Baby Hair Care

I recently saw a hair question on a mom's board about the hair care of a child. The baby is biracial and has African American hair. The mom is Caucasian and is having difficulty maintaining the hair. Here are some tips for maintaining hair of African origin.

*Consult with a licensed hair professional that has experience with your child's hair type.

1. Do not wash the hair daily. Weekly is acceptable.
2. Use a moisturizing shampoo and apply a leave in conditioner after washing the hair.
3. Section the hair and comb from end to root (bottom to top)
4. Moisturize the hair daily with a natural oil but don't be afraid to try different products to find out what suits your child best.
(Most people avoid petroleum based products but they can be very useful under particular circumstances.)
5. Cover the hair at night with a satin cap to hold in moisture.

These are just a few basic tips for taking care of your little one's hair. If you are at a complete loss, as always let the professionals handle it.

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