Brush (wide tooth comb, actually) before showering and then again when the conditioner is in. I never comb or brush after that. It keeps my wavy curls together in bigger, shinier loops instead of smaller ones that are more likely to frizz out. Silicone based products are my best hair friends.

Can't help you OP, other then to chime in for those who hate their own curls....to this day I would LOVE to have curly hair. Very thick, super straight hair and I hate it. As a kid I tried perms (BIG mistake in the 80s), and have used curling irons, rollers and so on for years but never achieve those gorgeous styles. My hair is so heavy that it's very difficult to get it to hold any type of style.

Just sayin', even in an age of straight irons, I'm still envious.

there is no one 'type' of AA hair either. All hair runs the spectrum. there are white people (usually Jewish) with hair so coarse that they use relaxers (the same chemicals AA use) to make theiri hair more Eurocentrically beautiful.

My hair stylist once said there is no hair type linked specifically to race.

I think there's a salon called Fiddleheads that specializes in curly hair. Mom of DS with very curly hair. I use California Baby leave-in conditioner or detangler, then I use a wide tooth comb or my fingers to gently comb it out. Every other day or so I'll put some coconut oil on it as well. That really helps too. Oh, and I don't think you want to wash curly hair as often - at least we don't for him and it works well. Good luck, OP! I was really frustrated until I googled it and ended up on some message board for Berkely Parents, of all places - sorry, can't remember the site now - but it had a lot of good tips. I love my DS's blond curls - a lady told him today that he had "angel hair" - I thought that was cute. Enjoy it!

Anonymous wrote:Why is it...that when I google curly hair, or anything for curly hair...it is all AA specific?

I can not seem to find anything to help my white (not bi-racial) poor DD with extremely curly hair. I can not be the only one out there with a white child with curly hair.

Am I?

I googled curly hair after reading your post. The FIRST result is an extremely active forum all about curly hair and it has sections for people with all types of curly hair with all sizes. How did you miss that?

uh
right

b/c that's all a woman's good for - her hair and body . . .

wtf?

You're seriously twisted.

Anonymous wrote:Curly hair mom with curly hair daughter here.

Watch out, boys/men LOVE curls! The boys will be banging down your door when she is older, seriously. OP, all you need to do is NOT make a big deal out of her hair. No drama. I know this is drama central but seriously, spare your daughter. Use a good shampoo & conditioner, wash only every few days, and always use a leave in conditioner. Let her comb/brush it through each time, so it hurts less than if you do it.

It really is not a big deal. She will be told all her life that people pay LOTS for her hair. And they do, I have seen it!

Thankfully women hate it Jealous!

I agree that finding a stylist with curly hair helps.

Curly hair mom with curly hair daughter here.

Watch out, boys/men LOVE curls! The boys will be banging down your door when she is older, seriously. OP, all you need to do is NOT make a big deal out of her hair. No drama. I know this is drama central but seriously, spare your daughter. Use a good shampoo & conditioner, wash only every few days, and always use a leave in conditioner. Let her comb/brush it through each time, so it hurts less than if you do it.

It really is not a big deal. She will be told all her life that people pay LOTS for her hair. And they do, I have seen it!

Thankfully women hate it Jealous!

I agree that finding a stylist with curly hair helps.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I always trust wikipedia as a scientific source. Or someones blog. Awesome source material.

Uh, the appropriate response is to find a better source which refutes it. If you are too lazy to do that, then STFU.

Exactly. Hey, PP! Why not type up an article that's factually correct and posting it here:

http://conservapedia.com/Main_Page

That way you can "trust" it.

Anonymous wrote:I always trust wikipedia as a scientific source. Or someones blog. Awesome source material.

Dismissing the source rather than the facts is the last refuge of someone who's lost the argument.

OP, check out naturallycurly website. A 3b is not going to use the same products as a 2a even if both are caucasian.

What category does you DD's hair fall under?

Start here: http://www.naturallycurly.com/hair-types

Here is a salon (in Rockville) that specializes in curly hair and promotes keeping things natural. They even have special prices for curly hair girls.

http://oasis-salon.com/curlyhair.asp

Another white girl w/curly hair. I had horrible hair growing up b/c my mom had straight hair and didn't know what to do with me. Picture lots of awkward school photos and me with a horrible frizzy 'fro. Needless to say, I wasn't very popular with the boys. Rather than go to a salon that specializes in the curly cut, go to a stylist that has curly hair. Big difference. The curly cut stylists ALWAYS hacked my hair off. My curlyheaded stylist is awesome and understands the challenges of having a short(er) curly hairstyle. Use product as soon as she gets out of the bath/shower before the hair has a chance to start frizzing. Mousse is great! Don't use shampoo every day but do use conditioner every day. I actually don't like Miss Jessie's because it smells weird and left my hair weighed down and greasy. I suggest starting with the cheaper drugstore products made for curly hair before you start using Devacurl on a 4 year old. Garnier, Pantene, Aveeno, and several others in the AA section. Good luck OP.

PS-I totally get your "poor DD" comment. As a mother, I prayed my babies would not inherit my crazy hair. IMO, almost all of the cute styles for girls and boys are for straight hair.

I have curly hair and I only very rarely straighten it. Like once or twice a year. I love my curls and get compliments on my hair all the time.

I would say definitely condition her hair daily and when she gets out of the shower, only use a wide tooth comb or you fingers to comb out her hair. Never brush. I use Morrocon (sp?) oil to tame the frizzy, but generally mousse works well for me. I let it air dry and then shake it out. You could always take your daughter to a stylist who specializes in curls and get some advice from them. There are different types of curls and different textures, so what works on some, may not work on others. I thick hair, but it's a lot of fine hair and softer, tight curls. One of my good friends had coarser hair, but the curls are looser. We find that we cannot use the same products.

Hope that helps!

Anonymous wrote:I always trust wikipedia as a scientific source. Or someones blog. Awesome source material.

Uh, the appropriate response is to find a better source which refutes it. If you are too lazy to do that, then STFU.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:if the product works for curls, why do you care if it's AA-geared? It won't turn your daughter brown or black...

Seriously? You don't realize that AA hair is different then white hair? What planet do you live on?

Human hair is human hair.

Wikipedia disagrees:

There are differences across ethnicity in the structure, density, and growth rate of hair.