15 yrs natural...my hair still short. WHY?

[@CoilyCode]

Hey Coily Companions! Yesterday, on a rainy day, I decide to film the ENTIRE process of installing... I know... TWISTS on my natural hair!!! I'm starting my new regimen today, so I'll be keeping tabs on the way my hair is adapting. In the meantime, all it took was an hour. Already a huge benefit versus braids. But, it's too early to tell. Anyway, I hope the gems in the video added something valuable to your repertoire of natural hair knowledge! I look forward to seeing you guys in another livestream this December! we'll even be having a special guest! So keep an eye on the community posts. Have a happy belated-Thanksgiving and safe Black Friday!

[@divinedianec3170]

Genetics plays a huge role as well.

[@ladyRN01]

Same here I was copying everyone else’s regime instead of finding my own. After 10 years natural I relaxed and started over a year later. Now natural again and learning my hair needs.

[@CoilyCode]

Wow!!! That’s amazing!!! I’m glad you’re natural again. And that’s the beauty of the journey. Eventually, we do figure it out. How fast we do or don’t is not the point.

[@Naturallyrose86]

It’s really is best to find what work best for you. As a natural hair KZbinr I always tell my viewers what’s work for me might not work for them.

[@sunshineflowers9589]

Same here. Copying every one else & not paying attention to my hair. 10 years later, I’m finally retaining length & paying attention to my hair needs.

[@CoilyCode]

@sunshineflowers9589 exactly!!!!!!

[@InSyncWithJesus]

😂I started washing my hair more often now .. I used to wash my hair once every week now every day or 5 days out the week now. 🎉🎉🎉my growth is crazy... All this time and God finally opened my eyes to the truth.. more hydration.. bc the products we use on hair literally cover the pores in our scalp. Washing daily helps to let the hair grow out . Makes sense.. God bless you all❤

[@CoilyCode]

🤣you know it’s true because when I was doing wash n gos, washing my hair like every 3 days, it was growing a lot faster. I think that has a lot To do with stimulating the scalp as well, on top of a clean environment. More hydration was def what I’ve been needing. So, thank you for sharing! I love to hear how God gives us wisdom on what’s best for our hair, cuz He certainly knows! Thank you! And I LOOOOVE your username 😍😍😍

[@A_Wilson]

@InSyncWithJesus That’s amazing! Are you retaining length with frequent washing? Or is that even something you’re going for? 😅 How do you dry your hair? Sorry for all the questions…I only ask cause I cannot imagine my world with daily washing. No length retention, no time for my children, no time for anything! 😂😅

[@InSyncWithJesus]

@@CoilyCode Yes 💜 my hair texture is exactly like yours... ⭐ I am starting to feel so much free from braids and extensions and wigs.. now I'm just out and about with my God given hair .. Thank God finally 🙏 lol,,,continue to stay strong and positive sis ..you are an encouraging soul...

[@sable7114]

I don't put things on my scalp I just rely on the natural sebum unless there's something I'm treating like dandruff

[@InSyncWithJesus]

@sable7114 ⭐ hello 👋 sis. Yes I recently learned about our natural sebum.... I stopped oiling my scalp . I use hair grease on my strands for twist outs though but not on my scalp anymore,,, it does clog our pores. My hair is flourishing so well Praise God 🙌 💜 God is so good to us...

[@aliciad9561]

Water! The key is water. They told us not to get our hair wet, but us 4c girlies MUST embrace the hydration. What's more hydrating then water? First mist your hair with water then use your leave in conditioner and oil at least every other day. Think of your hair like a plant and water, water, water! Do this even if you have a protective style and watch how much your hair grows. It's a must for healthy hair.

[@you_are_welcome97]

Honestly once someone said our hair is like a plant that needs to be watered my hair started to grow with just spraying water on my hair

[@CoilyCode]

Thank you Alicia! I’ve heard the plant analogy time and time again. So many women who do what you just describe have super long hair!

[@Memeray30]

Ur right but we can't use it often. Mine and my sons hair broke from too much use of water. So now we use it once or twice a week.

[@CoilyCode]

@@Memeray30 I agree. Anything in excess is not good. 😊

[@nicoleraheem1195]

I've been natural since 2012. Ive cut my hair low every year until around 2020. That was the year my hair grew pass my shoulders but was too thin from all the weave wearing and hair dying I did that year. It took two years to grow the dye out. Now, it's thicker, healthier and pass my shoulders again. 12 long years and I'm still short.

[@CoilyCode]

That tells me if you keep doing what you’re doing, you’re going to reach very long hair in less than 2 years Nicole! I felt like I was cutting my hair too much in 2021 😮‍💨 and I was trying to figure out a regimen to stay consistent on between 2022-2023. Now I’m finally reaching that stage where I’m finding what works and just stick to it.

[@hereforit2347]

Going natural alone doesn’t do much for length retention. 1. Keep your ends oiled and buttered. 2. Cleanse gently in sections with a gentle cleanser. 4. Finger detangle. 5. Keep hair stretched. 6. Wear low-manipulation protective styles without added hair. 7. No tight styles. 8. Avoid hair ties. 9. Sleep on silk or satin pillow cases. 10. Avoid hair color.

[@CoilyCode]

YEEESSSSS!!!!!!! Thank you for sharing these tips. 🥹

[@Leah_Tewari]

💯 💯 💯

[@antoinettechevalier2453]

#5, #6, and #7 are most important, in my opinion. My hair is longer than bra strap length, and I’ve never worn a “wash-n-go” (I always do stretched styles = braid out or twist-out”); also, I’ve never worn wigs or braids with added hair. When not worn out, I wear my hair in my own version of mini-twists, which is 24-28 total twists- only using my own hair. Good luck, Ladies. You can indeed have long, healthy hair - Type 4 hair is beautiful (as is all curly/coily strands).

[@CoilyCode]

@ thank you for sharing! That’s really encouraging to hear 😍

[@BBGshop7]

My KZbin algorithm is doing a great job lately with the creators closest to my hair type.❤ im so so grateful.

[@CoilyCode]

Omg that makes me so happy 🥹 I’m glad it led you here

[@harpersworld6549]

I’ve been natural for about 9 years and I have 1 loc in the back of my head I started 9 years ago. The loc is all the way pass my bum while my other hair is only at my bra strap. I know that the loc is longer because locks don’t shed and retain all its length, but I just wish the rest of my hair would do the same.

[@CoilyCode]

Awww wow!!! Yeah I think also that loc hair is so much stronger too. Imagine all the loose hair is a strand on its own. I think that’s why we try to emulate locs by putting in long term protective styles. Have you thought of combing out the back of your head?

[@BBGshop7]

The way I deeply exhaled when I saw this title.😢 Preach.... Pleeeeeaaase Preach.

[@TashabyNature]

💕

[@CoilyCode]

Awwwwww!!!!! That’s okay sis!!! You’re not alone. I understand 🥰

[@fuzzywuzzythebackyardigans2283]

My hair stayed at shoulder length for a while, until I started moisturizing it twice a day. I always start my day wetting my hair and then layering leave in and oil, and then in the evening I once again oil my hair to strengthen it. I wash my hair once my scalp starts itching, which may be after a week or so. Just once though, so my hair doesn’t get stripped by the shampoo. Since I have high porosity hair, I use Greek yogurt every weekend as a protein treatment, and then always follow up with a deep conditioner. My split ends have reduced since starting this method. I got the idea from my fingernails, as I oil them 2-3 times a day, which keeps them strong and flexible. I always oil my hair 2 times a day now, and it has made it stronger and more flexible. I wet my hair daily in the shower to keep it hydrated. When I shampoo I since I only do it once, I do not rinse it out unless I’ve been massaging it into my scalp and hair for about 4 minutes so the shampoo can break up the buildup.

[@CoilyCode]

🤩Woooow!!!! I love that you got it down to a science for your hair and it’s working! I actually loved how you connected other parts of your body like your fingernails to give you insight with the hair. And I know the protein treatments are helping as well. Thanks for sharing. I actually used mayo for a protein treatment one time, you have me curious about trying Greek yogurt! 😍thanks!

[@fuzzywuzzythebackyardigans2283]

@ I hope you like it and it works for you if you do try it!

[@CoilyCode]

@fuzzywuzzythebackyardigans2283 thank you! 🙏

[@joyceg7859]

Do you blow dry your hair ?

[@fuzzywuzzythebackyardigans2283]

@ no I do not, I just allow it to dry as the day goes on in 2 twists which I clip together

[@DanielleDoublette]

This was a pleasure to watch! 🎉

[@CoilyCode]

🥹😍Awwww!!! Thank you Danielle!! Beautiful profile pic by the way!

[@DanielleDoublette]

@ thank you 😊 God bless you!

[@mzjeri7601]

It came really really cute.. ty for sharing 🎉❤

[@CoilyCode]

😍😍😍I thought so too! Thank you so much!

[@blairwalker12]

So im in theory mode right now, but I believe what grows our hair isn't products. That is merely an aid to manageability. What grows our hair is health and more specifically technique. I also think there are rules that we can change and ones we must implement, like washing and conditioning, which is mandatory. Yet deciding between using moose or gel is temporary. I am, however, of the belief blow drying our once to twice a month can be helpful due to the lasting stretch. I think trimming should be every 6 - 8 months. Also, I think from water to product to oil, you have to experiment with amounts because it can become a speed bump in your journey.

[@CoilyCode]

I agree! It’s really the manageability and handling of the hair that makes the most difference. I love stretching my hair with heat, because of that stretch. It is long term, at least if I’m not adding any gels to my hair. But your theory seems plausible.

[@shanicewhyte4767]

I'm making all these mistakes right now and I appreciate your video , I will be correcting my mistakes,thank you for uploading 🙏.

[@CoilyCode]

Awwww!!!! I’m so glad you found it then! You’re very welcome and thanks for watching 😇

[@MsChicoro]

Do you cover your head at night? Based upon the depth of the blackness of the color and the deep sheen of your hair, I think you are solidly on track to continue to gain length while maintaining the wonderful health of your hair.

[@CoilyCode]

😍😍Hello MsChicoro😍😍 I do!! That’s one thing I never ever miss. I’m wondering though if I should secure my hair underneath my bonnet. The silk scarves make me hot at night, but the bonnets are best. I just keep my twists loose though… 🤔 Thank you!!! My husband made that comment to me when he saw the twist. He didn’t realize my hair could look so black 😅 probably because I hadn’t been washing or moisturizing it so much. That’s encouraging! Thank you!

[@MsChicoro]

@@CoilyCode The deep color and shine come from health. For each of us, as you stated in your video, 'health' can be something different depending upon the needs or our own individual, hair needs. Afro textured hair is quite complex. Your hair is thriving! Continue what you are doing.

[@TashabyNature]

YES!!! Learn your OWN HAIR and pay attention to what it needs 🙌 ❤

[@CoilyCode]

EXACTLY! 🥰 Thanks for your comment Tasha!

[@phinnysakana2229]

I love your videos Sis, i get excited when you post your videos.❤

[@CoilyCode]

🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹Omg, that’s so sweet. My heart melts! Thank you!!!! And seeing you in the comments always brings a smile to my face! 😍😁

[@tobby6312]

New subbie! I used to try and follow the other ladies' methods. One month later had a moment of clarity! I remember how as a child my wash day consisted of washing, conditioning, greasing, and having plaits in my hair for a week until wash day again. I now do this weekly sometimes switching up my regime. Weekly I use savila and oil my scalp and use whipped shea butter and essential oils. Monthly I use greek yogurt and Ayurveda treatments. Just recently I roller set my hair twice and now this week I twisted my hair. Scalp massages are helpful and blended ginger root. Thank you for sharing your journey. ✨️

[@CoilyCode]

Yay!!!! Thank you Tobby for your support! Glad to have you here 🥹😍! Wow!! That epiphany has to be life giving to you. Sometimes, going back to the old methods have been game changing for me too. And thanks for the bit on scalp massages. I’ve def been feeling like adding these back into my regimen. 😍

[@tobby6312]

@CoilyCode yes! It is helpful and relaxing. I have a channel as well. Have a wonderful day!✨️

[@iamxieria]

With my hair, I learned that less is more. Using less products and manipulation created easy wash days which simplified things for me. My hair is so soft after doing green house effect on it. (Saturating it with water/aloe vera water, coating with oil of choice, putting a cap/bag, and then covering with a scarf for hours or overnight). I do that and it makes detangling, wash days or whatever easier.

[@CoilyCode]

Haha, I talked about the greenhouse effect in my last livestream. Wasn’t a good idea for me but I’m happy to hear it works for you 😮‍💨. I love using aloe Vera water too! Less really is more!

[@sherylsutherland1183]

So my sister used to wash your hair like every 5 days because she heard washing your hair works more often especially for the European people someone suggested that to her and she did that for a while for a long time but she didn't like that routine then she switched to washing her hair every 3 weeks because that fit her better and she also Incorporated using aloe vera on her hair and avocado mask every time she washed her hair and then every two months she would do the apple cider vinegar rinse and her hair is down to her butt. And I've recently gone back to being natural I've done it a couple times but me personally I like short hair we have thick hair runs in our family my mother is a mixed woman from Trinidad and Tobago she's mixed with Venezuelan my father is a black American man but my hair type is type 4 while my sister who I mentioned earlier she is a type 3 girl personally I like to shave my hair every so often because I sweating my hair especially in the summertime I think my hair would probably be longer if I didn't cut it so much or shave my head off I just went natural 2022 and right now it's about shoulder length if I blow dried it straight I can't say that I'm looking for the longest hair if I'm going to be honest when my hair was the longest it's ever been I just put it in a ponytail I was never really creative with it

[@CoilyCode]

See, if I had thick hair, I’m not sure if my sentiments for long hair would be the same 🤣. That is a whole other feat on its own. I do think there is a benefit to washing your hair often, but only if you’re doing wash n gos. To wash your hair everyday and have to style it would be counterproductive. However, my hair seems to achieve more length when I leave it alone. I don’t like having a dirty scalp so soon as I feel a persistent itch, that’s when I wash it. I notice it increases when I sweat. It’s actually refreshing to hear someone who isn’t aiming for length. As long as you’re learning your hair, that’s really all that matters. Thanks for sharing. My grandfather was from Trinidad & Tobago 😁😁😁

[@esthertjones]

Love this style of video! It's so calming and soothing. Haven't worn my hair out in a while now since it's too cold to commit to the full airdry and I'm not trying to fight ssks right now😅 Your hair looks so healthy! You've recovered well from the small setback 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@CoilyCode]

Yay! Thank you!! It really has 🥹 Truuuee!!! And the sad part is my styles last longer when it’s cold 🤣.

[@esthertjones]

@ It's probably the lower humidity. (Silk press season, anyone? 👀)

[@CoilyCode]

Hahahahaha true! No silk press for me. Not the way the eternal humidity works in the Caribbean 🤣

[@ThePatriciaPatrick]

I’m wearing my natural hair now. I wet it everyday in the shower, fluff it out a little and I am done. No oils, no butters and my hair stays soft and shedding less. I don’t have the energy to do anything else😂😂.

[@CoilyCode]

🤣I hear you!!! Less is more!!

[@brendawarner4854]

Sis try some leave in conditioner

[@valeriesignaturesalon]

siS,your hair looks amazing. your as gotten thick,thick thick also i see your length has increased. ⬆⬆⬆✨✨🏆🏆🏆🥰🥰🥰. i loved all the steps congrats. continue success✨✨✨✨

[@CoilyCode]

Awwwwww!!!! That makes me so so happy! 🤩🤩🤩Thank you so much!! 🌺🌺🌺🌸😍

[@valeriesignaturesalon]

@@CoilyCode your more the welcome. Your wins are our wins. Your learning lessons are great wisdom to your audience and me 💚🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@A_Wilson]

Great video Sis! There’s definitely balance needed between protecting our strands and wearing them out and enjoying the hard work, no matter the length. I know for me, I’ve only worn my hair out once in two years and that’s wild when I think about it! 😂😅BUT, I’ve been trying to nurse my hair from a setback in 2022 and then just see how much length I could retain with plaits, and now twists. Through the process, I’m relearning my hair, what products I can and can’t use, and what my ultimate goal is. I do plan on wearing my hair out at least once a month next year, if the Lord says the same. Another thing to consider is life changes. Moving to a different environment regarding weather, the quality of water, hormonal changes when having children or menopause, stress from unexpected events, the list goes on! 😅 Your hair looks healthy, and the length will come for all of us if we keep going, no matter how we change up our regimen. Observing what our hair needs is so key…you’re spot on! As usual! Thanks for sharing. 🥰💕

[@CoilyCode]

Thank youuu!!! Letting down your hair more next year? I’m here for it!! You are so right about life changes impacting our hair, which underscores the importance of adaptability and attentiveness to what our hair needs. Your words are always like a virtual hug! 😍 all the best to you, we got this!

[@A_Wilson]

A virtual hug indeed! Thanks Sis! 🥰

[@phinnysakana2229]

Well said Sis, the length will come.

[@Maki-00]

I’m glad I went natural in the 90s before KZbin. I learned how to take care of my hair through trial and error, but my hair was down to my shoulders in a couple year afterwards. I know that my hair is unique and what works for one person might not work for me. Also, “natural” hair comes in many textures, so there is no one size fits all.

[@CoilyCode]

So true!!! I’m curios Maki, what were you doing in the 90s to care for your hair?

[@Mita7538]

Hey lady - Love your channel. I’m watching your video while cleaning and can see you are using the products but I also noticed you pull your hair quite a bit when you get to the front of your head. I know for me when I first went natural, my hair began to recede. Scared me to pieces. I now fall back on pulling AT ALL in the front and my hairline is like it was when I had a chemical. Not that my hair routine would benefit you, but here it is: - 100% Organic Jojoba Oil (I put fresh rosemary, 10 coffee beans, 30 whole dried Alma seeds in the bottle and let it sit for 2 months. Think cold press-ish). Once I’m reading to use it, I put some in a small dropper bottle and add 100% Organic Australian Tee Tree oil. For my scalp only - Water bottle with brewed Fenugreek seeds - Shea Moisture Kids Curling Buttercream (add 100% Organic Castor to the jar) I wash my hair almost weekly. Sometimes I use a clarifying shampoo on my mids and lengths only to prevent scalp damage. I do that before following up with a moisturizing shampoo (using my scalp massager) and then conditioner and deep conditioner, every wash. I never skip this step. I have high porosity, thick 4C hair, I need this protection. Depends on how my scalp has been feeling, I’ll put a small amount of Sulfur 8 on four parts in my hair and massage before I begin adding my products listed above. My hair is super dry. Like desert dry, so I moisturize every other day. Oh and now I’m watching another one of your videos while I type this extremely long comment and I see you’re using protein treatments. How is that going? Are you still using that with the clarifying shampoo? The scientific consensus is protein treatments are harmful ONLY FOR low porosity hair. How is that going?

[@CoilyCode]

Are you a natural hair guru in disguise??? Totally here for your detailed routine! Thanks for sharing. Regarding the pulling at the front of my hair -I definitely aim to not add unnecessary tension, I promise you I was being gentle but taut. However you’re absolutely right. We don’t want to stress the tresses! As for the protein treatments, I haven’t been able to do them much due to life changes. But, as things are settling, I should get back to doing them more often. However, I didn’t experience an adverse reactions to it with my low-porosity hair. Science isn’t the gospel truth in my opinion. Some scientific insights are helpful, and others, I don’t give too much weight. I’ve seen low porosity naturals do fine with protein. It’s really a balancing act. Thanks again for watching and taking the time to share your routine and feedback! ♥️🌸🌺😍

[@deeonwu4965]

I wash my hair once a week but rinse it everyday. Sometimes every other day, and use a light oil afterwards to moisturise. Our hair needs regular hydration and oil (in this order). Shampoo is too drying, hence only weekly. If you have hard water, which is also drying, use vinegar to bring the pH lower.( ~ph5 or 6), Example a tablespoon in 400ml of water and use this as your rinse. Buy litmus paper off amazon test the ph of water.

[@CoilyCode]

Yes, I hear you. I’ve tried weekly washing. And I feel that’s a happy place because I love having a clean scalp. Thanks for the tip on the hard water. When I was back home in LA, I used a hard water shampoo each wash day. That helped so much!

[@Vienna-ng6ix]

I've learned on my NHJ that if you are gentle with your ends while detangling/parting/styling, they will stay with you, but if you aren't, say GOODBYE to length retention!

[@CoilyCode]

BINGO!!!! And I honestly need to discipline myself in being gentle anytime I’m handling my hair 🙃. Sometimes I am, and then out of habit, I’m not anymore lol. So much de-programming to do 😭

[@Vienna-ng6ix]

@CoilyCode I remind myself never to do my hair when I'm upset, tired, in a rush, or hungry because I know I'll take it out on my hair.

[@CoilyCode]

Hahahahaha you’re so right!!!!! I Also think it has to do with the style. I found when I had mini braids, become the takedown was so tedious and long, like 9 hours, and that did not set me up for success.

[@Vienna-ng6ix]

@CoilyCode I can not do another set of mini anything anymore 🤣 it's too much work. I start to question all my life choices halfway through.

[@CoilyCode]

@Vienna-ng6ix LOL!!!!! YOU GET IT HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA😂😂😂😂

[@hawttchocolate]

The key is to just get locs. My hair is butt length now after years of it being short ASF. Locing our hair is great because it allows our unique hair texture to flourish

[@CoilyCode]

I’m not a fan of locs. I imitate them though by doing braids or twists.

[@gabrielnadia1085]

Long hair is kept hair on the hair strand. Focus on clean scalp, untangled hair length, unbreaking ends. Keep one style for as long as possible

[@CoilyCode]

😍so simple!

[@AbbyRichardson-v4y]

My hair wasnt growing until i started stimulating my scalp,scalp massages&vitamins that boost blood circulation like stinging nettles,also fixed my iron&vitamin d levels

[@AbbyRichardson-v4y]

I also use a lot of ayurvedic ingredients neem,amla,brahmi,aloe powder.I put them in my deep conditioners,and i prepoo with herbal oil before double shampooing ,that helps me a lot too

[@CoilyCode]

Yessss!! I definitely need to up my massaging game. I drink nettle tea off and on. It’s also a natural Dht blocker which causes thinning.

[@worldoftrowa]

Im tok lazy to do this weekly, I keep my hair out in the summer but i also have a busy life and my hair thrives in protective styles

[@CoilyCode]

Exactly! I think that doesn’t get consider often when discussing hair regimens! What protective style is your go to?

[@writervictoria]

Rice water and rice oil, vocado and castor oil, aloe vera, grapeseed oil, sulfur, peppermint oil and scalp detoxing monthly.

[@CoilyCode]

Thanks for sharing!! I’ll have to make a note to get these things in the future.

[@theclasmalls4406]

You have beautiful,thick healthy hair.

[@CoilyCode]

🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹thank you

[@veronagraham6816]

Same here 10 year's slow

[@CoilyCode]

Verona, how much of it would you attribute to a slow growth rate versus your haircare practices?

[@Beautywithapurpose4]

Your hair looks healthy

[@CoilyCode]

Thank you beauty!!!!!

[@EtherealSolana]

MSM… try that.

[@CoilyCode]

I have tried MSM before. I’m not good at taking supplements 🤣

[@ashleywebster4777]

Hey curlfriend, I recognized most of the products used in this video but, could you please tell me the name of the Palmers hair product?😊

[@CoilyCode]

Of course sis! It’s the Palmer’s olive oil formula shine therapy gro therapy nourishing hairdressing (I didn’t realize the name was so long) 🥴

[@ashleywebster4777]

Thanks so much🤗

[@ossier2796]

Get to know elements specific to your hair and what your hair needs. Cleanse,condition and style. Trim every 3-4 months. You are so right, that’s why my cactus died😂

[@CoilyCode]

Hahahahahahaa oh no!!!! 🌵 🤣🤣🤣 sorry about that. I don’t have a green thumb at all so I empathize. 😩 but good points you made!

[@Dr.RoseQuartz]

Hair care isn’t a one size fit all thing!!! I say this about skin care routines as well. People ask me all the time what’s my skin care and I say dermatologist please go see one they will be able to assist you better than I.

[@CoilyCode]

Facts!!!! Pure facts!!!

[@t-helen-price]

We love Selena!!!

[@killakahl]

I have my hair out and about right now! But honestly just take care of your scalp and your ends- a clean healthy scalp, oil massage and protect your ends- with either a flaxseed gel or a butter. You don't have to always wear a "protective" style but low manipulation is key- and just leave your hair alone (but its hard because we like to play in our hair admit it LOL)

[@CoilyCode]

Agreed!!!! Everything you said is my approach now. Thank you for sharing!

[@tracyberry3617]

@@killakahl yes love to play in the and check it out when I see my reflection

[@lynch8418]

So friend, did you send your flu expedited over the Caribbean waters to me in South Florida?? 🤧😂 Whew chile, I was DOWNN this thanksgiving. The flu has a way of stopping everything in it’s tracks and hair is the last thing that gets moving on the to do list lol😅 Love the tips! Gosh, if we knew then what we know now then…. well… we wouldn’t have the experience to guide others right? And I’m sure so many are encouraged and helped with this information. Reminds me of the scripture, Romans 8:28 “And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.” Nice to see that you’re trying twists again. I’ve been doing twist for while now. I wish I could remember the KZbinr’s name who inspired me to do twists. Twists doesn’t last long like braids but I don’t mind because I want to refresh my hair about every two weeks. And because twists doesn’t take long to do it’s usually not a big deal. Plus if I want to take it out to wear as a twist out for a nicer outing I can. I would suggest when you first do it to try to stretch it. That’s what that nugget that KZbinr taught me. While it’s damp I encourage it to dry stretched. It lessens the tangles. 💗💗❤️💗❤️. Perhaps flexi rods or rollers or even Bantu knots. I put mine in Bantu knots or a bun.

[@CoilyCode]

Oh nooooo!!!!!!! 🫢🥴So sorry!! The technology is really getting advance. Imagine that 🤣 that’s awful you missed thanksgiving too 😭😭😭 (although I was well, thanksgiving is an American holiday so it was just a regular day in Jamaica 🤣).girrrrrrllllll hahaha hopefully your hair is in some twists now, at least that’ll keep the tangles in line. I LOOOOVE that you used that verse because it really helps bring everything into perspective so we don’t feel shame for the mistakes we made. We were all just figuring it out and now the future generations will have all they need to do even greater things. Sis! When I tell you the joy I had doing these twists!!!!! I didn’t do them too small either, but they’re so much fun to install. I love my mini braids but I really couldn’t justify doing a style that pains me to do 🤣. It took me an hour versus 4.5 hours. That’s a good tip! I also have been watching more ladies who do twists as their main style picking up some ideas along the way. And like you, I like to refresh my hair more often too. It’s a way to enjoy it more too. I hope you get well soon! At least before the leftovers expire? 😭

[@t-helen-price]

LOOOOOOLLLL !!!!!

[@lynch8418]

@@CoilyCode Thank you sis! Thank God I’m feeling much better now. And yes technology is getting out of control 🤪🤣. I love that you’re enjoying the twists. You can’t beat the install time and the absolute BEST is the take down time 💃🙌🏾. It’s a journey and we’re learning and enjoying the journey as well. Girl I wasn’t missing out on that Thanksgiving meal, you kidding me, only once a year I gotta have it. The portion size was much smaller but I had to have a taste 😂. I’m so excited to hear how your first Christmas in Jamaica goes. In Trinidad Christmas is a big deal. Well at least when I was growing up there. Thank you for being you. Sending lots of love. ❤️💗❤️🩷💗.

[@lynch8418]

@@t-helen-price 🎶🎵🎶💃 TWINNN where have you beeeen. No body knows me like…… okay I’m stopping 🤣😂. HEY TWIN! 👋🏾

[@t-helen-price]

@ HEYYYY 😂😂😂 hahahahaha!!!!!

[@tracyberry3617]

I am trying ti maintain length now but it is a struggle. I am maintaining moisture and trying to keep it twisted for two weeks at a time. Do you have any suggestions?

[@CoilyCode]

I may have a few suggestions. But first, what are you struggling with exactly?

[@tracyberry3617]

@ I am struggling with patience. I am not good at styling my hair it is short but long enough to two strand twist . I had locs for eights and I have been trying to re learn my hair . I suppose I need to listen to my hair and scalp ie when to wash it when ti it it needs moisturizer or protein

[@CoilyCode]

I’d just keep it super simple. Since twists remind me of locs, just two strand twist your hair or braid, which ever you’re able to do, and wash it when your hair and scalp gets dirty. And you’ll figure out the frequency by observing your hair and scalp. Most naturals have a schedule, like once a week, once a month etc. I wash whenever my hair gets dirty or scalp starts getting unbearably itchy. If two weeks doesn’t work for you, then that’s okay. There really are no rules to taking care of your own hair. Ppl like to wait a long time before washing because that’s less manipulation on your hair strands. But, you can still wash it as often as you need to in order to maintain moisture and a clean scalp. No rules :) you just have to learn your hair as you say. And maybe you’ll need to style it more often in order to do that. OR you can buy a mannequin head with natural hair and practice on it. In terms of patience, that’s going to take time. Patience comes from struggling to wait. You don’t develop patience unless you need to have patience. So when you get impatient, you need to remind yourself of your goals, what do you ultimately want, and what’s the sacrifice you’re willing to make. Hair doesn’t grow overnight, but with time, you’ll see the growth. 😊

[@tracyberry3617]

@@CoilyCode thank you I will do this the advice is helpful

[@joyceg7859]

Why didn’t you blow dry your hair before you twisted it out ?

[@CoilyCode]

I didn’t twist it out. My hair was freshly wash and I was installing my twists. I’ve seen some people install twists on blow dried hair but with low density hair, I didn’t want to lose volume.

[@shanitamorenita]

Washing my hair once per week. No shade but I don’t understand how fellow girlies go 3 months without cleansing the scalp properly.

[@CoilyCode]

Shanita, don’t judge me but 🥲I used to be one of those 3 months lol. I honestly didn’t like it because even though I retained length, my scalp was so dirty and the buildup in my braids was disgusting. I lost my confidence leaving the house knowing my hair was dirty. So not anymore 😆

[@rovaamoda9819]

Would you want to try out minibraids . I eprsonally do larger braids amd I keep them in for like weeks at a time

[@CoilyCode]

Mini braids were actually my first love! I love them so much and did retain length. The issue is my regimen didn’t involve moisture so I got a lot of breakage from brittleness. Plus since my hair is fine, the takedown was BRUTAL. I do like medium braids. I just wanted to give my hair something new since twists aren’t as time consuming. But I’ll definitely return back to them one day. I have a mini braids playlist to show you how much I loved them haha

[@godsprecious6884]

I wear mine out and to protective style I twist my own hair. I also moisturize my ends too.

[@CoilyCode]

We love the simplicity! 😍😍😍

[@maatx4027]

I guarantee your hair will be the longest it has ever been if you get locs. This is because people with our hair texture flourish with minimal detangling and max moisture. Just a thought! From a girl who had shoulder length hair her entire life until getting locs that grew my hair all the way to my tail bone in 6 years! I promise, I’m not lying to you sis ❤.

[@CoilyCode]

Oh I believe you!!! Most women who have locs have long hair haha. 😆 and I’m sure it would work wonders for my hair. Who knows what the future holds? 🥰 thanks for sharing :) I think that’s why we tend to emulate locs with braids and twists.

[@sable7114]

Unfortunately so much of that hair length is shed hair trying to get out of there. Can you imagine shedding 100 hairs per day for years and your hair is locked. If someone took the time to actually try to detangle that then you would see the true length of the hair. I don't doubt that it would be longer but I think not quite as long as it appears and it would probably be very damaged my opinion.

[@maatx4027]

@ I’ve had multiple sets and shed hair is a huge part of locs, but with proper takedown, I maintained over 70% of my length. Not to mention the length when stretched is much longer than I could have ever gotten as a loose natural.

[@writervictoria]

​@@sable7114 My hair do not shed that much daily, everyones hair don't shed the same.

[@WilliamsPinch]

@@sable7114 yep. Most women taking down their locs discover dry, hair that’s extremely thin at the ends. After a trim you can see the true length and health of the hair.

[@hazelmufudza4523]

My hair is 5 years hairline damaged twice iam learning my hair but buy bit

[@CoilyCode]

Awww!!! Yeah I had hairline damage for a long time too. And those hairs take so much time to come in. But, the care and love you show it as you’re learning will heal that area 😍thank you for watching

[@WilliamsPinch]

Some women just have short growth phases. I’m a licensed cos, and you can see in small children how every individual has a different growth rate and phase. My hair is 17inches and my child’s is almost 30inches, while my mother and sister have never had more than shoulder length. A great regimen with low tension and low manipulation is great, but if your growth phase is short, it is what it is.

[@CoilyCode]

This may be true, but no one really ever knows. No one has studied human hair growth speed to the extent that this is definite. A lot of growth has to do with lifestyle, genetics, and haircare practices, variables that have not been considered when discussing hair growth phases. But at least for me, when I sum up all of my habits and seasons of this journey, my length is only because of mismanaging my time. That’s evident by the years of documentation I’ve done on my hair. My hair would’ve been past my waist if I had been focused and knew what to do in 2017. I guess if you’re happy with that, than I can’t say anything to change it. Thank you for sharing your wisdom!

[@aielianna]

I feel like this is backed by the fact that some people do not take care of their hair at all and it still grows long. In my opinion if you have resilient hair coupled with a long growth phase then you have won the jackpot. People with long hair don’t have to do anything in order to obtain it cause most likely their hair will grow long regardless of the conditions. That’s why I feel like people shouldn’t be trying to do the most to get long hair. If it’s healthy but it’s not long, so be it 🤷🏾‍♀️

[@Jamaicanmebeautiful]

Iron. As well find what your hair likes

[@CoilyCode]

True!!! I have a pretty well rounded diet that takes care of that. My main issue has been mechanical than physiological. Thank you! Are you from Jamaica??

[@LadyDee150]

😍❤❤❤

[@CoilyCode]

Awww 😍😍😍

[@naturalone5149]

If you're using Mielle, then that's 1 reason.

[@CoilyCode]

Please watch the video 🤣🤣🤣

[@naturalone5149]

​@@CoilyCodeSo you're not using the products you're holding up?

[@CoilyCode]

@naturalone5149 yes I’m using them. But I haven’t been using them for the last 15 years. I share why my hair is where it’s at. If you watched the whole thing, you wouldn’t have commented that it was the mielle product. Mielle didn’t exist 15 yrs ago.🤣

[@AbianahTheGemini]

Ur hairs not short tho it’s medium length. remember our hair shrinks so we don’t get to see it’s full length at all times even in a blowout it’s shrinking.

[@CoilyCode]

Hahaha you right about the blow drying! 🤣 but my hair is def short realizing how long it should be after all this time 🤣. Thanks for watching

[@CharlotteMasonTT]

15 years? Is this evidence of short anagen or short hair life….about regime my daughter is laughing at me how I switched from wasting my hair all the time when I started earlier this year , to now spacing out washing… let’s see how it works

[@t-helen-price]

Did you watch the video…? And have you seen her videos on her journey…?

[@CharlotteMasonTT]

@@t-helen-pricewhat do you mean? Are you her twin ?

[@CoilyCode]

15 years of natural hair journey haha, so far. I started in 2009. It’s evidence of bad haircare but learning from those mistakes in order to grow my hair. I’m actually blessed in that inspite of all the chaos, my scalp is still producing hair! Praise God!

[@t-helen-price]

@@CharlotteMasonTT I see that you added more to your comment. When I responded to you, it was because you only say “15 years? Is this evidence of short anagram or short hair life…” The other parts weren’t there. I was saying if you seen her videos on her journey and the video, you know that she’s had set backs within the last 15 years which is why she doesn’t have significant evidence that she has been trying to grow her hair for 15 years. Yes, I am her twin :)

[@charlettenichols4562]

Liquid cream. Oil

[@CoilyCode]

👍

[@TonishaAmos]

Yep. My hair was stuck right where yours is for my entire life (I'm 41) until I started sealing the moisture with a good oil. I use raw black seed oil on my hair and on my ends. My hair has grown past arm pit length this year. It took about 8 months to get there.

[@CoilyCode]

@@TonishaAmos Omg! Congratulations!!! If my hair got to armpit, it really be a milestone! Thanks for the encouragement.

[@nickiawalker645]

Your hair will be fine. Ive been doing mini twists for 3 months now. And I don’t have any locs. And plus you’re doing it bigger. Just don’t keep it in for months 🫠

[@CoilyCode]

Thank you!! Yes I made them bigger for that reason 🤣. Have you done mini twists long term before or is this your first time?

[@nickiawalker645]

@@CoilyCode I just started doing mini twists it was my first time I've been doing it for 3 months as of this month and I've seen so much growth it's crazy. And I love it I think I'm going to keep on doing it until I have waist length hair. I've been loving your video by the way. It was very warming.

[@CoilyCode]

@@nickiawalker645 🥹🥹🥹Awwww that's so sweet Nickia! Thank you! :D I'm so encouraged by your results! I'll do my best to be consistent for these next 3 months to get on your level! 💜💜💜

[@nickiawalker645]

@ you are the sweetest we are in the same boat girl. But yes, I encourage you to continue doing it because you’ll see growth. I’ve seen people do it for a year and their hair grow so much so it’s an exciting journey.

[@hatshepsutiv]

The real is we need to stop putting all this crap in our hair. You ever notice men with hair never use all these products generally.

[@CoilyCode]

To each his or her own. Do what works best for your hair and I’ll do what’s best for mine.

[@t-helen-price]

Men also have a LOT of testosterone which aids in hair growth. They also don’t have the hormonal changes that women go through when we have menstrual cycles and pregnancies.

[@TonyaAshe-g6r]

You have plenty hair. It's fine. Stay natural

[@CoilyCode]

Thank you!!!

[@amoraking7530]

I'm not sure why your hair isn't growing. If I had to guess it must be something internal. After all, look at your hairline, it's damaged. Maybe that's the issue. The rest of your hair is full and thick.

[@CoilyCode]

I know why it’s not growing, I share it in this video. And my hairline has always been thin. Thanks!

[@t-helen-price]

it looks like you’re new here. Please try to look at the video and other videos where she talks about her journey and you’ll know WHY. And not everyone has to have a full hairline. That’s the beauty of how unique people are. She can show you our pictures as children and we’ve always had a low density hairline.

[@ninilove3498]

I've watched you style your hair. You're losing it due to bantu knots. The knots are too tight. Try bantu knots it loosely as it will keep you from pulling your edges out. Just a suggestion. Also, you don't have to wash it so often. Wash and condition every 2 weeks.

[@CoilyCode]

They’re not tight at all and I don’t wear the knots long enough to cause that level of damage. I use them just for stretching. :)

[@t-helen-price]

Some ppl can’t go every two weeks. It’s not a matter of fact. Everyone’s body is different. I think if it was that simple, all of us would have long hair and there’d be no such thing as regimens lol. And if you’ve watched her other videos, she hardly does Bantu knots. Never does them for long term styling. They’re literally in for a day and sometimes less.

[@shirleydaniels9310]

ur type of hair needs dreads to grow long

[@CoilyCode]

Maybe. But, I’m not a fan of them.

[@t-helen-price]

What is her type exactly?