My Hair Journey Top 10 Tips

[@i_mari4351]

1. Try to stick to a regimen 2. Take care of your scalp 3. Change your mindset 4. Learn and listen to your hair 5. Trim, dust or search and destroy 6. Make notes of your routine/ products

[@BluDrop5]

Thank you!

[@robton261]

Ty

[@zuricon1925]

you’re a life saver

[@highclass1421]

Thank you

[@solarlola5953]

I noticed it’s easier for people with looser texture to retain length

[@Claredon1]

Yes! The looser (straighter), thicker, and coarser your hair are the easier it is to grow long. All three of these traits can be generally found in Asians/Indians. As well as the fastest growing hair racial wise. Though, with some work, kinky, natural hair can definitely grow long.

[@Shalayah2010]

i agree.... tighter/coily/kinkier curls are more susceptible to tangles, knots and breakage.

[@NappturalBeginnings]

Yes, that's why keeping your hair in stretched state helps to retain length better. The curls and coils don't have as much ability to knot and tangle up.

[@TheCozyCoils]

Napptural Beginnings I couldn’t agree more, I noticed I am starting to retain length from keeping my hair stretched. My hair loves being stretched.

[@joycepaterson4837]

Not true...Naturally high has 4c hair and she is waist length...

[@blondiescakeface1555]

I legit keep watching these type of videos to keep myself motivated with my journey had long pretty hair and heat damaged it so I had to chop it off, I have grown 6inches in 4 1/2 months and I hoping by the time I deliver this baby I will have grown another six inches. I hope to have hair your length by next Christmas

[@evamaf8857]

Waw !!! How did you do

[@cockyretrospect4085]

So happy to hear about your progress! Keep it up :)

[@blondiescakeface1555]

@@evamaf8857 idk I just watered my hair everyday, it already grows pretty fast but I also take prenatals with biotin and drink lots and lots of water being pregnant probably boosts my hair growth to idrk

[@niarey3712]

First of all I love how she talks and then randomly sprays her hair makes me laugh so hard, secondly I love how shes so proper when she talks and knowledgeable and very honest on her experience and letting us know what works for her might not work for us. Love the simplicity and honesty

[@danafisher8613]

SIS thank YOU ... telling people to learn your hair BRAVO. Your hair will talk to you you gotta listen to it. Note when your hair is on point what all was going on, what products, were you on point with your water intake, what was the weather like. Then you can easily replicate it. Also not jumping from from product line to product line. To really learn what works for your hair you have to use something more than two or three wash days. Use their Shampoo conditioners and stylers and try it for a month. WHY because you have to eliminate you as the problem, user error. Did you use too little or too much. And listen to your hair always . Great video sis loved it

[@cockyretrospect4085]

Thank you!! lol Thank you for this comment, very on point ❤️

[@dejaalise]

I wondered why my hair seemed to stop growing and when you started taking about dry scalp, flakes, and scabs it all made sense! Its not horrible but its definitely there. THANK YOU! Several oils and deep conditioner will be in my basket tomorrow lmaoo.

[@marsbarsinthestars3226]

Im like the opposite though, when i get stressed doing my hair really calms me when im able to do it on my own time, so i like to do it a lot to calm myself. Keeping in protective styles for too long definitely stresses me out way more than keeping them in

[@bromistadavis8556]

I have had my hair notes/diary/journal since 2012. I've written down products, ingredients, what that they do to my hair, how my hair feels, etc. It's very detailed and very important in helping you retain length!

[@cockyretrospect4085]

Glad to hear you have one!!

[@trevacollins2929]

This is something I need to start doing cuz there are products I used to use that my hair loved and I have no idea why I'm no longer using them today smh

[@BluDrop5]

I feel like someone created a hair app that did this, too. 🤔

[@jessicasmith-xm6xk]

daily scalp massages for blood circulation and stimulating hair growth!!😤

[@elisabethgeorge8985]

I hate it too it's not possible for our hair mine is 3c 4a 4b and it's not that comfortable for me to massage and it hot tangled up or .....idk it's not that great news 😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤

[@Aquarius-216]

Love daily messages with scalp messages. It resolves itchy scalp and distributes oil for better absorption into the scalp. Also very relaxing for me.

[@Aquarius-216]

Sorry meant “battery scalp massager”.

[@u.a1952]

Yep. Every night with Jamaican black castor oil 😎

[@biabia9181]

One thing I’ve learned that I need to get back into the practice of doing is wetting and detangled your hair every 3-4 days! Sounds like a lot but when you have a regimen down pact it makes it easier. DONT go 4 weeks without detangling your hair if it’s in your natural state! I’d only recommend that if your hair is stretched and your ends are covered and not free flowing. If you rock wash and goes please don’t go longer than 4 days without wetting your hair down and gently detangling (mainly For those with 3c-4c texture)! Don’t use shampoo every 4 days! You can just rinse with water or use a high quality cowash! But be sure to clarify once a month if you do this. Because build up can cause tangles and that leads to breakage as she said lol.

[@lisakafmw2673]

Loved loved loved this video! Kept nodding throughout saying “yeessss, that is so true!” I can’t stress how much I appreciate your honest and helpful spirit that shines through all your videos! Majority of hair journey videos put an *exaggerated* emphasis on specific products saying ‘ this oil grew my hair or putting this food 😂on my scalp grew my hair” when in actual reality it’s more than just that one specific thing! Your scalp, diet, styling techniques, overall regimen and even your attitude and mindset all play an important part! Definitely saving this video for future ref

[@cockyretrospect4085]

Thank you and so glad you enjoyed it!

[@lilggs4813]

FINALLY SOMEONE WHO KNOWS WHAT THEYRE TALKING ABOUT - she’s the first person I’ve ever heard to actually say what it means for your hair “not to like” something whereas pretty much every other KZbinr will say “if your hair doesn’t like it then don’t do it “ and Mans rlly here thinking wtf do yu mean like it but she knows how to actually explain it properly - FOR THE FIRST TIME IN FOREVER

[@ane5294]

Writing down the products really helps. I used to use a deep conditioner that had garlic in it. I didn't notice/care my hair was growing until I switched the product. My grandma used raw garlic and her hair started growing (she was going bald due to her meds). So I decided to try it out and my hair grew an inch within 16days. I couldn't believe it (my hair usually grows 1/2 inch in a month).

[@donnamosley7658]

Good day! You look like the KZbinr; Chime when your hair is down.

[@cockyretrospect4085]

Lol I've gotten that a few times

[@FineNaturalHairROCKS]

Such fantastic tips! Thank you so much for posting these! 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@gaugustin7649]

Always nice to see how you have become such a natural talent! Stay commited always to what you believe... proud of your accomplisments... blessings

[@cockyretrospect4085]

Thank you!!

[@sassys1240]

I have the same shears from Target!! I love them. They also came with a sharpener, so it was a great deal.🙌🙌🙌

[@cockyretrospect4085]

They sure did! lol Very convenient

[@adriennewhiting4860]

You are right on about listening to the needs of your hair. For the longest time I was using henna tea daily and I noticed it was causing breakages after 1 year. So I stopped using henna tea and mask and my hair condition improved. I still like henna but I dilute it so it is not as strong and use only when my hair feels overly soft . Love the video!

[@cockyretrospect4085]

Thank you and glad to hear you found yourself listening to your hair needs!

[@kimberlyfrancis6040]

your hair is so FREAKIN BEAUTIFUL!....you are in inspiration to me .... my hair is growing and thriving! thank you for all of your tips, regimens, and encouragement!❤️

[@annika2271]

Get hair shears!!! Not paper scissors!!

[@lilggs4813]

For some reason that clap at 6:20 made me laugh so much 🤣

[@TheCozyCoils]

When you said “learn your hair” I felt that! Lol I HAVE to get a shower filter because the water here is horrible on mine and my family’s hair AND skin 🧖🏾‍♀️😭

[@cockyretrospect4085]

Definitely worth it

[@sewcraftylion]

When I used filtered water, my hair grew quickly

[@TheCozyCoils]

Tee Evelyne oh yes!!let me go ahead and invest in one! ❤️

[@claudshairandfood]

Good point! We are going to reinstall our soft water system very soon. It’ll be better than the hard water, for certain. Winters are really hard on hair. Pun intended.

[@BluDrop5]

@@sewcraftylion After I installed mine, I noticed the difference after one wash!

[@TheTjoy910]

My scalp is so sensitive to flaking, but since I started doing deep conditioning treatments and herbal hot oil treatments where I massage it in with tea tree, I can catch a streak where I won't have ANY flakes or ANY dry scalp for weeks. It comes back everytime I go out of town somewhere dry, like Colorado or Arizona, but I work hard and can get my scalp back to regular skin within a couple weeks. For the record, I've ALWAYS been a person who needed to scratch the scalp weekly and using medicated shampoo was the only way I could deal with it. I developed my new routine in september and the flakes have largely been gone since then.

[@melpurple21]

Thanks so much for sharing this. I’ve been getting so discouraged about my hair. It keeps breaking, and having combination porosity makes things even harder. I am thankful for people like you who share these videos 🙏🏽

[@ettarobinson2162]

I Love this video. One of the best. I don't think you missed anything. You mentioned the most important things that matter to our hair, including the thing about the water. I was wondering about my water, thank you. Top10 for sure. ❤👍

[@faithwilliams7978]

Great, detailed, helpful information. Thank you!

[@cockyretrospect4085]

My pleasure! 😊

[@AngelCaz7]

this is the best video I've watched about hair growth n trust me I've watched MANY from all different hair types. this gave me so much hope girl thank u so much 🖤

[@carolharper4401]

Yes!!!!!!!! I prepoo my hair and I have noticed a big difference before I wash my hair. I love protective styling because I can keep my twist in and not worry about anything. I also keep my twist in just like you do. My hair does not like Olive oil. It makes my hair dry. Any products with olive oil is not good for my hair. I also use Aphogee Two Step Protein Treatment. It's really good. Drinking a lot of water helps as well. You are so right with all of these tips. Just taking the time out to know your hair. And sticking with a regiment as well. Thank you for this video. Love it.

[@LisaSharpewriter]

You paced this just perfectly. I have a hair journal too. Love this!!!!!!

[@nkroks4492]

So many beautiful black queens. I can't breath....

[@ebonyc.4589]

Those were great tips!!! My daughter’s hair is STRUGGLING because as a newly natural myself I’m still try to figure out how to care for her hair let alone mine as well, BUT she is also a kid that can’t keep her hands out of her head and she likes to pull her twists apart not knowing what she is doing 🙄 so she’s ripping her hair. So, currently her hair is in twists and I moisturized her hair last night...I did the mini twist on Wednesday so I’m going to try and grow her hair using these tips along with other naturals who have also grown their hair with twists. 👍🏽 thank you

[@ebonyy5248]

you should watch curly chemistry, green beauty, and afope atoyebi. they will help you learn more about your hair because they teach you the science behind it

[@orbitalurban]

Love your tips! I've been doing tip#6 for a long time. It really helps to know what works on our hair (or skin/hands) when we keep notes on it. Also I noticed if one is eating healthy, one may not need hair vitamins (it's not for everyone)... You remind me of my sister. Her hair journey has grown. Thank you! ^_^

[@allthingsnatural9429]

Love your video can you show before and after pics of the 6 months? Also in another video you said you did protective styling for 1 year straight can we see before and after to see how much length you retained ??

[@chanelpink9121]

Also, would you ever get layers to have more volume and shape? When my hair gets waist length I’m cutting layers for sure

[@cockyretrospect4085]

Ehh I don't think I would lol

[@karenfnealycox2533]

🤗💜great tips!! A scheduled regiment works and finding the right products is a key point too. I use DIY's now after major hair loss because at that time straightening was what salons did. I wanted a natural wash and go style, unfortunately, I was a few years too soon. Love your hair length and beautiful curls. I am still working on my length retention after years of trial and error.

[@sweetsamia6257]

I've watched hundreds of videos on this topic. I find your voice but also the pace wonderful. Conversational, natural. Also you're such a pretty girl. You should do skin care too (watch it be super simple like soap water lotion and stop touching it haha).

[@graceraniah907]

You have inspired me Nd you rlly did help me have the patience Nd time to grow my hair other ppl usually say other things like change the pillow case Nd stuff but you actually gave me all of us details on how u grew your hair to the length that it is now but I wanna come here to say thank u for having the patience nd the time to come Nd help me I rlly appreciate it 💖😁

[@JAILUX]

I just cut mine and went natural I so excited to see how it grows out. new subbie 💕

[@Just1Layla]

So freaking beautiful 💕How long have you been natural?

[@ashbash0711]

Hey, do you have before photos? Maybe before the 6-month twist process to compare to now??

[@lovinaokoronkwo9142]

Girl, please tell me how often I should do a protein treatment? I've actually never done one before lol.

[@SimplyCharlette]

Just found your channel and I am here for it all. Xxx

[@lisaayars7263]

Hi l really like the tips your recommend which l do plan on trying them l am getting l have gotten back to my regiment and l feel a tad bit embarrassed to ask you this but if l want to know l must ask right ? Lol l think its just using conditioner but not sure,?. My regiment was washing my hair and conditioning it and hot oil treatments and deep conditioning and using my hair cream and l did use relaxer but l would do the stretching of my relaxers l never rush to get that 4 to 6 week touch up and l went to my salon to get it done and did it a few times . But l am 5 years soon to be 6 years and All Natural and l am so so Happy l did and l didn't even really need it but l got it because my natural hair is wavy and l wanted it straight and my curls lose and long hanging but No More Relaxes For Me ! so tell me what is a per poo? Lol ! So was l right about the Conditioner.? And l was wondering if can recommend a good scarf or something l'm asking because l sweat at night and l tried the bonnet and l can't with the scarf like l tried l know it's important for my hair but l sweat with those on too l hate to wear scarfs and bonnets l don't know what to use and sometimes l'll have my scarf on and wake up it's off what can l try Help.? lol Thank You so much for your information and for responding to my questions ahead of time. Lol Oh can you show me if you have them the items so l can see the item in which you speak of l would really appreciate this thanks

[@cheryls.booker3336]

I really love your videos. More content please.

[@ladyofak8584]

You have given really good tips thank you Sis :)

[@cockyretrospect4085]

No problemo!

[@ayannablueford9255]

You’re such a cutie! I loved your hair tips!!! 🤗

[@cockyretrospect4085]

Thank you! 😊

[@LolitaStClair]

Hello Cocky I enjoyed your video. I tried prepoop with oil once and I found that it helps with dandruff. I have to go back to that. My front hair is longer than my back hair. Am natural for three now and love it but need to do much better job of caring for my hair. I enjoyed your video and please have a blessed day.

[@_ellasarpong_]

Sis, I'm about to go on a six month twists protective style. And I need all the details of your 6 months twists journey. I have been putting my hair in box braids for the most part of my 1 year & 7 months natural journey but I have only 8½ inches of growth which is so disappointing.

[@miniminott48]

Hair grows an average of 1/4 to 1/2 inch per month so you are within the average.

[@_ellasarpong_]

@@miniminott48 I don't want average oo, I do take care of my hair properly. Every 2_4 weeks is my wash day. I deep condition every single wash day.

[@_ellasarpong_]

Hey 💞, it's my wash day today & the beginning of my 6 months twists journey. I will update anyone who might want to know about it.

[@Mrs_Canary]

I wrote nothing but braids 2 grow my hair. 1. Make them medium size at least. 2. Keep them every 2 mo. 3. Spray/mist daily with conditioner: I used vo5 and aloe vera juice. . I didnt "wash it" just used lavender and water or tea tree if my hair itch.

[@_ellasarpong_]

@@Mrs_Canary Thanks, Will try that later.

[@danielledowner3249]

Do you recommend these products for transitioning hair?

[@lilggs4813]

11:50 she really be picking her hair when everyone tells us not to 😂🤣

[@Zizzyyzz]

Great tips. :o)

[@MsTriplet1]

I loved Alba Botanicas leave in! I hate it’s discontinued!

[@sam.anna0531]

Can you do a video on how you trim your hair my ends have been terrible and I’ve never trimmed my hair before

[@Benezia]

Love your long hair please how long did it take you to get to your current length

[@cockyretrospect4085]

I was a little longer than mid back before I did my year of protective styling, before I reached tailbone -- but I've always been natural.

[@chingychangy2257]

Your products for your 3C hair may not work for 4C?????? Good advise to experiment and document.

[@teamarshae2601]

Chingy Changy aphogee works for my hair. Im very far from the 3 type😩

[@state204]

3c where? Thats def 4a..

[@rethabilemolapo1657]

How many years worth of hair is this?

[@michellewhite3316]

Great tips

[@i3abikay]

This was very informative. Thank you so much

[@cockyretrospect4085]

No problemo!

[@jazz19198]

Her hair is 3C right bc it kinda looks like mine and that what I’m told I have.

[@zaejohnson3414]

No 4a/4b

[@zoeh9683]

Thank you! Love your hair

[@cockyretrospect4085]

Thank you!

[@nkroks4492]

Please make a hair trimming shaping video

[@Babycece013]

What is ur hair porosity

[@elizabethjammeh4861]

Thank You. I love you

[@f.maria7835]

My sisters I have seek 4c hair women growing tailbone lenth hair,don't give up

[@Keepitmovin72]

Good job nice personality

[@LolitaStClair]

Natural three years now.

[@QueenBee1118]

Good tips and you came with that fabulous mane as your receipts. Are you still following the regimen you described in the video?

[@cockyretrospect4085]

I'm not! I gave it a year and now I'm ready to explore and have fun with my hair a bit more, but being careful not to ruin her lol

[@QueenBee1118]

CockyRetrospect Thanks for the reply. I’d love to hear the things you are learning about your hair. I’ll keep tuning in.

[@meekmillie5225]

So helpful 👌🏾❤️😩

[@hellokitti9472]

We have the same hair but mine is waist length

[@MK-kg6me]

Funny thing is... hair is different for everyone and mine flourishes with hard water

[@lilggs4813]

❤️❤️

[@staygianebryant-tolbert8221]

Does MSM and Vitamin C work for you ?

[@staygianebryant-tolbert8221]

I haven't used it yet thats why I asked you to see if its safe and doesnt mess up peoples body and stuff but ive used vitamin c orange juice and my hair was growing a lot

[@teamarshae2601]

Staygiane Bryant-Tolbert drink a lot of water if you decide too. Even if you drink a lot drink more than what you normally do otherwise you will feel awful. My hair looks fuller in the short time ive been on it but i don’t see a big change ill give it more time.

[@janayaariel]

Hi lovely, love ur vids

[@cockyretrospect4085]

Hey!! ❤️

[@caramelking-zf8wu]

10 Inch Banana !!! ~ New Subscriber !!!

[@marrieabba3607]

Sorry what's a pre poo

[@Ashanti_flower24]

A treatment with either oil or conditioner before you shampoo.

[@themumua966]

Wow such lovely hair!! Check out my journey

[@nelmarcos8691]

It’s very distracting when you do your hair while talking to is.