this is why you take the time to learn the culture of the person youre dating !!! if theyre not the same race, yall dont have the same story, body type, self care routines etc. your child is mixed. you are not appropriating anything; youre doing your babys hair 
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Braids are a part of HER culture… so there’s no disrespect in having her embrace her blackness no matter how light skinned she is.
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Learning to take c are of your daughter’s hair means you care. I asked everyone, got suggestions and tried them out and used what worked best for her hair type. It is trial and error.
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Braids have been around since ancient times its not just for our black communities . All kinds of different cultures had them including native Indian tribes. You can Google different ways of doing her hair .why wait 8 years ?
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YouTube may be your best friend in this… can learn so much just by watching videos of how others do it! Worth a shot xx
It’s nobody’s business how you or your daughter want to do her hair. Loads of hairdressers offer lessons for parents to do their hair so I’d ring round a few xx
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take lessons & learn. if somebody gets offended thats just very weird. and its none of their business. dont let complete strangers suppress your daughter, because thats gross.
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When I found out I was pregnant 20 years ago with a biracial child I learned how to do hair before she was born
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She is black and you as her parent should make her comfortable as a black child. Dont call her white passing bc that is disrespectful to your daughter in itself. You learn to do her hair and you make her the black queen she is. Braids are for everyone. Sounds like you need to do some studying and learning yourself. Also need to get a backbone when you decide to have a mixed child bc this world isnt fair and now you have to teach your child and take up for your child bc there will be times people will be rude thats why its important for you to embrace her race and not consider her white passing.
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Not all black women know how to do cornrows and braids… including my self…take her to the hairdresser, every 2 weeks
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Girl stop worrying about who gets offended because you wanna do better for your daughter.
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All my kids are mixed and my youngest has her dad’s hair it has a lot of density. I pay someone to do it 80$ for box braids. And it lasts 3 months
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Girl, watch you some YouTube tutorials on how to do mixed girls hair…they’ve got tutorials for everything from the basic braid, to adding hair in (IF needed)……that’s how I learned to do my girls hair.…just watch and practice, you’ll get the hang of it before too long!
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Awee mama, there’s plenty of resources out there now a days.
Google, you tube, tik tok etc that you can learn to braid/ hairstyles from. Good luck to you.
Braids and “protective styles” aren’t necessary. Just deep condition, detangle, and wash her hair probably once a week. Keep her ends hydrated with jojoba oil since it’s similar to scalp sebum. Braids can stress the scalp and at such a young age can cause damage.
Yes google her hair and style , don’t make your daughter not like her hair or give her a complex about it , don’t worry about what anyone thanks but you’re daughter.
Why would anyone get offended? If by any chance someone does let them be, you don’t need them anyways, I have a mixed daughter and I always took hers to get done, I’ve had mine done also
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Why are you making your child’s hair and hairstyle a race issue? Any hairstyle is for anyone. Black women “straightened” their hair all the time, they wear blond wigs, long hair wigs etc, you really think they have the time to think about if they are offending anyone? Other races, perm their hair, give it a curly look etc. Your are overthinking this and will make your daughter self conscious about herself. STOP THIS NONSENSE!!!
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Take her to get her hair done?
Go to a black girl run salon. They’ll help and teach. In my experience, they’re (anyone) is not judgy in thier salons. More often than not, happy to be asked, and to help
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Try some YouTube beginner tutorials for starters. I think it’s wonderful that you want to learn. There are some simple styles you can start with. I had a friend when I was younger who’s mother shaved her head because she didn’t know how to do her hair🙁
Literally screw what anyone else thinks…
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Don’t let someone else’s feelings bother you. Especially when it comes to your kiddos. It’s hair. It’s not owned by any specific culture. There are White people with that type of hair too. And wanting to learn shouldn’t offend anyone. If it does, they need to grow tf up.
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Join biracial hair group
TikTok and Pinterest will do 
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It’s a sad day when someone feels they might sound racist because they want to learn to do their child’s hair. If that happens, screw them!!
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Girl practice and learn. It’s important for your daughter, forget everyone else.
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If you don’t take down “white passing”, 
… you can do whatever needs to be done to her hair . Atleast you’re trying to learn , but that term is very 1950s
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Reach out to some neighbors! I can promise you SOMEONE (possibly another mother??) would be willing to work with you and your daughter and help you understand her hair and what works for you guys as far as styling and caring for it. 
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Do what’s righteous n comfortable for your daughter. My 3 mos old twins are mixed n but very very white passing etc there hair will be Caucasian fine hair (I know bc of the genetic siblings) I worry about whether they will identify as black or white but like another poster said "stop that nonsense n screw what people think!!! Very good advice that I will remember as a new n 1st time mom. And btw I don’t know how to braid either, maybe we both can learn together n practice.
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Children’s Natural Hair Care & More
This place right here!
I learned everything I know from this group.
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A friend of mine has beautiful biracial babies. And she went to a salon and just asked people how to fix her daughters hair and protect it. Amazon has some great products for hair and that’s where she gets all of her supplies.
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I would find a salon that does braids and make an appointment. The stylist would be happy to give you tips.
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If ppl get mad at you for wanting to fix your kids hair then tell them to get over themselves. Tons of cultures wore braids stop being so scared of offending someone.
YouTube
Pay a salon
Have a friend do it.
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Mommies of Mixed Babies: Hair Edition
This place! They have great advice.
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How can anyone be offended by anyone wanting to learn how to do braids in hair??? It’s past time to take race out of everything!!! Braids are not owned by one single race. There are tutorials online for braiding on many sites including YouTube and TikTok. If someone is seriously offended by you wanting to learn how to braid hair then they are the one with the issues.
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Do whatever you want to her hair! I’ve seen a lot of hate for white people wearing certain braids and it infuriates me that someone would be so upset that a person of another color found your hairstyle beautiful and chose to wear it and you’re mad? Makes no sense -_-
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Some of y’all don’t have any business at all chiming in on this thread smh.
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This post:unamused:
. What is very very white? Her hair type is not POC!! WHITE PASSING!! Who would be upset by a mother taking care of her child’s hair? Please lady:flushed:
The tone of your post truly concerns me. You have a biracial daughter but you seem to view a part of her from a judgmental and impartial perspective. You are married to a black man and chose to produce children with him.
To answer your question…keep your daughter’s hair oiled and moisturized. I would suggest a children’s salon until you get the hang of things. In between visits use leave in conditioner and a light oil.
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Biracial Children Hair Care I’ve learned a lot from this group
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I’m not saying this to make anyone mad. But baby forget what other people feel you want to help your biracial baby and want to help her have a cute and protective hairstyle, idk if they have any around you but what I did to help my nieces was I went to an African owned hairdresser and asked if they would be willing to teach me some simple styles and braids, but they was so sweet they taught me a bunch to care for a POC hair
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Honey ur child is a culture all her own don’t worry what anyone says or feels if she sees you are hesitant about who she is she will feel that. Do what is best for her and ignore any and everyone who has an opinion
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How about you connect with your husband’s side of the family and ask them to show you!
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“Passing” means a person of mixed race misleads other people who thinks he or she is all white. It is an outdated and unnecessary term.
Of course you should learn how to do your child’s hair! Anybody who is offended is an idiot.
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You’re really “worried” about “offending” someone for learning to do your kids hair? What a sad and ridiculous world
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There will be a lot of things in this world that you’ll do for your children that will upset someone. As long as you’re doing things for your kids that are helping them, ignore those around you and their judgement.
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Learn how to do your daughter’s hair in a way that would be best for her hair type.
If people get offended? That is a them problem 🤷 Especially when asking you or taking a few seconds to really observe would clear everything up.
Personally? I have very thick, somewhat course, wavy-curly hair. It tangles easy. Gets matted up super easy. The best hairstyle for my hair is “French Braids” or flat ironing…i hate the heat damage and it’s a pain…so i often wear the braids… Someone wants to have an issue with it? They they need to try keeping the tangles out of it…Because my other option is to chop it off…and i’m not doing that.
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How old are you? Wake up woman! You are not the first?
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Try some YouTube videos
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Go on YouTube and watch videos or take her to a hair salon/home spa and let them do her hair
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What in the world is POC and white passing??? Never heard of it. I have a biracial grandbaby and I haven’t ever heard these words regarding my baby
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My son is biracial, and his hair is a mix of textures. I asked one of my black friends for some tips and pointers because his hair was dry, and she wasn’t offended, and gave me EXCELLENT advice! The people that know you, shouldn’t have a problem with you asking for help… don’t over complicate it, just ask… you may be surprised to find the person you ask may be proud of you for wanting to learn, and in turn teach your daughter.
Forget terms like “white passing”, I feel that is a derogatory term for our beautiful children, they should be celebrated because people are rainbows!
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There are alot of curly hair fb groups that have been very helpful to me. Curly Girl (Method) Support Group International
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Remember this as I had to as well: People will talk about you no matter what you do. So focus on yourself and do what what is best for you and your daughter. And besides, braids are not culture specific my very white friends often have French braids, or cornrows ik their hair. It’s a hair style. I am black and am still learning to do some protective styles on my daughters hair. YouTube will be your best friend. If you have any cool friends or your daughters paternal side who know how to braid, ask them to teach you. Lastly, I would focus on ylwhat your daughter wants and what’s best for her than what everyone else wants. People always have an opinion.
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U act like people own hairstyles, you make that babies hair and learn to make it look beautiful! It’s pathetic you would actually even give a shit what people think. That’s your child and to hell with anyone else.
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He doesn’t have female relatives that you can ask to help you learn her hair?
It never occurred to you to make friends with Black women or Black people in general while dating your now husband?
Why don’t you want to be in community with Black people?
Because if you were in community with Black people, had actual Black friends, and formed close bonds to his family,
you wouldn’t need to come to strangers on the internet. 
Go watch some YouTube videos.
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My girls are mixed… 3 totally different hair types… so I have to do something different with each child… I have never braided my girls hair… it has always been left natural… I have experimented with different products and each girl has their favorite!! I don’t like their hair to look greasy or weighed down… so it took a bit… but I think we are good… of course till they change the products in us!! Lol
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Doesn’t matter if she’s white passing she’s still mixed with black. Are u close with your husband’s relatives? Or search around for a good black hair. Salon. Make sure u get good shampoos and conditioners along with leave in conditioners, don’t wash her hair everyday it will dry it out wash it once a week get hair grease for her scalp or coconut oils… and it doesn’t matter if she passes she’s still black and allow her to embrace that. And furthermore you’re her mom don’t worry about who’s offended you need to learn to do her hair and furthermore learn the culture… also YouTube have a to of tutorials also there’s a lady who’s white with a black daughter and she does hair videos too… hope this helps…
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Take her to a black salon …. You might think she is “passing” but we can tell. I am biracial also and she needs that culture… some salons will tell you the product she needs for her grade of hair
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“White passing” whew
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Have your husband’s family show you and YouTube tutorials. 
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Protective hairstyles are geared for the texture of the hair. Learn to do her hair- it’s OK. Looking white or not- it’ll give more confidence and help out so much as she gets older and learns to do her own. And you may already know how to do stuff- the names are intimidating. French braids- just more of them- lol. Cornrows are French braids but you turn the hair the opposite way. There is always internet videos and many channels actually highlight mixed hair. Im mixed race- with my dad’s texture but my mom’s structure- so, fuzzy pin straight hair. My mom relaxed my hair- effectively killing its length my whole childhood.
It definitely hurt my confidence and self esteem.
If you didn’t let ppls ignorance and silliness stop you from loving the father and carrying the chikd- don’t let it stop you from letting her crown of beauty shine
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You are her Momma and you do not need to feel that you will offend anyone by learning to do her hair. That is EXACTLY what you should be doing as her Momma. Also, “passing” is an antiquated word that you no longer need to use. With her hair it is probably clear that she is bi-racial.
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So your daughter is mixed race looking white with POC hair. Then you do her hair like she is POC. Because she is.
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Take her to a black hair salon. They’re the professionals, versus seeking advice from ppl online.
Where’s your husband’s family? They can’t help?
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All races used braids. Stop worrying about other people you will probably only see once in your life.
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Do some research into hairdressers near you that specialise in curly/afro style hair would be your best bet, go through the best processes for her exact hair type as their are different methods, styles and needs for different hair types. No professional would ever be mad at you for explaining this to them and will be able to gently educate and go through it all with you
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First, be less concerned about offending people with a HAIRSTYLE.
Second, I think Facebook is a great place to ask some things - this being one!
Helpful people will give you suggestions or point you in the right direction (YOUTUBE/ dad’s family and friends,etc.)
Ultimately there are some really touchy, easily offended people who will judge you for something so small, but oh well! I think we all judge, but mostly silently 
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I wish I could do something with my 7 year olds hair, she’s white and her hair is straight as a board and very fine! 
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I am apart of this group on Facebook they offer free hair care advice and have many tutorials no shaming for all hair care types for free. And also you are not letting her down you seem to be a wonderful mother♥️
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I am biracial I’m more on the white skinned side with yup nappy hair. I wanted to reply to her question but you’ll are so caught up on the terminology she used youll missed the point. Sickens me how this woman is trying to figure it out and she is getting slammed. I’m 50 so my mom was trying to figure it out in the 70’s . Just give her some products some directions stome steps to take .Not a dam bashing
** her husband’s side dont stereotype and assume all black woman can do hair or braid . Just like don’t think white woman can’t cause I know some white chicks who can throw down on some braids**
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This has to be the most attention seeking, bored, sahm bullshit post I’ve ever read.
Please don’t call her white passing. That is an outdated term and makes it seem like that’s the goal and it’s not. Your her mom take care of her hair the way you’re supposed to. It’s none of your business what other people (especially strangers) think about you so stop worry about it.
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Ohh wee… 1950 called & they want their term back. Throw “white passing” in the trash & never use that again. Horrible term & it makes a child feel just awful & separate from the rest of their family.
Is your husband have any women in his life? Like sisters, mom anyone can you seek for their wisdom. Maybe seek for a black hair salon. I commend that you are serious wanting to learn.
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Learning how to care for your daughter’s hair properly won’t offend anyone. 
The hair salon seems like a good suggestion.
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Learn to do it, it is her culture. If people are offended it’s on them. You are trying to do right by your child and her heritage. If dad has any sisters maybe they can help out? His mom maybe could help you. My son is also biracial but he is a teenager now and refuses to let me help at all. He’s learning on his own. I’ve just contacted friends of color or with children of color for help when I needed it.
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Wow to this whole post and even more to the responses in this thread. It’s clear to see who’s accepting and who’s not.
Also, what if dude and his family are not around? Lol all these black women quick to call out the Dads side of the family but they know first hand, that mf might not even be in the picture.
Buncha children on here. Barf.
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Look into salons that know your daughter’s hair type.
So I went through this when my daughter was born and I had just moved to a new state like a month before so I literally knew no one and this older black woman seen us and pulled me to the side and said “baby ain’t nobody show you how to do your daughters hair before? Come let me show you, you shouldn’t have black babies with black men If your not going to learn how to do their hair” and that stuck with me since, my daughter will b 11 in a couple weeks. I’ve literally picked up different products from wherever to try them until I found ones that worked well. Lots and lots of YouTube videos and practice because at first they will look janky but atleast your trying and will definitely improve. Or you can use Google and find a black hair salon or Facebook Marketplace and put out an add and find someone who can do it. It’s not easy and sometimes it’s hard to ask for help but sometimes you’ve got to, I’ve literally stopped a lady I seen out in public when she had something in her hair like braid clips and asked her where she’s got them and she didn’t know Me from eve but most of the time people don’t mind helping if your genuine… good luck momma
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You can go to a hair stylist and ask to learn how to do her hair. You can also go on YouTube and learn how to do it by watching videos. I don’t think people will judge you or anything for wanting to learn for your child as she is half black if anything I think they would be happy that you are stepping up to learn and it also shows her her other side for her culture. But braids are for everyone not just one specific culture.
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YouTube has it all. But if you start out with pony tails that’d fine as far as braids I would take her to the shop . I’ve been taking my granddaughters since idk five. As far as being talked about I doubt it . You will be fine 
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Youre going to upset people because you didnt think about this when you decided to have a mixed baby. Go to youtube. Youre 8 years behind.
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Depending on how textured her hair is and your finances you’ll need to find products that keep her hair healthy and easy to brush or comb.
Curl Dynasty is a higher end line that works great. Shea Moisture is a cheaper brand sold in regular retail stores and supermarkets that works really well too.
Ask her father’s family to teach you some easy basic styles for her hair. Use YouTube tutorials to learn more if you like. When she’s old enough to start doing her own hair encourage her to learn more of her cultures style from her relatives. For now just learn a handful of easy things to do in the morning and how to braid.
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Welcome to understanding the culture and being a mom of a beautiful girl . Pinterest has a lot of hairstyles you can choose from, THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH YOU LEARNING HOW TO BRAID!!! 
Kudos to wanting to learn and make sure your daughter looks her best. it is very necessary for you to learn how to do your child’s hair. Skip what negative people say. YouTube has tutorials on how to braid hair. I taught myself young by imitating what I felt my mom do to my hair which was braid and grab back as she went. It took no time to get that down, but for beginners it’ll take practice and gradually you be good and make them tight. DO NOT CUT HER HAIR WHILE ITS WET!!! Make sure it’s dry and straightened to avoid unevenness.
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Learn your daughter’s hair type and then learn which products are best used on her hair once you’ve done that then you can learn how to style it and try not to put alot of heat on her hair
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“Connect with the husbands side” how damn stupid. You are her mother, you should learn how to, YOU. Dads side don’t have to do it, you should be able to. Go to a salon that can do it the right way and have them teach you. If people get mad or offended you’re learning how to do your child’s hair then that’s sad and says so much about them. You got this! Don’t worry so much about how others will take things when it comes to your child.
First of all don’t worry about what other people think. Second learn to do her hair. You tube. Hair stylists. Whatever it takes. That’s what moms do. We just do whatever it takes for our kids to get what they need.
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Your terminology needs work…as does your colorism in your statement (YIKES).
Take that baby to a salon. Get on styleseat and find someone in your area. Have your husband reach out to family to teach you (you YEARS behind the power curve).
Also remeber: “YT passing” is antiquated and not cute. POC and Bl@ck are NOT synonymous.
Good luck
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I learned braids in cosmetology school. Paid $20,000 for that education… Nobody is going to get upset you learned how to do your daughters hair. The problem is you should have learned 8 years ago!
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YouTube videos. My daughter has had friends help and loads of videos. If you are concerned with how you will make others feel (this should NEVER be an issue when it comes to our babies but with the world today I understand) have husband take her
“White passing child”? Let her decide how she wants to wear her hair and I hope you don’t make a big deal out of being biracial, but passing for white, because she needs to be proud of who she is regardless of her skin tone.
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Braids are still her culture you are an amazing mom for wanting to do this to help her and help her hair and be more aware of her cultural needs
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Good luck UTube can be watchef over and over again
Don’t worry about offering people. Some will be offended no matter what. My daughter is mixed with “white textured hair”. I’ve been screamed at for not doing her hair in “black styles”. I’ve been yelled at for cutting my son’s hair & for letting it grow long. Some people will have issues with anything you do. Do her hair how you know to do it. Maybe your husband’s family can help you.
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Ask hubby’s mama if she can come teach you if that’s an option. Otherwise, YouTube. There may also be TikTok tutorials 
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Let your daughter have her hair flat iron for smooth, there are many products to protect her hair when doing this…also, why braids, there are many AfroAmericans that wear their hair smooth and straight…you want to learn braids good but I think it is more for you then her. You can youtube it and Im sure there are books also. She isnt missing her culture if she doesnt braid.
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Your daughter is who counts think of her
If she can pass for white why are you dead set for her to be black…she is half and half let her be the best of both.
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Youtube but my daughter is biracial as well and we do oil for her hair to help with growth and to let it get all the nourishment ot needs (even though shes half white she has her dad hair texture so we make sure it doesnt get dry and look nappy) and we use leave in conditioner after baths every night ( some nights i let her go natural or i just use the oil) or ill conidtion it in the bath an not use anything at all that night after bath her dad dont want any braids until shes older but pony tails for now but if i were u id watch youtube an take her to a salon am watch then or have them teach you while they do it!
Don’t worry about offending people by what they think is going on. If they knew enough to have a valid opinion they’d know your daughter is mixed 
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