KNOWLEDGE TO KNOW BY DR. SHANESSA FENNER
s p i T r e m m Su s
d i K r fo o t e r a c r r i u a o H Y h t i W e r a h S rs
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Hooray! Summer fun is here but the sun and the wind can be damaging to a kid’s hair. It can be a challenge for parents to care and maintain the hair of little ones. You can reassure your customers that with some care, love and consistency, their children can have a healthy mane in no time.
Here are eight kids summer hair tips that you can share with your customers:
1
Use a sulfate-
free shampoo and leave-in
conditioner that
2
Use detangling
products before going outside
to help detangle
3
Apply a hair
and scalp oil, preferably
coconut or olive,
will thoroughly cleanse and
and strengthen the hair.
to keep the hair moist and
if the child is a frequent
and work upwards gently.
the blood flow to the hair
moisturize the hair especially swimmer in the pool. Make
sure the shampoo removes
all chlorine and residue in the
Begin detangling at the ends The Flex brush is great for tangled hair.
massage the scalp to help
4
For kids with
longer hair, they can put the hair
in a braid or bun
to protect the hair from the effects of the sun.
roots.
hair if the child does not wear a swimming cap.
5
To protect the hair from the sun’s
harsh UV rays, put a hat, cap or scarf
on the child’s head.
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6
Make sure to keep the ends trimmed because they can
become damaged
during the summer and hair
grows faster in the summer.
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7
Avoid tight rubber bands or tight
braids in the hair. It can cause balding
or damage to the roots.
8
Wrap the child’s
hair nightly with a
satin scarf or hair bonnet to secure
their protective hairstyle,
reduce tangling and prevent breakage.