Tips, Guides & Routines
Real advice for real families. From wash day routines to ingredient guides, we share everything you need to help your child's hair thrive.
Wash day doesn't have to be a battle. With the right products and the right order, you can turn a dreaded routine into one your child actually looks forward to. Here's our step-by-step guide using the full Maya Mari Kids lineup.
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Routines by Age
Hair needs change as kids grow. Here's what we recommend at every stage, from toddler to tween.
Keep it gentle and simple. Two products is all you need. Focus on cleansing and light moisture — no heavy creams.
Add moisture and definition. This is when curl patterns become more pronounced and benefit from a leave-in and cream.
Full routine time. Kids are more active, so frizz control and hold become more important. Add styling gel to keep styles in place.
Self-expression becomes important at this stage. Give them the full toolkit and let them build their own routine. They'll love it.
Pro Tips
Step-by-Step Guide
Follow this sequence to get the most out of every Maya Mari Kids product — and make wash day something your child actually looks forward to.
Saturate hair completely with warm water before applying any product. This opens the hair cuticle and allows moisture to absorb more effectively.
Apply a small amount of our 2-in-1 shampoo, work through the scalp, and rinse. The conditioner formula means you're done in one step.
Shop 2-in-1 ShampooDon't rinse everything out. While hair is still dripping wet, spray the detangler and use a wide-tooth comb starting from the ends. This is the step that eliminates tangles and tears.
Shop DetanglerDivide hair into 4–6 sections. Apply leave-in conditioner to each section from root to tip, smoothing with your hands as you go.
Shop Leave-InScrunch a small amount of curl cream into each section while still wet. This defines the curl pattern and fights frizz all day.
Shop Curl CreamA light layer of our coconut styling gel locks everything in place, adds shine, and keeps curls bouncy — without any crunch or stiffness.
Shop Styling GelCommon Questions
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