STRETCHING 4C HAIR TO RETAIN LENGTH WITH AFRICAN THREADING

[@loverofmysoul8742]

This 4C hair is magical.

[@westafricanbaby]

IT ISSSS

[@ericabedia8370]

wow!!! your shrinkage to stretched hair is amazing!!! Actually sometimes I love shrinkage because it means I can have my hair at different lengths haha

[@chalseywilder937]

same.

[@bitterbantu]

I love this too!

[@mzzsongz6666]

I love being black

[@WillOnAWhim]

YOUR HAIR IS GORGEOUS OMG 😍

[@naakai6397]

You give my 4c hair length hope. A Ghanaian store here in Toronto, sells the black thread from Ghana. gotta get me one to use.

[@nythebest1]

Hi, will you please tell me the store you're speaking of? I live in Hamilton, and I'll gladly make a trip to buy some.

[@naakai6397]

+nythebest1 lol. it's on Jane. my hubby's visiting Ghana at the moment and will be back mid October. I could have him bring some. let's connect on my business email. [e-mail]

[@candlecane]

OMG!! What is the name of the store?

[@naakai6397]

+J Q it's called kejetia. it's on eddystone near Jane and finch.

[@southernbelle4070]

I have never seen this technique done or explained. I wished more hair stylist and naturalticians would promote this to grow black hair. It's so sad and sorry they don't. Your hair is very beautiful and thank you for sharing this.

[@lisetteb8727]

I recently tried threading ans i loke it more than blowdrying my 4 c hair. blow dying makes my hair too dry also and my hair breaks more

[@Ossouko]

The front of your hair is growing long nicely. 😉 African threading has been a staple all my life but never tried it this way. Thanks for sharing!

[@westafricanbaby]

no problem at all, you're welcome!

[@sharstarg2414]

Honestly, this looks cute! I like the brown color contrast 😉

[@westafricanbaby]

lool me too!

[@naomicaldwell3422]

Sharstar G So do I! In fact, I would've worn that style a little longer than 2 days! I think it looked very cute pulled back in a ponytail.

[@obinclk2890]

I remember when I was younger in nigeria, we called the first method you ‘some gaps’. and the other method ‘tight tight’. use this all the time.

[@daleunderdue6116]

Hey gurl. I tried the threading method and was quite pleased with the results. Couldn't believe how stretched my hair became. Love & Bless you.

[@damskethings5702]

Your hair has gotten even longer....Actual hair goals!!!

[@debrak04]

can you do a video on growth regimen including diet or anything else used. Thanks

[@vidavida8562]

You are really really beautiful. Catwalkworth beautyful and you seem humble. A perfect and lovable combination.

[@elizabeth8503-w6m]

they looked like faux locks before you fluffed them out. beautiful. wats the name of the thread +westafricanbaby

[@1LaDyPhReSH]

Girl you are gorgeous af omg

[@RealisticLaceWigs]

Wow your hair has gotten so long! Love it! Definitely cant wait to see the hair scalp health video.

[@keekee3233]

I keep saying I'm going to try this method, tfs

[@westafricanbaby]

lool do it!!

[@allisononyoutube5794]

Waaaaaaaaay too much work. If I was inclined to do this threading, I would wear it for at least 2 weeks and I would do it with black yarn after soaking the yarn in an oil.

[@ImadeIyamu]

hmm that sounds smart, i'll try it your way

[@GriimeyStarh]

Allison may i ask what the benefits are from soaking it in oil please?

[@o34harding]

GriimeyStarh It helps with friction and helps to keep the hair strands moisturized. It's kind of the same principle of always wearing a silk bonnet or sleeping on a silk pillowcase.

[@GriimeyStarh]

Othniella Harding oh okay thought as much thank you x

[@VirgoGoddessXxo]

Allison you don't have to do it in such small sections, it can be done in bigger sections and if you do it on wet hair you can take it down in 24 hours.... that's what I do. I only do about 10 sections a and I still get a great stretch

[@Lucky-uz6jk]

I think I'm gonna try to do this over the weekend with a different color yarn so I know my hair from the yarn

[@DiamondDiva]

threading is great when ur hair is healthy..my crown area is weak n breaks off after threadin(i used weaving thread)..maybe I'll try yarn

[@hairbyhabiba23]

love it! I have wanted to do a length check on myself and was thinking of using heat but I think this is a way cooler method & heat free!

[@chidinma9334]

I use thread too. it works so well and keeps in moisture. learnt that from my mamma.

[@victoriaolateju1762]

you have a very lovely hair. my hair is 4c and it's very coarse and DRY. it breaks like crazy plus a reasonable amount is always shedding when I comb. I am soooo tired of it. thinking of texturising it cause I really don't know what to do again. But this stretching method looks really stressful 😀😀😀 but I guess the result makes it worth it.....

[@Neferfifi21]

Have you tried to loc method ? ( just youtube it). Also find out if your hair is high porosity or low porosity; It helps a lot because if you have low porosity products tend to just sit on your hair instead of nourishing it. But i found good youtubers who have the same type and it helped tremendously. I always thought porosity talk = taking my hair seriously but it honestly helped me a lot when i started struggling with my hair.

[@victoriaolateju1762]

N F N Thanks for the info. I sincerely appreciate. I will definitely watch a video on hair porosity cause I have no idea if my hair is porous or not.

[@omgitsdm]

This was me. I ended up throwing all those "Natural" products (Shea Moisture, Cantu, etc.) and went back to good ol' fashioned Blue Magic hair grease and water. Give it a try before you take extreme measures. You get a big jar from a drug store for like $3, so you won't take a loss.

[@obann]

that's so much work but will try it out

[@ericka-denise]

I concur!

[@brsugarbabe]

You can make the sections bigger. I do about 8.

[@edlakaumbi8619]

Omotonia Obann yeah i felt the same

[@drolla48]

Wow, looks nice! I usually stretch w/magnetic rollers. I want to try threading if I can get that technique down.

[@ME-Y3-OSOFO-BAA]

I'm proud of you sis. ..

[@westafricanbaby]

thank you!

[@evebowman4375]

Thank you such a great technique am certainly going to try it! you at such a striking young lady and both stretch and the shrinkage looks great on you in fact the more the hair shrink the healthier the hair is so always welcome your great shrinkage😃 keep up all your lovely advice it has been such a blessing to me am going into 3 years of cancer free which I lost all my hair but thanks to you and a few other youtuber am back to 12inchs so keep up the great informative work you never know just who you r blessing

[@suavelassiter7077]

Update on cancer and health stay safe

[@evebowman4375]

@@suavelassiter7077 am still alive and very blessed still to be cancer free still using all the great advice and my last length check was about 23 beautiful inches I live being natural and free! Over flowing blessings to you❤️❤

[@suavelassiter7077]

Eve Bowman god bless u glad u are doing well just started natural hair how do u keep stretching hair to retain length

[@HiKat28]

thanks for the post, I never blow dry my hair and hate shrinkage. I will be trying this!

[@westafricanbaby]

no problem! hope it works for you!!

[@jodimontoute]

thank for showing close up how to use the yarn

[@byanyothernameisarose3310]

Ahhhh you're my favorite KZbinr everrrr!!!

[@lorraineanjili]

such beautiful hair!! Love love love!!!!

[@naomicaldwell3422]

This is the absolute first video I've ever watched regarding threading. In the comments, someone mentioned that the yarn can remove the moisture from one's hair; and, they even suggested to dip the yarn in oil before threading. However, your hair still looked super-moisturized and shiny as you were removing the yarn & fluffing, even though you left it in for 2 days. At any time, did you ever apply more moisturizer or oil to your hair during those 2 days?

[@doniquefrancis3820]

I love your voice ❤😍

[@kiml8773]

Is there a specific type of yarn to purchase? Thanks. This came out nice.

[@Cindy99765]

Thread for weave, acrylic yarn, or even regular yarn is fine, but make sure you dip the yarn in oil so you don't dry your hair out.

[@chalseywilder937]

it looks like a cute hairstyle if left in

[@westafricanbaby]

yes it does!! thanks!!

[@PurpleDiamondQueen]

Hi, been following you for some time. Could you perhaps make a video explaining how you retain length, your regimen etc. your hair grew so much!!!

[@Goldan1]

Check her vids, she has one about that.

[@graciekd7039]

beautiful hair my dear💖💖...on my journey to natural hair to😀😀

[@westafricanbaby]

thank you!! good luck on your journey!!

[@kyanne3635]

Oh my goodness! I absolitely love this, and I would really like to try it but do you have to leave it in for 2 days? Can you leave in the thread for a shorter period of time and still have good results?

[@Lucky-uz6jk]

I didnt see her use any yarn maybe I need to watch again. The thread is only 1.32 but I wonder how long shipping will take all the way from Africa

[@ashleymayers95]

Wow your hair is beautiful

[@abib2933]

Who's this remix by in the background?

[@itsjade4586]

I love taliah waajid products too. Btw, you're very pretty and I love your hair.

[@abrean21]

You're so beautiful! We're hair twins but yours is longer!!! You're hair goals!!!

[@divinediva_]

Fabuilous. So much work but what a pay off! I had to subscribe! :D

[@loulouwillis5648]

It looks great by the way.

[@batgirlp5561]

Id love to do it but how long did it take and what do i do for 2 days with threads in my hair? Wear a hat? Stay in the house? Nice result.

[@Losttribeswoman]

how much time does this take? hair is not my life's first priority.

[@memeaddai]

Wonderful length and that shrinkage is real!

[@lolojen794]

You’re too cute. Funny too. Definitely prefer threading. Just found it again. Thanks for this!

[@nephiterisanders3469]

Beautiful hair!!! My Real Deal Hair Goal!!!!

[@mindy1670]

I will try it, but it's gonna be work, work, work, work, work. Looks nice.

[@britjj5126]

Mystique Raven 😂

[@iggreen85]

I am Going to try this on my Bro Hair he is from Nigeria and had 4A/B Hair. You are a Very Beautiful Woman By The Way

[@dolapofadare29]

Love the results!

[@westafricanbaby]

thank you!

[@darkbrownquti]

hi. when you washed your hair did you put it into knots before you completely detangled and was your hair a bit dry before you started using product

[@shharris70]

OMG so much shrinkage your hair is beautiful

[@BeanChick-nh7uh]

That music ❤❤❤

[@tcr5241]

I'm gonna try this method on my weekend off.

[@mamafylees3344]

I love the results. im afraid my hair will tangle.

[@FlairelleNet]

Wow awesome stretch!

[@westafricanbaby]

thank you!

[@loulouwillis5648]

How long did this take I would like to try it but I have a muscle disorder and doing my hair natural is pretty hard. But I rather not use the blow dryer.

[@brklyn2922]

Beautiful! How do you maintain shrunken hair? I enjoy your videos. Thank you.

[@westafricanbaby]

thank you ! my hair is usually in twists, loose twists, flat twists, chunky twists, midi twists

[@favour9020]

i love your hair

[@ZOEWORSHIPTV]

Love love love yr hair!!

[@westafricanbaby]

thank you!

[@debbieallen6016]

Lovely

[@lolasmith8577]

it looks great! how much thread did you use? and how long did it take??

[@tayolwkr]

can you thread your hair as soon as you've washed it? Just noticed that you did it with dry hair.

[@vanessalewis72]

I tried threading once and my routes did not turn out stretched, maybe I did not do it right?

[@paulayoung5884]

Where did you get your lipstick? I love it !

[@naomicaldwell3422]

Paula Young Yes, that color is beautiful! ♡

[@autionahicks9779]

I'm trying to get like you!

[@mylifemyjourneylincy6028]

I love shrinkage

[@graceforever9790]

very helpful, thanks very much,

[@westafricanbaby]

no problem at all, you're welcome!

[@sandrai5311]

I tried threading . my hair got stretched but it seemed quite matted and dry. don't know if i did anything wrong . how do u moisturize ur hair while I'm thread?

[@whoisuchiron]

Sandra i I had the same problem, some say you should dip/soak the yarn in oil before threading so that it doesn't dry out your hair.

[@jennyo.6158]

Awesome strech😮. Did you wear the hair out while threaded??

[@westafricanbaby]

yupp i usually packed it up in a bun and tied a bandana around it.

[@naturalsincebirth2]

I tried African threading a year ago and I did not like how it tangled around my ends, I looked at various videos but the thread still tangled😥 I still desire to try again...

[@brsugarbabe]

I actually add extensions towards the end of mine because I'm worried about my ends.

[@candlecane]

You are supposed to add thread across the entire length of your hair and keep adding so you thread past your entire hair. This is the traditional way we thread in Nigeria. This stretches everything, no tangles. Not sure if there is a video on youtube that shows this technique.

[@Kpower]

I tried that and it works great. The extensions will tangle instead of your ends.

[@samirasadiq907]

You're sooooo beautiful!

[@ModupeOloruntoba]

great video, it's work but it's worth it if you're serious about no heat. Who's Ojuelegba remix is playing?

[@GriimeyStarh]

Modupe Oloruntoba wizkid drake and skepta

[@Diamonddusted68]

Once it is stretched whens is the next time you do it?. Once a week or perhaps two?

[@daedae3398]

great close up.

[@JonelleElise]

What do you do for the two days while your hair is stretching? Your hair came out beautifully! I've never done threading...

[@westafricanbaby]

i wear my hair like that. i usually put it in a bun and tie a bandana around it.

[@MsFlamingFlamer]

Gorgeous! 😍😍🤗

[@easy_natural_hair]

love your accent!

[@RakiyasRoots]

I prefer threading because blow drying makes my ends rough to the touch

[@westafricanbaby]

me toooo

[@daarmonet]

jusy subbed your hairs amazinv

[@PixelPaperDesigns]

ur always beautiful. luv ur hair😍

[@westafricanbaby]

awww God bless you!

[@cristle4688]

How many years post relaxer are you in this video?

[@diajones9797]

HAIR GOALS!

[@duchessainsoph8078]

Hey, have you ever thought about threading with like Marley hair or something? And another question, does threading cause breakage?

[@mango8714]

if your hair is dry, not properly moisturized and unhealthy before putting it in

[@brsugarbabe]

I thread with Marley. However I only put it towards the end of my hair. So I start threading towards the root of my hair, once I get towards he end, I add hair. I do this because i am concerned about my ends and also for length. I only do about 8 and I wear it in a pony tail. I've been doing this on a weekly basis. I really like it as a protective style.

[@preshfresh211]

how did you get your hair so long 😭 I watched your video but I would like more help, i'm still new at this natural hair thing & it's been 2 years but i've not really had the best experience with it, especially with styling my hair. i'm only 15 too so it's not like I really know anything about it 😭

[@musiclover91ful]

does it work on medium length hair also? thank you in advance! Love watching ya videos!

[@westafricanbaby]

yes absolutely. it works on any length

[@aibeeudoete4863]

how long does it take for your whole hair to dry after this? and doesnt the yarn absorb most of the moisture from your hair?

[@Insightful_Locs]

your my hair inspiration 😍

[@Cleekia]

i love it xx

[@westafricanbaby]

thanks

[@MichelynBoateng]

nice!

[@LisaIsNatural]

soo awesome!

[@westafricanbaby]

thank you!!!

[@rachelsaintiluskenol]

Nice👏

[@maxwellshauna682]

Gorgeous!

[@westafricanbaby]

thanks!

[@maxwellshauna682]

You're welcome

[@Catfood19143]

What song is this??

[@TeeRql]

Can't remember if u mentioned it but can you thread bigger sections ?

[@TeeRql]

Also, let's say u can't wait two days for your hair to dry & stretch could u sit under a blow dryer and get the same length once u remove the threading ?

[@IdorenyinHope]

you can thread bigger sections. The issue with going under the dryer is that you still end up using heat so it negates the no heat mantra

[@sarahs8807]

yes. you can make much bigger sections to save time. bigger sections makes for less stretch.

[@shanteraimlach5338]

how long can leave the thread in for?