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African American Hair
Asked by T.N. from Houston
on March 16, 2011
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My two year old has extremely dry hair that is thick, but quite thin and curly around the edges. I need a product that will keep it moisturized and stop the breakage. ...
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- Check out naturallycurly.com - there's a great message board there with tips, depending on your toddler's hair type.
- Like most of the suggestions, I wash with conditioner mostly unless she has product build-up. Coconut oil works great for moisture and you can get a huge container at...
- Carols daughter has a great line of natural products for African American hair and skin. I used the Hair Balm on my sons hair and it mositurizes and makes it easy to ...
Hair Care for an African American Baby
Asked by L.H. from St. Louis
on August 8, 2006
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I have a foster child that just turned one on July 22 and I am not sure what to do with her hair. They don't know who her Father is and she is really light skinned so ...
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- L. first of all congrats on the adoption....i know it will be all worth it. first of all a little about me, my name is N. and my husband is mixed (more black than whi...
- Hi! I am the mother of an eight month old bi racial little boy. He has the same kind of hair as your little girl. I can't help with the braiding question, but I do fin...
- Hi L., I first want to say that I think I is great that you are adopting a child. I would love to help you if you need some help. I have a two year old son. He has los...
First Trimester Restrictions on Relaxing African-American Hair
Asked by S.B. from New York
on January 31, 2008
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My OB is adamant about me not relaxing my hair during my first trimester. I have very thick hair and my roots are crying out for straightening. Blow drying is only a...
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- whille I don't have any research info on your OB's particular concern, I think you need to be happy that your OB is concerned about chaemicals that can be absorbed int...
- What about getting your hair braided? I was in your same shoes and opted to not perm my hair for the entire pregnancy. I would definitely take your OB's advice and at...
- pretty scarves will do nicely for now, don't stress yourself.
Africian American Hair
Asked by K.O. from Rochester
on December 31, 2009
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I am trying my best with cute simple styles with my almost 3 yr okd adopted froim Ethiopia. Hair Care is such a struggle, I have creams, even vegatable oil to help me...
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- Have no fear. there are a numer of African hair braiders in Bklyn and Manhattan who for a small fee ($40-60.00) would be more than willing to style your daughters hai...
- K., good luck-LOL. We (African Americans) are looking for the same answers. It is probably best to keep it braided-get someone to braid if for you. That lasts for abou...
- Hi K., If you are not familiar with styling kinky hair, you may want to consult with an African-American friend or a black hair stylist. I'm assuming that you do n...
Need Hair Advice from Moms of mixed/African American Kids HELP
Asked by E.W. from San Francisco
on March 3, 2007
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I have 3 mixed kids (12,11,8), my daughter is the 8 year old and she is the one I need help with. I have never had a problem with her hair, ever. I learned how to do ...
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- Hi E., Don't know if you have heard of Quixtar/Amway Global (there have been several commercials on TV). Anyway, I don't know if this would help, but I sell Satini...
- Hi E. Have you ever used infusion hair conditioner? You can just poor it on her hair and try to start with ver small sections. It will hurt at times but the infusion ...
- Try the "Just for me" products. You can get them at any drug store (i.e. Walgreens, Longs). They have conditioner/Shampoo, and hair grease. They also have perm product...
Help with Daughters Hair Please!
Asked by P.Q. from Kansas City
on September 21, 2010
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Hello,
My daughter is 4 and she is half Italian half African American. Her hair is super curly and I just cant ever seem to get a handle on it. I wash it about 2 ...
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- As a stylist, we used Potion 9 cream on wet hair from Sebastion on our clients with thick curly biracial hair, and deep conditioning treatments as well as needed. Put ...
- Wow! She sounds gorgeous! I agree that the mixed chicks line of products is awesome, but you have to order them online, I don't care for the scent and they aren't chea...
- My kids are biracial and we have issues with dry hair as well. I put a few drops of Proclaim Glossing Polish in their hair daily. It is very good at moisturizing and ...
Need Help with Daughter's Hair
Asked by J.S. from Raleigh
on September 3, 2008
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We adopted our daughter when she was 18 months old. Up until now, her hair has not been a problem. I've either had it braided, or washed/conditioned it every 2 weeks...
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- you may need to take your daughter to Sally's and ask the african american associates there just what it is they recommend? Is the hair stylist that you take her to a...
- Hi J. The main thing you need to understand is that black hair needs oil and you will not be able to use the same products on her hair that you use on yours. Look i...
- I don't have a lot of experience with African American hair, but I can offer a cheaper alternative to a hair dresser- check out a local cosmetology school, their price...
Need Help W/daughters Hair.
Asked by A.C. from Minneapolis
on December 31, 2006
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I am a Mexican American married to a wonderful man who is of African American decent. I have a 4 year old beautiful daughter whose hair is an issue. It will not lay do...
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- Try this website. http://www.curls.biz/productcart/pc/viewCat_M.asp?idCategory=119 I have a biracial son. He is West Indian and white with really curly hair. We use...
- Make sure you are using either a pick or a comb with very wide spaces in between. If you go to a hair salon or a store that sells salon products they will be able to ...
- Here's what I would recommend based on my expereince: Wash her hair once a week with a mild shampoo then follow with a deep conditioner (Aveda deep penetrating revital...
Bi-Racial Hair Tips
Asked by T.K. from Dallas
on October 11, 2010
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I need tips for my 3 yr old daughters hair. I don't have years experience dealing with thick, course hair. I have long blond hair. All I know of her hair is trial a...
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- I have a friend who is white and adopted an african american baby. This was about 25 years ago, so when it wasn't quite AS common. Anyway - she was even worse than y...
- I have several friends w/ bi-racial kids (Hispanic/AA; German/AA; Caucasian/AA). Several use Kera Care hair products. Also, you cannot wash her hair as you would you...
- If you use rubberbands, use the ones that are wrapped in cloth as the rubber ones will cut the hair. Have you tried olive oil? I know it may sound weird but it has ...
Caring for a Bi-racial Child's Hair
Asked by J.M. from Philadelphia
on October 24, 2006
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I have a 10 month old daughter and I have absolutely no idea how to care for her hair. How many times a week should I wash her hair? Should I be putting any product ...
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- Hi i know exactly where you are coming fron i am a bi-racial woman i wash my hair once a week and put in Pink lotion everytime i wash it to help with the dryness. Beca...
- Hi J....I would love to help you. First of all, you only wash her hair once a week. Second of all you grease her hair/scalp every day. Go to a beauty supply store o...
- Well if your childs hair is more spiral and kind of "nappy " in the back you should not wash it every day because it will dry it out for right now she is still young s...
