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[@foreverblessed7326]

1. Stopped the curly girl method and started shampooing again 2. Using light protein treatments on a regular basis (every wash day) 3. Trim often, every 3months. It helped in detangling, less breakage 4. Opting for twists over braids because they are gentler on scalp and hair strands 5. Avoid bending the twists

[@melolelo8643]

Thank you😔

[@saywhatseidu]

whats a light protein treatment? aphogee isnt considered light right?

[@saywhatseidu]

nevermind, she mentioned in the video

[@k.d.6114]

Thanks... cause.. long winded! Lol

[@justforlaughs5262]

Thank you..

[@ashleymari6556]

"I don't owe anyone videos on a hobby channel." yes, ma'am 🤗

[@PhaMa1002]

Ashley Mari Makeup Lol, I died when she said that, but she's absolutely right. 😂

[@valerieann_]

Ashley Mari Makeup yeah that's true as well but I look at her comment in the viewpoint of people who comment on videos sometimes asking for a lot or even demanding more videos like they're in control of her making videos. I follow lots of naturalists on YT, so if one if busy living their life and can't bless us with a video, I can still watch others. I look at it as a disclaimer because some people do get caught up and forget that not everyone on YT is doing it as a full time job.

[@taylorlaurenstein]

ANGEL LESHA yeah that's the exact vibe I got. "I don't need you to watch my videos" at the end of the day, she doesn't, but damn it's almost like "don't watch" lol

[@danielledefreitas2021]

+ANGEL LESHA I don't feel any kind of way about it. But I will say I'm not subscribed to her channel I just ran across this video after watching another natural hair care vid. This being my first time ever being here, It was a little off-putting. I get where she is coming from, but also understand everyone does not follow you and it may be their first time watching like myself and that's the vibe I got from it. Eeehhhh lol

[@aliciaboxill4405]

Danielle DeFreitas my first time watching to 😊

[@TheSoulIsPrismaticTV]

I can't stop staring at that puff 😍😍😍

[@toogood2btrubk]

The Shanell Complex the puff is gorgeous

[@BlessedVivi]

The Shanell Complex me neither

[@biggbuck9535]

The Shanell Complex lol 😂

[@biggbuck9535]

Me too

[@dangerusscurvs4709]

OMG ME TOO!!

[@briannawood5725]

I LOVE THAT YOU DON'T APOLOGIZE FOR BEING GONE idk why it irks me when people apologize. your a person with a damn life and owe us nothing especially not an apology 😂

[@Allahaziah1]

Brianna Wood Oh my god. I don't like when they apologize either! I thought I was the only one.

[@robertacovington8655]

It's some people's full time job. To be successful with anything consistency is key. This is why

[@AngelMendoza-to4gd]

Brianna Wood people apologize because KZbin is a job. And the subscribers/viewers pay them but using certain products or viewing them. Subscribers unsubscribe fast.

[@monie948]

I could't agree less. when you have a channel with a lot of subsribers, and they aloway watch your channel, you & your subscribers have a relationship. a short video abt your taking a break is respectful and appreciated.

[@Kim-ii5wv]

Yesssssss!!! That was to much talking off topic. I almost changed the channel. Get to the point.

[@Impressionable]

not shaming anyone who doesn't have this skill but I appreciate how you get your points across and how clear you are - quik and to the point and easy to understand, thank you.

[@FreeSpirit1111]

I'm twisting my hair right now. That's almost my exclusive style now. Tiny twists, leave them in for about 2 weeks and then take them down a couple of days before wash day. My hair is getting so long and thick doing this. The less I fiddle with my hair the better.

[@BlackBerri83]

Stacie R same here

[@i3abikay]

Stacie R same for me

[@GreenPantsAllDay]

I do the same thing. My hair was noticeably longer after a month of doing this.

[@FreeSpirit1111]

No, I don't wear wigs at all. I make them very small (takes foooorever lol) and make them wearable.

[@caramelcocoa234]

I just started doing this for 2 months!!! Omg gonna keep to it now! Thanks ldies

[@Gigi502.]

She's so blunt and I love it, finally a real ass person on KZbin 🙄❤️👏🏽

[@jalapena2007]

Thank you for saying that cutting hair does not make it grow. I'm baffled as to why so many people believe this to be true. I recently saw some girls cutting their eyelashes to '"make them grow." I mean...🙄

[@nappyheadedjojoba]

Eyelashes??? Sweet fancy Moses...

[@janeth3008]

jalapena2007 Cutting hair to have healthier hair. (cutting off split ends, damaged hair etc..)

[@jalapena2007]

Janet H To be clear, I was agreeing with her when she said cutting the hair does not make it grow faster, as many people falsely believe. I do think cutting off damage, or just getting regular trims, is a good idea for healthy hair over all.

[@neketiabuckley5785]

jalapena2007 what tha hell but you right an I'm not going to be doing that because I believed that too

[@gracefulnlisaa4319]

Cutting hair does help growth for some of us... Not sure about every other person.

[@hahaha70263]

God damn! Your hair is fucking amazing. So beautiful, so healthy! Just a black guy (a Jamaican) that loves seeing Black/SSA descent women embrace their natural hair. Keep it up, looking like an African queen!

[@tanesharedwood914]

Very articulate and self aware... so refreshing to listen to!

[@DaFaBBMiSs3s]

Tanesha Redwood i thought the same thing right away!

[@limakatsomosadi6725]

She is GROWN, and knows who she is.

[@AlegraGreen]

I really love the way you talk, first because you're so chill and second because you just seem...pragmatic and not over the top with everything you do with your hair...just reasonable and it's not something that I see that often on KZbin (sadly).

[@Airytambinmode]

I think plateau is from ends breaking off. Hair is always growing. You can tell especially if you have color in your hair

[@jasw3701]

Your hair actually does have a period of time of not growing its call telogan, the resting state. Can last up to 3mos, but I'm experiencing the same issue as she was. It's been 6 mos of no growth. No breakage, it just stopped growing for now.

[@ChideraStephen]

Keyara Anntionette right

[@kbdastallion4652]

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[@lcmm2929]

@@jasw3701 I went through the same thing. My roots come in gray so I know when new growth comes in. It was about 2 months I had no growth at all, no breakage, I always did protective styles. I switched my vitamins and the growth is so rapid, I have to color every 10 days. I can't say if it was due to the supplement change or ending of the telogen phase, I just know that I did go through a plateau.

[@miaomiaou_]

@@jasw3701 I know this is an old comment on a old video but this is only half true. Only ~15% of your hairs are in the telogen phase at any time. If all your hairs were in the same phase all the time, then every few years all your hairs would shed lol

[@brithegoddess]

I love that you acknowledged it as a plateau even after a year instead of saying, "Oh this must be my terminal length." People talk about terminal length and it just doesn't make sense to me. Hair is always growing from the scalp (yeah, yeah different strands on different cycles, some are dormant at times but at any time, lots are growing) so if you retain your ends, I think anyone can grow their hair down to their feet if they want to, it's just a matter of adapting and figuring out what works for you. Like I really don't believe in terminal length.

[@lilyraimey3499]

You seem so intelligent, and confident. Very attractive.

[@briannabombshell1921]

Lily Raimey right??! Her beauty resonates!!

[@talisha5863]

I’m so glad more women of color are spending time of ourselves and figuring out what things work for us, especially regarding hair care. We are not allowing ourselves to be at the mercy of a beautician or some random expert to tell us who we are, we are testing & analyzing aspects about ourselves to live our best lives. Thanks for sharing lady👏🏽👍🏽

[@kaylajohnson6748]

When I went pescetarian for a minute my hair started growing like crazy, it surprised me. My doctor said it was because my Omega 3 was super high.

[@KaliKali-hv9bt]

Kayla Johnson Everyone gives me the side eye if they see my canned herring fish. BUT I know that stuff is healthy af.

[@tinasnow2006]

Khalidah Kamal Nothing Canned is healthy

[@ladybird491]

Kayla Johnson really I have omega 3 pills so I will be taking them as much I can. Thanks

[@PurpleLoveJNC]

I grew my hair and reigned so much thickness to my hair in just a month by wearing braids and drinking green smoothies daily. I recently read an article about how this really does work.

[@bslorbust]

PurpleLoveJNC im going to try this. Im sure your skin was glowing

[@alanastv1204]

I completely agree with what you said about trimming your hair. It's not that it makes your hair grow (I mean your hair grows from the scalp not the ends) but instead it aids in length retention.

[@charlotte6717]

This is probably one of if not the most realistic educational hair video I have ever watched. Subscribed ✔️

[@dancersforchrist39]

ok so I was just stopping by to see your tips but then you said that you owe no one an explanation like that and I subscribed! I love energy and your frankness!

[@a.j.3088]

Trimming every 3 months, washing, using lighter protein treatment on every wash day, and leaving hair protected in twists is what I used to do. I stopped a few years ago, but as of December I started the routine again and I am very happy with hair results. I got caught up in the KZbin hair vids

[@niadumas3868]

A. J. What protein do you use?

[@nadiao8815]

A. J. What protein treatment do you use?

[@a.j.3088]

I don't do protein treatments anymore. I just use a fortifying conditioner - Coconut or Keratin from Ogx (sometimes Garnier) - with bi-weekly hot hemp+avocado oil treatments. I used to use Henna (every 3 months) with weekly hot hemp+avocado oil treatments, but my hair has more elasticity and strength with the other method (conditioner & hot oil)

[@pamelamccants2877]

@@niadumas3868 you don’t need protein treatments unless your hair is high porosity. Low porosity hair doesn’t really need protein treatments and do not trim your hair ever 3 months like she say. Please trim your hair ONLY when needed. If you trim regular you won’t have retention ( length).

[@niadumas3868]

Pamela McCants I can’t remember which porosity it is but my hair takes forever to dry

[@Midori4life]

If nothing else... She is very well spoken and confident. That makes me what listen to what she has to say.

[@YaraMel]

Your puff, lip color and personality on fleek !

[@agriffin1307]

So Ti I have to tell you, You did a video about 2 strand twists and protective styling and since seeing that video I have kept my hair in twists. And I have retained about 4 to 5 additional inches in the last few months because of this. I had no Idea my hair was even growing so much or that I was loosing so much just styling it. You saved my hair life lol.

[@nappyheadedjojoba]

Wow, that's so dope! But, *you* saved your hair's life by finding what wasn't working, and tweaking your practices. I'm just happy I could help!

[@HairByPierre]

Yea I used to cowash and like you said it didn't feel right. So I eventually went back to shampooing too but with sulfate free and once a month I use a shampoo with a sulfate shampoo. And yesss to trimming! Trimming/Dusting more often really does help! And you actually retain more length by trimming 1/4 every 3 months that's only 1 inch by the end of the year. Rather than having to cut 2+ inches after a whole year of no trimming cause of all the splitting.

[@BadMilli]

TwinkieToes Aussie Moist is a great one.

[@HairByPierre]

TwinkieToes I use motions neutralizing to maintain the proper PH balance

[@hellow4130]

What are you all doing that is causing your hair to split? Are you over using brushes and combs (number one cause of split ends)? I was trimming my hair very often because of all the videos talking about split ends, but then I thought to myself "I've never actually seen a split end in my own hair". I started to gather all my shed hairs on wash day, and I have yet to actually see a end that is split. I finger detangle 100% of the time and I've incorporated the baggy method. Now, I only dust away ssks.

[@HairByPierre]

Beautydivine you can see problems with hair easier when you straighten. I straighten. If you don't then keep doing what you're doing if it works for you. I also find trimming to be therapeutic

[@jessicab331]

HairByPierre a lot of ppl say that but i love co washing... it’s just as an in between shampoos tho.

[@alicekibibi2654]

Adding grease to my ends helps so much with the detangling process

[@shawnnycollins4274]

I love videos by mature women. Straight to the point without the extra "look at me because I need attention" type antics.

[@barbarafaith]

Well said young lady!! You do not owe anyone anything. I for one appreciate you taking the time to post information. People get offended too quickly-she is simply being honest and straight forward. It is hard to post all the time when you have a job. So I understand where she is coming from when she said she owes no one anything. Let's grow up people and realize she does not have to post at all. Thanks for posting because life goes on with or without posting; not to mention you have a job.

[@gigglyfitzgirl]

After using shampoo for a few years I tried to cowash again, thinking it would help my hair be better moisturized for a wash n go. It just....didn't...feel right. No lather and my scalp felt itchy in the shower and I said nah fam I can't do this and grabbed that shampoo bottle lol.

[@Socialling]

gigglyfitzgirl try apple cider vinegar and bentonite clay and coat your strands and scalp. acv helps with itchy scalp. Also peppermint oil drops diluted in a spritz bottle and sprayed on your scalp works wonders

[@gigglyfitzgirl]

kmbrlybrntt844 I'm good with shampoo, thanks.

[@gigglyfitzgirl]

Ama O 😅😂😂😂

[@gigglyfitzgirl]

Eden Grey Water is not enough for me, I use heavy products.

[@lnewtonsc]

kmbrlybrntt844 funny i should read your comment today. i tried acv for the 1st time last wash day. cut the ratio to 1 tbsp to 1 cup of water. put on a cap for 20 mins. it removed my buildup, but didn't dry my ends. i loved the results. could be my hair hates shampoos, sulphates and non-sulphates. both destroy my ends.

[@soychelys]

Glad to see you back. Finger detangling almost exclusively really helped me get past my growth plateau. I could kick myself because I dismissed it for so long. I just did NOT want to let that comb go! Lol 😂

[@nappyheadedjojoba]

I hear you. I had let the comb go before that length plateau tried to play me, so I really had to figure out what I needed to change!

[@luckyshow98]

soychelys how do you finger detangle if you have a knot?

[@KaliKali-hv9bt]

Yes, i could kick myself for a lot of things and like you I just can't let somethings go. Mine is trimming. I just won't do it. LOL

[@alisonzunguze8183]

Trimming is the business. You are spot on, on that one. When your ends are clean cut and not sticking together, you get little mechanical damage. Have had several platues over the 6 almost 7 years of being natural. Not knowing any better i shaved my head when I got frustrated (every single time!) 😤😭😈 Now I know better. If I hit that wall again, I will hanker down, and figure out what to adjust.

[@TashaxMack]

Alison Zunguze I did a second BC for that same reason. Got frustrated and chopped instead of trying to figure it out. I’m back at that point again and I am currently tweaking my regimen.

[@napfreedom2153]

Co wash co wash co wash, break off break off break off. Shampoo is the business, only way to keep scalp and strands clean!

[@LIVEWELLwithCharity]

This video was sooo good!🙌🏾. I have had length plateaus at every major milestone so far...shoulder length, collar bone, armpit, and so on. I always have to tweak my regimen and practices to get to the next level. The older the hair gets, the more careful I have to be about keeping it. I appreciate your perspective because you offered such specific things. I can say that I can definitely testify to the first 4. The last one was especially food for thought for me. I'd like to think I'm not bending my hair in sharp angles while twisted or braided, but now I will definitely pay more attention to it.

[@nappyheadedjojoba]

Thanks! Glad to hear it, because it's really important to me to try to share information that isn't just more of the same! xx

[@karandonnakaran]

I agree about the use of protein in deep conditioners. Once i started using a protein every wash day which for me is every 7-10 days my hair is loving it and i am retaining so much more length than i have in years. I was doing protein every 3-4 months before but it clearly was not enough. My hair is very dry and very porous

[@onetallgirl1369]

karan.donnakaran what protein deep conditioner are you using?

[@jociew79]

Onetallgirl I can vouch for the Green Beauty Channel Real Protein. It's made with hydrolyzed silk which is a smaller, lighter protein. What Nappy Headed Jojoba said is spot on. Doing those harsh big protein treatments can be too much (and makes hair too hard).here is the GBC protein. It lasts a long time too: greenbeautyproducts.com/real-protein-treatment/

[@karandonnakaran]

Onetallgirl currently im using half/half mix of the aphogee 2 minute mixed in with just about any regular conditioner. ive also used bonacure and lanza a lot over the past year or so. i will put a plastic cap on and a scarf and wear them for at least 2 hrs

[@LayOnDeck]

Ever since I have been watching your videos and literally been following everything you do with your hair, my hair has finally gotten over that growth plateau. I got a protein treatment for the first time not too long ago. I've never had one and I'm 19. My hair feels like butter and my hair has finally reached my shoulders. I recommend people to watch your videos all the time. I'm so happy your channel is prospering!

[@MizzJalen]

My hair has stayed the same length for 5 years, it just started to get length now that Im taking care of myself internally and now I also have a regular routine and I wrap my hair at night.

[@queennegus7239]

jae_ wow my hair pretty much stayed the same length for three yrs straight,I'm guessing bcuz of birth control. but I got discouraged & began perming again.

[@IAMKendraJustine]

Queen Negus Me too. After 4 years it stopped growing so I relaxed. Transitioning back now though

[@queennegus7239]

Back 2 Natural I'd like to as well.

[@luckyshow98]

jae_ what food credited to making you feel and look better? x

[@gigglyfitzgirl]

That last tip is very interesting. I think I'm gonna have to try that. I'm already doing everything else you listed. 😭😭😭 I can't wait till I reach my goal length so I can shave it all off. I have this need to grow it long at least once, just to prove to myself that I can. It seems silly but...whatever. I've already been at it for so long and I'm not giving up now. Thanks for sharing!

[@HairByPierre]

gigglyfitzgirl same!! Although I don't think I'll shave mine off but I wanna play with the shape once I get to my goal too 💜

[@alisonzunguze8183]

gigglyfitzgirl I love short hair, and I also want to grow it long at least once in my life time then shave it off. Its funny but... we got to do this. Thought I was the only one😄😀😇

[@Jelthebelle]

gigglyfitzgirl Maybe before you cut it you should dye it. Just a thought

[@gigglyfitzgirl]

Jelikah That's a really good idea! Thanks! I've never dyed my hair before and that would be the perfect opportunity to do it. 😄

[@RSuavve]

gigglyfitzgirl No it's not silly I'm doing the same thing!

[@tineshakeith3551]

"Blah blah blah your mileage may vary" 😂😂😂

[@ANicoleTeacher]

I love your confidence, voice, and the way you carry yourself in this video. Def subscribing

[@growthoversubmission31]

I just came across your video and oh my goodness! Your story is EXACTLY what I have been going through. It s so funny how you mentioned going back to shampooing because I just started back as well for the same reasons you've listed. Nice to know someone out there has been through this and got through it as well. Renewed inspiration to get to waist length! Thanks for posting.

[@moniquep2760]

This is EXACTLY what I needed. Just yesterday I finally admitted to myself that I have reached a plateau. Been grazing bsl for almost a year now and really want to reach waist. I recently gave up cowashing in favor of shampoo, and I will incorporate the other changes to see if they can help me. Thanks 👏🏾👏🏾

[@jasmindrace]

Monique P Wish I had a BSL hair, I am in the awkward length at the moment but luckily I am not at a stand still. Good luck, I hope you reach WL!

[@moniquep2760]

Jasmin Drace aww thanks 😊

[@moniquep2760]

Eden Grey that is an excellent suggestion. Will definitely give it a try. Thanks!!

[@HWolfe]

Monique P I will try this!

[@eltina21]

Whenever my hair reaches a certain length it starts getting single strand knots and split ends like this was what it was grown for. I honestly can't with the cutting anymore

[@MsThriller2009]

eltina21 dont cut it...even the bible says not to cut a womans hair.

[@camille8205]

I Marcella wtf

[@omonaijaj]

@@camille8205 Right 😭

[@chalseywilder937]

@@camille8205 gurl. A whole mood

[@Chrissanthumum]

I feel you. I go through the same struggle. It feels like I'm doomed to cut a significant amount of my hair too often because the split ends are crazy. Sigh. I just "trimmed" my hair yesterday and I'm left with about two inches. People say it will grow back, but It seems ill only need to cut it when I see significant growth again. This was not supposed to be a rant.lol

[@jociew79]

@nappyheadedjojoba this video is just what I needed to hear (and funny too). Thank you! When we hit a plateau, evaluation and changes are so necessary. These are great recommendations.

[@KLT828]

Great tips especially the twist instead of braids. I always say Twist are gentler on the hair but I always end up braiding because of the elongation. I think I have to take that tip more seriously.

[@chrisbrownlover911]

Kelsey T you can try putting hair clips on the end of your twists or stretching your twists with Bobby pins to elongate them

[@KLT828]

Thanks I will try that

[@nappyheadedjojoba]

Yep! Co-sign on that technique!

[@kr1sbee2412]

Girl, I really like your videos. You tell it like it is and you're unapologetic about what you're talking about. You speak your mind, you speak your truth and that is not something that always seen on KZbin. If I wasn't a subscriber before I am definitely a subscriber now so thank you for being you and keep doing your thing!

[@aida087]

OMYGOD YES, I fell for the cg method too and ended up with *Hygral fatigue* which is overmoisturized hair, my 3c curls literally disappeared, my hair became limp, mushy, and breakage-prone. I've been trying to repair it since and YES to trimming, I trim my own hair because I am SO tired of supposed *pros* ruining my ends and hair in general. Thank you for this video and you and your hair are GORGEOUS!! :)

[@KaliKali-hv9bt]

Pros can be the worst. Like I cannot go to them and ask for a dusting. They get too trim happy.

[@lilbaby245]

I have seborrheic dermatitis (dandruff) and can't co-wash. My scalp would be on fire if I used anything other than shampoo to wash my hair/scalp. I like you thought my hair didn't need protein, but I've noticed since using the green beauty protein weekly, I've acquired less and less split ends AND my hair is shinier and more silky. Also, I need to get back to working out. The blood flow to the scalp helps a lot with transmitting minerals needed for hair growth. And I'm going to try going back to twists. I've been doing braids because I love the stretch, but I'll go back and see if detangling is just as easy with those.

[@TheBigtymebk]

lilbaby245 I have it too, what do you use to treat your scalp?

[@lilbaby245]

+The_B-Dub I do a myriad of things. I understand that this type of dandruff is more internal than anything. I just recently learned that I'm not eating enough fruit. So I started doing that through my smoothies and noticed my dandruff go down tremendously. Almost stop. I read that people who have seborrheic dermatitis lack vitamins b6, biotin and zinc. Also, I drink alkalized water. To do that, I add a fulvic/humic acid blend to my water along with some chloroxygen drops. For topical treatment, I wash my hair with black soap or any black soap shampoo. And to help keep it at bay more through the week, I apply JBCO to my scalp and message it in.

[@TheBigtymebk]

Thank you! That's super really helpful. I'll give it a try

[@ladydede88]

I have it too ugh it sucks and just realized that SD is why I have thin hair. Also the reason I had to cut my locs. Have you tried garlic shampoos and conditioners? They say SD is a over growth of yeast and garlic kills yeast. And my dermatologist told me not to oil the scalp because SD is the scalp producing to much oil... but I feel I need it. Try light oils nothing heavy or it will make it worse

[@lilbaby245]

JBCO is a heavy oil, but because of the acids, and I want to say the ash, it helps. The high amounts of yeast are the culprit in this kind of dandruff, so I will add stay away from yeasty foods. So breads and alcohol are a NO. And that really hurts a bread lover like me. I will say that Berlin Natural Bakery's sourdough spelt bread is the ONLY bread I can eat that won't flair up my dandruff. I haven't tried any garlic shampoos/conditioners only because any liquid African black soap/shampoo does the job.

[@hildasmith5115]

I was probably going to partially watch this video (like I did many others) and then I heard her say she doesn't owe anyone an explanation and she has a life...........and just like that I SUBSCRIBED😄

[@goldonpaper]

Damn she snapped in that intro😂😂

[@Blue-zx5mp]

Depressed is an understatement. Been natural since Dec 2011 and my hair is STILL rarely bra strap. I have cut and trimmed and basically started over a MILLION times. Yes I neglected it at FIRST, lack of product knowledge or understanding my hair. Moving forward, I finally cut it AGAIN in July 2017 and tried to maintain it, wigs/ washes weekly or big weekly.. Got a silk press in Dec 2017 she said it needed a MAJOR trim!!!!! Sigh! How??? Same, wash, wigs... March 2018 I decide to get faux locs. I wore the first set for 6 weeks took my hair outer it breathe for a week and got them right back, work those 6 weeks, washed my hair and go them AGAIN for the third time the NEXT DAY. I got those July 2, 2018 and I JUST took those out on Sept 5, 2018... Got my hair blown out ONLY on Sept 8, 2018 and when I t3ll u my hair is PAPER thin, and HORRIBLY split! The thinnest it's ever been, even thinner then when I wasn't taking care of it!!!! I trimmed the ends last night in tears!!! I don't even know if I trimmed enough. I'm not right back to square ONE. My hair for 2 years is STILL on the same spot but now 50 times thinner after what I thought was protecting and helping my hair. I'm super depressed this morning and trying to watch videos to help me. I don't know what to do. Hair can really depress you I didn't know until today. I give up.

[@heavenlybeauty1755]

Natasha P. Awh , don’t give up sweetheart. Just do less. Remember some protective styles aren’t that protective anyway . More hair requires more product , especially if you have Type 4 hair . So water , deep conditioner daily or ever other day and seal with a oil . Wear a simple low manipulation style like a few twists or two braids and within a week you’ll see a difference.

[@joycelynmatthews-bowens2359]

When u use lots of heat and pulling on ur hair, that causes lots of damage and the Locs, in and out ,may have had something to do with it ....especially if u don't take care of ur hair while they're in. I big chopped my hair after a body wave and started over. Just shampoo, and condition with some oil after...massaging it in. Twist it up and protect ur ends. Wear it with pretty head bans or wraps until it starts growing back thick. I pray that it will.

[@EmmanuellaUdofia]

Dont give up girl. It sounds like you need some good ol water and grease. Go back to the basics and your hair will flourish. My hair was awful, wild and dry, rather thin around the middle of my crown. I've been using blue magics hair food and super sure gro. And my hair has become thick and moisturised again. I do use shampoo (sulfate) and deep condition weekly.

[@chanelgraham4463]

I think you're so awesome. Thanks for the hobby videos 😂😂😂 Trust. We appreciate them. Enjoy your trip.

[@trashboat7948]

"i wanna look good for my vacation" but you're already gorgeous though???

[@nappyheadedjojoba]

Aww, thanks!

[@MissHolliday3110]

Have you tried collagen on your hair? I just tried it yesterday and I see a difference. My hair feels strong, but not hard and it was less harsh than a hard core protein treatment. I used 1 tbsp hydrolyzed collagen, 1 tbsp coconut oil, 1 tbsp avocado oil, 1 tbsp grape seed oil, 1 tbsp hot water and aloe juice. Let it sit on my hair 30 minutes then shampoo.

[@XxPanicPickupxX]

Missed u💜 Also, obviously make sure you take time to breath tbh, you have SO much on your plate. Make sure you get a chance to decompress!

[@ladybird491]

Beautiful hair!! I just got through my growth plateau. I just beat it by keeping hair washed weekly and adding peppermint.y hair prefer grease as well, no butters. My hair I realize now loves to be super clean and baked soda and apple cyber vinegar and product that fights dandruff. It only likes certain oils like argan, and olive oil, and and take biotin pills and now fish oil. My hair also Loooooove peppermint. I have very thick 4c hair, with major shrinkage. I also notice when I was blowing out my hair with hot oil, my hair was growing super fast. I also wash my hair in hot water. My leave in conditioner is argan oil with peppermint and other hair growing oil. I have decided to add sulfate 8 shampoo and sulfur I grease. I am adding my peppermint and hair growth oils to my sulfur 8 grease and massage daily as I watch my favorite show before bed.

[@ossier2796]

My hair always gets to the plateau and at 68 I just figured it out. I just had a major cut and will get trims every 3mos, I use shampoo once a week, no braiding, deep conditioning weekly. March 2019 will be my next trim, I’ll see how it goes.

[@KawaiiHittchan3]

im in a plateau right now actually LOL im at like... just above the bottom of my shoulder blades and i thought i should try wigs again since thats what grew my hair to this length before sew in are too harsh but they worked too. and im avoiding micros/anything like them bc GURL THE LOSS of hair. omg.

[@syluralindsay3443]

To get past my bra strap length. I started taking Collagen Hydrolyzed Protein, inversion method, rice water and now at 51 my hair is at hip level. I only put heat to it twice a year. Wigs braids and buns are my go to for a change of style. I'm a curly woman and I did a big chop to chin level at 30 after having twin girls

[@lucybenneth5161]

This is my first time watching your channel, but I love your honesty right off the bat.

[@southerncalilady]

I'm hearing a common theme of trimming the hair to help it grow in the videos that I watch. It's definitely time for me to get a trim. I can't remember when it was the last time that I had one. Smh

[@KamaraC]

For some reason I found so much comfort in your video lol ! Im in love with your puff down to what looks like a very comfortable sweater lol 😍 thanks for your tips !

[@Vdauntless30]

Wow! I used to go through the same whenever I shampooed, with it feeling crazy for days, but for me i needed to do the opposite, I find washing my hair once or twice a week has been a dream instead of once or twice per month. Detangling is like nothing, and I started to bun my hair in March (seeing the protective style Jan vid late) I retained 3 inches in 5 months, in some parts of my hair, the last 1.5 since July when I applied my new shampoo technique.

[@nappyheadedjojoba]

Wow, sounds like your new routine is going great!

[@BuzzardEggs]

Like Waymon said to Shame (Keenen Ivory Wayans) on the movie Shame: "...that is a hobby, this pays the bills"! 😂

[@AmberLunar]

I love your vocabulary!!! 😫😫

[@MsFredericks]

My hair would grow to shoulder length then break off. Happened for years and until I finally started taking care of my own hair. I'm at a point now where I can't get past BSL but I know me so I have to come up with a low maint. regimen that I'm going to stick with even after I start to see results. I'm committed to ensuring my hair is healthy but I'm also lazy, so I know things finger detangling won't work for me.

[@wildflower462]

Great video. I lost you for just a little bit but finally found. I'm at a stall right now. I've been twisting my hair mainly for years, but I think I was missing something in my diet because I kept having hair breakage issues. I DO henna monthly and love it, but I do use a bit more protein now than previously and I also just got a trim, but I'm not too happy with the stylist because she had to flat-iron my hair to trim it and I'm still only 95% back to koily. It's weird my mother (bless her soul who wasn't a stylist) pressed my hair straight for years and I never once had heat damage, and for some reason this professional said it might take a few cleanses to get my curls back. Heck I've used shampoo four times in two weeks and still have some weird spots. The next trim will have to be with someone who trims while in our natural state or something along those lines, at least until I can learn from your trimming video. Glad to be back and you look great, love the hair.

[@vonne2003]

Wild Flower Have you tried clarifying shampoos? One wash with Suave Clarifying Shampoo and years worth of keratin treatments was washed away from my hair. No more straight ends. It shrunk up.

[@dianewilliams935]

Omg! It's like you was reading my mind.... I needed this video!!!

[@FlairelleNet]

I prefer twists over braids too. Less tiring to do, less time to put in and take down.

[@hahahayes7894]

I use raw African black soap to wash my hair and omg it's soooooo good to my hair. I melt it with warm water, add some oils and ayurvedic herbs and boom. Clean but not stripped.

[@Blackbeauty0223]

Thanks for the tips Nappyheadedjojaba.. and thanks for sharing!! Have a safe trip going and coming back!! Glad everything is going good!! 😍

[@aplusedup7991]

lmao "make my hair a helmet and then i rinse it out routine!" im weak!

[@ladybird491]

Steaming, oil treatment and protein treatment like rice water conditioning makes my hair start growing again.

[@RealStellaStella]

I subscribed to your channel because you said "there is no credibility to the idea trimming your hair makes it grow...." and everything you said related to trimming. I agree because I never trim my hair and my hair continuously grows. My protective style is chunky twists with my natural hair. I pre-poo, shampoo, deep condition in chunky twists because it makes the detangling process easy. Afterwards I put leave-in conditioner as I re-do each chunky twist. I repeat the process once a month. When I'm not doing that to my hair, to keep my hair moisturized I shower without a shower cap so that water gets to all my hair which in turn re-activates the leave-in conditioner I put in that month.

[@clearly05]

Going thru this currently. Stuck at mid back length for almost a year, this was right on time! Thank you for sharing queen!

[@bethanystewart4784]

Nappyheadedjojoba is the best KZbin name of all time! Lmao!

[@GratitudeGriot]

Randomly stumbled upon your video; BEAUTIFUL FRO!!! i have that same Mos Def poster in my apartment and "doobie" had me cracking up too you must be from NY/NJ lol! My hair has never grown longer than a few inches past shoulder length. Definitely going to take your advice on being gentler with my hair and doing the least amount of manipulation as possible. Looking forward to digging up some more gems on your channel!

[@marrygera5092]

I really like argan life products . the product changed my life. It is stimulating new hair growth, I will continue to use it. The best shampoo is argan life anymore for me.

[@AmandaD33]

Finger detangle! Thats helped my hair soooooooooo much! I got better at it but at first i would follow up with a detangling tool like a wide comb or denman brush with conditioner only. Start from the ends and work your way up

[@deborahk7able]

Mix glycerin (100% vegetable Glycerin) at whole foods with your shampoos or conditioners or use an oil mix like Jojoba oil and add it as a leave in too after you finish with cleaning.

[@kendy87]

she's absolutely right about how one thing works for some, but not for others. I tried finger detangling and really wanted it to work, but it's just not for me. I detangle my hair every day and it was taking too much of my time, so I switched back to using a wide tooth comb. I did end up using shampoo and conditioner (after finding the right shampoo and conditioner) instead of just coswashing and I think it's helped retain my curls. I don't use any type of protective styles because I don't want to disrupt any of my curl patterns. But again, this works for me. Best advise I can give is to just listen to your hair.

[@jadewilliams1034]

I think my hair growth plateau us due to stress because for 6 months I've been doing everything right. This time last year my hair reach bra strap but I had a ton of split ends that I didn't trim immediately and I paid the price. I also used heat more last school year so I had to trim more. In may of 2017 I cut an 1 1/2 for a fresh start. Went from 15 inches to 13 1/2. my hair grew to 14 1/2 and maybe close to 15. September I trimmed it back to 14 1/2 but here it is November and I'm still at 14 1/2. This is my first semester of nursing school so I'm pretty sure the stress I encountered around September until now is why my hair stopped growing.

[@moniquep.9087]

Thank you What a great explanation of hair growth You explained in a great easy way that manes great sense!! Your puff is bomb! Appreciation your honesty and straight forwardness

[@kole1ful]

omg!!! you're so witty and sarcastic lmaoooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

[@thatssolo5824]

trimming "helps your hair grow" because as you air splits it spits up, as your hair grows it Gros down. so if you never trip you split ends it seems like your hair is not growing but it is, it is just growing at the same rate it's splitting. if your hair is trimmed and not slitting you will notice it is growing.

[@kendraazevedo2486]

Wow the picture in the back, "black men desired", amazing!

[@jenniesmythe8188]

i have seen a huge change in my hair since actually using shampoo every single week. i listen to all the hype and did co washes or just conditioned, and within 7 months of stopping my hair has begun to grow again.. past the growth hump.. growth stall

[@thefactsaccordingtogabbie149]

Your puff is my hair goal, give me one more year I should be there. I don't know what's more prettier your puff or that lipstick you are wearing😉

[@APSugar]

Interesting perspective on " Draping " your braids. I will try this, thank you.

[@doreanjean6862]

I thought i was the only one that swoops their braids up. I actually did that to try to get a flatter surface under my wig. But u make a great point about bending the hair which may cause more kinks. This was a great informational QUICK TIPS video. I have now subscribed to your channel! Thanks

[@nightangel3578]

I feel like I'm experiencing one right now. My way to fix it will be protective styling through head wraps. I don't wear wigs or weaves, but I think protecting my hair that way should be good.

[@nappyheadedjojoba]

I love headwraps. I use them way more than wigs, as an easy style!

[@nightangel3578]

nappyheadedjojoba I'm still in that learning phase of how to secure a wrap on my head. Once I have that down it'll be WRAP lol.

[@allym.6310]

I agree with the co-washing tip... I thought I was the only one that doesn't like co-washing...my hair loves it but my scalp hates it! I have dandruff and my scalp gets itchy...it seems like my hair grows faster when my scalp is clean!

[@Clauds71]

Great tips (pun intended) 😁👍, loving your look in this video 😍

[@GlowR00]

No! Your hair is not "dead" It does not have feeling is true, but your hair has a life line which is your scalp. "It's alive!"

[@IjeomaThePlantMama]

Holy crap! You're from that drunk movie review channel I love and the food channel with Noah!! I had no idea you had a lifestyle channel, so I'm glad this popped up in my recommendations! I always thought your vibe was so awesome and your hair is obviously goals so I'm subbing!

[@nappyheadedjojoba]

NOICE! Welcome to my not-so-secret corner of YT! xx

[@misscleopatra2804]

I need to get past my hair plateau it's been shoulder length for years and I have been getting regular trims about every 2 months. I may not be seeing my hair stylist for a while because she brushes my hair when its wet to detangle it and that causes breakage. I have tried for years to get my hair to the middle of my back but it just stays at shoulder length, so I will deep condition it more because that does help a lot with managing my hair.

[@scribblots602]

I completely agree with the co-washing thing. I tried it as a shampoo substitute, and it totally did not work. I find that I have to cleanse my scalp once a week, otherwise it gets very itchy (and I can't imagine allowing that buildup would be any good for my hair). How do you feel about substituting shampoo with mud washes (like rhassoul clay)? I tried it over the weekend, and I have to say that the results weren't terrible. I'm just worried that over time my scalp will freak out like it did when I cowashed.

[@scribblots602]

I'll have to try that sometime. Thanks!

[@nappyheadedjojoba]

I like mud washes, too. And, lately I've been using both shampoo and clays. I shampoo first, then do a very watery/thin clay wash, so it's easy to rinse. Then, I move on to deep conditioning. I'm planning a video on it, I just need to do it on a wash day where I have extra time to bust out the camera!

[@scribblots602]

BluDrop5 I was thinking of alternating them like that. I'm glad to know it works for you! Hopefully it will work for me too.

[@nsnstewart7]

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[@WeightLosswithPCOS]

Love your fro! You should have way more subscribers!!! You're bomb and I love watching your funny, but informative content 😀

[@hawaiianBombshell]

I wish my hair puff defied gravity like that I have a thin & wilted "puff"😖. Your hair is goals!

[@machera6935]

Thank you for the tips! I will be using these to get past my shoulder-length plateau!

[@nyashapatrice2283]

wow, that last tip just might be the game changer! I'm currently at a plateau, actually, I've lost some ground due to lack of length retention. I almost always wear my hair in a loose-ish low ponytail where I loop the ends partially through. it ends up putting pressure on about an inch of my ends (i use the rubberized ponytail holders). I'll see if switching to a softer material helps first or else I'll have to come up with another super easy-for-me style (though I'm currently at a loss as to what that would be). tfs! love your videos!❤✌