Hi guys, So a few of you are a little confused about me saying not to use heat when I preach moisturizing and opening the cuticle with heat🤔. The heat we are avoiding is direct heat. That is, blowing, curling irons, pressing irons. I still use indirect heat to deep condition and moisturize. Sorry for the confusion 😢❤
Can you do a demo video of washing and deep conditioning while hair is in cornrows? I’m concerned about getting the hair and scalp thoroughly clean and then properly deep conditioned without leaving product residue in the cornrows or on scalp.
@@misswoode yes my sister you are right. There is no product in the market that can grow our hair. Hair is growing always but we need products to take care of it and make detangling process smooth.
Learned to do the cornrows for every 3 months for a year routine years ago. Tip: Wash cornrows with a wig cap on. Use the pads of fingers and the wig cap to cleanse the hair and scalp. Take wig cap off to rinse hair thoroughly. Can use a braid spray and or curl activator gel like Softee to keep hair moisturized and hydrated. Be careful with using heavy conditioners while wearing cornrows if hair is prone to build-up. Thanks for sharing (Isaiah 65:17,25)
Great content sis ❤ I watched till the end. I'm 5"11 with 20 inches of 4c hair and I'm still a long way from waist length😮😢😢 I think I'll be needing another 4 inches to get there. Pray for me sis 😅
I did all the mistakes at the start of my hair journey. I just actively figured out my hair in early 2023 and thank God I have some hair genes 😂 Even though I've been doing rubbish to my hair in the past, my hair is midback chasing waist length at almost 5 years hair journey. My hair will be 5 in April and I even have a name for it🤣😂 Maybe I'm a weirdo but I feel incredibly connected to my hair since last year. You are beautiful ma'am and I'm your number 1 fan. God bless you❤
It works trust me from 2018-2022. I just did two braids and moisture my hair , no wigs , and no added hair tired wearing same style too my hair down bra strap . And all because i didnt want so it, also didnt straighten or blow dry, no heat if aby kind, for record i been natural whole life, had shoulder length but use lot heat breakage hair was thin, no long thick and healthy
In fact dear, i really admire the decorum of your delivery, i mean the way and the manner you speak is on the notch you know, i do like your accent and tonation as well. In addition, this content is quiet educative.
Lovely commentary so far, I am learning a lot from you sister thank you. For the sisters on this hair growth journey (like myself) Id like to share to remember to love it at it's short phase too... Our wooly rounded texture from a designer and artistic perspective is the most feminine of ALL because it most resembles a circle which is the most feminine shape. Other cultures their hair is straight and angular which is more masculine, again from an artistic view. Do this journey cause you WANT to have long hair not bc you have to. Loving your hair at all phases helps the growth process go faster and the hair grows more beautifully 😊 Peace!
man when you said hair grows quiet slowly i wanted to cry. 😄 i did 3 big chops because i have dense hair and was too lazy to deal with it since i was a chronic wig wearer at the time. My hair would have been so long by now. its been two years since my last BC and im at collarbone length. Some parts are short due to cutting ln accident when out protective styles. Now ive commited myself to being gentle with hair and patient with my density to reach waist length. im 5'8 do you think i can get to waist length from collarbone in 2 years.
I completely agree with you, I recently started doing that and I’ve noticed in a span of 5months I’ve retained more length than ever. It really works , I endorse all your points very true 👍🙏🙏
Corn rows really helps me with just wigs I’ve noticed I blew dry it this time but I did a Avacado mask and then I did a hot oil treatment blowdreyed to stretch and then cornrows end am going to keep it braided for close to 8 weeks but next time maybe I won’t blow dry it but in the last I have noticed my hair grew a lot in this time frame of just wearing headband wigs and cornrowjng my own hair I also don’t anymore allow anyone to do my hair unless a special occasion and I make sure it’s a protective style.
I am about 13.5-14 inches and approaching 4 years from a bc (March 31, 2020). I had about 2.5 inches at the top and MAYBE 1 inch around my sides and back. Given that, I think it will take me about 6-7 years to rea h waist-length and I am OK with that. My hair is healthy and I FINALLY have a regimen that works!!! FYI I am low-med density and I feel my hair becoming more heavy as I stay the course!!! You are a GEM SIS!!!
I love watching videos of hair tips, even when 90% dont work for me. What ive found works is washing my hair with conditioner mixed with oil oncea week; then using a moisturizing lotion in my hair straight after, letting it partly airdry, then going in with a blowdryer and comb to strech it, after doing one pass with the straightener on the lowest heat, to prevent hair tangling. I finish😮 off with coconut oil all over my hair and tips, and rosemary and peppermint oil on tge roots and scalp. I maintain this by wearing my hair in a claw clip most days, and put it in two braids at night under a satin bonnet. My all i do through the week is add moisturising lotion abd oil every other day for a week till next wash day. I do a cleansing shampoo wash once a month.
Hi, new subscriber here. I have been binge watching your videos. Thank you so much for all the valuable information. I am a 71 yr black woman living in The Netherlands rocking a TWA (thanks to chemotherapy). My hair is growing though! Have been natural for almost 14 yrs but never got my hair past bra strap length. At the moment my hair is long enough to do finger coils. I use a mixture of a leave-in conditioner with glycerin as the third ingredient, aloe vera gel and seal with Castor oil. Today I did my finger coils on freshly washed and conditioned hair. At night I wear a bonnet. Will check the progress in 6 months time. Don’t like braids or corn rows. I will stick to finger coils and do twists when my hair is long enough. Am considering joining the length retention challenge but not sure if it will be worth it as I have a TWA. Thanks again. Love your approach on dealing with natural hair.
Hi CoilyDiaries 😊 I love that you mentioned keep a hair diary, when I realized design essentials shampoos was no longer benefiting me-but damaging my hair by causing excessive knots and tangles--was when I experimented with V05 on protein treatment day to try and find moisture/protein balance in my regimen. I had a “what if” moment, and decided to try the kiwi clarifier shampoo and conditioner when I have a regular wash day, the results shocked me, minimal tangles and smooth ends, when I used to have mini knots on each individual strand, but the calendar which is my hair diary helped me to experiment and have a “what if” moment with confidence. V05 is now my go to, which I love design essentials deep conditioners and their restore protein treatment that I mix with the almond butter conditioner, and I pair these conditioners together on wash days with V05. 😊 Found a product I’m sticking to it indeed! 🙌🏽
Love this advice i dod this without knowing and my hair grew. Then i dyed it and it dropped off but im starting again. Leaving my hair alone really helps. I also would wash it in cornrows and then take it out re plat then put on my wig. My hair grew. But dont do it too long because my hair also matted one month when i didnt wash and take out the cornrows. Phew thank god i saved it. So if i wash in cornrows i take it out and re-plat my cornrows after the wash.
Our hair is like a plant. At intervals, do what's needed to care for it such as watering, fertlize with natural products, trimming only when necessary and leave it alone so that it can grow and flourish. Thanks for teaching about hair care.
I would love to strictly follow these routine. I feel like all the trying this and that are speaking to me 😅 hopefully, I'll speak about my success soon. Thank you for this
“Hair growth is genetic but length retention isn’t” Yes please remind the people in the back lol.👏🏾👏🏾 I have high shrinkage, very tight coiled, delicate 4c hair. None of the women in my close family have long hair. Genetically, I don’t have any advantages to growing out my hair either. Hence why I have to aggressively protective style to retain length. I still believe it’s possible for me to grow my hair long (despite never having long hair before in my life), but I’m realizing it is definitely more work, sacrifice, and patience than other hair types. Tbh it does feel unfair because other hair types don’t have to do as much work and keep their hair hidden for extended periods, for it grow long, but it is what it is. 🤷🏾♀️ I’m tired of not seeing the progress I want to see, so I’m going to do what I need to do for MY hair and genetics.
No matter how well I take care my hair ,,,, I never get 6 inches in a year due to monthly trims. My care gets stringy on the ends and need monthly trims. Sis I don’t know Very frustrating for me.
Hi this is my first time seeing you today I want to thank you because no one else has given me this much information to help me grow my hair no complaints here 😊😊
Thanks for sharing, I think I need to get a hair diary. At times I get so busy that I forget dates such as when I did my protein treatments, when I last deep conditioned, when I installed my hairstyle (especially if I plan to keep it for a specific period of time). Thanks for these tips, feels like a collective summary of the tips you give in some of your previous videos👏🏼.
Thank you for this video. I just found your videos last week and intend to follow your advice for healthy hair to grow. What you say makes so much sense 🙏🏼
My Tips: Develop a routine that works for you. Keep your hair hydrated/moisturized with natural products. Use protective styles and coverings, especially during sleep. And, most important, leave it alone! The less you manipulate/heat/dye/product your hair, the healthier it stays.
Thank you!! Thank you! Thank you!!! One question-how do you moisturize with heat- you said no heat - so do I just use a moisturize product put a plastic cap on, wrap my head in a towel or heating cap for 20-30 minutes? Help😊 Did I say Thank you🥰
Love this video the very best one yet! Thank you I am growing my hair and it is growing ❤ thank you so much for this video I want my hair to be waist length you are absolutely right about what you said!
I believe that some things can accelerate hair growth, work for some people. In my reality 4 years to achieve waist lenght is supee long time, it happens only if IM having setbacks. Good jod anyaways, your hair is 😍😍😍😍😍
Great advice! Have a few questions----1) Do you recommend a leave-in conditioner, 2) Do you recommend a hot oil treatment, 3) So my hair is currently boy brushwave length, but it grows really fast, it not the length to braid it yet, what should i do until im able to grip it, 4) what protein do recommend and should i use protein and mosture every month?
please see my moisturising routine for details but yes to leave ins!!! I don’t do hot oil treatments but you can! if your hair is too short to grip, leave it alone 🌺
Happy New Year Coily Beauty ❤️. Its been awhile! I actually took a break from the whole natural hair thing. It got to a point where it was overwhelming so I had to go on leave. Well, I won't say I'm coming back though but I'm gonna take things easy and try not to stress myself too much. I decided to watch your video and it's the first of hair videos I've watched in months 😅 I've cut back on the amount of hair videos I watch😂 but I'll still be taking care of my hair as much as I can. Keep being you and beautiful ❤️🥰
@@CoilyDiaries thank you so much. I'm glad you understand. I'm still on my journey to waist length tho 🤗. I wish I could send you pictures of my hair so you can tell me what you think.
@@CoilyDiaries thank you so much. I'm glad you understand. I'm still on my journey to waist length tho 🤗. I wish I could send you pictures of my hair so you can tell me what you think.
Yes genetics is absolutely a factor. That shouldn’t ever be left out of the conversation. Health and age matters as well. Also grays are a whole different kettle of fish to deal with -- dry and harrrd to keep moisturized.
I love all your recommendations & your hair looks healthy and beautiful! What do you think about Wash n gos? I finally perfected my wash n gos and I'm enjoying them!
I think they involve too much manipulation to be suitable for somone like me who wants length retention. am also not well versed around them so happy for you if you have found success with them.
I wash and detangle every 2-3 weeks. I detangle with glycerin, water and aloe Vera. My hair do not like shea butter and coconut oil. I keep my hair moisturized and usually 2 ponytails. My hair is rebellious at times and I have to give her a good talk and sometimes time out 🤣. I must admit that when my hair is flat ironed it behaves and seems to flourish. I usually get hair flat ironed 3-4 times a year. I’m praying for a miracle!!! You are amazing with honest great content!!!! Love 💕
Thank you so much for your videos, they are very helpful dear. ❤️ Is this challenge friendly to transitioning girls? If it’s should we be cutting our hair every 3 months? Or can we just do it once we feel it’s long enough during the challenge period?
Either way you choose to go natural is fine. Just know it can be challenging to handle two textures. However you can use the routine! Glad you find the channel useful
I have a hard time KNOWING when I need protein 😢I have been doing silk presses for the winter months and now have heat damage 🥹 I am LoPo . My hair never feels like hydra fatigue. But I have been using Curl Smith and Aphogee. Aphogee every 4-6 weeks. How can I tell when I need protein? PLEASE HELP
I have eczema and need to get to my scalp. I can push my wash to about two weeks. By then the itching and skin build up is unbearable. Would twist under a headband wig and co-washing the twist every 2 weeks, and then redo twist after 3 months. Would this till work? I may do single braids, no hair added since it will last longer and get less frizz. I plan to moisture every 3 days too.
hi sis, just do your best with your condition. I wouldn’t jeopardise washing if it’s recommended for eczema. results will vary but consistency will get you to your goal
@@CoilyDiariesThank you so much for your reply. I have had cornrows in for two months! My hair has grow significantly and my scalp looks good to. I plan to re-braid first week of March. Thank you for this video! I haven't seen thus amount of growth in years.
I grew my hair to butt length in locs for 14 years .. now that I cut the locs off and I’m growing my hair and desire to grow it back to even waist length… Locs grow because it’s not being combed and handled as much, and I will apply the same principle to my hair now .. detangle with fingers and low manipulation
Can I do this without putting anything on my scalp? My scalp does not like anything to sit on it for a long period. I can however use the glycerin/water mix. On my wash days, I can do hot oil treatments but I have to wash it out.
Hi, new subbie here Discovered your channel about a week ago and Im currently trying to watch all your recent videos cos you really give amazing advice that have been giving me a new opinion about my natural hair ❣️ i also want to do this challenge of retaining 4-5inches per year cos I've been natural since 2020 but my hair isnt upto my chin yet :( I've confirmed that my hair does grow ½inches (sometimes less) every month however my hair breaks alot I have thin, fine, low density high porosity hair and my hair is always dry for high porosity hair that gets dry alot, would you recommend cornrows, braids or twist to start this challenge? And will you recommend i keep it for three months or less? I'm afraid I'll experience lots of breakage if i keep a style in for upto 3 months I'm trying to know my hair better this year but i don't want to have drawbacks as I've had these past years I'll keep an eye out for other of your videos Thank you for not gatekeeping what has been working for you God bless♥️
I wash my hair once a month everything youv said i do the same ..i always cainrow i detangle wash..condotioner and moisterise always i wear slik bomnets is it inportant to change hair??? I wash comdition and moiisterise and i really oil my ends xxi want waist length its on my shoulders im gonna be patience ❤
But ma...I don't really understand when you said no heat....But you mentioned that heat lift the cuticle for better hydration in one of your videos...or you are referring to another type of heat?
I used to ONLY finger detangle then I started using Felicia L. Brush and a rat tail to detangle and no the rat tail didn’t tear my hair out cuz it was already detangled. (I was doing NOTHING but WnG) But this last wash day JUST fingers and imma start that back again
I'm ahead ...no tools used for hair whatsoever hydration DC monthly and topical moisturisation and finger parting and 2 strand twists constantly. 2 years later, hair growth is good . But detangling previously finger detangled hair is a challenge. My fine hair strands are increasingly getting more and more tangled every single month. I don't do wigs. I don't do added hair ever. I look better in 2 strand twists than braids. Braids look skinny I feel like a spider or octopus. At least 2 strands give me little volume on my head day to day. I'm prepared to be an octopus in braids if you insist
ahahhaha no my dear… I understand about twists. am twisted also for similar reasons. as for tangles, work in each twist thoroughly and do a few each time you feel like till your whole head is done!