FAQ's: How Did You Grow Your Hair So Long? How Long Did It Take?
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Ladies, how many videos are we going to watch like this? Expecting someone to say something different? lol
I don't know baby we're just tryna see if we're doing something wrong
Jerusalem my hair is growing more than it did in years just by taking care of it more. Relaxing your hair is not good. Also if you get it trimmed it will go more she is not lying it took a class on how to take care of your hair.
Jerusalem yep watching the video expecting my hair to grow, that's called delusion!
Tropically Mixed 💀💀💀
Jerusalem Oh goodness...are people really coming up with conspiracy theories with natural hair now? Yep, they're all lying and just out to get our money. 😂😂😂
No relaxers, minimal heat, weekly deep conditioning, finger detangling, and gentle handling helped me reach waist length (from bald) in 3 years.
Wow!🤌🏼🫶🏼
Heyyyy whoever is reading this hope you had/have an amazing day 😘
Thank you 😊 you too❤️
itscharleine thank you
itscharleine i see you everywhere girrrrrl. we watch all the same youtubers 😆✊
I know a lot of women who didn't have long hair until they were older. I feel they didn't have the information needed to ensure hair growth. Once they learn how to take care of their hair it grows longer than it has ever grown previously in life . Ayurvedic herbs such as Amla, henna, Shikakai, Reetha grows hair. Do you're research. Look at videos of people who don't mind sharing the real solutions to helping you on you're hair growth journey. You're hair grows at your own paste.
itscharleine you toooo😜😳😆😀
Ebony just said it took her six years and ppl r tryin it saying it is in her genes. You can grow hair if u TAKE CARE OF IT!!! stop sayin dumb shit and, discreditin her video when she is tryin to help 😑
illana mckenzie exactly fully agree
illana mckenzie SEMI BIG CHOP!!!!!!
Lmao
Yeah chill tf down
I stop with relaxers 4 years ago, and now i just keep natural my hair is now past my shoulders! Praise the Lord!!
Robo shay praise Jesus🙌
Cynthia Adams halleluyah!
Cynthia Adams Don't you find your hair is harder to manage without relaxing it? i can't get a comb through mine sometimes. So stressful 😢
Star8cheetah I permed mine a month ago. I'll go natural after uni right now I need my grades.
forever young Oh ok. Good luck with your grades
Hey I am a chemist. Hair is made up of different proteins. Protein is composed of amino acids. Curly hair has more sulfur containing amino acids. The sulfur creates hydrogen bonds with neighboring amino acids causing the proteins to fold, or curl. When you apply heat or relaxer, you denature the proteins, breaking the sulfur hydrogen bonds making your hair straight.
Hey, I'm a chemist too! 😀 I know relaxers would break a sulphuric chemical bond, but I never knew what chemical bond give us our curls. Do you know a webpage that talkes about this? I would love to post it on my science blog 💚
Ahhh!! I love it!! Sisters that are chemists!! I love it!!👌🏾😘 .
@@AkosuaFire Yeah! 😀🙏🏽💙
Hey sis. I found a lab with resources in the background info. I remember learning about it in Organic Chemistry when we got into some biochem material. Hope this helps. I’d love to read your blog post too!
ed.fnal.gov/arise/guides/bio/2-Biochemistry/2c-BiochemHairChemistryII.pdf
@@Lizzilicious_ Thank you so much! 😁❤
6 years?!?! Wow that gives me a lot of hope/inspiration. I have been natural for 4 years and I am currently at bra strap length when stretched/pulled.
Ashley almost 3 yrs n I'm 2'' to bra strap. buh my hair is relaxed
Ashley usually...one can grow 1/2-1/4 inch...which means 6inches and more a yr. so being it took this young lady SIX WHOLE YRS to grow it this long 🤔.. im assuming it's her DNA that makes it grow so slow.. it all depends.
Her hair growth is not slow, it's normal. You don't retain all 6 in of hair growth especially if you trim regularly.
Ashley 3
Same. Hair will grow if you leave it alone. No heat. I wear lace front wigs for 3 years and my hair touches my boobs now
Stopping relaxers was the best decision I ever made!
Ditto 🙋♀️
For people saying her tips wont help 4c hair, my daughter(13 and 5feet tall) has thin strand, coily, soft, porous hair...and she swims. I have been able to grow her hair to midback after I realized that I couldn't just rake a comb through it wet even with conditioner. It had to be damp. I realized that I had to keep it stretched with braids or twists or a bun(constantly protected the ends. Sometimes I would have to detangle with my hand first before a comb. It was a treat to wear her hair out or straight and when she did, she loved it. Her hair loves a little castor oil or shea butter...but I use light olive oil the most after I condition it. I will admit, her hair would be longer if she didn't swim in the chlorine, but she hates swim caps. 4c can have long hair.
lisajames96 Yes, general principles work, but of course styling techniques will vary according to density, texture, and curl pattern, and this is why it's good to also check out tutorials for your specific hair type.
Thank you I have 4c hair grew it to bra strap length with box braids. Ppl seem to truly have zero faith and understanding of 4c.
lisajames96 thank you for the tips, for the life of me I still don’t know how to take care of my 4b and my daughters 3c hair properly. I was really taught all the wrong things and trying to fix bad habits. We condition every night when they shower, shampoo once a week, I use lots of oils and leave in conditioners to style, I don’t do braids cause I am awful at them, she is a dancer so lots of buns but when not dancing I let her have her Afro our natural. I don’t apply any heat, eat a very healthy diet and lots of water. She is hypersensitive so won’t wear her silk cap but we are working on that. ... need to try a different way
lisajames96 thank you for this comment
@lisajames96 Beautiful comment and a wise one 😉
I'm glad you had stylists who were honest and told you that you didn't need to relax it so often. We need more honest and thoughtful stylists who will tell you the honest truth instead of tryna get they coin
What is there to “thumbs down” about this video? She’s giving HER experience about a subject WE requested! Smh haters.
That lip color is really nice on you. You are gorgeous.
Thank you so much!
Ebony's Curly TV I love your hair. Long hair suits you a lot you look lovely wonderful.
Isn't it though?! @ Sparrow
THIS HAIR LOOKS SO GOOD ON YOU OMG 😍
WillOnAWhim omg wiiillll i love your channellllll!!!!!
WillOnAWhim Hi nice to see you watch the same video as me love your channel.
Right
@@un4thi hey will.... I like your videos man like damn 😘
@@un4thi hey will.... I like your videos man like damn 😘
Yes! This is proof that women of African, Afro-Caribbean or African-American descent, can have long hair. No need for ignorance anymore 😉
I'm amazed at some ignorant comments I also read in the comment section. It's genetic when your hair grows fast *without* doing extra things to your hair. But taking care of your hair and then have a speedy hair growth, has *absolutely nothing* to do with genetics. I'm a chemical engineer so I'm looking at things with a scientific view. The reason why her hair has grown so long, is because she is *feeding* her hair with nutrients and moisture. That will *always* cause your hair to grow! I guess those negative people don't believe in any of this. And because of that reason, their hair will stay short unfortunately. It's in your *own* hands, not in someone else's.
I have clap sister for your knowledge, and you are on point. My hair in Genetically speaking hair grows fast. But! I am feeding my hair also to keep it healthy and to keep the length as it grows. Please keep educating this for whom don't understand 😘😘😘😘😂
@LinnErellie She has stated in a couple of comments to other commenters that she isn't mixed. I think she knows her background better than we do. By the way: I never mentioned in my comment that she is African. She is African American. Most African Americans have a small admixture of another ethnicity. But her hair is still kinky/woolly and she is still black for the most part and *THAT* is what counts.
LinnErellie haha she had a looser hair texture which means that her hair probably hold moisture better. but even it you have the kinkiest hair EVER, as long as you take care of it (and your scalp!!) you will notice growth!
@@s1hr1 somalis are Cushitic not Bantu who have type 4 hair their hair has evolved over centuries to keep their bodies cool because they work in the sun without covering it, it's a natural cooling system
Black or curly hair grows naturally. One instance in particular, dreads grow often down to the floor. The hair grows and with almost no manipulation it can grow to the floor. Some people say dread locks are broken entangled locks that have broken from the scalp but continue to be attached to a lock making the hair appear longer than it has actually grown in one unbroken lock. Nonetheless the hair is still growing from the scalp... The true trick is keeping the hair moisturized enough so the hair does not break due to brittleness.
Ebony: It took me about 6 years to get my hair this long.
ME: WELL..... I have about 5 more years to go..
I agree that not everything will work for everyone. But if you take care of it, it will grow
Well I know someone hair won't grow. Its been on her neck since preschool. She 51 and its still on her neck. And she is a Certified beautician school instructor. DNA!
Even though I get mild relaxer touch ups twice a year, I am always so encouraged, inspired and impressed by all the young ladies out here who are natural! I am finding healthier hair practices by watching channels such as this one and my hair has really been benefitting. One day I may take the plunge and stop the relaxing process altogether (my stylist keeps telling me I really don't need the touch ups), but until then I will continue to watch and support all the wonderful women (and men) of color who promote healthy hair and healthy lifestyles!
Everyone can grow their hair even if they don’t have softer curls or a softer texture; you can have the dryerst, most brittle hair on the planet and if you find yourself a great protective style and look into Indian hair care you could achieve this length in two to three years. This is coming from someone who has been doing this for just six months and has witnessed a gain of length extending from my armpit to almost my waist. Just be patient and resist the desire to style for a while and you’ll get 99 percent retention. Skip the thousands of products and routines-the longer my hair has gotten the more simple my routine is. When I get to my desired length I will wear it out more but for now, I wear it protected as much as possible because I don’t want to wait six years to get to this length.
I have been natural for 4 years and my hair still 6inch 😥😥
Glenda Masiala lol the struggle is real.
That probably means your hair is breaking off at the same rate it growing. All hair grows (expect of you have a special medical condition) You could try protective styling ex. boxbraids , low manipulation styles ex. chunky twists out once a week, heat protectant, or my personal fav: regular protein treatments.I use aphogee 2 minute keratin treatment, 30 mins for once or twice a month and my hair has finally stopped breaking off. I've gained about 8 inches the year and a half i've been using it, and I've been natural for about 3 years. Hope this helps
Glenda Masiala Omg is that your man in the picture. You two our a cute couple.
vanessa brown thank you, it does help
ayuana bradford aww thanks... And yes that's my boyfriend.
I hope everyone had a great Christmas! Happy Holidays!!!
Ebony's Curly TV Same to you and yours pretty girl! 😚😚😚😚
Ebony's Curly TV happy Christmas 🎄 😍 you're so beautiful and I'm always watching you..
sending love from Egypt 😘😘
Ebony's Curly TV Happy Holidays to you and Blessings in the coming New Year!
So cool! Thank you!
Ebony's Curly TV Happy holidays and happy new year!
Try no heat for a year and straightening once or twice a year after the year has passed. I had chin length hair for 2 years straight. I went one full year with no heat and after that i began straightening once a year maybe two times. My hair is waist length now.
Hi...question...with no heat, your not blow drying either? How do you dry your hair? just air dry?
Charlene, yes. AIR DRYING is going to be your best friend... Massaging your hair two times a week with an oil of your choice helps speed the process. The second time in the week that I massage my hair with oil is just to prep my hair for shampooing. I like olive, coconut, grape seed and argon oil.
Charlene I wash my hair let it completely air dry then put my hair in two braids then go to bed wake up and straighten it. It still gets bone straight even when I stretch it.
Brittney Ann Carter
I'm going a year without heat but is it okay if I blow dry my hair with the cold setting on?
Well all the people saying it's her DNA. She's been growing her hair for 6 years. That's reasonable growth to me. November 21st will be the 3rd year ive been natural and mine is about half the length of hers. Take care of your hair. I took care of my hair before i stopped getting perms and my hair was almost to my tail bone
Thank you Queen I am natural for a year now my hair is growing so fast. Moisturizing is key.
THANK YOU. So many people forgot when she said it's been growing for SIX YEARS. That is a reasonable amount of time for her hair length.
I quit relaxers and my hair grew in length and thickness. My hair is waist length now. 14 years natural ☺. I no longer use heat on my hair either. Thank you for the video! Eating healthy helps as well. Protective styles help too
Your hair is goal!!!
Maggy Kloset well stop wearing so much wigs
First, your hair is absolutely beautiful! I'm a new subscriber, and I must give your video a huge AMEN!! I went from 30 years of perms (salons and do-it-yourself) on my almost-shoulder length hair to a big chop in 2018. I didn't step foot in another salon for two years, just doing my own twist outs. Then I learned from CZcams that I needed to have my ends trimmed periodically. I went to a salon for a silk press and trim, and was STUNNED at the length my hair had grown in that short period of time! I went back to the salon a year later, and again was surprised at the growth and health. Today my hair length is almost to my waist, strong and healthy. I get it straightened and trimmed around 3 times a year. To reiterate what you said, minimal heat, nor chemicals, good quality products, and trims 3 to 4 times a year will make your hair grow! I'm a witness! To this day I only go to the salon for trims. Otherwise, I do my hair care at home, and I'm 64 years old!
She's absolutely right about the relaxers and heat. my daughter went natural with the no heat method and deep conditioning and her result was AMAZING! She now has very long thick healthy hair. she also did a big chop at the beginning of her hair journey to cut all the chemical out and dead hair and it's absolutely worth trying if you want long thick healthy hair. i myself have started my healthy hair journey. wish me luck lol
great tips, I think the best decision I made was to give up relaxers.. your hair is lovely btw
NaturallyInspired11 love your videos.
I love her as black women we are so talked about, bullied because certain people think if we have long hair its fake. Boom baby just knocked that Stereotype out of the box. Thank you ebony I am teaching my child about her hair and we can grow long hair and to love her hair videos like this that are Positive really help it make a difference
I firmly believe that hair growth depends on more than one factors...for example...hereditary...and of course...how you take care of your hair as well...also...retaining length is so important...because our hair grows...but retaining it is the key...
I did my big chop in September 2016 and back then my " natural hair " was to about my ears and now my hair is at my shoulders and I'm so shocked because my hair has never grown this fast in my entire life. Here are my tips on how I did it, (important: i have a 3b-3c hair texture so as it worked for me, it might not work for you. But hey! Everyone's hair is different)
So here's what I did
1. Cut out the heat tools
2. Don't wash your hair everyday, wash it every 3-6 days depending on your hair texture. (With shampoo & conditioner)
3. Co-wash your hair 2 times a week.
4. Don't put your hair up in a bun/ponytail
very often.
5. Don't wet your hair when not necessary
6. Deep condition once a week
7. Be carefull and gentle with your hair
8. Drink lots of water, (this can also prevent a dry scalp)
9. Massage your hair with some coconut oil every now and then
10. Love your hair!
This is the best hair growth videos. With the best examples. So down to earth and humble
You're gorgeous
New subscriber
+Alyssa Chalue1 Thank you so much!!!
Caroline Chalue I literally see you everywhere😂😂😂
I don't feel any type of way now, lol. She said six years. That's reasonable .
People missing the big part. 6yrs of a **CONSISTANTE ROUTINE**
I agree that sounds reasonable also.
It's her curl patter. It's loose, which means less shrinkage and falls with gravity.
gentle handling, finger detangling and natural based products are what my hair has been asking for and finally i see growth and more strands surviving creating the illusion of thicknesses and curl definition as well. my hair loves chunky twists at night to moisturize and organize my ends to prevent too many knots
Amanda C what products do you use
Great advice. Your hair is so pretty and that was a great analogy. No one is great at something they weren't meant to do and no one's hair is best when forced to do things it was never meant to do.
I’m at mid back now, once I get to waist length I’m good! It’s been about 2-3 years now so I can’t wait to knock those last 3-4 inches out 😭 I actually do wear my hair straight often as almost like a protective style (crazy, I know, but it works for me!) however I’ve realized that my hair doesn’t GROW when I keep it straight, it just maintains the same length. I went 2 months wearing my hair curly and the GROWTH I experienced was unreal. Also, YES. My hair covers are my best friend. As soon as I’m done for the day my satin scarf and bonnet are on my head haha
man, what about the 4c girls lol. curly isn't really what our hair does.
Brittney Peoples i promise if tou keep ur hair streched it will be soooo much easier hopw that helps
Brittney Peoples 😂😐 us AA Ladies most of US hair curly. but it matter of your grand parents dna..like me blk w mixed with choctaw
my hair very curly...my hair long but when its wet shrivel up.but when its dry
long to mid back pretty long but we all different hair types/textures
I was thinking that. Keeping my hair stretched and away from it's natural state actually preserves my hair better and there's less breakage.
Lia Lewis well i hop it helps do what ya wanna do
Brittney Peoples 4c IS curly, 4c hair is the ORIGINAL curl pattern. They try to tell people that 4c hair is more coily than it is curly... last time I checked coils were curls.. 🤔 the more 4c hair is moisturized, the more it is properly taken care of; deep conditioned, given scalp & protein treatments, you're eating healthy, the more you'll be able to see that curl pattern.
Hey,
I wanted to thank you for uploading this video. I am a new viewer to your channel, and I am natural for a while. Post like yours has generated a lot of information and awareness to how to manage natural hair.
Such good advice sis!!! NO RELAXER and MINIMUM to NO heat! Along with everything else you said! Beautiful ✨❤️
Thank you so much!
Hello I enjoyed this video. I agree what everything you mentioned. It's so true. Your hair is beautiful. Im on a hair journey. It is attainable with healthy hair practices. Your living proof. And patience is key. SOME people want it quick overnite, it's not going to happen. Thank you for a wonderful video! ✊❤
YOU have hair envy? Lol no way
Antiyanna Hall exactly
I have wavy hair but dang you've already helped me out with hair problems I've always had!! THANK YOU 🤩
Everything you said is correct. Taking good care of hair, especially when it gets long, can be a chore but it's so worth it. Keeping the hair moisturized is the key. Great information. Thank you!
My hair has grown at least 2 inches since I stopped using relaxers 2 and a half years ago, I do flat iron it. ALL women can grow hair if they take care of it properly and learn to be patient. You are such an inspiration :-)!
Her hair is just so gorgeous, my gosh.
Eat eggs,Eggs are an excellent source of those aforementioned omega-3s, and they are also contain biotin (which many people trying to grow their hair take in supplement form). But be aware: It's not the “healthier” egg white that will make your hair long and beautiful, it's the yolk.
Andy if you are allergic that’s not very good advice😑. I can’t digest eggs
@@Gladiator_in_a_Suit I mean... obviously for people who aren't allergic. It's good advice for those who aren't
Your are the best Ebony. Im in tears right now. I cut my hair 2 inches a month ago. I did the rice water and i just did a length check and i started crying. My hair is in the middle of my back. Thank you so much for what you do. Much love and dont stop teaching.
Love your hair .😍 My hair had no problems growing when it was chemical treated but now that I'm natural (2yrs, 8mon post big chop) it's soooo hard hair growth has slowed but I'm staying focused i have faith lol and I'm still learning thanks for these videos !!
This is very true. After i started relaxing my hair i noticed it stopped growing but i wasn't sure if it was the relaxer so i decided i would take a 1 year break from the relaxer and you have no idea how long it grew just in that year. Now my hair is longer than it has ever been before.
Yes I went through the same thing. Its like my hair only stopped at shoulder length, now it can grow past that.
ty for this cause this has confirmed what I've been doing. I've been relaxer free for 5 years. I've stop coloring a year ago and the result is my hair has grown from a very short cut to a bow nearly shoulder length. My hair has hasn't broken off since the change these few years. Also people do me the same way and ask "what are you doing to your hair?" I wanna tell them everyone is different and products and things varies from everyone genetics and also I dont put heat to my hair. My mother has very super curly hair and my son as well and I didnt know that my hair was similar until NO chemicals were in my system. So lovely video and thank you.
Wonderful video, thank you so much! You gave such a detailed and eloquent guide to retain growth. Haven't watched such an insightful video in so long!
6 years? If I big chop rn I’ll be 21 with long luxurious beautiful curls!
Anna Nexton go for it.. you’ll be at that age of starting to live life and you’ll have a beautiful head of hair which will make you even more beautiful
Great Advice
Great Advice! The best Iv'e heard for true
Black hair growth...You have the answers
and your hair shows it. thanks Sis :)
Beautiful video and thank you so much. I will be 4 years natural in September. I thought my hair was behind but thanks to you I know that it is right on time. Great video on hair tips.
Going natural was the best decision I ever made (for me) ☺️☺️
Me too
it's in her DNA.
Lavinia Redmond exactly some people hair are naturally long or always had long hair and that's okay. everyone is different. find what works for you and be consistent
EXACTLY...I had long ass hair with or without a relaxer and its always been full. Fuller when I was younger of course. But consistency does make a difference in health of your locks.
Ana1106 dna has everything to do with texture and rate of growth...the fuck are yall talking about? most of us would choose Ebony's hair over long 4c hair any day. STOP IT. NOT ALL PEOPLE HAVE THE SAME HAIR TYPE OR GROWTH RATE. PERIOD
SHE RAVES preach
I agree!
Hey, thanks for the video. Very helpful, I'm a natural curly girl as well. But I felt like I hit a pit stop when it came to my growth. You gave me the touch up/ reminders I needed to make sure I get the results I want. I'm new to your channel but deff enjoying it.
6 years! Wow great genes! I'm so glad she said that because many people think length is all the same but just like everything else peoples bodies are different. She right on it about the relaxers and heat too. Relaxers lead to breakage so it's very hard to achieve length. Very knowledgeable✨🙏🏾✨
You have beautiful thick long hair.
I so have been waiting for this video beautiful! 😘👍
I really learned a lot from watching your videos, I am in the process of regrowing out my hair naturally. I have 3c/4a hair. Thank you for your positive vibes😊
My hair is belly button length, but you are right we all get hair envy. I hadnt gotten it for YEARS until I found your channel a few days ago 😍😍😍 Deep conditioning is the thing that I am missing on your list....I've been stuck this length for a few years so Ima add that in. Thanks for the video!
If you have 4C hair, please don't think your hair is going to look like hers. Find a CZcamsr with your texture for inspiration.
tcampbell2186 So true. I have type 4 hair (a,b, & c) , and while I can appreciate the beauty of her hair type, I realize that her hair is not goals for me. Even though my hair grows long, I realize our maintenance and regimens are going to be different. But I still think it's interesting to hear her story, see her regimen.
@@simpleeye7950 there ARE 4C naturals with long hair tho. NappyHeadedJojoba, EfficientlyNatural, IndigenousStandz and many others. Her hair type/texture may not be kinky, but everything she's saying is valid.
ThatChickKim I'm aware of long-haired 4cs, never said a 4c couldn't have long hair. I'm also subscribed to the people you mentioned 😀and love that their regimens/techniques vary even though they have similar textures. I too have long type 4 hair, with a different regimen than any of them. My original point was that different hair textures respond differently to certain techniques. What it takes to stretch my very tightly curled hair for example will be a bit different than what it takes to stretch hers for example since she naturally has much less shrinkage. This makes our styling process a bit different and the style may even look differently on both our heads even though it's technically the same style. In other words, I'm not going to copy her process expecting my hair to look/behave exactly like hers. So no, I don't look to her hair as goals. It's not a bad thing, it just is. Each natural has to ultimately figure out what works best for them. I personally don't do the loc, loco, or lco method and my hair thrives on it. The only product I use is a glycerin-free leave in as my styler after a wash and I'm good to go.
@@simpleeye7950 My fault. I actually meant to tag the original poster lol.
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First, I love your glow in this video! As far as relaxers, I was getting them for manageability, despite the damage. I felt that it was my only option for wearing my hair neatly and presentably. I knew my hair wasn't growing or healthy. My mentality was that it was a sacrifice I was making to have pretty hair. It wasn't until I realized that my hair could look much better, thicker and shinier natural that I stopped relaxing. I had been relaxing since toddler age so my learning curve was steep. 10 years later and I realize that simplicity and consistency, as you mentioned, is key. I have containers full of products that I no longer use, but my hair began looking much better when I eliminated them and narrowed down to 2-3 products: conditioner/deep condition, sealer and styler. I also eliminated heat styling and just listen to my hair. Some people can handle heat, some people can co-wash, some textures are drier. We need to become experts on our hair, then give it what it needs in the simplest form.
Minimal Assembly What's your regiment? Please help a confused af chick out.
Hey. My blog hasn't been updated with a new regimen so this is what I do currently: deep condition on damp hair with any silicone-free, natural conditioner (Dermorganic brand, Biolage balm or Camille Rose), shampoo with any gentle or moisturizing cleanser with or without sulfates (Paul Mitchell Awapuhi or Andre Walker gold), rinse, use more deep conditioner diluted in water as a leave-in with a few drops of oil, then add gel or cream styler (Kinky Curly custard or Andre Walker creme gelee). I seal with a few drops of same oils added to my leave-in (Apricot kernel, Argan, Jojoba or Kinky-Curly polish Argan oil blend). My hair is 4a/4b low porosity. Your hair may prefer deep conditioning after shampooing instead of before. Your hair may also prefer different products + oils. Experiment to see what works. The point is to find a good basic conditioner that moisturizes your hair so you can build a cleansing and styling routine around it. It will allow you to use minimal product in your hair at one time (i.e. using same deep conditioner as leave-in and moisturizer during week when you add drops of oil). Then from there you can find a shampoo and styler that you like without worrying about moisture. Finally, when my hair was really dry, another CZcams commenter mentioned adding olive oil to shampoo in addition to regular conditioning. That helped increase my moisture retention before starting a regular routine.
Minimal Assembly Thank you so much! You are the only one to give me a clear answer. I will try this out. Sorry to bother, but is it okay if I ask a few more questions?
You're welcome! You can ask me anything here or via email, MinimalAssembly @ gmail.
Great tips as usual! I'm about to moisturize and tie up my hair right now!
Not me going back to your old videos to see if you always had hair this long. OMG your hair is so gorgeous
I agree with the relaxers..well everything lol. I didn't even know I had curls until I stop getting relaxers and they popped up out of nowhere 😭. Love your hair...you're def my goals 💘
You're too sweet! Thank you! And I'm so glad your hair surprised you in such a great way!
"We all want, what we don't have". That's so true. For example, I want your face! 😍
You're so weird...
@@Face_Reality really?
Good to see you do this video ! Thanks for sharing !!
Thank you for making this video. I appreciate you sharing three great points: stop relaxing, reduce heat, and tie hair in scarf and/or bonnet at night. Great points. You mentioned feeding your hair but never really went into detail- unless I’m mistaken. I know this video is old but I hope you have time to reply. Thank you.
New Subbie! Obviously I love your hair but your eyebrows are looking good too, girl!
Thank you so much for your support and sweet words!
I found out that all my hair issues were because of shampoo. I quit shampoo and started using goats milk baby soap, and my hair shedding and brittleness stopped completely. It is now very healthy and growing well. My goal is waist length hair. From a pixie cut an year ago it has already grown up to my shoulder in 1 year! So I am hopeful. :)
I had my hair cut into a short curly bob that was tapered back in May 2013, since I didn't know how I would look with a really short cut either. I completely understand that different things work for different naturals with how to retain length, since all of us have different genetics.
So true, what you said about relaxers! I haven't had a relaxer in over a year.
Lovely hair length and texture Ebony! 😊👍
Your hair is gorgeous!
PREACH DOLL🏆💕
Sis, I LOVE your videos❤ So look forward to them.
Thank you so much for your support love!
Beautiful hair and skin
Have you heard of Etae natural products? I use and love them but just wanted to know if you have any feedback. Thanks!
Yes! No more relaxers.. at least for myself. My hair is so much healthier with out them.
You are adorable and your hair is gorgeous. Thanks for taking the time to explain your techniques so clearly and sensibly. Bless you on your journey!
I strongly agreez!! I use to cringe at ppl usin tonz of direct heat while transitionin o.o... They whined and paid for it later. My whole thang is....i was relaxed and a straight hair chick for 35+ yearz (soon to be 48 yrz old Jan 11th), so i dont care to have straight hair really while natural. Da closest i will get to straight feelin hair will probably be roller setz sittin under a dryer (ive only done one, back n transition dayz lolz)....or blow out with a blow dryer on cool shot only, which i havent done at all. Love my curlz and shrinkage plus heatless stylez. Health over length is more important for me now. Ive had long hair many timez n my childhood thru relaxed hair life. Not a priority with me. Love ur hair and these vidz diva!!!! Happy holidayz to u and everybody n commentz!
I just started growing my hair. Love your videos. I'm still in school and my schedule is crazy! any tips on how to squeeze in wash routines?
Co-washing in the shower works well, and it won't take too long.
Preach Woman!!! yeah relaxers for me is a no no. fine hair folks cant put no creamy crack. it tend to look thin. Im currently transitioning now its thicker and its growing
your hair journey sounds a lot like mine! ive been natural around 7 years i think. my hair is very long, but i feel it can be healthier...my flatiron is my kryptonite! A goal of mine for 2016 is to reduce heat usage to just twice this year. wish me luck! great video!! new subbie.
I was taught at school that hair length is to do with genes. Everyone is always saying to me, "how can a full black girl like you have hair like that" I know I have an Indian great grandma but I just tell them that I look after it well to give them hope. even though I don't look after it at all
Lucy Avarda full Africans can grow long hair too
It's not about the relaxer. It's about getting relaxers TOO OFTEN. I know plenty of women w long lush thick healthy hair. They get relaxers two, maybe three times per yr.
I agree, I was relaxing my hair every 4 weeks and dye it.
For almost 30 years. I lost all my hair and started thinning.
I stop 3 years ago and it’s doing little better.
Thank you so much for sharing. I'm a new subscriber. I stop relaxing my hair about a year ago. I think I will do a chop to get all the relax ends off. Enjoyed your video
Thank you for being honest...I too, use to perm my hair for years and I am a lot older than you are. But recently I retired from my job after being in the office environment for more than 30 years. I said...as soon as I retire I am going nature, so I went and had 5 inches cut off my hair. Washed and conditioned my hair every other week and deep conditioned every three weeks and OMG, my got thicker, longer and it look like it was smiling at me. My hair is 1 foot and a half long today and still growing, ohh, I also bread it every night and wrap it in a silk head wrap. If I have a special occasion to attend I will bread-my hair until I get where I am going and maybe I will take it apart and let it fall or I will let it stay in breads with hair decoration. Yes I agree GET RID OF THE CREAMY CRACK and your hair will show you love. Your hair is beautiful!
Do you mean that you braid your hair?
I had cut my hair about a year and a half ago and it was at shoulder length and now it's almost touching my waist! I am so happy with my hair, but I still want it thicker then it is. Time will tell if my hair will get thicker or not. Oh well.❤
Good tips! And yes, I thought that was a great analogy you used to show why our hair does not respond well when it's being forced to do what it doesn't want to do.
Dee Thompson BOOM! ✊❤
Yes great analogy. I use that analogy. Funny! If you saw me in the store, you would wonder why I did not fix my hair...very unkempt. I'm an old girl now (58), so my hair grows very slowly. And, I'm relaxed. I do plan on chopping off my hair, but let me enjoy this-- first for awhile. But, I am looking forward to being natural again.
I’m watching to see if I can learn something new about my natural hair to maximize the strength and growth
I wish I had the patience to make my hair grow that long it probably would take me like 2 years but my hair is super curly & we have a love hate relationship 🤣
Did you always have long hair? As a kid, etc
Thank you for the information. I've trained mine to stay braided.
I'm 5 months in without a relaxer. And I just trimmed my ends . So now I'ma rebraid it. It has grown quite a bit. From collar bone length the the middle of my shoulders in a matter of 3 weeks. I'm using this Indian hemp oil. Game changer foreal.
new to the channel your hair is the bomb girl you give good advice as well