Hi guys, please let me know if you found this video helpful. Also, are there any tips that have worked for you that I didn't cover in this video? Let's hear them 👇👇👇
1. Keep a clean healthy scalp 2. Make sure all of your products give you slip (shampoo, conditioner, deep conditioner, leave in, etc) 3. Remove shed hairs with a detangling with a brush. 4. A good hair care regime for older strand sections. 5. Understand your hair (porosity and it’s ph friend) 6. Keep your hair stretched in low manipulation styles with the ends protected. 7. Avoid chemical use 8. Avoid direct heat *not mentioned but the sun is also very harsh on the hair and scalp* 9. Trimming should be at the rate of damage. 10. Take an iron supplement. ✨🔥 fire video
@@nawal8155 it's like the products coat your hair so the strands easily 'slip' out of knots and stuff. Like that smooth slippery feeling of oiling your skin. Slip helps prevent breakage and snapping by allowing combs etc to easily seperate knots and tangles
Little note on iron: 1. Probably goes without saying, but you can overdo iron. Too much iron is just as bad for your health as too little, so if you're going to supplement it, PLEASE make sure you are getting your levels checked regularly by your doctor to make sure it isn't getting to toxic levels. 2. Iron bisglycinate/ferrous bisglycinate. That's the form of it you should look for in supplements. It's more bio-available and WAY less constipating than other forms.
These are the Tips. Watch the Video, Copy and Paste the tip on your Hair Calendar people.🙏 1. Maintain a Healthy Scalp 2. Invest in Products with Slip 3. Detangle Properly (with BRUSH!) 4. Hair Care Regimen 5. Understand Your Hair(Type, Density, Porosity etc) 6. Stretch and Protective Styles 7. Avoid/Less Chemical Use 8. Minimize Direct Heat Use 9. Trim as needed (3-4 Times a Year) 10. Take Iron Supplement Fops, thanks so much. You are a lifesaver! However, I'll say No (1) and (10) are what I'm majorly guilty of while others I try to do my best.
@@ColaBling how do you use it? I prepoo with African Pride Prepoo first(finger detangle), then shampoo, deep condition detangle with my brush, steam and wash, add my leave-in, style(comb while styling). If you can follow this routine, perhaps, it may help
@@daisiesandpandas1218 The comb bristles are too hard. It takes time to soften the bristles. This means your hair will be the victim of that. Curly Proverbs on RU-vid didnt comb her hair for the first 4 years of her hair journey. Did her hair wonders. I have found that l have a form pattern where my hair strands want to clump together. So finger detangling is best for my hair pattern. Also henna mixed with your favourite conditioner for 3 hours is great . Also listen to Green Beauty in RU-vid too because she is a scientist. 🥰
I can't get enough of these videos.. She actually knows what she's talking about and I wish back in 2016 I would have found her channel because it would have saved me soo much time and money. Make sure to like this video so that more people are aware of these videos who actually need help with their natural hair because, everyone wants a magic product to fix their hair problems when in reality if more people would simply take the time to learn the science and techniques for natural hair, then you could make virtually any moisturizing natural hair product work.. So many products I almost got rid of and wasted until my technique improved and I revisited some of those same products and they are holy grails now for me.. Sometimes we blame our texture and or products for our hair issues when more often than not its our technique thats causing issues not so much the products. I promise once you learn and master your hair it gets soo much easier.. Good luck on your hair journeys.. 😃
Omg how did I just find you?! WTH?!! I didn’t even notice how new of a channel this is! By the quality of the videos and content I was assuming you had thousands of subscribers, when I hit subscribe I was shocked to find out you’re so new?! What that means is... this channel is gonna skyrocket ☺️ keep it up and thank you so so SO much for all your help and for being so informative. I’m currently tying to recover my devacurl damage and what looks like protein damage. It’s been a struggle so if you have any tips for this specially, I would love that, and I think many other curlies would too.. ❤️❤️
Aaaaaahhh! This is THE SWEETEST comment. Thank you so so much, I'm so glad you're finding these videos helpful! I'm building a protein series, and I'll definitely be covering recovering from protein damage/overload etc. so stay tuned :). Amen to the skyrocketing - please share the channel with anyone you think might benefit from it 🙏💛💛
Again. I love the fact that you are scientific expert of hair. As an educational leader, I can infuse this content into the curriculum at my school in Broward County, USA. I created a natural hair care program at my school, for esteem building and motivation.
Brilliant what a great idea👏🏾. I would have really appreciated this when I was in school. If you haven’t done so already, check out Green Beauty and Curly Chemist for their scientific knowledge which makes our hair really interesting. Also Glam Fam as he gives wonderful tips and advice while keeping it real !!
Tiny little channel is impactful! And trimming every 6-8 weeks never made sense to me. I just cut off all my damaged hair so I’ll get a trim in 3 months. Thank you.
I am sooo glad you mentioned supplements!!! Other good supplements for hair growth are zinc, copper (2 mg of copper for every 15-25 mg zinc), selenium, evening primrose oil, and the B vitamins (B12, B6, B9 (folic acid), etc.). You will also want to make sure your thyroid hormones are in the optimal range for hair growth. Un-optimal thyroid hormone levels will cause hair loss and thinning. Our thyroid levels naturally decline as we age, you will need to get a good natural path to get on the medication if your levels are low and you are noticing symptoms. Folic acid is EXTREMELY IMPORTANT for iron, often times people have an iron deficiency because they have a folate deficiency. Up to 60% of the population has the MTHFR gene for a folate deficiency. Taking iron alone will not solve your iron deficiency without folic acid (in the methyl folate version, don't buy any other version). I can't tell you how annoying it is hearing people say they are taking 300 mg of iron and not seeing a difference, or just seeing a difference at that high of a dose. Iron can be toxic in high doses, I don't think doctors should ever prescribe iron w/out folic acid unless they have checked folate levels beforehand. You may not even need to take iron, just folic acid.
Point 4: Hair that is longer than shoulder length is likely more than 18 months old. Me twho has been trying to grow out my short pixie cut for 2 years and the hair barely reaches my earlobes: crying in a corner.
Have you ever considered trying rice water,onion juice, Aloe Vera, fenugreek spray etc. also try long term protective styling it worked wonders for me (I do natural hair videos)
im glad that sis touched on using silicone cause the natural hair community is against it and silicone actually helps with removing dirt from your scalp to the hair strand.
Well I'm not sure silicone does that, But it's just like a synthetic oil and even better, costs your hair to slow down water loss and adds SLIP. I loooove silicones!
I really don’t understand how you don’t have more subscribers. I’ve learned more in two days of binge watching your videos than the two + years I’ve been natural and on RU-vid. You have become my absolute favorite from the true wealth of knowledge. Thank you so much.
Please do a *growth* *challenge* 🙋🏾 After becoming such an '"influencer" skeptic' (God knows I've tried the most suggestions 🙄) it's refreshing to find yourself here on Insta & YT. I may be bias but you're *British* (so you know the product struggle is real out here in these U.K streets) ✅ *Black* ✅ *Natural* ✅ and *Qualified* ✅ ...I totally trust you 😂
Hahaahaha! awww girl, I KNOW. Thank you so much for this 😩. I'll let you in on a little secret (that I guess is now public). I am considering doing a mini chop towards to end of the year to kickstart an 8 month long growth challenge to regrow my hair past where it is now (I'll be vlogging the journey so it will keep me accountable). I've put it in the pipelines for the end of the year so I can have enough time to figure out exactly how I would want to approach it. Is there anything in particular you think would make it a worthwhile challenge for you (and other people) to join?
I wear about 15-17 twists and about 9.5-11 inches all over. I do hanging bantu knots on the ends of hair and it has helped significantly with length retention.
If you go to donate blood, they will check your iron levels to see if you are eligible to donate. They generally have higher than normal standards for iron levels, being that when you donate, you will be losing some blood. A great way to find out what your iron status is, and to help others if you're able!
All these years I’ve been struggling and it’s been my iron deficiency anemia?!. I could literally cry because I’ve never heard anyone say anything about taking iron! I’ve been struggling with my hair ever since I had my child 7 years ago 😢. I will definitely start taking my iron and pray this is what’s been missing, I literally do everything else! Thank you!
This was so informative! In cosmetology school, they actually taught us that hair should be trimmed every 6-8 weeks. I've never followed that rule. I'm glad to know I'm not the only one. I also have never heard of taking iron to help with hair growth. So interesting!
I am beyond grateful that I discovered your channel just a few months ago! Even though my hair is "only" a 2B/2C, I am a bleach blonde who needs to take good care of her hair in order to keep it healthy. Before discovering your channel, I was just trying out products based on recommendations of people with a similar hair type to mine. Now I FINALLY understand the ingredients better and know (almost - still not a pro, haha) exactly what to look for in a hair product. Also, my hair has gotten sooooooo much better, and it is all thanks to you 🥰🥰 From the bottom of my heart, thank you! ♥️
I agree with proper iron intake being important for hair growth but iron can be toxic ☠️ if it isn’t taken carefully. Consult your doctor before taking an iron supplement. Ask for a blood test to check your current iron levels and ask what is a safe/non toxic dosage to take on a regular basis. Love your videos ❤️. Hope I didn’t step on your toes by adding my two cents 🙂
Thank u for telling us to stop trimming our hair 6-8 weeks gurl ... that was instilled in us by hairdressers ... however back then we were using chemicals n heat at the salon so maybe it made sense somewhat ... but to naturals are hardly ( if at all ) are putting heat in their hair ... why are we trimming so much ???? ... thats why i trimmed mines in Jan and decided not to trim again untillJune . Ill clean up the ends when its time but no more of this constant trimming ... its an addiction imo 😂
I remember trimming all the time and it seemed like my hair wasn’t growing (well that’s cause I was chopping it all of😂) I started trimming based on my hair needs and honestly it makes all the difference. I haven’t tried the iron supplements but that’s definitely worth trying. Thank you♥️♥️
Literally you’re a tiny channel is the most informative fucking thing I have ever seen! Bless your heart I wish that you gain so much influence because you are so informative.
I Subscribed: last year I had to brush out my dreadlocks due to work policy. My hair was wrecked from bleaching so I had to cut it to my jawline... Through your tips and your professional background my hair is now curly again and back at collarbone length :D
I historical get IRON INFUSIONs! 🤦🏽♀️. I’m looking 4 the pinned data on iron. Thank u so much for helping understand how this disorder is impacting my hair ❤️
Also if you're vegan, be sure and take a B12 supplement. You need it to absorb the iron from foods and iron supplements. If you are taking B12 and an iron supplement and your iron levels are still too low, try a methylated B12. Methylation is a process the B12 vitamin needs to go through in the body so it can be used, and some people are poor methylators.
Lately I have had to go through nearly every week, snipping the ends. Thinking about it the area that I am cutting is the part that would have been growing when I was on cancer treatment so that's probably why I am getting so much breakage now. I am anemic so I am on iron.
New to this channel and I look forward for your next videos, you just have this...vibe ? Idk...That instantly puts me in a good mood, keep up the good work ♥
FINALLY! some delicious freaking information!! Oh my gosh I have been researching and found so much conflicting info on the internet but I'm so thankful I finally found someone who makes some sense with hair care!! Oh my God you deserve the hardest of subs! Love LOVE your chanel ❤❤❤❤
Since Covid19 social distancing I’ve started braiding my own hair (with extensions) and I’ve noticed a great deal of length retention. The iron piece concerning healthier is new to me. That will be a new focus for me. Tfs❤️
I used to be that guy in the yellow shirt lol 😂😂 until I began trying the products with them. The benefits that came from that were and still are the best! ❤
Great tips! Refreshing to see scientific-led advice so I'm paying good attention as I'm constantly chopping damaged ends so it must be how I'm styling my hair
I've been finger detangling for years and now noticing more shedding. Will definitely try a proper brush now and see if I get results. Thanks for all these tips!
Question on #6. If your hair is shoulder length and you should keep it up to avoid tangles and breaking from rubbing on clothing. Then is there no worry about damage caused by keeping it up? Like breakage from braids or ponytails?
Love your channel oddly enough I started my liquid iron today my hair has grown 1inch a month for the last year hopefully the iron will keep it going thank you for the great content
I found your channel yesterday and oh my goodness it's absolutely incredible!!! And with the trimming tip... It actually took me until lockdown to realise that my hair doesn't grow slowly, I had just been conditioned with the idea that I * had * to get a trim every 6-8 weeks 😂 That sent me on a journey of growing out my hair (I had a pixie at the time), transitioning back to my natural colour and texture, etc. So glad your channel popped up in my recommended list :)
Hi Fops. I have decided to go through all your advice and turn a new leaf. You have me on here with my note pad taking notes and everything. I've had to commit to changing my attitude because my daughter is 18 months old and it seems like everything I'm doing isn't working. Her hair isn't growing and it has patches everywhere. I've tried booking consultations but gosh these online hair coaches are waaaay over my budget not to talk about the price of all the products needed. Pheewwww. Anyway like I said earlier I'm trying to figure out what I'm doing wrong and give this another go. I am so thankful for all your advice and i hope things will turn around for my daughters hair. I have decided to start her on the 8 week regime you spoke about and hopefully something will change. Once again thank you for everything you do.
Hi Tumi! I'm so glad to hear that these videos are somewhat helpful. And your daughter is blessed to have you. I love that you're taking the time to learn about how to care for her hair better. My 8 week regimen cycle is based on the fact that my hair is medium and very high porosity, so please use it flexibly and feel free to stop doing or swap out whatever doesn't seem to be working for your daughter's hair at any point in time. 💛
Careful with buns - if you ever want to wear you hair curly but you have always done the bun in the same place, curls in the areas will be stretched and not as curly.
Thank you for this! I love your channel! I really appreciate hair information that comes from someone who really understands and isn’t just trying to sell us products.
New to this channel and I love your content! Finally another high porosity natural! Thank you for your good, relevant, and quality content 😃#newsubscriber
