Hair care tips for kids

New Delhi June 3 (IANS) During summer holidays parents need to take care of their child s hair. Good hygiene is important to prevent infections especially during the summer months. Tie your child s hair in clean plaits before they go to bed suggest experts.

Ram Shukla Senior Director-Research and Development at Johnson & Johnson India and Indu Khosla Pediatrician have rolled out a few tips that could be followed by parents:

* Understand the difference between 0-3-year-old child s hair and a 3-10-year-old s hair and adult hair and accordingly use the right product.

Ideally a child s shampoo pH should be less than 5.5-6; as a pH level greater than 5.5 may increase the negative electrical charge of hair fibre surface resulting in friction between fibres and ultimately leading to cuticle damage and hair breakage.

* Tie your child s hair in clean plaits before they go to bed. Don t leave in any clip which can entangle in their hair and lead to hair fall.

* A mild easy lather and non-irritating formula that deeply cleanses hair and scalp is ideal for your child s hair and scalp. Diluting harsh adult or family shampoos is not an option.

* Try and make sure the children play in the shade. Keep their hair covered when out.

* A common concern expressed by mothers is that shampoos may be harsh on a child s eyes resulting in irritation and redness and ultimately leading to an aversion to hair wash. Gentle tearless formula shampoo will make shampooing an easy fun activity for kids.

*Use products with natural extracts that moisturise root to tip leaving hair more manageable and easy to comb.

* Pay extra attention to what your children are eating. Increase their intake of fruits and water.

It is important that they have a balanced diet which contains adequate amount of proteins and vitamins. In an older child dry fruits like walnuts and almonds also ensure good hair.

--IANS
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