Big Hair, Big Adventures – Summer Hair Care for Ages 5–7

Consistency is your best friend. Create a weekly routine your child can start helping with:

● Wash Day: Once a week with a sulfate-free shampoo

● Condition + Detangle: Add a creamy conditioner, detangle with a wide-tooth comb or your fingers

● Moisturize & Style: Use a water-based leave-in + light oil combo

Bonus: Make a “hair care chart” with stickers to get them involved!

Dry summer air + sweat + sun = thirsty strands. Don’t wait for dryness to strike—build a habit of rehydrating midweek. Keep a small spray bottle on hand to moisturize at any of these times

● Morning spritzes before school or camp

● After-pool rehydration

● Touch-ups before bedtime

Encourage your little one to spray and smooth themselves—it builds confidence and healthy habits.

At this age, kids want to run, jump, and play hard. Choose hairstyles that can withstand playground sessions without falling apart:

● Box braids

● Flat twists into puffs

● Cornrows with beads or barrettes

● Bantu knots (with fun colors for flair!)

Protective styles keep tangles down and give you both a break from daily detangling.

Even if they roll, twist, and toss in their sleep, a Kraddle Kare satin bonnet helps reduce friction and preserve styles.

Pro tip: Let your child choose their bonnet color or pattern—it helps them feel in control and more likely to wear it.

Satin-soft, durable, and built for little heads with big hair. Great for sleepovers, car rides, and keeping protective styles looking fresh longer.

Your little one is growing up—and so is their hair. By keeping things simple, fun, and satin-soft, you’re teaching them to take pride in their crown while making memories all summer long.