How To: Mold Your Short Hair: Tutorial 101
- Posted on 06 February, 2016
- Short Hair
- By Anonymous
The mold is the foundation of a great (short) hair style! Watch as Ayana takes us through the step by step process!
You'll need:
- A wide tooth comb
- A rat-tail comb
- Nutress wrap guard, foam wrap lotion
- Ampro Pro Style gel
- Wrap it Junior strips
- Hair dryer
All right guys, so I'm going to show you what you need to get the perfect mold first you're going to need a comb I like to use this comb. I use the wide side to calm down my hair, so any type of Y toothed comb is fine. Then you're going to need your rat tail comb so that you can part or whatever else I just use. This is the main comb that I use to actually go through the hold and molding process. Then my favorite, my staple the only phone that I use on my hair and my clients hair, is the new trous wrap guard foam, wrap lotion. A lot of people always ask me what I use. This is what I use I used to use Nairobi. I, like Nairobi, I don't knock narrowly, however, for my hair texture, I'm a lot of my clients, hair texture Nairobi is too heavy, so I prefer to use nutria speak of. It is the perfect solution and I don't have to dilute it, whereas with Nairobi I feel like, I have to dilute it with with water and thin. This is optional. I don't use this all the time only when I'm like in between relaxers and possible. In my may need a partial, the M pro pro style gel. I just put a little bit on my back when it's really wavy and possibly the sides but, like I said I don't use all the time it's fine, but it kind of it's only if I really really need it and last but not least, the rapid jr. Strips I like to use the ones in white, mainly because the black ones do not stretch that much for me personally um I have a really big head, so it just doesn't work out, doesn't stretch. I try to stretch, I can't tie it. It just doesn't work for me. Um people have kind of you know say: oh that works for me Allah, but for me personally, I'm just giving that disclaimer. I use the white because that works. Better rock engineer is the best ones. In my opinion, there are other ones that they're out there, but they're too soft, and they rip really easy when you try to put it on as soon as it gets wet, and this is a freshly washed on header pair and I just recently did a relaxer. So it is, I won't say, going straight: it still has like a little wave to it because I didn't leave my relaxer in really long, probably eighty ten minutes or so, but it's straight enough for me. Um I like to leave just a little wave in it and because I don't like my hair bone straight to the doesn't for me, it doesn't give me what I need or whatever um so first I'm going to comb your hair down comb it all for it Will come the front forward and then this is, I guess, depending on your hairstyle. So if you want a hairstyle where most of your hair is going forward, you're going to actually put most of the hair, probably starting from the back here, you're going to go forward. So you're going to put the part further back now, if you're doing a style that requires maybe spikes or something more to the center of your head you're going to separate it higher up. So that is the difference like let's say I'm here at home, you're like I can't get that style that I want, because you know it's just not working out it's really depending on where you place your part so further up, if you want more hair lifted up Here and then further back, if you want more hair going forward so next after you calm it down we're going to use our phone rack, so the I guess, the biggest tip with the foam wrap is placing it close to your scalp as possible. So when you put it on you're going to put it really close to your scalp, that is the trick in hitting your hair to lay down the way you want it to down. I get that question all the time. Why doesn't it lay down hat like how the stylists get it gets? It laid it's because we go really close to the root so, and it also be generous, be generous with the foam, wrap, don't be afraid to you know, put the product on your hair, especially if you need it like. If you have a lot more hair than me, you're probably going to leave me your product, alright! So now that we have all of that end, you're going to go your molding so as you're molding make sure and use I'm left-handed, I'm using my left hand to mold and I'm using my right hand to smooth the mold out. That'S the best thing make sure that it's a smooth mold, especially with the back make sure, is all and then because this is just a simple mold tutorial - we're not going to do anything special with the sideburns. I just like to bring it down, but then I'll take like the edge of the rat tail and just kind of frame it on my face so that it's not just kind of like a blocky. Look that it's kind of just kind of smooth. On my face - and if this is your first time molding or you're not really used to it, take your time, don't be afraid. Don'T rush, don't be afraid that oh is taking too long. Take your time, because when you take your time, you'll get that nice smooth mole that you really want, because the mole is the foundation for a great hairstyle all right. So now that you are all done, you see you have a nice smooth, mold you're, going to apply your strips so, like I said, I'm using the rapid jr. strips I'm going to take my first strip and place it in the middle tie. It I like to do a little knot to it. Just so it'll say some people just put one and then like add, like some water just to seal it, but I just double knot it and then you take your second strip and place it right under there and then, if you need a third strip which I'll Just go ahead and you know put on just for informational purposes. You will check that search strip, and I usually do this like. Let'S say if I need a relaxer and it's to that point where it's like. Okay, I need this to be held down. Really tight I'll apply the third strip up here and there you have it a lot of people. Ask me: why do you use strips? I use strips personally because I feel like it pulls the hair in place and I get the mold that I want. It'S not kicking up in the back or anything like that. I know some people like to use the velcro just regular strip. I'Ve never used that and honestly I don't really it I've seen it work for other people, but I don't think it'll work for me, I'm so used to the white strips and I just like it so yeah, I'm comfortable with this. So after um you do all this I'm going to go under the dryer for about 30 to 40 minutes um after about, I want to say 15 to 20 minutes. I usually take these strips off because by then the shell of your hair, like the outer shell, is dry, so you can take it off and then you can allow the rest to dry and it won't lift or anything like that. But just make sure that I like to touch the top and to see if that to dry, and if that straw I can take the strips off um and it just. It just makes the drying time easier and you get your around the ears to dry quicker. As well - and I use as you can see back here, I use a hooded, dryer um. You can purchase this. This is the golden hot, hooded dryer. I purchased this from my local beauty supply store. You can get it from Target um. I think Walmart sells it and it's about maybe forty to fifty dollars. It'S a really good investment. I know some people have asked me before about using a blow dryer or whatnot. I don't really like the blow dryer situation, because that means that you have to sit there and physically hold it. So I feel like just investing in a good hooded dryer will work, or I also have the soft-bodied dryer as well. That works really good. It'S a little more portable and you can just tuck it away. You can take it anywhere with you and it just really. It does a good job to me as well, so I'm going to go under the dryer and I will be back alright guys. So I am back with my dry mold to a spin, so you guys can see everything crispy right, alright, so everything is dry, it is set uh. This is a great foundation for I guess your hairstyle, whatever you want to do so it can be. It can be flat like this. You can put a few bumps in it to where you know you can. Just you know, just all three curls in it and you can rake it and just do something easy, um or you can do. My go-to style is where I do some bumps and I will throw some hair wax in it and make it messy and keep it moving um. This is like, I said, your basic mold um. You can do whatever you want to it. It is your foundation for a great hairstyle if you guys liked this video make sure to like comment and subscribe and also check out more videos on the cut lives channel, as well as my channel there hair raised of TV. Thank you guys. So much love you. You
Comments
Nia Imani: When you don't have short hair but this video is still bomb to watch! lol
Dana: This is the best tutorial on molding short that I've seen! It's helped me sooo much and it's crazy how a subtle change can make a world of a difference. Thank you so much..the best!!
shirlene grady: I love this! You did a remarkable job on this tutorial!
JolaJola: More of these styles please!!!!!!!!!! Absolutely love it.
Tori: You are my saving grace! I am getting my hair cut like yours and I have been nervous on how to style it. I have never had hair this short and didn't even know what you do after you wash and before you style. I knew there had to be something in between there! Now I am so excited and not nervous anymore because you demonstrated so well. I cannot wait!
A S: Girl, in the past whenever my hair was cut short it was always short short so I didn't have a problem with molding it...this Time around I got a little length and I've been having trouble!! I followed your method and GIRL!! My little mold is perfect!
FloJo: I've been hating my short hair for years as it was cut out of necessity and not for style. You have given me hope. Your hair is the same, length and texture as mine, with some of the same thin temples issues. So here's hoping. Thank you.
Linda Yates: Great tutorial! This will be my first attempt, love how you kept it simple! Thanks!
Very KinkyCurl: I wore my hair short from 2007-2012 and watching this brings me back to those days...memories!! Love the mold and the purple too. Til this day salon strips are my friend natural now and all
red cup diva: Love it!!! I'm growing my hair out a bit from a cut that I got in December--I'm hoping that you will be available to reshape it for me when I'm ready!!
Rhonda Ferguson: Thank you for this great tutorial for I just chopped my hair off into a pixie cut and I needed guidance on how to get my hair flat not wavy when I try to do my hair myself. You're great!
Mrs D: Thank you for this tutorial Ayana. I absolutely love the blue in your hair
Julia Deloney: That turned out so cute!I'll be trying this!
Sophie Turner: I really enjoy these videos, my hair is short right now and I have not gotten style yet. Very motivating
Ku-Masi Lewis: This tutorial was awesome! After watching it, I finally got it right! Thanks!!!
Tai B: Thank you so very much for this tutorial. Now that I have short hair, this works for me.
MOreMoNeYMuA: Beautiful Thanks for the great tutorial girllll
Kyla: I just cut my hair and having trouble getting it to lay down how I want it to. This was soo helpful. :-)
smucci: Great video for a short hair newbie like me
kalmond213: great tutorial! i don't have short hair anymore , but I found this very relaxing to watch. I looovee how smooth and flat your hair got with the foam on it!
Daphne Davis: Yes Queen, I love it...about to do mines just like this now!
Ticauda Coleman: Love your videos. I've learned a lot now that I'm no longer natural and I'm back relaxed I forgot a few things but I'm back thanks to you and a few others.
sheisher: Hey awesome tutorial! So I'm natural, but my hair is extremely short(I buzz cut my hair a couple weeks ago). I'm on a mission to make my hair healthier because it's been through so much craziness, so I'm staying away from harsh chemicals such as relaxers or texturizers. But I wanna have a very slick style like this, could I still mold my hair with its natural texture?
Lisa Young: Adorable! And really looks great on you! Thanks for this video!
Level999: Thank you for this tutorial. I am currently looking for a new hairstylist, so I found this tutorial to be a helpful "How To" tool.
Angela Lunsford: Thank you, I just got my hair cut for the first time in years and this video definitely answered all my questions
Chiquis J: Great tutorial! Looks great!
NICOLE Glasgow: this tutorial was wonderful. I love short hair that looks great. great job. all the best.
NICOLE Glasgow: this tutorial was wonderful. I love short hair that looks great. great job. all the best.
Shanika!: Awesome thank you so much for sharing!
Sandie: Thank you so much for this video. You made it easy to understand. Think this will be my basic go to style,
Jakira Goodman: Oh my gosh !!! This video helped me so much, this is what I've been looking for.. thanks you!
rhonda harris: Sooo extra extremely helpful thank you and I Love your color!!!
Beverly Jackson: Love it! Very helpful!
Kendra Buist: I love the way you mold your hair. My hair never looks like this. My hair grows so fast. And it is breaking off due to perming often
Teri Johnson: Yes loved it!! Such a great help!
NICOLE Glasgow: this tutorial was wonderful. I love short hair that looks great. great job. all the best.
ShaRow: Awe I loved this video, I’m such a newbie with no one to assist me so this was very helpful
Chubbytummymafia: Thanks girl. This helps me alot♡
Syreeta Wright: This was a great video! I recently cut my hair this low after having long hair for over 20 years. You mentioned using hair wax. What kind do you use please? Thank you in advance! *Off to check out more of your tutorials.*
Kaye Diamond: My hair is a tad longer and I had no idea I was supposed to mold it. Thanks for teaching an old dog new tricks!
Sophia Emmanuel: This is great. I am going to share this with my clients and on my social media pages. Thanks a lot.
Spooky Nat: i absolutely love your video and of course you're gorgeous. i'm thinking about getting a pixie cut but i'm not sure if it'll look good on me. any suggestions? thank you love! xoxo
🎀SPÖÎLËD ẞRÅT🎀: Beautifully done and you're gorgeous ❤️
Leticia Lomp: I really liked it, clean and clear explanation. Thank you
Dreams Are A Reality: Love it. It is quite helpful.
Adrienne Jones: Love your tutorials!
Lynne Freeman: perfect video!!! thank you for sharing. hair on point!
Cierra Boggs: Cute style! Can this mold be used for hair that is not relaxed?
𝓞𝓻𝓵𝓪𝓷𝓭𝓸 𝓒𝓻𝓾𝔃: I’m a guy with 3c hair and I just realized after watching your molding video that I’ve been molding my hair. However, I’ve been doing it with eco styling gel . I don’t use strips but I’m able to lay down most of my waves and curls. Does this foam dry hard like a gel? And does it give more shine than a gel?
Living Leah: Awesome video, really good tips for women with short hair. #sassymold
Cynthia Uchendu: Thank you, this was so informative!
Gemini 123: Thanks I’ve been using gel on my short hair for years I will definitely try this
Fasha Moore: Your hair is fresh and clean! Excellent job! :)
Sheila Maith: Beautiful and very detailed. I have just undergone the big chop and NEEDED a style. You are a BLESSING. I love the color. I want to add such to mine. Did you bleach (top) first and relax the rest? This by far is the BEST tutorial ever. Love n Blessings to you. TY
Andrea Williams: Job well done you explain everything step by step. This is really going to help me. Beautiful young lady with a great attitude it will take you a long way! Much success to you!
Georgia G: I really learned a lot from watching your video, thank you for sharing it.
AMC: Cute!! Great job. Love it lady.
Ms A: I LOVE this channel. I haven't seen any channels for short hair on here. Great idea
Baby Benz: This was so satisfying to watch, like the part with the foam looked really good and fun
Stephanie Smith: I always enjoy your tutorials!
Mildred Baxter: Excellent foundation for shirt black hair mold. Is a relaxer a must. I just recently had all relaxer cut out of my hair because of breakage and and scalp fungus and it is growing back very well. I had tried several wraps and LB has been the best. Thank you for the additional information. Blessings,
Inspire2691: Great tutorial. Thanks for sharing!!!!!
Quietstorm91: Excellent tutorial!
Gaia Carney: Thank you for sharing this! Helpful
Willine Joseph: I love your channel, I always have a hard time molding my hair.. I guess practice makes perfect
Dwan Williams: Hello there! I too have short hair and I mold mine pretty much like you do yours and use the strips. However, I did learn a tip or two from this video and I will definitely be doing them. I do want to say that I am horrible with a flat iron. You use yours so effortlessly! I have a small one like yours and I usually end up with bumps in my hair. Do you have any tips on how to operate a flat iron correctly?
LeAnna Jones: This was awesome especially since I just cut my hair short
Culture Queen: Excellent tutorial.
Samantha Cobos: i dont even need to do this for my hair and i randomly clicked on ur video and it was just so calming to watch and cool too! i STILL don't know what this is for but ive been watching these all day aha❤️
gwen fountain: Thanks for that. Going to try it now!
Miss Toya!!!: Hi I'm followed you tutorial just now perfect example to follow loving it..... thank you
Donna DAlessio: So beautiful!!!
Charly Althouse: Beautiful!
LoveMyCurls: Beautiful!
Ida Housey: Beautiful!
jus1kole: this is very helpful. what brand of wax or pomade do you recommend?
Evie Eke: Congrats on the arrival of your baby
☆brejohnii: Beautiful & thank you
Debra Exum Strahlendorf: The Cut Life: Thank you for this video. Your hair looks really healthy. What relaxer do you use, please?
Shianne Sutton: Cute mold. Its gonna be my foundation going forward
Jennifer Furlong ( Trevors): Beautiful!
victorie82: I'm trying to let my hair grow and here you come making want to cut it again lol
Carmen Gonzalez: Very Pretty ❤️ Thank you
sandjoy54: I always love ur videos. But I have to ask, is there such a thing as too much wrap foam? That really looked like a lot.
Styled By C'Krit K: Every time I mold my hair I can never hide the part. I do pretty good at curling but the part at the crown always shows. Any tips?
Lou Hamilton: Very good tutorial!!
Ms Rayvan: Thanks for the video. Just what I needed
ItsQueen Babii: i use the same foam. its amazing. laran has a good foam as well.
Barbara Udenze: Can one use mousse instead of foam?
Shirley: Very informative. Thanks for sharing.
Bonnie Nash: I love your short hair you have such a beautiful face short long or in between I'm sure any style would suit you. I would have loved to see your hair before you relaxed it I bet that looked amazing on you too. Instant subscriber
Nivea Hair Stylist: Boa noite! Sou Brasileira e gostaria de saber que produto é esse? Esse produto branco espumante onde compramos? Obrigado linda.
abbigail richards: I don’t have to go to the hair dresser to do this no more thank you much
IAMNFOCUS: omg this helped.me.soooo much. Thank you!!
Wakky Wabbit: Thanks, very helpful.
Tessa shawn: NOW THIS WANT I'M TALKING ABOUT .THANK YOU BEAUTIFUL SISTER .I needed this
Rachel Russo: Thank you for this! :)
Jazmine Diamond: if you relax your hair while its still growing into a twa does it effect the curl pattern?like does the relaxer grow out eventually?
Felicia Lynette: Hi! Where can I purchase the strips from? btw beautiful job!