Oct 22, 2024
8 Mistakes When Caring For Boys' Wavy Hair and How to Avoid Them
While it can be more difficult for a young boy to have the patience or ambition to take care of his wavy hair regularly, he may as well start to develop the habit at a young age. In this article, you will learn about common curly hair mistakes and how you can prevent them.
1. Over-Washing
-Mistake: Using too much shampoo.
-Why It’s a Problem: Shampoo removes natural hair oils, leaving it dry and frizzy.
-Solution: Limit shampooing to 2-3 times a week. During the other days, just rinse with water or use a conditioner to help your hair maintain moisture.
-Mistake: Using products that contain drying alcohols or heavy silicones.
-Why It's a Problem: These ingredients can strip hair and/or make it greasy or limp.
-Solution: Curly Q Curl Refresher Spray hydrates without weighing down curls. You can also use a leave-in conditioner or something like Curl Spray Gel to keep the frizz down and give you a more natural hold.
-Mistake: Not properly moisturizing with ingredients that nourish a child’s hair.
-Why It's a Problem: The drier the hair, the more likely it is to become brittle and experience frizz.
-Solution: Integrate deep conditioner or a hair mask into your curly or wavy hair routine. Purchase a shower filter to remove the chlorine or other harsh chemicals and minerals in tap water that might contribute to further drying out your hair. Always finalize your wash with a cold rinse to close those cuticles.
-Mistake: Harsh rubbing of hair with a towel.
-Why It's a Problem: Leads to breakage and frizz.
-Solution: Pat hair dry with a towel in place of rubbing it. Use a microfiber towel or an old shirt that has satin or cotton blend to decrease the friction.
-Mistake: Blow-drying hair without using a heat protectant.
-Why It's a Problem: Blasting your hair with direct heat can make the hair more fragile leading to breakage or frizz.
-Solution: Never use the heat without a protectant or conditioning spray before blow-dry. Place the blow dryer no closer than six inches from your hair.
-Mistake: Not getting advice from a barber or hairdresser who is experienced with curly hair kids.
-Why It's a Problem: A Hair Pro can give you one-to-one advice and suggest products that are best suited for you.
-Solution: If you’re not sure what questions to ask or how to properly qualify your barber or stylist, you may want to check out this article about Where to Find a Stylist for Curly or Wavy Hair.
7. Wrong Brushing or Combing Technique
-Mistake: Not using the right brush or comb for curly hair.
-Why It's a Problem: The wrong hair care tools or appliances can lead to breakage and actually make tangles worse.
-Solution: Comb through the hair with a wide-tooth comb or detangling brush starting at the ends and working your way up to the scalp while the hair is damp and conditioned to avoid breakage. Want to hear from an expert in the industry? Check out celebrity stylist, Amy Komorowski’s best kept secrets for styling and managing celebrities like the Jonas Brothers and Bradley Cooper’s wavy hair, as well as her own son’s waves.
-Solution: Comb through the hair with a wide-tooth comb or detangling brush starting at the ends and working your way up to the scalp while the hair is damp and conditioned to avoid breakage. Want to hear from an expert in the industry? Check out celebrity stylist, Amy Komorowski’s best kept secrets for styling and managing celebrities like the Jonas Brothers and Bradley Cooper’s wavy hair, as well as her own son’s waves.
-Mistake: Not styling the hair after wash and grooming.
-Why Is This a Problem: Once the hair “sets” it’s much harder to style, leading to a messy unfinished look.
-Solution: Using styling products made specifically for kids’ hair is a game changer! Not sure what’s right for you? We have a quick and easy hair quiz that will help you. Just click here (Wavy Hair Quiz). Once you’re all styled, finish with a blast of cold air from the blow dryer to set the form.
I know what you’re thinking……..there’s a lot here to remember! Don’t worry, our team of kids’ curly hair experts at Fairy Tales is here to help you every step of the way, whether you have a curly hair boy or girl.
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