My Simple, Non-Toxic Hair Care Routine for My Curly Haired Kids

My Simple, Non-Toxic Hair Care Routine for My Curly Haired Kids

If you have a child with curly hair, you already know this: curly hair is very thirsty. Once I really understood that, everything changed for us.

What we use right now:

Shampoo and conditioner: Living Libations curly shampoo and conditioner

Let’s get into it all:

Right now, my favorite conditioner for my kids is Living Libations, especially for curly hair.

It’s deeply nourishing without being heavy or synthetic, and it actually hydrates curls instead of just coating them. I love that it supports the hair rather than fighting its natural texture.

I use it as their regular conditioner, and sometimes as a deeper conditioning mask if hair feels extra dry — after swimming, lots of sun, or during winter.

Curly hair needs oils and moisture that absorb, not ingredients that just sit on top.

Wash Day: Our Step by Step

  1. Comb while the conditioner is in. With conditioner in their hair, I use a wide tooth comb in the shower and comb all the way through until there are zero knots.

  2. Squeeze while rinsing. When I rinse out the conditioner, I squeeze the hair instead of running my fingers through it. This keeps the curls together.

  3. Add leave-in conditioner. Right after the shower, I add the Innersense leave-in conditioner and keep squeezing the wet hair.

  4. Add foam to the ends. I put a little Innersense volumizing foam on the ends and squeeze again.

  5. Diffuse. I dry with the T3 diffuser dryer.

The Spray Bottle Is Non-Negotiable

On days we don’t wash hair, the spray bottle is everything.

I never brush curly hair dry.

I keep a simple spray bottle filled with:

• ¾ filtered water

• ¼ conditioner

That’s it.

Before brushing, I spray the hair generously so it’s damp. This instantly rehydrates curls, makes detangling easier, and prevents breakage. It also helps refresh curls between washes without needing to shampoo again.

Curly hair drinks this up.

The Brush Matters More Than You Think

On wash days I detangle with a wide tooth comb in the shower. On non-wash days, I use a gentle detangling brush after spraying.

I use a gentle detangling brush that glides through damp hair without pulling or snapping curls. I always start brushing from the bottom up, slowly working through knots instead of ripping through them.

This makes a huge difference not just for hair health, but for everyone’s nervous system too.

Less pulling = fewer tears = calmer mornings and night.

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