Help your kids keep their curls healthy, hydrated and frizz-free this summer.

Summer is here and it’s all about sunshine, pool days, and beach trips. However, for curly and wavy hair it can mean frizz, dryness and a whole lot of tangles. Between the chlorine, salt water, sun exposure and humidity curly  hair needs a little extra love this time of year.

The good news? Through the right routine and some summer hair hacks, your child’s curls can look their best all season long whether you’re hanging out at the pool, having a beach day or just trying to survive a humid day in the sun.

Easy Summer Care Tips for Curls and Waves

• 1. Stick with lightweight, nourishing products that hydrate and help protect curls from the summer weather without weighing hair down
• 2. Experiment with protective styles, such as braids and buns, to control frizz and heat.
• 3. Keep your hair moisturized and use anti-humidity sprays.
• 4. And by all means, fill your routine with curl-friendly products that can stand up to all that summer fun. 

In warm-weather months, your little one’s curls need a little extra help. We’re talking about richer, more hydrating products that seal in moisture and help preserve great curl definition, even on the most scorching of days. If you have curly-haired kiddos, you know the beach or pool can easily become a tangle nightmare.

Leave-ins and conditioners that protect summer wear and tear are a must. They not only protect curls from sun damage but also help with post-swim hydration. Our go-to is the Sun & Swim™ Coco Cabana™ After-Sun Spray. It's lightweight and helps protect hair against the damage of chlorine, salt, and sun all while keeping your kid's curls soft and hydrated. We always have a Coco Cabana Spray on hand and in our beach bag all summer. Not only is the Coco Cabana™ After-Sun Spray good for curly and wavy hair but all hair types as well. Perfect for when your kids have friends over… and yes, Mom’s, you can use it too!

Need more tips on how to protect your little one’s curls at the pool or beach? Read our Ultimate Summertime Guide to Kids’ Curly Hair here. 

Protective Hairstyles That Actually Work

Combining these moisture tips with a handful of easy protective styles and their curls will be soft, detangled, and protected.

Protective styles are not only cute, but they’re also practical for summer. Braids, buns, and twists will help avoid knots, minimize sun exposure, and keep your toddler’s ringlets off their necks on those scorching hot days.

Before you style, we always suggest a spritz of a detangling or hydrating spray. The Curly-Q™ Refresher Spray is one of our favorites. This spray gently hydrates and defines curls while improving manageability, reducing frizz and adding shine. Which is exactly what we need during the summer. It’s also perfect for in-between wash days when curls need a quick refresh without starting from scratch. Not only that, but it works great for curly, kinky, and wavy hair of all types and textures creating the perfect base for braiding or twisting without breakage. Finish off the hairstyle with Curly-Q™ Spray Gel to hold the style in place without the sticky, heavy mess that most gels leave behind. It gives strong, touchable hold, so your child’s curls stay in place and still feel soft.

Hydration is Non-Negotiable

Summer = hydration season for your hair. Sun, salt and chlorine can strip moisture from curls, so it is important to use hydrating shampoos and conditioners.

We love the Curly-Q™ Shampoo and Conditioner for moisture and curl definition on the regular. They contain nourishing ingredients like quinoa, murumuru butter and rice amino acids, which is everything curls need to survive summer. On days you are at the beach or pool, no worries we have you covered there too. You can easily incorporate the Sun & Swim™ Shampoo and Conditioner for easy sea salt and chlorine removal. Great for all hair types, and did we mention it’s color safe for mom’s hair too?!

A deep conditioning treatment at the end of the day can help recover hydration and softness after pool or beach days. Your child’s curls will thank you, trust us.

Protective styles involving stretching like flat twists or French braids can be used to promote stretch and length retention. And to wake up your curls later scrunch just a touch of water and Curly-Q™ Refresher Spray to bring back your natural texture. Paired with the Coco Cabana™ After-Sun Spray, this is going to be your child’s greatest superpower.

Summer Curls Can Thrive

Just because its summer doesn’t mean your child will lose their curls. With just a few simple substitutions, the right protective styles and curl-loving products, your small ones can enjoy day after day at the beach, pool party or heat wave with healthy, happy hair.

Searching for the best summer essentials for curly hair?

Our Fairy Tales Curly-Q™ and Sun & Swim™ lines are created for this season, full of natural, effective ingredients that will help keep curls defined, hydrated and protected.

Have fun, enjoy and stay safe!

Risa Barash,
Founder & Owner of the entire Fairy Tales Hair Care Family