How to Get to Bra-strap Length; Surpass Your Growth Plateau 4C Hair

[@olyviajazzmyne7633]

I never thought 7day moisture was possible until i ditched cantu and started using TGIN daily moisturizer! I was SHOOK! I use to roll my eyes at KZbinrs who would say its possible 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 now look at me eating my words

[@cocoainkyoto]

You are a whole new person sis 🤣🤣🙌🏾

[@shondajohnson-ford838]

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[@jujum.2000]

Same!!! I didn't think it was real or possible lol but now I'm proof that it's possible!

[@somebodycomelistentothispo7217]

Yep. I use leave in and grease after washing and mine is good for a week.

[@somebodycomelistentothispo7217]

Back when my hair was damaged and high porosity, It wouldn’t stay moisturized for even a day 😫. Also when Everyone was on the coconut oil train my hair hated it and would dry out. My hair also gets dry with aloe Vera and too much glycerine or protein conditioners

[@actuallyjuliee]

You are a breath of fresh air on KZbin

[@cocoainkyoto]

Thank you so much for this 💖 Hearing something like this refuels my inspiration ♥️

[@actuallyjuliee]

@@cocoainkyoto You're welcome. Looking forward to more of your content

[@FineNaturalHairROCKS]

LOL @ your Starpuppy reference!! I love to see it! 😍

[@PackofDiscos]

Revisiting this video because I forgot everything and fell back into bad habits. Gems throughout! Thanks again!

[@cocoainkyoto]

You're so welcome. I hope it's going better the second time 🥺♥

[@amiamii423]

i've never related to a natural hair youtuber this much, you are a life saver!!

[@cocoainkyoto]

Such high praise 😩 Thank you 🥺💕

[@amiamii423]

@@cocoainkyoto You’re welcome! you’ve made me realize that being natural isn’t as complicated most of these other natural hair gurus make it. Please keep up the content, you make My natural hair journey so much easier!

[@shullamiteakua]

My good sis you are sooooo hilarious😂😂 Star Puppy’s meme had me rolling and the video kept getting better 😂. Your humor is a bonus because you drop AMAZING gems! Been bingingggg your videos and soaking up all the knowledge to assist me on my length journey. God bless you sis. I pray you’re doing well in Japan and passing your exams. You got this!!!💖💐

[@j2d532]

You bring the meat and potatoes. This gurl ain’t playing. Keeping it real👏 thank you Sis!

[@cocoainkyoto]

Thank you so much 💖💖💖

[@chocolatediamonds5760]

On gawd lol 💯💯

[@lilcookie1572]

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[@ClaimedQT]

You’re so entertaining and informative! You’re the trifecta funny, intelligent, gorgeous!

[@cocoainkyoto]

🥺🥺🥺 this is one of the nicest comments I’ve ever received. Thank you so much, beautiful soul 😭♥️♥️♥️

[@ClaimedQT]

@@cocoainkyoto You're welcome!!

[@ebonywatson9939]

Besides your information your humor made me a subbie. You are so funny and ty for the information 😂😂😂😂😂😂❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@cocoainkyoto]

Thank you so much! And I’m so glad you think so 🥹 If you like my sense of humor then we’re officially friends 🫶🏾🥰

[@lilcookie1572]

You're absolutely gorgeous and your personality pops😩😩😫😫😻😻😻😻💥💥💞💞💞

[@cocoainkyoto]

Awww thank you so much 💖💖💖

[@cheryltownsend3465]

I ❤️❤️❤️ you're content and you are basically right I'm 54 the basics is old school routine that's what my mom did to our hair there was no such thing as having protein in hair if you moisturize it properly it will grow & maintain length and protective style with your own hair 👍👍👍🙏God Bless you on your channel

[@cocoainkyoto]

YES 🙌🏾 Thank you so much! ♥️

[@SH-vj2ce]

I LOVE that I found you. Your personality is everything! Thanks Sis ❤

[@cocoainkyoto]

Omg thank you so much 🥺 I love that you found me too. Your support means the world to me ♥️ thanks for taking the time to leave a comment; I’m smiling from ear to ear 🥹💕

[@nethaniapierre8149]

This is why I can't retain length with wash and goes or twist outs. My hair is either in mini twists or in cornrows.

[@cocoainkyoto]

With that statement, you are already more enlightened than the majority 🙌🏾

[@nethaniapierre8149]

@@cocoainkyoto Thank you, I just think that you're not protecting the oldest parts of your hair when you do wash n goes and twist outs. I think it's good for a special occasion, but on the daily?? Hell no, at least for me. Low manipulation style? Yes. Protective style? No. That's how I see it.

[@1GoldenBreeze]

I enjoyed this video, and it was nice seeing some of the differences and similarities in care between 4C, and how I care for my 4A hair. It's certain that moisture is key for all of us coily and curly-haired ladies. Anyone with 4C to 3C needs to be very aware of moisture. I think one main difference is where growth plateaus happen with the different textures. I struggled a bit getting past bra strap, but it was still a moisture retention issue.

[@cocoainkyoto]

This makes a lot of sense! In addition to the likelihood of plateauing depending on hair type, I also have been thinking it likely changes due to body shape as well? Like people with longer/shorter torsos/neck/etc may experience them differently?

[@1GoldenBreeze]

@@cocoainkyoto I think the difference with body length/shape is more related to how long it takes to reach a certain spot on the body than to an actual plateau. It's going to take someone who's 5'10 longer to get to waist length than it will someone who is 5'5 because of height AND they may also experience a growth plateau along the way.

[@JD-kq1he]

Thank you for the video! Refreshing from all the other hair gurus

[@kittiesinthecity9333]

Agreed, very refreshing! Unique and simple tips stated in a creatively fun style 😄

[@cocoainkyoto]

Aw thank you 🥺♥️

[@cocoainkyoto]

Wow these are probably my favorite comments. It’s so reassuring to know that the ideas in my head are actually translating well to video💖💖💖

[@Sunshine_Hime]

This tips are very useful. I love Star Puppy too😊. Did you find those hair products in Japan or did you bring them from your country?

[@cocoainkyoto]

I’m so glad because a part of me was worried whether my subscribers would understand the reference 😭 I get them all from the states! So I usually stock up when I visit home, but I usually end up having to place an international order for them about once a year.

[@jasminejazziej8787]

Loving your videos and can tell me the lip stick you have on it's gorgeous and your hair is beautiful. And how did I know that you watch Star Puppy because you remind me of her so much LOL

[@cocoainkyoto]

Thank you so much ♥️ it’s the color Griselda from Fenty Beauty! LOL yes I remember being so excited when I found Star Puppy because I thought we shared a lot of similarities as well 🤣

[@my-yoshi2460]

Yep! I had to let go of that iver detangling mess. It was my biggest issue and was causing a lot of unnecessary damage to my daughters and my hair.

[@cocoainkyoto]

So glad you were able to figure it out! 🙌🏾 a lot of people are still stuck unfortunately 🤕

[@HeleneGLmarie]

Thanks for the tips. I love your make up. Your eyes naturally looks Asian.

[@cocoainkyoto]

Thank you 💕 I would say it’s the winged-liner, but this is actually the second time I’ve been told this, so I guess there must be some truth to it 😳

[@shondajohnson-ford838]

Thanks This is a great video 🦋 Blessings

[@cocoainkyoto]

Thank you! So glad you enjoyed it 💖

[@sheallwhimsical3738]

Hello! Thanks for your content.

[@cocoainkyoto]

Thanks so much for this comment. I’m so happy you enjoy it ♥️

[@shannonarmstrong6364]

😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣😭😭😭😭😭🤣🤣🤣😂😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭🤣😂🤣😭 when you hit that high note

[@cocoainkyoto]

Lolll I WISH. Unfortunately I cannot sing to save my life, so that clip was of another KZbinr, Star Puppy 😆

[@Benezia]

Your hair is beautiful love the whole look

[@cocoainkyoto]

Thank you so much 💖

[@meeikothompson]

Amazon has 3packs of the same castor for $20. Just ordered mine today! 16oz

[@cocoainkyoto]

Oooh maybe I should buy that one next time so I don’t run out before I can make it back to the states 😆

[@ChocolateMelanin]

Watching this video in x1.5 speed is funny 😂😂😂 great information ❤

[@cocoainkyoto]

I’m gonna go back and give it a try to see what you experienced 🤣 but I’m glad you enjoyed it ♥️

[@FineNaturalHairROCKS]

Your hair looks absolutely stunning by the way!!!! And I also really love Oyin Handmade products - they're sooo good!

[@cocoainkyoto]

Oh yeah I watched your first video which was on an oyin product! It was really helpful cuz I never got around to trying that one 💕

[@FineNaturalHairROCKS]

@@cocoainkyoto Awww, thank you so much for watching! I still love that Oyin product to this very day! ...lol! Now I want to grab some more for my stash! 😆

[@kittiesinthecity9333]

Great Video!!! Thank you for these amazing tips. Like #119👍🏽! A video about Kyoto (a day in the life or trip to some point of interest) would be nice. Your Japanese in the tea video sounds perfect

[@cocoainkyoto]

Like #119 🤣 Thanks girl 💖 The ideas for Japanese videos have been noted! 📝 thank you 💕 Oh goodness no; my Japanese is so far from perfect, but I do try 😩

[@kittiesinthecity9333]

@@cocoainkyoto 💖

[@melissareed3101]

Voice is giving me slight Eartha Kitt vibes 😍

[@cocoainkyoto]

Thank you for the sweet comment 🥰♥️🌸♥️🌸

[@shannonarmstrong6364]

Absolutely AMAZING truthful boffo love it

[@oyekanmieniolanaheemat3063]

Yes, I need a better styling method, these single strand nots are everywhere. Thank you very much.

[@Skyblue1477]

My 4c hair is so dry I have to re-moisturize it everyday. No matter what butter oil or grease I used to seal it’s always dry parched and chapped by the end of the day.

[@cocoainkyoto]

How are you remoisturizing? Do you use leave-in conditioner? There is definitely a way to keep your 4c hair moisturized for a week. Your style choice is also important as I mentioned.

[@islandpersuasion4690]

Moisture is water you need to wet your hair then grease it.

[@katkatungu8813]

Moisture for 7 days gurl that had me shook😩

[@kittiesinthecity9333]

INR!? Cocoa's right the style matters, if you have any part of your hair loose the moisture will quickly evaporate. With a good protective style all things are possible

[@katkatungu8813]

@@kittiesinthecity9333 what counts as a good protective style ?

[@kittiesinthecity9333]

@@katkatungu8813 I have 4b high porosity hair. I start with medium size braids or twists (about 20-40). Then keep them up in a bun with the ends tucked or two flat twist down side of my head and tuck in the ends. I like this because I don't have to take down the twists to remoisturize weekly. I will take them down (detangle and redo) every two weeks for wash day. Depending on your hair type and porosity, a bun can or two side braids may work. My hair will mat, dry out and tangle if I only pull loose strands into a bun, so the medium braids/twists are best for me- I hope this helps :-)

[@katkatungu8813]

@@kittiesinthecity9333 thanks that has helped me understand. It's cold rn in my country . I had box braids in January but bc my hair didnt feel moisturized I undid them . So now I do cornrows then I wear wigs. I dont know if that counts as s good protective style?

[@NinthJewel]

Mini twists or medium sized twists with your own hair is good . If you get box braids keep them a maximum time of 7 weeks . I spay rose water on my scalp and hair

[@indigo57]

Great tips! When was the last time you did a protein treatment?

[@cocoainkyoto]

Wow, I can’t even remember it’s been so long 😅 I’d say at least 5 years ago? Maybe around the middle of my plateau period. But possibly even 6 years ago?? I used the apogee back then and I only bought the full treatment once, so I think I’d only ever done it 2 or 3 times in total as well.

[@estheromoyele3321]

12:47 OML I *GASPED* 💀💀 THAT SMALL LINE MADE ME RETHINK ALLL MY LIFE CHOICES- 👁👁frantically searching about what my porosity is in the early morning-

[@cocoainkyoto]

🤣 I hope you’ve been able to rest peacefully since then by dropping the early morning Internet scavenging 🥹🫶🏾

[@trinicurlz6677]

Great job 👍🏼

[@cocoainkyoto]

Thank you so much! ♥️🫶🏾♥️

[@Bekemer]

What does moisturised hair feel like

[@cocoainkyoto]

Hm, unfortunately that question doesn’t have a simple answer 😥 I wish I could tell you, but I found that it seems to be something each person has to figure out on their own… Perhaps I’ll try to make a video on it in the future with some helpful ideas to get you there tho.

[@victoriasvibesss]

Love these tips!

[@cocoainkyoto]

So glad ♥️♥️♥️

[@Lovesromantic22]

I have a question about hydrating shsmpoos do they change your texture?

[@FineNaturalHairROCKS]

How long do you keep your protective styles with your own hair for? This video was amaaaazing btw!!!

[@cocoainkyoto]

Thanks so much girl 💖 I keep them in for 4 weeks usually, sometimes 5 weeks if the timing doesn’t align well on the designated weekend. But sometimes something will come up in the middle of the month where I want to wear a twist out, so then I’ll just take down the protective style for the day and put it back in the twists within the next week. I’ve been able to become more lenient with it now that my hair is longer :)

[@Benezia]

Thanks for the info

[@Aniexo_]

When did you reach waist length after implementing the changes?

[@cocoainkyoto]

Less than a year! I started my minitwist protective style in March 2020 for 6 months, and then reached waist length that December!

[@obsidian3510]

Hope this message finds you well. Would you be able to describe or show pics of what your breakage looks like. I have too many in my opinion longer and shorter pieces. My hair isn't growing as fast as it used to. I'm moisturizing once a week, F.D and trying to be very careful. I also wear my hair in twists most of the time. Protein treatments aren't doing anything. I've been using a sulfate shampoo on my scalp only and a conditioner to wash. Or just doing an acv rinse. I've been using a homemade leAve in or just using water and a Shea butter mix. I've been praying about it and doing everything right. I'm seeing slips and try to cut them out. For the one's I don't see. My hair is breaking there. Plus I have 4b and 4c strands through out my hair. I want to reach my goal. Please help.

[@cocoainkyoto]

Hm, I’m not sure I’ll be able to figure out exactly where the issue lies from just this information, but the things that I thought after reading about your regimen are: 1.) I’d stop protein treatments altogether. In my experience they’re more likely to do more harm than good if you don’t need it, and if you said it’s not helping then that means you don’t need it, so just let them all the way go. 2. I think it’s possible your hair might be breaking from buildup because you seal with a butter but only wash with conditioner. I’d recommend giving your hair a thorough shampoo with your sulfate shampoo (if it’s silicone free) and then stop using the shea butter and switch to sealing with castor oil. It seals as well as a butter but is removed from the hair a lot easier. 3. After you get all the shea butter out of your hair, switch to using a sulfate free shampoo on your hair and scalp regularly for ease. No need to wash your hair and scalp with different products. 4. Idk what’s in your leave in conditioner, but I’d suggest just getting a silicone free store bought one because it will be good enough to give you the moisture you need without any guesswork. 5. During your recovery period moisturize more frequently if you’d like to the same way I explained in this video. Hopefully this helps.

[@obsidian3510]

@@cocoainkyoto I used to shampoo my hair entirely with the shampoo but stopped as I was trying to retain as much moisture as possible. Using shampoo on my scalp and co-washing and more recently acv rinse are what I've started recently to try and retain moisture I'm on a really tight budget plus I live in the Bahamas and can't find any sulfate free shampoo. Don't know what's going on. I only touch my hair once a week.. I workout and sweat so weakly wash is a must. Nevertheless I will take your advice to heart. I appreciate you taking the time out

[@pragooutube]

How do you do your acv rinse? What's the mix ratio, and so you rinse it out with plain water after? Too acid a mix of acv will eat out your hair, you need to mix at a safe ratio.

[@obsidian3510]

@@pragooutube I do. Half and half

[@pragooutube]

@@obsidian3510 1:1 ratio is WAY too acidic!!! That may be your problem! For a rinse, 1:5 ratio, 1 part acv to 5 parts water, to be very safe.

[@savvymaryjane]

I was the 800 like 😊❤

[@cocoainkyoto]

Omg thank you so much 🥹🥹💖💖💖

[@ndidiamakaduru998]

How did you do this style you have

[@cocoainkyoto]

This is just a normal twist out on my hair! ☺️

[@ndidiamakaduru998]

@@cocoainkyoto how many twist all together?

[@cocoainkyoto]

@@ndidiamakaduru998 I don’t remember this set specifically, but I usually do 8 or 16 twists. This one looks like it may have been 16 :)

[@sinqobilemabuza8145]

❤️

[@stephaniepink9060]

The natural hair community says No Oils, No Butters!!! What are you using now??

[@cocoainkyoto]

Still going strong with my oils and butters, sis 🤣 The day I let go of castor oil will be the day I have no hair left lol

[@adelclyne8482]

She said "euro-centric"! Picking up that dime

[@cocoainkyoto]

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