I use tangle-free shampoo, Suave, I think it is. I have a special pick, but I hate to use it because she fusses about it so much. I also have some spray that I spray on before brushing. That helps some. Is there anything that really works well to prevent tangles? I hate to cut it, but each day we move closer and closer to that option.
2006-08-03 08:43:54 · 18 answers · asked by cldb730 4 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
Make sure to condition her hair too, that will make a huge difference. Also, when you use the spray on detangler, let it set for a minute or two before you start brushing. If you let it set it will seep through all of her hair and detangle better.
2006-08-03 08:47:09 · answer #1 · answered by corbeyelise 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Do everything the fist lady said. I would add give her her own brush to "help" with part of her hair. Later you can check it by going over it with your brush. My daughter had very thick long hair and she slept with it braided because she was not a morning person and she couldn't stand all that morning tangle. My hair is past my waist, I brush it every morning before my shower and then again in the shower once I have conditioner on it. I braid it before I even dry off and leave it alone for the rest of the day. After work I let it down but rebraid it for bed. I never have tangles (almost) but I don't know how much of that she would put up with. Good luck, I feel for you. My little girl is now a mommy with shoulder length hair and a little boy that hates to have his hair combed. I guess she's "paying for her raising " as the saying goes.
2006-08-03 08:57:29 · answer #2 · answered by Laura B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like you are doing a lot of good things. I have long, fine hair that tangles easily and have found that the pink Herbal Essences conditioner really helps minimize tangles. I also have a Biolage spray-in conditioner that I use after bathing which gets rid of the rest of them. I had a really sensitive scalp as a kid, but it became easier once I was able to brush my hair myself. A good leave-in conditioner might help (the non-spray kind). Also use styles like braids that kept the hair from getting tangled in the first place.
2006-08-03 08:52:54 · answer #3 · answered by M L 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There's not a lot you can do besides what your doing. I use a detangling spray on my daughters hair, but it still takes a while to get all the tangles out. My little sister would scream her head off when it was time to get her hair brushed and my mother finally had it cut. That solved the problem. Of course it lost most of the curl though.
2006-08-03 08:50:12 · answer #4 · answered by candy7 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
suave has tangle free spray, shampoo, and also try conditioner. Try combing her hair down near the bottom first then once those tangles are gone move up and repeat that until your done. Also, make sure you don't wait until her hair is dry to brush or comb it.
2006-08-03 13:00:36 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with those who said to use a conditioner. My three year old's hair would be so tangled it was a real struggle to get her hair brushed. The only thing I found that worked for her is to use a regular conditioner after washing her hair. Now there's no tangles and brushing her hair is a breeze for both of us.
2006-08-03 09:30:03 · answer #6 · answered by christinaka6262 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My daughter's hair is the same, she has lots of it, but it's very fine. I find that getting it cut regularly (especially in summer because she swims alot) keeps the ends healthy and smooth and less likely to tangle. I usually get it cut about every 6-8 weeks. Another thing I do is brush it before bed and put it in a pony tail.
2006-08-03 08:50:34 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My daughter is queen of snarls. Shes got longer than shoulder length spiral curly hair, and its ALWAYS in a knot. But i jsut bought an "ouchless" brush ( from walmart) and i am able to just hold her scalp and brush straight down it. It doesnt hurt her, she knows its an "ouchless" brush ( i think that helped her mentally too ) and i have her hair brushed no tangles snarls in like 5-6 swipes. I dont use any special de-tanglers for her hair at all. Just a reg child shampoo! Give it a shot, its worked WONDERS for me!
2006-08-03 20:13:53 · answer #8 · answered by dreamkillerkitten 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Try using conditioner, and combing her hair before you wash it. Then, when you wash her hair, wash it in the direction that her hair flows--you don't have to SCRUB her hair or mix it around. Use the conditioner, again massaging it into her hair the way her hair flows.
Use a lot of the detangling spray, and you should be good to go!
2006-08-03 08:49:22 · answer #9 · answered by Bachman-ette 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ah.... I remember fondly my mom's daily scalping... My hair has always been a constant battle for her.
The only thing I can suggest is some kind of kiddie conditioner.
As reluctant as you are to do it, cutting her hair would probably help. It would make brushing and shampooing a lot easier.
2006-08-03 08:52:09 · answer #10 · answered by ATWolf 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋