Can kid use conditioner?

[Anonymous]

I have 3 daughters. Under no circumstances are they to ever leave the house without allowing me to run a brush through their hair. I tell them, "you need to appear well cared for". They know what that means and why.

And yes, we always use conditioner after shampoo. They only get hair washed every 3-4 days so it's not some big sacrifice of time for me. We also use It's a 10 leave-in spray in the purple bottle.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:She won’t let you? Your 4 year old makes the rules? Cut the hair. If it isn’t brushed regularly, it looks horrible. She has to let you brush it or she is getting a haircut. That’s it. Stand firm.

This. You're in charge. Brush or cut.. Her choice.

[Anonymous]

(1) Yes, she can use conditioner. You can also use detangling spray.
(2) If she wants long hair, then she has to let you brush it properly. This is not negotiable.

[Anonymous]

I’m confused. Why couldn’t they use conditioner?

[Anonymous]

I have a boy, and his hair is not long, but it is prone to getting very dry and flyaway, especially in winter. We don't shampoo more than 1x a week. The solution, as others said above: a spray conditioner/detangler (natural, organic) , brushed through with a Wet Brush (a type of brush, not a brush that is wet). He likes to do this in the mornings before we go out the door. He knows he looks good - I give him lots of compliments.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:She won’t let you? Your 4 year old makes the rules? Cut the hair. If it isn’t brushed regularly, it looks horrible. She has to let you brush it or she is getting a haircut. That’s it. Stand firm.

This. You're in charge. Brush or cut.. Her choice.

Before getting “firm” with a 4 year old, it’s important to acknowledge that the OP doesn’t know how to care for the child’s hair, and getting her hair combed might be causing significant distress and even pain for the child. People with thinner straighter hair that doesn’t tangle easily might not realize this. OP might also have a different type of hair from her child, since most people who use conditioner, detangling spray, moisturizers or other products on their own hair would probably guess that similar products might be beneficial for a child’s hair as well — even if they seek out products formulated for kids.

OP, without knowing how long your daughter’s hair is and what type of hair she has, it’s hard to make specific recommendations. Consider using a detangling spray before you gently comb it out, starting from the bottom — as another PP said. If her hair tangles easily, wearing it and sleeping with it in braids or twists might keep it from tangling. If her hair is wavy or curly , it’s possible that brushing it might be painful and lead to breakage. If your daughter has a very different type of hair from yours, seek guidance re: products from someone familiar with products for her hair type.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:She won’t let you? Your 4 year old makes the rules? Cut the hair. If it isn’t brushed regularly, it looks horrible. She has to let you brush it or she is getting a haircut. That’s it. Stand firm.

This. You're in charge. Brush or cut.. Her choice.

Before getting “firm” with a 4 year old, it’s important to acknowledge that the OP doesn’t know how to care for the child’s hair, and getting her hair combed might be causing significant distress and even pain for the child. People with thinner straighter hair that doesn’t tangle easily might not realize this. OP might also have a different type of hair from her child, since most people who use conditioner, detangling spray, moisturizers or other products on their own hair would probably guess that similar products might be beneficial for a child’s hair as well — even if they seek out products formulated for kids.

OP, without knowing how long your daughter’s hair is and what type of hair she has, it’s hard to make specific recommendations. Consider using a detangling spray before you gently comb it out, starting from the bottom — as another PP said. If her hair tangles easily, wearing it and sleeping with it in braids or twists might keep it from tangling. If her hair is wavy or curly , it’s possible that brushing it might be painful and lead to breakage. If your daughter has a very different type of hair from yours, seek guidance re: products from someone familiar with products for her hair type.

Coming to say all of this. Geeze. Not everything needs to be a bombastic battle. Would an adult be ok with someone else doing something on a regular basis that was painful for them because THEY ARE IN CHARGE?? Respect your kids just a little please.

[Anonymous]

My DD has very thick, curly textured hair. I only brush it out soaking wet (after shampoo and conditioner, then a little spritz of Moravian Oil leave In spray. Then brush. Every other day. It’s a nightmare and puffy if I try to brush it dry. But yes we have the deal that she needs to maintain it or it gets cut shorter.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I have a boy, and his hair is not long, but it is prone to getting very dry and flyaway, especially in winter. We don't shampoo more than 1x a week. The solution, as others said above: a spray conditioner/detangler (natural, organic) , brushed through with a Wet Brush (a type of brush, not a brush that is wet). He likes to do this in the mornings before we go out the door. He knows he looks good - I give him lots of compliments.

Could I get a product rec for the spray conditioner? Same thing here. Little boy with fine medium length hair and looks like a rats nest without conditioner, but we also only like to wash his hair 1-2 times a weeek.

[Anonymous]

geez... Yes of course.

[Anonymous]

Absolutley!

You're suppose to use conditioner. MAKE SURE IT FOAMS TO MAKE SURE ITS ACTIVATING.

[Anonymous]

why wouldn't they be able to?

[Anonymous]

Also if you have a child whose hair tangles easily, she can’t wear it loose. It needs to be braided all the time. Loose curly hair is for special occasions.

[Anonymous]

Of course - we use Johnson & Johnson's shampoo and conditioner - they have a couple lines. We've tried strengthening and ultra-moisture: https://www.johnsonsbaby.com/baby-products?field_product_line_tid%5B%5D=1451

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My girl's hair is always tangled, and she does not let me to brush her long hair or get a haircut. Can kid use conditioner? What kind? Kid is age 4.

I just posted about J&J stuff - what do you mean she doesn't "let you" brush her hair? You are her mother. You brush or you cut it short. You need to be the parent here.