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Baby hair care
kfitz posted:
So DD is white and black and she has curly hair, but the back of her hair gets really tangled. I have tried johnsons shampoo and conditioner in one, johnson's leave in conditioner and the detangler spray, but I cannot seem to find a combo that keeps the hair on the back of her head from getting tangled so bad. It probably takes me about 10 minutes each night to comb out the tangles. and its only about a 3 inch section of hair. She is only 6 months so I am lloking for something that is tear free too. Any suggestions?
6 Replies |Watch This Discussion | Report This| Share this:Baby hair careSo DD is white and black and she has curly hair, but the back of her hair gets really tangled. I have tried johnsons shampoo and conditioner in one, johnson's leave in conditioner and the detangler spray, but I cannot seem to find a combo that keeps the hair on the back of her head from getting tangled so bad. It probably takes me about 10 minutes each night to comb out the tangles. and its only about a 3 inch section of hair. She is only 6 months so I am lloking for something that is tear free too. Any suggestions?
Baby1at35 responded:
My oldest has super curly hair where as my younger has a combo of everything. (My mom being a hairdresser) bought us some Paul Mitchell baby no tears. I found it works wonders!
I also use "Pink" found in any stores Walmart, Target ect. I use the light after they are out of the tub and put it in. It helps keep the hair moist and less tangles.
I have also used an Avon product called Mark (hair smoother)...I think that is what it is called which works well too!
Hope any of that helps!
I also use "Pink" found in any stores Walmart, Target ect. I use the light after they are out of the tub and put it in. It helps keep the hair moist and less tangles.
I have also used an Avon product called Mark (hair smoother)...I think that is what it is called which works well too!
Hope any of that helps!
Report This| Share this:Baby hair careMy oldest has super curly hair where as my younger has a combo of everything. (My mom being a hairdresser) bought us some Paul Mitchell baby no tears. I found it works wonders! <br />I also use "Pink" found in any stores Walmart, Target ect. I use the light after they are out of the tub and put it in. It helps keep the hair moist and less tangles. <br />I have also used an Avon product called Mark (hair smoother)...I think that is what it is called which works well too! <br />Hope any of that helps!
wwilson89 responded:
I read in your other post your baby has dry curly hair. Have you tried any products you get in the "ethnic" 
hair care section? We use Just for Me oil moisturizer for my son's head to keep his scalp and head from getting dry. Sometimes I also use products I use for me on him since they are natural. I have dry curly hair and I swear by products with olive oil, shea butter, or tea tree oil in them. I got my hair cut the other day and the lady kept saying how soft my hair is.
Also, I have a cousin who is mixed and when we were kids, they would put baby oil in her hair to help with the comb through.
Finally, what type of comb are you using? Getting a pick or a fine tooth comb may make your life easier.
hair care section? We use Just for Me oil moisturizer for my son's head to keep his scalp and head from getting dry. Sometimes I also use products I use for me on him since they are natural. I have dry curly hair and I swear by products with olive oil, shea butter, or tea tree oil in them. I got my hair cut the other day and the lady kept saying how soft my hair is.Also, I have a cousin who is mixed and when we were kids, they would put baby oil in her hair to help with the comb through.
Finally, what type of comb are you using? Getting a pick or a fine tooth comb may make your life easier.
Report This| Share this:Baby hair careI read in your other post your baby has dry curly hair. Have you tried any products you get in the "ethnic" <img src="http://img.webmd.com/community/images/grin.gif" align="top" border="0"> hair care section? We use Just for Me oil moisturizer for my son's head to keep his scalp and head from getting dry. Sometimes I also use products I use for me on him since they are natural. I have dry curly hair and I swear by products with olive oil, shea butter, or tea tree oil in them. I got my hair cut the other day and the lady kept saying how soft my hair is.<br /> <br />Also, I have a cousin who is mixed and when we were kids, they would put baby oil in her hair to help with the comb through.<br /> <br />Finally, what type of comb are you using? Getting a pick or a fine tooth comb may make your life easier.
heather7257 responded:
Ok, so DD does not have a ton of hair at this point, especially in the back! I have only noticed it get slightly tangled at times (nothing a little picking with the comb can't fix. She has loose curls and I don't think they are exceptionally dry or anything. However, she is often itching her scalp so now after reading wwilson89's response I am wondering if she is dry on her scalp. She still has some cradle cap up top but her pedi thought this would go away with time. This may be a really dumb question, but how do I know if she has dry hair, would it be obvious? Thanks!
Report This| Share this:Baby hair careOk, so DD does not have a ton of hair at this point, especially in the back! I have only noticed it get slightly tangled at times (nothing a little picking with the comb can't fix. She has loose curls and I don't think they are exceptionally dry or anything. However, she is often itching her scalp so now after reading wwilson89's response I am wondering if she is dry on her scalp. She still has some cradle cap up top but her pedi thought this would go away with time. This may be a really dumb question, but how do I know if she has dry hair, would it be obvious? Thanks!
kfitz responded:
Thanks so much ladies. I have used the Pink before on my hair (I love the oil sheen spray!) And I have seen the just for me brand, I just wanted advice before I went and bought everything. DD's hair is like mine on top, but the back gets tangled and feels like wool when she gets out of her carseat. We will have to try those products and see where we get. I appreciate all the advice! I love this board!
Report This| Share this:Baby hair careThanks so much ladies. I have used the Pink before on my hair (I love the oil sheen spray!) And I have seen the just for me brand, I just wanted advice before I went and bought everything. DD's hair is like mine on top, but the back gets tangled and feels like wool when she gets out of her carseat. We will have to try those products and see where we get. I appreciate all the advice! I love this board!
LOL, my son's hair texture was fine around the sides, but the back was a wooly mess from sleeping on his back. I couldn't wait for him to turn one so we could chop it all off. He had this massively thick afro with about three different hair textures. I'm glad he's a boy b/c I didn't want to fight with that mess on a regular basis.
Heather, you would be able to tell if it's dry. It won't feel soft, but just course and kind of crunchy. African americans don't produce as much oil from their scalps (i.e. why we don't have to wash our hair everyday whereas my white friends are complaining of greasy hair if they don't) so we use moisturizers and oils for our scalps.
Heather, you would be able to tell if it's dry. It won't feel soft, but just course and kind of crunchy. African americans don't produce as much oil from their scalps (i.e. why we don't have to wash our hair everyday whereas my white friends are complaining of greasy hair if they don't) so we use moisturizers and oils for our scalps.
Report This| Share this:Baby hair careLOL, my son's hair texture was fine around the sides, but the back was a wooly mess from sleeping on his back. I couldn't wait for him to turn one so we could chop it all off. He had this massively thick afro with about three different hair textures. I'm glad he's a boy b/c I didn't want to fight with that mess on a regular basis.<br /> <br />Heather, you would be able to tell if it's dry. It won't feel soft, but just course and kind of crunchy. African americans don't produce as much oil from their scalps (i.e. why we don't have to wash our hair everyday whereas my white friends are complaining of greasy hair if they don't) so we use moisturizers and oils for our scalps.
Oh I just wanted to add something. With cradle cap my son had it bad. We finally used some of his Daddy's hair product called "Hair Food" with Vitamin E in it. It cleared his scalp within a couple days.
My Mom said when my brother was little he had cradle cap bad too and put on some product with Vitamin E in it .
Thought I would throw that out there for those with little ones and dry scalps...
My Mom said when my brother was little he had cradle cap bad too and put on some product with Vitamin E in it .
Thought I would throw that out there for those with little ones and dry scalps...
Report This| Share this:Baby hair careOh I just wanted to add something. With cradle cap my son had it bad. We finally used some of his Daddy's hair product called "Hair Food" with Vitamin E in it. It cleared his scalp within a couple days. <br />My Mom said when my brother was little he had cradle cap bad too and put on some product with Vitamin E in it . <br />Thought I would throw that out there for those with little ones and dry scalps...
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