You would be amazed at how many emails I get on a weekly basis about Alina’s hair. Her biracial hair and the mixed hair care posts get some of the most heartfelt comments on this blog, which is why I’m excited to start writing more on curly hair and how it influences my multiracial parenting and identity.
Today, I’m partnering with an iconic brand as a JOHNSON’S® NO MORE TANGLES® Blogger Ambassador to test out the No More Tangles line.
Biracial Hair Tips: Simple Curly Hairstyle for School
We received the newest formulas of JOHNSON’S® NO MORE TANGLES® products, including the Shampoo/Conditioner for both thin/straight hair and thick/curly hair, detangling spray and the newest addition to the No More Tangles line, the leave-in conditioner.
I decided to test the products and the suggested regime the night before school, for our weekly mixed hair routine of deep conditioning, including our recent styling addition of a side braid hairstyle.
To begin, I used Johnson’s No More Tangles Shampoo/Conditioner for thick/curly hair. I LOVE that it’s tear free and Alina appreciated it that, too. Although it lathered, the shampoo/condition combination was mild and didn’t dry out her hair like other shampoos do. As always when shampooing biracial hair, focus on the scalp and be gentle on the curls. Don’t overly work the hair.
Because our mixed hair needs so much moisture, we still used plenty of combing and deep conditioners, including the No More Tangles Leave In Conditioner. We loved that this product was light weight and not sticky.
After detangling her hair, I made a side part with a small section of hair in the front of her hairline and lathered it thoroughly with the leave in conditioner. Once I was sure it had been adsorbed, I braided the hair and tied it off with a small rubber hair tie.
I find braiding the hair when its wet and thoroughly conditioned helps make this simple hairstyle even quicker to style the next morning.
The next morning, I used the third step in the Johnson’s No More Tangles regime, the detangling spray. Since I don’t use a brush on Alina’s hair – at all, ever – this step was mostly just to refreshen her curls and tame hair that had frizzed overnight.
The Johnson’s team was also sweet enough to send us this fun kit of supplies so that Alina and I could DIY a few hair accessories together! We had a fun crafting sessions over Mother’s Day weekend creating new hair bands, all of which she wears in addition to her side braid hairstyle.
Biracial Hair Care for Baby Boys, too!
If I liked these products for Alina, I LOVED them for Sebastian. The detangling spray had a bit of hold, making his curl pattern for defined. It also kept his hair beautifully curly because of the slight hold it had.
I’ve been debating on whether to cut his cute little biracial boy hair, but just can’t seem to do it yet… the no tears formula and detangling spray will likely mean we keep his cute little curls around a bit longer.
We love easy curly hairstyles, for school especially, and this side braid done in the bath and then freshened up the next morning doesn’t get much easier.
To read more hair stories, check on #NoMoreTangles.
8 Comments
Violeta
May 27, 2014 at 2:17 pmHow does this product compare to mixed chicks? I’m so afraid to switch brands, but I could REALLY use the extra $ in the pocket (even if it’s only a few bucks) but not at the expense of my daughter’s hair health.
Vanessa
May 28, 2014 at 4:03 amOh, we love Mixed Chicks Leave-In Conditioner! Can’t be without it! But honestly, the No More Tangles line was great too. I really liked the Shampoo/Conditioner combo because it was more mild than the shampoo I was using before (it’s more like a co-wash), which was one of the expensive ones, and the leave-in conditioner had just the right amount of hold for styling. I use the detangling spray a ton on Sebas, to freshen his curls. I will say that Alina’s hair needs other products for conditioning… she really needs a dedicated deep conditioner…. but at this price point, I like having these No More Tangles products on hand. My advice would be to not skimp on deep conditioners, but definitely give the shampoo a try. Let me know how it goes!
Marcela
June 4, 2014 at 2:14 pmI have been googleing how to take care of biracial hair. I am spanish with very curly hair and my husband is black. My 2 year old hair is so frizzy and dry and so hard to manage. I’ve tried Nature’s baby organic shampoo & conditioner, Creme of Nature & conditioner and one other one before these and nothing has worked. I’ve also used the creme of nature leave in conditioner, it makes her hair shiny when it’s wet, but when it dries, it becomes all frizzy and looks really dry. After reading so much on taking care of biracial hair, I started to condition her hair with my conditioner (Treseme, I’ve started to comb out the knots while she is in the bath and continued to use the Creme of Nature leave in conditioner and I think it looks a little different. (Good different). I never thought about using the Johnson line, but since you mention it here, I will go get them this weekend. I don’t wash her hair every day, I wash it twice a week and sometimes more since she sweats a lot and has swimming. My hair is curly too and I wash it every 2 days. I will let you know how it goes! Thanks so much for the great tips!
Grace Sixx
January 4, 2016 at 9:57 pmI am biracial and i can say that most likely what you difine as “frizzy” is just how thick her hair is and second øf all i have used beautiful textures (which can be found at sallys for about 6$) is extremeley useful and i love their line also if your child has more black hair (as i do) products with shea butter works like a charm and instead off washing it so often try to derp condition once a week wash two to three times a week and every other day just dampen the hair it really helps and garnier fructices line with the de frizz and the leave ins are also amazing especially when the hair is white also try wen i hope i helped
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Rebekah Patty
September 4, 2014 at 12:31 pmFirst off, Thank you so much for all of your tips on hair care. My 2 year old daughter has hair just like your daughter. I was wondering do you do the ringlets everyday or just on the deep conditioning day? I would love to see a video on all that you do and with products on deep conditioning day and on your everyday routine. Im a little confused on what to do when it is not a hair wash day.
Vanessa
September 8, 2014 at 11:15 amA video is a great idea! On non-wash days, I may still wet and condition it. For nights we don’t wet it at all, I used to tie dry hair into banded ponytails at night, but found letting her sleep on her hair as is and styling the next day was the easiest way to not mess with the curl pattern. The styling was mostly just pulling down and redifining the curls. She sleeps on a satin pillowcase, too.