HOT TOT
Do you have a baby, tot or young child with hair that is out of control in one way or another? Does it drive you crazy trying to style it everyday? Having trouble finding products to help you manage and style that crazy hair without those products containing harmful chemicals? I have recently come across a company that all you Mother’s are going to want to check out for all your kids’ hair care needs.
The company is called Hot Tot, founded by Megan Sage who was on a mission. A mission to find salon-quality hair care products for kids without the harmful chemicals that other products contain. Hot tot omits any ingredients known to be harmful to humans. I love knowing that I can style my daughters hair daily without worrying about any side effects from dangerous chemicals that are often found in other hair products. Their products are gentle enough to be used daily, and are suitable for use on all children even if they have sensitive skin, eczema, allergies or craddle cap.
Hot Tot OMITS the following dangerous chemicals from their line:
- Parabens
- Sulfates
- Phthalates
- Dioxane
- Propylene Glycol
- Formaldehyde
- DEA & TEA
- Petrolatum/Mineral Oil
- Synthetic Coloring
Hot Tot is also very passionate about having a an eco-friendly business; therefore, they employ eco-friendly business practices. Another great thing I love about Hot Tot is that they donate a portion of sales to charities that benefit children such as Save the Children, CASA and Ronald McDonald House. For more information on Hot Tot products or to purchase visit their website here.
Spotless Tot
The Hot Tot Spotless Tot is both a body and hair cleanser. Formulated to be extra gentle for babies and beyond while still cleaning and moisturizing the tot’s skin and hair; thus keeping them refreshed from head to toe. The formula also builds into a rich lather so just a small amount is needed.
Key Benefits of Spotless Tot”:
- Gently Cleans and Moisturizes
- Mild Formula, Won’t Irritate Little Eyes
- PH Balanced
- No Harsh Chemicals / Paraben & Sulfate Free
- Made with Natural Ingredients
- Cruelty Free, Never Tested on Animals
My Daughter loves using Spotless Tots in the tub. It is easy for her to pump out the right amount needed, unlike other products that pour more than she needs. She is able to easily lather it into her hair for a nice clean wash. O and did I mention it smells divine! Both her and I are huge fans of the Sweet Pea smell it has. It’s a light smell so its not over bearing but it is noticeable.
My daughter washing with Spotless Tot
Conditioning Detangler
The Hot Tot Conditioning Detangler is made to tame even the toughest knots and tangles. Specially formula to works great on long or short, fine or thick hair.
Key Benefits of the Conditioning Detangler:
- No Harsh Chemicals / Natural Ingredients
- Formulated Just For Tots
- Cruelty Free / Never Tested On Animals
- Made In The USA
- Tames The Toughest Knots And Tangles
My daughter hates getting her hair brushed because its always so knotty and really hurts her to have it brushed not matter how gentle I brush it. I have been looking for a great detangler for her and the Hot Tot Conditioning detangler is by far the best I have ever tried on her. She no longer whines or complains in pain from having her hair brushed. I simply spray a little on before we brush her hair and her hair becomes manageable and easy to comb through.
Before Spraying the Conditioning Detangler
Before Spraying the Conditioning Detangler After Spraying and brushing
Styling Gel
The Hot Tot Styling Gel was formulated to keep curls touchable and soft. With a Medium-hold formula it was created to tame frizz and flyaways without the feel of being sticky.
Key Benefits of the Styling Gel:
- No Harsh Chemicals / Natural Ingredients
- Formulated Just For Tots
- Washes Out Easily
- Cruelty Free / Never Tested On Animals
- Made In The USA
- Fights Frizz and Flyways
- Keeps Curls Soft and In Place
My daughter has extremely straight thin hair that likes to do it own thing. She also decided it would be fun to cut her hair so her bangs are all over the place. I love using the Styling Gel to help keep her crazy hair where I want it. I simply add it to her wet/damp hair and then style it how I want. I love how it keeps her hair nice and in place once it dries.
Structure Whip
The Hot Tot Structure Whip is a workable cream that is used to add texture, separation and flexible hold for tots with some serious style. Their unique formula is perfect for spikey styles, barrettes, ponytails, and cowlicks.
Key Benefits of the Structure Whip:
- No Harsh Chemicals / Natural Ingredients
- Formulated Just For Tots
- Cruelty Free, Never Tested On Animals
- Made In The USA
- Perfect for Spikey Styles, Barrettes, Ponytails and Cowlicks
I have to say that this is by far my favorite product of the line for both my daughter and I. Yes I use this too! Like I mentioned before my daughter decided to cut her own hair and it happened to be her bangs. She cut some pieces very short and it was very uneven. I tried to blend them together as much as possible but when styling her hair everyday they just never seemed to work with me. I was constantly having to twit them back and hair spray the heck out of them. This product made it possible to style her hair with out having to use a massive amount of hair spray. I also love using this product on my hair to pin down all my baby hairs and flyaways.
Sweet Pea Serum
The Hot Tot Sweet Pea Serum is perfect for keeping tiny tot’s curls soft and smooth. It has a cream-based formula that is perfect for infants and toddlers because it wont leave babies feeling sticky or greasy.
Key Benefits of the Sweet Pea Serum:
- No Harsh Chemicals / Natural Ingredients
- Moisture-Rich Formula Designed Just For Tots
- Never Tested On Animals
- Made In The USA
- Great For Babies & Toddlers
- Lightly Scented
My daughter does not have any curls; however the sweet pea serum still keeps my daughter straight hair soft, smooth and manageable.
Finishing Mist
The Hot Tot Finishing Mist is designed to keep hair looking great all day. Its specially formulated to keep hair in place so tots can have all the fun they’re meant to have while still looking stylish.
Key Benefits of the Finishing Mist:
- No Harsh Chemicals / Natural Ingredients
- Formulated Just For Tots
- Cruelty Free/ Never Tested On Animals
- Made in the USA
- Keeps Hair In Place And Looking Great
This is also another favorite product of mine from the Hot tot line. It replaces all the hairspray I was using on my daughter before. This product gives her the hold her hair needs without the look or feel of a head full of hair spray. I really love this product and simply use it to hold her hair style in place after I finish styling her hair.
Not using HOT TOT products
Here are pictures of what my daughters hair looks like when Hot Tot products are not used. You can definitely see her chopped hair style from her cutting her own hair and its just one big mess with no direction.
Results using only HOT TOT products
I used all the Hot Tot styling products mentioned above (except the sweet pea serum) the day we got her 4 year old pictures taken. Look at how much more fabulous her hair looks. It has volume, direction and shine to it. I really love how much of a difference these products make on her thin, choppy and stubborn hair.
Summing it up
Rating: Overall an A+
Overall: I really love all of the above products and think they work wonderfully on my daughters hair. Not only do they make a huge difference on her hair but they also make a huge difference in our morning routine. It is so much easier to get her hair styled each morning and it’s such a relief to not have to spend hours or countless amounts of hairspray to achieve beautiful hair for her. I also LOVE the sweet pea smell that the products have.
Where to purchase: http://hottot.com/ or you can go here for a list of retailers
Price: Between $12 and $18 for each product.
