My relaxed hair retained more length than the natural hair. I never did anything extra. I just bunned it and left it alone. I washed it every week. I roller set it myself, at times. I stretched for 6 months.
Thank you for the video. Now with a lot of us doing natural, it’s harder to find videos on growing and taking care of relaxed hair. Relaxed hair for me is just easier. So thank you. PS- your skin looks great as well
I think 1.5 -2 months max for protective styles is the longest for any hair type. You will loose hair around the area where the protective style was started
Contrary to popular belief, hairstyles such as box braids can be kept for three months if you know what type of box braids and how to care for your box braids. For example before I used to do normal box braids and I used to use about 4 to 6 packets of hair cause I have a big ass head, I could only keep those for around eight weeks before I started to lose edges and had significant breakage. after I started doing knotless box braids using only two packets of extension here, I can keep my box braids in for three months. In addition to using less breathing here, I also redo any vulnerable looking braids every three weeks, I wash and deep condition every two weeks, I a protein treat once monthly and I moisturize and seal my braids every three days. Massage your scalp, seal your edges all around the perimeter of your hair using a heavy oil like cast oil but seal your braids with lighter oils. If any hair is sticking out of the braid make sure you see all those braids with a heavy oil as well.
New subscriber here. Your tips are golden and your hair is beautiful! I'm considering relaxing my hair after 6 years of being natural and I'm not gonna lie the anxiety is real. But I've learned some good tips from being natural and when I was relaxed it was so much easier to manage my hair. Your videos have been good inspiration 👏
Hello! Thank you for subscribing 💕I completely understand your anxiety about relaxing. It’s possible to have healthy relaxed hair once your have the right hair practices in place and naturals KNOW how to care for their hair!! Lol I think the techniques you’ve learned on your natural journey will definitely help should you decide to relax. Thanks again for watching!
@@IannaYvonne thank you! Means a lot. I took the plunge, it's been one week now since I've been relaxed and even though relaxed hair takes work to maintain, it's soooo much easier to manage. It definitely is an adjustment but I don't regret it at all! I'll be watching your channel to help me along the way
Thank you thank you! New subbie! I was always relaxed! Went natural in 2013. Have my first child in 2017 and just couldn’t keep up with taking care of the baby and my hair so I went relaxed again and then in 2018 I cut it and went natural again. I always cut my natural though because it’s too much work. I had my second child in May and couldn’t keep up doing my hair again lol I just relaxed again in August and loving it! But I started with a good short pixie cut because I needed to start over! And this channel is JUST what I needed to remember how to take care of my relaxed hair and get it to the length it was before I ever went natural. No one posts good relaxed videos! Thank you!
Years ago I used to relaxed my hair for a month then put it into protective style for a few months. It grew well BUT THE STYLIST cut off all the growth. I never paid attention to detail.
I watched until the end; anxious to see if diet and exercise would be mentioned. One out of two is good. I find when I exercise consistently - my hair growth is faster. Thanks for such an informative fact based video. 🙏🏽👍🏽
Thank you for the tips ! I got a pixie cut last month bc my hair broke off so bad in one spot so I’m starting over but I will stay relaxed. New subscriber ! 🥰
Thank you for watching and also for subscribing 💕💕 I know all about have to start over. I had to cut mines into a bob....a couple times 😆 the good thing about hair is that it always grows back.
New Subscriber here! All I needed to see was two videos and I’m hooked I’m about to binge watch your channel like it’s a series honey 😂❤ you are beautiful and give really good advice on hair growth and retention!
Hi there! Stretching my relaxer was hard for me as well until I started blowing out my roots at the salon. When I style my hair at home.... I usually air dry and do a sleek bun which I leave in for a week. Only brush as needed. I find the less you manipulate your hair.... the longer you can stretch. 💕
@@IannaYvonne Yes it requires patience. Thanks for the tips. My hair is short & tying it back doesn't work for me. I am now trying 6 simple cornrows but i feel my scalp getting sensitive, i am tired of it being braided up for so long. My styling options seem limited.
@@juliamalbrook3043 Have you considered a wig? If braids don't work for you, you can just slick your hair back into a low bun and put your stocking cap on and then the wig. That's what I do when my hair gets too thick and unmanageable.
Update: My hair where I used the Optimum Defy Breakage relaxer is still a whole lot healthier than my hair where I previously used the ORS Olive oil relaxer. My hair actually curls up loosely when it’s damp 🥰 good signs
Great tips... I am trying out a new stylist and I am still on the fence about her in regards to how she cares for my hair... so far my hair is in good shape from making some changes in my hair routine... I started in March when things were shut down due to Covid researching how to care for my hair...I watched a couple of sisters who gave nice advice like you and my hair loved the changes... thanks for the tips...🌺
Loved this video! It’s simple and very helpful! Plus You are a natural beauty! If a relaxer isn’t working for you and you wanna switch it is there a special step or do you just wait until your next relaxer and just switch over then?
Hello. Thank you for watching 💕 Because of the time between relaxers if your need to switch relaxers or relaxer strength you can do it for your next relaxer. Just be sure to relax the roots (new growth only). No additional prep needed. However try to only switch once. Each brand may use a different strength of the active ingredient or different ingredients all together. It’s best to try to remain consistent once you have find what works for your hair.
Thank you 💕 and thanks for watching! I stretch my relaxers to about 5 months. Every 4 months is the absolute earliest for me because my hair is very fine naturally and I can get by with simply blowing my roots straight close to when I need a perm. If you relax 3 times a year that’s excellent! That’s exactly what I would recommend !!!
@@IannaYvonne thanks for advise. I'll use protective style for 3 months just to achieve mid length. My crown is thinning so I'll do my braiding myself. I used relaxer on my crown before other parts of my hair, when it was coarser now its thinning and very fine. I am babying my crown in using tea tree oil and virgins fertiliser. It will grow back. Also deep condition plus wash once a week. So I'll relax May 2021.
The way my scalp is set up… I can’t do 3 months🥴 my favorite “protective style” is about 8 loose two-strand twist (no weave) bobby pinned up during the day. Yes, heat isn’t good for us even relaxed hair. and she’s right about trimming.
*[QUESTION]* Hi Ianna. I'm natural at the moment but am planning on switching to relaxed once I have all the right products. I have noted down all the steps and products you use for your Night Time and Wash Routine, however, the normal day routine is still unclear to me. FOR EXAMPLE, the products you know use, the order , how you do it and basically all the added info. I already have all of your tips and advice but the day routine is just so unclear to me. Also, when is wash day? How many days are in-between? On a wash day, do you still do a day routine? sorry for the million questions 🤭
Hello! Thanks so much for watching 💕 These are great questions! I relax every 16-20 weeks. I was every two weeks. I moisturize with Unlay hair oil ( especially my scalp) and Shea moisture manuka honey and yogurt leave in. I do have a “week in my hair Vlog” on my channel. I literally show everything I do from wash to wash ( and even my salon visit hair care tips). If your interested you may find that video helpful. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-WwrEy_WGi8c.html
Hello! Do you relax your hair the same day you take your protective style out if it’s that time? I’m 7 years natural and I’m this close 🤌🏾 to trying relaxers again lol. So I have to re-educate myself the right way this time before I make my decision. New subbie!
Hello! Thanks so much for watching💕. I usually relax a day or two after removing my protective style. It usually take me the entire day ( even two days sometimes) to take down my protective style and remove buildup. So after that process I usually give my scalp ( and my hands 😆) a little break.
Hello I am muslim and it’s not permitted for me to use attachments on my hair so my question here is can I use my normal hair to braid as my protective style?
Hello! Yes definitely. You can braid your own hair without using any additional hair. The key take away is not manipulating your hair for a few weeks( to months if possible) in order to give your hair a break from styling. Thanks for watching 💕
Hi. This maybe something out of your personal experience, but some of us struggle with a sensitive scalp and dandruff which means going for over a week without washing doesn't work, this is in regards to the protective styling. Are there any ideas of how we can protect hair while shampooing and conditioning?
Thank you for sharing keep up the good work looking forward to seeing you again Now I have thin hair in the front and thick in the back. Its only a year natural and I am tried of it I would like to go back to relaxed hair what do you think
Hi. 1)Please what do you do to keep your hair from dryness and breakage up to the time you wash your hair? 2) Please will you recommend deep conditioning before shampooing? Please reply 🙏🙏
I’m thinking about dyeing my hair blonde, also I want my hair too be so long it can touch the floor because I braid it often. Do you make any products or have anything you suggest. I’m all natural 💆🏾♀️
😆 I’m with you with wanting hair down to the floor!!! If you do decide to color your hair blonde, go HEAVY with the moisture lol. I don’t make any products but I do recommend a product called UNLAY. Unfortunately if you don’t live in the NYC area you can not get it but I’m told it will be available online soon! I’m going to do a full product review on it. If you are natural I would recommend Ethereal Hair Growth Oil. It has castor oil, avocado oil sweet almond oil etc. My sister who is natural ( with longer hair than me lol) only uses this oil and LOVES it!
You’re beautiful and your hair is beautiful. Thank you for these realistic tips . I’m not going to wash my hair every week 😭 and deep condition every week absolutely not and I’m not a fan of constantly putting heat on my hair
Yes, they are cooking your hair as if your hair is in a frying pan when they use the brush and blow dryer. I have seen girls hair texture change to stay straight or just completely thin out if that is done too frequently a month.
Hello. Thanks you for watching. I make ALL my protective styles last at least 3 months. Sew-ins, braids, twist etc. I currently have in braids and I’m at two months. Stretching to three months is pretty easy for me 💕
Hello. Yes I do encounter some matting at the root where the build up is. I simply use coconut oil or my preshampoo buildup remover (from head and shoulders ) to dissolve the build up and break down some of the oil and shedded hair causing the matting. I use my fingers to tease and separate the matted hair before I gently detangle with a comb. This works well for me. Thanks for watching ❤️
Hello. This is an easy go to style for when you don’t have much time lol. I will definitely be sharing it once I take out my braids. Thanks for watching 💕
Question: I’m currently protective styling with a weave now ( my hair broke off from being iron deficient and postpartum hair loss 😞) but would you recommend deep condition in between the tracks or would you just wash the weave add leave in conditioner and oils in between the tracks ?!
Hello! Sorry to hear about your hair set back but your on the right track with your current protective style! Usually when I have weaves in, I do not deep condition. I find that it only adds to the product build up and makes detangling more difficult when I take the protective style out. I would wash my scalp and moisturize it with my preferred hair oil only 💕
Do you wash the hair during protective style? What about build-up from sweat and hair products that will make it hard to detangle when leaving it that long?
Hello. Thank you for watching 💕 I do not wash often during protective styles ( only once if 3 months or twice of longer). I don’t use edge control or greases (which are not absorbed by the scalp and lead to product build up). I stick to all natural hair oil. This helps. I also use Unlay hair oil and head and shoulders build up remover during my take down to dissolve any buildup or matted hair. I have my takedown routine on my channel and you can literally see the matted tangles dissolving with those products. I will try to link it below. Reach out with any other questions. Stay blessed ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Xc9f-brfHSA.html
Thank you 😊 . I got it from my local beauty supply store and hair boutique here in NY ( Royal Cyn Beauty Supply). They have the cutest little accessories!! They are creating a website that features all their products for online purchase so hopefully it will be available soon!
Hello. I used to have the same problem. The key is proper detangling when your taking them out. I have a DETAILED video about protective styles and the take down if you interested. Thanks for watching 💕
Thank you for watching 💕. I would wait AT LEAST two week after relaxing before putting in a protective style. Chemical relaxers ( especially if left too long) irritate the scalp. Combined with the tension put on the scalp with protective styles.... if done to soon you could have excessive hair shedding/thinning. I personally put my protective styles in closer to when I need to relax. This allows me to stretch my relaxers even more.
Hello!! Yes.. I love that citrus smell. I use it on my scalp every other day and a small amount on my hair for shine when it’s freshly styled. After a week when my style gets old I use it daily ( I usually wash biweekly). And please if you don’t do scalp massage try to include it in your routine. Even once a week starting out will make a huge difference with your hair growth. I didn’t believe it would, but I start doing it and girl... it works lol. Reach out if you have any questions and please keep me posted on your results. And of course thank you for watching ❤️
@@IannaYvonne THANKKKKK YOU!! I'll aim to post an update on my results after the first bottle! Thank you for responding and for your channel/content. Continued Blessings 🙏🏼
Love your videos! I’ve experienced tremendous breakage last year and I want to try your routine. How often a week do you moisturize and with what product pls
Hello! Thanks for watching. I moisturize with a light oil when my hair is freshly styled ( light spritz on the ends). Once my style is old I moisturize with heavier oils DAILY and apply to my scalp with a quick scalp massage (2-3 minutes...it helps). I will use castor oil, and coconut oil. These are heavy and will weigh down your hair so again use close to wash time. Ethereal Hair Growth oil is a good oil containing a mixture of these oils ( and others) that you might want to try. My sister is natural... with longer hair than me lol and she ONLY uses this product. Again... it’s a thick oil so keep that in mind.
I use an oil called UNLAY but unless you live in the NYC area you can’t get it as it is not on the website yet. Although I was told its coming! When it does I’ll do a full product review. A good drugstore alternative is the raw Shea butter restorative finishing elixir. It by Shea moisture ( I really love that line... it just worked for my hair 🤷🏽♀️) I used this before unlay and it worked well to hydrate without weighing my hair down.
Hello. I think a simple bun and satin bonnet is good if you don’t want to wrap your hair. As long as the ends are tucked away and protected in the bonnet your good. I wouldn’t use rollers unless your trying to preserve a hairstyle. It’s unnecessary manipulation that may cause breakage. I have a nighttime routine that I do close to my wash day on my channel. At the end of that video I show how I wrap if your interested in taking a look. Thanks for watching 💕
Hello sis,thanks for your amazing tips.I just watched your video and subscribed too.pls i really hope you reply me .I just relaxed my hair after 2yrs of natural but I don't know what to look out for in shampoos and conditioners for hair growth. What would you recommend I look out for in shampoo &conditioners. Sister, where i live in Germany 🇩🇪 there isn't any African beauty stores close by so,I just have here drugs stores products in the city i live.So i really don't know what to look out for in products so I can growth my hair.
Hello!! Thanks for watching and subscribing 💕💕💕. I would recommend the Shea moisture line if they carry it at your local drugs store. The daily hydration ( with coconut oil) shampoo and conditioner are pretty good and I would recommend starting with these. I would use their Jamaican black castor oil treatments mask if you notice any breakage. This mask is AMAZING and your hair will love it💗Don’t forget to find a good moisturizer to keep your hair from becoming dry and brittle.
Hello. I don’t use a flatiron. I only use heat on my roots (natural new growth) to straighten the textured hair so it blends better with my relaxed hair when I get it done professionally. As long as your not using heat too often ( I use heat once a month) I think you should be able to maintain healthy hair.
Hello. I wash every two weeks. If I feel my hair needs some rest and moisture I will push it to three weeks....oiling my scalp and ends daily during the third week. I will usually bun my hair up that week because the oils weigh it down.
Hello. I usually wrap my hair during my workouts and use a net bonnet which helps with ventilation. Otherwise I will work out with my hair in a bun and the sweat isn’t too much of an issue. Thank you for watching ❤️
Wow..thanks for your quick response on an older video…much appreciated. What do you do with your hair after? My issue because I sweat a lot is mine is often literally soaked and I’m not sure what to do with it then since I can’t wash it every time.
Mild relaxers are recommended for fine hair and over processed/damaged hair. Although they have less active ingredients than regular or super perms they are still somewhat damaging and the tips from the video still apply 💕
Hello. Thanks for watching 💕 I usually give my scalp a month without any tension after I relax. I usually only do protective style when I’m trying to grow my hair or if I notice breakage. I have an entire video on protective styles on my channel if your interested. 😊
Hello! I have actually done both! I let the state of my hair decide. If I feel I have lost an excessive amount of hair during the detangling process or if the style put too much tension on my edges and I notice thinning.... I would take a break. Usually when I wear weaves I DO NOT do back to back installs. Knotless braids have MUCH less tension and I find my hair ( and edges) can withstand back to back styles.
Hello! I take nature bounty hair skin and nails gummies ( biotin and vitamin e) and collagen by vital proteins to promote a health scalp and prevent hair thinning. Im going to do a video on supplements that promote growth and stop thinning. It’s coming soon 💕
Quick question: Should you keep a protective style like a weave for more than a month? I understand for braids, but not sure for weave. You’re very pretty btw :)
Hello! Thank you 💕 and thanks for watching!! I keep ALL my protective styles in for at least 3 months😬. Braids are definitely easier because you can refresh the front if needed to help with the appearance .... but in order to see Maximum hair growth I recommend 3 months. If you do a bang closer ( with none of your real hair as leave out) it helps with the appearance a bit as it starts to grow out. Again use an oil base product to remove build up and detangle gently.
Hello. Yes I do trim my own hair. If I notice damage and need a very thorough trim/cut I will go to the salon. This will usually be after I relax or take out a protective style. Thank you for watching ❤️
Hello. A protective style in anything that keeps your ends locked away and where you don’t have to comb/ style your hair daily. Examples are weaves, braids, locks and wigs. I usually keep mines in for at least 3 months. I have a video on my channel about protective styles if you are interested. Thanks for watching 💕
Hello! Unfortunately all hair dye is damaging however darker hair colors are LESS so. If your hair is in a healthy state ( not excessively dry or brittle) you probably won’t have any issues with regular conditioning and moisturizing post color. If you do have dry hair that is prone to breaking, I would suggest a black rinse or a semi permanent color.
