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[@thecadets1031]

17:27 I absolutely LOVE the unbrush. As a mom of two tender headed girls and myself included. I detangled my daughters hair in the shower with conditioner BEFORE shampooing and when one of my cryers ASKED “mommy when are you starting” when I was almost done I was sold 🤗 I went and bought 4 more. Not sure who detangles hair without water or product AND STARTS in the top of their head but we don’t do that around here. We were taught to start at the bottom and work upwards. 😅

[@CoilyDiaries]

@@thecadets1031 love it!!🥰

[@shannon4811]

Your skin looks amazing !!

[@CoilyDiaries]

Thank you ❤

[@_ChroniclesofCaroline]

Finding middle ground is really important. I stop leaving my protective style for a very long time because no matter how careful and gentle I am with the take down process I end up loosing a lot of hair. I only do a month long protective style now and my hair is thriving.

[@gathoni_2023]

Preeeaach!!! Yesterday, I took out a protective hairstyle that I kept in for longer than usual...the shedding! I almost cried.

[@MaNoZu]

I also prefer a month, anything more is too much work from me😂 a month takedown is simple

[@_ChroniclesofCaroline]

@@gathoni_2023 it took me a while to realize long term protective style was doing more harm than good to my hair

[@_ChroniclesofCaroline]

@@MaNoZu anything more than a month is too much work, I have a fine strand and it gets matted easily when I leave it in a protective style for too long

[@CoilyDiaries]

@@_ChroniclesofCaroline well said!

[@lnyawilliamsmoore]

I did the cornrows and kept them in for 3 months and washed and conditioned my hair with the cornrows then took them down and had the cornrows done again and kept them in another 3 months. Did this for a whole year the first time and my hair grew to bra strap length. Afterwards I i did the cornrows for 3 months intervals during the warmer months when hair grows the fastest and then during the cooler months enjoyed the length by straightening my hair. Lesson learned: Make sure cornrows are not too tight or else alopecia can develop. (My hair now is tailbone length and my hair grows at different rates and not even but its healthy and no one's else's business about what my hair looks like undercover in protective styles lol😂) 1 Tim 4:8 🙏🏾💜💐😀

[@lnyawilliamsmoore]

As I understand it it takes lots of water and conditioning product with lots of slip for the UnBrush to work properly on tightly textured curly coily hair. Also Softee aloe vera curl activator gel and a good braid medicated moisturizering spray helped with keeping the cornrows moisturized for my hair type.

[@flippedupsidedown96]

This sounds impressive! I want to try. How long was your hair before you started cornrowing it?

[@lnyawilliamsmoore]

@@flippedupsidedown96 First time about shoulder length. Did big chop about twice. Grew out then started the cornrow process again til it grew back to bra strap length. Now I keep it in 4 plaits in its natural state. Hope this helps. Matt 24:14 🙏🏾💜💐😀

[@flippedupsidedown96]

@ Oh wow! Thanks for replying!

[@CoilyDiaries]

Thanks for sharing sis❤

[@michelleej]

14:44 I think using a brush before finger detangling is a recipe for breakage. 🥺

[@CoilyDiaries]

not ideal…

[@starb.1130]

I love my Unbrush. It is the best thing to ever happen for my natural hair. It just doesn't work for everyone and that's ok. It was actually 4c reviews that convinced me to buy it even though I am 4a/4b. No one is lying, it just doesn't work on her son's hair or it's not working on his hair because there no gliding product on it. Water alone ain't gonna cut it for him.

[@phyliciamasters1247]

I love mine too. It works wonders.

[@CoilyDiaries]

@@starb.1130 you are right but I think the point was to dispel some people’s comments that it works on dry kinky hair with no product

[@starb.1130]

@@CoilyDiaries Ok, I see your point. I just didn't get that from the clip. I did test it on my hair dry and matted just to see and it did work. But I wouldn't advise doing so, unless people are curious. (for science) 🤣

[@Jem5122]

Agreed. The tangle teaser worked fantastic on my hair but the unbrush worked awful on it. However i've seen a youtuber use the two on their hair and the unbrush worked better

[@starb.1130]

@@Jem5122 When they came out with the type 4 purple tangle teezer a few years ago I didn't hesitate. (was using the pink one at the time) I still use it for detangling and my unbrush in the shower. I never got around to getting the coveted denman brush tho ☺

[@rukayyaibrahim2800]

Is it me or everyone's hair tangles after long protective style? Like if I wear protective style for a month without re-doing it i will regret it, no matter how moisturized it is. I have to re-do it weekly to moisturise and finger detangle otherwise 😅

[@zeenat.audu.]

Same here but I think one has to find a balance when trying to be on a low manipulation routine. On one side keeping the hair in protective style longer (of course well moisturized) and taking a longer time to detangle when it's time to loosen it and on the other side rebraiding or retwisting the protective style in between shorter periods without too much hassle with detangling. For me I'll choose the monthly hassle 😂. Remember do what works for you ❤

[@gathoni_2023]

I think it depends on hair texture. If your hair is very coarse like mine, 4D 😂. I think it's best to keep it in for shorter periods of time because it is more prone to tangling. I think softer textures can go for longer.

[@rukayyaibrahim2800]

@@gathoni_2023 i agree with you. But in my experience I think fine hair is more prone to tangle than coarse, that's why I can't let my braids or twist on for just 3 weeks without re-doing it. I am also suffering with high porosity 😂 may be that's what add to that

[@rukayyaibrahim2800]

@@zeenat.audu. exactly balance is everythin.

[@nainai6030]

I have fine, low density 4B/4C hair. My only real tangles after a long protective style are the shed hairs and product that accumulates at the roots. I usually work those out with my fingers to prevent breakage or pulling out one of my few precious strands.

[@OnlyOne_Her]

After being natural for 5 years and retaining all this hair on my head. Since may I’ve been fluffy straightening my hair every month and let me tell you I’m enjoying this part in my hair journey. The ease, the easeeeeeeee. I love it here. At this point let’s all just do what works for us.

[@mamakay9221]

Does fluffy straightening mean not "bone straight"? How do you wear your hair in between straightening?

[@OnlyOne_Her]

@ correct it means not bone straight. I use the tymo 2 in 1 straightener. And I wear my hair in a low ponytail/bun for a month. By the time I’m ready to wash my hair my ends are still straight and my roots are their natural texture but it works for me. I live in Florida as well so it’s always humid. I posted a short of my recent results you can take a look for reference if you’d like

[@mamakay9221]

@@OnlyOne_Her I'll take a look, thank you for responding. That's exactly what I'm trying to do (after being on year-round braids/cornrow braids for years), but I saw somewhere that constantly wearing the hair in ponytail can cause damage to the area where the ponytail seats, so that made me rethink that plan.

[@OnlyOne_Her]

@ you can switch it up if you want but trust me I’ve been doing it since May and haven’t seen any issues. Also use ponytail holders that don’t have that metal thing on it and is very stretchy. Just because something didn’t work for someone don’t mean it won’t work for you. You won’t know unless you try.

[@mamakay9221]

@OnlyOne_Her very true. Much appreciated, thank you

[@esthertjones]

I feel like the first girl does actually have damaged hair, she just doesn't know it yet since she hasn't seen what healthy hair on her could look like. I say that 1. Because her flatiron looks like a blowout, like it's desperately trying to revert, which normally happens with compromised hair, and 2. As someone recovering from damage myself, I used to think my hair looked fine until I learned better and the difference between now and then is wild. I get that it works for some people, but the dreadlocks I would have makes "long term protective styles" a no for me. Plus I'm still experimenting with scalp care to allow to last at least 2 weeks. 🤔 100% agree with the girl that said natural hair isn't hard! 🙌🏼 The woman with the autistic child would have not had an issue if she just used oil and leave-in. That poor kid. Torturing him for views.

[@CoilyDiaries]

Food for thought…

[@Jem5122]

She doesn't have nearly as much damage as people were trying to claim. I know her ends aren't great but fine or low density hair will always be see through

[@esthertjones]

@@Jem5122 It's not the "see through" parts that I'm looking at.

[@Spokentruths725]

The ends could use a trim.

[@rakibaiyadigil9585]

Good to have you back ❤ ❤❤❤

[@CoilyDiaries]

@@rakibaiyadigil9585 🙏🏽❤️❤️

[@pdstcro1010]

First,the Unbrush is a great tool. My granddaughter is very, very tender headed. I have been taking care of her hair for over 10 years, and this is the only tool that has actually helped with de-tangling her hair, which is mid-back. Period. I have all those brushes in that video also. Secondly, I have been a subscriber since you made your African threading video many moons ago. 😁 I love your content, and thanks for sharing.

[@CoilyDiaries]

That is awesome! It works for many! Thanks for supporting this channel ❤

[@LivingInTheShade]

I definitely think we can over complicate things we just need to keep it simple. I wear my hair braided. The night before I unravel my braids comb through, remove shed hairs and make my hair rest. The next day bond builder, shampoo 2/3 times. Deep conditioner. Have a bath. Wash out conditioner blow dry my. That's all done in 2 hrs. Then I take my time and re-braid. I start the process again in 2 weeks.

[@CoilyDiaries]

Great effort! Love that you have worked out a suitable routine

[@Spokentruths725]

Similar to my routine but i do two strands, people dont like these styles as much.

[@LivingInTheShade]

@@Spokentruths725 I know but we can't bother about what other people like or dislike, it's what we like for and about our own hair that's important.

[@daciasdiy1861]

i do the apogee protein treatments once every 6 weeks. i wanna try this bond builder stuff! i never used it before and I hear great things about it

[@JunePolk-o3r]

I distinctly remember in the 90’s there was a Black model named Wanakee and she had a website that she showed if you want to grow your hair long, that you had to wear it up constantly. At the time she had very long and thick hair. She said it would grow long because it was not out in the elements or grazing your shoulders or back. She wore her hair in a bun at the name of her neck.

[@lnyawilliamsmoore]

Got her booklet for reference and inspiration. 1 Tim 4:8 🙏🏾💜💐😀

[@CoilyDiaries]

@@JunePolk-o3r she was onto something 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

[@taylorsara1237]

She was actually Niijii Indian as MOST so called blk folks are. ( over 90 percent of us) even her name is Indian... They've lied about our TRUE culture for yrs...

[@krisabellecoils3125]

I really agree with Tea! Natural Coils, to a great extent.

[@CoilyDiaries]

@@krisabellecoils3125 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

[@JanetWalters-x3z]

Welcome back, Ms. One of my FAVORITE KZbinrs 🙏 I have the Unbrush, and I also have the Curlkeeper brush. They detangle exactly the same to me - they detangle very well. And I have very thick corse hair. I am eagerly waiting to watch your review of the Unbrush. It is always a pleasure watching any of your videos ❤

[@CoilyDiaries]

Thanks for sharing!! review coming soon🥰

[@daciasdiy1861]

i have that brush with the piece that stretches. All that piece does is fall out

[@CoilyDiaries]

ikr 😅

[@peacefreedom4930]

I have 4c hair and I purchased a brush that looks similar to the unbrush. That brush is the best thing that’s happened to my head in years. The detangling is quick and I can finally take a brush straight through my hair once it’s detangled. I love that brush❤

[@CoilyDiaries]

@@peacefreedom4930 that’s great!!!

[@thembekadorcaskhumalo866]

New sub here, I'm strugggggliiiiing with my natural hair!😭😭😭

[@ruvarashecharumbira7582]

Hie girl, to my experience, for natural hair simplicity is key. My hair is a year old now and if l tell you my hair has grown more than 6" length and l didn't use any complicated products. It's "natural hair" so don't overwhelm your hair with so many chemicals just keep it natural and simple. For me it's shampoo, conditioner, oil and protective style and my hair really do loves that, so why complicate things. I then hydrate and oil my hair more oftenly to keep it moist, like a natural plant needs moisture/water to grow. Note how your hair respond to every product that you use, we have different hair remember. My routine may not work for your hair too, but this what works for my natural hair. I love my hair🥰, love your hair girls and never give up on your hair.💖

[@CoilyDiaries]

awww sis! what is most challenging?

[@yayrabaniba6707]

😂😂😂😂😂 looking a little homeless got me. Sis, those moments are something else 😂😂💔

[@CoilyDiaries]

😅

[@carmenshirley4886]

The unbrush did detangle my hair but it was not a one stroke detangle. It 2-3 brushes on wet hair with conditioner.

[@CoilyDiaries]

sounds reasonable

[@yvonnedogbatsey9160]

You are right; it's not magic you will definitely have resistance, but honestly, I love my unbrush it works well, and it's painless.

[@CoilyDiaries]

love it 🥰

[@marcinitfran7306]

My Dear, just for clarity I am asking about the led helmets for hair growth; is just a gimmick or is truth? Thank you in advance ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@CoilyDiaries]

Sorry I have never tried one so can’t really comment

[@davitatukura2520]

Hey mama ❤❤❤ As for me, I'm currently trying a challenge from one of your videos, using cornrows and leaving it in for 3 months while washing it. I think mine has been in for about 2 and a half months, almost three months sha and girlll I indeed look like I'm homeless 😂 I'm even thinking of loosening the all back then give her some gooood washing 😅 But hey, what do you think? Should I keep leaving cornrows in for a 3 month duration or I should shorten it? Would love to hear from you ❤

[@CharlotteMasonTT]

Wow … how does that feel ???

[@davitatukura2520]

@@CharlotteMasonTT hey girl . For me, it's an in-between feeling 😅 some days I feel good, some days I'm like, I look crazy what am I doing?😂 But I wear a wig when I'm out or I do head wraps which also gives me an opportunity to be creative a bit 😊 But either ways the goal is to reduce too much manipulation and to also study my hair as well.

[@CoilyDiaries]

Well don’t on going that far. It’s truly a challenge. If you can comit to a gentle take down then you can go for the full direction but if you would like less tangles then remove them Sooner. The takedown process is manipulation regardless of when it’s done so just always be gentle

[@davitatukura2520]

@@CoilyDiaries okay Mama, thank you 💓

[@davitatukura2520]

@@CoilyDiaries okay. Then I guess I'll just pick a day to loosen the hair 😊 thanks mama💓

[@Julianjojo-f2b]

I have a question dear , does castor oil have types where you have wash it out after some hours? cause I ordered it on SheIn buh the directions are telling me wash it out so am confused won't it break my small hair

[@CoilyDiaries]

I’d say read the ingredient list and follow the manufacturers instructions. I try to go for a good organic brand and as far as I know pure castor oil is ok to leave on

[@Jem5122]

That castor oil was probably marketed towards white folks. Their sebum goes down the length of their hair so adding a thick oil like castor just makes their hair over greasy. If you bought pure castor oil and have type 3 or 4 hair you don't need to wash it out.

[@Sweet_Ness_69]

Hey! Yes, I've owned an unbrush for 6 months or so now. My initial reaction after my first use was "lies!" Still to this day... LIES! It works well after I finger detangle which is not what the hype was tauting. Them lying folk were frontin' like unbrush melts thru tangled hair with a breeze. Lies!! The unbrush is lower level mediocre and cheaply made. 😊😂 Thank you for giving me a platform to vent. That being said, unbrush may be a boss for you. Keep us posted. ❤ your content.

[@CoilyDiaries]

@@Sweet_Ness_69 ahahahha people made it look like magic

[@SaadahMrisho]

Anymore i don't trust anyone who do miniest or tiniest protective styles and say they growing hair 😢 or keep your hair more than two months is big NO for my hair atleast two months😢😢😢

[@CoilyDiaries]

fair enough

[@marcinitfran7306]

Dear, what is your experience with led hair helmets or caps?

[@CoilyDiaries]

Sorry I haven’t tried one before so can’t really comment

[@marcinitfran7306]

Thank you; I think what you used was a head massager.

[@ThandieDowery]

What is the full handle for the passion girl’s TikTok account?

[@CoilyDiaries]

would be helpful if you reference with a timestamp

[@ThandieDowery]

It’s the first woman you included. Didn’t think a timestamp would be necessary

[@roxyfire491]

I have used the unbrush on my boys hair to give them an afro, I tried it on my friend 4c hair 🤣🤣😅and it was a no go.

[@CoilyDiaries]

@@roxyfire491 wow !

[@Memeray30]

Natural hair is hard. She mentioned fluffing hair yes i would fluff every morning after awhile from just fluffing my hair would be tangled and i lost quite a bit. I actually had to cut 75% of my hair from not protecting it and just throwing a bonnet on it and fluffing it in the mroning i would do this for a week than put it in a protective style over the weekend and do it all over the next week (fluffing)

[@CoilyDiaries]

@@Memeray30 thanks for sharing, hope you finding better/ simpler ways to care for it

[@swoods7720]

The word is feathered

[@CoilyDiaries]

@@swoods7720 mmh?

[@JanetWalters-x3z]

... I meant to add: I believe the secret is in how you maneuver your wrist - as if you were straightening your hair (like back in the day) with old-fashioned hot curlers. You know, the curlers you put on the stove.

[@CoilyDiaries]

@@JanetWalters-x3z what?🤔🤔🤔😅

[@CharlotteMasonTT]

Your hair looks sooooooo clean….. but with regards to presentations 1) unbrush - you just don’t start to brush from zero -Finger Detangle , pick with Afro comb THEN BRUSH …. No product .. maybe oil- but nothing WET 2) read Aesop fable bundle of sticks and stop calling styles ‘protective styles’ that how Africans style hair - in plaits / cane rows . Keep ihair groomed, keep hair feminine - 3 months nappy is a no for me - scalp and hair atrophy at that point 3) hair must be strong enough to wear out on occasions , so do not weather and wet hair unnecessarily when in plaits because in my estimation water, UV sunlight rottens and locks hair

[@CoilyDiaries]

Thanks for sharing 🙏🏽

[@davitatukura2520]

And about combing our hair type DRY😮 Ahhhhhh, I went it all of that pain. I'm telling you, IT'S TRAUMATIC. That's why I'm VERY picky as to who touches my hair now. And when you're responding to the pain, they'll be like, " who send you to have natural hair? Just relax it and stop suffering. Me I can never!" I wonder how I still have hair on my head. Back then, lack of knowledge, and having no choice, I had to sit down and endure it. But NOWWWWW, I have a choice 😂😂😂

[@CoilyDiaries]

I totally get this. It’s a luck of knowledge for the most part but glad we know better now

[@LethalLemonLime]

13:45 detangling brushes are supposed to have flexible bristles because you don't actually want the bristles to rip through knots. that is why styling brushes are stiffer and they tell you to use them after you have already detangled your hair. this is such a common misconception in the natural hair community still in 2024 and it's a massive reason why people can't retain length and think their hair doesn't grow. if you're constantly ripping through your hair with hard bristle brushes why do you expect to see your hair getting longer? it's not rocket science. it's basic hair care regardless of race or hair type.

[@CoilyDiaries]

thanks for sharing

[@rakibaiyadigil9585]

Don't leave us again 🫶

[@CoilyDiaries]

@@rakibaiyadigil9585 will try not to 😅

[@michelleej]

Respectfully, we should be less selfish (and entitled) and want people to take care of themselves however they need to. It's a privilege for us to be able to watch videos that she takes time away from her family and life to create for us. She doesn't owe us anything.

[@sandrap.2050]

The unbrush: I absolutely love it for my hair....not so much so for my daughter's. I use the same method for both heads. Finger detangle first with warm water, then go in with a brush. My hair is probably 4b/4c, whereas my daughter's is more so on the 4c side and down to her bum, she is 5 yrs old. It works wonders in my hair. I am not half as crazy about it in her hair.

[@CoilyDiaries]

Thanks for sharing! I have reviewed it too and will share my experience ❤

[@rosam674]

I don't understand why anyone with type 4 hair would want to put a brush of any kind in their hair. There's a reason why our ancestors designed the Afro Pik. That is the only combing tool designed for our hair from ancient times. So, if you must use a tool, just work with an Afro Pik for less stress. IMO, brushes are for straighter hair types.

[@girlwiththemagicpen]

Hair brushes used well won't damage your hair. You can go in with your fingers to remove any resistance before going in with a brush. It makes all the difference. Lots of long-haired naturals still use a brush, and their hair is down their butts. I'd say you have to do what works best for you.

[@CoilyDiaries]

I guess the use of specific tools depends on alot of things and the individual bit for best results, I have found fingers to work best

[@capricornlove4816]

😢yes unfortunately I use brush for my hair, broke off more, and I had CCC alopecia.

[@yardleyj9391]

I occasionally use a boar bristle brush, no damage. 4C hair.

[@fungaimvindi3847]

I’m planning to leave my hair alone in 2025 .l feel like it works better with long hair.with short hair its really difficult to do a natural her styles that last a week

[@CoilyDiaries]

mmmh… all the best sis!!

[@JanetWalters-x3z]

All I am saying is that I saw no difference in the Curl Keeper Flexi Brush and the Unbrush - they both detangle about the same.

[@CoilyDiaries]

thanks for sharing this!

[@rivervlogs274]

It's so hard to find fine, low-density natural hair youtubers.. 😅

[@CoilyDiaries]

true…

[@hereforit2347]

Video #2 tells only a half truth. Yes, protected, manipulation-free hair *thrives.” It also MATS, especially at the roots. Extreme matting has caused me to accumulate knots I could not detangle and had to cut off with scissors. I don’t wear weaves or added hair. My go-to “style” is eight to twelve plaits (single braids) worn under a head wrap. I oil my edges, nape, and the ends of my plaits at least every other day or every three days. Now and then, especially if I’m going somewhere, I’ll wear two “Indian” braids, either down, pinned up, or in two buns. To avoid matting, I wash my hair once a week. However, I find traditional shampoos drying so I clean my hair and scalp with a conditioning cleanser. I used to swear by Shea Moisture’s Coconut and Hibiscus co-wash, but had to come to accept that I am slightly allergic to it. My scalp would start to burn and itch after a couple of days. Most shampoos have the same effect on me. I think they just dry out my scalp. Now, I primarily use the TGIN co-wash; my scalp is much more comfortable. I finger detangle exclusively. I use oils and conditioners before, during, and after the cleansing process, mostly to help with detangling. I deep condition with a hair mask after every wash and leave it in overnight. Because finger detangling makes the cleansing process so time consuming, going two weeks between washes allows my hair to get more tangled than I’d like. Washing weekly is my sweet spot. When wearing my two “Indian” braids, which isn’t often, I will thoroughly finger detangle first, then use gel and a detangling brush to smooth down my roots. This style only lasts a day. After which, I’ll either do the braids over or put on a head wrap. Two years ago I purchased a long, human hair, pull-on wig with bangs and cut the wig into a “lob” (shoulder length bob). When wearing it my hair will be in plaits underneath that I’ve wrapped around my head and pinned down. The bangs and length of the wig help hide my edges and nape. I didn’t want a long wig because my own hair is long and the wig gives me the opportunity to switch it up. The wig wasn’t hiding my hair as well as I would’ve liked (especially my sideburns and nape) so I purchased some human hair clip-in extensions to make the wig denser. That helped a lot. I couldn’t find the exact color, but they are close enough and blend in really well. I’ve only worn the wig a handful of times. It’s the first wig I’ve ever owned. I’ve never worn a weave or a hair extensions in my life; except for braids, and that was only four times. I’m *always* in my own hair. I don’t feel too uncomfortable in the wig because added hair is so commonplace nowadays. I always wear my wig with a beret. It doesn’t look natural enough or sit flat enough at the top for me to feel comfortable. I also don’t really know how to use the elastics straps well enough to tie it down tightly. 😂 But I do okay. At least there’s no glue and it’s a TRUE protective style. In the past I’ve had perms, an Afro, and have gone to the salon for routine silk presses. I’ve worn pixie cuts, bobs, and long, feathered styles. But when I wanted to have even longer hair, armpit length was my stopping point. I thought it was genetics. My hair has always been dense. People often mistook it for a wig or weave, even when it was short. But in 2016 I was determined to make a final attempt to REALLY grow my hair and see how long it could get. I started my hair journey by watching KZbin. I focused solely on people who’d successfully grown their hair to waist length or longer and were telling the world how they did it. My primary takeaways are that gentleness is key and oils are essential. Oils do much more than just seal in moisture. They coat and lubricate the hair, protecting it against friction and breakage. Don’t let anyone tell you that coated hair is bad. That’s a lie. Friction causes breakage. Oils help prevent it. I am now at a healthy hip length and my hair is as dense as ever. I’ve stopped coloring my hair and only straighten it every blue moon. When I do, I give it a nice cut to make it neat and even. I clarify with a good shampoo beforehand. I’ve taught myself to achieve a lasting, bone-straight silk press with no heat damage and no heat training. Despite what countless stylists had me believing in the past, “heat training” and excessive heat are very damaging and 100% UNNECESSARY. With the right technique, you can get pin straight results using minimal heat. The main issue we have is that we don’t take the time or put in the effort that healthy haircare requires. But that’s a story for another day. 😊

[@CoilyDiaries]

thanks for sharing! I think many will find your insights helpful 👍🏽

[@hereforit2347]

@: I hope so. 🩷

[@daciasdiy1861]

That's actually 4z hair!

[@CoilyDiaries]

😂😂😂

[@Jem5122]

I too am in my homeless looking era. Im wearing mini braids paired with low density hair. Always wearing a ponytail is saving me though lol

[@leahbee1824]

Me too 😅

[@CoilyDiaries]

😅😅

[@JoyBNaturals]

You really tried pitting these videos togther, i find them very interesting 😅

[@CoilyDiaries]

@@JoyBNaturals thanks gorgeous