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person, which may help alleviate their fears. The stylist will also get to know your
child and will be able to help future haircuts go more smoothly.
• STEP 17: If your child is extremely resistant to the idea of haircuts, try finding a
salon that specifically caters to children. Some children’s salons have fun chairs
to sit in and TVs that play cartoons to distract children. These stylists will also be
more experienced in dealing with young children and may have extra tricks and
props to help turn a fearful or uncooperative little client into a happy one.

How to Select Hair Accessories

The market is flooded with great hair accessories: headbands, tortoise clips, rhinestone
barrettes and colorful scrunchies. They're not all made the same, however. High-quality
hair accessories will cost more, but in the end they'll go the distance and be a little easier
on your hair.

Instructions

• STEP 1: Stretch all elastic hair bands, scrunchies and ponytail holders. Make sure
they are taut. Look for finished seams on scrunchies and headbands and secure
metal clamps on ponytail holders.
• STEP 2: Try on all headbands to see if they mold to the shape of your head and
hold your hair firmly in place. Spread the arms a little to check for resiliency.
Look for proper finishing, including secure seams, and make sure that any
adornments are secure.
• STEP 3: Open and close all barrettes and hair clips to check the hinge mechanism
and clasp. Try them on to ensure that they hold your hair in place. Look for hard
plastics and chip-resistant metals.
• STEP 4: Inspect all accessories that have rhinestones, beads and jewels. Look for
secure attachments and prongs. Check for bead holes that are evenly drilled.
• STEP 5: Choose bows and ribbons that have finished edges and tails. Opt for
velvet accessories with a thick, plush nap.
• STEP 6: Check hair chopsticks for splinters or chips that could snag your hair or
scratch your scalp. Check the spring mechanism on butterfly or claw clips - it
should be tense and should spring back to the starting position very easily.

How to Wash a Wig

Difficulty: Easy

It's suggested that you wash your wig (either synthetic or human-hair) after every 12 to
15 wearings. You can buy products made especially for wigs - including brushes, combs,
picks, shampoo and conditioner - in a wig or beauty supply store.