I decided to re-post this for my cousin who is looking for ways to care for her daughters hair.
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When looking for information on a product I purchased a while back, I came across this article on a website called
http://www.mmmproducts.com/. I preach these practices all the time on my blog, but I love the way this was written and formatted, so I decided to share.
These are such useful tips (they may throw some advertisement in there, which is understandable). This may be targeted to parents caring for young girls hair, but these tips are useful to all.
The ABC's of Girls' Hair Care
By Will Williams, M&M Products Director of Education
Always moisturize hair before combing. This reduces the chances of hair breakage due to dryness. Moisture aids in the flexibility of hair, allowing the teeth of the comb to pass through the hair without causing breakage.
Be careful when braiding hair. Hair that is braided too tightly, especially in the fragile temple and forehead regions, can easily come out due to traction damage.
Combing hair should be an exercise that does not yield breakage. By using the GroHealthy Method of combing, you will realize less – if any – breakage.
- Moisturize and run fingers through hair.
- Using a large tooth comb, start at the lower nape and part hair. When combing, start at the ends of the hair and work your way up to the crown.
- Employ the same method when combing the sides: Start at the temple and work your way up to the curve of the head.
- In the front top, start at the front hairline. Taking small partings, work your way back from the forehead to the crown.
- Once this initial combing has been completed, comb hair to style.
Don't be afraid to ask questions of your stylist, especially when chemical applications are concerned.
Each shampooing should be followed by deep conditioning.
Frequently shampoo and condition hair, at the very least once a week. Twice would be good, depending on hairstyle and texture.-
I think once a week is just fine
Good ingredients are a sign of good products. Be sure to check the ingredient listing before purchasing a product. Stay away from mineral oils and petroleum – those ingredients clog the pores. Look for natural ingredients, such as cucumber, tea tree oil, shea butter and olive oil, for healthy daily maintenance.
Healthy hair requires a regimen. Put your child's hair and scalp on a schedule.
Information is at your fingertips with a phone call or by jumping on the information superhighway. You can always find tips and advice at www.mmproducts.com.
Just be sure to keep the scalp moisturized without weighing the hair down with heavy greases and oils.
Keep an ample supply of all the hair care products you use.
Leave the curling and flat irons in the drawer. Putting heat on your daughter's hair too frequently will cause it to become damaged and weak.