This is my interview with another mocha mommy, Blessed Angel, from Long Hair Care Forum. Blessed Angel is very involved when it comes to taking care of her daughter's hair. She is always posting wonderful pictures of styles that she has created for her daughter and is always willing to help newbie moms who may have questions about caring for their children's hair, so I thought that she would be the perfect mom for my first interview. Thanks Blessed Angel!!! Read on!
How old is your daughter?
My daughter is 3-years-old (she just turned 3 in August 2008)
Is her hair natural or relaxed?
Her hair is natural (it's never been relaxed).
What is her haircare regimen?
MY DD'S REGIMEN:
1. Poo with NTM Moisturizing Shampoo (less harsh & drying) or Infusium 23 Moisturologie Moist Poo.
2. Condition with Infusium 23 Moisturologie Moisturizing Conditioner or Nexxus Humectress (massage scalp and leave it on for 5-10 min with shower cap on). Detangle (with wide tooth comb in small sections).
3. Rinse. Then dab the towel to each sections of the scalp to encourage faster drying.
4. “Grease” entire scalp with Jane Carter's Nourish & Shine. Massage scalp.
5. Detangle (while still wet/damp) with Kids Organic Detangling Shea Butter Moisturizing Lotion (do very tiny sections at a time).
6. Seal hair (each tiny sectioned part) with N&S immediately after applying KODSBML.
7. Braid into 4 or more plaits for bed. The hair will be dry by the morning. (please be sure that the room the child is sleeping in is warm; especially in the winter months if you're washing hair at night. We don't want our babies to get sick) **A few days later when scalp looks dry, moisturize scalp and hair with JC N&S or Vatika Frosting. When doing braids, I add some Nexxus Leave-In Conditioner (and add Vatika Frosting or N&S to her scalp and seal hair with either one) to give slip. It also helps the braids keep a fresh look longer.I also use Kenra's Clarifying/Chelating Shampoo to remove build-up and deposits from her hair once a month. I also have a hair journal for her to help me keep track of what products I use and when.
Re-Cap of Regimen (Simplified):
Poo's: Infusium 23 Moisturologie Condtiontin Shampoo OR NTM (Neutrogena Triple Moisture) Moisturizing Poo.
Condish: Infusium 23 Moisturologie Moisturizing Condtioner OR Nexxus Humectress Moisturizing Conditioner.
Leave-In: Kids Organics Hair Lotion"Grease" & Moisturize: Jane Carter's Nourish & Shine OR Vatika Frosting.
Leave-In: Kids Organics Hair Lotion"Grease" & Moisturize: Jane Carter's Nourish & Shine OR Vatika Frosting.
Curl Definition & Moisture (used ONLY for ponytails): Elasta QP Feels Like Silk
Styling (to hold down edges): Murray's Beeswax followed by EQP Glaze.
Styling Tools: 1. Bone Comb (wide tooth comb), 2. Bone Fine Tooth Comb, 3. Boar Bristle Brush
NOTE: This regimen is subject to change. I am still open to trying new products and procedures.
What are you favorite products that you use on her hair?
1. Jane Carter's Nourish & Shine
2. Elasta QP Feels Like Silk
3. Kids Organics Hair Lotion
4. Elasta QP Glaze
What tips do you think mom's and dad's should know about healthy haircare?
What mom's and dad's should know about healthy haircare is that the hair should always be moisturized. It's wise to not use heat at all, or minimally with a heat protectant. Healthy hair means a clean scalp and hair. Healthy hair is ensured with good products and styling tools. If the hair was relaxed, it will need extra care that natural hair wouldn't require!!
If she is natural do you think you will ever relax her hair?
I don't know if I will ever relax her hair. It depends on what she and I wants to do when she is old enough to decide. I think she'll be old enough when she turns about 15 or so. I will not consider relaxing her hair for about another 10 years.
Why or not?
I am still learning how to take care of relaxed hair (such as my own). And though it may seem easier to maintain, it requires more of a commitment to following one's regimen than natural hair does. Relaxed hair is more prone to breakage and damage; and that would hinder the progress that her hair has made and will continue to make. I love how healthy her hair is, and I'd like to keep it that way!
Styling (to hold down edges): Murray's Beeswax followed by EQP Glaze.
Styling Tools: 1. Bone Comb (wide tooth comb), 2. Bone Fine Tooth Comb, 3. Boar Bristle Brush
NOTE: This regimen is subject to change. I am still open to trying new products and procedures.
What are you favorite products that you use on her hair?
1. Jane Carter's Nourish & Shine
2. Elasta QP Feels Like Silk
3. Kids Organics Hair Lotion
4. Elasta QP Glaze
What tips do you think mom's and dad's should know about healthy haircare?
What mom's and dad's should know about healthy haircare is that the hair should always be moisturized. It's wise to not use heat at all, or minimally with a heat protectant. Healthy hair means a clean scalp and hair. Healthy hair is ensured with good products and styling tools. If the hair was relaxed, it will need extra care that natural hair wouldn't require!!
If she is natural do you think you will ever relax her hair?
I don't know if I will ever relax her hair. It depends on what she and I wants to do when she is old enough to decide. I think she'll be old enough when she turns about 15 or so. I will not consider relaxing her hair for about another 10 years.
Why or not?
I am still learning how to take care of relaxed hair (such as my own). And though it may seem easier to maintain, it requires more of a commitment to following one's regimen than natural hair does. Relaxed hair is more prone to breakage and damage; and that would hinder the progress that her hair has made and will continue to make. I love how healthy her hair is, and I'd like to keep it that way!
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