Missing Q&A clip

sorry Tribe I did not realize i forgot this clip until i was getting questions that i "thought" i put in the video lol

[@MalkiaNzinga]

Thanks for this! You are very appreciated. I know and see some are taken back by the extreme simplicity.... We say, "WOW! I want my hair to flourish like yours! What did you do?" You kindly share what you do, and then comes the passive aggressive madness/comments!!! If you want something different, be open and willing to try something different!

[@IndigenousStrandz11]

Thats sweet of you thank you! yes i agree! Ido try to be humble and patient and answer all these questions.. its hard typing with these damn nails lol

[@xoIVORYxo]

Let me tell you how god works! I really needed to see this. The last three years I have been confused as to why my hair has hit a stand still. When I first went natural all the products I used I made. I washed with ACV, did bentonite clay mask since I have extremely low porosity corse coily hair, and and used butters oils and aloe Vera gel. My hair was also always twisted. Fast forward to adulting and working full time, I now use commercial products and my hair is no longer fee retaining length and seems so dry. This reminded me of what I used to do and to get back to it. I can’t wait to start this journey back to basics, not sure if I’ll hit knee length and 5’10 though lol.

[@jadee20121]

I’m so inspired. You’re killing the natural hair game girl.

[@IndigenousStrandz11]

hehehehe thank you! I want alllll of us to kill it!!

[@krystalccameron7689]

What she’s really killing the the natural hair products game! If all natural hair people followed her technique, these companies could no longer get rich off us. Can you imagine the savings? That’s what won me over, I’m not about that high maintenance life.

[@twitterblackdove]

Thank you for this follow up. When I use the word "shampoo" I didn't mean to imply suds and lather, I was inquiring about cleansing dirt, sweat and debris which accumulates in our hair too, not just product buildup. You appear to have healthy hair and you answered my questions. Gratitude and continued success!

[@IndigenousStrandz11]

Awwwww thank you!!!!!

[@taryn.b]

The only thing I'm mad about watching this video is that I hadn't seen it 10 years ago when I first did the big chop! I've cut my hair so many times since then where my hair has still never flourished. I know in my heart of hearts that the only way my hair retains length is with twists in. But I've been reluctant to commit to such a simplistic routine . But you have inspired me again because my hair is similar to yours in that is very coily 4B and it breaks very easily. Thank you so much for existing!

[@KD-pj8ji]

Thank you! Love the info! Question... 1) when u take your regular showers and you are not cleansing your hair, then, do you put a shower cap on as to not to get your twist wet? 2)Do you have to apply more flax seed gel to the ends afterwards (that shower)? 3) How do you make your flax seed gel... do you add anything to it? 4)You previously answered me saying you oil (castor) your hair every week... does that mean you spray the aloe (big squirts all over).. put large amount of the oil in your hands and rub it on a bunch of braids at a time and then reflax those ends? 4) Do you ever put the oil on your scalp? When I tell you, I have my 3 products ready!! Now, just waiting for you to teach me how you make your flax seed gel.🤗. I wear my hair in twist most of the time anyway, so not doing all those steps (trained to do for so many years 😡)is really gonna make me & my family very very happy! Again, I can't thank you enough for sharing, caring, & teaching❤💝. Looking forward to you responding, and your next video, of course🤗

[@IndigenousStrandz11]

lol i put a head wrap on in the showe and ill apply faxseed gel on my ends when i moisturize my twist for the week but do it with oil only unless im retwisting a few twist then ill use my aloe juice

[@gigglyfitzgirl]

I loooved what aloe vera juice did to my hair but I had to stop using it cause I'm allergic. Ugh. And it's so funny how you mentioned castor oil vs olive oil. I have high porosity hair too and recently switched to castor oil from olive and I love it! Wish I tried it sooner. I'm a little confused about how so many people are confused abt your routine. Maybe they think there's more involved than there is, like they don't believe natural hair care can be so simple.

[@swensonbl]

Me too.

[@IndigenousStrandz11]

lol i agree ill do a video on an alternative for you!!!

[@gigglyfitzgirl]

@@IndigenousStrandz11 Awesome, thanks!

[@gulletterhonda]

gigglyfitzgirl people don’t believe it’s that simple. So far having nature hair hasn’t been simple or easy. Just detangling for me is more than a notion for me. My hair tangles and mats so easily. The right technique can help. She has hair like mine and she admits it not easy especially if you take your hair down and shampoo and condition your entire head. She doesn’t do that. She has a technique. She fingers detangles. Is learning a better approach and technique.

[@naturalhairchickonabudgett849]

I use that brand of aloe Vera juice as well 🤔 yes I guess that does make a lot of sense if you don’t use products there’s nothing to wash off of your hair strands and all is really left is to do is to take care of scalp . I totally get it. I was like a sponge 🧽 in this video absorbing all info! Thank you for sharing 💕🎥👍🏾💐

[@SuperNovaNatural]

Finally, someone with high porosity hair who does not use color and/or has some type of damage from heat or hair dyes. Bonus! Hair can grow without commercial shampoos and conditioners especially if not using hair products that cause build up.

[@curls_lover11_25]

Wow!!! Your channel is growing like weed, we are here for you 😍😍😍😚😚

[@blessedby5]

Haven't checked your other video for reply to my questions - but you just made my day by showing you DO use the gallon aloe vera juice at Walmart! 🤷🏽‍♀️🤷🏽‍♀️🤷🏽‍♀️🤷🏽‍♀️🤷🏽‍♀️ I had been eyeballing that stuff for months but wasn't sure if that was the right stuff to by, now I'm gonna go and get some.

[@anniea8039]

Thank you! thank you! I would like to see what you do exactly on your wash day ...I'm really interested. I am going to try a version of your routine to see if I have success also.

[@TheGummybears101]

Thank you so much ! I have 4b/c high porosity hair and always wondered why my hair got dry so quickly. I’ve always used light oils to seal and never knew why my hair would never stay moisturized. I use to use castor oil on my edges and never even thought about using it on my hair to seal. Love your videos

[@doThatGWalk]

I have similar hair type but Oils never seal my hair either. I like using grease to seal. Butters never seal either. I haven't tried just Castor Oil or Flaxseed gel though.

[@mydesignstutorials]

Don’t know how you came across my feed, but I have literally been praying for this. Thank you and please continue and stay strong on your journey.

[@angeliafairchild8976]

I love the simplicity of your routine I myself am a simple natural and seeking to be even more simple

[@briannedesiree384]

Does long hair rum in your family? Because i heard somethings and hereditary and stunted growth...

[@leekelly2541]

Follow up question: What is the shelf life of the aloe juice that you use? Will it eventually go bad like a food product?

[@leekelly2541]

Okay, so I heard you say that you don't wash your hair in the traditional sense of hair washing. You mentioned scalp washing with apple cider vinegar when you felt it necessary. In considering how that may or may not work for me, Ive been thinking about a number of things: like my hair being exposed to environmental pollutants on a weekly basis. I live in Baltimore, not a rural area. Spring is here and summer is fast approaching. So, in a way like never before I am feeling aware of the fact that my hair is routinely being exposed to smog and such. Not to mention pollen now that rhe warmer minths are upon us. I'm wondering how I can keep my "healthfully" (is that even a word) clean without washing it the traditional way. I can see the head wraps really being a helpful resource with regard to this...Another thing is that I feel like the less I disturb my hair, the hardier it will grow. So, I can see the pros of not taking all of the twists out and washing my hair that way because traditiinal washing of hair brings about tangling and tangling requires detanglung; hence some hair breakage will occure....I'm also now realizing why you just puechase aloe juice instead of making it yourself. I would have to prep fresh aloe juice each week. While its easy to prepare, apparently it's only good for a week...(Sigh)...Things to consider.

[@latishalatta1053]

I know that I am late on seeing this video I am a new subscriber, but this video answered all of my questions for u and your wash day routine! I am excited I found your channel and I will incorporate your methods to see how my hair will strive. The less products the better and believe it or not depending on your hair type it helps your hair to grow longer and healthier. Thanks again 😍💜

[@MichLaBelle]

Thank you so much for sharing your routine with us! 😀

[@lenoreprovidence7720]

Thank you for sharing. I'm going to start weaning my hair off of products and reintroduce aloe Vera juice as a spray. Did you say you spray your hair every other day with aloe Vera juice (when your hair needs to be moisturized)? I'm going to listen to this many more times but I thought someone might have picked that up in the video.

[@rreese9225]

So with low porosity, i should use a thinner oil like grape seed or sesame seed?

[@IndigenousStrandz11]

yup! something lighter will absorb at the right pace since your strands absorb moisture slowly heavier products will sit on your hair for high porosity hair the cuticles are lifted so if you need something the will give your hair continuous moisture things that absorb slowly does the trick.. lets say your a light weight drinker, one small drink you faded, but if you were an alcoholic one drink aint gonna do noooothing u need something stiffer and heavier to do anything... lol....... its late im going to sleep yall lol

[@CoNvErSeGiRl88]

Thanks for the video! My hair is very similar to yours except for the porosity and length (same thickness and texture) By the way that brass rotary phone behind you omg! i had one growing up that my parents got from Germany i think. I used too play with it and call big Bird when i was little

[@reginagordon4246]

I use that aloe vera juice yessss girl Walmart and the apple cidar. I get what you're saying about not needing to shampoo. My porosity is low porosity. So deep conditioning is my favorite. I do use a natural shampoo bar on my hair maybe once every three weeks because I do use styling cream and gel sometimes.

[@cynthiaholland13]

Your hair is gorgeous! I wish my 4c Low porosity hair loved Aloe Vera Juice, but it doesn't. Two of my daughters have hair that really love Fruit of the Earth Aloe Vera Juice and Gel.

[@simpleeye7950]

I have low porosity hair too, and I though my hair didn't like it. But today when my hair was feeling dried out, I did an experiment. I got my water bottle and mixed aloe into the water at roughly a 1:4 ratio. 1 part aloe to 4 parts water. I sprayed it on till my hair was slightly damp, squeezed it in. Put on a plastic conditioning cap for 10-15 minutes as I put on makeup and got dressed, and it worked! Twists were super hydrated, soft, with nice little curls at the ends. This doesn't happen when I use plain water. So it seems my hair likes it diluted. Yay! Also I already had a little castor oil on my hair prior to moisturizing it.

[@SmileOrangeWillow]

Thanks for this missing clip

[@emptynester547]

How often do you re twist your hair?

[@naturallysweetkandi]

Can't wait for the wash day video. I told my girls we were going to follow your routine for a year or longer😉

[@Tee-xg4jf]

How is the routine going?

[@QueenBee1118]

Your routine sounds like a version of a water only method.

[@MyeshaB]

Wateronlyhairwash had a similar routine

[@IndigenousStrandz11]

EXACTLY!!!! thank you for bringing up that point!!

[@MyeshaB]

Indigenous Standz both of your coils really love sticking to simple and natural products👏🏾

[@nappology1]

Have you ever used a protein treatment or saw the need for one? I saw in another video you mentioned your stands are highly porous, I'm just trying to figure out where protein would fit in this simple regimen.

[@daniellechambers2711]

Great tips, goner try the castor oil👌🏾

[@lisasims3970]

thanks for posting! I love ur regimen.

[@lionessawaking42412]

Hello new subscriber🙋🏾 Looking for ways to wrap/ tie scarves ‘round my head....it’s one of my protective styles. Also any advise for us gals who are going thru the ‘awkward’ growth stage.... 🤷🏾‍♀️

[@wambuiw.4032]

If your Instagram is STRANDS, why is your KZbin STANDS...Is it a misspelling?....just asking. Your hair is goals:-)

[@IndigenousStrandz11]

Well damn........... Thanks for noticing because i obviously did not lol

[@sandrickbradley4037]

Great video. I am going to try your routine. I have purchased all types of shampoos and conditioners and my hair is still dry. Do you spray your hair daily with the pure aloe? Thank you!

[@karenmicciulli784]

I use that same aloe for upset stomach. I just put some in a spray bottle for my hair. When used for the hair, does it still need to be refrigerated?

[@i3abikay]

karen micciulli yes but use your judgement on what you do with your spray bottle whether store it in the fridge or where you use it (bathroom).

[@eduns123]

I really like your vibe. I'm generally wondering, everything you use has a strong scent, are the smells lasting in your hair...

[@IndigenousStrandz11]

Thank you!!! not not a strong smell at all... but.... my hair smells like i hug trees and wear leafs for clothing lol

[@Itsbriiiii27]

I've been finger detangling for a while but I have had an isue with tangled/matted roots. Do you have any tips for getting the roots detangled?

[@nuninuninu5095]

Try braiding from the root for about an inch then go into the twist. I hope this helps.

[@debbiebgfm8093]

this is beautiful and an awesome regimen and reminds me of the days when I first went natural. what I want to get is inbetween your 2 months mark for wash day you mentioned you use aloe Vera on your scalp to remove build up. how do you rinse that out? if I understand you well from a couple of your videos you don't drench your hair a lot in water. so how do you take out the build up. I have watched your scalp treatment with fresh aloe vera leave and I didn't hear you say you rinse off, does that mean you leave it in your hair? it's a fresh plant without preservative, won't it degrade on your scalp? bottom line is how often do you cleanse your scalp with aloe vera juice and how do you rinse it out if you don't get in the shower. thanks. your response will be highly appreciated. you are cute by the way.

[@kiyal.3594]

I think my hair doesn’t like aloe Vera juice, 😟any suggestions? Is it possible that aloe Vera gel will work differently?

[@solarlola5953]

Kiya L. You might need to train your hair to like it, like she mentioned in one of her videos

[@7xty001]

While you were growing out your hair, did you do protective styles?

[@latoyaroberson5818]

👏🏾 Thank you for sharing😊

[@krystalccameron7689]

I understand the product build-up thing, but what about sweat? I swear buskets! HELP!!!

[@leekelly2541]

Hi, I am following you like a disciple 😁. Question: I am just starting your regimen. I made my oen aloe juice. Will it go bad after a leriod of time being in mt hair? In other words, if I use aloe juice made with aloe straight from the aloe leaf, at what point will I need to wash it out of my hair and start fresh...or will I ever need to wash it out?

[@IndigenousStrandz11]

U can just leave it in... Unless ur hair tells u otherwise.. But hair normally likes it left in... And thank i sis😘😘

[@MzCrayKray]

I love that aloe juice It lasts so long and I love it on my skin. After I cleanse I dab it on cold to close my poors. Do you have skincare routine? I'd love to see that too if you are willing to share.

[@mahaliabarrow4334]

MZCrayKray Right?! Her skin is RADIANT.

[@KitInToronto]

I get that you don't have product buildup, but what about cleansing everyday dirt, sweat and sebum from your scalp? If I go to the gym (or even do the weekly cleaning of my house), my scalp gets sweaty. The oil you put in your hair will attract dirt and dust just from walking around in the world. Are you saying you let that sit on your hair and scalp for months at a time?

[@i3abikay]

Kit Lang well she did say she goes by the way her hair feels and wants to care for her hair. So that's cleansing, moisturizing and redoing...

[@brittanywilliams8653]

She said she uses avc. The avc will get rid of the dirt and oil.

[@fazyt86]

She wears her twists in an updo at all times (it's only dwn for the sake of the videos), as well as scarves (which I do too; I hardly ever have my hair out in the elements, nor do I work out so no worries on the sweaty scalp) both acting as a barrier for her scalp. Not every body works the same. You may sweat at the drop of a hat, but she may not.

[@beelove4111]

Castor oil makes my hair smell after a few days, so I have to wash it or rinse with conditioner.

[@KitInToronto]

Same. See also: coconut oil!

[@treasacat]

How long have you been natural?

[@nubian_melaninqueen4473]

Do you use straight aloe Vera juice on your hair? It seems to make my hair hard WHY?

[@IndigenousStrandz11]

Aloe juice is a humectant... Which can make it hard depending on the humidity in your area. Since it draws in from the air the humidity has to be not to high or low. Do u use anything over it?

[@lovelyflower1130]

Do u do scalp massages to hair besides when u clean your scalp, like at night? Do u tie your hair up at night with scarf or bonnet?

[@luv2luvlifestyle528]

Thanks for the video

[@naimarajab6284]

This is so gorgeous I like u advise in fact that what I really want for hair bse natural too.

[@naturallysweetkandi]

Thank you for this!

[@nubian_melaninqueen4473]

Does the Aloe Vera make your hair soft?

[@IndigenousStrandz11]

Very!

[@ShogoMakishimaxx]

It was at this point...that I knew...that we had the EXACT SAME HAIR. Very coarse, high in porosity, same look as yours too. Taking it all out at once and washing it? Disaster...forget it. Detangling it all in one go? Disaster. This video has LITERALLY SAVED MY LIFE! Now that I see that YOU have done it and grew long hair, I can do it too. You don't know how much hope that you've given me. AND you've also given me the hope to know that I can have hair like mine and it can still LOOK nice. I've noticed people who have 4C hair...and once they do it (on KZbin), it tends to look like they didn't really do it much at all, you see what I'm saying? Like I cannot thank you enough. This alone gives me the confidence to retry it with my real hair again (my thumbnail pic is like 2 years old lol).

[@IndigenousStrandz11]

Girl yes!!!! I glad u feel me... 😘😘😘😘

[@IndigenousStrandz11]

You so sweet and the reason i love doing this is to give insight... U made my day with ur comments! Thanks for the support😘😘😘😘

[@ShogoMakishimaxx]

Yesssssssss!!!!! I'm so glad that I did. I think that you're so beautiful and your hair is just out of this world. I subscribed so fast when I saw your vids. 😊😊😊😊 I feel like I am really going to learn alot on this channel. Less is more! That's what I really try to tell people!

[@wildflower462]

Well I just found this video, s9 you answered my questions that I left on your prior video.😂

[@Kindred04]

I'm curious, since you keep your hair in twists all the time, have you considered just allowing your hair to naturally loc instead of having to constantly re-do your twists? I know a lot of ladies don't want locs because they like trying various different styles on their loose hair, so I was wondering if you had a specific reason or if you just don't like locs. Your twists look very similar to the locs I used to have. I loved them, but begrudgingly cut them off because I was getting breakage and losing locs due to illness, medication, and stress. They were so low maintenance and I retained every inch of length until my health issues kicked in. I look forward to hearing your thoughts!

[@IndigenousStrandz11]

AWWW Im very sorry to hear that, I hope you are doing better now, I did think about it since i grew up with a parent having very long loc, but Its a big commitment to me and commitment to one single thing and changing my mind is one of my biggest fear in life.... that goes for everything except the commitment of being a mother, I love to be able to wear my hair out although rare, and seeing how much my loose natural hair grows. I love locs and i have been debating it since i was 18, I dont think ill do it, or maybe i will when im older and dont ant to deal with all the hair ill probably have

[@Kindred04]

Thanks so much for responding. I am better now (very kind of you to inquire). I completely understand about not wanting to make such a commitment. I'm actually at the stage now of trying to decide if I want to loc again or continue on with my loose hair. I have to admit though as much as I love my fro, every wash day I find myself saying I'm going to loc again because I get tired of all the detangling and the inevitable breakage that comes with loose kinky hair. I started my first set in my 20s, cut them in my 30s, and I'm now in my 40s. So it feels like a good time to start a new loc journey. I've also been thinking of starting a new set in tribute to my dad who recently passed away.

[@Bekedt]

Apart from castor oil, do you use any butter or hair cream?

[@leekelly2541]

Thanks for the reply.

[@delucastudios3097]

is it ok to use black soap as shampoo? like is it healthy? (I use a commercial products from time to time)

[@Myaaa_2pretty]

Thank you.

[@Lauren-vx2sh]

Are you on IG?

[@mahaliabarrow4334]

Lauren indigenous_strands

[@HealthyFoodBae_]

Hello How often do u wash your scalp and hair?

[@fazyt86]

Tanisha Hudson RoyallyRooted she sed every two months or so

[@HealthyFoodBae_]

fazyt86 oh she answered, she said once a week

[@theodysseywithin4602]

Hi do u feel like conditioner is just as effective as the aloe Vera juice? Also when u did use conditioner did u find that sitting under a dryer for conditioning is more damginging than effective

[@Tee-xg4jf]

If you’re still using the dryer that you sit under...be sure your hair is saturated with water when applying the conditioner and then spray the cal with water inside as well before sitting under the dryer. This will help the deep conditioning process take better. If your hair is kinda damn with conditioner and slap a cap on, you won’t get great results for conditioning and will eventually continue to not give good results in hair moisture for growth if that makes sense.

[@kristeva29]

Is your hair high porosity or low porosity, because my hair is really thin and low porosity so idk if I'll be able to not clense like with a "real" cleanser

[@kemanakina]

Simply Eva it’s high porosity.

[@kristeva29]

@@kemanakina okay that why she can reapply every day

[@user-zm9yc2kb8x]

Simply Eva what is porosity and how do i find out if i have it.please

[@user-zm9yc2kb8x]

what is porosity??

[@NinaBaby210]

That’s the one I use!

[@stitchesntherapywithtee]

Sis so you rinse the acv mix out?

[@IndigenousStrandz11]

yes mam!!

[@latisha334]

Even if you don't use styling products, doesn't your scalp sweat? And if you oil your scalp, the oil builds up over time too and you kinda need soap to get it out..? Also, out of curiosity, if you were to twist all of your hair, how long would it take?

[@IndigenousStrandz11]

Nope I have grown my hair out perfectly without "soap" which is a misconception that it cleanses when it actually strips, the bubble u see is a chemical reaction... I keep my scalp clean without needing shampoo with no issues, it takes me about 7 hours if I'm retwisting all at once

[@latisha334]

@@IndigenousStrandz11 Wow you replied...and so quickly, thank you! Personally, I use a lot of styling products in my hair but tend to wear it braided or twisted also. And yes, I shampoo. And my hair is about 12" long and it takes me 3 hours to twist it, so that is very impressive !!

[@IndigenousStrandz11]

@@latisha334 lol yeah trust me it took trial and error but I had to re train my hair and scalp to not need Soo many products it just products at all.. and the longer it gets I have to be creative in finding ways to keep it clean and healthy

[@latisha334]

​@@IndigenousStrandz11 Most definitely! I've tried co-washing and my hair just didn't feel as clean after a couple weeks, so I went back to my shampoos. But again, product buildup. But, your hair is beautiful

[@MoniMeka]

I use to get alot of build up on my scalp. I was using too much product. I don do that anymore, and i don't struggle with that anymore. Also, i started washing it every week. I was doing every two weeks. I also, use sulphur 8 shampoo. It really helps it because i still get white stuff on my scalp, but its much better now. It really helps.

[@stayhoney6863]

I would love to do this with my daughters but since they do swimming I’m scared that if I don’t wash it every time they swim it will break off.

[@IndigenousStrandz11]

before they get in the pool oil their hair or condition it

[@stayhoney6863]

Are there any techniques that you use for your daughters’ hair?

[@stayhoney6863]

Thank you

[@librasun]

Do you use whole leaf or inner fillet aloe juice?

[@nuninuninu5095]

She uses Fruit of the Earth from Walmart. I believe they only sell one kind. It says "100% inner gel fillet. Naturally grown, cold processed aloe. Full strength, no sugars, starches, or thickeners. 1 gallon". It cost about $7.

[@nuninuninu5095]

I use the exact same one.

[@librasun]

Tee McCurry thank you!!

[@shinky38]

I love your hair, do you ever deep condition

[@songzharris]

Do you have IG?

[@IndigenousStrandz11]

not yet im working n it!!

[@Dirtnap1986]

Damn!! She jump from 14 thousand some odd subscribers to over 15 in the span of 1 or 2 days!!! Whoo!!

[@justharmony2890]

Dirtnap1986 16 now 😲

[@Dirtnap1986]

@ Shawny Moore Shiiiiiiiiiiiiiiit!!!!!

[@doThatGWalk]

People wsnt to grow their hair.

[@Dirtnap1986]

doThatGWalk Shoot I understand that. But what she has said is no secret. Sticking to a routine moisturizing your hair and leaving it alone = hair retention. There's no secret here. Now will the women and men clamoring for this knowledge (that is not new) follow it. That's the key.