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African American & Bi-racial Hair & Skin Care

Many families foster and adopt outside their own racial boundaries; so, knowledge about proper skin and hair care is important. Learn how to care for African American and Bi-racial hair.

Black Hairstyles - What Are the Easiest or Quickest Black Hairstyles …

I have a bi-racial niece and I could easily create a ponytail or a few simple braids. My favorite black hairstyle on my niece, back when she was 4-years-old, was the ponytail puff. Share with other foster or adoptive parents black hairstyle ideas for those days when a fast and easy hairstyle is the only way to go. Because as parents or caregivers, we all have those days.

Black Hairstyles for Foster or Adopted Children

When I provided respite foster care for my best friend's foster children, I was completely intimidated by the upkeep of their black hairstyles. My friend does such an awesome job with black hair care and her foster children's hair always looks so nice and neat. I have learned a lot from the following articles and I wi…

Black Hair Care - Top Black Hair Care Tips for Foster or Adop…

Black hair care is outside the comfort zone for many foster and adoptive parents, but together we can learn to properly care for the needs of African American children in the foster care system. Take the time to share your black hair care tip with other foster or adoptive parents.

Perform Black Hair Care on Your Foster or Adopted Child

As with many other things in life there are myths and out-of-date information regarding black hair care. As foster or adoptive parents, it's important that we try our best to stay up-to-date with the best discipline methods, parenting techniques, and cultural competency. Part of our being culturally competent is knowing how to properly perform black hair care.

Caring for Your African American or Biracial Child's Hair

Learn how to care for African American hair. Simple black hair care tips and steps to caring for African American hair.

Skin Conditions in Interracial Adoptions and Foster Care

Skin care conditions and issues to be aware of when fostering or adopting children of other races.

African American Hair and Ponytails

Pig tails or ponytails are cute, but can cause damage to African American Hair. Learn a few quick tips to keep your child's african american hair looking great.

Beat the Summer African American Hair Blues

Mahisha Dellinger, founder of Curls, gives basic steps to great looking African American Hair during the summer. Learn quick tips to healthy African American Hair.

Caring for Your African American or Biracial Child’s Hair

Learn how to care for African American hair. Simple steps to African American hair care.

Tis the Season to be Curly

Mahisha Dellinger, founder of Curls, gives basic steps to great looking African American Hair during the winter. Learn quick tips to healthy African American Hair.
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