Oils*
Oils give the hair a nice shine and when you add it to the hair as the final step to conditioning it can help the hair to retain moisture longer.
This is also known as sealing the hair and helps to condition the strand in preparation for styling the hair.
Choose a natural oil, whichever one you and your daughter prefers and apply the oil after adding the leave in to her hair. You do not need a lot of oil, and if your daughter has fine hair, you can probably skip the oil step alltogether.
Styling
Styling your daughter hair has to be the best part of wash day, for one you are in the home stretch and if you do it right you wont have to touch her hair again for a few days.
If your daughters hair is very curly you want to choose protective styles that keep the hair stretched and detangled for a few days.
Braided styles and twists tend to last the longest and they keep the hair moisturized longer than if you had her curls loose for the week.
One of the best solutions for moms who are learning how to work with curly or kinky* hair is styling the hair so it lasts until wash day.
Shopping List
We know that along with this guide you will need a shopping list so we thought we would list some product suggestions for your little one. We tried to mix it up with a variety of trusted brands, that way if you want to try other products in the line you are free to do so.
Cleansers
Shea Moisture Mango & Carrot Kids Extra-Nourishing Shampoo 8oz
As I Am Coconut Cowash Cleansing Conditioner 16 Ounce
Trader Joe’s Tea Tree Tingle Shampoo with Peppermint, Tea Tree and Eucalyptus Botanicals, 16-Ounces
Curly Q’s Curlie Cutie Cleansing Cream – 8 oz. bottle
Conditioners
Shea Moisture Mango & Carrot Kids Extra-Nourishing Conditioner 8oz
TRESemme Conditioner Luxurious Moisture, Moisture Rich, Vitamin E, 32 oz
Curly Q’s Coconut Dream Moisturizing Conditioner 8-Ounce Bottle
Mixed Chicks Kids Conditioner 8 oz
Trader Joe’s Nourish Spa Balance Moisturizing Conditioner – Cruelty Free
Deep Conditioners
Shea Moisture Raw Shea Butter Masque Deep Treatment
Carol’s Daughter, Black Vanilla ( Moisturizing) Hair Smoothie
Leave In Conditioners
Cantu Shea Butter Leave-In Conditioning Repair Cream, 16 Ounce
Kinky-Curly Knot Today Leave In Conditioner/Detangler – 8 oz
Carol’s Daughter Black Vanilla Moisture & Shine Leave-in Conditioner
Tgin Green Tea Super Moist Leave in Conditioner
tgin Butter Cream Daily Moisturizer for Natural Hair
DIY Shea butter* cream:
DIY – Hair oil*
Nutiva Organic Virgin Coconut Oil
Final words
Caring for your little girls hair might be daunting at first only because you are not used to how curly hair works but we guarantee that even though wash day might not be perfect, that with practice and consistency you will handle her regimen like a pro.
It is very important as moms of girls with kinky* curly hair that she feels comfortable with her curls and that starts with you and how you care for her hair.
Love her curls and teach her to love them as well you will not believe how this helps on wash day because her mind will already be in ‘care and love’ mode.
We encourage you to take a look at our kids gallery to see a variety of styles for young children as well as read more posts surrounding some of the things we talked about such as porosity and combating dryness.
Finally join our forums where you can ask any questions you would like about your own personal experience with your little princess as well as get product suggestions from other moms in our community.
Mia Perez-Mcaliley says
Did u read it because uk u got this….lol
Aisha Esmay says
Thank you!!!
Lenore Vanasco says
Thank you!!
Chyrisse Bresloff says
❤️????
Britt Ley says
Good read!! I think I’ve mastered most of it ! It’s just the styling part im bad at! ????
Marlene Blyden says
This is so needed. Moisturizing the hair is key.
Valencia Binford says
Very helpful
Tj says
My niece is white and she won’t let anyone touch her hair. It’s a nightmare to comb or brush because she rolls all over the place. So, these rules are common sense. We also use water and oil on her hair before touching it. All hair responds to water. If you find that a little bit of water isn’t working keep adding more until the hair is pliable and allows for combing.