When children are between the ages of 8 and 12, parents often ask dermatologists this question. If you’re a parent trying to answer this question, you’ve come to the right place.
In three easy steps, you can figure out how often a child between 8 and 12 years of age needs to shampoo.
Step 1: Consider your child’s traits
To determine how often your child needs to shampoo, you first need to consider your child’s:
- Hair type (straight, curly, oily, dry)
- Age
- Activity level
Step 2: Find your child’s traits on the following chart
Shampoo guidelines: Children 8 to 12 years old |
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Shampoo every other day or daily |
Exception: Hair is dry, curly, or African American |
Shampoo 1 or 2 times per week |
Exception: Hair is dry, curly or African American |
Shampoo every 7 to 10 days |
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To fine tune, look at your child’s hair and scalp between washings. The following chart shows you what to look for and how to fine tune.
Shampoo guidelines: How To tell if your child is shampooing too often or not enough |
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Shampoo more often if you notice that your child’s: |
Continue to add one shampoo per week until you no longer see oiliness |
Shampoo less often if you notice that your child’s: |
Continue to remove one shampoo per week until you no longer see dullness, shedding, or dryness |
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