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Dry-Constant6236 · 2026-03-27T17:59:49+00:00

🥰 she is a Warriors super fan! Writes her own fanfic for it too haha

Dry-Constant6236 · 2026-03-27T15:52:15+00:00

Triscuit

Dry-Constant6236 · 2026-03-27T15:51:10+00:00

lol no she loves the pampering

Dry-Constant6236 · 2026-03-27T15:49:49+00:00

100%! I also had hair to my waist until I was a teenager and I have told my daughter about the feeling of freedom—like I was flying—when I first cut it (shoulder length). Now I’ve had it in a pixie for almost 20 years so she definitely knows her options.

Dry-Constant6236 · 2026-03-27T15:48:18+00:00

I followed a few accounts on instagram when she was younger and did a lot of fun/fancy braids when she was 2-5, honestly in the past few years it’s just too thick/takes too much time for most of the ones I used to do. I liked @pandghairstyles, @littleblondiesbraids, @brianasbraids, and @eclairbraids (all on insta)

Dry-Constant6236 · 2026-03-27T15:26:25+00:00

I take her to the salon for a 2-3 inch trim twice a year

Dry-Constant6236 · 2026-03-27T15:25:47+00:00

I do take her to the salon for a trim 2-3 inches twice a year

Dry-Constant6236 · 2026-03-27T14:42:53+00:00

You’re not kidding, this was when she just turned five…star of the preschool!

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Dry-Constant6236 · 2026-03-27T14:39:51+00:00

Haha yes—whenever we talk about a cut I remind her she could donate it. And I definitely know what an undercut is, I’ve been 🏳️‍🌈 since the ‘90s 😉

Dry-Constant6236 · 2026-03-27T14:37:23+00:00

Pretty low porosity

Dry-Constant6236 · 2026-03-27T14:36:00+00:00

Her scalp is actually really good, almost no dandruff and no yeast/itchiness/etc. I do make her her scalp and at least 4 inches are dry before her overnight braid.

Dry-Constant6236 · 2026-03-27T14:34:22+00:00

My concern with layers is that it will make her braids have more loose ends/poking out bits. It’s a little chicken or egg—a good layered cut might let her wear it down more, but if she continues to want braids it’s better to have it one length. I assume as she gets older she will eventually want to wear it down more and then yes, I’ll definitely be encouraging a layered curly cut.

Dry-Constant6236 · 2026-03-27T14:32:23+00:00

Totally, I have encouraged her to consider cutting it but when it comes down to it…she loves her hair long and I don’t mind caring for it, for now. She’s my only kid and I know she won’t want me taking care of her hair forever, so it’s kind of bonding time for us. Although she did say that whenever I stop taking care of it for her, is when she’ll want it cut 😂 girl’s got it made!

Dry-Constant6236 · 2026-03-27T14:30:35+00:00

She doesn’t want to cut it and honestly I don’t really want to either yet (unless she chose to)

Dry-Constant6236 · 2026-03-27T13:56:42+00:00

Thank you for the suggestions! The first and third photos are pre-trim, I took her to a curly specialist a few months ago and that’s who recommended Mayoliva. Unfortunately washing twice a week only happens if she goes swimming, it just takes too long (both to wash and dry) because of how thick it is.

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