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Summertime Hair Care Tips

• take preventative steps to avoid damaged, lifeless hair,
• moisturize your child's hair on a daily basis to restore moisture balance, and
• take the time to incorporate a quality summer hair care regime.

• Conditioner
• Club Soda
• Swim Cap
• Hydrating Shampoo
• Styling Lotion
• Natural Oil

1. Before your angel enters a pool, lake, ocean, or any body of water, drench his/her hair with water and apply a coat of conditioner to the hair. This water/conditioner mixture will fill up the gaps in the hair shaft and act as a barrier from the chlorinated water. Follow up with a little club soda; it makes for a good post-pool rinse.
   
   
2. I recommend wearing a swim cap as often as possible. Although most kids hate wearing them for many reasons – they're uncomfortable, unattractive, or never stay on, etc. - using a cap that securely protects the hair is always the best option.
   
   
3. If there is a time to be extra gentle with her hair, it is now. Treat her hair like a fine silk blouse. Purchase a gentle hydrating shampoo. Always follow up with a rich conditioner. Shampoo gently, massaging a small amount of shampoo into scalp, rinse well. CURLS Hydrating shampoo is a great option.
   
   
4. Use a quality conditioner with moisturizing ingredients to deep condition her hair on a weekly basis during the summer. Look for ingredients such as wheat germ, jojoba oil, coconut oil, silk amino acids, etc. We recommend CURLS Quenched conditioner.
   
   
5. Over-shampooing and under-conditioning is a common causes of dry and frizzy hair, especially in the summer months. Shampooing more than once a week is not recommended. On her "shampoo-less" days, simply do a conditioning rinse: rinse hair to remove styling products (this is when using the right products that are water soluble comes in), apply an ample amount of CURLS Quenched conditioner, comb through, rinse, and proceed with styling. This will pump much needed moisture back into her hair, rinse away unnecessary dirt and oil, and give her a fresh, clean start without stripping away essential nutrients.
   
   
6. Avoid products that contain synthetic oils such as mineral and/or petrolatum oil, as they further dehydrate the hair. Avoid products that contain drying alcohol, such as hair spray, mousse and some gels. Instead, opt for a finishing lotion. We recommend CURLS Curly Q styling lotion. It combats frizz, enhances curl formation, and leaves a soft and natural curl hold without a greasy, sticky, or hard feeling. It also replenishes damage to the hair lipid.
   
   
7. Pay special attention to the ends of her hair; after all, they are the oldest part of the hair. Mix a bit of a conditioner with a natural oil, apply, and comb through ends. Leave in for extra protection.

© Mahisha Dellinger