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
Nasu 