Caring for Your Angel's Curly Q's with...Curly Q's

[edwina.howard]

Originally Posted by soblessed

The regimen that you have going with your child's hair is a pretty good one actually. Now, there's nothing wrong with you just putting your child's hair in a ponytail at night. Now, if your child's hair had been washed at night, then of course detangling and adding product to it before bed would definitely be necessary.

In the mornings, I suggest spraying your child's hair with moist Curls Moisturizer. About 5-7 sprays. Next, I suggest (if your child will be wearing their hair down) applying the CurlyQ Custard evenly throughout your child's whole head. Now, the amount you use is really dependent on how long and/or thick your child's hair is. As, you may have to use more than a quarter or even half dollar size in your child's hair by the way. So, don't be afraid to do so. Now, you will know of course if you have used too much if your child's hair feels overly moist to the touch afterwards.

If your child will be wearing a curly pontail, I would suggest you spraying it with Moist Curls first. Then you would apply Curly Q Custard (only because it is more hydrating than the Milkshake) and then comb it through for even distribution and detangling purposes. Next. you would affix your child's hair into a ponytail by using either a scrunchie or a ponytail holder. Never use rubberbands or an elastic ponytail holder to put your child's hair into a ponytail with. Always use something that is soft and that won't break the hair.

If you even want to put your child's hair in individual plaits, you would foolow the same steps with the Moist Curls however you would use the Milkshake instead of the Custard.

With any of the Curly Q stylers, you can mix a little bit of oil with them to really amp the moisture level and softness of your child's hair. Some good hair olis happen to be: jojoba, coconut, pomegranate, etc.

Thanks so much! I will definitely try adding the oil. I still have a little that I bought from your site some time ago. I don't see it anymore. Have you stopped selling it?

Thanks again for your help! Your products have really saved both of my daughter's and my hair.

Question, my son is gwroing an afro and his hair is EXTREMELY dry in the morning. I spray it with moist curls every morning. Should I give him a hot oil treatment too?

[soblessed]

You still have some of the Pomegranate Oil Seed Blend, right? So, using this on your child's or even your hair would work fine.

Yes, Curls has discontinued the Poegranate Oil Seed Blend. As, the Champagne Curls & Kaviar Kinks Restoration Treatment is the only pure oil blend that Curls sells. It can be used on adults and older teenagers hair. But, certainly not on young children's hair.

Also, I would suggest using small amounts of the CurlyQ Radiant Ringlets (if he is fairly young) on his afro to give it shine, moisture, and softness. Now, if he is an older teenager, then he would use the Curls Euphoria Elixir instead.

And, you are SO WELCOME for the compliment!

[margofarris]

I will try that this evening and let you know how that works! Thanks!!!!!

[baybelle]

I've noticed that my daughter's scalp has been dry so I went longer between washes. I still see some dryness. What should I use on her scalp to keep this from happening. I have some tea tree oil and was wondering if applying some of that would make it better.

[soblessed]

Originally Posted by baybelle

I've noticed that my daughter's scalp has been dry so I went longer between washes. I still see some dryness. What should I use on her scalp to keep this from happening. I have some tea tree oil and was wondering if applying some of that would make it better.

Since, you have found that your daughter's scalp is still dry, try this: Get a bottle of extra virgin olive oil. Get a small bowl out. Take a teaspoonful of the olive oil and dispense it into the bowl. Next, begin applying the olive oil in light layers to your daughter's scalp (section by section). If you get reall low on the olive oil before you finish oiling your daughter's scalp. Just apply another teaspoonful to the smal bowl. After you have applied the oil to your daughter's scalp, if there is any oil leftover just take it and massage it thoroughly into your daughter's hair.

Now, 2% tea tree oil is effective for helping to unblock clogged hair follicles, moisturizing the hair, and keeping the scalp free of bacteria and fungal problems. I know that alot of people who have problems with dandruff, seborrheic dermatitis, and such use products that have tea tree oil listed as an ingredient them. Tea Tree Oil by itself has a noticeable odor, which is why alot of people don't use it by itself. As,the usually use products that have this ingredient added to it, or they add the tea tree oil to another product or solution itself (as this would make its scent less noticeable). However, if you would like to use up the rest of your tea tree oil versus trying out the extra virgin olive oil, you most certainly can apply it directly to your daughter's scalp (in small amounts).

Between the tea tree oil and the extra virgin olive oil, the extra virgin olive oil is more of a moisturizing ingredient than the tea tree oil. I just wanted you to be aware of this, by the way.

[soblessed]

BTW.............................Because, I know that this is the time when young children will be out and about at the pool and going swimming, I wanted to let all of you mother's know this: the best thing to use for protecting your child's hair from chlorine and saltwater is a swimming cap. As, it will totally protect your child's hair from becoming very dried out or possibly even damaged from these elements.

[alana]

Originally Posted by soblessed

BTW.............................Because, I know that this is the time when young children will be out and about at the pool and going swimming, I wanted to let all of you mother's know this: the best thing to use for protecting your child's hair from chlorine and saltwater is a swimming cap. As, it will totally protect your child's hair from becoming very dried out or possibly even damaged from these elements.

Hey!!! So gald you brought this up!!!! My daughter absolutely REFUSES to wear a swim cap because no one else wears one. Is the stuff by ION called Swimmer's Conditioner good? It claims to protect against chlorine damage. Anyone tried it?

[soblessed]

Here's what I have read about the Sally's Anti-Chlorine Swimmer's stuff:

Sally's sells ION Purifying Solutions Anti-Chlorine Swimmer's Shampoo that is sulfate free and designed to be moisturizing to the hair. This product is designed to be used after your child has finished swimming. As, it will effectively cleanse your child's hair of the chlorine, sand, and saltwater. Also, Sally's sells ION Purifying Solutions Anti-Chlorine Swimmer's Leave In Conditioner. This product is to be sprayed on the child's hair before they go swimming, and it it is designed to be used immediately before swimming or after using the shampoo. As, the spray is designed to protect the hair from sun and environmental damage. If you do choose to use it directly after using the Anti-Chlorine Shampoo, then just omit using the Moist Curls and begin detangling and applying product to your child's hair as usual.

I can definitely understand about some children not wanting to wear the swimming cap, as some of them don't view it as being "cool" or "popular". However, I do think that these products could really help in offsetting potential sun, chlorine, sand, or saltwater damage to your child's hair.

[baybelle]

Where can I purchase coconut oil? I'm still kinda new at all this so I'll be asking a lot of questions.
Thanks! And if you didn't see my post in the other thread, where can I find a satin crib sheet?

[pajmoore98]

I have been using Curly Q products on my daughters hair since she was 4 months (moist curls). She is now 23 months. I have been reading the forums and I have not found anyone who's daughter has 4b hair. I use coconut conditioner, moist curls, milkshake and clustard. I am an african american woman and my family believes I should not use curls because it is not made for "kinky curls". Well I have done my research and learned everything (hair grease) for childrens hair in the beauty supply shops has mineral oil and petroleum in it. I am grateful for your products. Using your product everyday and seeing the outcome of my daughters hair, puts a smile of my face. I am getting the word out about the important of healthy children's hair...CURLY Q!!