This white woman adopted an Ethiopian child into her home. I was amazed at how she took the time to really master his very unique hair. Instead of simply cutting it off.
Here is a ridiculously long post to answer the question, "What do you use in Easton's hair?"
All of the products can be purchased at Walmart or Target. I've heard of wonderful products available online but I have been happy with the over the counter, inexpensive products found locally. It's been a journey of trial and error to see what works best with the texture of his hair. I actually started writing this post months ago but I keep finding different products and techniques that I wanted to share. Hopefully, this will be a starting point and a good reference for you!
Easton's hair is tight curls. When you pull them out you can see how long it is!
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Baby Shampoo- (very mild for Easton's hair)
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Our favorite leave in condition! We use a generous amount of this conditioner each bath. I believe the key to Easton's hair is rich conditioner and no tangles.
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A good comb is necessary! I try to comb through it twice a week, in the tub with lots of conditioner. I keep the scissors close by too because I typically just cut out the tiny knots on the ends. Easton can tolerate this for about 5 minutes so I work fast!
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This was Easton's hair at 12 months old. This is combed out! I haven't combed out his hair in a long time. I'm pretty sure he would have atleast a 4 inch fro!
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This is what it looks like when it's completely soaked. Tight ringlets that I love!
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Our favorite product for styling his hair (special occasions-It's too much work to do daily) I use a generous amount and twist locks of hair around my figures. I do not use a comb to part it. I simply grab a tiny chunk and twist it between my figures.
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(Poof Ball) Here is Easton's hair once I sprayed it with water and rubbed Cantu Shea Butter leave in conditioner through it:
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We love all of the Cantu products!
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(Curly Q)
Easton's hair after a bath with Palmer's coconut oil, hair milk in it:
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(A Hot Mess)
Inevitably what Easton's hair will look like after 10 hours of sleep in his crib!! Time for a bath and to start all over again!! =)
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Mama's hair doesn't get half the attention that the boys' hair does! =) Thankfully my hairdresser friend Brittny insist on taking care of me!
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A BLAST FROM THE PAST:
Incase you are wondering if your baby will have hair like Easton's, here are a few pictures to help you compare. His hair was never course, it was always soft, curly and fine.
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http://fulmerstory.blogspot.com/2012/01/our-boys-and-their-hair.html
awwwww hes adorable
Quote from: Vonc2002 on October 04, 2015, 12:33:38 AM
awwwww hes adorable
!!!!!
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And very lucky to have such a loving mother who's willing to sit there and figure it all out. I love seeing stuff like this. It's a much needed reminder that there are good people still in this world.
Look at those eyes! I could jus melt.
Glad the mother made the effort to educate herself.
cute kid
Quote from: Boomer on October 04, 2015, 12:38:17 AM
Look at those eyes! I could jus melt.
Glad the mother made the effort to educate herself.
:stressed: :stressed:
hey bew
I used to have this colleague who adopted an African kid, but she got so much criticism because of the boy's hair. I think her own sister even accused her of abusing the kid but probably because she was jealous or something. I could tell she really loved the kid and wouldn't hurt him.
This is really sweet. Such a cute boy
Beautiful
Love has no color. ❤️
And I love that she took the time to educate herself on her child culture and things
Aww he is so precious!!! Go head on White mama!!
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And his hair is EXTREMELY tricky to really get a grip of. So this woman put her work in. :dead:
It's very versatile and multi dimensional in a way...it could go from a BUSH on top of his head:
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to nice curls and ringlets. with just a little water
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So finding products that really compliment and style it is very challenging and tricky.
She didn't give up :stressed: I don't know why it makes me a little emotional.
But I love her. And Imma donate to her cause.
Quote from: Annie on October 04, 2015, 08:44:10 AM
I used to have this colleague who adopted an African kid, but she got so much criticism because of the boy's hair. I think her own sister even accused her of abusing the kid but probably because she was jealous or something. I could tell she really loved the kid and wouldn't hurt him.
This is really sweet. Such a cute boy
A lot of white people are scared of their black kids hair.
Many mothers of biracial kids end up chopping their sons hair off. :stressed:
or if they have a daughter, they'll just PULL her hair back into a ponytail or something and cal it a day.
Many of them are lazy. You wanted to lay down with a black man and let him cum inside of you...... but did you think your kid would come out looking like Cinderellla? Black blood is potent.
He's precious
I feel like you shouldn't adopt a black child (or any child of a different race) if you aren't willing to embrace their heritage
he's so adorable!!!
and I am glad that Mom took significant efforts in learning about the right products for his beautiful hair.
I just love that she adopted him. The embracing of his ethnic background is a beautiful bonus. Everyday I hear about parents killing their kids and I get so fucking disgusted.
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I agree. The adoption in itself is amazing. Providing a loving home for a child who may have otherwise not have had one is beautiful. But this just shows extra extra tender loving care that she has. :wub:
This is beautiful. He is too precious. :wub:
The white boy looks a bit angry lol, but it is so cute to see them together like brothers
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Sor if I were a white woman I'd just find the nearest black woman and beg her do do something with my childs head.
Black hair is beautiful but LORD it is work to keep up with.
Quote from: Emma Frost on October 04, 2015, 12:50:04 PM
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Sor if I were a white woman I'd just find the nearest black woman and beg her do do something with my childs head.
Black hair is beautiful but LORD it is work to keep up with.
I think the biggest thing is trial and error
it can be very frustrating.
once you get past that, it's smooth sailing. :cheerup:
she just had to stick it out. honestly his hair is very soft, its not fully kinky so she's not gonna be breaking combs trying to manage it....the key to his hair is just keeping it very well moisturized. it eats up conditioner and oils like they're nothing. if u look at all the products she listed, they all had butter in them. she found the formula. :stressed: :stressed: :stressed:
some Ethiopians actually use raw butter in their hair.
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Quote from: Phantom on October 04, 2015, 11:22:32 AM
I feel like you shouldn't adopt a black child (or any child of a different race) if you aren't willing to embrace their heritage
what if they're American born dddsssss
Should someone really have to go out of their way to investigate a kids history?
Or just let them adopt American culture?
Quote from: SUPREME on October 04, 2015, 02:40:19 PM
Quote from: Phantom on October 04, 2015, 11:22:32 AM
I feel like you shouldn't adopt a black child (or any child of a different race) if you aren't willing to embrace their heritage
what if they're American born dddsssss
Should someone really have to go out of their way to investigate a kids history?
Or just let them adopt American culture?
excuse u :usureuok:
i asked the same question, sort of, when I saw that post
more in relation to white women having these black bvys biologically....
but...
being American born does not mean your black kids should be walking around in a mohawk
it's not about investigating their history really....
she didn't sit down and get hair tips from ethiopian natives
the bitch went to walmart sssss
and tried different things in her child's head to see what would stick. :ohwow:
Quote from: Herb. on October 04, 2015, 02:44:30 PM
Quote from: SUPREME on October 04, 2015, 02:40:19 PM
Quote from: Phantom on October 04, 2015, 11:22:32 AM
I feel like you shouldn't adopt a black child (or any child of a different race) if you aren't willing to embrace their heritage
what if they're American born dddsssss
Should someone really have to go out of their way to investigate a kids history?
Or just let them adopt American culture?
excuse u :usureuok:
i asked the same question, sort of, when I saw that post
more in relation to white women having these black bvys biologically....
but...
being American born does not mean your black kids should be walking around in a mohawk
it's not about investigating their history really....
she didn't sit down and get hair tips from ethiopian natives
the bitch went to walmart sssss
and tried different things in her child's head to see what would stick. :ohwow:
yes but she KNEW this kid was Ethiopian. What about baby Quan from queens?
Quote from: SUPREME on October 04, 2015, 03:36:07 PM
Quote from: Herb. on October 04, 2015, 02:44:30 PM
Quote from: SUPREME on October 04, 2015, 02:40:19 PM
Quote from: Phantom on October 04, 2015, 11:22:32 AM
I feel like you shouldn't adopt a black child (or any child of a different race) if you aren't willing to embrace their heritage
what if they're American born dddsssss
Should someone really have to go out of their way to investigate a kids history?
Or just let them adopt American culture?
excuse u :usureuok:
i asked the same question, sort of, when I saw that post
more in relation to white women having these black bvys biologically....
but...
being American born does not mean your black kids should be walking around in a mohawk
it's not about investigating their history really....
she didn't sit down and get hair tips from ethiopian natives
the bitch went to walmart sssss
and tried different things in her child's head to see what would stick. :ohwow:
yes but she KNEW this kid was Ethiopian. What about baby Quan from queens?
Good point...
But American culture does involve black hair. braids, afros.... we are a part of american culture
its just black american, or african american culture.
if you wanna lay down with a black man, and let him cum inside of your vagina, be prepared to deal with what comes as apart of that package.
our blood is kinda strong lolz. and 9 times out of 10 even if a kid is half white, they're going to take on more of their african heritage physically...especially when it comes to their tresses.
you chose to have a biracial child...take some time to learn how to raise them. groom them. inform them of adversity they may face because of the melanin in their skin. these are the responsibilities of a white man or woman raising a black child.
Oh i agree someone should definitely do research when raising a kid of another race
I was just curious on to what extent
hehe yesss eb'ny king!
ride tht HONKEH!
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Quote from: SUPREME on October 04, 2015, 04:24:02 PM
Oh i agree someone should definitely do research when raising a kid of another race
I was just curious on to what extent
Yeah I agree that no one has to be somewhere swabbing cheeks trying to find out their exact ethnicity, heritage and mess.
Just the basics. :ohwow:
Quote from: Herb. on October 04, 2015, 04:31:59 PM
Quote from: SUPREME on October 04, 2015, 04:24:02 PM
Oh i agree someone should definitely do research when raising a kid of another race
I was just curious on to what extent
Yeah I agree that no one has to be somewhere swabbing cheeks trying to find out their exact ethnicity, heritage and mess.
Just the basics. :ohwow:
DDDDDDDDSSSSS
Quote from: Plankesha on October 04, 2015, 04:26:23 PM
hehe yesss eb'ny king!
ride tht HONKEH!
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:plzstop: :plzstop:
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Quote from: Plankesha on October 04, 2015, 04:26:23 PM
hehe yesss eb'ny king!
ride tht HONKEH!
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:plzstop: