Crazy hair tips
My little boy (white/black Caribbean) has almost two hair textures, he has quite loose soft curls at the front but then an almost Afro texture in the back which goes wild. I use the only curls products for kids (shampoo, conditioner, detangle spray and styler) but after he sleeps it just goes crazy. It’s super knotty at the back so he doesn’t tolerate any brushing/combing - I only just manage with a fight when it’s wet.
Any tips on handling the back section? Heavy products don’t seem to work well given how soft it is in the front.
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His hair is like my daughters. What products do you use? I use little coco shampoo and the detangling water. I use both a detangling brush and a soft bristle brush. Do you tie it up or have you tried to plait it at all (trust me I know its not easy)
I use only curls products which are really good, it’s just the sleep wriggles which leave it crazy! I’ve not properly tried plaiting or putting it up, not sure he would let me, it is definitely long enough though!
This is caused by friction from the pillow. Use a silk pillowcase for him and that should get it sorted.
Do you put a durag on him at night? Would he let you? It might help with the notty hair
If only the boy stayed still in bed - we cosleep and he’s all over the place would need full silk sheets 🤣🤣🤣 will try a durag. Texture is different as it dries different but think friction is what sends it wild
Curly hair girl here and curly haired baby. Every day u will have to refresh his curls. Since he doesn’t like u combing it out I would give him something to occupy him so he gets used to it. W my little she stands on her stool and likes to play w the water from the sink as I detangle. And as for products, I’ve never complicated it. A good conditioner is all u need now. I put a little conditioner in a small spray bottle, mix it w water and I use that as a detangler. Let air dry. ( my little hates the sound of the blow dryer)
Try a bonnet at night time and make sure hair is fully dried before bed, this Weill help prolong the soft detangled hair longer. Youll still need to do it at least weekly but using a bonnet you can wet and finger detangle daily. Thats helped me with my boys hair who also have many textures like I do. My oldest is the same way with that back of the head hair , but his gets straight there and looks flat and unattended with no bonnet. His hair is so cute and perfectly organized when I fluff it out after removing his bonnet.
Our lo has very similar hair! Following for tips x
Thanks ladies for all the tips, what are you brushing it with? Atm I just use a wide toothed comb as trying to avoid annoying him but there is probably something more effective!
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Crazy hair tips
My little boy (white/black Caribbean) has almost two hair textures, he has quite loose soft curls at the front but then an almost Afro texture in the back which goes wild. I use the only curls products for kids (shampoo, conditioner, detangle spray and styler) but after he sleeps it just goes crazy. It’s super knotty at the back so he doesn’t tolerate any brushing/combing - I only just manage with a fight when it’s wet.
Any tips on handling the back section? Heavy products don’t seem to work well given how soft it is in the front.
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