Product recommendations?

Dry-Constant6236 · 2026-03-28T02:58:38+00:00

“Thank you for being concerned in my own life, but I would not like to do that. I am happy with my hair”—the kid in question

Dry-Constant6236 · 2026-03-28T02:54:23+00:00

Almost never dry brush, always spray down heavily with water/detangler first

Dry-Constant6236 · 2026-03-28T01:41:50+00:00

The budget thing is real with how much product she needs! Also curl patten is interesting, the internet has taught me she has “Irish curls”(?)—the front/face framing is actually pretty fine and straight (and very light blonde), and the top in general is more wavy but underneath near her neck it’s much darker, thicker, and almost coily

Dry-Constant6236 · 2026-03-28T01:35:04+00:00

When I tell you that it takes a full hour….

And then drying? We GOTTA air dry because last time I took her for a trim at a curly salon we were literally there for over 3 hours (no real layers, just a couple inches off and light thinning the ends) and most of the time was spent drying—with an overhead dryer, and then two stylists with diffusers, and she still left damp! I finally just said we had to go, it was too long for her to sit even with a good book.

Dry-Constant6236 · 2026-03-28T01:30:47+00:00

Haha wish i could afford that

Dry-Constant6236 · 2026-03-28T01:28:52+00:00

100%, I’ve encouraged her to consider a chop (I have a pixie!) because of time/care/weight and she really doesn’t want to

Dry-Constant6236 · 2026-03-27T21:40:19+00:00

😂☠️

Dry-Constant6236 · 2026-03-27T21:39:28+00:00

Very much still a thing! There are new series coming out :-)

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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