Mixed Race Hair

[KatieMac]

If I start it here they can move it to the right place (If they decide to start a topic (& ever decide what to call it))

where do I start......

[HeeHiles]

I've just tried Dark and Lovely Au natural Conditioner, No harsh chemicals, my DD2 has very dry, tight corkscrew curls and it it has been nice on her hair, going to try the rest of the range now. It's quite oily which is what my DD needs and smells gorgeous.

Have been using the Naked range which is fine and always a good fall back but she needs a richer conditioner and like this one so thought I would let you all know - I bought it in Boots, has anyone else tried it?

[TreasureTress]

Try ordering your products online, there are a lot of good online stores for naturally curly/afro hair e.g. www.britishcurlies.co.uk

[bumbleandbumble]

Just thought I would post my new absolute favourite product...

Wen- cleansing conditioner. Transformed both my girls hair, even though they have different levels of curl and dryness.

Best stuff ever, never using anything else now in shower.

[GreenMouse]

Looks interesting bumble but not cheap! How does it compare with shampoo + conditioner + leave in conditioner in terms of cost? And do you really not need leave in conditioner when you use it?

[GreenMouse]

Sheila, if you advertise you need to post in the small business ads section.

[GreenMouse]

Bumping this thread for the few posters that were asking questions about caring for mixed race hair :)

[DecaffCoffeeAndRollupsPlease]

I'm mixed race and have grown my hair down to a couple of inches below my bra strap, straight at the moment.

As a child my hair wash best managed: Washed once a week; wide tooth comb whilst wet, then part head into two; two cornrows (or French plait if you can't) down each side if head, crossed over at back, tuck ends into plait on opposite side of head. Low maintenance and looks pretty.

I still do this if I'm going camping.

College age years, I'd wash and go with leave in conditioner, then recurl every couple of days with water and leave in conditioner.

Bad stage of relaxing, hated, cut off and grew out.

Singles braided phase, with or without extensions. Intensive work but once it's done 3/4 months of waking up to perfect hair.

I now wear my hair straight using Babyliss wide straighteners with teeth. Wash very infrequently, say three times a year. Use the straighteners once a week- thinner the sections, better the results; hold straightener plates at roots for 4/5 seconds then smooth down length over another 4 seconds. Use lowest heat possible to get hair straight. Smooth all hair with an oil like argon oil or macadamia oil.

[Sotaku]

Bumping for travel123

[tanaj]

Katy, not sure if you've tried this, but I would suggest that your daughter sleep in a satin sleep cap or 'pineapple-d' with a satin scarf tied loosely around it. I have a similar hair texture and the sleep cap keeps the curls from flattening and drying out overnight.

[mixedupmama1]

I agree, it's not easy. I have 3 daughters (mixed Iranian/white and Nigerian) all of whom have very different hair textures, and lengths. I find i'm sort of learning as I go and I read a lot and try to find out more. I actually write a blog about mixed race parenting and share a lot of other mum's tips and concerns about not just hair but other issues around the issue. I can't link to it but you can google mixed.up.mama.

[WellieWanger]

My DD had beautiful blonde afro hair. But I really struggle with it. My hairdresser has curly hair but not afro.
It just tangles. Its so knotty and tangled. Combing it she won't entertain, brushing it she will let me do maybe every other day or so but with a lot of protesting that it hurts despite using a shit ton of detangling spray. I can't plait too well but will wash, brush, plait and that will stay for maybe two days then it will go into a pony tail of day 3. Then it will be wash brush etc again. I just have no idea what to do with it!! We just use normal hydrating shampoo and conditioner. Will every so often put an oil moisturiser on after washing. I feel bad because she often wants it 'down and long' but because it gets so tangled I don't let her. What can I do?

[maygirl]

Wellie try brushing it with loads of conditioner in, using a Denman brush.
Also check out www.tightlycurly.com/welcome
I love this method and there are videos to help with the techniques. Good luck!

[mumof2luckyhairdresser1]

hi ladies Im a hairdresser of 18 years experience and I have 2 biracial children who have 2 completely different hair typed and textures. I can see it must be a suggestion for mothers out there knowing what to use as supermarkets don't supply the right hair care for your children. Help is on hand. I am holding some classes for parents to bring their children along to and I will guide and show you how to maintain your children's hair on a daily basis. It's so sad that mothers are cutting their daughters biracial hair short just because she swims. Ladies please feel free to message me with any questions in the mean time but I have a page on Facebook which I can update with venue and times for you to come and educate yourself and feel more at ease with your child's hair.X

[katymac]

This is a zombie thread really but it's mine

OK about 12 and a half year ago I started this - DD is now 19!!

& we just found some great stuff which really works for her hair

[KatyMac]

Waaaay back in October 2004 I started talking about DD & her hair

DD is 20 and a prfessional performer & still has hair issues - I wonder if it changes with the seasons/her hormones/her health as nothing works forever!

Bumping it seems sensible tonight based on the other thread.....I may have talked nonesense then....I hope I am wiser now!