MAX Hair Retention by Protective Styling - 4b 4c Natural Hair

[@MsChicoro]

Your hair texture, which you refer to as 4b/4c, is one of the most magnificent hair types. Outside of KZbin, it is hard to find or see this type of hair in an extremely long and healthy state. As you stated in your video, this hair type can be very fragile. But, if one has understanding and knowledge, as you do, that fragility can be overcome. When this hair is accepted, embraced and loved, it flourishes beautifully. Congratulations on your progress! Wonderful tips and suggestions as well.

[@DephneAviyah]

+MsChicoro thank you so much!!

[@ANaturalQueen]

+MsChicoro I love your book!!! Whoa....thanks so much for your inspiration and education of natural hair!

[@MsChicoro]

Tatianna Mosley thank you for encouragement and the support. I am glad found the book helpful and thank you for letting me know. I appreciate it.

[@tcampbell2186]

+MsChicoro I began watching Dephne and subscribed a long time ago because I saw her hair behaved the same way mine does. EXACTLY the same texture. I reached what many would consider long but I enjoy watching someone with hair like my own. Love you Dephne!

[@bwil7499]

Amazing book thank you for sharing your knowledge

[@Ayichick]

Weaves do not agree with my hair either. I tried it once and my hair felt like straw on a sahara desert, never again. Wigs are perfect, it protects and allows you to check the moisture level of your hair.......GREAT TIP.

[@jrlottery7]

Thanks....I was waiting for you to say "remember to pray"....luv when you add God to process as through Him all things are possible! Blessings!

[@DephneAviyah]

+jrlottery7 haha! Awesome! these were just practical tips Prayer is always the key to including God in our endeavours xx Thanks for watching dear

[@DeLaTr0ll]

You're so correct! I tried explaining this to my sister with 3c hair and she doesn't understand the trials and tribulations we as 4s go through with our hair. Also I wanted say my hair isn't at all fragile as some might assume. I believe moisture help maintain hairs strength.

[@NitaVeee]

Braids work well for me with my 4b-c hair ! I actually oil the length of the braids where I know where my hair ends so my ends won't be dry. But I will def be getting a wig soon, thanks for the tip!

[@LisaIsNatural]

protective styling is the reason why my hair is hitting bsl. is so simple ladies leave your 4b/4c hair alone. our texture is different we can't wear wash n go's all year. Be patient guys xx

[@DephneAviyah]

Amen so true sis! Happy hair growth xx

[@jrunner712]

+Dephne Madyara So true! Wish i realised this earlier

[@TheGummybears101]

LisaIsNatural I have this hair texture I dislike wigs so much!! Any other great way to keep my hair healthy and retain length without wearing them?

[@dearbrave4183]

@@TheGummybears101 make twists and create an updo with pins,it looks classy and it's easy to take down on a wash day

[@PurpleDiamondQueen]

I completely agree with this. I love love wearing wigs coz I still get a chance to work with my own hair (moisturize, green house effect, water only method, deep condition etc). I just keep my hair in medium sized twists. I started noticing so much more length retention with this method!!

[@DephneAviyah]

So true sis! Thanks for watching and glad this makes sense xx

[@rosedalinevaletine6931]

I wash my hair almost everyday, meaning I style my hair OFTEN, and man is my hair growing. More so than when I was protective styling. What I'm trying to say is, just take care of your and it'll grow, like she said.

[@edithwenepai2744]

rosedaline valetine Can I ask what else you do, product wise? I've used box braids as a protective styles and my hair just will. not. grow. I think the problem was I wasn't able to moisture it as much as my dry hair needs. I've been doing twist outs every three days and washing twice a week for the past month, and my hair is definitely healthier looking now. I just wanna know what else I could/should be doing.

[@TAMINDA8383]

I love that your hair is bleached or dyed but remains healthy. 😍😍😍

[@billionairefinancialthermo4732]

I wear braids. I spirtz my hair daily with a water,conditioner oil mixture... It keeps it very moist. I take each braid down and redo like every 6 wks. My hair is very moist and strong

[@africnatural6063]

thank you so much for this dear..i recently decided to just do wigs for protective styling because with braids i wasnt able to wash my hair as often as i need to...and i didnt retain legth...this was a confirmation..i needed to see this...God bless u thank u

[@Mateyena]

Thank you for sharing, I wear braids and twists as protective styles, and as you mentioned I do soak them to get them moisturized, and it works for me. I worked at a wig shop for 8 years, so I am very familiar with wigs and have worn them as well, I just don't like how they look on me. As an African it is hard for me to let go of braids because they are also part of my heritage. Wig are good for a day, while I try to figure out what to do to my hair. Thank you for sharing.

[@janemadison3542]

As far as protective styling I'm blessed that I work at a job where no ones really sees me,so the two strand twist is like, everyday.

[@ISayToMyself]

Yes. I agree. Wigs have been such a big help on my hair journey. Gives my hair a much needed break. Thanks for another great video.

[@daleunderdue6116]

Dephne thank you for the hair tutorial. My hair used to thrive on pure coconut oil. But I've been noticing a lot of shedding during my protective styles. I don't like or wear weaves, wigs or extension braids. (That is what broke off my daughter's hair at the crown.) So I'm just experimening with oils, leave in conditioners and water hydration. My hair despises constant manipulation but washing twice a week is impractical, drying and time consuming. Just trying to keep it simple, healthy and happy.

[@jaelrobinson]

Your so right about breakage .... I'm gonna wet and oil my hair more often and change my protective styles where I have more access to my hair Thanks hun ☺️❤️

[@CocoNature-7]

Osa, I L.O.VE your vids!! I've been wearing wigs since I big chopped. I have experienced great retention wearing wigs. I will two strand twist or coil my hair. These styles also help with retention. I have hand I hair syndrome so my wig blocks me from playing in my hair. I love the shrinkage with 4c hair and I love how thick my hair is.

[@katrinam9238]

Thanks for the video! I have worn weaves for years and it helped my hair grow a lot! I wear weaves because I work out intensely daily and overnight backpack in the mountains all seasons so it helps protect my hair from the elements. I learned how to moisturize my hair while in the weave but I'd like to get away from it. What I REALLY want to know is best FAST styles for natural long hair for people that work out and sweat ALOT! Any suggestions? Thank you God bless!

[@curliefro]

You've got great retention for 5 years natural! My eureka moment was realizing not thoroughly or properly detangling my hair led to tangles and poor retention. Once I remedied that and continued protective styling (mini braids with no extension), I had retention.

[@yahmie001]

I love your hair and videos, you are so knowledgeable and your voice, it's so soothing and convincing. 😀

[@DephneAviyah]

+MsKia15 aww thank you sis xx much love!

[@yahmie001]

You are so very welcome!

[@Onlyamil]

Thanks for sharing your tips, definitely needed it!! I wear a lot of wigs and I find it's the best protective style as well. But, i wasn't washing or moisturizing my hair as much, after watching this video, i'll take your advice and take advantage of it now. Love your page.

[@berylnyamwange7893]

You are so graceful!!!! Grace filled!!!!

[@TheeSecondSon]

Great video ! Im a guy and I'm clearly not trying to wear a wig haha so I'm doing mini twist! I also moisturizer my hair daily. This Saturday will be 2 weeks with my twist in. My plan is to protective style all fall, re-doing my twist every 2-3 weeks. so we'll see how that goes lol.

[@lolarew6752]

Checkout Wateronlywash..Dephne has a vid on it too.

[@DephneAviyah]

Wow hoping for all the best on your hair journey bro! Thanks so much for watching xx

[@Kryztal]

Great video Dephne ! Not good at picking out wigs though, I always pick the worse lol

[@DephneAviyah]

Hahaha I'm the same sis! Much love xx

[@rvlogger7024]

Great info. Please be careful and do lots of research on your chosen professional salon. Some professionals are not as gentle with our air as we are.

[@Zigandstuff]

what brand of wig would you recommend/did you use? i'm really looking into them, but lets be honest don't want to pay an arm and a leg lol great tips x

[@naturallydunn]

New subbie here. You are obviously on to something because your hair is beautiful and so are you.

[@concerned9150]

I do cornrolls as a protective style. My hair is msybe 4a and 4b. Its extremely heavy, thick smd coarse snd I prefer cornrolls smd hsve retsinrd length. Last time I did my length check, it was 19 inches mostly sll over with no breakage. I kerp it oiled and moist. This year, im going to try to wear my own hair 👍 now that i have the length that I have desired. Kerp ip the good work, womsn of God!

[@michellebrooks3650]

Daphne i love your videos great advice on using the wigs as a protective style i wear them too the half wigs ive learnt so much from watching you thank you so much

[@toninovickymallory]

Are twisties a good protective style for 4b/4c hair? Great video btw. I love your passion for both God and hair health!!

[@miss.p4570]

i retain soon much length in braids,so much and my ends are in very good condition x

[@isis4love403]

great video. would love to see a updated banding under wigs video. Especially since your hair is longer

[@herhairhisglory]

enjoyed the video sis. can't wait to see your straightening your experience!

[@random123j]

Hi Dephne, I big chopped just a few days ago and I really don't know how to grow and moisturize my hair. Can you please share a simple hair regimen that I can follow to grow my hair.

[@BunniesofNederland]

Awesome video! Answered a lot of my questions!!

[@Bunnypop_princess]

You are so right. Over time braids do break the hair.

[@africnatural6063]

Thank u soo much dear..i feel this came af the right time..because i recentkg juat decided..il just be going for wigs..because i realises when i have braids on i cant wash as often as i nees to..so as i waa watching this..im jusg like woww what a confirmation..thanks God bless u

[@trinagarrison2647]

Love your channel. Can you post a comparison picture with your big chop and current picture.

[@Osa.OsulaTV]

thank you for sharing with us.

[@DephneAviyah]

Hey Osa! Thank you for watching sis xx

[@lisekaze9367]

Thank you for sharing.i have the same type as yours and my Hair loves Giovanni products too. God bless you

[@rhoda1051]

your voice bothered me but i loveeee the video ive been tryin to retain length for THE longesttttttt!!!!! THNXS!!!

[@CreateYourBestVersion]

Excellent tips here thanks for sharing!

[@MemsNaijNATS]

Thank you Dephne, this was very helpful. I just moved to Oxford uk and the cold is not joking these days. I'm wearing crochet braids now but I know I'm not taking care of my hair underneath. I was just thinking up a strategy at the beginning of the week. I think I need a wig in my life right now. Can I find some on Amazon?

[@avisevans4954]

THANK YOU AND MAY GOD CONTINUE TO BLESS YOU.MY HUSBAND AND I LOVE LOVE YOUR MINISTER. WE LISTEN TO YOU MOSTLY EVERY DAY.YOU HAVE SO MUCH WISDOM. ♥️🙏🌹😘😍🤩

[@soleil80]

Thank you so much! !!! i always struggle with work out part and wig ... lol can you please show me how your hair is braided or worn under a wig?

[@bernitamatondo]

this was such a great video! I agree that when I have braids then take them down my hair sheds and breaks alot but im young and wigs arn't an option for me I don't know what else I could do??!

[@AmberAuNaturel]

I love wearing wigs. How can anyone stop the damage done to the hairline by frequent wig wearing? I haven't found anything other than not wearing wigs.

[@fatimahsadiq6680]

great information! thank you so much. I've been trying to retain length since I started journeying and each time I've found tremendous split ends and breakage. each year I've cut my hair, whether it be a big chop or a Bob. I ran out of ideas and decided to explore a weave. my scalp, not any better and like you said I am too concerned about my ends and mositure. I have 4c hair definitely any recommendations. I worry about my appearance in the professional world...thoughts?!

[@justiceelanna7514]

Me being 16, wigs aren't really ideal for me lol. but at the moment I'm soon going to get braids again and just overall take better care of my hair this year. Thank you for these tips

[@DephneAviyah]

+Justice Thomas aww bless wishing a great hair journey xx

[@godguidemely4341]

thats a good idea,... what i do is where scarfs so i have like some diffrnt type of scarf and keep experimnting on ways to tie it so it will look nice and cool (srry if the english is not so good )

[@bodybossfitnessllc5748]

The elastic band method is great for lace wigs.

[@DephneAviyah]

+Body Boss Fitness LLC thanks I will try that next xx

[@shaniahampton3365]

Your voice though ❤️

[@DaisyGirazi]

Love this....I really needed this

[@DephneAviyah]

Thanks for watching!

[@DaisyGirazi]

Dephne Madyara now on a mission

[@dorianm6502]

Hi! great video ! thanks....can we get an update or your water only washing , I would love to see how it's going for you. :)

[@tinkmitch8292]

Great Video! How often do you trim your hair?

[@FineNaturalHairandFaith]

I do t have 4b/c hair but I think PSing is a great way to retain length. I tried wigs but I just can't. Too hot lol My daughter PSs with weave and she gets a ton of sebum under there but we have to take great care with the ends. Thankfully she only does it only 2 mos per year with a week between the 2

[@DephneAviyah]

+Fine Natural Hair and Faith lol i totally get the hot thing kkikiki! Hair buns are a good alternative too and wishing you and daughter the best for your hair journey much love xx

[@FineNaturalHairandFaith]

Thanks Dephne :-)

[@TheGummybears101]

Dephne Madyara thank you so much!!!!

[@gojoycake8309]

Honey hand salon in Stratford,London. It is amazing. The salon is a professional black salon. BeautybyJJ have used them before.

[@Nani.101]

i currently have twists and i spray my hair with a water/oil picture to the length of where my hair ends in the weave at night and moisturize my scalp in the morning. ive thought about wigs but being a high schooler and being so active during the day im tedious

[@senyuyvera5196]

wow.please how do you know your type of hair?thanks dear

[@tmorales1409]

Is your hair fine or course 4c hair? I'm trying to see if my hair would look like yours if I went natural. My hair is fine, I think fine 4c hair is much more manageable in its natural state. At least I hope so when I decide to go natural. Great vid!

[@jacquelinejonaschirwa3744]

Thanks sis for the tips, am blessed to have passed by your channel today Coz that's what I was thinking and in my spirit I was like what I prayed about must correspond with my healthy hair practices. Just starting out this journey and I have subscribed for more tips as am a 4c too and new in this journey and learning .Blessings in Christ.

[@honeychild713]

Good video! How often do you trim your ends?

[@DephneAviyah]

Thanks for watching! I do every 2 months I'm due a trim but want to get it straightened first xx

[@ChelseyMariaa]

Do you have any videos about trimming hair?

[@krishtun1]

finally got around to checking out your videos! new subbie :)

[@DephneAviyah]

+krishtun thank you so much for subbing honey much love!

[@ladyhottness29]

Hi. Will you ever do a hair trimming video? I think we all would love to see that. Btw how many times a year do you trim your hair?

[@DephneAviyah]

+ladyhottness29 funny enough i recently bought a proper hair scissors to trim my hair, i do it every 2 months and will be filming it very soon! Thanks for watching hun! much love x

[@ladyhottness29]

Dephne Madyara So you'll be filming it very soon? Yay lol.

[@rosegoldflower4821]

Great tips ! I agree with you, wigs are the best protective styles ever. I have managed to grow and retain 6 inches (sometimes even more) of length with them. I went from ear length to waist length within 3 years. :)

[@deenjas]

hi, can you post a video on colored 4c hair

[@ImJacquet1]

Hey Dephne! I live in AZ and I've been natural for about 9 months and our "winters" are about 60 degrees. Should I stick to my normal routine? And how often should someone with 4b/4c hair wear a protective style?

[@Ebizzill]

+ImJacquet1 60 degree winters? DAING!!!! that's our spring!

[@hyacinthreno]

Do you trim your ends from time to time to.keep it healthy?

[@deborahdebooth5103]

Ty.... will do.

[@ladynefertitibk]

Very good video. Thanks for the information.

[@DephneAviyah]

Thanks for watching sis xx

[@DephneAviyah]

Thanks a lot sis!!

[@meggiekwere1831]

+dephne madyara hi! please did you do threading when your hair was short?

[@andreabanks3025]

Your so beautiful and this video was very very helpful for me thank you thank you thank you.

[@eddelquinkilingi7886]

i want that trench coat i saw in your online shop but i live in Montreal...also, where do you buy your wigs from? any online shops you would recommend?

[@DephneAviyah]

+Eddelquin Kilingi hey dear sis aww... i actually get them online, i wear synthetic ones because real human hair ones make me uncomfortable. The nice ones i know which you can get online are called la jay by vanessa and africa by its a wig.. have a look for them online xx

[@marvinandjosh1]

You are SUCH a gorgeous lady with a beautiful smile!

[@sylviassuccess]

I love wigs, however, I noticed 2 sections of my hair that seem to suffer when I wear them, that is the crown and the very back middle. I can't figure out why these areas break and become thin...any ideas??? Also, I need a good protective style for my 6 year old daughter. Her back is waist length but her hair is thin, any ideas there,??? You are a blessing!!!

[@christine1962ful]

hi Stevia. My hair issues are in the exact same spot as yours! Doing WOHW and still figuring it out. Got 4b in the back and 4c at the front. I don't wear wigs but wear trendy headwraps with a slim scarf underneath. I think my problem is over manipulation and this is affecting my ends even though they are moisturised. I did a bentonite clay wash to clarify my hair and did an Aphoghee 2 step Protein Treatment and this really helped with the problem area. I will be doing one at least very 6-8 weeks and try to cut down with the manipulation. hth

[@christine1962ful]

sorry autospell messed up your name!

[@TiffanysLifeandThings]

Great video!!

[@TheYesenia43]

im 5 years also and October but mine is not as long as yours. God bless

[@DephneAviyah]

+Elegance aww God bless you too happy 5 years!

[@SyndicateActivist]

I've been wearing wigs and cornrows underneath is that cool or should I really start threading.

[@soleil80]

i work out a lot!!and find it very hard wearing wig at the gym.... what is your advice for people who works out and the hair care?

[@DephneAviyah]

+Nadine Kazuba hi dear you could do like me in this video, tying it in a bun! i've found to be very effective. Or simply braiding your own hair in large braids every once a week after washing xx

[@soleil80]

Sounds good! !! Thank you so much for your help! ! You are so kind!! :)

[@sabrinaclark312]

how often should we thread our hair ?

[@SoulfulRose]

This video was very helpful

[@goldifoxxx1]

PhD -professional hair design in Turnpike Lane. Nina and Audrey are true professionals when it comes to hair care and styling. Nina isn't too impressed with water washes only so don't tell her lol. But they are a great bunch at Phd.

[@goldifoxxx1]

Turnpike Lane is in North London by the way.

[@DephneAviyah]

Thank you so much!!

[@vikeishasheckleford1847]

Ori-nism in Sydenham really amazing she encouraged me to go natural 😄

[@DephneAviyah]

Aw bless u X

[@timbaas1764]

hey there, I believe I have what people call 4c hair. I have a very short natural hair,I try doing protective style twist,I keep it In for a week wash and retwist. I get so embarrassed most time because the twist get smaller and smaller each day that you will not even put it a little 2 years old child. by the special grace of God,am a born again child of God. I cannot wear or put any hair that is not mine on my head, do you have ideas what kinds of protective styles I can do to grow out my hair?

[@DephneAviyah]

Hey dear I totally get what you mean. Do you not wear synthetic hair as well? You could try a hair bun or twists/3strand braids with your own hair tied in a bun for 1-2 weeks before washing and refreshing. Lastly you could do threading (check out my African threading video) then tie them in a bun as well at the back. These I found to be the best, Hope this helps! Xxxx

[@timbaas1764]

Thank you

[@Ebizzill]

do you still wash once a week in the winter?

[@AllAboutAliciaa]

I don't have 4b/4c hair but I do have multi-textured hair (3c/4a/4b curls) and it's hard for me to retain length. I stayed away from scissors because I wanted to now be on a hair growth journey (since I can't wear locs -_-). My hair used to be down my back but ever since I permed it and cut it to go back to natual it seems to not be growing. Out of the two years I've been natural (and even when I cut it) my hair still seems to stay at the same length it once was before. I think the problem is, is that I leave it out too much. Do you think the same tips you shared can work for my hair texture? And would you recommend wigs for girls who are 17 years young for hair retention? (I don't like sew ins even though they are pretty).

[@AshleyOra]

you do not have to glue in your wigs. Most women push theirs back a little or they find a "natural" hair line wigs.

[@l_michelle_3217]

This is very informative.tfs☺😊

[@DephneAviyah]

+L Michelle thank you sis!

[@l_michelle_3217]

Welcome sis☺😊 tsmfs

[@marishlong7098]

What happened to your hair? The hair dye makes your hair look dry in the video. Were you trying to color your hair red or brown?

[@ericabedia8370]

If wearing wigs, how do you reduce the pain of the comb on your scalp? I always have this problem after I wear a wig due to the combs of it.

[@kemiesther2971]

+frederica Bediako How about you wear a wig cap (but the problem with that is it might take the moisture out of your hair sometimes) or you remove the combs and wear wig that have an adjustable elastic strap

[@ericabedia8370]

ohk that sounds very helpful :) Cause even when I wear the wig cap you still have to attach the combs to your hair which my scalp seems to absolutely hate haha So I might just have to find wigs which also come with an adjustable strap

[@DatSmile1]

+frederica Bediako if the adjustable elastic strap isn't secure enough, you can always add a few bobby pins here and there to keep your wig secure- a great alternative to combs.

[@ericabedia8370]

Ohh that is a really good idea. Thank you so much! :) I might have to find some wigs which aren't so expensive haha and look like my real 4c hair haha

[@nessa7013]

a good thing that you can do that has been working for me I sew my wigs down to my head lol and just take it out when I want to wash my hair no combs or anything just sew it around the edges to your head

[@sanalb9191]

Thanks!

[@MegaMG76]

When you are wearing wigs - do you plait your hair underneath? If so do you wash it in the plaits/braids? If so pls share your regime. Thanks.

[@DephneAviyah]

+MegaMG76 hey dear sis, i 3 strand braid it or african thread it to avoid the bulging up xx

[@MegaMG76]

+Dephne Madyara thanks, pls show me a pic

[@coilyz6638]

hey. may i ask which video editor you use?

[@DephneAviyah]

+Coily Z hi dear i use final cut pro x

[@amyy.celeste]

Go to Junior Green in London

[@nanaadwoaforson2882]

We should meet! I live in Lakenheath England! I go to home group churches out here.

How did you get your hair to hang

[@elenalittles6370]

Do you wear wig caps?

[@stephanieo8285]

how about crochets?

[@DephneAviyah]

+Stephanie O crochets are just like braids i wouldn't advise them if you are after health and length for your hair in the long run xx

[@stephanieo8285]

I just bought a half wig. Thank you, your hair is my goal beautiful!

[@MsLiaH]

Are you ill? Your voice sound off... :( how your ok! Great video :)

[@DephneAviyah]

Thanks for your concern my dear I'm ok my voice trips sometimes lol