The best hair products for kids with curly hair

This leave-in conditioner is great for the whole family and it smells incredible. It smells just like summer. It is great for curly hair and afro hair textures alike and doesn't leave the hair feeling greasy.

Mother&Baby writer, mum of three, Hannah James said: "The smell is the first thing I noticed about this product. It smells just like a Caribbean island. All day long I can smell it in my children's hair. I love to spray their hair after a bath as it keeps their hair from becoming tangled over night."

This hairbrush is effective yet gentle on the hair. The bristles work to loosen knots and kinks without excessively tugging at your little ones curls.

Mother&Baby writer, mum of three, Hannah James said: "I use this brush every morning with my son's tight curls, this is the only brush that doesn't cause him to scream and run for the hills. It is really easy to clean. It is gentle yet really great getting out knots."

We love a complete set to make life as easy as possible for us. This five-piece set from Cantu contains everything you'll need to look after your child's hair, containing nourishing shampoo and conditioner, conditioning detangler, curling cream for defining the curls and styling custard to add hold all day while they play. Our mum writer Hannah loves the Cantu range for her three curly haired boys. "Having a child who hates brushing his incredibly curly hair is a challenge. Using products specifically designed for curly hair is essential as it makes the whole process easier. As a woman with Afro-Caribbean heritage, I know that not all products are created equal. In my opinion, Cantu currently has the best detangling products for children. A little goes a long way, leaving their hair feeling and looking fantastic. The spray keeps the curls so hydrated and perfectly formed. It's my go-to product." 

They're also gluten-free, sulfate-free and paraben-free and are scented with honey, coconut and shea butter.

African Pride products are specifically designed for kids with hair that's on the dryer side. If you think their textured hair looks like it's in need of some serious hydration, these African Pride products might be just what their hair is in desperate need of.

The items in this collection need to be bought separately, but you can purchase the detangling shampoo and conditioner combo, the oil moisturiser, the instant moisturising detangler, the leave-in conditioner and the conditioning gel.

Formulated for both textured hair and Caucasian curly hair, this range of Child's Farm products are designed to nourish and detangle curly and dry hair, leaving it not only soft and manageable but also frizz and tangle-free.

The products are made using coconut water, to lock in the natural oils and moisture, leaving frizz-free curls that are soft to the touch. These are dermatologically and paediatrician-approved as suitable for newborns upwards and they're of course vegan and cruelty-free.

One reviewer said: "My son struggles with a dry flaky scalp, normal shampoos do not help. We've been trying this for over 2 weeks now and his scalp is flake free and not dry or itchy anymore. Would definitely recommend."

If you're after an easy to use detangling mist you've come to the right place. This Flora&Curl Citrus option is lightweight and gentle on the hair, whilst untangling it. We love the spray bottle as it's great for on the go styling.

Reviewed by family of our Commercial Content Writer Arabella Horspool: "Having curly hair has always been difficult to maintain and look after until I found Flora and curl products! I am absolutely obsessed, the shampoo and conditioner are so nourishing on my hair which majority of the time is quite dry. I have also found they help maintain the frizz and texture of my curls. My favourite product is the detangling spray… because let’s face it we all dread to brush our hair especially the curly girls! I love that products are also cruelty-free which is just a win win for me."

With any good hair care products, you also need the right tools. This detangling brush will cut down the time it takes to brush through your tot's hair in the morning and hopefully, means fewer tears when brushing for your little one.

One reviewer said: "The brush was a present for my 10 year old granddaughter and she absolutely loves it. She loves the colours and the brush doesn’t pull her hair."

These products will work for the whole family and are designed with curly and wavy hair in mind. It's rich in vitamins to keep curls defined, silky soft and super-conditioned. 

There are so many products in this huge collection, from an intense moisture cream to a curl primer, but we think this trio provides a great little bundle of products to meet your needs.

One reviewer said: "Perfect for my fine curly hair, leaving no heavy residues and I Iove the fragrances."

We all know and love the My Little Coco products from Rochelle Humes, and we're particularly big fans of the My Little Coco hair product range. These products are enriched with nourishing organic coconut oil and beautifully scented with soft creamy coconut.

You can shop a huge range of products from My Little Coco, from shampoo to detangling water. We particularly love the curling custard, designed for kinks, coils, waves and frizz to control, define and smooth.

One reviewer said: "I bought this a couple of weeks ago and I am over the moon with it. as I have tried so many different products for my two-year-old's hair and this works amazing. His curls look amazing and last longer."

Hypoallergenic and pH balanced, this gorgeous product from a trusted haircare brand, Johnsons, is free from all the nasties. Our mum tester and Mother&Baby writer Hannah loved the Johnson's range. "The No More Tangles shampoo is the standout product for me; I use it a few times a week and love its smell. It leaves my sons' hair clean and tangle-free."

Hannah also loved the detangling spray, designed to keep toddlers' and kids' hair manageable. "The detangling spray is great for daily use, providing hydration without making my hair greasy or crunchy, which is a common issue with many other products. However, I find that you need to use quite a lot of the spray, especially if your children's hair is particularly knotty or thick."

This works best alongside their No More Tangles shampoo and No More Tangles Conditioner.

This very good curly hair product can be used daily without having to use oils, with total fizz control it can beused on your little ones hair tp creste unque and comfortable styles.

One reviewer said: "Very good product for curly hair...can be used daily without having hair greasy love that my daughter can go to school hair well tidy all day with frizz control I am buying again."

Spray this amazing product directly onto your hair, leaving your curls in place and curly. With no nasties: SLS free, no parabens or silicones, it will detangles and softens hair, enhances and defines curls, controls frizz and repair damage.

One reviewer said: "Can’t live without this refresh and detangle spray, I use it after washing (and before applying products) and to refresh my hair on non wash days, it format leave you hair sticky either and smells amazing."