WHY BRAIDS WILL NOT GROW YOUR HAIR LONG & THICK

[@Glory_Pokuwaa]

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[@deborahnkemjika_01]

@@Glory_Pokuwaa Thank you, so much. I'm encouraged and glad you found value. God bless you. Remain hairmazing! 🤍

[@chinwenduchinwe586]

Yes...braiding your own natural hair helps grow your hair. It helped mines💛

[@deborahnkemjika_01]

@@chinwenduchinwe586 I'm glad you have also benefited from braids. Thanks for sharing. 🌸

[@ebonyjohnson3114]

Same here!😊

[@FA....s]

True indeed 🎉

[@deborahnkemjika_01]

@@FA....s💯🤍

[@TheAymoneShow]

Braids don’t grow your hair. They help you to retain your length. Your hair will grow no matter what….the same can’t be said about length retention. Hair growth is not the same as length retention. ❤

[@jowithalittlemo]

Things I’ve learned: -don’t keep the same parts constantly. You’ll notice thinning in the parts because the tension is constantly concentrated on those parts. -keep your hair moisturized in protective styles to avoid matting and your parts don’t have to be perfect in the sense of straight lines, but they should be clean to avoid cross sectional tangling -keep protective styles 1-3 months to avoid over manipulation (I prefer 3 months because I can actually see the difference in my hair each time I touch it which motivates me to continue) -momma put grease in my hair growing up for a reason! It’s wonderful at locking in moisture long periods of time without costing a lot of money because you don’t use too much and you don’t have to use it often - do the bulk of detangling with your hands! detangling brushes (Unbrush is indeed worth the investment) to finish up only -if you’re a low porosity girlie like me for takedowns add warm water then a good detangling conditioner (don’t sleep on Aussi Moist) plastic cap and hooded dryer for about 15 mins and your hair will soften up a lot and allow you to take down the style easier to avoid ripping it out from frustration causing breakage! -make sure sections are even to avoid borrowing hair from other sections to finish off braids or twists this will help avoid breakage during takedown and help with thorough trims while in the style -and whatever you do PROTECT THOSE ENDS I recommend bobby pins or satin scrunches instead of hair ties satin scarf and or bonnet and oiling your ends 1-3 times a week depending on how your environment is -for a fun and cute switch up add beads this also will help if you hate shrinkage just make sure if you use rubber bands to hold them that you oil them down first

[@deborahnkemjika_01]

@@jowithalittlemo Valid points. Thanks for sharing. 🤍

[@Roseforres]

Very good, realistic, honest, practical tips. No gimmicks. Thank you for sharing

[@deborahnkemjika_01]

@@Roseforres I'm glad you found value. 🤍🥰

[@resecup3584]

Protective and NOT Destructive...that's a word!

[@deborahnkemjika_01]

@@resecup3584 That's right. 💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽

[@thezencare]

Yesss!, I've just started falling in love with braids❤❤ I used to be a twisted natural. I still love twists but mehn I'm starting to see how helpful braids are❤❤❤❤

[@deborahnkemjika_01]

@@thezencare I'm glad you are in for the challenge. 💪🏽Operation length retention. 😁

[@mosey5878]

me too the same always did twist, braids are very easy

[@JoyBNaturals]

Your points are really facts my dear, braids is not beans at all and I use to say its not for the weak😂. I've been at it for 6months now and I know it not easy.

[@deborahnkemjika_01]

The Lord is our strength. 🤌🏼

[@1love847]

I love my braids. They are so long and beautiful and make me look so youthful. And my grays too!!

[@deborahnkemjika_01]

@@1love847 I'm glad you are proud of your greys at a time when people feel insecure about them. You are a wonder. 🤍🌸🤍🌸

[@1love847]

☺ I had a beautiful and great role model in my mom. She wore them at a much earlier age than me and I am so honored to follow in her footsteps.

[@deborahnkemjika_01]

@@1love847 Wow, this shows how much the people in our childhood can influence our adulthood without realizing. Much love. 🤍

[@letsbefruitful5457]

Yes 🙌🏾 this is my haircare routine Braids ❤❤❤ what a life saver 🛟

[@deborahnkemjika_01]

@@letsbefruitful5457💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾

[@CookieC23]

Me too!

[@Neema150]

This is a great advice video on how to grow gorgeous, healthy, natural hair like yours. You are a treasure to our African community. Thank you beautiful!❤

[@deborahnkemjika_01]

@@Neema150 Aw, thank you so much. 🥰🥰🥰

[@Neema150]

@@deborahnkemjika_01 🩷

[@janetallen4931]

Very wise young lady.

[@deborahnkemjika_01]

@@janetallen4931 Thank you. 🤍

[@A_Wilson]

Well done, your hair is lovely! 💕 Everything you stated is true. I’m a braided natural as well and the length retention is unmatched. ☺️🌸

[@deborahnkemjika_01]

@@A_Wilson That makes two of us. I'm glad you are enjoying your journey. 🤍🌸

[@TrishaReed08]

Welp.. You just gained a new subscriber. Thanks for the info girlie❤❤

[@deborahnkemjika_01]

@@TrishaReed08 I'm excited you found value. 💃🏽💃🏽💃🏽❤️❤️

[@dorisrut899]

Mi Dios bendiga tu sabiduría y que tu canal llegue a todas las mujeres que quieran hacer crecer su cabello con tus consejos simples y maravillosas. Me gusta mucho que seas tan clara. Deseo que tu canal llegue a lo máximo y que puedas monetizar muy pronto

[@deborahnkemjika_01]

@@dorisrut899 Dios mío, muchas gracias por tus amables palabras, Dios te bendiga.🤍🌸🤍🌸

[@tinocaroline1061]

Wow beautiful young lady with beautiful African hair

[@deborahnkemjika_01]

Thank you! 🥰🥰🥰

[@Ifeoma_Gift]

Very informative. Thanks for sharing ❤

[@deborahnkemjika_01]

Glad it was helpful! 🤍

[@roselindthomas1]

Great Video! Your hair is gorgeous! I normally do twist but the shrinkage is real. I’m going to try braids for 1 month. Do you take down the braids in between wash days to moisturize?

[@deborahnkemjika_01]

@@roselindthomas1No. I do my monthly wash and weekly moisture routine with the braids on. I only take down the braids every 3 months to do a clarifying wash, play with my hair a little and then change my parts. 🤍

[@roselindthomas1]

@@deborahnkemjika_01 thank you!

[@TheAymoneShow]

Braids don’t grow your hair. They help you to retain your length. Your hair will grow no matter what….the same can’t be said about length retention. Hair growth is not the same as length retention. ❤

[@deborahnkemjika_01]

@@TheAymoneShow Absolutely! 🥰

[@cheerfulyaaschannel]

Thank you you’re giving very good tips.

[@deborahnkemjika_01]

@@cheerfulyaaschannel My pleasure, ma’am. 🌸

[@mosey5878]

very clear and nice film

[@deborahnkemjika_01]

@@mosey5878 Thank you. 🤍

[@RamaMohammed-x3v]

You have a good and healthy hair. Your edges is intact

[@deborahnkemjika_01]

Thank you! 😅

[@afisanaa]

I keep my hair banded in two or four ponytails with silk scrunchies and pin them across my head. Much easier than braiding; just band from root to tip and take out once a week to remoisturize and band it again.

[@deborahnkemjika_01]

@@afisanaa That works too. 👍🏼

[@paradiseawaits821]

Great idea.

[@stormyskyz7881]

Thank you for the tips and content

[@deborahnkemjika_01]

@@stormyskyz7881 Your welcome. 🤍

[@deborahnkemjika_01]

Are you worried about TRACTION ALOPECIA? It is not a problem as far as your protective style is not tight. You can change your parts once in 1 - 3 months. However deems fit for you. Thanks 🤍

[@blessedandhighlyfavored9921]

Thank you so much for info

[@deborahnkemjika_01]

@@blessedandhighlyfavored9921 You are most welcome. 🌸

[@lynnngambe8516]

😂😂😂😂you are super funny

[@deborahnkemjika_01]

@@lynnngambe8516🤏🏽😊

[@rukayyaibrahim2800]

Well said 👏 totally agree 👍

[@deborahnkemjika_01]

@@rukayyaibrahim2800 Thank you! 🤍

[@aquafina6544]

Ohoh star dance moves

[@deborahnkemjika_01]

@@aquafina6544🥰🥰😁👍🏼

[@eglesia0]

It helps

[@MilcahMwinbang]

Please how do you keep looking nice when the braids grow and look crazy. I'm thinking of getting an afro wig

[@deborahnkemjika_01]

A very vital question. This is the only major challenge of braids as a long-term protective style. After my morning moisture routine, I brush my edges and flyways with my palms ✋ (you can use a mild brush), and then I wrap my head firmly with a silk scarf. I go ahead to do my house chores, bathe and dress up. By the time I'm done with my responsibilities and ready to step out of the house, I unwrap my head. This helps lay down my flyaways and makes my edges appear sleek. ☺️ Kinky wigs are okay too.

[@Realness111]

Thank you

[@deborahnkemjika_01]

@@Realness111 My pleasure. 🤍

[@empressbutterfly]

😂😂😂❤❤❤❤thank you❤

[@deborahnkemjika_01]

@@empressbutterfly You are most welcome. 🥰🥰🥰

[@Realness111]

I have been doing twists. Your explanation on why braids are better made perfect sense. My hair shrinks when I wash or moisturize my hair in twists.

[@deborahnkemjika_01]

@@Realness111 I'm happy you found value. 🤌🏼

[@deborahnkemjika_01]

@@Realness111 However, this is not to say braids are better than twists. Both have their individual merits and demerits. So, it all depends on your preference and hair goal. 🌸

[@Realness111]

@@deborahnkemjika_01 understood. Since my comment I have did the braids. Will keep you updated.

[@deborahnkemjika_01]

@@Realness111 Wow, anticipation button turned ON. How long will you be keeping them for? And remember to work in units. During takedown, don't undo all the braids at a go. Instead, undo, detangle and redo one braid at a time as explained in the video. Good luck! I can't wait to hear your progress. Lots of love. 🤍🌸🤍🌸🤍🌸🤍

[@Realness111]

@@deborahnkemjika_01 that’s exactly how I do my twists. I take them down in sections. I wish to keep the braids awhile. Maybe a month.

[@HettieMazv]

Alright so have you ever kept your braids in for let say 3 months or more without takedown. Is it safe to do? My hair is waist length and I want to try braids, I'm always twisting want to try braids

[@deborahnkemjika_01]

@@HettieMazv @HettieMazv Yes. 3 months is the longest time I've worn my braids for. It took that long because I was unusually occupied and not mentally prepared for my hair. Check the video titled “Best DIY for hair repair and curl definition”, it contains the special DIY recipe I used to safely take down my braids. Ordinarily, I redo my braid every month because of work. I'll advise you to keep them for 1 - 2 months depending on how best it fits your hair care routine.

[@HettieMazv]

@@deborahnkemjika_01 Thank you for the advice...

[@rohandadudley6907]

Lol me watching her dance like “😐🤭🫣 I’m definitely gonna subscribe”. ❤😂

[@deborahnkemjika_01]

@@rohandadudley6907 Aw, thank you, I hope you found value. 🥰💃🏽💃🏽💃🏽 😘

[@Betteryears]

Rapunzel lay down your hair

[@deborahnkemjika_01]

@@BetteryearsThat’s right. 😘

[@christina-baby]

So how long can someone keep braids on the hair?

[@deborahnkemjika_01]

@@christina-baby 1 - 3 months whichever works for you. But make sure you still maintain your washdays, and moisture routines.

[@christina-baby]

@@deborahnkemjika_01 that's what I want to hear 👍, I keep mine for one month nothing less . I like ur style,

[@deborahnkemjika_01]

@@christina-baby I'm glad you found value. Thank you for sharing your thoughts. 🤍

[@jenniferjeffreys6829]

Can you finish the ends of the briads with twist? Or will doing this cause problems when you wash the hair? Hope I am making sense. I did braids but the ends of it are twisted for easier take down.

[@deborahnkemjika_01]

Yes. You are very much on track. Thanks for highlighting that. It's a hair hack that has been very helpful to us for years. It never gets old. 😅❤

[@jenniferjeffreys6829]

Thank you for your response! :)

[@uberhaute_naturalz84]

I go a step further; I Bantu Knot the mouth. This helps with ssks and breakage. I shampoo every week because my scalp wants it to be washed.

[@deborahnkemjika_01]

@@uberhaute_naturalz84 Great tip. Thanks for the input.👍🏼 In case anyone is wondering, I have a 5 mins video on that. Please, take a little stroll down my channel, it was about 4 months ago. 🤍

[@uberhaute_naturalz84]

@@deborahnkemjika_01 You're welcome 🤗

[@TheAymoneShow]

Next time, add music to your video to make it more fun. ❤

[@deborahnkemjika_01]

@@TheAymoneShow Noted!👍🏼

[@zano8738]

Your video is perfect with no music. It goes straight to the point , doesn’t waste time.

[@TheAymoneShow]

@@zano8738 😂 enemy of progress! Abeg push

[@deborahnkemjika_01]

@@TheAymoneShow It's okay, guys. I value both of your opinions. I'll like a review on my most recent long video too. So, I can do better. Thank you! 🤍😊

[@BlessingUdeozorChinecherem]

How do I retain my hair?

[@deborahnkemjika_01]

@@BlessingUdeozorChinecherem Through protective styling and consistent moisture routine.

[@BlessingUdeozorChinecherem]

@@deborahnkemjika_01 okay. Thanks. Is extension Okay for length retention?

[@deborahnkemjika_01]

@@BlessingUdeozorChinecherem Personally, I wouldn't advice you use extensions but if you want to, you have to do it carefully. The extension shouldn't be too long or too thick.

[@BlessingUdeozorChinecherem]

@@deborahnkemjika_01 thank you for your time.

[@deborahnkemjika_01]

@@BlessingUdeozorChinecherem Aw, you are welcome. 🥰

[@christina-baby]

So braids can grow hair? 😮 Im seeing this for the first time. Braids can grow ur hair hmmmm

[@deborahnkemjika_01]

@@christina-baby Yes o, my sister. 😊

[@christina-baby]

@@deborahnkemjika_01 so what styles do you think is better

[@deborahnkemjika_01]

@@christina-baby Well, you have your choice but in my opinion, centre parting, medium braids without extensions. But if you must use extensions, it should be knotless braids and not be too long in order to minimize tension on your scalp.

[@christina-baby]

@@deborahnkemjika_01 ok but it's still braids? I don't use extension, it's make my hair itchy me. I only do braids and carry it for 1 month that's all. Thank you for sharing this idea❤️

[@deborahnkemjika_01]

You're most welcome. 🌸