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[quote=Anonymous]This is what we do:

1. Silk pillowcase (I don't know if this actually helps, but it was worth a shot).

2. DD's hair is thick, sort of wavy, and corse. We use Shea Moisture Coconut & Hibiscus Curl & Shine Shampoo and mix the matching conditioner with their buttercream conditioner.

3. While the conditioner is in DD uses the wet brush to get out as many tangles as she can. She sometimes brushes her hair before washing to get a jump start.

4. After rinsing we use a leave in conditioner (same brand).

5. She brushes again.

6. Then I brush through to get every last knot/snag while DH reads her a bedtime story. I start at the ends, which are normally okay, then slowly work my way up. Very small sections, holding the hair higher up so it pulls less. DD is only 6, which is while we still have this step. She's getting a lot better at brushing herself, but after washing her hair me going through it helps keep it untangled longer.

7. Sometimes I'll braid it overnight to help keep the tangles at bay (she's a sweaty sleeper), but often I don't. She'll then brush it in the morning before school.

She hates to have it tied up in any way ("the kids will make fun of me"), and she doesn't want it cut short so this is our routine for now. Good products will help, we went through about 4 different brands before we found something that works for her hair. [/quote]

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