How Do You Style Black Childrens Hair?
The hair styling options for Black children are numerous. The vast differences in hair texture and opinions of the “correct” standard of beauty gives parents many different decisions to make, especially for young girls and pre-teens. It is a completely personal decision whether to keep the hair in its natural state or to use a pressing comb or chemical relaxer to straighten the hair. Various hair-braiding styles have also become popular in the past several years for both girls and boys. The styling options chosen first depend on the decision of whether to have your children wear his or her hair natural, straightened, or braided. If you are going to style your child’s hair in a natural style, braided or use a pressing comb for straightening, first wash the hair with a gentle shampoo and use a deep conditioner as recommended. If you are going to use a chemical relaxer, do not pre-wash the hair (skip to Step 5). Use a thick towel to gently squeeze out excess water. While hair is still dam