how to manage mixed race kids hair?????

Emily - posted on 04/17/2013

Have you seen this website: mixed-hair.blogspot.co.uk
Its really useful!

Emily - posted on 04/17/2013

Have you seen this website: mixed-hair.blogspot.co.uk
Its really useful!

Chyna - posted on 04/09/2013

I have tried mix-chicks it doesnt work for my daughter because she has thick black hair,and she can leave it out by washing it and putting shea butter on it then it bunches up. She wants it 2 just hang and not bunch up. I have tried alot of things they just dont work. I would recommened that u use Redken. Im going to try that in my daughters hair,please tell me if you have any other suggestions.

Stevie - posted on 03/09/2013

Diva Curl works great but u can only buy it at certain salons

Autumn - posted on 03/07/2013

Mixed chicks has a great line for children that I use for my daughter and it works great in her hair...also I find that using "Moroccanoil" (it comes in blue packaging and can only be bought through salons or beauty supply stores) works so great in her hair and keeps it very healthy and doesn't dry it out. I also love Marrakesh oil, shampoo and conditioner by Earthly Body...they work great and smell so good!!

Amanda Shawn Renea - posted on 03/06/2013

I have A bi-racial daughter and her hair is very curly and I will wash it and then pick it out but two days later she has like these knots in her hair that are very hard to comb out I have tried just about everything but I don't know how to take better care of her type of hair is there anyone who can help me out with this??

Isolina - posted on 01/03/2013

Hey! I highly suggest Nutress Hair producs. Good for wearing her hair natural and they protect her hair from heat damage when she wears it straight. Let me know if you have more questions.

Isolina - posted on 01/03/2013

I found the PERFECT products for mixed race hair, especially to help detangle. Nutress Hair has all of the products necessary to make styling less of a chore. The products are so versatile, I even use them on my hair. Super affordable too!

Eileen - posted on 12/17/2012

Hi Kellie...my children are half white and half black.....my daughter is 14 and her hair has always been a struggle....I have seriously tried every shampoo, conditioner and styling product known to man...the absolute BEST in my opinion is Nexxus Therappe Shampoo and Nexxus Humectress Conditioner...they are more expensive but they work really well...we are still working on a product to use so she could wear her hair out and curly and not have it look like a big frizz ball by the end of the day...any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Sonja - posted on 12/15/2012

i am baby sitting 3 mixed children and the girl has crazy hair and it drives me nuts! I need to know what i should be putting in their hair and if i should be washing it at every bath time! the mother said i can use vasoline or the bag balm i have and it works the same. Am i doing wrong by this if so pls help! I am going to try my hand at cornrows n see how good that turns out! Also she has some beads n i think i might try n put some of those in there as well! if you can help me pls email me at allnthelight@netscape.net

THX

dedicated sitter!

Sophia - posted on 12/10/2012

If you are in the New York Tristate Area, then call me to manage it for you.



Sincerely,



Sophia, Brea's Mom

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Tracie - posted on 10/28/2012

HELP!!! My boyfriend and I have a 20 month old bi-racial son together. I have 3 white children from a previous marriage and he has an older mixed child from a previous relationship.



We fight incessantly over the care of his hair. Because my other children are white, he discredits any thing I say about the care of our son's hair. His daughter is now 21 and has typical dry course mixed hair that she always keeps back in a ponytail. He claims that she has "good" hair, but I don't see it.



When he piks our son's hair out, he does it very rough and I can hear his hair snapping and breaking. I keep telling him to hold the base of his hair and tease the ends free of tangles and he just yells at me and tells me that this is how "black" hair is done. Our son's hair is curly and about 6-7 inches long on top when stretched. Its pillow soft on top and getting rather nappy at the back where he didn't have hair for a long time. He wants to start putting Pink's lotion in it too, but I don't like the look that it gives to most people I know that use it and his scalp is so sensitive that he often gets a rash if I switch his shampoo. Right now, I'm using Just Hatched baby shampoo and I put Just Hatched baby lotion in it while its still wet (its very light and natural and goes into his hair nicely but as he's getting older, I can tell its not quite enough to control frizz anymore).



I just started putting some conditioner in after shampooing and I want to start getting a good wash and styling routine down for him before his father ruins his hair. How do I get my son's hair, AND his father that insists his hair is black, under control?

Patti - posted on 10/18/2012

I buy something called, "Mixed Chicks". It is wonderful. They also have mixed chicks for kids.

Once you use it, you probably won't use anything else.

Monica - posted on 10/12/2012

Stick to moisturizing shampoos and conditioners. (Suave, or L'oreal Natures Therapy mega moisture line) you can use water and some of the conditioner every day with a big wide tooth comb for detangling. Use a boar head type brush only for smoothing her edges and ponytail. A wide tooth comb is all you use for detangling. If its super dry you can use some coconut oil as well every now and then.

Kristie - posted on 10/12/2012

hello i have a 2 yr old daughter whos puerto rican?wht who has very curly,course frizzy hair. it gets very poufy and ive tried so many different products but her hair is so dry, tangles so easy and just a mess. i dont know what to do with it. i was always told dont brush curly hair as it will get frizzy but my puerto rican husband says no that you have to brush it to get tangles out... can anyone help me please?? ty in advance..

Dolores - posted on 09/14/2012

Hey Kellie! I have 16 month old twin daughters, I am half puerto rican and half italian and their dad is black, I've had such a hard time dealing with my daughters hair type, Its very long (to the middle of their backs when stretched),its Very curly, and very dry!ft) something i would compare to a carpet (lol) but with lots of potential. I bought everything possible over the counter for my girls hair and nothing seemed to work for the roughness or frizz so I did some research online, and I came accross some products that everyone seemed to love on youtube so i purchased two different kinds and since i have twins I got to do two experiments, and these are the products and my opinions.... product- Johnson&Jhonson extra conditioning shampoo for thick/curly hair.

*** it works awesome! I just put it in and detangled their hair in the bathtub and washed it out, NO TANGLES LEFT! only soft managable hair. but its only good for the first step.



Next product is Curl Creme Brule by CURLS (I got if from target) 8oz for 10$ and you only need a little!

*** It seemed to be my perfect choice while it was wet but as it dried it wasnt what I expected, I have to say though, I would definitely still reccommend this product, Its good for someone who wants all the frizz gone, to elongate the curls, and to do it all with no stiffness but someone who wants a all natural look (I like the semi wet look). overall my daughter Layla's hair is bouncy and her curls are very defined, It does everything they claim it to do!



Last product and in my opinion the best product ever!! Is Kinky Curly Curling Custard (i got it from target) 8oz for 16$ but you only use a little!

*** This product is awesome!! I will start off by saying the texture is gross (snot like goo) but you add it into wet hair and when it dries its no longer gooey, it definded My daughter leahs curls and they look beautiful! her hair is soft, shiny and it elongated her curls so much! I give this one 5 stars easy!



NOTE: all of these products are all natural and dont contain sulfates, silicones, parabens, mineral or patroleum oils!

Also try virgin coconut oil its exta healthy and does wonders for the hair! I use it to cook and for their hair, oh and it smells sooo good! but make sure its cold pressed organic virgin coconut oil. (its found in the food section of a super market or health food store)

I KNOW MY COMMENT IS LOOONG BUT I HOPE IT HELPS! GOOD LUCK!

F - posted on 08/29/2012

I'm biracial myself. Mum's english (white), dads jamaican (west indian) and I have very curly hair. I can say i've tried literally everything out there. I really don't like to use 'grease' per say because it really weighs mye hair down. What I find that works wonders for me is, Pure Coconut oil (you can buy it in the baking aisle in your local grocer..i got mine at kroger for 6 bucks and so far has lasted about 3 months with barely half gone!), extra virgin olive oil (also available at the grocery store), moroccan argan oil (found a cheapie @ walgreens on sale for $2.97!), infusium 23 Leave in and aveda smooth infusion. Normally after I wash (burts bees mango shampoo...sulfate free) and condition (organix morrocan argan oil conditioner) I comb mye hair lightly, then put about a quarter size of conditioner all throughout. Normally, i would apply each product separately, but to cut back on steps i put just a small amout (adjustable with the length and thickness of your hair) of the olive oil, argan oil, coconut oil, leave-in, and the smooth infusion into a small spray bottle and spray all over mye hair, then scrunch a little and WA-LA. I've always had trouble keeping mye hair moist, but this works wonders! Not to mention, it defines mye curls and keeps them soft. (i hate hard hair from gels or mousse.) Mye best friend is white with 2 biracial (blk/white) children, and it helped her with her daughters hair, so hopefully it'll help yous guys!

BG - posted on 08/23/2012

My mixed daughter is a pre teen, and is always worrying about how she looks. her hair is so thick and curly it`s rediculous!. I made her get layers in Januaury and she hates them. She complains all the time and kids pic on her at school. I am let her get a brazilin blowout and I get a touch up once a month. she loves it and is always playing with her hair. its not a curly as it was, it is more straight, but her hair is slightly wavy at times.

I am open for tips to help my daughter and would be happy to help another mom and give suggestions.

Renee - posted on 11/01/2011

I JUST cut my biracial daughters hair because I could't control the frizz. It is now curly instead of frizzy and adorable!
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JENNIFER - posted on 10/28/2011

mixed chicks has a leave in conditioner that is great!!

Naima - posted on 10/24/2011

we should use natural hair products on our children's hair check out @Root2tip

Naima - posted on 10/24/2011

Mums and daughters your are welcome to attend!
http://root2tip.blogspot.com/2011/09/do-...

Monica - posted on 03/08/2011

If you are not wanting to spend $20/bottle. Try the L'oreal Nature's Therapy - Mega Moisture line at Sallys Beauty. Lots of good natural things in it and really retains moisture. I also use the conditioner as a leave in when I wet and finger curl my daughters hair each day. A little goes a long way! Trust me, I've tried the pricey stuff - Bumble & Bumble, Aveda etc..
Pantene has too many chemicals in it from what my hair stylist told me.

Heather - posted on 02/02/2011

I would of been clueless if it wasnt for my mother n law.. She hooked me up with some of that WEN shampoo from TV.. It works very well.. I also use Silken Child its a mousturizing her hair.. I also use that for my 2 yr old son.. I was using pink lotion for the both of them but it dried their hair out real bad,,, but you can get the silken child at sallys the shampoo work also..

Aicha - posted on 04/08/2010

right now I use olive oil on my daughters hair

Devin - posted on 04/06/2010

Try something called "mixed chicks"...I know they have stores worldwide, and I heard it works really well on bi racial hair!!

Sabrina - posted on 04/06/2010

Hello everyone, well i have 2 children whos daddy is black and i have to say that my son turned out with the easy to manage pretty soft and curly hair and my daughter well let me tell you until i learned how to braid she had bad hair days just about every day...

I really think every mother with children whos hair requires skill (nomatter what race) should aquire that skill or at least try to...

I had to learn how to braid and i have to say it gets better every time ...i also asked many other moms on how to handle my daughter coarse hair, and received many great tips on what product to use and wich ones to keep out of my cabinets.

My baby girl is now almost 8 and is stylin all the time...lol (if i must say, with the risk of sounding conceidet)

I want to tell everyone that you cant generalize cause all hair is different but i am open for any tips and questions anyone has...

Thanks to all !!

Kelly - posted on 04/05/2010

I need help...
My daughter has a lot of hair, but is on the thiner side. She has very tight curls that are frizzy only on the top of her head. The underneath part is fine. When she was younger her hair was really easy to deal with but now I am having problems. I have tried so many products and ideas. Nothing has worked. I would like her to be able to wear her hair down. When hair is down it tends to pluff up and is very light... Any suggestions?

Emili - posted on 03/08/2010

i should also add that the three of mine that are old enough to use these things on all have completely different hair textures. one is coarse ringlets, one is nappy, and one is just soft curls. works great for all of them!!

Emili - posted on 03/08/2010

i have four biracial babies. i use pantene's relaxed and natural shampoo and conditioner. (its great for people with a tight budget!!!) and then use motions hair lotion. its around 10 dollars for all three! and they work great!!!

Melanie - posted on 03/02/2010

Seems like you found some great products for her hair, but another tip would be to use a satin pillowcase. The smoother fabric decreases friction when she's moving around in her sleep and therefore decreases the amount of tangles. My daughter is half black and half white and her hair is very thick and curly, she has the "good hair" but I feel for you because it can take up to half an hour to get through my daughter's hair. I've been told by several that once or twice a week is plenty for washing it. Hope this also helps!

Kellie - posted on 02/28/2010

well, i have tried the pantene for curly hair and i must say this one is the best so far....

as soon as i started combing the ends i loved it, and my daughter also said she liked it.

i then used the elasta QP moistourizer and it is excellent. her hair looks like it does when it is wet, just gorgeous!!!!!! definitly recommend it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Roxanne - posted on 02/27/2010

my son has long curly hair & loves to have "bouncy curels" best combo I have found is: Panteen shampoo & conditioner for curley hair. Then infusium leav in treatment - then I comb it through with a wide comb (Walmart has a great pack of combs that haw a few really wide ones and one with a mettal tip on it that is also great for setting lines for brading -they are orange and in a plastic case and only costs like $4.00) then I put in a small amount of panteen gell for curly hair. his hair looks great, not dry, stays nice all day.

When it is in braids I am very picky about it looking fussy & unkept...so what I have found works for him is to have him sleep with a cap / or doo-rag....Then in the morning I spray the infusium on the braids and then PUT THE CAP BACK ON....that is the biggest part! I leav it on till he is ready to walk out the door (about 20 min or so) and he goes to school with his hair looking fresh and nice every day. It also keeps his scalp & braids from drying out.

He's 7 and it took a while to come up with a system that worked & stayed that way all day......this one has worked for us for about 1 1/2 yrs so far....hope it helps!

ADRIENNE - posted on 02/27/2010

I recently started using the Mixed Chicks Line of hair products and they work great. For the first time in a long time my daughter was happy with her curly hair.

Kellie - posted on 02/27/2010

hi ladies,
just to let you know that australia does not stock pantene for women of colour, unfortunately we miss out on that even though there is so many races here.... i ended up getting pantene for curly hair and got elasta QP olive oil and mango butter moisturizer. so i will try them tomorrow and let you know how they go..... thanks again for all you advice and tips....kellie...

Terri - posted on 02/26/2010

That's so true GJ. I don't treat her hair as if it was simply African-American. She is mixed, so is her hair. I was going to buy some of the Pantene for AA hair, but my mil said that it didn't work. Mind you, she hasn't washed her hair in forever, so I don't know how she knows. But, as to having braids too tight or in for too long. i will never forget this little girl whose mom wanted me to see if I could help. When she came over, her hair hadn't been washed in a week and it was in braids. It was so dirty, my white shirt turned black. I advised her to wash it more than once a week (as she had been told) and to try different products. Saw her today and her babys hair looks MUCH healthier....

G - posted on 02/26/2010

I agree with you, Terri, we do need to do what is best for their hair. Just because they have african american in them, doesn't mean they have to wear the same hair styles. So mixed childrens hair, I feel, can be too, dry and course sometimes and some moisturizer's do not work on their hair types. If braids are too tight and too dry they could possible fall out. I have seen it happen.



My daughters hair is in between, Some days its great and other days, well that is another story, lol.... I tried different varieties of moisturizer's and creams.. Some of them would not hold in her hair, and some would just saturate it. Just have to find what is best...



I don't know how you all feel but (sunsilk) in the little bottles. The leave in conditioner, for curly or frizzy hair seems to work well for us. But I don't just stay on one type, I go back and forth...Right now we are using SoftSheen Carson Optimum Care... its a leave in conditioner, and anti breakage therapy. I was really impressed with the line Pantene brought out as well in the brown bottles.



But diffenently stay away from the harsh chemicals, relaxers, and stuff..They can lead too hair loss if you don't know what your doing...as well as being too harsh and drying!!!!!

Terri - posted on 02/25/2010

Hi Kellie. I have three bi-racial girls. The oldest and youngest have a mixture of mine and their daddy's hair. It's naturally curly and soft. The middle baby, she is a bird of another feather. I am white, her daddy is Puerto Rican, African-American, and Indian. She has thick coarse hair. We use a variety of different products like Infusium leave in conditioner, Motions hair lotion and a herbal oil. After reading the posts, I am going to try the Pantene for her hair. We comb her hair and moisturize it daily and wash it every other day. I was told to wash it once a week, but after two weeks of doing this, I was tired of washing it for 30 minutes trying to get it clean. Plus her Grandma, who is one of the people who told me to wash it once a week, said that her hair would have to be done more often. LOL No disrespect, but African-American hairdressers think that if we do our kids hair like they were black, everything would be ok. Well, fact is, they are not only black, but white, puerto rican, etc. Their hair is different and we have to do what has to be done to keep it clean and healthy.

Kelsey - posted on 02/25/2010

naturallycurly.com is my go-to resource for all things curly. I am a mother of a bi-racial child and having perfectly straight hair myself, I had to really research and experiment how to take care of hers. I use no-poo shampoos & conditioners, blended cutie leave in conditioner, and 2xs a week we do a deep conditioning. I whole heartedly agree with the other posters that chemicals should be avoided completely ie sulfates, phosphates-- as those are drying agents. Can't say enough about naturallycurly though-- and there is a fantastic book CurlyGirl by Lorraine Massey which is an excellent read as well.

Kellie - posted on 02/24/2010

thanks you also hilary, your advice is also greatly appreciated...kel

Kellie - posted on 02/24/2010

thanks jennifer.... you daughter is gorgeous also!!!!!
thanks for your advice, it really is hard work managing it and being in australia it is hard to find decent products. the african ones are too harsh an the others arent good enough. i will check out the aveda website for some info.... thanks again for your help...kel

Hilary - posted on 02/23/2010

Hi Kellie, My 5 year old daughter Sydney is biracial (white and black) and I struggled for a while with it. Everyone always wanted to tell me what to do but it never worked, every biracial child is different and some will have finer hair while others will have more course hair. Although my daughter has very fine hair it tends to be dry so the only shampoo that has worked for me has been the Aveeno Moisturize shampoo and conditioner, i also follow up with Aveeno leave in conditioner spray and Pantene frizz control cream, since you don't have Pantene where you are any frizz control creme usually works. I also make sure I wash her hair every other day unlike what I was told to wash it once a week, product builds up and also the hair does not get enough moisture. The best advice I can give you is do not relax or texturize her hair it is not necessary and try many different things because what works for anyone else may not work for your gorgeous girl! Also, in the case that when she is old enough and you would like to experiment with her hair, straighten it etc... blow it out with a rolling brush then use a really good straightener to protect her hair, I use the Bioionic ONEPASS I bought on Amazon, it left my girl's hair super silky.

Jennifer - posted on 02/23/2010

Hello Kellie. Your daughter is beautiful. She looks like her hair is the same texture as my 2 year old daughter, McKenzie. I've been experimenting since she was born, but like Jamie, I was lucky enough to have two biracial ladies working at my daughter's daycare. There is a whole process to keeping her hair healthy. If I have any suggestions for you, it is to find a professional stylist who is biracial and has a similar texture as your daughters. Then, ask her to tell you everything she does each day. I know that in America there is a salon called Aveda who will do "mommy consultations" to help you learn how to keep your daughter's hair healthy and tangle free. Enjoy the journey!

Kellie - posted on 02/22/2010

thanks for the tips..... i have tried loads of shampoos and the best one so far is palmers coconut oil shampoo and conditioner.... i am in australia and there is no pantene for her hair type. i have also tried Pink moisturiser and it make her head itchy. thanks again ladies, all tips all good to know...

kellie

Jeanna - posted on 02/21/2010

I have been using the pantene as well as some paul mitchell on my daughter's hair. I just started using the paul mitchell, will have to tell you how it works another time. I use a basic styling gell for her hair as well as a detangler. I also do not wash daily I wash maybe twice a week.

Meagan - posted on 02/21/2010

My son's hair is really curly and sumtimes it can be hard to manage. I always use Pink Light Moisturizer on his hair and it makes his hair softer and easier to comb or brush out. I hope this helps :)

Jamie - posted on 02/21/2010

Hi Kellie, I have 2 daughters 14 and 16. I was blessed to have a very good friend who was bi racial (white and black) just like my girls. For younger kids, stay away from chemicals. Pantene has a line of shampoo and conditioners for black hair (they come in a brown bottle). They are pretty good. I would wash my daughters hair at night and braid it -3 or 4 large braids, not tight so that it could dry. Then in the morning, comb it or brush it out and use ponytail holders to put it up in 2-4 ponytails or braids. The more you leave out-the more tangled it gets. Keep it managed and it stays managed. I hope that helps...let me know if you have more questions. Good Luck...its an ongoing struggle.