- Most shoulder-length cuts are extremely basic. Hair is usually cut at the shoulder or the shoulder blade, and at a younger age, the hair is usually not layered. As your child gets older, you can consider asking your hairstylist to layer the hair. This makes her hair appear thicker and a little bit more modern. If you do decide to get her hair layered, consider asking the stylist to give her long layers, as shorter layers tend to make the hair look choppy and thinner.
- For shoulder-length hair, barrettes and bobby pins are a great way to keep hair out of the face. In addition, ponytails and buns are a good way to keep hair at bay when performing physical tasks. Other hair styles include curling the hair with a curling iron or wearing hot rollers or foam rollers overnight. Your child can also experiment with other styles such as braiding (see tutorial on French braiding in Resources) and half up and half down.
- Hair should be washed anywhere from 3 to 7 days per week, depending on the type of hair your daughter has. Talk to her hair stylist about her hair type needs. Each time hair is washed, it should also be conditioned. Oils and spray should be avoided on curly hair, as should brushes. You can use oils or spray on straight or fine hair sparingly to hold a hairstyle, but it is a good idea to not make a habit of it.
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