How to Grow Shaved Sides & Tapered Cuts | Natural Hair | askpRoy

[@Always_Veronica]

That is so true about thinking you look raggedy growing your sides out but it doesn't look that way to other people. I'm going to have to keep that in mind whenever I'm ready to try to grow my sides out again.

[@askpRoy]

+LuxeBeauty Sis... I feel like we've had this convo before. Lol. You'll be fierce regardless of how you wear your hair!

[@Always_Veronica]

We have HAHAHA! I

[@francescamboua4952]

9m

[@sheg0158]

i agree 💓

[@ashleyshaw9557]

One day I be like I'm going to grow it out, the next day I have the clippers in my hands lol

[@tc8330]

so true

[@staceyj3667]

Yes! Me right now

[@DriAmore]

Literally me right now!

[@Clarisse0304]

Saaaammme!!! My son is getting married in two weeks, I’ve been letting my sides grow for the last month and I’m here debating if I should shave ir not! Heellp!!

[@fitzylove1748]

Patience is the big word.

[@jmsvdsl]

This video keeps it real!! There are so many girls on here who have no life except for playing in their hair. They only show the good days. Some only Instagram their wet let length, Etc. Reality is there are more women with tight kinky hair that sticks up sometimes, doesn't look anything like the tutorial, shrinks and sucks up moisture like a cactus. Can we just be happy with what we've got?? #blackisbeautiful #loveyourself #madeinHisimage

[@brianab2498]

This video is literally a God-send. literally.

[@kemetlove1018]

This is just the inspiration I need to continue to grow out my sides and back under cut. I’ve cut it at least 10 times after I said I was going to grow them out... the awkward stage gets me😬... but I’m “sticking it out and embracing the process” this time FO SHO!!👍🏾

[@JBDaug]

Thinking about the after is important before cutting your hair. I cut my hair in a tapered cut because I knew I was going to grow it back out and The taper would give me that shape i wanted.

[@askpRoy]

+Jasmine Denson See that's what you call forward thinking! I totally agree - the tapered will keep your hair shape in tact while you're growing it out and it will look good for months without a touch up!

[@SilverSoulchile]

I loved growing out my tapered cut because now it is heart shaped :)

[@reneeanderson8862]

I have my sides shaved and my hair up top is super long. I was literally going to cut all of my hair off tomorrow but this video just saved me because my awkward phase is beginning lol

[@ChimeEdwards]

I love how you switch your hair up!! So dope! The advice was on point too!

[@KeySOchoCOlate]

Yassss you’re a big inspiration because i have a Mohawk & my hair is growing back & i feel so raggedy but everybody that sees my hair absolutely loves it

[@tsilver6863]

This video is 8 years old but I needed the message today. Thank you

[@iKitaBita]

I'm in the process of growing back both sides and it's annoying to say the least. I had the thought of cutting it all off but I know I would miss my go to ponytail, lol. Then I had the idea of growing one side at a time and just covering the side that was growing. Now I'm on "eff it" mode. Thank goodness for headbands and beanies, lol.

[@dawnhawkins9699]

Kita Bita that's what I'm thinking of doing, growing out one side first.

[@peachesandroses4852]

i was searching and searching "howto grow your side cut" i found none..... but finally i found you thank you so much for your great advice...from Germany 😊

[@peculiarlotus484]

I'm currently growing my under cut out. I've done Pin Curls , Twist Outs , Curl Formers Roller and for my undercut I use Pomade or Oil & Conditioner I have curly hair so I might straighten the top and attempt to smooth the side. Your right don't fight the growing out stage use Accessories and different ways of styling. Patience is Key... Awesome video just subscribed.😁👏💻📹

[@nkandumhango1383]

I had a tapered hair cut for year and I’m currently growing out my sides and I’m in a very awkward length. This video really helps❤️

[@vbrad6226]

Girl I tried to embrace the awkward stage. It made me bipolar until I went into my wig vault and found my Beshe Drew. She's going to help me through it. I love the stage you are at now. Thanks for sharing.

[@misanthr0pic]

it made you bipolar?

[@erikaowens2886]

I'm a former taperd cut girl in the growing it out stage!!! It's quite a journey!

[@askpRoy]

+Erika Owens Yes it is BUT YOU KNOW WHAT?! You've got this!

[@creativeasbirth2284]

Oddly enough, I didnt mind the awkward phase and like you said it goes by so quickly I dont even remember it. I do think I took leaving it to itself a little too far.. I haven't been creative or even cared and sharing your stories/memories has made me remember how much I love my hair and style and Imma give it some love tomorrow and start having fun again!

[@v.kelsey5960]

Wow, so validating to hear a similar process from someone else. A lot of my fellow black friends would never sacrifice length for style. And I agree that you have to mostly leave your hair alone for it to grow. But just as i always wanted to age gracefully, i also wanted to grow out my hair gracefully, haha. So, like you, I'm all about the shape. 🙂 i think few and strategically-done trims can help make it easier to adapt to your hair situation by helping make it into a fitting style. When I did the big chop last year, my hairdresser accidentally gave me shaved sides instead of a tapered fro. It took some months before I left it alone and let it grow out. It was difficult at first to not project my insecure thoughts onto others- thinking my awkward stage style looked unintentional. But like you said, you adapt to what your hair looks like at each moment and just style accordingly. And after a few months, i had finally grown out that awkward break bewteen the sides and the top of my hair so that I could taper my fro. Which means, after several months of being natural, i was starting with the style i had originally planned for. It sucked that I had to wait (after originally doing a big chop no less). But like you said- time goes by so fast; and when i decided to just rock my new style instead of worrying about it, i got a lot of compliments. Now that its been a few months since i tapered my fro, im in the midst of another Awkward stage. But i just moved to China for year, and i don't plan to let a local experiment in cutting their first black person's hair. So I'm just going to enjoy myself and think about the big fro I'll have when I return. 🙂 If you read all that, bless you, lol. And please keep making vids. 💕

[@blford7]

I've been growing out my shaved/tapered cut since October 2014 (my last hair cut) . It definitely requires patience and a little bit of creativity. I watch your videos for inspiration and they have helped tremendously!! I can see the light!! Lol!

[@askpRoy]

+BiancaLaShaun It's right there about to blind you, boo! Lol Thanks so much for watching - means a lot!

[@ashleelloyd]

Come through with the inspiration! Our perspective on self-appearance can be overwhelming. Thank you for this.

[@anaturalgal]

I;m like you. I let my shaved sides grow back without bothering it too much. I did do a sponge curl on the side for a while but now i can 2 strand twist my side. Its amazing how natural hair can grow so fast. Also the different textures of hair on our heads. My sides and the back of my head its so soft it will curl up with just water and oil. But the crown of my head is a tighter coil and needs more work. Crazy I just love my natural hair. i will never perm my hair again. natural for 10 yrs

[@padfootslover]

That's really true about time flying. I big chopped to a tapered twa to get rid of damage caused by a bad flat-iron job, and my sides and back were ungrippable. 5 months later, I've got like 2 inches of hair on my sides and back and I can now do a twist out. I didn't even really realize it until my sister pointed out that the sides of my head were looking rough, lol.

[@Nani.101]

this made me feel so much better because im growing out tapered sides and a shaved back and im so tempted to chop off the top because its a little less that ponytail length and its annoying for my sides and back to be sticking out

[@mwilachangwej4188]

Thank you for this, I'm currently growing out my taper and got to the awkward phase n didn't know what to do. This really helps

[@mswtaz94]

I've grown mine out. I wore wigs for 3 months which got them going well. Now they are almost as long as the rest of it. SMH the back and sides are a looser texture and always grows faster and break less.

[@artist89ful]

Thank you thank you thank you 😭😭😭 the biggest takeaway so far has been changing my perception. I often get compliments and I’m like I guess something is going right 😅 I don’t see what they see

[@LuvBNew]

I've been waiting for this video!!! I am growing out my side right now and it's so hard 😩😩😩😩.. This struggle is real.. Thanks for this vid

[@anaturalgal]

I get so many compliments on my hair. I just love it. Its amazing to me how many black girls/ladies ask me how do I get my hair the way it is. Lol Sometimes I hear people say She has a texturizer in her hair or a jerri curl. Its crazy. I tell them. You have to take a chance with your natural hair if your permed. Cut all the perm off and you will see what your real hair that god gave your looks like and the real texture of it. It might shock the hell out of you. and change your life as far as perms go.

[@docdoctme]

Great video and tips!!! I love the tip of enjoying our hair at growth stage and to have patience. I really think too many of us dont really get to know how to care for our hair and give up too easily. Our hair is unique and beautiful-we just truly have to believe this. You and your hair look great!! Thanks for sharing.

[@archerx68]

I have 5a hair.....I shaved the edges.... it grew back like burnt taco meat....

[@Sawelwall]

Fu 2! I laughed harder than I should have

[@kalinchanel1468]

LMAAOOO CURRENTLY ME😂😂

[@doThatGWalk]

FU! PHUCKU2! R u still growing?

[@lisadenise8532]

Lmao yep me right now

[@latoyanicole8325]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@TanishaShanee]

Watching in 2020 and I am loving the lipstick!!!!!

[@amKisses2018]

I'm just now growing out my shaved sides. This video helped so much. I will definitely follow the steps that you provided :)

[@cantthinkofagood1]

Love my sisters natural...

[@thisnaturalgirlislocd]

tfs!!!! I have a shaved side and been contemplating whether to grow it out or keep it shaved another year lol. great tips!

[@askpRoy]

+this NATURALGIRLisDOPE I loveddddd my shaved sides but after two years I wanted to see if I could do something different so I had to switch it up. It will definitely grow out but only if you're ready for that process. Good luck boo!

[@sashlav04]

Thank you so much for this video! I'm growing my shaved sides out now. I have so many of your videos saved for styles to try

[@askpRoy]

+sashlav04 And thank you for watching!!

[@rhondas7081]

Hi. I know I'm late on commenting on this video but I just decided to let my undercut grow out. I'm looking forward to trying different styles during this growth process. Thank you as always for your natural hair advice. I really wish you'd do more/nee natural hair videos. Have a great day😊😊

[@shirleyfrancois9907]

I'm really insecure since I am experiencing hair loss on my napes they don't grow at all so imagine how weird I look trying to grow out my sides. This video is motivating me!

[@uptownsfinest1204]

I am so happy I came across this video because I am in the process of growing my sides out and I want to cut them so bad but now I’m just gonna let it grow

[@TJLuvbeingnatural]

Great advice! I'll definitely revisit this when I'm ready to grow out my undercut.

[@elpretochines]

the video on youtube that really got what i need to listen rn

[@jenidtorres9408]

You just save me from getting a trim!

[@KgwittheTEA]

I’m going to wear the band like you have here cute color too !

[@YochanaIrie_FineAppleStylez]

love the advice! I'm growing out my sides now and its interesting because I was natural my whole life and the sides being shaved was the shortest it was since I was a baby. So this is definitely a new experience for me but it seems to have grown well. I am tempted to cut it again because I miss the feeling but U want a full head of hair again. The awkward stage sucks lol, I always feel so hit lmao! loved the video

[@MorenaAzucar]

The only reason I can't do a tapered cut is because of the grow out yours turned out great maybe your tips will help me decide to give it a try thank you for the advice.

[@jenohndavisgregory7450]

I love you give details and tell it exactly like it is. I an basically going thru same phases...I finally went and got it evenly tapered all around..it get it even. Still long on top...so now..I just gotta be PATIENT..😉

[@sashlav04]

I colored my hair like you mentioned and it has helped me TREMENDOUSLY through this phase of growing my sides out

[@askpRoy]

+sashlav04 I try to tell people switching it up (i.e. coloring) can bring joy into your life. It's like getting a new toy!!

[@sashlav04]

+askpRoy absolutely agree with you!! It brought such a fierce side to me. Lol

[@alesham2744]

girl your hair looks great!

[@madelinirvin3426]

I am so so so so glad you posted this video. It's funny, when I got the notification of this video I was watching your video when you first got your taper cut. I am trying to grow out my cut but it's taking forever in my mind... LOL.... I was just contemplating of going to the barber today to get my sides cut down again. But when you said have patience, I knew to leave my hair alone. Thanks again.

[@askpRoy]

+Madelin Irvin Madelin don't do it! Lol - whatever growth you have now will help get you to where you want to be. You've got this!

[@sashlav04]

Don't cut it!! Try to enjoy the growth you have now. The beautiful curls and coils you have. Think of how long it will be in 1-3 months. We can get through this

[@madelinirvin3426]

+sashlav04 Thanks... I guess I run on and see what the ends gonna be. 😀

[@askpRoy]

+Madelin Irvin Yessssssss old school gospel 😂😂😂

[@madelinirvin3426]

+askpRoy Lol... You caught that... 🙌

[@wordsarehalo]

Thank you for your video! I'm sick right now & just killing time, but I've been up for almost 1hr trying to find out what's the hair journey like during the grow out process, maintenance advice; so on. Let's just say... I wish I found your video First.. 🤦🏿‍♀️😑

[@lacrystalsims2857]

this is the truest thing I've ever heard

[@darnisejennings9138]

I’m going through the double struggle, transitioning to natural with an undercut 😂❤

[@011ne]

Yesss you do have a ton of videos ....Everytime I youtube a hairstyle or anything your channel pops up that's when I knew I needed to subscribe #onestopshop

[@askpRoy]

+DFelt Awww thank you!

[@olimatakah5996]

I had the most awkward cut when growing my sides out. I now have a gorgeous TWA.

[@FarrahParis]

Please make a video on how you cut your back. I have a tapered cut and my back is growing longer too. i really need your help lol. Thank you so much for this video.

[@askpRoy]

+Farrah Paris When I cut it for shape, I will definitely make a video this time around.

[@MzKinkyCurl]

Thanks I needed this! I recently got a tapered cut after watching your videos and seeing Jill Scott in Late July on various talk shows. So I plunged after watching your tapered cut video, but I have to do my hair sooo often now and it DRY! I mean Sahara Desert dry, I mean cactus and prunes and raisin in the sun dry! I use so many oils and DC's and moisturizers and I steam every week or every other 2 weeks. Any tips on combatting dryness? Thanks

[@reshon30]

MzKinkyCurl lol at your descriptions of dry, but I feel you cause I’ve experienced it too at some point :(. A product I swear by is As I Am’s Twist Defining Cream and seal with avocado oil.

[@keyylovesims]

I haven't cut mines since December the 8th which was my birthday so that was the last time but it is so annoying!!!!

[@twinny1993]

I'm growing mine out now . It's hard but I have to stick with it lol 😫😫 thanks for the advice

[@askpRoy]

+Chrystian Allure Girl your hair is bomb! You're making me miss mine!!! 😫 I would be lying if I said it was easy, but I would also be lying if I said it wasn't possible.

[@twinny1993]

+askpRoy awwww thanks so much it means a lot coming from you lol and I got this .. I hope I do lol

[@keeshkeesh54]

OMG!!! I needed to hear this....thank you

[@warrenfortuin8790]

Really cool and informative video 👏👏👏👏

[@AsheandAscend]

My hair isn't long enough for those hairstyles

[@SunflowerGoddezz]

can't wait to grow my sides back out the shape of your hair is so pretty

[@tiffanyt7723]

hey girl I love the video. What's the name of the color u used on your hair?🙆

[@keishamclean8752]

Thanks so much for this video . Your so beautiful .I know every one tells you that You look like Lisa Lopez Lefteye .my hair is growing out. Iwent Natual August 17 2016 so my hair has grown I did the big chop I only had a little peice of hair on top and had all the sizes cut off Yess and I have color I love all of your videos

[@lashonay]

your hair and styles are so bomb honey!! I don't have tapered hair but I so admire yours bcuz you make your hairstyles so versatile!!! And thank you for always sharing your knowledge... #askproy.com AWESOME!!!

[@MackUnfolds]

I love this video. Your hair is always bomb especially the color. | Peace xo

[@ChloeLearIRL]

Great video!

[@kennedyantoinette7466]

im take hairfinity to see if that will help it grow just staying in one length.

[@Slims_she]

am getting mines tapered this Saturday, sigh!! Am nervous n excited, just gathering info ATM

[@TerriDionne]

when i started growing mine ( i shaved a corner) i used oil,water,and gel to lay it with a scarf but now it looks wierd my hair is medium length (collar bone)and the hair i cut is a little past my ears

[@mystic_shaman_]

Thank you for this video

[@askpRoy]

+adawitluv You're welcome!

[@latreacemoore5331]

I have permed hair and I am trying to go natural so my sides are natural but the middle still has permed so what I am asking do u recommend cutting off the permed hair or just let it go

[@sherriebaker3932]

latreace moore you can roll the middle,or try straw curls

[@louie-muko]

Am thinking of cutting the side would it be a risk to grow again

[@anaturalgal]

Women who wear perms are so jelous of natural hair women. We can wear it curly, blow it straight and flat iron it to make it look like a perm, roller set it, braid it. We have the best hair in the world and we are enveyed by many. Trust me. Naturals Rock

[@gucciflipflops3161]

i have a curly perm and I can do all those things and I feel sorry for you if you believe that you are stuntin on someone just because they chose to perm their hair and no one's jealous of you boo boo

[@anaturalgal]

+Lyric Greggs Girl please you dont have to feel sorry for me. Because you cant wear a nappy fro. Period

[@gucciflipflops3161]

Everyone chooses do to their hair how they want to you can't knock people down or assume they are jealous of you just because they don't want to wear a "nappy fro" and your not even cute......no one's jealous of you. Period

[@amykilt3481]

+Gucci flipflops :/

[@gucciflipflops3161]

Amy Kilt what?

[@kennedyantoinette7466]

my hair won't grow and I don't understand why........ its been the same length for 3 months

[@keerimccool7568]

hello, I'm nakeeria and I'm trying to grow out my shaved sides but my hair at the top is long and I don't want it to look uneven so can I cut down the longer part so that it can match the back and side?

[@Blackmixdwitblack]

I shaved my side and now it's growing out and I hate how uneven my hair is should I cut the rest of my hair to match it?

[@reshawnsmith5990]

it depends on how attached you are to the length of the longer part of your hair

[@Blackmixdwitblack]

Reshawn Smith I am very attached

[@reshawnsmith5990]

so then cutting it all off maybe isn't such a great idea, I'm going through a similar situation and have decided to just grow the sides. if you are very attached then maybe that's what you should do as well

[@arieledmonds6116]

Call me Poetic I did a big chop in Jan .. and I cut off my sides too.. for me I'm trying g to let them grow the way it was going to and when it gets to a good length then I'll cut my hair to match.. try that

[@Blackmixdwitblack]

Dear People that sounds like a good idea

[@danastuart9441]

how long the shave sides will take to grow back

[@monkxa]

where in AZ?!

[@deeherfavoriteprod]

GOD bless

[@naththali]

#haircrush 😍 I love your hair! I just saw you on Instagram and definitely going to follow! What type hair is yours? I'm wonder if I get the same color on my 4c i will get close results.

[@edmondalexander3441]

will this work for a make as well? I'm trying to grow my sides out so that I can have a afro once more then get free form locs but I don't want to start all over by cutting this ugly high top lol never wearing anything but a natural again!

[@mrsalayjia]

I'm thinking about getting a undercut and I wanted to know was the process of growing it back made you not want to get one again or you would be willing to repeat the whole process ?

[@askpRoy]

I would cut my hair off again in a heartbeat. LOL It isn't the easiest growing out process, but it's not too hard either. All about perspective.

[@mrsalayjia]

+askpRoy thank you

[@princessspongebob6391]

same

[@_llcoolpj7996]

I personally regret it. I'm in the process of growing out and I'm 3 months in with 1 and a half inch of growth as the result. Thankfully I have enough length on the top to make it look like I didn't even cut it. But yet and still I find myself stressing over it everyday I'm so obsessed with growing it back! I wish someone would have convinced me not to but it is still hair at the end of the day. I just miss it lol but it will eventually grow back again.

[@destineepurple2320]

I am so down for getting another undercut, its awesome and you get lots of compliments. Growing it out is a long process but its easy for me to cover it. I recommend you try it once in your life for the experience.

[@diva216]

I'm about to run and grab hair color as we speak lol

[@LorieJamaicanNatrual]

nice

[@brittannibrittbratt]

Would you shaved your sides again?

[@ladielexx]

Any advice for extremely slow growth at the crown of your head. My sides & back grow crazy fast. I can't retain length or volume at the crown :(. I feel like Bozo the clown with the way my hair is growing out smh.

[@adgerlinasneed782]

mann I loved my shaved sides and back but my color guard /dance coach lol keep pinching me because I couldn't wear a bun or the curly hair but go search up my marching band minorhigh school 😂😁😁

[@anaismbanza5808]

you look beautifull ❤👏

[@askpRoy]

+Anais Mbanza Thank you babes!

[@magdaara4343]

Let it grow (8) okay no

[@ExquisiteKinkyCoils]

Thank you for such a helpful video. ETA: I couldn't agree with you more on length checks and how much iron plays an important role in hair growth.

[@VeryKinkyCurl]

Yaayyyyyy, I'm glad u finally did this video lol. See a few steps behind I want mine cut but probably not until it grows back out more. I will keep this as my go to when I do decide to grow it back

[@jermalizsexy2088]

I been growing my hair for like three months. I think in the middle of this month I'm going to get the tapered cut. I tired before but ended up cutting it because I didn't have patience. Even though my hair grow fast. It is hard.

[@DeeScotty]

I'm going through the phase now.