If you're the mother of an African-American child, then you'll appreciate my struggle. You know the one of washing and combing your African-American child's hair. Madison was born with a head full of hair and the older she got, the thicker it became. Our hair is characterized by numbers, with the higher number, the kinkier the hair is. Like most of my kids, Madison has different textures throughout as we're a mixture of heritage. My maternal great-grandmother was European from Portugal, while my paternal side of the family are Carib Indians who originate from the Caribbean, so while she does have kinky hair, it's also curly with looser curls. Nevertheless, it can be hard to manage, especially after washing. You may remember me saying that I very rarely wash Madison's hair, instead I co-wash it, which is generally washing the hair with a conditioner. I also never use heat, but instead air dry her hair. With school back in session, I've been trying to find ways that I can eliminate combing her hair on a daily basis, and today I want to share a very simple style that lasts an entire week, thanks to the new line of Just For Me Natural Hair Nutrition Products, and three simple steps to keep that style.
Now I also want to tell you a little bit about this new Just For Me Natural Hair Nutrition products. They all contain coconut milk, shea butter, vitamin e and sunflower oil, what they do NOT contain, however are sulfate, formaldehyde, DEA, petrolatum or parabens, the things that we do not want in our little one's hair. I'm a big sucker for reading ingredients, and although it was not listed on the front like the others, mineral oil is also not included.
This line includes the Just For Me Natural Hair Nutrition Detangling Creamy Co-Wash, Nourishing Leave-In Conditioner, Moisture Rich Styling Smoothie and the Creamy Butter Moisturizer. I used all these products throughout the styling process. I also used a wide tooth comb and rubber bands.
Step 1. Start off with freshly washed hair. I used the detangling creamy co-wash for this. I co-wash because shampoos generally strips the hair of the natural oils. Living here in Colorado where it is very dry with little to no humidity, we need all the oils in our hair that we can get. The creamy co-wash detangles and leaves her hair silky soft and manageable. With my wide tooth comb I detangle from the end to the roots.
Step 2: I then apply the Nourishing Leave-In Conditioner which softens her frizzy natural coils and hydrates her parched hair. While damp, I comb through the hair with the leave-in conditioner and part the hair in four sections separating them with rubber bands. For each section I then two strand twisted the hair in a few twists using the moisture rich styling smoothie. I like to call this our Two Strand Twist Fauxhawk, attach a bow or curlie at the top and you're good to go. To protect this style, using a satin wrap and you can keep this style for at least a week.
Step 3: On a daily basis, I use the creamy butter moisturizer around her edges and on her hair using a styling brush to keep her hair looking smooth. It protects her hair and moisturizes without leaving her hair looking too greasy and it's great for daily moisture. For the above style which we did by day three, you simply take the twists and attach them to the hair above using a rubber band. The very top we put into a curly bun and secured it once again using a cute little butterfly bow.
Step 4: You should still be tying your little one's hair down at nights with a silk or satin scarf but continue to moisturize her hair. On the very last day of school, which is usually a fun day, we decide to undo her twists from the first three sections for a full coily, curly, fauxhawk. Add a little of the moisture rich styling smoothie, which nourishes and softens her curls and also protects her hair, and you're good to go!
Our two strand twist fauxhawk is a great way for your little one to get her mohawk on without actually getting a mohawk. With a little bit of help from Just For Me Natural Hair Nutrition products, a silk or satin hair scarf, you'll be good for at least a week or even more. Spend more time having fun and less time worrying about hair care.
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Just for Me. The opinions and text are all mine.
I love her!!! Hair looks great and I must check out that line for Gabby. I'll tag you in her FauxHawk looks =)
ReplyDeleteOh we'll love to see Gabby's fauxhawk. Madison's hair really took to this line. I'm loving it myself too.
DeleteOMG, those styles are absolutely the cutest! If those are the results of using those products, I'd say they're winners!
ReplyDeleteWell it's really just 1 style done 3 different ways and this is after a week but we shared how you can keep it looking this great after a week with a little maintenance.
DeleteThis is such a gorgeous hair style that absolutely suits her! I'm glad there is a product out there that lets you maintain the look!
ReplyDeleteSeriously these are just the most beautiful hairstyles! Clearly those products are a must-have in your parent tool kit when it comes to styling your little's hair! what a beauty!
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful girl! I love how you can do the same style three different ways.
ReplyDeleteI love that you take such good care of her hair! I really struggle watching my friends with their daughters and their hair all tangled and a disaster. Co-wash sounds awesome
ReplyDeleteI love these hairstyles you have done on her!! I only have boys so I don't really get to do anyone's hair except mine which I have way too much hair to style regularly lol. Very cute though!
ReplyDeleteNikki
I have heard of co-washing a few times before your post. It seems like a great way to keep her hair healthy because it looks shiny and great!
ReplyDeleteShe is too cute! This sounds like a great product and I will have to pass it along to some of my friends!
ReplyDeleteI love the styles. Sounds like a product that might help my hair, too!
ReplyDeleteShe's adorable! I mean - stop it with all her cuteness! And yes to reading ingredient labels on anything! Why would we want to put these nasty chemicals on our bodies, right?
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ReplyDeleteThese are seriously the cutest ever! The model is also absolutely adorable!! Her hair looks so healthy!
I love all of these looks and think the fauxhawk is my top favorite. I really appreciate that the Just For Me line focuses on incorporating natural ingredients too.
ReplyDeleteGreat styling! Doesn't matter what type of hair children may have, all children are very beautiful! Have a great week beauties :)
ReplyDeleteSuzanne
She is just the cutest! I love all your fun hair ideas, the red felt flower is especially darling!
ReplyDeleteTwist game on point, and you know I am living for the butterfly in her hair too!
ReplyDeleteTracy @ Ascending Butterfly
You are so talented! I'm lucky if I can make my hair straight, let alone curl it. PS - she is also the most adorable model and so stylish!
ReplyDeleteI'm going to give the leave in conditioner a try. My daughter always complains about tangles in her hair and I think this is the best step for us.
ReplyDeleteI'm always on the lookout for new hairstyles to learn, especially kids ones. I haven't gotten the chance to practice children styles in cosmetology school.
ReplyDeleteShe's a doll! I love the butterfly clip style. I thinks the more natural the hair care product is, the better. She looks like she loves being on Mommy's blog too!
ReplyDeleteShe looks beautiful! I love playing with little girls hair! There are so many things you can do.
ReplyDeleteI love all of the styles on Madison's hair. It's hard to be a mother of girls because trying to get hairstyles down that they like and aren't too complicated is tough. I am glad you found some great products that help you maintain the health and style of her hair.
ReplyDeleteThese styles are so cute! I do my nieces' hair because I have a little boy and my skills are lost on him. :(
ReplyDeleteCute. The hairstyle looks great. I think co-washing is a great way to keep moisture in the hair, I'll have to try it.
ReplyDeleteHer hair looks really cute! Sounds like a great product. I love her shirt too!
ReplyDeleteAww, she's really adorable and I also wanted her hairstyle. I'm glad that she's able to do stylish her hair.
ReplyDeleteWhat a cutie! and such beautiful hair, I wish I was more creative with mine but unfortunately I end up either up in a ponytail or down! I need to mix it up a little!
ReplyDeleteI love these hairstyles! She's so cute!!
ReplyDeleteThese are so adorable! I love to do my 2 year old's hair, and she likes it too, but then always immediately pulls it out. I am giving up until she is 5!
ReplyDeleteShe's adorable! Her hair looks gorgeous, and the styles are just stunning. I love doing my girls hair its so fun, as I never did anything with mine growing up. - Jeanine
ReplyDeleteThe Just For Me Natural Hair Nutrition line looks like an amazing product line. I have a few friends that could benefit from it. I love the faux hawk hairdo.
ReplyDeleteThese are really cute pictures.
ReplyDeleteIt looks like a fairly easy-to-follow process.
That is an interesting point about the Colorado air, by the way.
I love all of the hairstyles! My favorite is the one with the little flower bow! If only I had a little girl :) I have three boys!
ReplyDeleteI grew up on Just For Me products...and so happy they are making items for curly hair little girls. More and more kids arent getting relaxers so its perfect.
ReplyDeleteWow I love all of these styles. Those products seems to be fantastic. Your daughter is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteShe is such a doll! I love seeing her smile now in photos. The butterfly clip is adorable.
ReplyDeleteI am loving all of the different looks. I always wanted a little girl to be able to play with different hair styles. My boys won't let me ;)
ReplyDeleteSounds like you've got it down to a science. She's cute as can be, as always and she's getting so big!
ReplyDeleteWhat a cutie! Finding the right products makes such a difference. Glad you have found styles and products that work for you.
ReplyDeleteI love these styles. She is so cute. I love her pretty little smile and the adorable clips!
ReplyDeleteShe's so cute and I love all of her hairstyles. That fauxhawk is too cute!
ReplyDeleteYour little girl is just the cutest little thing! I love all of her little hairstyles! Great post!
ReplyDeleteThese are some really adorable hair styles! Love the accessories, too. Too cute!
ReplyDeleteWhat a cutie! She's getting so big-I remember reading your blog when she was so young. lol Its great to hear about natural hair products.
ReplyDeleteAll three hairstyles are super cute! I love how you make the transition from one to the other. Your little one is adorable!
ReplyDeleteOh I hear you on the struggle, girl! I probably need to pick up some for my little Zaza.
ReplyDeleteI am SO glad my kids have fine and basic hair. Horrible for them but great for me, haha!
ReplyDeleteI wish I had her gorgeous curls. Mine aren't as course but they sure do cause a raucous when trying to get ready. I wonder if this would work for any type of curly hair or just African American style curls?
ReplyDeleteI love these styles and think it is so important to take great care of natural hair. All those chemicals that are out there are not good for those precious follicles.
ReplyDeleteThese hairstyles are absolutely adorable! How long do they usually last on your little girl? I use a leave-in conditioner that's similar and I can totally tell the difference.
ReplyDeleteLove these looks! I have always loved French braiding my daughters' hair, but my youngest now refuses to let me :( Enjoy it while you can!
ReplyDeleteThese look like great products for their hair! And the hairstyles are super cute.
ReplyDeleteThese hair styles are just adorable! I love doing my daughters hair too!
ReplyDeleteLove the hair styles and clothing (: The picture quality is great also!! Puts me to shame with my hair routine! Haha
ReplyDeleteOmg what a cutie!!! Her hair is looking pretty fab! That leave in conditioner is sounding like one awesome product!
ReplyDeleteThese are such pretty hairstyles, especially with the little accessories! Your daughter is so cute!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful hairstyles, I'm so glad that these products work on natural hair. Can you put up a picture of the ingredients list for each product; I have allergy concerns and want to know if these products are silicone free?
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