How to care for African American Hair?

My husband %26amp; 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 %26amp; 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

How to care for African American Hair?

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.

How to care for African American Hair?

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

How to care for African American Hair?

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

How to care for African American Hair?

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.

How to care for African American Hair?

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

How to care for African American Hair?

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How to care for African American Hair?

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

How to care for African American Hair?

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.