How to Care for Children's Hair
- 1). Brush your child's hair before shampooing. This will not only make it easier to brush after the shampoo, but will also help prevent breakage caused by brushing wet hair.
- 2). Shampoo with a mild water-based, sulfate-free shampoo that is less likely to sting the eyes. According to parenting.com, toddlers should have their hair washed at least three times a week, and children that are preschool age and up should have their hair washed every other day.
- 3). Use a detangling spray. A detangling spray is lighter than conditioner and will allow the hair to be easily combed without being weighed down.
- 4). Use a wide-toothed comb to detangle hair once the spray has been applied. A wide-toothed comb will help prevent breakage.
- 5). Blow-dry hair on a cool setting. If the heat from the blow dryer is too hot, it can damage the hair and dry out the scalp. Due to the sensitivity of children's skin, it may also burn.