what should i do

[dominique1]

hi , my daughter is 15 and is mixed race (white and black carribean) she has naturally curly hair when washed but after a while turns into a big ball of fluff she's at the age now where she would like to be able to do her hair herself and where it down like all of her friends. i have heard mixed views so therefore have not yet done abything as i have been told that relaxers are the answer by some people and natural is best by some people. if anyone knows of a way to help i would be open to hear the suggestions.

[jane1098]

best put this question in B&S.

[cully]

Dominique, a good hairdresser will surely know the answer to this problem.

[terambulan]

Relaxers dont work well on carribean hair (which is weaker than other hair) and causes it to snap off! Try Straiteners or strong prof conditioner (L'Oreal) on wet hair & comb strait (makes it straighter).

Try weaving & plaiting with added cotton/silk ribbon to weigh down hair and control.

nb Relaxers are a strong perm solution.....snip a length of hair and soak in perm as pkt recommend; dry between two sheets of cardboard to see result. Pull test hair for strength....if it snaps easily then forget doing the rest of head.

[terambulan]

Put a reference to this question & answers at Beauty under Body & Soul.....for others to access?

[zzxxee]

my 17 is mixed race and i would suggest you find a really good afro hairdresser look on the net to find one with a good reputation or she could have it braided corn row style this lookks straight and she can wear it down only needs doing every couple of months and looks amazing..

[dominique1]

thanx for all the suggestions and i will definetly look into some of them. many thanx x