Research & Education Series

Research that moves from evidence to everyday care.

The Baby Hair® Research & Education Series translates research across hair science, scalp health, child development, identity, culture, and family care into practical education for real households — white papers, research monographs, briefs, frameworks, and practical resources.

01 · White Paper · June 2026

Scalp-First Hair Care

Understanding Pediatric Scalp Health Across Texture Types, Multicultural Families, and Texture-Diverse Households

Dr. Bre Hayward, EdD — Founder, Baby Hair® | Founder, Phase Theory Beauty Company

An evidence-informed exploration of pediatric scalp health designed for multicultural, blended, interracial, adoptive, foster, and texture-diverse households. The publication examines scalp biology, hair porosity, common pediatric scalp concerns, identity and cultural connection, detangling, ingredient evidence, age-specific care, and the C.H.O.P.R.™ Scalp-First Framework.

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Baby Hair® Research & Education Series

Publication No. 2 · Research Monograph

When Wash
Day Hurts

The Physical, Sensory, and Emotional Experience of Pediatric Hair Care

Dr. Bre Hayward, EdD

Published September 2026

02 · Research Monograph · September 2026

When Wash Day Hurts

The Physical, Sensory, and Emotional Experience of Pediatric Hair Care

Dr. Bre Hayward, EdD — Founder, Baby Hair® | Founder, Phase Theory Beauty Company · 73 pages · Long-form research publication

An evidence-informed examination of pediatric hair care from the child's side of the comb — exploring mechanical tension, detangling, sensory experience, protective styling, hair-esteem, cultural identity, caregiver responsibility, and child agency.

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Caregiver tools you can use today.

Parent & Caregiver Tools

Wash Day Comfort Plan

A practical caregiver worksheet for documenting a child's hair-care profile, common challenges, helpful adjustments, current participation, and developing self-care skills.

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Quick Guides

Child Hair-Care Check-In

A one-page tool designed to normalize communication about comfort, pain, and scalp condition before, during, and after hair care.

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Printables

Styling Warning Guide

An educational guide designed to help caregivers recognize when a hairstyle may need to be adjusted, loosened, or removed.

Download Styling Warning Guide