Sure-Fire Tips for Stress-Free Back to School Hair

Heading back to school in the fall can bring up a lot of emotions. Excitement, anticipation, jitters, fear… Here are some tips from Sit Still Kid’s Master Stylist, Jessa Lowe, to make dealing with your kiddo’s hair worry-free.

Detangling

For stress free detangling I recommend investing in a Wet Brush and a leave in conditioner. You’ll want a lighter spray for fine hair such as Loma’s Leave in Conditioner or for thicker hair, a more creamy formula such as the Original Sprout Leave in Conditioner.

If bath time is before bed at night, lightly disperse leave in conditioner throughout the ends of the hair (try to the roots or you may end up
with greasy flat hair!). Working from the ends to the root brush through
the hair with a Wet Brush. Once detangled, braid hair using a soft cloth elastic such as a Knottie hair tie. This will help reduce friction from tossing and turning during the night. The Knottie hair tie leave minimal damage compared to a rubber elastic. Sleep with the braid in the hair. In the
morning, undo the braid and brush through with the Wet Brush. Tangle
free, soft, protected, waves!

For extra curly and thick hair, use a wide tooth comb during bath time
before rinsing out conditioner then proceed with the Leave in Conditioner
and braid. For curly and and kinky hair, an oil will also help to maintain
moisture.

Easy Hairstyles

Keep hair secured and tied back during school to help avoid lice and tangles throughout the day. Some easy morning hairstyles for young kiddos wit both shorter or longer hair:

Mini Mouse Buns or Puffs

Part hair down the center with a comb. Using a small elastic or a knottie cloth elastic, make a pigtail on either side of the head. For puffs, you’re done! For mouse buns, do not pull the tail of the hair all the way through, leaving a small loop. You can either twist and pin up the remaining hair around the base of the bun for a neater look or wear as is for a more artsy look.

Double Dutch Braids

Part hair down the enter using a comb. For each side, start a dutch braid (also known as an inside out french braid) near the part close to the face. Keep braiding down to the nape while keeping hair taut and knuckles flush with the scalp. This will help ensure the tightest, flattest braid.

Topsy Turvy Tail

Brush hair back into low pony at nape. Using your finger, poke a small hole above the elastic. Pull the end of the pony tail up and through the hole of the elastic turning the ponytail inside out. Once hair is pulled through, tighten the ponytail to secure. A quick fun look!

Jessa Lowe is the Master Stylist at Sit Still Kids where she has worked for the past three years. She loves working with kiddos and helping their unique personalities shine through with their hair. When not in the salon, Jessa works as a hair and makeup artist for theater, photo shoots, and weddings. If you’d like to see more of her work you can check out her instagram @lowejessa.