Long Hair Q&A | thickness, shampoo, hair caught on fire!🔥

[@bambismiler]

I feel the height thing so much, because I am 5’11, and my friend is 5’4, and her hair is like 2 inches longer based on where it lays on our body, but my hair is actually longer. She however believes that her hair is just sooo much longer than mine, and I just really want to whip out a tape measure and settle it once and for all.

[@blessedwifeandmama]

Omg yes!

[@suhanisaluja_]

All shampoos are pretty much equally effective. Bangs if they suit your face shape. She has not tried hair soaps before. Hair is shiny because partially genetics, she takes care of it and silicone conditioners - a shine boosting product. Good diet is important. Watch diet video by britt. No sea salt spray because salt can dry out hair pulling moisture out. Everybody kinda loves her long hair now so no pressure to cut. KZbin have so many people trying to grow out long hair. Long hair does give headaches. Tip is to make bun at different areas of head followed before by a braid. Worst hair experiences was hair getting trimmed too much and hair caught on fire. She started growing out her hair in 2nd week of college. Washes her hair every other day. White dots best way is to trim. Single strand knots also cut.

[@Lyd.is.living]

"well, you're probably like 5-foot nothing" you kill me hahahaha

[@makeupandcoffee]

😄 😇

[@LadyLovelyLox777]

I am 5’2 and found that comment hilarious!!! So true!

[@Alex347Fin]

that also sounds like someone is hating on short girls 🤔🤔

[@greenguyz3775]

@@Alex347Fin oh for fucks sake piss of

[@mpp1386]

"well... u're probably like 5 foot nothing" haha...that's the best part of your video

[@amixeblu]

I think moisturizing well is key to keep splits away and also SSKs (single strand knots). That is why I double condition, or double mask after sulfate shampooing, and also do an oil rinse (only the lengths with a tiny amount of baby oil), especially in winter time. I also then still do the LOC/LCO method for styling. I get so much moisturization from using this method!

[@doThatGWalk]

I like the Long Hair Community site too lol. I just enjoy reading the responses & I've gained insight from that site.

[@BoglimWrangler666]

omg the height thing is so accurate. i see these tiny 5 foot girls easily have super long looking hair but since i'm near 5'8 my hair is longer but it looks shorter. it sucks

[@caseycronan9217]

Those white dots are the bane of my mane! Between trims, I find the best way to deal with them is to stay busy so I’m not even thinking about my hair. I should go for a trim though, it’s been five months.

[@manuelagmz107]

White dots are breakage and after they break, they turn into splits. They usually mean that something has drawn out the moisture from the hair, either a blow dryer, heat tool, or just dry wind, the cold outside, etc. They can be prevented by bumping up the moisture, double or triple conditioning and sealing the moisture in with either a serum or an oil.

[@JuliasHairJourney]

My hair has grown faster and remained thick on a vegan diet. But I still eat vegan plant based fats like hummus. It is very easy to get enough protein on a plant based diet.

[@bibliophilecb]

Thank you so much for the height remark! I'm 5'10" with a long neck and torso, and even when my hair is growing very quickly it doesn't always show very much.

[@makeupandcoffee]

Girl, I am also of the long torso variety and I just discovered tall sizes from the Gap online. Life changer. I bought 4 shirts, and all of them were long enough to not be belly shirts AND the sleeves were long too. Just FYI, us long torsos have to help each other out. 😉

[@katydid003]

I started trying to grow my hair when i was still underweight and dealing with anorexia and bulimia and my hair looked horrible, i was also dying it and using heat almost daily. When i started eating better and drinking water my hair got so much better! Your internal health is so important. I'm 5'7 as well so people being rude to me about their hair reaching places quicker because they are so much shorter really annoys me too. Especially since I've had soooo many set backs because of bad hair dressers. I went in with waist length hair 4 times(all different women) told them half an inch no layers and would come out with about shoulder length hair with layers and cry for days. So yeah its taken me 6 years from when i got serious about growing it but I've had to start over so many times. My other pet peeve is the ones that tilt their head back and arch their back so their head touches their butt. Like you don't have classic length hair you're just an amazing contortionist lol.

[@snowwhitebeautyful]

K8ydid yeah, same happened to me when i had eating disorders. I lost half of my hair back then.

[@crystalgayleaddict]

SO happy to heat this, Crystal Gayle as your inspiration for long hair!

[@peersvensson9253]

I'm 6'2 - time to waist: forever :P

[@makeupandcoffee]

Accurate!

[@karenkroplinski9101]

Hi Britt! Hope you are enjoying the Holiday Season! You look stunning as usual! Wow! I did not know you were so tall! So again, I commend you for being able to grow out your hair so long and you continue to be an inspiration for me! I recently posted a picture of myself on Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, etc. showing the back of my hair and it's length and I received an extremely positive response! It is really coming along in length and people really seem to like it! Perhaps, in time, I will also make a video about my hair journey! Slowly, but surely, I am catching up to you! lol! P.S.: My favorite hairstyle to wear (when just hanging around the house or sleeping) is a single back braid. Sometimes , however, I get tired and just fall into bed with damp hair and collapse....which I heard is not good to do, but I try to wear the braid most nights. However, on a positive note, my hair is becoming more and more accustomed to not using ANY hairstyling products, hair dryers or hairspray...just oils and conditioners ...and looks great! Most of the time I don't even use a brush...just a wide tooth comb! Anyway, I really enjoy your videos! HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

[@annamikabachoo7957]

Hey Brit. Totally get those single strand knots whether I have short or long hair since my hair is wavy and curly. Also that and the white dots are so annoying! Thank you for confirming to trim them. Been doing that but wasn't sure.

[@smolshroom2893]

you're one of the most beautiful people I've seen honestly >.< I adore your style, your face, the way you talk, everything rly

[@makeupandcoffee]

I can’t tell you how flattering that is! Thank you for taking the time to share your kind words. 💗🌷

[@zoethornton9040]

Thank you for another great and informative video! I love seeing your videos! I’m also 5’7 as well I totally relate, but GIRL your hair is so healthy and you keep up with it so much. It takes a while to grow beautiful healthy hair! 💓

[@dranupaprabhu8424]

Hey britt do you use hair serums? I had asked the question previously too but may b you were busy so you couldnt answer it. Love ur hair ❤️❤️😘😘

[@makeupandcoffee]

Yes - sorry about that! I did have to cut some questions for time, but I have used serums before! A silicone serum can be a lifesaver for detangling and shine. Right now the only serum-type product I’m using is the it’s a 10 miracle styling potion. Hope that helps! 💗💗💗

[@dranupaprabhu8424]

Thank you😊💖

[@shabbydeb]

Love the video!! One more question...do you do what I do with clothes? I avoid tops that tangle my hair, and especially avoid Wool winter coats! Depending on what I wear determines if I will even consider wearing my hair down... tangles are terrible.

[@nobody1k]

Oh, and I love short bangs with my long hair - somehow it just seems so retro to me.

[@makeupandcoffee]

That's true! I've been loving all things retro recently - especially retro reproduction dresses. 😍

[@AE-ck5xu]

It's a myth about protein and being vegan. You usually get more protein as a vegan. Meat comes from animals that are vegan so instead of getting it through a animal you get it directly from the source ❤️

[@AE-ck5xu]

DeathBecomesHer I'd have to disagree with you on this. 1. Cows are not the only animal consumed by a lot of humans. 2. The human being is not designed to eat meat. Before we invented fire (to cook meat, because it was inedible uncooked) human beings ate a plant based diet. 3. Tons of vegetables contain more protein pr. gram than meat does pr. gram. And in addition to all of the above, plants contain loads of vitamins, where meat lack in that department as well 😊❤️

[@arianamalkin156]

Amen. As long as you're eating enough calories, chances are your protein intake is normal. Been vegan for 5 years and I don't eat a 'specific' diet to get enough protein, I just eat what I want. My protein levels are still normal when I do blood draws!

[@rhondaverma6358]

What causes the single strand knots??? I have them a lot.

[@mckaelaautumn]

Thank you so much for answering my question:) I’ve been working really hard and it’s been I also have two related problems if you wouldn’t mind giving advice on as well! I tend to have quite a large increase in hair fall during periods of high stress (finals) and I also experience this increase of hair fall when I️ try and do oil treatments and masks on my hair, especially when I apply anything to my scalp

[@Cozylife678]

You have become my inspiration already!😍🖤

[@isabelsmith1555]

Oh my goodness! The same happened to me (with the hairdresser). And like you, I also bawled my eyes out. But since I'm too shy, I waited until I got home to cry, since my parents were with me. It was so hard holding back the tears on the way back, and it didn't help when my sister said my hair looked ridiculous.. Haha, that was in 2015 though, so some years away. I'm actually 5 ft nothing, and it feels like my hair has barely grown since 2013. I had boy short hair back then, and now I have waist lenght hair. It feels like it's taking forever! My ends split so fast, despite trying my best not to break them. I always sleep with a braid for example, and I've been careful not getting my hair stuck inbetween my shoulders and backpack. I grew out my bangs last year, and they have grown about 11 inches - if only my hair would stop splitting, then maybe I'd have longer hair. It's ver frustrating! Anyways, thank you for always making your videos! you're my favorite hair-youtuber :) Lots of love from a person up in artic circle Norway ;)

[@brianawhittaker4392]

I love your hair and your hair videos. Thanks for uploading! 💖

[@makeupandcoffee]

Thanks Briana! ❤️❤️

[@nobody1k]

I've made it to waist length - I'm 6' tall, too. -!

[@makeupandcoffee]

Congrats!!

[@JenTheHealthCoach]

Mine is also almost down to my waist. I'm also contemplating on growing it down to my upper thighs.

[@leslie6485]

I'm thinking of dyeing my hair next year. I'm not into coloring my hair, but with the grays sprouting, I need to start thinking about it. Any tips on hair care for colored hair and any good brands you guys recommend? I have sensitive scalp too.

[@makeupandcoffee]

I’m right there with you with the grays. I kind of like mine though! 🤷‍♀️ What kind of dye are you thinking of using? And what color? Henna or a combo of henna and indigo can be pretty healthy for the hair. It’s very permanent though!!

[@leslie6485]

coffee&makeup I'm thinking an ash brown color or something natural. I haven't tried henna hair dye so I might give it a go! Thanks!😊

[@rebekahgayle8992]

Henna is good, Lush does a henna/indigo block thats brown, and its formulated with cocoa butter for good moisture as well, makes your hair super shiny. But it is very permanent. I am trying to grow mine out, I have had limited lifting success from intensive oil and honey treatments. I found that it loosened my curl pattern too much, and because my hair is very fine, I was excited about the extra strengthening and thickness, but it meant that I had more hair fall, because my hair didnt bend and move the same way, I am not totally convinced that the hair fall was a result of the henna, but reading some online forums, there is not perfect product for everyone and it could be that my hair/scalp just didnt agree. Henna is also a very messy and heavy endeavour if you have long hair, and it keeps getting more intense if you keep layering it, so you have to be careful and only do your roots for touch up or you will get crazy vibrant and dark on the ends.

[@TTxoxoMiller]

i feel like my hair doesn’t grow!!!!! I’ve been trying so hard for so long for my hair to grow and i don’t see any differences!!!

[@rehammohammad8332]

dear , go and see a doctor and make some analysis to know what nutrients and vitamins ur body needs... don't waste ur time doing DIYs when ur hair doesnt interacts with them cuz of the shortage of nutrients ... solve this problem and do a gentle massage with ur fav oil (keep it warm) for some min , im sure that ur hair will grow fast inshaallah ... iam saying this cuz i was exacltly like u ... wish u a long hair ^_^

[@TTxoxoMiller]

Reham Mohammad thank you!!

[@kierasaurusfrost]

Any update on your hair growth? I know, late and random, but I’m curious and want to see people happy with their hair lol

[@queenali91]

Hey Britt! I thought SSKs (single strand knots) was just a curly hair problem smh. Aren't they SUPER annoying? They are the bane of my hair's existence lol. I gave in and decided to get a trim next week. I got a haircut back in august (that was supposed to be a trim) but I'm going back to my regular stylist so I figured it couldn't hurt to stay current with my trims and explain to her how I ended up with a haircut in the first place. That's what I get for trying someone new lol. Hope you are well!

[@tiffanygantt2237]

I use a ayurverdic shampoo bar or shakakai mixed with rhassoul clay

[@joselinastyle]

hii britt wish me luck tomorrow i will make some coloring on my hair and also i got to get a trim. and Merry christmas ♥

[@LE123LE123]

Can't wait to see your new 'do'. I"m sure you look stunning as always---my god! You look like you are in grade school in those photos you showed!! You were just a baby! :D I think you look fine with bangs! But I don't---I have no forehead and my face shape looks better with bangs. Also, I have spiral curls now and when I attempted to grow out my bangs, it was a nightmare. :D Merry Christmas!! :)

[@ellebudgetsph]

viedo update sooooon pls 🙏 i really want to know about the big chopped 😀

[@makeupandcoffee]

I will get it up ASAP 😘

[@ellebudgetsph]

coffee&makeup Happy holidays! 😊😄

[@TTxoxoMiller]

IM TRYIG SOOOOOOOO HARD TO GROW MY HAIR IT JUST NEVER GROWS!!! I’ve done egg masks, i take biotin and everything!!! I don’t know what i’m doing wrong!!!

[@TAST3SOUR]

TTxoxo Miller how about being patient? Hair is different for everyone so it grows at a different max length, so what I know so far (I’m not a pro) is just to eat healthy and exercising while not using heat or any harmful materials to you’re hair (another would be to avoid harmful hairstyles) , keep doing that and it’ll grow by it’s max length

[@bibliophilecb]

One thing that made a huge difference for me is paying attention to my hair's protein/moisture balance. Take a single strand of hair, wet it, and try to stretch it. Does it immediately snap without stretching? You need more moisture and you need to cut out or limit protein (at least for a while). Does it stretch and stretch until it breaks? You need protein in your hair, so any sort of protein treatment or coconut oil should help. If it stretches a bit and then snaps back, your hair is healthy.

[@doThatGWalk]

TTxoxo Miller Take wholefood organic multivitamins. Maybe your body is missing key nutrients. Also try deep conditioning your hair with a hair masque. Try Shea Moisture 10 in 1 Hair Masque & leave it on with a plastic cap for 30min & use it once a week when you wash your hair.

[@TTxoxoMiller]

thank you for all the replies!!!

[@NikkiLove9022]

doThatGWalk what kind of masques would you recommend, on a budget? Xp I want nice hair, but don’t have loads of money to spend on nicer hair products. 😭

[@0o577]

I have a mental problem with my hair any time something bad happens like a loss of a loved one my hair gets the big chop, I'm working to not take it out on my hair so much and succeeding

[@LinaSingers]

Soap is not at all comparable to solid shampoo (Lush etc). In solid shampoos there are common surfactants whereas soap uses saponified oils to clean the hair. Also mostly soap doesn't work with hard water. At least it didn't for me because my hair freaked out when I tried to compensate the hard water with vinegar rinses 😅 Btw if you hair grows at snail speed it takes ages to progress even if you are 5 foot something, let me tell you 🙈

[@tigertoesturner]

With me being about 5"8, roughly about the same height as you it may take me around the same amount of time to grow my hair to my tailbone as it did with you! If i only trim once a year maybe .5-1 inch! Right now i think im about a year and a half away, maybe 2!

[@bibliophilecb]

Tigertoes Turner right? I'm 5'10" and it's taken me as long to grow to mid back as it's taken some people to grow to waist or hip!

[@tigertoesturner]

Chris B omg yup! Im still constantly checking my length every month or every other month cause i dont want to lose track! Im about 2-3 inches below brastrap now! And its still taking some time! But im doing my usual oiling treatment routine to maintain everything!

[@benk4406]

How do you fit all of your hair into a towel after washing it? my hair is around waist length and I'm really having trouble with it, are there any hacks or special towels to use?

[@makeupandcoffee]

I use two t-shirts sewn together! Learned it from Torrin Paige here on YT. She talks about it in this video - kzbin.info/www/bejne/p5-2nKWXibNojZI Also, you can try putting your head near the side of the towel when you wrap instead of dead center. That will also give you more length to work with!

[@narashikamaru0]

Do you mean your hair fine in the diameter ? And if so how did you know ?

[@makeupandcoffee]

Hi! 👋 Individual strand thickness is something that you just have to estimate, but there are some guidelines. Check out this post on LHC and look under the second classifier: forums.longhaircommunity.com/showthread.php?t=116252

[@narashikamaru0]

coffee&makeup thank you

[@amixeblu]

You kind of compare it to a sewing thread. If it's thicker, it's coarse, about the same it's normal and finer, then it's fine.

[@celainehoogers472]

Hey, 2 weeks ago i found your youtubechanel and i love it 😍 i have damaged hair and i want to grow it out as long as posible so your tips are really nice. You are SO pretty 😍 (greets from holland )

[@jonathannightfire8768]

Sorry that you had your hair on fire Brittany. Did you go to the hospital after you had hair on fire Brittany? Did you have a hair transplant after your scalp was burn?

[@candacemarieswearingen1675]

Have you ever tried ovation cell therapy?

[@makeupandcoffee]

Never have! I'll look into it.

[@cheyhorse0382]

Crystal Gayle was my woman crush as a little girl, I always wanted hair like her & I admired everything about her! She was also my very first concert 😊 (telling my age here, lol).

[@makeupandcoffee]

That’s amazing that you got to see her in concert - no shame there! Lucky you. 😊

[@terrychrist535]

I have very long hair. .I sit on it. I use coconut oil and olive oil. And I shampoo and condition the way you do. Your 🎥 is very helpful. Thank you. My hair is natural curly. Conditioning is the best in winter time. God bless Merry Christmas 🎄🎄❤🎅

[@tenacity1392]

Prettier and prettier! You look so happy too. Merry Christmas:

[@withoutname2857]

u know I have fired from my job, then I have cut my hair too short, & I'm still when I remember the fired, & before that my broke up with my boyfriend, & his marrige with another one, I just have been cut them more & more, Sadly, my hair become short, little & thiner sadly

[@mtsanri]

The planet shirt is cute 😍

[@yvyb3712]

I love you so much! Also, what wanted you to grow out your hair?

[@makeupandcoffee]

I never realized that hair this long could be an option! As soon as I found long hair community and realized that lots of normal people like me were growing their hair to this length, I decided I wanted to do it.

[@SN-gs1gj]

What should I do my hair don't grow and it is getting very thin?? Help me I am losing so much of it 😢😭

[@Lyd.is.living]

yes yes yes I've been waiting for this

[@farheenkhan6410]

Plz do video more often. I really love watching you.all Your routine.your hair is my goal.

[@noobyoutubers9417]

1st!! Haha I feel special

[@makeupandcoffee]

You are very special!!

[@megalopolis2015]

Cute planet shirt. All shampoos are not created equal. Sulfate, paraben and silicone-free are best, along with oil-infused blends, dry shampoos, etc. Also, I try to not wash the hair more than once a week, do not brush my hair often. Hot oil treatments are awesome. Coconut oil, in particular, is wonderful and can make even my hair look nice. Rice water rinses are awesome, biotin supplements, flax oil, B-12, E, essential oils, etc., are all great. You are so lovely. Keep up the great self-care. No more razors and fires, though. :0)

[@NikkiLove9022]

I can’t use non sulfate shampoos. It creates too much buildup on my scalp, because it doesn’t wash away all the gunk, and it irritates it.

[@julianacapalbo260]

Ilysm but IT IS NOT HARD TO HET PROTEIN AS A VEGAN. beans, tofu, hummus, vegetables, tempeh, vegan meat in general and nuts/seeds give u way more protein than u need. Most meateaters get more protein than they actually (which is not bad just not better than getting the normal amount).

[@icecreamsandwich8551]

The bangs looked 💯 though??

[@makeupandcoffee]

Did they!? I would say 55 on a good day. 😂

[@rolanagia8019]

3rd one to comment never clicked my notifactions that fast and never was that early ,i simply lovee ur hair videos brit 💖💖

[@makeupandcoffee]

Thank you so much Rola! 💗

[@MisterE80]

Britt, you are SO BEAUTIFUL!! 😍😍😍

[@yasmingani8562]

you are so sweet...i am watching all the videos from you...got the motivation to grow my hair long...thank you all the way love from india

[@sarikawalawalkar93]

You are my inspiration

[@devikasanthosh2269]

I just enjoy watching your videos

[@makeupandcoffee]

Glad to hear it!

[@devikasanthosh2269]

KimberlyPenguin 😊didn't check for any mistakes ...

[@devikasanthosh2269]

KimberlyPenguin 😊😊😊

[@Sasha-xt3jh]

When you are losing weight is very likely to lose hair too

[@halucimagideae2719]

I love you so much brit

[@loli_cvnt5622]

I was wondering about short hair protective styles because I just can't put my hair in braids when it's this short. People on Amino were pretty rude when I asked about it, so there's that haha