![]() ![]() ![]() Help create more happy, healthy memories when it comes to little ones If you’re a parent struggling with your child’s hair, you aren’tĪlone! I’m no hair professional, but here are some tips I’ve acquired to I’ve spoken with White mothers who have children with Black men, but have absolutely no clue what to do with their baby’s hair. I have heard Black women admit to choosing fathers ofĪnother race in order to ensure that her daughter didn’t have “ nappy-ass hair” like she did. Hearing mothers talk about how terrible their child’s hair is in front of the child makes Seeing 4 year olds with relaxed hair makes me sad. Was “bad” have practiced the same with their own children, especially Much more visibly than the positive – mothers who were told their hair I’ve seen the after-effects of negative treatment pass down “tame” naps, and harsh comments about how tough, nappy, and bad one’s Scraped back and torn with rough combing, singes from irons used to I know that for others, the memories aren’t so sweet. Having my mom wash and braid me up for school was usually something I looked forward to – her hands were gentle, I loved the smell of the African Pride scalp oils she used (remember the yellow ones filled with petroleum and “herbs”?), and we had fun watching TV or talking while she got me ready for the next day of school. ![]() Do you have memories of sitting in between your mother’s legs while she parted your hair, oiled your scalp, and styled you up in some plaits and twists, perhaps with pretty clips and bubbles and elastics? Are those memories fond or fearful? For me, they’re all warm and fuzzy. ![]()
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