How to look after you and your kid’s curly hair

Curly hair – looks amazing but the reality is a lot different. Tangles, lugs, knots and lots of tears. There’s more to parenting than battling with a hairbrush and your kid’s hair. Which is why we love  these tips from Today.com. Plus there’s a small recommendation at the bottom which could really improve getting you and you kids ready in the morning…

Just say NO to shampoo- For curly kids you need lots of moisture in their hair. We only wash my daughter’s hair every 2-3 days, and when she is due for a wash, we only use a moisturizing conditioner and skip the shampoo. Try shampooing just once a week for bouncy, fun curls.

Throw in the Towel- Wrap your kiddos up in a fluffy towel when they get out of the tub, but keep that towel away from curly hair! Since curly hair is so fragile, a regular towel is too heavy for curls and can cause a lot of frizz. Instead, grab and old t-shirt and lightly dry their hair with the t-shirt.

Tools of the trade– Detangling after bath time used to take forever and there were lots of tantrums and tears (mostly that was just me). Now we use the Wet Brush or a wide tooth comb and detangling is no big deal. Do you have a brush? Get rid of it. Seriously, brushes and curly hair do not mix.

Bottoms Up- Detangle from the bottom and don’t start at the roots! This causes damage and frizz plus it just hurts! Instead, pile the hair on top of your child’s hair with a clip and work in smalls sections. Working an inch or two from the bottom of the hair near the neck, detangle with your fingers or the Wet Brush. Then move up a few inches and so on. As you finish each section, wrap the hair around your finger to help the curl bounce back.

Morning Bounce Back- Using a spray bottle with water and conditioner wet the hair. Use your fingers or Wet Brush on hair that is tangled or fizzy. Grab small sections and wrap the hair in a spiral motion. This helps hair to bounce back and regain it’s shape. Air dry wet hair as much as possible, but if you’re in a hurry or for a little extra volume, flip hair upside down, use a hairdryer with a diffuser attachment (never without!) until hair is 80% dry. Too much heat is a no-no for curly hair.

Coiled Care– Deep condition once a week but there’s no need to spend a fortune on expensive treatments. We just lather up the conditioner, put a fancy shower cap on, and let my curly kid play in the tub while those curls get the much needed moisture.

Up Do Safety– Only use ribbon elastics for ponytails and braids. These will cause minimal damage and won’t get tangled in curly hair like regular hair elastics and rubber bands.

One of our best selling products is one that can used by grown ups and kids. La Biosthetique Structure Babybios – Care Lotion for Hair and Scalp is a spray hair care which conditions and protects sensitive hair and scalp to make it perfectly combable, giving it elasticity and supporting curl formation. This refreshing lotion improves shine, softness and bounce making the hair easy to comb but not greasy. It’s also perfect for the care of children’s delicate hair when you’re dealing with tangles.

Main ingredients:

• Fatty acid derivatives: condition the hair and scalp.
• Camomile: calms dry scalps.
• Lavender: gives the hair protection without oiliness.