Hair

A Hair Victory

/ Dawn Kasal-Finley / 2 Comments

I just have to send a shout out to Stacie for asking about the product line I am attributing my hair victory with Zoë too.  A simple post on facebook about whether or not anyone had use the product got me investigating and trying it based simply on it’s name and their website.  So, for my fellow moms of African American children, or any readers who are African American,  I would highly recommend using products from Uncle Funky’s Daughter.  I have struggled to find the right product that would really help define Zoë’s curls for the long term and keep them from shrinking up and appearing frizzy.  It has been a two year struggle and I have tried lots and lots of things.  What I really wanted was something that was natural, designed and sold by African Americans for other African Americans.  I will say I have found it.

I used their curly magic on Zoë’s hair after her bath last night–it needs to be used on hair that is really wet.  The definition in her curls is awesome–after sleeping on it still wet.  I will need to change our hair routine a bit and try to do the washing in the morning so that her hair can air dry with the product on it.

Here is what it looked like upon wake up

This is never what her hair looks like when we wake up.  I also have their thirsty curls to spray in that will give the hair a little more definition but not undo what the curly magic has done.  I have to say I would recommend their products.  I am finally happy to have found a product that will allow me to let Zoë keep her hair down–which is what she prefers.  If you are looking for a good natural hair product–check these out.

Quick Status Update

/ Dawn Kasal-Finley / 3 Comments

MIL is arriving in just over two hours.  House is clean–need to put sheets on her bed. 

Zoë is walking–not too far but can walk across a room.  She has also slept through the night every nigt this week.  I am hoping this will remain the status quo. 

Going to see Twilight tonight.  Yes, I know it is not going to be some great cinematic genius film, but I love Edward and can’t wait to see the movie.  Yay! Girls night.

I am getting a lot better at Zoë’s hair.  I have been doing it every day so that she starts to get use to the pulling, etc.  I have been working with different things to make her hair “pretty.”   I have some small clips but the teeth on them are sharp and were cutting the elastics and so I have moved on to little scrunchie type things.  I need to get some clips that don’t have teeth.  If you can point me in the right direction let me know. 

The First Hairstyle

/ Dawn Kasal-Finley / 3 Comments

I have no experience with doing my Ethiopian kids’ hair.  Noah has great hair and by great I mean easy–it is loose curls and soft hair.  I haven’t had to style it much other than putting in hair milk daily.  His hair is certainly long enough for braids but I have resisted because he already gets mistaken for a girl all the time that I think braids just might make him look a little more girlish.  Zoë has great hair in that it is thick but it poses more of a challenge for me.  It is super curly and the curls are super tight.  I am amazed when wet how long her hair is as opposed to when it’s dry.  So, I decided it was time to do something with her hair aside from the baby afro she has been rocking–with style of course. 

Well, let me start by saying little ones don’t want to sit and they certainly don’t want to have their hair done.  We didn’t get too far and it wasn’t too long in–two ponies–that she decided she was done and began trying to physically remove my hand from her head.  It was difficult and it was my first try, but she looks so cute with her hair done. 

I will start looking into places to have her hair done and to get some pointers on how to do it more effectively.  I have to say I am pretty happy with my first try and am looking forward to getting to do it more and to become more confident.  So, those of yo fell moms of African/African American/Ethiopian, etc children have any great tips, advice on products, etc.  Please send them this way.  I know know that I am suppose to put some sort of wax/cream on her hair after it is in these box ponies but I have no idea.  So, please advise.