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I can't comment on the biracial part but my DD has pretty defined ringlets (when tamed) that look like crazy Einstein hair when she first wakes up so I think it might be similar enough

We like the Shea Moisture line of products and I have heard they work well for ethnic hair too. Shampoo/conditioner type seems less important (we use Shea Moisture or Aveeno on her depending on where we're bathing her) but my favorite curl cream after trying many is Shea Moisture curling buttercream. We've also just started using the kids detangler now that her hair is finally growing longer so I spray that, comb through, put a small amount of the curl cream (I rub between my hands and use both hands so it doesn't get greasy in one spot), them comb through again and fluff up the curls with my hands.

When her hair is (always) a mess in the morning, I just spray a ton of water on it, comb through, and fluff up the curls again - no additional product needed.

I'll see if I can find examples of DD's hair if that helps. Good luck! Once I figured out a routine I think the curly hair is actually easier than straight

@Mrs. Turtle: I think it's probably a mixture of both? It seems to mainly tame the frizz for DD and doesn't have much hold, but when I wet her hair in the morning I can still feel the product on her hair so it probably helps define the curls. I also only wash her hair every 2-3 days and that seems to help.

My understanding from reading in some other groups is that caring for black/biracial children's hair is a really unique task that requires specific information to do correctly. I would start by googling resources for caring for biracial hair; my guess is you'll find articles that are specifically written for white parents of biracial kids. Probably most would have specific product suggestions, I would think. This came up for me on a quick search: https://adoptionstar.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Black-Hair-Skin-Care-Booklet.pdf

My sister and I are biracial and she has hair exactly like O. She uses the Shea Moisture line. I use LOreal Ever Curl on myself and my daughter ( also curly).

@Mrs. Turtle: everyone has such good advice here.

One other thing we do, is I have a spray bottle mixed with water and a little conditioner, and I spray it on her hair regularly; in the AM and comb with a wide tooth comb, after bath time, even after swimming. It helps keep her curls glossy and defined.

Following, my dd2 has the craziest hair and I haven't found a way to tame it yet. It's really cute when the curls are defined but mostly it's just a frizzy mess

I second a lot of lamariniere's tips above. As someone who grew up with (and still has) very curly hair, comb only when hair is wet and never brush it. I personally use Shea Moisture products, as well. I often use coconut oil in my hair sparingly to make it shiny and moisturized when it is damp. Allow hair to air dry, but when much older use one of those large toothed diffusers to cool blow dry it.

@Mrs. Turtle: I would look for "dry oils" - oils that absorb better and don't get wet/greasy on hair with low porosity. Dove, L'Oreal and Shea make dry oil sprays for hair that might help you.

Both of my girls have curly hair and I use a lot of products to tame it. The first picture is how it looks in the morning--it's insane. My kids are biracial if a different type, so their curls are not as tight but they are super frizzy.

I use adult conditioner on both of them, shampoo only every other day. I also use a spray leave in detangler/defrizzer (John Frieda Frizz Ease), then I always pull their hair back somehow, even if it's just a partial small ponytail to keep their hair out of their eyes. Then I finish their hair with a light spray gel.

In the morning, I also have a spray curl rejuvenator. I'll post product links below. None of these things make their hair stiff or crispy. Just a little more tame. I have tried dozens of hair products on them but so like trying new things so we switch a lot. Their hair has to be wet to be styled.... wet with spray bottle of water mixed with frizz ease or conditioner.

@Mrs. Turtle: Yes! Here's a photo of her from Mother's Day. Her hair is super curly and long.

I haven't read the other responses, so if this all has been said, my apologies. My daughter is biracial, and she has loose curls. Dryness is bad for both my hair and hers (I am a Black woman who does not chemically straighten her hair,so moisture is important). Her curl pattern is not as tight as your child's, but I have liked the Curly Qs line of products. I use the Shampoo as well as the Curly Pudding after I have washed it. I should condition her hair more, and I am looking for so more products, but I would check those out. Good luck.

@Mrs. Turtle: so I tested out my friend's Hair Gold and it really does work. Before hair gold LO's hair would look dry and grayish brown and with Hair gold it maintains a wet look and richer brown color. It doesn't smell good when you first apply it.