Help my 10yo dd choose a hairstyle?

[ownedbySWD]

My dd has amazingly thick hair - but she struggles to get a brush through it! The top layer is straight, but underneath it is very wavy. It's currently at her shoulderblades and she'd like a style that is shorter and easier to manage - but still able to put it up for sport etc.

If you have any tips for taking care of this type of hair, we would be glad to hear them!

[MikeUniformMike]

Take her to a good hairdresser. If you know someone with similar hair to your daughter's ask who cuts it. The hairdresser will advise.
Forget the brush, get a decent wide toothed comb, like an afro comb. Boots sell them.

[notacooldad]

Would it be helpful looking on Pinterest?
They usually have 100s of images of everything you are looking for and have some good ideas.

[ownedbySWD]

Thanks, we'll be chatting with a hairdresser tomorrow! Been browsing Pinterest this evening. :)

[Ttbb]

It will be easier to manage if she gets some layers cut into it (I have the same).

[Apileofballyhoo]

Be careful with layers! I have this type of hair and it's a pain. If it's cut too short it just goes out into a big bush around my head. Layers can cause the same effect. I have zero advice except thinning - if you can get a very good hairdresser to do it. I keep mine just above my shoulders so that I can put it up out of my way. I can only wear it down if it's very long as its own weight keeps it from bushing out, but long hair out a pain and I'm too old for it now anyway - makes me look tired. I'd love to have short hair but I'd look like I was wearing a helmet. I try to keep it slightly shorter at the back.

[ownedbySWD]

Thanks Apile, I appreciate the personal recommendations.