simple way to grow hair long - The Crown & Glory Method for fast hair growth & length retention

[@lovelypianokeysify]

Great video. I miss when natural hair care blogs were popular. I learned a lot back in these days. Thanks for sharing.

[@ALove4Me]

Thanks for watching!

[@nubiankmtwq6333]

If you know this method, you've definitely been wearing extensions 😂for a good minute. Back in the days this was discussed on forums such as Long Hair Care and pictures posted on Fotki. The lady who put the method together was Robin Woods. She definitely gathered all the knowledge on how to care for one's hair by wearing a long term protective style in between relaxers in one place and made it clear and easy to understand. You did a good job down memory lane 😂 with breaking down the method for the newbies and anybody who doesn't know this. Neutral protein filler is a good alternative for the Apoghee 2 steps. Thank you for sharing.

[@WhatTheKink]

I just KNEW this was going to be the video! Here for it. 🙋🏽‍♀️

[@ALove4Me]

Hope you like it!

[@jeanninegorden8142]

Hey Kayla!!

[@WhatTheKink]

@@jeanninegorden8142 👋🏾

[@jeanninegorden8142]

Infusium 23? Haven’t heard that name in ages!!

[@ALove4Me]

Right!!! I may be old in these haircare streets

[@Gizelle-cs6ix]

Omg. The C&G method!!!! That brought me back!

[@Bubbles-qh7ez]

i literally transitioned via this method omg never had to cut my hair it was the best regimen i folowed

[@sparker7768]

I did my own version of this waaay back in the late 80s/early 90s the first time I big chopped. I did it out of convenience bcse I worled full-time, which involved frequent court appearances, and I had no time to experiment with a twa! Had no idea this was "a thing". And yes, my hair grew out, healthy and lush.

[@kendranickens]

I miss Robyn’s method. I just got my braids and about to do it! My hair was thriving. I just found Infusium shampoo and African royal braid spray!

[@afrikurl]

I remember that website! It taught me to be gentle and separate the hair after protective styles. Before washing.

[@gwashington4283]

I grew my hair shoulder length hair to bra strap and beyond using CROWN N GLORY Method. The simplicity is what won me over. No DIYs or product hype!😊 😂

[@madib.2567]

I big chopped in 2021. Im mid back length & hoping to go to tailbone. This method works for me.

[@robertamcneill2613]

As usual. You have ALLLL the information I remember this method. Thank you soo much for sharing. I’m getting my hair rebraided tomorrow!!

[@ALove4Me]

You are so welcome!

[@Eveningbreeze721]

I remember that site! On my phone I still have her video showing washing the braids with a sponge.

[@ALove4Me]

Wow!!!

[@belindasanders1719]

I don't remember this method by name. I do remember the long hair care forums. This is similar to how I took care of my hair when I first went natural back in the day. I did the big chop and wore braids for the first couple of years. I washed with diluted shampoo weekly, used moisturizering braid spray and castor oil. Everyone had a special mix for their braid spray🙂. Funny - VO5 products were my wash day products of choice. I'm considering revisiting braids. I just need to find a braider that I like.

[@mokahgirl5165]

We're you able to see significant growth?

[@belindasanders1719]

@@mokahgirl5165 Yes Ma'am. I'm on the hunt for a good braider in the northern Florida streets.

[@lepetitecherie]

Yes! I loved this tried and true method.

[@ALove4Me]

I forgot how comprehensive it really was

[@catina4413]

Thanks!

[@Chromagens]

Thanks for the info! I missed this method but interesting too see many of the practices echoed in the modern natural hair movement more broadly.

[@ALove4Me]

Isn't it a trip how much of these practices are widely used now!

[@tarrylove9414]

I’m on a no weave challenge. I done a year my husband got me a iPad. he said if I do 2 years I can get some designer item anything I want. My hair is thick like it was as a teen I’m 40. I going to try this method with my own hair but do low bun or plaits.

[@ALove4Me]

Hope it helps!

[@denyshadials5702]

Oh he’s serious.

[@kearstenw3855]

Another game changer! 🎯🎯

[@HotCocoBangbang]

The Dudley's DRC is similar to the Aphogee two step, actually the DRC came first. I prefer the DRC because it's less drying than the Aphogee two step. This was a good and informative video.

[@ALove4Me]

Agreed. I find it hard to get for the regular person

[@ElaineWill131]

I just put some spring twists in yesterday so this video is right on time.

[@ALove4Me]

Yay! Thanks for watching

[@missfabidia]

I learned a lot, thanks for sharing so generously :)

[@ALove4Me]

My pleasure!

[@camishanimmons1766]

It works!! ❤

[@catina4413]

Loved this video and how you break the method down! How long do you plan on doing the Crown and Glory method?

[@ALove4Me]

Not sure yet, but I have made an appointment for a second set of braids

[@catina4413]

@@ALove4Me I’m going to give it a try after watching your video. It would be great to see a video on your braid prep. My plan is to get a good trim beforehand (I wish I could do it myself). I will continue watching your journey as I start mine!

[@ALove4Me]

@@catina4413 that’s the plan

[@lvnmykinks]

I remember that website, early on in my natural hair journey.

[@VANITYISFARE]

I misss that cream of nature shampoo ! It was so moisturizing you didn’t need a conditioner . This makes me want to look up the sewin method on long hair care forum . I can’t remember what it was called but it would grow hair to their butts

[@ALove4Me]

We were HIGHLY upset when they changed the formula 😩

[@kendranickens]

Yes! Me too I met a lady in a hair forum we use sent one another products not in our local beauty supply stores! I wish CON would go back to their old formula 😢

[@sphanksjohns]

I don’t wear braids, but I love this content.

[@ALove4Me]

Thanks for watching!

[@0625harmony]

I used this method when I had braids but I used Girl + Hair they have a whole set for when you have braids

[@ALove4Me]

Nice!

[@belindamobley3806]

Good info. Hope there will be a take down video

[@ALove4Me]

We shall see

[@starmaxx4]

Luv this video! Your braids are beautiful! 🥰💙

[@ALove4Me]

Thank you!

[@user-gu6vf3je1d]

The key is to come out of protection for 2 months. You have to take a break from protection and or braids.

[@ALove4Me]

glad you agree with mee

[@teesnapz5830]

I never heard of this...🤔

[@iateyursandwiches]

6:00 you can also just use carol daughter micellar water shampoo. I find it deep cleans and spreads through the hair easily given its consistency. Its definitely a game changer. Also please stop telling people use aphogee 2 step! aphogee 2 minute reconstructor or a deep conditioner with protein in it is just fine. The fact that this method was originally for relaxed hair says a lot. They are the people who would need full on protein treatment like that. You're going to cause a lot of people to get protein overload

[@ALove4Me]

1. I don't tell anyone what to do 2. Everyone's hair is different and we all have to use discernment 3. You can create a KZbin channel and share information as you see fit

[@uberhaute_naturalz84]

I use Aphogee Two-Step every 6-8 weeks, 2 min Reconstructor bi-weekly, Restructurizer every other day and I'm natural and my hair is thriving. Environmental issues such as pollution, wind, humidity, and sunshine damage the hair. Washing, Combing and styling as well have adverse effects on the hair among other things because our hair is made of protein and each of these actions chips away the keratin little by little, therefore, the need to replenish it. Moreover, some people have high porosity naturally, therefore, require a major protein such as this. In essence, we should all do what is best for our hair.🤗🤗

[@msdiva]

Mmmm....this very intriguing. Instead of using diluted shampoo, could you use a liquid shampoo like Carol's Daughter Wash Day Delight or Miche Beauty Detox? Or will that be too soapy? 🤔

[@ALove4Me]

I'm not sure. Let me know if you give it a try

[@Notagain44]

I had no idea she was the creator of the c& g method. You must be talking about the Afro Detangler! When I tell you that was the best product I have ever used on my natural hair-EVER! That stuff was good and unfortunately I was one of the unlucky ones who didn't get my last order from her.

[@ALove4Me]

Yes! That detangler had a cult following by itself.

[@megn2003]

Thank you!

[@ALove4Me]

You bet!

[@rachelk4914]

This is so helpful ❤

[@ALove4Me]

Glad it was helpful!

[@salimatasore3735]

question: Is it necessary to buy those two spray products to sustain the health of the hair or can i just buy similar products available to me. thanks😊

[@ALove4Me]

I use products from my own stash that have a similar effect

[@LoveStarsWorld]

I am going to use this when I add in my curly hair. I'm doing the mini braid method right now, and I still feel I'm doing too much manipulation to my hair. I think due to stress and overmanipulation, I have a lot of breakage on my edges on both sides (and I never do baby hairs so Idk). Also in the middle of my head in a few spots when I was parting for these braids, the small sections of hair were see through. I was shocked at the breakage bc this is the very reason I cut my hair and started over about 2 years ago. I also seem to have a ton of baby like short frizzy soft hair all over the top of my hair thats shorter than all the rest of my hair (is it new growth or breakage?). But I will use diluted shampoo, and spray/sponge in between washing and buttering.

[@ALove4Me]

Have you checked with your doctor about any vitamin deficiencies you may be experiencing?

[@LoveStarsWorld]

@@ALove4Me No I never did actually. Let me give you an update actually - I didn't continue this method. And the history of this is - I was doing wash and goes almost daily for months, or slicking it back, putting so much product (mostly gel) on my hair washing with hard water and not necessarily clarifying, thoroughly drying (it would be wet in the middle when I wd slick it back) or deep conditioning my hair. I took the mini braids out and cut off a lot of the see-through parts of the hair. (A big-ish chop on blown-out hair). From there, I committed to weekly washing deep conditioning, and blowing out my hair with heat protectant and minimal products (only a leave-in and a bit of styling cream - less than I usually would use). (avoiding products on my scalp), and then covering it with a wig (in plaits or braids and a wig cap) or wearing in an afro. I am consistent with this. I invested in the revlon blowdryer brush and use clarifying shampoo (now that i live in a country with hard water). My hair is thriving now. The thin parts have filled in. I eat a lot more fruits and juices now bc it is much cheaper where I live (and I am less stressed too). Like up to 3-4 liters of fresh pressed juices per week - green, carrot, citrus, beets, etc.

[@shellyclark5551]

How do you do it with a weave? I'm currently doing what you said with. My braids and they have grown soooo much. But I want a weave now. Are there steps for that?

[@ALove4Me]

sorry, I don't have anything demonstrating the method with weave

[@ThePrettyArcher]

Why is there no conditioning involved?

[@ALove4Me]

to prevent build up

[@ThePrettyArcher]

So do we only use the lekair cholesterol after takedown? I thought we were supposed to do that after washing the braids biweekly?​@@ALove4Me

[@uberhaute_naturalz84]

I thought the cocoa nibs oil is supposed to be rinsed out?

[@ALove4Me]

Why did you think that?

[@uberhaute_naturalz84]

​@@ALove4Me I thought I saw it on their website The instruction says one can wash it out with their own shampoo and conditioner. I think one can use it for hot oil treatment. Maybe I didn't get the instruction.

[@kweensuga9724]

👍🏾

[@ALove4Me]

Thanks for watching!

[@uberhaute_naturalz84]

I want to join you too

[@dharmon8798]

Aphoghee doesn't say after you have used the 2 step that you're sulposrd to wash your hair, you're supposrd to use another product moisturizer afterwards and then use the reconstructir. Use the Aphoghee shampoo first. Follow the instructions on the 2 step direction first. I've been using it for years.

[@ALove4Me]

Thanks for sharing, but I didn't tell anyone HOW to use the treatment. One should always read the instructions

[@uberhaute_naturalz84]

The instruction is to apply the 2-step and comb it through the hair for even application (I don't use a comb though) and wait till the hair is hardened. Then, rinse out completely with warm water. Follow it with their Balancing Moisturiser, not their 2 min Reconstructor and rinse it out properly. 2 min Reconstructor unlike 2-step (which is for severely damaged hair, relaxed and chemically treated hair) is for mildly damaged hair. From the ingredient list, the protein in the 2- step is in the first five ingredients while the protein in 2min starts at no 10 or 13!

[@mokahgirl5165]

Gee, I never heard of this method, and I used to visit the long hair forum page. Seems like a lot to it. Is the scalp getting clean by just pouring diluted shampoo over it? Guess the proof is in the pudding 🍮!

[@ALove4Me]

Oh wow. The forum used to be full of C&G challenges

[@kearstenw3855]

Yes, those gray's are so disrespectful! No manners at all lol 😔

[@ALove4Me]

Like, who raised them????

[@GrowingGoodHair]

😂

[@uberhaute_naturalz84]

​@@ALove4Meyour greys behave like my mixed textured hair. Some strands are straight like cow licks and no matter the hold of the gel, they just stray away from the rest of the pack🤣🤣🤣