Mixed Race Toddler Hair Care Routine

A basic, simple, quick, easy hair care routine for mixed race black/white babies and toddlers, African-American toddlers, and for curly-hair people in general. Stay-at-home Mira Mesa Dad discusses taking care of his toddler daughter's hair. Cleaning, shampooing, detangling, moisturizing, and stying are all covered. We also consult with a professional in order to fine-tune our routine and get advice regarding hair growth, hair health, brushing, shampooing, and when to trim. Thank you LaTanya at Premiere 1 on 1 Salon!

[@KingChameleonsEye]

You are amazing!!!!!!!!! Best white dad on KZbin. Some black people don't even know as much as you have actively researched 💥👍🏽

[@MiraMesaDad]

Thank you!

[@laricewilcox5344]

Afro Hair Addictions AHA heeeeeeey Tyrone, I am finding you all over the place...love you!

[@christina168]

How great is it that u take interest in ur baby girl...She ends up looking so cute..

[@MiraMesaDad]

Thank you!

[@Chels4hair]

Your doing such a good job at taking care of her hair. Asking for professional help, is a good natural hair practice. Going to a natural hair salon that specializes in afro textured is best for hair cuts and protective styling. Here’s a few tips for later on... Combing & brushing should be done every other day, too much pulling at the scalp isn’t good. Natural hair is very delicate because of the twist & turns in the strand making it break of easily, so detangling every day isn’t good. Try washing her hair every 2-3 days not everyday because you don’t want to strip the hair’s natural oils. At night you can lightly spritz her hair with water sealing it in with a kid leave-in conditioner and cream styler(satin bonnet). In the morning to kick the curls back in place use a refresher spray and an oil. Using Organic natural hair kid/baby products is fine for now making sure to read the ingredients labels. Make sure the product says NO silicones, parabens, MEA/EDTA/DEA, phthalates, synthetic fragrances & colors and artificial oils.

[@Chels4hair]

Keep doing the LOC method frequently to keep the hair moisturize👍🏾. ALWAYS use a silicone FREE cleansing conditioner, always rinse out cleansers with very warm water to open the hair cuticle to receive moisture. Sulfates free shampoos have gentle cleaning agents that cleanse your hair withOUT the harsh drying effect. Their fine to use in your hair as long as the products your using don’t have ingredients that build up on the hair (like silicones and artificial oils). A good sulfate is Coco-sulfate that can be used as a clarifying shampoo to strip out bad chemicals that could get into her scalp and hair cuticle. Coco sulfate is great for a product build up w/ congested scalp, mud, salt and chlorine water. After shampooing always follow up with the pairing conditioner letting it sit in the hair for 5 minutes before, detangling the hair using a wide tooth comb. Leave in the conditioner in your hair for at least 15 minutes before rinsing out your rinse out conditioner with lukewarm water. Always rinse out deep conditioners, hair treatments & hair masque with cool water(unless the product says otherwise). Her hair looks very healthy right now, but when it gets longer try deep conditioning once a week. If you have one, a hair steamer can help the deep conditioner penetrate into the hair cuticle better. This will leave the hair feeling hydrated; a hand healed steamer is best for young kids. After you detangle her hair using your cowash, or after you shampoo & condition, towel blot her hair and add the deep conditioner using your tangle teezer to detangling. You can leave it over night rinsing it out in the morning or leave it in for 15 minute using a hair steamer then rinse with cool water. Investing in a water filter is not only good for your hair, but skin & nails too. It really does make a big difference in the hair’s health and moisture levels. 100% pure Organic unrefined cold pressed coconut oil is the best kind and is great to use in the spring & summer months when its hot. Not in the fall/winter because coconut oil solidifies in the cold making the hair look caked; use coconut oil sparingly a little goes a long way. Try trimming her hair when you start seeing split ends then every six months giving her a dusting if you see more split ends. Massage brushes like the one from Vanity Planet are better for stimulating growth in the hair NOT boat bristle brushes. Only use SOFT boar bristle brushes occasional NOT daily it frazzle the hair cuticle. A bath visor can help keep the shampoo out her eyes, www.amazon.com/Kair-Cushioned-Bath-Visor-Blue/dp/B00A7W0VLY?th=1&tag=rewardstyle-20&ascsubtag=dQcTW6Y0u2-n-b46yrhbansf--1813947901. These tips should help with the growth and maintenance of her natural hair, hope this helps❤️. For more info visit www.naturallycurly.com to figure out her hair type.

[@MiraMesaDad]

Thanks Chels4hair! Actually my method is changing often... I'm learning a lot and will post updates later!!! I like your videos!

[@Chels4hair]

Oh thank you😀, no problem I love giving hair tips. Here are some kid products to try...SheaMoisture Baby and Kids, CURLS It's a Curl, CURLS Curly Q's, Eden BodyWorks Kids,The Mane Choice Kids Medley,SheaGirl, The Brown Crayon Project, Kiddietanicals, Mielle Organics Tinys&Tots, Kinky-Curly Tiny Twirls, Cara B Naturally, Mummy's Miracle, Hot Head Thermal Hair Care, Camille Rose Naturals, Alikay Naturals, As I Am Born Curly, Mixed Chicks accessories ONLY, Mop Top Fuzzy Duck, So Cozy, Ruby-Blue Bunny, The HONEST Company, and JASON Kids Only! P.S. I'm a new subbie!!!

[@laricewilcox5344]

very pleased to find this video, I have much respect for you Dad. Thank you for taking such specific care of your daughter.

[@teedee6614]

Great job! Just a suggestion to use the leave in conditioner first and then use light oil. This will help lock in the moisture she needs.

[@MiraMesaDad]

Yes! Thanks!

[@sllimanomis5696]

Very informative video, so far the best one. I am expecting mom now, a mixraced child so I am looking for ideas. And bless this daddy! awww! :)

[@marshea83]

Good information! And very impressive! I can't get my husband to go near my daughter's hair!

[@MiraMesaDad]

I was the same way at first.. but after I learned how to do it, I enjoy the time I spend with my girl. Great for father/daughter bonding!

[@GaDiva769]

Great job!! I agree on the baby shampoo being harsh and drying. With hard water, about once a month or every 2 months, a chelation (swimmer's shampoo) is good for the hair. If not, hard water will continue to build up and will soon start to block moisture and her products.

[@MiraMesaDad]

Awesome info thanks!!!

[@arthittayab.3651]

Thanks to you for a very informative video: I myself have wavy/curly hair, but I'm an Asian. And since people around me have straight hair ,I can't really ask anyone about hair routine. Your video is very helpful, love the explanations. By the way, you two are very cute! :)

[@MiraMesaDad]

Thank you!

[@mamadeebuildsahouse]

I love the effort you put in actually on the video. Very informative. I will share your video with my sis who lives in South Africa and has a mixed child as well. Thanks for sharing.

[@MiraMesaDad]

Thank you very much! It was a learning experience for me!

[@FatimaB]

Great video, very informative and interesting. I have learnt quite a lot from this video and will be purchasing jojoba oil for my little girl instead of using coconut oil. Thank you for sharing :-)

[@MiraMesaDad]

Thanks Fatima!

[@MiraMesaDad]

Yes mixed, her mom of is Haitian descent.

[@kavitamoorekavtrini2823]

Thank you for sharing this very informative video, u asked alot of the questions which i needed answers for. Greta work and keep it up, on a side note your daughter is STUNNING!!

[@MiraMesaDad]

Thank you!

[@daphneyhowell731]

Great video!

[@MiraMesaDad]

Thank you!!

[@ckdubb]

What brand is the satin cap? I've been looking for a good one for toddlers and have been coming up empty.

[@MiraMesaDad]

Sorry for the late response. We got it on Etsy! I don't recall it having a brand name but will look for the store.

[@MiraMesaDad]

OK found it. It's the "SatinBonnetBoutique" on Etsy.

[@ckdubb]

Thanks!

[@Thakidpuma]

Lol nice video!!

[@MiraMesaDad]

Thank you!

[@fadiva3vata452]

Dad good job

[@nyembsafric1]

😍 really nice

[@nyembsafric1]

It's best to avoid adult products....you baby is still growing between 0 and 5 and her skin is five time more delicate...it can absorb much mor than an adult..don't do it! use HIPP baby lotion on her hair...its for skin but is moisturises....use thier baby shampoo too....and nd oil...its the best to be safe you don't know tge long term damage these chemicals can have on a growing child