Anybody know how to deal with very dry and very curly hair on my 10 year old daughter?

Answer 1

I had very dry, wavy, frizzy hair and I tried Bed Head Moisture Maniac and it worked very well.

Answer 2

I have had dry, frizzy, curly hair my whole life and my best suggestion to you is to get a book called "Curly Girl" by Lorraine Massey. It is my hair-care bible, and basically reccommends that curly girls do NOT wash their hair with shampoos that are high in detergents, as it make the hair even more dry/frizzy. (She actually recommends not using shampoo at all and has recipes for alternative methods of hair washing that use conditioner as a base.) Then, use some kind of water-based gel to keep the hair from frizzing after she gets out of the shower. Also, brush it as little as possible (basically, never) and don't touch it after the gel is in, as those things disturb the curl and make the hairs in the curl separate.

You can also try looking for tips/resources on naturallycurly.com.

Answer 3

I have very tight curly hair. I use Motions conditioner. You can get it at Sally's Beauty Supply. It's about $10.00 a tub. I wash my hair, put this conditioner in it and cover it up with a platic bag. I let it sit for about twenty minutes. You also need to put a hot towel over the bag to keep it warm, it will make the hair absorb the conditioner better. I try to do this about once every week or two.

I use conditioner every day and lots of it too. I use two or three bottles of conditioner to one bottle of shampoo.

Also, go to Amazon or your local bookstore and pick up a copy of the book "The Curly Girl Handbook". If you have curly hair, this book is a life saver!

Answer 4

You can try giving her a hot oil treatment, and using LOTS of deep conditioner after shampooing. Then use "KIWI" oil (you can buy it @ WALMART) in the ethnic hair section. Put a little on the roots and ends. Using a hairdryer and brush, dry her hair. If you have a hair straightener, use that after the hair is dry. This should make her hair much nicer and easier to manage. If all else fails take her to the salon and ask for a relaxer. This won't completely remove her curl, but will make it much less harsh. Hope this helps...

Answer 5

I would suggest not using heated styling tool very often. Even though flat irons make the hair more managable they damage the hair even more making frizz and dryness worse. If it is not too expensive Biolage ultra hydrating conditioner is a miracle worker. I would only shampoo about 2 to 3 times a week. Every other time she can just run a little conditioner through the ends and rinse. A little hair lotion or frizz remedy and air drying to fininsh.

Answer 6

You might try using less shampoo, too much can cause harm because it strips out too many of the natural oils in her hair, causing it to be too dry. Also, if you leave some of the conditioner in, but not too much, it can help to reduce frizzy hair. If her hair is short, then growing it long will help with the curls. You don't have to buy all the expensive hair products, just try changing the amounts you use. Good luck.

Answer 7

use a good conditioner thats formulated for extra dry hair or try a leave in conditioner twice a week. Pantene for relaxed and color treated hair actualy works as a really good conditioner for normal dry hair. It will keep the hair from being dry without having to add extra products, and since she's 10 it wont be time consumo\ing for your or your daughter

Answer 8

I still have very dry and curly hair. What i do is when i get out of the shower in the morning i use any kind of leave in conditioner, and than i use a product called "surfer hair" in a little green bottle. I spray that on my hair while its damp, and when it dries it controls the curl and its not frizzy.

Answer 9

Assuming your daughters hair is natural the key to dry curly hair is moisture, moisture, moisture and a detangler every now and then. She's at the age were she'll probably start wanting to wear it out so start out with quality styling aids Pantene is my favorite and herbal essence has really good moisturizing shampoos and conditioners if you can afford salon brands Redken o so soft is really good for curly hair. Next is an everday moisturizer you will need to apply to her hair and detangler.Loreal has a detangler for kids and it works magic and it smells really good .the fragrance is pearberry and it's in a green bottle u can find it at wal-mart and theirs a moisturizer called Motions moisturizer you can mostly find it in sally's. I luv it because it's light and it gives curls definition and makes hair more managable and soft and to finish it off use finesse moisturing hair mousse ....magic try these things and I guarantee you'll see more beautiful softer and bouncier curls...My hair is naturally curly so I know.

Answer 10

I actually had the same problem when I was younger. I would suggest using Tresemme shampoo for moisture, and I would use some of John Freida's Frizz Ease. Its serum, and it works wonderful. I only discovered his stright answer a few weeks ago, and that works well also. The other trick is purchasing a salong calibur straightening iron, it honestly makes the world of a difference!

Answer 11

infusium leave in conditioner works like a charm, spray and then untangle her hair using a wide tooth comb always going from the bottom up little pieces at a time try also a conditioner thats for dry hair and let it sit lor about 3 mins before rinsing
good luck