What are good hair products for a child that is mixed with Native American and Black?

Question

I have a 4 yr. old daughter who is 3/4 Native American and 1/4 Black and her hair is very coarse. She has very long hair and some of it wants to curl. It's not so much thick yet, but it looks dry and wants to frizz. What will help keep moisture in? I thought about using African American products made for children, but I'm not too sure. I don't won't to put any oil in her hair that will make her hair look like it hasn't been washed. Also, I didn't want to use any products that will damage her hair. Plus, what will help her baby hairs grow? Her hair doesn't seem to be growing much in the bang area/many fly aways. I thought about giving her bangs, but she doesn't have enough to make bangs, plus isn't long enough. Any suggestions?

Answer 1

I would say use "Wild Root" moisturizing lotion. My sister used it on my niece's thick and curly hair for years. Eventually, she ended up relaxing it, but I would hold off on that for at lease 5 more years. I use to use "Pink Lotion" moisturizing lotion. I would say it's okay, but it builds up in the hair, therefore it would need to be washed more often. That's any product you put in your hair, though. Build up is normal. Use a moisturizing shampoo and conditioner (Motions has a good line of "Lavishing" shampoo and conditioner, or try Silk Elements. They can both be found at Sally Beauty Supply.) Also, use of an entire line would be the best thing to do. Products are made to work together, therefore, they would obtain better results, then if you mixed and matched. Kemi Oyl is a great light oil that I use on a daily basis. I just went through a dry phase with my hair, and after one use of a new shampoo and conditioner (Silk Elements "Luxury Moisturizing shampoo and deep conditioner), I saw a big change in breakage and it really does make it silkier! Good luck! Ooh, also- get her ends trimmed every 6-8 weeks to minimize split ends which make hair frizz more easily!

Answer 2

Depends about her hair type. Try relaxer products & see how it works first, (if it doesn't, then just use regular hair products).