How to Spiral Perm Children's Hair

This is a quick and easy way to get a child's hair to spiral curl, without losing your patience and irritating your child. I have you used this for the little girl I nanny for, and she loves it. So weather you have a special event in mind or your child just wants to try something new, this method might just work for you.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• A set of soft small spiral curlers
• Wide tooth comb
• Curl enhancing Shampoo/Conditioner
• Curl cream
• Curl gel spray
• Silk Scarf
• Cotton T-Shirt
• 1/2" barrel curling iron
• Hair Spray

1. Clairol Herbal Essences Curl Enhancing Shampoo Wash your child's hair with a curl enhancing shampoo and/or conditioner. Dry hair with an old cotton shirt to soak up moisture and prevent frizzies.
2. Use a wide tooth comb to get any tangles out of hair. Do not brush the hair.
3. Garnier Fructis Style Soft Curl Cream Work curl cream through child's hair.
4. Garnier Fructis style Curls and Shine Shaping Gel Spray Separate child's hair with a wide tooth comb. Divide hair into 3 to 5 sections depending on the thickness of her hair and secure with hair clips.
5. Conair Small Spiral Curlers Spray the first section with the curl enhancing gel, and comb it through. Then take small sections of that hair and wrap it around the soft curlers. Secure at top of the head by twisting the ends together. Repeat with rest of hair.
6. Wrap hair in a silk scarf to prevent it from frizzing out, and let hair air dry. I usually put the curlers in before the child goes to bed and let her sleep on it. Works great if your child can stand to sleep with the curlers in.
7. Aussie Instat Freeze Hairspray When dry remove the curlers, and spray each section with hairspray. Gently work your fingers through the hair to separate curls and give them a more natural look. Do not brush or comb them at this point or you will break the curl.
8. Chi 1/2 Use a 1/2" barrel curling iron to define curls, if needed. Add a headband or cute clip, and your child is good to go.

Tips & Warnings

• This is a temporary perm and a lot less damaging than using a long-term perm kit.
• If your child's hair is super fine this method may not work, or the curl may not hold.