From before the time we decided to adopt an African American child, I have been warned about the hair. I've been told how important hair is to a little black girl, how expensive it is to care for, how I need to do it right, etc. I was so relieved when Baylie was born and her hair was soft and wavy instead of tight, curly and coarse. How naive I was. Her hair has gradually become more and more curly and more and more coarse.
I love Baylie's hair. I love the tight ringlets all over her head and the little ones that frame her face. I love how soft it is and how tight the curls are right against her scalp. I have already spent more on Baylie's hair product than on my own. We have experimented with several different products and hair dos. It's kind of fun for me to try and learn. The only problem is, Baylie HATES getting her hair done. She sees the pick and starts to scream, even before I touch her head. We have tried Disney Channel, suckers, Daddy playing with her while Mommy tortures her, all with limited success.
Here are some of our hairdos so far. I also love her hair just froed (not sure if that's a word) out over a headband.
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I love them all. The piggy tails are my favorite!
My fave are the little afro-puffs!
I don't think it's the type of hair she has that's the problem. My oldest was the same way with getting her hair brushed/done. It was a nightmare! You'd think I was killing her. She is now 10 and only slightly better. She does her own hair for the most part.
I am so glad that you understand how important her hair is too. For all of the reasons you already know. :)
She's adorable.
That's how my husband's hair is - he uses more product in a week than I do in a year! I'm VERY interested to see how our kids' hair will turn out.
I for one ADORE Bailey's hair no matter what it looks like :) When I was little I used to want an African-American baby JUST to do their hair :)
She is SOOOOOO adorable! I'm a stylist and have always loved afro-texture hair! There are so many possiblities! I LOVE her curls...
Just be glad she has hair. Today I tried to braid my girls hair. How many times can an orthodontist rubber band really wrap around hair? It was painful.
She is SO adorable. You're doing great.
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