Fabric of Hair Educate: Care for Children with Naturally Textured Coils and Curly Hair🥸
One of the questions that is commonly asked is, what products or haircare routines I can recommend for children with naturally curly hair or textured hair.
Deciding on a hair regimen for your child can be intimidating. Many parents are afraid of neglecting or the possibility of ruining the health of their children’s hair.
This task can seem most o overwhelming to parents who don’t have naturally textured hair themselves or if their child is of mixed heritage and has hair texture that is different from their own.
Regardless of what texture or hair type, as a parent or caregiver it’s going to be your great responsibility to learn how to properly care for your child’s hair,
Not only so that it looks good, but so that you can teach them how to care for and love their naturally textured hair.
CLEANSING
You do need to shampoo your child’s natural textured hair, regardless of what you have heard. Product residue builds up over time and can clog pores and block moisture from entering hair follicles. The result is dry hair, however, shampooing more than once a week is likely to dry out natural hair as well, since it strips out natural oils. Pick a gentle shampoo, all-natural and sulfate free shampoos are best.
DETANGLING
We know, it can be painful event for both you and your child. But it doesn’t have to be.
Don’t avoid detangling. If you don’t detangle, their hair will become more and more unmanageable as well as prone to breakage and split ends.
Use a wide-toothed comb, and don’t tug or yank! Start near the ends (always combing down), and gently work your way up to comb down the full length. With patience and this method, you should be able to detangle any knots rather than yanking them out.
Detangle in sections so you don’t miss any parts.
Never detangle dry! Hair is more likely to break when it’s dry. Whenever possible, detangle when your child’s hair is damp or full of conditioner.
Tip: When needed, use a spray bottle with water and conditioner mix as you detangle.
MOISTURIZING
Your child’s hair probably accumulates more wear and tear than yours does- whether they’re learning to swim, playing out in the cold, running around and sweating, or playing with their own hair.
Since kids are more susceptible to dry and damaged hair.
Precautionary measures are needed several times a week, moisturize your child’s hair good moisturizer, and seal it in with oil.
Pay attention to the ends of the hair, they tend to dry out first.
SELF LOVE
Number one piece of advice is to teach your child to love their hair. In a world where naturally textured hair can be classified as different, or undesirable.
You are an essential first line of defense. Celebrate your child’s hair with love, care, and pride.
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