Is so hot nowadays, it is best for me to take a break from wearing my hair extensions.
Letting my natural hair breath by ditching the extensions, made me want to try a new up-do. I spotted a hairdo I’ve wanted to try when I attended the African Arts festival. The style is known as ” Bantu Knots Mohawk.” A Bantu Knots Mohawk consists of various twisted, braided buns aligned on the center of the head. I’ve decided to try and recreate the style while treating the natural mane with Finesse hair care.
Before creating the up-do hairstyle, I needed to help revive my dry ends which were full of knots. To help make it manageable, I use the moisturizing restore and strength shampoo by Finesse. Afterward, I use the Finesse Deep Conditioning Keratin Treatment. The treatment is recommended to use for five minutes however for best results they suggested ten. I set the timer for ten and wasted time by looking at Instagram stories.
The benefits of using keratin on your hair are ongoing. It helps restore breakage in your hair due to using bleach or hair dye. Which is why my ends are drier than this summer heat. With Keratin’s being rich in protein and vitamins it not only makes the hair come back to life by giving it the moisture it so desperately needed it also help eliminate split ends. Now split ends can exist for various reasons but luckily is a way to treat your hair by sealing it.
With the treatment within time, the hair should be full of volume. Other than the benefits of the critical component keratin. The hint of the coconut smell in this treatment is perfect for the summer. Perhaps is my excuse for wanting a pina colada during the process of the treatment. Once I finish the treatment, I rinse my hair and gather the items I need to help me create the Bantu Knots Mohawk.
Bobby Pins, a comb, edge control gel, a brush for the edges and a bunch of hair ties. Once I gather my styling items, I get to work. I section my hair from the top left side of my temple to the right side of my temple. Gathering the hair and making a braid. Once I finish the braid, I twist it into a bun with a hair tie. To help make sure the bun doesn’t come loose I use a small bobby pin. I created the first two buns and realized without a mirror to look at the back of my hair is impossible to do it on my own. Since my mother paid a visit to my apartment, I asked her if she can help me out with the rest.
If you don’t have anyone nearby, I do recommend having a mirror or better yet a magnifying mirror to make sure you are sectioning off your hair evenly. My mother continued to repeat the steps, creating a line of buns down the center of my head. Once the Bantu Knots are done the rest is a piece of cake. Grab the edge control to brush down any unruly hair in place. After the unruly hair is under control the icing on the cake is laying down the baby hairs. Viola, the Bantu Knots Mohawk, is complete.
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*This post is sponsored, however, all opinions are my own.