9 month PROTECTIVE STYLE grand plan!

[@CoilyDiaries]

Hi 👋 Thanks so much

[@gigibeah524]

Yeah, twists are a big NO for me 😭. The tangling, frizz, and unraveling after I wash is a complete nightmare. That’s why mini braids are my holy grail protective style. I have access to both my scalp and my ends, I can wash frequently without tangling, and I can moisturize and seal as often as I’d like. I install, then redo my head after a month, and take them down every 3 months. I’m able to retain 2 inches within those 3 months. The key is to make them actually mini! I usually do some form of curl on them as well. Sew in weaves and crochet styles leave my hair so brittle and dry they cause nothing but breakage for my hair. I love the diversity of natural hair and how different protective styles work for our hair. Good luck on your 9 month journey! ❤

[@CoilyDiaries]

thanks sis! Hope this works ok for my lifestyle

[@ebonywatson9939]

Yeah mini braids for me to. I learned the hard way that twists are not for my hair. Terrible

[@trueheart8739]

I love this comment! I am on that same journey with you. Now that my mini braids are growing out, I love the style options. At first I felt like an ugly duckling but now I love it! I get more compliments with mini braids than I did with my dry relaxed hair. I get to moisturize and seal often. I try to leave in between 2-3 months at a time. I get my hair professionally braided because I don’t have the time or patience but I know I’ll eventually need to learn to do them myself. My only regret is not doing this sooner! I’m going for waist length and I’m 50! 😆❤️ Thank you!

[@gigibeah524]

@@trueheart8739 Yes the compliments are so accurate! I usually do pipe cleaner curls on my mini braids and I feels so pretty wearing my natural hair without the hassle lol

[@trueheart8739]

@@gigibeah524 Yes!! 👏🏾 😊

[@nomcebomthembu383]

I'm joining you! I'm currently in a 6-month mini-braid challenge, after that I'm switching to cornrows and wearing wigs 🤗 I can't wait for the 9-month reveal 😄

[@CoilyDiaries]

Ahahahah🤪

[@fuyukazemi]

Yeah I'm keeping my hair for the rest of the year in 30-36 small braids. I retained a full inch each month (on month 2) and I can still add extensions or a wig for a different look! Going to be taking down these braids in a week's time and then go right back! I can do everything in braids deep condition protein treatments henna etc, they're also getting thicker each time so I know my hair is thickening in the braids!

[@CoilyDiaries]

Love it for you!!!

[@chiznslavi]

I LOVE how you’ve styled your hair today. Please can you share details of the wrap and the wig, and how you’ve put the style together. It’s so elegant!!!

[@CoilyDiaries]

oh really! thanks. didn’t think to record but will definitely do. wig is a kinky straight headband wig and the headwrap is from Amazon. will put details in pinned comment under video soon 🙂

[@tracynyokabi2607]

that's what i first thought too, really pretty

[@reginaacq-b7276]

You always put out informative videos. Thank you for always taking us along. Fingers closed and waiting for the details.

[@CoilyDiaries]

Welcome 🤗

[@thevent8059]

You can crochet faux locs individually and it’s easy & lightweight and the older they get the better they look. You just box braid your hair & crochet tuck your hair in the loc. you can wash your hair etc. with them in & moisturize etc easily bc your hair isn’t burried. I think it’s the jazzy Nicole method. I’ve done it many times with moisturized hair in the end. I’m installing tomorrow bc anything else my delicate 4C hair just breaks & tangles 🥴. You can also do a crochet wig with marley hair that looks like your texture could be a half wig or full headband wig. I’ve done that too. If I leave hair out bc there’s no heat & it’s just edges I braid it at night & moisturize it often if crocheted in but wig works too. These are my go tos & since you’ve been great at retaining length you should be great my issue length retention bc when I leave my hair out it’s chaos & I was lazy with moisturizing but you taught me well lol. Anyway these styles are tensionless & should support your goals. God bless & thank you for your hair knowledge 🙏🏽

[@CoilyDiaries]

great ideas here! thank you! Will consider the faux locs for sure!

[@thevent8059]

@@CoilyDiaries sis forget what I said about needing a crochet needle! You don’t! As I’m doing it my memory has returned to me. Okay so braid the loop in your box braid with your own hair and what I found was because the loc is tightly coiled you can unwrap it and wrap it carefully around your braid til it’s covered. And that’s that so the only tool you need is a parting tool unless you use your fingers & it’s super lightweight nooooo tension at all. Ok just wanted to update as I was doing them I remembered why I do them 😂. Ok God bless

[@Lauralala2233]

Nice challenge , you always come up with something new. I am planing this for the summer. Excited to see your next videos!

[@CoilyDiaries]

Awesome! Thank you! ☺️

[@sonyabarnes3398]

I'm motivated to join the challenge too😊 thank you Coily Diaries for the info

[@CoilyDiaries]

Welcome girl 🥰

[@esthertjones]

Happy Growing! Love your headwrap in this vid.

[@CoilyDiaries]

Thank you!! 😁

[@amb7412]

I’m excited for you and this decision can promote hair growth too. Ms. Beyoncé’s hair has grown very long with this decision. Can’t wait to see how the growth goes. Fun times ahead. I wore one years ago and my hair did grow, my mistake was that I tried to take it down without help. Bad idea for me, but I’m sure you’ve got a better plan and I’ll be following along to watch your length retention journey. You’re going to inspire so many people. Thanks for sharing.

[@CoilyDiaries]

Thanks sis! You are always so encouraging ❤

[@amb7412]

@@CoilyDiaries Aw, thanks that's what I find in you as well. We're here to uplift one another. Glad to be part of the Sisterhood. Have a great weekend.

[@PattyTe404]

Wow, I can't wait to see the different styles you will be doing. I'm here for it!!! My twin ( RIP, sis) and I did my first crochet in 2019, and I kept it in for 2 1/2 months. But because my hair was in cornrows beneath the crochet, my hair was not matted or tangled. That helped to shorten my take down. Hmmm 🤔, so I might consider another crochet style this summer with human hair this time though.

[@CoilyDiaries]

Girl you lost your sis??🥹😏 am so sorry Yes I hope I can find more practice ways to handle my hair with this plan. Thanks for sharing your experience with crochet❤

[@PattyTe404]

​@@CoilyDiariesAww, thank you! Yes, sadly I lost my twin sister in August 2020. 😥. So, August is always rough, and our birthday in January. But still God has helped me to come a long way than how I was the previous 3 years.

[@CoilyDiaries]

@@PattyTe404 hugs sis 🥰🌺

[@A_Wilson]

Looking forward to seeing all your styles and the info! 😊

[@CoilyDiaries]

Thank you hun 🌺

[@DotunAdio]

Can you pls do a video on the non toxic hair?

[@CoilyDiaries]

Will do

[@Naturalhealthnaturalbeauty]

❤❤❤Thank for the info on non toxic sources for synthetic hair. Peace and blessings to you and your family. 🌹🌹🌹

[@CoilyDiaries]

Thanks hun ☺️

[@Sheila-kl2jw]

Thank you for Your transparency, it helps me a lot to accept and understand my hair as it is. Im really happy that you showed us how much shedding you had. BC i too lose a lot of shedding hair and i see by watching Your video that im normal 😅

[@CoilyDiaries]

Ahhahaha I think I lose the most hair on KZbin 🤪

[@Sheila-kl2jw]

You make me laugh 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Sheila-kl2jw]

Also, it's a good idea to separate Your 9 months protective style by quarter so you can adjust if there is something that isn't working 😊👍🏼. Well i think, im going to try it 🤔.. Can't wait to see Your results 😍

[@remikawilliams4036]

Ready to take this journey with you sis🥰‼️

[@CoilyDiaries]

yayyyyyy💃🏽💃🏽

[@Meloyadina]

I love your transparency always, I kinda figured after that last takedown you were just over it, so understandable. I will be right here cheering you on, no matter what you do. Being a mom is a whole lifestyle unto itself, what matters is to keep your sanity 💗

[@CoilyDiaries]

Thank you so much!!🌺

[@ebonywatson9939]

My hair is so bougie. My scalp lives wash days but my hair does not, it does not like twists and it loves to just be left alone

[@CoilyDiaries]

Story of my life. Syncing the scalp n hair needs can be tricky

[@1GoldenBreeze]

I have no ideas or suggestions as I don't have any experience with weave or extensions. I'll just be watching and enjoying your journey.😃💜

[@CoilyDiaries]

I’ll appreciate the support

[@hildahnamunyola7460]

Is your wig going to be a sew in or one you put on and take off on the daily?

[@CoilyDiaries]

sew in for sure! tired of wigs 😏

[@iamshakuri]

just stretch your hair before doing this. Cornrows on stretched hair will prevent matting at the root

[@CoilyDiaries]

great tip sis

[@olabisiariyo8015]

I need help CD, the little hairs always ruin my hair looking wearable even for the first week. Thanks for the video

[@CoilyDiaries]

Hey sis, what do you mean by “little hair” On your edges or do you mean frizz?

[@olabisiariyo8015]

@@CoilyDiaries in Nigeria , we call it wisdom hair...undergrowth that just come up making hair look frizzy, like my hair is all over is in different phases

[@CoilyDiaries]

@@olabisiariyo8015 🤣🤣🤣

[@olabisiariyo8015]

@@CoilyDiaries 😂😂😂

[@mirriammhatlhe3430]

Thank you for schooling us. We cant wait to learn with you during the journey, so exciting. I wonder what is the 9 month surprise, are you pregnant 🤭?

[@CoilyDiaries]

pwahaha! girl your gonna have to wait!!

[@PattyTe404]

@mirriammhatlhe3430. Lol, I was wondering the same thing. But I'm patiently waiting to hear at the end of the video.

[@artbydeee_6386]

Ruka hair is ethically sourced! Or atleast one of the better alternatives

[@CoilyDiaries]

yes!!!

[@Theexperimentersstudio]

Literally none of my business lol but is the surprise you are expecting a child? 9 months seems so specific 😊

[@CoilyDiaries]

ahahah if I tell you it’s no longer a surprise 😅. 9 months just takes me to the end of my ongoing 12 month protective style challenge.

[@Theexperimentersstudio]

😂 both can be true lol. I’ll wait patiently for the surprise. I’m officially invested haha⏰🤗

[@Theexperimentersstudio]

Oh! And this video inspired me to try crochet hair for the first time buuuut how the heck do I deep condition my hair weekly? 🥴Do you have a previous vid I can reference?

[@eddiesari]

wait, I thought in past videos you spoke out against wearing weaves because you couldn't grow your hair as well with a weave? i mean one is allowed to change ones mind I guess but.. genuinely confused

[@CoilyDiaries]

You are right! I have been against weave based on what I know of them. Never tried to grow my hair with them though but at the moment I will be trying out a few things to see what I want for the next stage of my journey

[@davitatukura2520]

9 months??!! Girlllll 😂 Well, well, well. Ok o 😂 Well I do recall that I once installed faux locs and when I took it down, damn I saw growth😮 but by then, I wasn't knowledgeable on how to take care of my hair so all that length broke up 😂 but nowww, at least I do know enough 😅 and I've been seriously considering repeating that style again but this time, I'll do a crochet 🧶 instead of the braid and wrap method coz that wrapping hurts 🤕. And I do remember that its time and money consuming 😅 but I'll prepare this time. And I used to do sew ins but nah not again, it itchs and no access to my hair. So I'll just buy a wear and remove wig😊 So what you do think about the crochet and the wig, sis?❤ Plus I just want to challenge myself to let my hair rest in a protective style for a few months then see what happens. I want to see RESULTS!!

[@CoilyDiaries]

great ideas I think!

[@davitatukura2520]

@@CoilyDiaries ok sis. Thank you 🤗

[@amaliarodriguestimana6764]

Hi dear, When are you going to use your hair? So much effort to grow it long but you don’t do styles with your own hair. I think doing style with our own hair is a way to motivate others as well to grow and love their hair. With love Hug 🫂

[@CoilyDiaries]

did a lot of that before becoming a mum. right now I can’t invest time in maintaining a pulled together look of my textured hair on a regular

[@shareeminor9125]

Kinky straight with leave out? That's work

[@CoilyDiaries]

Work am hoping will be less than dealing with my whole head of hair

[@lnyawilliamsmoore]

👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@CoilyDiaries]

🙏🏽🤣🤣

[@suejue9]

Probably to see if her hair will regrow and plan her next move from there 😊while not having to let her subscribers know that she is suffering hair loss.

[@CoilyDiaries]

😂😂😂😂 wonders shall never end oooohhh!!!

[@tracywilliams1484]

​@@CoilyDiaries😂😂😂

[@CoilyDiaries]

@@tracywilliams1484 eeeeehhh 🙆🏽‍♀️ speachless!

[@debbie356]

People can be quite funny at times

[@tracywilliams1484]

@@CoilyDiaries Indeed