It is certainly possible to use the "pony beads" (craft beads) from an arts and crafts store like Michael's to add some flash to your foster daughters' hair. If you have a Sally's Hair Supply in your area, you most likely will be able to find some hair beads there, although they are usually limited in their selection.
African American hair supply stores will almost always carry some type of hair bead as well.
I personally have a couple of sites on-line that regularly tempt me to spend far too much on those little plastic rings! I have bought beads in a variety of colors, shapes, and sizes. I even bought some once that looked like tiny tiaras!
Here are the links:
www.snapaholics.com
www.goldenmartbeautysupply.com
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Go to Wal-Mart and buy Neutrogena’s Triple Moisture Shampoo and Conditioner. Here is a link so you can see what it looks like NEUTROGENA
He also probably needs a wide toothed pick. You can get this at Wal-Mart as well. Give it to him and tell him you thought it might work better for his hair, and that if he needs anything else, you will be happy to go get it for him. (He may need a detangler, hair lotion, and a “do rag” to wear at night to help with the frizzies.) I find with my own teen son, that they need help but don’t want to be too “mothered”.
Best of luck and let me know if you need anything else.
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You know, I realize that you may not be a little girl in need of a braid, but actually a 40 year old white guy in Kansas City who is just messing with me, but just in case you are for real, here goes…
Whether or not you straighten your hair is a personal decision. There is no right or wrong answer. I personally do not want my daughters to use chemicals on their hair while they are young. A friend of mine who is African American and a stylist suggests that chemical processing be delayed as long as possible to allow the child’s hair to get “established”. The thing is, hair changes as we age, whether we are black, white, Latino, or Asian. She feels that it is good to get past puberty if you can, so that your hair can reach a good length and thickness before you put chemicals on it that can damage it.
I have needed to do an article on cornrowing for a long time. I plan on braiding my daughters’ hair this weekend, and I will take pictures, and possibly even video for a new instructional article.
Thanks for reading!
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I am sorry but I do not sell this product; I only reviewed it. BUT- I can tell you how to find it visit the website and click on “store locator” then, you can type in your zip code to find a salon near you that sells the product. Here is the link:
http://www.designessentials.com/de/index.jsp
Thanks for reading!
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Well, it is difficult to say without seeing your daughter and your technique, but I think it is at least possible that her hair is too soft because of her age and mixed race. There are a couple of things you can try.
1. Try twisting with the hair wet. It helps it hold better.
2. Add a bit of hair pomade. I would hesitate to put gel in her hair because she is so young, but you can look around for some styling pomade for children and add just a bit to each strand before you twist.
3. Add a small,“ouchless” elastic at the end of each twist. I never do this, but when I take my girls to the salon and the stylist straightens their hair with a flat iron, she always adds an elastic to the end of each twist. This is necessary because the curl is no longer there to hold it in place. Do not buy rubber elastics; they are more likely to break her fragile hair.
4. Another cute option is to place a “snap” on the end. I love these from Golden Mart Beauty Supply in Chattanooga, TN. You can order on-line. They have fast shipping and great customer service. Here is the link: http://store.goldenmartbeautysupply.com/22283.html
I take the hair and wrap the end around the center of the snap and then snap it closed….so sweet!
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