Set backs & Hair Loss, Fenty Hair, Length Check, Supplements, Olaplex, & More! [5]

[@SharatiaBanks]

ALSO GUYS! I had Covid!!!! That was prob the culprit 😭

[@jennifermeans95]

Yes, stress impacts our body and can contribute to hair loss. But remember you hadn't touched your hair for several months. Some shedding should be expected. You're doing great!

[@SharatiaBanks]

I wish that was the case 😩twas only 5 weeks I had those braids in (which is my normal time frame for the medium plaits) it was 2 months that I didnt do the other stuff.. and looking at the hair again, that was wayyyyy more hair. I had smaller balls of hair within that ball of hair lol but you're right, I'm doing great cause I'm changing my habits! Thanks for the encouragement!

[@SharatiaBanks]

HEY BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE! I suppose this is your reminder to take your vitamins and minerals and drink your water! What are some of your stress relieving practices? I need some more ideas..

[@b.jizzle6077]

Hello Sharatia🙋🏾‍♀️ Funny you mention both because I'm taking my daily vitamins and drinking water right now lol I try to do both everyday. I've really gotten serious into doing yoga for the last month. Besides the other physical and mental health benefits, yoga is one of my favorite ways to relax. Twisting/taking down my hair is another while watching a good movie 🥰

[@SharatiaBanks]

@@b.jizzle6077 oooooo yoga you say!!!! that sounds relaxing for sure.... getting to stretch out some tension would be great

[@b.jizzle6077]

@@SharatiaBanks Yes indeed😊 I also didn’t realize using certain breathing techniques could be as relaxing as they are for me. Anyhoo, love your channel! 🧚🏽‍♀️🧚🏽‍♀️🧚🏽‍♀️

[@SharatiaBanks]

@@b.jizzle6077 YES!!! the science behind that is amazing. And thanks for supporting 🫶🏾🫶🏾

[@WilliamsPinch]

Your scalp still has normal density. But discontinued use of vitamins will cause shedding. No worries! I am praying for your family and you as well. As we get older, our family members are getting older too unfortunately, so I can relate. God’s continued blessings❤

[@SharatiaBanks]

@@WilliamsPinch I was talking about that with someone today. I look at my family (granted they live a long life on my moms side) but seeing them age from what I remember as a child is eye opening. Time is so precious so I’m trying to make good use of it by creating memories 😌😌 as for the shedding, that makes total sense. I got my blood drawn on Saturday so I’m waiting for my results 🤞🏾🤞🏾

[@SharatiaBanks]

@@WilliamsPinch and thank you ❤️

[@snoopbrown5922]

Yes body shape matters.. ppl with a short torso will hit waist length b4 me... my hair is 20 inches and 21 inches but I am not close to tailbone... I am waist length but at least 4 to 6 inches to tailbone

[@SharatiaBanks]

@@snoopbrown5922 that makes sense. Also I never thought to measure to see how far I’m away from my tailbone, ima do that next week lol

[@Yourgirloma]

Yess please Do a video for us on the importance of vitamins

[@SharatiaBanks]

@@Yourgirloma kayyy 🤗

[@callmechichi1711]

I’m sending you positive vibes girly. I’m sorry to hear about your family member. I hope that he/she is recovering well.

[@SharatiaBanks]

@@callmechichi1711 whew it was such a scary time and I’m so happy he’s getting a whole lot better. The surgery went well and he’s recovering 💪🏾

[@callmechichi1711]

@@SharatiaBanks I am glad to hear it. Hang in there love.

[@averyquinn797]

Thanks for sharing. I recently bought the new RevAir and it is truly amazing. It was my hair budget for the rest of year, so I can't treat myself to the salon until 2025. But I don't regret it. It's an investment in my hair retention journey.

[@SharatiaBanks]

@@averyquinn797 that’s awesome 🙌🏾 it was truly an investment for you and I love that

[@sunshineflowers9589]

Totally agree with you on these recommendations for hair growth. I totally see a change when I'm working out, good diet, daily hair massage, reduce stress , supplements etc. I've also included a saw palmetto supplement.

[@SharatiaBanks]

@@sunshineflowers9589 it makes a difference!! How do you take the saw palmetto! I have the power but idk how I should intake it lol

[@sunshineflowers9589]

@@SharatiaBanks once per day with food. I take Vital nutrients supplement. It has saw palmetto, pygeum & nettle root. It say to take 3 tablets but I take one. When I did 3, I noticed increase libido & breast tenderness. So one has been working for me. I'm on my second bottle

[@SharatiaBanks]

@@sunshineflowers9589 thanks for the info!

[@valeriesignaturesalon]

2018 Co-founded in 2018 by mechanical engineer, Scott Thomason, RevAir was born after Scott saw a gap in the hair tools space based on his experience as a father with styling his daughter's hair.

[@SharatiaBanks]

@@valeriesignaturesalon ohhhh 2018 lol and I thought it was because of his wife

[@valeriesignaturesalon]

@@SharatiaBanks 💚

[@YourFavDieselTech]

I’ve had some braids in since July and I’m keeping them in until January. Yes I wash and deep condition in my braids and no they won’t loc up (depends on your hair personally). I’ve done 6 month braids before and never had an issue, only retention.

[@SharatiaBanks]

I love that!

[@averyquinn797]

I recently realized I have thin/fine hair as well, though the top center it's thick. But I'd rather more thickness over length as well.

[@SharatiaBanks]

@@averyquinn797 yes volume over length 🤙🏾

[@rue8847]

Shar I swear you look like you could be related to Sanaa Lathan ! nice video xoxo

[@SharatiaBanks]

@@rue8847 that’s my cousin, 60 times removed

[@aquafina6544]

No way

[@polifonyann]

Taraji and Sanaa Lil sister

[@callmechichi1711]

Your hair is gorgeous as always. You’ll come back from this setback. Tfs ❤️🩷.

[@SharatiaBanks]

@@callmechichi1711 thank you! With prayer and diligence 😌

[@callmechichi1711]

@@SharatiaBanks Yes ma'am.

[@cathygreaves647]

Hii missed seeing you!!! Love your hair progress!!!!❤🥰 It's beautiful 😍

[@SharatiaBanks]

@@cathygreaves647 thank you! it’s great to be missed 🥹🫶🏾

[@VegaLove94]

I‘m installing mini braids as I watch this video! My hair is currently 12 inches all around. The goal is 16 inches by end of next February 🙏 let’s go mini braid journey!!

[@benjai45]

Good luck! You got this 😊

[@SharatiaBanks]

@@VegaLove94 ayeeeee let’s go!!!!!

[@adrianna3077]

i would definitely love to see a vid on your recommended vitamins!! i never know which ones to take. I’m gonna get my blood drawn to truly see where my levels are and I could use some brand recommendations

[@SharatiaBanks]

@@adrianna3077 say less! Can I use /show your comment when I do the video?

[@adrianna3077]

@@SharatiaBanksdefinitely 😭

[@myrevair]

Love your RevAir results & following along your hair journey, Sharatia! ❤❤

[@SharatiaBanks]

@@myrevair omg guys look, it’s Revair!!! 😱

[@empresscharleannalynnae8573]

Your hair is so long and beautiful. Im excited to go on your next journey as a straight hair natural, thats my goal too once i reach my goal length

[@SharatiaBanks]

Yesssss I’m so ready!!! These plaits lowkey getting tired lol my straight hair journey prob won’t start till next sept though. I need more volume and for my curl to bounce back before I damage them🤣🤣🤣 @@empresscharleannalynnae8573

[@SharatiaBanks]

@@empresscharleannalynnae8573 what’s your length goal?

[@empresscharleannalynnae8573]

@@SharatiaBanks i want at least hip length in the back and waist length in the front, my hair is layered

[@lwilson3005]

Yeah, I'm going through growing out my heat. Damage, my hair is the same as yours. I have five inches of hair growth in six months since taking the mary ruth growth Vitamin

[@SharatiaBanks]

@@lwilson3005 we’ll get through it together 😩😩 but yes to 5 in 6 months!!!!! Love that for you!

[@ItsJustJayla]

Your hair is so pretty!! Thank you for the tips and tricks ❤

[@SharatiaBanks]

@@ItsJustJayla thank you!!! And you’re welcome ☺️

[@averyquinn797]

Thanks for sharing the Mary Ruth products. I'm iron deficient and trying to balance it to not cause constipation.

[@SharatiaBanks]

@@averyquinn797 mannnn I’ve tried so many iron supplements including the ones that were prescribed smh all had me constipated lol hope it works well for you too!

[@Cocobarbie342]

I’m so excited to see you back!!! Hoping that you and family are doing well! ❤❤❤

[@SharatiaBanks]

@@Cocobarbie342 this made me feel like you randomly saw me in the grocery store and hugged me , thanks 🙏🏾 we’re doing better, I appreciate you!

[@nadiachin283]

I like applying castor oil and add heat for take down

[@SharatiaBanks]

@@nadiachin283 oooooouuuuu we love a good routine 🤙🏾

[@SharatiaBanks]

Also, there are 11 major tips throughout the video. Think you can catch all 11?!?!?

[@aquafina6544]

Maryruth is ridiculously over priced. I need to eat and pay bills.

[@aquafina6544]

Can you link the noodles plz

[@SharatiaBanks]

@@aquafina6544 Idk, i think it’s priced fairly. It’s mad supplements in one 🤷🏾‍♀️ but I do agree that it’s expensive 💯

[@SharatiaBanks]

@@aquafina6544my apologies for the late response it’s Immi ramen noodles. try.immieats.com/fitness-3/?gadid=650396874945&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjw3P-2BhAEEiwA3yPhwI4TkWH1gd7Mx5bPI7lIiG0jGM1c_BC4p3kJmdRe1MMrVkNNv3RMixoC_gkQAvD_BwE

[@averyquinn797]

Can you tell us about your heat damage? If it's in another video, I'll go back and watch.

[@SharatiaBanks]

@@averyquinn797 well, I talked more about it in my 4th week in my hair video. I had a silk press done last October. I didn’t realize my texture had changed cause it’s been in plaits most of the time. And now that my hair is growing out, I noticed a difference on texture. But it could also be water damage, cause that’s a thing lol either way, the texture has def changed

[@precioustema4690]

Hey. Please do make the video about the supplements.❤

[@SharatiaBanks]

@@precioustema4690 I gotchuuuuuuu

[@thefam3100]

23:25 😅😅😅 is me all the time lol but im so glad i came across your channel. Ive been wanting to get into supplements and more healthier alternatives for food 🥲 im also on my hair growth journey 👏🏽

[@SharatiaBanks]

@@thefam3100 🤣🤣 and welcome! So glad you’re here

[@tyraaxo9611]

Ooo revair review! Wondering if I should splurge 😅😂

[@SharatiaBanks]

@@tyraaxo9611 lol!!!

[@cathygreaves647]

Hope all is well with your loved ones...❤️

[@SharatiaBanks]

@@cathygreaves647 thanks so much Cathy! 🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@EMRISSPRATT-s5o]

Yes plz do a video about vitamin

[@SharatiaBanks]

@@EMRISSPRATT-s5o kayyyyy 😌

[@straykittsco.950]

Remember that your hair has 3 phases: Growing, Stagnant, Shedding, and depending on genetics, health, and other factors certain ppl will have a longer growth phase, or stagnant phase. When your hair goes thru its phase where it doesn't grow then it will start to shed and after the shedding phase your hair will go back to its growing phase.

[@SharatiaBanks]

@@straykittsco.950 trueeeeeee 💯 but every strand isn’t going through the same phase at once 😫 that’s a good section of hair that has more than 100k strands I’m sure... Not one strand passed the line 🚶🏾‍♀️ I blame Covid

[@prin-cess]

Your hair is so beautiful i love it I always wanted to find a girl that has the same hair as mine cuz i don't know my hair type or how to style it and ur curls looks so much like mine (by mine is shorter) i hope to see an improvement by following u

[@SharatiaBanks]

@@prin-cess thanks so much! Yes, let’s improve together!!! 🤗🤗

[@lvncsr6166]

Oh, forgot to mention: For relaxation, I've started Block Therapy and also IWT walking 30 minutes per day x 5days week. ALSO, Please make sure to add in Electrolytes to your water to maintain electrolyte balances.

[@SharatiaBanks]

@@lvncsr6166 that’s so funny that you mention electrolytes. When I uploaded the video I realized after the fact I didn’t include my electrolytes and msm clip!!! And I was excited to show it cause it tastes so good 😩😩 But I was not gon re-edit and reupload 🤣🤣 thanks for the reminder!!!

[@talhasaleh3221]

Finally similar hair texture🥰

[@SharatiaBanks]

@@talhasaleh3221 hey twin

[@lvncsr6166]

Yes, perfect sense) NOW.... I was scalp massaging, faithfully, every day for the past year.(Started Mary Ruth's in May) HOWEVER, when I went to shampoo my hair, I had a Avalanche of Sebum!!!!! It knocked my socks off cuz never in my life of 7 decades have I ever had this happen. I have no clue what to use for shampoo now and I have drastically reduced my scalp massages to once a week. Any thoughts, idea, suggestions would be so greatly appreciated.

[@SharatiaBanks]

@@lvncsr6166 whoa! Did the increase of sebum come with more growth and retention? Also how often do you shampoo?

[@sassys1240]

Love your videos! So glad I found you. Quick question.... What did you do with your old revair 😉?

[@SharatiaBanks]

@@sassys1240 🤣🤣🤣🤣 I have it in my closet. What should I do with it?

[@SharatiaBanks]

@@sassys1240 lol so you’re saying do a giveaway 😏

[@sassys1240]

@@SharatiaBanks That would be a great idea. 👍🏽

[@sassys1240]

@SharatiaBanks and it would be nice to hear about all your vitamins and supplements and why you take them. That mushroom (chocolate) was interesting.

[@SharatiaBanks]

@@sassys1240 interesting and very tasty 😋 will do!!

[@DefinitelyKitty]

the way I felt that Matcha man performance 😂 I would have been in my kitchen doing that same song and dance.

[@SharatiaBanks]

@@DefinitelyKitty I prob would’ve cut up more if it was a duo 🤣🤣

[@tanishasanders9365]

Keep the v shape!

[@SharatiaBanks]

@@tanishasanders9365 always and forever ❤️

[@sofialucuanda]

I missed your week in my hair video. Some time when you do a lenght check you won't see the lenght because of shrinkage. Our hair grows in coils so it might still be in your scalp busy growing out. So it will take a bit before you'll see the lenght.

[@SharatiaBanks]

@@sofialucuanda thanks for tuning in this weekkkkkk

[@A_Wilson]

Hey! 🌸 Regarding your length check, you clearly had new growth, so I’m wondering if it was the mini twists. How long did you have the twists in before you put back in your plaits?

[@SharatiaBanks]

@A_Wilson oooooooh! THE TWISTS!!!! I had them in for about 2-3 weeks. You think that had an imapct as well?

[@A_Wilson]

Possibly! I have fine strands as well and although I like the look of twists, handling them causes way more breakage than plaits. I’ve been in plaits all year but decided I’d give twists a go for about a month and a half….girl, I think those set me back a bit. Some people can do well with them, but not me! 😅 I ran to put my plaits back in! I have length goals and twists cannot get me there as fast as plaits can! 😂💕

[@SharatiaBanks]

@@A_Wilson indeed! Twists are easier and faster to do and they look better cause of the fullness, but babyyy I had a time taking them down last month. Lol the Fenty deep conditioner made it easier but I don’t think it was worth it. And I knew better I but I wanted twists for my vacation 🤦🏾‍♀️ shout to the plaits doing us good ✊🏾 did you have to cut some at all? Or did you do a trim?

[@A_Wilson]

Exactly! I don’t think they’re worth it either. I didn’t have to trim with scissors. I think the handling of them, trying to keep them stretched and trying to keep them from tangling, that ended up being the “trim” through breakage, if that makes sense. Our ends are just so fragile. That’s why I’m wondering if that had something to do with your length check. It didn’t show you gained a 1/2 inch but you clearly had new growth, so maybe it just broke off.

[@zooweellama]

I also just wanna add that those watching be careful about which vitamins/minerals you are supplementing, for example iron. It’s been proven that high iron levels can actually mimic symptoms associated with low iron (being tired is one of them). And like low iron is bad, so is having too much. The ONLY sure way to know what you need is to get your blood levels checked. As beneficial as it can be to take multivitamins, it can do the opposite of what you want if your body doesn’t need something. If the vitamins are working it means your body was deficient in something which is good to fix that but of course the healthier alternative through diet.

[@SharatiaBanks]

@@zooweellama Yes! What she said! Always check with a medpro 🤙🏾

[@Frankeethefreespirit]

How about wetting the strand you're measuring with water so it stretches to its fullest length?

[@SharatiaBanks]

@@Frankeethefreespirit the gag is… I did 🤣🤣🤣🤣 I cut that clip cause it didn’t think it was necessary but it would appear it is lol. I’ve been using water to stretch it cause it’s easier

[@ambertate4316]

Hi beautiful! Where are your silk pajamas from ?

[@SharatiaBanks]

@@ambertate4316 it’s TEMU!!!! It’s the 4 piece floral ruffle set. I also showed it in one of my short videos

[@serekaallen4195]

Thank you 🙏🏾

[@SharatiaBanks]

@@serekaallen4195 no no.. thank YOU for tuning in this week 🙋🏾‍♀️

[@nadiachin283]

Mary Ruth is pricey but I bought three bottles on Tik Tok shop on sale for $157

[@SharatiaBanks]

@@nadiachin283 not bad 😌😌

[@oghenewoma4027]

That tea looks sooooooo goodddd! Damn😋i need that! Meanwhile i get everything you said and how you felt too. In the past months i stopped massaging my scalp, oiling it and i was under so much stress. I was still taking care of my hair the best i could. I didnt include any herbal teas. I just made use of products and when i tell you my hair was growing so slowly, and feeling so limpy, my God! I was like wth! No one can tell me these little things dont matter, they do! Chile, I'm okay with not simplifying my routine 😂✋🏾 Afterall its therapeutic. Herbs matter alot. I'm not that girl of product only and leaving hair alone😂😂😂😂

[@SharatiaBanks]

@@oghenewoma4027 sorry to hear you were stressed as well. I hope things are better 🙏🏾🙏🏾 and yesssss I absolutely agree! While Some ppl may not need to do the extra stuff, Those things are therapeutic!!! Im massaging my scalp as we speak lol

[@averyquinn797]

Does straight hair natural mean blow dry and press?

[@SharatiaBanks]

Yup! Pretty much 🤗🤗

[@nonoshivamba4906]

I thought fine hair does not grow that's a fat lie taking care its the key God bless you sis 😊

[@SharatiaBanks]

@@nonoshivamba4906 yup! Consider me the walking myth debunker 🤙🏾 God bless you my sistah ✊🏾

[@WilliamsPinch]

j Cole 😂 can you not 🤣 His hair is luscious tho lol.

[@SharatiaBanks]

@@WilliamsPinch 🤣🤣 his locs are gorgeous for sure but my twists ain’t got no business looking like his hair

[@lafemmegentille]

Please let us know of products that you don't like also! I'm always hearing youtubers say that there are so many products we don't know about that they didn't like - reviews don't always have to be positive - are you obligated to only post a review if a company has sent you something?

[@SharatiaBanks]

@@lafemmegentille not necessarily, but I’m more inclined to share what I do like because I’ve added it to my routine already. Looking through my videos, I share my routines, I don’t do too many reviews. If I review something, then I’ll include what I don’t like or what could be better. I’m only obligated to do a review if that’s what’s discussed. Otherwise, I’ll try it and keep it if I like it. Example, I had a paid wig collaboration, I was sent a wig that looked good in the front but the back wasn’t hitting like it should. And I said what I didn’t like and what could be better. I’m not going out my way to review something I don’t like lol I hope that makes sense

[@tamaracalliste710]

What’s your hair type?

[@SharatiaBanks]

@@tamaracalliste710 fine strands, medium porosity, medium density

[@nonoshivamba4906]

Beautiful hair it looks like my hair too the style does not last long it's growing like weed😅

[@SharatiaBanks]

@@nonoshivamba4906 Twinsssss

[@olayinkaidowu9492]

why cant you cut your hair on a full moon?

[@SharatiaBanks]

@@olayinkaidowu9492 well there are ancient spiritual beliefs that says it affects the body negatively and messes with the chakra. However, other research shows that the full moon cause that’s when all energy is high and will likely cause more growth. Lol I just avoid it all together and cut it during the waxing period, I should’ve added that disclaimer. Ultimately, it just helps ppl to stay on schedule for someone that likes to cut monthly (like me, I stay cutting something lol)

[@SharatiaBanks]

I’m dumb. It’s a new moon. Don’t wanna cut it on a new moon 😅🤦🏾‍♀️

[@KatarinaDakic-s9q]

GODBLESS your soul you are beautiful Jesus loves you