A MONTH IN MY 🌟Braids🌟: How I Keep My Braids Fresh, Length Check, Scalp Massage #9 (Vlogmas Day 3)

[@sharatiagiveaways]

Hey yall! I'll be giving away 2 big bottles of the MaryRuth's hair growth vitamins. (one per person) Comment a ❤ if you think I should do 3 bottles instead!

[@msjdolly]

Good day. Where do you get the scarf, please, and what material is it?

[@SharatiaBanks]

@@msjdolly good day indeed! It’s from my local beauty supply store. They have mad scarves in there

[@Othandwayo_NguJesu]

❤ You're far! Even if I won, for that to cross the seas😅

[@CleverChronicle]

❤

[@iambelinda]

If only you can send to Nigeria 😅

[@kukundaphone279]

Hey sharatia❤ im a young teenage girl (13) and you are literally one of my favourite KZbinrs. I love mini braids and rn ive put them in my two sisters hair as well as mine. We have a routine a bit similar to yours but obviously different for each other because we have different hair types and porositys. Ilysm ❤ you are like that favourite aunty. Btw your washday and week in my hair videos are my favourite.

[@SharatiaBanks]

That is so sweet! You ladies are gonna be mini braid queens!

[@tracywilliams1484]

Those are my ends. I used to cut them until I realized that my ends were healthy and I stopped. Hair length is coming through, girl!!❤❤❤

[@JMARTIQUÉ]

Ive been wearing my plaits more because of you and I jus re did them last night and baby my hair is growing. Growth that i can see!!!! Thank you!❤⭐ Those bottles are expensive!! Yes to 3 😊 You got me cracking up.😂

[@Jade-rf8ov]

I really enjoy your videos; your personality is chef's kiss! Lol, that cher lloyd cover snapped at the time :) -- but if anything; it's the leg kicks that had me. Anyways; hair is gorg and amazing progress

[@SharatiaBanks]

@@Jade-rf8ov the leg kicks!!!!!!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣 I must redo the performance to add that piece.. and thank you! 🫶🏾😊

[@LoImani]

Your personality is TOP TIER 😂 informative and entertaining! I LOVE IT!

[@SharatiaBanks]

@@LoImani Preciatecha! 🤙🏾✊🏾🫶🏾

[@joanikens]

It’s been so great to see your journey. I’m finally going to start doing my own mini braids

[@SharatiaBanks]

@@joanikens as you should!!! Join the gang gang 🤘🏾🤙🏾

[@SharatiaBanks]

@@joanikens thanks for supporting the journey 🫶🏾

[@joanikens]

@@SharatiaBanksyou’re welcome! Can’t wait till you get to crack length lol

[@WriteHereWithMe]

I love the videos with folks using braids to retain length, because that has been my method for the past year. And I love it. The only products I use is shampoo and homemade flaxseed gel. Flaxseed gel is a game changer. My hair stays coated in everything my hair loves & needs. And my ends never curl up on each other because the hold is extreme, and I rebraid every two months. And the gel helps to preserve and stretches the style. I wish there was more folks talking about the wonders of flaxseed gel.

[@Reginatashie]

Do you use it daily?

[@WriteHereWithMe]

No. And it wouldn’t be necessary. The only time I use it daily is to refresh my baby hairs. Aside from the nourishing vitamin e and omega 3s, flaxseed gel is also an humectant. So it’s snatching moisture from out the air. So one application keeps it moisturized for days. And deep conditioning is never necessary because every application is a deep conditioner.

[@Reginatashie]

@@WriteHereWithMe thankss

[@WriteHereWithMe]

I use it once a week. Sometime I try to stretch it to two weeks.

[@truthserum1271]

Your hair has reached phenomenal lengths! You have taken great care of your beautiful mane.

[@SharatiaBanks]

@@truthserum1271 thank you for noticing!!!!!

[@Notagain44]

Your routine is working so well for you. I can't believe you don't like your parts, they look perfect 👌 your hair is beautiful⭐️

[@SharatiaBanks]

@@Notagain44 lol like at all.. it’s a little off to me.. but I appreciate the love!

[@RapstarDara]

Looking gorgeous Sharatia❤ your posts brighten the week!

[@SharatiaBanks]

How nice of you! Thanks 😊

[@coconut2227]

SAY WASSUP WASSUP YEeaaaaAAH IM GETTING MONAAAAAY. Bye your sense of humor always GETS me. 💀

[@SharatiaBanks]

@@coconut2227 lol sang it!

[@CamilleTinsman]

Your hair is absolutely beautiful!!!! Your hair care plan is well thought out and your discipline and consistency is def paying off! I want to learn more from you. What you’re doing is working. What I like is that it’s simple but very consistent. Most have these long, complicated regimens, but yours is very followable. I wanna know more. ❤

[@DM92919]

These months are going by so fast! I feel like I just saw your length check last week! ( but it was a month ago.. 😂) ❤

[@SharatiaBanks]

Right! It really does! 😂 hence why I almost forgot to do it

[@zuzzzied]

Wow that scarf tying method blew my mind!! I've never thought about doing that before! And I love your energy! you're very fun to watch :)

[@SharatiaBanks]

@@zuzzzied glad you got useful information 💪🏾 thanks for being here today!

[@ZhaneAntionette]

Mini twist have been my best friend lately but I love seeing what you do weekly!

[@SharatiaBanks]

@@ZhaneAntionette you’re a twists gworl and I’m jealoussssss! I wish I could. I have to redo them more frequently cause they knot up so fast 🙅🏾‍♀️ more power to ya guh! lol and thanks for joining my weekly shenanigans

[@WLHMCALLNATURAL]

You’re too funny OMG 😂😂😂😂

[@Harlem2Detroit]

girl you can sing and rap i was loving it 😂

[@SharatiaBanks]

@@Harlem2Detroit we stan a multifaceted sista ✊🏾 lol

[@SlowAndSteadySuccess]

❤ Sharatia yes do 3 so I can have a chance to get one. My edges are gone and I need it bad

[@SharatiaBanks]

@@SlowAndSteadySuccess oh no!!! We gotta get them edges bykeeee

[@LollUthoUght]

gurl u dont know much i love u right now, ur like a big sister to me⭐💕

[@SharatiaBanks]

@@LollUthoUght hey lil sis 🤗🤗

[@LeilaVividSounds]

I’ve recently subscribed to your channel. I certainly enjoy your content ❤

[@SharatiaBanks]

@@LeilaVividSounds 🥹 thank you

[@saprincesse1903]

Love your video! Do you always strecth your hair with heat before installing your plaits?

[@myvids718]

I hit the wall with my washing routine smh. Had some bad news a few days ago. I’m just keeping in 4 braids and oiling the ends until this wonky spell passes! Your hair is making major growth moves! Lol

[@SharatiaBanks]

@@myvids718 I’m sorry to hear you received bad news 😔🙏🏾hope everything works out… and thank youuuu 💞

[@christina-baby]

I know I'll get there 😊 I love your hair length ❤

[@SharatiaBanks]

@@christina-baby yes you will!!! in due time 😌🫶🏾 and thank you

[@christina-baby]

@SharatiaBanks uwl

[@killakahl]

The sun starts to set by 4:45- dinner is at 5- bedtime is no later than 8 lol

[@SharatiaBanks]

@@killakahl exactly!

[@kellnoy8873]

A PROGRESS SHIRT! I was so confused on all the lines on the shirt when i first saw them but thats honestly such a good idea! Imma start doing that but I'll probably have to sew the lines after the fact or ill wash them off 😅

[@SharatiaBanks]

@@kellnoy8873 stitching is smart! I haven’t washed it since January! lol my mom didn’t know why I had so many lines either… since January! I wonder if I should get a new one next year 🤔🤔

[@Beatrice-d6p]

I am excited to get my hair that long. Love it. Don't forget to try Hennasooq sweet honey deep conditioner you will love it. So moisture in it.

[@SharatiaBanks]

@@Beatrice-d6p you’ll get there!!! 💪🏾 as for the honey deep conditioner, is it the gloss?

[@1luvsrocky]

I love this way of tying up your hair! I hate the knot on the forehead and too big of a knot on the back of the head prevents me from sleeping on my back...not to mention the full wrap around your head WITH the hair keeps the hair flat with minimal kinks. Please share where you picked up this scarf.

[@SharatiaBanks]

@@1luvsrocky the knots are so annoying and can cause traction alopecia 🙅🏾‍♀️🙅🏾‍♀️ I got the scarf from my local beauty supply store called Hair Queen in Huntsville AL

[@1luvsrocky]

@SharatiaBanks Didn't think of the alopecia issue. Good point! Thanks darling!

[@SharatiaBanks]

@@1luvsrocky 🫶🏾🫶🏾

[@paytonabrown]

i have the same exact scarf it’s superrr silky smooth

[@Harlem2Detroit]

❤ yessss i love me some mary ruths!

[@SharatiaBanks]

@@Harlem2Detroit okur!

[@Momo-vo9io]

Girl, drop the link to the head scarf, I needs it in my life.

[@cola109]

Where is your orange hair scarf/tie from? I like this length

[@SharatiaBanks]

@@cola109 from my local beauty supply store 🤗🤗 it’s called Hair Queen in Huntsville AL

[@cola109]

@@SharatiaBanks Thank you girlie 😄

[@amandalewis1247]

❤ i think you should do 3 for the giveaway. It would be so cool if i won the giveaway since i never heard of that hair growth vitamin and wouldnt mind trying it.

[@SharatiaBanks]

@@amandalewis1247 what!? Yes we got get you sample!

[@theemoelmodelmo]

⭐️ I’m still here fren

[@SharatiaBanks]

@@theemoelmodelmo yassss 🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@sassys1240]

⭐️ Have you ever told us where you got the scarf?

[@SharatiaBanks]

Hey! Yes, I got it from my local beauty supply store

[@Othandwayo_NguJesu]

Hey Sharatia, I'm on a 3-month braid challenge but I'm just wondering if I have to redo my plaits or 3 months is safe. I'm new to the natural hair growth thingie. Thanks in advance.

[@SharatiaBanks]

@@Othandwayo_NguJesu hey! Everyone’s hair is different. For me, it’s best to redo after 4/5 weeks. I typically wash my plaits (every 7-14 days) so It’s best for me to redo sooner. So I’d say it depends on your lifestyle too.

[@Othandwayo_NguJesu]

@@SharatiaBanks Thanks for your response😄 I wash my hair weekly though.

[@kimikodande832]

Just subscribed yesterday ❤, and have been binge watching a few videos but maybe i missed it, for your teas do add in honey or you just drink it straight?

[@SharatiaBanks]

@@kimikodande832 no sweetener 🤗 I like to drink it straight.. I’m actually about to make a tea right now

[@kimikodande832]

@SharatiaBanks ah ok i kinda figured since it wasnt on the ingredients list. Thank you

[@callmechichi1711]

“Insane In The Brain” is my shiiiiiii 😩🤪!

[@SharatiaBanks]

@@callmechichi1711 ayeeeeee lol

[@koko-ul8tu]

10pc lemon pepper all flats!?😂 I scrumpt!

[@SharatiaBanks]

@@koko-ul8tu alll flatssss

[@kyliem9227]

Hi i was wondering how often you moisturize with leave in if it all while its in a protective style

[@SharatiaBanks]

@@kyliem9227 hey!!!! welllll since I typically shampoo/deep condition/moisturize my plaits weekly, I don’t have the need to remoisturize them. So technically if I wash weekly then I moisturize then. lol However, this month, since I didn’t wash my plaits, I hydrated them with the spray concoction I made @ 11:04 I did this 3 times this month (just a light mist)

[@NatGeoDomestic]

⭐️

[@SharatiaBanks]

@@NatGeoDomestic thanks for sticking around 💃🏾

[@HennyAgbara]

I prefer using my finger tips for the scalp massages

[@callmechichi1711]

Tfs.

[@SharatiaBanks]

@@callmechichi1711 thank you for joining!

[@janturner4585]

Hey Gurl, I wanted to know what happens when your actual individual braids start thinning? The front of mine looks like they are growing long with the hair in the back but still feelin thinner than the thicker more longer braids in the back of my head. Hope this makes sense. Be blessed!

[@SharatiaBanks]

@@janturner4585 hmmm it could just be your hair type/density. As it grows, since hair grows at different rates, it’s prob just growing differently 🤷🏾‍♀️

[@talentedgul]

Cool video. I subscribed😊

[@SharatiaBanks]

@@talentedgul thanks so much!

[@talentedgul]

@@SharatiaBanks you're welcome

[@nonoshivamba4906]

What is the name of the eye drop your putting on your eyes your eyes super healthy name please 😅😅😅

[@SharatiaBanks]

@@nonoshivamba4906 I love it! It clears my eyes in secs and gives it a nice glow. It’s lumify 🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@WriteHereWithMe]

lol put some flaxseed gel on your end 😅

[@SharatiaBanks]

@@WriteHereWithMe ouuu flaxseeds… I like the sound of that

[@whatdreamsaremadeof3029]

How long do you let your tea seep for?

[@SharatiaBanks]

@@whatdreamsaremadeof3029 depends on what I’m drinking. Anything with the fenugreek, no less than 30 minutes

[@whatdreamsaremadeof3029]

@ thank you I’ll give it a try!

[@callmechichi1711]

⭐️.

[@SharatiaBanks]

@@callmechichi1711 I was waiting on you at the door! Hey gworllll

[@callmechichi1711]

@SharatiaBanks You know I had to pop in. I hope that you & your loved ones are well.

[@CrazyNaturalPrincess]

Love it❤

[@SharatiaBanks]

@@CrazyNaturalPrincess 🫶🏾🫶🏾

[@SharatiaBanks]

wait-- do yall know what Cher Lloyd performance I'm talking about? if not, then... how embarrassing

[@cola109]

I do, I remember that lol

[@LivingInTheShade]

Unfortunately I don't, her career took off more in the USA than the UK. I am going to look for that performance.

[@SharatiaBanks]

@@cola109 whew! 😅 good, glad I’m not out here looking crazy

[@SharatiaBanks]

@@LivingInTheShade please look out up!! I had to give it a rewatch 😅🤭

[@LivingInTheShade]

​@@SharatiaBanksFound it, it was horrible 😂😭. You should do a reaction video 😂

[@meijie9171]

I don't care about the parting😂😂😂 10:51 ❤❤❤❤❤

[@SharatiaBanks]

@@meijie9171 ion like it 🤷🏾‍♀️ lol

[@Misslila-l1t]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@SharatiaBanks]

@@Misslila-l1t 🫶🏾🫶🏾

[@Sharie.B.Lashes]

❤❤❤

[@HennyAgbara]

⭐️⭐️

[@Beatrice-d6p]

Fun Fun Fun

[@SharatiaBanks]

@@Beatrice-d6p ayeeeeeee 💃🏾

[@iambelinda]

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@SharatiaBanks]

@@iambelinda YOURE STILL HERE!!!!!!!!

[@Misslila-l1t]

⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@SharatiaBanks]

@@Misslila-l1t yessssss thank you for being here!

[@missjj09]

❤

[@SharatiaBanks]

@@missjj09 😏

[@rukayyaibrahim2800]

I think your hair isn't stretched enough probably the time you measured because it definitely looks longer ❤

[@SharatiaBanks]

@@rukayyaibrahim2800 you think it looks longer than the last time I did it? I thought so too which is weird 🤔 but I wet it. Didn’t wet the roots though lol

[@rukayyaibrahim2800]

@@SharatiaBanks absolutely 💯 it's visible. But do you think may be it's from that part you measure? I mean it's possible that part didn't add much, but the rest definitely grows more

[@rukayyaibrahim2800]

@@SharatiaBanks ohh you didn't wet the roots? That can be the reason as well

[@kikijohnson6199]

Your hair is nice..Just cut those few pieces at the end they're dead! Your braids will look so much fuller n healthier if u just cut the off because eventually the entire bottom will get thinner n thinner over time if u don't..Ugggh I was holding on to mines n finally let em go n my mini twist/ braids look so much better

[@SharatiaBanks]

@@kikijohnson6199 nahhh 🙅🏾‍♀️ the ends are healthy. Not split/knotted. I’m not focused on aesthetics (which I’ve said in previous weeks) I trim what is needed 🤙🏾🤙🏾

[@missjj09]

Not the ends not being aesthetically pleasing lol

[@SharatiaBanks]

@@missjj09 not in the least bit lol but with cream/oil comes a little curl 💁🏾‍♀️

[@CamilleTinsman]

⭐️

[@SharatiaBanks]

@@CamilleTinsman 🤗🤗

[@yessie532]

❤❤❤

[@SharatiaBanks]

@@yessie532 🤗🤗

[@HennyAgbara]

⭐️⭐️

[@rachelgirlification]

❤

[@CamilleTinsman]

❤