TYPE 4 NATURAL HAIR GROWTH W/MINI BRAIDS FOR LENGTH RETENTION

[@BarbaraBirungiSunflower]

Hello guys, We are officially back to growing our natural hair with basics.

[@dreampossible2]

Awesome! Let's get it! I'm wearing cornrows now washday on Thursday! That will be two weeks in cornrows so I'll wash and do loose braids! 🌿💪👑

[@TheSolitary1]

I braided my hair away yesterday and I'll keep these 8 braids in until November 10th. My hair loves when I leave it alone 🌼🌼

[@BarbaraBirungiSunflower]

So glad to hear that. Cheers to us leaving our hair alone.

[@clemenssh]

We need to love our natural hair and wear it as it is. We get way too uptight about styling in the workplace, but I find that if you embrace your locks, other will as well. Here's to being 100% natural Barb, keep inspiring the natural hair journey. Much love. I'm in...

[@asmerasmith3724]

Barbara, your hair is BEAUTIFUL! I think we have been so conditioned to think that "presentable" or "aesthetic" black hair is supposed to be just one way, but it doesn't. Your braids are long, pretty, neat, and wonderfully natural. I have hair like yours, and my hair strands are thin and delicate but I have many strands like you so it's dense when it's out in an afro or stretched state. When my hair is in braids or even twists, it doesn't present its large state but, becomes compacted. That is very beautiful because it shows again the diversity of Black/Melanated hair. Love your channel!

[@youknowyoulikeit1000]

Everything you said is true. I have been wearing my hair like this for over a year and I have retained so much growth. I purchased a cute measuring tape so I can track my progress for next year. The longest part of my hair is 16 inches and the front is 10-breakage from before 🥴 But this method definitely works for growth. And to stop the frizzy I braid over handed which produces a tighter braid. I won’t be frizzy just braid it the opposite way

[@klove6228]

I use to experience a lot of shedding when wearing minis braids, so I started wearing them for 2 weeks, instead of 2 months. After experiencing the same problem, I noticed how heavy handed I would be when washing and moisturizing them. Once I stopped being so rough on my strands, I had less breakage.

[@JoyBNaturals]

Yes 👍 mini braids really is the best way to grow natural hair, I too am considering doing a challenge of growing my hair with it for the rest of the year😄. Your hair is really growing back sis😃.

[@dreampossible2]

When you have thinner/fine but fabulous hair like I do I don't like mini mini braids either 🤔 just small braids! I will leave them in for two weeks and then do washday! 🌿💪

[@naturalaisha7129]

One of my favourite KZbinrs 🤗🤗 my hair is in mini braids and it's staying like that for the next 3 weeks. Thanks for all your videos, they have helped me🥰

[@mesidye]

Yes ! We are growing it all back !!!

[@BarbaraBirungiSunflower]

Yes. Let's do this. I am excited to grow it back

[@jessymorel923]

Yesss growing back all the lost inches we had 💋💋💋 let's go Barbieee ❤️♥️🖤🖤🖤

[@johndaash3841]

Sis, thank you for sharing the set back to your length retention. Your commitment to regain your length with medium braids has inspired me to use them for length retention. My only concern is if I will have the stamina to braid my hair at 59! I don't move like I used to! LOL1 I'm on board with you, though! Medium braids for long beautiful 4c hair!

[@BarbaraBirungiSunflower]

Sis,it takes me two days to finish mine am not lying. It’s not easy even at my age so no worries. Take as long as you can as long as get them on. Sometimes even the take down takes me a whole day and by the time I am done, my hands are in pain. Thank you for your support😍

[@154angel154]

I have been wearing my hair in braids twist but as of late, I started to african thread again (using yarn). I put my wig on and remove it as soon as I get in the house for the evening. My hair is thickening before my eyes! Moringa, rosemary, ppo, lavender, and few others I have left out from my oils. Leave it alone and let it grow!!!

[@trinigul7339]

Loose medi-mini twists working 4 me. They shrink n tighten (but not to tight spirals) up when I moisturize twice weekly. Have super fine hair. Braiding n tight-twisting 2 much manipulation. I soooo wish I could wash in my protective style. Once I keep moisturized with bi-weekly takedown (or I will have starter locs) = massive retention & thickness! So glad to see people finding their sweet spot for their unique needs.

[@1GoldenBreeze]

Mini braids and twists are great, and they do help many ladies retain length especially when extension hair isn't used. They don't work well for me personally so I wear a wash-n-go or twisted updos which are better for my hair.

[@martinmupfanochiya4102]

So gorgeous, I love Africans who promote natural hair. Keep it up Barb

[@BarbaraBirungiSunflower]

Thank you darling😍

[@Amaspiritartist3]

Im doing the mini braids too….3-4 weeks seem to be my longest i can comfortably do…!

[@jcarp2322]

There's another KZbinr who is in the same situation. She damaged her long thick hair too. Her channel is Mercy Gono BSN, RN. She is doing a new hair journey reboot like yourself. You may want to check her out. You are so inspiring and I love your channel. I will be watching.❤️

[@annwanjiku4256]

They are chic! I have small finger length hair and my mini braids coil up. So i do turbans to work.

[@BarbaraBirungiSunflower]

That’s a great way of wearing your mini braids. I don’t know how to tie turbans so I wear wigs instead.

[@annwanjiku4256]

@@BarbaraBirungiSunflower the wig looks so awesome on you. Tempted to get myself one too for winter.

[@Royal_dagaati]

Will start doin mini braids soon 🤝🤍🤍🤍tell us what you do to them when you mini braid

[@TrinasMotivation]

This has also helped me grow my hair so true

[@BarbaraBirungiSunflower]

So good to hear that🤗

[@kimberlyviolaraysor1008]

How many braids are in your hair? Actually, I like your hair and you're a beautiful sistah... you go girl. Love you too. You and your family stay bless and healthy ✝️🙏🛐

[@PatriciaFuller-k3q]

Thanks for the advice great video.thumbs.up

[@pwill8668]

Hello. Thanks a lot for the video. I love your mini braids hair style! How often do you wash and condition your hair when you have them installed? Also, when you wash and condition your hair, how often do you remove the braids and shedding and then reinstall them?

[@eng.sharon01]

Good one. Much love.

[@BarbaraBirungiSunflower]

Thank you so much for watching😍

[@dinatesfay]

When do you redo it then? I love this method

[@BarbaraBirungiSunflower]

I redo it on Sunday on my washday

[@pinky-ud1rt]

Im gonna start doing my hair like this its a lot shorter but its got grow.....i will be oil it aswell

[@BarbaraBirungiSunflower]

Yeah. Try it on your short hair and you will grow it. Please remember to keep track of your progress by taking photos of your before and after.

[@pinky-ud1rt]

@@BarbaraBirungiSunflower i will is your hair 4c mine is but at the back its 4b x

[@gracenamweraawor6834]

Does putting hair in bun count too when it comes to protecting the hair for length? Cause I don't like the look of mini braids and twists on my head cause it looks so thin.

[@1GoldenBreeze]

Just try not to make the bun too tight so you don't damage your edges, and you should be fine. You can also put it in twists or braids and then put those in a bun.

[@pelomk9022]

Only if your ends are tucked or protected from friction and the bun isn't too tight.

[@Tahesha]

That's right!!

[@mwadjumamukamfizi2216]

Wow you look beautiful

[@BarbaraBirungiSunflower]

Thank you so much😍

[@mavgy2767]

Please, what oil mixture do you use for your hair?

[@BarbaraBirungiSunflower]

Moringa oil at the moment😍

[@nalubegahibbah5899]

i want my hair to be soft how do u make your hair soft and stretching

[@BarbaraBirungiSunflower]

Moisture moisturise moisture. Water is the best moisturizer and make sure to seal the moisture in your hair. And for stretching your hair, I use African threading to stretch I have videos on this channel on how I do that.

[@immaculatenampijja1216]

Barbra dear the problem I have is, even if I do natural braids, they be so hard. They can't bounce at all. They are always stiff in one direction. What can I do?

[@lesliewint2734]

Hello Sis, once you moisturize every morning as a routine, you will be surprise to know that the bounce, the life, and the shin comes back, l use a liquid spritz moisturizer that makes my hair very soft and bounce beautifully. Yu could try it out.

[@humblebutterfly1267]

👍❤️😊🌹

[@BarbaraBirungiSunflower]

Thank you so much

[@shidranawis5589]

THANKS FOR SHARING BEAUTIFUL 😍 🤩 👌 😘 ❤️

[@BarbaraBirungiSunflower]

Thank you for watching dear😍

[@jermicapolk7713]

🥰🥰🥰🥰😍😍

[@liviblades]

Most likely a redundant question but would you not consider doing your natural mini braids little pieces of synthetic or natural hair left to create more of a full hairstyle you would still be able to moisturize your scalp and ends

[@154angel154]

Sometime you could compromise future and/or potential density increase with the use of extensions. Not always...but sometimes.

[@emmanuellalockner8779]

What of mini twists

[@BarbaraBirungiSunflower]

Mini twists work too. I can't keep mine in for long because my hair tangles a lot with mini twists so I prefer braids for that matter.

[@emmanuellalockner8779]

Is it that important to tuck your ends away even with mini twist? My hair is not that long so all I can do for now is to keep my hair in a ponytail with the ends of the twists exposed

[@carreyruthbell2707]

@@emmanuellalockner8779 my hair it's not that long either but I guess you can try to braid it together I do that with mine en it work

[@1GoldenBreeze]

@@emmanuellalockner8779 If it isn't long enough to touch your clothing or shoulders then you can just wear them loose if you like.