Hairs!

[ailbhe]

I solved the Emer Hair Problem. First I combed neat conditioner through it, dry, ever day for a week. Then I went a further week without washing it at all. Meanwhile, it grew a couple of inches. The end result is that the ends which were matting are (a) no longer at the mattiest part of her head, and (b) now curling, so they aren't as inclined to tangle anyway, they just curl and occasionally get into normal hair-tangles, not matted almost-dreads.

This makes mornings much more pleasant. Her hair still looked tousled shortly after brushing, but only tousled and slightly tangly, not filthy (in spite of being washed less than when not-brushing made it look manky).

Since both children still respond to the suggestion of a haircut with shrieks and running away, this is a Big Deal.

Comments

[k425.livejournal.com]

I sympathise with the hair-cut trauma. We manage to do Jack no more than twice a year because of tears and horror.

Conditioner and no shampoo are good for curls so you're onto a winner there.

[hitchhiker.livejournal.com]

oh, yay!