Emily gets compliments and comments on her hair almost every time we go out and about.
I occasionally am asked how I manage her hair.
So far its been a little bit of experimenting and a lot of practice.
I thought I would share how we maintain Emily's locks. I am also open to suggestions.
To Start, here are the products we use:
Baby Hair Product by legendaryee
1. Before we get ready for a bath I spray Em's hair with Johnson's No More Tangles Detangling Spray.
2. While in the tub, I apply Johnson's Extra Conditioning Shampoo for Think/Curly Hair.
3. Then before I rinse, I use a regular conditioner and apply on top of Em's already lathered hair. I use Suave with Almond and Shea Butter. I use this brand mostly because I don't want to use my expensive conditioner for color treated hair on my girl.
4. I wait a couple minutes before rinsing. I let Em play and give her a scrub, then I rinse.
5. Once her hair is rinsed I begin to brush out the tangles. I grab a tuft of hair and hold it in my palm and hold tight with my index finger and thumb. Then I take a paddle brush and brush the tangles out against my hand and arm. That way it pulls on her head less and she feels less pain. She still doesn't like it, but it seems to be the best way to avoid pain. I take tufts from all over her head until the tangles are gone and I can run my fingers through without them getting caught. Em moves around a lot so it takes a little time and depending on her mood she may or may not cooperate. It takes between 5 and 10 minutes to get all the tangles out.
6. After our bath I then add Johnson's No More Tangles Leave in Conditioner. This is the product we use the most. I try to apply it everyday and every time we go out. It keeps her hair from turning into a frizzy fro and keeps her curls springy looking.
7. Finally I accessorize. That part is the most fun. Since she turned one, I've been using adult sized headbands. Em's noggin has been in the 80th to 90+ percentile, so I don't want anything too tight on her head. She wears Goody stretchy head bands the most. I use them too :) Old Navy also has super cute head bands, (the adult size) and they are reasonably priced. I also buy little pin-ons from H&M to attach to her head bands.
Goody Headband from Giant and flowers from H&M
8. One more thing I have been trying to do is have Em wear a handkerchief on her head. I am hoping that it will help her curls dry "down" vs. up in the air. But alas she will only wear the handkerchief on her head for about a minute. It is cute while it lasts.
I hope this was helpful to anybody with a curly haired kiddo. And if anyone has any tips they would like to share, Please do!
There's nothing wrong with Emily's hair. In fact, her hair adds more charm with her personality. I love her hair.
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