DIY for Length Retention| VERY SIMPLE!

[@chocolat917]

I think the key to retaining length is keeping your hair stretched and moisturized. I didn’t realize how important stretching was to prevent tangles and knots until a few years ago after over a decade of being natural. Our hair is very close to the same length but I use completely different products lol. Your hair is beautiful!

[@ewidontlikeyou]

stretched?

[@chocolat917]

@@ewidontlikeyouyes! Stretched! And moisturized

[@thatonegirl1353]

What products do you use and what type of hair do you have

[@chocolat917]

@@thatonegirl1353 i still use kinky curly products, but I actually make my own leave in as well. It’s a bit of a process but the base is Mafura and mango butter. A recipe I got from Whole Elise here on YT. I used to use Shea moisture but I got tired of them changing the formula so I went on a quest and she has tutorials on how to make it. I just remixed it a little to include ingredients I like.

[@chocolat917]

@@thatonegirl1353 also, I avoid coconut oil and aloe Vera at ALL costs. It does not agree with my hair and I’m extremely protein sensitive. If I am going to straighten my hair I use olaplex or some sort of bond strengthener but I only straighten once or twice a year.

[@nikkinicole2912]

That garner leave in is OG . I been natural for years and it use to be a staple product for me. I recently decided to go back to my OG products. I’m glad this channel reminded me

[@milami.]

I like them but I just go through them kind of quickly. It gets the job done though.

[@AshlynsAura]

Fr. I used this everyday in high school. I guess this is my sign to go back.

[@navehhall73]

Exactly 💯 I forgot how long the Garnier cream plus oil made my hair grow. I never thought to put it in a pump bottle because it gets hard for me to get a lot of oil in the Garnier bottle with the product. THANK YOU!! 🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@navehhall73]

​@@milami.Yeah the longer the hair grows, the more you go through the bottle. I'm just gonna stock up and buy a larger pump bottle

[@DollySantana]

My mom loves garnier

[@ElDrom_Belle]

Thank you for cutting straight to the point. Your hair is gorgeous and so healthy

[@milami.]

I think you just got lucky lol I do tend to talk a lot.

[@rondaallen7211]

straight to the point? nah.

[@LBright4444]

My chebe arrived! Mixed it similar to you, but with olive oil, half teaspoon of coconut oil and small amount of my favorite conditioner. Today is day 3 , where I would normally need to re-moisturize. Nope, not dry. I only apply it on the last 3 to 4 inches, avoiding my scalp.

[@pualenaisz4403]

Love your content and how you share without wanting anything else in return or profit. I'm retaining length better than before!🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@milami.]

Thank you 😊

[@sherri9161]

​@@milami.Hi I'm new to your channel and I have a soft curls chemicals in my hair and I am thinking about growing It out and not go back to curls chemicals in my hair anymore. Should I cut off my short hair and start from scratch because I want to be natural and make peace with my hair and don't rely on the curls chemicals in my hair. Once I cut off my hair how often should I be washing my hair to grow longer thicker healthier stronger strengthening britttleness split ends stiffness breakages texturizing voluminous fuller shedding itchiness moisturize thinning dryness softer silkier faster manageable dullness frizzieness fragileness biotin collagen keratin vitamins and the body that my hair is going to need? How often should I drink water too. I heard chemicals can cause cancer. Is it over the counter chemicals and the professionals chemicals or are they both are bad for your hair? I'm thinking about cutting ✂️ IT all off and start all over and I want to have beautiful gorgeous and pretty good hair like yours and please tell me how I can grow and take care of my hair. How often should I wash my hair IF I will chop all of my hair and what kinds of shampoo and conditioner and leave in conditioner and hair masks and etc? What kind of healthy foods and drinks that I can have for hair growth and weight loss as well too okay. Please let me know what you use for your natural hair growth and the products because I want to copy you because you have the most beautiful gorgeous and pretty hair that I have ever seen. You are also a beautiful gorgeous woman too. Do you use Combs and brushes for your hair or not? You use the leave in conditioner and what kinds of hair oils you used? Please help me with my hair growth please and thank you ma'am for your help today alright bye bye.

[@shonnettbarker9014]

You have inspired me to start my own journey to tailbone length and to learn to love my sideburns, lol. I'm currently at armpit length and trying not to rush the process but to enjoy my hair at each stage. Thank you for sharing your journey with us. Bless you!

[@milami.]

It interesting that you mentioned side burns. I’ve never had a problem with my sideburns and didn’t think that other people did until KZbin. I’m kind of attached to mine now and have no desire to shave them. Good luck with your journey! 😊

[@silviamugo6794]

Your hair is goals

[@milami.]

Thanks 💕

[@i3abikay]

Never thought to use Emu oil in my hair. I use for the body. Now I'm going to test and see if my hair and scalp agrees with emu oil. Thanks for the tip and reminder to keep it simple.

[@milami.]

I heard it good for the scalp. I can’t remember where I got that from but I definitely heard that it can be beneficial for the scalp. Thanks for watching 😊

[@navehhall73]

You do exactly what i have done for years to get my hair down to my waist. Garnier Fructis leave in conditioner plus avocado oil or almond oil. This cream with oil just keeps my hair protected and growing. I feel like Garnier Fructis is FOR our hair

[@rojonesdesign]

Good to know. I’m at an armpit length plateau with excessive dryness at my weekly washes so I’ll try it and less frequent washes.

[@MilkyWay-vr7ku]

I love seeing black girls with long hair!❤ it shows and proves that they can grow longer hair too😊

[@IndigooceanOrg]

You have me shopping! Just ordered some emu oil for the first time. Got the small bottle. Also ordered a humidifier off your other video. All great ideas. Thanks!

[@stargirlmystic4670]

Just now understanding that “black” hair growth is all about retaining length. For some time I thought my hair just couldn’t grow. I literally had super short hair all my teen years like literally barely could fit in a ponytail and then accidentally grew it by leaving in some conrows for a year. (Take em out and refresh them once they got too fuzzy) wear a wig everyday. My hair is a little past my collarbone now and I feel like I’ve reached a plateau. I want to get my hair to tailbone length eventually.

[@CORMEAYE]

girl yes! keep doing exactly what you're doing & you'll be amazed at how long your hair will get. my natural hair is waist length now because I always wear wigs. & as a kid I literally couldn't get it past chin length. just keep your scalp clean & hair moisturized in those cornrows!

[@aamoriqualifiedswan4105]

As I get back into wearing braud outs, I'm inspired by your product mixture and technique of applying rubber bands to your roots near your scalp where twists hang from!

[@Sigma2HisAlpha]

Go girl. Your hair is beautiful and healthy ❤

[@milami.]

Thank you 😊

[@Sigma2HisAlpha]

@@milami. you’re welcome!

[@cynthiadel9673]

Your hair is stunning! I haven’t heard of emu oil, i will have to look into it. I cut my hair in 2016 and went natural then in 2021 i decided to put a relaxer-fast forward my hair started to break really bad and I miss my curls so im excited to go back natural 😊

[@milami.]

Thank you! I first heard of it when I got a couple of ear piercings and was told to use it to help the healing process. I didn’t use it in my hair until I tried Chebe. I pretty sure I saw a video that said that they used animal fat with the chebe and emu oil was the closest thing I had. It kind of expensive but I do like the consistency.

[@bunnybeeyou8026]

Ive tired the garnier sleek and shine leave in conditioner because of this video. The moisture it gives my hair even after a blow out still blows my mind. The only other leave in i could count on for moisture after a blow out was mizani 25 miracle milk. Thanks for sharing

[@milami.]

I’m glad it worked out 💕

[@DominiqueForever]

Omg I love your hair! Girl I have watched this video like 5 times ❤❤❤

[@milami.]

Thanks for watching 😊

[@agreen7832]

You should get a small funnel. I use one and it makes it so much easier when I'm pouring hand soap into my bathroom soap dispenser.

[@J.0CEANA]

Never never heard of emu oil. I’m going to try this, thank you gorgeous!

[@thinklilly2708]

I’ve never heard of emu oil very interesting. Thanks for sharing

[@milami.]

I made a video a couple years ago about the oils that I used and I mentioned emu oil. Quite a few people was acting like it was common knowledge. I know about it because I have piercings and was told to apply it to my piercings to help it heal better. I later found out that it also has some hair benefits.

[@familyvideosmakingmemories3590]

Avacado, banana, coconut oil, rice water,clove, clay, now emu oil.

[@milami.]

I can’t speak on the other stuff lol but emu oil is my preferred oil. It’s not required. I feel like people should figure out which oil works best for them. It’s also kind of expensive and may not be affordable for some people.

[@_hilina_]

Excited to watch your hair videos! You’ve beautiful hair 🎉

[@milami.]

Thank you!

[@shainajenkins7515]

Omg goalsssssss 🎉 thank u for sharing.

[@milami.]

Thank you 😊

[@LeniqueKintea]

Your hair is gorgeous my dear!

[@milami.]

Thank you ☺️

[@iaaeottg21]

Thank you for this information! It's great how you got to the point and didn't ramble on lol! 😊😊😊

[@milami.]

You just got lucky lol I can definitely talk.

[@iaaeottg21]

😅😅😅

[@AuthorLHollingsworth]

Love Garnier products 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 Your hair is so beautiful ❤️

[@milami.]

Thank you 💕

[@dwing8187]

I just love your layers. Would you be willing to do a video on how you cut your hair in layers? I tried to do my own and failed miserably. 😩🤦🏾‍♀️

[@milami.]

Thank you! I didn’t really think I be doing a good job. You just boosted my confidence. I will try in do it the next time I straighten my hair. So probably a month from now.

[@jeromegilly]

@@milami.hey what do you use to straighten your hair?

[@rojonesdesign]

I’ll try this sense I’m at a plateau and my hair is excessively dry at my weekly washes. I’ll also do twists so I can refresh instead of rewash and detangle so often. I think the Garner might be the trick.

[@gatesfamily3470]

👋🏽 new here! Thanks so much. I have Garnier already in my stash. Music's beautiful.

[@milami.]

Thanks for watching 😊

[@omi7907]

Your hair is amezing ❤❤❤

[@milami.]

Thank you 💕

[@Khadejiacat]

Does anyone have a recommendation to replace the EMU oil besides Olive oil? I can’t condone killing them just for their oil. They don’t use much of the emu other than the fat that makes up the emu oil, so they are dying for cosmetic purposes. Doesn’t sit well with me.

[@roxanneharradan5898]

Same

[@carmenshirley4886]

Your hair is absolutely beautiful!❤ How many years have you been growing your hair to this length?

[@milami.]

My hair was probably just past my bra strap when I started putting more effort into maintaining my hair. I would say it probably took me about a year to get past my waist. Since I have been taking better care of my hair (for the past 3 ish years) I have set backs and a few cuts here and there. Let’s just say 3 years.

[@bonniem1865]

@@milami.hi, how were you able to grow your hair from bra strap length to past your waist in a year? Could you give me tips because that would be my dream (I do have 4c hair though)

[@ZaniahSlayed]

Happy to find this in my algorithm ❤

[@milami.]

Thanks for watching 💕

[@jpmiyuka]

What’s your hair porosity? You’re hair is lovely. You’re such a inspiration ❤

[@milami.]

I don’t really know. I don’t pay attention to porosity or typing. I believe in trial and error. If it works I keep doing. If it don’t I stop doing it. I will say it take a minute for my hair to really get wet. I don’t know if that is high or low porosity but hopefully that give you an idea of what my porosity is. Thanks for watching 😊

[@jpmiyuka]

@@milami. Thanks for replying. That would be low porosity. Makes me feel more confident to try this since I’m low porosity. Thanks again for sharing.

[@alexcooper1216]

You can use a funnel to pour the emu in. ❤❤❤

[@Bignstuf]

Love your hair! Do you use rubber bands/elastics to stretch roots in some of your twists? (If so, how do you avoid snags and breakage?)I thought about using them because when I tried twists they puff up in a way I don’t like. This look takes me back to the good ole days (as a young girl) when my hair was down my back. Thanks for diy video

[@milami.]

I do believe the rubber bands help to keep my roots neat and keep my hair separated. Which can make my retwist go by a little quicker. I don’t have any breakage from using them. That may be to the fact that I use oil in my hair but I’m not sure.

[@stephanies3862]

Hello. Is there a specific brand of rubber bands you use? The ones I use, they snap very easily. I haven't found any that doesn't either snap or pull some hair out.

[@Maria-ju3kf]

Wow, I love this video. Could you tell me the product you use. I heard you mention emu oil and I think the product in the green container is L’Oréal conditioner?

[@milami.]

The products are linked in the description box but the green bottle is a leave in conditioner from Garnier. www.amazon.com/Garnier-Fructis-Nutrition-Moisture-Conditioner/dp/B078PLG6MM/ref=sr_1_1?crid=304OSZ9RR2JZZ&keywords=garnier+fructis+curl+cream&qid=1695707228&sprefix=garnier+fructis+curl+cream%2Caps%2C150&sr=8-1

[@imo.124]

So pretty and healthy❤

[@milami.]

Thank you 💕

[@WLHMCALLNATURAL]

Can you post a video on your diet, what you eat for healthy hair

[@milami.]

I’ve tried multiple time but I never posted it lol. I’ll give it another try.

[@WLHMCALLNATURAL]

@@milami. what Do you eat on a daily basis

[@milami.]

It varies honestly but I do think that I kind of eat on the healthier side. I really like to eat salads, so a lot a leafy greens and veggies. I also really like fruit. If I eat meat it’s mainly chicken. I like to eat a lot of eggs as well. I’ll try to make a video sharing what foods I eat and how I like to eat them.

[@mrsp5808]

great diy ..I will hopefully try this. Do you still use henna? I am trying different quality henna powders( hennasooq Jamila, curly proverbz) but I want to come to down to one that I constantly use.

[@milami.]

I haven’t used it in a while but there isn’t a specific brand that I prefer. I just use whatever I have on hand. I’ll probably use it again so though.

[@butterflystardust3143]

I ordered some henna souq hair tea and red raj henna. I also use Curly Proverbz Fenugreek and coffee oil.

[@mrsp5808]

@@butterflystardust3143 henna is so good actually all of those ingredients you just named work well I normally use Jamila Henna also from hennasooq

[@petulamurray9388]

I bought that same emu oil after watching this video.. now I’m just trying to figure out when to incorporate it saw you can also put it on your scalp for daily moisture I did put a little on my scalp for two days think I’ll use it on wash day

[@milami.]

I’ve used it on my scalp, in my deep conditioner and as a leave in mixed with my regular conditioner.

[@juniorchavesopicassodeyahu988]

WoW You’ve gorgeous hair

[@milami.]

Thank you 😊

[@carmelitas.7059]

Where or how do you store your mixture? Thanks for the video, this is very helpful.

[@milami.]

I typically use it within a week or two of mixing it. I go through it kind of quick but I don’t think that it would go back too quickly since it’s just oil and conditioner. I just put it on the shelf with the rest of my products.

[@solarlola5953]

Do they kill the emus to make this oil? is it fat ? I don’t know about this oil

[@kathleenadeshoga8415]

yes, they have to be killed. the oil is derived from their fat.

[@kathleenadeshoga8415]

use other oils

[@milami.]

I’m pretty sure the emus are not alive when the oil is extracted. I’m not a vegan or anything like that so it doesn’t really bother me but people should use whatever oil works for them.

[@jadamitchell1014]

beautiful, subscribed!

[@milami.]

Thank you 😊

[@tania0070]

Thanks.

[@Cantthinkofwhatshouldgohere]

Gorgeous

[@milami.]

Thank you 💕

[@shantavanee]

Beautiful ❤

[@milami.]

Thank you 💕

[@bright212]

A lot of black women with waist length hair, celebrities too are getting the Gena perm for natural hair. It's not in all the beauty salons yet but it will be because it is growing black women's hair really long, really fast. Black women can have long healthy beautiful hair and soon we all will ❤❤❤❤

[@c.anderson5246]

Your hair is Beaauutiiiful❤.

[@milami.]

Thank you 🥰

[@Mommy-iq3qz]

If there is anyone who can tell me how to grow my relaxed hair without protective styling. My previous hairdresser did it went from a bob to bra strap in 2 yrs and I never saw her with her hair up or in a protective style. Not even a ponytail so if there is any one who can do that make a video in my honor please.

[@milami.]

Although I have never relaxed my hair, I did straighten it once a month/every two weeks for like 15 years. I didn’t have a problem with growth but I did have a problem with retention. I’m also more scissor happy with straight hair than I am with protective styling. I know this doesn’t answer your question but maybe focusing on retention instead of growth may give you a different perspective. I’m pretty sure your hair is growing but it might be breaking off faster than it is growing. I am not an expert by any means but I thought it might be worth mentioning.

[@bivoryforsureivory3872]

Are you saying ingel oil? Could not see label on jug and you spoke quickly each time you mentioned the oil. So

[@milami.]

Emu oil, I also put it in the description box.

[@kerriewithpurpose5722]

Gosh...I was natural for years but my hair neverrr kept a natural style..looked like a hot frizzy mess on my head..relaxed it and it's beautiful with capital letters...just shows God made us differently and we just need to learn to appreciate what we have.

[@nuggygillard795]

I am not natural however I use the same method on my waist length hair it is amazing

[@StopgangStalkinTHEBLOODOFJESUS]

Sis...yu got some beautiful hair...I'M NEXT❤😊😮❤❤

[@milami.]

Thank you 💕

[@Tameekarose]

Beautiful but that’s too much hair for me

[@milami.]

Thanks lol

[@adangadang5940]

❤❤❤❤

[@selfcarevoyage]

God's willing, I am on a mission to get to tailbone length by December.

[@milami.]

🤞🏾

[@candidapeier]

Wtf gal......damn!❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@somtoonyechi5925]

How many years is ur hair

[@milami.]

I’ve always been natural but my hair didn’t really go past my bra strap. I started putting more effort in taking care of my hair about 3 years ago.

[@somtoonyechi5925]

Thanks dear

[@PositivityTrain]

How frequently do you apply the mixture? I know you said when your hair is in twists, & similar styles, but how often do you style your hair like this (approximately) and do you reapply it daily before wrapping your hair at night?. I'm trying to get an idea on how I can incorporate this into my routine. Thanks so much for sharing, you're so right about the effectiveness of simplicity. 🩷

[@milami.]

I’ll do it twice a week max but mainly once a week. I don’t apply it at night. My twist are usually in a bun and will still be wet even if it’s five days later. I’ll take my bun out sometime during the week to let my scalp dry so it doesn’t get irritated. Hopefully that helps.