Curly hair care for adoptive parents and mixed-bloods

The hair is impossible to comb, it is so dry. The only thing that still wants to do is shave is the often heard complaint of adoptive parents. Therefore, especially for them, this article.

Tips for Adoptive Mothers and Mixed-Bloods

Mothers of mixed and adopted children of African descent are more often than not in for a surprise when it comes to hair care. That’s not so strange. If you weren’t born with afro hair, it’s almost impossible to have an idea of ​​how to deal with this special hair type. Inexperienced outsiders don’t understand and think “hair is hair, right?” But as with almost everything in life, mother knows better. Afro hair is indeed different.

At first glance, caring for frizzy hair seems more difficult. This is mainly because people are not used to it and the outdated social image unfortunately does not contribute to this. However, caring for frizzy hair is not more difficult, better or worse. It is unique in its kind and because it is so different, it also requires a different approach and care. It takes some getting used to, but once you really get the hang of it, the possible hairstyles are unimaginable and endless.

What not to do
Now that it is almost normal to defrizz the hair, the age limit to recommend this treatment is also getting lower. Defrizzing or relaxing, even a children's relaxer is strongly discouraged. There is a big chance that this chemical cream will destroy the hair roots of the child for good. Just read what is on the jar. Almost the same ingredients as a depilatory cream. All that to make the hair supposedly "easier to handle". After such a chemical treatment it will indeed be easier for the first 2 days to pull what society prescribes as "a normal comb" through the hair, but a week later it becomes a real disaster. The so-called Children Relaxers even destroy the hair of adults, so they will not spare the hair of your dear child either.

Despite the fact that you see this more and more often, the use of extensions is also not recommended. Extensions are synthetic or non-synthetic extensions that are braided together with your own hair to make braids look longer. Since children's hair roots are not yet fully grown, your own hair often cannot carry the added extensions well. This can result in bald spots.

What you should do
Of all hair types, frizzy hair is the most sensitive. That is why the hair feels dry after using conventional shampoos. The unnatural ingredients such as sls, extract the natural fats from the curls, resulting in dry hair that is difficult to comb and breaks easily. The hair fats and conditioners that are available in most hair stores do not offer a solution because they contain either mineral oil or cones. These ingredients have the opposite effect over time. Here are some tips:

– To rid the small curls of any remaining product residue, you can rinse your hair with apple cider vinegar. 1/2 part apple cider vinegar to 2 parts water.

– Look for natural and pH neutral shampoos that do not dry out the hair.

– Invest in a good large comb, preferably anti-static, to make combing your hair easier.

– Invest in a good brush to brush out the curls without damaging them.

– Choose Pure Shea Butter or other natural products to keep hair soft and supple and prevent breakage.