In a world where black kids don’t always see their beauty reflected in mainstream culture, their parents (especially white parents like me) often have to work double-time to safeguard their sense of self-esteem and cultural pride. It’s my job to make sure my son gets the message from as many places as possible and as frequently as possible that his hair and skin are nothing less than perfect.
The T-shirts, books, dolls and other products on this list teach kids to embrace and celebrate their natural, beautiful hair texture. You can’t wrap up self-love this holiday season, but a gift that says “you’re beautiful just the way you are” couldn’t hurt.
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Baby Hair And Afros I Slay T-Shirt
Etsy
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The Very Fun And Fly Happy Hair Coloring And Activity Book
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#SquadGoals T-Shirt
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Handmade Happy Hair Dolls
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Big Hair Don't Care Print
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2016 PuffCuff Kurly Kid Toolbox
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Solange Don't Touch My Hair T-Shirt
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Formation Art Print
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Black Ballerina Tutu Shirt
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My Life As A Schoolboy Doll
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"I Love My Hair!"
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Future Afro Onesie
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Crochet Curly Hair Doll
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I Love My Hair Romper
Global Couture
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My Fro Made Me Do It Child T
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"Don't Quit Your Day Dream!" Book
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Ruffle T-Shirt
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You Are Beautiful T-Shirt
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Happy To Be Nappy Book
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Epic Hair Child T
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Power Puff Raglan T-Shirt