HOW I GREW MY HAIR LONG IN A YEAR

[@SwavyCurlyCourtney]

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[@sip_espresso]

Courtney, do you have any opinion on Olaplex as of recent? It may be controversial, and/or similar to your review on Not So Pretty- I was just curious if you or any other influencers that I follow have any opinion 🙏 you don't have to say how you feel in a comment if you're planning on doing a video. Always appreciate your content 💖

[@dushyantparihar]

Hi...I really like your videos and I am just wondering that is there any chance for me to work with you as a Video Editor? Would love to have your response.

[@TheCrummyArtist]

Totally random, not related comment: I just wanted to thank you for respecting your children’s privacy and dignity. When I first watched your channel, I thought it was interesting that you didn’t show your son often or share his name, because I was so used to other KZbinrs sharing their children in their videos. And when baby girl was born, I was hoping to learn her name, only because we all enjoy your content, and felt connected to your pregnancy journey. But I understood where you were coming from. After doing some research on family vlogs and child exploitation on the internet- I am now like “Ooohhhh!! Okay that makes a ton of sense.” So now, I am SO glad you represent your family the way you do. Your kids will thank you for it someday.

[@ioanaschifirnet3814]

Couldn’t agree more!

[@tracyvision]

Go Go Courtney! In the last 5 years I’ve grown my hair from my chin to my butt and agree 100% with everything you mentioned, they’ve helped me achieve my goals too. One thing you didn’t mention was protective hairstyles and hair coverings for sleeping. Pineapple buns are a great option for many but never worked for me - directing my hair against the way it grows hurts my scalp, so I sleep in a braid. But since I started sleeping in a bonnet I’ve noticed significantly less split ends. I really love the Yanibest bonnet that I got on Amazon which is lined with mulberry silk. I gently twist my hair at the nape of my neck and pop on the bonnet. No. More. Tangles!

[@Celeste-.-marie]

I know this might seem basic but I'd love to see a video on how you product free air dry. Like exactly what you do when you get out of the shower. I know results will vary widely based on hair texture and porosity, but I've been looking for an easy no fuss routine for days I don't want to do all the scrunching and diffusing. My scalp needs to be cleansed every 1-2 days and its just too much work to do my entire curly routine all the time. Your product free hair is so shiny and beautiful!

[@na.y.]

I agree! And I'd love that too! My hair is HORRIFIC when it air dries, specially product-free!

[@GinaMarieCheeseman]

Bond treatments are really helping me keep my hair healthy while growing it out. I love Curlsmith's bond treatment.

[@karissathatcher9206]

I would love to hear about your thoughts on the air dry/diffuse "controversy" and whether leaving your hair wet for long periods of time is causing damage. :)

[@Aphrodite01]

It does damage your hair leaving it wet for long. It’s better to use heat protectant and dry your hair.

[@na.y.]

Yes! Me too!

[@cassieorosz8528]

I’m growing my hair out now too! In June it was cut to my chin (the shortest I’ve ever had it). Now it is to my chest! I’m so happy! I’d love a #lengthcheck shirt!! And I loved this video!! Thank you so much for this helpful information!! 💕

[@dreambrush7251]

I'm also on my long hair journey

[@derrickjenniferwatkins1394]

Great tips Courtney! I cut my hair above my shoulders when my last baby was 3 months old. I had long hair and the postpartum shedding was driving me nuts so I donated my hair. She's about to turn 7 now and my hair is to my hips. Its wavy and course, loves oils and not being washed often 😁 Braids and search and destroy trims along with oil on the ends and regular deep conditioning are my best tips.

[@na.y.]

The thing I love most about your video is that everything you said makes total sense and it's not promising magic or anything. It's just real! I love that! Thanks and congratulations for your honesty!

[@TinaOnEarth]

10 Tips (short bullets): 1. Explains the important of trimming as preventative damage and curly friendly products (sulfate and silicone free) 2. Microfiber towel 3. Wavy friendly brush starting at ends and be gentle. 4. Only brush your hair with a slip agent (leave in conditioner while wet or hair oil while dry) 5. Silk pillowcase 6. Silk hair tie or invisibobble 7. Little to no heat on hair 8. Regular trimmings 9. Nutrition (protein) 10. Exercise

[@SwavyCurlyCourtney]

Thank you for summing it up!

[@sharonchancey8938]

My hair grows long quickly, now if it’d just grow thicker it’d be awesome. Yes I’m older but that doesn’t mean I want to be nearly bald or my scalp show through. I am woman hear me roar. 💕. Love all the info you give us and wait patiently for each video. Thx for what you do

[@sara2382]

Thanks for this Courtney! I am dealing with post-Covid hair loss right now, and so I am trying to be as gentle as possible with it. I've basically been pretending it's cooked angel hair pasta, any time I touch it lol! I already do many of these tips, but I'm bad about getting regular trims, or using oil each and every time I dry brush my hair. I will do both from now on!

[@LoveMusic-dv4sl]

This video was so helpful as all your videos are. I use to barely get my hair trimmed, but now I do it more often sometimes just a dusting other times more depending on how my ends are. It has helped with growth. 🙂

[@MGeeDesigns]

Definitely interested in a length check shirt 😁

[@KayoEll]

With the exception of about 5 years when it was hard to find silk or satin pillow cases (and Igot sick of sewing them myself) , I've been sleeping on a silk/satin since I was a little girl. My aunt who lived out of state used to send me BOXES AND BOXES of clothes. She sent a silk pillow case because my hair would get so tangled. I just loved the feeling of the cool, slippery fabric. I had no idea that it was sent specifically to try to help with the tangles until I asked my mom about it a month ago. She tells me the pillow cases were the only reason I was "allowed' to keep my hair long -- otherwise she would have chopped it so she "didn't have to listen to [me] whine about it" every time she brushed my hair (don't get me started... I took over all the brushing of my hair at about 6 because she was so rough).

[@cleocatra9324]

Courtney! Just popping by to say I love your channel and your personality . Hope you have a wonderful Christmas and your hair looks beautiful.

[@QuickSilverHair]

Look at it grow!!! 🎉🎉 Your hair grows pretty fast. Can I special order a length check on a tunic? 😂 I’m aiming for my hips now.

[@ioanaschifirnet3814]

Literally sitting here thinking about my own layers haha so glad to know I’m not the only one!

[@stochasticthots]

your hair’s looking great! thank you for the tips!

[@nataliejenner3318]

Thanks for all these helpful tips. I would like to see how long I can grow my hair before it becomes tangly and unmanageable. I use many of these tips which are very helpful.

[@amandawiparinabeam7885]

Love the tips! I have slowly tried to incorporate each one into my hair routine. My hair is definitely damaged so I know I will be needing regular trims before I see the results I want. Hair Journey Yay!

[@SwavyCurlyCourtney]

Oh yay I love this so much! You got that right, it is definitely a journey!

[@chelseapickslay5359]

The princess bride reference 😂

[@kajuncurtis5729]

Ugh thanks for reminding me I need to work out and drink my water, Courtney! I'm terrible about consuming liquids at all, much less enough water lol. This video was a great reminder and you offered some awesome tips! 😘

[@caitlinheusz386]

Had to giggle when you said your Perfect Haircare towel was a one time purchase, when I know you have AT LEAST three!

[@mariesikk]

Good morning! I really struggle with growing my hair so I am taking notes on this one 😅

[@SwavyCurlyCourtney]

I understand!!! I always struggled to grow my hair too! It can be so hard. 😅🤗 You got this!!

[@dannankate]

Do you feel that wearing your hair more product free this year helped keep it healthier?

[@JuliasHairJourney]

I have always rinsed my brush with water and used oil or oil-based detanglers when I dry brush my hair.

[@na.y.]

Very nice tips! Thanks!

[@heymssmithers]

Oh man, I would love one of these!!!

[@BethanyMeredith]

Ooo yes I'm in for the length check tshirt!! I'm planning on getting back into the hair factory (donating) game as soon as I'm done being blonde. ;)

[@19Rena96]

Every time I let my hair air dry without gel it gets frizzy.. you're so so shiny tho 😭 I have high porosity hair maybe that's why.

[@GinaMarieCheeseman]

I have a tighter curl pattern than Courtney and can't go without gel.

[@19Rena96]

@@GinaMarieCheeseman I don't, I have wavy hair just like her.

[@willbrown6615]

Thanks! 💚

[@brandychapman541]

I'd love to have a #lengthcheck t-shirt!!! My hair has always been super long, but as of the last year, it's broken at shoulder length or so, sadly...I'm trying my best to get my own beautiful #mermaidhair back, thanks for all the tips & tricks, I absolutely love u & ur channel!!! 😘🖤🥰

[@ellanderson5171]

Yes I need that t- shirt!

[@AnaMiel4324]

I really would like to have one of those length shirts. 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@Celeste-.-marie]

I wish my hair looked like that product free omg 😍

[@na.y.]

Oh, I'd like the t-shirt. Not black, though, being that my hair ir black!

[@chelseapickslay5359]

Yes want the shirt!

[@heatherzest]

I have to ask! Do you take Hair supplements? Biotin or Collagen?

[@heymssmithers]

Ahhhh!!! Are you going to donate your hair!?!?

[@aimee679]

I think those are short layers! They may be too short for us wavies. I think long layers look better :)

[@KmNry]

Hi I like that you’ve got layers in your very long hair. My hairdresser cut layers too short causing the several inches at the bottom to look thin and straggly so I had to get all cut off. What do you ask for to get such nice even layers with long hair ?

[@WrightAtHome]

Plus you had a baby during pregnancy hormones can make your hair grow faster with less hair fall :)

[@francesca.sevenroses]

Watching from the French mountains, it's currently -14°c/6.8F ...i cannot not use heat/hair dryer/diffuser 😔

[@jendotson2641]

Hi! I was wondering if you could recommend a product that I could use when I “scrunch out the crunch”? My hair tends to get frizzy and I would like to go longer between wash days. Thank you!!!

[@katejones1585]

I use the perfect haircare towel

[@jeannesohre5118]

Thank you

[@krystall.perezmartinez9942]

This year I also unlocked my mermaid length hair, down to my booty. It is awesome. Probably gona chop it off afyer new year's. 😉

[@KathleenKC1]

So, is snake oil a sealing oil, or will my hair absorb it?!?

[@SwavyCurlyCourtney]

Buahahaha I love it!!! I will guess a sealing oil! 😂

[@katejones1585]

I would buy a #lengthcheck shirt!

[@melaniesunshine1951]

I promise having a baby helped your hair grow longer

[@shawneepierce704]

I want a shirt.

[@jenhooper3554]

🤗💗

[@SwavyCurlyCourtney]

🤗

[@melaniesunshine1951]

What's the difference between using a silk or satin pillowcase ??

[@Samantha_M.]

Silk is the name of the fabric and satin refers to how the fibers of the fabric are intertwined

[@melaniesunshine1951]

@@Samantha_M. no that's satin silk is made by silk worms.

[@Samantha_M.]

@@melaniesunshine1951 Satin made out of silk is the most known but satin made out of cotton or polyester fibers or a mix of different fibers does exist as well

[@shoresofreedom]

Giiirl if your hair looks like THAT naturally, you don't have curly hair, you have straight slightly wavy hair. The miracle with you is that when you wanna style it curly, your hair gets incredibly curly, which straight-haired people cannot do, their hair just goes back to straight. You are literally a living miracle hybrid ^^ Oh and... you have the glossiest hair I have seen in life xDDD Is it naturally shiny like that ? cause that's incredible! I grew my hair long several times but unfortunately it took forever because north african curly hair (mine) is prone to frizz and damage on its own, literally, even when not using heat. the last half gets like straw :/// I can qlso see it with bloggers : european/american bloggers heat-style their hair every single day, and it still looks so incredibly silky and healthy naturally. Our turns into straw ://///

[@baozi5536]

This is what wavy hair is like. Courtney has mentioned the benefits many times and helped me enjoy my hair. I always hated my “not straight not curly hair”, but she’s helped me see that we can encourage it to be straighter by pulling it down (did you notice she said she brushed it while wet?) or we can encourage it to hold its shape while wet by putting hold products on it and scrunching it up. Pushing it up vs pulling it down. She’s not a miracle 😂 this is type 2 wavy hair 😊

[@shoresofreedom]

@@baozi5536 i literally had no idea that was possible until now 😅😅😅 If I brush my hair while wet, it s still super curly. And if my friends with straight hair crunch/style their hair to make it curly, it never gets curly and goes back to straight. ✌️✌️✌️

[@SaigeSlack]

You also had the extreme advanatGe of pregnancy

[@amoraking7530]

Gosh what else will y'all steal? Even down to the length-check tee-shirt. You are claiming you did it yourself, as if this is YOUR creation. Tons of black women have been having these shirts for YEARS on their hair journey. YOU FOLKS ARE INCREDIBLE! NOT TO MENTION WITHOUT SHAME!

[@mandiwolfe6631]

She did NOT imply that she created the concept of the length check shirt! She simply said she created the shirt she was physically wearing and asked if anyone wanted that exact shirt. Stop demonizing her. Does what you're saying happen? Yes, absolutely and it is not ok. But did that scenario happen in this particular situation? NO.