• Skip to content
  • Skip to secondary menu
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
  • Home
  • Shop ModernMom
  • Become An Insider

ModernMom

The premiere destination for moms

  • Parenting
    • Pregnancy
    • Baby
    • Kids
    • Tweens and Teens
    • ModernMom Monday Videos
  • Cooking
  • Living Healthy
    • Breast Cancer
    • Health & Fitness
    • Body after Baby
    • Beauty
    • Relationships
    • Love
  • Lifestyle
    • Crafts
    • At Home
    • Education
    • Travel
    • Pets
    • Decorate
    • Money
    • Brooke Burke
  • Celebrate
    • Holidays
      • Easter
      • Valentine’s Day
      • New Year’s
      • Christmas
      • Hanukah
      • Halloween
      • Thanksgiving
    • Birthdays
    • Parties
  • Must Have
  • Contests
  • Entertainment

African American Hairstyles for Kids

January 25, 2011 by ds_48512 Leave a Comment

African American hairstyles come in a range of lengths. However, some types of hairstyles may not be the best for children, as they put a lot of tension on the hair or require a lot of styling product, both of which can cause hair damage and lead to future hair problems. Depending on how active your child is and how much time you have on your hands, you may want to stick to the simplest styles possible.

The Fade

A popular style for boys, the fade is a great choice if your son is the type who won’t sit still for frequent combing. Hair on the sides of the head is cut very close to the scalp while the hair on the top of the head is short, usually less than half an inch. The hair on the top becomes gradually shorter from the front of the head towards the back and the nape of the neck. To keep the fade style looking sharp, you will have to take your son to the barber every few weeks to get a trim. On a day-to-day basis, you won’t need to comb the hair and should only have to shampoo it once a week.

Simple Braids

You don’t need to take your daughter to the salon to get her hair braided. A collection of simple braids all over her head is a cute look for a girl under the age of 10. Shampoo and condition her hair before starting to style it. Dry it until it’s damp, then comb through the hair to remove any knots. Using a comb, part her hair starting in front of one ear and going across the top of her head to the other ear, creating two sections. Gather the front section into a side ponytail, and then braid it. Gently secure the braid with a hair elastic. Divide the remaining hair into two sections by parting it across the back of the skull. Divide the hair in the middle of the scalp into two sections. Braid each section, then wrap a hair elastic around the ends. Divide the remaining hair into two sections and braid each section. Be gentle and don’t tug on the hair too tightly when you braid it.

Natural

Let your child’s beautiful curls shine by leaving her hair natural and loose. Apply a leave-in or deep conditioner to her hair two or three times a week to keep the hair properly hydrated and to prevent it from drying and frizzing. Add a bit of gel to the leave-in conditioner to keep the hair in place. Run the gel and conditioner through your child’s damp hair with a comb. Let the hair air dry.

Comments

comments

Filed Under: Beauty & Style

About ds_48512

Based in Pennsylvania, Emily Weller has been writing professionally since 2007, when she started writing theater reviews. Her writing covers a wide range of topics including theater, vegetarianism, travel and news. Weller has a Master of Fine Arts in dramaturgy and theater criticism from CUNY/Brooklyn College.

Reader Interactions

Primary Sidebar

Search

Tell a friend

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter
  • YouTube
ModernMom Boutique

ModernMom TV

Featured

Killing Off Supermom

I'll be honest with you. In my house, the beds are rarely … [Read More...] about Killing Off Supermom

Must Have

STEM-related Toys to Include in Your Child’s Easter Basket This Year 

April has arrived which means it’s time to pull out the food … [Read More...] about STEM-related Toys to Include in Your Child’s Easter Basket This Year 

Did you know?

10 foods to improve sperm count and quality

10 Foods to Improve Sperm Count and Quality

How Does IVF Work

How Does IVF Work?

Child Seat Belt Laws for a Pickup Truck

Child Seat Belt Laws for a Pickup Truck

Signs of Gestational Diabetes

Pregnancy & Signs of Gestational Diabetes

Juice Vs. Concentrate

Juice Vs. Concentrate

cooking with young children

Cooking With Young Children

What Does It Mean When Your Partner Curses at You?

What Does It Mean When Your Partner Curses at You?

Footer

  • About Us
  • Contact ModernMom
  • Advertise With Us
  • Press
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use
  • Contributors

Copyright © 2022 Modern Mom. All Rights Reserved.

Reproduction of any portion of this website only at the express permission of Mom, Inc.

The information provided on ModernMom is for educational use only. It should not be used as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.