When it comes to caring for a child’s hair there are a lot of things that come to mind. They are “tender headed”, they won’t keep still, they will cry and flinch or they will fall asleep while you are creating sometimes very intricate styles. If you’re a parent struggling with your child’s hair, you aren’t alone! In order to make their experience an ouch free and pleasant one, there are a couple of things you can do to help create happy, healthy memories when it comes to little ones and their hair:

• Moisturizing is the key: kids’ hair can get extremely dry. From wearing wool hats in the winter, to going to swimming lessons, to a general rough and tumble lifestyle, so many things can zap the moisture right out of your little one’s hair.

• Detangling doesn’t have to be torture: never detangle dry hair! The keys to detangling are tools + technique. Use a wide-tooth comb to gently but thoroughly detangle hair section by section, and if you have extra time, use your fingers as a comb to remove any tiny knots or tangles.

• Don’t ignore the scalp: Don’t layer your child’s scalp with petroleum based oils and greases. These products can sit on top of the scalp without providing any nourishing properties.

A little extra TLC will help with styling ease.