need a good detangling spray

ailuro2

I used to use a leave -in -conditioner on my DD's hair- nice and easy- use a wide toothed comb for detangling, not a brush-better for her hair and less painful. When it is longer put it in a pigtail at bedtime to stop the tangles ( we used to say it stopped the teddies having a party in her hair when she was asleep-but when she was about 3yo)

My DD went on to grow gorgeous long hair- sadly she made me cut it off when she was 7, is now a sophisticated 8yo with a bob and no fringe.I did love her long hair though.

meluca

My DDs are 3 and 15 months old, they both have terribly frizzy hair ( comes from the south african half of family) and i used to use tescos own kids detangling spray but it seemed to leave their hair sticky. My MIL suggested using pure coconut oil conditioner (home & bargains have this) mixed with a little bit of baby oil when we wash their hair then john frieda frizz ease, it works a treat. Also when the older one is done i tend to plait her hair and brush it every night before bed and re-plait it so its not as tatty in the morning.

jean1272

many thanks everyone i got loads of things to try there,i think the leave in conditioner might be the way to go but i think i will give the avon detangler a go when its on offer cheers

patchwork_cat

HI
I use Garnier Fructis long and strong anti split ends leave in cream, but it is not easy to get( or ask for with that moniker!) I am just trialling Sunsilk leave in conditioner. The best detangler was Johnsons, but leave in conditioners on the hair not next to scalp ( otherwise can get grease) are my fav on my daughters hair. Also as has been mentioned a good wide tooth detangling comb.

Also my daughters hair is always worse when it needs a trim - it doesn't make sense but trimming 1/4 inch of the ends reduces tangling 3 to 4" up the hair!!

Otherwise a short bob looks gorgeous on little ones - really french and cute. A bob along chin line.

aeuerby

My 10yo has very very long and very very thick hair which also tangles if you just look at it.

I have used all de-tangle sprays since she was 18 months old but most just left her hair greasy after a couple of days.

The best thing I have found is - as someone has already mentioned - Fructis leave in conditioner. Unfortunately it is a nightmare to get hold of - our asda and tesco's don't sell it.

I now wash her hair - when she lets me which isn't often - 2-3 times a week and put loads of conditioner in. Currently using Alberto Balsm at .98p a bottle!

System

I use good old fashioned brylcreem on the ends of my hair after its been washed as it is heavily bleached and i am trying to grow it. However, dont use any more than a pea sized amount on your childs hair and rub it into the palms of your hands/fingers first or you will run the risk of it looking if you have dipped her hair in a vat of oil. Its brilliant stuff.

patchwork_cat

granier fructis leave in conditioner at auravita.here

chika

Johnson & Johnson Kids detangler is brilliant and is Just for Me kids detangler - I've used this since3 i was a little girl and both work amazingly on my very dry afro hair.

MortgageMamma

I use sunsilk leave in conditioner on my girls. put it on before they go to bed and give a quick brush through - I use a natural bristel brush as it spreads the oils from the scalp evenly down the hairshaft. I then either lightly plait it or put it into a soft bobble for them to go to bed with, In the morning when I brush it again its tangle free. this stuff does nothing for my hair but its seems really good for my kids and keeps it shiny and healthy looks. gawd I sound like an advert. I so wish I was that girl with the blonde hair off the old timotae ads.

maisy-mai

tigi conditioning spray was brilliant for my daughter .its expensive but you only need a little and lasts ages ( avaliable at hairdressers stocking it .)
my daughter has curly hair which was a nighmare to brush
it doesnt contain silicon like some detanglers which give a greasy look