I wash my hair only Once a Month ✧ Knee Long Hair Care Routine

[@desertlover12]

I’m Indigenous so our hair is obviously very important to us. My Great Grandmother had breast cancer before I was born and lost all her hair and it never grew back the same way again. My family would always told me that I got my long, thick hair from her before she lost it to the treatment. I have lots of memories of sitting at her knee while she ran her fingers through my hair, braiding and unbraiding it over and over. Taking care of my long hair now feels like tending to her memory.

[@sumayamohmed244]

Aahhhh🥺🥺🥺 that is soooo cute and lovely ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@IMITZU]

That's beautiful

[@hala3731]

That’s so cute I’m sorry for your loss

[@talithacrow7530]

I'm native but my mother made me cut my hair when I was younger and now I don't cut it, but unfortunately it's still only bsl on me

[@michellewhite3316]

Desertlover12 awww!!! 💖

[@flowerchild9815]

I had a teacher who’s hair went white at a young age and her hair was very long, thick and beautiful so ofc we called her a fairy princess lol you remind me of her a lot

[@myagonzalez2066]

I also had a teacher like this.. interesting

[@flowerchild9815]

@@themoonchild2695 😏

[@indias7171]

I also had a teacher like this😌 she liked to kill roaches with her hands lol

[@whitetrashwarriorprincess]

(This lady reminds me of my Polish Grandma *so much*!

[@flowerchild9815]

@@indias7171 bro 😂😂😂

[@chellybarnard6394]

Your routine actually resembles the routine that most African Americans have always used. When I was in high school, I was ashamed to say how seldom I washed my hair. But my hair was healthy.

[@PrettyShepherd]

Amazing! Thank you for sharing! I had no idea about it! ☺️✨

[@leejohnson1179]

yes i was about to comment on that, as a black woman growing up i would hear a lot that people should wash their hair every day and i thought i was weird because i didn't do that like everyone else but as i grew up i realized this was very normal.

[@WorldLens97]

i have afro hair but i wash my hair once a week. otherwise i feel gross

[@queenofstitcheswarrior2668]

Curls hate sulfates but a scalp needs to be clean or else you get build up, irritated scalp and hairloss. Funges?! Ieks

[@camethyst1736]

@@queenofstitcheswarrior2668 most shampoos dont need sulfates to clean the scalp. I use a shampoo with salicylic acid which helps clean and control dandruff. It works for me i guess

[@terilynncaine6238]

I am Native American and only cut my hair in Mourning. Four years ago I cut my braids off at my ears when my Beloved Brother died. It is nearly to my waist now. Your video validated the care I put into my hair. I only wash my hair once a week, sometimes longer. I use a natural boar bristle brush and never, ever brush or comb it wet. My hair is baby fine and it's amazingly thick. It's my crowning glory and I will do whatever it takes to keep it healthy and growing longer.

[@terilynncaine6238]

@freddiekrueger8715 hair texture and the amount of hair you have are two different things. The texture of my hair is baby fine, the amount of hair I have is a lot, very thick...

[@Idk1407-f4k]

@@terilynncaine6238that must be so nice and soft

[@kittybeck151]

Would love to know what do you wash your hair with? I have fine hair also.

[@terilynncaine6238]

@@kittybeck151 because I have psoriasis, I use Neutrogena T-Gel shampoo and whichever conditioner catches my eye, usually I go through twice as much conditioner as I do shampoo. I also have very dry skin and hair. When I didn't have psoriasis, I usually used a baby shampoo because fine hair as long as mine is (to my waist) is very fragile. I also keep it braided most of the time to protect it. I am am to poor to afford fancy shmancy products, and stick to the basics. Except for the T-Gel, I just use generic products. I hope this helps.

[@Rapurrnziel]

@@terilynncaine6238 thank you for this. I have very fine hair as well but also a very temperamental scalp, so I am finding it difficult to go too many days without washing. I remember using T-Gel and loving it, might give it another go :)

[@Who-Dunnit]

With your hair length, I dont question the one-month hair wash. That doesn't look like a chore, it looks like a full time job

[@lolaby2]

Shampoo was originally only for the scalp to get rid of dirt and oil. Conditioner for the tips only. Washing your hair shouldn’t take longer because of length though drying is another story.

[@hannahherrmann4921]

@@lolaby2 this is different for everyone, but I condition my whole hair shaft starting about 5 inches out from the root so for me, it would take ages to do that.

[@LittleImpaler]

It's not. I grew my hair to my thighs. Washing long hair isn't hard. Plus you only shampoo the sclap. Not the hair. You condition the hair only.

[@hly1226]

My hair is pass my butt and I wash about once a week. I am very, very oily...boo. In my experience: Washing..not too bad. Brushing, conditioning, adding oils...yes. And don't forget the shedding. I have aggressively stepped on a ball of hair, thinking it's a spider many...many times. 😅

[@Nikolej100]

For me it's just 40 minutes. I have 110 cm hairs. Her look's like 140 - 150 cm.

[@lulumcdonald]

For once, I'm happy KZbin recommended me a video. I'm a sick girl (fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue, etc) and I wash my hair every month or 5 weeks, because I'm getting worse of my illnesses. But I was feeling dirty and embarrassed (ridiculous because I don't go out the house), until your video. THANK YOU!!! It feels great to know I'm not the only one doing it. I even noticed my hair is barely oily on my scalp now. And I use coconut oil on half of my hair. It's shinny and healthy. Hugs from a Spaniard living in USA.

[@ANPC-pi9vu]

I have fibromyalgia amongst other things, too. I take epsom salt soaks sometimes for ghe muscle pain, and i use liquid African Black Soap that is made out of oils and shae butter in the bath so as to not dry out my troublesome skin and thick hair. It helps me so far.

[@TracyD2]

@@ANPC-pi9vu I love salt baths. I feel so much better when I do. I never try African black soap. I read a lot about it but never tried. I know some people use it in their hair. It seams harsh to me but I don’t know.

[@firegodessreiko]

Fibro here also. I often push my showers out for as long as I can.... usually for when I have to go out amongst the general public. OTHERWISE! I need that energy for other, more important things~

[@ModernNaturally]

Ye. I have also knee length long hair. And i have increased it soo fast with remedies. You can watch my channel.

[@jackie9068]

Exercise more it helps with my fibomyalgia God luck. I know the pain

[@brendapartin1159]

Im an 70 yr , OLD white woman. I was raised washing my hair each Saturday. Since it's gray now it gets frizzy when I wash it. ( It's always been thick) and it's almost to my waist, so i also use oils. I wash it as needed, 2 to 3 weeks or so. I can tell when it's ready. I really enjoyed this video.

[@INSANEGAMER05]

How did you remove those oil's from hair?

[@xmasyesreally]

@@INSANEGAMER05 The absorb into the hair, you don't remove them.

[@LowSlungBadBitch]

@@INSANEGAMER05 watch the video

[@lilyflower5576]

I wash my hair every Saturday too 😱😱😱

[@anyascelticcreations]

Wow! Maybe that's my cure for my frizzy hair! Mine is gray now, too. Though it frizzed when I was younger, too, because it's curly. I think it would frizz less if I washed it less often, though. How do you avoid it smelling? That's the main reason why it ever use shampoo at all.

[@habituscraeftig]

For people with very curly hair, Katherine Sewing has a video on growing out her curls that I find similarly valuable. This really is a treasure-trove of information.

[@AP-pk9gw]

Thanks! I lose it every time someone say "only need to brush it". That's not even a possibility my friend

[@alyssalz21x]

Katherine's videos were the first I found and now I'm obsessed and ready to start this journey.

[@wandringjoule4x]

Yeah, I saw that one just before this one. Excellent for those fortunate to have thick, curly hair. I say that because I have almost straight (not even wavy, not even stick straight) very fine, thin hair with visible bald spots on my crown. I wish I had to "put up" or "contend" with thick curly hair. These videos, both Ana's & Katherine's are wonderful, beautifully done videos that I would encourage people that contend with such hair issues to watch. In the meantime, I'm sure some of their advice and

[@wandringjoule4x]

I was saying some of their advice and some of their suggested products can't hurt for people with fine, straight or almost straight, thinning hair like mine, and like Ana wi

[@wandringjoule4x]

wisely says, one must find the method that works best for oneself. There's no one size fits all.

[@BridalSewing]

I get all of the same unsolicited advice. I haven't cut my hair for 25 years. Every now and then, when someone asks to see my hair down, I will take it down for them. They usually immediately gasp and mention how beautiful it is. Then they tell me that theirs would never grow so long and beautiful. The third thing they say is, "you should cut it!" It makes no sense at all! My husband & I both love my hair long. The onlooker obviously loves it long. Then, they tell me to cut it so it can look as ordinarily boring as theirs does. Smh.

[@PrettyShepherd]

Oh yes. Can relate! 🙌🏻

[@PrettyShepherd]

I also just checked out your channel! ❤️What awesome niche content! ✨🙌🏻🎀

[@BridalSewing]

@@PrettyShepherd thank you! I love your channel. We could to come up with some type of comedy collab. Maybe we accidentally switch bodies one day and I try farming and you try wedding gown sewing. Lol!!

[@cvideo2847]

My mom and I went to the salon together the last time I visited, and she spent my appointment trying to convince the stylist to cut my pelvis-length hair. As if having long hair was an accident and not something I've spent years trying to achieve.

[@kristenswanepoel1449]

They ask you to cut it because they're jealous when they ask you to cut it grow your hair even longer

[@amandineh.2186]

I began to have grey hair when I was a teenager. Around me everyone is dyeing it, so you never see people with grey hair unless they're really old. So since I chose not to dye it I sometimes feel really alone. It's good to come here and see people who embrace their natural color.

[@Wika-jt1rg]

I also have white hair since I was a kid, just one random stripe in the middle of my head. People sometimes notice it and are suprised haha It's just our type of beauty I guess :)

[@Grace-nr2uz]

Grey hair is pretty

[@matildas3177]

Same, my hair began graying when I was 16. It's pretty slow going, but I'm kinda looking forward to the day when my silver stripe have grown to encompass all my hair.

[@blueneptunian]

@@Wika-jt1rg wow thats so cool!

[@manichairdo772]

I am 70. Fully grey to white by 55. Was stunned to learn young women were paying a lot to dye their hair the same colour as mine. I felt so trendy. 😂

[@lovebirddraws8475]

My mother’s hair started graying late twenties, but my dad’s hair has stayed dark forever, so I’m waiting to see which genes I get 😅

[@jazjrl]

I like to imagine that you will look like cruella de vil eventually 😁

[@gracehaven5459]

Same for me only with death 😅😅😅 no one in my mom's family lives past their early 70s but everyone in my Dad's family live to be at least 90, so it'll be a coin flip haha!

[@korettopun1203]

Same haha, my dad still hasn’t got grey hair and he’s 60

[@partysparkelz]

I really hope my hair turns white so i can dye it pink without bleach 😳

[@animeaunty]

@@partysparkelz I feel u. I have always had boring light brown thin fine hair. I get huge water blisters on my scalp if I color it & the slightest styling breaks it. I was so worried my gray would be the same dull dusty color as my dad's but it's coming n like bright shiny Christmas tinsel! I'm so impatient for the rest to go gray so I can finally have a pretty bright hair color! 😆😁

[@ShaYa21]

Oh my goodness! Finally someone who acknowledges that she hasn't set foot in a hair salon in over 10 years!! It must be around 20 years since I stopped going to hair salons to trim my hair because the same thing happened to me! I had my hair cut in unwanted ways and/or shorter than I asked for, especially knowing its tendency to grow frizzier and more difficult to manage the shorter it is (but then I guess it was in the hairdresser's interest to do that so I'd come back... which didn't happen actually). I used to trust my mum to trim my hair but she's getting old and has sight issues and I haven't actually trimmed my hair in probably over 2 years. I only use natural products on in (henna, coconut oil, essential oils mixed with henna or oil and natural shampoos) and let my hair dry on its own. It's obviously not as long as yours (I wish ... ) but I find my hair healthier now that I am in my forties than it was in my twenties. I wear it loose most of the time and happy with the way it looks even though I suppose many a hairdresser would want to bob it out so it looks more fashionable and neat in their eyes :))

[@joannmclean6406]

Thanks for your beautiful hair advice Cocottee 2518!!!

[@ShaYa21]

@@joannmclean6406 sure ! Glad you find it useful 🙂

[@LaSorciereFeuillue]

Cocotte, look around and you might 'manifest' a long haired hairdresser.... they will get it.

[@ShaYa21]

@@LaSorciereFeuillue not looking anymore, now I know how to deal with my hair but thanks for the suggestion ❤️

[@VirgoMagna]

I am like you Cocotte2518. I only trusted my mother and my husband to trim my hair but neither have been able to help for a while because of health or travel issues (she lives in a different country). So I have not had a trim for about 4 years now and it's fine with me. As for salons, I have not been in one since 2005 and that was an exceptional visit because on that occasion I wanted my hair dyed back to my natural colour and cut short. I normally wear my hair very long (currently hip length) and I've had a very bad experience with professional hairdressers too. First the hairdresser forced me to have my hair washed even though I had told him I had washed my hair immediately before coming to the salon with the shampoo and conditioner I trust. He said he had to wash my hair because it was the procedure, they don't do a trim without a wash. Then he was drying my hair on hot setting and I asked him to use the cold setting. He refused. He litterally said "I am not standing here all day drying your hair." And then I was charged something in excess of 40 pounds for all that humiliation, a big sum for a student in early 2000s.

[@mumijevi]

I am deeply convinced air quality and smog has a lot to do with hair greasiness. I notice in the winter, when there's more smog in my industrial town, my hair gets greasy really fast. So, by living in the countryside, there's much more clean air and thus hair doesn't get as greasy.

[@rickshaw1971]

And water quality. Ours is really hard and alkaline and caused horror build-up whatever else I used. Have to use a citric acid rinse to get it out, and the main reason I only wash my hair about every two weeks is to not expose it to more hard water minerals than necessary.

[@PrettyShepherd]

Good point! Dust and particles will, of course, settle on your hair. I found that wearing it in an up and with a shaft to cover it will help 😉 That's why I always wear kerchiefs around the farm when I have to do some messy job 🌿

[@RamonaQ]

This is a gross comparison, but I think you are right. I cooked hamburgers indoors, on the stove, and the amount of grease that got EVERYWHERE - I don't mean spatters, I mean on the walls, and even inside the microwave door above the stovetop - I am freaking out about it. It's weird how actual grease - and so much of it - can get in the AIR.

[@wolveshowling26]

The dry air from heaters probably also speeds up the process of more grease production on the scalp? At least that's my experience with the winter times!

[@KatjeKat86]

That's interesting my hair's always worse in the summer but is unlikely we live in the same place. Also living in the country doesn't protect you against smog, because where I used to live would get smog from the city and it was miles and miles away. Were talking like 500 miles away there was a big city and it produced smog that would settle over the countryside I lived in.

[@mari9564]

As a black girl, I wash my hair every 1-2 months and thats because I keep it styled. If I don't style it, I'll get A LOT of hair loss, which i don't want. If I wash it too often, my hair will get super dry, and might fall out. All in all, washing your hair once a month, is still healthy. YOUR HAIR WONT STINK!

[@jamaicatoicyy5177]

But what if your hair swet

[@jamaicatoicyy5177]

Isn't gonna stink

[@Sentariana]

I have seen in other comments that natural textured hair is very different from straight hair. Natural textured hair is drier and in need of oils. Whereas straight allows the oils to travel the strands more easily so needs to be washed more often!

[@Haylla2008]

@@Sentariana That's true but daily washing is overkill for most straight hair, too.

[@HosCreates]

I have medium thick 2b-c hair. If I don't wash my hair 2 x a week my scalp stinks and my hair is greasy and gross. I'm trying to reduce to once a week but it depends on the products I use. One haircare routine won't work for everyone

[@NoriBearr]

Honestly you washing your hair once a month isn’t even strange. People with coils and curls will also wash it maybe once or twice a month and maybe co wash and condition. Main thing is moisture so it’s understandable that hair as long as yours doesn’t need to be washed often.

[@lornam3637]

So true. I only wash my hair with water. The last time I used soap or shampoo was over a year ago. I keep my hair clean by brushing and warm water every three or four days

[@Tregnier52]

There’s many similarities your wash day has with mine. I have 3b-4a curly hair and I always deep condition each time I wash. It’s all about moisture.

[@katherinemorelle7115]

The great thing about curly hair is that I can go a month without washing it, and it will never look greasy (except for right after an oil treatment). I tend to wash mine once a fortnight, to once every three weeks. I’d prefer once a fortnight, but I’m disabled, so sometimes it’s actually four or five weeks, because the thought of the pain and effort means that it’s easier to just wash my body and leave my hair for some other time. It’s been almost four weeks since I last washed it, it’s currently up in a bun, and it looks perfectly presentable. And to keep it smelling nice, I use a little nice smelling oil on the ends at least once a week, or I spritz perfume in the air and let it settle on my hair. I think the lack of natural oils is why my hair never gets to smelling bad. Whereas my daughter has a very oily scalp, and her hair starts to smell after two days.

[@PrettyShepherd]

Very good point! The fact that my hair is actually wavy (curly when short) probably weighs a lot in this equation as well. It only looks straight now because of the length/weight 🌿

[@MissCaraMint]

The thickness does make a difference too. Because my hair is very fine I had to watch it often, even when it was long.

[@moniquechristiansen5276]

I am 62 years old & of European descent. About 4 years ago I let my hair go naturally grey. As it grew out I eventually started doing Anna's suggestions. Today my hair has grown out to the middle-top of my rear end. I too wash my hair every 4-5 weeks; brushing it @ every 3-4 weeks; inbetween I finger brush it. My friends at my age are amazed how healthy & vibrant & long & shiny my hair has become. Anna, thank you for your encouragement & great advices to keep me on this track. I especially appreciate the suggestion to change up my hair styles. I have started to do that and my hair is even better. Happy Almost 2024 !!!

[@elianaselzer5785]

How long did it take you to get to that point? I am 69 with silver hair at waist length. I wash mine every two weeks. It took a couple of years to get to that point. But it is hardly oily or dirty at the end of two weeks. I suppose it's the same process going forward?

[@moniquechristiansen5276]

Hi Eliana. it didn't take long. I'm thinking about 4-6 months. If that. I just kept making the days more and more in between my washes. I also spoke w/my Hair Sylest friend who was trained in Europe. She taught me to only shampoo my scalp 2-3 times; not my long stresses.Letting the sudsy water do some wash of the long hair. Then no conditioner on my scalp; only once do I put a dab of conditioner in the length/stresses as I do my 2nd or 3rd scalp shampoo wash. Post wash product also never ever goes on my scalp; only on the length of my hair. So basically, I only use soaps on my scalp & I only use oils/product on the stresses/length of my hair. This saves me so much money since I only use shampoo, conditioner & products once a month.

[@shea5542]

That’s amazing and magical!!

[@vivfilias8931]

So, in the black hair community this first day process is called the Pre Poo process. You apply a good amount of oil (olive oil is a fav) cover with a plastic cap and wash as normal the following day. I actually discovered the 1 month wash option a year back by accident, due to Covid lol. My hair went from mid back to waist length...In Haiti, our people have been using castor oil for hair and other use for centuries. We actually have our native grown Haitian castor oil that also works for joint and various other pain as a topical application. Cold water rinse is a good habit. It locks the cuticles leaving the awesome conditioner to do its job. This accounts for your awesome silver shine. So the key of less manipulative practices overall and oil use works for ALL types of hair.

[@bhadgyaledds3333]

Whattt I am going to start pre pooing right now

[@as-h989]

yes!

[@akhoneybee907]

I’m a curly/wavy and am learning all kinds of new things about actually taking care of my hair and that shit’s springier than I ever thought it was! I’ve abused the crap out of my hair for so long. It’s taking time to recover but finding it’s pattern finally. Washing too often, beating it up with a brush dry and wet, shredding it out by the handful while detangling. I only ever used castor oil on my dry scalp every once in awhile, but thanks to your advice, I’m going to start “pre-poo’ing” and using the castor oil all over the night before I wash! Thank you! ❤️🙌

[@alys4570]

I’ve been able to get my hair wash routine to once every ten days. I have keratosis and my scalp needs washing more than the average person. After 10 days the itching is out of control . My mom used to bathe me as a child twice a day! (Not good). I slowly worked my way up to 10 days. I also found out I was deficient in iron, vit B’s and vit. D. When I started supplementing I noticed my hair grew faster. I have used castor oil packs for uterine pain but I’ll be using it before shampooing also. Thanks for the tip! Oh and vitamin D comes in oil capsules. I break them open and add it too my face and body lotion. I noticed a huge difference in the length of my eyelashes and fullness of my eyebrows.

[@blessed9491]

Same with Indians 😀always have to apply oil bfr washing hair the next day.....great if u can massage it for 5 -10mins in gentle circular movements

[@SadisticSenpai61]

In my experience, how often you change/clean your pillowcases will also have a big impact on how greasy/dirty your hair gets. After all, your head is laying on it for 8-10 hrs every night. And yes, I don't clean/change my pillow cases or my bedsheets as often as I should. I'm a lazy lazy person that needs to clean way more often than I actually do. And it's not like I don't have time - I'm home 24/7 these days with no commitments or job or anything. Sigh.

[@theredlioness2502]

Damn, I never thought of that. How often would you advise changing your pillowcases?

[@SadisticSenpai61]

@@theredlioness2502 probably depends on how quickly your hair gets greasy or whatever. Probably every couple days? If you work in fast food? As often as you need to wash your hair - cuz it's gonna be more often than it is for ppl that don't work in fast food.

[@theredlioness2502]

@@SadisticSenpai61 Thanks for the reply, wasn't really expecting one, let alone so quickly. And yeah... I work in a rather dirty retail store so I guess it's going to have to be pretty often. Guess I'm buying more pillowcases!

[@SteakCutFries]

@@theredlioness2502 you should wash your pillowcases and sheets once a week and in warm/hot water, if you can get in a routine it's not hard. Like every Sunday at lunch time (cuz typically you're probably not in your bed again) and then they can be washed and dried before dinner.

[@PinkWytchBytch]

I honestly never considered this and I’m going to go start a load of laundry right now after hearing that. When you point it out so bluntly it seems ridiculous that I didn’t already think of this! Thank youuuuuuuuu

[@stiinkysocks6354]

my family is disgusted that i don't wash my hair often, except my hair is so much more healthy than theirs when i don't. it's clean and all that happens when i wash it is it gets frizzy and hard to control

[@nana.whatscooking7783]

Yah yeah girl same here and it looks dirty . It takes at least one to two weeks for the hair to calm down after a wash. ✌️😊👍

[@yhas.5916]

Lol it's the opposite for me, I wash my hair everytime I took a shower and my family making fun of me about how dry my hair is. I don't think not washing hair often is gross I just feel incomplete showering without washing my hair but I'm trying to change that habit haha

[@dkr7517]

Same here with the frizzy and hard to control

[@LowSlungBadBitch]

hey have you tried using cold water instead of hot for when you do wash? that often helps with my frizz, and obviously a slip conditioner. Just an idea, understandable if you've already tried it.

[@bellajaid]

I made to mistake of telling a coworker I wash my hair once every two weeks. They reported me to my supervisor and I got written up for hygiene. I had been working there for two years without a complaint and nobody noticed. My hair was clean.

[@felineparalysis2227]

a little tip: it is best to apply the oil to damp hair to get the maximum effect. Oils lock in moisture in the hair (also good for naturally curly hair, which is prone to dryness). E.g.: if you have very dry hair like me, then there is no moisture to lock in (without moisturizing the hair beforehand). Additional: my ends die and break from buns. I can recommend braids (braid onlx when your hair is dry)

[@i.336]

I accidentally did after the last wash and ended up with hair that was wet for 3 days! I hated it! Never again......

[@abiash7373]

I'm Indian, so I swear by all these methods. I just love my hair!! Castor oil Hallelujah!

[@Anonymousgod369]

Hey I m also Indian ❤️

[@muskansawa2802]

U really wash ur hair once a month?

[@voyance4elle]

In elementary school my best friend was from India and she had amazing, long, strong, thick, beautiful black hair 🙏🏼 and once in a while it was really shiny from oils ☺️

[@LDuke-pc7kq]

It's also good for fine lines around eyes , use regular eye cream then put castor oil over it over night

[@btsarmyforever3816]

Same here! Indian! I wash my hair once in 4 days and I swear by coconut oil and hibiscus oil! Knee length hair hehe ^^

[@Liteskinblacknotmix3d]

I'm an African American with natural hair "huge afro" I use all natural hair cream and conditioner once a month so I only wash once a month...this is very common in African American natural hair culture...even the massaging the scalp and changing hair styles.....

[@kitbracadabra]

Ik? This is so lovely to see from someone nonblack

[@miarosa8579]

@@Alex-ez4sq mine is wavy & I wash it once a week

[@bucketonfoot]

@@Alex-ez4sq please don’t wash your hair every day they clearly don’t get curly hair. It takes longer for the natural oils to coat the hair for curly hair and if you wash it every day you’d completely strip your hair of these very important oils. I don’t know your hair texture but I have pretty curly hair and I wash my hair every week and a half to 3 weeks. But if you insist on showering co wash and don’t use shampoo or use a shower cap. Hope this helps 🤍

[@skylarbix7912]

You are so right. White women treat their hair TERRIBLE though, all this bleaching- getting some extensions that are not necessary, very hard on hair! I rarely wash my hair and take the best care of scalp & ends, keep up, loosely/satin bonnet to sleep!

[@skylarbix7912]

@@Alex-ez4sq Yeah, you're not gross! Your hair doesn't want to be washed!😊

[@Hotaru1998]

my friends are usually so shocked when i tell them i wash them only once a week! i have wavy chest length hair and ive been going grey since i was 12 so i felt so happy when i saw you are naturally grey!

[@victoriarotter]

Me too. Once a week. Yay for us! 😻💜🤩

[@13zounds]

So I just want to say that I’m a 63 year old woman with dark hair to her lower back. I’m so jealous of your gray! I wanted to be gray since I was six and I have only just recently started graying. For some people it’s a beautiful thing. I love yours.

[@mizuza12]

I started going grey at 16. I dyed my hair for years. Then in my mid 30s I chopped all the dye off. I kept it short for a while then chose to grow it out. Its between mid back and waist now and I love it . I can't wait to see how long it will grow.

[@PrettyShepherd]

Good luck with your hair journey! Sounds like to have good times ahead 😉🌿

[@trudigoldbergpires2569]

This was REALLY helpful. I now feel free to stop worrying about split ends. And I no longer feel ashamed of my "incredibly high maintenance long hair" because you're absolutely right - short hair is just as much work if not more so! Maybe I'll get to knee length one day. It's at my tailbone right now. Thank you so much Pretty Shepherd! :D

[@lathafalls7675]

U mean know not no

[@annemary9680]

I've got curly hair so I've got to trim the split ends every few months, too many of them destroy and distort my curl pattern and make my hair all scraggly.

[@joannmclean6406]

Good for you! Great tips! Thank you Trudi Goldberg Pires! :)

[@makeupthoughts777]

How is short hair more work? When I shaved mine all off all I had to worry about was if I needed to wear a hat outside or not...When It started growing I had to worry about brushing it now its long enough that I havw to put it up to keep it out of my face and find I have alot more steps I need to do in order to maintain it...

[@Itsfine416]

@@makeupthoughts777 I shaved mine all off too lol cool to found another women who did the same

[@sinnbadd278]

Homegirl the African American community fully supports you. It’s not gross or wrong to wash once a month. ❤️👌🏽

[@skylarbix7912]

@@missanne2908 Oh,I always heard that it's because of the oils we put in our hair!

[@Rebel_Vamp1r3]

@@missanne2908 that's a myth.

[@missanne2908]

@@Rebel_Vamp1r3 I only have that as a school nurse from decades ago. If you know of cases of head lice in African Americans then that goes that theory.

[@Jelly-hq7ug]

@@missanne2908 my mom said it's because of our kinks.. makes it harder for the lice to adhere too🤷🏿‍♀️

[@therealkenj98]

@@Jelly-hq7ug your mom is correct, it’s the coils, not dryness. It’s easier for locs to travel up and down a straight line than coils.

[@davienihill8311]

Thank you for adding genetics to the outcome. I know my moms side and dads are thin haired, BUT i think modern routine and diets adds to the thinning and can be countered and remedied, within reason. I look forward to trying it out. I also always found it intriguing to look at photos from 1950"s and prior and the young ladies all had enormous luxurious thick hair without exception. That has dwindled steadily through the decades...very telling!!!

[@ginadelfina5887]

That's so true; I once told an African American friend, "don't be grossed out, but I only wash my hair once a week," and she said, "oh don't worry, I only wash mine once a month." As far as hair care tips go - I recommend using a wooden or horn comb; they don't cause static, and they draw the natural oils from the scalp through the hair. I also use hair oil like the Pretty Shepherd. Thanks for the fun video!

[@OddlyElly]

😭😍 horn combs are so good

[@PrettyShepherd]

Thanks for sharing! What a wholesome encounter! 🌿 I've heard about brushing hair with a bamboo comb from a friend - she would spend 15-30 mins every day, just combing her hair, thus removing the oil, and only having to wash it like once a month 😁 she had shoulder-length hair though 😅

[@JaneDoane]

@Mari Ali I am too and I wash my hair every 2 week, guess we're all différent 😅

[@paradox3112]

@@PrettyShepherd mn

[@rosaliamiranda4808]

Here in the DR no one washes their hair daily 😂 because everybody pays to have their hair blowdried at a salon and they go weekly

[@charliebradlyn5313]

I’m in 7th grade rn and have been growing my hair since kindergarten when it was cut to my chin. It’s at my butt and this point and my goal is to get it to my knees or farther and my best friend just keeps telling me that it’ll be ugly and too long and that I should cut it. Not her hair though.

[@mari9564]

Don't listen to your friend, she just wants your hair length🙄🤚🏾

[@tamousha]

Thats right Girl! Its YOUR hair. I went through this in school too. My friends would make stupid rhymes abt me not cutting my hair. Just jealous. Be you and keep growing those locks!

[@kathryn653]

Mine is to my knees. Don't listen to your friend.

[@therevengeofthefupacabra6911]

Isn't it funny how everyone always has an opinion about someone else's hair? I always get comments about how my "hair is too long" or "I should cut it", like it somehow affects these people how I choose to have my own hair, some people get really invested and almost try to demand me to cut it, or insult me, just because I don't want a Karen cut. It's interesting how people think it's okay to say things like that when it comes to hair, if someone was making comments like that about someone's clothes or makeup or whatever, that would be considered rude, but somehow it seems to be okay to say negative things about just hair, and I'm tired of hearing about it so I hide my hair now just to stop people from commenting on it, even strangers have come up to me with their annoying comments.

[@brightart4628]

Looks not very friendly to me. You know, like she has kind of envy you

[@madit3135]

"The only 2 people I let near my hair are me and my mom." Same! I had hair to my knees, then I cut off 18 inches to donate it. I am growing it back out again, and I enjoyed your assumptions at the end immensely.

[@monika-1315]

Good for you! I have donated my hair twice, and in some longer time I would do it third one as well😊

[@cometgirl217]

Holy cow! How did I never think of getting OUT of the shower before giving my hair a final cold wash? That tip alone is worth a subscribe! 😂

[@ghostratsarah]

For a longtime my hair was thin, lifeless, falling out, I'd get sores on my head. I kept it in a pixie cut, because everytime I grew it to my shoulders it would just fall out and be so thin that old scars on my head shown out like flags. One day I discovered I had a wheat sensitivity, like, eating wheat literally causes my joints to lock up like cement. So I stopped eating it. Now, two years after my last cut (with one 2inch trim to cut off nasty split ends) my hair is thick(ish, as thick as my genes will allow), slightly curly, and all the way to the bottom of my ribcage. Diet is definitely the #1 thing to consider, before other factors. If I have my food even slightly contaminated by wheat, I'll get sores and a good chunk of hair will fall out. I have so many uneven baby hairs from the fluctuation in my health. I also use a chlorine filter for my shower, which works miracles. I didn't know I had naturally curly hair, until I installed the filter. And the filter prevents buildup of chemicals and minerals in my hair. I only need to wash with shampoo if I have deadskin buildup on my scalp.

[@frmday1]

I am glad you found out you had a wheat problem and removed it from your diet. My husband grew some of his hair back as well when he went gluten-free. Some of his hair loss is male pattern baldness though.

[@ghostratsarah]

@@frmday1 wheat apparently has a naturally occurring pesticide, to deter bugs from eating it. It appears that selective breeding of it has caused it to consider some of us poor humans as pests. It's not wrong, but it sucks for us. If your husband gets flack for being gluten intolerant but tests negative to celiac, it's probably that protein, called Amylase-trypsin Inhibitors.

[@paradiseawaits821]

I'm just like you. I'm glad I found out what the root of my joint pains were and bad hair. I stopped eating anything gluten and all my joint pains went away and now my hair is flourishing and I don't need a lot of hair products.

[@alisoncanty1894]

Thank you for sharing your story. I have sores on my scalp but I’m not sure if it’s caused by the same thing you mentioned.

[@janefeely6070]

Thanks for the advice on the chlorine filter we have city water 💦 awful! Blessings

[@sweethearts86]

I love how she periodically looks at the door when she emphasizes something important.

[@oliviaknight1123]

I know!! Why? I'm not sure I understand why?? She's pretty cool though!❤

[@illuminate2140]

@@oliviaknight1123 I figured out it’s supposed to be her other persona standing there. I was so confused at first thinking a real person was interrupting her vlog

[@oliviaknight1123]

@@illuminate2140 yes, I think you're right! This was one of the first videos I watched, having seen more now, I'm convinced you're spot on. She's fabulous isn't she?!❤❤ thank you for replying, have a great week lovely 🥰

[@alexgomez002]

@@oliviaknight1123 hey, i'm new to this channel. In which video does she talk about her other persona ? Have a nice day :)

[@oliviaknight1123]

@@alexgomez002 hi Annabelle, I'm not sure I've seen one exactly where she talks about her, but you see her as her other "character" in the flowery braids hairstyle demo video. I'll try to find it, she's epic!!🥰🌺💐🧚‍♀️❤

[@FeltheBlithe]

I'm a historical interpreter and I always get a kick out of telling people that in the 18th century, unless for a medical reason, people never washed their hair. They look at me and go "never?" And I nod and reply "never!" They had a very meticulous hair care routine that allowed them to create those impressive hairstyles while keeping it clean in ways we've kinda forgotten.

[@EXO-L45]

Maybe because they brushed their hair often than we do? I'm curious to learn about how they took care of their hair.

[@zoebaggins90]

Well they definitely didn't have the shampoos that we do, which are harmful.

[@EXO-L45]

@@zoebaggins90 and they also wore wigs sometimes. Their hair care routine was definitely more on the natural side (no synthetic products that we currently use).

[@SweetIvoryLilly]

@Fel the Blithe that's so cool! If you don't mind could you share? What were their routines like?

[@veronikasemanova1374]

Maybe some does cleaned in rivers etc, depends on era and place, but one good way to no-wash and keeping it pretty clean was wrapping them into linen scarfs , or whatever material...it protects from outside dirt during day and Also soak in oils from scalp.You just need to change it often with clean ones

[@svire3370]

FINALLY someone I can relate to on youtube! My hair is past my hips and I also don't wash it very often, wear it up and don't care about hairdressers or split ends. This was such a nice video! Thank you, I learned a lot of nice tips to try out to improve my haircare routine! :)

[@LuzMaria95]

My hair gets greasy really fast and I don’t like that. Other than washing hair is there any way to help that?

[@kittybeck151]

My hairdresser told me there are no "split ends" - those are new hairs growing in & don't cut them!

[@PlushieBastet]

Apparently, I've accidentally given myself hair loss by not styling my hair differently every so often. Thanks for the tip!

[@mada5326]

If it’s not tight is perfectly fine to use the same hairstyle often but yeah changing a little bit is good as she said

[@loopyafterdark]

traction alopecia

[@lisastewart8566]

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[@lisastewart8566]

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[@chuul1417]

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[@Notawesomeatall7]

I have Hypothyroidism, Pcos and to reduce hairloss, I wash my hair once a week and dilute lavender oil with jojoba oil and apply it to my scalp three days a week. My hair has grown in much thicker and it's now down to my knees. The Jojoba and lavender oils cost me about $20 every two months.

[@firegodessreiko]

Oof, hypothyroidism is hell on hair. =/ Good that you found a working solution!

[@memecenter9gag859]

I think it's not good to use lavender because it will irritate your skin but jojoba oil is good.

[@bluejay8422]

@@memecenter9gag859 If you put more jojoba, it won't. Jojoba is good oil to dilute strong essential oils.

[@thatweirdgirl8466]

Do you have links to where you buy them from or do you just get them from Amazon or stores that sell essential oils?

[@Notawesomeatall7]

@@thatweirdgirl8466 amazon the lavender oil is by Maple Holistics and any Jojoba oil to carrier the lavender oil will do. Do NOT apply straight lavender oil to your scalp without a carrier oil.

[@magdalene74]

surprised you dont get the ubiquitous "you should donate your hair" said with disdain like i did something wrong by having long hair lol. Im like.. why dont you grow yours and donate IT?

[@AgnesN]

Unfortunately usually donation doesn't work with grey hair :( But yeah, everybody should decide what they do with their own hair.

[@PeachyYummy24]

Yeah why do people do this? 😂 I've not necessarily had any comments said with distain but people do like to ask if I am going to/would donate my hair. I mean... Yeah if I decided to cut all of my hair off I'd donate it, but my hair is important to me and I think I have a right to keep it haha

[@abigail5484]

@@PeachyYummy24 people at my high school would get annoyed with me in a way and ALWAYS ask

[@mrs.w5539]

I may be mistaken but I dont think they accept human hair donations anymore. They can make wings with synthetic hair that mimics human hair.

[@AgnesN]

@@mrs.w5539 They do accept, it's much better than synthetic hair.

[@jlowe8614]

I've been going at least a month between washings for years and my hair has been sooooo much happier.

[@alaynalx1272]

my mom washes her hair on average every sixish months. her hair is never greasy or smells bad, its insane. its like she just trained her hair to stay clean

[@7h698]

Wow that is really fascinating

[@amyg8176]

That’s exactly what she did lol

[@WazigeLogica]

But she rinses it with water more often I would guess? I had a friend who had the best, thick hair and he did that by never washing it with shampoo but rinsing with water only. It took him about a year to regain the natural balance of the hair keeping itself healthy. It's pretty logical really.. The body can take care of itself very well if you let it do its thing. The oils your scalp secretes are there to keep it healthy. It's because we disrupt that natural balance with shampoo and all kinds of chemicals etc that your scalp starts over producing the grease.

[@glowyboo]

The thing is that it doesn't work for everybody. Because of Covid, I "trained" my hair and washed it every 7-10 days for A YEAR, and nothing changed! It is still greasy as hell after 3 days! I use very natural products so I have no buildups and my hair is also healthy but there's nothing to do with the grease. I'm also 25 so it's not because I'm a teenager lol! Sometimes it really is just genetics

[@sarag6792]

@@glowyboo I did the samw as you ans I've been practicing it for years, it got to a point where my scalp would even start bleeding! I thought I was doing something wrong since this was what everyone swore by, but actually, even though yes the natural oils are good for the hair, our bodies does accumulate a lot of bacteria and other stuff so it is not always good for the hair overtime just because it's natural lol. Not washing the hair often enough(which would be genetically dependent on how much oil one produces individually) can and will lead to dandruff, fungi growth, scalp irritation, and even hairloss because the pores gets clogged. I finally gave up training my hair and my hair has been perfecrly fine and looks way more healthy, though my scalp is way more sensitive and i have to wash my hair more often than before I started😬

[@ranuelthebard3751]

I have hair down to the bottom of my butt and I mostly watched this video out of a sense of solidarity because I also wash my hair once a month, sometimes going even longer in winter,. I do a lot of the things mentioned in the video but I learned some new things to try so thanks! My hair used to be nearly knee length but I went to get a trim just before Covid was a thing and had the same experience you did of having it cut MUCH shorter than requested. Grrrrrr. When people ask me how to grow their hair long I start by telling them stop getting it trimmed the recommended every 6 - 8 weeks. Just get it trimmed to even things out as it grows when it starts to look scraggly and they nod. When I next tell them to gradually space out washing their hair until they are washing it no more than once a week and then see if they can go even longer than that they usually cringe and I can tell they are either reconsidering growing their hair out or if I'm a reliable source or not. When I get to my point 3 about nutrition they tune in again so at least they get some good out of the conversation. Next time I should point them to this video. I see in the comments people talking about being asked if they plan to donate their hair. FYI to anyone reading this, at least in the States, the most commonly known hair donation charity, Locks of Love, has been shown to be a scam. They do not make wigs, they sell the hair, and they don't give children free wigs. They will SELL them a wig at what is supposed to be a discount if the parent is willing to wade through an application process that seems to be designed to get them to give up. The best advice I've heard is to sell your hair and then donate the money to a pediatric cancer charity. Less processing costs for the charity and you will know up front if your hair is usable to make wigs with. Even Locks of Love admits that most of the submissions they get end up in the trash because the hair is not suitable for wig making for some reason even if the person who donated tried to abide by their guidelines.

[@catlover1210]

That rings the bell. That reminds me of posts and videos I had bumped into previously that we should be more conscious of those so-called "charity organizations ". The more mega international the organizations, the more crap they are. They are abusing our kindness with a lot of crappy deals to make money, in short, our kindness never exactly go to the poor and needy, or the real environmental cause, or the extinct animals. The money goes into somebody pockets and worst still, some organizations are just a camouflage to hide some real criminal activities like child trafficking or child sex. If you want to help someone, do it yourself. Pass him or her your donation directly is much more direct and meaningful.

[@lisahaney9019]

Wigs for Kids does given wigs at no charge. I met a young recipient a few years ago. I have donated to them ever since. I was so sad when I learned about lockes of love. My first donation sadly went to them.

[@Rye_Toast]

I hate when people tell me to cut off my hair and donate it, mind your own business please! On a recent zoom call with my work team we had a few minutes of chitchat and we started talking about our hair, I mentioned how mine was down to my butt now, I haven't had it cut or trimmed in over a year and it grows fast. I mentioned needing to get some cut off and IMMEDIATELY I hear yOu sHoUlD dOnAtE iT! I just said "I wasn't planning on cutting that much off....?" Like we get it people, we have long hair, do you really think we don't know about these scams?

[@personmcdudeguy]

@@Rye_Toast Ikr... besides, what is a cancer patient going to do with a 30" long wig? I think most people would want a wig that is a normal length, so the people telling us to donate actually have the length of hair wig recipients actually want. They should donate.

[@ddl4374]

So tell tell your nutrition guidance please! I'm tuned in !!!

[@หัวหอม32]

My asian mom always told me to wash my hair little as possible and use fermented rice water to protect them

[@trishazeigler92]

Interesting. I use viori shampoo and conditioner and it uses traditional Chinese recipes with rice water.

[@spacecase4984]

I’m surprised to hear that rice water was recommended since it seems to be a trend nowadays.

[@nenabunena]

When you say asian, do you mean south asian?

[@firbolg]

Due to work rules, I cut my hair short from my early twenties until COVID hit... now it's back to my teens and early twenties length. Just beyond my shoulders. And these tips are gold. Thank you so much!

[@Pinkjeepkiki]

You look like a Disney princess. I love the grey hair! You are relatable to most black communities with your hair regime.

[@u.a1952]

Very relatable. I felt like taking notes 😂

[@zaejohnson3414]

Heyyyyy I remember you!! Ms. I manifested my pink jeep 😅😅😅 Heyyyy girl 🥰🥰🥰

[@Pinkjeepkiki]

@@zaejohnson3414 heyyyy 👋🏾👋🏾😂

[@zaejohnson3414]

@@Pinkjeepkiki we have to stop running into each other in the comment section 😂😅💕

[@ariellebrowne]

Lol yesss

[@blu_astra]

For those of you who are wondering: I asked my mum (she's a hairdresser) why so many of her colleagues end up cutting more hair length than required by their customers and she told me that making a precise haircut is much easier if you cut a larger amount of hair length and they usually go for precision rather than retaining length. Hairdressers also have a very different idea about how many split ends are tolerable compared to us common people.

[@PrettyShepherd]

That's absolutely understandable! Thank you for taking the time to ask and share it here! 🌿

[@cerridwen20]

I've had several bad experiences with hairdressers that cut off way more than I wanted, even when I told them exactly what I wanted and I consider some of those experiences to be almost traumatic to this day, so I stopped going there. Some of them did not even know, what I meant, when I asked for a split ends treatment. I now just cut my own ends, whenever I feel like it needs trimming and help friends with split ends cuts.

[@blu_astra]

@@cerridwen20 I feel for you, I would never let anyone besides my mother cut my hair because she can really trim my ends without any noticeable length change.

[@Xana_K]

I don't understand that because haircuts are simply following lines. You make the first cut and then use that as a guide for the rest of the head, you just use the angles you need for the desired cut. Precision doesn't require more length off, maybe only if you had weird layers or something and had to have a drastic change. This makes no sense to me at all. Not currently a hairdresser but I have had professional training.

[@stariehearts2366]

@@Xana_K exactly! I once showed a hairdresser, with my fingers, exactly what I want cut off, I had no layers or anything, just hip long hair all the same length. She traced my fingers with her own and nodded, and I thought she understood. Fast forward 30 minutes, , I had hair to the middle of my back, she cut off nearly 3 times as much hair as I wanted. Made me so mad, almost punched her in her smug little face when I saw what she'd done

[@lissymylass]

I love how down to earth you are about it. You don’t mind the frizz or the split ends. Your hair is gorgeous and you let it do it’s thing and don’t stress about it.

[@jenniferhill6063]

as far as the split ends goes, the hair grows from the scalp not the ends

[@michaelamelton-berry5403]

I recently cut 40 centimeters from my hair (and now I’m here, trying to grow it back, lol). Shorter hair is MUCH harder to care for as far as styling. I would love to get to the point where I could was just once a week. I’m trying to ‘train’ my hair. Thanks for the tips!

[@SarahStephanieLandry]

Her: "Massage your scalp to increase the blood flow and bring nutrients" Me: Starts scratching my scalp Her: "I mean massage with your fingertips, not scratching like a rabid dog." OOPS!

[@simonsilly]

Same!!! ☺

[@honeylove3256]

😂😂😂!!!

[@honeybee2356]

😄

[@ozok17]

this is part of why i keep my fingernails cut short.

[@umami6462]

@@ozok17 to be fair your nail's length doesn't matter

[@michelemilne9612]

I just love your world of unconventional beauty. I feel that since 2020 many of us are doing our own thing, going back to basics and finding what works for us. These are the role models that are so needed in today's world and your unique style is appreciated. 🌺

[@PrettyShepherd]

What a very kind and sweet thought! 🌷

[@michelemilne9612]

@@PrettyShepherd 😊

[@lisabarrero3052]

Totally agree and thank you @PrettyShepherd

[@michelemilne9612]

@@lisabarrero3052 🌺

[@ModernNaturally]

Ye. I have also knee length long hair. And i have increased it soo fast with remedies. You can watch my channel.

[@DanaOira]

Update (2023): I switched to Viori products and shampoo/conditioner once a week. Their products are very natural, so weekly shampooing is no problem for my hair. Tsubaki/camellia oil every night after brushing and before putting into loose braids for sleep. Hair is now past Classic/butt length and growing thicker! I stopped trying to shampoo monthly because my hair gets really itchy which aggravates my eczema (made worse due to dust allergies). I need the extra moisture on my scalp & to clear out my scalp from dust, so shampooing less frequently even with boar bristle brushing isn't enough to maintain my scalp health to prevent eczema. Old comment (2022): I've been going 2 weeks without washing, but you've inspired me to go for a month between washes! I'm at classic length hair now & only use organic conditioner, tsubaki/camellia oil, rosewater & apple cider vinegar (monthly). Super minimal, but my hair is at its healthiest it's ever been!

[@NMLeepsa]

Which brand sampoo

[@DanaOira]

@@NMLeepsa I use Avalon Organics conditioner, no shampoo at all.

[@ddl4374]

Can I detail yourscv recioeand treatment procedure and schedule OLEEEASE!

[@toria.4613]

Could you make a video or post your hair care routine? 🥺

[@orewahouston2143]

@@DanaOira which Avalon organics line?

[@JennFredrickson]

Thanks for talking about traction alopecia (balding from stress on the hair). As a hairdresser, I used to see it all the time. This was a really interesting and fun video.

[@kabxksb]

Is there a way to solve it or at least minimise it? My hairline at my temples is receeding from ponytail stress for as long as I can remember, Ive always had long hair and could never braid, but ponytails were necessary for sports, swimming and keeping hair back when cooking, eating, sleeping etc. Its so bad...

[@KG9551]

Sleep in a satin bonnet. This helps prevent hair breakage and fly away/frizz in between washes

[@PrettyShepherd]

Great tip! Thanks for sharing! 🌿

[@Darima2]

Can you recommend a good brand that's good quality? I was looking for some on Amazon but I have a feeling they'll be bad quality

[@Bb-wv1gm]

@@Darima2 do not purchase on Amazon they are awful quality, purchase on Etsy. People make amazing quality bonnets from all over the world.

[@chi20_]

@@Darima2 I just recently bought a bonnet on Etsy and it has a very good quality .It is called Jumeaux handmade bonnets and sold on Etsy website .They have adjustable bonnets and you can customize it to your head size 😊😊

[@wolfgangproductions7402]

@@Darima2 get a slip pillowcase it’s real silk and wrap your hair every night

[@elizabethgreenwich1671]

When I first watched this video, I washed my hair at least twice a week. You inspired me to wash it much less and now I only wash it every two weeks. My hair used to be super dry, but it is now a lot healthier and I get a lot less frizz. (And, of course, I have just 1/4 of the shampoo/conditioner costs! I will definitely try to push my washing day even further :) Thank you for this video!

[@antoniahammer]

That last part about the hairdressers is so relatable. My hair is pretty similar to yours, but I am only at about mid thigh length and it dosn't have that gorgeous silver colour. I do get a lot of the same comments from so called experts. Usually after they complimented my long, healthy hair and asked about my routine. The irony!

[@PrettyShepherd]

Oh my! It really is the same all over the world 😅

[@amremnant]

I've been going natural since 2006 and I only wash my hair once a month and it grew longer than it's ever been and still going strong with only a few hiccups in between.

[@kathleenc8810]

I'm sixty-seven with hair down to my butt. I wash it no more than every three or four weeks and keep a side braid, switching the side each time. Thank you for the tips 😊. I will try the oil one right away. Even at my age I love wearing long hair and my husband likes it and wants me to keep it that way.

[@katedavy6272]

Me, too!

[@brokenbutterfly3178]

@@katedavy6272 funny how you too have the same name.

[@Lyn4817]

You make me feel a lot better. I am 69 with the same length hair and yes, I go three weeks before washing. When unwell I have actually gone six weeks with no issues. Considering when young, I washed it every day and it was really short.

[@kathleenc8810]

Funny, my friend who recently died was Lynn R.

[@kathleenc8810]

@@Lyn4817 me too!

[@paiger6058]

I am a grease headed italian girl but over the years I'm to the point where I wash every 2 weeks and by wash day my hair is barely greasy. I have 💫depression💫 to thank for that.

[@lmooya1]

I have the same hair type how you can keep it clean for i whole 2 weeks ❕

[@andreadalvarez6145]

@@lmooya1 from what I learn, I train my hair from not washing my hair for 3 days, wash. 5 days, wash. 8 days and eventually it’ll get use to your schedule:)

[@autumn7809]

Now this is relatable

[@susanlois6194]

See I'm the opposite. I get depressed, I take long, hot showers. So I'm a greasy child now

[@babbsromero3471]

Your hair is so much like my beautiful Swedish grandma! She would brush her long silver hair in the sun every morning! I wish I could grow mine like this.

[@alicialexists]

Your sense of humor is amazing. I did not think I could sit through this 29-minute hair care video until you started talking. I think I will incorporate some of your tips into my haircare routine.

[@GypsyFeet]

Reading this just now aware I watched her for 29 min too 😂 she is wonderful

[@mistressofnone5062]

wow! It's my first time watching you! what great content! Your wash day is alot like what natural type 4 hair do their wash days, and ALOT of the same products! great to see how similar our needs for our hair can be on totally opposite ends of the hair spectrum

[@Its_me_Ellis_D]

I use an apple cider vinegar rinse and no soap. ✌🏻 I’m still considered ultra long. Exercise will help your hair grow longer and biotin works well too.

[@whinecatto]

My hair get really itchy if i'm sweating, do you have any advice?

[@forebidden]

@@whinecatto if you want to avoid washing it try water rinsing your hair

[@dteun]

Brewers yeast works great

[@doot8963]

A word of caution concerning neck pain: I had hip-length hair and got neck problems because of wearing it in a braid on the same side too often. Got into the habit of tensing and cracking the opposite side of my neck. I don't know of anything else that could have caused it and the tension I have now is sometimes debilitating as it emanates to the rest of my body. So definitely try to use a variety of styles like PrettyShepherd says, or consider shorter hair if you feel tension or pain.

[@Izabela-ek5nh]

Oh dear... I have a different issue: I have a lot of very thin (but flat) hair. Whenever they grow too much (below the blades - to the waist line) they become so heavy they cause "simple" headaches or even migraines. No kidding! My braid was heavy like a snake, making a bun was painful... I wish I had light curly hair that have volume but are not heavy... :)

[@shellyfish9046]

If your har is split that far up it is not being taken care of.

[@honeyvee4147]

@@shellyfish9046 what ?

[@leahnichol6665]

Or do exercises to strengthen your neck. Then you will be prepared if you ever need to wear a tiara. They can be heavy, but you have enough hair to back up the tiara!😊

[@NinaMorioka44]

I had hip length hair and it was very very thick and I had a lot of migranes and neck problems. I cut it a little bit and thinned it up and now it's the first time I feel lightweight

[@rarazjewel6952]

I say this about anything regarding your beauty & health, whether it be bathing, skin care, brushing teeth, hair, nails, eating, etc. It is as they say “too much of anything can eventually be bad for you.” & I do mean ANYTHING! The biggest well kept secret is….leaving it alone, that’s right, take a break from it big or small break just do it, u won’t regret it. Following the latest beauty trends consistently will damage & throw off your ph balance. Learn deprivation in every aspect of life. At 42 years young I can confidently yet humbly say that I have the softest evenly toned skin & healthy white smile with all 32 teeth intact. I look 20 years younger because something that a wise old neighbor whom lived to be 118 but didn’t look a day over 65 left me with a gem of knowledge that stuck with me from the ripe young age of 16. Take a break from everything, fast, deprive yourself in order to preserve yourself. Has been my way of life since I started applying her wisdom at 25. Works wonders! Just forget about it, leave it be & you’ll see for yourselves how the things that society has been taught to shun+shame are the very things that will add longevity & youthfulness to your existence. Really not a big secret but is for most a big step to take when changing the mindset of the majority.

[@Ari__Character]

Skin care tips

[@Lore-kf8im]

👌🏻

[@blessed9491]

Rarajewel Beautiful ..taking a screen shot of your comment n saving it ❤

[@jerri117]

I had to have emergency gallbladder surgery and I was septic and lost down to 77lbs and was malnourished and lost most of my hair. I started mixing collagen in my coffee and making smoothies and my hair grew back in no time. Within a year it was halfway down my back. It helped my nails grow like crazy too. If anyone is having trouble from hairless, I hope this will help you. I also only shampoo my hair once a month and keep good oils on the ends.

[@beelarehman5992]

Ive just started putting collagen in my tea.

[@nasharyeversley7822]

@@beelarehman5992 I read collagen shouldn't be mixed with warm/hot beverages.

[@samahmed6185]

@@nasharyeversley7822 you should probably check on the type/ brand, but most collagen can be taken with warm/ hot drinks

[@brith4942]

Our bodies can’t even absorb collagen that way. And you’re telling me you went from basically bald to half way down your back in a year? That’s like a foot & a half come on....

[@roisingrant]

@@brith4942 Well my hair grows about a foot every year. Maybe this person has really fast-growing hair which was amplified by the supplements. Though I would definitely LOVE to see proof that this actually works, the only way to know if it'll work for you is by trying it yourself!

[@tasdare6377]

I'm super lucky that my hair is thick enough to look good long. My no 1 advice to people who ask has always been, stop messing around with it, and let it grow. Less is definately more.

[@angieang26]

How do you leave your hair alone to make it grow.

[@tasdare6377]

@@angieang26 products, heat and dyes will make your hair lose it's quality, so by the time it's longer it's already dull, stretched and breaking. If you want length and body, it helps to not do these things.

[@mellowyellow5865]

And I thought my hair going down to my waist was long… but there is something about long hair that always makes you feel like a princess.

[@k_tubbs]

My hair got so much healthier when I started washing my hair less and using castor oil, and a mint+rosemary oil usually a small amount the morning after I wash, then a lot the day before I wash. I also use a boar bristle brush to move the oils around more. My hair used to be so frizzy! Now I have my loose natural curls back, and my hair is so much shiner and comfortable.

[@loveiam7902]

I have full thick waist length hair and I’m a hairstylist....and you actually have valid proven points that we learn about hair and our scalp in styling school, for instance you shouldn’t wash your hair anymore than 2-3 times a week so your not constantly stripping your natural oils away, I wash mine once a week, also brush it once a week and adding the oils to replace what was stripped away is very beneficial to keeping it looking luscious and sleek, don’t cut it!!! I’d never cut my beautiful God given locks!!

[@vickiemcintyre7902]

Ive been to a beautician 2 times in the last 2 years. My hair was down past my butt. They talked me into cutting it. Now it's not growing back. What do you recommend for hair growth.

[@loveiam7902]

@@vickiemcintyre7902 you can buy cholesterol for your hair, use it one a week in a scalp treatment, and stimulate your scalp by gently brushing your scalp and hair, more than just removing knots, and your fingers, gently rub your fingers through your hair and rub your scalp often, the more stimulation on your scalp, the faster hair grows, and to keep it soft and supple use cholesterol in a scalp treatment and leave it on for 30 -50 mins rinse out and dry, good luck!

[@jenniferlloyd9574]

My SO refuses to involve himself in anything regarding my haircare. He's selfish in many ways. My sisters only want to CUT my hair OFF, so they're useless... So, here is my question: How do I get a stylist to actually _listen_ when I request a 2" trim? How do I end up not sacrificing 8" because I went in to have my ends grazed by a stylist?

[@jenniferlloyd9574]

@@vickiemcintyre7902 What tactics did they use against you?

[@loveiam7902]

@@jenniferlloyd9574 Unfortunately this is NOT as easy as it may seem, and that is because we as hairstylist seem to think we know more than you, and we often disregard your feelings for time and money...however that is not the case for all of us. There are a few of us that keep clients wishes in high regard and therefore have many repeat costumers with trust issues and so forth, but at the end of the day it comes down to who would you trust to cut 2"off your length. You may want to get in really close with one of em!

[@KE-hr4sb]

I had a similar thing happen to my hair when I went for a "trim." I told them I was growing it out and wanted maybe an inch taken off. They responded, "Oh we'll just take the dead ends off." I walked in with waist-length hair. Walked out with shoulder-length hair. The last time I went to get my hair cut (it was already short that time so I wasn't too worried), the same thing happened to another girl with really long hair, and you could tell she wanted to cry when she left. After she was gone, the hairstylists were talking about how long hair was "gross" and "all I can think of is how long that hair has been on her head." Unsure why that's such an issue, but yeah, seems to be a pretty common salon thing.

[@goodiegoodygumdrops]

Yup! Which is exactly why I won't go to a salon ever again. I don't see why they won't do what the client wants. D: I wouldn't have paid if I were her.

[@SpookiBunny]

i try not to be judgemental of others in my life but hairstylists are just awful. idk why the fuck they are like that but through all my life, going to various different hairstylists, i've only had shitty experiences. they do whatever the fuck they want bc they think they know better. it's just disgusting behaviour.

[@thechancinator9475]

@@SpookiBunny you got that right! I'm on the opposite end, I prefer short hair, but stylists will fight and fight and *fight* me on how short I want it, how I want it to look, etc because they want me to look more feminine. Barbers are much better, in my experience, they actually listen to what you want, but idk how much it would help for long hair.

[@SpookiBunny]

@@thechancinator9475 barbers are indeed amazing. plus they won't ever give you a karen haircut, which is i've seen happen often when you ask a hairstylist for a short cut. lol

[@KE-hr4sb]

@Ana M Yes, exactly. I remember once going in with my sister, and she specifically told the stylist, "I do not want any kind of bob." Walked out with a "lob" (long bob). And it was one of those expensive personal salons too, where it's one chair, one client, one stylist. I remember thinking, "Damn, she paid *that* much and still couldn't get what she wanted?!" (They also didn't do what she wanted for her color.) I've been doing my own hair for years too, and seeing that made me not want to stop any time soon lol.

[@faris4537]

I'm here three months later since I start this routine, and I just want to say, THANK YOU SO MUCH. I love my hair, and you are right, l'occitane shampoo it's great, it works for me. You really know a lot about hair care. Send you hugs and greetings girl! 🤗

[@PrettyShepherd]

I'm really glad it worked out for you! 🌿❤️

[@fuufuuu]

I was raised to wash and bathe everyday. I never knew how bad that was for my hair and skin. I went 3 years washing my hair once a month and it completely changed the health of my hair. My hair never gets oily and I never brush it.

[@Ilive_420]

But your scalp/hair should get oily... That's a normal healthy thing. That's why black ladies put oils in their hair. Oils are important 😭

[@BloodWired]

Sometimes people have a naturally oily scalp. I went no-poo for 3 months, “cleaning” my hair without any soaps. I followed a friends routine, who had success with it. My hair never balanced and was very tacky feeling.

[@Joyride37]

@@maynotquestion, in your last paragraph, how does using a conditioner factor in to that? After the ACV rinse? Or do you not do it at all

[@maynot]

@@Joyride37 I personally don't use a conditioner when I use a mask and acv because my hair is extremely weak and fine, despite being wavy/curly, and the mask/acv conditions it for me. If you have brittle/dry/thick hair, which you usually need to condition very much to tame, it's fine to condition it after the acv rinse.

[@sanji.577]

@@maynot bloss nie Trockenshampoo...meine Tochter hat sehr viele Haare dadurch verloren! Sie hat es wirklich ganz selten mal benutzt. Die Haare sind nur durch ärztliche Hilfe und teuren Medikamenten langsam wieder gekommen. Bitte kein Trockenshampoo...

[@2degucitas]

There was a beautiful girl at my high school who started going grey at 16. It was a genetic thing. Beautiful french fair skin, black, thick hair, she looked like Snow White. BTW, I love your Damascene bracelet.

[@HospitalForSouls.X]

I'm 25 and sprouting greys. My mom was grey by 35...yayyy

[@winnievaughan]

I started going grey at 18 lol, I’m 21 now and I’ve got a streak on the very crown of my head 🥰

[@firegodessreiko]

I knew a girl who was almost completely white before she graduated high school. It was really pretty~ But definitely a genetic trait.

[@MNwabuoku]

@@winnievaughan 🤗 Omigosh, that sounds soooooo cool. I hope you are rocking that streak.😎

[@sigmasiren7]

Sounds like me, but I started growing grays at 14.

[@catgirl897]

I've always wanted long hair but I kept getting it cut. I told my best friend that I would have long hair by the time I was 50. Thanks to lockdown, I finally took the plunge and started growing it. I'm 50 next month, and it's nowhere near as long as I would have liked it to be, but I'm going to keep on going with it. My hair is starting to go white rather than grey, I'm having it coloured for my birthday, not because I'm vain, but because I just love a bit of colour!! I'm getting a chestnut colour, and I'm very tempted to have a purple streak put in it!!

[@watermelonwishes4193]

I'm 55 and I regularly dye my hair blue. I don't bleach it first so it's blue over medium/dark brown hair with blue "highlights" where the greys are. I see an increasingly large amount of older women in their 60's and a few in their early 70's who have dyed their hair, whether all or just sections. It's become a bit mainstream. I think it's cool. 😊

[@ilisten2thecureandcry]

girl i hope u went for the purple streak !! :)

[@MsThebeMoon]

I'm vain. The crown of my head is near all silver white but I still have some natural dark in the undergrowth. Because I want to keep my hair healthy and grow it longer past my shoulders, I stopped dying and don't use the semi-perm coloring either. I do use the Reux temporary color rinses as they seem to be the most gentle and the color washes out after one wash. Too bad they don't have the fun colors like they used to in the 60's and 70's (Purple, pink and blue) but I do use the blondes and the plush brown (which comes out as a light brown/dirty blond).

[@Carmen-us1ew]

I'm 48, and have a white stubborn streak in my bangs. Dye would not stay on my white/grayish hair. So I started using henna a few months ago. It stays on the white hair much better and longer. It also doesn't fry my hair like dye did.

[@mrngstar1]

Good for you! It is your choice. I've always colored but at 73 I decided to give gray a try, my hairdresser is helping me transition. And I love it, It's more difficult to transition when the hair is long, but it's working out nicely. Long hair on women is just beautiful, imho.

[@StrongImaginationA]

I wash my hair way more often but for that itchiness in between washes, spraying on a rosemary decoction really helps! You just boil a couple of rosemary twigs in half a liter to a liter of water for 20 minutes, let it cool off and keep it in a spray bottle. Rosemary is a preservative so it will keep a good while!

[@blowitoutyourcunt7675]

I use that with a couple drops of rosemary oil. In a pinch though, I've used yellow listerine - it was the only thing I could find at that Pharmacy in the Philippines that had a recognizable plant extract in it - thymol from the Thyme plant! It killed the itching quick and oddly enough after a month of using that bottle of Listerine on my scalp, my dandruff went away and never came back! Apparently Listerine used to be a surgical disinfectant back in the day and when I learned that, it clicked what had happened! I still use the Rosemary tisane and essential oil for hair growth though! Cheers doll!

[@barbieblues7639]

That's so cool you do that too! I just did that one day because I thought it may help because rosemary oil is good for hair growth and it really does work

[@MSharizyn]

Very helpful to know about oiling prior to washing. Hearing you say that washing it less often validates what I've been doing, which, when people ask how often I wash it - they'd scoff at my saying about every 2 weeks with their outbursts of how they wash theirs every day or every other day. Now when I'm asked, I just say every other day.

[@Lore-kf8im]

Say the truth and too bad if they don't like it!!😅

[@any8574]

9:04 make sure there is always only one ingredient on the ingredient list. I couldn’t find grape seed oil on the grocery store but I found it in one of those “healthy people” stores and I was kind of skeptical but I noticed that it was cold pressed and it was pure so I bought it. I have been loving it! It should look like this: Ingredients: vitis vinifera oil (This is the grapeseed oil, if you buy coconut oil, it should just say coconut oil) If there is anything else, don’t buy it. Specially if it has a huuuuge list of ingredients! In this case, run from it. I hope this helps! God bless

[@laylarose5995]

I'm not sure where you live, so this might not help, but in the US (at least in Michigan) you can find really affordable, organic grapeseed oil at Aldi :)

[@nialeemaria]

This channel has been so inspirational for me! After my mother chopped my thigh-length hair off when I was 10, leaving me with an awkward afro, I've had maybe 5 "trims" over the last 20 years in an effort to manage the split ends while keeping it long. I see all my mom friends cutting off their hair because it's "too much work," and with baby #2 arriving next month I've been so worried I'd be tempted to do the same thing. I'd already switched to bar soap and had been playing with headscarves for a while, but since seeing this video I've bought more scarves so I can wear them every day and am down to brushing once per week and washing my hair every 3 weeks or so. I wouldn't have thought to try it were it not for this video, and it's proving to be sustainable for me! I'm also getting compliments on seeming much more put together (no more frizzy pigtails), and it's so much less work. Not only that, but my hair is much healthier and less dried out, so when I DO wear it out it's much more attractive!

[@Mya-fu7fy]

I have a naturally oily scalp, and I get headaches if I don't wash my hair at least every other day, so this unfortunately will not work for me. But, I'm so glad this works for you😊

[@firegodessreiko]

I'm naturally oily as well, and the transition period is HELL, but honestly, the less you wash it, the less greasy it'll be. If you don't constantly strip it down, it won't over produce oil for you and you can go longer. That being said, mine is very short, so I definitely can't go a month, but about a week is fine for me in winter.

[@verybarebones]

I used to have oily scalp, when i stopped washing so often my scalp stopped being irritated and overproducing oil

[@velvet123]

Mine develops a lot of white stuff, to the point my hair falls a lot if I don’t wash it in by 7th day.

[@nicolecampos4153]

Same. I've been trying to wash it less cuz it makes it fall off a lot but if I dont wash it at least every 4 days it gets so oily it looks like its wet 💀

[@rosieweaselby]

@@velvet123 I was able to cut my hair washing to every 4th or 5th day, but my scalp constantly had a layer of dead skin so anytime I scratched it got under my nails, ew. Maybe my hair is too dense for this, I have a LOT of hair, so maybe the skin cells can’t shed.

[@LanguageLover]

Just wanted to write and say that I appreciate you having correct subtitles. SO MANY just opt for the easy auto-generated ones. I speak English fluently, but I like to read subtitles, both when watching movies or YT videos. So thanks. I really do appreciate that you put that extra effort in. Good tips, knew most of them though. Definitely gonna try the schampoo and conditioner you recommended. (My hair is at hip lenght and I want MORE 🤣). Keep up the good work 😊

[@nthlns]

Omg her hair, makeup, clothes, house?? She's a real-life princess

[@OrthodoxMidwife]

One thing I feel that may be missing, which is a huge thing in my hair routine, is dry shampoo/homemade hair powder. I also wash my hair no more than once a month (I have fine but dense blonde hair). I used to wash it every day because it would get gross and oily. Over a summer when I didn’t have school, I tried to transition it to washing every 2, then 3 days. Now, I apply a homemade hair powder about every 3-4 days, apply to roots of hair and scalp, give a nice fingertip massage, and comb out extra powder and loose hairs. The powder (made with corn starch mostly) soaks up any excess oils that may be there and adds tons of volume to my hair. Is always wear it up, twisted and pinned or braided, and it looks awesome. Practice one or two hairstyles that you really like, and it only takes like 10 minutes to get it ready for the day and usually looks fabulous. Cheers!

[@ellie8746]

If I may ask, how do you make the homemade hair powder? What is it made up of?

[@OrthodoxMidwife]

@@ellie8746 at this point it’s literally just corn starch in an empty jam jar applied with a fluffy makeup brush. Some people use arrowroot powder, both are good. I’m doing it maybe once a week as needed, but I’ve become interested in no shampoo and I’m going too try that in combination with hair oil’s. My hair is quite dry, I’ll update how that goes

[@Deeelite-17]

​@Ellie if you have darker hair... you can add cocoa powder to the corn starch to match you color 👍

[@joannmclean6406]

@@Deeelite-17 Awesome tip! THANKS!!!

[@lawlietway]

I am Mexican and we tend to shower *a lot* without shower hats, and at least my paternal grandmother taught me to wash my hair every day (sometimes, in my country, we shower even twice a day when it's hot), however, my hair never grew past my shoulders and was *extremely dry* . It also started to fall a lot, besides my ends being always awfully broken. Thanks to KZbin (you're now included), my hair is *at its longest* NO JOKE. It's also not falling as much.

[@ألغتتالي]

كيف تعاملتي معه ؟

[@Yulia.chandrika]

Can you manage just washing your hair once a month? I tried but my hair looks oily. I have to wash it every 3 days at least. I think not washing it may not be for everyone. My skin is quite oily naturally.

[@lightwarrior432]

Our diet is one of the main reasons for hair issues. Not having enough good oil (Coconut/Avocado/EVOO) in our diet can cause hair loss. That is one of the reasons women in past times were able to grow beautiful long, strong tresses. Their food was full of nutrition. Unlike ours. It makes a HUGE difference.

[@swo8on]

@@lightwarrior432 it’s funny you say that because us Mexicans ( some more than others) are indigenous Americans. And as you know native Indians have good hair. And on diet. The mesoamericans would shower and were very clean and brushed our teeth twice a day. And also never had any vitamin deficiencies. Until you know someone crossed the ocean and ruined everything (castilians) “Mexican” food to the most basic person is tacos and burritos. Yes the tortilla is a huge indigenous food. (Even natives in America make tortillas) they don’t call them tortillas obviously. Also avocado, tomato, potato, and onion. Are all native to the americas (mainly Mexico) but Mexico is the second fattest nation in the world. Again do to the introduction to pig and beef. Again if you’re Mexican. That cool because Mexican isn’t a race, some more than others have the indigenous genes but are usually discriminated and looked down on.

[@goymedhundDogtrainingBehavior]

@@Yulia.chandrika I wash my hair once a month... In the beginning it was oily, but if you just keep going you will see that it changes..The first time it ill be super oily.. but keep doing it as longs as you can. St least 2 weks. The next time - try to keep going even longer. .After a couple rounds it will be fine.. My hair is never oily and it actually smells good. BUT - there is ONE very important thing... If you eat a lot of oily and fat food you will struggle.. If your skin gets oily etc.. it willl also affect your hair. I hope you can make it work because it is very good for the health of your hair and yuor body.

[@elizabethkarnafel5187]

I’ve been trying to space out my washing for over 2 years now and my hair has never looked or felt worse. I don’t heat style, I use the same care method I did when washing everyday… and my hair looks hideous. And its health has deteriorated. I’m going back to washing daily / every other day. So please to anyone watching, it is DEPENDENT ON YOUR OWN HAIR AND NOT ONE SIZE FITS ALL.

[@magdalene74]

Ive always said the key to long hair is benign neglect lol.

[@hannahherrmann4921]

It really is lol

[@voluntaryismistheanswer]

I've always said it was chuletas 😄

[@lavlinalavender]

That's true

[@dioneam286]

This is how I discovered the true texture of my hair after 16 years without shape: it happened when I cut it, I stopped ironing and using chemical straightening; We went on vacation to the river, and having soaked it so long (and not washing it so often) I noticed it starting to ripple from the root. In my family they have wavy or curly hair, and I am happy to finally know how to take care of mine (it is wavy and now it is also very long as ever!🌞).

[@paradiseawaits821]

My Mom did this all her life, it was a "true event" in our household when she finally decided to comb or wash it, and she always had the most beautiful, thick and long hair. She got compliments everywhere she went. Now I follow in her footsteps :-)

[@amandarisdal]

I’m 19 and now I don’t feel so bad about having some gray hairs since I was younger, your hair is so beautiful 🥺

[@Luna-ii4mx]

Dont feel bad about it, grey hair is awesome. I wish I had grey/white hair actually but my mum got it very late so im probably going too :( I want it though. I think its beautiful and special

[@amandarisdal]

@@Luna-ii4mx aw this made my day :)

[@MarikaMedia]

I started going grey at the same time.

[@StellaMariaGiulia]

If someone is concerned with reducing frizz I can suggest switching towels for a cotton T-shirt, I have frizz prone, wavy, thick hair and I've seen it really make a difference. It soaks up even more water than terry cloth. I also avoid rubbing my hair.

[@pocket.universe]

I love this video. Washing your hair every day is stripping your scalp and folicled lf necessary oils and such. I try to wash my hair once a week or every other week, but there are products that are healthy to keep your scalp moisturized and to repair your hair that I'll use in between. My hair is about half as long as hers. And hair care is so important!

[@JCX-9]

Do you perspire? If you do the stuff stays on your scalp plus our skin sheds too so we get buildup that can suffocate the hair follicles. I think at least once a week wash is a good thing.

[@pocket.universe]

That build up usually comes from using damaging shampoos. Shampoo and conditioners are what creates that build up so people think it's normal. If you're actually taking care of your hair properly then you won't experience that. Also that's what combs are for to shake any dirt or particulates. It also depends on what the climate is where you live because you may have to moisturize your hair more often in a dry place. So it's different for everyone and not everyone's scalp is the same so I'm sorry you get that build up. I know it can be frustrating to deal with

[@pocket.universe]

But also wtf do I know. I only know what I've researched for myself and as I said every one is different and has different reactions to different types of health care so generalizing isn't helpful. The only reason I am able to wash my hair once a week without having crap building up is bc I do the work.

[@maj1395]

I live downtown so the pollution does make my hair dirty, so I rinse it around once or sometimes twice a week. A rinse using very little water. I can see the dirt come out of my hair with the water. This only started when I moved to the city. But the rinse actually helps the oil from my scalp go to the ends of my hair.

[@666DeViLeSs]

My family is genetically disposed to short hair and my Mum always subscribed to the 'cutting your hair makes it longer' thing 😬. Finally have hair past my shoulders after 7 years of growth 😅😭

[@sofitocyn100]

There's not such thing as genetically disposed to short hair. You said yourself that your mom believe in that myth

[@Whatevsbabes]

@@sofitocyn100 Yes there is. All hair has a lifecycle and a time to it. This is why all the hair on your body doesn’t continue to grow indefinitely. It stops, falls out and restarts after a few weeks/months. Head hair just has a longer cycle, but not everyone’s cycle is the same, nor is the growth rate.

[@richessencetalks2186]

One thing I found out: If a mother had a child when she has had short hair for a long time, that child will have a harder time growing longer, but it's not impossible. It's going to be like breaking a generational curse. If the same mother had another child with her hair long, that child will have an easier time growing its hair out than their sibling.

[@xmasyesreally]

@@richessencetalks2186 That's total BS. My mom had short hair and hers doesn't grow. And I went from ear length to classic in under 4 years.

[@richessencetalks2186]

@@xmasyesreally girl, ain't nobody said this was facts, this applied to my family and a few others so I thought it'll help somebody.

[@LadySaundra]

She is so bravely unique. And the grey actually looks good on her.

[@YoureRightAndrea]

I actually didn't notice her grey hair until she mentioned it, I felt like there was something different but didn't focus on it too much XD I'm so observant sometimes

[@SRtruth]

This was extremely helpful because there are so many different ways, it's cool to hear your experience and what works for you! Thank you for sharing all of this and your amazing sense of humor!!

[@SuperKasper333]

Majestic hair! I used to have such hair- suffered an incredible trauma, and lost it. I sometimes feel grateful to have any left, and sometimes very sad. Yours is absolutely beautiful.

[@megan166]

Same here! Is yours a recent trauma? My hair used to be as thick as anchor ropes, curly/wavy, and halfway down my thigh, but I lost a loved one four years ago, couldn't eat for months, and it all fell out. Now it's thin and short and I miss it. I wonder if it will ever return. It makes me sad thinking about it, but my routine used to look pretty similar to hers when my hair was healthy. She may have something. Recently, I've been washing it more often. Maybe I should stop.

[@breannadyck3415]

The unsolicited advice bit is so spot on for me! My hair was butt length for several years in my early teens and i literally had people try to guilt me into donating it! I also had a girl at school go on about how she doesn't understand why i couldn't put my hair up with one of those really thin hair elastics because her hair was just as thick and she had no issue with them. But her hair was like half as long and completely fried so it weighed nothing!

[@PrettyShepherd]

Ugh! I get get you! Thanks for sharing! Yeah, you brought back some memories about, dare I call is "long hair shaming", from people who think the only purpose of having long hair is to donate it. Oh well, it's best to trust your own confidence and just enjoy life 😉🌿

[@HSimone17]

Oh my goodness. I never had the shaming. Tho I did always get comments about if I was donating.. when I would say I was going to cut my hair.

[@stariehearts2366]

Omg I hated when people tried to guilt me into donating my long hair, it's so rude and completely out of line. Like no, I won't be donating it and that doesn't make me a bad person

[@jungschiffer8423]

I've never been hair shamed but I can relate to the thin hair elastics snapping. Those things are freaking useless. Pins are much superior 😌👌

[@ANPC-pi9vu]

Fellow thick haired gall. I wish I could do updos, too. I have the same issue with my hair breaking hair ties. It also slides out of them. It is very uncooperative. Lol I sometimes layer mine out a bit to keep most of the length but keep it manageable and less heavy. Makes it tangle less and adds a little volume and movement.

[@JayeEllis]

I'm also a lady with long, luscious hair and I love it :) My hair is not to my knees, but it is past my hips. It's straight-wavy and not overly thick. Based solely on my anecdotal evidence of what works for my hair, I keep it as natural as possible. I wear it mostly braided or in a bun, including to sleep. I do not use dye. I do not use tools that employ heat. I rarely use styling products. I avoid harsh shampoo and conditioner. I towel dry only. I do not brush when wet. I braid and trim the bottom ends and dust the split ends as needed. I found that Tudor women rarely washed their hair due to unsafe water sources, I wanted to know what they did to keep long hair clean. I learned that's where the "wives tale" about brushing your hair 100 strokes comes from (it also explains why they chose rain water or running rivers for bathing). They used very fine-toothed combs and made sure to thoroughly comb and exfoliate their scalps and loosen debris. This was done twice a day and followed up with a boar hair brush to remove dirt and spread natural oils down the hair. When I incorporated the twice daily combing and brushing, I found my dry scalp and flakes completely cleared up, eliminating the need for a dandruff shampoo. On wash day, I oil with a warm mix of essential oils and coconut, castor and olive oils, though not heavily, and usually just for an hour or so. I like the tip to get oil at the grocery store. I try to apply the general rule that if it's safe IN my body, it's safe ON my body. I find one thorough shampoo is enough to get out my oil treatment. I condition very generously on very wet hair and comb through. I have the rest of my bath/shower then rinse out the conditioner last. For leave-in conditioner, I use 1/2 distilled water, 1/2 aloe vera gel with essential oils. I wear my hair down after washing until dry.

[@JayeEllis]

My Update: About six months after this comment, I stopped using all commercial products on my hair, and I make everything natural at home. Oddly, I am on a three-week cycle with my wash days lol I still pre oil for about an hour, with my home made hair oil. It's a mix of carrier oils, essential oils, and herbs. It took a bit of playing around to find what was best for my own hair, but a bit of reading to see which oils/herbs do what, and away you go. Wash is now a 2:1 Rhassoul/Benzonite clay mix, with diluted ACV and a bit of my oil. Rinse is diluted ACV. I follow up with rice water as a detangler/leave-in and oil the ends a bit if necessary. The rest of my routine has remained the same, i.e.: mostly gentle detangling with a natural brush (bamboo), followed with a Boar bristle brush, and protective styles. My hair has never looked or felt better at classical (just past my bum) length, and I love it all the more. ETA: Annual cost: Roughly $250USD - what some people pay for one trip to the salon.

[@Sarmatae1]

I had to stop at 7:40 and say this is totally me. I can do a week, 2 weeks or a month. If it's 3 weeks, I have to call it "21 days" to feel good about it. You're right. It's weird, but it's definitely a thing. ♥

[@Kelly-wj7xd]

My russian grandmother"s hair went from raven black to pure white her hair was long but it was always braided. My hair grows really fast I must take after her. I have been plating my hair much more I learned so much from your video I just wanted to let you know so I added to the message. I am normally just a wash and leave it lazy with my hair but inspired to do more now.

[@scooterpush]

Getting oils from the grocery was the best advice I have ever heard.

[@janecos5986]

I love the disclaimer in the video! I have long hair, and people always ask me what I do for my hair long, shiny, or healthy. I always tell them that besides getting my hair trimmed, a few hair masks here and there, and avoiding putting too much stress on the hair, I keep it pretty standard, and I don't have an excessive routine for my hair. However, I also always tell them that it's different for everyone and what might work for me might not work for you, and some people get disappointed or upset that I'm "withholding " hair care secrets. p.s: I love your content. It not only makes me excited to try new things with my hair; it makes me smile too. :)

[@PrettyShepherd]

Wow! Thank you! And yes! I'm on the same page with you - hence my emphasis on how this does work for me personally 😉

[@aleahjohnson5580]

I don’t understand why people don’t know that everyone’s hair is different. So even if you did have hair care secrets that you were withholding and decided to finally tell them about. Those hair care secrets may not even work for them lol

[@alexismontez4230]

The real "secret" is don't damage it in the first place. Stop using hot tools and hair dryers on hot and bleach and dye. But they don't want to hear that

[@Chi9187]

I am so happy I found this video, I have used and tried so many different shampoos that are supposed to help with healthy hair. Finally decided to go a different route. I love having long hair. My hair keeps falling more and more. I want my healthy lustrous hair back. Thanks for the video. I will try these tips.