It can be daunting when a black child comes into a white family in the area of hair care. If you say yes to a black child you must be 100% committed to ensuring that their hair and skin are given utmost care and attention.
We highly recommend you connect with a black barber or hair stylist to get you started.
It’s important to remember not to overwash. The tighter the curl, the more it will dry out with overwashing. For the tightest curls, washing is recommended once a week. For looser curls, 2-3 times a week.
Use the L.O.C method. Every day, the hair should be treated with L(iquid), O(il) & a (C)ream.
Recommended liquids
Recommended oils
(Be aware that coconut oil can be drying for many hair types)
Recommended creams
Keeping hair in protected styles (braids, beads & twists) helps hair stay moisturized and healthy.
Check out these tutorial channels on You Tube
Other local resources
Online resources
We highly recommend you connect with a black barber or hair stylist to get you started.
It’s important to remember not to overwash. The tighter the curl, the more it will dry out with overwashing. For the tightest curls, washing is recommended once a week. For looser curls, 2-3 times a week.
Use the L.O.C method. Every day, the hair should be treated with L(iquid), O(il) & a (C)ream.
Recommended liquids
- Shea Moisture kids extra moisturizer detangler
- Shea Moisture hold & shine moisture mist
- Cantu Care for Kids conditioning detangler
Recommended oils
(Be aware that coconut oil can be drying for many hair types)
- Cantu daily oil moisturizer
- Renewing Argan Oil of Morocco
- Jojoba oil
Recommended creams
- Cantu Care for Kids curling cream
- Shea Moisture curl & shine smoothie
- As I Am doublebutter cream
Keeping hair in protected styles (braids, beads & twists) helps hair stay moisturized and healthy.
Check out these tutorial channels on You Tube
Other local resources
- Schedule a consult or hair appointment with Tamiah Bridgett here. Tamiah has hosted black hair classes for Foster Love Project and does a great job in helping parents who are new to this type of hair care.
- We recommend Lashay Manus at The Natural Choice Barber Shop & Salon who has also worked with us at FLP.
- Be sure to check out Sweet T's Beauty for some amazing products made right here in Pittsburgh.
Online resources
