I get asked by a lot of mothers of curly kids how to take care of their little one’s curls. So I thought of putting up a post to help you all especially straight haired parents of curly hair kids.
Routine – The basic routine remains the same. You can check that out here – My Curly Hair Routine
Products – A shampoo, conditioner and a leave in cream. You can use the same products that adult curlies use. You can check this and this. Some curly hair brands have curly hair products especially for kids. You can check those out too
Note: Gels are good for special occasions where you want a little more hold to the curls. It can also be used by slightly older kids who have started to style their hair on their own.
Wash at least every 2-3 days – This will reduce the painful detangling sessions. Remember to use a lot of conditioner while detangling. It’s also a good idea to detangle before the wash with oil to reduce the pain further – 2 ways to detangle curly hair – dry and wet detangling
If your child’s school requires them to wear a particular hairstyle, there is no need to comb their hair dry. That is meant for straight haired kids only. All hairstyles can be done without combing too.
P.S – If you have straight hair and your kids has curly, never make them feel that their curls are something they should change or be ashamed of. Teaching them to love their curls from an early age can help in avoiding self-confidence issues and hair damage in the future.
I have few doubts ,
Before your very shampooing or co wash
Do you apply oil ? If so then what about the products in your hair ? Will the oil be able to penetrate through the scalp with so many products build on hair ?
I apply oil before every shampoo. Unless there is heavy buildup, oils can easily seep in to your hair. Moreover oiling also has the dual purpose of protecting your hair from too much shampooing.
Hey this is not related to this post. But after you dry your hair you cannot keep it always open. My curls are not as well defined as yours but i am trying. Sometimes i tie my hair in a bun and afterwards all curls are gone only knots and frizzy hair remain. So i wanted to ask how do u tie your hair to keep the curls intact?
Tying usually ruins the curls especially buns. I leave them open most of the time. While working out though, I put them in a high pony using a plastic jaw clip
Your blog is so great 🙂
I have spiral curly hair and it has shrunk a whole lot since I started using your method, it looks at least 3 inches shorter now. Oh well, I guess it will take longer to get back the long hair that I was aiming for, lol. I always thought I was a 3a, but really I think I am much closer to a 3b. My son (8) has curls as well and got really excited when I started showing him how to care for them.
Hi!
How to make two ponytails without comb? We need to part the crown and the back. My six year old daughter’s straight haired teacher keeps telling her to oil and comb her hair. I follow the CG method n all the curly products but her hair looks frizzy messing hay like after school. Please help me as I don’t want her to lose her self confidence. Every morning I spray and wet her hair and then part it with comb before tying. Also due to tying her hairline has receded a lot. Any solution for that?
I’m really really worried.
You can use the comb to take the part Shridevi, as for her frizzy hair, what all products do you use on her? Don’t tie the ponies too tight..the tightness will cause hair thinning along the part..and keep changing her front part – alternate between left, centre and right
Thanks a lot! I use sulfate free shampoos,silicone free conditioners and leave ins. I tried gels but they make her hair hard even after SOTC. Her hair is always dry. It look loses it shine and bounce the second day of wash. It looks lovely on wash day. Plus she’s small so she keeps touching it.
I tried all the Curly Q range for kids…didn’t like it much. Now I’m using St botanica argan oil sulfate free shampoo, mamaearth argan hair mask, and Taliah Waajid easy comb out leave in. Sometimes I use curly Qs gel-s-c. But it makes hair very crunchy.
Hi
I have no stock left of sulfate n silicone free hair products. Can you suggest some not very expensive Shampoo, rinse out conditioner,leave in and serum for my six year old daughter. She has proper ringlets but they dry out fast. Her hair looks good when wet or on wash day. Post that it get very dry and there is no shine. Also since we stay in Mumbai it’s terribly humid and that’s the worst climate for curly hair.
Thanks and regards.
Hi Anjana
What is the right age to begin with conditioner? I’m still afraid to begin with.. with my 4 yr old daughter.. also she s got wavy hair… Completely.. how to I take care of her hair? How to use Cg friendly pdts on her hair? What pdts to use?
Hi Anjana , have gone through your blog many times. U r doing a great work by enlightening the curly girls out there .
I have a question as from past 1 month a have been using CGM I want you to check my routine :-
1. Oiling (often)
2. Hair wash with Amla ritha & shikakai (natural)
3. Use reequil murumuru conditioner.(comb with wide tooth comb). Scrunch
4. Use flaxseed gel for hold
Lastly air dry
Blog Comments
Kalapurackal leela Anju
December 1, 2017 at 4:30 pm
Really a life saver for my 6 year old. Thank you.
Anjana
December 1, 2017 at 6:12 pm
Pleasure Anju 🙂
Vakula
December 3, 2017 at 9:03 pm
I have few doubts ,
Before your very shampooing or co wash
Do you apply oil ? If so then what about the products in your hair ? Will the oil be able to penetrate through the scalp with so many products build on hair ?
Anjana
December 4, 2017 at 11:06 am
I apply oil before every shampoo. Unless there is heavy buildup, oils can easily seep in to your hair. Moreover oiling also has the dual purpose of protecting your hair from too much shampooing.
Siddhi
December 4, 2017 at 6:22 pm
Hey this is not related to this post. But after you dry your hair you cannot keep it always open. My curls are not as well defined as yours but i am trying. Sometimes i tie my hair in a bun and afterwards all curls are gone only knots and frizzy hair remain. So i wanted to ask how do u tie your hair to keep the curls intact?
Anjana
December 5, 2017 at 10:19 am
Tying usually ruins the curls especially buns. I leave them open most of the time. While working out though, I put them in a high pony using a plastic jaw clip
Aura
January 17, 2018 at 12:57 pm
Your blog is so great 🙂
I have spiral curly hair and it has shrunk a whole lot since I started using your method, it looks at least 3 inches shorter now. Oh well, I guess it will take longer to get back the long hair that I was aiming for, lol. I always thought I was a 3a, but really I think I am much closer to a 3b. My son (8) has curls as well and got really excited when I started showing him how to care for them.
Anjana
January 23, 2018 at 11:43 am
So great to hear that!
Shridevi Karkera
March 3, 2018 at 3:41 pm
Hi!
How to make two ponytails without comb? We need to part the crown and the back. My six year old daughter’s straight haired teacher keeps telling her to oil and comb her hair. I follow the CG method n all the curly products but her hair looks frizzy messing hay like after school. Please help me as I don’t want her to lose her self confidence. Every morning I spray and wet her hair and then part it with comb before tying. Also due to tying her hairline has receded a lot. Any solution for that?
I’m really really worried.
Anjana
March 5, 2018 at 10:27 am
You can use the comb to take the part Shridevi, as for her frizzy hair, what all products do you use on her? Don’t tie the ponies too tight..the tightness will cause hair thinning along the part..and keep changing her front part – alternate between left, centre and right
Shridevi Karkera
March 5, 2018 at 10:28 pm
Thanks a lot! I use sulfate free shampoos,silicone free conditioners and leave ins. I tried gels but they make her hair hard even after SOTC. Her hair is always dry. It look loses it shine and bounce the second day of wash. It looks lovely on wash day. Plus she’s small so she keeps touching it.
Anjana
March 6, 2018 at 10:06 am
I need the product names
Shridevi Karkera
March 6, 2018 at 12:13 pm
I tried all the Curly Q range for kids…didn’t like it much. Now I’m using St botanica argan oil sulfate free shampoo, mamaearth argan hair mask, and Taliah Waajid easy comb out leave in. Sometimes I use curly Qs gel-s-c. But it makes hair very crunchy.
Anjana
March 6, 2018 at 2:25 pm
Try https://www.curlsandbeautydiary.com/kinky-curly-curling-custard-review/
Shridevi Karkera
March 7, 2018 at 7:47 pm
Hi
I have no stock left of sulfate n silicone free hair products. Can you suggest some not very expensive Shampoo, rinse out conditioner,leave in and serum for my six year old daughter. She has proper ringlets but they dry out fast. Her hair looks good when wet or on wash day. Post that it get very dry and there is no shine. Also since we stay in Mumbai it’s terribly humid and that’s the worst climate for curly hair.
Thanks and regards.
Anjana
March 8, 2018 at 11:18 am
https://www.curlsandbeautydiary.com/beginner-friendly-simple-curly-hair-starter-kit/ the above 1500 ones are CG friendly..or you can pick from the ones suggested in this post itself. Or check this for other CG friendly products – https://www.curlsandbeautydiary.com/cg-method-cg-friendly-products-india-intermediate-advanced-curly-hair-care/
shandrina trafiro
October 20, 2018 at 9:06 am
Hi Anjana
What is the right age to begin with conditioner? I’m still afraid to begin with.. with my 4 yr old daughter.. also she s got wavy hair… Completely.. how to I take care of her hair? How to use Cg friendly pdts on her hair? What pdts to use?
Anjana
October 22, 2018 at 7:05 pm
Hey, it can be used on kids also. This post has already mentioned answers to all your questions
Ayushi
December 16, 2020 at 4:30 pm
Hi Anjana , have gone through your blog many times. U r doing a great work by enlightening the curly girls out there .
I have a question as from past 1 month a have been using CGM I want you to check my routine :-
1. Oiling (often)
2. Hair wash with Amla ritha & shikakai (natural)
3. Use reequil murumuru conditioner.(comb with wide tooth comb). Scrunch
4. Use flaxseed gel for hold
Lastly air dry
Is it good ?