Braiding

Braiding is easy just follow these simple instructions.

Step 1 Parting hair
First of all take the ponytail I told you how to make and
part the hair into 2 equal sections using a center parting.

Step 2 Separate it
Now holding one of the 2 sections of hair you have made on either side of the head, separate that hair into 3 equal sections

Step 3 Criss Cross
Now holding one of the 2 sections of hair you have made on either side of the head, separate that hair into 3 equal sections
- one in your right hand
- one in your left
- with the remaining section in the center
Cross one section of hair over the center section and
then do the same with the other section, pulling
the hair as tightly as you want for the look you are going for.

Step 4 Continue & Fasten
Continue doing this, crossing one side then the other over what always becomes a new middle section, until the hair is braided.
Then fasten about 2 inches from ends with a covered elastic.




Tips
• Try doing this on wet hair or just spray the hair with
a little water to make the hair easier to work with.
• Once you've got that down try doing a braid without
the hair being in a ponytail first.
As shown in our step-by-step video.

Please feel free to contact us anytime with your questions.
how2hair@gmail.com

Gum Removed Thanks!!!

Reading your great blog was so helpful to me. My 5-year old granddaughter Fiona is visiting me in Ireland. Her Mum is flying over from Canada to visit and take Fiona back to Canada. So... of course you can imagine the high excitement of Mum's expected arrival. And what did Fiona do? She managed to get bubble gum or just gum all squished into her bangs. ooooooooooooooh... my poor heart.

I was threshing around in an agony... thinking, oh! the bangs will have to be cut off, and what a sight her Mum will find on her arrival!

Then I found your blog.

I took your advice and applied a liberal amount of peanut butter to the effected area, extending out about a quarter of an inch, making sure to cover all of the gum space. Then I gently rubbed the area between my thumb and fingertips. The gum loosened its 'stickiness' and I slowly began pulling the gum from her hair.

We managed to remove the gum, not cutting any hair off.

And smiles were restored in time for Mum's arrival.

Thanks so much, now I want to order your DVD to give my daughter so she can cut all her kids hair.

Dorothy
In Ireland

Thanks Dorothy your DVD is on it's way!

As always if you have any questions please don't hesitate, just ask.
how2hair@gmail.com.

Coloring Kid's Hair

TEMPORARY COLOR

Coloring your child's hair can be tricky. Hair Color products
you find in a drug store are either semi permanent or permanent
colors. This means neither one of them will wash out. That's why
I am addressing this issue. Temporarily coloring your kids hair
can be fun to do because it can be washed out. Where both
the semi permanent or permanent products contain a developer
chemical and that is why they stay on the hair.

We are currently researching some great products for you.
Keep an eye open for our next few posts.

As always if you have any questions please, just ask.
how2hair@gmail.com.

Hair Styles for Spring

Spring is here
For many of us, this means a new look for your youngster.

Long Hair Solutions
One great way to deal with long hair is to "bob" it or cut it to
one length, shoulder length or shorter.

This is a great way to solve thin and or fine hair problems and
unwanted layers too.

Cutting the hair in a bob cleans up any damage that winter
scarves and turtle necks can cause.

A bob can still allow you to bring at least some of the hair up
into a ponytail. Or even two ponytails on either side of the
head for a cute, fresh new look.

How to make a ponytail can be found in the March 29, 2007
entry on the blog.

Simple, easy ways to work through these and other hair
dilemmas can be found on our DVD
"How to Cut Your Child's Hair at Home"

Please feel free to contact us anytime with your questions.
how2hair@gmail.com.

When talking to the child about a hair cut

When talking to a child about a hair cut, try to avoid using the word CUT. Use the word TRIM. Make sure they understand that trimming the hair does not hurt. Maybe even trim off a little piece of your own hair to show them. Whatever you do don't remind them of any scary images or memories.

Hair Health

First of all, shampoo and cream rinse, there is a misconception about cream rinse, especially. Cream rinse only makes it easier to comb hair, it doesn't do much for the overall heath of it, other than making it easier to comb and therefore causing less breakage. You would need to add heat to the scalp with a towel for at least 15 minutes. This opens up the cuticles of the hair so it can accept the moisture and benefits from any cream rinse or conditioner.
Now shampoo, that�s a different story. Most shampoo that you get in any drug store is full of harmful soap and the only ones I have found to be any good are the "no more tears" kind that Johnson and Johnson make for kids.

The best method for dealing with frizzy hair

In this fall/winter wet weather esspecially if your hair has even the slightest wave or curl, it's susceptible to being frizzy. When towel drying your hair, resist rubbing or creating any sort of friction. The best method for drying frizzy hair is to use a hand towel and squeeze the hair up from ends to roots.

Winter / Dry Hair

This is something that works on anyone with dry hair. During the winter because of the cold weather and with any heat on in your home, your hair can become very dry. Here is a fairly inexpensive and simple solution. Something you probably have in your fridge or cupboard, a jar of mayonnaise, yes you heard it right, mayonnaise. Distribute then comb the mayonnaise throughout the dry hair then cover with a plastic bag. NOT the whole head, LOL, just the hair. Leave on for 20 minutes then rinse, wash and let dry. You should notice a marked difference. Your hair should feel softer and silkier to the touch. Because of the ingredients in Mayonnaise, vegetable oil and egg yolk it has the protein of the egg and the moisture of the oil. Of course the best thing to do is go to your hairdresser and have a hot oil treatment or there are some good ones you can buy in any drug store.

If you have any questions please feel free to email me at
how2hair@gmail.com

Problem with combing out hair

If you have a problem combing out your kid's hair because of tangles when it is either wet or dry, this is a good idea. Always start at the ends of the hair and comb out slowly and as you untangle the hair move up the hair-shaft until you are at the roots and have the whole head of hair untangled and ready to either dry or cut. If you want to know more about all this check out the new DVD "How to Cut Your Child's Hair at Home"

Welcome to my blog

I am Bruce Appleby, a Video Producer/Director of a new DVD called "How to Cut Your Child's Hair at Home". I have been a professional in the hair industry for over 25 years. In addition to serving a private clientele, I have designed and maintained the hair for many films. Working with such wonderful actors as Anne Bancroft, Jeff and Beau Bridges, John Candy, Frances McDormand, David James Elliot, Cynthia Gibb, Ann Gillian, Kathy Ireland, and Lou Diamond Phillips.

I came up with this idea,"How to Cut Your Child's Hair at Home" several years ago. Now you can get a look at samples of it here from this blog or on youtube. I am also available to answer any of your questions relating to your kids hair and easy ways to solve so many of your grooming dilemmas.

I do hope you will also check out this blog frequently for updates as to what is going on with hair today for kids. All kinds of secret, easy ways to deal with your child's hair.