what can i do?

Question

what is the best treatment for my 4year old daughter hair,the problem is her hair is very dry and hair keeps splitting and doesn't seem to grow very well even though i get it cut often. Please help??

Answer 1

DO NOT and i stress DO NOT use a relaxer or perm on her head try to stay away from heat (flat irons, blow dryers, curling irons, etc.) CONDITION! CONDITION! CONDITION! Keep getting her hair trimmed regularly and let nature take its course and remember she is still a child so u cant use products meant for adults and this can be sumthin she grows out of take my advice and also ask an experienced hair dresser make sure u take ur daughter with u so they can give u all the tips u may need

Answer 2

The first step to curing split ends is prevention. Don't brush your hair too often, and when you do, be sure to use brushes and combs with smooth, wide-set teeth. Avoid nylon bristles, as these are particularly hard on your hair. And no matter what, don't brush wet hair. If it is tangled, comb your hair gently with a wide-toothed comb or with your fingers from the ends up, one section at a time.

Elastic bands - even the covered ones - and hair clips, are other culprits of hair breakage and damage. If you put your hair in a ponytail, use a scrunchie. When wearing clips, take care not to catch hair in the fasteners.

Of course, the best way to banish split ends is to have your hair cut regularly. In the meantime, be careful not to overcondition it, or you'll end up with hair plastered flat against your head. To avoid this, use a treatment for split ends, a leave-in conditioner with a light hold, or a pomade just on the tips - all these can help to temporarily seal the splits.

Answer 3

Try to 'squeeze' dry her hair, never rub with the towel as this only exacerbates the problem. You need to make sure she drinks plenty of water and eats lots of nutricious food. Rinse the hair well after shampooing & condiditoning as more water on the hair will help condition and try only using tepid water for both the shampooing and rinse stages. you didn't mention how long her hair is now, but its best to keep it short to stop her fidgeting with it a lot.

Answer 4

Yes, use conditioner & rinse hair with cold water before drying (incl towel drying) as this makes the hair shaft stronger.

Please don't use garnier fructis, hairdressers have told me that it's really bad for hair.

Also check that the hairdresser isn't razor cutting the hair as this causes splitting.

Answer 5

I would ask around a few hairdressers and also post this question on a parenting site.

Don't use a hairdryer on it unless you absolutely have to and don't put in tight bobbles which will split it more. Also don't overbrush it. She's still very little and her hair will more than likely grow thicker over time.

Answer 6

hot oil may help
my daughter suffers the same problem
she almost 6 now

most people think you can't use hot oil on children
but they are just like mini adults they can take it in their hair
but don't use it as ofter as you would on your self
i mean once a month is ideal
and use loads of conditioner each time you wash her hair
anything as long as it's labelled for dry brittle hair is good
as your daughter has probably got dry hair and needs extra oil in it

Answer 7

Get some nutrients into her hair.. womens' glossies usually have lots of natural ways of doing this ..

Don't forget the roots.

Also check her diet - that she's eating healthily.

Answer 8

you need to use a shampoo with more oil in it. Or buy a treatment conditioner if that don't work go to a professional hairdresser for advice

Answer 9

try a different shampoo, and parhaps a bit of conditioner
and don't use a hair-dryer

Answer 10

garner fructos...or whatever its called..in the green bottle works really good....and use a bunch of conditioner...and never ever use a blow dryer