Thanks everybody! I know it seems that I should be as easy as asking the barber but I live in a rural area and quite frankly, I have yet to meet anyone that does black hair.

I've taken to using scissors to cut out any knots that are really matted as they just hurt him and look like he's not had a bath in months. Thankfully, that has just been a couple of spots on the back of his head where it knots while he sleeps.

People tell me to oil his hair but I'm not sure what that means, how much to use or how often.

THanks for all your help!!!

Michelle