Hey everybody i'm adopting an african american baby girl. what should her hair care routine be for now?

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(continued) what should her hair care routine be for now and as she grows older?

i'm not black...i'm like half asian and half white so i don't know jack about african american hair.

thank you :)

Answer 1

hair is hair

hers will be no different to yours

Answer 2

Aw that's really sweet :0) anyhow I had met a mom not to long ago at a play place and she was white and adopted this cute little black girl, she tried to get advice on how to do her hair but had a super hard time even with wonderful advice, so she went back to the social workers building where she adopted the baby and found a black lady who worked there that helped teach her hands on how to do the little girls hair, that might be a good option for you, its really hard to try and do it with no visual advice.

Congratulations on your new baby! I hope you can find someone at the office who will be willing to help you out.

Answer 3

Congratulations!   You should find a black woman, preferably with children and even better if you know and like her, and ask her to either show you a few techniques or recommend a beauty salon.  You could also go into the black community in your area and take your daughter to any beauty salon and watch them as they work.  

Black people have a wide variety of hair textures so it's hard to be specific without seeing her hair.

Generally, I'd say, 1. Avoid chemicals, like relaxers.  2. Never rip or tear at her hair. If you can't get though it use lots of conditioner. 3. Get used to the idea of putting oil on hair. 4. Learn to braid. 5.  Use products for black people.  I like Pantene's Relaxed and Natural products, and they're easy to find.  6. And if all of this is too much for you, budget about a hundred bucks a month for someone else to do it.  Or find a new black best friend.  Or maybe you could trade something.

Black hair care is a trip.  Welcome to the club!

Answer 4

I must have missed your first question.

I've always been fascinated by African-American hairstyles, and the fact that they can get their kids to sit through them.  My oldest is practically bald, and he won't even let me comb his 1/2 inch of hair.  I think he would scream bloody murder if I actually tried to style it.

Is there a black hair stylist, or beauty shop that specializes in African American hair and skin care products, that you could visit before and after the babies' arrival?  I am sure they would be more than happy to work with you and your little one, in teaching you about caring for her skin and hair.

Or, do you have any black friends?  They might help you for free!  Either way, how interesting and fun.  I am jealous!  Have fun, and congratulations on your adoption!

Answer 5

For now, as she's a baby, just wash it with regular Johnson's baby products like you would for any baby. As she gets older, find a good shampoo and conditioner that moisturize. Black people's hair tends to be coarser and dryer than most. There are shampoos made especially for "African American" hair. Just don't let it look greasy and nasty...  

Answer 6

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