Baby's hair: how to take care of it so you have strong and healthy hair

Some are born with little and others with a lot of hair, but their appearance at birth does not mean that it will stay that way, but that their hair will undergo changes throughout the first weeks and months of life.

Although a baby is born with spiky black hairs, at two years of age she can have fine blond hair. The appearance of the hair is only determined by the genes, which finally decide whether it will be blond, brown, curly, straight, thin or thick.

Generally, babies at birth have very soft and fine hair that will not last long, since most begin to fall a few weeks, leaving bald spots in some parts of the head.

With the passing of the weeks the new hair will appear, which may be different from that of the baby both in texture and color.

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How to care for baby's hair

  • Choose a shampoo suitable for the child's age with neutral ph. Children's products are formulated not to attack the hair, not to irritate the eyes and are commonly hypoallergenic.

  • Choose products with soft perfume. Very strong odors can irritate and cause allergies in very young children.

  • From six months of age, a conditioner for children can be used, especially if you have frizzy hair and tangle easily. Conditioners formulated for children's use help detangle, moisturize and protect hair.

  • After the bath you have to dry the baby's hairs very well with a soft towel. Excess moisture can cause mycosis in the scalp, especially if the hair is left without drying directly.

  • When combing, you should opt for brushes with very soft bristles or separate tooth combs and round tips. These objects should be used exclusively by the baby, to keep them safe from getting mycosis or lice from other people.

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