Natural Hair Growth Secrets Part 1: The Three Pillars

[@cfoster6804]

This is nice solid advice. After so many years of trying every technique, bandwagon, product, and herb under the sun for my hair and nothing working and only getting worse I seriously had to stop and think. I told God I know you didn't make it this difficult for the black woman to grow some hair. He sure didn't. The answer for me was to keep it CLEAN and SIMPLE. I tried it and it works! For me washing twice a week with a gentle shampoo keeps my hair and scalp clean. This will vary from person to person but washing every 3 days is my sweet spot.. The flakes that I had for YEARS and tried everything to solve the problem are finally gone! The excessive shedding that I've had all of my life...GONE! All I did was add one extra wash per week. I now only use shampoo, conditioner, and a serum made up of two cosmetic grade silicones to seal in the moisture. That's it! I wear 8 big twists and will pin them up or usually wear a head wrap. Nothing fancy. My hair never has a chance to get dried out and I'm cleaning my scalp before enough debris accumulates to irritate my scalp and cause flaking or hairloss. I have a cabinet full of products I need to trash.

[@ifshesopleases]

Hi C Thank-you for your comment! I love it so much! I agree with everything you said 100%. Our hair really isn't as difficult as we can make it seem! For me, the wash sweet spot is actually once per week but I often leave it for 2 lol Simplicity and consistency is definitely the key!

[@grace101]

I’m reading this comment and I think I’ll start washing twice a week Bcz my hair is dying and I can’t adhere to the washing after every 2 weeks😭 it’s miserable the itching the wounds my scalp wants cleanliness I think

[@cfoster6804]

@@grace101 Yes, please do not extend your wash days just to save a style or because "that's just what we do". If you are itching like that it's well past time for you to wash. Start with once a week and see how you do. The frequency will be different for everyone based on body chemistry, environment, etc. I personally had to start looking at it as more of a hygienic things over cosmetic and trying to keep a style looking good. If i see flakes in my hair now I think this needs to come out now with soap and water rather than trying to cover it with oil.

[@IAmPlaysWithSquirrel]

People will fight you on this, but this is the tip that makes all the difference in the world: wash your freaking hair and wash it often. Hair is only unmanageable when you allow dirt and buildup to accumulate on it. Also, clean scalp = healthy hair.

[@ewesiijeawele9268]

That's good. But my scalp still itches me even when it's clean 😩😭

[@FitBabe]

You and your hair are sooo gorgeous! Lately I’ve definitely gone crazy buying so many hair products it’s really ridiculous at this point 😑😩. I refuse to spend another penny on hair products. After I use up what I’ve already spent my money on I definitely want to simplify my products and routine! These are great tips in video and a much needed reminder!

[@ifshesopleases]

Hi Fit Babe! Thanks for your comment! I agree, simplification is definitely the way to go!

[@catherinebutler3003]

Much success! I’m right along with you. I have way to many products and have decided to curtail my spending. And what makes it more ridiculous on my part, I haven’t been consistent with my routine. It’s far in between. But I’m working on it now. It’s not nice having dehydrated hair which causes excessive shedding and breakage. 🙏🏾❤️

[@gabbyfletcher3510]

Same

[@jazzip]

What I have to remind myself of is, some natural KZbinrs make videos for money and sponsorship mainly. I’ve become suspicious when a KZbinr makes a hair tutorial or updated routine and they have a “whole line of new products”. Or they simply make a wash day routine with a new product. If something works well why the need to change? The best things to do is go back through their videos and see how many different products they use for the same routine. If it’s always different then you know it’s less about sharing knowledge and more about pushing products.

[@FitBabe]

@@catherinebutler3003 You are not alone! I’m in the same boat with not always being consistent and letting my hair get too dry (ESPECIALLY given the amount of products I have). I’m definitely working on it! We got this! We can do this! Here’s to healthy and long hair in 2022 🥂! Much success to you as well!

[@ossier2796]

Cleanse, condition and style, routine, product application and technique. Good products.

[@ifshesopleases]

Thanks for your comment! Yes, exactly! Simplicity is key

[@IAmPlaysWithSquirrel]

You’re so adorable and your hair is lovely! I agree with the philosophy you espouse, keep it simple! It’s so refreshing for a KZbinr to not encourage their viewers to try wacky methods and spend hundreds of dollars on overrated products. Maybe Black women wouldn’t view taking care of their hair as a painful, expensive chore if it wasn’t sold to us that way.

[@ifshesopleases]

Thank-you for your lovely comment! I totally understand where you're coming from~ At the end of the day, I think everyone is doing what they feel is best, and I think we're all trying to achieve growth. I think sometimes the answers are a lot more simple than we think

[@swisdom9117]

Wow she is so pretty

[@ifshesopleases]

Aww thank-you so much

[@lumi9834]

ok but you’re so gorgeous

[@ifshesopleases]

Aww thank-you

[@princessniamarie8024]

Beautiful brown babydoll with beautiful hair. Love the femininity with the hair bows🎀💗

[@ifshesopleases]

Aww thank-you so much!

[@princessniamarie8024]

@@ifshesopleases You're welcome☺

[@natureheals1087]

Cant wait for those routine tips! Thank you for this inspiration!

[@ifshesopleases]

Hi Love

[@char2723]

I love your smile! ☺️💕

[@ifshesopleases]

Aww thank-you

[@susanx6782]

I’m transitioning and ugh I really do not want to big chop, I want to cut it when my hair gets to around shoulder length but currently it’s armpit length (the dead ends) I’m going to cut some of the end and get braids done, hopefully they will grow a bit in the mean time if I keep my scalp oiled and moisturised.

[@ifshesopleases]

Hi Susan Thanks for your comment! Sounds like a plan! I actually transitioned for 2 years because I didn't want to big chop either

[@TJRadway]

I love your beautiful curly hairstyle ❤️❤️💙💙❤️❤️

[@ifshesopleases]

Thank-you! :)

[@redrosey7829]

Your smile is so pure ❤❤

[@ifshesopleases]

Aww thank-you so much!

[@travay6328]

crece pelo is a great conditioner, it has everything your hair needs

[@ifshesopleases]

Thanks for the recommendation!

[@lexilomax4986]

I like the Alikay Natural Honey & Sage deep conditioner☺️

[@ifshesopleases]

Hi Lexi Thanks for your recommendation!

[@sandianbc8732]

Your voice is soo soothing. Actually the whole video. Definitely subscribing

[@ifshesopleases]

Aww thank-you so much! Glad to hear that you've enjoyed the video!

[@maneattraction923]

🙋🏽‍♀️Hi there, I’m just so curious to get your thoughts… it would matter a lot cause I’m a new natural and some worth a perfectionist when it comes to these concerns, it’s my problem… Do you deal with single strand knots? How do you handle them? What’s your trimming routine like? How do you detangle your hair when it’s super matted? Do you strive for curl definition? Please how long have you been natural? 🥺 What do you think about even ends…? Do you strive for even ends and length as well like most naturals? Thanks in advance 🙆🏽‍♀️. I love your channel and approach to hair care btw💕

[@ifshesopleases]

Hi Andrea Thanks for your message! Glad to hear that you are enjoying the channel :) Just so you know, I read and try to reply to all of my comments so please feel free to leave me just one next time :) Do you deal with single strand knots? I ignore them, mostly. There are so many, I don't pay them any attention. How do you handle them? What’s your trimming routine like? I trim 1-2x per year How do you detangle your hair when it’s super matted? I don't let it get matted as I keep my hair stretched. I explain this in other videos Do you strive for curl definition? Nope Please how long have you been natural? 🥺 Please see here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/b4esp42go86YhMk&ab_channel=IfSheSoPleases What do you think about even ends…? I have no opinion. I let my hair grow as it wants. Do you strive for even ends and length as well like most naturals? Nope Hope this helps!

[@maneattraction923]

@@ifshesopleases Ah thank you so much this would help alot as I have problems with knowing my priorities. Sorry I posted same question, I really needed a response and I figured mine might get swept up with others. Thanks for taking the time 🤲🏽❤️

[@notveryrea1]

Omg this is so encouraging. Right now my hair is tit length and I've got the same hair type as you. I agree that all the work that goes into my natural hair can be really discouraging but it's all worth it

[@ifshesopleases]

I am so glad to hear that you are encouraged! Welcome!

[@pedritadorsainvil1123]

I love the video! Very informative 🥰😩I need to reorder butters! I am up to my last drop😅I have move to another state and working …so my time and little ones haven’t allowed 💆‍♀️ time.

[@ifshesopleases]

Hi Pedrita ❤️ Thanks for watching! Aww I'm actually planning to make a new batch this week so if you order soon, you should be able to receive one of those. Thank you so much for always supporting these hair butters! It means the world to me~ don't forget to use your discount code! ❤️

[@pedritadorsainvil1123]

@@ifshesopleases Yay!!!!! 😍🥰🥰

[@indigo57]

Your hair is beautiful. How long did it take to grow to present length?

[@ifshesopleases]

Hi JW Thanks for your comment! I just uploaded my hair journey video so please check it out for more information on the age of my hair. Hope it helps

[@f.u.noseyassstalker7147]

There's a video of her journey.

[@thequeencityprincess]

Simple! A routine is key

[@ifshesopleases]

Indeed! Thank-you for your comment!

[@Jedifro2]

This is really helpful. Routine is everything for natural hair

[@ifshesopleases]

Thank-you so much! Definitely, consistency is key

[@deec3561]

I love the curls you have

[@ifshesopleases]

Thank-you so much!

[@nani0logy]

Great tips! I do have a question with the butter, I'm making my own and I'm not sure how to make it smell like vanilla 😅 What fragrance do you use?

[@pedritadorsainvil1123]

You can buy the fragrance oil on Amazon! A lot to choose from. I make my own butters but I am lazy so I buy ifshesopleases butters and they last a long time. I actually need to reorder 😩my life is busy with moving to another state.

[@ifshesopleases]

Hi love 💕, thanks for your comment! I recommend fragrance oils as Pedrita said xx

[@nani0logy]

@@pedritadorsainvil1123 thanks for the tips!! I'll definitely try that out 😄

[@pedritadorsainvil1123]

@@nani0logy ☺️👍🏾

[@sidneestocks]

Omg I get that so much!!! Family will ask how you grew your hair! You tell them and they don’t believe you. Lol

[@ifshesopleases]

Hi Sidnee Thanks for your awesome message! Yep, I get them all the time. Or I tell them, and they never follow through lol Old habits die hard~

[@livingunlabelled]

What leave in do you use? 💚 Great video btw:)

[@ifshesopleases]

Hi Violetta Thanks for your comment! Right now, I am using my hair butter along with a Camille Rose leave-in

[@rebawilliams7496]

beautiful result

[@ifshesopleases]

Thank-you

[@cheryfyll9468]

You have very beautiful hair

[@ifshesopleases]

Oh thank you!

[@RobinInTheCut]

Thanks for keeping it simple 😁

[@ifshesopleases]

Thanks for your comment, Robin!

[@catherinebutler3003]

Another wonderful video. 🙏🏾❤️

[@ifshesopleases]

Hi Catherine :) Thank-you for your comment!

[@healwithmare]

This video was so helpful! Thank you for sharing! Btw, where do you find your stock video footage from? ♥️

[@ifshesopleases]

Hi Love

[@healwithmare]

@@ifshesopleases Thank youuu!!

[@patpsj2437]

Your hair is beautiful! What is the name of the products you have in your video for the Bond hair mask, replumping conditioner, and serum all shown in the dark bottles. Do you use these exact products?

[@ifshesopleases]

Hi Pat Thanks for your comment! I don't actually use the products shown as these were just stock videos :) Sorry for the confusion~ I share details of the products that I use now on my Wash- Day video so please check it out :)

[@ChesireWaltz]

Does your hair naturally have a shine to it or is it a product of your hair butter? Also I have recently purchased Alodia Deep Conditioner and I like it and the ingredients looked decent to me so give them a look. Thanks for the vid!

[@ifshesopleases]

Hi Love Thanks for your comment! My hair is not naturally shiny at all, that would be the butter

[@indigo57]

Do you blow dry your hair for stretch?

[@ifshesopleases]

Thanks for your comment! ❤️ No, I don't blow dry my hair at all. I use my own stretching technique. I have a video on this already so please feel free to check it out 😃

[@PinkCandySlushie19]

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[@susanx6782]

Can you make a products video for transitioning hair please?? :(

[@ifshesopleases]

Hi Susan! Thanks for your comment!! Please check out my Natural Hair Journey part 2 video for details of how I cared for my transitioning hair!

[@Warriorbev]

😘😘😘😘

[@ifshesopleases]

[@marvettesb9609]

Great video

[@ifshesopleases]

Thank-you Marvette!

[@miriyacheri]

How often do you do trims? Your hair is gorgeous 😍!

[@ifshesopleases]

Thank-you so much! 1-2x per year

[@redrose14152]

Nice

[@ifshesopleases]

[@PinkCandySlushie19]

🖤🖤🖤

[@ifshesopleases]

[@PinkCandySlushie19]

😽😽😽

[@ifshesopleases]