thread: brittle hair issues 3yr old

  1. #1
    BellyBelly Life Subscriber

    Feb 2006
    melbourne
    11,462

    Question brittle hair issues 3yr old

    DD1 (3yrs) has fine hair like me. it knots very easily, combing results in lots of hair in the comb as does removing hair ties, not i know thats normal-ish, but what has me worried is the clumps that come out so easily should her little sister pull her hair or like yesterday when she pulled out a clip, a huge clump came out, pretty sure it broke and didnt come from the scalp but its got DH and i worried, is she lacking something in her diet or is this normal?

  2. #2
    Registered User

    Sep 2008
    Australia
    471

    I'm not sure if she is lacking in something but you could try a naturopath to help? Also, if her hair is knotting when she's sleeping you could try a satin pillow case. I had to use these most of my life. My mum said my hair would always end up like a birds nest after sleeping. - HTH

  3. #3
    Registered User

    May 2007
    Perth, WA
    839

    I would try a naturopath too as brittle hair, nails and dry skin can sometimes be caused by not enough good fats in the diet- ie avocado, nuts, olive oil etc. Just a thought!

  4. #4
    BellyBelly Life Subscriber

    Feb 2006
    melbourne
    11,462

    awesome thanks guys!!!
    she also has craddle cap, not sure if that isnt helping the brittle hair either

  5. #5
    BellyBelly Life Subscriber

    Feb 2006
    melbourne
    11,462

    thought id update this, went to the healthfood shop and was advised to give her silica! helps with brittle hair, nails and dry skin, all of which DD1 had always had issues with!! its a mineral which she is obviously deficient in!

  6. #6
    Registered User

    May 2007
    Perth, WA
    839

    Let us know how she goes on it!