The Real Reason Why Protective Styles Aren’t Growing Your Hair

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In this video I go over hair growth tips for growing long hair, my hair regimen for long, healthy hair, and how to reduce breakage. I talk about how to actually do protective styles properly to allow for growth. Protective styling is one of those things that is really amazing when it is done correctly, but can be tragic if done wrong. You can have protective styles without loosing your edges, experiencing a lot of breakage, or any other things that can commonly be associated with protective styling. In this video I go over hair growth tips for natural hair and relaxed hair. Everything I discuss here can be applied to both. My hair regimen for natural hair growth is very simple. I do a lot of protective styling! What is different though is that I do it without experiencing a lot of breakage. I give hair tips for growing long natural hair and relaxed hair. I go over my hair growth journey and exactly what I did to learn how to grow hair past the shoulder length plateau. I show you how to grow long healthy natural hair and long healthy relaxed hair. While there is really not much you can do to grow your natural hair faster, what you can do is learn how to reduce breakage of natural hair or relaxed hair and how to retain more length
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[@maryjflanagan1922]

Every time I let a "professional" do my hair, it comes out to be shorter or damaged. When I do my own hair, it grows.

[@rihannadiamonds2504]

Me too.... The same.

[@GracefulKnots]

Exactly. Just what I said above. No one touches my hair anymore. My situation was bad. I honestly lost all my hair. I talk about it on my channel 🌸

[@SeunOkimi]

i feel that

[@prettyboy8219]

I agree with you. I stop going to salon and I fell the same

[@mwakazulu3620]

The truth in this👏👏👏

[@calfuray6740]

Remember when our mothers and grandmother used to tell us “keep your hand out of your hair “

[@FineNaturalHairROCKS]

This is soooo true! lol!

[@iloveanime506]

Me

[@tammi67able]

Lol yes they knew

[@FineNaturalHairROCKS]

@Umbuko DaJuko 🤣🤣🤣🤣 I have brothers and many guy cousins and I remember this conversation ringing through our household as if it just happened today!😂😂😂

[@tinabong4221]

My mum always slapped my hand away 😅

[@janedoes5903]

Whew that thumbnail had everybody in here with the quickness.

[@TheBlackMadonna1]

Lol 😂 yes

[@kimmymarshall4257]

Me

[@bridgettekenyi4309]

Yup 😂

[@helenahmbaye269]

You damn right😂😂😂😂

[@MsEricai]

Lool never subscribed so quickly to a channel😂

[@batjgm23]

I agree with this completely. I lived in South America for almost 3 yrs, literally in the jungle. So I kept my hair braided up, just my own hair bcz no access to weave. anyway, when I straightened it for the first time years later, it was almost too my waist😩. Also I drank like a gallon of water a day and only ate natural food. No fast food, no processed food, again bcz there was no access to it lol.

[@katherinekier]

Just moved to South America, about to do cornrows too, cause yeah I can’t do anything else 😅 but it’s nice I’m nearby a natural spring and I mostly wrap my hair in scarves anyway so it should be easy

[@candygir87528]

What were you doing in south America? Im just curious

[@katherinekier]

@@candygir87528 I live here now

[@batjgm23]

@@candygir87528 I was a peace corps volunteer lol

[@josephdavis2869]

What fo you mean by ‘natural foods’ ? Like what were you eating??

[@natashamatu9780]

That's why people with dreadlocks actually get longer hair because of low manipulation

[@conversationswithadrianne]

Curlytash J exactly.

[@royalgems5185]

I comb my one ur olds hair once weekly no exceptions my sister says it’s a shame because I’m a cosmetologist n my baby shouldn’t be waking around like that. Her hair is now flourishing. Low manipulation reallllly grows hair. I put it in box braids now that it’s long enough and they say she looks like ms celie but j could care less. Oan of course I don’t add hair to her natural boxed braids. Try this in your little ones and keep the plaits moisturized n watch it grow...

[@07ikkin]

@@x0xTHLover4Lifex0x I believe you. Relaxed hair just needs to be taken care of. It only damages the hair if one let's it damage it. I slap my perm on in under 20 minutes and wash it right off. I also protect my ends from relaxer run off. I do my own hair now and it's thicker and healthier than when I was going to a salon

[@sinamiller2050]

@@gracefoundme3023 Just curious. What hair type do you have? My natural hair is so much work, im considering relaxing. My hair is 4C.

[@TFESmiles]

Very well said! This is so true sunshine!!!!👍🏾👏🏾

[@luyandasikhakhane4413]

can we take a moment to emphasize how beautiful she is. gosh her face is so smooth

[@brighteyes3445]

Right, I agree

[@FinAl_houR]

Fr stunning 🤩

[@dedicatedwife]

She reminds me of this girl from Empire.

[@altheabeckford1026]

She is stunning

[@theequeentahira]

Sis! Like okay, she's beautiful

[@ceyoncelazarusknowles2678]

Exactly why Beyoncé left Blu Ivy hair alone.. So many people was telling her to comb it out and get it done the way they saw fit. Look at her daughter hair now, natural long, and full!!!

[@millicentlopez3592]

Blue wears a wig sometimes but i get your point

[@zvezdoblyat]

Millicent Lopez girl 🤡

[@cindylee3495]

Millicent Lopez she like under 10 unless you mean weave braids you wrong

[@moni1952]

Blue wears natural looking weaves and braids.

[@lovelyrayy5492]

Millicent Lopez 😂🤦🏽‍♀️

[@joyphoebe4410]

This is the video that enabled me to realise my hair length has nothing to do with me being black (my race of tribe). I'm coming back here 1.5 years later to say thank you for helping me understand hair science and how my hair grows. Thanks so much. I do my hair all natural. I've been able to retain 3.5-4 inches and my hair is longer, healthier and makes me more confident. I was almost giving up on my hair. For anyone who still finds it hard to believe that black women can have long hair, think of a black friend who has dread locks (we at least know one). Then think about how their hair wasn't really growing before the locks but suddenly started growing after the locks. That's enough proof that black people can grow long hair. Thanks so much SEUN 🌻😍

[@Gem7Angel]

This is the best example!! Ty fam ❤

[@nerakami1]

that dread locks part is the clincher. pure common sense

[@cairoharrell8604]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@elsiebayne7308]

@@nerakami1 ĺ

[@moore985]

This!

[@kenneauque2444]

Everyone ask me all the time how I got my hair to my tailbone, I always say I leave my hair alone. I hardly ever comb my hair, my go to hairstyle is a bun or 2 braids. They look disappointed, I guess they wanted to hear some magical growth serum🤷🏽‍♀️

[@awesome4781]

It's safe, not expensive and time saving. Go girl!

[@dr.canary2617]

Kenne Auqué right! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 I'm the same, I'm such a lazy natural. Lol

[@nyah064]

Not combining my hair isn’t a option it’s to course for that

[@myishacherry7242]

💯❤💕

[@mikochild2]

Exactly. Women like to say that men grow hair better. No, men leave their hair alone and wait for their next hair appointment. *edit* Manipulate infrequently, cover and moisturize. Don't be rough when you do manipulate.

[@anayahhreee8703]

Yea I'm not the only one who's hair has never grown past shoulder length righttt

[@chisommaria4674]

How long is your hair mine is 7 inches

[@lynn.k9525]

Not even past my ear 💀

[@aizenosaimafidon1119]

Depends on your genetics

[@g0thgfwastaken]

My hair has only ever grown to shoulder length. 😭

[@theinfamouswoodnypmh1367]

Here an tip use super grow grease

[@maryokonye4615]

Nigerian hairdressers left the chat. Taking out your braids takes them 5 minutes. 5 people working on your hair breaking everything away

[@rebekahoj]

I’m scared to go get my hair done.

[@ruthsoki1033]

🤣🤣🤣

[@ZhanaZee]

Mary Okonye 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣👍🏾

[@Pgarc1a876]

Haha yeah and they yank ur head front left and right

[@milesgs]

African hairdresser because they grab the braids and they pull out this is 🙀🙀 just the remember of that pain hurts me 💔💔💔 and after they asking why their hair don’t growth

[@katgreer6113]

1. Low manipulation/ not too much tension in protective styles 2. It's ok to leave it in for 3 months 3. Detangle hair WET when taking down your protective styles. Be gentle. 4. Moisturise your hair in a protective style. You don't have to do it everyday. Maybe a spray bottle and some oil on scalp.

[@wintersui]

thank you!

[@nayaschannel6067]

My mom is a licensed natural hair stylist and Im a 2 time cancer survivor still battling for a 3rd time. She does protective styles on my hair and grows back faster and healthier than before . But everyone is different

[@e.mlanlehin802]

Yeah i think some stylists are a bit heavy handed when they are braiding

[@nayaschannel6067]

@@e.mlanlehin802 yeah some are . Thats why my mom is the only one who does my hair

[@TheeBratzDollxox]

Wow! I’m Praying for your remission and recovery in Jesus name 🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@yuebing7]

Which protective styles does she like to do on your hair? And I'm praying for a speedy recovery for you!

[@nayaschannel6067]

@@yuebing7 Crochets

[@ColtraneAndRain]

One thing I learned about removing weave: use brown thread if your hair is black. That way you never cut hair, only thread.

[@tinawalker5335]

Why is this the first time I’ve heard this advice???!!!

[@mercedes3111]

Use nylon thread. It slides out no breakage

[@e-angellepierre-james5328]

I do the same thing

[@j.elixir6089]

And also just use the ends of the scissors to remove the thread, don't actually snip it

[@sandysand284]

True

[@zeppelin_7245]

It's sad that black hairstylists don't know how to work with black hair without damaging it. If you want healthy hair, you have to do it yourself. Other races can go to salons without issue but it's a whole thing when it comes to black women.

[@nightlongg4758]

Right!! Now a days these stylists want you to come in with half the work already done. You need to have your hair straightened otherwise they don’t know how to do it and when you don’t they want to change you crazy amount of money. I’ve never hear of needing to have your hair bone straight just to put it in braids??

[@melodyleo4323]

Right!!! I went to make my hair some days ago, the stylist was ripping off my hair with rat tail comb. I had to speak out

[@SeunOkimi]

I feel you. It's really hard to find the good ones. Some are out there though!! But ya, it's easier for me to just do it myself as well

[@elleslade3251]

You are so right! The stylist that I used to go to would take my hair down and comb it directly after with a SMALL tooth comb. She would rake it while blow drying...when I would say something I would be told...it's okay, it won't damage your hair...🤔

[@savitaram3975]

That's because they are treating our hair like and trying to make our hair look like the hair of women of other races.

[@Nay_77777]

You came for my soul when you said “ I see people with new growth from protective styles but then when they take it down their hair is the same length “ my hair hair breaks so much this video is extremely helpful Bc everything you said we shouldn’t be doing is exactly what I was doing

[@SeunOkimi]

Ah, it makes me so so happy to be able to help!

[@_flourysh]

@@SeunOkimi what are the right protective styles? And what causes itching when you don't have lice and your head always aching even when you don't make hair, and hair easily getting dirty?

[@sugahoney89]

​@@_flourysh you need to wash your hair more.

[@kmaben8985]

​@@_flouryshprobiotics. Eliminate sugar, minimize carbs.

[@ero4ahair54]

Finally a KZbinr that got it right and did not promote some company miracle grow product. Thumbs up to you, I preach the same thing on my channel.

[@nashadali6567]

product and habit is definitely a thing though! once I stopped using straighteners I used unrefined almond oil everyday and it strengthened my hair to prevent breakage !

[@Untwisted_hair]

Not one specific product heavily promoted in this video. All about technique, I truly appreciate that.

[@TSVeronica]

I was today years old when I realized that the shedding I experienced when taking down my braids is actually breakage 😩

[@samkevilakazi5577]

It's bound to happen 😭

[@samkevilakazi5577]

@nunya beezness because I have experienced it first hand

[@mahekk1556]

@nunya beezness breakage is when the hair that is falling out is not your hair's length. It is generally shorter. Shedding is when your hair falls out from your scalp, so it is generally longer. you can also see a little bulb on shed hair because it was attached to the scalp. Savvy?

[@PatriceOnPurpose]

We lose 100 hairs a day so understand that too

[@jumpqueeen239]

yeah i had breakage like crazy :(( the amount of hair i would take out was a whole handful... the growth was visible but my hair would break

[@bmelamusic]

Imagine if our parents had this energy. I really believe that a lot of the issues some black women face when it comes to length retention and hair maintenance, comes from the lack of knowledge our parents had. It’s like, the hair is tough so you gotta be tough with it. When in actuality our hair needs extra care and tact in order for it to flourish to its fullest potential. I really would love to leave my future children’s hair alone but there’s this irrational need for our of children’s hair to always look super neat all of the time. I think it’s because there’s this idea that you represent your parents in a good light when your hair is constantly fresh, laid and put together. As an adult you can throw a wig on top of your indistinguishable cornrows and call it a day, but as a child you obviously can’t do that. 🤷🏿‍♀️

[@icedmatchalattegirl]

So funny you said this.. I recently said the exact same thing to my one of my friends. That is literally how the stereotype about black people having a hard time growing long hair started. Lots of us just didn’t have the knowledge of how to care for our hair. I still see it, especially amongst older generations of black women. I had a woman in my job tell me a few weeks ago that she combs her hair DRY🤦🏾‍♀️ and had the nerve to try to explain to me why it is better for natural hair.... meanwhile her hair touches her ears and she’s 20 years my senior....

[@PrincessYonna1]

That’s why I don’t let my mom or grandma touch my hair even though they can do hair really good . They think u have to snatch and yank on kinky hair because the belief that it’s too tough , rough, and difficult to deal with . That’s why I tell bw to stop saying their hair is difficult and requires a lot because it doesn’t and they’re just saying their hair is difficult unlike others which is also not true .

[@vashhLOVE]

Girllllll I don’t do my two girls hair every time. The way I do my girls hair mostly is a 3 column section and put 5 ruberbands parts in the middle section so that last a month. I re touch the front and back everything week and half or two.

[@user-yb6ru5cw3d]

Stop generalising black people i have hair lower than my ass and im full black

[@ash_lee_12]

My mom always had my natural hair braided without using heat i would go like two months inbetween wash days sometimes 😬 lol it wasnt stinky or anything but now that I do my own hair it gets washed like every 2 weeks but anyway bc i hardly used heat and my mom always kept it moisturized and did not detangle regularly and when she did detangle she used lots of moisture and took her time oh also i never used weave in my braids just my own hair

[@thewalkingmic5]

“The best protective styles are the ones that cause the lowest manipulation to take down.” I don’t know why I didn’t realize this sooner. That’s why crotchets and mini braids work so well for me… thank you!

[@monicaaidoo5559]

I see

[@lisagee3318]

I love what she said about putting a protective style in and just leaving it. As we get older we learn how to take care of ourselves better.

[@funart4everyone81]

If you are reading this just know that you are blessed. Amazing and beautiful don't let anyone tell you otherwise. I wish all your dreams would come true just as I want all my youtube dreams to come true thank you

[@OMA.YESHUA]

Amen.thanks and God bless you

[@marciedavis46]

Amen .N may God continue to bless u

[@shirlstarg4477]

Thx you FunArt4. I needed to hear that. I just had a Big Chop. A huge one 💇🏾‍♀️. My hair now isnt even 1/2 inch in length now. I gotta start all over again but wanna do it (growth) right this time. Nice to hear still beautiful anyway 😊.

[@beautifulgoddess8642]

Amen

[@CloudPanther]

💖

[@thembibaloi4246]

I actually watch the entire 18 minutes without skipping and I enjoyed it. This is vital😂

[@trawlins396]

So informative. Better than anything on Netflix 😂😂😂

[@ImaniNiaMusic]

I was thinking the same thing! Her information is so interesting ☺️

[@ameliajohnson4454]

Me too

[@Layla-ph6xg]

Same

[@CarissaJenkins]

yes. this taught me so much haha

[@madonnauchehara7755]

Seun, if I had ¾ of the length of your hair, I wouldn't know how to act. 😭

[@SeunOkimi]

lol!

[@nelim]

Me too 😂😂😂😂

[@h.indrayyan]

Lmao same I would be walking around throwing it in peoples face and be like yeah this is my natural hair and what about it

[@madonnauchehara7755]

@@h.indrayyan 🤣🤣🤣 I feel you! People around me will have to wear shades and protect their eyes, cuz imma be flinging my hair in their faces. Gurl, I'm gonna be a nuisance to the society. 😅

[@mimitchana9824]

@@h.indrayyan ong 😭

[@bunnywavyxx9524]

This is it! And all black women need to hear it. There's a myth that natural 4c hair can't grow in the black community - but the secret to growth really is that simple. Moisturize, oil, and wash your hair just as normal, even with protective styles in. Otherwise LEAVE IT ALONE.

[@BeNothingg]

After watching your videos, I've been putting my hair in cornrows. Its been 6 months now and my hair has grown 5 inches. So thank you 😭

[@SeunOkimi]

That's amazing!

[@12345678956824]

How long do you leave your cornrows in?

[@CringeFest..]

@@12345678956824 They said 3 months.

[@reina-knasz]

Please are you African ❓

[@reina-knasz]

@@SeunOkimi PLEASE DO YOU APPLY RELAXER TO YOUR HAIR❓💛

[@Rue100]

Your transparency is refreshing just STRAIGHT to the point and your hair is DEFINITELY proof that what your sayin is FACTS...im definitely going to incorporate your advice on my hair thanks for sharing...

[@therelaxedafro7539]

that's one reason I love to listen to her. I find it hard to take tips from someone whose hair is not doing well. but then we can always learn from each other 🤷

[@SeunOkimi]

So incredibly happy to be able to help

[@therelaxedafro7539]

@@user-zx1ii7vf2z lool

[@JustIndieee]

Yus!!!^^^^^^

[@sbright5827]

This is hands down, the most informative video I've watched about growing natural hair and it's all FACTS! I'm a witness of doing EVERYTHING you mentioned for growth and my hair is thick, healthy and literally to the middle of my back, well below my bra line; the longest it's ever been 🙌🏾. Thanks for sharing your knowledge, your hair is beautiful and so are you ❤.

[@courtneykirk7671]

Yesss this is why my daughter’s hair is down her back I leave her hair up for 2 and a half or 3 months. My friends does her daughter hair every week and wonder why it just won’t grow! I said girl leave that baby hair alone!! That’s why sis!

[@cinderellafromtheblock6096]

What sort of updo style do you do?

[@buildinghealthyminds4063]

Yea what u mean by up

[@courtneykirk7671]

Any kind of braided hairstyles. braided into a ponytail, her hair is in box braids now, braided with beads it’s a lot of protective styles really just have to go look at different styles for ideas I have the Pinterest app it’s an app for almost anything you can think to type in but as far as hair, you can type in braid styles for little black girls and a bunch of pics will pop up and that should help you get an idea of styles for your little ones 💕

[@y.e.9907]

@@courtneykirk7671 and how do you take care of her hair while it is in braids? I am scared of doing things that might damage my hair :(

[@courtneykirk7671]

Y. E. That’s why it’s braided so u won’t have to do anything to it. Maybe spray some oil sheen in it to moisturize, I use the yellow bottle of Rasta Jamaican Mango and Lime No More Itch Gro Spray for our hair but as long as it’s braided just leave it be. Just like she said in the video too much manipulation to the scalp is not good so just braid it a nice size not too big so it’ll last and just leave it.

[@TaneahKelley]

the comment about box braids and them cutting the "fly hairs"!!!!! I always tell the lady not to. like that is MY HAIR

[@CW-iz1tk]

Well I just realized the chick has been cutting mine and I’m pissed 😔

[@TaneahKelley]

C W girrrrrrl! You’re about to find all sorts of fly hairs

[@ginabeans2125]

I just put something on them to smooth them and tie them down. You should not have too many fly hairs in the box braids anyway because they may become split ends. If too much of your ends are hanging out they are not being protected by the box braids

[@TaneahKelley]

Gina Beans right, but when they go up the braid to start cutting the hair to make the braid look neater, that’s still your hair.

[@michellebrown3519]

@taneah kelley they should not be cutting your hair at all. A good braider should be tucking the natural hair under the braid hair. That's how you keep the style neat and have longevity. The ends where the braid get smaller up to a couple inches above should be the areas getting trimmed. Trust those short spiky pieces will poke you and become irritating over time. No amount of product will hold it down either. Again they definitely should be cutting your natural hair though

[@lavellans]

Seun at 0:45 "Everything changed" Me, in bed, whispering: *when the fire nation attacked*

[@Cas3PhD]

Love this 😍🥰

[@gracen5260]

You watched the avatar tooo...... bruh water, earth, air,and fire the 4 nations.

[@Mrs_Canary]

😂

[@tolusoji-oye7138]

😂😂

[@jasmineisekeije7006]

Literally what I was thinking 😂

[@g-love0704]

Just took out knotless braids it literally took me hours because after every braid I detangled my hair and it was the least amount of hair I ever had come out. Slow and steady was the key for me.

[@AdaughterofEloheim]

I couldn't watch this whole video because of all the many many edit cuts she has but that idea you said about detangling after each braid makes alot of sense!

[@getreal4real169]

Me too

[@hobabie777]

I know for a fact I'm not the only one watching this when my hair hasn't grown past my shoulders

[@aaliyahbey8630]

Same lolz - it’s alittle past my shoulders

[@stanaellee]

Same

[@reneengozi8517]

Sameeeee

[@weruleyoudrool]

And I thought I was complaining because mine won’t go past my nipple lol

[@hobabie777]

@@weruleyoudrool 😭😭😭

[@katrinaharris7437]

This is how I grow my hair! People would look at me in disgust when I would say I keep my hair in for 3months.. A past long term hair stylist taught me this (Annointed Too, Tallahassee, FL). After she treated my hair, I would get sew in & she would have me to go between my braids with Wild Growth Oil or Wild Growth oil mixed with Minoval. My hair would grow long down my back... everyone walking out her salon had BEAUTIFUL long hair! Her hands were definitely Annointed😇

[@Sadity25]

I love wild growth oil but I never heard of minoval..... Which one you think works better or they both about the same?

[@serginebeaubrun9868]

Minovallllll? Cherie you Haitian? Lol..

[@leemuhall9810]

Is there an alternative to minoval? Im in Greece at the moment and my natural hair is screaming for aome real tlc but I can’t get it from here.

[@serginebeaubrun9868]

@@leemuhall9810 get some biotin and MSM. Drink plenty of water as MSM can give u headaches

[@leemuhall9810]

Sergine Beaubrun thank you💕

[@theahurst3079]

She's the first person on KZbin I have seen speaking all facts, this is some really good advice y'all. ❤

[@FineNaturalHairROCKS]

I was literally just thinking the same thing! 😍

[@ayeodeleknights2651]

Exactly

[@peacehappyb237]

Exactly!

[@robynkeonia]

my hair fell out because of my lupus and now that it’s under control and thicker i’m trying to find ways to get my length back. before it all fell out it was at my butt. it took me 5 years to grow it out. us black girls know how hard that is. thank you for the tips!

[@California-king]

I hope you doing better now

[@RadicalforGod]

That’s why I don’t like hair stylists at salons combing my hair. They are too rough causing more breakage

[@mercymbandi9890]

I am so gentle yet not a salonist :) come to Kenya In short, look for me haha

[@mimzwferguson]

So annoying

[@SheenaKnightATL]

Im a hairstylist and I treat the hair preciously.

[@jojo.-2144]

Right. I got my ends clipped and the lady was literally scratching my scalp off and combing from the scalp to the ends instead of the other way around😒

[@RadicalforGod]

Jojo.*-* it’s best to comb and prep your own hair.

[@athaliiekouassi5773]

“Leave your hair alone!” That’s why your man has longer hair than you...

[@YPM498]

😂😂

[@Chosen4Abundance24]

Yes leave her alone. Water her and massage scalp. She will grow👍

[@kianamcintyre9671]

@@Chosen4Abundance24 stop the cap that biss does not grow either way 😭

[@Chosen4Abundance24]

@@kianamcintyre9671 What are you trying to communicate? I dont understand the slang

[@monkiaray9093]

This is true

[@Rose87]

The key is literally leaving your hair alone!! My hair grew so long when I kept it in sew in weaves for like 2 months at a time! I didn’t even moisturise my hair 😕 I just avoided direct heat and high manipulation.

[@celesteglow1356]

Sameeeeee!!! I had my weave in for a while during the pandemic and finally took it out to be amazed by the growth!! And not I am switching to wigs so I can continue my hair growth ^-^ and my broken edges have grown back a lottt so lesss handling is great news for my hair!!

[@meghandoodles1439]

So, you guys just use box braids, leave them in 2 months and it will grow!?

[@chii6865]

@@meghandoodles1439 I leave my braids in 3 months and through trail and error I finally was able to learn how to take them out without wripping. I also believe the person who does the braids aid in this too and my hair retained the growth and it's over my shoulders

[@Ovulations]

Same. People get mad at me because I start looking pretty rough at the end but hey it works

[@meghandoodles1439]

@@chii6865 Thank you so much! You explained it so well! 🥺💕

[@user-bm8rr2gx7z]

I redo my hair every big break. Start of school, Easter, Summer, Christmas unless it looks like I REALLY need a refresher

[@savagetothestreetsmovies9370]

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[@EvolvingVintage]

True..when we were younger, we hardly wore our hair out, especially to school. You always got your hair cornrowed or threaded, weekly or every 2 weeks.. That helped our hair grow, and prevent breakage especially the threading aka Kiko. I grew up in Nigeria btw For taking out old braids, I always moisturize the tangled roots with water and detangle gently, it helps prevent so much breakage. I never take out my braids in a salon, they don't have the patience.

[@therelaxedafro7539]

You're right. No patience because they are focusing on the next client when you are in the chair 🙄

[@chichikekeocha5264]

So true.

[@hoddy1368]

I grow up in Somalia I would always watch women use coconut oil or sesame oil Somali version and Braid the hair also the would give head massages to each other and the diet contains protein and Biotin , Collagen and vitamin D from the sun fresh fruits healthy diet basically

[@misssherithaking]

I hate when my clients take their hair down because they usually cut it. All my hard work down the drain 😞

[@joannelindsay4977]

Durning the take down of braids and twist, I use cholesterol conditioner to detangle. Let it sit with a bag for an hour or so, then shampoo and use a leave in conditioner.

[@pulluptv2359]

Use water and conditioner when you take down or hair is like a flower when it’s dry it crumbles and breaks keep it wet and moisturized to retain your length

[@SobrietyandSolace]

Unless you have porous, fine hair. In that case, water is the devil and oil is your friend.

[@pulluptv2359]

Little Wolf Taima OIL IS NOT A MOISTURIZER ITS IS A A SEALANT! If water alone does not work use water mixed with a conditioner witch is what I use I should have said that and find the right product for your hair!

[@nicolebuchanan3361]

One thing I do I keep my hair oiled so when I take my hair down it’s easier to comb out.

[@pulluptv2359]

Nicole Buchanan yes me to I keep my scalp oiled during protective styles

[@j.elixir6089]

If oil isn't a moisturizer honestly, why do people with straighter hair types not have to use moisturizing products because sebum covers their hair, making it greasy?

[@JustCallMeDani]

The build up in EVERY SINGLE BRAID is the most frustrating thing 😂😂 but that is a VERY good tip... TAKE YOUR TIME!

[@solarlola5953]

JustCallMe Dani if there was a way we could blow it out..maybe I’ll try air duster 😂

[@JustCallMeDani]

@@solarlola5953 😂😂😂😂

[@empressathanasiadealgerobe3661]

The start of my hair problems was when a professional braided my hair too tight, which caused my hair to fall out. The rest was me being lazy about my hair. Now, I'm focusing more on it to hopefully help it grow more. So, this video is very helpful, Thank you.

[@GrimmAdventuress]

As a black stylists we know how to do hair without damage, ya’ll just going to the wrong ones. you have to find the ones who genuinely love and care about their jobs rather the ones who care about the money. But yes, that’s accurate leave your hair alone. Get your ends clipped, split ends will split all the way up your hair shaft and break halfway through. keep it moisturized , dryness can cause your ends to break as well. Remember , dont get discouraged if your hair is falling out after a protective style. your hair naturally sheds off but when its in protective style the hair has nowhere to go. so when you take your styles out, hair falling out is normal. its just when it’s excessive that you should worry. your hair shouldn’t be breaking off halfway up your hair shafts. Take care of your ends, do your conditioning treatments (and protein if you use heat or color hair), moisturize, and silk bonnets/pillow sheets are the way to go! Also dont sleep on sulfer 8, that stuff works miracles.

[@fancytam5050]

Good day, does the sulfer 8 help with dandruff and itchy scalp? Thanks.

[@dominiquexo4772]

What should I do with my 4c hair? I am getting fed up trying to take care of it 😩

[@GrimmAdventuress]

No, it does matter that you trim your ends. When you leave your ends split , it will split all the way up the hair until it breaks. to prevent that, you get them clipped. Its best to clip your ends atleast once every 2-3 months. it also depends on your hair. if your ends look thin , cut them off. if your hair looks healthy but you still have a few split ends, its okay to keep them for a while but you definitely want to keep them conditioned and moisturized.

[@GrimmAdventuress]

fancy tam Yes, sulfur 8 helps with itchy scalp. I originally started using it for that but i noticed a lot of hair growth along with it. I always told people Quick weaves grew my hair but i stopped using sulfur 8 and my hair stopped growing. I recently started using it again and i noticed my hair is growing back ALOT again. Ive gotten alot of family to use it and they have noticed a difference as well.

[@GrimmAdventuress]

Jess Cruz If you leave it out, water should be your bestfriend. Get spray bottles, mix oils, leave in conditioners, and water together and you can use that as a daily moisturizer. Just when you use it make sure to follow up with a cream moisturizer as well. Keep it styled too. If you like braids, sew-ins, crochet and different types of twists try them! You can always look on pinterest for style inspo. I have 4c but i color it. My hair has been dry from the bleach so ive been using a lot of water. Cantu is my bestfriend. Cantu is water based so it works for dry brittle hair best. In the past i hater cantu because it never worked for my hair but my hair wasnt dry back then and now that its need to be hydrated all the time cantu is perfect. Its all about finding products that fit your hairs needs.

[@Christain214]

I am guilty of not taking my time when taking my hair down 😞

[@lesimalek3153]

Me too

[@ruthsaintvil8077]

I have a whole fight. Rip, tear, break. And do it again

[@GucciGirl78]

people talked about me for keeping my protective styles for three months, finally someone gets it! THANK YOU. I knew I wasnt crazy. ❤️

[@Ovulations]

Same!!!

[@niyab862]

Idc wym talked about you and what protective styled did you use?

[@niyab862]

Idc also how long did you hair grow after?

[@niyab862]

Idc and did it just make it longer or grow it?

[@Ovulations]

Niya B I been natural my whole life. I’ll use any braids or twists I can, no extensions (& that’s just me), never too tight and I’ve always had long hair (could it be a result of these methods? Maybe). However as I’ve gotten older, I’ve been in the habit of almost ripping out my hair when taking them down. Last time I checked, My hair is about down to my nipple, and I’ve got 3 month old corn rows in right now. So, I’ll come back to this comment and let you know what’s going on after I take them out this time around.

[@retshepilehopemosena578]

hey girl... i actually agree with you on the topic of keeping your protective style for long periods of time because I also keep my protective styles for periods of 2 to 3 months and it works! I am soo happy for the validation you gave me, my friends and family legit thought I am mad. Thanks for your wonderful tips

[@genesiskravitz8621]

I’ve been cornrowing my own hair for about two years now and wearing glueless wigs. I’d bond it down for only special events. My hair grew like weeds. I just had to wash and deep condition every 3-4 weeks and moisturize gently with Jamaican black castor oil (my holy grail). My hair went from a short fro to my mid-back. It’s so thick and healthy and I even got to focus on my problem areas like my edges. If you can’t always braid yourself, get a good braider who cares for the health of the hair to do it. Don’t let him/her braid it too tight and make sure they deep condition your hair and use a moisturizer.

[@obichukwuonwubolu5879]

When you washed and deep conditioned was the conrow still on?

[@rosettamiller4362]

Ok prayer really changes everything. I'am going to the beauty and cosmetics store tomorrow & I buying the Jam, castor oil and look for a good moisture for my coarse hair! My hair always get wavy after I wash it I don't understand! I am thinking about trimming my ends as well and leave it alone for 5 to 6 months. Pray for my Glory!💖🌈🙏🌹

[@nokwandadubazana5216]

@@obichukwuonwubolu5879 Yes that's what I want to know too

[@toya1139]

What brand of Jamaican Black Castro Oil do you use? I heard that all brands at not made equally.

[@jaybae7315]

How do you prevent the wig from destroying your edges?

[@divinefreedom143]

It’s sad to hear that people have bad experiences with black cosmetologists. My sister is a cosmetologist and she does her best to protect peoples hair. She even gives tips on how to take care of your hair/hairstyle after you leave the salon. The salon she works at won’t even do wigs or certain hairstyles because it’s damaging to the hair. Find a professional who actually cares about keeping your hair healthy and not just making money.

[@joycej8052]

Can you tell me where does your sister live please say Maryland LOL

[@kra2051]

One of the reasons is because they went to European cosmetology schools. The curriculum does not specialize in how to care for our African hair.

[@maronichalyles7515]

Yeah, I think when we dont take care of our hair and then we go to the salon this seems to be the case. In my experience beautician love scissors but I understand why some do, it because cutting is needed, split ends and damage, but by all means yes get someone who cares. We just gotta take better care is all.

[@triplea2443]

Last brown lDy i let touch my hair snuck perm in it....2014..present day 2021..im just making it back to my length

[@ia3056]

We are living in the age of Afro- Hair scientist!! Love that for Us!!!!!

[@trawlins396]

Yep! There's so much info out there. But even before youtube there was blk hair care forums online that were the truth! Longhaircare forum was one.

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[@indigo-streak9912]

I'm not black but I have thick, wavy hair and they break and I could never grow it past my shoulder blades until I tried braiding them and my gosh they're growing now ❤

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[@mstodd16]

She’s telling the truth. My has grown like crazy. I’ve been doing this for 3 years.

[@ojfriends5430]

Yeah?? What did you do?

[@kiiarax4685]

OJ & FRIENDS lol did you not watch the video..

[@mstodd16]

OJ & FRIENDS Protective hairstyles, but first and for most you have to cut off any Strangling the hairs or anything that might be dead. In my case I cut my hair every time I took my hair down. That was the best decision I made within those three years. Also when your hair is in a protective style you need to grease it or oil your hair at least once a week so you’ll keep the hydration in the braids. when you take your hair down I typically use conditioner but you can use oil that’s another way you could break up the dirt when you detangle your hair to minimize breakage. In addition to that I get my hair treated 2 to 3 times a year. My hair is consistently grown for three years. Just always remember to be consistent when you dealing with your hair.

[@ojfriends5430]

@@mstodd16 thank you

[@modernakasha]

I noticed growth when i put my natural hair in mini twists without extensions for 1 month. I still dusted my ends, moisturized, sealed my ends with grease, and deep conditioned while my hair is in the twists.

[@ayojoy7358]

That’s my routine as well

[@iiFallenWish]

How did you moisturize and seal your ends when they were in twists? Did you take down the twists every time?

[@ayojoy7358]

iiFallenWish let me explain I do everything in twist I only detangle and moisture each twist one by one on wash day then every three to five days I moisture with leave in and oil . I wash every month and dc . My shampoo is mediana dc ,leave in and oil are from mega Growth those plus a scalp cream is only I used

[@modernakasha]

@@iiFallenWish after wash day I moisturize by using : water, my leave in, oil and grease and then I'll put my twists up in a bun and leave it there for a week. Every day and night, I Spritz my leave in conditioner (water and leave in cream mix) on my whole head without taking out my bun or any twists. The grease does an amazing job of keeping my ends moisturize as I have them protected anyways in the bun! Hope that helps

[@ModelingTabi]

@Saint Ai just retwists the front to make it look neat. thats what i do

[@yeahok9082]

I just want to see her shake her hair and separate it in halves for about 20 minutes. Wow, this is unbelievably amazing to watch!!

[@SeunOkimi]

😂😂😂😂😂 You can watch my wash day

[@user-iu8gn4ep2m]

FI just subscribed and I'm curious do you trim your hair, if so do you diy or get it done professionally and how often 🤗🤗

[@yeahok9082]

@@SeunOkimi 💯💯💯💯

[@blessingkehinde6584]

You're so funny

[@kx8031]

Seun Okimi that was low key shade

[@cheyannerockett8870]

I’m glad I found this video. My family does my hair and to put it short: they basically believe pain means it will last longer. I hated weaves because they irritate my scalp but nothing else lasts in my hair. Now that I have control over my hair and left it alone besides a good washing since it get very dry and is dandruff prone, my hair has done very well.

[@fireke9346]

People who disliked this are craze no cap... They prolly bald

[@lccoffie5198]

Lol...

[@msshannonigans]

Real talk, these videos are my ish. I don't have the right hair type to best benefit from her advice, but she's so amazing I continue to watch and learn. I was blown away by your comment - like, I was convinced there were like 2 or 3 dislikes. When I saw the amount... I got straight angry. You called it: the only reason somebody could dislike her is out of jealousy.

[@didijean7735]

😂😂😂

[@VirtuousJeda]

Facts 🤣🤣🤣 .

[@redhoodin2422]

hahaaha

[@lesegoyv]

I tried leaving my braids for 2 months and my hair grew so much. 🙏🏽

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[@Humblequeen-m5c]

Did you wear a wig the whole time ? Am interested because I want to try this with wearing a wig. Thanks

[@chira5035]

She low key looks like Gabriel Union. ...

[@LangBellsChannel]

She looks like Shanicia Knowles.

[@julieraenemalidde5371]

Boy! I’d be whipping that hair in ppls faces if I had it!! So there!!

[@butterflyj685]

I thinks she favors more like Serayah McNeill /(Tiana) from Empire just with straight dark hair.

[@gucciidaily3743]

Yesss

[@chantellify]

Definitely the same tribe as Gabirel

[@mojisoladeji]

I was reading the comments as I watched the video (useful tips, by the way, thank you) and I can say that you're the first KZbinr I have seen who has liked as many comments (if not all) from a video. That says something about your character. You are taking the time to interact with your audience. Well done, it's a nice trait.

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[@SeunOkimi]

Aw, thank you!!

[@mrs.truth-seeker6874]

I 100% agree with this comment

[@alexiacolette9994]

I remember how my classmates used to laugh each time I said I kept my braids in for 4 months. Who’s laughing now?🤪

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[@tinkalinks]

Listen! The part about the stylist “making the braids neat” with scissors.... I cringe every time I see anyone do that. They’re cutting you hair🤦🏾‍♀️Great video!

[@saej7499]

Ohh yes! The lady that used to do my hair, cut my edges even when I asked her not to.

[@simonejackson309]

Aniya Raine millennials are not kids. they are 26 to 40 years old. and frankly us “kids” are tired of being called millennials; so please stop.

[@iiFallenWish]

@Aniya Raine 30 and 40 year olds are kids now?

[@meditatingonthemoon]

This comment literally triggered me. I had a stylist literally cut a big chunk of my hair and pretended she did it by mistake. It took everything within me not to knock tf out of her bc I didn’t wanna be imprisoned 🤣🤣 but Lord did I cause a scene THAT day 🙂

[@SeunOkimi]

it's true!

[@lynjohnson4695]

This is exactly what I've learned over the last year! My hair craves moisture and loves to be left alone! So as long as I do those two things it grows and has grown past my shoulders for the first time in my adult life! Thank you so much for all the great advice!

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[@annnyamburamajesty.]

How do you keep it mosturized

[@cerealis_5432]

What do you do to keep it moisturized?

[@lainawaina9972]

This is true braids and protected styling makes your hair grow

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[@sorenadix6411]

"Comb" your hair with your fingers, and comb/brush once/twice per month (boar's hair), trim ends once/twice per year. Water, water, water your natural hair!! 💅

[@tammycmd]

I only comb my hair when I detangle it before I wash it once every two weeks. If its dry I moisturize it with a leave in conditioner and water do a twist out a rock a high fro ponytail.

[@TheShanieB]

Ppl SERIOUSLY underestimate the importance of your hair getting water.

[@Gajuanlaw15]

TheShanieB from drinking water or actually putting it onto your scalp and hair?

[@youngqueencourage6967]

@@Gajuanlaw15 thats what im wondering

[@deborahnyarko6183]

YoungQueen Courage I think using actual water on your hair. That’s what I do and it really makes a difference. Your hair needs water more than anything! But also actually drinking water and staying hydrated is important too!

[@Only_1_me_Ari.B]

I’m a master cosmetologist of 7 + years and let me just say that I always treat hair like a plant. I’m gentle, careful, patient and loving. I will take all day to detangle if necessary BUT ☝🏾 time is money. Keep your hair hydrated. Keep your scalp hydrated. Make sure your split ends are managed. Split ends split upward in direction which will decrease length retention. Cut them off and you’ll retain more length. Stylist with “growing hands” are just stylist who take care of your hair delicately and focus on its health. Not all hair stylist are the same guys ♥️♥️♥️ all of my natural clients have looooong hair.

[@yasminlucky7939]

Do you live in Cali?

[@Only_1_me_Ari.B]

No. Sorry I’m in Atlanta

[@dasiacollier530]

Hey, im looking for a stylist in Atlanta. If you dont mind, could I have your Instagram?

[@1980SRobinson]

Mines too.... always been told I had a “growing hand” & this how I would reply: “I have the same hands as you, just a hair education on what NOT to do that I will HAPPILY share with you!”

[@clarissaharris3908]

Do you have a beauty shop in atlanta

[@THOMAR624]

Can we just talk about how you’re killing it in the thumbnail, girl !

[@SeunOkimi]

❤️

[@rosangeliepolanco3937]

YESS the thumbnail itself is why i clicked on the video

[@valgailjarrett]

Its genetic too

[@TheHeartsandcake90]

This was so good! I feel so inspired. Your hair is beautiful

[@SeunOkimi]

I'm so glad! Thank you!

[@theonlynatasha]

Extra tip : make sure when you’re doing a trim of your split ends use sharp actual hair shears that haven’t been used on any other surface other than your hair otherwise it can cause split ends itself

[@ChantelCutsUp]

Absolutely correct!

[@dunlapcap]

Outrageously correct. At the start of my journey in 2015, I made this horrible mistake, my hair took MONTHS to recover by going to the stylist and getting all the split ends I CREATED (using regular office scissors) cut off. Set me back so so much.

[@Michelle-lo2mv]

Caprice Dunlap me reading this after cutting 3 inches off with 5 year old school scissors 👁👄👁

[@thatsbeverly3305]

I keep my hair in for 3 months as well..I stretched it to 4 months one time and everyone looked at me in disgust but when they saw the length of my hair they started begging me to tell them what I use lol..I literally agree with everything you are saying

[@aderojubukola7634]

How do keep your hair neat during that period? Doesn't it itch or smell?

[@thatsbeverly3305]

@@aderojubukola7634 no it doesn’t tbh..I don’t do anything...

[@aderojubukola7634]

@@thatsbeverly3305 wow I will give it a shot. Thank you.

[@thatsbeverly3305]

@@aderojubukola7634 you should and I promise you your hair will grow soo well

[@aderojubukola7634]

@@thatsbeverly3305 😁 Thank you once again.

[@lenacheri7624]

This is true! I started 2 strand twisting and leaving it for a month. Spraying it with moisture and oiling. My hair is growing and healthy now

[@lenacohen3897]

What are you spraying it with? When I leave a protective style too long, my scalp gets sooooo dry

[@ruthngaruiya4808]

What moisture?

[@delsie8461]

@@lenacohen3897 I normally spray my hair with a mixture of my blue magic leave in conditioner (it doesn’t matter which leave in, that’s just my go to) diluted with water. That way I’m not weighing down my hair.

[@xperted___pt234]

@@delsie8461 you put it in your hair or scalp!

[@xperted___pt234]

@@delsie8461 do you put it in scalp or hair ?

[@yolandapierce4258]

Taking down my box braids takes me like 4 hours lol I spritz each section with warm water and conditioner mix, gently comb out any product at the root, twist and move on. My husband is always like "This is like your wash day." Yeah, now hand me the JBCO and be quiet. I also continue to moisturize and seal my hair while it is braided. No breakage and very little shedding.

[@jasminewilliams3264]

I just started my natural hair journey about a month ago, I'm 16, and you have no idea how much this video had helped and inspired me.

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[@sultanaibrahim531]

Please share your tips.🥺

[@karlacristina777]

Be strong, girl! 💕 Love from Brazil!

[@Lily-ow5wm]

How’s it going

[@jasminewilliams3264]

@@sultanaibrahim531 I have none. I started my locs 4 months ago 😅

[@cutflower36]

Your telling the Truth, when I went natural in 2011, I still had a cycle of growth and breakage. So in 2017 I started wearing twist, no heat and wigs, I've seen my hair retaining length. So yes leave your hair alone, it will grow.

[@briellecruz4170]

This has been the first natural hair video (in a LONG time) that I enjoyed. Beautiful Dark skin woman. Dropping knowledge. Getting to the point instead of posing in front of a camera regurgitating the same damn style. Subscribing now!

[@trawlins396]

Girrrlll I can't stand when KZbinrs do nothing but pose. So worried about looking cute 🙄.

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[@70revere]

Dang yall be so distracted by skin color. That kind of obsession is an obstacle to progress.

[@Pomagranite167]

Theres nothing wrong with acknowledging a person's skin tone or darkness- its only a problem when u specifically point it out to degrade someone. I think the problem is you bc for some reason, acknowledging blackness and dark skin makes u uncomfortable for whatever reason.

[@shysensei2348]

I'm an Indian with super straight hair. I'm just here for education. Thank you ma'am

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[@ClementinaArthur]

Now when I get braids I get different colors so I don’t accidentally cut my hair. This was very helpful.

[@imanster5713]

GENIUS!!!!!

[@hoodnuggetoklahomabisg4123]

People are tucking colors now though.

[@imanster5713]

@@hoodnuggetoklahomabisg4123 what does this mean?

[@diamondgee2163]

imanster5713 it means people made a way to hide your hair color with the fake hair (so it’s tucked in the braid)

[@pu4rfect980]

@@hoodnuggetoklahomabisg4123 checking the underneath of the braid for your real hair would help

[@Wynnnter]

I don’t let anyone do my hair anymore. I learned that not everyone has good juju on their hands

[@rettahenry4267]

Me too!!! I shaved my head 3 years ago and my hair is now brastrap length...my hair never grew past shoulder length after age 12... I feel you 100%

[@brighteyes3445]

Exactly

[@Favored20]

Good juju 😂

[@trawlins396]

Girrrlll. I stopped going to salons YEARS ago and my hair has thrived. The thing about salons is that they use heat way too much. Plus they don't care about your hair like you care about your hair.

[@Wynnnter]

@@trawlins396 I learned how to do everything just so I don’t have to have other hands in my head

[@CeceDeAnn]

I will do whatever you say if my hair grows that long 😭

[@truth517]

😂😂😂😂

[@candyc4713]

Okay! Like right now unintentionally my hair been sitting in these plaits under my wig since October. I wash it once a week jamaican black castor oil with tea tree and peppermint oil on scalp and ends. Im ready to take them down and redo.

[@tiannalillard1690]

I promise 🤣🤣💯💯

[@tonedeafdavis]

Because of this video I am now in my 6 month of protective styling and my hair and scalp problems have all but disappeared. Now I'm upping the ante and doing things like trying to be more mindful of bad habits such as touching my hair throughout the day as this depletes the oil. I wouldn't be on this journey if you hadn't have made me see the light. Thank you Seun!

[@alicepie3660]

How often do you wash your hair?

[@YeaNo.]

I love wearing knotless box braids it eliminates a lot of the buildup from knotted box braids. Grows my hair nicely and its easier to moisturize your hair

[@dorothywamaitha6924]

How do you keep your hair moisurised in braids?

[@YeaNo.]

🥰 knotless box braids are the best option for this as knotted box braids are heavy and cover most your hair as its tucked into the braid (if the hair braider is good). To moisturize with knotless braids you'll need a spray bottle full of water you can either mix in your favorite leave in conditioner OR apply the leave in after spraying your hair damp with the water. Once your done with that apply your favorite oil or hair grease! Once that's done you're all set. Repeat as often as necessary I do it 3x a week.

[@Rys_nailco]

I really want to knot braid on myself but I’m scared that because the texture of my birracial hair it will fall out and become frizzy

[@YeaNo.]

@@Rys_nailco I've never heard of braids of any kind making anyone's hair frizzy. I know knotted box braids on fine hair can make fine hair fall out because they're heavy and tug on the hair too tight. But knotless box braids are pretty weightless if they're thin. I do mine myself all the time and never had any issues.

[@Rys_nailco]

@@YeaNo. really ? Watch hair type do you have I have 3a- 3C

[@Nonyah123]

After 18 years of growing my locs I'm ready to apply the same principles to grow my natural hair to waist length too! I'm confident I can get it there in 4-5 years by just keeping it in protective styles till it has reached desired length

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[@MindlessCrispyx]

I’ve been doing the least to my hair all year and it’s honestly been growing like never before. I avoid heavy products and use oils instead and moisturise it with masks every so often, it took me a while to come to the conclusion that the least you do ,the better. I keep my hair in twists most of the time, under wigs or under hair wraps and do my braids looser than most people. And it’s honestly been the best thing ever. Many call it lazy but it works.

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[@thebeautystanley]

Honestly.. I do the least with my hair… and it has grown so much the past 6 months ..

[@KurosakiLuvar01]

Yes yes yes! Less is more! Some are just constantly in their hair 24/7 and wonder why they have all this breakage.

[@juicieleo813]

This is probably the first video I was able to watch from beginning to end. I love how she speaks and gets straight to the point. She is very articulate. Thank you. I will watch more videos.

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[@kendallglover2830]

After I went natural, my hair grew down to the middle of my back in 3 years just by putting it in twists and leaving it alone.

[@truth517]

Do you use synthetic hair with the twist or natural?

[@idaknight2097]

My daughter does her own hair, no chemicals and has done this her whole 4 yrs in high school, she is in her second year of College, her hair is at the middle of her back

[@kiyokumabear]

I've been keeping my hair in cornrows and twists and in the past years my hair has gone from my ears past my shoulders. Want to experiment with crochet hair now and see if it helps too! I have faux locs in right now and I'm gonna take them out this weekend. 😊

[@kendallglover2830]

@@truth517 I just used my natural hair. Synthetic hair dried my hair out so badly and caused a lot of split ends for me. I have dry type 4 hair.

[@12345678956824]

3 years. Okay. Maybe I have a chance too.

[@PoptartKid]

I finally learned how to cornrow my own hair during this pandemic. With that being said, I've been wearing crochet braids and its been such a huge relief to be able to control the tension of the braids and save on money. :)

[@lanaer8496]

🙌🏾... Learning how to crochet braid my own hair was such a blessing for me!!

[@aaliyahismail4514]

Listen to what she’s saying. I’m 11 and also have waist length hair, and that’s because I always wear braids

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[@vibez398]

box braids or just mini braids without extension?

[@skjdln_]

me a white girl with wavy hair: oh mhm ✍🏻 yep✍🏻 got it ✍🏻 yes queen share your knowledge✍🏻

[@3rr0r.4.0.4]

Okay so find the middle of coily and wavy that's me, I envy you 🥺

[@skjdln_]

@Soraya #ProLikeMind didn't say I was watching the video for my hair, just trying to learn more about different hair types in general

[@andrealedet9541]

I commend you for taking the time learning about all hair types it's not a racial thing per say anymore because these days no one is 100% anything anymore check your DNA you maybe partially black and vice versa

[@kellyscookingchannel4448]

My hair was maybe upper ear length before I got dreads 3 years ago, and now that I've taken them out, my hair is neck/ almost shoulder length. dreads are life savers 🤚🏾!

[@jodibbmoli9319]

@Soraya #ProLikeMind and not all Afro hairs are the same!!! 😂😂

[@galaxyhouston9377]

Am I early or am I early?!!!!! 😍😍😍 We love to see black hair flourishhhhhhhhh

[@SeunOkimi]

❤️❤️❤️

[@therelaxedafro7539]

"Am I early or am I early" 🤣 you must have been sooo early lolz

[@JH-kw8zy]

I'm a white girl with straight hair. I'm just here because I was hypnotized by the gorgeous thumbnail 🤩 🧿💋🧿

[@sincerelymonica.4204]

The eyes 😭😭

[@stanaellee]

Lol

[@Varphi_]

Welcome ♥️😂😂

[@Thelifeofneveah]

@@Varphi_ oh my god girl you are so beautiful!

[@QueenBaByDo11]

......

[@simonejackson309]

I keep my hair in large box braids for a month. I usually wash my hair once a week and moisturize (with a spray leave in) every other day. my hair has grown sooo much from doing this. hope this helps anyone!

[@therelaxedafro7539]

thanks for sharing

Simone Jackson do you have a picture

[@sabrinaalston1243]

Simone what is the name of the spray leavening you use.

[@simonejackson309]

Riana Anaïs not one without my face in it, sorry :(

[@simonejackson309]

Sabrina Alston I mainly use the ‘Taliah Waajid Protective Styles Strengthening Leave In’ and it smells amazing. but any spray leave in with good ingredients works for me. I also wet my hair with warm water in a spray bottle (since i’m low porosity) to open up my hair follicles prior to doing this!

[@reneechery9903]

Growing our hairs is beautiful but what about our souls? We need more of God in our lives than anything else.

[@themuffinwoman_katie1214]

It's a damn video about retaining length with we gotta involve God in everything. There is a video for that.... not this. Go find it

[@buffalobill6978]

Amen!! Praise Jesus Halelujah

[@nanahn.9192]

Honestly, the only time I felt that my hair grew more than usual was when I left it alone and I was also using rice water. Once I saw growth I got excited and thought it was because of the rice water. Turns out it was doing protective style and leaving it alone. Thanks for the transparency cause most of the time I just see youtubers repeating what others said. Anyway have a good one and I really appreciate it.

[@maamedarkowaa6394]

Okay, but let's talk about naturally beautiful she is!!

[@slimgirls78]

Beautiful, eloquent and authentic. Refreshing to watch.

[@geneanseals9501]

Yes she is! Resembles Gabrielle Union to me

[@emmyey4780]

Me watching this after I took down my braids within two weeks 👁 💧 👄 💧 👁

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[@tastelesssoperatatouille4396]

This is so true. My hair didn’t start growing until I started wearing box braids and fixing them every two months. The back of my hair grows extremely fast with big box braids and the top grows faster with smaller ones

[@rissaandquanmoments2520]

Who else is starting from scratch as well? We develop each other

[@Nt-ns6dj]

🙋🏾‍♀️🙋🏾‍♀️🙋🏾‍♀️🙋🏾‍♀️

[@Lareina_ch3lle]

Meeeee

[@magdalenesefah2446]

I'm also starting from scratch n going natural. Its been 6 months now

[@Rachelle1538]

Me I done big chop shaved all my hair off its been 3 months small growth!!!

[@okoliechristabel439]

Meee✌️

[@shariscott9538]

SHE'S RIGHT. I KEEP BRAIDS IN LIKE BRANDY AND MY HAIR LOOK LIKE DIANA ROSS... BUT NO EDGES 🤦🏾‍♀️ AFRICAN BRAIDERS DO NOT CARE

[@maronichalyles7515]

Oh wow!!! That's me!!! Well, maybe not Dianna Ross but shoulder length. I wore wigs for years and my edges took a beating while the rest of my head is full of hair. I try to leave my hair alone, I stopped wearing the wigs so much, only on Sundays and Wednesdays for church. Got any advice, let me know. God bless, stay safe!!!

[@charlinecarren2871]

@@monique2799 when having box braids on avoid too much styling that will strain your edges and also don't do tight braids

[@celenanewton9498]

Facts ✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾

[@theratchetchristian]

Since watching this video my hair has grown so much! I’m embarrassed to think about how rough And impatient I used to be with my hair. Now detangling takes me at least two hours but I’m retaining more length so I’m glad.

[@SeunOkimi]

I'm so glad!

[@traceydumase]

Protective styling has honestly grown my hair out more in the past few months than it has in the 3+ years I've been natural. And that's because I started being more deliberate with my takedown process. I protective style with mini braids and I've been keeping them in 2-3 months so far. Keeping my current braids in til' October (which will be just under 4 months)

[@shs5781]

I agree with what seun said that you hear ppl say when your hair is in a protective style u have to moisturize everyday or else your neglecting your hair, i use to moisturize my hair before i put in my braids and after that i won't moisturize it that much, simply because i didn't want it to get untidy very fast with all the things i may put on it and so i would leave it and my hair would still grow long so i dont see much difference either as seun said.

[@chellyj1985]

Moisturizer i feel is mostly for people who suffer from already medical conditions or super dry skin, my hair grows long with or without product but without product my hair gets dirtier faster and because its dirty i break out all over my body due to psoriasis

[@astheticgurls7050]

@@chellyj1985 oh I have eczema and makes my body very dry it's awful