From birth to puberty and beyond  a child's hair will undergo several changes.

Newborn babies heads are usually covered with a soft downy texture of hair which bears little resemblance to the hair they will have later on in life. It is not uncommon for this hair to shed or become patchy before the baby reaches six months and should this happen, there is no cause for concern as over time the hair will regrow (often thicker and curlier in texture).

SHAMPOO AND CONDITIONING

It is acceptable to wash a new born baby's hair at bath time each evening. It is quite harmless to use baby wash products to cleanse the hair at this point, however as the hair lengthens and thickens it is a good idea to switch to a shampoo as this will aid comb ability. Products formulated for children's hair are less likely to sting the eyes and should have been dermatologically tested. Use a conditioner to detangle the hair and minimize breakage. Keep use of heavily perfumed or coloured products to a minimum particularly if there is a predisposition to allergies.

OILS

Oils can be used to help keep hair soft and manageable. These should be used in their simplest form i.e. olive, coconut or almond oil but use them sparingly and apply  mainly to the hair itself. It is common practice to apply oils regularly to the scalp however if this is done excessively, the skin will become clogged, resulting in a build up of dead skin cells that resemble dandruff or dry scalp. When this does occour (often after 10-14 days rather than apply more oils it is better to shampoo the hair).  Again as the child matures there are various moisturizing products on the market specifically formulated for children.

STYLING

In the early years towel drying a child's hair is usually sufficient. Holding dryer over the hair using a warm setting (if hair if particularly thick) will remove any traces of residual dampness. Avoid styling in tight braids and bunches particularly around the delicate area of the hairline as this can lead to hair loss and permanently damage the hair follicle.

As the child matures, a comb /pick attachment may be used in conjunction with a hairdryer to dry and soften the hair.

CUTTING

It is a good idea to remove the cotton wool type ends from an infant's hair as soon as possible. This will minimize tangling and encourage healthy hair growth. Depending on the tolerance of the child and the hair texture, trimming the hair every four to six months is not excessive.

As girls mature and become prone to using heated styling implements. Then hair should be trimmed every eight to twelve weeks to remove dry split ends.

CHEMICALS

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