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Mixed Race Hair

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KatieMac · 31/10/2004 15:57

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......

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4kids · 06/01/2005 19:01

thanks 4 that .

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4kids · 06/01/2005 19:06

What kind of hairdressers do u use ? Do u find afro hdressers uncomfortable?

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MunchedTooManyMarsLady · 06/01/2005 19:16

My hairdresser comes to the house and does all of my children with their different textured hair. Who know that each one would have different hair. Ah well, at least she is very good at what she does.

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Gwenick · 06/01/2005 19:18

Not sure what hairdresser DH takes DS too. We used to take him to the barbers shop down the road - but they closed so DH started taking him to a new one in town that does Afro hair.

I have to confess - I've known my DH for 6yrs now - and still can't tell if he's brushed his hair or not!!!

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4kids · 06/01/2005 19:26

any of u have kids hair braided , extentions or any other styles or prefere natural.

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MunchedTooManyMarsLady · 06/01/2005 19:30

when you say braided do you mean own hair or extensions/weave? My children all have "natural" styles

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Zinger · 06/01/2005 19:37

MarsLady please tell me who your hairdresser is! Where does she travel to? CAT me if you prefer

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MunchedTooManyMarsLady · 06/01/2005 19:47

CATed you. btw can you tell me your RL name so that I can let her know that you will be calling. First name will be fine. If you've told me before then sorry, have no space in my head for info.

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4kids · 06/01/2005 19:49

reply 2 munched2manymarslady I mean any sort of plaites cornrows using own or fake hair loose braids ,weaves ect.

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Zinger · 06/01/2005 19:52

Many thanks MarsLady - I'll email you with my name when I get your email - may not call her for a while but will keep a record of her number. Which parts of London does she cover?

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4kids · 06/01/2005 19:57

I,m a afro hairdresser if anyones intrested i,m in the middlesex area i do alot of mixed race kids hair .Alot of the mums are white & feel comfy with me doing it as i,m white myself.

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MunchedTooManyMarsLady · 06/01/2005 19:59

4kids just checking. Prefer natural plaits/cornrows myself

zinger fab honey. She's a north London girl and will probably travel to Islington (where you are I think?)

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Zinger · 06/01/2005 20:11

Spot on MarsLady. 4Kids - would love to invite you to Islington but fear I might not be able to afford you

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MunchedTooManyMarsLady · 06/01/2005 20:21

don't worry zinger, you'll love Charli! She can do all hair and kids like her (so do adults)

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4kids · 06/01/2005 20:39

I dont want 2 poach customers i am pleased 2 help anyone who has problems with kids hair who doesnt all ready have a hairdresser . I cant travel i have 2 do it frm home as i have 3yr old twins i,m also very reasonable friends say i should put up prices but i am happy with what i charge.

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MunchedTooManyMarsLady · 06/01/2005 20:43

I know how hard it is with twins 4kids. My DTs(boy/girl)are 10months. Love 'em, have offered them to lockets who is keen to take them lol Whoever said that it would be hard at the beginning was lying, it is getting harder now.

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4kids · 06/01/2005 21:01

TWINS never again i,ve deffo learnt my lesson people say it gets easier when ? If i had had them first no way would i have had more oh well its done now lol

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MunchedTooManyMarsLady · 06/01/2005 21:03

my DTs were supposed to be baby no. 4. So now there are 5

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4kids · 06/01/2005 21:07

would u do it again {twins}

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MunchedTooManyMarsLady · 06/01/2005 21:09

In this or any other life?









No!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Like you, had they been my first there would be no more marslets. Love them with a passion though and wouldn't change it.

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4kids · 06/01/2005 21:12

Dito

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4kids · 09/01/2005 19:52

Sallystawberry- I find pink m 2 heavy 2 use in some hair types motions is light,smells nice & is good 4 all mixed race hair even 100% Afro.Cornrow is easy if u can french platt u can cornrow instead of platting over u platt under if u still dont know how this is how u do it 4 straight platting section hair into a row from top pk up piece of hair section in2 3 & platt under then pick up piece frm 1 side & platt under then pk up piece frm otherside & platt under keep going till end just remember 2 platt under & pick up frm each side.{this is how i teach peep but i only pick up whole piece each time depends on person} hope it makes sence.Once you get the hang of it u can try patterns ect.

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tjgx · 12/01/2005 15:36

hi all.....plz could any1 give me some advice.im 4 months pregnant...im white father 2b..is mixed..half white half jamaican...im wondering what my babys hair would b like!!i no im a bit early to b thinking but im just curious...father 2b has had his shaved for years..so he cant remember what his hair used 2b like...ive seen photos of him yrs ago...n his hair was very afro...so any ideas any1..thanx ever so much tj x

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4kids · 12/01/2005 17:54

2 tjgx theres no set rule 4 hair.I know mixed race white/black people with straight hair,Afro,course curls & soft curls youll have 2 wait & see more than likely straight or soft curls as dad is mixed race himself.

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