What is acceptable hair?

acceptable hair

I recently enrolled my oldest daughter into preschool and in addition to thinking about immunization records, uniforms, and drop-off times I also have to consider my daughter’s hair. Unlike the parents of most little girls with straight hair, parents of curly haired girls have to ask themselves: Will my child’s school consider her hair a distraction to other children? And What does the school consider “acceptable hair?” We hear these news stories too often, such as: The story in … [Read more...]


Kids with Natural Hair: Healthy Hair Care Tips for Children

by Bee of 83toinfinity.comof ThreeNaturals   Do you have memories of sitting in between your mother’s legs while she parted your hair, oiled your scalp, and styled you up in some plaits and twists, perhaps with pretty clips and bubbles and elastics? Are those memories fond or fearful? For me, they’re all warm and fuzzy. Having my mom wash and braid me up for school was usually something I looked forward to – her hands were gentle, I loved the smell of the African Pride scalp oils she used … [Read more...]