Why are Wash n Go's not healthy for afro hair?

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[@Loveandasia]

Wash n gos grew my hair to tailbone length. I have really big 3c/4a ish hair and I love it. Protein , deep conditioner, leave in , grease , water 🤷🏽‍♀️.

[@CurlyCrowie]

My aim isn't long hair but my hair thrives on wash & go. My niece is completely the opposite. Long hair is her goal and she doesn't do w&g

[@SLB9634]

You hit the nail on the head when you said we really don't like the way our natural hair is.

[@2_blAck]

Amen! Because I’m not wearing it out until it acts right😂

[@chocolatte522]

​@@2_blAckwhat do you mean by 'until it acts right'? What do you expect it to do? I guess better yet, what are you trying to force it to do that is seems to be resisting?

[@ashleytyler1386]

​@2_blAck if it's growing and healthy it's acting right babe. Love every part of you down to your toenails ❤

[@Susan-id5xj]

@chocolatte522 Maybe she's waiting for a desired length.

[@Somersets.]

Well he's telling us that the way our hair naturally exists is damaging to it... So we have to harness it instead by twists & what not. That's such a bummer. But wash & go's destroy my hair. He's not wrong. But dang it's tough out here.

[@ashleytyler1386]

I wore my humongous fro to go grocery shopping one day and I had a friend with me who had a short weave hairstyle in her hair. She told me I embarrassed her by walking out of my house like that lol. It was picked out clean and everything but it was still an "embarrassment" to her. She said people kept staring but what she didn't hear were the people's comments when they said WOW your hair is beautiful. I love my natural fluffy hair I don't understand why some women hide theirs underneath all that mess it damages your hair too. I make my own products and my hair responds well to it. I managed to grow my hair from my neck to almost the middle of my back in one year from the organic hair butter and creams I made. We don't need weaves to grow our hair or to keep it protected.

[@NubianQueen68]

@ashleytyler1386 Hi Ashley. Please tell me how you made your hair butter. What other products did you make to contribute to your hair growth? How do your wear and maintain your hair? Thank you in advance.

[@ashleytyler1386]

@NubianQueen68 Now my method may not work for everyone but I use LOTS and lots of oils, raw Shea butter, and herbs. Rice water and chebe conditioning treatments (only when I wash my hair) I usually wear my hair in plaits and I cover it. I don't wear my hair loose when it's too hot or too cold and I use a heat protector when I do or lots of moisturizers like leave-in conditioners and olive oil or castor oil. Tbh, I think leaving it alone is what helps it grow. I don't put weave in it often and if I do it's once a year. I don't straighten it because I'm far too lazy to sit there for hours just for it to puff back up in minutes 😆😆. I don't over or under-wash it just once a month and I'm super careful when it comes to combing through it. Oh and when I'm not wearing the chunky plaits I do Updos that don't create much tension. It sounds like a lot but me describing it sounds way more stressful than it is 😄😄. I wish I could connect with you another way I'd send you video on how to make some.

[@MagickalMermaid]

Ditch the *friend*

[@ashleytyler1386]

@MagickalMermaid Luckily I didn't have to ditch her. She decided to just stop hanging out with me herself so it made it easier to pull away

[@diapia]

Sounds like a hater to me.

[@coilyheadedbby]

Most hairstyles we do as black women simply aren’t protective. And I just wish we could be more honest about that.

[@spicexhoney]

Narada has been one of the few who has been real about this, honestly.

[@jacklyneverage3881]

Right

[@tatianaragland4007]

The only ones that are twist with our own hair. Everything else is damaging.

[@gretchengeorge5302]

As soon as we say it, we’re called anti black. How ass backwards is that, lmao?

[@Rue100]

FACTSSSSSSS...IM SOOO SICK OF BLACK AMERICAN WOMEN AND BLACK WOMEN ON PLANET EARTH JUST STOPPPPP WITH ALLLLLLL THE FAKEEEEE STUFF WITH YOUR HAIR JUST STOPPPPP AND WEAR YOUR NATURAL HAIR THIS IS SICKENING

[@channyj784]

I love wash and go’s. It’s my natural hair texture captured and set. How much more natural can I get. I have fine low density hair, twist out aren’t as flattering. We always talk about how versatile our hair is….but I’m thankful for you Narada. Forever a subscriber, love seeing a master at work.

[@zzee-qw1fi]

Exactly. Many of us can have healthy hair with wash n go's with the right approach

[@MT-yx5cu]

​@@zzee-qw1fiit's not the best style for length retention for most 4c; maintaining wngs and repeatedly doing them is also very time consuming for most people . As with everything, different strokes for different folks.

[@Wallflowerxc]

You can get more natural, only using products to moisturize your hair not style it. What we call a wash and go isn't really a wash and go 😭. It's a wash, define and go. If you really want to wear your texture at it's most natural, wash it, condition it, and moisturize it. But yeah I love wash and gos too, I would wear them more often if I had a good gel to use and my hair was longer.

[@tashboog5458]

@@MT-yx5cu correct, I’m over here looking like who is we tho

[@ashleytyler1386]

Try rosemary and olive oil to strengthen your hair and create thickness. In a year you will be breaking combs 😂😂

[@Cocobarbie342]

I feel like people don’t understand how much integrity Narada has. He keeps it all the way 100 on what will work for natural hair. Theres a-lot of products that we have been sold as naturals that simply just not work or moisturize our strands. Narada has kept it real and hasn’t let the influence of brands and “influencers” pressure the content that he shares online. My only complaint is wishing that I had found him sooner in my natural hair journey.

[@AfrikanHairGod]

Awww thank you 🥰

[@Cocobarbie342]

@@obamasgirl787 ummm Narada has said several times that if a particular style works for your hair goals to continue what makes you happy. I think the only problem is the fact that you’re actively looking for one. It’s okay to speak in generalizations when it rains true for the large majority of naturals that won’t be able to attain 26 inches of 4c hair through wash and go alone. The fact that you don’t have a pfp really makes me feel like you’re trolling with bad energy.

[@donnathompson4259]

I learn so much when you do these lives. After watching this my next goal is to twist my hair without using the human hair. Almost 66 years old and still learning.

[@AfrikanHairGod]

You got this! You can do it! 😊

[@libbystwinfreelibby1839]

We are never too old to learn! There’s no such thing! I wish you the best in your new natural hair journey.

[@plee6223]

I use hair grease for my wash and go. I apply hair grease to soaking wet hair then an apply a light coating of gel on top. This keeps my hair from drying out. My hair will shrink but that doesn’t bother me. I just don’t want dry hair. The hair grease helps to hold my style and keep my hair from getting dry.

[@heathernicole8856]

What hair grease you use?

[@plee6223]

@@heathernicole8856 I use Dax. It helps to keeps the gel from drying out my hair, give me extra hold, and keeps my ends from tangling.

[@janereyrules1083]

4c hair?

[@RD-nq7fl]

Whew😂, the girls were not ready for your answers on this looooong weekend. Unfortunately, we ain’t ready for the truth. However, I want to thank you 🙏🏾 for your honesty because personally I am ready for an honest discussion on how to grow healthy hair, and enjoy your weekend.

[@Sammiein]

4b/4c. I gel down my wash and go then apply glycerin and castor oil while wet. I then sit under a dryer. Hair is moisturized and last 6 days. I receive complements often.

[@msch3891]

👍🏾 Yes. I love wash and go's they last and easy.

[@Sammiein]

@@kj7045 l use wetline gel. No leave-in (no flaking). The glycerin and oil will moisturize. I have a long tapper cut and I apply about 3 quarters size of glycerin and 2 quarters of castor oil while wet AND after it's dry. If you live in a humid place use less. You can do it...

[@honks9484]

3c/4a with a dash of 3b here. I also prefer doing wash and go’s bc they’re just so easy and simple for me and last week when I washed my hair, I noticed that I retained so much length❤

[@janereyrules1083]

Glycerin is the key that’s why

[@BrownSugarNCurls]

Missed the live 🫠 here for the playback tho. Let me grab a snack! Your beard locs look so good!

[@AfrikanHairGod]

Thank you!!!

[@nami_ifé]

Wash and gos have never worked for me either and I used to do my own box braids constantly and kept having issues with my scalp and end were torn up. A couple years ago I gave up box braids and started just doing twists and braids with my own hair by itself and my hair started to thrive. So I definitely think braiding hair is not healthy. I’m so thankful for your expertise because it’s helped me figure out what I’ve needed to change and reinforce the positive things that I do for my hair now. So thank you for being the realest content creator, cosmetologist and hair care specialist in the game. One day I gotta drive down to you for an appointment. I live in New York but the trip to me would be worth it. 💜

[@PassportBrosAndBlondeManWeaves]

@Beefsectaweaknow Well I think this is why a lot of women started to soak the hair in apple cider vinegar. There is a lot of braiding hair out there that claims to be itch free. I think the main reason why a lot of the braiding hair itches is due to the chemical process it goes through.

[@ambersummer2685]

It’s funny for the past couple of years I’d forget to book an appointment to have my hair braided and would just put my hair in mini twist. A hair appointment would take out my whole pay check since I’m kinda stuck living from pay check to pay check. I’m probably better off this way or at least I could try wearing them only on rare special vacations.

[@makeuplayshaa]

Yeah braids tore my hair up too. It grew but it was dry with split ends.

[@kj7045]

“Present the best version of yourself to the world”! That was the best quote of the video.

[@afromystik4365]

Hey Narada!🙌🏾 I’m born in the 80’s so trust me, our hair was the healthiest before we started using all these added extensions. Grease and water! 💦 just braid your own hair!! Cornrow it! Just be mindful of the tension and keep it moist. Grow it out! The simpler you keep your hair routine, minimal manipulation, the better. Like you said, acceptance is 🔑. 🫶🏾

[@AfrikanHairGod]

Exactly!!❤️ Thanks for watching!

[@ashleytyler1386]

There you go!!! 👏👏 I get hate when I wear my Color Purple Cealie braids but it's mostly from people who hate their own hair and are struggling to accept what grows from their scalps lol. Idc how silly my braids look I have a head full of thick, fluffy, and long hair because I don't do all of that extra stuff to it. Wash, oil, grease, and plait that's all we need

[@ileanasantamaria2364]

Great information, delivered with clarity and humor - thank you! Question: why are braids WITHOUT added hair not as good a protective style as twists?

[@AfrikanHairGod]

Why twists are better than braids for healthy natural hair styles

[@Sassy-po1tp]

I saw Dr. Habiba Tunau's video on the toxicity of synthetic braiding hair 2 weeks ago, and it inspired me to get rid of all my synthetic braiding and crochet hair. But I also read the articles she referenced and even found more to substantiate that wearing synthetic hair is linked to health issues. I want to thank you for being a voice of wisdom in the natural hair care community. Taking care of our natural hair is really not that complicated, and you continue to stress that. I know it's frustrating, but please don't give up on us🙂. I think most of us are finally getting it, which is definitely due to experts like you.

[@AfrikanHairGod]

Thank you so much! ❤️

[@Lelej8]

Well in my opinion wash and gos specifically doesn’t cause the hair to be unhealthy. I think when you constantly have dry hair over a long period of time, no matter what style you do you will struggle maintaining the health of your hair. My hair retains moisture pretty well and no specific style has made my hair unhealthy.

[@verb247]

I do wash and go’s sometimes because I like my curls and I diffuse it so it doesn’t stay wet. I have what I think they call “3c & 4A” hair so it is pretty manageable. However, i still have to freshen it up or run my hands or a denman brush through it with a refresher mid week, if not it will tangle by the next wash day and is a b*tch to detangle, in turn causing stress and breakage.

[@shelly11134]

This made me think of the simple way our mom's took care of our hair and it flourished. 😍

[@MT-yx5cu]

I totally agree with you about the braids. I stopped with braids a decade ago. I noticed the same. The extra manipulation from putting in and taking out small braids, with no extensions, also wore on the ends of my hair.

[@jlf7362]

In the end, people have to do what works for them. I've been doing coils for 3 years. I wash my hair every 7-10 days religiously with products i've investigated. I do a deep conditioner every week. I go to my stylist every 8 weeks, and my ends still look good. Now that my hair has grown and does get tangled, I switched to wash and go's. My hair is growing. I'm a 3c/4a. In the end, drink water. A lot of the hair care journey is based on what people put in their bodies

[@AfrikanHairGod]

What you put in your body contributes but the majority of healthy hair care is what you actually do for the hair. Hair doesn't repair or regenerate itself so eating good and not taking proper care and precaution will lead to damage. If you ever come to Atlanta. I would love the opportunity to see your healthy hair in person 👌

[@jlf7362]

@@AfrikanHairGod Definitely, you have to treat your hair right; and people have to stop believing just because a star created a product, it will work for everybody

[@take_me_to_tartaria2848]

Thank you for your advice , by far you are one of the best. Continue teaching these needed hair care truths❤.

[@butterflybeautiful5374]

From what I know and understand, there is no such thing as braiding hair unless it’s human hair. It’s all fabric that absorbs moisture. The aka braiding hair is not hair at all it’s fabric and the fabric is doing what it does absorb moisture your hair laying against it gets dried out. There are moisturizing mousse with no alcohol which would be the better way to go if using a mousse. I love hair the chemistry, the trichology and the compound make up. I love that you are educating on the detrimental effects of adding fabric to hair, hence braiding hair. They would get a different outcome if they used human hair for braids.

[@Sims2gal1000]

Can we pleaseeeeee bring back braiders who use water and grease? I would pay $600

[@AfrikanHairGod]

They have to learn how to actually braid first... Nobody can braid without half a jar of jam anymore

[@uberhaute_naturalz84]

I braid with just my grease mixed with Shea butter/ Jamaican black castor oil and a tiny amount of Wetline on my hair (not my scalp). I can't suffocate my scalp for beauty's sake. I missed the "live" again because of mummy duties😂

[@iateyursandwiches]

​@AfrikanHairGod I would kill for a stylist near me that could braid with damp hair period, nevermind the grease/cream instead of gel.

[@OurStory704]

@@uberhaute_naturalz84 yes the shea butter & castor oil mix is a holy grail! I wish more sisters knew about it.

[@uberhaute_naturalz84]

@@OurStory704 It can be very thick though so, a tiny little bit goes a long way.

[@stephaniepink9060]

You are right about the back to back braids!! I see it in my hair!!…. So I decided to wear braids 2-3 weeks, moisturize , 3 times a week, take down after about a month! I am going to start wearing 2-strand twists. Also, my hair loves hair pomades and waters!❤ Great Tutorial!!!

[@ClassicTater]

You were extremely patient with our questions. I really appreciate that, thank you.

[@shatarajoilee]

I have naturally high porosity hair. Wash and go’s do not go here. I style my natural hair with two strand twist or plaits. That’s it. Sometimes I’ll style with accent braids in on the front and connect it to a ponytail. Butters and cremes, and soufflés and milks are my favorites and my hair cannot thrive without them. We need to stop trying to go against what our hair naturally does and work with what it naturally does. Our hair is different and we need to accept it. The moment acceptance comes in the picture the better our hair will be.

[@iateyursandwiches]

This. Even anthony dickey admits that to a degree with his whole hair rules concept(though execution isn't the best imo). Hair isn't just hair when we can clearly see that there is a difference in shape and structure with straight vs curly hair. Just because it's all made up of protein doesn't mean it behaves the same way. You don't even need a chemistry degree to see that.

[@TheFifthOracle]

Yea I totally agree! Im in the same boat! & we thriving with our naturals! ❤

[@LooneyBillies]

🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽 Thank you so much. I have been right all this time! I have watched folks doing the most and losing hair but kept doing it and wondered why they were losing hair.

[@Jam-dp1vb]

I like doing wash and go’s for me because I’ve finally found products that soften my hair, give good hold, shine, no tangles, and length retention. It took years for me to figure it out. I don’t do twist outs because I hate those heavy creams and butters in my hair. (Ive tried mousse but it’s terrible for a twist out for me.) My hair strands are fine, those heavy products break me out, and provides no hold for me. I live in a humid state and that style typically lasts 2 days max until it’s a fro. Now I wouldn’t have a problem with wearing a fro, except my hair is see through! There are women like me who have no issue with their texture, but hair strands and density. My hair looks fuller with the products I use for a wash and go, and I don’t like twist/braid styles on me simply because my hair isn’t thick.

[@jaynel0919]

100% correct...Our self-hate is real! 💜TFS You are appreciated.

[@lexqbeanable]

I loooovvee 2 strand twists and my hair loves them too. My hair grows like a weed.. the key is definitely leaving it alone. Thank you..i love your videos

[@fin4008]

I switched to kinky hair extensions so I could feel comfortable moisturizing my hair and washing it inside of the “protective style”, but you ate me up because you are absolutely right. I think a lot of ppl avoid the moisture because their hair frizzes up and sticks out of the straight braiding hair. The kinky hair is much more light weight and I can squeeze in moisture easier. Also I only do twist now since they’re less tension and easier to moisturize. Also it matches my texture so the frizz doesn’t bother me nearly as much. My problem was I was wearing my hair by itself for so long I got tired of it looking the same length in plaits/twists thanks to shrinkage So much great info Ty so much for your service ❤❤

[@TT-fn1xb]

You are dropping bombs all over the place. You are helping me understand why I struggle with dryness at some points. Also, many stylists ask for clients to blow dry their hair before coming to get it styled. I on the other hand, when I do my hair, I do it without blow drying it beforehand and that was how hairdressers did it when I was younger too. I also hate gel and mousse irritates my skin which is why I often prefer just doing it myself. I didn’t realise mousse could irritate the skin until you mentioned it here. I wear my hair in an Afro one week in every 4 months or so and that’s when I get the most tangles, dryness and brittle ends. It means I need to trim more often than when I leave it in single plaits. Thank you for making things make so much sense.

[@AfrikanHairGod]

You are welcome thank you so much for watching

[@prettybold3990]

This actually came at a time when I was considering braid extensions. I was on the fence but I think I’ll be twisting it braiding my own hair this summer. If I do take the leap, I know the risks. Thank you!

[@devinl8487]

I love Softee hair grease!!! So glad you mentioned it❤

[@LoveNLegacy]

TYSM for this video, and the info on hydration and moisturizing. I learned so much ❤😊❤

[@minamalistlyme]

Replay...i love this dialogue. Youre right ! wash and gos worked for me when my hair was shorter. Once my hair hits shoulder length i gotta wash it twist it and leave it alone. Though i never been able to go past 2 weeks without washing from childhood. We complicate our lives sometimes. Thanks for these videos!!!

[@brittanyj5311]

I just took out my braided bun with braiding hair. I think I am ok because I wait three or more months in between to get my hair braided with extension. I don't get my hair braid for looks but just for a break because i am physically disabled and also I need to go to the shop for a trim.

[@iateyursandwiches]

Similar concept for me except i work alot in the hospital and get tired so it's a well needed break from styling and detangling/prevents me from ripping throughmy hair when i dont have time. Also when I go on vacation cause nobody has time to deal with TSA and pay for checked bags with all those products! Lol It's really has become just an aesthetic look or lazy natural thing for me as opposed to the primary way I wear my hair or a "protective style"(which it isnt).

[@chinweokoye9949]

I have been doing wash and gos for over 2 years after my big chop.. All is good. It did take time to find the right mix of products that provided moisture and curl definition. My hair actually loves water, so I co wash mid week and shampoo once a week. My hair has grown and hair shedding is minimal.

[@AfrikanHairGod]

Collect your shed hair during your next wash day and look at the integrity of your strands. See if there are split ends, single stand knots, or tapering on the ends of your strands

[@chinweokoye9949]

@@AfrikanHairGod I absolutely look at them. I have fine hair..so knotted strands would be very evident. So far all is good!

[@AfrikanHairGod]

@@chinweokoye9949 good I'm not referring to knotted strands though

[@chinweokoye9949]

@@AfrikanHairGod Strands are smooth and springy..no balls ..no trees. Love your vlogs!!!

[@rachelk4914]

Thanks for your insights on braids with added hair

[@JustFluffyQuiltingYarnCrafts]

Thank you for your constant education and commitment to natural hair health. I'll say it again - you are a rare gem in the natural hair space. Thanks, Love. ❤😍😘

[@AfrikanHairGod]

Thank you so much! ❤️

[@angelacoleman8449]

Wait a minute 😮stop! Can we all family just APPRECILOVE this honesty this king is speaking???? My God! I love him!! With all of the things he’s saying I had decided to give free form locs a try!! But before my hair was always in 2 strand twist.. I couldn’t wear my hair out too long before I had matting!! So I decided to stop fighting Mother Nature 🌬️ and gave it a try.. but that’s my hair texture everyone has different textures. This beautiful soul was talking some reality.. 😘🙏🏾✨🌑💫🦋

[@Kharizmah]

The best style is the one you’re willing to maintain. The ones you mention don’t work for me because my hair locs super easy. The twist out is an auto locker for me

[@missbridgetbutler]

Very informative as always! I was wondering, have you personally seen anyone whose hair was damaged from the Anthony Dickey method? Or heard of anyone who damaged their hair using that method?

[@Amaspiritartist3]

Thank you. This was very helpful. I haven’t been able to wear synthetic braids in years. I am allergic to the barbie hair. I am working on growing healthy long hair by washing /oiling or conditioning it weekly and wearing it in two strand twists …I also have been experimenting with Indian hair oiling.

[@natrlchallenge]

Thanks so much for affirming what I thought for wash n gos and braids

[@bboopish1]

I feel like your knowledge is superior! Thank you, because it also makes sense. I instantly just moisturized my hair with water, cream and an oil and my hair was saying THANK YOU!!! Now if I knew how to roller blade like you….

[@aquafina6544]

My hair thrived on WNG..my hair was tailbone straight 2x and thats blowout bcus I wasn't putting high heat on my hair and rarely blew out or trimmed. When i decided i could switch up is where i went wrong. Aka doing to much😢 My WNG i didn't touch much and i used grease or oil with the gel bcus i hated that hard feeling so it stayed moisturized. I wanted my hair straight and got heat damage had to cut 60% of my hair😢 i got it back but i stopped doing WNG after i got permanently injured. I recently had to cut my thinning off so im starting over again. Like Narada said, 2strand twists are magic. They will grow your hair quickly, well it will appear quick.

[@aquafina6544]

I use my grease on my wet hair after my leave in then I add gel but I have curly hair and the gel just holds my natural curl to keep it from frizzing

[@JJamiah]

Yes my wash and goes are beautiful and my hair is waist length. My moisture and protein balance is correct and my hair loves the attention❤️

[@carlathomas4931]

My hair has thrived with a wash and go as well. I wear WNG’s 80% of the time. I do change up a little. This has been my go to style for about 15 years. I do agree that for a lot of people two stand twists, cornrows etc are best.

[@asia1996]

I have learned so much from your channel. I have been natural for a long time, and its like the wild wild west here on youtube.

[@thetruequeen6747]

Omg 😱 u said it. I’m 67 now but most all my younger years off and on I wore some form of braids from twists, cornrows, individuals or crochet styles but as I got older I noticed some short curly kinks that always prevents my kinky hair from having a smooth texture even if I used jam or gels it just won’t smooth my kind of hair. Now I have decided to start wearing my own natural God given hair. I do like a full head of hair and now I’m on a journey to put good things into my hair inside and out. It’s terrible that it took this long for me to understand that braids have been messing up my hair and scalp. Thanks for sharing ur advice and info. Really appreciate it.

[@coachkira]

Whew I needed to hear this. I’ve been doing mostly wash n go’s and every 3 months Im getting a trim. I want to retain length better and it’s harder for my hair to stay moisturized. Im sure I need to move on over to two strand twists lol thanks for the info!

[@DIAMONDGIRL57]

Love this man. Been watching him for years. I love cornrows but I live in the desert (Mojave) and my 3c/4a hair thrives with wash and go. I’m forced to co wash and add a leave in at least 2-3 times a week because of the dry climate.

[@Tamekabags45]

Thanks for the great info I just used water grease on my natural hair and I stay away from the bad hair stuff I don’t touch my hair I just put it away and look at it grow🙌🏽💃🏻

[@rachaelbrooks4190]

Bc of everything I’ve learned from you, I can’t even listen to most natural hair KZbinrs and stylists anymore bc the amount of misinformation is so pervasive. They just be loud and wrong !!! 😭

[@AfrikanHairGod]

Girl imagine how frustrating it is for me having to constantly correct all this misinformation lol.

[@kmiller6587]

Some things I noticed with my braids or twist extensions and why they were damaging the way I used them. (I did my own) 1. My hair my ends weren’t really protected inside of the braids. The ends usually separated from the braids or twists and were exposed over time. 2. I wore my braids too long. Washing and conditioning inside of the braids isn’t the same. My hair was dryyyyyyy lol. 3. As my hair got longer, not having it out of braids often enough made the extra length feel overwhelming to style sometimes. It’s like being there with a baby from day one, vs coming in to babysit sometimes lol. You learn the intricacies of your hair when you’re actively working with it.

[@adjeleganl2984]

I'm always wanting to have a conversations around the obsession with having long hair. There could be nothing wrong with it, but I think if people really sit with that...the answers will be deep and untrue. What do you believe it will give you? How do you see and treat people with long hair?

[@Beyonslay4]

!!!! This is a very important comment and it connects to texturism.

[@areka1378]

I knew I wasn’t making this up, box braids really messed up my scalp and made my hair constantly break off

[@coilyheadedbby]

Flaxseed gel made my hair UNBELIEVABLY dry. Never again.

[@selfcompassionate]

i got permanent beef with aunt jackie's flaxseed gel because that was the start of my chronic dryness

[@coilyheadedbby]

@@selfcompassionate damn!!!! I used that gel once and never ever picked it up again.

[@Mande30]

I am 52 years old and very much traditional and conservative when it comes to my hair. I am unwilling to wear two strand twists, other than to the gym or to bed. I have been natural since 2016. I have exclusively worn twist outs. I have thrived with this because I never let my hair dry out or shrink up , I trim every 3 months , I DC every time I shampoo and I use a light blow dry to trim. I just have to put in more work to fit my taste. But, this is all I know so it does not seem like work, but normal hair care for me. My set backs came from using permanent color and trying this BGC method.

[@iateyursandwiches]

Yeah...I don't care what anyone says, you need a leave in conditioner when you have color treated hair of any type, especially when afro textured. I tried BGC method on a washngo when I had color and my hair said no ma'am! I knew from then I needed leave ins at all times if I wanted to keep the hair on my head.

[@jacklyneverage3881]

Great advice. I did wash and gos for years and no growth. A lot of breakage. My hair akways grew with braiding my own hair without extensions and two strand twists. Also, when I see Black women with veey long hair in oerson or KZbin, all of them where their own hair in two strand twists or their own hair is braided. Also, I hydrate and lightly moisture my hair frequently through the week.

[@GladToBeNatural]

This!! I was cutting ends every 4 days with WNG because my hair tangled with other strands. My shit is more even stretched but in WNG it shrinks differently in different areas 😭 mini twist and braids w/ no added hair is my holy grail

[@jahdiasherrod4142]

It has taken me a long journey to realize that wash in go’s were such a damaging style that was promoted to us tight curled folks during the height of the natural hair movement and my hair was telling me for years that it didn’t like the style but I just ignored it. Now since I big chopped my hair a year ago I dedicated to listening to what my hair needed which was not wash n go’s and I feel like my hair has been better than it has ever been. Thank you Narada for all the amazing information even though I’ve been natural for many years I still learn every day better ways to care for my hair. 🩵🩵

[@AfrikanHairGod]

That's why it's a journey of constant learning and evolving. Even as a professional I'm still learning more and more about hair

[@jobenren]

I wore crochet braids for about 4 years before i realized that even though i had length, i also had a lot of breakage close to my scalp. I finally decided that if i couldnt achieve a style with my own hair, i just wouldnt have the style. No more extensions, wigs (they took out my edges), or crochet braids for me!

[@EsonaNtwana]

I honestly am so greatful for your advice,and how you explain things. THank you so much brother.

[@carolyngriffin5117]

Thank you for keeping your answers real.

[@laurynchandler5877]

I started wearing braids and twist without extensions and my hair is healthier. I’m not able to braid or twist well,and I work in industry where there’s too much humidity to leave my curly hair out, so braids and twist without extensions keeps my scalp healthy

[@k.p.6475]

I've done braid, two stand twists, twist out and wash and go. I am in agreement with all that you are sharing. Every thing does not work for everybody, some styles, should probably only be worn temporarily, based on how it affects the overall health of your hair. I am going through a period of trying to style and love my hair on me. It is a journey.

[@Pippa-h8g]

I have short curly hair so I cant do twists, etc. I wash, condition, curl butter , the seal with avacado oil and air dry. I do use grease sometimes (loce grease). Works for me, I love my hair, especially the short style.

[@merlecalderajoseph5405]

I notice my hair loves to ve left alone, i wash my hair and i do cornrows for 1 week and same thing every week. My hair strives really well. Too much manipulation does not work at all. Thank you for sharing 😊

[@vwiggins9797]

Sounds like my hair. I think I'll try cornrows because the ends are hidden and protected better than single plaits.

[@carlagullatt978]

@@vwiggins9797 I wish i knew how to cornrow. 😞

[@TB-vj8ie]

I literally JUST discovered this about braids in my daughters hair. She had really long hair and it grows very fast. I take her to a braider about every 8 weeks because she has a hard time doing it herself and i have carpal tunnel. Went to our natural stylist this weekend and she needed a cut. Lost alot of length. Now i know why. Thank you!

[@shari-leedavis1576]

I can definitely attest to this. I do my boyfriend’s hair in some plaits or two strand twists with some cream and grease and he definitely retains more length than me. I’m a wng /slick back bun girlie

[@yoyo4real]

NARADAAAAAA!!! I came to you in Jan of this year & my hair was literally falling out in chunks due to Postpartum & some neglect I can’t lie about that lol. We did a trim just to stabilize the hair & I was supposed to come back in 3-4 months for my next cut. I wore braids back to back for 4 months & I did not let them use jam/edge control nor mousse. I sprayed water daily b/c they were BOHO braids. Babyyyyyy when I took those braids out the 3rd time my hair was literally snapping where the healthy hair & damaged hair met!! There was a harsh line of demarcation. I literally couldn’t take it so I BIG CHOPPED!!! I have about 3 inches of HEALTHY hair now. 😂 I’m gonna wear my hair & I’ll see you in 6 months to assess. Love youuuuuuuu ❤

[@uberhaute_naturalz84]

This kinky twist extension is so drying that I had to remove the hair within 2 weeks! Crochet and faux locs are the hairstyles I will never try again because they both dried my scalp out and it became inflamed like I had pimple and boils all over!

[@shaquandye4161]

Especially the faux locs! Will not get again!

[@carlagullatt978]

Same. I got folliculitis. The worst thing ever! After 4 weeks of antibiotics, I am still feeling the effects. That and breakage.

[@uberhaute_naturalz84]

@@carlagullatt978 wow! That means I got off so easy. Immediately I felt the dryness, I removed it and had a washday with serious moisture.

[@carlagullatt978]

@@uberhaute_naturalz84, yup. I can count the times I've worn braids because I understand the problem with over-braiding and have seen too many receding hairlines on our Black women. Going through this was deflating. I took my braids out after two weeks because I could feel oozing from several scabs. I will never put another unknown material or product in my hair again. You live and learn.

[@angaliquew]

This guy knows his stuff. 👍🏾 I've been unknowingly doing a lot of his recommendations and have been able to maintenance long healthy thick hair for the past 10 years.

[@ally8558]

I do mini twists w my hair for 1 month, moisturize every 2 days, take them out wash, condition and repeat

[@Slaymayas]

Do you wash once a month??

[@ally8558]

Yes

[@Slaymayas]

@@ally8558 yea .. I can't go a month without washing my hair 😭 scalp issues lol most I go is 10 days maybe 11

[@Llupe9021]

I think 6 to 9 inches is an awkward length for highly textured natural hair. Too short for certain styles and too long for the convenience of the twa styles. OMG.

[@Vibes.562]

I do wash n gos summer time. Then for fall/winter I do two strand twist or braid outs. My hair loves it !!!!! ❤

[@Coilylady]

I love love love my twists. And can’t wait to get some time to fly across the country to try you out. Worth the trip from California. 💕I like your thoughtful evaluations and the care you exhibit in your styling.

[@gingersnaps997]

Yes, mousse is NOT MOISTURIZING. My hair hates it...all of it.

[@no.6377]

When I tell you no lies were told😂😂 Crochet braids were _terrible_ . They were more convenient but OMG did that ish itch and the cornrows got so tangled in the extensions. My hair doesn't even like cornrows in general so it was a fail from the start. At one point I was so frustrated with the takedown I ended up cutting my hair...5 years later I still got a little strand of hair in the front that's shorter than everywhere else. And I didn't even wear them more than 2 weeks, and sprayed with water and leave in 🤣🤣 And regular braids were only marginally better -- I washed the braided hair religiously with both ACV and shampoo. And I bought the ones that said they were itch free too😢😢

[@Justbrowsing2023]

Crochet braids are my hair up!!!! Edges, hairline, gone! It took me 2 years to repair the damage.

[@verb247]

I used to crochet and the acrylic that flies off the blanket itches my eyes!

[@dimensionsbygina]

I would love to come for an appointment and assessment. I have a positive, curly stylist story. And i think my hair is relatively healthy after wearing it in a wash n go state.

[@C.Coleman-mu7xw]

Hi. Thank you for being a great source for natural hair care information! ❤ In the video, you mentioned shea butter is terrible for natural hair. Please tell me why as I recently started giving it a try. What should I be looking out for that indicates it being a problem for my hair? Thank you!

[@yolandabaldwin4883]

You’re adorable Narada! I wish I lived in the Atlanta area. I would be in your Salon for my natural hair needs. ❤

[@cl4840]

So much to unlearn and learn.

[@stephaniepink9060]

A True Wash n Go is A Curly Head of Hair who can wash their hair, Dry it, Add some oil, spritz or little gel and Go!! Simple!!!❤❤❤❤

[@taz9234]

I knew you were going to say twist 😂😂😂i been rocking with you for a minute. You helped me grow a bald spot back in 2017 🤷🏿‍♀️😩🤣🤣🤣👏🏿

[@riochime386]

I stopped wash and go’s because my hair will end up becoming one big curly ball 😂. At the end of the night my hair was a matted yet curly mess. I wouldn’t dare to shingle my hair due to fear of my hair might loc. I’ve been doing twist in my hair and my hair is so happy 😁.

[@amroj-h7u]

why does all of these hairdressers say something different? dickey talks about wash and go's and he is a hair guru. Linwood (glam fam) talks about wash and go's and other hair maintenance things. now you say wash and go's aren't good. i don't know who to believe so i do my hair my way and its growing and very healthy.

[@kiaragay3259]

They all have different goals that haven’t been taught how to be combined. Dickey focuses on manageability while it seems he is focused on growth. It’s up to a person to find a balance between all extremes. Combine all their methods and see what happens. I think none of them talk enough about being gentle as to not break your hair off and doing you hair on days when you have a lot of time to spend. Black women need to spend start valuing the time they have to spend taking care of themselves instead of seeing self love as a burden.

[@quidagis33]

I think we have to keep in mind that these hairstylists/cosmetologists are providing options based on work experience and their hair knowledge. Dickey's method is for the person who wants to wear their hair freely on condition they use his technique frequently. AHG is for the person who's concerned about protecting your hair from breakage. Linwood is somewhere in between. From what I've seen there are some constants: trim your hair to avoid split ends, keep your scalp and hair clean, hydrate and moisturize your hair to avoid dryness, and minimize manipulation. It's up to the individual to find the right balance of these practices and be okay with the outcome.

[@skiitax8]

My hair is fairly short. I can put it into two-strand twists, but it takes too long. I play pickleball outdoors. I wear a visor to keep the sun out because the hats I have are 100% which I believe will further dry my hair. What do you suggest wearing on my head? A silk scarf maybe? Thanks!

[@YummiLolZ]

Me personally my best protective style is my headband wig. The wigs come in kinky curly too and all I do is twist it up and use those wigs and it just grows so much and there’s no glue needed (-:

[@roxannereynolds7829]

My hair grew from washing conditioner braiding and twist outs. However I see that a cut or trim is necessary.. Hopefully they won't cut above the shoulders.

[@maryclarke4208]

He spoke the truth about the hairbraiding with "jam," mousse, etc. The techniques are terrible for natural hair.

[@SimplyTamz]

Here for the playback. 😊… I now wear a wash and go possibly once a month just because I like to see my curls sometimes but I love finger coils. I did slip up in the beginning with taking them out but I got it down now.

[@paulajohnson9361]

Twisting and braiding tangles my hair.

[@smolson8471]

It feels like there’s always a bunch of videos about new things we can’t do. I appreciate the advice and knowledge but at this point I’m so discouraged that I’d rather just have short-medium hair and do what I actually want with it

[@AfrikanHairGod]

Did you watch the video? I actually started many times that you can and works so what you want to do with your hair. You just need to be educated and knowledgeable about what you are doing so that you know how it's affecting your hair. I think you are listening in frustration and not listening to learn and be equipped to move forward with your hair. You are probably also getting conflicting hair information from other people so you are thing to be overwhelmed with trying to decipher Good information from bad information.

[@kj7045]

I use water and natural oils and put my hair in a high ponytail or bun and my hair is past my waist. No wash N Go for me because my hair tangles bad when I tried WNG. I shampoo and deep condition every 2 weeks then up in a bun. I wear it down on special occasions or for professional photos etc.

[@JustGifted342]

Thank you so much, for all your information, I really think this information is so valuable, it helped Me, I have been natural for so long over 10years, my hair, is doing pretty good, I don’t do a whole lot of manipulation either, but not walking around with my hair all over my head Thank you so much, be blessed❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@lovestone84]

Really enjoyed the live , very informative!!

[@stephaniepink9060]

I am 55 years old and Once Again!! Hair Grease and Water Wins❤❤❤💯💯🥰🥰🥰!!!!

[@kam1776]

Hey Narada. How do you feel about buns? I can’t braid to save my life so buns are my only option for low maintenance butttt just because I think something is good for my hair it might not be….. for my context I moisturize my hair then put it into a pony then twist my hair and wrap it into a bun & secure it with another ponytail holder & bobby pins. & btw I’m not a slick back kinda gal Idc about neatness so the bun is never tight or anything & I also don’t touch the bun until wash day. Is this fine?

[@AfrikanHairGod]

I think if you got the length for it a nice gentle bun is fine. Just be mindful about not creating breakage around the perimeter with the constant brushing

[@kam1776]

@@AfrikanHairGod thank you for your knowledge!!! It’s soooooo appreciated

[@no.6377]

Lol I'm the same. Recently I found the ideal style for me is a tucked bun. I put my holder a little far from my roots so that it's never too tight, but I do slick it back.

[@lynnw4421]

I've worn my hair almost exclusively in a bun while transitioning from tailbone length relaxed hair, to chopping it once my new growth hit below shoulders, until now having tailbone length fully natural hair. I don't usually use pins or holders unless I want a bigger, fluffier bun. So, I usually just come my curls out, twirl my hair around and tuck in the ends. I have healthy, full hair with no breakage, I believe. That said, one of the reasons I went natural was because I wanted to wear my curls (3C/4A) out, so I am going to give that a try once in a while this summer.

[@lynnw4421]

Sorry, come should be "comb "

[@Jae-by3hf]

Can you do a short with the “Becky nem, can use leave in conditioner” that was so funny but catchy and on point!

[@nerciaubisse3189]

New subscriber watching you from Maputo. Thanks a lot for your clarifications. I confess that i was unaware that wash and go were harmful to the hair.. Could you please five your opinion about using of revair blow dryer? Is it harmful or beneficial for hair?