6-month Protective style challenge results!

HEY GIRL HEY!
The challenge is DONE and here is a breakdown of what happened! Its crazy how hair-growth will sneak up on you! If you were part of the challenge, let me know how I went for you.
Growing 4c hair isn't rocket science, you just need patience and care for your hair CONSISTENTLY.
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[@toridelight2761]

I dont know if this was new but i really liked how you filmed in different locations throughout the video

[@JennJackson]

It is new! So glad you like. Trying new things to keep y’all entertained🤣

[@eduagonzalez]

Yes I love it !!!

[@HisNameIsUnique]

I've never seen someone do video transitions like this. The editing was really on point.

[@JennJackson]

Yesssss! So happy you liked it❤️❤️❤️

[@tigana]

I don’t consider Afro hair in its natural state “shrunken” that’s just how it is

[@q-moneyproductions3655]

Thank you for making this comment ❤️

[@MoChunks]

Same!

[@sheri8048]

Such a good point!

[@lawnell7936]

Girl that fro is gorgeous but I'm afraid to let my hair get that way not because of the shrinkage but because of the knots I'll get and the tangles ugh

[@JennJackson]

As long as it is moisturized or has gel to keep the strands separated, it shouldn’t tangle much….

[@miniminott48]

Your edges are growing in nicely and you gained and retained length.

[@JennJackson]

They are! Leaving them alone is key 🤌🏽

[@SheReaDelSol]

Love the different backgrounds! It kept the video moving along ❤️

[@JennJackson]

Glad you liked it!!

[@Meloyadina]

I've been binge watching your tutorials, and convinced my 50+ self that I can do my own spring twist braids 👀🧘🏾‍♀️. Bought some on Amazon yesterday, my hair is about 4 inches now. This whole lockdown made me start to do hair care as part of my self-care (my barber misses me) and I find it really calming to do a whole wash day routine. Long route to saying Thank you for being such a vivacious champion for 4c women everywhere (I'm Caribbean) 🙌🏿💯👑

[@bleurose1502]

So many makeup wash day is terrible and too time consuming. But I find it so soothing and relaxing taking the time to do some self care listen to my podcast even do a facemask and paint toes in the process. I think it's a way of expressing self love and comes with a sense of content when you truly love your hair. But it's a journey to getting peace with your hair especially when 4c

[@tigana]

I could immediately tell how long you’d hair was by how voluminous your afro is, that crown is holding so much length!! Also the cornrows suit you so well

[@JennJackson]

Thank you 😊

[@is3472]

The challenge actually went well for me. The only thing was that I needed more than a trim. But, I had no problem with getting her cut to where she's healthy. I might not have gotten length but, I got FULLNESS! This is the weirdest and most wonderful thing ever! 😍💞💞💞

[@JennJackson]

Oh it is so satisfying! Health over length any day 🔥

[@ter-nan2923]

Heeyy jenn, i did the protective challenge with you though i had started a month earlier, my hair has GROWN.(yes am shouting)😀😀i have decided to do a one year challenge...Your wash day routine was the game changer for me,i am patient with my hair and nowadays she is calm and collected..🙂.Thank you jenn

[@k.rachee7021]

Your hair is so healthy and beautiful.

[@JennJackson]

Thank you 🙏🏽

[@duchessdoolittle366]

It's not the products when you wash your hair in braids it tends to tangle on itself, especially the tighter your hair is.

[@killerkay7775]

You have a beautiful home😍❤️. Your hair has grown girrrll! Definitely joining you on the protective style next time. 😊

[@felicia_716]

Yay! I'm excited you're trying the detox! It was a game changer for me!

[@JennJackson]

Ouu so happy to hear that!

[@dirianamanata8904]

Girl your hair has grown so much and looks so healthy I've been watching the protective style challenge but I've never tried it cuz I'm a lazy person when it comes to braid my hair but saying growth, girl next time u do a protective style challenge I'm going to do as well. I need some growth girl

[@SandraMDavis-cx6cw]

Hi Jenn found your video today and I'm on a binge. I did my big chop almost 2 years now but was rocking a fade with the curls on top. I decided to grow out the hair for the past 5 months. I must say it's been very hard that I'm telling myself I'm going back to the fade as my wash day and every day after is just the worst for me. I just figured that the Shea Moisture and Cantu products I'm using are doing nothing for me. Watching your videos taught me so much tonight as I learned that shrinkage is a good thing because I thought something was wrong with my hair. Dryness is also killing me. I will definitely be purchasing some the products you've recommended and will be watching more of your videos as the others I've been watching does not share the issues I have. Thank you Jenn.

[@JennJackson]

So glad my videos are helpful. There definitely is a learning curve when it comes to learning your hair and navigating products but you can do it! I have a ton of videos on how to care for natural hair so you aren’t alone. Ask any questions as well 🥰

[@favouro6344]

African pride has very good quality and affordable products.

[@vanessamedlock8669]

Your hair grew girl. But your exercising is paying off those arms yes girl yes

[@JennJackson]

Yesssss! Hot girl summmerrr is hereeeee

[@carriek3887]

The way you filmed and edited this video… wooow !!! It’s so good and different !!!!!! 🔥✨

[@JennJackson]

Yesssssss! So happy you like it 😌

[@adventureswithbea]

I did it too! Thanks for the inspiration. I got creative and learnt to braid, indulged in self care and kept things healthy and my hair is longer, thicker and even darker in colour! See you next year! Thanks again x

[@_SheenaBell]

Yasssss I love. My hair grew too. Almost 2 inches. Thanks for this challenge. It was great seeing that my hair can actually grow when I take care of it and have a good routine! 🙌🏾💖

[@shajuancollins7547]

I could be wrong but it looks like the before was thicker throughout the entire strand. The after was see through towards the end.

[@Neesha242]

Yes. She doesn’t realize that she basically abandoned her hair for 6 months which caused about 6 inches of breakage and if she didn’t get her hair trim looks like it’s going to split all the way up

[@shaylakelly3888]

Have you tried keeping a bonnet under your pillow? That way it's right at your fingertips without having to get out of bed!

[@miyoshimccree8309]

Jenn I really like the way your hair looks on this video. I can definitely see the difference already.

[@Antoinette922]

I can't wait for the update on going without oils and butters. I want to know your routine.

[@jcrg6100]

Make up tutorial please. Your make up is so beautiful... You are beautiful. I'm definitely joining this challenge in September.

[@TriinaG]

My hair grew too!!!! Thank you so much for this challenge 🥲💙🙌🏾

[@stephaniegray6712]

Your hair definitely grew and is looking so great!

[@JennJackson]

Thank you 🙏🏽

[@prudencemaseko5229]

I'm glad I'm not alone with fine hair and sensitive scalp,also trying to grow my edges after being bold last year June

[@cocojuice1715]

How do you moisturize your hair when it's in a protective style? I know some ppl like to do the LOC/LCO method, but what works best for you so that you don't get build up?

[@maratogether3439]

Awww I jammed my thumb between a door too girl! The pain was to immense.... I feel yr pain left with a black and blue finger lol

[@enigmaosm1]

I loved how you did the video Jenn!! 💪🏾❤️💥

[@kerrishagibson4824]

When I wet my hair in a protective style it becomes matted and is very hard to detangle. It might be that you washed it

[@franchescaanthony5905]

I just love watching you. You're so fun to watch. Your hair is so beautiful and that shrinkage? Wow!❤❤

[@JB-xg6cr]

I feel like my hair is not growing. It’s not falling out but no length. I feel like my hair grew faster when it was permed. I drink lots of water. My diet is pretty good. Just don’t get it.

[@felicia_716]

Then maybe you need to see a doctor. Hair always grows unless there are health issues. Either that or it is breaking.

[@vanessamedlock8669]

I was seeing any growth either until I started steaming my hair, also it got a little thicker

[@TiarreaB.Naturally]

May need a trim. ❤

[@JB-xg6cr]

I Trimmed my ends. But will try the steaming . I just don’t get it. I have a clean bill of health. At a lost

[@MT-yx5cu]

@@JB-xg6cr you are probably not retaining length due to gradual breakage or SSKs. I had that issue. When your hair was relaxed, it was wasn't curling on itself which makes it easier to retain length. Try stretched styles, low manipulation, keep your ends moisturized everyday and tucked way. Stay away from braids if you have lengthy hair. Hope that helps!

[@mirandaokon]

I am glad you achieved your goal but undoing your hair at four weekly then eight weeks isn’t really a six month challenge. Leaving it untouched only to moisture and oil should be the goal....God bless...

[@carinepierre8762]

I got so excited to see the length 😍 didn't even fast-forward... so happy for you 💓

[@JennJackson]

Thank you for watching 🤌🏽❤️

[@simplymariama]

Jennifer! That fro 😍 I love that you filmed in different locations too!

[@JennJackson]

So glad you enjoyed it! 🤌🏽

[@abzster]

I haven’t done mini twists in a few years or so. It’s been forever but I got away from them as my hair grew longer. Well currently rocking them and loving them. Will be at two weeks this week. The thing is tho they are so springy and i keep pulling and playing with them😩

[@chericewashington7343]

I love pulling my twist to hear that swoosh as they spring back into place 😂😂😂

[@Bsouls5678]

I love your hair like this! I have hair i consider 4z (not in a derogatory way but my hair is to kinky to fit in the hair texture scale) and I’ve never had the confidence to do and undefined wash and go. I recently cut my hair but I cant wait for it fo grow so I can rock a style like this!

[@angelabrookins4743]

Gurl l away s. Through you had hair knee length hair. But. Maybe that's should be 5he length you are going for. It looks. Good.

[@angelabrookins4743]

Try doing your hair with a shoulder replacement. Broken for three years or more

[@quelsplace5956]

'Blend back girl, blend back!' 😂 😂 😂

[@johnarhodes3748]

I love your true 4c afro. Embracing your real texture is so refreshing. I need to give up butters as well.

[@my1stlove130]

I’m about to go on a 6 months protective style just got my ends trimmed about 3 inches off haven’t gotten a professional trimmed in about 1 1/2 year so it wasn’t bad now I need my length back😂😂😂

[@itzkayla_k]

So I actually hopped onto this challenge about a month & a half late. But liiiiiisten, I'm retaining length AND I discovered a new (to me) product that my hair loves.

[@ogbozorchy6189]

Omg Jenn That's so much growth And thank you sooo much Since I found you channel during the quarantine,my hair has grown so much or should I say I have retained so much And my hair feels thicker Still struggling with working with my hair but I'm getting there soon Thank you Jenn 🥺

[@mamencaable]

Jenn. Any chance you could re-create the hairstyle of the "lady behind you" picture/painting...I'm obsessed.

[@mamencaable]

Maybe adding clip ins? Not sure. Or own hair, yours is long...

[@tosineribake8644]

Awww and yaaaaaay for doing the no oil no butter challenge. It is a total game changer and you would fall in love even more in the next months to come xxx So proud of you ❤️

[@sisibee8532]

Yes to the growth!!!

[@mera8551]

Well beside all that it's the skin for me .. girl you are glowinggg , skin routine pls ??

[@_Luminary101_]

My hair is SOOO HAPPY with the no oil no butter detox! I don’t need to wash as much, using waaay less product and my hair stays moisturised, second month and I think I’m going to stick to it 🙌🏽

[@JennJackson]

Omg so happy to hear that! What products are you using?

[@_Luminary101_]

I’m in China so we don’t really have that many options and the water here is incredibly harsh... so keeping moisture has been such a mission..Just recently managed to get my hands on some TGIN leave in and shampoo, been mixing a few drops of oil into water and topping up with the leave in

[@sbozalicious]

Please please share this natural face beat... Lip color mix de bomb...

[@DanaK80]

Great video and i LOVE the way you filmed this!!!

[@Hiidolly]

It must be the conditioner. I just normally washed my hair (didnt have braiding hair in my head before) and used this conditioner I never used, my hair was so damaged, the more i was working the conditioner in my hair the more drier and tangled it got. I spent literally the rest of ythe day detangling . Started my hair in the morning and it was dark by the time iwas done. It was just dry brittle and matted.

[@ljjones2454]

When are we doing the next challenge? LOL your health and growth has convinced me

[@novatastic1111]

I loveeee mini twist ! But I add extensions to cover my ends it still looks very natural with the extension without shrinkage & It definitely makes you look younger 😍

[@righteousroses]

This is what I am about to do in August for a protective style challenge. Any tips?

[@novatastic1111]

@@righteousroses this is the tutorial I followed ! kzbin.info/www/bejne/e4apnnWCrZZsiaM :)

[@trying0580]

Focus on growth take care of your hair it will grow ❤️❤️❤️🎉

[@HeyVeatiful]

What is the challenge? To wear protective styles for 6 months?

[@jojodofan]

Am on one month now started in June ☺️, pray for me I continue 😅

[@WLHMCALLNATURAL]

My sister has a daughter and her hair is all the way to her back because of doing protective styles for up to 3 months

[@kay-_185]

I find this video relaxing.. I love the growth.❤

[@ekitcharlottelisa5184]

I will surely join in the next year protective style challenge

[@tashou17]

You are the reason why ive decided to rock my natural hair this summer instead of wearing crochets and braids. You are such an inspiration for the natural hair community 👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾

[@JennJackson]

Aw thank you!

[@sassys1240]

I believe it was the products too. Sorryo!

[@Iwasonceanonionwithnolayers]

I love this new production style! It's nice to move around but the conversation is seamless. Soothes my anxious little hair to be moving!

[@SylviaAmponsah7829]

Off topic but you really look so beautiful without makeup in my eyes😍🙌

[@cheshiredj]

Jenn J gave up her butters and she's loving it?? I can't wait to see this!

[@sg5720]

You should braid or twist your natural hair and then put the braids in over your braided or twisted hair. Did that foe the first time cause I was just lazy and my hair grew 2 inches in 2 months . My natural hair is now a couple inches away from bra strap length. It really helped retained length. 😊

[@peejay8791]

Please can you explain more? I really don't understand.

[@sg5720]

@@peejay8791 like you see how she had her natural hair in twists? Leave it in and braid the hair over that. I did that, left the braids in for a couple months and took it out and retained so much length and less tangles when detangling. I only had to really pick through at the root and even then that was easy. I hope that explanation helps.

[@peejay8791]

@@sg5720 thanks so much sis

[@gabrielakadija6942]

I love how you shot this video, more natural like your ig stories

[@Lovelyparadise1]

Ugh the issue is this doesn’t help those of us who aren’t allowed to wear fake hair due to religion 🙄 I’ll keep searching for protective styles on Natural hair

[@michellefrazier3288]

Mini braids/twist, crown braids/twist, about 4/5 flat twists/braids to the back into a low bun, flat twist/braid into an bun, Bantu knots, chunky braids/twist, 2 braids/twist to the back….

[@fatudaniel7301]

I'm so glad you're trying the no oil, no butter challenge 🙊🔥 can't wait for the results. What gel did you use to for the wash n go?

[@JennJackson]

I used ouidad climate control gel and play foam.

[@taydensands4988]

You are very pretty

[@randomvidz4955]

You inspire me to take care of my hair love the videos

[@sylviasimiyu7396]

Very similar hair as mine Gonna try this

[@MsRouge2000]

Great job girl!! I love your hair!! I can’t wait to see how the no oil no butters work out.

[@FineNaturalHairROCKS]

WOW! Your hair really grew super long! Great job Jenn!!!

[@benej9356]

It's been fun doing this challenge with you! On my third protective style of this year and its fun💙

[@JennJackson]

Ou so happy to hear that’

[@ChantalChanaToday]

Imma have to join you next time sis

[@marymbah4848]

I really enjoyed this video. Your hair grew so much and your edges are definitely filling in! I retained length too and I’m happy with my growth

[@JennJackson]

Yes! I was happy to see the results!

[@NinaBaby210]

(She)Leaves #braids in just under two months. (She)Re-braided the front. “I re-braided the front; that’s how long I had them in.” Two months or thereabouts, with the care that you were obviously taking to have washed…..Quietly you could probably have pulled off two more “just-under months” at that rate. Protective styles USED to be installed with the expectation that they were going to be in AT LEAST two months. The goal was to maintain them as long as one could. That absolutely meant “a touch-up” was go’n be needed at some point. The education nowadays says two months is flirting with too long….And I agree, if you have no plans of “maintenance.” But if you are committed to maintaining the health of ones hair….While it’s “protected” you must adjust your maintenance-MO to accommodate the temporary style. I DO admire your diligence though; sounds like me!👍🏾

[@Anonyme67]

The length check starts at about 10min of the video. Good job 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@Chuma.N]

I honestly missed the "hey hey its your girl..ey ey Jenn J"😊

[@JennJackson]

Haha! I bring it back when you least expect it. Keeping you on your toes 😌🔥

[@eduagonzalez]

Girl why tf are you GLOWING THOUGH???! 😍😍🔥🔥🔥!!!! Sis you’re so beautiful and don’t EVER let anybody tell you different !

[@gak2008]

I'm 6 months into my new hair growth. Official chop March 1, 2021. Started growing natural hair again Dec. 5th 2020. I have about 5 or so inches in the longer areas and maybe 3-4 inches in shorter spots. BUT I kinda want to keep short hair for a bit so I might do flexirod sets and work w/ my shrinkage for AWHILE!

[@FilleduRoi]

I am afraid that The washngo will destroy your progress.. i saw too much tangles and knot... Thanks for sharing your result the video was great

[@gaynor101]

Jenn, you too funny. I can't believe you named the front of your hair. I enjoy the growth channel. My hair grew about 3". Please do another trimming video. I need one too, and whenever I go to the salon, they always straighten it and that makes my hair break off.

[@ladym9771]

Yessss 👏👏👏 for the length retention... when I do mini twist I add Nappy Annie braid to my ends... those help with shrinkage...

[@itsvivi55]

Is she haitian?

[@TiarreaB.Naturally]

I love your results.

[@divastyle05]

She favors China McClain to me. Both pretty girls. :-)

[@jummailove]

Your hair grew!! Jenn😊

[@yvonnemurphy7506]

5:55 FACTS #beststyle 😍 Stunning.. Stuh👏🏾ning👏🏾. 8:12 Your length was really showing up in the mini-twists, tho! "You will get over it (shrinkage/kiddie-look) & you will get you sum (mini-twists)" #PSC4theWin 🏁

[@JessicaSmith-ie7cm]

I loved the cornrows the best!! I wish I could learn to do them🤦🏾‍♀️. My mini twists stay in forever 8-10 weeks. Lol. Love your content 💛

[@adrianeg8057]

I struggle with finding styles to coincide with the season changes. summer winter fall .. can you make a video pleaaaasssseeee..

[@thandokuhleangy5111]

Your hair has grown a lot congratulations This was a very bad year for my hair it have not grown and I'm worried just wondering what I'm I doing wrong.

[@Aqualindane]

Love love your progress! You were giving me “There’s something about Mary” vibes at the end 😃😃😃😃😃😃

[@redwine641]

I have been doing the no oils and no butters since May and I am never going back.. I know most people care about having definition . My goal was to retain moisture and for my hair not to be so hard ,dry and brittle and that's what I have achieved and my natural curls are getting more defined.This is the best that my hair has ever been .

[@TaShar16]

I clicked on your facebook link and it states the link is broken.....

[@kelsmatlawe2979]

I just came across your channel and your retention is great🔥. I’m doing also doing a protective style challenge for the year and have been toying with doing a 6months length check this weekend. I hope the challenge is doing for my hair what is did for yours🙌🏾

[@SevenTailedWolf72]

My mum is always telling me to lay my edges. I’m like, “Nope.”