![]() ![]() I make sure to brush her hair in sections, with a big hair brush, or wide tooth combs.Ģ. I really try to be as soft handed as possible. I can't lie to you, Zuri has always sat still to do her hair from day one. One of the most popular questions I get asked my people who have a hard time doing hair for their kids is, "how does she sit still"? Since, I'm here, I have to address this in details. I am also very blessed because she sits down to let me do her hair without fuss - thanks to TV and snacks. I didn't start out being "good" at braiding, but with consistent and constant practice, I have gotten better. I personally love doing my daughter's hair especially because I prayed for this and I like learning how to perfect my craft with the different styles I do on her. For maintenance and shine, I go old school and use the Blue Magic Coconut Hair Oil if need be.This can cause product build up if you use too much. It works also for curl definition and gives a good hold. Gel I love and recommend: The only gel I use on her hair (when applicable) is Wetline Xtreme Gel.I also use this when I want to put her hair up in a sleek up do. This makes all the difference in the outcome of my braids or twist. I saturate the hair with it and comb it before braiding or twisting. When I have to do braids or twists, I ALWAYS use the Shine and Jam conditioning gel.Just on her edges but I make sure to rinse off the product from her edges at the end of the night. I also now use got2b glue for her edges if I really want the strongest hold.As the name states, this is water based, it LAYS the edges but doesn't leave any flakes or white residue. Edge control product: I have a few I love, but my current holy grail is TruEDGE Controller Extreme Hold Water-Based Pomade in Acacia.Speaking of itching, please allow your children's hair to dry before styling, and if you must wet their hair during styling, try not to use too much water and avoid the scalp if possible. I don't like to cause product build up in her hair because that tends to cause itching. When it comes to products I use to style her hair, I like to keep things very simple. Once again, I encourage you to put the hair in a quick braid style while it dries. My go to quick styles immediately after washing are 2 cornrows down to the side or 4 three strands braids right after washing. I try not to leave her hair in it's "fro" state after washing because it most likely will shrink back into itself and be hard to style when you're ready. Then I put it in a quick and simple style before we're ready to fully do her hair. Speaking of combining, I make sure to comb Zuri's hair while it's wet and mostly when I am conditioning it. It will have your hair feeling soft and easy to comb. I use it for my hair, my wigs, and now Zuri's hair. LISTEN TO ME Y'ALL, this conditioner is AMAZING. Of course, I also have this face protector that I use occasionally when washing her hair, and it does a great job.įor conditioner - I use Tressemme conditioners. I also notice that when washing her hair (if a little bit of lather trickles down her face, it seems to not burn her eyes). ![]() ![]() I started using this when I noticed some dandruff in Zuri's hair when she was a baby and I've stuck to it because it really cleanses her hair and leaves her scalp feeling clean. To make a donation online, visit GoFundMe.For shampoo - I use the Cetaphil baby shampoo. Her soft skin and delightful smell could bring happiness to anyone’s day.” He adds “She was a sweet and beautiful baby who could fill a room with smiles. ![]() Her grandfather, Stephen Lee Sr., comments, “We would greatly appreciate any help we can get with laying her to rest.” A GoFundMe page has been set up for the family to help with the expenses. The family of baby Amora says that they are still in shock as they organize the funeral arrangements. Dept of Health.Įven the Washington Post reports that “…Black babies are in the gravest danger, with an infant mortality rate in 2018 of 10.8 deaths per 1,000 live births, compared to a rate of 4.6 White babies per 1,000 live births.” The death of baby Amora has reenergized a nationwide conversation about SIDS and the fact that African American babies are twice as likely to die of SIDS as white babies according to a report from the U.S. She was born healthy on August 9th but died just two months and 3 days later on October 12th from SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome), an unexplained illness that still claims the lives of thousands of babies worldwide every year. An African American family from Warrenton, North Carolina is mourning the early and unexpected death of 2-month-old Amora Lanae Hopkins. ![]()
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