HOW TO GROW HAIR PAST SHOULDERS & Maximise Your Hair Growth Potential

A short, sweet, and information packed video on how to grow hair past your shoulders. As a trichologist, I’m sharing some that no one else is talking about: some you won’t see coming, and others are just straight up controversial, but hey. I don’t make the rules, I just use them to my advantage. Hope you guys find these helpful, enjoy!
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[@AfopeAtoyebi]

Hi guys, please let me know if you found this video helpful. Also, are there any tips that have worked for you that I didn't cover in this video? Let's hear them 👇👇👇

[@Adonya]

Helpful as always! 😍

[@AfopeAtoyebi]

Adonya W yaaaay! Thanks girl 🙏🏽 Hope you’re well?

[@Adonya]

@@AfopeAtoyebi Very well, and your cheery disposition is a welcome respite.

[@AfopeAtoyebi]

So glad to hear this, thank you ☺️

[@chinenyeoluwole6380]

The tips are useful but how do I stretch my natural hair. As it is curly, after washing, it shrinks

[@ileanasantamaria2364]

Your "tiny little channel" is a powerhouse of knowledge and expertise. ♥️♥️♥️🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@JadetheGoober]

1. Keep a clean healthy scalp 2. Make sure all of your products give you slip (shampoo, conditioner, deep conditioner, leave in, etc) 3. Remove shed hairs with a detangling with a brush. 4. A good hair care regime for older strand sections. 5. Understand your hair (porosity and it’s ph friend) 6. Keep your hair stretched in low manipulation styles with the ends protected. 7. Avoid chemical use 8. Avoid direct heat *not mentioned but the sun is also very harsh on the hair and scalp* 9. Trimming should be at the rate of damage. 10. Take an iron supplement. ✨🔥 fire video

[@abiolaopeyemi6027]

Thanks

[@nawal8155]

whats slip😭

[@annab8971]

@@nawal8155 it's like the products coat your hair so the strands easily 'slip' out of knots and stuff. Like that smooth slippery feeling of oiling your skin. Slip helps prevent breakage and snapping by allowing combs etc to easily seperate knots and tangles

[@JadetheGoober]

@@nawal8155 the ability for a product to lubricate the hair to point of easy manipulation/detangling. ❤️✨

[@bubblegum-ww6fy]

THANK YOU

[@Alice19961201]

Little note on iron: 1. Probably goes without saying, but you can overdo iron. Too much iron is just as bad for your health as too little, so if you're going to supplement it, PLEASE make sure you are getting your levels checked regularly by your doctor to make sure it isn't getting to toxic levels. 2. Iron bisglycinate/ferrous bisglycinate. That's the form of it you should look for in supplements. It's more bio-available and WAY less constipating than other forms.

[@bbile8178]

When the guy was typing, I lost it🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@AfopeAtoyebi]

😂

[@ms.evegene]

Yes. I was a screamin😝🤪

[@Deklectic]

I can't get enough of these videos.. She actually knows what she's talking about and I wish back in 2016 I would have found her channel because it would have saved me soo much time and money. Make sure to like this video so that more people are aware of these videos who actually need help with their natural hair because, everyone wants a magic product to fix their hair problems when in reality if more people would simply take the time to learn the science and techniques for natural hair, then you could make virtually any moisturizing natural hair product work.. So many products I almost got rid of and wasted until my technique improved and I revisited some of those same products and they are holy grails now for me.. Sometimes we blame our texture and or products for our hair issues when more often than not its our technique thats causing issues not so much the products. I promise once you learn and master your hair it gets soo much easier.. Good luck on your hair journeys.. 😃

[@nikkifranklin2737]

Thank you 'cause I am TIRED of seeing people with no hair post, "it's genetics"

[@samanthasosa9206]

Liquid iron is key!!!! I even went as far as checking my iron levels monthly. When taking liquid iron with orange juice my hair flourished.

[@n.k.4481]

Omg how did I just find you?! WTH?!! I didn’t even notice how new of a channel this is! By the quality of the videos and content I was assuming you had thousands of subscribers, when I hit subscribe I was shocked to find out you’re so new?! What that means is... this channel is gonna skyrocket ☺️ keep it up and thank you so so SO much for all your help and for being so informative. I’m currently tying to recover my devacurl damage and what looks like protein damage. It’s been a struggle so if you have any tips for this specially, I would love that, and I think many other curlies would too.. ❤️❤️

[@AfopeAtoyebi]

Aaaaaahhh! This is THE SWEETEST comment. Thank you so so much, I'm so glad you're finding these videos helpful! I'm building a protein series, and I'll definitely be covering recovering from protein damage/overload etc. so stay tuned :). Amen to the skyrocketing - please share the channel with anyone you think might benefit from it 🙏💛💛

[@drfrancenegayle879]

I just found her too.....I'm HP and I am overjoyed

[@kenesa]

Check out indigenous strandz and 22nd century natural woman too.

[@AD-cy4vj]

Idk how people just finger detangle. Detangling brushes have changed my life 😂

[@uberhaute_naturalz84]

These are the Tips. Watch the Video, Copy and Paste the tip on your Hair Calendar people.🙏 1. Maintain a Healthy Scalp 2. Invest in Products with Slip 3. Detangle Properly (with BRUSH!) 4. Hair Care Regimen 5. Understand Your Hair(Type, Density, Porosity etc) 6. Stretch and Protective Styles 7. Avoid/Less Chemical Use 8. Minimize Direct Heat Use 9. Trim as needed (3-4 Times a Year) 10. Take Iron Supplement Fops, thanks so much. You are a lifesaver! However, I'll say No (1) and (10) are what I'm majorly guilty of while others I try to do my best.

[@ColaBling]

I have to finger detangle forever. All these brushes, even the one she has in pink, l have in black, just rips out my strands.

[@uberhaute_naturalz84]

@@ColaBling how do you use it? I prepoo with African Pride Prepoo first(finger detangle), then shampoo, deep condition detangle with my brush, steam and wash, add my leave-in, style(comb while styling). If you can follow this routine, perhaps, it may help

[@jk9084]

@@ColaBling mine too, wide tooth comb for life!

[@daisiesandpandas1218]

@@ColaBling how do they rip out your strands? Breakage or shed hair?

[@ColaBling]

@@daisiesandpandas1218 The comb bristles are too hard. It takes time to soften the bristles. This means your hair will be the victim of that. Curly Proverbs on KZbin didnt comb her hair for the first 4 years of her hair journey. Did her hair wonders. I have found that l have a form pattern where my hair strands want to clump together. So finger detangling is best for my hair pattern. Also henna mixed with your favourite conditioner for 3 hours is great . Also listen to Green Beauty in KZbin too because she is a scientist. 🥰

[@hannahmulligan6209]

I am sooo glad you mentioned supplements!!! Other good supplements for hair growth are zinc, copper (2 mg of copper for every 15-25 mg zinc), selenium, evening primrose oil, and the B vitamins (B12, B6, B9 (folic acid), etc.). You will also want to make sure your thyroid hormones are in the optimal range for hair growth. Un-optimal thyroid hormone levels will cause hair loss and thinning. Our thyroid levels naturally decline as we age, you will need to get a good natural path to get on the medication if your levels are low and you are noticing symptoms. Folic acid is EXTREMELY IMPORTANT for iron, often times people have an iron deficiency because they have a folate deficiency. Up to 60% of the population has the MTHFR gene for a folate deficiency. Taking iron alone will not solve your iron deficiency without folic acid (in the methyl folate version, don't buy any other version). I can't tell you how annoying it is hearing people say they are taking 300 mg of iron and not seeing a difference, or just seeing a difference at that high of a dose. Iron can be toxic in high doses, I don't think doctors should ever prescribe iron w/out folic acid unless they have checked folate levels beforehand. You may not even need to take iron, just folic acid.

[@SimplyDr.SheCole]

Again. I love the fact that you are scientific expert of hair. As an educational leader, I can infuse this content into the curriculum at my school in Broward County, USA. I created a natural hair care program at my school, for esteem building and motivation.

[@janthomas9542]

Brilliant what a great idea👏🏾. I would have really appreciated this when I was in school. If you haven’t done so already, check out Green Beauty and Curly Chemist for their scientific knowledge which makes our hair really interesting. Also Glam Fam as he gives wonderful tips and advice while keeping it real !!

[@tranquildoe]

That's awesome! I think it's so important to teach young people that we are all beautiful, just the way we are.

[@nicoleesquerre-thomas6969]

I really don’t understand how you don’t have more subscribers. I’ve learned more in two days of binge watching your videos than the two + years I’ve been natural and on KZbin. You have become my absolute favorite from the true wealth of knowledge. Thank you so much.

[@dominiquedixon3718]

Tiny little channel is impactful! And trimming every 6-8 weeks never made sense to me. I just cut off all my damaged hair so I’ll get a trim in 3 months. Thank you.

[@lethabodirero2097]

im glad that sis touched on using silicone cause the natural hair community is against it and silicone actually helps with removing dirt from your scalp to the hair strand.

[@jk9084]

Huh?? Silicone coats the strand for manageability and protection (e.g.heat).

[@daisiesandpandas1218]

Well I'm not sure silicone does that, But it's just like a synthetic oil and even better, costs your hair to slow down water loss and adds SLIP. I loooove silicones!

[@evacapri9769]

Understanding your hair and taking iron are underrated tips

[@pamelabrown3058]

'One of these tips is just down right controversial' I Subscribed ❣️

[@ducklingscap897]

Point 4: Hair that is longer than shoulder length is likely more than 18 months old. Me twho has been trying to grow out my short pixie cut for 2 years and the hair barely reaches my earlobes: crying in a corner.

[@Motivationanchor7]

Have you ever considered trying rice water,onion juice, Aloe Vera, fenugreek spray etc. also try long term protective styling it worked wonders for me (I do natural hair videos)

[@kenesa]

Check out indigenous strandz and 22nd century natural woman

[@154angel154]

I wear about 15-17 twists and about 9.5-11 inches all over. I do hanging bantu knots on the ends of hair and it has helped significantly with length retention.

[@zb856]

Why have I only just seen this!! Great advice! Going to start being intentional with my hair growth! 🥳🥳🥳

[@AfopeAtoyebi]

Ayyyy 🥳 thanks so much girl! 🙏🏽

[@myrandomrants]

Please do a *growth* *challenge* 🙋🏾 After becoming such an '"influencer" skeptic' (God knows I've tried the most suggestions 🙄) it's refreshing to find yourself here on Insta & YT. I may be bias but you're *British* (so you know the product struggle is real out here in these U.K streets) ✅ *Black* ✅ *Natural* ✅ and *Qualified* ✅ ...I totally trust you 😂

[@AfopeAtoyebi]

Hahaahaha! awww girl, I KNOW. Thank you so much for this 😩. I'll let you in on a little secret (that I guess is now public). I am considering doing a mini chop towards to end of the year to kickstart an 8 month long growth challenge to regrow my hair past where it is now (I'll be vlogging the journey so it will keep me accountable). I've put it in the pipelines for the end of the year so I can have enough time to figure out exactly how I would want to approach it. Is there anything in particular you think would make it a worthwhile challenge for you (and other people) to join?

[@DeeDee-wq2lo]

Same

[@andreabowersox6318]

This was so informative! In cosmetology school, they actually taught us that hair should be trimmed every 6-8 weeks. I've never followed that rule. I'm glad to know I'm not the only one. I also have never heard of taking iron to help with hair growth. So interesting!

[@user-rc4hk1pj4m]

THANK GOD I FOUND YOUR CHANNEL! I've learned so much from you in like 3 days, than I have with other youtubers lmao

[@FineNaturalHairROCKS]

I just love your videos so much! Thank you so much for everything that you do! 😍🙌🏾

[@Cosmicqveen]

I just found your videos today & I’m so happy I did. Super informative, I love it! New subbie ☺️🤍🤍

[@anisamawji2917]

So excited to have found your page!

[@T.O.001]

Best hair channel and the sweetest ❤️

[@beckyshaknovich7554]

Thank you for this! I love your channel! I really appreciate hair information that comes from someone who really understands and isn’t just trying to sell us products.

[@funbiakinsanya369]

I've been waiting for a video like this!!! Thank you!!!

[@AfopeAtoyebi]

Yaaaay! I’m so glad 🥰🙏🏽

[@alexavasquez1992]

Thank you for these tips!

[@Renee_11]

Great content! Thanks for sharing your expertise with the girls 💛

[@JanJanNow]

Randomly found you and your content is so different to others as it's backed science. Had to subscribe 💛

[@JAYYDEE11]

Im here to stay! Im glad I discovered you thank you 😊

[@InternetGirl1093]

This is my dream channel! Thank you!!

[@linazapata1899]

Another great video! I love your content :) thanks for sharing.

[@sabee3064]

Saw you on Afrikanhairgod Livestream. Had to subscribe.

[@tobleroneturtle5379]

oooh so glad I found you sis! I know I'm late, but I got here and I'm taking notes

[@faithnkomo7179]

One of the best channels l have come across for natural hair. Definitely subscribed!!!. Thanks for the great content.🥰😍😍😍🤗

[@rochellehamilton652]

Love love love the content girl! I personally will definitely try and concentrate on my iron intake! Thank you! X

[@AfopeAtoyebi]

Yaaaay! Thanks girl! So glad you found this somewhat helpful :)

[@Mikynka00]

I am beyond grateful that I discovered your channel just a few months ago! Even though my hair is "only" a 2B/2C, I am a bleach blonde who needs to take good care of her hair in order to keep it healthy. Before discovering your channel, I was just trying out products based on recommendations of people with a similar hair type to mine. Now I FINALLY understand the ingredients better and know (almost - still not a pro, haha) exactly what to look for in a hair product. Also, my hair has gotten sooooooo much better, and it is all thanks to you 🥰🥰 From the bottom of my heart, thank you! ♥️

[@bongoufsl6797]

Excellent! Looking forward to watching more of your videos

[@unicornshark5527]

FINALLY! some delicious freaking information!! Oh my gosh I have been researching and found so much conflicting info on the internet but I'm so thankful I finally found someone who makes some sense with hair care!! Oh my God you deserve the hardest of subs! Love LOVE your chanel ❤❤❤❤

[@chloe14lol]

YAY finally found a hair growth Chanel that’s based on science and straight to the point😍

[@daniellem6933]

You have such an amazing energy about you!! 💞💞

[@kylasbibi]

So glad I found your channel👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@TwoBaesandaGay]

Literally you’re a tiny channel is the most informative fucking thing I have ever seen! Bless your heart I wish that you gain so much influence because you are so informative.

[@Keytofitness14]

Love your channel oddly enough I started my liquid iron today my hair has grown 1inch a month for the last year hopefully the iron will keep it going thank you for the great content

[@mrsbrebeauty]

Love these tips❤️❤️❤️❤️! SheRea DelSol mentioned your channel and I’m so happy she did!!! You have awesome content.

[@marrplam6232]

I only discovered u today...and like that am here to stay!☺💜🙌 Knowledge is power, ty for sharing it🙏

[@shantadawson5624]

You about to save my hair, I love your channel.

[@clover309]

New subscriber! Best tips I’ve found yet to grow hair :)

[@user-ko2tu3ss3o]

Afope you are fantastic in your delivery of this information. All of it is true. Thank you. I have subscribed with pleasure.

[@8wanda123]

your channel is great! and the quality is amazing. definitely should have way more followers! loved this video

[@AfopeAtoyebi]

Awww thanks Wanda! I’m so glad 🥰

[@blackeneddove]

Thank you Sooo much for the iron tip! I have never heard this before and will be sure to find out what mine is ASAP. Off to watch your video on iron now. Thanks again! ❤️

[@AfopeAtoyebi]

Yaaaay! Glad it was helpful!

[@afouri]

Yall better get my sis Afope to 1mil subs, cause THIS is the content we’ve been needing to see. Period.

[@anitahenderson7320]

I love your channel. The knowledge you share is so valuable to me as a new natural.

[@AfopeAtoyebi]

Thanks girl! Glad to hear this 🥰🙏🏽

[@RobinEliza]

I found your channel yesterday and oh my goodness it's absolutely incredible!!! And with the trimming tip... It actually took me until lockdown to realise that my hair doesn't grow slowly, I had just been conditioned with the idea that I * had * to get a trim every 6-8 weeks 😂 That sent me on a journey of growing out my hair (I had a pixie at the time), transitioning back to my natural colour and texture, etc. So glad your channel popped up in my recommended list :)

[@PorsheNichelle]

All these years I’ve been struggling and it’s been my iron deficiency anemia?!. I could literally cry because I’ve never heard anyone say anything about taking iron! I’ve been struggling with my hair ever since I had my child 7 years ago 😢. I will definitely start taking my iron and pray this is what’s been missing, I literally do everything else! Thank you!

[@TineruHarlem]

So good to hear what can actually help to grow hair! Pls make a video that explains what type of hair needs protein

[@karenhorton148]

Since Covid19 social distancing I’ve started braiding my own hair (with extensions) and I’ve noticed a great deal of length retention. The iron piece concerning healthier is new to me. That will be a new focus for me. Tfs❤️

[@elizabethpacquit-davis4336]

Nice video, very informative. Thank you

[@MissGlitterBow]

Great tips! Refreshing to see scientific-led advice so I'm paying good attention as I'm constantly chopping damaged ends so it must be how I'm styling my hair

[@AfopeAtoyebi]

Glad it was helpful!

[@traceysmith9664]

Just found you, just as I decided to grow out a tapered cut hahaha it's faith. Love your practicality🤣♥️

[@Nutellix]

New to this channel and I look forward for your next videos, you just have this...vibe ? Idk...That instantly puts me in a good mood, keep up the good work ♥

[@AfopeAtoyebi]

Ah, thank youuu - that's so sweet of you to say! 😊

[@Kdkdleeme]

Thank you for this video gorgeous!! My curly/minimal moisturizer hair has been shoulder length for far too long!

[@ridahking3708]

I remember trimming all the time and it seemed like my hair wasn’t growing (well that’s cause I was chopping it all of😂) I started trimming based on my hair needs and honestly it makes all the difference. I haven’t tried the iron supplements but that’s definitely worth trying. Thank you♥️♥️

[@positive647]

I am a new subscriber. Thank you. I certainly appreciate ALL your tips.

[@AfopeAtoyebi]

Thanks for subscribing! I’m glad you’re finding these videos helpful

[@kaylamaribela]

Thank you for sharing this knowledge

[@ColaBling]

Goodness, us British ladies have such a lovely accent on video 🥰

[@sarahohara4022]

Iron! I’m adding that- thanks for a new tip that I’ve actually never heard of before

[@sapphirehaircare]

I get a relaxer 3 times a year 🤗 Good tips, I do all of them 👍🏽 I trim 2 times a year!tfs God bless you 🙏🏽❤

[@mayae9372]

Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge with us

[@rayelle6579]

I ain’t barely even started this video yet and I just gotta say… your brows and lashes are BEAUTIFUL!

[@neilybugg]

Oh my goodness. I love the surprise of a black person with an accent. I just can't help but to love it!

[@DakotaCroxdaleRealtor]

I love how you're savage in a nice way😂😂👌👌 definitely following

[@jenniferjenkins2747]

You are smart and funny! Double threat! Thanks for so much useful information! I could use all the help =)

[@JohannaEarthlyRamos]

Sooo helpful! Gonna verify my iron levels ASAP!

[@AfopeAtoyebi]

Yessss!

[@pamelashamari]

I really appreciate your videos

[@owamuhmza]

Getting me some iron supplements ASAP. I know I’m a chronic underachiever iron-wise, so thanks for the smack upside the head👏👏👏👏

[@SanniMHair]

I've been finger detangling for years and now noticing more shedding. Will definitely try a proper brush now and see if I get results. Thanks for all these tips!

[@tiffanib4427]

Ur content is fresh and original. I learned every time I come. I supplement Msm with vitc .once weekly. And notice how much it grows.

[@chiceline2497]

Yeah It actually is starting to help my vorgin hair Thanks so much lovely chanel

[@AfopeAtoyebi]

Yay! SO Glad to hear this! 🙏🏽

[@lesliearias1240]

Hey its ur cousin from the Dominican Republic thank you i appreciated it and the anemia one i got my supplements i hope they work

[@AfopeAtoyebi]

Hey hey!! 💓💓 I hope they do too! Thank you so much for the support 🙏🏽

[@ChinjuObinna]

Needed this video! Aunty Rona has forced me to leave my natural hair out. Also your editing game is 💯💯💯💯💯 but you already knew that .. NEED the borders to open up so I can order all these tools! In the meantime 🏃🏽‍♀️🏃🏽‍♀️🏃🏽‍♀️ to get some Iron supplements. thanks girl

[@AfopeAtoyebi]

😭😭 Thanks Girl! 😘😘

[@TheTamago]

I'm late but.... You dropped this, queen 👑👑👑

[@aritetim3657]

Really helpful, thank you! Could you please do a video on growing and having healthy edges.

[@AfopeAtoyebi]

Hey Girl! Thank you so much 🥰 I can certainly put that in the pipelines 💓 I may do an IGTV instead though 🤔

[@katesanders6255]

I am FLOORED! I've struggled for years to gain length and have tried all of the trends but I have CHRONIC anemia and I can't believe I never knew!

[@nofirstnolast2059]

Subscribed! And going to get iron supplements 😉

[@chereswilliams1655]

You've justified my issues with finger detangling

[@fabianberg2198]

I Subscribed: last year I had to brush out my dreadlocks due to work policy. My hair was wrecked from bleaching so I had to cut it to my jawline... Through your tips and your professional background my hair is now curly again and back at collarbone length :D

[@faa4374]

Brush out your locs cause of work policy?

[@chocolatediamonds5760]

Wtf? You need a lawyer 😏

[@madeline569]

New sub here, enjoying your videos a lot. Thanks so much

[@heatherelliott8246]

I historical get IRON INFUSIONs! 🤦🏽‍♀️. I’m looking 4 the pinned data on iron. Thank u so much for helping understand how this disorder is impacting my hair ❤️

[@brichi952]

About to go stock up on some hair care products 🏃🏽‍♀️

[@AfopeAtoyebi]

Ayyyyy! Don't forget to make sure they have slip, sis 💛

[@judis9184]

I can’t believe I’m only just now seeing your channel! New subbie! I have to start stretching and putting my hair away. I usually wear wash and goes. Could you please do a video on female (dht) pattern hair loss that comes with age? I’d appreciate that. Great tips thanks! 😉👍🏽

[@Sagebigmountain]

I still don’t get how this channel is so underrated😭❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

[@uberhaute_naturalz84]

Please can you do a video on postpartum shedding? Thanks and I'm rooting for you.

[@boricuamorena6646]

just watched EVERY SINGLE ONE of your videos. LOVE!! so great. do you have thoughts on henna?

[@rejoicealways22]

Thanks for the tips. I am anemic never made the connection to lack of hair growth

[@finecurls2291]

Please do a video on low porosity with products recommendation Shampoo, conditioner, deep conditioner and stylers.