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3 Things Hair Can't Get Enough Of: 1. Protective Styling-keep in no longer than 4-5 weeks a. Do protein or moisture treatment prior to Protective Styling b. Avoid tight styles 2. Good Nutrition a. Omega 3's b. Vitamin B c. Avoid Processed Foods 3. Treat Hair like Silk or Expensive Fabric a. Condition weekly or biweekly as needed. b. Invest in a Steamer for moisture. c. Detangle hair prior to washing or styling. d. Do frequent scalp massages-purchase an electric scalp massager.
My problem with the term “protective styling” is the general consensus it means using added hair: wigs, weaves, feed-in braids and twists, etc. My hair is in a “protective style” 99.9% of the time, but I don’t use added hair. I’ve been on my hair journey since 2016 and haven’t worn braids (or twists) with added hair since 2012 and have only done so four times in my life. I bought a non-lace wig in December 2022 that has bangs and doesn’t require glue and so far have only worn it once. That said, for me and many others, protective styling is with my own hair. These styles can last anywhere from three days to two weeks. My hair has thrived without using added hair. Since my journey began, my hair feels denser, healthier, and I have *definitely* retained more length than I ever thought possible.
im also getting into doing twist without any added hair but i also had a question. I know a lot of people, including the curly chemist, mentioning how important it is to stretch your hair. I was wondering if you stretch your hair before you do twist or braids?
@@zooweellama: No. But for me braiding (plaiting) my hair *is* stretching it. I don’t leave it loose to shrink up and get tangled. But I don’t stretch my hair by blow drying or setting it, if that’s what you mean. 🥰
Penetration oils vs. protection oils is a beg game changer for me. As a professional hairdresser, I was shocked about the things that was not in our text books. Ex. Babassu oil is a great replacement for coconut oil. I use this oil before I dampen my hair and skin. It even aids in cleaning the skin on a deeper level. I use grape seed to seal my ends. High porosity with fine strands. Curl pattern ranges from 3B-4B. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us. I am also doing research on Afro hair routines. Ex. How much oil should one a person use? How much oil is too much oil? What are the different butters that exist, and how big are they on a molecular scale?
My hair benefits GREATLY from PS! I wash every seven to ten days and the BEST part is that my PS consists of 4 braids (two front pinned back and the two back pinned across). I wash my hair every 7 yo 10 days and my hair thanks me. It is fine (low-med density) and it detangles very easily!!!
From watching all these videos I’ve learned how to: properly moisturize my hair and what oils to use to seal it in, about moisture cycle, that protective styles and limited flat iron heat make a huge difference and to go into wash day with a positive mindset. I learned many of these things 2 years ago when I first discovered this channel and since then my hair has finally been thriving!
To not allow my hair, to have Moisture overload with watery products but to still to Moisturize, Moistourize, Moisturize to prevent breakage. Oh. Oh..Oh! The ACV rinses to keep the scalp clean and the PH balance of your scalp. What to look for in store bought hair products. The importance of Glycerine.
I learned last year that I needed to treat my hair better by keeping it healthy. What I’ve taken into the new year, is watching your videos too stay educated about proper hair care. Thank you.
I have a friend who for years has been a traditional every-two-weeks press-and-curl salon goer. I don’t know if it matters, but her stylist uses a traditional thermal pressing comb on her hair and not an electric flat iron. My friend’s hair was gradually getting shorter over time. I advised her to start using oils and taking breaks from heat styling. At the onset of the pandemic, she was forced to stay out of the salon. She found a braider and for about two years was getting box braids. She also began oiling her scalp regularly. Her hair grew a LOT. So for her, protective styling with added hair worked wonders! 🥰
After my dad passed, I got my first braid install and loved it. I was able to maintain a healthy scalp while my hair was in the braids by shampooing bi-weekly, massaging my scalp and hot oil treatments. After taking them out, my hair was very manageable and it appears I kept the length. 2nd install 6 weeks later and am preparing to remove them because I miss my hair 😢. So, more protective styles for me.
@@gwenncoath8941 I was able to pull the length of the braids out and away from my scalp and focus on the scalp using a nozzle. I do however still steam or take a hot towel down the length of the hair. Afterwards, I add mouse and tie it down with a scarf and sit under my hooded dryer for several minutes. No frizz.
The one thing that I have learnt last year about my hair is that it doesnt love thick creamy products but instead loves heavy water based products. So I started sticking to those for this new year.
I love your videos. I’m retired and have been wearing my hair in braids. In the morning, I started misting my hair with water or a tea rinse, applying a leave-in, then massaging my scalp with oil in November & there has been a significant change in my hair… it is less dry, and is holding moisture and shine better
I learned that using green tea instead of H20 along with carrier , essential oils and aloe vera juice in my spray bottle has reduced shedding alot definitely will continue this into 2023 and putting amla and moringa powder in my smoothies has helped alot will continue to do that as well
I've learnt that protective styles helped alot, but to keep the protective style moisturized during the week. And to tuck my ends away helped to keep my hair moisturized for longer and avoid breakage. Thank you for your video 😊
I agree with good nutrition not being discussed enough... we wanna get vitamins specifically for hair growth, and it's not just that. We need to get all the minerals our body needs and some of these Multivitamins don't have all of them. Get an overall checkup so you can get exactly what's needed for your individual body because when you're deficient, it shows up in your hair.
Omg! I had to click when I seen the thumbnail as you and another RU-vidr Shameless Mya look so similar to one another it's uncanning! 🥰😍 beautiful, okay--back to the video hehe. God bless xoxo
Omg. I have learned so much from you in these last few months. It’s hard do pinpoint one thing to carryover. I’m gonna have to state 2 things . Prepoo and oil rinsing. Gamechanger🎉 Oh and the TresLife gel did flake with me. I spoke with a TresLife rep and I found out that I should be using a lot more water than I was using. So now I’m using it on soaking wet hair and no longer have an issue with flaking. Wash and go’s are popping!🎉
This video was a very helpful reminder about the things that ultimately work well for natural hair growth and length retention. I particularly loved your reminder to were protective styles (like wigs and half wigs) for 4-5 weeks at a time to experience ultimate growth. I've got a wig on right now and I'll be doing exactly that. Thank you so much for posting this video! 💕
I have seborrheic dermatitis and started oiling my scalp with jojoba oil (with lavender oil and rosemary) and spraying my scalp with pure aloe gel. It controls the itchiness so well and my hair is getting better
I completely agree. Way to much to emphasis on products but not enough on nutrition. Collagen peptide powder aka hydrolyzed collagen powder (with vitamin C) thickened my hair. I take collagen powder and just to be extra bone broth powder daily. Best thing I’ve ever invested in. I know collagen is all the rage now but it really works but works best when you life a low carb no sugar high fat and protein lifestyle. I’ve gone carnivore with my diet/lifestyle. No sugars and carbs. Just nutrient dense meat. It’s funny when I emphasized getting healthy to loose weight, everything like my skin and hair fell into place vs. when my mindset was loose weight to get healthy. A little bit of cardio but not to much emphasis on it with some moderate weight lifting the hair will thrive.
I’ve learned that stretching my hair works best for me. The RevAir was the best investment of 2022 for my hair and I will definitely continue to use it. I’m not a wash and go natural.
One of the main things I'm working on is good nutrition. I do see a difference when it comes to eating not so much process foods and decreasing my sugar intake.
I was taking care of my baritone exactly to what you said and I went o this Salon in Union New Jersey and she blowed siren my hair straight with excessive tension. So the small spot that had traction alopecia has widened from rough and hard pulling on the hair which wet. I also did a depot conditioner on hit on with warm water throughout the process
Great video! love the advice and I definitely learned a few things from you! The # 1 Thing I learned about my hair last year???? My hair loves protein! I do a protein treatment 1x a month . Thank you for always sharing amazing , educational information on hair/scalp care.
Hey baby girl, could you suggest a hair steamer? I bought one of the massage you suggested thanks to you. You are a wonderful person continue to live beautiful. Lots of love and peace.
Could u do a video on hard water damage? Recently been coming to realize that my hair was slowly falling out overtime bc of the hard water on my campus. Not sure what to do to help my hair at this point
I've learned I have few to no single strand knots if I stretch my hair with my new revair reverse air hair dryer. Before getting that I had not used heat on my hair since 2016.
New subbie here, I am not sure if you have done a video on affordable brands to use for pre-poos for 4C but I would love your take on this topic . Thank you 😊
I learn last year the benefits of pre pooing. Doing this even if I can only do it for 30min instead of my hour..it makes the biggest difference with my hair., the biggest game changer that I will never stop doing. 😊 I am now going to do the hair streamer, thank you for this tip.
Hello👋🏿Great tips! Recently I incorporated omega into my daily vitamin regimen. Mainly for my heart health and better health overall. All of the tips you suggest I actually do. I am now in protective mode with box braids and my hair seems dryer than when not in protective mode. So what I do while moisturizing is bring out my hand held steamer which opens up my cuticles and I apply the products to my scalp and hair while steaming to insure I'm getting the most out of my moisture sessions. Because I don't add product every day as to avoid build up, I do the green house affect with water only two or three nights a week and that activates the product on the hair. I believe my eating habits/lifestyle scalp massages, deep conditioning and a hair steamer are my saving grace as far as my hairs health is concerned. Last year I decided to do away with combs and I see less thinning and breakage. What do you think about adults using kids haircare products and vise-versa, what are the differences between the two and why or why not?
Soo I have heard about pre-pooing for years! But I Just didn’t feel like putting the energy and I’m able to retain my length. BUT since I started doing it. I’m retaining even more and I plan to keep it up.
Same here, my high porosity 4c hair defies gravity 🤣😂😂my daughter on the other hand, has low porosity hair just like hers and it drops so beautifully 😍
@@chicalertng I've heard people say as your hair grows, the length will weigh it down. FALSE lol when wet it still shrink up close to your head and when wearing it straight it's as light as a feather (okay, that could have it's benefits).
@@jonelle2911 😆I have learnt to wear styles that work for my hair since getting it to drop is off the table for now. My hair looks nice in chunky twist-out, so when it’s not in protective style, it’s chunky twist-out for now 😀
Unpopular POV from a stylist: protective styles aren't protecting anything if the hair is not properly prepped before styling. Also, it isn't protective if you keep it for more than 6 weeks. Most people do not properly wash and nourish their scalp while in a protective style. Although the hair grows, the hair shaft becomes so dry that when taken out, there is breakage along with the fall out. Also, over steaming will throw off the protein moisture balance in the hair, which leads to limp and lifeless locs. Please use a steamer infrequently. Not all natural hair needs this service. That said, everything else mentioned in the video is 100%.
Washing my hair every 2 weeks was a lot and pricey, washing it once a month is fine, washing it everytime I remember would be too much. My scalp itches so bad I have to wash it, it's how I know it's clean or dirty. The dirt and loads of shed hair on there would drive me crazy
Great video. Very influential informative information. I learned a lot from watching your videos from last year such how to correctly use the right hair products based on low or high precocity hair.
What do you think about the aussie scalp serum? Can u do a video on Bond builders? I have used olaplex, inkey list Bond builders and now Bouton try the aussie one. Made a difference on my bleached hair. Thanks for your content
I never realized the importance of stretching your hair until i watched your videos and others who have my hair length goal. With this, i was just wondering if we should stretch our hair even if we dont plan on wearing it out? I usually see people talk about avoiding wash n gos and opt for braid outs or twist outs but I was looking into doing mini/medium sized twist. Should i stretch my hair before doing my twist or will they be enough to stretch my hair? And also one more question, no matter what style im doing (mini twist, braid outs etc) with stretched hair, how do you go about re-moisturizing without it reverting? I plan to go two weeks in between wash days but i doubt my hair can go two weeks without re applying some moisture. would i have to wash every week?
