A lot of parents are working against their child's hair type without knowing it — using products that are too heavy for fine hair, too light for thick curls, or formulated for the wrong texture entirely. The routine doesn't stick, the products underperform, and everyone assumes the hair is just difficult.
Usually, it's a product match problem.
How to identify your child's hair type
Start with the basics. Look at the hair when it's clean and air-dried with no product in it:
- Straight (Type 1): No curl pattern. Lies flat and smooth. Prone to greasiness near the scalp and dryness at the ends.
- Wavy (Type 2): An S-shaped wave pattern. Can be fine and loose or thicker and more defined. Tends to frizz at humidity.
- Curly (Type 3): Clear spiral or ringlet curl pattern. Prone to dryness, frizz, and significant tangling between wash days.
- Coily (Type 4): Tight, dense curl pattern. Highest moisture needs of all hair types. Shrinks significantly when dry.
What each type needs from T is for Tame
Type 1 (Straight): Taming & Detangling Spray for knots, Taming Cream applied lightly for flyaway control, Dry Shampoo between washes.
Type 2 (Wavy): Taming Shampoo and Conditioner as the base, Taming Cream for moisture and frizz control, Taming Gel on days the waves need definition.
Type 3 (Curly): Full wash day routine (Shampoo + Conditioner), Taming Cream on wet hair, Taming Gel for hold, Detangling Spray as needed between washes.
Type 4 (Coily): Taming Conditioner is essential, Taming Cream and Detangling Spray used generously for moisture, Dry Shampoo between washes.
Once you know what you're working with, the routine becomes much more straightforward — and the products actually do their job.
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