TWA to Hip Length Natural Hair : what I’ve learned and my advice to you

[@cosandraodame7623]

Your hair looks so healthy. We cannot be afraid to trim our hair.

[@Jmars58]

@@cosandraodame7623 Thank you 💕🧚🏾‍♂️

[@AWAW-z8r]

the fullness.

[@Jmars58]

@@AWAW-z8r Thank you 💕

[@moengele7560]

Your hair is everything,thick and long.Definitely hair goals .❤

[@Jmars58]

@@moengele7560 Thank you ☺️ 💕

[@JG_SmileSOBright]

You and I have had similar experiences, in reverse. My hair has always been natural and very long. Now, I'm enjoying the freedom of short hair. I've had so many different cuts over the last few years. The Anita Baker is the one I'm sticking with for life 😂 you & your hair are GORGEOUS!!!

[@Jmars58]

@@JG_SmileSOBright Thank you and yeah I totally get it! I definitely enjoyed my short hair era 💕🧚🏾‍♂️

[@ladyej3635]

Your hair is absolutely beautiful 😍

[@Jmars58]

@@ladyej3635 Thank you 💕🧚🏾‍♂️

[@KimW-sm1oe]

When you get used to a product that works. They stop making it. Paul Mitchell had a shampoo and conditioner that worked then it disappeared.😢

[@Jmars58]

@@KimW-sm1oe I know 😭 I felt that way about the neutrogena triple moisture conditioner! So sad they stopped making it. Really sucks when something you like is no longer being made 😫😫😫

[@jamirie61046]

That's why I love living in the Caribbean where there is easy access to natural resources for hair.

[@Cityscape622]

@@KimW-sm1oe RIGHT!! I get so annoyed

[@oliviastar3812]

@@jamirie61046 aren't u the lucky one!?

[@luvmusiq1]

Yeah that’s why she said find a few products in each category that work for your hair. That way when one disappears or they change the ingredients, you have others to fall back on.

[@esthertjones]

People like you give me hope for continuing to grow and colour my hair at the same time. 😊

[@Jmars58]

It’s definitely possible💗

[@sharoncarty5096]

To God be the glory. Beautiful.

[@Jmars58]

@@sharoncarty5096 Thank you 💕🧚🏾‍♂️

[@tiffiebaebee]

I made it to armpit length. My goal is bra strap length.

[@katherinew3691]

Such good realistic advice! Learning your hair and honing in on your technique for your hair is everything! I have found using silicones again to be so helpful for me too! The slip is unmatched when they are in a conditioner

[@sistaHelenGarcia]

Try silicon bambu

[@Ms.Houston]

Very helpful . Love how vibrantly calming your voice is which lead me to the end of the video. Thanks for the wisdom shared of what works for you and the advice to pay attention to one’s hair. Your hair is BEAUTIFUL ☺️✨

[@Jmars58]

@@Ms.Houston Thank you so much 💕🧚🏾‍♂️

[@LovelyDejadej]

Thank you for this video. I have been natural a few times. The only time I had long hair was when I decided to grow locs. Now I’m growing my hair waist length and I just did a big chop. Thanks for this advice ❤

[@honeylovebrown5478]

Its so luscious and beautiful 😊❤

[@Jmars58]

@@honeylovebrown5478 Thank you 💕🧚🏾‍♂️

[@MsSydd]

Thank you for all the advice! You are beautiful & definitely pouring knowledge into us. Thank you beautiful! 💗💗💗

[@Jmars58]

@@MsSydd Thank you and no problem anytime. Sharing knowledge about hair is a passion of mine 💕🧚🏾‍♂️

[@lovingjesus3042]

Wow! Just beautiful & thick👍

[@Jmars58]

@@lovingjesus3042 Thank you 💕🧚🏾‍♂️

[@samzahngubo3000]

Your hair is gorgeous 😍 ✨️ 💕 ❤

[@Jmars58]

@@samzahngubo3000 Thank you 💕🧚🏾‍♂️

[@ScorpioMami415]

Godbless you and your beautiful hair, Jettie. I'm on my way, too. My hair was long like this year's ago. I'm growing it back now.❤❤❤ yup, keeping it simple, really pays off.

[@Jmars58]

@@ScorpioMami415 Thank you ☺️ and yes simplicity has been key for me. I wish you well on your hair journey and thanks for your lovely comment 💕🧚🏾‍♂️

[@ScorpioMami415]

@@Jmars58 Absolutely!

[@NinaThomasBooks]

Short hair looks good on you, too. Pretty texture.

[@Jmars58]

@@NinaThomasBooks Thank you 💗🧚🏾‍♂️

[@bonitavickers4473]

Beautiful hair!❤

[@Jmars58]

@@bonitavickers4473 Thank you 💕🧚🏾‍♂️

[@melbapompey3398]

Love your hair! My hair is similar to yours. Big chop 6 yrs ago, mid back length. U definitely need patience & to try diff products & methods to see what works for u

[@hassanas.benjamin3818]

You look shook nice. Thanks a million for the inspiration

[@Jmars58]

@@hassanas.benjamin3818 Thank you and no problem 😉 anytime 💕🧚🏾‍♂️

[@killahkurlz7157]

amen. let it be free.

[@THECLOSETGURU]

Your hair is beautiful! It looks like the perfect braiding hair. #jelly

[@daciasdiy1861]

I just cut iff my relaxed hair for the 10th time 😭 i hate the tweenie weenie afro stage , ill never wear it in public. I cut my hair off bc the weirdest things happen. The relaxed part of my hair literally turned into dread locs that wouldn’t come out . Only the relaxed part so i had to cut it off. I planned on relaxing my hair but decided i wont . Maybe i better give my relaxer away bc I'm super tempted with this lil afro 😭

[@Jmars58]

@@daciasdiy1861 trust me I hear you and I’ve been there. I would say see if you can style your TWA in a way that makes you feel comfortable. I know it’s a very awkward stage but it truly does fly by. Maybe experiment with a little bit of color or headbands, or stylish cuts💕🧚🏾‍♂️

[@lucindagray8882]

My hair is natural and my hair is also is/was shaved on the sides and back... Sis, I am trying to manage my sides and back , because I'm letting it all grow out, but I need to go get a blowout, just to put onto my sides and back and that's it, lol!!! I'm not putting the blow-out on the top and just leaving it natural... It's been 2 months of me not going to my local barber and I'm not tempted to go anytime soon or in the future... I am determine to grow out my hair, PERIOD!!!

[@jsyon2282]

Tks for the advice, I know consistency is the key, when u were shoulder length what was your routine, was it once a week & did u wear more protective styles then, or u blow dried it ? Have an amazing 2024🎉🎉🎉

[@peachescream8650]

Yes great questions!

[@Jmars58]

Thank you! And so I didn’t really heat style much when I was shoulder length. I mostly just did wash and gos. I didn’t start doing the braid method until my hair got much longer.

[@YvetteUniverse369]

Absolutely beautiful 😍

[@Jmars58]

@@YvetteUniverse369 Thank you 💕🧚🏾‍♂️

[@chal3t]

Hair goals … 😊

[@Jmars58]

@@chal3t Thank you 💕🧚🏾‍♂️

[@ferventloverofJesusChrist9868]

I’m currently twa with my 2nd big chop I have enough hair more twists but I’ll try a wash and go next wash day I have about 5 inches of hair

[@tlc8925]

My hair is to my butt but I’m going to focus on hip/thigh length… I hope I have the focus lol

[@talesatrout2836]

Thank you so much for this wonderful video. Your voice is so calming, and your hair is absolutely gorgeous !!! I would like to know your opinion about what is healthier low drying your hair after you’ve washed it or braiding it while it’s still wet and let it dry naturally? I have heard both sides. It was stated that less stress on the hair once it has been blow dried straight and the hair won’t break off since it’s straight. What is your view on that?

[@Jmars58]

@@talesatrout2836 Hello and thank you ☺️ So I’ve heard both arguments. I think both are absolutely true depending on your own hair. For me personally, I have seen that braiding my hair in the shower while it is wet has helped my hair to retain moisture longer and prevent breakage. This leading to longer hair. However, I also see how blow drying hair to stretch and smooth it could prevent tangles as well and help prevent breakage. Both are very valid in my opinion. Hope that makes sense 💕🧚🏾‍♂️🧚🏾‍♂️

[@Zenalliecat]

Yeah my hair shrinks like crazy.

[@sandrapowell7787]

I have been natural since 2011. It's at shoulder length from a long time but it seems like it just doesn't grow anymore. I do admit that I am not caring it the way I use to because it was all too overwhelming. But the most important takeaway for me is that natural hair doesn't seem beautiful to me. I don't know if it fits my face. I just don't know how to style my hair to look pretty. So I braid my hair a lot and that makes it so heavy and uncomfortable. How do I get past the initial discomfort in how the hair fits my face? I grew up believing that straight hair looks sleek and glamorous and natural hair was mostly old people. 😊. So how to go forth now

[@Jmars58]

@@sandrapowell7787 Hey Sandra, so I totally understand your disposition and it’s quite relatable since a lot of girls with hair like you and me aren’t taught to see the beauty of our hair at a young age. The first time I fell in love with my natural hair is honestly when I stopped expecting it to do things that it wouldn’t do or that it wasn’t meant to do. I started to appreciate my hair for everything that it was and what it did do and I started to seek the beauty out in my own hair. So you see starting out we first have to address the stigma surrounding natural hair and myths. We must condition our own mind to understand. Our hair is beautiful, and that really natural hair has its own unique properties that we can enhance and grow. next I set out to make sure that my hair and it’s health was put as priority. so for me, I’m not really big on like twist or like wearing smaller braids or you know other more common natural hairstyles. I like to style my hair in the shower in braids, buns or whatever I’m feeling like doing that day and then just kind of style around that. I also played around with a lot of styles until I found ones that fit me. I don’t like to wear my hair out it’s natural state (too much tangling). I prefer to more so sleek & styled but without putting too much tension or causing damage to my scalp. So Sandra, I urge you to perhaps go on Pinterest or lemon8 and find hairstyles for natural hair and then attempt to make your own version of those styles. Trust me anything you can do with other hair you can do with natural hair too. You just have to find the way you like to style your hair. Also, with shoulder length hair we want to make sure that we keep the hair up a majority of the time off the shoulders as the ends tend to have more friction and obviously because it’s shoulder length and it’s like kind of brushing back-and-forth on your shoulders and you know so it could be a lot of friction at that length. This friction over and over again all day can lead to breakage.So the best thing you can do to your hair right now is give it lots of moisture and make sure you’re putting a very good leave in it after rinsing out your shampoo and perhaps even leaving a little bit of conditioner in for extra moisture. Make sure you’re shampoo and your conditioner are correct for your hair and your are very moisturizing and get your hair off of your shoulders and try to put water on your hair at least 3 to 4 times a week and when I say put water on your hair, I mean in the shower, not just like a spray bottle but dowsing your hair with water and conditioner in the shower and you probably only have to shampoo about once a week but right now at this stage if you wanna move past shoulder length you really need to focus on moisture, getting your hair as much water as possible and also getting your hair up and off of your shoulders . There’s so many cute styles you can do with shoulder length hair go crazy with it ! Again however, the first step is seeing the beauty within you your hair and after that, I promise you the confidence and everything else follows. Please keep me updated💗🧚🏾‍♂️🧚🏾‍♂️🧚🏾‍♂️

[@sandrapowell7787]

Thank you so much for your time and assistance. You answer with such patience and I am truly grateful.

[@NgoziKOka]

Wow.. your hair is truly gorgeous! Please how long did it take you to reach this length?new subscriber..

[@Jmars58]

@@NgoziKOka Thank you! It took about 3 1/2 years 💕

[@Liz-ic6jb]

What's a T-W-A ?

[@kiwicree]

Teenie weenie afro ​@@Liz-ic6jb

[@imanishantel3769]

I wish you could do my hair 🥺😭🩷I’m experiencing postpartum hair loss 💔

[@Jmars58]

I’m so sorry 😞 what’s your routine like now? Have you found anything that helps?

[@imanishantel3769]

@@Jmars58 I have been trying Jamaican black castor oil lightly each night, but I don’t see any improvements 💔😢I’m not sure what to do I’m also letting my natural hair breathe

[@Briejethemodel]

The health 😫😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@Jmars58]

@@Briejethemodel Thank you 🥰🥰🥰💕🧚🏾‍♂️

[@mintchoco_2558]

You are right. Bleached hair is safer than relaxed hair!

[@Jmars58]

@@mintchoco_2558 this is how I felt when I was growing my hair 😭🤣💕🧚🏾‍♂️

[@jaynegodfrey1537]

Hi there! I appreciate you and what you shared. Did you where protective styles/braids over the years or just your hair free?

[@Jmars58]

@@jaynegodfrey1537 when I want to retain length I style my hair in two braids in the shower and leave it. I do this forever however long to achieve longer hair and help me with retaining length. I never aloe my hair in its natural state to be free because it cause a lot of tangles and fairy knots 😭💗💗🧚🏾‍♂️

[@iamnyia8242]

i feel that my issue is i don’t mind cutting my hair and i gotta unlearn it or get tired of having to grow it back

[@Jmars58]

@@iamnyia8242 I definitely know what you mean. I can get scissor happy too!

[@carlawilson8806]

I learned that aging GENERALLY slows hair growth, a lot! I use to cut mine all the time too( it grew really fast) it doesn’t grow the same now😢

[@Sweet_Ness_69]

The shine! Was there any particular reason why you stopped using henna?

[@Jmars58]

@@Sweet_Ness_69 No, honestly I really loved doing henna treatments. They turned my hair a pretty ginger color when my hair was a light color. Henna is cool in my book!💕🧚🏾‍♂️

[@tanzaniawilliams4379]

Thank you

[@buetifulkay12]

What blow dryer/products do you use to stretch your hair?

[@Jmars58]

@@buetifulkay12 I use the Revair blow dryer and Babyliss Pro titanium straighter. Right now I’m using the L’Oréal el vive 2% Hyaluronic acid and Dove bond serum to blow dry and then flat iron.

[@kerriewithpurpose5722]

No wonder...revair 😢

[@Tanderson6117]

what is your favorite detangling brush

[@Jmars58]

@@Tanderson6117 definitely huge conair paddle brushes 🧚🏾‍♂️💗

[@Jmars58]

@@Tanderson6117 definitely huge conair paddle brushes 🧚🏾‍♂️💗

[@love-sg6tu]

Your hair looks great!🤗 Whats the first song in the beginning of the video?🤔

[@SE-gs6gd]

What did you use for your monochromatic look. It’s so pretty.

[@mznewman7]

Beautiful hair…how long did it take to get that length?

[@Jmars58]

@@mznewman7 Thank you 😊 and I’d say about 4 1/2 years

[@evas.7329]

Do you take vitamins to stimulate hair growth?

[@Jmars58]

@@evas.7329 currently no but I am a big fan of liquid biotin💕🧚🏾‍♂️

[@EB-Eats]

Did you have long hair I before your first chop?

[@Jmars58]

@@EB-Eats I’ve always had medium length hair while relaxed… but never this long. This is the longest my hair has ever been 💗🧚🏾‍♂️

[@williamsj4852]

Great video. You have beautiful hair. Do you eat healthy? A well balanced diet? Can you do a wash day and the product you use, the leave in? How you moisturize your hair? 😁

[@Jmars58]

@@williamsj4852 Thank you 😊 and I wouldn’t call the diet I eat right now the “model” of health lol. However, I don’t think it lacks in nutrient like iron, protein,etc. However, I’m not a vegan or anything. I would love to film those things in the near future, absolutely 💕

[@realmaureenoyakhilome]

I get your question but don’t believe in it cos so many homeless people have long hair . 😂

[@jk9084]

​@@realmaureenoyakhilomeyeah dreads 😂

[@jenaccess4luv]

Your hair is gorgeous! But bleach like relaxers breaks down the hair bonds. If you were to bleach your hair now the damage would be more noticeable oppose to when your hair was twa.

[@vettejakes]

Thanks for this video. Do you have any suggestions for simple styles for hair that is about 6 inches long ( too short for a bun )? I recently got a cut

[@Jmars58]

@@vettejakes for me wash and goes were the way to go at this length and I kept it very moisturized throughout the week. I miss this stage so much 💕🧚🏾‍♂️

[@vettejakes]

@@Jmars58 thanks!

[@mobettalady29]

Genetics play a big part too great results tho ❤

[@iamYahuahsdaughter]

This is likely not a true statement. Black women don’t know their hair neither do they have patience with it.

[@lloyd.jourdan]

How often do you wash??? And condition

[@chicspeaks]

Beautiful.🥰

[@Jmars58]

@@chicspeaks Thank you 💕🧚🏾‍♂️

[@peachescream8650]

What paddle brush is that? looks like it has hole to dry faster. Where can i find it?

[@Jmars58]

The purple one I’m holding in the video is a WET brush I got from Target and the blue one in the smaller clips is a conair paddle brush💕

[@peachescream8650]

@@Jmars58 thank you

[@AshaEl-p4l]

Are u a straight natural do you keep your hair straight moat of the time

[@Jmars58]

@@AshaEl-p4l No I wouldn’t say I’m a straight natural per se. I’d say I go through seasons lol some I’m wear my hair more in its natural state and sometimes I go through times where I prefer it straight. It just depends on how I feel 💕

[@AshaEl-p4l]

@Jmars58 OK it's beautiful either way.

[@bbebop30]

Your advice. Good hair care practices are important. But genes also play a big role in hair length.

[@signedsanga5959]

❤❤

[@lethatobias7223]

How do you style your hair?

[@Goldenxo90]

beautiful

[@bluetothesun]

What silicone products are you using. I need a product for moisture because my hair is soooo dry.

[@Jmars58]

@@bluetothesun Hello 😄 so most of the products I use from hair masques to leave ins have silicones in them. For example: L’Oréal el vive conditioners, leave in, Eva NYC conditioners, Pantene miracle rescue conditioner, etc. If I wear my hair in its natural state I usually use the conditioners as leave ins.

[@bluetothesun]

@@Jmars58 thank you! Is your hair high or low porosity?

[@Jmars58]

@@bluetothesun my hair is low porosity. This is why I do most of my styling in the shower when I wear my hair in its natural state because the steam helps so much with manageability 💕🧚🏾‍♂️

[@buetifulkay12]

Do you use oils, butters, or sprays on your scalp?

[@Jmars58]

@@buetifulkay12 No I don’t use anything on my scalp. I like to use hair serums throughout my hair though 💕🧚🏾‍♂️

[@ElegantPaws01]

Moisture? Anything else?

[@GrowWithDimande]

Hi. Can I send you my Fenugreek product line. Fenugreek is naturally loaded with Lecithin which is a deep emollient that conditions and moisturizes your hair and scalp. Fenugreek prevents hair loss and encourages growth. Other Benefits: Moisturizes Fights Dry Scalp Fights Scalp Inflammation Adds Natural Luster Thickens Hair

[@ihaveheardHim]

I'm not loving the twa stage. I want it to go by faster. Grow dammit Grooooooowwwww!

[@Jmars58]

@@ihaveheardHim lmao it will go by before you know it 💕🧚🏾‍♂️

[@CarolPettaway-f1b]

Why are people with long hair always messing with ir when the talk?

[@samilazeca4028]

For how long u are keeping yr hair

[@Jmars58]

@@samilazeca4028 It took me 3 1/2 to 4 yrs to get to this length 🧚🏾‍♂️💕

[@kekelah7857]

I waa trying a whole bunch of products and when I went to a simple routine and started using grease. My hair thrived. Oils weren't enough for me.

[@Jmars58]

@@kekelah7857 There’s so many cool things to unlock about our hair.. only by truly studying our hair and paying close attention to it will we find out what works for us. Well done 💕🧚🏾‍♂️

[@CarolPettaway-f1b]

Messing with their hair when talking?

[@csslkft6517]

Nice crocheting

[@SarahWilcher-yh7xu]

😅😅😅😅😅

[@preciousandrare1777]

I would like to see u part your hair in sections because I am not convinced that this is all yours.

[@VideoSiteAccess]

You can watch her other videos if you need a little more convincing.

[@Cityscape622]

You are so beautiful inside and out. If you lived in Atlanta I would totally tell my 27 yo son about you. Yes I am that shameless matchmaking mother 😎🥸😂. My son is very successful in the political arena and I have convinced him to become governor first then find a wife 😉. Stay sweet babe aka in-law 😊

[@Jmars58]

@@Cityscape622 awww that is so sweet😭 Thank you 💕

[@NewEyes25]

🤣😂🤣😂💜💜💜💜