#1 Top Tips for caring for Curls with the Curly Girl Method

April 18, 2023

The worlds #1 Curly Girl Method for naturally beautiful curls!

As the mother of a gorgeous curly girl myself, I knowย the struggles of caring for curls.ย  Theย ๐Ÿ˜ฑ tears, tantrums and even running away from me when it was time to brush her hair.

If your child has curly hair, you might be struggling to find the right routine and products to keep their curls looking their bestย ๐ŸŽ€ and with so much on the market, it can be really tricky (and expensive) to find what works and what doesnโ€™t!ย  Who has time to be throwingย ๐Ÿ’ธ money away? Not me!ย  That's why we offer a Love It Guarantee.

Natalia, creator of SLiCK KiDS had not heard of theย Curly Girl Methodย even a year afterย the release of ourย ๐Ÿ† multi award winning kids hair brand,ย SLiCK KiDSย whenย she started to receive wholesale orders from Curly Girl Stores.

That's whenย the researching began and she wasย ๐Ÿคฏ blown away! Nat is a curly girl herself and for years she had been straightening and bleachingย her hair and was never happy with it. ๐Ÿ˜” Going against nature can be a struggle right?! So,ย she decided to embrace her curls, gave her hair a big chop, went darker (back toย her natural colour) and began following the Curly Girl Method for both herself andย her Curly Kid, Ivy. ๐ŸŽ‰

It is a game changer for naturally wavy to curly hair as it improves the hair quality to such a standard that with proper care, Nat was able to wake, spray with water ๐Ÿ’ง andย SLiCK KiDS alcohol-free Hair Spray, light scrunch and be ready for the day, best of all,ย her hair has never looked better.ย ๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿฝ
My Mum is a hairdresser and introduced us to the Curly Girl Method a few years ago for Flora, my Curly Kid.ย ๐ŸŽ€ It hasย changed everything.ย  Flora loves having her hair done now and isย superย protective of her 'stylin' products.ย ย ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿฝโ€๐Ÿฆฑ
To help other Mums out there struggling with their own Curly Kids we know we can help so... ๐Ÿฅ drum roll please...

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Detangler spray before and after picture of cute dark haired girl
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So, what is the Curly Girl Method?


The curly girl method is a hair care routine that eliminates harsh sulphates and silicones and encourages the use of natural and moisturising ingredients. ๐ŸŒฟ This method has been around for a while but is really growing in popularity with entire businesses centred around it!ย ๐Ÿ™…๐Ÿฝโ€โ™€๏ธ But be aware, there are many brands using the term Curly Girl that are actually not Curly Girl Approved!ย 

If you want low maintenance curls looking the very best they can, theย Curly Girl Methodย is for you!


Why the curly girl method might be beneficial for your child's hair:

Reduces Frizz: Curly hair is prone to frizz as it tends to dry out more than straight hair. By eliminating sulphates and silicones from your child's hair routine, you can reduce the amount of frizz and keep their hair looking defined and smooth.ย ๐Ÿค—

Encourages Curl Definition: Curly hair can sometimes look undefined and limp. By using products that encourage curl definition, such as leave-in conditioners and non-drying gels, your child's curls will look more defined and bouncy and retain the curl between washes.ย ๐Ÿ›€๐Ÿฝ

Promotes Healthy Hair: The curly girl method emphasises the use of natural and moisturizing ingredients, which can help promote healthy hair growth and prevent damage. Remember, this method is about improving the natural quality of the hair, not chemicallyย forcing it intoย an unnatural state.ย ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿผ

Tips for implementing the curly girl method for kids:

Use Kid-Friendly Products: ๐Ÿฆฉ There are a variety of curly girl-friendly products that are specifically designed for kids, likeย SLiCK KiDS! The SLiCK KiDS range is Curly Girl Approved, meaning that the ingredients in theย Detangler Spray,ย Hair Gelย andย Hair Sprayย are all 100% curly girl method approved ingredients.

Keep it Simple: ๐Ÿฅฐ Kids don't need a complicated hair routine. Keep it simple by using a gentle cleanser, detangler spray/leave-in conditioner, and styling gel, with a simpleย SLiCK KiDS hair sprayย for โ€œrefresh daysโ€.

Treat Hair Like Fine Silk: โค๏ธ Protect every strand with a good quality brush that is gentle and able to detangle knots. Ourย best sellingย Detangler brushย does just that, wet or dry (for curly girl method, you want to only brush the hair when wet with conditioner in it).

Teach Them How to Care for Their Hair: ๐Ÿ’ฅ As your child gets older, it's important to teach them how to care for their own hair. Show them how to detangle gently and apply products, so they can start taking care of their own curls.ย  By loving their hair and caring for it in its natural state, you can be assured that their hair will be at its best!

Nourished, moisturised hair is much easier to manage and with less frizz, can be worn out and look amazing.ย ๐Ÿคฉ


If you have any questions about the Curly Girl Method or our products, please reach out to us!


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