Are you looking for natural hair care products for your child's biracial curly hair? Need assistance caring for your multiracial child’s curly hair? Your search is over! Curly Q’s, the first line of products created especially for multiracial kids with naturally curly hair, offers just what you are looking for! A complete line of quality products created just for their naturally curly, sometimes frizzy, fine, medium, or coarse textured, kinky,  multiracial curly, or biracial curly hair. CURLS also offers one on one hair care assistance, tips, tricks and real time Q&A directly from the Founder, Mahisha Dellinger!

Curly Q’s…it's just what you've been looking for! Biracial hair care products for your angel's naturally curly hair.
 

Experience the Curly Q Difference!

There are a few things you should know regarding caring for your biracial angel's naturally curly hair. 

#1 - Your angel's biracial curly hair is different from your hair.  Biracial curly hair and/or natural, wavy, kinky hair requires more work and effort to maintain its natural beauty.  Wash and go hair simply isn't an option.  You will need to equip yourself with the right tools to ensure her hair is as healthy as it can be. 

#2 - CURLY HAIR - MOISTURE = FRIZZY DRY HAIR

Adding moisture to her curly hair care regime, every step of the way is critical - from the shampoo/conditioner to the styling products you use. Are you currently using a daily moisturizer on her curly hair? This is very important. You are going to LOVE our Moist Curls moisturizer!! It softens curly, dry, kinky hair, eases comb ability, moisturizes and conditions, and enhances the natural curl pattern. Use this daily. Consider this her underwear for her hair. Use it under any styling product you choose to use. I recommend that you use our Moist Curls moisturizer as a daily leave in for your biracial angel's curly hair.

#3 - Relaxing her naturally curly hair won't require less work on your part...in fact, properly caring for chemically  altered hair will require even more work then her natural curls. Chemically altered hair is prone to breakage, dryness and permanent damage if the proper care isn't given.  Instead of processing her curly hair, consider using products that will add weight and stretch or elongate her curls. 

#4 - All hair products aren't created equal - products that you use on your hair may not be suitable for biracial curly hair.  Opt for products created especially for multi ethnic curly hair.  Curly Q products were the first products created especially for biracial curly girls.  They are all professionally created, and micro and safety tested for your protection. 

#5 - Chlorine and curly hair just don't mix!  Chlorine wrecks havoc on curly hair...it dries, discolors and damages curly hair.  Chlorine severely dehydrate normal hair. Imagine how these elements will affect her delicate, curly hair which tends to be much drier than straight hair.

Biracial Curly Hair Care Tips:

How to Use Curly Q Products on Your Angel's Curly Hair

Step 1:Curlie Cutie Cleansing Cream
Hydrate your angel's tresses with this gentle cleanser without worry. This cleanser softens the hair, eases comb ability, and preps the hair for proper conditioning.

Our conditioning shampoo is gentle...ideal for girls with curls. Not only does this shampoo gently cleanse the hair and scalp, but it also softens the hair to ease comb-ability and preps it for proper conditioning. Contains ingredients found in baby shampoo. THIS IS NOT A TEARLESS SHAMPOO.

Step 2: Coconut Dream Conditioner
Coconut Dream provides maximum moisture for your angel's dry tresses. Great daily conditioner or used for conditioning rinses!

Looking for a conditioner that provides MAXIMUM moisture and softness for your angel's dry biracial curly hair? Look no further, Coconut Dream conditioner is guaranteed to soften the kinkiest curl, moisturize the driest lock, and detangle the most unruly tresses. The secret is in the pure coconut milk...Great for all hair types, including coarse, dry, damaged, and chemically treated kinky, medium or coarse curly hair.

Step 3: Moist Curls Moisturizer
Not sure what to use to moisturizer her biracial curly hair? This daily moisturizer will provide the moisture her naturally curly hair craves. Improves comb-ability with added curl formation! Great for all curly hair!

Moist Curls is a daily moisturizer that will revive, protect, moisturize and condition your angel's biracial curly hair. It will give your angel’s hair a boost while protecting it from the harsh environmental elements.  For best result use Moist Curls Moisturizer daily. Follow up with your Curly Q's styler of choice every other day as needed.

Step 4: Curly Q Milkshake
This creamy curl reviver will hydrate your angel's curls and create silky tresses. Made from pure coconut and sweet almond milk, this delectable delight will naturally relax poofy, curly hair. Perfect for extremely dry hair.

Perfect leave in for your curly angel...especially for those with needy, dry curls.  Derived from natural milks (coconut and sweet almond milk), this moisturizing cream will bring life back to her overworked tresses, reducing volume and bulk.

Step 4: Curly Q Custard

Step 4: Curly Q Gel-les'c

It isn’t a gel, and not quite a serum  it’s Curl Gel-les’c (pronounced Curl Jealousy).   This botanically based, organic curl styler   imparts brilliant sheen, banishes frizz, and  holds those twirls in place! Transform dry frizzy  locks into the enviable curls that every girl dreams of, with Curly Q  Gel-les’c!. 

Step 4: Curly Q Princess Glaze

For a complete biracial hair care guide on how to care for children with biracial curly hair or multiracial curly hair, visit our curly hair care tips page.

Caring For Your Child's Biracial Curly Hair

Article by: Mahisha Dellinger

Caring for your angel’s biracial curly hair can be a daunting experience, but it doesn’t have to be.  Armed with the proper education, the right technique, and, most importantly, the right products – you can master the art of caring for her curly hair.  

For as long as I can remember, I have been fascinated with hair.   Because my hair was easy to manage, I began styling my own hair at an early age.  Using my long locks, I taught myself how to french braid and soon became a hair styling expert (or so I thought).  As I matured, my interest in healthy curly hair peaked.   I learned which hair care ingredients were good for my hair type and which ingredients were not, what products were best for my hair, and what products were not.   I learned how to shampoo, condition, and properly handle my hair.   Most importantly, I learned to love my hair.   With the proper care, your child will love his/her hair too!

Over the years I’ve read, seen, and experienced unbelievable acts of ignorance regarding ethnic hair care.  It is my attempt to provide a few basic tips and tricks so you will avoid common pitfalls

A Few Things You Should Know…

• Naturally curly hair is extremely fragile.   A gentle touch is required to avoid unnecessary breakage and hair loss.  Therefore, always use a wide tooth comb or pick when combing the hair.  Avoid fine tooth combs as they snag and pull out curly/kinky hair.   Invest in a quality brush; natural boar brushes are the best for the hair. 
• Curly hair needs moisture, moisture, and more moisture!  Consider this when purchasing hair care products.  Avoid drying products such as hair spray, mousse, holding gels, etc.   Opt for moisturizers, leave in conditioners, and styling lotions. 
• All products are not created equal.  Just because a product claims to be created for “curly hair” doesn’t guarantee that it will be suitable for ethnic curly hair.   Products created for Nicole Kidman’s curly hair may not work for Angela Bassett’s.  Caucasian hair tends to produce more sebum (oily secretion created by the sebaceous gland) than Black textured hair; therefore, curly hair requires more oil.  Read, no, scrutinize the ingredient list.  Look for natural oils and quality ingredients.  Remember, the ingredients are listed in order of volume. 

Common Mistakes Made When Caring for Ethnic Hair

Error #1 - Over shampooing – Curly hair should not be shampooed every day, or every other day for that matter.   Instead, shampoo your child’s hair every 5-7 days.  I know this may confuse those who shampoo their hair daily; however, you must remember that curly hair needs oil, and because it distributes less sebum, frequent shampooing can dry out the hair and scalp.    Try our Curly Q’s Curlie Cutie Cleansing Cream.  It gently cleanses the hair without stripping away essential oils and nutrients. 

Tip for getting through "shampoo-less" days: Rinse hair with warm water, apply Coconut Dream conditioner , and rinse well. This will give you a clean start and provide added conditioning and moisture without stripping the hair of protective oils.

Error #2 - Under conditioning – Proper conditioning is one of the most important steps for healthy hair. Unfortunately, most do not take the time to adequately do so.  I recommend giving your daughter a deep conditioning (with heat) once a month, especially during the winter season.   Our Coconut Dream conditioner works great…with or without heat.  

Error #3 - Using the wrong products – We’ve discussed the need for natural oils for curly hair.  However, you must know that not all oil is good oil.  One misconception that plagues African Americans concerning hair care is the use of grease.   Grease (thick pomade-like product that usually contains mineral oil and/or petrolatum) is commonly used to moisturize dry hair and scalp.  Do not use products that contain mineral oil or petrolatum.  Both of these cheap oils clog pores, rob the hair’s moisture and can retard hair growth.   Natural oils are the best bet.  Jojoba and coconut oil are great conditioning oils.   Shea butter is an excellent moisturizer.  Pomegranate seed oil is my personal favorite.  This exotic oil has excellent moisturizing and nourishing properties and is rich in lipids and essential nutrients. Imparts brilliant sheen. It is also an excellent remedy for scalp issues such as dandruff and psoriasis, and has natural sunscreen properties. CURLS and Curly Q’s products contain all of these! 

Error #4 - Combing, detangling, and styling faux pas - To avoid pain, tears, and massive hair loss when combing out kinky hair, part the hair into four sections.  Get a tight grip on the hair (not to hurt your child) and start detangling the hair at the bottom and work your way up to the top, section by section.  If her hair is extremely thick and coarse, secure the combed out section with a pony tail holder to avoid further tangling.  You should always use a moisturizer when detangling her hair, doing so will help to soften the hair and ease comb-ability.   NEVER USE WATER TO “WET” THE HAIR! Our Moist Curls moisturizer is a great choice! 

Girls and ponytails seem to go hand and hand.  Here are a few tips to avoid pig tail disaster.  Do not use rubber bands to secure her hair into pony tails, instead use elastics and covered bands.  Rubber bands can damage and break her curly hair.   Remember to ALWAYS remove the pony tail holders from her hair before bed time. Make sure you braid (or twist) the hair completely…all the way to the ends.  Exposing the ends to environmental elements will guarantee split ends.   I recommend adding a coat of leave in conditioner to the ends before braiding for extra protection.  Remember, the ends are the oldest and most fragile part of the hair.  They require extra attention.

I hope these brief tips will encourage you to invest in the health of your child’s hair.  

What You Need:

• Wide tooth comb or pick…the wider the better (available on our accessories page ).
• Natural bristle brush (available on our accessories page ).
• Hydrating shampoo (try our Curly Q Curlie Cutie Cleansing Cream).
• Moisturizing Conditioner (try Curly Q's Coconut Dream Conditioner).
• A daily moisturizer – this will add needed moisture, and ease comb-ability (Moist Curls is a great daily moisturizer).
• Natural oils to apply to the hair (I recommend pomegranate seed oil also available on our website).
• Creamy hair product to define and defrizz her curly hair (Curly Q Milkshake or Curly Q Custard).
• For extra frizz control, try our Curly Q Princess Glaze on top of your favorite Curly Q product.   
• Elastics for securing ponytails.

If her hair is really dry, and kinky curly - our Curly Q Custard is a better option for curl control (instead of our Curly Q Lotion). Our Curly Q Custard was featured in Parents Magazine April issue as the product of choice for kinky curly hair. This rich and creamy custard provides great curl definition, weight and moisture and sheen for curly girls with thick, kinky, coarse curly hair. It defrizzes the hair and leaves a light hold.

The only way to truly protect her curly hair while she swims is to have her wear a cap.  I would advise you to have her wear a cap, more times then not...on the few days that she doesn't have her shampoo and condition right after. At the end of the week, give her a deep treatment, with heat. This is VERY important.