Look what I can do…
July 8, 2008
So my latest obsession has been researching and reading about caring for B-girl’s hair (well W-boy too but it’s less complicated).
I’ve gotten a couple books – Wavy, Curly, Kinkyy was one and the other was Kinki Kreations. I definitely got more out of the latter. It seemed a little more straight forward in the instructions of caring for the hair – what to do when and how often. Plus it had lots of great hairstyles.
Last time I was at Jen’s house she had done some cute box braids on Rienne’s hair and we were talking about practicing. She was sad that she’d gotten rid of her styling heads from her hairstylist days. It made me think of my daughter’s Barbie Island Princess Styling Head at home. I knew the hair consistency is different but I wondered if it would work.
So tonight while Natalie and I were listening to an audio book at bedtime I sat Rosella in front of me and went to town. (Let me say that the way they create those scalps is a little creepy.) Cornrows have been what intimated me the most so that’s what I tried. The first one was kind of fat and half way down I started braiding over instead of under so I took it out up to that point and redid it. The second one went much better. I think the skinnier they are the easier it is.
Granted Rosella couldn’t complain if I was pulling too hard so I can’t testify to her experience but I was pretty pleased.
I bought some cute snaps and things from Snapaholics and then have been buying different ballies and beads and such at Walmart – little bit at a time.
I’m dying to try all these cute hairstyles on B-girl. Especially the two-strand twists. That looks pretty easy. I also scored a satin pillowcase at the big clean out of my husband’s grandparents house.
Wow…I’m impressed! You know, she will be so happy to be in a loving home that the hair thing won’t even matter! I think it’s cute that you care so much that you’re already practicing! Great idea using the Barbie head!!
Good job with Barbie there Julie. Beza’s gonna have some rockin’ hair styles. It’s so great that you are taking the time to practice. It will pay off huge when she can have a postitive self image and feel like she looks good. I know you’ve said that her hair is always styled nicely with lots of braids and I think you are super smart not to under estimate how good it will make her feel to have her new mamma keep her hair looking good. I see lots of special girl bonding time in your future while doing hair
Maybe Natalie will become more interested in hair bobbles and let you give her more styles too.
….. ahem, so, can you give me lessons then? My cornrows were pretty messy. hahaha. I guess just because I am a hair stylist doesn’t mean I am necessarily good at braiding.
Wow! Very impressive -was that your first try?? And this is one of the many reasons that I am begging God to only let us have boys. Boys only. Please.
Wow, you actually did a really good job. I keep thinking Natty will let you do more and more once B gets here. I love that you’re already practicing! You’re a great Mama ;o)
I think Rosella’s experience was great! Just look at the look on her face! She is so happy to be sporting some corn rows:) great job
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Mama Gumm, as a black woman I have to say I’m tired of seeing white families adopting black children and not knowing how to do their hair. I’m soooo proud of YOU! You are the only white person that I’ve seen who has noticed that there’s a difference between the textures of white hair and black hair, consquently meaning different hair care. I’m glad to see that you have taken an interest on the different styles and it looks like you’ll do fine. I know with the new addition to your family not only will the lil’ one receive lots of love but she’ll have a mama who KNOWS how to do her hair. God bless you and your family!!
Kudos to you for learning how to do your child’s hair! AVOID SHELDEEZ HAIR SALON in VA!!! They provided HORRIBLE service – their lead stylist Angela (also the manager)is catty, gossipy, slow, unprofessional, and her behavior is TOTALLY supported by Arthur
Robinson(hmmm, wonder why…)- who, when I complained, told me “Do what you gotta do!” – So I am, I’m trying to warn us – all that advertises on TV isn’t gold (in this case, Sheldeez is “fool’s gold” – looks good, but worth nothing…. Don’t say you weren’t warned