How I grew my natural hair long, thick and healthy In 2021

[@peachesm5865]

This pass year I began using hair grease and water a lot more. I remember growing up and that was the only thing my mother used on my hair. I never had any issues about hair breakage and my hair not growing. Sometimes old school methods are the best when it comes to natural hair. Love your hair 😘

[@Abbas_Daughters]

🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾I’m learning this! My hair actually started growing when I used hair grease and went back to old school products!

[@BarbaraBirungiSunflower]

Me and grease have a relationship ever since I tried it on my hair for the first time. I literally use water and grease every wash day and it has made my wash day pretty simple and not time consuming.

[@cutenobi]

Grease is definitely a staple.

[@shannettediaz8468]

I agree..

[@Familybond_5]

I was gona try this in the new year but was contemplating asking what exactly is in Vaseline now I am doing it we grew up on this

[@jp.twitchbroadcast8805]

I wish this video blow up so more black women can see and appreciate their own natural hair 🙏🏾

[@rachel12127]

I agree!and I'm happy to see a black guy saying that:)

[@BarbaraBirungiSunflower]

I wish it would blow up too! Thank you so much because your like, comment and share is what is going to make it be seen by a lot of people on KZbin so 🙏

[@TexasStardust11]

I totally agree and I appreciate you for saying it. I normally hear black men say the opposite. 🥰❤️🥰

[@jozejeaux3962]

We were so caught up in the hype of all these new hair products(that aren't working) we've forgotten about what used to work. We've broken what didn't need fixing. I appreciate all of your videos because ir's helped me tremendously, thank you

[@BarbaraBirungiSunflower]

I am totally basic when it comes to my hair. Water and grease or water and butter and am good. Thank you for this comment. It is really encouraging me to keep doing what I am doing when it comes to my hair

[@bchili357]

I recently came to the realization that my mom used to wash my hair every couple of weeks, use grease, and then braid it up. My hair was LONG, thick and healthy. I decided to abandon most products and go back to what mom did. Wash, grease, and style it for at least one week. It's working. My hair is much longer and continued to grow.

[@virginiawilliams648]

Yall, please listen to me. I started this natural hair journey 10 years ago and couldn't get it right no matter which of our kinfolk products I tried, Aunt Jessie, Ms. Carol, Bronner Brothers, Carol's Daughter, etc. . I went back to what my mama used to do which was grease, water, wash, repeat! Bam! Hair started growing. God bless you all in your own personal journey.

[@BarbaraBirungiSunflower]

I have a similar regimen for my hair too! I wash ,grease, braid and repeat

[@CeceLove08]

do you put grease on your scalp or just the length of your hair? or both?

[@virginiawilliams648]

@@CeceLove08 I do both. The scalp, once or twice a week & my ends to seal EVERYTIME I remoisturize.

[@kimberlyturner820]

😁😁😁 BAM!! I like that. Thank you.

[@virginiawilliams648]

@Lola LoraySo true! I'm so happy for you!

[@alisiawilliams7390]

I went natural 8 years ago this past November. I wish that we knew how to take care of natural hair back in the 70's when my hair was still thick and dark. I'm salt and pepper and thinner and I still love being natural. I have just seen you come up on my feed. I'm a new subbie. God Bless you in 2022. You are absolutely gorgeous without makeup on !!

[@BarbaraBirungiSunflower]

Oh my goodness thank you so much for the compliment and thank you for joining this channel. I love to have you here 💯. I think with being natural, it’s never too late to learn a few things that can still grow your hair long and healthy. A few years ago, I had no idea on how I can care for my natural hair. But now i am here,learning what works for my hair. I am glad to have you here

[@sherrisolomon8673]

I think you meant to say LIKE we did in tge 70's no?

[@RicaYC71]

I swear by water, grease and curl activator. #1 Effective, #2 keeps my natural hair healthy and #3 it’s cost effective. Other than that DC, moisturize and trim those ends. I work hard to keep it simple.

[@victoriousgray5479]

Same here

[@vanessaclark3443]

There's a reason why Old Skool products have stood the test of time, have been on the shelves since the 60's, and where our parents and grandparents have used them on themselves and their children, because THEY WORK.

[@BarbaraBirungiSunflower]

They do work and I think we don’t hype them that much because of the new products that’s advertised on the internet. I personally don’t mind them at all because my hair is thriving on just me using water and blue magic. I love it

[@154angel154]

One thing I ❤ about Your channel. Is the fact that you Do NOT bombard us with those "Grow Long Hair with This" SHAT!!! You show Up on screen and give us the REAL TEA Sis!!! Hair and Results!!!

[@BarbaraBirungiSunflower]

Thank you so much for your feedback and I am happy that the content I am sharing you all is helpful and not bombarding. I want to remain true to my self and what it is I share on this channel. Thank you!

[@kirstentubes]

Girl your hair is goals. I’m definitely listening

[@BarbaraBirungiSunflower]

Thank you so much gorgeous. I am listening too! Thanks for your support ❤️

[@eftg3450]

I've noticed how natural and bare u always look on your,little to no make up and I love it!please do a video talking about your skin care practices, etc.

[@BarbaraBirungiSunflower]

Thank you so much for that comment. I like to look as natural and simple as possible with makeup, skin care practices and everything I do generally. I want to share some of my skin care routines for sure and believe me my most insecure part is my skin because it is really problematic and has been for years

[@eftg3450]

@@BarbaraBirungiSunflower keep up the simplicity 👏

[@BarbaraBirungiSunflower]

@@eftg3450 Yes to simplicity!

[@Rue100]

Your hair is beautiful and so are you!!!!

[@BarbaraBirungiSunflower]

Thank you so much. I appreciate your support on my channel. You are the best!

[@coilyloxs9696]

I’m about to start a 6 week henna gloss regimen where after co-washing the henna out I’m going to use a moisturizing deep conditioner and add some amla power to it. I’m excited for my next 6 weeks of wash days. Ive been natural a little over one year, I’m low porosity, have fine strands and have two different hair textures- very coiled in the from and very loose curls in the back. Looking forward to to growing with you in 2022!!!!

[@kikijohnson6199]

Beware of henna it's a permanent natural hair dye I'm natural as well and used henna to keep grays at bay🤦‍♀️now that I'm waist length I decided to color dye and it absolutely didn't change color I really didn't believe henna was permanent but it is🙄just a tip if at all useful

[@1GoldenBreeze]

Looking forward to your 2022 videos. I enjoy seeing what other ladies do to grow their hair to waist length and beyond. Many of the journeys are quite different to achieve the same goal, and that is fascinating to me. Some routines are very complicated and others are relatively simple and I find that interesting. My routine falls on the simple and basic side.

[@BarbaraBirungiSunflower]

I am excited to share the videos with you all. Thank you for your support on my channel. My routine is simple and basic. I don’t like to complicate my life. That’s why I share what I do here when it comes to my hair.

[@crymeariver.]

The one thing that changed my natural hair progress is oiling my scalp during protective styling. I stopped adding oil directly to my scalp & would just dilute it in my water but once I did it straight on the scalp I noticed I retained more length & saw more thickness.

[@kittiesinthecity9333]

This is a great review of your 2021 hair experiences! Thank you for your honesty and authenticity. Sharing what you actually did and what you really will continue is more helpful than suggesting something you seen on the internet 💖💝

[@BarbaraBirungiSunflower]

Oh thank you so much. Thank you for your continued support to my channel. I hope you will still be apart of this journey 2022. This year, I want to share more hair videos with you all. I want us to grow our hair and learn about our hair.

[@kittiesinthecity9333]

@@BarbaraBirungiSunflower How wonderful, looking forward to your 2022 content!

[@giftedintrovert]

i couldnt resist, i saw natural hair, i clicked... YOU ARE GORGEOUS

[@BarbaraBirungiSunflower]

Oh my goodness 😊 You are gorgeous too😍

[@giftedintrovert]

@@BarbaraBirungiSunflower thank you 🤎🤎🤎🤎

[@callmedera-rediscoveringme5302]

Gosh..I wish u wrote them all put on the page..would help alot of people who are lost in their hair journey. Just like me😪. BTW- UR HAIR IS SO LOVELY AND YOU LOOK AMAZING

[@BarbaraBirungiSunflower]

Great feedback. I should have written them for sure. Next time I will and sorry about that. Thank you for supporting this channel.

[@coilyloxs9696]

You got me with the amla. I’ve been using amla mask for the past 5 wash days. New subbie here.

[@feliciadunn644]

I’m going to try alma, bringrah, hibiscus 🌺 and feenegrek on my hair! I use grease and a leave in ( a rinse out conditioner). I’m going to try finger detangling first then a detangling brush or comb. And finally I wear wigs on top of my twists.

[@kittiesinthecity9333]

Nice hair routine!! I love fenugreek. It really strengthened my hair. Being high porosity my tresses loved the protein boost

[@BarbaraBirungiSunflower]

Oh my goodness! I am definitely going to be trying all those things on my hair. Definitely try finger detangling and you will see a difference on your hair for sure. Let’s do this together. Thank you for your amazing support on my channel

[@peepla7]

I've been using gloves to do my hair for years...it keeps nails from snagging my hair.

[@BarbaraBirungiSunflower]

Oh great! I have noticed the same with my hair especially when I am detangling- my hair doesn’t snag that much like before.

[@BarbaraBirungiSunflower]

Oh great! I have noticed the same with my hair especially when I am detangling- my hair doesn’t snag that much like before.

[@mpho8018]

You have beautifuuuuul hair! Can't wait until I reach this length😍

[@BarbaraBirungiSunflower]

Thank you so much for supporting me and the channel. ☺️

[@marciawilliams291]

Love it,very nice.The hair is coming on nicely.Good job.👍💖

[@BarbaraBirungiSunflower]

Yass the hair is coming along for sure. Thank you for your support. I truly appreciate it

[@EANDM71]

You’re GORGEOUS!!!

[@BarbaraBirungiSunflower]

Thank you so much 😊

[@1love847]

We started our journey ta the same time. You are ding great since! Loving this natural hair journey.

[@BarbaraBirungiSunflower]

Thank you so much. I’m happy to hear that we started the hair journey at the same time. How is your hair journey going so far.

[@luchyanagonzalez7775]

Wao! You are right when it come to detangle your hair with gloves!! I became natural a year ago, I saw a photo of my hair from years ago and I really realize how much hair I lost with all those process to straight my hair, and on top of that I suffer from alopecia , well I desire that I won’t detangle my hair or wash it with my hands, so I use power-free nitrile exam gloves, and trust from my hands full of hair that fall of to 3 or 5 to nothing this help me combine with natural products and oil and grease to keep my hair , now my hair is healthy and so long, so thank you for helping us because most of the stuff you said and did is true!! Globe are the best people though I was crazy but the gloves help me better than my comb or my hands, but use the right gloves for it!

[@thematrix3663]

Consider adding zinc to yr diet for the alopecia. Research it.

[@rachelm.3173]

You're so pretty 😍 Beautiful hair!

[@BarbaraBirungiSunflower]

Thank you so much 😍

[@chemicalrose747]

You are stunning 😍 please give us a video about your skin/beauty routine 🙌🏾

[@BarbaraBirungiSunflower]

Thank you so much😍. I would definitely love to share my skin care routine. Looks like a lot of you want to see that video

[@saraamharawitethiopia]

Your hair is so beautiful that you will never wear a wig...You're also beautiful. true, our blackneness is beautiful. I am proud of it...

[@BarbaraBirungiSunflower]

Oh thank you so much. Your support on our natural hair is truly appreciated. Thank you

[@nishani3]

Great results. Question, do you all grease the hair, or the scalp, or both? If no grease on the scalp, do you use oils? Which oils are recommended?

[@BarbaraBirungiSunflower]

I do grease my hair especially my ends and I sometime use my grease mix from time to time on the scalp. I mostly use light oils like olive oil,grape seed oil or a mix of oils.

[@nishani3]

@@BarbaraBirungiSunflower thank you for replying 🙏🏾

[@WLHMCALLNATURAL]

Mini braids for sure are great, lm also doing mini braids as well cause hair grows like crazy

[@BarbaraBirungiSunflower]

Mini braids are going to be my thing this year. They are great at growing my hair the most too. I am definitely rocking those this year

[@tonyacanada]

I just stumbled on your page and I’m loving it!!! Also, where did you get your glasses from ? So cute.

[@BarbaraBirungiSunflower]

Oh yes. I alive hearing that. Thank you for stumbling over here. The glasses I bought on Amazon a while back I can’t remember from what company though. Thank you

[@bobatearoar]

How do I maintain protective hairstyles? (Specifially twists) And for how long should I keep it in. I go to school and it's very hot as I'm living jn tropical climate so I will sweat and buildup, etc.

[@BarbaraBirungiSunflower]

I would recommend you watch my new uploaded video. I experience the same thing when it comes to twists and the longer I can keep them in is three days maximum. Otherwise they will tangle, frizz and detangling will be hard on my wash day. So I prefer mini braids

[@FineNaturalHairROCKS]

Happy new year Barbara! Congrats on your journey thus far! 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@BarbaraBirungiSunflower]

Thank you so much. Your support on my channel is truly appreciated. Happy new year to you too darling☺️😍

[@FineNaturalHairROCKS]

@@BarbaraBirungiSunflower thank you so much! 🥰🤗💛

[@motivationforher3979]

My hair grows with just watering it every day.

[@BarbaraBirungiSunflower]

Me too! And I think that how hair should grow really.

[@susanwariboko8401]

You are doing a great job, keep it up:

[@BarbaraBirungiSunflower]

Thank you so much for supporting this channel☺️

[@ellenkorang6670]

I’m going to go heat free for 6 months and see if it helps🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@BarbaraBirungiSunflower]

Yay! I am there with you girl. Please track your progress with pictures- before and after. You will see a huge difference for sure

[@ellenkorang6670]

@@BarbaraBirungiSunflower thank you for replying 🥰🥰

[@tabithatouray]

To be honest it was only hair grease our African mothers or grsndmothers were using on our hair thsnks so much Love ❤

[@BarbaraBirungiSunflower]

Grease is bae. I discovered it end of 2020 and I have never looked back and I don’t think I will any time soon either. It seals my moisture perfectly and for long.

[@VicTohriah]

Great work 🙌🏼

[@BarbaraBirungiSunflower]

Thank you so much. Your support to this channel is really appreciated

[@chiroamel3671]

Your skin is beautiful 😍😍😍😍

[@BarbaraBirungiSunflower]

Thank you so much for the compliment on my skin

[@mwambaitinerisilunga5277]

Could you make a video for high porosity. Cuz I am struggling to maintain mine😅

[@BarbaraBirungiSunflower]

What kind of video do you want to see? Do You want me to talk about it forexanple? I think we all have struggles around maintaining our hair whether your low porosity or high porosity. What are some of your struggles if you don’t mind sharing on here.

[@mwambaitinerisilunga5277]

@@BarbaraBirungiSunflower A video on how to moisturize properly would be nice . Cause I dont know about others but other youtubers show us a lot of products that it can sometimes get confusing of what to use

[@danieshateele429]

Your skin is beautiful 😍

[@BarbaraBirungiSunflower]

Thank you so much ☺️

[@f.maria7835]

You ate so beautiful may God bless you

[@BarbaraBirungiSunflower]

Thank you so much. I appreciate your support on my channel.

[@BarbaraBirungiSunflower]

Thank you so much. I appreciate your support on my channel.

[@fir8550]

I like your presentation, the way you talk and present each topic/remedy.

[@BarbaraBirungiSunflower]

Thank you darling. Your support is truly appreciated😍

[@fir8550]

Thanks for the great ideas.

[@JohannasHair]

I just have one thing to say about the person in this video... BEAUTIFUL!

[@BarbaraBirungiSunflower]

☺️ Thank you so much beautiful.

[@maryamkim1281]

Beautiful inside and out🌹 Wow.

[@BarbaraBirungiSunflower]

Thank you so much☺️

[@brendahimmie8377]

Lovely and thanks for the tips😊 Do you still use Cantu leave in conditioner?

[@BarbaraBirungiSunflower]

Thank you so much. I still use cantu leave in conditioner for sure. It is great moisturizer for my low porosity hair.

[@RushellKB]

We have the same head of hair, except mine is shorter and I have so much grey that people think I’m older lol

[@BarbaraBirungiSunflower]

Yay! I am happy to hear from people who have the same head of hair☺️

[@VenusEnergy3]

You’re absolutely gorgeous lady 🥰

[@BarbaraBirungiSunflower]

Thank you so much for the compliment. You are absolutely gorgeous yourself😍

[@VenusEnergy3]

@@BarbaraBirungiSunflower 🥰

[@lyhtle_trippy]

And does your hair not get tangled when you do braids out or twist out

[@BarbaraBirungiSunflower]

Great question. So it actually tangles more when I do twist out but not braid outs. Braid outs are great for my hair stretch and they keep my tangles out.

[@cutenobi]

What’s the porosity of your hair? How often do you use amla?

[@BarbaraBirungiSunflower]

My hair is low porosity and I use Amla every after two weeks as a pre poo mostly.

[@Babiielicous1996]

Cabelo lindo, love it 😀 🧡

[@MRT408]

KZbin algorithm brought me here. I'm glad it did😊

[@BarbaraBirungiSunflower]

Shout out to KZbin algorithms for bringing you here. I am so happy to have you here.

[@Royal_dagaati]

Your hair goals is a vibe Barbara 😫❤❤❤i have started implementing your tips gradually and I hope to see improvement 🙏 Can i mix ayurveda powder with amla powder to make a mask for my hair? Or amla powder, moringa and funereek powder together? And please i love braiding with extensions, how can I grow my hair 😫with it,thanks ❤❤🧡

[@BarbaraBirungiSunflower]

I love you. You already know😍 You have been absolutely supportive to me and my channel. You are watching, commenting , liking my videos and hyping me up. Thank you gorgeous. Yes, you can mix all powders and use them as a mask but I would recommend you try mixing two powders first and see how your hair reacts. Braiding with or without extensions grows hair. All you need to pay attention is your scalp while your hair is in braids. Clean your scalp, oil your scalp and massage from time to time. Do not neglect your hair while in braids. The installation is important and the take down of braids is important. A lot of people lose hair during those processes so take care.

[@Royal_dagaati]

@@BarbaraBirungiSunflower Always🥰🧡well noted sis 🖤🖤

[@sonniakamukama]

My hair is so hard,wat should I use to moisturize it specify for me,am tired of the breakage,painful combing

[@claudiagrover-cofield2776]

First, whatever you are doing...STOP. Next, wash your hair with a clarifying shampoo on the first wash, a moisturizing shampoo the second wash. Then condition your hair with a cholesterol treatment. (Sit under a dryer for 30 minutes). Follow up with a moisturizing mask. ( sit under the dryer for 15 minutes). Rinse very well. Now that your hair is clean and conditioned, generously apply a moisturizing leave in conditioner. Use Blue magic or Dax. Section your hair and gently detangle each section. Spray water if needed to keep your hair slippery so your come will glide through your hair. Put your hair in twists or braids. Every 2 days take down your braid. Generously add your leave, then your grease and re braid. Do this with each braid. Make sure you do this every two days. Cover your hair with beautiful silk or satin scarves. Your hair will heal and start to grow.

[@claudiagrover-cofield2776]

You absolutely need a moisturizing leave in (Cantu leave in or african pride leave in) and a grease (blue magic or dax)

[@sonniakamukama]

@@claudiagrover-cofield2776 thank you so much dear,let me start using that method

[@BarbaraBirungiSunflower]

Oh my goodness I love you! You have said it perfectly. 100% follow this advice🥰 This is beautifully said Claudia.

[@xionmaraminalla1504]

Holaaa kiero en español por favor lo tratamientos

[@ericajohnson5618]

For those of us who have poor sound quality can you put the products you use in the comments section.

[@BarbaraBirungiSunflower]

Thanks for the feedback on that. In this particular video, I am not mentioning the products I use because the video wasn’t about that. I have videos on my channel where I talk about the products I use on my hair. Please check those videos out

[@ritaaghulor8562]

Hi Barbara my name is Rita I'm a Nigerian and I want to tell you that I love you so much

[@BarbaraBirungiSunflower]

Hello Rita so Nice to meet. I love you so much😍 This really warms my heart.

[@kareg-cm5ny]

Beautiful !!!! Are you low porosity?

[@BarbaraBirungiSunflower]

Thank you so much. Oh yes I am low porosity

[@kechigabiromaureen7632]

On my journey to natural hair the only problem I have I don't use braids or weaves on my hair

[@BarbaraBirungiSunflower]

Oh great! If you are using your own hair- I think it’s better than using extensions, weaves or braids for sure

[@lyhtle_trippy]

How long do you let your twist out or braid outs last

[@BarbaraBirungiSunflower]

For braid outs I can keep them out for a week at most. For twist outs, they don’t last long out so two days to three at most.

[@pinky-ud1rt]

Shes just old school no more products that is too much for my hair im gonna use basic oils and water x your just a gawjuss black woman xx

[@waynejohnson2894]

Gorgeous!!!!

[@BarbaraBirungiSunflower]

Thank you so much 😊

[@noraokoro4791]

Your skin looks like clay! Oh my goodness! You are so beautiful like a beautiful sculpture 😍😍

[@BarbaraBirungiSunflower]

Oh my goodness🤗 my skin is like clay🥰 thank you so much for the compliment. I appreciate you!

[@sashan1281]

I just found your channel and your last name!? Ugandan!? Woo!

[@BarbaraBirungiSunflower]

Oh yass!🤗 truly Ugandan

[@beauty011]

Great review

[@BarbaraBirungiSunflower]

Thank you so much

[@itumelengthokwane8960]

♥️♥️♥️

[@BarbaraBirungiSunflower]

Thank you so much 😊

[@jennietookjiminsjamsandate919]

She almost look like simi i dont know if i write her name correct ......🥰🥰

[@BarbaraBirungiSunflower]

Simi 🤔 I am not sure I know who she is 😍

[@jennietookjiminsjamsandate919]

@@BarbaraBirungiSunflower yes simi.....

[@successbraining3824]

🥵 ooh my Beutiful Black Godesses,Im waiting for the day all of u stop wearing wigs and go natural. Natural Hair should be encouraged.

[@BarbaraBirungiSunflower]

You are right! Wigs are great but our natural hair is best. I am here to advocate for women and men to love and wear their natural hair because it is absolutely beautiful 🤩

[@psychomammiescaught2506]

Where are you from?

[@BarbaraBirungiSunflower]

I am from East Africa😍

[@psychomammiescaught2506]

@@BarbaraBirungiSunflower you are beautiful

[@TheDevourerOfUniverses]

Damn you are beautiful

[@BarbaraBirungiSunflower]

Damn you are beautiful too! Thank you so much for your support on my channel

[@arianaroyaltydaniels6821]

KZbin should stop showing these adds

[@BarbaraBirungiSunflower]

I am not sure what kind of ads you want KZbin to stop and you watching ads helps me out financially ☺️

[@abbassweetheartforalletern1673]

HI to whoever reads this i wanna tell you that you are loved and that your life has purpose , JESUS CHRIST loves you he wants you to know him know about , he died for your sins so why not give him a chance to be part of your life to be LORD and SAVIOUR of your life REPENT and accept him do it today before it's too late.

[@BarbaraBirungiSunflower]

Thank you for the kind reminder about God’s love. 😊

[@abbassweetheartforalletern1673]

@@BarbaraBirungiSunflower you're welcome