I’m on YouTube!!!

I haven’t done a hair blog in such a long time! Life, it happens. I’m a mother with five children, and homeschooling three of them so…I have my hands tied.  I did manage to start a YouTube dedicated to showing my hair care routines for my daughters.

I have a few vids up, and working on more. You would think the task would be easy since hair care is so frequent in our home but. . . I was honestly having a difficult time managing the many responsibilities on my plate with having a new baby. However, as she’s getting older, I’m noticing that I’m able to get more done out of my day. Like this short update blog right here! 🙂 Check out the few vids I do have on YouTube, subscribe 🙂 and be on the lookout for more!

My Ramadhan Hair Trend

So that special time for every Muslim across the globe has arrived, RAMADHAN!!!!!!

Ramadhan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar. It is the month during which Muslims observe fasting from dawn (Fajr Prayer) to sunset (MaghrIb Prayer). Most commonly, those who are not Muslim know that Muslims fast from food and drinks, but fasting is so much more than abstaining from eating. This is the month where we strive to be the best believers of Allah. . .with the intent to continue this trait beyond the holy month of Ramadhan. Paying charity, respecting your community, abstaining from inappropriate language are just a few good deeds Muslims practice greatly.

In our household, my children have ditched Doc McStuffins for Baba Ali and Zaky and Friends on YouTube. My husband and I have ditched feeling the urge of pulling out our hair out at the sight of seeing the children argue over who should brush their teeth first. We give clear and precise messages on how the children should be patient with one another in which we adapted from a method called Conscious Discipline. . . and Islam.

Simply, life is life with an upgrade!

And my hair is fasting as well. Seriously! I’m not at all concerned with it. I plan on maintaining two nice french braids to the back until the last day of Ramadhan. Of course I’ll shampoo and condition with my Garnier Fructis Triple Nutrition and moisturize it with coconut oil. But I’m not at all concerned with extreme styling. Its just more important things to focus on during this holy month. My girls have their usual single twist in which are very versatile so we’re good!

After the Holy Month of Ramadhan we have a celebration called Eid-Al-Fitr. The night before is when everything gets crazy in our house. I’m doing hair, trimming my husband’s beard, getting clothes together, and decorating the house. Until then, my hair is on strike!

Do you have questions about Ramadhan? Are you fasting? What’s your Ramadhan hair trend?

My Girls & The Hair Type Discussion

So I have 3 beautiful little girls ages 6, 4, and 11 months. The two oldest girls’ hair is at the mercy of mommy, and require different hair routines. Naz, age 6, has a 4C hair type and requires the following regimen:

• Shampoo once per month
• Co-wash once per month
• Leave-in conditioner whenever its needed
• Moisturize frequently
• Braids or twists at any size
• Styles last 1 -2 weeks (a busy mother is like “winning”)

Mayyah, age 4, has a mix of 4A/4B hair type and requires the following regimen:

• Shampoo once per month
• Co-wash once per month
• Leave-in conditioner whenever its needed
• Moisturize frequently
• Braids or twists at medium to large size
• Styles last 2-3 days (a busy mother is like “wonk”)

As you can see, the difference among their hair regimen is their styles and how long they last. Naz’s hairstyles last longer than Mayyah’s. Mayyah’s hair requires frequent maintenance as it tangles very easily. Braids and twists, which turns into braid and twist outs, are common styles for them. I’m not a fan of ponytails, beads (anymore), and bow bows. I have a very busy lifestyle (homeschooling, work, and a demanding little baby) so the girls’ styles are reliable, I guess you can say.

We use the following products:

• Shampoo & Conditioner – Garnier Triple Nutrition
• Leave-in Conditioner- Cantu Shea Butter
• Moisturizer- Mommy’s Secret (basically I use natural ingredients. My favorite is coconut oil which is just awesome for detangling.)

Our most commonly used tools:

• Shampoo brush
• Styling brush
• Wide tooth comb
• Rat tail comb (for unraveling the ends of braids and twists but NEVER for combing)
• Spray bottle for water (our best friend)
• Banana clips
• Head bands
• Clips for decoration
• Bobby pins for updos

Hair is a big deal/issue in our culture. Am I allowed to say that? There has always been the topic of good hair versus bad hair. In our society, Naz’s hair would be considered “bad hair”, and Mayyah’s hair would be considered “good hair”. Nonsense! This is how some people categorize hair, although, there are no such categories as good and bad hair. My girls don’t realize the difference in their hair types as others do. I’ve actually had quite a few bias individuals compare my girls’ hair ignorantly in front of them. They still didn’t have a clue what was going on. Currently, and forever, I will politely address any individual who has the audacity to criticize my girls’ hair texture. They’re both beautiful girls!

Nasu in Mommy Mode