Detangling Hair
If you have little girls with long hair, you understand the constant battle I am in to keep that hair free of tangles. Lydia is growing her hair out to donate. She needs ten inches which she has, but she also doesn't want to cut her hair above her shoulders. We are almost there, just one inch to go. Her hair is about at the middle of her back, and if we don't stay on top of it, her head quickly becomes a jungle.
Vivian's hair isn't nearly as long or as thick, but she is two. Her hair is constantly getting tangled by her pulling at her hair bands and twisting her hair. Between the two of them we deal with a lot of tangles. Here are some tips that have helped us a lot.
1. Detangler
Use it generously. You can buy it, but a much more economical solution is to make your own. I picked this tip up over at Frugal Upstate some time ago. Simply take some of the cheapest conditioner you can find. Put some in the bottom of a spray bottle and fill the bottle with water. Shake it to mix together.
I use detangler pretty much every time I comb their hair. It is also a great quick fix when the toddler has yet again gotten her lunch in her hair, and we don't have time for a bath.
2. A wide toothed comb.
Always comb the hair out first with a wide toothed comb. Start at the bottom and work your way up.
3. Keep it up.
Keeping their hair in a pony tail, pigtails or a sloppy bun while they play helps keep the tangles away.
4. Keep it trimmed.
Dry or split ends tend to get into more tangles.
Little girls and long hair don't have to be a nightmare combination. Keeping it combed out regularly and using the tips above can help you keep their long hair pretty and manageable.
The photo is from Easter. Their hair was rag rolled.
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7 comments:
Great photo and love all those curls- soooo precious!
We do all that too! But we also sleep in braids very often.
I use the conditioner/water to tame the winter frizzies and to help smooth hair back for ponytails before I use hairspray. Great tips!
My littlest one has baby fine hair still at 8 yrs old. Thanks for sharing.
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Thanks so much for this tip. My angel has naturally curly hair and her mother's incredibly sensitive scalp. Hair time in the morning is always fraught with tears :( Will be giving this tip a go :) Thanks again!
Reading this at first, I was confused. My name's Lydia, and I'm growing my hair out to donate, but don't want to cut it shorter than my shoulders! Lol. It's good to hear of another Lydia out there :)
I'll have to try the detangler on my hair. I have half curly hair that loves to work itself into knots no matter if I braid it, put it up, or keep it in a bun.
That is crazy! What are the odds?
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