My Natural Hair Journey to Tailbone Length (Type 4b and 4c Hair)

[@Ajokyarg]

OMG! I love seeing successful educated black women, you are an inspiration

[@EfficientlyNatural]

+ajokyarg, Awww thank you so much! That means a lot to me!

[@Zama_Nkosi]

My girlfriend asked me to watch this video cause she's on the journey too, every little bit of visual imagery makes the journey worthwhile for all the women you inspire. Thank you on their behalf 🙂

[@EfficientlyNatural]

+Howard Nkosi, Awww it's so nice of you to watch with your girlfriend in mind. She's a lucky girl. And thank you so much - glad I could be of some help to women on their natural hair journey!

[@AkosuaFire]

Awww... you watched cause your girlfriend wanted you to? Wow👌🏾

[@altovise14]

You look like Jennifer Hudson

[@CherylLuvsJesus]

I kept saying that to myself. Especially around the mouth

[@CeeJayLive]

altovise14 yh

[@MsGrants]

altovise14 I️ thought the same thing

[@simpleeye7950]

I was thinking more Macy Gray

[@HeyTwinTv]

Your hair has ALWAYS been gorgeous!! relaxed, transition and natural! Love it!!

[@EfficientlyNatural]

+TwinGodesses awww, thank you so much! Love you all's channel by the way. New sub here. 😊

[@NaturallyKoilyKuteness78]

That's a crime shame that we have gotten to the point we have to avoid stylists and braiders because of their issues with clients having a head full of long hair. Smh... I'm not surprised, more like embarrassed and super annoyed. They really do have some jealousy issues. I just want to expose them and ask them, why are you doing hair if you have jealousy issues??? I guess don't think we do length checks, and can actually tell when someone has cut our hair. 😕 I'm sorry you went through that, nevertheless the jealous actions of another did not stop your hair from thriving. ABSOLUTELY Beautiful☺

[@EfficientlyNatural]

+NaturallyKoily Kuteness I agree with completely. It's quite sad. I'll have to tell you/make a video about what happened when my niece and I went back to the braiding shop to complain and literally took down a braid in front of them to show them where my hair was cut. Story time coming up! 😊And thank you!!!! In the end, hair will grow back, but it's definitely another lesson learned.

[@Ok_Sorbet-824]

Oh. my goodness. You people are making me scared to go to stylists. To have something you care about like that (you had to have put a lot of time and heart into your hair) and put your trust in someone only to be slapped in the face.. *shudders* I feel you guys,

[@fancyfingerwork]

Kenisha Richardson Don't be afraid to go to a professional stylist. Research a stylist the way you would when buying a car. Check thier work. Have a consultation. Make sure they are comfortable with natural hair. Ask how long they have been doing Natural/Virgin hair before paying any deposit or booking an appt.

[@desertprincess0011]

@@EfficientlyNatural Hi Beautiful! Thanks for sharing this inspiration! The things jealousy can make an indivdual (who is supposed to be professional) do is terrible. Unfortunately, you see this phenomenon in various workforce environments, and not just among (supposed) professional hair stylists. Instances like the one you shared support my argument that women tear each other down--sometimes (not always, because I don't like to generalize). Therefore, I find males (in any profession) sometimes more professional and more pleasant to work with as the jealousy among women can be very real.

[@CrumbCat.]

Like I continue to say, stay away from these happy Edward Scissorhands butchers. Learn how to cut your own crown.

[@NaturallyInspired11]

I really enjoyed watching this, it's great inspiration for us type 4 girls.. I can't wait to get to this point.. I recently reached waist length 😀

[@EfficientlyNatural]

+NaturallyInspired11 I'm so glad you enjoyed it! And congrats on reaching waist length 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾. It's tough for us type 4 girls sometimes, but definitely worth it! 😊

[@blackwell4520]

I can't seem to get past shoulder-length 😭

[@klassy86]

What is your hair care regimen?

[@kittensworkshopmcrae5878]

your hair grows like weeds. you have very beautiful hair.

[@EfficientlyNatural]

+Zenobia McRae lol, thanks!!!! And thanks so much for watching!

[@Thoughtso573]

Zenobia McRae Nigerian food

[@kittensworkshopmcrae5878]

Thought So i need to start going to her house for dinner then lol

[@241Genevieve]

Thought So loool damm how come mine doesn't grow, Il

[@talknewz7617]

It took her 8 years! Thats not hair growing like weeds. Most women achieve waist/tailbone length in 4 years after big chop

[@lorettalynndavis9695]

*The secret to Black hair growth is simple...just leave it alone lol!*

[@EfficientlyNatural]

Couldn’t agree more! Lol

[@christine1962ful]

@@EfficientlyNatural I am just discovering you. Searching for a video that shows how you maintain the hair for 3-6 months in terms of washing & retwistibg. . What type of twists were you wearing in the early days? Did you add hair as you stated that you started twisting your own hair at some point. Do you prefer rope twists to normal twists and why? Did you play your roots?

[@lillians.4384]

EXACTLY!! Lol. It’s crazy how we think we need to do this or need to do that.....I’ve gotten most of my hair growth by spritzing water, applying some oil on my ends and putting it in a bun and leaving it alone. My hair is now waist length JUST from doing that. Goal is hip length by 2021!!

[@stephaniekabi8762]

Your hair is just hands down the one I've always hoped to see -- long 4b-c hair. I did a big chop two years ago, and my mum almost beat me (Kenyan mums) because I cut it. She always took my sister and I to the salon to get relaxers and one time I got burnt so bad I had a humongous scab on my crown for months. Now hair from my crown is down to my shoulder (she still urges me to go to the salon to get my hair done.... nope). It's amazing that you're here to encourage more girls and women to break out of the OnlyStraightIsbeautiful mentality and work with the nature they were born with. Thank you!! 😊

[@EfficientlyNatural]

+Stephanie Kabi, thank you! Gosh, I know the experience of being burnt by relaxers all too well. Glad we never have to go through that again. Congrats on going natural and on your growth so far. Keep up the awesome work!

[@schmaelepaulection1431]

It hurts how freaking beautiful you are. You ever look at somebody and you just clutch your pearls at how beautiful or handsome they are? Like you feel a pain in your chest? That's what you caused me girl. The slayage was too real.

[@divineadesida9576]

Can I say that I LOVE that you're Nigerian!! I can't wait to show this video to my mom as proof that Nigerian/African women DO grow long hair!

[@candlecane]

I had two natural classmates in secondary school. One 4b and the other 4c and they both had hair down to their butts. The 4b one has since relaxed it though and sure enough, her hair is now much shorter.

[@celineU2007]

Go Doctor natural, salute from a fellow natural doctor ^_^

[@EfficientlyNatural]

+Bright eyes, thanks! Nice to hear from other natural doctors out there!!!

[@lameshahale2990]

COME THRU DOCTOR!!!! I love your journey... Keep sharing with us, we love it!

[@Infinitybein]

Omo Naija....get it gurl!

[@EfficientlyNatural]

+O. Tella hahahhaha! Thanks! 🇳🇬

[@EruvwuObuaya]

I love the video and am beginning to realise our 4b/c textured hair loves low manipulation. Also when stretched it reduces breakage. Thank you for sharing. Subscribed.

[@casseawins]

Thanks for sharing your journey, however, I had to watch it a 3rd time because I was dancing to the music the first two times!

[@EfficientlyNatural]

+casseawins, hahahhaha! Best comment ever!

[@Safiyyrh]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@phoebern3078]

Me too!

[@NaptuRo90]

I'm SO happy this video was recommended to me 😁👍🏿❤️️

[@EfficientlyNatural]

+NaptuRo90 awww, thank you so much for watching!

[@QuoSHUH]

Efficiently Natural 11th c cm6 u

[@ololadef6636]

Just came across your channel and I subscribed immediately. You are officially my naija hair crush.

[@EfficientlyNatural]

+Ololade F awww, thank you!!!! Always nice to see my Naija sisters on here. 😊

[@lirajean223]

I thought I was the only one. My hair can't take wet styling and grows and feels it's best when it's stretched. It took me a while to realize that, could've saved me a few chops if I did. Your hair is beautiful ☺

[@EfficientlyNatural]

+malira james, yes!!!! That definitely is the case for me too. I know everyone doesn't have the same experience, but I tend to think those with kinkier textures benefit most from stretched styles for length retention. Thank you so much for checking out my video!

[@Amooretliban]

As a person with curly hair I find that when I braid my hair when it is wet, there is more shrinkage and breakage.

[@tgirl4me1]

Good to see my naija sister repping us. You're proof that our hair can grow to even waist length.. I transitioned in Dec 2012, but my hair is still at armpit length, the same length since 2 years ago. I vowed to do more braids because I think that's what grows hair and you have re-affirmed it. I don't do much to my hair, i just leave it packed after wash day, i braid once or twice a year, hardly blow dry, always air dry and style whilst wet.. I'm changing some of those now. I think I've been short changing myself. Your hair is aww so gorgeous just like you.. And full.. You have the same hair texture as me. Thanks for sharing 😘

[@77deerose]

You are gorgeous, and so is your hair. omg! I pray my hair can go grow that long one day.

[@EfficientlyNatural]

+77deerose thank you!!!! You're so sweet! I definitely believe anyone's hair can thrive with the proper care. Best of luck!

[@WilliamsPinch]

I found a new hair of head to obsess over!! I'm in love with your natural hair twisted!

[@EfficientlyNatural]

Thank you so much!!!!

[@jacquelinelockett]

Good Lawd, guuuurrrrl if my hair was that long I wouldn't have a friend in this world. You wouldn't be able to stand me. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️. Beautiful healthy hair.

[@sable7114]

LOL! No actually when you reach your goal length, you sort of set another goal because then you want to challenge yourself and discover how long can my hair actually grow especially when becoming natural actually allows it to grow or to be retained better. I just had to see how long my nails would grow and now my hair I have never seen as long as it is now and if I could have retained the relaxed hair, I think it would be right below my hip.

[@chicchi1682]

just FYI for people not up on Natural terminology like me happerentley SSK=Single Strand Knots

[@H_kiyanna_interiors]

Thanks sis learned something new

[@JacintaNwabuogu]

goals! goals! goals!! wow!! I love your hair!!! and you are soooooooooooo beautiful, love your skin!!!!😍😍

[@EfficientlyNatural]

+Jacinta Nwabuogu, I'm so excited you checked out my channel! I've been following yours for a while and love it! You're too kind, thank you so much!!!!!! 😊

[@JacintaNwabuogu]

Efficiently Natural your welcome!!! 😘😘 I love your channel. New subie! 🤗

[@BrandiCallumrealestate]

I started my natural hair Journey in xxxx, I'm embarrassed to say, but before anyone, I knew did. And before youtube ladies came along. But I didn't know what to do with it 4c hair after I grew it, so I went to a stylist, and that was the worst thing I could have done. Every natural hair journey I had was impeded by a stylist, The first one told me a texturizer was not a chemical, (I trusted her) I did not know any better, my hair broke off. I waited two years and The next two cut my hair off when it was supposed to be trimmed, One about two years after I told her why I stopped going to the other. I found one I liked and she was flat ironing it, and had me coming back every two weeks so she could "train" my hair, with flat ironing which actually damaged my hair curl pattern and thinned out my hair so bad, I had to start over again That was it!. Finally, I realized stylist didn't, care about my hair. So I stopped going to stylists and waited for it to grow back, then started going to braiders, only to have them snatch and yank my hair out with fine tooth combs and rough handling, then on two different careless braiders cut my hair taking the braids out without checking the length that set me back twice more. Still not knowing how to care for my own hair, I made a few of my own mistakes and my hair would simply grow and break. Finally thanks to youtube Natural hair Queens, my hair is finally in recovery and down my back. I am afraid of stylist now. They seem to care more about wigs, sew-ins and perms. They don't seem to understand if I will pay $300 for a wig, how much would I pay for PROPER hair care of my own natural hair? I don't understand them. Every woman would prefer to have her own hair healthy. Thanks to all the beautiful women on you tube, I finally have my length back, and now the way to waist length by Christmas. I surely can understand how you felt to have your hair cut off by braiders, carelessly. Thanks for sharing.

[@Janeduh27]

Beautiful! She reminds me of SZA..

[@EfficientlyNatural]

+Thrusha S, awww thanks! Had to look up who that was, lol.

[@PSUJerseyGirl]

That is definitely 4c, but people forget 4c can be shine and soft. I have dry hair, but a little oil and it's soft for days. I love it!!

[@EfficientlyNatural]

+patriciaae99, exactly!

[@ms.mommie6985]

Wow the stylist that cut your hair was most likely because of jealousy. Smh that happened to my oldest sister. The lady claimed to be only trimming the ends and cut her bra strap length hair to just below her shoulders. She was sneaky too because I was sitting there and it only looked like a little trim. Unbeknownst to us she had to keep cutting the pieces over and over because there was never a big length on the ground. We were teens and didn't know much about hair in the 90's. Our Mom always told us you can't trust everyone in your head.

[@EfficientlyNatural]

+Ms. Mommie, wow what an awful thing to have happen to your sister. I'm sorry. You're right, you have to be careful who you trust.

[@finewine8886]

Ms. Mommie I've been natural since 2009. The first stylist I ever went to cut 1 year of hair growth off in ONE TRIM!!! I vowed to never go again. Lo and behold, I discover Dominican salons and after 2 trips in only one year, I experienced excessive breakage, shedding...... even a missing patch of hair in the back!!! 😨Now I am slightly waist length and I always wonder where I'd be if I had never trusted the "professionals".

[@QuoSHUH]

Beautifully Me j NJ 7

[@shellyreynolds8948]

Thanks for sharing, you're a gorgeous woman lovely hair. It's so nice to see folks letting it be known how you can go natural without the big chop. I did the same and tho the transitioning's time was hard it was well worth it. If I had to cut off all my hair to be natural I never would've done it.

[@EfficientlyNatural]

+Shelly Reynolds, thank you! I agree completely- I don't think I could have cut my hair to go natural either! Glad to see other people out there who feel the same.

[@shellyreynolds8948]

Efficiently Natural Very true, it's great to see the alternative. I'm so happy you've found so many styles for your natural texture too. It's all a part of the hair journey. Sad to say that you really do end up having to stay out of the beauticians chair to protect your hair. I was lucky and still have the beautician I've had since I was 12. Still even though she'll never whack my hair off, she began charging a whole lot more for my hair alone because it's so long and thick it takes up a good chunk of her time. That's when I really began to do my own hair, and the stage where you don't really know styles that allow your texture to shine can be a bit daunting.

[@Msleelee9487]

i transitioned for 13mths and the 2 textures drove me crazy although it was 6 ins because i had long hair i took a deep breath and cut off the permed hair and i had two cute afro puffs and i didn't freak out my daughter did ...lol my hair was back in a yr and thicker then after 3 yrs my hair wasn;t growing as fast i'm 5 yrs natural and should be waist length i'm close to bra length so i'm learning from ya and will use the protective styles to gain my length Thanks sis i enjoy this channel

[@belloogu]

Naija proud! Super inspired now 🇳🇬🙌🏾👸🏾

[@Sunnilocs]

My sister, when you got to the part about the professional braider set back I almost screamed out loud in my office!!! I've had this happen to me as well. It's unbelievable that anyone would think a person would want their own hair chopped up for a temporary style. Ugh!!! I don't trust any of them.

[@BZ1610]

I almost cried when I saw her first example of "terrifying" shrinkage. Ma'am. Gosh her hair is so beautiful but I WISH my shrinkage would stop at shoulder length.

[@EfficientlyNatural]

+Seraphic Lunacy hahahhaha, shrinkage is still so amazing to me! Thank you! And thanks for watching.

[@KnowthyCELLF01]

I am in complete AWE of your hair!!! The length, texture, thickness and styles are all beautiful. I have the same hair type as yours. I look forward to more of your videos to seen your maintenance regime and products/staples.

[@Osa.OsulaTV]

thank you for the comment on my youtube page. Lovely video my Nigerian sister. I had to subscribe :)

[@EfficientlyNatural]

+LivingWithOsa aww, thank you! And thanks for subscribing!

[@toyanice]

Your journey is amazing!! Your hair is absolutely gorgeous!!!

[@EfficientlyNatural]

+toyanice, thank you!!

[@kiaknox4593]

I love seeing all these beautiful women with type 4b/4C gorgeous hair. I'm in my 5th month of transitioning and am so motivated by seeing women not succumb to the "big chop" until they are ready. Keep your videos coming. I'm so inspired to stay on my natural hair journey thanks to women like yourself. New subbie!!

[@EfficientlyNatural]

+Kia Knox awww, thank you! That means so much to me! Best of luck on your journey!

[@alishiab5905]

Your natural hair is absolutely beautiful!!!

[@katrinaroc5491]

Bruhhh the part that said you left your braids for 3-6 months scared me lol 3 months is the max for me

[@EfficientlyNatural]

+Katrina Roc LOL!!! 😂😂 Yea, I know this won't necessarily work for everyone, but I personally got good results with it. 6 months is the max I've done, but 3-4 months is probably the average. I was definitely sacred the first time I did it though!

[@NaturallyKoilyKuteness78]

Katrina Roc It's all about keeping them refreshed, which she stated she pretty much did. I can see that happening. I did my own micros and kept them in over a year and a half. Washed, conditioned, and refreshed. I am now starting to wear braids again being that I haven't worn them in a couple of years. It's so time consuming because I do my own. I stopped with braiders and stylists many years ago. First it was the stylists and then the braiders were cut off. Their work was sloppy and they loved cutting when there really wasn't a need for cutting.

[@aprillovelady7468]

Efficiently Natural Love your hair! Love your videos! Thanks so much for sharing your experience. What was your wash/condition routine while wearing your braids for this long?

[@simplyshama]

my hair grew to its longest when i did that. i would experience a lot shedding after taking them out, but my hair still remained long and healthy with no split ends

[@Amy-se5ld]

Nothing less than 4 months for me

[@valeriesmith15]

Thank you for sharing your story, such beautiful hair.

[@EfficientlyNatural]

+Valerie Smith Thank you so so much! I really appreciate you watching! ☺️

[@PornoPlaylist]

I can't believe no one has mentioned your eyebrows and how perfect they are. you are all around hair goals!

[@EfficientlyNatural]

+PornoPlaylist, awwww thank you so much! You are so kind

[@AngelA-wf1sg]

You are so beautiful! Congratulations on everything, you make the world proud!🙌

[@EfficientlyNatural]

+Angel “Purrquito” A, thank you so so much! What a sweet comment! I truly appreciate it! 😊

[@dtgraham1]

so ooo watching this video.. Question: WHY was this braider cutting your hair PERIOD ?!?!? Answer: SHE WAS JEALOUS !!! i WOULD HAVE THANKED THE LORD i AM SAVED !!

[@EfficientlyNatural]

+angelisa t, hahaha- my question exactly! It's sad.

[@jackiem1682]

the first time i saw someone get their hair braided i saw the girl cutting the hair sticking out the braids and I swore i would never get them. smh.

[@dtgraham1]

i Am so sorry for your loss. Thank you Lord for your stregth. And it looks even more beautiful now

[@BeautifulbyDesign]

+Efficiently Natural I was wondering the same thing! It's a mad hair world out there. Lol!

[@desertprincess0011]

Jealousy is a very bad spirit--I wish churches could talk more about this social problem

[@naturalityplus2227]

I have to say this is one of the best hair journey video evverrr! Particularly because I have similiar texture for most part. There was soo much information in your videos without you saying much. What impacted me the most was how distincly you showed the difference between twist out on wet hair versus stretched hair. There was enough pics to show the transition. Keep on rocking it. You are an inspiration. Thanks much. Well done!

[@EfficientlyNatural]

+stacy tulloch, thank you so so so much!!!!! I'm so glad you enjoyed it! Best of luck on your own hair journey!!! 😀

[@sophiab6486]

I think the most important thing to know is that you stayed beautiful throughout it all. Your hair just adds to it!

[@abiessalami5860]

My sista! Your hair is amazing! I'm almost two years natural and I'm praying my hair reaches close to yours! Growing up in a naija household I relaxed my hair so much it started breaking and the texture was so weird and damaged. My mom has been relaxing for 48 years and continues lol I'm just hoping my hair flourishes and becomes thicker and longer! But thank you, you gave me hope and hair goals

[@EfficientlyNatural]

+Abies Salami thank you!!!! Congratulations on being 2 years natural already! Gosh, I've been there with the relaxing until breakage. In fact, I used to use the extra-super strength relaxer because my mom said my hair was too strong/coarse. Lol! Stick with it and I know your hair will flourish! Hahaha - Naija moms can be so resistant to the natural hair thing. I know mine was! Glad I could give you hope. Thanks so much for watching!

[@60sAmethyst]

I feel so very proud of you and your accomplishments, you are so very beautiful!! I wished all my life to have 4c hair....mine is 3a-b and I hate it because it tangles like you would not believe and it never keeps a style without falling flat. So I just keep it in a twist bun most of the time. It is past my shoulders right now and to be honest, I dont know why I grow it long because I can't do anything with it. My sister has 4c hair and you should see all of the cute styles she rocks. I'm jealous. 😥😥😥

[@tobby6312]

Nice hair journey and thanks for sharing! You are very beautiful. Congratulations on being a physician!!

[@EfficientlyNatural]

+Tobby Kowal, thanks so much!!! You are so kind. Appreciate you watching. 😊

[@ericamorris6320]

you are the definition of beauty!

[@finewine8886]

Your hair is EVERYTHING!!! 👏👏

[@jmatthews5336]

You have beautiful hair and i love the fact that you have the type of hair that most black girls can relate to because lots of young girls don't have that" mixed" looking hair even tho thats beautiful to but you areva true inspiration to young black girls who want to set real hair goals with the same texture as you God bless hun

[@shontellthomas3249]

Your hair is hoals! Love it! GORGEOUS!!!

[@MsNoveau]

Hi, I enjoyed this video and admire your patience with your hair the outcome is fabulous! I have type 4 hair and its videos like these that gives me greater encouragement & commitment to take better care of the head of hair I was born with, thanks for sharing:)

[@EfficientlyNatural]

+MsNoveau You're so right, patience is the best word to use here. It has been a struggle, but in the end I'm so glad I did it. I'm so happy I could give you some sense of encouragement regarding dealing with type 4 hair. Yay! Thanks so much for watching!

[@ozioma]

Omg AND your Igbo AND a doctor! Complete goals!

[@andrinebrown-cover8615]

HAIR GOALLLSSSSS!! Congrats! Major achievement!

[@neferterialicia]

Simply beautifully fabulous!!! Amazing! Thanks for sharing!

[@EfficientlyNatural]

+Rocanna M., thank you so much!!

[@Kmishelle]

We are like the same person! Lol. I realized in the first couple of years of going natural that I too would no longer be going to hair stylists. They were just too rough and always cut off more than necessary. And as for the ssks, I get those alot too and like you, I realized keeping my hair in a stretched state is the best option lol. For the past couple of years, I've mainly been wearing my hair in twists or braids taking it out every now and then for a special occasion then going right back to braids lol.

[@EfficientlyNatural]

+DiamondsAreNice, lol- glad the same things are working for someone else too!!! It's so great to finally figure out what your hair likes and stick to it.

[@cutiehaiti]

Your hair is gorgeous. You are doing an excellent job with it.

[@EfficientlyNatural]

+cutiehaiti, thank you so much!

[@MsLeah777_]

wow! new subby! your hair is amazing!!! Beautiful too!

[@EfficientlyNatural]

+LeLestar1 awww, thank you so much!!!!! I really appreciate you checking out my channel and subscribing! 😊

[@abawitx]

Girl, I can't believe you are on You Tube!! And I just found your channel!!! Glad you are doing well! Miss you and Pat! -abby

[@EfficientlyNatural]

Abby!!!!!! I'm so excited to hear from you! It has been forever. We miss you too!!!! Just found out that you also know my friend Adelle. 😊We need to get together and catch up one of these days. Is your number still the same? Hahaha, yup started making videos this year. 😊

[@owamuhmza]

7:02🤗🤗🤗 my heart rejoiced to see you in traditional African attire. How regal you looked😍😍😍😍

[@mslady1521]

Your makeup was so pretty at 6:27... and your hair is gorgeous. TYFS

[@EfficientlyNatural]

+Kia O'Hara, awww thank you so much!!

[@ladynefertitibk]

You have gorgeous hair! I have to say your own hair in twist is also beautiful. Please do a video showing how you do your own twist.

[@EfficientlyNatural]

+ladynefertitibk, check out my video on wearable two strand twists! I also plan on posting an additional video soon on twists on stretched hair. Thanks for watching!

[@simplyshaye777]

so your hair has always been long

[@EfficientlyNatural]

+Simply Shaye, my hair has always been probably atleast shoulder to armpit length depending on breakage while I had relaxers. It didn't grow longer than that until I stopped relaxing.

[@sable7114]

@@EfficientlyNatural isn't it interesting how relaxers don't stunt growth but damaged our hair so that it doesn't get much longer than say shoulder blade length in most cases.

[@Madisonchasefitness]

Finally someone with my natural hair texture who is pretty much on the same path. I've been natural for since 2000 and my hair has not gone past my bra strap, and it always seem to get longer but the protective styles are my issue and I definitely think it has to be stretched out for me to protect the ends. I love the 3-6 month protective styling and retwisting the front. I'm a brand new subscriber but will be watching all of your videos. Thank you for sharing

[@kanishanparker]

I really loved this video. It was so encouraging to see that yes, you can grow long hair using braids and twists extensions because I've seen a lot of other naturals say that you can't because it's too hard to keep the hair moisturized.

[@mrs.deshawnmaydwell744]

Thank you for sharing your journey it was so inspiring. I absolutely love your channel and I just subscribe today. You have very informative and wonderful hair advice. God bless!!💞

[@simpleeye7950]

Amazing journey! Less than 10 years and so much growth and retention even with that setback! I'm so glad I found your channel! There are two other ladies on KZbin I have found with hair similar to mine, but your hair looks like the closest hair twin I have found. I've been natural going on 16 year, done 3 big chops and a mini chop and been waist length 3 times, but always get a setback @ waist length. For instance, this past fall I made it to waist length again but difficult ends, SSKs, splits, and unevenness caused me to trim to BSL last month. But I know I have potential to be hip length or longer, because I was hip length as a child, relaxed. I just need to learn how to be more "efficient" with my hair, lol. I'm definitely going to be using your tips this year and see if i can at least make it back to waist length. Goal is tailbone length. I'm already rocking stretched twists using my own hair-so far so good. Hair is staying detangled and soft. Say, what is your porosity?

[@tebohomohamed6717]

I just discovered your channel. I am so inspired by you.I've been natural 2 years.It's been slow going. I'm still trying to find a regimen that works for me. There have been many times where I get fed up and want to go back to a relaxer. Seeing what you have been able to achieve over time is helping me stay the course. Thank you. P.s. Love the song choice!

[@marvinandjosh1]

I LOVE your hair. I actually transitioned for the same reasons: I loved the look of flat ironed natural hair and I just couldn't retain my hair's thickness as it grew when I was relaxed. I initially thought that I wanted to be a straight-haired natural, but after a while, I feel in love with my coils and no longer had the desire to straighten as often. Thank you for posting and sharing your journey. It is very encouraging to see type 4s with beautiful long hair.

[@EfficientlyNatural]

+marvinandjosh1 Thank you so much!!!! I'm so glad I'm not the only one who initially went natural because I wanted better looking straight hair. Lol! But it's definitely nice to be able to finally appreciate our natural hair after going through this process. Thanks for watching and stay blessed. 😊

[@arieltyler1154]

Your hair is unbelievably gorgeous! I was wondering if you could do video of your wash day start to finish, and can you include how you stretch/style your hair on wash day? Also when you were transitioning how did you care for your hair in extensions?

[@EfficientlyNatural]

+Ariel Tyler aww, thank you so much! I can definitely do a video like that - I've been planning on doing a wash day video for a while now. As for caring for hair in extensions, I kept things REALLY simple. I usually washed whenever I felt my scalp was visibly dirtying itchy. In between I sprayed with water/braid spray to moisturize and used an oil sheen type product every so often. I also went for long stretches at a time in extensions (sometimes up to 4-6 months) so I would often redo the front/visible parts of my hair when they started looking bad. When going for that long in extensions though, I think being careful during the take down process is just as important. Thanks so much for watching. 😀

[@arieltyler1154]

Efficiently Natural Thanks so much! I am currently transitioning again after being natural for five years. These tips are very encouraging.

[@sameerasalah2006]

Thank u soo much for this video...I really enjoyed watching it 😀😍😘😘 am 5yrs natural.. More yrs to come.if I keep taking care to my hair I can reach ur length😘😍 stay safe and blessed girl....

[@EfficientlyNatural]

+Sameera salah Thank YOU so much for watching. I'm so glad you enjoyed it! 5 years natural is definitely an accomplishment already!!! 👏🏾👏🏾The length will definitely come with time and continued care. 😀

[@ForUsNaturals]

Oh my!!! That's a lot of hair. Your hair was always long and just got longer when natural. It looked great for your whole lifetime. Honestly I don't know if I would have ever gone natural if my hair was as long as your relaxed hair was. 😍😍

[@EfficientlyNatural]

+Aisa Kemp aww, thanks so much! I have to say, I actually enjoy my natural hair wayyyy more than my relaxed hair. I felt like I always had to keep it super straight, avoid water, etc.. The texture was also always weird and clumpy whenever I would wash it. Also, I feel like I could maintain good looking hair that seemed healthy for a little while, but then I would get random broken pieces over time. In the long run, I experienced so many pros after ditching the chemicals!

[@p90xkp]

Beautiful hair and you seem very classy! Loved the pics in traditional clothing too! Keep up the good work. God bless you & your career, pretty lady!

[@EfficientlyNatural]

+Kay Pa, awww thank you so much!!!! You're so sweet! Much appreciated. 😊

[@Natalia-hf3et]

Your hair is extremely beautiful. I appreciate you sharing your journey with us, thank you.

[@Adele-d9k]

I truly enjoyed watching this video and the music in the background give it a Caribbean vibe..Love your hair...

[@rhondadports26]

Thanks for showing me your natural hair while flat iron. In your length retention video I asked if I could see your hair straightened

[@djm2985]

It's good to know someone with your hair length transitioned without doing the big chop. I'm currently transitioning from relax to natural in a couple of weeks I'll be a year in I dust often. Thanks for the video

[@EfficientlyNatural]

+Edj Manning, you are so welcome! Thanks for watching. Congrats on your transition process!

[@sydneyjordan2452]

Thank you so much! Your journey has inspired me to keep on my way to TBL. Please keep uploading videos

[@EfficientlyNatural]

+Sydney Jordan awwww, thanks a bunch! I'm so glad you enjoyed it. I definitely will. 😊

[@brianasamuels5585]

This video was recommended to me and I'm super happy it was! You have beautiful hair ❤ I've been natural for about 4 years and my hair is pretty long at this point. Not as long as yours but I hope to get there someday. :) but I'm having a hard time retaining length because of the ssk's I get. So I might try blowing out my hair to stretch it better and see if that helps. Tfs 😊

[@EfficientlyNatural]

+Briana Samuels, thank you so so much! Congrats on your 4 year natural hair journey! I'm definitely an advocate for stretching as much as possible to reduce SSKs. Let me know how it works for you!

[@ScreamEmzxD]

I really enjoyed the video and this inspired me so much. I've been transitioning for six years now, and I think I'm ready to finally chop off my relaxed ends !!!

[@EfficientlyNatural]

+Emz S., yay! Congrats!

[@dawnwhite13]

new stubby today after seeing this video you give me hope. I've gained the confidence and self esteem when I did the big chop. Wish I had seen this before I did the hard transition but wouldn't change anything. All positive lessons learned. Thank you

[@EfficientlyNatural]

+Dawn Wagstaff, congrats on your journey! I know everyone has a different path and a million lessons to learn on the way. Thanks so much for watching mine!

[@dagmarwalker2684]

You are my hair goals! Thank you for sharing your journey with the world.

[@iceprincessnc]

wow your hair has always been long. I enjoyed watching this video.

[@EfficientlyNatural]

+iceprincessnc, thank you!!!

[@curli-lettey4319]

Your hair is beautiful! I use to relax my hair (from a teenager until 5+ yrs ago) and I love being natural because you get to learn your hair all over again and the journey is interesting and fun. That last side by side pic of you relaxed and natural, the natural hair is better. Relaxers ( although makes hair easier to maintain, it adds toxins in our body and stress on your hair if it didn't eat it up) Congrats on the graduation 🎓& marriage👥

[@EfficientlyNatural]

+curli-lettey, that's exactly what I enjoyed about my hair journey - discovering and learning how to care for this completely different hair texture. Lol, marriage and graduation seem to come all at once but it was great- thank you!!! I truly appreciate you checking out my channel! 😊

[@llfhagen]

Beautiful hair and great video of your journey! I love the updo style with the stretched loose bun peeking out of the headwrap!

[@EfficientlyNatural]

+Lisa Lyn, thank you!!! Hahahhaha, that is my go-to style when I need something quick.

[@egyptjones]

Your hair is SO epic!!!

[@EfficientlyNatural]

Awww, thank you!

[@faithwilliams7978]

Fantastic. Beautiful. Glorious. Hair. You make a good case for extensive use of protective styling while transitioning because your hair is soooooo thick! Thanks for sharing :)

[@EfficientlyNatural]

+Faith Williams thank you so so much! Yep, I think protective styles are crucial for during the transition process. I don't know how I could have done it otherwise! 🙂

[@Donniamarie]

I'm so happy 😍 you realized the importance of protective styling 😎 hair grows quick when you leave it alone. I did a video 🎬 on my channel about that. In 1 yr I went from a big chop ✂️with no hair to hair down my back all in 1 yr. Great video

[@sweetfm2008]

Beautiful hair journey!!!

[@TiffyStewart]

I just discovered your channel a few days ago. You've inspired me to wear more protective styles. Your hair is gorgeous!

[@EfficientlyNatural]

+TiffyStewart, thank you so so much! So happy you found my channel! 😊 Let me know what protective styles you'll be trying! I'm thinking of doing a protective style challenge soon.

[@adianamonet]

I love your hair!!! Are you Nigerian, as well?? I saw the picture of you in traditional wear, the beads!! Lol

[@EfficientlyNatural]

Yes I am!

[@jacquelineramphal1911]

BEAUTIFUL HAIR!!! U GO GIRL!!!!

[@EfficientlyNatural]

+Jacqueline Ramphal, thank you!!!

[@makailahhackett]

So you are 7 years natural? You've got major hair goals! Gaaaaaaawd : D

[@EfficientlyNatural]

+Makailah Hackett yup, 7 years. It has definitely flown by. Thank you!!!! 😊

[@savvysion6996]

That's a lot of hair!😜 New Subbie here :-) Looking forward to following your journey. I'm 10 months natural...twa. I'm currently wearing wigs until my hair grow to a length where I feel comfortable wearing it out and managing it. I thought about alternating with braids but after seeing your experience with your hair being cut I'm VERY hesitant to do so 😕. My hair is currently thriving under the wigs so I think I'll just leave well enough alone.

[@EfficientlyNatural]

+Savvy Sion thanks for watching! You know, after that hair braiding experience I never went to another professional braider again. If you are interested in braids, I'd suggest doing them yourself. But its great that your hair is already thriving under wigs!!! Best of luck on your journey!

[@savvysion6996]

Efficiently Natural Thanks!

[@kmskms1846]

I have just found your channel.Loving your videos. Thank you for your tips and info on your videos ... I thought I was a rare breed of going from the jerri/carefree curl as a kid to a relaxer and now as an adult natural LOL

[@1987neka]

Lovely hair! Congrats on your profession too!

[@EfficientlyNatural]

Thank you!!!

[@Kenton-Habiba]

lovely ! we have similar hair texture and I can see our families are Nigerian and like you I am also in Medicine -Habiba

[@EfficientlyNatural]

+Kenton & Habiba, we have so much in common! Thanks for checking out my channel!

[@Kenton-Habiba]

You are welcome and I hope you checked out my channel too! God Bless

[@pureharmonymassage8429]

This is the first time I am seeing one of your videos and I have to say you have beautiful hair!

[@CreateYourBestVersion]

Very beautiful hair I am a NP (career) and have been natural since 2004. Thank you so much for this video!!

[@EfficientlyNatural]

+Nykia Rodriguez, thank you so much and congrats on being an NP! I'm glad you enjoyed the video.

[@CreateYourBestVersion]

Thank you for responding back and I just subbed. Are you doing your residency program now? If so, good luck !

[@EfficientlyNatural]

+Nykia Rodriguez, yup I'm doing my residency now. Thanks so much!