AGGRESSIVE LENGTH RETENTION | only detangle 4 times a year

[@toyarj37]

She’s not lying. I grow an inch a month. I keep my hair in cornrows 3-4 months. Wash my hair once a month and deep condition while in braids. Everyday I put some type nourishing serum in my hair. I mix different things that are natural but I also use minoxidil. When I am ready to take my hair out I saturate it with oil glycerin and aloe Vera. No breakage. I wash and deep condition in twists and it gets re- braided. I do inverted scalp massages. My hair is so long and thick and at 42 yo my hair has never been like this

[@CoilyDiaries]

thank for sharing this 🌺

[@sondiniahunt3661]

I do also / use that prescription by dermatologist only problem is when you stop using the growth falls out , it’s a lifetime drug

[@rosali401]

When and how do you detangle your hair?

[@jacquelinemckinney9102]

What is a good deep condition?

[@zvezdoblyat]

I don't think it really counts if even you stop the medicine your hair all falls out

[@deec3561]

I do this with mini braids. I’ve never seen my hair this long!

[@CoilyDiaries]

Girl!!!!👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@RoesheaHagans]

I am about to deploy and came across this video in time! I have been natural for a decade and have been trying to crack the code on my hair. I have not been able to grow my hair past shoulder length and I’m trying to confirm What will work. This may be it! I’m excited to try this along with my hair care routine.

[@CoilyDiaries]

Wonderful! let’s go!

[@missdbrown2967]

The process of putting in cornrows breaks my hair, whether stretched or in its natural state, so alternative protective styles are better for me

[@CoilyDiaries]

glad you have other options 🌺

[@ArabiaButtkiss-iy5el]

What are your alternatives? My sister's hair breaks in cornrows and I would love to give her alternatives.

[@CoilyDiaries]

@@ArabiaButtkiss-iy5el I give other options in the video. Braids & twists

[@missdbrown2967]

@@ArabiaButtkiss-iy5el currently still trying other options. Just seeing what works for me long-term Tried mini twists but my hair is fairly low density so there are a lot of gaps when I do them. Large flat twists work for me but they don’t last so long and I have to redo them ~1 week Gonna try smaller flat twists next as they don’t tend to cause me breakage

[@PaulineMitchell-g8i]

Extremely Greatful.My hair grows but never retains lenght. I have 4c hair VERY DRY

[@CoilyDiaries]

many of us can relate. Hope you get some tips to help you process on this channel

[@anthea722]

Do I cornrows my hair with extensions or my own natural hair ?

[@carolehlulanichauke5062]

thank you so much for the tips. So what about trimming do i need to trim my hair when following this routine

[@CoilyDiaries]

If your hair needs a trim then YES!

[@amabeautiful92]

Ladies she is right, this is how I grow my hair. But after years of wearing wigs, how do I retain length after reaching my hair length goal without breaking my hair ?

[@CoilyDiaries]

Great question. Find a style or a few that work for you, master them and rotate as you need. For me it’s twists. Come winter I might try some crochet and wear my hair out a little while still protecting most of it. I’ll do a video on this

[@amabeautiful92]

@@CoilyDiaries Thank you!

[@maureenchilaka446]

My hair is too curly. It breaks easily once its not on braid.. I will try this style. Hopefully it works.

[@CoilyDiaries]

All the best!!!

[@amytarie.]

She giving yall the secrets better listen up. I'm waist length too & this is what I do. I wear passion twists or braids for 3 months at a time & wash my hair in those protective styles 1x per month , re-twist or re-braid only the front visible row & keep rocking them. Do a complete takedown at the end of those 3 months and immediately put the style back in & do it again.

[@CoilyDiaries]

wow! that’s exactly the same!😍😍

[@MahoganieBeautie]

How do you keep your hair from drying out and matting up? I’ve done this and reached bra strap length, but my hair was too dry and brittle!

[@amytarie.]

@@MahoganieBeautie It's always dry after takedown b/c of the edge control / harder products built up ( for me anyway ) so before installing the style you can just moisturize your hair w/ leave in conditioner & after take down pre-poo BEFORE washing it as to NOT have over excessive hair shed.

[@ambrosia1917]

what's the point of having long hair if you always have fake hair on it?

[@CoilyDiaries]

@@ambrosia1917 it’s means to an end. It’s not a permanent routine

[@jhilljohns3215]

Did exactly this with single twists/ braids repeatedly a few years ago, hair grew, was healthy and thriving! My lazy self loves this... low/no manipulation.

[@CoilyDiaries]

pretty much “chilling” routine. no stress!

[@wherethequietbeingsgo]

I want to do this but I go to a PWI🤦🏾‍♀️🤦🏾‍♀️ I’ve been wrapping my hair for a while now and I just want to leave my hair in braids while I have my hair wrapped but I always feared that if I do that, my braids would be poking out.

[@Opinionatedcancer]

⁠@@wherethequietbeingsgoI went to a pwi 3 years ago and that’s when I finally felt “free” enough to just wear twist every day, I retained a lot of length. You’re paying to be there, you should be able to wear your hair however(if that’s what you’re afraid of)

[@nickeydickey7341]

​@wherethequietbeingsgo I hope you feel better in knowing most people at a PWI don't know what it's supposed to look like in the first place.😂😂 i would have my braid in for ways longer than I should've

[@ruki1026]

I will definitely be trying this! I'm already planning on stretching my 2 week old twists to one month! Please which protein treatment would you recommend for someone with fine, low porosity hair?

[@Savvymomsquad1]

The picture of your hair blown out has been on my vision board for over a year. I just found your channel a few weeks ago. I'm so excited for my hair growth journey!

[@CoilyDiaries]

Awesome! let’s do it sis🩷

[@HawaBintYusuf]

KEY TO HAIR RETENTION LITTLE MANIPULATION (handle hair loose 4× a year) 1. Wash, Condition, Protein treatment, Moisturise, Stretch and Braid. 2. Keep scalp and hair clean and moisturise (weekly) 3. Wash hair and treatment in bread for month 1 to 2. 4. Month 3 take out the braids and repeat step 1.

[@CoilyDiaries]

👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 you got it!

[@HawaBintYusuf]

@@CoilyDiaries thanks

[@brandylove17]

What’s treatment in bread?

[@HawaBintYusuf]

@@brandylove17 Meant wash and treat hair in braids. Whatever hair treatment you choose to do.

[@brandylove17]

@@HawaBintYusuf oh ok thank you ☺️

[@lnyawilliamsmoore]

Years ago, I've done the cornrows as a protective style left in for 3 months at a time and washed and conditioned my hair with the cornrows in. I used Softee aloe vera curl activator as my "moisturizer." I did this for 6 months during the spring and summer months when hair grows the fastest. I wore wigs during that time. My hair grew long. (It's now at almost tailbone length after clipping the ends, and I have my hair tucked away in 4 platts.). Thanks for sharing, CD🎉

[@CoilyDiaries]

Love to hear this.❤️

[@LayCari]

😮😮 incrível ❤❤ não sabia que o cabelo cresce no verão e primavera

[@Ischic77]

Did you add extensions or your own hair? Thx

[@lnyawilliamsmoore]

@@Ischic77 My own hair. Thanks for asking 😌🙏🏾💐💜 (1 Cor 11:14)

[@nickiawalker645]

Did you wear glueless wigs?

[@ginaturner7755]

I have done this with box braids and extensions. I moisturize every other day, massage my scalp, and wash my hair every week or every two weeks. I took my braids out every three months. You are right your hair will grow with less manipulation.

[@CoilyDiaries]

Thanks for sharing!!

[@angelictigerette]

That's pretty much my routine too.

[@mercysobotie]

John 3verse 16 for God so love the world that he gave his only begotten son that whosoever believe in him will not perish but will have everlasting life, Jesus Christ loves you, he is the way ,truth and life, Jesus Christ is coming again pls give your life to him 🙏😊

[@CoilyDiaries]

🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@MsLeah777_]

LISTEN UP LADIES ‼️‼️ she absolutely correct and im a 53 year old natural beauty ‼️ I've been doing this routine for years abd its by fat the BEST routine with my long natural hair even in my 50s my hair is still lomg healthy and strong ‼️ I'm a lazy natural so cornrows + wigs = long natural healthy hair‼️‼️

[@CoilyDiaries]

❤️❤️❤️

[@zodidimhlana5978]

Should I do the cornrows with my hair or use some hair piece?

[@MLagarde0425]

@@zodidimhlana5978You Really asking that question? That video is loud and clear.

[@lilybanda4605]

Why didn't I hear this sooner Am really impressed I'll start doing this Thanks dear for sharing No one has ever really said how to grow natural hair the way you are saying

[@CoilyDiaries]

🥰🥰🥰

[@crystalsharee2753]

Yesss! Thank you sis🥳👏. Thanks for the inspiration! I'm a low maintenance kind of girl. I’ve experienced “accidental growth” leaving in box braids and keeping cornrows under wigs”. After hearing your journey/routine, I’m ready to start my tailbone length journey today! Let’s Go!😊👏

[@CoilyDiaries]

Yeeeeessss!!!! Let’s get it sis ❤️

[@buhlemaz]

I'm just here for vibes ✨️😌 I think my goal for this year is moisture and less breakage. Once I figure out a good routine for myself, then i'll think about my journey to long, luscious locs ☺️ Keeping this advice in my arsenal, though. Loving the videos, keep them coming 💛🌻

[@CoilyDiaries]

Best way to get started ❤️

[@Cry4theSun]

Thank you for this. Been natural for over a decade. Been told that natural hair is “so versatile” and there’s “so much you can do!!” Which yes is true… But what those people don’t mention is by doing the most and changing your hair all the time, that is all a lot of manipulation. I have high shrinkage, very tightly coiled 4C hair. Constant manipulation just doesn’t lead to hair growth for me. Even if I’m using good products. My hair will tangle more and break. These days I am doing a similar routine. I don’t know how to cornrow but I put my hair in small braids. I undo the braids to wash and condition once a month. I then blow dry using my Revair and then I immediately moisturize and rebraid. My hair is kept in these braids until the next wash day. And I have been wearing wigs to cover them. After several months of this, it has decreased tangling and lead to much more length retention. It does indeed feel like a sacrifice. When I first went natural I fell in love with all the different styles you can do and the look of fros. But over a decade later I still do not have long hair, which frustrates me. I’ve come to realize that I simply don’t like how short hair looks on me.😭And I’m TIRED of settling for short hair. I want my hair to grow. I want long hair!!! I have NEVER had long hair before in my life, even as a kid. Even when relaxed. It has ALWAYS been short. So yes, having long hair would mean a lot. And I’m facing the reality that in order for my hair to grow, I have to essentially leave it alone majority of the time. No playing around with twist outs and braid outs every week. There’s just no way around that. I have to make the sacrifice. My hair is too delicate to thrive otherwise.

[@CoilyDiaries]

There is a sacrifice for a period 🌺. keep going

[@chosenbygrace9434]

This works for me, but the max I go is 2 months and I do not wash in between. Yes, I said it, I DO NOT WASH. I can already hear them coming for me 😄

[@CoilyDiaries]

🌺🌺🌺

[@Ermkay36]

I do not wash either and I’m relaxed but it works so perfectly well for me

[@kidscanreadtv6821]

The individual I know with the biggest and healthiest afro that I have seen doesnt wash her hair and she only uses vaseline (dax) and water.

[@ryn2791]

i dont wash until the end of month 3. but i think i would grow more if i did because that a good source of hydration and my hair craves hydration and sealing.

[@littleloner1159]

However: your scalp needs to be healthy to be able to grow and maintain your hair. Not washing it can cause it to not be healthy. So be careful, watch out for your scalp. Wash if you need to. Washing is less bad than your scalp being messed up. I lived through the "no poo" (no shampoo) bs of the raw vegan girlies. My scalp absolutely needs washing at the very least every 2 weeks, but usually 1 week depending on what I've been up to. And that's okay.

[@sumayahshamialenia4856]

We are 1month gone 🎉🎉🎉i started mine on 28th dec made my medium braids an they are now looking old 😂😂😂 but no problem they must make the 3months by force by fire😂😂😂

[@CoilyDiaries]

😂😂😂. if its synthetic braids take down at 6 weeks. if its with your own hair, yeah they better go the distance😅

[@sumayahshamialenia4856]

@@CoilyDiaries its my own hair 😁

[@BlessGirlJoe]

Did you make it 😂

[@fatimajimoh3405]

@@BlessGirlJoe 😂😂 I'll love to hear from her

[@S7766]

Lol mine have been on for one week n they look so frizzly n old

[@dramafashionandcelebtv-cr3bc]

This routine is bomb guys. I have relaxed hair but this routine made me retain so much length in two year. Thank so much

[@CoilyDiaries]

❤️❤️❤️

[@zodidimhlana5978]

What do you do to ensure the hair isn't matted three months, that's my only fear.

[@StarVee-iw3zm]

Me too! And it will work on relaxed hair also. I only perm 3x a year for 38yrs, since 14yo. I'll be 52 this month. My hair is in 2braids/2plaits or a low bun 95% of the time. I'm already waist length but I want my fullness back that I lost from when I stopped eating meat for 6yrs and lost WAAYY TOO MUCH PROTEIN😢. Now I eat turkey and chicken again🥰👏. God bless

[@StarVee-iw3zm]

​​@@zodidimhlana5978you finger detangle with the glycerin and oil, SLOWLY and PATIENTLY 🙏. Its amazing and you will save much hair. Also incorporate Amla and Fenugreek,rosemary,cloves to your oil, I have waay less breakage now. Watch Jen and Jess African twins w long hair yt channel(they have a GREAT oil video ) that I copied 😊and Curly proverbs she explains the benefits of Amla and fenugreek 🙏 and shows pics of her before and after growth is Amazing🙏

[@yardleyj9391]

I call you a hair guru. Your work, and that of other naturals, is primordial in restoring the beauty and the confidence of Black women. May your and all other natural hair channels thrive and go viral! THANK YOU 💖💖😎

[@CoilyDiaries]

Thanks for the blessings sis 🌺

[@Lani.Kaliana]

I was getting really sad wearing my twists/braids in these not so pretty styles for 3 months (washing my hair in the same style too to avoid detangle) . I only felt prettyish covering the frizz with a scarf. But once I took it all down I could NOT BELIEVE the thickness I had and felt in love with my hair all over again. I realized I just need to have more variety so now I opped for wearing glueless wigs with a scarf to cover the lace. I feel so much better. Knotless braids are so pretty but I tried that route. It's expensive you can't trust somebody else detangling your hair gently (my mistake I lost so much density) yes I did straighten before going the next times I went but I realized the weight from the synthetic hair that braided into my scalp was causing issues for my lifestyle.

[@CoilyDiaries]

Wonderful! I think it’s good to find a balance between the two

[@AT-it4gx]

Usually don't comment but I found you on Jan. 8th and my hair has been flourishing 🙌 In this busy last few years I've neglected my hair so much, keeping in small knotless braids and sew ins and never really taking care of my hair underneath. Rough stylists thinned out my hair and edges while I was growing out the texturizer I put in my hair from 2022 (thankfully those straight ends are all gone now) Needless to say, you're the first person I found with this simple routine to bring my hair back to health by leaving it alone and learning how to properly moisturize. Now I keep coming back for these reminders and to stay motivated on this journey. I've been keeping flat twists under wigs but I've taken them down at least once a week because I'm just so happy to see my hair in better shape 😅 Goal is trying to keep cornrows in for the whole month of February! Thank you so much for putting out these messages.

[@CoilyDiaries]

Elated to hear this! I appreciate your comment and love to hear you are seeing progress! keep going…🌺

[@etoilemerveilleuse3459]

I agree with everything you say except washing hair in cornrow. The residue will be accumulating under the cornrow which might cause scalp issue. I also think the density of the hair matters.

[@rosam674]

Hair expands when being washed. What are you putting in your hair that has residue? Sounds strange. I always wash my hair in yarn braids and it gets properly cleaned. I let it dry in the yarn so it is stretched before I can attend to it.

[@LovelySecretOXOX]

‼️‼️‼️How do you think people with dreads wash their hair and it stills grow!!!‼️‼️‼️ they surely not taking them down‼️‼️

[@etoilemerveilleuse3459]

@@LovelySecretOXOX wait a minute! We are talking about washing hair in cornrows ma’am or sir and we are not definitely talking about hair growth. You completely miss the point.

[@LovelySecretOXOX]

@@etoilemerveilleuse3459 LOOK excuse me SIR, DUDE LADY!! Fall backY!!! . It MOST DEFINITELY WORK!!! Dirt make that shit grow it won’t hurt!!! Never missing the point!!!! My hair is DOWN MY BACK DOING THIS!!!

[@etoilemerveilleuse3459]

@@LovelySecretOXOX bye 😘

[@prettylittlewigs]

I’m on year 3 after chopping it ALL off and I’ve been wearing wigs the whole 3 years with some different style whenever I get tired of wigs. I’m at bra length right now. I wash, moisturize, oil then braid right back up monthly. I used heat maybe twice a year. Only thing, I don’t handle my hair as gently as I should. My length in just 3 years has surpassed others that’s been trying to grow theirs for years. It’s truth to what she’s saying.

[@CoilyDiaries]

Love to see your progress…

[@franceswashington3961]

I really enjoy your videos, very knowledgeable, thanks for sharing, I just wanted to add your info is spot on, I did almost every thing you mentioned in your video, my natural hair journey started November 2020 today I am 3 inches shy of tail bone length, good luck to everyone on their hair journey.

[@CoilyDiaries]

wow! amazing!❤️

[@JanetWalters-x3z]

Thanks 💕 for caring and sharing. I will definitely try. Praying God's blessings on you.

[@CoilyDiaries]

you are so welcome

[@itsalauna5254]

I love your videos! I just started watching you early January. And I had my hair in cornrows this whole month! I’m going to try all of February as well and hopefully I can make it to the third month. I’ve been wearing the headband wigs to switch it up too!! Good luck to those who are on this waist length journey too and I hope y’all stay consistent 😊🎉❤

[@CoilyDiaries]

You got this! it’s a challenge for a reason but just stick to the routine 🌺

[@dramafashionandcelebtv-cr3bc]

This is true people. I did something similarly to this and returned so much length in2 years. PS I have a relaxed hair. My hair was just below my should but now at the middle of my back. Thank you lady do telling the truth😊

[@CoilyDiaries]

Amazing! great to hear evidence of success 🌺

[@khentsi]

Currently doing doing this on my twa with mini braids. I workout and sweat quite a lot so I need to wash my scalp at least every 2 weeks. Love the tips and you moisturiser retention tips are 💯% on point ❤

[@CoilyDiaries]

Sounds great!😊

[@ItsSunshyne]

I workout a lot too and my scalp loves to be clean so I do washes when my scalp is itching .

[@valeriesignaturesalon]

This an awesome way to gain enormous length retention 💚💚💚👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽💚 I am in

[@CoilyDiaries]

nice!!👍🏽 💃🏽💃🏽

[@valeriesignaturesalon]

@@CoilyDiaries❤

[@esthertjones]

This would definitely work, I always had my hair in two braids as a child and it was pretty long, but the minimal handling time meant I had NO idea how to take care of my hair once I took over, and I just wonder if this method is the best for someone who is just starting on their hair journey. What happens when you achieve the length, but you don't know how to take care of your hair at that length? 🤔

[@CoilyDiaries]

great question. I didn’t necessarily say it was a method for one starting off on their journey. in fact a few people with TWAs have asked how to join the challenge and I told them to leave the TWA alone! I think Afro hair should be very simple and it doesn’t take much to learn your hair. the discipline patience gentle detangling moisturizing etc will be lessons for life. once people find out they CAN achieve their hair goals, they can become motivated to learn more about their hair.

[@morethanyourbasics]

I had a similar experience. Personally I would say you can have the goal of health or length retention. If you focus on health you can learn how to detangle, style, protective style. Maybe you put it in braids during the winter or during the summer. The trial and error might mean you might want to do regular trims and maybe you won’t retain as much. However, I may not be waist length but I have hair at about my armpits. My hair falls differently in twist outs now vs when it was above shoulder length. It also takes much longer to style (unless it’s a wash and go). People I know that use braids and weaves for length often tend to cut their hair or straighten it for maintenance. It’s really important to get to know your hair before putting it away (if possible). For some family members they do these protective style’s or go to salon because it’s easier for them and fits with their schedule

[@esthertjones]

@@CoilyDiaries True 👍🏼

[@valeriesignaturesalon]

if your ends are healthy their is no need to trim the hair at all. If there is a fairy knot just trim that fairy knot . No need to cut of healthy hair ends.

[@abioni6092]

@morethanyourbasics this is spot on. I’m on a long hair journey now but I spent the last 3 years really getting to know my hair and if I’d skipped that phase before going on this journey, I’m certain I would’ve lost my length. For most of us who only went natural as adults, there’s a learning curve that you just have to go through. Playing with your hair, trying products, hairstyles, that’s all part of the process. They don’t call it a “natural hair journey” for nothing!

[@lloving0]

I tried it. I'm mid back passed bracstap now. I also stopped dying my hair. Two things happened. I'm a grayish white blond now. But it's long. I love it.

[@CoilyDiaries]

Lovely 🥰

[@Ebizzill]

but do you not feel your scalp becoming sensitive because of the lack of hair exercise? I think I detangled my hair 4 times last year and im paying the price this year with my hair being EXCRUCIATING PAINFULLY tender.

[@CoilyDiaries]

hair exercise? my scalp routine may be one to watch?

[@HabitualLover]

That happened to me too. But I think it was because my scalp being exposed in the braids for a year straight. I drastically change my parts now- not just reusing the same ones. If I used small- 32, next I use 6 for the whole head. And so on, back and forth.

[@virendavictoria5174]

Thank you girl, i jave never come accross an elaborative routine for rentention like this one and since i was about to start doing cornrows for retention thi video is so helpful, again thanks ablot girl and be blessed❤

[@CoilyDiaries]

You're so welcome!🌺

[@desertchannel7]

But wont your hair start dreading after washing your hair while in cornrolls? Also how do you prevent mold and fungi from having wet cornrows? Genuinely asking because i want to do this but to do it the correct way.

[@CoilyDiaries]

The hair in cornrows dryers on a stretched form and the takedown is a delicate process. You can use blow dryer to help it dry quicker

[@M.C.I_]

Yesss just finished month 1 will be washing my hair this weekend. For me I’m going to shampoo condition deep condition, hydrate and moisturize my hair and then take one twist down at a time and retwist it back

[@CoilyDiaries]

Exactly!👍🏽

[@bettinaorevil5056]

1st Wash, dc, protein tx. 2. Cornrows/3strand braids, wig, 3.moisturize every wk, massage to get blood flow to scalp 4. each month wash/dc/protein. 5. 3rd month unloose cornrows & wash it.

[@chiznslavi]

Absolute genius. Thanks for spelling out this simple but powerful strategy!!!

[@CoilyDiaries]

Glad it was helpful!🌺🌺🌺

[@iheartseattle]

This explains why my hair grew so well with sew ins! i was doing this without realizing it and my hair grew to bra strap length!

[@CoilyDiaries]

🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@kaliyah-xq9jl]

FINALLY a video that makes SENSE, less is more, and I'm not trying to comb my hair constantly 🥴

[@CoilyDiaries]

🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@northa3617]

Gold! I grew my hair to waist length like this! Would soak my hair in shea butter and then wear it in cornrows, it was insane how well it grew!!

[@davitatukura2520]

I really wish you could be my personal hair stylist❤ but since that's not the case, I'll learn with you and work with you from where I am and with what I have. And mehn, you just keep getting more and more beautiful ❤️🥰😍 January is gone already so there's no time to waste! This my hair must grow by fire by force 😂

[@CoilyDiaries]

let’s do it!🌺🌺🌺

[@NaturalDrAmanda]

Yeah, I’m ready to simplify things and have a routine. I’m only concerned about how to pivot in the summertime. It’s waaaaaay too hot to be sporting a wig. 😅 Maybe that’s when I can try some box braids via crochet. I’ve got some hair that looks just like mine that might work for at least 6 weeks if my hair isn’t too long by then. 😊 Thanks for the inspiration! You’re beautiful and lovely. 🤩

[@CoilyDiaries]

great strategy for the hotter months

[@ruthnyaboke2771]

Would you do a video with some doable styles while with cornrows for the three months please.

[@CoilyDiaries]

Doable styles?

[@lawsome2068]

Cornrows were my go to but for this year I decided to try mini braids (not the best idea) I loveeee my hair in braids and i find myself letting the braids hang down and flipping them and touching them constantly 🙃 so after the three months I'm going to go back to cornrows they're easier for me to ignore. But everything you say is the TRUTH I was bald in 2020 almost got to bra strap in 2023 but I cut my hair to shoulder length I'm currently back at Armpit length and I'm trying to retain length aggressively for my graduation in November.

[@CoilyDiaries]

great to hear this. cheering you on 🌺

[@Lewatifa]

Truth 💯 this is why i got on KZbin Friends around me benefit for same things she talked about And now i want to share God bless you sis❤❤❤🎉🎉❤

[@CoilyDiaries]

❤️❤️❤️

[@lyndadp0712]

I kinda have the same routine. Difference being I have my wash day then put my hair in minibraids for two months. I picked minibraids because with them I can more easily access my scalp and "more" of my hair. I rinse my scalp weekly with an ACV rinse and then apply oil on it, because I used to have a dry scalp, and this has helped me a lot with this issue. I moisturize my hair when needed throughout the week. I started this routine back in October 2023 with armpit-length hair and my hair is already brastrap! It's insane even when I think about it. I plan to keep this routine till dcember 2026, when reaching waist length.

[@CoilyDiaries]

Thanks for sharing

[@Nails-N-Divination]

I will try this. I am a little worried though bc ive tried washing my hair braided before and it just unraveled. So i hope my hair type can do this . Thank you for the advice

[@MJayB26]

I maintain my daughter’s hair…and I do the VERY least with it. Her hair is all the way down her back and she’s 7. Regrowing my own hair now after a big chop following locs. Can’t wait to catch up to her. 😊

[@CoilyDiaries]

Congratulations on your big chop! Happy hair growing ❤️

[@fuyukazemi]

Moisturising today then this weekend doing henna treatment then putting hair back into mini twists. Already finished month 1, I've noticed a difference in detangling how much shed and broken hair I had vs December detangle. Adding in green tea rinses this month to see if that will show a difference in shedding.

[@CoilyDiaries]

keep going!!!

[@edgeworthamber5612]

My fine 3b hair could NEVAAAAAAAAAAAAA. I literally am FIGHTING to keep cornrows in for 3 weeks.

[@CoilyDiaries]

understood! you can wear them for as long as is suitable for you

[@annastar724]

My 4a is so fine I would have to douse it in mousse to keep it braided. Either that or grip the hair so tight it would break. I love the minimal manipulation theory though.

[@Aniexo_]

Same here but I remember getting crochet braids in 2019 and got a ton of growth! But the girl didn’t braids tight and the crochet kept my hair from getting frizzy.

[@SharokeeWinston]

If it’s curly you have to leave in conditioner /aloe gel is my friend and wrap with satin fabric (compress) to refresh

[@SharokeeWinston]

After the wash of course or oiling just like the lady’s do the lace fronts

[@carmenshirley4886]

I’m not sure I can go 3 months but I will start a self challenge and commit to 6 weeks then then do complete wash day routine and renew cornrows; I’ll then and try for 8 weeks and reoeat. Then 10 weeks and reoeat to finally train my hair to get to 12 weeks. What are your thoughts on that?

[@CoilyDiaries]

I think it’s brilliant 👏🏽👏🏽

[@Poppi_Weasel]

good science. 3 years can go by fast.

[@CoilyDiaries]

true!

[@jillh763]

I use alcohol free witch hazel when I clean my daughter’s scalp while wearing braids so she doesn’t need to shampoo. Just purchased the Malibu hard water shampoo and conditioner set I see on your dresser of this video and mentioned in another video as really good. Definitely on my way to waist length hair. When long enough I’ll try the old school Goddess cornrows in a top bun. Fingers crossed 🤞🏾

[@DanerisV]

So glad others will consider the method. I have heard of others having success with this minimalist and super low manipulation approach. I wish you all success in reaching your hair dreams 💓✨ I wish I could get braids, but the truth is that I have serious dandruff. Going 1 week without thoroughly scrubbing my scalp, is very hard! the dandruff and scales on my scalp just in one week are serious. It's not possible for me to wash thoroughly with my hair braided because of the amount of scrubbing I have to do. This is why I don't spend time or money on braids, I would last 1 week before they were ruined from the scrubbing that I have to do to clean my scalp sufficiently. Washing gently would do nothing for me, and might make the dandruff worse. Probably would have a skin infection if I actually tried this for a few weeks😅. I wash my hair every 3-4 days. I have tried so much over the years to at least EXTEND the amount of time between washes and nothing has worked. the latest has been fenugreek, infused in oil, I also tried it as tea that I used on my scalp.

[@valeriesignaturesalon]

Glovers Mane will remove the dandruff flakes dermatitis psoriasis you can do this oil treatment before you shampoo your hair every two weeks every three weeks because I’ve had clients that had dermatitis and it removed the Bacteria. Also eating turmeric each day works miracles.

[@curtishar.8908]

I would encourage you to look into your diet if you are having serious dandruff.

[@CoilyDiaries]

totally understand. excessive dandruff is not normal. consider getting it checked. also, prolonging your wash day by a day each time might teach your scalp to regulate itself better 🌺

[@Bukindi]

@@valeriesignaturesalon

[@naturalmeriley9436]

I can't wait to try this out! I do have a question, would this cause some hair thinning due to back to back protective styling?

[@CoilyDiaries]

@@naturalmeriley9436 depends a lot on what style and how it’s installed. Styles with your own hair shouldn’t cause any issues

[@naturalmeriley9436]

@@CoilyDiaries thank you for the info ❤

[@nomcebomthembu383]

I love this routine, it's great for beginners. It really is simple to grow natural hair. I believe it's because we were conditioned to hate our hair that we think it's more difficult to take care of it than it actually is. Thanks Coily 🌸🌸

[@CoilyDiaries]

well said beautiful 🩷

[@yardleyj9391]

True true true.

[@deborahjoy3994]

When she says cornrows, she is talking about styles you make purely with your natural hair right? Without any form of extension Also how does one go with such hair for 3 months. Won't it look rough?

[@CoilyDiaries]

true. wigs, headwraps, crochet and even a wave can do

[@islandgirlruby2750]

I am a mathematician, and I like your formula. 1+1 will always = 2, subscribed

[@CoilyDiaries]

❤️❤️❤️welcome!!!

[@islandgirlruby2750]

@@CoilyDiariesgirl my hair grew almost 1 inch over the first month. I will have to undo, wash my hair and re-braid it tomorrow. Your method along with the JBCO I got straight out of Kingston, Jamaica 🇯🇲

[@CoilyDiaries]

@@islandgirlruby2750 wow 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@SincereWithit9903]

I see the logic, but I feel my hair will end up knotting/locking up in those 3 month increments

[@CoilyDiaries]

you can change it to what you are more comfortable with

[@xoarikee]

my hair grows about an inch a month and my hair is about 12 inches so im aiming big with my goals thank you for your tips🫶🏾

[@CoilyDiaries]

Nice 👍🏽

[@lilyo.7613]

How much did it grow?

[@PattyTe404]

Great info. I love watching your channel for the awesome tips. As a matter of fact, 8 weeks ago I started your aggressive length challenge. It went pretty well with my own hair in big plaits. However, beginning this week I'm trying to go 12 weeks this time.

[@CoilyDiaries]

good luck sis! keep going!

[@pinktsunami7483]

I think I will try it that way too. Are you keeping them in for a long time?

[@A_Wilson]

I’m all in, with some refining to my hair needs! Looking forward to seeing all the work pay off. 🌺

[@CoilyDiaries]

Wonderful! love it 🥰

[@TiffalosAii]

Not y’all saying you only wash your hair ONCE A MONTH jeezoz!! This is Africa, I’d die of not only the filth but also the stench Yoh!!

[@sandrajohnsonbrown2556]

Wow.... I came across your channel today. This is a good idea. I will try it. Subscribed 😊

[@CoilyDiaries]

Thanks for subbing! join the crew 😅

[@ryn2791]

You are speaking the truth!!!!!!!!!! The stylist i went to couldn't necessarily tell me how to grow my hair, but i had already been growing my hair through protective styles i just lacked a hydration and moisturizing routine so would get split ends. I love that you are so knowladgeable and actually went through with it so you can share the info. Love that!!!!!!!!!!!! but once you want to wear it loose make sure their is a hydration and moisturizer, wash day, and gentle detangling going in.

[@AspensJourney]

I can attest to this! 👏🏾 But I would definitely trim atleast twice a year! You don’t want to work so hard just to loose it all from splits continuing up the hair shaft, this happen to me! I reached arm pit length for the first time in my life but a good 3 inches were split ends because I never trimmed the whole 2 years lol I was so upset 😢 You shouldn’t have very many splits with the low manipulation so don’t worry about loosing length. I also recommend crocheting your ends into your braids to tuck them away! It’ll reduce friction and keep them moisturized which will help avoid splits! And BE GENTLE WHEN DETANGLING! ❤

[@CoilyDiaries]

absolutely agree 👍🏽 💯!

[@Wendy-sb6en]

Do you blow dry your hair before doing the cornrows? (With heat protector)

[@AspensJourney]

@@Wendy-sb6en Every blue moon but if not like she stated in the video I definitely stretch my hair to avoid single strand knots & tangles. I normally do 4-6 plaits (depending on length) air dry and then cornrow 😊

[@AspensJourney]

@@Wendy-sb6en If I’m in a rush I’ll even cornrow while it’s dap. That works as well

[@KnawledgeBorn]

So Wash, Deep Condition/Protein Treatment Hair, Trim Braid it, Leave Braids In For 3 Months, Wash/Moisturize As Needed Take Down Hair and Repeat? I can do that

[@trueheart8739]

Excellent video my sister. Really good advice. I think I’ll try box braids without extensions.

[@CoilyDiaries]

that’s a great choice!

[@LadybeetleMaddox]

My challenge is how fast my hair locs. I can start budding in 4 weeks. 😢

[@CoilyDiaries]

take out the hair before then!

[@cbchang6200]

From April 2023 to April 2024 my hair has grown 12 inches. Low manipulation and protective styling are KEY. However, I never cornrow or braid my hair. It is very important to stick to a simple healthy haircare routine that works for you. Everyone is unique and has different protective hair styles that they like best. I only use a DIY homemade organic protein treatment 3 times per year. I think people must be careful with protein treatments. You don’t want to overdo it. I wash and deep condition my hair 2 times per month. I work from home and unless I go out or have to be camera ready for a Zoom meeting, I keep my hair all day in a scarf and bonnet. I only gently detangle my hair once a week with a wide tooth comb. Keeping your scalp oiled and your hair moisturized is important. I use mostly all natural organic products on my hair. My only hair style is a protective bun that I keep covered with a wig cap/stocking cap. Then I have several drawstring ponytails I wear over my protective bun. Even when I style my hair into a bun, I do not comb it. Low manipulation is very KEY.

[@CoilyDiaries]

thanks for sharing what’s working for you! low manipulation has been a game changer for me

[@zodidimhlana5978]

Interesting. How do you minimize breakage when washing your hair? What protective styles work for you?

[@cbchang6200]

@@zodidimhlana5978 Great Questions! I recently discovered that detangling my hair with a wide-tooth comb before I wash it is KEY. That makes it so easy to detangle at the end of wash day. My protective style is a bun. And I protect my bun by wrapping it in a stocking cap and wearing a drawstring ponytail over my bun to look cute.👍😊

[@Barbie-yu9ym]

Facts🏆 Very true information. I went natural in 2011 and my stylist said when it comes to natural hair, “Less is Best”. I kept my styles simple and maintained mid-back length. For a year now, I’ve only done the most lazy twists and my hair is now waist length. This video is very accurate. Thanks for sharing! 🫶🏾

[@TrinasMotivation]

I am currently trying this routine in my second week. I hope to see those lengths at the end of the year

[@CoilyDiaries]

❤️❤️❤️

[@esigezi7871]

Liking your video because I like what I hear in the few seconds! Am in! Aggressive we go💪

[@CoilyDiaries]

Awesome! let’s goooo!!!🌺🌺🌺

[@esigezi7871]

@@CoilyDiaries cornrows are excellent,mini twists and my favourite but I will do medium braids half way and the twist half way to the ends,in that way it will last longer. Cornrows need my hair to be blow dried and I don't wanna blow dry, I want to be heat free so my hair can recover

[@hlavetaotonye2757]

10:50 she is right I did this throughout last year from August to December and I grew my hair very long but I used Mini braids which I took from a KZbinr also she uses mini braids to grow her hair simplyshev is her KZbin name.

[@EpicRealistTV]

Awesome! I have heard of this cornrow technique, but never broken down in the way you did it here. I'm already at waist length, but not all my my hair is that same length. I use bleach, so I have had a few setbacks the past year that left me at the same length. But I want something different now to keep the ends tucked and no longer breaking off. I am going to already be doing more protein treatments this year and also back to deep conditioning. I have been slacking on that for a bit. Thank you!

[@CoilyDiaries]

You so are so welcome 🌺

[@siyamthandacindi1942]

I tried this. Didn’t work. The problem is leaving your hair for 3 months in a style can cause a lot of tangling and breakage. Which defeats the purpose

[@CoilyDiaries]

Definitely not for everyone

[@Naturalhealthnaturalbeauty]

And I forgot to say thank you so much for this. ❤❤❤

[@CoilyDiaries]

❤️❤️❤️

[@batgirlp5561]

Routine starts ar 5:45. 😊

[@CoilyDiaries]

Yes I added timestamps for you guys to just go to what you want to see🌺

[@justbeuneik]

The way my crazy scalp operates during change of season this is a non for me. 😂 I will be doing mini flat twists as a protective style throughout the spring and summer. Washing my hair 1 to 2 times a month (washing every 3 weeks) I also keep my hair stretched 100% of the time. I never let my hair shrink up.

[@CoilyDiaries]

mini twists are great! I like your tips too🌺

[@tempestrichardson999]

I have a question, Will this cause my hair to tangle, by washing it in the cornrows, we shed hair daily, I’m concerned that the daily shed hair will be trapped in the cornrows for three months

[@luvfeelinpretty]

I may try this just a bit nervous about washing it in the cornrows but my hair is fine so it should be fine. Thank you for sharing!!!

[@CoilyDiaries]

You can do it! gentle patient take down. unravel one at a time and re-cornrow before moving on to the next. I do the same with twists

[@abioni6092]

I have fine hair and I’m sceptical about washing it in cornrows. It’s very likely there will be some build up after 3 months and my hair just cannot withstand build up, no matter how careful I am with it. We need a fine hair girlie to report back after trying it 😅

[@A_Wilson]

@luvfeelinpretty I have fine, kinky textured hair. If you have fine, looser textured hair, you may be fine. But if it’s kinky like mine, don’t wash your hair in corn rows, or any protective style for that matter. You WILL have a matted, tangled mess. 😅 Been there and I’m still traumatized! 😆 I’m doing this challenge all year, Lord willing, but I’m keeping my scalp clean with tea tree, rosemary and MSM spritz. I will wash thoroughly every 3 months.

[@Connie-sx7nz]

I have fine hair and have washed in cornrows. I’m at bra strap length. I usually will keep it in for a month or a month and a half, washing every other week. There was some matting and it is tedious to take down, but the growth SO WORTH IT LOL. Tried something different last time and did the take down on on freshly washed hair instead of taking it down and then washing and found it to be a lot easier. That being said I don’t know how I feel about going a whole 3 months, that scares me. Maybe I’ll stick with every six weeks. I’ll aim for two months and see how it goes. Best of luck to everyone and happy growing. 😊 Also, I like the idea of re-doing each cornrow as you take it down instead of undoing your entire head all at once. Thank you so much for the video, keep ‘em coming ❤️

[@dramafashionandcelebtv-cr3bc]

I have a relax hair but I do this and only retouch my hair 3 to four months. I wash the corn rolls.

[@TheMotherlove411]

My problem with minoxidil is when I did use it on my hair my facial hair also grew. I have PCOS and facial hair is one of the symptoms, and minoxidil makes it worse.

[@CoilyDiaries]

yeah it’s one of the side effects

[@shiningstar7775]

I would not advise washing in cornrows three months in a row. That is a recipe for a lot of matting for type 4's. I deep steam deep condition once a month and then wash my scalp mid month in cornrows. I then take down the cornrows once a month so I can steam deep condition and re-do the cornrows. This way I get minimum matting and lose minimal hair when I detangle. BTW I detangle and comb my own hair during the deep conditioning process - not the hairdresser.

[@CoilyDiaries]

If you wash every week yes but with this routine, you only wash thrice in 3 minutes mths plus small cornrows don’t mat as much as bigger ones

[@SH-vj2ce]

I agree. 3 months is too long to wash in any type of braids or twists. Once a month is the max for type 4. If I'm being honest, 3 weeks in the hair tangles and mats. These ideas are detrimental just to get to WL hair. Handling loose hair once a month will get you to length goal and your scalp and tangle free hair will thank you. Please don't follow the ideas of others because it could cause unnecessary issues for your hair. Leaving in braids for 3 months (even cornrows) is way to long. I promise, you will have hell to pay in detangling. ❤

[@ladiuneeq9789]

​@@SH-vj2ce So people shouldn't follow your ideas either then?!

[@SH-vj2ce]

@@ladiuneeq9789 Ooookay. Do the 3 month cornrows then. I'm talking about what I know. But do you, sis.

[@ladiuneeq9789]

@@SH-vj2ce Been there, done that many times. Washed in between as well. No tangles or matting. My hair was prepped and sealed prior to the braids. Hair grew very long (down my back), so I think I know a little something about my own hair. I'll keep doing me.

[@chinenyechibuko5940]

Can I also use hair extension while on cornrow or do braids with extension as well? How do I wash my hair and condition it on braids with extension?

[@ResilientIzShe]

I'm here for the practical steps sis 🙌🏽

[@CoilyDiaries]

🤗 nice!👍🏽

[@ladybird491]

My hair is super coarse, so my hair will have locked, and I know cause I locked my hair that way, so I got to detangle by monthly or once a month instead.

[@CoilyDiaries]

👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

[@cutesyjam]

My hair wont stay in cornrows for 3 months. My hair is on the soft side and my hair is coming out of the cornrows after a month. Mind you...I am washing every 2 weeks

[@LoXena]

My problem is that I have seborrheic dermatitis. I have to detangle it to remove the dead skin. 3 months in cornrows would mean tons of stuff trapped in the cornrows

[@CoilyDiaries]

Don’t do it sis 🌺

[@amalianiang8002]

It's possible to do this cornrows with extension? thanks a lot

[@Lakpaka.]

Is this for both Low and High Porosity? What type of hair is this ideal for?

[@jessicapeyton5444]

Planning to cut off a few inches of damage and try this method! As long as I can keep my scalp under control it should work

[@CoilyDiaries]

go for it girl!

[@Thesebibbles]

What if I have less than an inch of hair I don’t have enough to cornrow 😢

[@francescafasso8159]

Do you girls feel like this can work for white person's hair? Or are cornrows harmful for nonafrohair, being ours a bit(or a lot;) thinner and perhaps weaker too?

[@francescafasso8159]

Any input would be highly appreciated ❤🎉

[@shaneeraparker5866]

Dang I never thought about it but I wouldn’t say braids would be harmful at all as long as it’s not too tight but because most white people have to wash their hair more often because sebum slides down your hair because it’s slick then idk if it’s a good idea or not. Most black people have to put moisture to our hair because the sebum won’t slide down our strands because our hair isn’t slick enough. Also washing in braids may unravel the braids if you have slick hair. I don’t actually know this for sure but these might be somethings to consider before doing this. I definitely think there could be a modified version which would get the same results.

[@CoilyDiaries]

the main issue here would be how long the cornrows would last sir straight hair and might not actually be necessary in the first place

[@marshaangladeantoine7325]

This is really impressive ! but my question is: " what is the point of having healthy long hair if it has to be in a protective style most of the time?

[@CoilyDiaries]

Depends on the person. Maybe they want to grow it fast then wear it out. Others don’t mind switching things. But I do agree, I love to see my long hair out too!