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My child with long hair doesn't have special needs but had long hair already as a toddler, and at that young age couldn't tolerate much brushing.

What I did was two things:
1. Wash with CONDITIONER. No shampoo. Washes hair just as well and it glides afterward.
2. Sit her in front of her choice of video, however inane, to comb and brush it. I bought a very expensive set of Mason Pearson horn detangling comb and boar's bristle brush, but I don't know if that made any difference.[/quote]

I know you mean well, but SN kids need to learn independence.  They can’t be dependent on someone patiently combing out their hair.  This kid needs a low maintenance hair style and be able to build up tolerance to hair brushing.[/quote]

OP here. The advice given in the post was very good advice.  My daughter has severe special needs and is not "learning independence."  Please don't speak for every SN mom and child.   My child is totally dependent on my combing out her hair.  She is a bright kid who has severe physical disabilities who wants long hair.  I would weep tears of joy if she could comb her hair, but she can't.  She simply can't.  It's not a matter of "learning independence."  She has all the independence in the world.

For those that gave tips, I really appreciate it.  I have bought a wet brush.  I have bought a wide tooth comb.  I've bought 3 minute miracle.  I've bought coconut oil.  Hopefully it will go well today.

Thanks again.[/quote]

OP, every few months my DD gets a trim of her ends (usually an inch or so, but her hair grows very fast).  I have found that in addition to the wet brush, shampoo, conditioner (combing out in the shower) and light leave in conditioner, the trim helps keep the knotting from getting really bad.  [/quote]

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