If your daughter’s scalp gets dry and flaky easily, it’s often because her scalp doesn’t produce enough natural sebum it needs to stay hydrated. This is why in this post, I will be recommending the best hair and scalp oils to apply on her scalp to keep it moisturized, prevent itchiness and promote hair growth.
You can also apply these products to her hair to seal in moisture, increase lubrication and reduce frizz and knots.
How can I increase my child’s hair growth?
To be honest with you, there is very little that you can do to speed up the growth of your child’s hair. Hair growth is a natural process that is heavily influenced by genetics.
There are however somethings that you can do to prevent breakage and avoid damage to help your child’s hair retain its length as well as promote growth.
- Regularly moisturize their hair
- Regularly massage their scalp to promote hair growth
- Use natural oils like coconut oil, almond and olive oil
- Condition their hair often
- Feed them a healthy diet
- Detangle their hair
- Keep your child’s protected at night with a satin bonnet
- Avoid using heat
How do I get rid of the dry itchy scalp on my child?
You first need to identify the cause of the itchiness. Is she developing a fungal infection, is her hair too dry, is she reacting to some product or is there an underlying condition? The cause will guide you in finding the right solution.
If there is no serious cause like a medical condition, increasing the frequency of shampooing their hair as well as using a medicated shampoo should help.
How do I get rid of dandruff on kid’s hair?
Contrary to what most parents think, dandruff is not necessarily caused by poor hygiene and it’s a pretty common condition among kids. It’s also not contagious and is easily treatable. Switch to using an antidandruff shampoo on their hair, it should clear but if it persists, seek a doctor’s opinion. He will most certainly recommend you use a medicated cream and shampoo on their hair.
Which oils promote hair growth?
All virgin oils promote hair growth, particularly, coconut oil, almond oil, olive oil, jojoba oil, and argan oil. Essential oils too like lavender, rosemary, tea tree, and Ylang Ylang promote the growth and volume of hair.
The good thing with oils is that they hardly cause any allergy so you can play around with them and see what your child’s hair thrives on.
What is the role of oils in children’s hair regimen?
One of the key products in your child’s hair care regimen is oiling. Oiling your child’s hair regularly comes with a lot of benefits. It promotes blood circulation in the scalp to keep your child’s scalp healthy. Because oils are rich in proteins, antioxidant properties, and vitamins, they promote the growth of hair.
Also, oil being a lubricant helps reduce frizz and tangles in children’s hair. It retains moisture as well as nourishes hair.
Which oil regrows hair fast?
Ideally, all-natural oils help to speed up hair growth. It’s the reason they have been used for ages. The oil I have had immense hair growth with myself is coconut oil. It contains vitamin E, a rich antioxidant that promotes hair growth by increasing blood circulation to the scalp and preventing hair loss. Be sure to use the extra virgin coconut oil for maximum benefits.
Why is my child’s hair not growing?
Do you have a regimen for their hair care? Are you attentive to their hair needs? How you care for your hair should be more or less the same way you care for their hair. The only difference is that you will use baby-friendly products.
Create a hair regimen that involves, shampooing, detangling, conditioning, moisturizing, and nighttime care.
On top of that, trim their hair every once in a while, put their hair in protective styles, avoid heat styling, and practice PATIENCE. Yeah, you need loads of patience. Trust me on this.
If you have done everything right as far as their hair care, check whether they have any sort of deficiency. Nutrition plays a big role in hair growth.
Also check whether they have a fungal infection, Alopecia, or any other medical condition that can interfere with their hair growth.
Is it good to apply oil to the baby’s scalp?
A baby’s scalp should be oiled to increase blood circulation. Just be sure to use natural plant-based oils like olive oil, almond oil, coconut oil, and olive oil. Keep off essential oils unless approved by your pediatrician. The best way to oil their scalp is to gently massage their scalp.
Which oil is best for the scalp?
There are a variety of great oils for a baby’s scalp, most of which we have reviewed down below. But just to mention a few, coconut oil, olive oil, and sesame oil are great for warmer months while mustard oil is the best for the winter season. All these oils are great for strengthening a baby’s hair, removing cradle caps, and keeping your baby’s scalp moisturized and protected.
Why do you need to oil your child’s hair?
You need to oil your child’s hair frequently for two reasons.
1) to keep their hair and scalp moisturized and
2) to improve blood circulation to their scalp to grow their hair. How often to oil will depend on their hair texture, their activity level, and of course the climatic condition of where you stay.
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1) Glasswing Organic Kids Hair Oil
Product Promise: This amazing all-natural hair oil is made for the tender hair and scalp of kids and babies. It is specially formulated to add moisture and sheen, prevent hair loss and hair fall, and promote healthy growth. Nothing but the best oils were used to create this premium product. This lightweight oil leaves no residue or heavy oil stains.
Customer Review: “Beautiful natural smell, not too heavy it’s perfect for my son’s starter locs!”
2) Adorani Organics Kids Hair Growth Oil
Product Promise: This holistic hair growth oil revitalizes the roots and strengthens the hair shaft to promote hair growth. It’s perfect for fighting against alopecia, thinning edges or hair, missing hair patches, shedding, chemotherapy hair loss, and tinea capitis (scalp ringworm).
This oil was created by a mom whose daughter was fighting against alopecia at four years old. Even though doctors had told her that her daughter may not regain her hair, this mom proved the doctors wrong by applying her homemade oil blend on her daughters’ scalp. And within 30 days, all her hair had grown back!
Customer Review: “Got this for my friend’s little girl with alopecia what a blessing from God!”
3) Aunt Jackies Girls E-Blast Vitamin E and Flaxseed Scalp Remedy
Product Promise: Aunt Jackie’s daily-use oil elixir treats dry scalp to improve overall root health. Omega-3 fatty acids found in flaxseed deliver effective nourishment to the hair strands, encouraging healthier hair growth. Penetrating natural oils help to improve overall scalp health. Helps to alleviate flaking and chronically dry, irritated scalp. Excellent maintenance therapy for braids, twists and locs.
Customer Review: “This is an amazing product. I use it on my niece’s hair, because it did not want to grow, but before the bottle was finished there was a major difference in her hair. It is very moisturizing and effective.”
4) Sulfur8 Kid’s Medicated Anti-Dandruff Hair and Scalp Conditioner
Product Promise: Designed for children 2 to 12 years of age. Regular use as directed helps eliminate the recurrence of dandruff and itchy scalp. Controls scalp itching and flaking due to dandruff.
Customer Review: “Great stuff! My daughter has terrible allergies. During allergy season she has eczema in her hair and this product works wonders! Omg in less than a week, flakes, red patches, and her itchy scalp were all gone!”
5) Shea Moisture Raw Shea Butter Baby Oil
Product Promise: Calm and comfort delicate skin with this soothing oil rub. Our special blend of Fair Trade Shea Butter and Argan Oil hydrate the skin while Frankincense and Myrrh keep the skin soft and smooth. This oil can also be applied to a child’s scalp and hair to seal in moisture and create smoothness.
Customer Review: “I mostly use it in my baby’s hair and it smells great. My child has dry skin and eczema. It’s nice to massage on your baby’s scalp, skin, and hair.”
6) Taliah Waajid Kinky Wavy Natural Hair Scalp Oil
Product Promise: Non-greasy formula infused with vitamin E to help eliminate dry scalp and skin and stimulates hair growth. Use daily to prevent dryness and breakage. Apply to loose hair from roots to the ends.
Customer Review: “Love this oil for detangling my god-daughters 4c natural hair and it smells so good.”
7) Jojoba Oil: Moisturizing Multi-Purpose Oil for Face, Hair, and Body.
Product Promise: Jojoba oil is used to promote softer hair and skin. It has properties that are similar to the sebum on your scalp and it works just like the natural oils on your scalp to help promote healthy hair growth.
Customer Review: “This oil has been so useful in keeping my daughter’s hair moisturized and growing.”
8) Tropic Isle Jamaican Black Castor Oil
Product Promise: Strengthens hair follicles for strong, healthy, beautiful hair. Adds sheen and luster to your hair with its natural reflective and moisturizing capabilities. Creates a protective coating on the skin to seal in moisture.
Customer Review: “Love this product for my niece! Her hair was thinning. After using for a few weeks, her hair is now thicker and is growing nicely.”
9) Honey Baby Naturals Mama’s Magic Moringa & Honey Oil
Product Promise: This multipurpose oil is enriched with honey and moringa oil for extreme moisturization to illuminate dry skin and hair. It absorbs into the hair quickly and provides lasting and continuous moisturization and protection. This lightweight oil spreads easily and can be used on the body and hair. Suitable for all skin types and hair types including coarse, textured, and curly hair.
Customer Review: “It’s so light I can use it on my baby’s hair, and it makes his skin super soft.”
10) Young King Kids Essential Oil
Product Promise: Made with a light-weight blend of oils, including avocado and argan oil to eliminate frizz, add shine, and increase the softness of curly hair. Promotes textured hair health and growth. Works for both high porosity hair (low moisture retention) and low porosity hair (high moisture retention).
Customer Review: “I really love this hair product for my son’s hair, it smells great and it also makes his hair really soft and so easy to detangle.”
11) The Mane Choice Multi-Vitamin Scalp Nourishing Growth Oil
Product Promise: A light-weight oil that can be used daily to revive and nourish your strands as well as a hot oil treatment for deeper penetration. Provides lightweight protection and a brilliant shine.
Customer Review: “This oil rejuvenates my scalp & has caused my breakage area to begin to grow. This will definitely be a staple for my hair care supplies.”
12) Cantu Shea Butter Tea Tree & Jojoba Hair & Scalp Oil
Product Promise: Upgrade your haircare routine with Cantu Shea Butter Hair and Scalp Oil. It offers a simple way to moisturize dry, brittle hair with deeply-penetrating oils and emollients. This product forms a thermal barrier to protect hair against damage caused by heat, such as dryness and split ends. The innovative ingredients also work to repair split ends and stop breakage. The no-drip formula is easy to apply and it conditions to encourage growth. This hair and scalp moisturizer are suitable for all hair types, wet or dry.
Customer Review: “Does a great job of soothing my dry, itchy, and flaky scalp! Smells good too!”
13) Wild Growth Hair Oil
Product Promise: For African coarse and dry hair. The yellow bottle provides extra moisture, scalp deodorizer, and can be used daily. While the green bottle provides damage control, heat protection, and extra softness.
Customer Review: “I have been using this product for a couple of months now, and it works wonders on my hair. I have had significant growth.”
14) Just For Me Soothing Scalp Balm
Product Promise: Deeply moisturizing leave-in cream that is formulated for children’s delicate scalp to seal in moisture & soothes dry scalp. Reduces breakage to help hair reach its full growth potential.
Customer Review: “Amazing! I have been using this since I was a little girl nothing grows by hair the way this does.”
15) Carol’s Daughter Goddess Strength 7 Oil Blend Scalp & Hair Oil
Product Promise: The Goddess Strength System delivers 15X stronger hair in one use, 94% less breakage, and supports the strength of your hair as it gets longer. Wraps strands with moisture to help protect hair from breakage and split ends – scalp feels moisturized and hair is stronger and healthy-looking with every use. Developed and tested on curls including 4C hair.
Customer Review: “I really like this product! After 2 weeks of constant use, I can definitely see a difference in my hair. It doesn’t leave my hair too oily or greasy looking. Gives enough moisture and I can see the growth in my hair.”
16) Camille Rose Nangai & Tsubaki Strength Restore Hair Oil
Product Promise: An exotic hair and scalp blend for breaking, damaged, and splitting hair. Our strength restoring cocktail infuses Nangai nut oil with Japanese Tsubaki oil rich in Vitamin E and Omega 3, crafted to prevent breakage, retain moisture, and promote healthy and stronger hair.
This oil is ideal for older kids in elementary and middle school, since their hair will go through more manipulation and wear and tear than younger kids’ hair.
Customer Review: “Love this product does wonders for my hair.”
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