Family Hair Care: Transitioning Bantu Knots & Kid Styles
- Posted on 17 February, 2014
- Hair Care
- By Anonymous
Links to all products used can be found at http://moknowshair.com/transitioningba...
In my friend Cherie's household, wash day occurs once a week, and she has three heads of hair to manage. In this tutorial, I show you how I install bantu knots on Cherie's transitioning hair, two-strand twists on her oldest daughter and coiled ponytails on her youngest.
By the way, after tackling all three of them at once, I want to send special love and hugs to my mommies out there managing their own hair along with their girls' hair! I'm sure it takes a lot of time management and patience to get it all done each week. I hope this tutorial helps!
Products:*
Clear Scalp & Hair Beauty Therapy, Ultra Shea Shampoo
Clear Scalp & Hair Beauty Therapy, Ultra Shea Conditioner
Clear Scalp & Hair Beauty Therapy, Ultra Shea Nourishing Oil
Palmer's Coconut Oil Formula Protein Pack
Mixed Chicks Leave-In Conditioner
Mixed Chicks Kids Leave-In Conditioner
nuNAAT Natural Curl Activator
Eden Bodyworks Jojoba Monoi Oil
Beautiful Textures Curl Definer Mousse
Elasta QP Olive Oil & Mango Butter Moisturizer
Eco Styler Olive Oil Gel
Kera Care Edge Tamer
ApHogee Curlific Moisture Rich Leave-In
*These products were chosen because Cherie already has them in her possession at home. I wanted to show her how to use what she already has.
Total Time:
To set and style all of them (not including overnight setting) was about 4.5 hours.
Keep and Care:
Each of these ladies can maintain their styles by sleeping in a satin scarf, bonnet or combination of the two, and add oil to the scalp and hair as needed throughout the week.
In this tutorial, I'm going to show you bantu knots on my transitioning friend Sheree and a twist out and finger coils on her two baby girls. Sharia is a busy mom that not only has to keep up with her own hair but take care of her daughters. As well so I wanted to show her and all of you a way to use some of the same products on the entire family and a way to get everyone's hair done in as little time as possible, beginning with Sheree. I am going to start off with a protein treatment. She has been in a straight style for the past two weeks, so this is a good time to add some strength to her hair after thoroughly wetting, her hair, I am going to apply Palmer's coconut formula protein pack. What I love about this one is how the coconut milk and oil infused with the keratin and silk protein makes for a hydrated protein treatment. I am having Sheree do a protein treatment, at least every three to four weeks during her transition. These are available at most target locations as well as other drugstores for around two dollars. I am going to cover her hair with a plastic cap and have her sit under my hooded dryer for about 20 minutes to allow this to process after rinsing this out. I will shampoo Charisse hair two times with clear: ultra shake cleanse and nourish shampoos. This formula removes buildup while locking in moisture and is enriched with almond, coconut and Argan oils, along with shea butter, for a smooth hydrated finish, then I am going to use the smooth and nourished conditioner to smooth the scalp, reduce breakage and give the hair a healthy Moisturize feel this one is infused with shea butter, essential oils and zinc, which helps reduce shedding each of these go for around five dollars, each of retailers like Walmart and Target or online at drugstore, calm or Amazon. After about ten minutes, I will rinse the conditioner out with cool water and proceed to centuries, hair for drying. I am using Apogee curly thick moisture richly then, to give her hair some added protection slip and hydration. Then I am applying Mixed Chicks, leave-in conditioner for even more moisture and to help tame frizzing on the styling. In now I am going to detangle using the tail of my comb. I am going to divide out a section and then I will use my wide toothed shower comb to detangle you Charice hair is detangling rather easily this time because of the protein treatment and the added moisture from the leave ends. I am taking her hair and medium sized sections and securing them with the butterfly clip to help stretch the roots while drying. This will help tremendously when we get ready to install the bantu knots after all of the sections are set. I am going to have Charisse it under the hooded dryer for about 30 minutes to speed up dry time. While I move on to her girls at home, Cherie can definitely air dry like this. If she chooses and then move on to her daughter's hair, starting with the oldest kumara, I am going to use the clear ultra shea shampoo conditioner, as I did with Cherie. This will help you save money by using the same products where possible to begin you want to thoroughly wet the hair by using lukewarm or cool water to help prevent frizz and not damage the hair and scalp as hot water can be very harsh when you are Shampooing make sure you are using the fleshy part of your fingers and not your nails to cleanse the scalp. You should never scratch your baby, scalp or your own for that matter, with your fingernails always massage to stimulate proper circulation and prevent irritation or damage to the scalp after thoroughly rinsing out the shampoo, I am going to apply conditioner and cover with a plastic cap just Like you condition your hair, your baby's hair needs conditioning as well. They can play around the house while the conditioner processes, while Kimura, sits with her conditioner I'm going to get started on Delilah's hair, I'm going to use the same set of shampoo and conditioner and follow the same steps now back to Kamara. I'M going to rinse out the conditioner and use a cotton t-shirt to dry her hair. This is more gentle than using a regular towel and will keep some of the water in her hair, which will help with detangling and style setting to protect her hair. I am using Mixed Chicks leave in for kids. This formula has the same qualities as the original version, but is made without fragrance to be gentle on little people, this retails for thirteen dollars at Target or on mixed chicks website. Now, using my wide toothed shower comb, I'm going to detangle her hair making sure to start from the ends and work my way to the roots. Then I will divide her hair into four equal sections to twist her hair. I am going to use elastic yupi olive oil and mango butter, moisturizer and ecostyler olive oil gel, starting with the section in the back. I am going to use just a small dab of each product and smooth it through her hair. Then I will two strand twist it to the ends. After installing these twists, all over Kumar's head I'm going to allow her to air dry tonight, her mom will cover her head with a satin or silk scarf or bonnet. If your little one has issues keeping these on at night, try having them sleep on a satin pillowcase, now back to the liya after rinsing out her conditioner, i am using mix chicks Lehmann, as I did with her sister. They have very similar hair textures that appear to be a mix of three B and C. The major difference I see is that the baby's hair has just a little bit more density than her older sisters. Now I am going to use my wide toothed shower comb and detangle her hair. The same way, I did her sisters starting from the ends and working my way to the roots in sections. Now I am going to use a little eco styler gel to help smooth her hair into ponytails and use fabric graft holders to ensure her hair isn't pulled out when these are removed. I am using new, not natural, curl activator, to coil her hair. This formula keeps hair, hydrated and controls frizz with the blend of five natural oils. This product has a lot of slip, making it easy to comb through the hair and coils and don't be put off by the name activator. It'S definitely not greasy. It retails for 6.50 sent on new, knock online store, make sure you keep a spray bottle handy just in case sections get dry before you have a chance to get to them. I am spreading the curl activator throughout the entire ponytail artist and then coiling sections after installing all of the coils Daliah will air dry and sleep in a satin bonnet overnight. Her mom will leave her coils in and separate them later in the week. If she chooses, she can add some oil to her hair and scalp tomorrow and in the days after as necessary. Now that both girls are taken care of back to Cherie, I am going to use the elastic UT moisturizer and beautiful textures curl definer mousse, to set her bantu knots because Sheree still has lots of relaxed ends. I want to use a lightweight product that will moisturize and provide flexible hold, so a mousse like this will leave her hair soft yet defined you when installing your knots. First, you want to make sure that you're not using too much product so just use small dabs. Then you want to make sure that your hair is as smooth as possible, so you can use a soft bristle brush or a comb to help you easily distribute the product and stretch the hair when you're twisting make sure that you, wind your hair down and under To tuck so that the knot stays in place and sets into an even spiral. After all, the knots are installed Cherie will sleep in a satin scarf overnight to set them in the morning. Cherie and Kumar will come back, so I can complete their styles, but baby deliah gets to sleep in because her style is all finished to untwist both of their styles. I am going to use Eden, Bodyworks Cahawba monoi oil. What I love about this one is the blend of jojoba annoy and almond oils that leave the hair very soft and hydrated. It'S a lightweight oil. So it's good for styling, this oil retails for about ten dollars and most Walmart locations, or it's available online through several vendors coating. Your fingers with an oil like this will help take the twist down without frizzing them. Just make sure that you pull them apart and slide your fingers all the way down to the ends. After separating each twist a few times and fluffing, I'm going to add moisture to her scalp using clears nourishing scalp and hair oil, the formula is concentrated, so you only need a little and it's lightweight, so it won't build up and cause scalp irritation. This one is available for around $ 5 at Walgreens, Walmart and other online retailers. Cherie is going to allow Kamara to wear her hair down today, but it will get put into a high ponytail later this week for gymnastics practice. Now I am going to unwind Sherry's bantu knots. Again, I am going to coat my fingers with the Eton Body Works oil to separate the strands without causing frizz you when pulling these apart. It is important to glide your fingers to the ends and twirl the piece in the direction the knot was set in to retain the definition and prevent the ends from frizzing. You can add more oil to your fingers for each knot. You untwist, after all of the notes, are separated. I am going to use some karekare edge tamer and salute one side up and pin it for style. Now, I'm going to finish up with a little of the clear oil on her scalp for moisture. Sheree will sleep in a bonnet and fluff in the mornings to maintain this style? She can Rinat sections on the sides or in the back at night, if needed during the week total style time not including overnight. Setting was about four and a half hours for all. Three of them for product links to everything used in this tutorial visit, Moe, nose, hair, calm,
Comments
LovingKatina: You did it again Mo! I have two girls and it's a challenge trying to take care of three heads of natural hair. This tutorial was definitely helpful, and their hairstyles turned out great. Request: Can you do a hair tutorial for tween girls, pretty please?
NaturallyNellzy: Amazing results and those girls are absolutely adorable! Great job Mo :D
Kimberly Ann Parker: Their hair looks amazing! Love your videos. They are so detailed and I learn something new with each one. Thanks : )
Edith Spencer: Those girls were so, so cute! What darings! And their mom looked lovely. The tips and techniques are incredibly helpful and I know I will be incorporating them!
Te'Amo Bailey: Very happy I found your channel. I have 3 girls ages 12, 7, and 5. I love knot/twist out styles but never knew how to keep it up or what products to use so they wouldn't look dry. You've given me all I need including inspiration! Great video!
ThatsSonti: Awwww her daughters so adorable. ♥ Love the way you styled their hair
Jan G.: Beautiful !! I can't wait to start my transition :) you make it look so easy lol
Naima Phillips: I loved this! this was a really good tutorial for maintaining children's hair. xx
Lavonia Fisher: I could watch your channel all day. It keeps me motivated to carry on with my natral hair, and to let it grow out instead of keeping it in the typically natural short haircut. You make it looks so easy and effortlessly. Please continue wit your videos, they are very educational for someone that wants healthy nautral hair.
curlykiki: this was so helpful! I have two year old boy/girl twins and i will definitely be using all three styles!
Lutjesgirl: I always love and appreciate your tutorials. They are very informative AND I love the music. It's going in my head when I do my hair. lol
Jordan Noelle: her daughters are adorable and that is the best Bantu knot out I've seen in a long time
Jasmine McKinney: Her daughters are so pretty! I love watching all of your videos, they give me inspiration! I'm attempting to transition and my hair is not as healthy as it should be, can you do more videos of transitioning hair and also damaged hair? Thank you for these videos
LeSha baby: That turned out so cute love it I'm going to try that on my two daughters hair.
Desiree Scarborough: they're both so adorable! and their eyes are amazing :)
AJataglance4: Bantu knots came out lovely! Great job!
Black Widow: Love your tutorials. Her Bantu knots came out so pretty. They never work for me but you have restored my faith! I will try again!
ElonR: As a mommy of twin infant girls, I need tutorials like these. Thanks
MeShell Stewart: Love, love, love your channel! Your tutorials are always on point! Great job Mo!!
Deb JB: Great job Mo!! Please do more styles for children in addition to adults. Thanks!!!!!
Chay Andrea: Amazing video, three different heads of hair all getting tons of attention :) her two daughters are absolutely gorgeous! and all three hairstyles came out beautifully!
aria corryn: Those girls are so cute! When I was their age, I would have been crying the whole time. I was so tenderheaded that I didn't even like it when my mom washed my hair.
aishaparker: You go Mo, doing the whole family's hair. Those were some neat styles, I just may try the twist out on my daughter, she's 4.
coolazzchick1: Omg, the kiddies are too freakin cute, they could easily pass for twins!!...Mo you make the process look so darn EASY!!, I think we should all petition to get Mo a wash bowl for hair for the house..what do you all think?? Lol...I know whatever you have to do to get the job done... :)
ZoilaSolis: aww..this family is a good looking bunch! and Cherie's bantu knots came out too cute! Im going to try that style on my transitioning hair as well...thanks for this video:)
Kimberly Reveil: Great job, thanks for the tips! Your friend's skin is perfect like porcelain(featured skin care tutorial perhaps? ;p) and her babies are gorgeous!
Shacondra Lumaine: I really love watching your videos because they are super informative. I love that you speak while showing the "how to" video. I am in the early stages of transitioning and these videos with your friend are especially helpful. How often would you recommend washing transitioning hair?
Amber Green: Love their hair!! Can we seem more tutorials for people with 4c hair!
Damaris Roulette: Michael Ealy comes to mind when I look at those babes' eyes lol!! And Moma's lipstick is fab too! Mo, I am booking you for my friend's annual natural meet up next year here in Austin! Would you consider it?
Kássia Roberta: estou na transição e uso essa técnica de coques para cachear,ainda estou no início 5 meses sem quimica, mas os videos mim ajudam muito...obrigada
ahall98: You hooked all 3 of them up! Those girls are too cute. I wish we were friend so you could lay my hair too.LOL!
Angela Williams: That was a great tutorial. Your channel has helped me so much in this transitioning process. Thanks alot.
DrkNSwt: The gurls are beautiful, love their eye color. Great job tackling all those heads. Thumbs up. Way to go Mo! It was worth the wait.
Damaris Roulette: Beautiful babies!! Their grey eyes!! 4hrs for all three is pretty darn good!
Mizgriff41: Being 19 months in transition these vids really help! Thank you
SunsetglowYT: That was lovely to watch, fits my situation perfectly. relaxed/transitioning mother of one daughter with thick 3c hair. No grey eyes though :)
Capri82: My hair is currently in the same state as your friend's hair. I'm not brave enough to do a big chop. I'm so happy I found your page your videos are very helpful. Bantu knots are my go to protective style nowadays.Her kids are adorable :)
Queeton: Mo, I'm in love with this bantu knot out. Thee best I've seen on transitioning hair. Great job as usual!
MzChrisMakeup: Mo you truly do know hair. I love your channel. I get happy every time you post a vid LOL You are really helping me with my hair.
Ready.Set. Bake!: Wow her genes are strong! They look like her twins
Ryn: The mother's hair looked great, I really love that style! You gave me some really great tips when it comes to bantu knots, thanks. Also, your voice is so relaxing to listen to, lol.
Carla Jean: Not even in my dreams did the very few bantu knot outs I've done turn out like that!! Nice vid Mo!
Rocio Castillo Savelesky: Great tutorial as always. The girls do look like they have some traction alopecia. So important with curly hair not to stress these areas...
SugaRumBrown: Beautiful family, lovely hair
Sophia Foxley: Mo really DOES know hair! Amazing results!
Tonicia Williams: Great video! The girls are adorable! I love all your videos and I was wondering if you could do a video for people with relaxed hair. Do you have any advice/fun styles for girls with relaxed hair? Great work as usual :)
Kimberly Harris: Awww those babies are gorgeous!
Chrially2931: Beautiful family and another good tutorial. Mo knows hair!
Andrea Reid: Results are incredible as always! Those girls are adorable!!
Aubreylovell: Gorgeous family❤️ loved the video mo
Victoria Young: Love this Im glad I found this for finding the wright products and styles for us transitioners. :)
Nae Got You: loved the tutorial ! Her daughter's look just like her
BrokerBeauty: These girls are gorgeous
KAi Manning Music: They are so cute!! I love the bantu knot style! Do you think you could do a tutorial on straw set?
Fabienne.1986: omg gorgeous little kiddos :) never seen a mixed person with blue eyes like this!
NaturallyMe: Love this video! Your friend and her girls are gorgeous! Tfs :)
Vanessa: Beautiful family! I'm transitioning and am SO frustrated with the 2 textures!! I have type 3c hair.. I needed to see this !! Love ur vids !!!!
Kachelle Roark: The babies look just a like!! So adorable!
Chaslene: Not only did Cherie pass on her gorgeous eye shape to her babies, their eye color is so striking!
Maya ___: Gorgeous mother and daughters , their eyes are to die for
April C: love it! it's a family affair! those girls are absolute dolls!
PSALMSOFSONGS: Watching her do the girls hair made me so grateful that I have children.
Nae Fletcher: Beautiful Daughters Cherie Has. They are so adorable
belleandchic1: Mo you did it again, Girl, if I could clone you and bring you to Florida, I would, LOL! You do an amazing job. Thank you for these videos.
Ne Lopes: More kids tut plsss love the fact that ur vid are all about natural hair gives me good idea for me n my kids natural hair journey
Summer: You have THEE best tutorials! What a beautiful family!
Juliette Walker: Well done well done you always make it look so so easy good job
autumnlovechild: wish i knew proper styling for when i transitioned the 1st time... definitely learned a lot of info and can better assist ppl who may want to give going natural a try
alexgrl99: Great video Mo! I have a question, how does one know how dense or porous their hair is?
AllisonMVO: Cherie's cheekbones giving me my whole life.
Karen S.: Even though I'm not nature, your videos really help me with my relaxed hair journey.
Zakiya Frye: Great video! Do you remember how many twist you put in the older daughters hair? And keep up the great video:)
WorldofJaide: I know this is an old video but I love watching your hands work magic plus your pretty nail colors too
Tommie Marie: Beautiful Family !!
Annick B.: Beautiful family!!! Her girls are absolutely Gorgeous!!!
Lavenderpink3: I just became a subscriber and i want to thank you for this video. My daughter's hair is beautiful but thick. And some of the products you use i already have so i dont have to buy anything. Im going through a transition. I haven't perm since February. Any tips on maintaining my hair and control a itchy scalp?
amobre: So cute and so informative!
anna rodrigues: Shes sooo adorable. Her eyes, hair, everything about that little girl is just super adorable!
pebbsk: im transitioning from relaxed to natural. my last relaxer was nov. 2013 and its now feb. 2014 and my hair has grown about 2 1/2 to 3 inches. its a struggle but i love the journey. Im itching to jus go all the way natural but the big chop is not for me lol. im jus lookin for the BEST! way to treat nd grow my hair. my hair is tight curls but rlly soft. my hair is short in the back and long in the front because i did a huge cut for my bday last year. i was wondering what advice and/or products you have for me that is affordable lol
Nova264: excellent tutorial and I love your channel.i will be incorporating some of these tips.
Nk Naturalz: Pretty mommy and babies. Gorgeous actually ! :-)
Ceara Nuñez: Beautiful, great job again xx
Wendy Auguste: Awesome job as usual Mo and these girls are beautiful
Daju Dawkins: Great job Mo! I love all your videos!.. But I am stuck , I haven't had a perm in 3 months and I really don't know what I want to do with my hair. I don't know if I want to go natural or stick with the relaxer.
Doing the Most: I love your videos.....can u do more with people who have damaged hair??? My daughter is transitioning right now but her nape us not growing like it suppose to.....can you give me any advice or ideas what can I do to help grow it... thank you!!
Tiffany Evans: Love. Love. Love. Gonna try when I get a lil more length. Thanks Mo!
Marnay: Loved the hair styles!
Hawa k: Your children are sooooo beautiful!!
Simply Taurean: Its like you have a video for EVERY scenario!!!!! Awesome!
Ann Daggs: They just too cute, good job Mo.
leemah beemah: The girls are adorable and they look just alike!!
michelle muhammad: very pretty styles...all three!
Moya Chen: Beautiful family <3
Luckysnappa 13: This is why ilove ur channel..... taking care of the whole family hair! Your channel is different and whst is needed. Informative and additive. I watch at least 6 of your vids a day. Also put a friend onto your channel.
Elle B. 🖤: CaMarah is so beautiful along with her sister. Good job!
Darcey DeRosa: How long has the mother been transitioning? I am thinking about doing a long transition and those products really worked great on aiding the detangling process!
queendiamond86: Beautiful work as always!!!........Also Beautiful Babies
AJataglance4: Beautiful children!
LadyJ: Mo, can you possibly do a video for someone with relaxed hair that is not transitioning as of now or do you only cater to natural hair? I also enjoy how thorough you are in your videos.
Tiawannawanna: Those eyes. Beautiful. And yes Mo does know hair. Indeed.