Faux Mo-Hawk and Simple Twists (Quick Styles on Children)

Two weekends ago I had to do (3) heads...thats right 3!!  I did my youngest's hair on that Friday and my oldest daughter and niece on Sunday.  We had a birthday dinner to attend on Saturday, so I just threw the oldest girls hair in ponytails since it had to be washed, not to mention they are (9) and (7 soon to be 8) where their hair is a big deal.  Since I had to wash their hair on Sunday night, I opted to do something quick and cute on both.

Here is a picture of "the girls" on Saturday (the night of our outing).  BG "S"  hair was styled in loose two-strand twists that were braided about an 1/2 inch first.  Unfortunately, I don't have any close-up shots of her hair.  The two oldest like I stated before have high ponytails w/ twists and a twist-out.

My Niece: Simple Twists w/ Cornrows

BG "M": Faux Mo-Hawk w/ Twist-Out

Ponytails and Two-Strand Twists with a Heart (I guess...)

My very first hairstyle with a heart :)

This style was done on BG "M" about a month ago (I know, I know...don't judge me).  The summer break was coming to an end and her hair was doing some serious shedding (this could have been from all the swimming).  So I wanted to give her a quick and simple style along with a good protein deep conditioning treatment.  I used the Organic Root Stimulator Olive Oil Replenishing Pak (Deep Penetrating Conditioner) and must say I was definitely pleased.  I left this deep conditioner in her hair about 45 minutes and it took very well to her hair. The hair was soft, moisturized, manageable and in better condition overall. The shedding was also reduced drastically.

Quick & Simple Style for Toddler (Chunky Cornrows)

BG "S" started Summer Camp at her new school this week (Yippee...) and I wanted to do an easy style for the week.  Not to mention after taking down her mini braids I needed a quick style for my sanity, lol.  My first thought was to do flat twists but since her hair is sooo thick and I didn't feel like doing them small I opted to do chunky cornrows (I'm not a pro at doing cornrows since I don't do them often, this is literally my 4th time cornrowing her hair).  So let's get to it...

I prepoo'ed with Coconut Oil, washed with SM Raw Shea Butter Moisture Retention Shampoo and deep conditioned with Miss Jessie's Sweetback Treatment (review coming soon).  I then applied Qhemet Biologics Castor & Moringa Softening Serum, followed by Amla & Olive Heavy Cream (reviews coming soon) and then banded.

SN: This was the second time around doing this style since on her very first day at summer camp, she came home with a head full of sand! o_O (The joys of motherhood, our work is never done!)  The second time around I co-washed with Tresemme Naturals Nourishing Moisture Conditioner (review coming soon).

Taking a walk after banding in the warm weather to speed up the drying process

This style is holding up nicely and most of the ends are protected.  An easy style in is an easy style out!

Graduation Day for BG "M"! Party Bun on Shoulder Length Hair

So yesterday was a big day for BG "M". She was officially promoted from Kindergarten to 1st Grade! Yayy!!!  Well, I just got back in town from celebrating my birthday and needless to say I am still exhausted and in need of some serios sleep o_O. I had to take-out her box braids, wash and style her hair the night before graduation.  I literally didn't have a clue as to how I wanted to style her hair until Tuesday when I came across the Party Bun Post by KandyLandKurls (life saver).  The style was inspired by Une Autre Naturelle, can you say absolutely gorg!  I was a little nervous about how it would turn out but I just went for it.  I did this style on damp hair. Its not identical but it'll due, lol.

After removing her box braids, I washed with Giovanni Smooth As Silk Deep Moisture Shampoo and conditioned with Giovanni Smooth As Silk Deep Moisture Conditioner.  I parted the hair into six sections.  With each section I applied Shea Moisture Curl & Style Milk, followed with Carol's Daughter Hair Balm.  I secured the base of the hair with two rubber bands and began twisting.  After twisting each section, I followed the steps and began securing the hair accordingly.  Just as simple as putting on shoes and she LOVED IT!    :-D

This style is very quick and simple...