Trust me, there is no such thing as a “tender headed” toddler. But there is such a thing as a parent that is too rough. Don’t forget, as you style your baby’s hair, you are setting the stage for their entire experience of getting their hair done.
Are your own childhood memories of getting your hair done good or bad? You can make sure that your baby looks forward to getting their hair done and excited about all the pretty accessories.
Just make sure you handle their hair only after applying water or a water based product.
Change it up
Once you get into a rhythm of regularly styling your child’s hair, you may feel like just repeating the same tried and true style over and over.
One problem, as you part the hair in the same areas, or pull hair in one direction with ponytail holders, the hair in those areas can get weak and prone to breakage. So try and at least change the sections where the hair is parted on a regular basis.
Make it short
Let’s be real, this is a baby. We’re not doing kinky* twist extensions* people. My rule of thumb is that all my baby’s hair styles should be completed within a single episode of Elmo’s World (that’s how I get my baby to sit, I recommend you YouTube this show if you haven’t already).
If the style you were planning takes more than about 15-20 minutes from detangling to last hair accessory, it’s really taking too long. As you child gets older you can try more elaborate styles. When they are a toddler, just focus on making sure your baby is presentable to your standards.
Don’t Be Mad
Ok, so you did an incredible style. All your cousins, and auntie’s and friends are looking enviously at your baby’s hair and you feel great! Then after a quick jaunt to the park, the child’s hair is looking crazy again. What happened? I’ll tell you what happened, she’s a toddler.
Kids will be kids and your beautiful creation might not make it to the end of the day. I find my baby’s hairstyles last longer when I apply homemade flaxseed gel. But just be prepared that you may have to repeat the entire process tomorrow.
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Dacia Mackinnon says
Pony tails are cute!
Tina Connie says
too cute