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Just want to big up the most amazing hair brush ever!!As recommended by JMK, the Tangle Teezer is fantastic!! I can oil and put LO's hair into bunches in a few minutes - it used to take ages to get the knots out of her hair.Thank you JMK! It's a whole new world!M x

Yay so pleased you like it Moonstar. Saves so much time and DD loves having her hair brushed now says it is relaxing.That's why I started this thread to share ideas and finds, as I hadn't a clue when I adopted DD 10 years ago.

Moonstar - I saw you were saying you were looking for a leave in conditioner. I was too and have been doing more research A lot of them are very expensive, but when I was on one American website some of the ladies were raving about Tresemme's new Naturals range which are silicone and paraben free, so I went off to Tesco's to buy some.Timed it really well as they had their half price sale on and the new range was also in the sale. I bought a big 740ml bottle of the conditioner and it was only £2.30!!!!!!!!! Also bought a bottle of the shampoo, also £2.30, but even at the full price of £4.60 it is still a bargain as the bottle is so big it should last a while. I tried it out on DD's hair after detangling and co washing it, just combed it in in sections, and allowed her hair to air dry. It was fab - her coils seperated and were really defined and looked lovely and it stayed so soft. Am so pleased particularily as it is an inexpensive product which is easily replaced.Oh I forgot I haven't told you the name have I? DUH! It's the Tresemme Naturals Range (the ones with the green leaf on them) and I bought the Aloe Vera and Avocado Oil one. They also do a Coconut Oil and Jojoba one which I also bought, but haven't tried out yet. It was the Aloe Vera one that they were raving about, but I'm sure the Coconut/Jojoba one will be good too as they bought have oils in them.Delighted with my new found purchases, I was looking on Amazon, as you do, when I saw the very same shampoos/conditioners advertised for between £9.98 - £10.48 per bottle and that was without postage . It was for exactly the same size bottles and I was outaged at the profit mark up. I have left some reviews/comments about it to warn others, but as yet they are not showing up. Will check in a few days, but if they don't publish my comments on the price I will object strongly as it is daylight robbery charging those prices for the same product as Tesco's supply for half the price.Gosh I've gone on a bit haven't I? But what's the point of discovering these things and not sharing them with others?

Hi,Noted, thanks!I have been using Faith In Nature conditioner as her 'shampoo' and we are getting good results. Can't wait to try this stuff from Tresemme!Thanks againM

Ooh thanks for that tip Moonstar I hadn't heard of that one. Must give it a try.

Have just had a look at them, but there are so many types - which one do you use?

Hi thereNot sure what to get but spotted this thread a while back.My friends mixed race daughter is 11 and has very thick curly hair.I wanted to do her a 'stocking' for Xmas with some hair products and accessories but not sure what things are best.She has so many hair products already, I have tried on a few occasions to do her hair when she's stayed here, she has stuff you spray on mostly.She also struggles to do her own hair so dad does it for her most days which takes an age! It really needs to be tied back every day right now.So, hints tips, products, accessories? What works, what doesn't..... Have already bought the tangle teaser. I k ow they will both be happier when she can do her own hair! Lol

Thanks for all the links jmk!Do you know if there's a list anywhere of which chemicals to avoid in hair products? I.e. not sulphates in shampoo or silicones in conditioner?Although I am more & more coming round to the idea of just making our own - and avoiding having to read ingredients and trying to work out what sorts of alcohol are/aren't dehydrating...

The britishcurlies website has lists of what to avoid if you have a look on there Tokoloshe.

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Bought this book a while back and forgot to post about it on here.It's called "The Science of Black Hair" by Audrey Davis-Sivasothy and is a brilliant book about the composition of black hair, how it differs from other hair, how to look after it, condition it, style it etc etc. It is quite a lengthy tome with some pictures and illustrations and makes very interesting reading.Just thought I' mention it on here in case anyone was interested in it.

"Better Than Good Hair" - by Nikki Walton - £7.09Amazon Review:-A revolution is sweeping through the homes, offices, and salons of black American women. Relaxers are out. Weaves are so yesterday. Tired of the expense and damage of chemical treatments and artificial enhancers, women of color are going natural thanks to Nikki Walton of CurlyNikki.com, the natural hair blogger and expert on online hair therapy.In "Better Than Good Hair", this gifted curl whisperer educates women on how to transition from relaxed to completely natural hair, with advice and styles for every length, from fierce braid-n-curls to fancy faux buns. She also counsels those considering the big chop-cutting it all off at once to sport a bold and beautiful teeny weeny afro a la Viola Davis and Esperanza Spalding. Here, too, is essential guidance for parents of mixed-race children dealing with new and unfamiliar hair textures and styles.Combining her expansive knowledge with tips from other experts in the field, "Better Than Good Hair" is full of indispensable information, including: Product recommendations; Home haircare recipes; Advice on how to manage natural hair for children; How to Henna grey hair; Illustrations/step-by-step directions for nearly two dozen hairdos from Frohawks to twist-outs; advice for dealing with detractors. Featuring over 100 black-and-white photographs and line-drawings, and with a foreword by Kim Wayans, "Better Than Good Hair" is a must-have natural hair care bible that will help women of all ages and styles achieve their natural beauty.Have just ordered this book for myself and thought I'd add it on here in case anyone else was interested.

One more book"Curly Girl, the handbook" - by Lorraine Massey.A customer review:-This book and attached DVD has instantly made a HUGE difference to my daughter's long curly hair - she has hardly ever had a bad hair day since starting to use the top tips in this book. She is still working on the tips, there are so many. The tips that have had an instant impact are the microfibre towel, the 'no-poo' technique, the checking on ingredients on hair products (things to avoid), the amount of conditioner to use, how much to rinse hair and the clipping technique. Her hair is transformed into beautiful, lush, soft curls already and she has still more tips to work through.

Have just spent most of this morning reading my copy of "Better than good Hair", which arrived this morning and it is really good.Unlike "The Science of Black Hair" (which is more like a history/science heavy tome), this book is really light and easy to read with great explanations and it's just like chatting to a friend about hair and how to care for it. It also has a section for kids hair too. Will probably have read it all by tonight, but it's good to have as a reference and explains all the jargon and what to look out for in ingredients etc etc. The author also has a website which is the most popular one in America and has a wealth of info on there.www.curlynikki.com