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BEAUTY BUSINESS
BECKY SILL
Franchisee/Stylist
Fantastic Sams Cut & Color League City Parkway
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Little Kids Long Hair
CARE TIPS
I
f you’ve never had to care for longer hair, prepare
yourself now for what may lie ahead in your future
with determined little minds. Prevention is worth
a pound of cure, or in this case your child yelling,
“stop pulling my hair”!
Brushing
Brush hair daily, or even two to three
times daily to minimize tangles. It’s best to
use a wide-tooth comb or paddle brush as
not to pull hair too much and cause breakage.
Start brushing toward the ends of the hair first,
then work your way upward toward the head. If the
hair is tangly, you don’t want to try and brush the tangle
throughout the entire length of the hair.
Washing
You’ve probably heard that it’s not ideal to wash your
hair every day, and that’s very true. We recommend
washing hair two to three times per week, for a few
reasons.
The hair has natural oils that help it stay hydrated
and shiny, and washing the hair too often (like every
30
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day) can remove this helpful oil, causing unnecessary
dryness and a flaky scalp.
Conditioning
When you do wash your little one’s long hair, be sure
to use conditioner to soften and moisturize the hair.
If the hair is prone to dryness, or has a thick or coarse
texture, opt for a deep conditioning treatment once per
week to encourage smoothness.
You may also want to try a detangling spray or leave-
in conditioner that can be used after the shower or bath,
for longer-lasting tangle resistance.
Drying
After washing, just like with your own hair, gently
squeeze extra moisture out of your child’s hair with a
towel (or even an old t-shirt!). Be careful not to rub the
hair back and forth or tousle too much, as
this can cause extra tangles.
Opt for air-drying when
possible, but if you must use
a hair dryer, try to minimize
the temperature and time
spent under the heat. Less
is definitely more when
it comes to drying kids’
delicate strands.
Styling
To maintain long,
healthy locks, it’s important
to loosen up on your styling
technique, at least some
of the time. Styling hair in a
tightly pulled back ponytail or
barrettes can cause damage to the
hair, hair breakage/loss and pain on
the child’s head.
Try different hairstyles like a low, flipped ponytail,
half-up style or stylish braids to keep your kiddo’s hair
looking healthy and stylish, while minimizing extra effort
and time spent on your hair care routine.
Also, use snag-proof elastics (without a rubbery
texture and the metal clamp) when securing your style.
Now’s a great time to jump on the scrunchie-revival
bandwagon and get creative!