I seriously thought about cutting my hair again because that TWA stage was so much easier. My scalp needs to be cleansed at least twice a week but longer hair takes so much longer to style. Anyway, I’ve been rocking a curly afro with headbands at work (I’m a therapist in a psychiatric hospital now) and I get nothing but compliments about my hair. Ladies don’t be afraid to wear your hair out, natural hair is professional hair! 💅🏾💁🏾♀️
@alicyahgardner14343 жыл бұрын
I cut my hair off back in January my hair has been growing by me leaving it alone . I do wash my hair once a week and co wash through out the week because I go to the gym every day . Honestly leaving my hair alone far as not styling it as much has help me plus . Narada has help me in so many ways with how to take care of my hair . 2 years ago when I went natural I was binge watch Narada’s videos and that helped my hair grow to the middle of my back before cutting it off. Thank you Narada ❤️
@tarikenkeyari89593 жыл бұрын
I had been ignorant about natural hair care. So I had damaged hair over 15 years. Four years ago I decided to care for my hair. In about a month the thin damaged hair fell of and I was left with thick healthy TWA. I had cute headbands on my TWA. I washed conditioned, deep conditioned. Moisturizing frequently kept working for me. Then on awkward stage I still had Afro but from time to time I did box braids. Right now I have 9 inch Afro. I am now at 4 year hair journey I noticed a change. My hair has suddenly developed severe shrinkage on wash day that stretches easily. I’m struggling to find ways to style my hair. I am so HAPPY I enjoyed my TWA. I’m working to find ways to style my hair at the length and condition. My advice to those with TWA is to Enjoy it because your hair will grow fast. Enjoy your beautiful TWA while it lasts😍
@missc2u13 жыл бұрын
I think of moisturized hair as lubricated hair. Water alone cannot lubricate and this is where the need for other ingredients in a product comes from, for me.
@DIAMONDGIRL572 жыл бұрын
My TWA gets dry so quickly! I have to rinse and add moisturizer everyday. I live in the desert.
@SCFLEUR3 жыл бұрын
The beard is looking tight and right. No struggle beards here.
@Yesitsmedaphne3 жыл бұрын
I found that I constantly had single strand knots when I used a ball-tipped bristle brush.
@AfrikanHairGod3 жыл бұрын
It probably was putting excess tension on your strands when they would wrap around it
@monayadesiree3 жыл бұрын
I have a twa currently after shaving my hair off completely in December. I don’t think it’s that easy only because I was so used to doing twist outs on shoulder length hair and had no clue how to style shorter hair. However, having shorter hair has made me learn how to master a wash and go. It also cuts a lot of time for wash day and detangling. So it has its pros and cons. I can definitely say this hair journey will be better though because I’ve learned about my hair and hair in general. EDIT: at 17:49 you said something that I’ve learned. EMBRACE THE SHRINKAGE. I had so much breakage in my crown from exactly what you said lol I leave my hair tf alone now 🤣🤣
@rainydaze15023 жыл бұрын
Why I thought you were in the salon
@miniminott483 жыл бұрын
This was 18 mins and 41 seconds well spent!! Narada, I appreciate you. Always dropping those gems and providing much-needed guidance and encouragement.
@Dayolddoughnuts Жыл бұрын
I also learned over the years that cleansing multiple times a week doesn't call for a clarifying shampoo every time.
@uberhaute_naturalz843 жыл бұрын
I'm so happy that you still do short videos for people like us. I like the lives don't get me wrong.💪🏿💪🏿❤️❤️
@AfrikanHairGod3 жыл бұрын
No I understand some things just needs its own video
@uberhaute_naturalz843 жыл бұрын
@@AfrikanHairGod you're 👌🏿and I can't thank you enough for the quality stuffs you keep giving us.🙏🏿
@erniecelindsey84183 жыл бұрын
very informative. I'm glad you mentioned you used to wash your hair every 2-3 days. My hair is a little past arm pit length. I wear primarily wash and gos. I do not try to stretch my wash and go. I have what some might call 4A hair and my styles usually only last a day or two. So I usually wash every couple of days. I thought that might be too much, but I see it is not. Thank you
@sanad65693 жыл бұрын
I 💗 when you drop that knowledge… Trichonodosis and embrace shrinkage. Thank you 💕
@KottonKandy3 жыл бұрын
Narada you’re always dropping gems 💎 I appreciate you sharing your wisdom. Wish I could find a natural hair stylist like you here in Colorado 😢
@thembelihledunjana2 ай бұрын
Have about 3 inches…I’ve only been doing wash and go’s. My hair is growing beautifully. Plus wash and go’s are so easy and convenient at this length. I set my hair with gel and mousse 3/4 times a week
@allym.63103 жыл бұрын
Great vid! Very informative. Also grease helps me with single strand knots. Or if I'm not using grease at the moment just oiling my scalp and hair seems to help with knots.
@me-pz5yi3 жыл бұрын
Your skin is glowing ☺️🤗.
@EgyptBXO3 жыл бұрын
enjoying these salon talks with this background 😍😍
@moni91923 жыл бұрын
I totally know my single strand knots were due to dryness. The pandemic forced me to learn natural hair care. Still learning. But now my hair grew from tea to bra strap length over this year. Still learning but you are right moisture is key. I would wait till my hsir was so dry to moisturize it! Another mistake was now that my hair is longer my routine needed to change. Finger detangling for me was not removing all the shed hair. Now I use the curly tangle teaser and do much better. Thanks for the reminder that you gotta change routine with growth!
@AfroGirl58523 жыл бұрын
I’m starting my natural hair journey over again this year which I’m so happy about I transitioned back in 2014 and cut it in 2015! Throughout those years I wasn’t doing the right things to my hair I used heat a lot, I didn’t get a trim for 5 years so my ends are really bad, and I wasn’t moisturizing my hair like I should have, etc! I was being super lazy and careless with my hair! Now that I know what I know now lol I want to start over! Especially with all the tips and info you have given Narada thank you!!!!
@keishalebray19963 жыл бұрын
Narada you was over it and I’m here for it. Please keep doing your videos like this. And also great tips for twa’s. My hair is longer but I could still take info from this. Thanks, we appreciate you! 💕💕
@MT-yx5cu3 жыл бұрын
I tried to be cute and wear my hair in a twistout for a few weeks. I fingercoiled the ends with a little extra mousse and leave-in to create a curl. After getting rid of all my SSKs last year by cutting and keeping my hair twisted and stretched, I now have SSKs all along the back portion of my hair where my coils are the tightest🤦🏽♀️. Im going back to my basic routine of twists, stretching/ tucking my ends and rollersets. These SSKs and I are about to become besties because I am NOT cutting my hair again 😄.
@simplykendramichelle77023 жыл бұрын
Awww man I was sleeping when you started the premier😂😂. I’m going to go back and watch
@ShamekaCheek783 жыл бұрын
I appreciate your info. Personally, I always wanted thick hair (I actually didn't know what kind of textures I had before I became natural and hair was growing out of the TWA into the awkward stage) but my hair just lays flat no matter what I try to do--Unless I decide to rock afro in which I don't do often because I have fine strands and medium density. Wearing in afro often would cause breakage for me (also my hair doesn't look so big and fluffy either in afro). Anyway, I'm learned to embrace my hair and accepting what it cannot do (meaning growing into a thick & fluffy afro). Thanks for sharing your knowledge.
@0625harmony3 жыл бұрын
Not as soon as o click on the video you saying goodbye 🤦🏽♀️. I was at the Grocery Rada
@deborahfrederick9163 жыл бұрын
Hey Baby. Looking good, keeping the weight off, the beard is kicking. Can’t believe I have been a sub for 5+ years.
@stefanie3star3 жыл бұрын
You don’t know how much I needed this video. I Have a 2in TWA and I’m not sure what to do with it. I see large knots everywhere and I’m getting scared. You came through as usual, posting videos with great, professional knowledge.
@itseby36423 жыл бұрын
I see more single strand knots when I don’t have my hair stretched ( twists, braids) but I like my free form afro lol a little fluff here and there
@mandyslove8653 жыл бұрын
I can attest to shorter hair being stronger because when I had my tapered cut, I could really do whatever and my hair was fine but once the top started growing out...I had to adapt.
@KMGME3 жыл бұрын
Keep droppin' that knowledge 💯 👍🏾
@LorenzDominique3 жыл бұрын
You know I love a good video. My ass so far away from a twa now but I miss it!!! #EmbraceTheShrinkage
@redgirlt3 жыл бұрын
Your a good teacher Narada!
@AfrikanHairGod3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@therealshortyq54953 жыл бұрын
Thank You 😊 knowledgeable video just like all of your videos with a hint of humor, Ain’t that bouta lol love it.
@crazikai3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I don’t have a twa but this is very informative and interesting how unexplained everything..
@theblankpanther3 жыл бұрын
Leaving a cute little comment for the I’ll Go Rhythm. Great video/info ❤️
@Zowgie6 ай бұрын
When should we start protective styling on twa I reckon I’m at 5-6 inches now and I’m worried about friction, tangles ect with keeping it in a fro especially at night although I use a bonnet
@ashalinton-lee82253 жыл бұрын
I think I’m apart of that one percent because I hydrate (w/ spray bottle mister) and then seal w / an oil every other day, I live in the desert so this is necessary. I wash weekly, confine my hair in twist or braids, then pretty much leave it alone, maybe take it out on day 5-7 to see it but that’s it, and the STK’s are everywhere especially in the front 😭😭
@vettejakes3 жыл бұрын
Lots of knowledge. I’m loving it!
@Bellissimma3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this video! I'm always asking you about this, lol.
@michellesamuels64033 жыл бұрын
I bought to cut 8inches off my hair so I can’t get snatched up too easily!🤣
@bornearth3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your knowledge.
@feliciadunn6443 жыл бұрын
Thank you for keeping it real. I wish that you could do my hair.
@CrazyNaturalPrincess3 жыл бұрын
Another great video with excellent info❤️❤️love it!
@Tianamischelle3 жыл бұрын
Lost hair after surgery and cut it off.. I’ve been neglecting my hair because I’ve been healing so I’m looking to get my hair back.. it’s been breaking off, bald spots and all
@SoldbyTaraSanders2 жыл бұрын
Glad you got through the surgery! Your hair will get to where you want it just be consistent and patient! Wish you the best!
@AfroGirl58523 жыл бұрын
Yaaaay narada your the best!!!😊😊😊❤❤❤
@YTD077 ай бұрын
I have a twa, and I dont want to keep doing wash and gos, how can i style it without using gel 😭
@Brownmahfun2 жыл бұрын
Thank You.😊
@525dtmcc3 жыл бұрын
LOL! "I'm listening"! 😂
@aleafaye81123 жыл бұрын
When my hair was a twa and I started getting a couple inches the worst part was how my hair in the back shrinks up more than the front I tried to do wash n gos but the shape was so funny despite my hair being all one length that I had to just pick it and when i finally got to a length I was comfortable trimming I cut off a lot bc the single strand knots were crazy
@YTD077 ай бұрын
My hair is the same, more shrinkage in the back than the front 😭
@ahearttoascend3 жыл бұрын
Ty 💕💕💕
@SimplyDr.SheCole3 жыл бұрын
Hey Bro. 🤗🤗🤗
@AfrikanHairGod3 жыл бұрын
🙋Hey!
@justwhy68923 жыл бұрын
Hello love your content. I use a liquid but what l don't understand is how when l was little my hair was healthy and down my back. My mom rarely washed my hair. All my mom would do is use Vaseline. JUST SAYING 🙂
@blackfoxqueenjhaz91233 жыл бұрын
You tired you tieddd🤣 omggggg thank you for video I just recut my hair 2weeks ago 💜💜💜💜💜 twa is simple and easy I got tired of doing my hair tbh I wanted to enjoy twa stage 😁 p.s I'm also in the scissor happy community 🤣
@waliyahw13 жыл бұрын
I struggle with single strand knots. They're not excessive so I assume its genetic. I'll have a whole 8 inch strand with a node in the middle. I figure if it's not breaking off then I'll just embrace them lol
@MikaAKAJada5 ай бұрын
It’s been 6 years I think my hair grows super slow😂
@lilylovesyoule3 жыл бұрын
So if you wash your hair multiple times a week versus one, should you deep condition every time or would once a week suffice?
@AfrikanHairGod3 жыл бұрын
You really shouldn't need to deep condition your hair so often. Maybe once or twice a month.
@valeriemurray67193 жыл бұрын
hello first and foremost I love your show. here is my question what does it mean after you wash your hair nice and clean when you comb it little bits of hair are all over the place?
@TayLoyal23 жыл бұрын
I usually have that problem when my end needs a trim
@valeriemurray67193 жыл бұрын
thank you
@TM-kh7el2 жыл бұрын
😭 I have severe hand in hair syndrome. Which led to breakage and damaged hair. Then I decided to relax my hair and that made it worse. Now I’m transitioning and it’s been six months. It’s getting rough and my hand in hair syndrome is getting bad again. I now want to cut the hair. Y’all 🤦🏾♀️🙆🏽♀️
@LoveShownPod3 жыл бұрын
🖤👏🏽
@Sugarymess3 жыл бұрын
Do you have any recommendations for moisturizers for low, high, and average porosity? I've tried so many but still have not found a moisturizer that keeps my hair hydrated
@marleyhill343 жыл бұрын
my hair only stays moisturised for 24 hours. a lot of people think you hair has to stay moisturised for a week or 2 or 4. That is simply not the case for many people.
@faithandlove48993 жыл бұрын
I have high porosity. Try adding aloe vera juice when doing LCO or LOC which ever one you prefer. Also check the moisture ingredients because sometimes your hair might be allergic to something in it for me it is coconut oil.
@michalarashelle3 жыл бұрын
I just chopped my hair off now rocking a twa! You dropped this gem right on time
@vanessaangrisani55423 жыл бұрын
You should look for fast hair growth fortified shampoo.
@ZM-vz6wf3 жыл бұрын
I wash my hair every 3 days because I workout six times a week and its doing well.i use a sulphate shampoo then a gentle cleanser and I was wondering...should I be using a rinse out conditioner that comes with my sulphate cleanser ? Or any conditioner is fine as long as it's hydrating?
@AfrikanHairGod3 жыл бұрын
It doesn't have to be from the same line but you should always follow up with a conditioner
@ZM-vz6wf3 жыл бұрын
@@AfrikanHairGod thank you
@Phoenix-bm6sr3 жыл бұрын
If hair is weaker when wet, is it not bad to comb it while wet and use a moisturizer that locks in the water? Another youtuber said that we have to comb hair dry! 😯 Thanks!
@AfrikanHairGod3 жыл бұрын
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@Phoenix-bm6sr3 жыл бұрын
@@AfrikanHairGod Wow that video just took my confusion away. Thank you so much!! New subbie enjoying your videos from Australia!🇦🇺❤🙏🏽