How to take care of biracial hair?

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I'm not sure who to ask, but I'm not really sure how to take care of my hair? I'm half black and half white. My mom is white and she just kind of washed my hair and put it in a pony tail my whole life. My dad is black, but knows NOTHING about taking care of hair (he shaves). I've always kind of washed it every other day, but it is constantly dry. I don't use any "product" nor do I get my hair done. I shaved it all off 2 years ago, and it's now grown into a big, beautiful afro. I'm just looking for suggestions on what to do? Should I be putting something in my hair? How much am I actually supposed to wash it? Does the brush I use matter? I looked stuff up on YouTube, but I don't understand anything.

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You definitely need to be washing less, using a wide toothed comb and some kind of oil for your scalp and to moisturize the hair.

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Well we aren’t “mixed” per se my husband and I are both African-American but I’m super light with light hazel eyes and dark blonde hair, MY HAIR and my youngest daughter’s hair is super fine and curly (hers is actually less fine than mine, thankfully) my oldest daughter’s hair is a lot like my Husband’s, more coarse and the curl needs to be coaxed a little more, currently I keep their hair braided with beads, they are 2 and 4. People ask me if I ad hair to their braids 😳 Um no but they have a TON of hair! People with mixed children and other African-American Moms are always asking what I put in their hair and what I use in my hair... The key LOTS of moisture! I use only sulfate free moisturizing shampoos followed by a deep conditioning ONCE a week. Because I work out and don’t want my hair to be yucky I rinse and condition between washes. I figure combing through the conditioner and letting it sit is going to clean the sweat but won’t strip hair. I use a light oil and the Chi serum for my hair because I straight iron it (NO relaxers) I wash my girls’ hair every 10 days and get it braided every 14 days... In their hair I put TONS of olive oil right from the store cooking isle... When they have the braids out I’ll also add a leave in conditioner (I swap out brands, currently using Cantu) and aloe Vera gel (no additives) to help with fly always and edges... Can you afford a salon? Find someone who feels comfortable working with your hair texture, ask questions, going to the salon is also about hair education not just the service. Don’t purchase your products from salon unless a great deal, you can usually find what you need at a beauty supply store or my favorite ONLINE! You may need or want a Keratin treatment. Haven’t done one for months now but I do my own with a product I bought on Amazon. Used to pay $200.00 for treatment. Bought on Amazon for $50.00 and bottle has 4 applications. Last but not least get your ends CLIPPED not hair cut but ENDS CLIPPED at least once a month! Good luck! 
PS... Did Ancestry DNA and 22% English and 8% Irish so even though I’m not “mixed” my hair is a little 😂😂😂 Also, go more by hair texture than whether or not someone is mixed; I’ve met and know many mixed people with one white parent and one black parent and their hair is WAY courser and kinkier than mine... People often ask and assume I’m mixed. My Husband gets asked when alone with our children what they’re mixed with, his answer, as well as mine, “Black and High Yella” 😂😂😂 Good Luck!

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Add a photo if you can.. My mom is Italian & dad blk .. my hair is a mix but its mostly like my dads and I’ve recently found this at CVS works wonders for me!

Try reducing washing your wash only about 2-3 times max a week.. it dries our hair out so much but I can’t help but wash my hair because of how it feels from the leave in cond after a few days.. this jelly is excellent and doesn’t do harm like most gels..unfortunately these still have alcohol but give it a try! Jelly is for styling purposes.. leave in cond. you would lightly massage into your hair after you wash and condition your hair like normal. I recommend that shamp & cond as well. Good luck!

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Have you tried going to a beauty store? We have a local one that sells skin care and hair care products primarily for people of color. I went there once to buy a face wash and the ladies there helped me find something that would work for me. I also have a friend who adopted a young boy from Nigeria and she went to the same store and they also helped her pick out products for a good routine for his hair. 
I feel like your best best would be to go to your local beauty supply store and ask them all your questions. It’ll be best because they will be able to see your hair. Everyone’s hair is so different so it’s hard to say online.

How to take care of biracial hair?

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