Teach the Little Ones the way they should go

[ilong]

and they shall not depart from it.


I am teaching DGD (3.5yrs) how to care for her hair and she is loving it. She has VERY THICK THICK 4a/4b hair which is prone to dryness. I've shown her how to (GHE) moisturize, condition, seal and follow-up with putting on plastic cap and satin bonnet. She has her own personal spray bottle which I fill with water and conditioner, as well as her own private hair product stash (castor oil, olive oil, coconut oil, wide tooth comb, conditioner, etc.)



The benefits:

• she learns about hair care
• she learns discipline (daily hair regimen)
• she learns responsibility ( take ownership for doing her hair nightly)
• her hair is growing even faster AND longer
• her hair is so much easier to comb because it is always moisturized
• her hair is very soft
• breakage and hair in comb is almost none
• my DD is happy and with the program for my DGD's hair (not her own) smh

Maybe she will have WL hair consistently through her teen years.

Perhaps she will join LHCF when she is of an appropriate age

At least she will know what she should do to have beautiful hair - it will be up to her to "not depart from it"

 

[BostonMaria]

That's awesome. I need to do better at teaching my 14 yr old how to do her hair. Its classic length and she gets overwhelmed.. plus she's lazy LOL

My mom used to have a salon so I used to watch her do other people's hair. That's how I learned to rollerset by the time I was 14.

 

[Shananyganz]

I totally agree.

This brings to mind:: I had a friend make a comment about black kids being adopted by white families and the state of their hair (an ENTIRELY different thread... but we not here for that right now). ANY-T-WAY... instead of jumping on that statement with a "Right on Sista!!"--- I replied saying something along the lines of:: WE don't even teach our yougins how to do their hair-- what makes US think that someone else should be held liable for what boils down to virtually the same offense?

Long story short--- My little ones (should I travel that road) will most certainly be well equipped with hair knowledge and know how.

~S~

 

[LexiDior]

This is a really good idea. No one taught me how to care for my hair. Growing up my mom didnt do hair well so it was always in 2 ponytails. I want to break the cycle and teach my DDs how not to be salon dependent.

 

[ilong]

That's awesome. I need to do better at teaching my 14 yr old how to do her hair. Its classic length and she gets overwhelmed.. plus she's lazy LOL

My mom used to have a salon so I used to watch her do other people's hair. That's how I learned to rollerset by the time I was 14.

BostonMaria - do it!!!
With all that beautiful hair you have - I am sure your daughter would love for her hair to be as beautiful.

Pass the torch - your mother showed you - now you must show your daughter.

I can see it now you and your daughter standing side by side with WL hair and onlookers falling out from disbelief. (LOL)

 

[MrsJaiDiva]

I have twin boys, so very limited fun in the hair department...but they'll both know all about co-cleansing, and daily moisture at least.

 

[ilong]

I totally agree.

This brings to mind:: I had a friend make a comment about black kids being adopted by white families and the state of their hair (an ENTIRELY different thread... but we not here for that right now). ANY-T-WAY... instead of jumping on that statement with a "Right on Sista!!"--- I replied saying something along the lines of:: WE don't even teach our yougins how to do their hair-- what makes US think that someone else should be held liable for what boils down to virtually the same offense?

Long story short--- My little ones (should I travel that road) will most certainly be well equipped with hair knowledge and know how.

~S~

Absolutely!! I see so many little ones (as young as 3 years old) with extensions in their hair. I cringe!!! Little girls (especially as young as 3 years old) should have bows and ribbons in their hair - not extensions.
Imagine the hair damage from the little kids pulling on the extensions. One way ticket to alopecia.

 

[BostonMaria]

@BostonMaria - do it!!!
With all that beautiful hair you have - I am sure your daughter would love for her hair to be as beautiful.

Pass the torch - your mother showed you - now you must show your daughter.

I can see it now you and your daughter standing side by side with WL hair and onlookers falling out from disbelief. (LOL)

Her hair is already long

She just doesn't know how to deal with all that hair. I need to teach her because I'm afraid she's going to cut it when she gets older.

 

[McQuay30]

This thread makes me smile from ear to ear because i show my little how to make homemade conditioner with kitchen items and i cant wait to show how to mudwash......

 

[virtuenow]

Cute. That's a good idea to start them young.

 

[Nix08]

@McQuay30 How do you mud wash?

I tell my little one what I do to my hair and explain what I'm doing to hers and why.

 

[McQuay30]

@McQuay30 How do you mud wash?

I tell my little one what I do to my hair and explain what I'm doing to hers and why.

With terressentials mud wash or a bentonite clay mixture.

 

[Solitude]

I have twin boys, so very limited fun in the hair department...but they'll both know all about co-cleansing, and daily moisture at least.

Same here! I have one boy and his entire product stash consists of one item - shampoo & one tool - a brush. He doesn't even like to put oils, etc. in his hair and he doesn't need it, so I don't make him.

 

[auparavant]

What do "DGD" and "GHE" refer to?

 

[claud-uk]

Amen, it's down to us to teach the new generation, only wish I had come upon all this info at an earlier age or had a mother who knew/cared more.

 

[Atdow71]

What do "DGD" and "GHE" refer to?

Darling grand daughter
Green house effect

 

[lamaria211]

This is wonderful I have 3 sons no girls to pass on my knowledge to but I do have an 9 yr old niece who loves when Auntie does her hair

 

[McQuay30]

My little one says"Mommie making hair" yes baby mommie making hair

 

[Boujoichic]

I have a 2 year old son who's hair hasn't come all the way in (my mom says mine didn't come in til I was 5) despite my efforts. So unfortunately there only so much I would need to teach him since he will be getting haircuts after his hair comes all the way in. I will pass on what info I can to my niece.

 

[sckri23]

I try to healthify my little cousins thick natural hair without much tuggin and pulling but its hard. Especially when her mom (a beauty school graduate) doesnt wash, finger comb, or moisturize her hair. All she does is put tight cornrows in that has no style to them, leaves bumps all around her hair line, and stays in for months at a time.

She always cries when she gets her hair done except when me and my sis do it. I just wanna put moisture in that head and detangle as much as I possibly can. I cant though the tangles are too deep. I just need a week with her to show her that getting your hair done isnt supposed to hurt.

 

[ilong]

Her hair is already long

She just doesn't know how to deal with all that hair. I need to teach her because I'm afraid she's going to cut it when she gets older.

OMG - THEN TEACH ME!!! SHE IS TOO CUTE.

 

[ilong]

What do "DGD" and "GHE" refer to?

DGD - darling/dear grand daughter

GHE - Green House Effect (moisturize, condition, seal put plastic wrap on head to occlude.

Atdow71 OOPs - sorry didn't see that you had responded until after my post.

 

[ilong]

I try to healthify my little cousins thick natural hair without much tuggin and pulling but its hard. Especially when her mom (a beauty school graduate) doesnt wash, finger comb, or moisturize her hair. All she does is put tight cornrows in that has no style to them, leaves bumps all around her hair line, and stays in for months at a time.

She always cries when she gets her hair done except when me and my sis do it. I just wanna put moisture in that head and detangle as much as I possibly can. I cant though the tangles are too deep. I just need a week with her to show her that getting your hair done isnt supposed to hurt.

My heart goes out to your cousins.

 

[leiah]

My 2 year old son always wants to use whatever I'm using. He'll even take the bottle and rub it on his head. I put conditioner oils and water in his hair whenever I use them.