I have an almost 3 dcg that comes in looking like an angry mouse spent the night in her hair. Her hair is clean, but I don't think it is brushed after bath and then let to air dry. So everyday, I bring out the brush and elastics and clean up the mess. She looks so relieved and happy to not have that mess hanging in her eyes. Her parents never say anything about her hair being done. She honestly transforms from a waif to a gorgeous little girl.