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what are good hair care products to use on an african american infant?
I have a baby girl who is almost 1 year old. I wash her hair every other day and moisturize her scalp with olive oil. Now that she is not a little baby anymore, what are some safe products to use on her hair and scalp?
Queen B, your link is dead. :(
Very informative answer, though.
Thank you.
Answer: Don't use baby oil or any other petrochemical based ingredients! They are not good for anyone and certainly not for babies.
For example, these type of products are safe ones:
http://www.sensaria.com/ourstory.php
As for the tangles and frizz you should use a vegetable oil in that case. Go to an organic products store and get some pure ecological jojoba oil. Barely apply it to the ends after shampooing. Barely. And as far from the roots as possible. This as a first option, as as secon option:
http://www.sensaria.com/ourstory.php
You shouldn't worry about the look of her hair at this age, though, as long as it is healthy. It is better to avoid as many fabricated products as possible, since she is so young
