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[quote=Anonymous]If it's wavy, treat it like textured hair. But since it's fine, don't load it up with products.

For us, the key is to always condition it (even if she isn't shampooing) and to use a wide tooth comb or wet brush on it after conditioning and before rinsing. Doing this reduces most tangles. Then, coutnerintuitively -- do NOT brush out the tangles as they form. If it gets tangled, wet it again (you can use a mister spray) and then do the wide tooth comb or wet brush again.

A lightweight leave in conditioner can also help, but use sparingly because her hair is fine.

I actually disagree with the advice to braid it when she swims. I'd suggest using braids at other times to prevent tangles -- braiding it at night can be useful, or for school. But for swimming, because the chemicals are drying, it can actually make tangles worse. Instead, have her jump in the shower to wet her hair down before swimming, and comb a leave in into it. You can also have her wear a swim cap if that's too much (depends on her age).

Basically the key is to do the opposite of what you want to do (brush out the tangles all the time). Don't brush it except when it's very wet and has a moisturizing product in it. It will be hard at first, but give it two weeks and it will get better.[/quote]

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