Whether you call it inter-racial, biracial, mixed race hair, or just naturally curly - controlling and conditioning biracial hair while still maintaining its beauty can be a challenge.

The care required for your biracial hair of course depends on what went "into the mix" to begin with!

Is it frizzy, kinky, bouncy? Loosely or tightly curled? With these facts in mind, you can begin experimenting with a cleaning and styling regimen that will show off your biracial hair to best advantage.

For frizzy or kinky hair, for example, you can't go far wrong with black hair products specifically formulated to decrease damage and breaking. For those with more bouncy or curly texture, try experimenting with anti-frizz shampoos and light-weight conditioners that won't weigh your hair down.

Again, while it's difficult to apply one beauty solution to the beautifully myriad mix of biracial hair, probably the most important piece of advice to help avoid damage comes from the hair care experts. That is, don't over-shampoo.

While everyone loves to keep their hair clean, shampooing everyday only leads to drying out your hair making it more susceptible to breakage.

Instead of reaching for the shampoo bottle daily with the morning shower, try a conditioner that will help retain elasticity.

As always, put heat on the lowest setting when drying your hair.

On the weekends (when you have more time), gently pat it with a soft towel to absorb the moisture, then let mother nature do the rest by letting it air dry.

When looking for an attractive 'do' for your racially mixed hair, keep in mind that the less combing, picking & brushing the better - so be sure to opt for a style that minimizes stress and tearing.

Around the Web, get more ideas, tips and advice from professional hair care specialists including photos and video with expert instructions on managing, controlling and styling biracial hair:

More about biracial hair care & styling around the Web:

The Mixed Girls Guide to Hair - Quick tips on combing, cleaning and rinsing with recommended hair products as well as visitor suggestions.

Intermix - Health & Beauty - UK portal with a collection of story articles on the biracial experience with tips on hair care, washing and conditioning.

How to Care for Biracial Hair - eHow guide with step-by-step advice and instructions on combing, shampooing, and conditioning with related biracial hair styling advice for adults and kids, visitor comments.

How to Control Racially Mixed Hair - Good advice from Hairfinder.com with practical tips on moisturizing and conditioning.

The Biracial Hair Care Group - Baby Center - Join the discussion with other moms on the challenges and frustration of caring for infant's and kid's curls.

 

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