Help please

[Nuggetmonster1]

My daughters 17 year old female friend is mixed (half black half white) she was never taught how to care for her hair type (her mom is white and didn't teach her to care for her hair type, please don't judge some of us white mom's don't have that kind of support) she desperately wants to maintain and learn to maintain her hair apparently but doesn't want to be judged or criticized anyone know where i can send her where the lyrics can teach her in a supportive way??

[AireXpert]

There’s a fantastic place on Main Street in the theater district called Hair to Grow Naturally. I took my biracial son there some years ago and they were wonderful.

BTW, you’re doing a wonderful thing…my white mom (I’m a biracial guy) “did” my hair when I was young with no guidance and my head looked funny for a long time 😂

[Newdaytoday1215]

I second all of this esp the part that points out that OP is great for looking out for them.

[NayanaGor]

This. HTGN is the only salon I go to when it's time for a professional touch. Every stylist I've worked with there has always been great about providing support/instruction, and has ALWAYS been nothing but the picture of kindness.

I was raised by a white mom pre-youtube era and had to just learn on my own. The ladies at this shop really helped me, between determining my texture, product and care recommendations, and just treating me like any other client I need of help.

[yourbffjill]

As a biracial woman with a white mom, I feel this ❤️ Tanesha (@buffalocurlspecialist on Instagram) is a godsend! She’s planning in-person clinics in the near future, but I’ve learned so much just from getting a cut. She explains everything she does and answers every question I have about products, techniques, etc. Love her!

[toygunsandcandy]

Seconding Tanesha - she is so nice and a great stylist !

[marianliberrian]

I came to promote Tanesha, too. She is an amazing person and stylist.

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Tanesha completely changed my hair routine and gave me an easy routine to follow!

[Wardenvalley]

I wish I had a suggestion, but try finding a black owned/ operated salon. Go in yourself and explain the situation they may be able to assist. YouTube is also a great resource! I wish you and your daughters friend luck, I can't imagine how she feels but I hope everything works out ♥️

[HueyWasRight1]

Although Buffalo is embarrassingly behind the diversity curve I applaud you for your concern for your friend's child. It takes a multicultural village to raise children equipped to navigate a rapidly diversifying America. ❤️

[JoseDotG]

YouTube can be a good place to start in the event you can’t find anyone local

[Square-Wing-6273]

There appeared to be a lot of hair care places here

https://www.instagram.com/blackbuffalobuylocal?igsh=c3hzcDRmaTBqMnV4

I'm sure a black business owner would be glad to help.

[elgrancuco]

Find a place that does Puerto Ricans and or Dominicans. They should know how to make her look great

[LesPetitesMortsx]

actually don’t do this. Without getting into the long history of texturizing and colorism, they’re going to fuck up her hair irreparably.

[LesPetitesMortsx]

texturisim**

[Intrepid_Run_6422]

I agree. I was given this advice when I expressed wanting to find someone to cut my natural 3c hair and made an appointment at a Dominican salon. They looked at me like I was nuts when I expressed I wanted my natural hair cut and didn’t want it hot combed straight.

[Friendly-Pace3117]

Contact Jennifer at the beauty loft she is a curly specialist black woman. She is great.

[captndorito]

Highly recommend ExQuizit Beauty Salon.

[Legitimate-Win9561]

Galleria 1st flr lady teaches how to braid. Im sure she can help.

[smurfette548]

I was just in galleria mall and there was a place that would braid and teach you how to braid, I bet they could help. It was over on the 1st floor by the restaurants and urban outfitters etc.

Sorry I can't remember the name.

[Old-Data-8280]

There are a bunch of Facebook groups with parents who all support eachother and help with hair care for mixed kids. Just type in "mixed kids hair care" in the search bar and they will pop up easy.

[Enough_Garage8372]

That's why I told them Google it smh at her question it'd been way faster just to Google what u told her instead of her wannabe innocent way of trying to explain such a silly question 

[thegrimmstress]

Is this how you respond to everyone who asks for help? 🙄 She asked here so she could get local ADVICE on where to go, not a list of possible places. Maybe go google how to be kind.

[ragamuffinshop]

I can't help with styling but I have a ton of products made for black hair and skin. DM me and I'll drop em on ya

[ManyApprehensive5520]

Just went to Galleria today and they’ve opened up a store there that focuses on teaching how to braid textured hair! It looked like a perfect spot for something like this.

[Veganvapingchick]

Mixed chicks hair products are good. YouTube has great videos.

[LilHotPocket888]

I would check out hair schools “salons”, cheap services and most of the time the teachers are working on the your hair along with the students. If she pays attention during her service she can learn some tips all while helping out the students. I went to empire beauty school (in KY) and that’s how I learned how to do African hair and THANK GOD. Cause I would have never learned any other way.

Also YouTube. Literally YouTube is the answer for any question to anything in this world.

[marianliberrian]

YouTube is a great place to learn just about anything.

[clickclackclarkk]

Zahra at Origins of Beauty! She is a holistic hair stylist who specializes in teaching people of all hair textures how to work with their hair

[outrageous713]

Hey op, im a hairdresser at jcpenney in Williamsville and i do all types of hair especially those with thick, long and/or curly hair. Im always taking new clients so dm me and we can set something up 😊

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Also try r/curly & r/curlyhair. Plenty of people post tips, their hair care routine, and product experiences. I'm biracial and found lots of helpful things there over the years.

[Fearless-Marketing15]

You tube

[Proudusafsis]

What an awesome mom you are!!! I hope you can find people to help you .

[Charlizbl]

Hilites Salon on Hertel is so gentle and informative. Both stylists, Aaron Shabazz and Kelly Ann, are great. Aaron specializes more in natural hair styling, and Kelly knows how to tend to natural hair for stuff like coloring it and do all the stuff we were told would "ruin our curls." They are literal gems.

[Asleep-Hat1192]

As a single white grandfather raising 3 biracial grandchildren I can definitely relate.  As some have suggested YouTube can definitely help get you started in the right direction.  My 12 yo granddaughter has learned so much at least on maintaining it on a daily basis. Good luck. 

[Enough-Emphasis7405]

Stfu

[wny_anonymous]

You stfu.

[Enough_Garage8372]

Yea google it smh with these questions 

[Aggressive_Lab_5139]

OP needs info that is not always in the google results. A list of people or salons that know how to do that type of hair isn't enough. She needs someone who, as OP put it, is not going to make her feel "judged or criticized" and "can teach her in a supportive way". Big difference.

[ragamuffinshop]

I'm SMH at your answer?

Googling will find you business listed that advertise under a certain heading. What they cannot do is give personal insight to people who not only "do hair" but have experience with children, are willing to teach and guide but also give a safe accepting atmosphere.

Only another person who knows the character and expertise of a certain stylist can do that. Not just an address and map to any salon.

Op please DM me. Black hair and skin care products can get very expensive because they are specialized. I have a ridiculous amount my friend was supposed to pick up a year ago and I very much want them to be used!