Is it ok to put a relaxer in a bi-racial child's hair, and if so, what age is appropriate?

My daughter has such thick nappy hair and she is tired of wearing it in braids but if we take it down she looks like Diana Ross. A flatiron basically does nothing, any suggestions are apprecited

Answer #1

I know what kind of hair you are talking about. My little sister is eight years old and has the same kind of hair. Our mother is white and her father (different father than mine) is black. My mother has probably putting hair relaxers meant for children in my sister’s hair since she was about six. So far, so good. When she gets the relaxer in, though, sometimes she says it burns a little bit, but the results are good and last a good six months. So yes, it’s perfectly OK, that’s why there are relaxers meant for children. Good luck!

Answer #2

Lol and can I get the name of the relaxer if u don’t mind?

Answer #3

No problem, my mother usually uses a brand called “Just For Me”. They specialize in hair products for Black and Bi-Racial (really anyone with thick, nappy hair) children. They also make products such as detangler sprays and texture softeners, just for children, so they’re safe to use.

Answer #4

Thx so much :-)

Answer #5

My friend (also mixed) used the same relaxer. Seemed to work ok…

Answer #6

Relaxers could damage hair and in the future her hair will become really thin if u continue to use it often… It will be better for you to grease her hair often and comb it out…. When she is like 12 or so then she should choose if she wants to or not

Answer #7

Relaxers could damage hair and in the future her hair will become really thin if u continue to use it often… It will be better for you to grease her hair often and comb it out…. When she is like 12 or so then she should choose if she wants to or not

Answer #8

She just turned 11 april 30th and she asked for one for her birthday

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