The Root) —
“I’m (white) Latina and my husband is African American. We have little girls the same age from previous relationships. His daughter is with us for the summer, and we are not seeing eye-to-eye on her hair. He and his mother think she should sit to have her hair braided, which hurts her scalp and takes hours, or that I should spend time every day styling it (or find someone to do this, since I might not have the tools and skills).
“I think this sends the wrong message that something is wrong with this beautiful little girl’s hair. I’m very aware of the fact that these two sisters are different races, and I’m well-educated about racism, colorism and the negative messages black women receive from an early age about hair and skin. I hate the idea of one kid getting the message that while her sister’s hair is OK to go when she wakes up in the morning or to ‘wash and go,’ she needs to do all of these things to ‘fix’ hers to make it acceptable. I think it’s too much focus on appearance for an 8-year-old child. Plus, it’s summer and she should be free to worry about enjoying herself, not how she looks. How do I explain this?” –Not Happy About Hair
The very fact that you’ve given this issue such serious thought makes me happy for your stepdaughter. When it comes to her self-esteem, and what are sure to be numerous assaults on it throughout her lifetime, she’s lucky to have someone looking out for her the way you are.
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im glad you have giving this thort.
Firstly do not stress the child with having to go to salons that are going to hurt her. Second this is what you need.
Tools: a large tooth comb and afro comb. a soft brissle brush and hard brissle brush
Oils: coconut oil, carrot oil, virgin olive oil. conditioner not shampoo. water spray.
What to do: wash the hair with conditioner , DO NOT BLOW DRY IT because it will get too dry .moisturize it with coconut oil while damp and let it towel dry. Make twists or tie it before bed. In the morning it should be easy to comb with large tooth comb and brush.
Use the olive oil for daily moiturizing. the carrot oil is to prevent damage and treat damaged hair. for occational treatments use meyonaise.
For more infomation go to youtube and search.