Baby Hair Care & Styling

With the right products and a little patience, the time you spend caring for your toddler’s hair can mean much more. Your gentle touch and the familiar scents of JOHNSON’S^® baby hair products help your little one’s development while enhancing your bond.

Compared with adult hair, baby hair is thinner and more prone to tangling and breakage. Here are some helpful tips for taking care of your child’s hair with no fuss and no tears.

 Make It Fun 

While most toddlers will never love having their hair washed, do your best to make it as painless as possible. Sing a song together while you're doing it. Tell your little one that you're giving her a scalp massage as you lather the baby shampoo. Let her blow bubbles while you're doing it. Distraction is key.

 Comb Hair When Wet 

As soon as you're done washing and conditioning her hair, comb it with a wide-tooth comb and get the little knots out before they become big knots. Never use a brush on wet hair. 

 Get the Right Hair Cut 

With the right haircut, your toddler's hair should be relatively easy to care for. If your child has curly hair, you may want her hair all one length with no bangs. If your child has very thick or wavy hair, a layered haircut can help cut back the tangles. Talk to a hairdresser about your options.

 Protect Your Child’s Eyes 

No toddler likes to get anything in their eyes, so consider putting a visor on her forehead or rinsing her hair while she’s leaning back towards you so that you can avoid getting water in her face.

And a newborn’s eyes are still developing. Compared to adults, they blink less often, tear less and it takes time for the blink reflex to develop, making it easier for an unwanted substance to get into the eye and cause irritation. 

For worry-free bath time, try JOHNSON’S^® baby shampoo , with our NO MORE TEARS^® formula—developed for babies and young children, it is mild to the scalp and as gentle to eyes as pure water.

 Protect Against Frizz and Static Cling 

If your toddler has curly hair, there's a good chance that it may become wild or unruly in rainy or humid weather. And straight hair can stick upwards or outwards in cold, dry weather. Try styling your toddler's hair by tying it up.

 Watch Out for Knots 

Thick and curly hair can sometimes tangle very easily. For easy combing and detangling, consider using a 2-in-1 one shampoo that provides the convenience of shampooing and conditioning in one easy step. 

Protect long hair overnight — never leave clips in or keep hair tied up. If it's long enough, you can braid it before sleep.

 Only Use Gentle Products 

Baby and toddler hair is very different from adult hair, and it needs very different products to stay clean and healthy. To care for your child's hair, it is important to use gentle products with mild ingredients formulated especially for them. Use a shampoo that's enriched with conditioners for the delicate nature of your baby's hair. 

Compliment your toddler on her appearance and use positive reinforcement to help promote grooming routines. With proper hair care, you can help eliminate tangles and make combing easier for the both of you.