Summer Hair Care for Your Child

Ah, the hot summers are finally here. That means no school, great weather, and lots and lots of fun and games for children. But not for the parents. Come summer, and children usually tend to get dirty, soggy and smelly by the end of the day playing themselves out in the sun or at summer camps. If you are going to the beach or teaching your child to swim in the summer, you have dry brittle chlorine affected hair to deal with as well! But not to worry, there are ways by which you can set up a summer hair care routine for your child which will ensure healthy hair and a clean scalp.

Step one – Buy the best summer hair care products.

We recommend you stock up on summer hair product like an organic clarifying shampoo which will remove salts and minerals from the hair strand. Buy a very good but extremely mild organic baby conditioner or a moisturizing oil that will protect the hair strand from sun and chemicals. If possible, stock up on a leave-in conditioner which will acts as a sunscreen and a waterproof layer on top of the hair strand.

Step two – Cut your child’s hair

Its summer time and that means its going to be hot. Your child is going to sweat and sweat and it’s a good idea to make him comfortable by cutting all hair as short as possible. This might not be possible for girls but think about it. A good haircut will just ensure your child is happy instead of hot and sweaty with long sticky hair strands.

Step three – Prepare for the weather

Its going to be hot and sunny so invest in hats, caps and scarves which will keep hair in place and out of your child’s face. If you have cut your child’s hair short, don’t forget to apply sunscreen in an around the parting or on all visible scalp areas. Sunburned part lines are very common and extremely uncomfortable for children. If you’ve been to the beach or in the swimming pool with your children, there is a very good chance that your child’s hair will pickup oxidized water minerals and turn green. Use the leave-in conditioner you bought in STEP 1 along with a chelating shampoo to get your child’s hair back to its normal state.

Step four – Have fun.

With a fully protected child, you have nothing to worry about and a great summer to enjoy!

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