4 Steps to Creating CLUMPS on Natural Hair | minimalist 4C natural hair protective style

[@deec3561]

It’s really 4c hair in all its glory! Beautiful

[@NaturallyHigh]

Thank you Love! 💛

[@TheHabby]

The style you've got your hair in is so cute! ❤ I wish more ppl with 4C would watch your videos. I've been doing twists all wrong for my 4c hair. This is revolutionary and I need to try it ASAP!

[@NaturallyHigh]

Awww 🥰 thank you! It took me years to “discover” rope twists (they’ve been around for eons) and it was just as revolutionary for me. I’m glad I could be a medium for them. Please keep me posted on how they go for you!

[@NaturallyHigh]

Be cautious with 'rope' twists though as too much twirling can weaken the strands and cause breakage, meshing and tangling upon removal.

[@ravinj8625]

I have a mix of 4b/c/a and I recently started to pay attention to clumping and was trying to figure out the name and see who had a technique for it and found clumping lol. My hair is fine but dense but it breaks so easily and since I started clumping when I separate, my hair has stayed moisturized with very little breakage!

[@NH-lf1wu]

How did you do? Have you placed a pic on your Instagram?

[@yasmeen7875]

My hair is long but not thick. I would love to have your thickness. Um that sounded weird😂

[@thefleming7950]

Sis, you have the patience of Job twisting and retwisting. I see it very rewarding for your natural hair though.

[@TheHabby]

Ahhh that telomere analogy 😍. Need to make a whole separate video about that!!

[@NaturallyHigh]

Awww 🥰 thank yoooooooooooou! Careful with rope twists though as they can mesh when you wash them. I have some content on that, which you should check out before shampooing them. The risk is lower with loose rope twists. I was have a low day when I read this and your other sweet comments and they cheered me up. That’s such a unique idea for a video too: “all the DNA analogies about natural hair in one place”. 😆 Thank you! 😘😘😘

[@nubiankmtwq6333]

Wonderful👍🏾 Black women always come through with the most unique and versatile ways! Bravo et toutes mes félicitations ma chère😍

[@NaturallyHigh]

Thank you Love! I’m so grateful to be able to connect with my siblings across the diaspora through our rich culture of haircare and styling. It’s magical! Merci beaucoup!

[@IndigenousStrandz11]

Beautiful!!!!!!!❤️❤️❤️

[@NaturallyHigh]

Thank you Mama! 💛

[@p.b.7719]

Just saw your picture on her background. Are you friends?

[@IndigenousStrandz11]

@@p.b.7719 yesssss! We r cyber soul sisters ❤️ I love her!!

[@p.b.7719]

@@IndigenousStrandz11 wow that's nice! May your hair keep growing and growing,sometimes i watch your videos. Greetings from Brazil.

[@NaturallyHigh]

@@p.b.7719 I put some of my favourite/most impactful naturalistas in the background. Do you recognise them?

[@aravianewton5505]

Your hair is beautiful Naturally High I'm glad you have your own lane with your hair despite all the negativity you received on your hair in 2018. Now ppl are doing your style because of all that over manipulating of the hair with gel can damage a person's hair. I been there I been on the natural journey since 2008 when my hair first fail out from hair glue. My hair has grew to my shoulder and I had many set backs. I have big chopped 4 times. But each time it comes back faster and a different texture and healthier. My new journey is to eat healthier and exercise which I kind of did in 2015 but I fail off. I dyed my hair and took fish oil pills, I was not moisterizing my hair ( I repaeat my hair needs moisture lots of it) and I was using Gel too much and my hair broke off in the back of my head October last year 2020. My hair grew back now in April 2021. But back to you Naturally High I'm glad how humble you are. I'm the same Kids made fun of me back in 2008 because of me going natural fast forward to 2011 natural hair started getting more popular. I'm not saying I'm the first to go natural because in the 60's-70's ppl did it. Also in the 90's-early 2000's we had ppl like Lauryn Hill, Macey Gray, Jill Scott, India Aire, Wanda skyes, Keliz( Milkshake brings all the boys to the yard singer) and many more that was natural. I never forget how they ridiculed me back in 2008 in school I would walk in the class room and they would laugh. But that's okay I just wished I would of went natural sooner. Hey I love it now. Naturally continue to be you.😘❤

[@MusikNLyfe]

I noticed length retention with this method for the short time that I wore them.Little to no breakage being careful not to touch my ends but the styling doesnt compliment my low density hair😑

[@NaturallyHigh]

Thanks for your comment and the realness. Sorry to hear that this style made you feel more exposed than you would’ve liked. It’s also a decent basis for other styles, such as buns as it gives you more volume than twisted hair would. How did you style your hair? And, if you’ve decided that clumps aren’t for you, what’s your alternative? 💛

[@kelseydaley341]

@@NaturallyHigh i have the same problem mini braids and twist are a go to for me

[@dolphinswilltakeover]

Ughh your coils are so beautiful, this really is what I strive for my hair to look like 😩

[@FineNaturalHairROCKS]

Gorgeous! I've got 4b/4c fine strands and I love your videos sooo much! Thanks for posting!

[@jones2277]

i love the look, but how do you keep it from locking?

[@CreativelyKia]

Beautiful. Gonna try ! Not so loose twist for me though because my hair is much shorter😫 and i want them to look neater, since I won’t have crazy hang time.

[@qudratyetunde]

I love nadines song!!! I will try clumps when my hair is longer. Great video.

[@NaturallyHigh]

Right? I feel so lucky to know her and be able to use her music! Is your hair long enough for twistouts? If so, it’s long enough got clumps. Thank you! 😘😘😘😘

[@indriadrayton1132]

I learned something new. I will leave those frustrating, facial tic producing knots at the ends of my twists alone!

[@NaturallyHigh]

😆 everyone’s hair is different but for me, I know it will just knot again unless I reclump it with flaxseed gel and that takes time. Unless I have time to really fix the ends I’ll leave them slightly tangled. Most times the tangles are from shed hairs anyway and removing them could endanger rooted hairs.

[@Face_Reality]

@@NaturallyHigh what should I do about single strand fairy knots?

[@luciaescobarz]

Thank u so much for this excellent tutorial! I noticed I always have been doing loose rope twists, not knowing it were loose rope twists haha! Love your nails btw!

[@NaturallyHigh]

That’s convenient. Thank you! If it weren’t for my nail tech begging me to try another colour (these days I’m either nude or yellow) I wouldn’t have had these nails. I love them too and I’m happy to have her. 😁

[@purplepheasant4776]

Nice style. I think my hair would knot up if I did these kind of twists.

[@Susannah-Dean]

just started my first set of clumps. Got the twist in now, we'll see how it turns out!

[@NaturallyHigh]

Keep me posted!

[@fatoumata930]

Thank you I understand the clumps a lot more now! How long would you suggest keeping your roots braided for?

[@NaturallyHigh]

Mission accomplished! This depends on you hair and your washing frequency. I'd advise not doing so for longer than a week. That said, I often wear clumps for 2+ weeks.

[@fuyukazemi]

For me, I have to train my hair. I start with 1-2 weeks and with time I can have braided roots for up to 4 weeks this takes about 2-3 months of adding a week per month.

[@sindisiwencube2585]

Thank you for sharing this information. I will try this style this month.

[@NaturallyHigh]

Good luck!

[@kittysparkleeyes]

Your hair is amazing! So beautiful!

[@cynthiascott8639]

Your clumps are beautiful.

[@LilianOkibe]

I love this. 😍😍😍

[@NaturallyHigh]

Thank you! 😘😘😘

[@brokegirlmagic8744]

I want to redo my twists as a protective style. I notice after 3 weeks my hair is not twisted at the root anymore. I will definitely try braiding to start my twists.

[@AfroTee]

Oh wow. I just realized I’ve been clumping for a while. But I use bigger sections. Your hair is so lovely! I really enjoy seeing how you celebrate your natural texture.

[@caramelcocoa234]

So amazing. I wonder if you can twist the roots and a fluffy locs look

[@sabrinapitt1466]

Just too beautiful!

[@NaturallyHigh]

Aww thank you! 🥰

[@TeaLeaf222]

you literally have my dream hair! beautiful! could you also share what nail color this is? gorgeous girl

[@damalibryson7512]

I appreciate this updated explanation. Did you use this methid when your hair was shorter? Do you have any pictures?

[@NaturallyHigh]

Good to know. I didn't really. I started doing this just over 2 years ago.

[@DeeDiamond2981]

Ohhh that The Mixtress J leave in is awesome.. And her detangler.. I think you can contact her to sponsor..😀 this video is very informative.. thanks again..for all the vital information on 4c..hair.

[@NaturallyHigh]

I love all her leave-ins. We’re friends and we have discussed this. You’re most welcome! Thanks for the support. 💛✨

[@DeeDiamond2981]

@@NaturallyHigh yippee.. Her products are a go to. Thanks for sharing that...♥️

[@Outtaroad876]

@@DeeDiamond2981 is it that good. I'm thinking about it. It will cost 20$ with shipping included

[@DeeDiamond2981]

@@Outtaroad876 it is real good. I've been using it for 2 yrs. 🤲🏿🤲🏿

[@Outtaroad876]

@@DeeDiamond2981 it's a small amount of product for price 😬 I think it's the shipping making me reconsider

[@judithvictoria7117]

Hallo Thank you for all your effort to keep us inform and educated while we cruise on our naturally blackhair journey. My question is how to maintaine a loose twist hair style while going 6 days in a week to the gym?

[@NaturallyHigh]

Hallo! Does your scalp need cleansing? If so, you have options. You can use a hydrosol (e.g. ORS Dry Shampoo) to cleanse your scalp - I have 2 videos on this. You can also do water only washes. You can do a wash with a stocking cap. You can do a kaolin clay wash, focusing on your scalp. I also find that rosemary oil is excellent for eliminating itching.

[@Themystergamerr]

Looking gorgeous my part Mende sister ❤️

[@connieholmes9047]

Great video. Love the intro music as well.

[@NaturallyHigh]

Thank you Doll! Nadine's music is such a blessing.

[@shenicedells1712]

Thank you for this! It was needed incredibly ♥️

[@NaturallyHigh]

Oh I’m so glad! Have you seen my latest video?

[@estheroyoo7093]

This looks so beautiful

[@Face_Reality]

How do you wash it while it's clumped and how often do you detangle the clumps and redo them?

[@elizabethjackson4479]

This would make for a beautiful set of freeform locs

[@NaturallyHigh]

With anchored roots?

[@naturescomfort-peaceandrel578]

Learning here...thanks for sharing. Supporting from Jamaica...

[@jaliane]

You look gorgeous! I love your hair and whole look! Its been a while! How have you been? I have got to try clumping, but I dont know if it would work for me. I guess I'll have to see. Thanks so much for this awesome video!

[@NaturallyHigh]

Thank you so much for your sweet comment! I’m pleased that you enjoyed this video. Life is treating me calmly and giving me new challenges. I hope that it’s being equally kind to you. ✨

[@jaliane]

@@NaturallyHigh Yout welcome, and I WISH! I just hope 2021 goes somewhere UP not like how 2020 was.

[@niaranoctyrna3754]

I saw in one of your recent videos that torsion is bad for your hair so you don't do rope twists anymore. Do you still stand by this video? is loose rope twisting better than regular rope twists?

[@latifah5150]

I wouldn't do this but your clumps looked nice.

[@NaturallyHigh]

Knowing your own preferences and hair makes decision making easy! I’m pleased to hear you do. Thanks! 💛✨

[@candlecane]

6:51+ Brilliant tip. Must keep this in mind.

[@adetutugiwa340]

Beautiful, can't wait to try it out... I noticed you didnt use flaxseed gel on your ends as usual, any reason why? i learnt the use of flaxseed gel from you.

[@NaturallyHigh]

Thank you! Keep me posted on how it progresses. I do use flaxseed gel as well. I use it more as the style progresses and the ends stop staying together. Remember the part at the end of the video where I showed the knot that I left in? If I’d wanted to neaten up my ends, I would’ve got rid of that knot and used flaxseed gel to clump the ends. I hope this info helps until I upload the updated nightly maintenance video!

[@adetutugiwa340]

@@NaturallyHigh oh! I understand, thank you for this information, will follow suit.

[@La-PetitMort]

Also when you referenced telomeres I subscribed

[@edimulo3903]

So pretty ugh 😍

[@Natural2020_]

Hey Asha, would you say you predominately grew your hair out with twists? I've heard you mention plaits and buns as well in other videos. Which did you use more often?

[@NaturallyHigh]

All the above! As well as out styles.

[@Natural2020_]

@@NaturallyHigh ok, that's helpful to know. Thank you 😊

[@jacquehanna8964]

Beautiful hair!! What’s the average number of twists in your hair? Your hair looks fine but also looks so much thicker/fuller! How often do you release the shedded hairs? How long did it took you to grow your hair to this length. My hair is fine and those strands do love one another so much. Maybe if I get the clumping method down then I may be brave enough to wear my hair out🤔. God bless you 🙏🏾

[@PlusVK22]

She said about 25

[@KDbelieves]

Your explanation on why you don't like to detangle your ends when there is a loose stand that could potentially become a tangle is also the reason why I don't trim my hair often. I feel like trimming causes more single strand knots and split ends, which requires more trimming and thus shorter and shorter hair. It can lead you down a never-ending cycle. When you trim your hair, it just exposes the healthy part of your hair to the friction that causes the single strand knots and split end! In a weird way, the single strand knots and split protects the rest of your hair from them. I think trimming should be a last resort. You should only trim/dust when there is a tangle that will undoublty cause more issues if you keep it. I also think split ends work differently for type 4 girls. On someone with straight hair, it's easy for that split end to keep splitting up the hair shaft because the hair is straight. If you have kinky hair, it's harder for the hair to continue splitting because the hair curls in a way that somewhat blocks the hair from splitting further. As a result, I've noticed that one tail of the split end just breaks off at the point where the hair bends instead of riding up the hair shaft. So to me, split ends are kind of a unnecessary reason to trim. I only trim knots between two strands of hair and hairs with multiple single strand knots. Or when my ends get so bad that they tangle more than usual and start to feel HORRIBLE. I used to trim 2-4 times a year and it left my hair growth stagnant. As soon as I trim, my hair would go back to feeling the same way within a week. If you require frequent trimming, that should be a sign that you need to look over your hair care routines. Do you moisturize enough? Do you wear your hair in protective styles? Do you wear ruff fabrics? etc. I haven't had a "proper" trim in over 2 years. I only cut off big knots when needed. My hair has grown A LOT and my ends aren't straggly.

[@HeleneGLmarie]

I agree. I stopped trimming in February because i noticed it gave me more single strand knots within a week !!!! I just put more effort in hydrating my ends now. You might also lack protein in your hair (hydrolyzed protein).

[@ibukunoluwaa.1143]

Thank you! I decided to stop trimming my hair two years ago for the exact reason you explained, the single strand knot didn't increase at all, if anything I barely notice them, I'll say that's because my routine encourages prevention rather than cure.

[@TheKeishana]

Your nails are bad azzz love the colour.

[@Richelle881]

How do you prevent your roots locking up? Sorry english is not my first language

[@NaturallyHigh]

That was really well phrased! First of all, I detangle my hair from the roots first before I wash it. In addition, I make sure my partings are clear. My roots do not lock up from clumping. Maybe you could try it on a small section of your own hair and see how it goes.

[@Richelle881]

@@NaturallyHigh thank you for responding. I Will definitely try this

[@NaturallyHigh]

@@Richelle881 you're most welcome. Let me know how it goes!

[@sheranlanger247]

I never tried clumps, but I used to wear my natural hair in twists all the time. I didn't have your patience though and I used to tear my hair to shreds during take down 😬. I just wear locs now 🤭

[@NaturallyHigh]

Perhaps that’s for the best.

[@vivislavidaa]

Love your content !!

[@NaturallyHigh]

Thank yoooooou! Check out my latest video.

[@niaranoctyrna3754]

If you leave the plait, won't your hair loc in that place if you just leave it like that?

[@azillia1]

Do you leave the braids at the root the entire time or take them out?

[@1001michaela]

What song is in the beginning?

[@sigreddasparks16]

How would you recommend someone who has just done a big chop doing this? My hair is about 2.5 inches.

[@NaturallyHigh]

Check out my really old videos.

[@sigreddasparks16]

@@NaturallyHigh okay will do thank you!!

[@kesirandall2755]

Lovely 💕💕💕❣️

[@HealthyFoodBae_]

Thank you❤️

[@malindarayallen]

Why do I think it's so adorable when she says "knotty"?

[@NaturallyHigh]

Aww 🥰 how unexpected and sweet! 😘

[@malindarayallen]

@@NaturallyHigh my roots are braided as we speak. I've been clumping for a bit six weeks now. It makes my hair so much more manageable!

[@NaturallyHigh]

Nice!!!!!!!! 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@karllytskfk8471]

"If you do this, you do it at your own risk" >_< Leaving alone knotty ends where the knot cannot be removed without separating the clump, is that it? that's interesting, thanks

[@NaturallyHigh]

Lol - everyone’s hair is different and I want everyone to know that ultimately, the responsibility lies with them to know their hair the best and act accordingly. Yes, that’s part of it. It works for lazy days when I’ve nowhere to go. If I want to neaten the ends, I do detangle but then I add flaxseed gel and use that to set them.

[@christiefaldoni4148]

Have you ever tried to do braids on your hair instead of the twists?

[@swallacegray2013]

It's beautiful but dang that seems really tedious, the take down of the twists.

[@NaturallyHigh]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts. Check out the full takedown on my Instagram @naturallyhigh__

[@Diana-2960]

Pls how old has you being natural

[@NaturallyHigh]

Hey loves! I’m glad you like this video. Do you want to see bloopers and other bonus footage? Support me on Patreon here: www.patreon.com/join/naturally_high? There is lots of bonus footage for this video.

[@carmelitarozendaal6296]

How often do you comb youre hair. I do not like combing my hair because it is so thin. I want it to get thicker. Love youre videos btw.

[@NaturallyHigh]

I detangle ~ once a month.

[@dlilwon]

Go Ayurvedic if you want thickness eg henna and friends, also do onion juice. I was thin and fine i am now medium fine.

[@folakemiawosoga]

😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@daniaa.oliva-pena7338]

I don't understand why anyone would wonder how to twist the hair. Twist ,twirl twist twirl . I will tell you this though , untwisting is a nightmare. Unless ! You putl oil in before , after and daily.

[@darinjones4303]

You are entertaining

[@NaturallyHigh]

🎉🎉🎉

[@jaminwaite3867]

My phone is set to Spanish so I thought this was going to be in Spanish lol

[@NaturallyHigh]

Apologies. Translating my content is expensive and time-consuming so it's taking a while. Did you see the subtitles?

[@franciaelenarodriguez7594]

No se ingles 😫😫😥😥

[@HeleneGLmarie]

Aprendes, es fácil

[@NH-lf1wu]

No patience and too impatient for this method! Who else wants to, but know the ain't got it in them to do it! 😅🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@makedadegannes5173]

Don't see this looking good on short 4c hair😭

[@NaturallyHigh]

Why not? It’s a twistout...

[@solarlola5953]

Beauty is pain

[@NaturallyHigh]

Some say that.

[@starmocha3425]

😍😍😍😍😍