Children's hair care: how to choose natural and effective products?
Caring for children's hair requires special attention. The hair needs of young children are very different from those of adults, as their hair is more fragile and their scalp more sensitive. Choosing suitable, natural hair care products is therefore essential to maintain healthy hair and prevent irritation. In this article, we guide you in adopting the best hair care routine for your children.
Why is a suitable hair care routine essential for children?
Children's scalps are thin, delicate, and often more sensitive than adults'. They react easily to harsh products, overly strong cleansers, or irritating chemicals. A suitable hair care routine should therefore prioritize products formulated without sulfates, silicones, and parabens to prevent redness, itching, or dryness.
Children's hair is generally finer, less resilient, and tends to tangle easily. It can lack shine and suppleness if the care products used are not suitable. It is therefore important to choose products enriched with nourishing and moisturizing ingredients to strengthen the hair fiber while making daily styling easier.
What criteria should be used to choose a natural and gentle children's shampoo?
The best ingredients for children's shampoo
A natural shampoo for children must be formulated without sulfates, as these are harsh ingredients that can irritate the sensitive skin of young children. Silicones, often used to smooth hair, should be avoided because they weigh down the hair fiber and can cause allergies. A shampoo enriched with gentle, naturally derived ingredients is therefore preferable.
The role of vegetable oils in children's hair care
To maintain the beauty and health of children's hair, nothing beats the benefits of natural plant oils and plant extracts . These gentle, nutrient-rich active ingredients nourish , hydrate, and protect the hair fiber , while respecting the sensitivity of the scalp.
Among the most beneficial vegetable oils are:
- Jojoba oil : known to regulate sebum production, while providing suppleness and shine to the hair.
- Vegetable glycerin : a natural moisturizer that retains water in the hair fiber to prevent dryness and frizz.
- Camellia oil : particularly valued for its nourishing and softening properties, ideal for dry hair.
Complete children's hair care routine: shampoo, conditioner and detangling spray.
Adopting a complete hair care routine from a young age helps maintain healthy hair and establish good habits. This routine can be simple and quick, provided you use suitable, gentle, and effective products. Here are the three essential steps to prioritize.
A gentle, natural shampoo to cleanse without damaging the skin.
Shampoo is the foundation of any hair care routine. It must cleanse the scalp gently, respecting the delicate and sensitive nature of a child's hair. A good natural children's shampoo is formulated without sulfates or silicones, using gentle plant-based ingredients that cleanse without drying out the scalp.
This is the case with Madame la Présidente's Petit Président Children's Shampoo , suitable for children aged 3 and up. Made in France, it is composed of 97.9% naturally derived ingredients, including jujube bark extract, known for its beneficial properties for the scalp, and jojoba oil, which adds shine and suppleness. Free of harsh chemicals, it gently cleanses and leaves hair clean, soft, and easy to style.
Children's conditioner to make styling easier without damaging the hair.
After washing, conditioner softens the lengths and makes detangling easier without creating tension on the scalp. It is particularly recommended for hair that tends to knot or tangle easily.
Petit Président Conditioner perfectly complements your routine. Composed of 98.2% naturally derived ingredients, it combines the benefits of jujube bark extract, which balances the scalp, jojoba oil, for added suppleness and shine, and pea protein, known for its softening properties. This treatment works to leave hair soft, manageable, and weightless.
Children's leave-in detangling spray for quick and pain-free styling
The final step in the routine: detangling spray, ideal for styling children's hair every day. Quick and easy to apply, it can be used on wet or dry hair, especially in the morning before school or after bath time.
The Petit Président Children's Detangling Spray is a leave-in conditioner, making it very easy to incorporate into any routine. It's enriched with strengthening and softening sunflower oil and camellia oil to nourish the hair fiber without leaving it greasy. This treatment is suitable for all hair types: straight, curly, or textured. Free of silicone, parabens, and sulfates, it guarantees easy and painless detangling while adding natural shine.
FAQ – Everything you need to know about children's hair care
How often should you wash a child's hair?
For most children, 2 to 3 times a week is sufficient. Too frequent washing can dry out the hair and scalp. If the child sweats, participates in sports, or has very curly hair, the frequency can be slightly adjusted, always using a gentle product.
My child's hair tangles easily: what should I do?
Use a detangling conditioner or leave-in spray suitable for children. These products detangle painlessly and prevent breakage. Petit Président Conditioner softens the lengths, while the Detangling Spray makes styling easier, even on curly or thick hair.
Why avoid products containing sulfates, silicones, or parabens for children?
These ingredients can irritate children's sensitive skin, dry out their hair, or make it feel heavy. Choosing a routine free of harsh ingredients, like Madame la Présidente 's vegan and French-made formula, helps maintain healthy hair from a young age.
From what age can a no-rinse detangling spray be used?
From the age of 3 , a leave-in spray can be incorporated into a child's hair care routine, especially if they have long or curly hair. Petit Président spray, enriched with plant oils, detangles without pulling and leaves hair soft and shiny.
