How I Grew My Hair Naturally! *With Pictures* 

Hi guys! I just wanted to clear something up. I accidentally included "sodium lauryl sulfoacetate" on the list of sulfates to avoid. I've recently done more research on it and it's actually a natural ingredient derived from plant and palm oils that serves the same function as a sulfate without the drying, irritating effects. It's not considered to be a sulfate, so just keep that in mind when choosing products!

*regrets cutting my hair and is now watching like a thousand different videos on this*

I was using different oils in my hair every night at bedtime and noticed m hair was getting shorter and shorter? Well.....found out my cat was eating my hair at night, now I wear a satin bonnet.

Everyone watching this during quarantine after cutting their hair 😂

1) drink more water 2) get away from products that have alchohol and silicon (she said that the sodium lauryl sulfoacetate it's actually a natural ingredient derived from plant and palm oils that serves the same function as a sulfate without the drying, irritating effects) 3) avoid heat (it dries it and breaks it) 4) trim your hair ONLY when necessary 5) don't wash your hair too often 6) oil treatments while massaging your scalp (avocado oil, argan oil, jojoba oil, cocounut oil) 7) be gentle with your hair Plus some tips that helped me: 8) massaging my scalp with jojoba oil for 3 minutes straight while keeping my head down my knees (inversion method) 9) using a beanie after i shower to prevent frizz 10) when i get out of the shower i don't put it in a towel as i used to do because it damages it

I think we ALL look like Victoria Justice

“Make sure you eat healthy” Me: eating Doritos

Opinions are opinions, but facts are facts. As a professional stylist, one of the worst things for your hair is silicones!!! Some folks swear by them because they give you immediate results by making the hair silky and shiny. But they are coating the hair, not allowing your hair to absorb moisture and hiding damage. Going sulfate and silicone free is a daunting task because you WILL go through a detox phase when your hair will be oily, matted, and dry and frizzy on the ends. Once the detox is over your hair will become healthy, shiny, and very manageable without the use of silicones or synthetic ingredients.

skip to 3:10 if you're in a hurry🏃

~update: I made this list a while ago & everything listed may not be completely accurate, especially the shampoo brands lol~ healthy long hair tips: - get a hair cut when you start seeing split ends - try massaging castor oil/coconut oil onto roots and ends every 2-3 days for oily hair, nightly for dry hair, depends on how your hair feels to you - no heat - no hair dye - only wash when feels oily/dirty, depends on hair type and personal preference - try dry shampoo in between washes, I don’t personally, but if you can’t stand the greasy look then try it - silk pillowcase - use Nexxus/ogx shampoo & conditioner for your specific hair type (try other brands, I just use these two becau - use shampoo brush - only use enough shampoo to cover scalp and let the rest rinse down into the rest of the hair (2 dime size amounts for all hair lengths/types) - use old t shirt/microfiber towel to dry hair after shower (gentler than regular towels) - brush from ends to roots, not roots to ends (unnecessary stress on roots) - gentle hair ties & hairbrush (scrunchies & Wet brush) - clean hairbrush/comb/hair tools from harmful chemicals and dirt if needed (hairspray, hair products, etc.) - gentle hair styles that don’t pull on scalp - stay hydrated & eat healthy (omega3s, fatty acids, etc.)- fish oil pill daily if not enough moisture and nutrients in everyday foods - take biotin supplement daily - drink enough water (half of your body weight in ounces, a little more for weight loss/if needed) - try clipping method- clipping up sections of hair along part to create volume while wet

Isn’t it so annoying when someone says they’re gonna put the pictures “right here” and then they don’t!? Or am I the only one .

My freaking eyebrows grow faster then the hair on my head ;(

Me *shaves head because my hear was so damaged wanting to start all over * me*wants hair down to my hips*😂

Going sulfate and silicone free is the best thing i did for my hair. my hair has become much more healthier and grown almost 5 inches now since i started my hair growth journey. you are the first youtuber i watched for hair growth tips..Thank you so much

“Make sure you eat healthy” Me: 'Eating a box of mini donuts' "Okay, ill stop just after I've finished these donuts

You can make your hair straight without using a heat, after a shower leave your hair dry for like 10-15 min but not completely dry, make a low ponytail and tie your hair with a tie all the way down , leave 2-4 heads between each tie , leave all night while you’re sleeping, hopefully you understood me.

I'm 43 y/o here's my basic secret. Get busy and do other things. Leave it in a ponytail. It just grows before you know it!

Everyone who cut their hair is watching now😂

Who else is watching this to have a glow up before school starts ✋🏼?

In hair care products, household agents, etc., I’ve also been avoiding synthetic fragrances. What you put on your skin goes directly to the bloodstream. Also ogx has propelyne glycol.

RE: HEAT if you have color processed or damaged hair, i agree that staying away from heat will accelerate growth. But if your hair is healthy and virgin, I would say heat is ok if it's limited. I only straighten my hair 1 time a week, I deep condition before I straighten, leave it straight for 5-7 days (no touch ups), and then deep condition again after washing it. I don't use the highest setting, I use 380 degrees and I always use a heat protectant before blow drying and again before flat iron. I do a really good blowout so I only have to pass the straightener ONCE. I have pretty curly hair and I've been doing this for several months and i've noticed it's stayed healthy and is growing :) So I agree to limit heat, but once a week is not gonna fry your hair! :) I love heat, and i know others do too...

I wasn’t expecting this video to be so good. Glad this isn’t another tumblr girl pretending they know what’s good for hair.

I completely agree with stretching out how often you wash your hair per week & oil treatments! For a period of time I had a really itchy and flaky scalp, and when I switched from washing 3-4 times a week, to 1-2 times a week (with an overnight coconut oil and innate life treatment before each wash), the itchiness stopped, the flakes are gone and my hair became so soft! Also this might be because I have naturally wavy/curly hair, but I also have the issue of having my hair growth stuck at a little passed shoulder length. Then again my trimming game isn't strong, with about 1-2 trims a year 😅. Thank you for the great advice and I will definitely look into sulfate free shampoos + conditioners ❤

The best way to heatless straighten is to roller set with very large magnetic rollers. I have 3b curls and my hair is down to about my belly button. I occasionally use 3 in diameter magnetic rollers and it gets it pretty straight. It may have a slight very loose wave to it but it gets it very smooth and shiny and pretty straight. Some people use a hooded dryer when they roller set but I choose to just air dry so it's completely heatless. I have to plan ahead to do it like that, so I'll do it first thing in the morning and then take them out at night before I go out or before I have somewhere to go the next day.

1) شرب المزيد من الماء 2) الابتعاد عن المنتجات التي تحتوي على الكحول والسيليكون (قالت إن كبريتات لوريل الصوديوم هي في الواقع مكون طبيعي مشتق من زيوت النخيل والنخيل التي تؤدي نفس وظيفة كبريتات دون آثار التجفيف والتهيج) 3) تجنب الحرارة (يجففها ويكسرها) 4) قص شعرك فقط عند الضرورة 5) لا تغسل شعرك كثيرًا 6) علاجات الزيت أثناء تدليك فروة رأسك (زيت الأفوكادو ، زيت الأرغان ، زيت الجوجوبا ، زيت جوز الهند ) 7) كن لطيفًا مع شعرك بالإضافة إلى بعض النصائح التي ساعدتني 8) تدليك فروة رأسي بزيت الجوجوبا لمدة 3 دقائق متتالية مع إبقاء رأسي أسفل ركبتي (طريقة الانعكاس) 9) باستخدام قبعة صغيرة بعد الاستحمام لمنع التجعد 10) عندما أخرج من الحمام لا أضعه في منشفة كما كنت أفعل ذلك لأنه يتلفها مو استاهل لايك😘🤪

Did you say you were 20? You certainly do have a lot of good advice and knowledge of your hair. Thank you for sharing this information with us. Your hair is very beautiful and your advice I believe is excellent.

I wanna be able to wear my hair as a scarf for when I’m cold and as a sweater so I can feel like I’m being hugged. I’m very single and lonely...

your nose is perfect

I hear “your stress level” and I got stressed cuz I knew it wouldn’t work

This was so helpful! I had a hair salon nightmare a couple months ago and I’m really struggling to get back to the hair I had before. Thank you!

I have a mixture of African-American and Native American Indian, hair 3c/4a which is low porosity and protein sensitive. I transitioned to natural shampoo bar (not the Lush brand) and African Black Soap to wash my hair. I also use clays and Ayurvedic herbs to cleanse my hair, which help strengthen my hair without the proteins. It took about 4 months to detox my hair from silicones and chemicals but I am SO happy that I did. To summarize, stop using chemicals in your hair (sls, cones, etc) use low manipulation styles, and then drink plenty of water and live a healthy lifestyle. I also do believe in vitamins and supplements, especially the older we get. Wish I had your channel when I learned all of this the long and hard way. 😂 Thank you for such a great video! 🙏

I used to have really long hair and i was so stupid an cutted it to my sholder length and now its so hard for me to grow somehow and im so angry about it

When my hair was longer I used to put it in a low pony and have hair ties going all the way down it with no gaps. I did this before I went to bed and when I took it out the next morning it would be straight 😊 It wasn’t perfect but it made my hair more manageable if nothing else!

You remind me of Victoria Justice lol You're super pretty, thanks for this video!

Wow, you’re super pretty ! You’re like a mix of Princess jasmine + Victoria Justice + Naomi Scott

“make sure you’re eating nice and healthy “ me: *eating elote with extra chile*

Ok I'm a guy , but you know being a metalhead I love long hair (mine is around 53 centimeters long now but I want to get it at least 60 / 65 cm, and I'm trying the one week per month inversion method right now). Anyway, my hair is wavy and a way that works very well to straighten it without heat is to wrap it around my head, lock it in place with bobby pins and wait for it to dry. It works best if the temperature is not too low, it doesn't work with me during autumn and winter because it doesn't dry completely even overnight... and my hair is not that thick! But try that, it may work!

your eyebrows are perfect wow

My hair was as long as yours, but I just recently cut it a few months ago and now I regret it 😔 of course when my hair was this long I was bored and sick of it but now I just want it back!!!

Love you Anna.. I'm a curly girl but I love what you stand for and so do many others in the curly natural hair community.. Keep it up!!!

“make sure your eating a healthy balanced diet” exits video*

I’ve just discovered your channel and I am so glad I did. You are not annoying like many you tubers out there, and you are so beautiful! Because of you I’ve discovered that this leave in conditioner I used to use religiously has 3 of the harmful silicones in it. Very helpful!!Thank you so much!

I think this girl is gorgeous. She could be a model 👌

I've been listening to everything you said, and a constant thought was "how are you so pretty?" Thanks for the amazing tips 😇

When I run two fingers through a strand of my hair I have a lot of ends that are 6-8cm long, that's how far up my breakage starts and idk why😩

This was the most informative video on hair. You have obviously educated yourself on the topic. Thank you for making this video! ❤️

show a picture of the coconut oil you use theres so many, but great tips I just found out this hair mask i use has silicone and I now i understand why my hair is super dry and frizzy

You can straighten your hair with what we call Kardoun it’s like a long ruban and we cover a low pony tail with and sleep with , it’s an old tradition in Algeria , :) try to google it

Wow almost a million views 🙌🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿

phone-cord spiral hair ties also work great for me. i get everything stuck in my hair but these always come out super easy.

Great video! Most similar videos I've come across on youtube, mention ALL the wrong products which have many many chemicals in them. I haven't used products with silicone in more than 1 year and I've seen a great difference in the quality of my hair. It feels naturally softer and looks shinier. The detox period was hell, but once it was over, my hair started changing so much. Now I'm gonna try to go also sulfate free. Sadly, finding good products is not the easiest task and it's important to always look at the ingredients list before buying something new!

You look and sound very confident and mature for a 20 year-old girl ! 👏 I've switched to a silicone-free and sulfate-free shampoo. To be honest, for now I don't feel like it does good to my hair, it kinda looks weaker than before , less shiny and I feel like I lost some volume. 😟 But hopefully this is just a step, I've started using my natural shampoo about 4 months ago, maybe I'll see the results later...

the texture of my hair is thin but i had enough hair....... right now i have lost almost half of my hair.i have tried almost all kinds of hair pack and oil but nothing doesn't work.....afer applying these i loss more hair,i have asked a couple of youtubers what i should do but no one replied....

For curly hair and heatless straightening what has worked for me is cool drying on low and using a brush to pull your curls down or alternate using a towel to pull the water out of your hair and brushing it. It will not straighten your hair all the way, you'll still have a wave but you could use the (super low) low setting on a straightener to settle out the few waves left.

"make sure you eat healthy" *chocolate chip cookie ad*

From all of this I feel like you could be a cosmetologist like for real. I have learned a lot of this before but how you so easily explained it like you definitely know what you’re talking about. Amazing job.

i switched to all natural shampoos and conditioners about 2 years ago and i went to the hair dresser to get a trim 4 days ago and she used her shampoo and conditioner when she washed it... and my hair has been so frizzy and dry ever since.. i can’t wait until my “wash day” to wash it off with my innate life products. i will never go back to store bought hair products that contain sulfates, silicones and parabens either!!!

I have really curly hair naturally and one way i "straighten" it is using rollers when my hair is wet and letting it dry. It's not completely straight and it takes a long time to dry but it eliminates a lot of frizz and i usually just do it overnight i would recommend it.

For straitening the hair without heat: try a kardoune!

I have curly hair and if blow dry it on cold and brush it, it gets decently straight

How beautiful is your hair! I've been trying to grow my hair for years but I realised I was doing it the wrong way. I literally slapped on a lot of oil on just one part of my scalp. I'm being gentle now. And also using castor oil and almond oil for massage. 💖

Yes girl I practice the same hair routine and my hair now to the middle of my back I never use a brush on wet or dry hair it causes breakage finger combing is better and easier to find and de tangle knots without pullin hair out

How long did it take you to grow it out thoughhhh👀

You are my hair guru girl! Literally the best natural hair growth channel on RU-vid!

please do a video on how to tie a bun......which actually stays put.....my hair are silky so the bun does'nt stay in place.....it just slips off.....

To get it straight try to use more products to make hair heavier. And dont be scared it will look dirty. You need to use conditioner spray after you wash your hair, then after 10-15 mins apply cream (Lebel moist is the best) and when your hair dry go for oil (just a few drops of it ). Also, any time you brush your hair apply conditioner spray. You will see a huge difference in your hair

Your skin tone is gorgeous

In Morocco they wrap the hair brushed around the head from left to right using pins and then tie it in a scarf and sleep overnight. It straightenes the hair. It's called Patcha.

Please share hairstyles for natural hair. I have waist length hair and it is difficult to style hair without heat tools.

There is a special hair wrap for straight hair my mother used to do when litle. You basically comb your hair in a circle wrapping way over your head. When its not all the way dry yet. Like bringing all the hair from one side over to the other side over the top. Kind of like a turban, or circle, if you understand? And then keep the hair in palce overnight with a scarf wrapped around. Put you hair on the side of you part. Or do it the other way if you want to flip it over for volume.

is it normal to have hair fall out when using coconut oil? every time I’ve used it, I pull out hair after hair and it gets on my fingers - I don’t have bald spots, but i don’t think I should be pulling out hair when applying coconut oil.

I needed this because I CANT GET MY HAIR TO GROW

When I was young my hair was so curly and now when its almost to my tailbone its a little bit wavy but mostly straight

rapping wet hair around your head overnight will make curly hair straight. i've tried it many times and its worked nd i have very curly hair.

STRAIGHTENING HAIR NATURALLY : comb the HAIR properly and gentlely after showering and drying it, then use drops of oil or any serum to smooth out the hair and comb again for no tangles then wrap the hair around the head using a comb or detangler, use bobypins to secure and keep in place then wrap the head with a satin cloth and leave it overnight sleep FOR LONG THICK HAIR: comb the 30-40% DAMP HAIR properly and gentlely after showering MAKE SURE THE HAIR 70% DRY AND 30-35% DAMP , then use drops of oil or any serum to smooth out the hair and comb again for no tangles then wrap the hair around the head using a comb or detangler, use bobypins to secure and keep in place then wrap the head with a satin cloth and leave it overnight sleep i have been doing this for 2 years and everyttime i do it overnight it becomes straight hair needs time to adjust to this and actually become straight, idk how much of it works for other people bt i did work for mine

To straighten your hair without heat, comb your damp hair whilst wrapping it around your head. I dont know how to explain but i will try: part your hair in two, brush one side forward over your face and then comb it over to the other side so they become one and continue to comb it around your head, pin it if needed and wrap it in a scarf tightly and wait for it to dry, its best to do it at night and sleep in the scarf, if you’ve wrapped it tight enough you will wake up with straight hair 💕

Nice hair and very pretty girl! Thank you for sharing your journey and the helpful info!

"Sulfates make our scalp overproduce sebum and oil"- Just figured out what tf is happening to my hair. When I was using OGX sulfate free shampoos, I used to wash my hair only twice a week. After i found out OGX has DMDM hydanation i stopped using that brand and ordered "Calia Hydrating Shampoos and Conditioners" which will take about 2 months to ship. In the meantime, I went back to using the regular sulfate shampoos like Dove, and i noticed my hair getting really oily soon, like now i gotta wash it 5times a week or i look like i dumped my hair in a bucket of oil and it plasters all over my head. So, sulfates make our scalp overproduce sebum- ACTUALLY makes sense.

How I grew my hair naturally: let nature do its thing and don’t cut it.

If you have the time to read this then anything is possible I was born with a heart condition called “hypo plastic left heard syndrome” yeh I mouth full. This condition is very rare as it is where you only have half of a heart not full. With this condition it includes some stuff that u may not like, one being not getting long hair! When I was 5 years old I hardly had hair. When I turned 7 my hair was just above my ears and it stayed like that till i was 9. Then I slowly realised some change. My hair grew!!! I was so happy cause it taken a year to grow an inch for me. And my hair was shoulder length. I decided to take care of my hair even more and hoped it would boost it. In a year I grew about 4-5 inches so when I was 11 my hair was about 4 inches passed my shoulders. Then I heard of the “inversion method” it’s basically when you turn your head down and massage it for like 5 minutes. I have done this for 2 years now and I really haven’t done anything to my hair including heat. Right now my hair is half way through my butt😂👏🏽( I said that. ) and 3 inches passed my belly button. ❤️ doctors are surprised. People who have the same condition as me don’t have hair at all and some only have hair that make them look like a male 😭 ima pray for them But honestly if I can get long hair in my condition I know you can too!

green tea (Natreal!!) and rice water is great for hair and skin!!!

for straightening heatless it takes foreverrr but take a shower and then let it dry a little and then go section by section wrapping ur hair flat down and putting bobby pins to keep it in place and then i'd suggest putting a silk hair wrap on ur head and sleep with it in. take it out when completely dry. i watched a video by gliterforever when i was like 10 lmao but i tried it twice and it worked i have wavy hair so it might not work for curly or coily hair.

Subliminal Messages do wonders as well😌👌🏼✨💗

Okay so I watched this video like four months ago when I cut my hair to chin length (oof) and now, four months later, it is just past my shoulder!!!! I cut out heat tools and drank more water and actually ate lol. Also braids/plaits (or other protective styles) are your best friend as it starts to get cold! (For me it's October- March) and because of this I have more growth during those months with protective styles!!! Hope this helps!

First of all I can’t even lose weight and ur saying eat healthy for hair 😣😔

My husband discovered a supplement he was taking to improve his health, was making his hair GROW ! It's called " Inositol ( 1 of the B vitamins ) ___ so I looked it up in a medical book I had, wrote by a Holistic Dr... can't remember how he spelled his name but I think it was Dr. Balch & his wife wrote a book too, her name is Phillis ( not sure if I spelled her name right ) … anyway in his book it says Inositol is VITAL for hair growth ___________ I began taking it too & my hair grew down past my tail bone. Anna the way I get my hair smooth & straight WITHOUT HEAT is after I wash it with natural shampoo & use conditioner … I then apply a natural foaming mousse or natural leave-in conditioner, then I roll it all up on BIG JUMBO hair rollers ________ 1 row down the middle of my head & 2 rows on both sides of my head. It take 2 days to air dry, & I found a comfortable feather pillow to lay my head on at night so I am able to sleep well. Getting ready to try some new natural hair products like " Calia " & " Biodegradeable " called Gnarly Head - leave-in conditioner. Calia was recommended by holistic habits on her channel :) Her hair is down to her thighs !

“With pictures” *adds literally one pic* 🙂

Could you please do a video about good companies that produce vegan, cruelty free hair care products without any harsh chemicals?

I would really like to know what your opinion is of the Shea moisture brand :)

Wow..thank You! There are many videos of hair growth but you are the only one that gives complete info. Everyone says "avoid sulfates" "avoid silicones" but why?? Thank you for all the info, you really did your research and it is very appreciated. Thank you

As I’m eating chips she goes “make sure you eat healthy”

If you have curlier hair, look up wave/curl formers as they can change your curl pattern without damage. In so even making it straighter

I like how this title suggests that there's a way to grow your hair artificially

I used to have long hair when I was younger and it was waaay thicker than what it is now. Cannot grow it long, but more than anything I want it thicker. I do not use heat on my hair too. I don't dye my hair either. I have tried vitamins.

You look like Wonderwoman!!

You can straighten you hair with a ton of bobby-pins and brush your hair slicked onto your scalp and pin the rest of your hair the same way

I really liked ur eye makeup... like can u do a vid on it.. like healthy eye care and makeup

If you want your hair to be straight without heat you can roll it around your head with clips and then wear an old pantyhose as if it was a cap. After some hours will be straight (you can even sleep with it)! It really works unless the hair is afro or something. Hope you try it!

there is a way here in middle east to straight hair without heat . and it's easy but it's for long hair after the shower and you and the hair is damp you put your oil or butter and brush the hair and half the hair from the middle and make it circle like donuts 🍩 one half to up and the other down and secure it with bennies if you want to and let it set to the next day (curl ladies if it doesn't straighten as you want you could change the direction every half hour 3 to 4 times) or make a bun on the front plz like if you gona try

Thanks Anna for the video Would appreciate it if you remake this video and share with us ur updated routine, tips and tricks you follow on a daily basis