How to care for African American Hair?

Question

My husband & I are getting foster children. Some of those children could be black children. I've heard that black hair care is different than white hair care. We typically wash our hair daily with shampoo & conditioner. How often should I wash and what products should I use for the black children? I don't know anything about relaxers or perms or if those are necessary. I want to keep most things the same as in their previous homes, but if they're small children they won't be able to communicate those needs or special products to me. We're excited about expanding our family but we want to educate ourselves so we can plan for easy transitions for the children and us first. Good luck. 2D

Answer 1

First of all, I think it is wonderful that u and your husband decided to do such a noble and kind thing. Especially adopting a different race. That is so unselfish. Congratulations.

Yes, black people's hair is very different from white hair. It does need special care, but is also very beautiful when cared of. U will need some good hydrating shampoos and lots of excellent conditioners. Since black people's hair is really dry and usually curly, and curls get very frizzy, take good care of your child's hair. It would be nice if u taught your child to love his/her hair, because straightening would damage it too much. Try to avoid everything that's not natural for hair, like relaxing and perms or straightening.

I hope I helped u and your husband, and congratulations again.

Answer 2

Washing black hair once a week is usually the best to keep it clean and healthy. If you wait longer, hair can be damaged by pollutants and sweat, causing it to break off. I wash mine with Motions Lavish Shampoo, Organics Creamy Aloe Shampoo, or once a month to stimulate hair growth, try Organics Uplifting Shampoo, it makes your scalp tingle, hair feels clean but not stripped of moisture. I then deep condition every week, using Organic Hair Mayonnaise, I let this sit on my scalp for an hour with a simple shower cap, then rinse out and wrap or set my hair, letting it air dry. When I started doing this, my hair is healthier than it has ever been.

Answer 3

i have biracial children and i don't wash their hair daily either about once a week. them babies/kids are probably to young to get a relaxer anyway. My sons hair has been braided his whole life and he wanted it cut he'll be 8 in nov. but now i dont have to mess with the braids anymore. but still keep hair mosturized i use Motions for kids hair care products

Answer 4

Shave their heads. It's cute. Unless its a girl. Dont use relaxers or anything. Just make sure you keep them clean and most importantly LOVED.

They'll need that more than anything.

Answer 5

DONT WASH THEIR HAIR DAILY

wash it one a week or every 2 weeks...they have pantene pro v women of color shampoo use that...also in every walmart or grocery store there is a black hair product aisle...jus get sum grease and hair oil....how old are these kids? i need to know...becauuse depending on their age is how u should style their hair we do dif hair styles with dif ages....and if they dont have perms then DONT PERM THEIR HAIR.....if they do take them to a salon....a BLACK SALON

Answer 6

start reading sophisticates black hair

Answer 7

look it up online but i think that you are very good to be be adoptuing

Answer 8

Well if your getting black kids you should go for an relaxer or perm so it would be easy for you. all you would have to do is wash it every two weeks and flat iron it. so it wouldn't be that hard on you. You would use shampoo and conditioner.

Answer 9

shave it is the easiest thing...if you keep it just get an afro pick...those work great...i think...??