How do I look after my toddler's African hair?

My daughter is half-African and has very curly hair - a bit like Guy Sebastian (Australian Idol) or Islander hair. I find I have to keep cutting it as it is too hard to brush when it is more than 8-10 cm long when pulled straight. I usually comb her hair with a wide tooth comb after her bath when it is wet and newly conditioned. When it is dry I use a boar bristle brush, although it is gentle to her hair - it isn't very effective. Are there any ethnic hair products out there that would help keep her hair tangle free and managable for longer? Is good to be using adult conditioners on her scalp?

How do I look after my toddler's African hair?

You don't have to take her to a salon. I'm fully black but my three year old has that same curly hair. This is what I do. I wash her hair with baby shampoo. While it is still wet, I put on Baby Love (can be bought at a local hair care store such as Sally's) or use Pink Oil Moisturizer and then comb and brush out the kinks. Next, I blow dry until it is just a tad damp. The final step is flat ironing with a ceramic flat iron. This is the only kind that works and keeps the kinks out. I know it sounds like a lot of work but it isn't. I've never had to cut her hair. This is very effective. Just try it first before you decide to take her to a salon. If you have any further questions you can contact me.

How do I look after my toddler's African hair?

Like I said before this is child abuse. It also is teaching the child not to like her natural African curls. Put it in a couple of afro puffs and keep stepping!!!!! Report It

How do I look after my toddler's African hair?

leave it be... she's just a baby

How do I look after my toddler's African hair?

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How do I look after my toddler's African hair?

Talk to a black hair care professional.

How do I look after my toddler's African hair?

i would diffently take her to a salon they will help you try getting it braided in a couple braids it really helps!!

How do I look after my toddler's African hair?

Get some tips from her father's side. Go to a beauty supply store. The chick below me sounds like a crazy fool doing all that stuff to a 3 yr old's hair!!! Sounds like child abuse.