Again need help with my granddaughter's curly hair

wittyaphorism
Concord, New Hampshire USA

Posted: Jul 13, 2008, 8:27 PM CST

kitty01 wrote:

I have said before that my granddaughter is half white and black. She has the african hair and we are having trouble keeping the fuzzes off it. No matter what we do they just cover her head. Have tried special spray for her hair, also have put baby oil in it. Nothing works. Can anyone give me some advice.

Just let it go dread. Dreadlocks are absolutely beautiful and allow for freedom from harmful chemicals and unnecessary fussing. Don't make a square peg fit in a round hole, just let life be whatever shape it wants to! Let her relish in her heritage rather than hide from it. Read the book Dreads. Curls are God's ribbon on top of a gift...

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princess49503
grand rapids, Michigan USA

Posted: Jul 13, 2008, 10:49 PM CST

kitty01 wrote:

I have said before that my granddaughter is half white and black. She has the african hair and we are having trouble keeping the fuzzes off it. No matter what we do they just cover her head. Have tried special spray for her hair, also have put baby oil in it. Nothing works. Can anyone give me some advice.

Baby oil-ver very bad

It's pure mineral oil which is nothing but petrolium.

Mineral Oil, Petrolatum, petrolium jelly are all derivatives of petrolium. When they come into contact with hair and skin, they behave like solvents. That is why when you use baby oil or vaseline on your skin, it feels softer.
The baby oil was drying out your granddaghters hair.

Use only natural ingredients. That is why people love using mayo, eggs, olive oil, grape seed oil, etc.

with natural ingredients, you will see positive results over time.

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Dont_Look_Now
Huntsville, Alabama USA

Posted: Jul 13, 2008, 10:52 PM CST

kitty01 wrote:

I have said before that my granddaughter is half white and black. She has the african hair and we are having trouble keeping the fuzzes off it. No matter what we do they just cover her head. Have tried special spray for her hair, also have put baby oil in it. Nothing works. Can anyone give me some advice.

Get the CitriShine that you can get in a bottle or spray (NOT the shampoo and conditioner, though you can use them as well)...the clear stuff you put on your hair to give it super shine. Works wonders for the frizzies people of color can get

It leaves their hair silky soft, not tacky, and so smooth!

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eyesthatknowwhy
Prince Albert, Saskatchewan Canada

Posted: Jul 13, 2008, 10:55 PM CST

kitty01 wrote:

I have said before that my granddaughter is half white and black. She has the african hair and we are having trouble keeping the fuzzes off it. No matter what we do they just cover her head. Have tried special spray for her hair, also have put baby oil in it. Nothing works. Can anyone give me some advice.

The curlier the hair, the drier the hair. I have very curly hair but nothing like african hair, althought when my daughter had her hair chemically staightened, they used the same strength they would for african hair. Anyways, there are products that are specifically for her type of hair, they are pricey, but worth it. It is all about moisturizing and only comb through with fingers when it is damp and very conditioned. Just some ideas.

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KHD100
Edmonton, Alberta Canada

Posted: Jul 13, 2008, 11:03 PM CST

kitty01 wrote:

I have said before that my granddaughter is half white and black. She has the african hair and we are having trouble keeping the fuzzes off it. No matter what we do they just cover her head. Have tried special spray for her hair, also have put baby oil in it. Nothing works. Can anyone give me some advice.

One of the foster kids has African curly hair, and there is special stuff you use. It is in a jar. grrr can not remember the name of it.

Olive oil was one solution for one family. If you go to hair salons where middle eastern and or African clients go, you should be able to find out what to use.

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mindfful
--, Missouri USA

Posted: Jul 13, 2008, 11:06 PM CST

the lady is right
dreads are beautiful

also yes no-petroleum is oil is cancer
doesnt belong on or in us!!!

i have a biracial kid so i have seen it all

fyi

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