The hair of my daughter - styling tips for fathers

Long hair and girls are almost inseparable today. Nursing and styling is usually the responsibility of the mothers. But what to do if the daughter wants a braid and mom is not there? There are many fathers on the hose. If good advice is expensive, our article will help untrained fathers.

Ponytails, French braids, updos - the hairstyle wishes of our daughters range from simple and practical to exotic. Even a simple braid can make fathers desperate. The braids and braids are not that hard, if man knows how. A good instruction, patience and a little bit of practice make even fathers with two left (hairdressing) hands satisfied with passable hairdressers and even demanding daughters.

What matters when plaiting braids

One of the most important prerequisites for a beautiful braid is well-combed hair. And that's where the problems usually start. Especially smaller children are very sensitive to it when it pulls and tugs. Hair combing then becomes a torment. The following tips make it easier for the child and father to complete this procedure effectively and quickly:

Books, a radio play or an animated conversation distract the child from combing. So make sure you have a good mood when combing.
The hair is unraveled from bottom to top. This prevents additional burrs and nodules and protects the sensitive scalp. Tip: Hold the hair over the part that is being combed.
If it strikes too hard, there are spray solutions for dry hair, which make it easier to comb and dissolve the burdock.
Very important is the right brush for the girl hair, combs are usually not suitable for detangling. Choose a brush with soft boar bristles or a special Entwirrbürste.

Step by step to the beautiful braid

Start small and choose a braid variant that is not too complicated. With the following instructions, you also manage to style your daughter so that she is satisfied with the result.

Divide the hair, which has been well combed back into three equal strands.
Start with one side (which is a matter of taste) and put the strand over the middle. You must make sure that the hair fits smoothly on the head.
Now put the other side strand over the middle and fix the structure with your thumb.
Lay the sides alternately and evenly over the middle, making sure that no loops are formed or the hair is twisted.
Once the entire hair is interlaced, fix the end with a hair tie.
These and many instructions for the most different braid variants can be found here. If you can not do nothing with written step-by-step instructions, you will also find a multitude of videos on You Tube, in which hairdressing is clearly explained.

Let me help you!

If you have the feeling that you do not get on at all, help is not far away! In various barber shops there are already special courses for fathers. There, they learn how to braid pigtails and raise hair or comb properly. The mothers can also be helpful. You should not resort to comb and braidtie until the hairstyle has finished in five minutes, for example in the morning before school. Practice when it does not matter and at the same time spend a sweaty but still connecting time with your child!