Each person is born with a different type of hair and with very particular characteristics, so it is not surprising that its development also differs in each case, especially at very early ages. There are children who grow more or less quickly or with a greater or lesser density. However, unless there is some type of disorder related to childhood alopecia, parents have no reason to worry.
Even so, beyond shampoos and other products, there are very simple ways within everyone’s reach to help children’s hair grow healthy. From knowing whether or not it is convenient to wash the child’s hair daily to what foods are especially beneficial for him to be born strong.
The hygiene of the child’s scalp will be the first commandment of healthy hair, since this will allow the formation of new hairs and their growth to occur in the best possible way. There is no exact formula for how much to wash, but pediatricians recommend doing it approximately three times a week.
At the time of washing, it is advisable to previously comb the hair with a very soft bristle brush, thus eliminating possible tangles through careful brushing. The shampoo used must be specific and delicate.
Finally, it is not recommended to dry the hair with a blow dryer or other heat tools, this is due to the sensitivity of children’s skin. In addition, a study published in the International Journal of Cosmetic Science states that they can damage the scalp and cause hair loss. As an alternative, you can use a towel or cloth, even leave it out in the open if it’s summer.
When combing your hair, make sure you never do it when it’s wet, since it’s your most vulnerable moment and it can break much more easily. Proper hair care involves a specific order: brushing to untangle, washing and drying without heat tools. An addition would be to apply a gentle massage together with the shampoo to stimulate the scalp.
Another piece of advice that is more important than it may seem is not to abuse collected hairstyles, especially tight ponytails. Although they are practical, it is best to vary so that the scalp does not suffer from tension and breakage or hair loss occurs.
Food is essential in the growth of children and this also affects their hair, the ideal thing for it to grow healthy will be to introduce foods that contain vitamin B into the diet.
