Q: I am considering having my six-year-old daughter’s haircut super-short. In the past year, we had two rounds of thermal reconditioning done. I also made the mistake of letting a stylist do a “gentle” relaxer on her hair, which in my opinion ruined it. She had long hair past her shoulders, but it looked very unhealthy after the relaxer was used. She’s allowed my hairdresser to cut it in a bob, but it looks pretty silly with the short, super curly curls in the back and the still-straight length at the top. I really like the curls, but know that in order to get those back now, we’ll have to cut her hair super-short (which I think would be absolutely adorable). She’s agreed to it, but I’m super-nervous to do it. Can you give me any advice/direction here? I am Caucasian and my daughter is biracial. I’ve never really figured out how to take care of the curl, even after trying everything I could find in the stores. Any help would be appreciated.
Cozy: It sounds like you are on the road to recovery! You have already learned (the hard way) that relaxing the hair can be very damaging and tricky to grow out. The good news is that it does grow out! It’s great that you think she will look great with short hair and your daughter agrees. What you should keep in mind for the future is that both of you need to embrace her curly hair and try products that will help to enhance her curls rather than try to straighten them. As for haircut advice, try looking through magazines or on the internet for haircut ideas that may work with your daughter’s hair and take them to the stylist. That will help you to communicate your ideas to the stylist so that you end up with the cut you want. Good luck!
Q: My daughter has the blondest curls you’ve ever seen. They are ringlets! I’m always asked if it’s a perm. How do I care for them? I am not sure what products to use. I have noticed that they should only be picked through every few days to reduce frizz. I’d like to find a child’s conditioner that is light. I have only ever used adult products on her , but they are pulling on the ringlets! So I’m not sure what to do about it now to prevent it.
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