Hair wash day for McKenna used to be the most dreaded day in our house. It didn't matter how gentle we were or which parent had the honor of completing this task, we all absolutely hated it! For the past couple of months I've switched up the way we do things so it's a much more enjoyable task for all those involved. Keep reading to find out how and my favorite items for tear-free wash days!
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The first thing I did was change how I washed McKenna's hair. We used to do it in the tub during bath time and it was an absolute nightmare. I honestly don't think we made it through a night without her screaming and crying. Instead of the tub, I now wash her hair at our (thoroughly cleaned) kitchen sink. She can lay back and play with a toy while I wash her hair uninterrupted. Now her bath times are more pleasant and enjoyable for us all!
The second thing I did was find products that made dealing with her coils a little easier. Washing and detangling curly toddler hair can be a daunting task, but these products definitely help make it a breeze:
- SheaMoisture Marshmallow Root & Blueberries Kids 2-in-1 Shampoo & Conditioner - This cleansing conditioner is perfect for tiny curly girls: its so moisturizing, has amazing slip, and cleanses without completely stripping hair.
- SheaMoisture Marshmallow Root & Blueberries Kids 2-in-1 Detangling Leave-In Conditioner - This detangling leave-in truly makes McKenna's hair so easy to comb and super soft. I also love that it contains organic ingredients. Using this product and the matching shampoo/conditioner make her hair more manageable and smelling like blueberries for the rest of the week!
- Shower comb - A wide-toothed comb is super important for gently removing tangles and distributing product, like deep conditioner, throughout the hair.
- Denman brush - For even better detangling after combing I like to use a brush like this one. Denman brushes are great for detangling and minimizing breakage on textured hair.
After McKenna's hair is washed and I've applied the leave-in I style it, which lasts for a couple days before I have to moisturize and restyle it. I plan on doing another post on our everyday toddler natural hair routine and all the products I use to grow her hair, so keep checking back for that!
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