Top Tips for Handling Your Child’s Hair During Seasonal Changes
Seasonal changes can be tough on everyone’s hair, but it can be especially challenging for kids. From the dry, cold air in winter to the humidity and heat of summer, your child’s hair goes through a lot. The key to managing their hair as the seasons shift is understanding what each season does to their hair and taking simple, effective steps to protect it.
Here at Bertie and Belle, we specialise in kids' haircuts and hair care that keep your little one’s locks looking fresh all year long. Here’s how you can maintain your child’s hair health no matter the season:
Winter: Combatting Dryness and Static
The cold air and indoor heating during winter can leave your child's hair dry and prone to static. This makes their hair harder to manage and more likely to tangle.
How to Protect Their Hair:
Trim Regularly
Regular kid's haircuts are a must to keep hair healthy by removing dry, split ends. Even in winter, maintaining a trim every 6-8 weeks can prevent damage from getting worse.
Stay Away from Heat Styling
Hair is already more brittle in the cold months, so avoid using hair dryers or other heat-styling tools. Let their hair air-dry when possible.
Spring: Managing Frizz and Growth Spurts
As the weather warms up, humidity can lead to frizz and flyaways, while longer daylight hours may result in faster hair growth.
How to Protect Their Hair:
Schedule a Spring Haircut
Spring is the perfect time for a fresh trim after the harsh winter months. Kids' haircuts can give them a clean start, making it easier to manage growing hair through the spring and summer.
Focus on Detangling
With the change in weather and more outdoor playtime, you’ll want to prevent tangles before they happen. A detangling spray can be a lifesaver for both parents and kids.
Summer: Protecting Against Sun and Chlorine Damage
Summertime means fun in the sun, swimming pools, and days at the beach—but all that exposure can take a toll on your child's hair. Chlorine from pools can dry out hair, while UV rays can fade its colour and weaken strands.
How to Protect Their Hair:
Rinse After Swimming
Always rinse your child’s hair with fresh water after swimming to remove chlorine or salt water, which can strip away natural oils and leave hair dry and brittle.
Book a Post-Summer Trim
After a summer of fun, their hair will likely need a little refresh. A regular trim keeps their hair looking healthy and prevents chlorine-damaged ends from spreading further up the hair shaft.
Fall: Transitioning to Cooler Weather
As temperatures begin to cool down, your child’s hair may become more manageable. But, fall also brings its own set of challenges, like dryness and breakage from cool, windy days.
How to Protect Their Hair:
Avoid Tight Hairstyles
Braids, ponytails, or buns can pull at your child’s hair, causing breakage over time. Opt for looser styles or use soft hair ties that won’t damage their delicate strands.
Refresh Their Look
Fall is a great time to switch up their style. Whether it’s a fresh bob or a neat trim, kids haircuts can help them start the school year off on the right foot.
Year-round care with Bertie and Belle
No matter the season, maintaining your child’s hair doesn’t have to be complicated. By following these simple tips and keeping up with regular kids' haircuts, you can ensure their hair stays healthy and strong year-round. At Bertie and Belle, we’re here to support you every step of the way, offering expert advice and the best cuts for your little ones, whatever the weather.
Visit us at Bertie and Belle for your next appointment, and let us help keep your child's hair in perfect shape through all four seasons.
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