornrow try scalp twists with a little gel. Be creative and consider letting her wear a braid out when it is time to take the braids down. Next to braids cornrows are a natural home stylist's essential. They can be combined with braids, twists, or Bantu knots. You can cornrow the front of her hair and pull back the rest into a moisturizing bun. If you cornrow your child's hair small the style can last a week or more.
Twist can be done large or small. If your daughter likes to wear her hair down this is a nice way to keep it under control around her face. Use a thick butter such as Shea to lock in style and then braid a few big sections with moisturizer in the back to be let out the next morning when dry. Use your imagination!
Afros and Puffs - I think every little girl should be able to wear her hair completely out and loose or in a puff at least once in a while. It reaffirms the fact that her hair is beautiful and can be left alone to look good too.
Bantu Knots Bantu Knots are another fun ethnic style. They are a great hair stretcher that naturally loosening the curl. She can wear them up for a while and then take them down for a controlled wave pattern that is beautiful down.
Biracial Children's Hair- I have biracial children, so I sympathize with other mothers of biracial children because I know what they go through. I have clients with mixed children, friends who are mixed, as well as family members who are mixed or have mixed children. Whether you are a black or white mother I know that hair issues can be hard and sometimes a daunting experience. The tips above should be helpful. Although I am a hair stylist this is all do-able for home hair care. Together we will master a hair regime that will be fast and effective, just like a pro.
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