Washing Type 4 Natural Hair in Mini Braids| For Moisture and Length Retention

Hey guys, I am back with a quick video. So I have had my mini braids in for two weeks now and I wanted to share with you my quick simple washday of my hair while in mini braids. I promise you, its quick and simple and the results are GOOD. Please watch the entire video and do not forget to subscribe for more future videos on hair.
Products Mentioned:
S H A M P O O
Auntie jackies moisturising shampoo
D E E P C O N D I T I O N E R
Olive Oil Hair Mayonnaise with Oat Protein, Cholesterol & Botanicals
M O I S T U I R I S I N G L C O M E T H O D
Cantu shea butter Leave in Conditioning repair cream
Cantu Shea butter Moisturising twist and lock gel
Amla oil mixture with other oils
#minibraids #washday #washdayroutine ​ #fasterhairgrowthroutine
Love, Barbara

[@lebotaniso4917]

Thank you so much for the video Barbara. Your washday routine in braids was simple and easy to follow- which I absolutely love. I dislike long washdays. And I do agree with you, washing in braids helps minimize the tangles a lot!

[@BarbaraBirungiSunflower]

Thank you so much. I am glad it was helpful.

[@fuzzyspirals]

I would love to see the take down process as well. Seeing that your hair is fine like mine is helping to commit to the process. I need to be able to shampoo my scalp weekly without losing my ends. I’m working so hard to go it long.

[@BarbaraBirungiSunflower]

The take down is pretty easy. My hair is usually easy to detangle when I take them down. Look out for that video. I will see how to share it

[@jerandycraft3683]

I admire your humility. You seem so down to earth. Really nice video. Simple and to the point.

[@BarbaraBirungiSunflower]

Thank you so much.

[@mary-jaymandix1217]

@@BarbaraBirungiSunflower very true that you sound so humble. One thing for sure you become attractive when you're humble. I feel you when you smile and do the demos out of love.

[@BarbaraBirungiSunflower]

@@mary-jaymandix1217 Oh my goodness I feel loved you all. Thank you so much.

[@mary-jaymandix1217]

@@BarbaraBirungiSunflower ❤

[@BarbaraBirungiSunflower]

@@mary-jaymandix1217 Thank you so much

[@klyannguerra3418]

This was exactly what I needed to see my hair is very dense with thick strands so this wash day is what I would follow from now on it makes perfect sense, I'm 10 months natural and my hair is 8 1/2 inches long. Thanks very much for the video.

[@BarbaraBirungiSunflower]

Thank you so much. I am so glad it was helpful.

[@doreenakello-dora]

Love how you simplify it thankyou Barbie 😘

[@BarbaraBirungiSunflower]

Thank you darling. I like simple stuff too!

[@wendymachira8587]

I’m so happy I’ve come across this cause I hate washing me hair due to the complicated process. And you have the best vibes❤️❤️🙏🏾

[@BarbaraBirungiSunflower]

Ohh thank you so much. I am glad you found something that is easy for your hair. You are a vibe too😍

[@jessymorel923]

Barrbbssss 😩😩😩 you're so gorgeousssss babyyyy🖤🖤💋 this video I ain't gonna lie girl,was the video I needed tyyyy 4 posting it lovely Barbieeee

[@BarbaraBirungiSunflower]

These comments give me LIFE!! Thank you for watching.

[@lydiad9036]

Will try this. Looks super easy. 🌻

[@BarbaraBirungiSunflower]

Yes it is super easy. Let me know when you try it out.

[@misselle1430]

Am trying braiding for longer but I'll be straightening my hair prior a little bit. So I think I'll prefer to just refresh it after a week, then wash it AFTER I remove and detailed the braids then rebraid afters again. Looks like it will tangle like crazy especially if it's natural. And looks like the washing just makes it more unruly and undone. Tyfs. Definitely helped me out.

[@dearinsomniadontletthebedb9237]

I used to do this with my hair but ive noticed that i can't clean my HAIR. I workout.. plus grease traps dirt and scents. I 100% agree on keeping the hair sectioned, but i prefer to take the braids out.

[@BarbaraBirungiSunflower]

That is awesome!

[@paulacunningham7956]

This is so true … I’m glad u made this statement

[@dearinsomniadontletthebedb9237]

Ok I'm back over a year later to say: TWISTS ARE MY THING. It's lose enough to clean everything but my hair won't dry out😁👍🏼

[@setapartaay925]

@@dearinsomniadontletthebedb9237 On the day before wash day, I take down my braids and use that time to detangle and prepoo. I put in twists and wash because I do feel like my hair gets cleaner with twists as well. After deep conditioning and any other treatments, I rebraid my hair and do this over again. I wash every two weeks. I love her routine and had to just tween it just a little to make it work for me. Sounds like you did the same!! How’s your journey coming along?

[@misselle1430]

@@setapartaay925 yeah. I'll be doing it this way too. I like a more cleaner finish so I use abit of heat so not washing in between just after the 2 weeks. If I was having it with no heat then I'd wash in between but still get the braids out and detangle first.

[@SabeeraHausa]

Thank you for the video. I will try this because when I wash my hair in twists, they unravel, which can be very inconvenient. In addition, when people say washing their hair in braids doesn't work, my firm belief is that it all depends on the products the individual is putting in their hair for this washing method not to work for them. Furthermore, our hair requires fewer products that are of good quality, such as: Shampoo Conditioner Leave in conditioner Natural oil/s for hot oil treatment, and lastly, a non-alcohol quality gel to hold the hair for a week without manipulation until your next wash day.

[@154angel154]

I use the Aunt Jackie's curl lala as my moisturizer when doing the lco! My hair loves that stuff!

[@BarbaraBirungiSunflower]

I have the same product and I love all aunt J’s products. It’s great for moisturizing. I have her moisturizing deep conditioner- good stuff too!

[@shannonturner3557]

I loved your video. I have some mini braids in my hair that been in there for two weeks. I’m trying to leave them in for a month to thicken up my hair and retain length. Thanks for the video. It was very awesome.

[@BarbaraBirungiSunflower]

I am glad you found this video. Very helpful because you plan on leaving your hair for one month. I would encourage you to wash it every week or every other week so that you can retain the length that you want to retain. The best is to keep it moisturized in those braids.

[@zamashandumbatha831]

This is my routine ❤️❤️

[@BarbaraBirungiSunflower]

me too

[@temitayoadedipe]

Mee tooo!

[@tammeracalisha5575]

I’m so happy I ran across this video. I plaited my hair and was looking for a video on how to wash my hair in plaits. Thank You!🥰 I think I’m gonna keep the plaits in for two weeks before taking them down. How often do you wash your hair?

[@ndolowalimbe6210]

Thanks for this ...You inspire me to keep on with my natural hair journey 🤓

[@BarbaraBirungiSunflower]

Yass Lets keep on with the journey. The more we learn, the less frustrating and more enjoyeable it gets.

[@ndolowalimbe6210]

@@BarbaraBirungiSunflower Hello Ma'am i still face difficulties planning a routine and retaining my hair length. I recently noticed that I do have low porosity hair and so may routine had to change.

[@BarbaraBirungiSunflower]

@@ndolowalimbe6210 Find a routine that is simple and easy for you.Retaining hair length is all about moisturising and protecting your hair ends and scalp care. I am glad you changed your hair routine to fit your hair porosity because that's very important.

[@ndolowalimbe6210]

@@BarbaraBirungiSunflower Alright Thanks ... Would do just that with consistency, patience and Faith. Thanks Ma'am am honoured to hear from you.🙂🙂

[@shannonarmstrong6364]

My ends coil up like that too in ringlets and they are soooo happy together 😁.. the issue sometimes I forget how much they like twist together that I cause a knot at the end when unraveling my twists I gave to remember to start at my very ends then my its alright from there 🤣🤣 Love your videos and advice 💯

[@BarbaraBirungiSunflower]

oh I dont know what I will do with my ends but I like to them stretched and tucked away.

[@jacquelinelockett]

Well done.

[@BarbaraBirungiSunflower]

Thank you so much

[@loveself3763]

Loved the video!

[@BarbaraBirungiSunflower]

Thank you so much

[@dearinsomniadontletthebedb9237]

LOOK at that HAIR😍☺️☺️

[@BarbaraBirungiSunflower]

Thank you so much

[@CeciliaNtshenyang-vu3em]

That's what I'm doing nowadays I have to apply hair oil before I can go ahead with shapooing and all that's staff I noticed its works for me

[@BarbaraBirungiSunflower]

I am glad it is working for you. Keep going with it especially when it’s working. I am soon sharing a video on this again.

[@yangisarah6279]

Is the leaving conditioner and the moisturizing oil does is works on low porosity hair? Honestly I really enjoy your video

[@alamnash1265]

Wowo

[@BarbaraBirungiSunflower]

Thank you

[@eftg3450]

No rocket science..easy peazy,I also do this same routine but with twists.

[@BarbaraBirungiSunflower]

Right! I love it!

[@gurunaaidah5873]

Lucky me to get all tips before i start my journey as am waiting for relaxed hair to get totally off but staterd counting my new growth 🥰 from Jan 2022 and i feel the thickness #webale Barbie🥰😍❤️

[@BarbaraBirungiSunflower]

Yay! I am so happy to read this comment. I am happy for you as you start this journey. You will love it I promise🤗Webale nyo mukwano 😍

[@WestieKatie]

The length!! 😍Your ends look so good and healthy!! How do you get them like that? My hair bunches up at the ends

[@BarbaraBirungiSunflower]

Thank you darling. I just uploaded a video on how I take care of the ends.It’s my recent upload video a few days old.

[@user-ul3vc4em6o]

Thanks

[@BarbaraBirungiSunflower]

Welcome

[@Ladii3lla]

This is nice and simple. Thanks for sharing. Do you always wash your hair like this ? And if it were time for you to redo your braids would you moisturize and everything before undoing the braids?

[@BarbaraBirungiSunflower]

Thank you. I am glad it was helpful.I do wash my hair like this most often because it is easy and quick. if it were time to redo them. I can moisturise them with braids or take them down and moisturise then redo them one by one.Either way works for me.

[@raysheldominique1815]

Loved the video! How many mini braids do you have?

[@BarbaraBirungiSunflower]

I had a bout 15- 20 medium sized braids. I don't like them small cause then it take a while to take down.

[@vickiechege_1234]

I also love using mini braids as a protective style under a wig.How long do you keep yours?

[@BarbaraBirungiSunflower]

Two weeks and then I re-do them again.

[@BriannaAnderson]

Hi Barbara have you ever wore wigs on top of your mini braids? I have actually been doing that for a while now because I am terrible at corn rows?

[@BarbaraBirungiSunflower]

Yes, absolutely! When am running errands and stuff. Works perfectly

[@chichidaniels2677]

i love you and how your husband cares

[@BarbaraBirungiSunflower]

We love you too! Thank you for your support.

[@jerandycraft3683]

How often do you refresh (pull out and re-plait)? I have my plaits in since April 17 and I have washed once and refreshed once because the root areas looks like mini bird nests😣 because I realize your root at the plait is still neat after washing. Thanks.

[@BarbaraBirungiSunflower]

I refresh them every after two weeks but I wash my braids every week as I would if my hair was out.I moisturise every after wash. I re- moisturise one every week without removing the braids-just on top of the braids. After two weeks, i wash and redo my braids to keep them neat and my scalp clean and avoid frizzy roots or tangles.

[@jerandycraft3683]

@@BarbaraBirungiSunflower oh you answered! Thank you I will try this from now on.

[@BarbaraBirungiSunflower]

@@jerandycraft3683 yes darling I will always answer. I love to connect

[@ileanasantamaria2364]

@@BarbaraBirungiSunflower Do you trim your ends in braids? Also, when you rebraid, is the hair stretched or wet? Thanks for being so helpful!

[@solarlola5953]

How do you keep your ends front knoting up

[@BarbaraBirungiSunflower]

I moisturise them most often and tuck them away

[@sashab584]

Hi after doing all that. Could I just redo the braids one by one? I'd like to know, thank you.

[@BarbaraBirungiSunflower]

You can if you have time at your disposal. Hopefully this answers your question 👍

[@tionaword4927]

Frist

[@ndolowalimbe6210]

Wanted to know .....with this hairstyle is the ends of the hair not prone to breakage?

[@BarbaraBirungiSunflower]

No. I haven’t experienced any breakage on my ends. I also usually tie a knot towards the ends of my hair in any style mini braids or twists.

[@rubygypsy537]

how do you avoid frizz with the braids in ?

[@BarbaraBirungiSunflower]

Make sure to moisturise your braids and avoid touching them or styling them. Wear your satin bonnet at night.

[@setapartaay925]

This is a valid question and definitely something I struggle with. For some reason I avoid touching And I sleep with a bonnet and it still looks horrible 🤷🏾‍♀️🤦🏾‍♀️ Thank for sharing Barbara!! 🥰

[@Thatgurl]

@@setapartaay925 do you have high porosity hair?

[@chickwitthagoodies]

Do you put grease and oil on the braids or only the scalp

[@BarbaraBirungiSunflower]

I put grease or oil on the ends on my hair most especially and my braids too to seal in the moisture.I mostly apply oil on my scalp.

[@chickwitthagoodies]

@@BarbaraBirungiSunflower ok thanks

[@delranishajohnson1898]

I just wanna wash my hair without taking my natural braids down

[@BarbaraBirungiSunflower]

Same for me. These work best when I don’t want to wash my hair while it’s out.

[@f.u.noseyassstalker7147]

HELLO MS. BARBARA B. !!! 😁 I hear an accent, it is beautiful ❤️ where are you born 👀 ❓ ABSOLUTELY WONDERFUL 💕 VIDEO INSTRUCTION!!

[@BarbaraBirungiSunflower]

I am not sure I know the accent either but I was born in Uganda.

[@f.u.noseyassstalker7147]

@@BarbaraBirungiSunflower simply mesmerizing.!!!

[@f.u.noseyassstalker7147]

@@BarbaraBirungiSunflower your so intelligent 🧠 and I enjoy learning from you. Thank you for your tips. Portland Oregon USA 14 Nov 2021 Time 1742

[@solarlola5953]

You wash your hair weekly?

[@BarbaraBirungiSunflower]

yes sometimes depending on the products I use to style my hair. So every week or every after two weeks works for me.

[@aimeeclaudineuwamahoro6299]

Hey beautiful, plz share your #i want to talk to you about the hair. Thank you

[@theredpencil2564]

Do you wear a wig over them are you just style the braids?

[@BarbaraBirungiSunflower]

Sometimes I do wear a wig, other time I just style my mini braids

[@theredpencil2564]

Oh okay, thanks for the reply

[@ritabenjamin8886]

So I’m 4c and have been having issues with breakage. I was getting hair trimmed every 6 months and thought I was taking care of it. Would moisturize once a week LCO and pull It up in a bun for a week and repeat every week. I just started getting into deep conditioners Do u have any recommendations... I use Aussie moist for shamp/condi and I use Cantu and an oil for leave in if I don’t deep condition before Seems like everytime I got a trim there was growth but bad breakage to where I had to get it trimmed back up to where I started. I’ve yet to see any real growth Is it the ponytail with weave for the week

[@BarbaraBirungiSunflower]

Hey Rita. Nice meeting you darling. First, moisturising every week with LCO is great for 4c hair.It is enough unless your hair gets dry quickly then you need to UP your game on your LCO method. Hair breakage issues can be caused by many factors but my assumptions Is if your hair is dry, not moisturised well, if you don't use deep conditioner every wash, your hair will break(at least that's what mine does) How to stop breakage? Moisturise the ends of your hair, use heavy butters, grease or oils to seal the moisture and deep conditioner weekly to strength your hair stands. Detangle your hair well to avoid tangled knots which causes breakage. Put your hair in mini braids or twists( I prefer mini braids because they keep my hair stretched and protected) until wash day. Try using a tea rinse every time you wash your hair after wash. You will notice a huge difference in the breakage after a couple of weeks. Check out my video about it if it helps. Yes! Start using deep conditioner after shampoo every time you wash your hair. Get a deep conditioner that can be left in for atleast 1 hour ( Again if you have 4c hair that comes in handy so go for it and your hair will thank you) All products you are using are good! just add a deep conditioner of your good sis Lastly, please reduce on the trimming. Trimming is great and you should do it but take it slow. Try dusting your ends and pay attention to those ends when moisturising your hair. The truth is we retain length on the ends of our hair so care for it more. Thank you so much for journeying with me. You can do it girl.

[@ritabenjamin8886]

@@BarbaraBirungiSunflower thanks so much for responding 👀📝

[@ninab1659]

i was having issues with dryness and split ends with my 4c hair. So i went back old school and started using grease in my hair and my hair has improved drastically. it doesn't spilt or break like before

[@irulan9161]

I love to use Cantu as well but I would experience breakage when I used the Cantu with argan oil because it has Isopropyl alcohol which is very drying for your hair. Not all alcohols are bad for your hair, but make sure you read the ingredient labels on products and do your research!

[@BN-qh7fm]

Nange ndi mu nauganda? Obelawa???

[@BarbaraBirungiSunflower]

🇫🇷

[@iAmaze87]

gorg. muse. im glad i bumped into you because these mini braid/plait ladies were stressing me out. They had like 50 plaits on their head, at least they might redo them every month or so. So when I saw yours at about 25, I would call yours smedium and they look great. You still get some versatility and you redo every 2 weeks, easier at your size for sure. lovely. im glad we feel beautiful in our coily frizzy simple hair do...

[@atwookikugonza7336]

Thank you, soooo much Barbara. Just subscribe now. This's what I was looking. Webale muno.