My TOP 10 TIPS on Growing Long Healthy Natural Hair 

I'm just gonna sum up what she says. 1. Moisturize your hair. Water, natural oils, butters, etc are good. Dry hair is an invitation to breakage so avoid it. 2. Trim when it's absolutely necessary. Helps remove split ends and single strand knots (which are common in curly hair) Over trimming doesn't always help. Your hair will grow nice and even but you will see little growth, especially when your cutting off more than you're growing. 3. Don't over-shampoo. Co-washing is a good alternative to washing your hair. Shampoo strips the natural oils of your hair which you want in your hair. It's good to clean your scalp of dirt but don't over do it. Also try to incorporate co-washing 4. Low manipulation styling. Your hair is fragile. Be careful with braids, twists, and ponytails. (Braids pulled out my hair in the middle and I don't think it'll grow back so BE CAREFUL) Too tight is too bad. 5. Protective styling. Very important to give your hair a break. 6. Don't do your hair when you're stressed out, mad. You'll be more impatient and rough on your hair and like number 4, too rough is too bad. 7. Be mindful of your hair accessories. Somethings will definitely rip out your hair if secured wrong (bows and clips) Ponytail holders could rip out your hair, especially ones with metal. 8. Avoid combs and brushes when possible. Finger detangling is the best option, but when used a wide toothed comb and Denman brush are recommended. 9. You are what you eat. Eat healthy and drink a lot of water. Protein especially 10. Be patient. It's not a race. It's a marathon. Ignore your hair length and after a while you'll see the growth. *UPDATE: The spot where my hair fell out has kinda grown back. It took a full year to grow back and it still isn't even an inch yet. If you'd like an update on how I handled it please let me know.

Keys to growing Long Hair: 1. Moisturize 2. Trim only when necessary 3. Do Not overshampoo 4. Low manipulaton styling 5. Protective styling 6. Do not do your hair when you are stressed out and emotional 7. Be mindful of the accessories you put into your hair 8. Avoid brushes and combs when possible (finger detangle) 9. You are what you so eat healthy, lots of protein 10. Its not a race its a marathon, be patient :o)

Who had to go back and watch this in 2019?

Every girl needs to watch this my goodness. The best advice ever especially about what u eat reflects your outside & low manipulation. Patience is key. Great job ! I'd add scalp massages to the list

I really appreciate how humble you are. Thank you. Great video.

thanks for the tips. I watched when you did have a TWA till now girl you came a long way and your hair looks amazing

Every time i want to give up on my natural hair i look at your videos and everything just goes away ! You're really the best

In quarantine watching throw backs of Naptural85🥰...this was actually the very 1st natural hair youtube video I ever watched as I was planning to do my big chop...that was in Dec 2013, 6 yrs later im still natural and still feeling like it was one of the best choices I ever made for myself. Naptural85 was such an inspiration to me! Always appreciated her hair tips!

I started to get bored with my hair and straightened it recklessly. I almost had heat damage. Lucky it sprang back after some treatments. The pressure to straighten at my job is just terrible, and it's mainly from my dad! But I had to stop, I had to snap out of it and remember the goal. Healthy long natural hair for once in my life, and the joy of my journey!

I never knew there was so much going on about natural hair, no kidding. I've had my hair cut short for a very long time. I tried going natural three years ago, but I got discouraged and cut it back to my short style, but I just earlier this year decided to grow it again, and now I'm seeing all this, I'm really excited to try something new. Thanks loads to you and all the other ladies out there. I loved you video you did with Carols Daughter products. Awesome

go for it, i started going natural 2 months before my 16th bday and now i'm 19 and in college and I love it. You really stand out and you see yourself in a whole different light it's crazy. Plus people are always complimenting you...literally.

The very FIRST Naptural85 video I ever watched and it just went from there. Thanks, Whitney, for the natural hair inspiration for the past couple of years, you're the best!

This is one of the best videos I've seen regarding natural hair care. Thank you very much for posting these tips! :)

*I developed a sensitivity to various chemicals that are found in most shampoos, soaps, lotions, etc, so I tried Argan Rain shampoo and conditioner and it's great! It doesn't irritate my skin at all. I love the smells.*

Your hair is gorgeous and healthy. Even though my hair is locked, in part, it was a few of your vids that inspired me to take better care of my hair. Thanks for sharing what you've learned with us!

no questions. just happy to see so many postings on natural hair. I don't know how long Ive been natural but like you i started short just to get rid of the processed hair and before i knew it it had grown back. so thanks so much for sharing and being so positive.

I use castor oil the black Jamaican coconut kind it works a lot better and within months or weeks your hair will grow longer trust me

your hair is so beautiful! :)

These tips have changed my hair game!!! I watch this over and over again!!!

I like tip #6 and I've never but 2 &2 together. I can't tell you how may times I've attempted to do my hair when I was stressed. Great tip!

I just rinse my hair with conditioner and then deep condition to clean my hair. And then, before I clean my hair I use your apple cider vinegar mix to help loosen the dirt on my scalp. It helps, ALOT. Thanks!!

+Naptural85 I am fourteen and you are my role model!!! Because of you my hair is more healthy and it's so long now!!!You are amazing thank you!!!

I normally don't post comments but I want to thank you for telling me to not rush on hair growth. I was shopping for a brazillian wave weave

I love that you were using the Denmam before people even knew the word Denmam!! You really are the OG!!

You should come out with your own combs and brushes because you know what to look for.

Excellent Video.. I always Love your Videos.

Watching this 12 yrs after posting and the info is still goal. Good hair care practice never fail.

Such refreshing tips! Excellent delivery and info!!

I live in Korea so they use wide plastic brushes to detangle lol my go to conditioner is shea moisture coconut and hibiscus.... Its really good when using a wide tooth comb.

You are a beautiful woman with an amazing spirit. Keep doing what you're doing!

I really like you. You're natural goofiness is what's gold. Also SOOO much information I enjoyed watching

Girl...I just love your videos! Your tips are GREAT!!!! I've been natural for about 7/8 years....and had locs for 5! They were almost waist length, and my daughter the cosmetologist cut about 10 inches (which still left me with almost mid back hair!) and then she took the out! ...took about 2 months! I now have armpit (or thereabouts!) length natural hair. So, I'm trying to be kind to it and grow it! I think all your tips are on point and one that you said in another one of your videos and that was to be happy with YOUR hair...and after all these years, I finally getting there! It's crazy curly/nappy/wild/big...and I LOVE IT!!!! I find myself letting just have its own way more and more (yes, I have been told the I resemble Huey from Boondocks! lol!)So thanks and keep these wonderful videos coming! XO C~

Not that you care, Whit...but I'm curious...who are the 134 HATERS that thumbs down this video?! Great tips and great example...Hair Crush:)

....and that is why I have this young lady as one of my fav channels on my channel. She has a great vibe and very helpful. xo

I had to find and re watch this video again for reassurance. Was getting down and out with my natural hair but I'm slowly but surely getting back on track in taking care of my hair. Thanks again for your videos

Very informative. Thank you!!

Hey Whitney can you please do an updated video ?

This video is close to 1 million!! Very well done. You are good at what you do

Your information is the bomb. You don't waste a lot of time. You get right to the matter. Usually, I get bored fast. Thank you.

this is really a fantastic video

I'm pretty confident that I'm gonna have long natural hair at least at my shoulder around 2 years. They're already healthy. I'm not gonna say it is easy but I'll never never have perm again in my life. I love my natural hair & it's forever.

I subscribed after this video! Your videos are so helpful! Thank you so much for doing what you do!

Great tips! I look forward to watching more of your videos. This is the most helpful video I've seen about natural hair.

She's right, literally. Although, I've gone a year without protective styles.. I wear my hair in a banana scarf every single day (I don't wear it out much apart from selfies!) I think.. If you just keep it moist, tangled free, loose and left alone (no playing with it!) it grows fine :)

I'm half white, half black and the military. Let me tell you, it is SO hard to grow my hair out because of how tight we have to keep our hair back. It breaks my heart everyday to slip it back and use all these hardening jels to keep it in place. I am so desperate for beautiful natural hair but I feel the only way is by getting out of the military :/

I never thought about #6. Great tip.

I enjoy your channels, thanks for the teaching us the proper way to keep our hair healthy!!!

I LOVE YOU... definitely gonna follow your tips because i used to tell myself i'm never gonna get long hair, and it was bringing me DOWN -_- but after i heard you say that you thought your hair was gonna stay short yet you accepted it and afterwards took good care of it and seeing how your hair is like now got me really inspired and motivated... THANK YOU

Hey, I'm a new fan. I've been getting relaxers since I was 10. I'm 20 now and have just decided to start keeping my hair healthy, since these chemicals and continuous damage are really getting tiring to deal with. I was wondering if you knew anything about Wen? It's supposed to be a shampoo/conditioner that keeps your hair healthy and it's also supposed be good for all hair types. But the thing is I haven't seen a lot of black people do review videos. Have you heard of it? I was thinking I might start trying it if enough black people told me it worked on their hair type. lol. Also, have you heard anything about mane and tail? I hear that's good too. I just don't know where to start because I have never had to take care of my natural curls.

I just wanted 2 thank u! A while back i forced 2 cut my unhealthy hair. It used 2 b dull and dry and NOT GROWING! But with your help my hair has been growing and shiny. I will always stay with u thru my natural hair journey. Luv u

wonderful sound tips!!! You have done a great service to many giving care to their hair. Thank you for that.

I'm here in 2021, can you imagine if she never bleached her hair and had to start over. How long her hair would be now 😱😱😱

I do weave and wigs to protect my natural hair.

I've only been natural for a month and could definitely make use of your tips for a successful journey with my natural hair. Thanks!!

Great Tips! I love your videos-always informative. Give me lots of ideas to try out, most recently your cocooning tutorial. Worked out the best the second time.

Hi, my name is Ruth am a Nigerian,I live in Spain..i watched some of your videos for growing natural hair and were helpful and really good. I just started growing my own natural hair this year so I do not really no much about it until I watched your video's. it is very difficult to find those product here in Spain, and my here is mostly better with natural product which Is very difficult to find here .. I will like to ask for a link or were website which has a lot of natural product and will be able to order them online.. most importantly how and when to use some of all dis product thanks

So what do I do? My hair is thin and only reaches 2 inches down my neck in the back and half an inch below my ears in the front. The hair on my front edges only reaches to the bridge of my nose. Help, please. I'm 13.

I'm so happy for you and how the information in your vid was beautifully delivered! !! Your vid has over a million hits! This is so awesome, awesome, awesome ! ;)

Thanks for being awesome. Your doing a great job and helping a lot of people.

can anyone be kind enough to type down 10 tips and translate what she said as I am deaf and I cannot understand a word she said!! don't translate every word she said but bullet point 10 tips pls! means a lot. ta! X

After i watched this video it made me think about how my hair is kinda short I'm 10 and I really want my hair to long I've been natural for 3 years and I told my mom that I want my hair to grow like yours but I know I have long ways to go I watch your videos everyday not because I'm a stalker but I just love your hair and your journey to get long thick hair so this made me feel like I need to stop being sad that hair is not long because it's really thick and full but you are my inspiration~niya I love you

You have helped me so so much with my hair, with co washes and deep conditioning thank you! My hair is growing.

I am so happy you said not to focus on getting long hair because I know I obsess about that sometimes; not knowing if my hair will grow past its longest length! It was refreshing to hear someone with long beautiful natural hair say that when you had a TWA you accepted it and didn't focus on that.

Can I just say your skin is gorgeous???

I love your tips. but unfortunately I am in the military so I have to slick down my hair and pull and wrap the hair tye more than once.

Brilliant and very practical. Thanks for sharing. Needed to have this to encourage me as I find my natural hair sometimes unmanageable and I'm sometimes tempted to give up and relax again. I've saved this to to my favourites!

You are such an inspiration to me. I didn't think I could grow my 4c hair out but I'm doing it to my surprise. Your videos are helping me through this transition. Thank you :)

I trim my hair every 3 to 4 months and my hair is armpit length and growing . I still want to grow it to my waist but I know that will take another few years. 😞

No such thing as good or bad hair there is just hair! You have to take care of it just like skin and teeth we bathe and moisturize oir skin buy spf amd night creams... hair is the same:)

You're videos are the bomb! so helpful and you inspire me to stick to it and one day have hair as long as yours

Thanks for the video. I love all the advice, tips and encouragement.

Nice

ive seen this video a few times but i just noticed, u lost a bobby pin around 5:11! lol, happens to me too! lmao

Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. I started my natural hair journal just recently ( May 29, 2012 ) because hair relaxer damaged my hair. watching this video has saved me time and MONEY. Your channel is the BEST on RU-vid :)

Thank you so much for the information you provide. I always learn a lot from you. You are certainly my inspiration!!

If I trimmed all my one strand knots would seriously be bald. I have them at the top of my strand middle and end

can you go natural without cutting off the permed hair just yet? is it ok if someone just chooses not to perm for months and months and allow the permed sections to just grow out??

thank you so much for posting this video! I am new to my journey and you have been so helpful!

im sooo glad you made this video because ive been really concerned about me and my sisters hair now i know what to do :)

it sounds so easy but at the same time, its not

Omg some people trim every month? That's crazy! Seems like they'll hair will never grow like that!

I appreciate your experience and It drives me CRAZY when I watch length check vidoes, so I'm not gonna care anymore and just try and maintain and keep healthy. THANKIES FOR BEING REAL!

You are such a joy to watch and learn from dear.

the majority of these people making these videos just have good hair and good genes you can put these products in your hair all day but everybody's hair grows different

she look like the black version of grav3yardgirl lol

Thanks for all your videos, your suggestions have trully been the most benificial.Thanks again Keep it up!

I love your hair!!! I'm in the process of going natural, haven't had a relaxer in a year

It's genetics...

@Sierra Hamilton,100% correct. Over-trimming is not productive. Also I would recommend a no-sulfates fast shmapoo to boost hair growth. Test it first though as everyone's hair reacts differently.

The number ten tip was so on target about how I was feeling ty so much...you and your hair is absolutely gorgeous. ....I really appreciate your tips

"Just accept it for what it is". Wise words. Good info.

Beautiful, re-watching your videos is always fun and informative even if I've watched a video many times before. Always great reinforcement. Best tip for sure, DON'T WORRY ABOUT LENGTH BUT HEALTH. Amazing how this tip makes the discovery of increased length a great surprise.

I'm having a super difficult time with my natural hair and just began hot oil treating it because of how dry it is. I have a skin problem on top of that, so my hair is HORRIBLE. This video gives me hope and I'm definitely trying every tip I heard. I can't wait to see how my hair progresses!!!

Proud of you ;-)! Our beautiful ladies are freeing themselves for sure! I love this.

You're right with no focusing on growth hair....when I let it go I got very long hair...and I did a new big chop... hoping I can let it go once more. Thank you for everything. You're lovely! !

i cut all my hair off 7 months ago and I really love my natural hair....but surprisingly my hair has gotten so long and my curls are so beautiful. from day one I watched your videos and my hair has been health and growing very long very fast......naptural85 i love your channel....please keep the videos coming

Thanks for the video....you have really gave out some great tips that I plan on using for myself and my daughters....thanks again Naptural85!!!

And your channel is helping to guide my hair journey so all in all and a bunch of words later THANKS!

Thank you for sharing your 10 tips. Very insightful!

FINALLY I found someone that has my hair texture!!!!! You are awesome girl!!!!!