I would really recommend this line of products. http://www.mixedchicks.net As a person of mixed ethnic background I grew up hating my hair and fighting the curl. Luckily my mother was a hairstylist so she allowed me to really experiment but as an adult I have found myself loving my crazy curls. The rules I follow are not going to bed with my hair down, I wear it in a loose bun so the band doesn't cause breakage, use a widetooth comb, never a brush and to not touch it with my hands a lot during the day. I agree a good moisturizer and a cute headband and she will be all set.
It was recommended to us by a father at my daughter's preschool. They use the products on their daughter's hair and it works wonders. I have yet to try it out though, since we're still using up her "Just for Me" products.
As a side note: I gotta add my .02 about the post referring to having "normal" hair. I took it offensively as well. Mine and my baby's hair wouldn't be justified as "not normal", there are just different methods and products to use in order to maintain one's hair in the most healthy state possible. I've had keratin treatments before and I gotta say that they are in no way appropriate for a 3 year old. All that it takes is a little bit of time, patience, education from those who know best, mixed with a consistent moisturizing regimen.
Wow, I was surprised to come back this morning and see all of these varying responses! After looking into a bit more, I'm going to order some products online that fit with her natural hair texture and start using a moisturizing lotion and an oil in her hair. I'll also start deep condtioning her hair once a week. This thread has really been an eye opener for me and clarified a lot of questions I had - I had previously been so overwhelmed by what I should do because of all of the varying opinions out there. I was able to narrow down what would work for US because of all of the great suggestions and input!
Thanks again for your input!
To the poster who made the "normal" comment. I read your apology post. I can understand why people were offended by what you said, but I can also understand how you misconstrued your meaning of "normal". Use this as a teaching experience for yourself to be mindful of how your voice may come across to others - you don't want to give others the wrong impression of who you are. Hopefully everyone can move on and take the apology to heart.
Re: Need some serious advice on how to style my daughter's difficult hair
i like the idea of this picture:
http://creativefan.com/important/cf/2012/02/hairstyles-for-thick-curly-hair/baby-girl-curly.jpg
the hair is natural looking, but just tamed with some sort of product for curls. and the flower is just lovely.
http://www.curlynikki.com/2011/08/tightly-curly-method.html
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Thanks again for your input!
To the poster who made the "normal" comment. I read your apology post. I can understand why people were offended by what you said, but I can also understand how you misconstrued your meaning of "normal". Use this as a teaching experience for yourself to be mindful of how your voice may come across to others - you don't want to give others the wrong impression of who you are. Hopefully everyone can move on and take the apology to heart.