Braids + Beads: Its Not Just a 2015 Thing, Its History

When you get your daughter's hair braided with beads, you are taking part in a social activity that goes back many, many years.  Her braided hair is showing love and appreciation for something that has been passed down from generation to generation. Not too mention not having to comb your child's hair for a good two weeks. All the Black mother's say "AMEN!"

Not only were braids worn back in the days, they were embellished. The braids with beads and other adornments, was a way for people to show their class of life, marriage status, age and wealth. The more intricate the hair, the higher up the social ladder you lived, think about it, who really has time to sit for long periods of time to get braids, and then to have them adorned... ONLY a person with a lot money!!

Braids are thought to have originated in East Africa, the oldest evidence of braids are a stone carving featuring a woman with braided hair found near the Nile river.

Certain tribes believe that loose hair should only be worn during mourning and that un-braided hair is seen to be in poor taste. Could this be where African American's got the natural routine of  "getting" their hair done.  Maybe, just maybe.

Braiding is said to be a social event that bonds young children and older women together as the elder braids hair using techniques that took time to master and styles that have been passed down from generation to generation.

From now on when you see a baby girl, young girl, or even a tween with her braids, and they are adorned.  Think about how many grandmothers, G-mas, aunties and Big mamas braided hair, generation after generation while passing the skill down to their young. 

History is, as history does.  Healthy Hair Care is adopted Practice!

***WE RECOMMEND "GIMME" SQUEEZY BEADS. THEY DON'T MAKE NOISE, AND THEY ARE EASY FOR THE CHILD TO SLEEP ON!!*****

5 Things To Consider When Combing a Tender-Headed Child's Hair | Protective Hairstyles Are a Great Thing

Chances are you are reading this post because you have a child that is tender headed.  And combing that child's hair can be a serious challenge.  Dealing with wiggling, crying, whining, and the excuse "I need to use the bathroom" is even more of a headache.  Taking a tender-headed child to a professional stylist is often no better, because of the public display of drama that your child will display.  No worries, there are five simple things that you can do to help make combing your tender-headed child's hair more pleasurable.

1.  Make sure that you have something to keep the child distracted.  Television, a hand-held game, electronic notebook, or coloring book and crayons. 

2. It is very important to use a conditioner after shampooing your child's hair. You can also use detangling spray, hair lotion or hair oil according to your child's hair texture. 

3. Be sure to comb hair in sections. Generally four sections is cool. However, if you find that you need to make more sections to create more comfortable for your child, then do that. Working in sections will make a noted difference when trying to comb your child's hair. 

4. Always, always, always work from the end of the hair towards the scalp. Remembering that the scalp is tender... hold the hair in your hand tighter at the root without pulling it.  Doing this will reduce tugging on the hair and scalp as you comb or brush the hair.  Around the neck and behind the ears are very sensitive, so be extra careful when combing those areas. 

5. After shampooing, conditioning, and making the hair manageable, it would be a great idea to style the child's hair in a protective hairstyle.  This could include cornrows, individual braids, or twists.  These type of hairstyles can stay in for at least two week's at a time.  Just be sure to moisturizer the hair while braided. This will give you, and your child a good two weeks of freedom from the "hair struggle."

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Young ladies enjoy their hair looking cute too.  Are you finding it difficult to find a braider to style your daughter's hair? No worries, I love braiding little girls, and younger girls hair.  For the little girls, I have coloring books and crayons, reading books and flashcards to keep them still. If that doesn't work, there is always cable so they can watch their favorite cartoon show.  For the little older girls, I have WiFi for them to access the their favorite pass times on the internet.

Healthy Hair Care is an adopted practice. Be sure to book an appointment for your little girl today!