Things I STOPPED Doing To Get Past Shoulder Length (Plateau)

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  • čas přidán 25. 07. 2024
  • In order to grow my hair, there were things I had to stop doing to get past my shoulder length plateau. If your hair seems stuck, watch this video, implement what you learn and after a few months, you'll notice your hair getting longer.
    ⏲ Timestamps ⏲
    0:00 - Introduction
    0:14 - What is your plateau length?
    2:21 - Dry hair
    5:50 - Manipulating dry hair
    8:59 - Tight, high tension styles
    9:50 - Leaving ends out
    11:52 - Unnecessary styling
    13:36 - Not washing hair regularly or on a routine
    14:53 - Head uncovered
    15:25 - Wearing hair in its natural state
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Komentáře • 88

  • @Natural2020_
    @Natural2020_  Před měsícem +9

    Heyyy 👋🏾 My plateau length had always been around collar bone (shoulder length). After I stopped doing these things, my hair has been growing and I'm aiming for tailbone length by 2027. What's your plateau length?

  • @allettehannon1144
    @allettehannon1144 Před měsícem +9

    That's right....
    Put some "respect" on the ends of our hair😄😄😄
    I like that one.
    Facts😊

  • @lisaj4441
    @lisaj4441 Před měsícem +11

    My plateau has been shoulder length. I have just gotten past it!

    • @Natural2020_
      @Natural2020_  Před měsícem +1

      Same as me. Yayyyyy!!!! So happy for you. It'll keep on getting longer and longer.

    • @sibongilemtungwa1077
      @sibongilemtungwa1077 Před měsícem +1

      Hi what did you do to pass your shoulder length, mine is stacked there since May 2023

  • @lisaj4441
    @lisaj4441 Před měsícem +8

    Thank you! You are helping people sis.

  • @Happy2be4c
    @Happy2be4c Před měsícem +7

    Mine was armpit length. I would wear it out and style my hair every 3 days thinking I was protecting my ends. Then I messed it up by doing a texlax. So I big chopped last September. I have been keeping it moisturrized and started protecting my hair under a head band wig. I came across your videos and I learned to plait and use flaxseed gel at the ends of my hair and I am seeing crazy growth and retention. By the end of this year my hair will be longer than last year before I big chopped it off. Thanks to you sis❤❤❤❤. You are a blessing!!

    • @Natural2020_
      @Natural2020_  Před měsícem

      What an amazing journey!! I'm definitely glad you mentioned about Texlax because I was told it wouldn't really affect my hair. Glad I didn't do it now. It's amazing how just protective styling and putting our ends away does wonders. Can't wait to hear about your growth next year 🙌🏽
      And thank you ☺️

    • @Happy2be4c
      @Happy2be4c Před měsícem +1

      @@Natural2020_ A textlax is the same as a relaxer. It's just a weaker form. I only did it once and for a few months it was cute. But I started to notice my hair was getting thinner and my banto knots lost the volume it had. I decided to let it grow out then cut it when I felt comfortable with the length. I hated the way my hair was beginning to look it was lifeless. So I chopped it off and started a new growth journey... fyi 😃

    • @Natural2020_
      @Natural2020_  Před měsícem +1

      @@Happy2be4c wow just once and it affected your hair so much. Gosh. Well I'm glad you're on a new journey now - no more thin hair for you 🎉

    • @Happy2be4c
      @Happy2be4c Před měsícem

      @@Natural2020_ 💕🙏

    • @thewindsinger7687
      @thewindsinger7687 Před měsícem

      Hello, is the flaxseed gel on your ends in place of sealing with Shea butter or an oil ?

  • @A_Wilson
    @A_Wilson Před měsícem +4

    For me, I plateaued at just above bra strap length. The reason was simple, I did ALL the wrong things for my hair! I started heat stretching after every wash, which was every week at the time. I stopped using coconut oil prior to washing, and I wore my hair out every week AND I combed it dry! 😅 My hair kept getting shorter and shorter. Then, I had to cut a significant amount a couple of years ago from heat damage and just over manipulation. Now I'm back to just about bras strap length. ☺️

    • @Natural2020_
      @Natural2020_  Před měsícem +2

      Hey 👋🏾 yes, I can see how those practices wouldn't help much. But I'm glad you had a reset and you're past the plateau now. Onwards and upwards from here (well, downwards actually lol)

  • @Ravenelvenlady
    @Ravenelvenlady Před měsícem

    My plateau is at the collar bone. You and your channel are a blessing! I'm officially subscribed and let you know my progress. I am now in a protective style I will keep in all summer. Your hair looks beautiful Sis!!! Thanks again for your contnent. All the best! 💖💖🙏🏾💖💖🙏🏾✊🏾💕

    • @Natural2020_
      @Natural2020_  Před měsícem +1

      Same as my plateau. You can definitely get past it. I look forward to hearing of your progress along the way 🙌🏽

  • @Cassandra_Blessed2Succeed
    @Cassandra_Blessed2Succeed Před měsícem +2

    I like that, "treat my hair with respect."

  • @LaToyaPlansLife
    @LaToyaPlansLife Před měsícem +1

    My plateau length has always been collar bone length while wet AND with shrinkage it always lands at ear length once dry. 😢😢 I will definitely try your tips and come back after 1 yr. Thanks for sharing ❤

    • @Natural2020_
      @Natural2020_  Před měsícem +1

      Yay, I can't wait to hear of your growth in a year's time. As long as you're consistent, I'm so confident you'll be around armpit length after a year.

  • @gingersnaps997
    @gingersnaps997 Před měsícem +1

    Mine is bra strap length. I have realized that I don't moisturize enough like I did in the past, especially in a wash and go. I also began to roller set my natural hair for more of a stretched style. Hair behaves better and holds moisture better too.

    • @Natural2020_
      @Natural2020_  Před měsícem

      Thank you for commenting. Have you been able to get past bra strap length as yet? Ooh I've never tried roller sets but I can definitely see how stretching your hair that way would really help it.

  • @estheroyassan
    @estheroyassan Před měsícem +2

    My plateau length is a little above armpit length hoping and praying to God I get past it!

    • @Natural2020_
      @Natural2020_  Před měsícem +1

      Amen, nothing is impossible with God. I can't wait for you to come back in a year after changing how you handle your hair and it'll be heading towards bra strap length 🙌🏽

    • @PackofDiscos
      @PackofDiscos Před dnem

      Same here!

  • @sibongilemtungwa1077
    @sibongilemtungwa1077 Před 12 dny

    My hair is stuck at shoulder length, I will start respecting my ends ❤❤❤

    • @Natural2020_
      @Natural2020_  Před 5 dny

      Yeah, try it consistently for a while and see how you get on. With some changes, you can definitely see more length 😊

  • @makemediasounds
    @makemediasounds Před měsícem +3

    I have past my plateau length now, 4 inches from tailbone length …buuuuutt keeping the front loose is soo hard, it’s now thinner. I like slicked baby hairs high ponytails 🫣 my goal is to thicken the front so I won’t have a mullet by the time I get to tailbone lol

    • @Natural2020_
      @Natural2020_  Před měsícem +1

      Yay!!! 🎉🎉 That's so cool! Is tailbone length your ultimate goal? Lol I hear the struggle with the front. Can you substitute the slicked edges and ponytails for something else a bit more protective?

    • @makemediasounds
      @makemediasounds Před měsícem

      @@Natural2020_ thank you 🥹 I would say yes tailbone is my first goal now 😃 I dislike the lose front look on me but I will continue trying to find a style I like and that’s softer to the front of my hair ❤️

    • @Natural2020_
      @Natural2020_  Před měsícem +1

      @@makemediasounds awesome. Ok yeah, you'll find the right style 🙌🏽

  • @TiarreaB.Naturally
    @TiarreaB.Naturally Před měsícem +2

    Collarbone is mine. Ugh! Thank you for your help.

    • @Natural2020_
      @Natural2020_  Před měsícem +1

      Urghh I know the annoyance. Let's get you past that 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

    • @Natural2020_
      @Natural2020_  Před měsícem +1

      Hey, just clocked you have a channel too 🎉 Just subscribed 👋🏽

    • @TiarreaB.Naturally
      @TiarreaB.Naturally Před měsícem

      @@Natural2020_ Omg! Yes, This is my year to do so, I'm claiming it. 🙌🏽🙏🏽

    • @TiarreaB.Naturally
      @TiarreaB.Naturally Před měsícem

      @@Natural2020_ Aww you're so sweet. Thank you Sis. I truly appreciate you. 🙌🏽🤎🥰🌹

  • @nneomadavid
    @nneomadavid Před měsícem +1

    My plateau length is still on my nape, but am going to start working on it

    • @Natural2020_
      @Natural2020_  Před měsícem

      You can do. Try and cut out the things in this video and then I just released a new video where I share what I do (in short). That will help you to get past it by this time next year.

    • @nneomadavid
      @nneomadavid Před měsícem +1

      @@Natural2020_ OK, I will try it out. Thanks in advance

  • @my-yoshi2460
    @my-yoshi2460 Před měsícem

    My plateau has been shoulder length. I have very fine strands, medium density. Even though every single porosity test result indicated my hair was low porosity, when I started treating it like high porosity, I started maintaining more length. I had to add protein treatments. I also believe tucking my ends away and double sealing my ends (flaxseed or botanical gels) helped.

    • @Natural2020_
      @Natural2020_  Před měsícem

      I have heard that the porosity tests aren't really accurate, but that's good that you were able to discover it anyway. Sounds like you're doing well on your journey 🙂

  • @naturalbeauty1320
    @naturalbeauty1320 Před měsícem +1

    My plateau is shoulder length. I've gotten past it in the past but I had a set back and had to cut it. It had multiple lengths and it's just now getting to be one length. So I know it is growing, just not very fast. Plus I have to color my grey hair which is a demarcation for growth so I used to wash my hair weekly but I'm trying to go every two weeks now or even once a month. I don't use a lot of products so I don't get a lot of build up.

    • @Natural2020_
      @Natural2020_  Před měsícem +1

      If you've gotten past it before, no doubt you'll do it again 🙌🏽 Trying to get to monthly washes, yes that's so helpful when life is a bit busy and full on. Have you heard of Scoop and Spread? I learned the technique from Green Beauty. If I occasionally need to stretch wash day another week, I do a process called scoop and spread which helps.

    • @naturalbeauty1320
      @naturalbeauty1320 Před měsícem

      Yes I have heard of the scoop and spread technique from Green Beauty. I'm trying....I think it's growing but I just need to stop watching it so closely. Do the same routine and regimen consistently and growth will be the result. Thanks for responding.

  • @sibongilemtungwa1077
    @sibongilemtungwa1077 Před měsícem +2

    Hi sisi, do you see short hair on the floor now that you are busy doing your hairl? I do use combs and brushes but on wash days I use my fingers to remove shaded hair and knots on my hair but I always notice short hair on top of my dressing table and on the floor.

    • @sibongilemtungwa1077
      @sibongilemtungwa1077 Před měsícem +1

      I don't use combs and hair brushes

    • @sibongilemtungwa1077
      @sibongilemtungwa1077 Před měsícem

      I I don't use combs and hair brushes

    • @Natural2020_
      @Natural2020_  Před měsícem +1

      Heya, I certainly don't notice a lot of short/broken hairs, whether that's on the floor, table or on my top. I too wasn't using combs or brushes for a little while, and I may return to things being that way but I'm not absolutely strict on it at this stage.

  • @LoveNLegacy
    @LoveNLegacy Před měsícem

    You can also inspect the hair that falls out for a bulb at the end. Shed hair will have a whiteish bulb at the end, if not, then it's most likely breakage.

    • @Natural2020_
      @Natural2020_  Před měsícem

      That's correct. I mentioned this around 8:19 😊

  • @christianagallow7383
    @christianagallow7383 Před 8 dny

    My hair is stuck at mid back length. My hair began to grow around a year after I did my big chop but suddenly it seems like it’s not growing anymore. I keep my hair moisturized and rarely straighten it. I keep my hair in mini twist and am very careful on washdays.

    • @Natural2020_
      @Natural2020_  Před 7 dny

      @@christianagallow7383 Hey, oh that's interesting. I wonder why that's happening. How do you care for the ends of your hair specifically?

    • @christianagallow7383
      @christianagallow7383 Před 7 dny

      @@Natural2020_ I keep my hair in mini twists and have recently gotten a trim

    • @Natural2020_
      @Natural2020_  Před 6 dny

      @@christianagallow7383 ok I was thinking specifically just the ends. So for example for me, though my hair is in mini twists, my ends aren't twisted, they're twirled. My ends get twice as much moisture when I remoisturise. I apply flaxseed gel to seal my ends, I tuck them away and rarely wear my hair out/down. Those kinds of things.

  • @sylviamafuta4204
    @sylviamafuta4204 Před 28 dny

    Shoulder length, stuck there for years

    • @Natural2020_
      @Natural2020_  Před 28 dny

      Oh no 😮 Did you recognise a few things in this video that you're currently doing?

  • @xoxophoeniix2021
    @xoxophoeniix2021 Před 21 dnem

    Collar bone length for me 😢

    • @Natural2020_
      @Natural2020_  Před 20 dny

      What is it about collar bone length loool. I reckon you'll get passed in a year if you're really consistent with things.

  • @cordegiawhite8178
    @cordegiawhite8178 Před měsícem +3

    It’s shoulder length for me😪

    • @Natural2020_
      @Natural2020_  Před měsícem +2

      I 100% feel you! For nearly thirty years I thought shoulder length was the longest my hair could be.

  • @lab9998
    @lab9998 Před měsícem

    There was no satin scarf for me, pure stocking foot 😂😂!

    • @Natural2020_
      @Natural2020_  Před měsícem

      Omg yessss looool. Stocking foot and bandanas or nothing 🤣🤣

  • @lwendobanda2986
    @lwendobanda2986 Před 25 dny

    My hair at the back of head😢.. seems not to grow.. what can I do?

    • @Natural2020_
      @Natural2020_  Před 25 dny +1

      Hey, hmm. It's hard to say really but a few typical culprit would be: how do you typically wear your hair? Is the back rubbing on your clothes, pillows, chairs or anything like that? Do you keep it in a protective style? Do you wash and moisturise your hair regularly?

    • @lwendobanda2986
      @lwendobanda2986 Před 25 dny

      @@Natural2020_ mostly I sleep on my back maybe that could be the reason,, it's always in a protective style because I'm trying to retain length plus I do moisturize.

    • @Natural2020_
      @Natural2020_  Před 25 dny +1

      @@lwendobanda2986 maybe that's it. But if your hair is covered with a satin or silk scarf, I wouldn't have thought sleeping on your back would prevent length retention. Have you tried hair growth oils and massaging daily? If not, you could try doing that regularly for a about a month and see if you notice even a small difference.

    • @lwendobanda2986
      @lwendobanda2986 Před 25 dny

      @@Natural2020_ thanks 😘

    • @cyrus7098
      @cyrus7098 Před 20 dny

      The nape of my head has been really thinning. I believe the culprit to actually be, wearing my scarves to tight. Started using a satin pillow case instead, and I am seeing some improvement.

  • @rome1834
    @rome1834 Před měsícem +3

    My plateau is collarbone and then it begins to break off 😢

    • @Natural2020_
      @Natural2020_  Před měsícem

      😢😢 argh, I totally resonate. Were there any things in this video that you realise you have been doing? If so, let's change that and get you past your plateau.

  • @sarahkachingwe9871
    @sarahkachingwe9871 Před měsícem +1

    Shoulder length