Hair

Extensions out! Thanks to Fati for the help and tutorial. Leila's hair is much longer than I thought. Yay!

Juanita took us to her beautician for some more help. Leila got a trim and a long lecture by the stylist. She wanted to make sure Leila was grateful, listening to us, respecting us and obeying. She said she'd be glad to be adopted by us if Leila  didn't listen. Leila's eyes were very big and there were a lot of head shakes and "no's". She was quite obedient after this! She hasn't given us a lot of lip but she has only lived in a place with little structure and discipline, and well, we are not that way. So, baby steps and helpful reminders by Africans have spurred her on. The stylist also have me a few lessons in braiding and cornrows.

Pretty flat ironed hair was the result. Apparently, she has had a chemical straightening product put in, so her hair isn't curling well for a poof, but we will get there.

A side view of the new do. Guess what they're looking at? (TV)

I'll get a picture of her in her pretty pink polka dot night cap soon!