tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7401110087633857998.post1548840441764688341..comments2024-01-01T11:28:30.248-05:00Comments on Beads, Braids and Beyond: She Wants to Comb Her Own HairUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7401110087633857998.post-86536668125292918492011-08-04T16:36:43.681-04:002011-08-04T16:36:43.681-04:00I know this is an old post but I am having the sam...I know this is an old post but I am having the same issue with my daughter. She doesn't want to take the time and comb it in sections. I'm thinking about starting to wash her in sections to make it easier for her and me both.Katherinenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7401110087633857998.post-8231646675758424472010-09-13T10:11:00.299-04:002010-09-13T10:11:00.299-04:00Thanks for all of your response.
Anonymous, I do ...Thanks for all of your response.<br /><br />Anonymous, I do not use the curly butter alone, I use it together with the luscious moisturizer. I always recommend people purchasing samples, but that's with any product they buy. Bee Mine carries samples for around $5 that will last you 3 or so uses.<br /><br />As far as natural products, it's tough trying to find them in stores, but what exactly are you looking for? Conditioner? Moisturizer? Shampoo? etc. Does your BSS carry 100% Unrefined African Shea Butter? I used to use that all the time and I would mix it with Extra Virgin Coconut Oil (from Vitamin Shoppe) and if I was styling her hair in braids, cornrows or twists I would use that and a little Organic Root Stimulator Lock & Twist Gel (not natural) and that combo worked well but I had to be careful with the ORS or it would cause flakes or build up. Since using the Bee Mine, for us, her actual styles (twists, braids, cornrws) last a lot longer. Hope that helps. Feel free to email me.Beads, Braids & Beyondhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16792905761007587351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7401110087633857998.post-14488462693341909672010-09-13T08:54:09.201-04:002010-09-13T08:54:09.201-04:00I agree with anonymous. I have never tried bee min...I agree with anonymous. I have never tried bee mine because the price is crazy but I do want to use more natural products. The products at the BSS say natural but are not. What else is there?Jnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7401110087633857998.post-11478937301246916032010-09-11T21:55:06.549-04:002010-09-11T21:55:06.549-04:00This is kind of off topic here but what would you ...This is kind of off topic here but what would you recomend someone use instead of bee mine? That stuff is all so expensive I ended up paying over $20 just for one little tub of curly butter and wasnt all that impressed. I cant find anything ALL natural at any BSS can you help?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7401110087633857998.post-16188778588392306612010-09-10T21:20:17.591-04:002010-09-10T21:20:17.591-04:00I don't even want to think about this. When th...I don't even want to think about this. When the time comes, I will take cues from the girls. It's a maturity thing. I'm thinking when they are around 9 or 10.honeysmokehttp://www.honeysmoke.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7401110087633857998.post-4497310765130632352010-09-10T20:13:28.458-04:002010-09-10T20:13:28.458-04:00Don't be sad...My daughter is 17 months (just ...Don't be sad...My daughter is 17 months (just sent you an email w pics) and she tries to comb her hair. She's a very independent soul. I have to keep her out of it for now, but I am intent on her knowing how to properly care for all that hair. :-)justRJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11859641979515597115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7401110087633857998.post-76381272625962183372010-09-08T10:50:03.121-04:002010-09-08T10:50:03.121-04:00I have teen (13) & a tween (11) DDs. It has be...I have teen (13) & a tween (11) DDs. It has been a difficult process for me to let go. Last year, DH told me it was time for them to do their own hair. I just cringed. Although I taught them how to care for their own hair, the eldest just got frustrated & was ripping her hair out. I just braced myself for the jacked up styles. 1st day of school DH asked the eldest how she wanted to style her hair & she said. 2 big cornrows. He said it was out of the question (too masculine). I think she just wants easy & quick. Just today, the youngest told me she didn't want barettes that made her look too babyish. *tear* They are growing up. I have to know that they couldn't still be coming to me to do their hair @ like 18. LOL They both wash, condition & DC their hair. They sit under the hooded dryer & everything. Detangling. UGH still a learning process. They are both transitioning, so I am trying to be patient. Awesome post. Love the comments left by everyone. Thank you for sharing.1xellus1https://www.blogger.com/profile/00506778657970309464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7401110087633857998.post-57744153171538919102010-09-08T08:23:48.740-04:002010-09-08T08:23:48.740-04:00Awww look at A! lol Hope you didn't have too m...Awww look at A! lol Hope you didn't have too much trouble getting that out. <br /><br />My oldest daughter is 7 and occasionally she does try to comb her own hair, but I won't officially allow her to do it until she's much older.LaToyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16651632063485233651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7401110087633857998.post-41092326981117874472010-09-07T11:55:56.770-04:002010-09-07T11:55:56.770-04:00My daugther is 6 and does not try to comb it yet, ...My daugther is 6 and does not try to comb it yet, though recently she's tried to "style" it. She has begun getting more into messing with and fixing her dolls' hair, which I guess is good practice. But I've caught her trying to use my hair products on them. So have to watch her b/c don't want my money spent on doll hair. LOLKrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12036338155386247899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7401110087633857998.post-58067344478559540582010-09-05T19:36:28.135-04:002010-09-05T19:36:28.135-04:00She's getting so big! It's a great thing t...She's getting so big! It's a great thing that you are willing and able to help her learn about her hair. Let us know what works for you.Crystalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12223725657196384788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7401110087633857998.post-5772532633388450132010-09-05T16:46:38.133-04:002010-09-05T16:46:38.133-04:00Aww shes growing too quick! Ava already takes her ...Aww shes growing too quick! Ava already takes her brush from me and tries to comb her hair lol!<br />Keep teaching her its nice that she wants to learn and she has such a great mommy!<br /><br />I left you an award on my blog :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16763288458280255960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7401110087633857998.post-33258790949059488722010-09-04T23:30:39.355-04:002010-09-04T23:30:39.355-04:00My daughter is nearly 8 and adopted from Ethiopia ...My daughter is nearly 8 and adopted from Ethiopia about 15 months ago. She takes a lot of interest in her hair and,at 6.5, already had good (very!) braiding skills. I wash it and she is helping more and more. We wash in sections now and she can finger detangle and use combs and a modified Denman correctly (thick 4b hair). We still wash at the sink because she doesn't like showers too much and the bath gets cold and yucky for hair washing. We'll eventually move the system Ms. Love describes. She also removes box braids, twists and cornrows. She also does a few box braids closer to her face - I part and she does a good job. I showed her how to bead ONCE and she had it down. <br /><br />It is a sign of growing up. For me, I had a pang of "just let me do it", but I realized that it was about me wanting to be in control of the hair process and control my learning. My pang was also that I realized while I need to keep on my learning curve, I need to train her and make sure she is keeping her skills up. She will surpass me soon enough. <br />MarthaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7401110087633857998.post-3769626874930852672010-09-04T17:52:52.499-04:002010-09-04T17:52:52.499-04:00My daughter is 9 years old and she hasn't real...My daughter is 9 years old and she hasn't really expressed whether or not she wants to do her hair. She does co-wash her hair though....baby steps.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7401110087633857998.post-39199107032471893862010-09-04T14:40:32.637-04:002010-09-04T14:40:32.637-04:00Anisa hasn't expressed any interest in combing...Anisa hasn't expressed any interest in combing her hair although she has cut it before. While everything is left up to me, I do include her in the process. We talk about what I'm doing or what kind if style she wants. So to answer your question, you're not silly for being sad.BraidwithMehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04363341275707494861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7401110087633857998.post-71437416766130984472010-09-04T10:21:42.762-04:002010-09-04T10:21:42.762-04:00My daughter is 7 and has not expressed an interest...My daughter is 7 and has not expressed an interest in combing her own hair. She likes me to do all the work. She does however like to offer suggestions for hairstyles. This weekend we will be trying A's back to school hairstyle.<br /><br />--AngiAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7401110087633857998.post-82776683083027602332010-09-04T09:26:55.240-04:002010-09-04T09:26:55.240-04:00My daughter is 8 and while I don't let her sty...My daughter is 8 and while I don't let her style her own hair, I let her help w/maintenance. She likes to be able to spritz it in the morning and smooth the edges and also to add leave-in conditioner at night. http://basicwoman.blogspot.com/Basic Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06315809940643175903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7401110087633857998.post-49826052556128600382010-09-03T22:41:04.009-04:002010-09-03T22:41:04.009-04:00I have an 11 YO and we jsut started letting her sh...I have an 11 YO and we jsut started letting her shampoo, condition and comb through her own hair in the past 2 years. I thought it would never happen. She does it JUST LIKE Ms. Love (the second post) said. Pretty much exactly like that. But I only ever let her start after using Knot Today, it was the first conditioner that I felt was easiy enough for her to get through it all without breaking it.Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09475947395614736427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7401110087633857998.post-38987976776704744682010-09-03T21:34:32.428-04:002010-09-03T21:34:32.428-04:00Oh wow. We haven't reached this stage yet. M...Oh wow. We haven't reached this stage yet. My daughter has her days of not caring if her hair ever gets combed, lol. They grow so fast. But then again, this is just a marker that you have been doing everything right. Not only does she love her hair, but she loves it enough to have a little more say in its care =). Too cute.Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00020031746525080078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7401110087633857998.post-83359748117591434442010-09-03T19:01:08.434-04:002010-09-03T19:01:08.434-04:00My 18 month old always tries to pass my comb throu...My 18 month old always tries to pass my comb through her hair. Any guesses as to how that ends up, lol...She has also tried to comb my hair and I let her try while inwardly cringing and hoping she doesn't do too much damage. She has looser hair than I have, so I am guessing I'll let her learn as soon as she can understand my instructions and properly handle a comb on her own.<br />She already tries to put clips in her hair and will try to hand me what hair clips and bands she thinks I should put in her hair. I guess its my fault because I started handing her the box of her hair accessories to keep her busy while I styled her hair. <br /> I wasn't very girly as a child, and my mother always lamented about that, so I guess it skipped one generation huh. <br /><br />Btw, A's outfit is so cute.<br /><br />MarinAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7401110087633857998.post-39631123076015670232010-09-03T15:54:30.629-04:002010-09-03T15:54:30.629-04:00You are not silly at all, you're just a good m...You are not silly at all, you're just a good momma lol You get satisfaction out of making your baby look pretty and so do I, the day my baby comes to me with that idea , I'll definitely be sad too ;-]Melohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05405997262607938191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7401110087633857998.post-73414714434777525742010-09-03T15:34:02.123-04:002010-09-03T15:34:02.123-04:00My 4 year old is totally not interested in doing h...My 4 year old is totally not interested in doing her own hair, but loves the idea of doing her 2 year old little sisters hair and her dolls. I had to give them a wipe case full of their own hair supplies because they would destroy the way I organized them to keep them neat and accessible. I often here them when they are at the "make pretend beauty shop" (as they call it) and my oldest will ask her sister how her day was, if she was a good girl, and sometimes they will sing songs they learned in preschool. It melts my heart when I watch them interact.<br /><br /> I know that the day will soon come that they will want to do their own styling but I just take it all in and live in the moment....lashawn williamsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7401110087633857998.post-4498479483959893252010-09-03T15:26:33.254-04:002010-09-03T15:26:33.254-04:00My daughter is three, and she ALWAYS wants to comb...My daughter is three, and she ALWAYS wants to comb her hair. I let her comb it when, it's wet and detangled. One time I even let her put her little butterfly clips in her hair...just to let her act like she was doing something. She was so happy!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7401110087633857998.post-11962304212912884772010-09-03T13:24:51.329-04:002010-09-03T13:24:51.329-04:00Q (2 yrs!) has tried combing hers, too. It scares ...Q (2 yrs!) has tried combing hers, too. It scares me! I think she wants to because she sees me comb my own hair (naturally straight :( ) and know I do hers, so wants to copy me. <br /><br />So now I try to treat my straight hair just like I do Q's curly hair = no brushes, finger detangle, wooden wide tooth comb sparingly, etc. It's kinda working! At least she hasn't attempted to use a brush on her hair lately! :)<br /><br />I really should do more to help her understand how to do her own - but she's SO young! But, the earlier - the better, right? I totally understand your feelings that it's too soon!<br /><br />Ms. Love - great inspiration! Thank you for your story :)Karli K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13211990564137455533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7401110087633857998.post-67042354181368810722010-09-03T12:50:22.247-04:002010-09-03T12:50:22.247-04:00My daughter is 9 and hasnt' really expressed a...My daughter is 9 and hasnt' really expressed a desire.. BUT she does wear her hair in extension cornrows most of the time and she does help me remove those.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03323881664284941551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7401110087633857998.post-91500084870792345922010-09-03T12:45:27.820-04:002010-09-03T12:45:27.820-04:00Maybe she can start by combing her doll's hair...Maybe she can start by combing her doll's hair. My DD (6) is really big on washing and styling her dolls' hair (curly and straight)now and on more than one occassion, I've had to remove a comb that was tangled (similar to your pic). I've been showing her how to start combing at the ends and not to be rough with it. She doesn't get as frustrated anymore and hopefully this will stick with her when she's ready to take care of her own hair.Godivahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11027847943789230374noreply@blogger.com