Posts tagged "Kinky"

Detangling Directives for Children With Dry Hair or From Mixed Cultures

We tend to complain about our children’s hair not growing, breaking constantly, and manageability. With busy schedules we unconsciously neglect their hair and take it for granted until it begins to break like straw.

Yet we seem to take the time each day to moisturize our hands and bodies with lovely creams and moisturizers. We do this because we know that our skin will crack and get rough if it is not cared for. So why don’t we apply this same concept to our children’s hair?

We repeatedly use harsh styling gels or alcohol based hair sprays that dry their hair out immensely. We use relaxers also that tend to dry the hair out also. In addition, their braided or twisted hairstyles tend to be dry and brittle as well. All of these factors cause our children’s hair to tangle and break easily.

The variety of hair textures has an impact on the amount of tangling on a child hair, however hair that is moisturized and hydrated tends to tangle much less than dry and brittle hair. Whether a child has thick hair, coarse hair, curly hair, fine hair or mixed textured hair due to multi-racial parents; it must be cared for in the same manner.

When the hair and scalp are not moisturized with some sort of hair lotion or oil-based cream; the scalp can become extremely dry, rough, irritated and itchy. Sometimes the scalp will begin to form scabs and sores or even crack. Therefore hair growth is reduced due to the scalp being sore and damaged.

And in addition to not caring for our children’s hair externally, many of us do not assure that our children drink enough water to hydrate their bodies internally. Nor do they eat enough green vegetables and fruits to provide their growing bodies with natural vitamins.

The only solution to prevent dry hair is to change our way of thinking. The TAKE DOWN ®, Moisture Restoring Hair lotion is one of top selling products for moms to detangle matted hair. And also for children with multi cultural hair textures. It is a very strong cross over product, for all types of children and hair textures. This product line also offers great maintenance and styling products for ethnic hair.

We must value our children’s hair and stop taking it for granted. Our children should not be forced to wear hair extensions when they become matured adults. Especially if it is as a result of their parents not taking the time to moisturize their hair and scalp with alcohol free hair lotions or oil-based creams. Their God given natural hair is an important part of their self esteem and self worth.

If children wear braids or dreadlocks use leave-in conditioners, oils, or oil-based creams. Shampoo their hair weekly-dust and dirt prevents healthy hair growth. Take the time to massage these moisturizers in their hair 2-3 times a week; it will only take 10 minutes out of your day to care for their hair. Or show them how to massage their own heads after you apply the moisturizers- make it fun for them. That is even easier than moisturizing our hands/bodies daily!

Please incorporate more water in their daily diets, as well as more green vegetables and fruits in their weekly diets.

A good source of vitamins for healthy hair, skin and nails are Vitamin E, A, & D. When you take the time to love your child’s hair it will respond by getting thicker, healthier and longer. And their hair textures will become softer and shinier as well.

What is Hair Texturizer?

Hair Texturizer is a mild relaxer that loosens naturally curly or kinky hair rather than straightening it completely.

Women who have very tightly curled hair have begun to look for ways to loosen their curls to give them better manageability and versatility.  However, there is confusion between the difference between a hair texturizer and a hair relaxer?  A hair texturizer is just a “mild relaxer” that loosens naturally curly or kinky hair rather than straightening it completely.  The traditional hair relaxer damaged hair and burned scalps because of the harsh chemical “lye” found in most products.  Times have changed and some hair relaxers now relax hair without the use of harsh chemicals.  This allows new hair texturizer products to provide a healthy, natural alternative to managing your curly hair.

Here are Some Benefits of Using a Hair Texturizer

Applying a Hair Texturizer to Short Hair

A hair texturizer can be used on women with tight curly short hair.  If you want to soften your curls, you can just comb a hair texturizer on your hair to release some of the curl.  If done properly, hair will loosen to achieve a loose “S” pattern.

Applying a Hair Texturizer to Long Hair

When applying hair texturizer to long hair in the same manor, it is called “Wash and Wear”. Longer hair will have a more elongated curl pattern.  Longer hair can be blown dry into a sleek, relaxed look.  When shampooed, hair will return to the elongated curl pattern.

Moisturizing to Help Preserve the Curl Pattern after Using a Hair Texturizer

It is very important to use the right moisturizing products on your hair after you have applied a hair texturizer.  Applying a curl defining moisturizer and/or a non-greasy hair & skin oil will moisturize and condition, help protect again thermal applications, give hair a brilliant sheen, relieve dryness and frizz and make hair silky and more manageable.

Wavy, Curly, Kinky : The African American Child’s Hair Care Guide (Paperback)

Your hands-on guide to the best care for your child’s hair Now taking care of your child’s hair can be fun, easy, and trouble-free! In Wavy, Curly, Kinky, renowned stylist Deborah Lilly shows parents the best ways to style and maintain African American boys’ and girls’ hair from infancy to the preteen years. She presents clear, easy-to-follow hair care guidelines for the three different types of African American hair and gives you expert recommendations for the best products and techniques for each hair type. Featuring step-by-step instructions, photographs, illustrations, and a helpful question-and-answer section, this comprehensive, user-friendly guide shows you how to: Determine your child’s hair texture Get up to speed on hair care basics from washing to combing to braiding Press, relax, or texturize hair Weigh the pros and cons of cutting your child’s hair Train, nurture, and manage problem hair Keep your child’s hair heal (more…)

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Basic Care for Naturally Textured Hair: Cultivating Curly, Coily, and Kinky Hair (Personal Care Collection) (Paperback)

Amazing locks, braids, weaves, twists, and wraps define some of the hairstyles worn best by those with very curly or African hair. Black Hair Care not only covers the internationally renowned and latest styles, it also shows how to care for your hair, and gives professional advice on hair coloring, chemical treatments, styling, and sculpting techniques. Learn all about hair structure, treatments for hair loss and its prevention, and products to help keep your hair healthy. Whether you’re looking for unique styles that you can create at home, or natural, low-maintenance styles, let Black Hair Care help you care for your hair.

About the Author
A beauty professional and educator for 20 years, Ms. Bailey owns one of the leading natural hair care salons in the industry and has developed her own revolutionary braiding technique. She has developed her own teaching programs and testing methods, and has been published in numerous newpapers, journals and magazines. Her prof (more…)