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Turn your home into the most creative hair studio in town! This fun pretend-play activity invites children to design their own salon or barbershop by creating a business name, service menu, appointment book, and signature hairstyles. Along the way, they'll build creativity, communication, organization, confidence, and problem-solving skills—all while enjoying hours of imaginative play. It's the perfect screen-free summer activity for little stylists!

Keep curls healthy all summer long with these five simple pre- and post-swim tips. From wetting hair before jumping in to replenishing moisture after pool time, these easy habits can help minimize dryness, reduce tangles, and protect curls from chlorine. A little preparation goes a long way toward making every pool day fun for kids and their curls.

Become a Hair Detective this summer! In this fun, hands-on experiment, kids will observe their curls before and after swimming, test different ways to protect their hair, and discover what helps keep curls healthy, soft, and moisturized. By asking questions, gathering clues, and comparing results, young Hair Detectives will solve the mystery of the Dry Summer Curl while learning simple, science-based hair care habits they can use all summer long.

A little creativity can turn an ordinary afternoon into a memory your child will talk about long after summer ends. Using simple items from around the house, you can create a puppet show full of laughter, imagination, and fun.

Dads, this one's for you. You don't have to be a hairstylist to do your child's hair. This simple, dad-friendly style is a great way to build confidence, create memories, and turn hair time into quality time they'll never forget. 💙

This simple STEM activity helps kids see how friction causes tangles, pulling, and snagging, and how conditioner helps strands move more smoothly for easier detangling during washday.