About Hairstyles

Most African American babies are created with thick, coarse, curly or wavy hair that needs particular attention. Because of its texture and curl pattern, the hair will be dry and prone to breakage -- so treat it lightly!

Many Asians and Caucasians wash their hair as frequently as once a day to get rid of excess oil. However, African Americans don't create as much oil.

Rather, wash your child's hair care only how to make once a week working with a gentle black baby shampoo. Biracial infants' hair is generally less curled and they create more oil, so if necessary, you can wash the hair two times per week.

Use a wide-tooth comb or soft-bristle brush.

Never try to comb out kinky hair when it's dry.

Apply a tiny amount of oil or lotion moisturizer to help detangle the hair.

Moisturizing

It is important to moisturize the hair per week to keep it soft and manageable. Discovering the ideal regimen will depend on your child's hair texture and structure, which means you might need to experiment with different products. Here are a couple of choices:

Look for a natural product such as jojoba oil, emu oil, avocado oil, virgin coconut oil, or coconut oil at organic food stores.

Create your own moisturizer by mixing a light oil (sweet almond oil or light virgin olive oil) with organic ingredients (rosemary or lavender).

Distribute a small amount of the moisturizer on your palms and gently sweep it through the hair and on the scalp.

Your baby might be allergic or sensitive to some components, like essential oils, so watch carefully for unusual allergies or reactions. Avoid products with mineral oil or petroleum jelly because they tend to clog the pores.

  

Most likely it is cradle cap (also called seborrheic dermatitis) or eczema (also called atopic dermatitis).

Cradle cap shows up for the first month or two of life because of crusty, white or yellow patches on the scalp. It is not pretty, but it is harmless.

Cradle cap will generally go away on its own in a month or two, but if it bothers you, try shampooing more often and gently brushing your child's scalp with a soft brush or massaging it with a terry cloth towel.

  

It is important not to scratch, comb, or vigorously brush the scalp to eliminate flakes, as this may cause further irritation.

When the cradle cap does not enhance or spreads into other locations, speak with your baby's doctor, who may suggest a medicated shampoo.

Eczema appears as a red, dry, itchy rash on the scalp. A baby with psoriasis has extremely sensitive skin. Most studies demonstrate that the inclination to get eczema is inherited.

Eczema typically develops in infants between 2 and 6 months old. In severe cases, it can be very irritating and cause baldness and breakage.

If your child gets eczema, use mild, fragrance-free soaps and shampoos, such as those created for sensitive skin. To deal with the condition, employ a pure oil, such as jojoba or coconut, or an emollient cream, like shea butter.

If eczema worsens or spreads, your baby's doctor may suggest a medicated shampoo along with a cortisone cream or analgesic lotion.