The CurlyQ Custard is a rich and creamy custard like cream that defines curls, gives them weight, and adds shine. It is designed to be used on medium or coarse curls and it gives medium hold to the hair. It gives the CurlyQ Milkshake is a lighter weight cream that acts as a leave-in + styler. It acts as curl reviver, softener, and hydrator. And, it is designed to be used on medium or coarse curls and give light hold to the hair.
So, the Milkshake is lighter cream that will give a more smoother look to your daughter's curls. While, on the other hand, the Custard is a richer cream that will add more weight to your daughter's curls to make them lay down better. If you can, I would suggest you picking up both products and just alternating back and forth between the two. As, both products will help to better hydrate and tame your daughter's curls. Or, you can buy one-full size Milkshake or Custard and just ask for samples of the other product in the Comments section (upon checking out). Because, with each Curls order you can ask for up to 3 samples of other products.
Also, when it comes to using any of the Curly Q stylers, it is always best that you use Moist Curls Moisturizer first. As, this product acts as the perfect base for any of the CurlyQ stylers.
For detangling, always use a wide-toothed comb to do so and always make sure that you do it when your daughter's hair is wet, has been sprayed with Moist Curls first, or has loads of conditioner in it. So, there's three options for you when it comes to when you can use a comb in your daughter's hair. Now, when it comes to using a brush, I suggest that you use a 100 percent boar bristle brush. You can use a brush when it comes to your needing to brush your daughter's hair back into a ponytail or even when you prefer to brush it back into a bun. And, then I would suggest you spraying your daughter's hair with Moist Curls first, applying styling product to it, and then proceeding to brush your daughter's hair.
Never, brush your daughter's hair when it is dry, as this will cause major frizz and it can cause a lot of hair to come out as well. And, after washing and conditioning your daughter's hair always, lightly blot any excess drippies away and never rub the hair vigorously to dry it.
Oh, it is best to shampoo and condition your daughter's hair once a week. However, you can do a nightly conditioner rinse or even just do a conditioner-rinse mid-week (at night) only, if you prefer. Also, after you daughter has finished swimming, it would be a good idea to do a conditioner rinse to remove the chlorine and other pollutants from her hair (without waiting until her next shampoo day to do so).
And, I truly understand how you feel about the MC products. As, I tried products from that line too and it left my hair dry and feeling like glue. But, with any of the Curls products you certainly will never have to worry about that.
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