Hybrid InfoDesk you're not serious?? đ The info is out there. Most hair style media has been around this hair type before and during the natural hair movement!
I'm honestly tired of people saying it doesn't need to be washed, like the first thing you said in the video. It's nasty; looks bad, smells bad, feels bad. Wash it weekly.
Exactly. I learned years ago in the earlier years of being natural that most if not all people have more than one texture of hair on their heads. That is why some products may do great in one area of your head but not so much on another part.
@@Anonyme67 So do you put your hair under any water? Some call that water washing. Or do you do other kinds of cleaning meaning wiping your scalp with an antiseptic or some other kind of cleaner?
Technically, trimming you hair doesnât âmake your hair growâ, itâs just eliminating things like split end that will break the hair and stunt growth. Because youâre cutting youâre losing hair but your hair will thank you Iâm the long run for it. Awesome video tho thank you!âŁïžâŁïž
Just went to get a silk press and was told all my hair is dead because I wasnât trimming my hair regularly and now I have to big chop ALL of it cause the split ends are so bad
@@carnettawilliams9013 omgđ°đ° this is awful! But I hope it serves as a lesson to get regular 1-2 annual trims and make sure your ends are happy! I hope your growth journey from here on is spectacular! All the best!âŁïžâŁïž
Trimming the hair doesn't "make" or "help the hair grow". Trimming the hair can help to potentially decrease some of the causes of breakage (i.e., split ends).
@@dnicole1391 ok so trimming your ends will stop the breakage but wonât help your hair grow because your hair grows from the roots but if you trim you hair it will stop breakage but **WILL NOT HELP YOUR HAIR GROW** so yaayaaaaaaaaaaa â€ïžâ€ïžđđđđđđđ
Lysa-Jade you are not the only one. We believe there was a point in this video where the camera woman got caught up in listening and not even paying attention to the camera! đ€Ł
My hair totally grows when I wear braids. But I do my own braids and a deep condition before I do box braids. But yeah, I don't have negative effects from braiding hair at all.
I get braids every summer. I always do a protein treatment and a deep condition before my braids are done. I always give my hair a least a week to "rest" in between so i can do another treatment. Ive done this for a total of three summers and ive watched my hair grow from below my ears to almost bra length! Also i make sure i get my hair trimmed as soon as i take them out at the end of September. From September to end of May, i wear my own hair and only apply heat maybe one a month. My hair is the healthiest its been in many years.
Same.... i really hate it when ppl say braids dont grow your hair. I ALWAYS deep condition prior, always use a leave in and NEVER go tight on my edges so yes my hair is long and thick AF
Indeed. Dirty hair doesn't grow faster. What's happening when you leave your hair in let's say some cornrows, the "growth" is actually you retaining length. It's not breaking because it's not being _manipulated._ Protective styles are good, but if you want actual growth from the scalp, keep it clean so those pores won't be clogged! Also, the natural hair specialist in this video looks so young! Good on her for starting so early if she's as young as I think she is!! đ
Half true. She said that if you don't moisture your ends prior to braiding your hair it will break off. Yes, your hair will grow regardless of the style you put it in. There are some styles that can pull and rip your hair at its roots, e.g. tight braids or ponytails. However, you won't retain length by braiding dry, brittle, damaged hair. Manipulated hair does require more trims.
@@bolarinwabolu-ariyo6774 Shampoo is fine if you're talking using it on loose hair, however if your hair is braided up I would say 1, try not to leave it in so long to the point it's very dirty, or option 2 is there are a lot of videos on CZcams "how to wash hair in protective style," that are helpful too.
That sulfates are bad and grease dries your hair out. I use both and ever since my hair has been absolutely thriving. The problem is people donât realize grease is a SEALANT. Meaning you have to add something moisturizing underneath and then seal with grease. You then wash grease out with sulfates, and sulfates definitely isnât drying for everybody like most people claim they are, shampoos are meant for cleaning and clarifying, thatâs why conditioners exist to follow up.
Yes most do not understand the science behind all hair products but only sum. Therefore it leads to a lot of harmful hair routines. We will definitely look into this myth, thank you so much for bringing it to our attention!
I have low porosity hair and I wash my hair once a month and never had issues with clogged pores and my hair grows well because I know how to manipulate my hair. Protective braids with extension also helped me have a lot of growth. I think the advices are super helpful but they are relative. You just have to know your hair so you can give it what it needs.
Honestly, a lot of the things say about porosity don't make sense. Why would porosity effect pores? Personally, i think it's more logical for high porosity hair to be washed more frequently along side more masks/deep conditioners as it loses moisture at a faster rate. People focus too much on low porosity hair being hard to moisturise but forget that once moisture is in, this hair type stays moisturised longer.
Exactly , you can comb your hair to get out the dead skin and bust gunk. No need to wash it unless it really needs to be washed. Well if you are one of those person who fill your here with gels and hair products you will need to wash often because those cause itching, dandruff and other craps. But I barely wash my hair or moisturize it. And my hair is tall thick and shiny.
Yes I agree every time I take my braids out it grows further down my back and itâs fuller for some reason but it may be different for different hair types
Extension helped u cause u have strong thick hair strands that wont break off easily and wen removing the braids u prolly are gentle and perhaps because u have low porosity the moisture stays in your hair for a while and helps your strands stay good under those braids
I think we need to realize that not everyone's natural hair is the same. Just like not every white girl's silky straight hair is the same. These are helpful tips that are true but some of this just doesn't apply to everyone and we all have to figure out what works best for them.
There you go. And for me I go by my own experience. My families hair and others I have met, seen and etc that have long hair and were doing all the things that folks are now saying are bad and awful for the hair. Also looking at other black people from other cultures and even looking at women of other races and what they use on their hair, along with how long the products have been in use by everyone along with thinking of black senior women's hair. THAT right there is a greater indicator to help a person to compare if doing those things are really not good or if they really are good and fine.
@@maame6768 Because as a human race we are all different. Just because we are black does NOT mean we all have the same type of hair or can take care of our hair the same.
Myth 1: Do not use grease, dries hair out Myth 2: air dry your hair, do not use heat cause it breaks of hair/makesnit brittle I have been natural (mix of 4b-4C) for 10 years now. After a while, noticed I had difficulties retaining moisture. Since natural I stopped using grease and any type of heat (except bagging and when cleaning scalp).This year I started heading back to using the basics: waterbased leave in product + GREASE (to conceal) and blowdryer (HEAT). I can't believe how moistured and bouncy my hair is after using the hairdryer, it really helps my strands suck up the moisture and the grease helps keep it for 2-3 days! I do wash my hair every 3-4 days tough. Never looking back, it doesn't have to be complicated.
The blow dryer thing is about white hair. Hot air absolutely WRECKS straight or wavy hair. I know from experience. My hair is way better without. As for the grease though, that's nonsense. If you have oily hair, don't use it, but if you're hair is dry, it'll be great. I use a leave in conditioner every few showers and it's really saved my ends.
The heat is not doing anything for the moisture, but it helps to set the product and your coils, if you leave it air dry your hair is more prone to get frizz, which will cause your hair to *feel* dry and look dry, is not that is really dry, just use low heat to avoid heat damage, and you can use grease (hair grease, made for hair, not the crazy things people make themselves on the Internet) but property wash your hair, it will end up causing build up and making your hair more prone to breakage in the long term if you don't retire it because it really dries up your hair, but it makes your hair *feel* nice since it is lubricated
In my opinion It all depends on your hair. I can leave my braids in for 3 months and my new growth will be Amazing.I wash my edges and my scalp throughout 3 months and the protective style still looks great . I trim my hair every 3 to 4 months And my hair is thick and down my back. This regimen works like a charm for me, But to each it's own.
I agree with you, I keep my braids in for like 3 months without washing and never had a problem, Tbh I think that's when my hair is at its best especially with new growth some people tell me 'don't do that you're ruining it' Whatever works for you đ
I donât know anyone who doesnât moisturise their hair before braids. I always do on the rare occasion I do those styles. I still donât get why adding synthetic hair is bad though
I think it's because a lot of people don't rinse the synthetic hair first and then let it dry, so they're getting the chemicals that the hair is treated with. Also, some people don't put conditioner, grease, or anything on the synthetic hair so it sucks out moisture from our hair. But as long as you do those things, according to Naptural85, you're good.
@@EsiriE The synthetic hair can break off your hair if it is thicker and stronger. You know how you're nails sometimes break because the hair cuts them when you braid some people's hair the kanekelon can cause your own hair to break. It can also be to heavy and break your hair depending on the technique used to add the hair and how much hair is added. I have fine hair and it has happened to me.
everyone's hair is different and i don't think one stylist can know everything about everyone's hair type. and for the braids, if you wash and condition/moisturize your hair before you put the braids in your hair should be fine. i've been doing my own box braids and my hair is thicker and longer; and my curls are thriving. i of course oil my scalp daily, wash my braids, once a week, and spray my hair with water and conditioner daily to make sure my hair is moisturized even in the braids and it works for me.
Exactly. People are different The problem with so many of the "professionals" that come on like this is that there is no "balance." There has to be balance. Not talking in absolutes all the time. That is what gets them backlash. I do my own braids too and getting ready to put yarn in and will be using up the synth hair I have also later on. Now what wasn't mentioned in this video is the "why" synth hair would damage a persons hair? I know that what some will do is use vinegar on the hair before they apply it to their scalp due to an allergic reaction. If its due to chemicals on the hair that would have been good to mention besides just saying don't do it.
Yeah I mean, braids do retain length by lasting much longer than when you don't add extensions. That means less manipulation and breakage and ultimately, more growth. I didn't really agree with her on that tbh.
@@CeCiLiA-qj3tj oh I guess it depends on the person. I personally am allergic to shea butter and I think as a butter, it might be too heavy for the scalp. I use argan oil and tea tree oil. The tea tree I apply less frequently in small amounts.
I've heard so many things from so many experts over the years that I've come to believe one expert over all others. I even appreciate the sincerity. But that one expert on my hair is me. My dirty hair does grow faster in braids. And while it's not thicker, add I have fine hair, it is way longer. I have dense hair, lots and lots of it. So much so that must stylists take one look and say, "I'll have to charge you extra." It's not at all thick to me, unless I try to put it in a ponytailđ€Ș I've had hairdressers get angry when I turned down their trims. My hair has no problem growing. I need help getting rid of frizz. After all these years I discovered finger curling. Thanks CZcams!!! Sisters around me weren't telling. And as much as I hated it, I asked.
Yep. Reminds me when "hairstylists" on twitter were saying that shea butter/leave in conditioner is bad for your hair....even though just last year they were saying that it's the best thing ever for your hair. Lol. I've been natural for 5 years now and know what works and what doesn't for my hair.
Trimming hair helps with length retention only !!!!! If you have damage you want to cut it before it rises further up in your hair strands, however Hair grows from the scalp so keep it clean and try to massage it for blood stimulation :)
Girl... the first myth is to fun when i remember it. The first year of my natural hair journey i used to wash my hair every week( i still do) and people where like it will never grow.. đđđđ now my hair is three years old and am at mid back length the same people are asking me how i got here.đđđ so funny
@@hanifalawal4904 i just wash weekly and deep condition twice a month and during wash day i always try to follow all the steps from pre poo to styling. I don't do alot of extension type of protective styles i usually just braid my own hair. In short am just a simple natural hair person i don't manipulate my hair to much.
I stopped doing braids cause they were making my hair grow but it was also breaking at the same rate đ€Šââïž it's been almost a year and I can see a change
@@dothodzomasole7956 I stopped everything that needed extensions like lemonade braids and box braids so i just just do twists or flattwists with my own hair so it dries faster. Then i let out if I have somewhere to go. I genuinely find that when my hair is not plaited i take better care of it, i moisturize it more i do more scalp massages and it has really been working for me
THIS. Im training to be a cosmetologist and the amount of people who don't understand the importance of scalp care is crazy! Your scalp literally makes your hair, if the factory is poorly maintained the product is going to be low quality. My hair is doing so much better since my teacher taught me this.
the second is false.... I've got yarn braid and my hair is growing nicely. Yes, I am taking care of my hair too in my yarn braid, but saying that add extension to your hair is going to break it off is false. It really depends on how you install the extension, how much/heavy the extension is on your hair (hair/extention ratio), how are you taking care of you hair while in that protective style.
I feel like porosity doesnât determine wash frequency. Yes low porosity gets more buildup but u donât have to worry about that if u donât use products. High Porosity may have to wash more frequent if they use more products.
@@eo4345 I do that to it works great at detangling hair. Iâm low porosity and donât like washing my hair to much because itâs hard to get moisture back into my hair once I wash it.
My 4c low porosity hair breaks when I wash it once a week and gets very dry, now I do once a month for the past 4 years and my hair has grew down to my butt almost!!
@@tasiaowens. Iâm not really loyal to one brand but the main thing I do is splurge on my hair masks, it makes the biggest difference in my hair some of my favorites are mane & fable, olaplex, and I really love the briogeo kiwi mask plus itâs black owned. My main style is very loose pineapples, personally my hair thrives in that position because itâs not tight my ends are free and not rubbing anything and itâs low manipulation
@@blessednotstressed2739 if its done properly and taken care of, as well as taken down safely, there should no problem. People assume it breaks your hair (too tight and yea, it will) but our hair sheds many strands a day, taken them out after a number of weeks and yea there's gonna be loads of strands in your comb/brush but it shouldn't be a problem
@@ajeasmon0715 my hair thrives when it has access to water often which is hard to achieve in braids plus my hair is fine so the take down automatically has an increased risk for breakage.
Braiding natural hair is good cornrows /twists ect but its the bad when you start adding extensions, beads and gels that way the hair down and dry the hair out ect which then lead to breakage
@@alexknight8174 weighing the hair down only happens when youâre adding too much bulk on each braid. Gels can be heavy on the actual strands themselves, but that only happens when you layer gel on top of gel without washing. And unless youâre using pure iron beads, theyâre not heavy at all
Basically just have the natural hair from your own head braided down. Try wearing a Thin part wig and watch your hair growth start over night. If you want to wash your hair once a week feel free or once every 2 weeks. Depending on the style your transitioning into next. Of course everyone's hair grows differently, but it is the Direction we take. If your putting furniture together you follow directions if not the the furniture won't be successful. I'm going to kick those old Myths out and try her way! I KNOW my hair will grow for SURE!
The thing about braids isn't accurate. I go though big chops and then ugh grow it out. I get synthetic braids but I wash and deep condition all the hair. I retain length and growth and my hair is healthy. I've been doing this for 22 years.
@@faithclinger she mentioned other things about the braids and how they aren't effective with hair growth. I said it's not accurate bc of a combination of falsehoods. I fully comprehend how hair grows. ^.^
I wouldnât say itâs inaccurate because she gave good reasoning behind what she meant. Most braiders donât put in a leave in conditioner (or any product but gel) on the hair and many now have clients come with their hair already washed and dried and instruct them not to add product. Furthermore, most people keep their braids in way too long and only focus on moisturizing the scalp (which is important) but forget the strands which are prone to break off with the weight of the added hair and the dryness from lack of product during installation. You said âI wash and deep condition the hairâ which is something that most braiders (from professional to self-stylers) donât do and thatâs who sheâs speaking to. These rules obviously arenât one size fits all but to say itâs inaccurate due to your one personal opinion is unfair. But I do agree, when done properly, braids with extensions can be protective. Itâs never a bad idea to suggest trying protective styles with your own natural hair. đ
The stress of natural hair can be enormous in the natural hair community, thats why our number one goal is always education and simple beauty routines because POC do have curls! beautiful curls at that đ
@@sandradee3403 it sure did. It sealed all hydration out of my hair. I guess that's another myth, that is that oils and grease seal moisture in the hair. I had to understand the way how hair works. Shampoo lifts the cuticles of the hair strand; water gets in for maximum hydration; conditioner seals the hair. Conditioner is the sealant. Any stylers i.e gels, mousse, foams; help to style the hair, and no matter what you do your hair loses water by day 4. The only way to rehydrate is to shampoo and again. Hydration is a process, we help our hair become hydrated by using correct cleansing, conditioning and styling methods.
@@nickyo3478 Yes they do. I agree. But when the RAW oils has penetrated the hair strand, where is the water suppose to go? And when you seal it with a butter or oil, how does water get back in the hair? I don't know about you, but when I am thirsty I don't drink oils or butters. Why should the hair be any different? This is when proper cleansing comes into play. A good experiment would be to take a cup/glass and mix your oil and butter mixture in it, they blend well together right? Now add water. Does it blend? Ok, now get your favorite cleansing product add to the mixture, and drain, is there still residue in the glass? Or is it clean? Add some more of your butter/oil mix again and do the process to stimulate how often you wash for a month. Is the glass clean? Or is there residue and how much? Whatever is in the glass is sitting on the hair blocking water from getting in. What happens to the body when it can't drink water? Another thing is to look at the ingredients of your products, most already have oils and butters formulated well within them, to be beneficial to the hair and not block the hair from receiving it's hydration. So there is no need to add more.
She is such an inspiration, my voice sounds almost like hers and I'm so afraid to talk because people always ask these two things: "Are you okay, do you have a cold?" or "Can you say that again?" Ugh, I hate that. That's why I just rather not talk at all đ I don't know her name in the video, but thank you for inspiring me to try and speak up more đ€đŻ
Tbh I got depressed and never washed my hair for a year my hair grew long but Ino ppl will think itâs gross but honesly wen u r depression u DNT have motive for anything for yourself to take care of
I'm high porosity and was following the lo-po gals and washing weekly. That is too often for me. I retained more washing less frequently. I shoot for 2-3 weeks.
This is the Best ever suggestions! I'm Natural 8 years One thing though, I will disagree with the braiding. When I braid, I have a homemade spray, water, oil and leavein to maintain the hair in the braids, so its super moist.
Dirty hair doesn't grow faster, but infrequently manipulated hair reduces breakage of my 4b/c hair. Adding extensions to my braids prolongs the life of my protective style, which is not protective if not worn at least 6 weeks given that braids require high manipulation during the install. I always see growth after braids with biweekly/monthly washing, weekly moisturizing scalp and braided ends, and most importantly a slow and gentle take-down over a long weekend. Also, don't braid too tight.
My stylist (my mom) braids my hair every 2 weeks. I canât go any longer without a wash because my hair will get matted. In the kitchen/ b da bâs area. It grows just fine itâs never been shorter then mid shoulder length. Most of my life itâs been mid back length but I relax and dyed it in high school (pink) in the early 2000âs 6-10. Now itâs mid back length again since Iâve stopped relaxing and dying it years ago. I just use extension for the color now. Also I use to wear lace and will for like a dress up party or something but I donât wear wigs frequently. I usually wash and condition my hair every 1-2 weeks. I use ichikami and Shea moisture leave in conditioner. My hair always feels soft smooth and thick. I love it.
@@user-ts4ox4gx9g It sounds like you (and your mom) have your routine down pat! When I first went natural, I tried to do a weekly wash routine, like I had with my relaxed hair. I thought that my shed/broken hair balls were pretty sizable for just 1 week. As an experiment, I went 2 weeks without washing. I found that not only did my style hold for 2 weeks, but more importantly, that my hair loss after 2 weeks was almost the same amount compared to my weekly routine. I came to the conclusion that I was losing excess hair with weekly styling. I have never heard of ichikami, but now I'll have to check it out. Thanks for telling me about it!
@@eduagonzalez Yes, if I'm trying to maximize growth, protective styles are definitely the way to go for me! I find that I can maintain or slowly gain length with a loose low-manipulation style like a twist out. I don't re-twist my twist outs between washings though.
the health of hair is all dependent on your diet no matter how often you wash or apply conditioners and oils. Additionally, grease is not necessarily bad for hair most grease contains Lanolin which is not a bad thing as it helps to retain moisture. the key is to know how and when to apply these products.
Not true at all. My hair doesn't change with my diet. It changes with water, shampoo, conditioner, and how I dry it. Diet has SOME effect on hair, but only to how much oil the scalp produces. Once your hair is out of the scalp, your diet can't change it. It's already dead.
@@Nakia11798 Everything boils down to genetics, diet and proper hair care. This is a one size fits all thing. If you want long strong healthy hair, have a diet that helps with that. People in America have terrible diets. You have people in third world countries with radiant skin , stronger hair and prettier teeth naturally all because of their diets. What you put into your body shows up on your skin and scalp.
@@Nakia11798 Yup, it has no effect onto the hair that is already there. But diet has effect on how the hair grows from the folicle. If you don't eat properly it's going to grow damaged or not grow at all
I absolutely will not do braids. Even though I think theyâre pretty, they are uncomfortable asf to me and idk how people even get them. Long braids hurt your freaking neck, that fake hair itches like crazy and I need to have a fully accessible scalp at all times. Guess Iâm just a wimp đ
I personally don't get the hype for braids. I think they look kinda bad, no matter the hair type. Coils, curls, waves, straight, they all look bad in braids to me. I guess my opinion is the minority though.
You probably didnât realize your allergic to the chemicals in the hair. You should cleanse the hair with vinegar and dry it before adding it to your hair. There will be no itch
@@Nakia11798 - Sorry, but didn't you mention in another comment that you're white? I'm pretty sure you're the same person who mentioned being white in response to someone's post about blow drying natural hair. Why do you think we should care that you think all braids look bad? White people disliking our hairstyles is nothing new.
Thank you hun. All of these people in the comments who are not licensed and have done NO research have an opinion. I totally agree with all 3 of these....thanks!
The protective style braiding works though. But I think it depends on genes. My sister did a big chop last year and let it get a little inches then braided her hair for weeks and it grew so much I couldn't believe
Hair grows faster in hot climate. Taught that in cosmology classes. Eating proper protein grows strong, healthy hair. Tight curl pattern requires special care. Excellent video.
I have fine thin high porosity hair and I thought I had to wash weekly. The detangling and whole process is a lot on my strands. So good to hear I can wash every two weeks! Iâll try that
I do my own braids and I don't have brackage and I wear braids so that my real hair don't knot up and I don't have to apply products. Everyday. I find If I do opposite of the things you are saying my hair does well. Great video
Me personally i just let my hair do its thing.. I wash it from time to time as i should but i notice when i actually leave it alone it grows faster than me messing with it every other day.
Excellent footage only one thing ..Ive been braiding hair for 20 years and have seen amazing results with my clients and myself braids grow hair. It Absolutely depends on your hairdresser anyone can braid .. but there are skills behind it that you need to use .For example I wash and condition the hair extensions that goes into the hair ..All these things help .. Blessings keep up the good workâ€
I discovered the "dirty hair" myth as a teen. When you get all the bad advice from schoolmatesđŹ I thought it worked, until you just explained "new growth" process with braids.đłđłWhat i did do different is , i moisturize with oils & conditioner before synthetic braiding.đđđ
I used to hear all the time that âdirty hair grows fastâ or braids make your hair grow. I love to wash my hair and people are like âblack people donât need to wash your hair that muchâ Iâm like girl once a week is not too much.
Whatâs your opinion on this new natural hair trend of not using creams, leave ins and oils in hair care routines?... I still frequently use creams and oils as Iâve never had issues before. Now Iâm hearing a lot of stylists are against it
Every naturals routine may differ so this is definitely a topic of discussion because this is where our 4 step wash + go system excels (www.curlmix.com/products/vanilla-berry-wash-go-system-with-organic-castor-oil-for-strengthening-hair-step-1-4?variant=16023386816602). We will definitely dive deep into this for a video, thank you for bringing this to our attention Kehinde!
I think it is jst depend on ur hair. When I leave my hair in a protective style for about 2- 3 months,my hair grow so much. Maybe de problem is da I don't moisturise and clean ur hair while it's in a protective style, and da's it's not doing anything.
Anecdote: I never had a problem with Kanekalon braids. I get great length retention with knotless braids (wearing them as long as 4 months). đ€·đŸââïž
Same girl. I had such good results that now I'm like, OK, I'll l wear my hair out for a few months to give it a break and then throw the knotless braids back in for the autumn/winter.
I do trim the dry fly away ends off as needed....đđđŸKeep my bottle of spring water handy for moisture n avocado oil or castor oil to seal the moisture in my natural hair.đ
PREACH. My daughter's hair is like a curly, thick & fluffy pillow. I keep her ends, scalp & shaft moisturized three times a week and wash twice a month. Thank you. Your content is highly necessary đđđđ
I believe that braids are a protective style. I never put my hair in any style without moisture and a oil to seal it in. I have medium-high porosity hair. I like to straighten my hair on 350 before I get it braided that way when I take it down its soft and silky as I straighten it with a moisturizer and seal with an oil. Works for my hair. I give it a 2 week break in between styles though and leave it in for 1 month max.. My hair is soft and grows out to fast for my liking.
on one hand i know adding extensions to my hair is not the best for my hair health BUT on the other hand i really like the way i look with my rope twists....so i don't want to give that up. ultimately, healthy hair is great but I also want to like the way i look in my hair styles. so i have compromised and space out my twists but after taking a prolonged break from braiding my hair I realized how unhappy I was dealing with my hair constantly and was unhappy with my look.
Same . My natural hair honestly makes me insecure so Iâm constantly doing braids because of my length. I understand that its probably the reason for that and if I stopped it would get to a point where I would love the length but Iâm not willing to be insecure for years just to enjoy my hair later on. Definitely an annoying position to be in.
Great info! Also I like to add that everyone is different....that includes hair. There is no one size fits all routine. As you try things pay attention to YOUR hair and adjust for you. Be patient. Experimenting is good but remember some results may not happen over night. Also constantly trying new things or making too many changes at once may create more issues. You may find yourself not knowing what's working vs what's causing damage. Focusing on one or two variables at a time gives you more control and clarity of what's going on with your hair. Lastly, LOVE YOUR HAIR. No matter what it's yours and it's beautiful just like YOU! Hair loves love too!
Fine, dense kinky hair is very easily tangled and broken off, thus i resent the amount of people assuming our wash day is anything like you strong-stranded, blessed queens. âšâš Seriously tho wash day is a game of âhow much hair will i lose this timeâ no matter how stretched i keep my hair during the process. So waiting for my wash days with a minimum of 3 weeks between changed my growth game tremendously.
I have to disagree about braids and extensions being damaging. It's not true if you continue to moisturize and treat your hair. If you are gentle with detangling then you will retain your hair.
Oh my gosh thank you for your videos!!! Iâm in school, and our area just doesnât have access to this kind of fabulous natural hair education. I NEED this!!!
@@curlmix well my hair was relaxed when I did it but I'm now natural but if your asking me this for research or wanting to know I will check back on this comment or your newest video telling if there was?.
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Yeah tried washing once a week and let's just say that wasn't it for me....So that probably won't apply to every low po woman out there. I'm a once a month kind of gal đ
Same! Also, my hair is VERY thick (it sometimes takes me two days to complete my wash and style routine). I donât think I could handle a wash day that was more frequent than once a month. So, to each its own
Ummmmm the first one is something I will agree to disagree with. There are folks who havenât washed their hair for over a year and their hair has grown beyond measures. Soooooo.... it most certainly will grow.
Idk man. I did protective styles a lot in 2019 and a nice portion of 2020. I got my first silk press this year in February and my hair is longer than it's ever been. Long thick and healthy. It comes close to the mid of my back. I've always had a lot of hair. But not never this long. Still she gave good things to actually pay attention to when learning your own hair. Find out what works for you and run with it! đ„° Happy all hair is good hair vibes! đ
Also I'm not believing the bit about hair washing either. A healthy scalp can happen whether their is product buildup or not. But I think she just means to keep it clean?
How do u have a healthy scalp with tons of buildup. just like the skin doesn't do well without washing the scalp needs to be cleansed as well to function optimally.
Comment down below what natural hair myths you are tired of hearing!
We need more info on type 2b, 2c black hair. Help!
@@hybridinfodesk409, There are multiple videos fyi.
Hybrid InfoDesk you're not serious?? đ The info is out there. Most hair style media has been around this hair type before and during the natural hair movement!
I'm honestly tired of people saying it doesn't need to be washed, like the first thing you said in the video. It's nasty; looks bad, smells bad, feels bad. Wash it weekly.
@@Nakia11798, Who the heck says it doesn't need to be washed. Depending on your hair sometimes washing it weekly isn't that good.
Hair will never be a one size fits all, do whatever works for you.
Exactly. I learned years ago in the earlier years of being natural that most if not all people have more than one texture of hair on their heads. That is why some products may do great in one area of your head but not so much on another part.
Yesss if it not broken don't fix it
Iâm telling you
Alleluyah!!!! I am in my 5 weeks without washing my hair. Hope to go even 3 months. You can judge is none of my concerns.
@@Anonyme67
So do you put your hair under any water? Some call that water washing.
Or do you do other kinds of cleaning meaning wiping your scalp with an antiseptic or some other kind of cleaner?
Technically, trimming you hair doesnât âmake your hair growâ, itâs just eliminating things like split end that will break the hair and stunt growth. Because youâre cutting youâre losing hair but your hair will thank you Iâm the long run for it. Awesome video tho thank you!âŁïžâŁïž
Exactly
Just went to get a silk press and was told all my hair is dead because I wasnât trimming my hair regularly and now I have to big chop ALL of it cause the split ends are so bad
@@carnettawilliams9013 omgđ°đ° this is awful! But I hope it serves as a lesson to get regular 1-2 annual trims and make sure your ends are happy! I hope your growth journey from here on is spectacular! All the best!âŁïžâŁïž
@@joelleflimn2648 my mum doesn't exactly believe in trimming, she won't let me trim my hair at all
Thats exactly what she said
Trimming the hair doesn't "make" or "help the hair grow". Trimming the hair can help to potentially decrease some of the causes of breakage (i.e., split ends).
Doesnât preventing breakage help it grow?
@L what is the difference in the ways leaves and hair get their nutrition?
@@dnicole1391 preventing breakage doesnât make it grow, it helps with length retention.
@@dnicole1391 No. It doesn't help it grow. Hair will ALWAYS grow. Trimming dead ends, split ends can help retain length of the hair.
@@dnicole1391 ok so trimming your ends will stop the breakage but wonât help your hair grow because your hair grows from the roots but if you trim you hair it will stop breakage but **WILL NOT HELP YOUR HAIR GROW** so yaayaaaaaaaaaaa â€ïžâ€ïžđđđđđđđ
I love her voice
Lysa-Jade you are not the only one. We believe there was a point in this video where the camera woman got caught up in listening and not even paying attention to the camera! đ€Ł
@@curlmix same what is her name??
Same lol
She reminds me of SZA
Yes I love it
My hair totally grows when I wear braids. But I do my own braids and a deep condition before I do box braids. But yeah, I don't have negative effects from braiding hair at all.
Yeah I braid my own hair too but even when I got it done professionally, I always made sure it was moisturized beforehand.
I get braids every summer. I always do a protein treatment and a deep condition before my braids are done. I always give my hair a least a week to "rest" in between so i can do another treatment. Ive done this for a total of three summers and ive watched my hair grow from below my ears to almost bra length! Also i make sure i get my hair trimmed as soon as i take them out at the end of September. From September to end of May, i wear my own hair and only apply heat maybe one a month. My hair is the healthiest its been in many years.
Same.... i really hate it when ppl say braids dont grow your hair. I ALWAYS deep condition prior, always use a leave in and NEVER go tight on my edges so yes my hair is long and thick AF
Braids definitely grows my hair . Itâs the only thing that does especially crochet
I donât have any negative effects when I braid myself. Itâs these stylists not knowing how to do my hair that breaks my hair
Indeed. Dirty hair doesn't grow faster. What's happening when you leave your hair in let's say some cornrows, the "growth" is actually you retaining length. It's not breaking because it's not being _manipulated._ Protective styles are good, but if you want actual growth from the scalp, keep it clean so those pores won't be clogged! Also, the natural hair specialist in this video looks so young! Good on her for starting so early if she's as young as I think she is!! đ
Half true. She said that if you don't moisture your ends prior to braiding your hair it will break off. Yes, your hair will grow regardless of the style you put it in. There are some styles that can pull and rip your hair at its roots, e.g. tight braids or ponytails. However, you won't retain length by braiding dry, brittle, damaged hair. Manipulated hair does require more trims.
@@zheahra It's just more information added to the same point, it's all true from experienceđ
Hi I want to know how to clean my scalp do I use an Apple cider vinegar? Or is there another way
@@bolarinwabolu-ariyo6774 Shampoo is fine if you're talking using it on loose hair, however if your hair is braided up I would say 1, try not to leave it in so long to the point it's very dirty, or option 2 is there are a lot of videos on CZcams "how to wash hair in protective style," that are helpful too.
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That sulfates are bad and grease dries your hair out. I use both and ever since my hair has been absolutely thriving. The problem is people donât realize grease is a SEALANT. Meaning you have to add something moisturizing underneath and then seal with grease. You then wash grease out with sulfates, and sulfates definitely isnât drying for everybody like most people claim they are, shampoos are meant for cleaning and clarifying, thatâs why conditioners exist to follow up.
Yes most do not understand the science behind all hair products but only sum. Therefore it leads to a lot of harmful hair routines. We will definitely look into this myth, thank you so much for bringing it to our attention!
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Same Iâve been using hair grease all my life and I have very long thick and healthy hair
@@JadetheGoober what did it do for yalk hair
I have low porosity hair and I wash my hair once a month and never had issues with clogged pores and my hair grows well because I know how to manipulate my hair. Protective braids with extension also helped me have a lot of growth. I think the advices are super helpful but they are relative. You just have to know your hair so you can give it what it needs.
Honestly, a lot of the things say about porosity don't make sense. Why would porosity effect pores? Personally, i think it's more logical for high porosity hair to be washed more frequently along side more masks/deep conditioners as it loses moisture at a faster rate. People focus too much on low porosity hair being hard to moisturise but forget that once moisture is in, this hair type stays moisturised longer.
Exactly , you can comb your hair to get out the dead skin and bust gunk. No need to wash it unless it really needs to be washed. Well if you are one of those person who fill your here with gels and hair products you will need to wash often because those cause itching, dandruff and other craps. But I barely wash my hair or moisturize it. And my hair is tall thick and shiny.
Yes I agree every time I take my braids out it grows further down my back and itâs fuller for some reason but it may be different for different hair types
Yip I fully agree. It's the same with my low porosity hair
Extension helped u cause u have strong thick hair strands that wont break off easily and wen removing the braids u prolly are gentle and perhaps because u have low porosity the moisture stays in your hair for a while and helps your strands stay good under those braids
I think we need to realize that not everyone's natural hair is the same. Just like not every white girl's silky straight hair is the same. These are helpful tips that are true but some of this just doesn't apply to everyone and we all have to figure out what works best for them.
There you go. And for me I go by my own experience. My families hair and others I have met, seen and etc that have long hair and were doing all the things that folks are now saying are bad and awful for the hair. Also looking at other black people from other cultures and even looking at women of other races and what they use on their hair, along with how long the products have been in use by everyone along with thinking of black senior women's hair. THAT right there is a greater indicator to help a person to compare if doing those things are really not good or if they really are good and fine.
@@maame6768 Because as a human race we are all different. Just because we are black does NOT mean we all have the same type of hair or can take care of our hair the same.
@Rain Raçhel ok...... -_- That's not what I said.... but ok.
@Rain Raçhel if shampoo was the only thing people needed we will all be walking around with healthy hair.
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Over half a decade of myths flying around this community and now Finally we can get real answers from a qualified person! Thank goodness!
I donât think sheâs completely right though, but thatâs my business
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@@gabb5 what part is incorrect?
Myth 1: Do not use grease, dries hair out Myth 2: air dry your hair, do not use heat cause it breaks of hair/makesnit brittle
I have been natural (mix of 4b-4C) for 10 years now. After a while, noticed I had difficulties retaining moisture. Since natural I stopped using grease and any type of heat (except bagging and when cleaning scalp).This year I started heading back to using the basics: waterbased leave in product + GREASE (to conceal) and blowdryer (HEAT). I can't believe how moistured and bouncy my hair is after using the hairdryer, it really helps my strands suck up the moisture and the grease helps keep it for 2-3 days! I do wash my hair every 3-4 days tough. Never looking back, it doesn't have to be complicated.
The blow dryer thing is about white hair. Hot air absolutely WRECKS straight or wavy hair. I know from experience. My hair is way better without.
As for the grease though, that's nonsense. If you have oily hair, don't use it, but if you're hair is dry, it'll be great. I use a leave in conditioner every few showers and it's really saved my ends.
You mean to seal your hair you donât conceal you hair hun. You but concealer under your eyes to conceal those bags.
@@lifeascassandra5758 Yes, that is what I meant. Thank you for correcting it, English is not really my native language đ
@Sally Mundane It is possible. Whatever it is, it has a positive effect on my hair! :D
The heat is not doing anything for the moisture, but it helps to set the product and your coils, if you leave it air dry your hair is more prone to get frizz, which will cause your hair to *feel* dry and look dry, is not that is really dry, just use low heat to avoid heat damage, and you can use grease (hair grease, made for hair, not the crazy things people make themselves on the Internet) but property wash your hair, it will end up causing build up and making your hair more prone to breakage in the long term if you don't retire it because it really dries up your hair, but it makes your hair *feel* nice since it is lubricated
In my opinion It all depends on your hair. I can leave my braids in for 3 months and my new growth will be Amazing.I wash my edges and my scalp throughout 3 months and the protective style still looks great . I trim my hair every 3 to 4 months And my hair is thick and down my back. This regimen works like a charm for me, But to each it's own.
Great information tho
I agree with you, I keep my braids in for like 3 months without washing and never had a problem, Tbh I think that's when my hair is at its best especially with new growth some people tell me 'don't do that you're ruining it'
Whatever works for you đ
1 day for me lol
I donât know anyone who doesnât moisturise their hair before braids. I always do on the rare occasion I do those styles.
I still donât get why adding synthetic hair is bad though
I don't get it either.
Who is braiding their own hair and calling it protected.... At least protected elements. Maybe protected from manipulation.
@@smarti1144 Iâm talking about not moisturising their own hair beforehand. Not the fact theyâre braiding it. Literally noone braids dry hair đ
I think it's because a lot of people don't rinse the synthetic hair first and then let it dry, so they're getting the chemicals that the hair is treated with. Also, some people don't put conditioner, grease, or anything on the synthetic hair so it sucks out moisture from our hair. But as long as you do those things, according to Naptural85, you're good.
@@hbassey I see, Iâve seen braiders put grease and leave in on the synthetic hair too tbh
@@EsiriE The synthetic hair can break off your hair if it is thicker and stronger. You know how you're nails sometimes break because the hair cuts them when you braid some people's hair the kanekelon can cause your own hair to break. It can also be to heavy and break your hair depending on the technique used to add the hair and how much hair is added. I have fine hair and it has happened to me.
everyone's hair is different and i don't think one stylist can know everything about everyone's hair type. and for the braids, if you wash and condition/moisturize your hair before you put the braids in your hair should be fine. i've been doing my own box braids and my hair is thicker and longer; and my curls are thriving. i of course oil my scalp daily, wash my braids, once a week, and spray my hair with water and conditioner daily to make sure my hair is moisturized even in the braids and it works for me.
Exactly
Exactly. People are different
The problem with so many of the "professionals" that come on like this is that there is no "balance." There has to be balance. Not talking in absolutes all the time. That is what gets them backlash. I do my own braids too and getting ready to put yarn in and will be using up the synth hair I have also later on. Now what wasn't mentioned in this video is the "why" synth hair would damage a persons hair? I know that what some will do is use vinegar on the hair before they apply it to their scalp due to an allergic reaction. If its due to chemicals on the hair that would have been good to mention besides just saying don't do it.
Yeah I mean, braids do retain length by lasting much longer than when you don't add extensions. That means less manipulation and breakage and ultimately, more growth. I didn't really agree with her on that tbh.
Random question but what do you oil your scalp with because I use shea butter but people are telling me not to
@@CeCiLiA-qj3tj oh I guess it depends on the person. I personally am allergic to shea butter and I think as a butter, it might be too heavy for the scalp. I use argan oil and tea tree oil. The tea tree I apply less frequently in small amounts.
I've heard so many things from so many experts over the years that I've come to believe one expert over all others. I even appreciate the sincerity. But that one expert on my hair is me. My dirty hair does grow faster in braids. And while it's not thicker, add I have fine hair, it is way longer. I have dense hair, lots and lots of it. So much so that must stylists take one look and say, "I'll have to charge you extra." It's not at all thick to me, unless I try to put it in a ponytailđ€Ș I've had hairdressers get angry when I turned down their trims. My hair has no problem growing. I need help getting rid of frizz. After all these years I discovered finger curling. Thanks CZcams!!! Sisters around me weren't telling. And as much as I hated it, I asked.
Rose water can help with frizz
Love this.
Yep. Reminds me when "hairstylists" on twitter were saying that shea butter/leave in conditioner is bad for your hair....even though just last year they were saying that it's the best thing ever for your hair. Lol. I've been natural for 5 years now and know what works and what doesn't for my hair.
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You're speaking my truth sis!
Trimming hair helps with length retention only !!!!! If you have damage you want to cut it before it rises further up in your hair strands, however Hair grows from the scalp so keep it clean and try to massage it for blood stimulation :)
Girl... the first myth is to fun when i remember it.
The first year of my natural hair journey i used to wash my hair every week( i still do) and people where like it will never grow.. đđđđ now my hair is three years old and am at mid back length the same people are asking me how i got here.đđđ so funny
Please how did you grow your hair whatâs your regimen?
If you don't mind me asking, is your hair 4b/4c?
Your hair won't grow if it's extremely unhealthy. Washing it helps retain that health.
@@hanifalawal4904 i just wash weekly and deep condition twice a month and during wash day i always try to follow all the steps from pre poo to styling. I don't do alot of extension type of protective styles i usually just braid my own hair. In short am just a simple natural hair person i don't manipulate my hair to much.
@@Nakia11798 most people don't know that đ and believe not washing up their hair makes it magically grow from their scalp.
I stopped doing braids cause they were making my hair grow but it was also breaking at the same rate đ€Šââïž it's been almost a year and I can see a change
By braids do you mean only box braids or including cornrows?
And what alternative styles did you go for?
@@dothodzomasole7956 I stopped everything that needed extensions like lemonade braids and box braids so i just just do twists or flattwists with my own hair so it dries faster. Then i let out if I have somewhere to go. I genuinely find that when my hair is not plaited i take better care of it, i moisturize it more i do more scalp massages and it has really been working for me
@@yourfuturerichauntie Thank you đđ
Iâve not done braids in like two years and when I tell you growthhhđ€đŸ
Plus braids were stressing me out
Me too , I'm out of the braid game . It's too heavy for my hair!
THIS. Im training to be a cosmetologist and the amount of people who don't understand the importance of scalp care is crazy! Your scalp literally makes your hair, if the factory is poorly maintained the product is going to be low quality. My hair is doing so much better since my teacher taught me this.
Me too!!! My teacher told us about wax in shampoo and conditioner and I took my apprentice license and ran to the cosmo supply store so fast đ
the second is false.... I've got yarn braid and my hair is growing nicely. Yes, I am taking care of my hair too in my yarn braid, but saying that add extension to your hair is going to break it off is false. It really depends on how you install the extension, how much/heavy the extension is on your hair (hair/extention ratio), how are you taking care of you hair while in that protective style.
You can still moisturize your hair with braids.. my hair maintains just fine
I feel like porosity doesnât determine wash frequency. Yes low porosity gets more buildup but u donât have to worry about that if u donât use products. High Porosity may have to wash more frequent if they use more products.
Iâm low porosity I just put water on my hair 3x a day and conditioner like twice a week or even less
@@artisticagi Yeah. I just mix conditioner and water in a spray bottle
@@artisticagi I wash my hair with conditioner once a week in between washes.
I dont wash my hair till I get 'gunk'. I let her speak to me instead of a set schedule.
@@eo4345 I do that to it works great at detangling hair. Iâm low porosity and donât like washing my hair to much because itâs hard to get moisture back into my hair once I wash it.
My 4c low porosity hair breaks when I wash it once a week and gets very dry, now I do once a month for the past 4 years and my hair has grew down to my butt almost!!
What products do you use? And what do you do to keep your hair moisturized?
@@tasiaowens. Iâm not really loyal to one brand but the main thing I do is splurge on my hair masks, it makes the biggest difference in my hair some of my favorites are mane & fable, olaplex, and I really love the briogeo kiwi mask plus itâs black owned. My main style is very loose pineapples, personally my hair thrives in that position because itâs not tight my ends are free and not rubbing anything and itâs low manipulation
I've worn braids with extensions for years. I even transitioned to natural hair with braids and my hair was 100% healthy after taking them out.
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There are exceptions to every rule but for the general public me included braids arenât the best option for hair health
I'm similar to you
@@blessednotstressed2739 if its done properly and taken care of, as well as taken down safely, there should no problem. People assume it breaks your hair (too tight and yea, it will) but our hair sheds many strands a day, taken them out after a number of weeks and yea there's gonna be loads of strands in your comb/brush but it shouldn't be a problem
@@ajeasmon0715 my hair thrives when it has access to water often which is hard to achieve in braids plus my hair is fine so the take down automatically has an increased risk for breakage.
Braids have been here for CENTURIESSS in African culture and many other cultures đ€ŠđŸââïžđ€ŠđŸââïž It is a protective style
She's specifically talking about braid extensions.
She stated that braids are a protective style but not if you donât prepare your hair for the protective style.
Braiding natural hair is good cornrows /twists ect but its the bad when you start adding extensions, beads and gels that way the hair down and dry the hair out ect which then lead to breakage
@@alexknight8174 weighing the hair down only happens when youâre adding too much bulk on each braid. Gels can be heavy on the actual strands themselves, but that only happens when you layer gel on top of gel without washing. And unless youâre using pure iron beads, theyâre not heavy at all
Basically just have the natural hair from your own head braided down. Try wearing a Thin part wig and watch your hair growth start over night. If you want to wash your hair once a week feel free or once every 2 weeks. Depending on the style your transitioning into next. Of course everyone's hair grows differently, but it is the Direction we take.
If your putting furniture together you follow directions if not the the furniture won't be successful. I'm going to kick those old Myths out and try her way! I KNOW my hair will grow for SURE!
The thing about braids isn't accurate. I go though big chops and then ugh grow it out. I get synthetic braids but I wash and deep condition all the hair. I retain length and growth and my hair is healthy. I've been doing this for 22 years.
Braids dont grow your hair, they help to retain length so we actually see the growth, I think that was what she meant
@@faithclinger she mentioned other things about the braids and how they aren't effective with hair growth. I said it's not accurate bc of a combination of falsehoods. I fully comprehend how hair grows. ^.^
I wouldnât say itâs inaccurate because she gave good reasoning behind what she meant. Most braiders donât put in a leave in conditioner (or any product but gel) on the hair and many now have clients come with their hair already washed and dried and instruct them not to add product. Furthermore, most people keep their braids in way too long and only focus on moisturizing the scalp (which is important) but forget the strands which are prone to break off with the weight of the added hair and the dryness from lack of product during installation. You said âI wash and deep condition the hairâ which is something that most braiders (from professional to self-stylers) donât do and thatâs who sheâs speaking to. These rules obviously arenât one size fits all but to say itâs inaccurate due to your one personal opinion is unfair. But I do agree, when done properly, braids with extensions can be protective. Itâs never a bad idea to suggest trying protective styles with your own natural hair. đ
Agreed !!!! Before I go to get my hair done I always deep condition use a leave in and my hair THRIVESSSS !!!
Wash and condition your braids in your head? Or you wash and condition the braidinf hair before you put it in? If the latter what do you use?
Since I just went natural I am tired of hearing from POC donât have curls!! I have curls! And coils! Even POC donât like our hair
The stress of natural hair can be enormous in the natural hair community, thats why our number one goal is always education and simple beauty routines because POC do have curls! beautiful curls at that đ
Isn't this the truth.
@@reneei1940 my own black husband says I donât see curls, just an Afro! But thatâs ok cause I am doing self love for my hair!
@@curlmix well I just placed my first order of CurlMix on this passed Saturday. Hereâs to. Ew beginnings
@@reneei1940 You know it!
Trimming the ends!! Please thatâs always the go to stop it!! I love this video!!!
Iâm crying because I believed everything in this video whole heartedly . I just want my hair to grow
This video made me feel like I was hanging out with my informed homegirl chatting it up about hair. Love this video. Thanks for sharing.
Idk braids like box braids helped my hair grow a lot
how about the myth that raw oils and butters and grease moisturize or seal the hair. That was a big one for me to unlearn.
Yes that is a big one great catch Renee, that definitely needs to be talked about!
grease was never meant to be used as a moisturizer it's more of a sealant
@@sandradee3403 it sure did. It sealed all hydration out of my hair. I guess that's another myth, that is that oils and grease seal moisture in the hair. I had to understand the way how hair works. Shampoo lifts the cuticles of the hair strand; water gets in for maximum hydration; conditioner seals the hair. Conditioner is the sealant. Any stylers i.e gels, mousse, foams; help to style the hair, and no matter what you do your hair loses water by day 4. The only way to rehydrate is to shampoo and again. Hydration is a process, we help our hair become hydrated by using correct cleansing, conditioning and styling methods.
Some oils penetrate the hair and some seal.
@@nickyo3478 Yes they do. I agree. But when the RAW oils has penetrated the hair strand, where is the water suppose to go? And when you seal it with a butter or oil, how does water get back in the hair? I don't know about you, but when I am thirsty I don't drink oils or butters. Why should the hair be any different? This is when proper cleansing comes into play.
A good experiment would be to take a cup/glass and mix your oil and butter mixture in it, they blend well together right? Now add water. Does it blend? Ok, now get your favorite cleansing product add to the mixture, and drain, is there still residue in the glass? Or is it clean? Add some more of your butter/oil mix again and do the process to stimulate how often you wash for a month. Is the glass clean? Or is there residue and how much? Whatever is in the glass is sitting on the hair blocking water from getting in. What happens to the body when it can't drink water? Another thing is to look at the ingredients of your products, most already have oils and butters formulated well within them, to be beneficial to the hair and not block the hair from receiving it's hydration. So there is no need to add more.
She is such an inspiration, my voice sounds almost like hers and I'm so afraid to talk because people always ask these two things: "Are you okay, do you have a cold?" or "Can you say that again?" Ugh, I hate that. That's why I just rather not talk at all đ I don't know her name in the video, but thank you for inspiring me to try and speak up more đ€đŻ
Then You have a dope Girl đđŸ
I could listen to her talk all day and not get bored
I'm a low porosity girl and thought washing every week was too much. Thanks for cleaing that up!
Yo, sheâs beautiful! Like gorgeousssssss
Tbh I got depressed and never washed my hair for a year my hair grew long but Ino ppl will think itâs gross but honesly wen u r depression u DNT have motive for anything for yourself to take care of
I pray that you are in a better place now â€ïž depression is no joke! But I know a healer.đđœ
I think you are strong to admit this and I hope you are doing better.
Sheâs so pretty and her voice is soooo pretty omggggg. Great tips and pointsâ€ïž
I really love the fact that you went straight into the video.
Great content... Keep it up đ
I'm high porosity and was following the lo-po gals and washing weekly. That is too often for me. I retained more washing less frequently. I shoot for 2-3 weeks.
Yess! I'm High Porosity As Well! I Wash My Hair Every 2-3 Weeks.
What if you are low porosity who does not use styling products, would you advise washing every two weeks?
I clicked on the video and got stunned by her beauty
This is the Best ever suggestions!
I'm Natural 8 years
One thing though, I will disagree with the braiding.
When I braid, I have a homemade spray, water, oil and leavein to maintain the hair in the braids, so its super moist.
Dirty hair doesn't grow faster, but infrequently manipulated hair reduces breakage of my 4b/c hair. Adding extensions to my braids prolongs the life of my protective style, which is not protective if not worn at least 6 weeks given that braids require high manipulation during the install. I always see growth after braids with biweekly/monthly washing, weekly moisturizing scalp and braided ends, and most importantly a slow and gentle take-down over a long weekend. Also, don't braid too tight.
My stylist (my mom) braids my hair every 2 weeks. I canât go any longer without a wash because my hair will get matted. In the kitchen/ b da bâs area. It grows just fine itâs never been shorter then mid shoulder length. Most of my life itâs been mid back length but I relax and dyed it in high school (pink) in the early 2000âs 6-10. Now itâs mid back length again since Iâve stopped relaxing and dying it years ago. I just use extension for the color now. Also I use to wear lace and will for like a dress up party or something but I donât wear wigs frequently. I usually wash and condition my hair every 1-2 weeks. I use ichikami and Shea moisture leave in conditioner. My hair always feels soft smooth and thick. I love it.
Exactly. If you donât have 4b/4c hair, you probably wouldnât understand that having our hair out at all times is a big NONO !!!
@@user-ts4ox4gx9g It sounds like you (and your mom) have your routine down pat! When I first went natural, I tried to do a weekly wash routine, like I had with my relaxed hair. I thought that my shed/broken hair balls were pretty sizable for just 1 week. As an experiment, I went 2 weeks without washing. I found that not only did my style hold for 2 weeks, but more importantly, that my hair loss after 2 weeks was almost the same amount compared to my weekly routine. I came to the conclusion that I was losing excess hair with weekly styling.
I have never heard of ichikami, but now I'll have to check it out. Thanks for telling me about it!
@@eduagonzalez Yes, if I'm trying to maximize growth, protective styles are definitely the way to go for me! I find that I can maintain or slowly gain length with a loose low-manipulation style like a twist out. I don't re-twist my twist outs between washings though.
the health of hair is all dependent on your diet no matter how often you wash or apply conditioners and oils. Additionally, grease is not necessarily bad for hair most grease contains Lanolin which is not a bad thing as it helps to retain moisture. the key is to know how and when to apply these products.
Not true at all. My hair doesn't change with my diet. It changes with water, shampoo, conditioner, and how I dry it.
Diet has SOME effect on hair, but only to how much oil the scalp produces. Once your hair is out of the scalp, your diet can't change it. It's already dead.
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Everything boils down to genetics, diet and proper hair care. This is a one size fits all thing. If you want long strong healthy hair, have a diet that helps with that. People in America have terrible diets. You have people in third world countries with radiant skin , stronger hair and prettier teeth naturally all because of their diets. What you put into your body shows up on your skin and scalp.
@@Nakia11798 did you read what you wrote?
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@@Nakia11798 Yup, it has no effect onto the hair that is already there. But diet has effect on how the hair grows from the folicle. If you don't eat properly it's going to grow damaged or not grow at all
I absolutely will not do braids. Even though I think theyâre pretty, they are uncomfortable asf to me and idk how people even get them. Long braids hurt your freaking neck, that fake hair itches like crazy and I need to have a fully accessible scalp at all times. Guess Iâm just a wimp đ
Thatâs how I am with wigs. I need to be able to scratch my scalp lol it was easier with weave at least I could stick something through.
I personally don't get the hype for braids. I think they look kinda bad, no matter the hair type. Coils, curls, waves, straight, they all look bad in braids to me.
I guess my opinion is the minority though.
You can get short braids and use hair that has been cleaned with apple cider vinegar
You probably didnât realize your allergic to the chemicals in the hair. You should cleanse the hair with vinegar and dry it before adding it to your hair. There will be no itch
@@Nakia11798 - Sorry, but didn't you mention in another comment that you're white? I'm pretty sure you're the same person who mentioned being white in response to someone's post about blow drying natural hair. Why do you think we should care that you think all braids look bad? White people disliking our hairstyles is nothing new.
Thank you hun. All of these people in the comments who are not licensed and have done NO research have an opinion. I totally agree with all 3 of these....thanks!
Braids with weave actually works with me , and it helps me retain length
The protective style braiding works though. But I think it depends on genes. My sister did a big chop last year and let it get a little inches then braided her hair for weeks and it grew so much I couldn't believe
Braids make my hair grow way more then when itâs out
Thatâs true when my hair is in box braid it grows faster
My hair does absolute kak when it's in braids, soo.... I guess we just different
Hair grows faster in hot climate. Taught that in cosmology classes. Eating proper protein grows strong, healthy hair. Tight curl pattern requires special care. Excellent video.
I have fine thin high porosity hair and I thought I had to wash weekly. The detangling and whole process is a lot on my strands. So good to hear I can wash every two weeks! Iâll try that
I do my own braids and I don't have brackage and I wear braids so that my real hair don't knot up and I don't have to apply products. Everyday. I find If I do opposite of the things you are saying my hair does well. Great video
Me personally i just let my hair do its thing.. I wash it from time to time as i should but i notice when i actually leave it alone it grows faster than me messing with it every other day.
Excellent footage
only one thing ..Ive been braiding hair for 20 years and have seen amazing results with my clients and myself braids grow hair. It Absolutely depends on your hairdresser anyone can braid .. but there are skills behind it that you need to use .For example I wash and condition the hair extensions that goes into the hair ..All these things help ..
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I discovered the "dirty hair" myth as a teen. When you get all the bad advice from schoolmatesđŹ I thought it worked, until you just explained "new growth" process with braids.đłđłWhat i did do different is , i moisturize with oils & conditioner before synthetic braiding.đđđ
This is the first time Iâm hearing a hair stylist say âdonât excessively trimâ but it makes sense
I fell in love instantly
I used to hear all the time that âdirty hair grows fastâ or braids make your hair grow. I love to wash my hair and people are like âblack people donât need to wash your hair that muchâ Iâm like girl once a week is not too much.
Lol I wash mine every 5-7 days and sometimes twice a week depending on how itchy my scalp is and I have 4b/4c hair đđœââïž
When you get your hair braided you should properly moisturize your hair before hand, do not expect braiders to do that for you.
Whatâs your opinion on this new natural hair trend of not using creams, leave ins and oils in hair care routines?... I still frequently use creams and oils as Iâve never had issues before. Now Iâm hearing a lot of stylists are against it
Every naturals routine may differ so this is definitely a topic of discussion because this is where our 4 step wash + go system excels (www.curlmix.com/products/vanilla-berry-wash-go-system-with-organic-castor-oil-for-strengthening-hair-step-1-4?variant=16023386816602). We will definitely dive deep into this for a video, thank you for bringing this to our attention Kehinde!
@@curlmix I appreciate the response, love what you guys are doing for the natural hair community đđŸ
Do what works for you, it's your hair, you know it better.
Yeah it depends .... especially about the braids thing... my hair grows fine
Thanks for the tip
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Thank you for sharing your comments about trimming.
I think it is jst depend on ur hair. When I leave my hair in a protective style for about 2- 3 months,my hair grow so much. Maybe de problem is da I don't moisturise and clean ur hair while it's in a protective style, and da's it's not doing anything.
Lol big kap keeping my hair dirty at least 2 weeks kept my hair growing
Anecdote: I never had a problem with Kanekalon braids. I get great length retention with knotless braids (wearing them as long as 4 months). đ€·đŸââïž
Same girl. I had such good results that now I'm like, OK, I'll l wear my hair out for a few months to give it a break and then throw the knotless braids back in for the autumn/winter.
Her voice is beautiful đâ€ïž
I do trim the dry fly away ends off as needed....đđđŸKeep my bottle of spring water handy for moisture n avocado oil or castor oil to seal the moisture in my natural hair.đ
PREACH. My daughter's hair is like a curly, thick & fluffy pillow. I keep her ends, scalp & shaft moisturized three times a week and wash twice a month. Thank you. Your content is highly necessary đđđđ
I believe that braids are a protective style. I never put my hair in any style without moisture and a oil to seal it in. I have medium-high porosity hair. I like to straighten my hair on 350 before I get it braided that way when I take it down its soft and silky as I straighten it with a moisturizer and seal with an oil. Works for my hair. I give it a 2 week break in between styles though and leave it in for 1 month max.. My hair is soft and grows out to fast for my liking.
on one hand i know adding extensions to my hair is not the best for my hair health BUT on the other hand i really like the way i look with my rope twists....so i don't want to give that up. ultimately, healthy hair is great but I also want to like the way i look in my hair styles. so i have compromised and space out my twists but after taking a prolonged break from braiding my hair I realized how unhappy I was dealing with my hair constantly and was unhappy with my look.
I think adding the hair is okay, but donât neglect moisturizing it every few days with a cream and add a sealant sometimes
Good on you for making that move. Helps you realize what you want and need.
she says if its dry it might do more harm than good so make sure to properly moisturize
Same . My natural hair honestly makes me insecure so Iâm constantly doing braids because of my length. I understand that its probably the reason for that and if I stopped it would get to a point where I would love the length but Iâm not willing to be insecure for years just to enjoy my hair later on. Definitely an annoying position to be in.
Great video, I wash my hair weekly but donât use shampoo every time, itâs curlier if I dont apply shampoo, just conditioner then rinse out.
Great info! Also I like to add that everyone is different....that includes hair. There is no one size fits all routine. As you try things pay attention to YOUR hair and adjust for you. Be patient. Experimenting is good but remember some results may not happen over night. Also constantly trying new things or making too many changes at once may create more issues. You may find yourself not knowing what's working vs what's causing damage. Focusing on one or two variables at a time gives you more control and clarity of what's going on with your hair. Lastly, LOVE YOUR HAIR. No matter what it's yours and it's beautiful just like YOU! Hair loves love too!
Fine, dense kinky hair is very easily tangled and broken off, thus i resent the amount of people assuming our wash day is anything like you strong-stranded, blessed queens. âšâš
Seriously tho wash day is a game of âhow much hair will i lose this timeâ no matter how stretched i keep my hair during the process. So waiting for my wash days with a minimum of 3 weeks between changed my growth game tremendously.
I have to disagree about braids and extensions being damaging. It's not true if you continue to moisturize and treat your hair. If you are gentle with detangling then you will retain your hair.
Oh my gosh thank you for your videos!!! Iâm in school, and our area just doesnât have access to this kind of fabulous natural hair education. I NEED this!!!
So true! I made that mistake for the last time with fake braiding hair!
It's different with everyone;I kept my braids in for 3 months and it grew like crazy.I just took care of it
Yess! This! Same with me lol
One that I acctully did was the cold water myth the reason was not becaus eof shiny hair it was something else but yup
Janeth did you see any difference in your hair when rinsing with cold water?
@@curlmix well my hair was relaxed when I did it but I'm now natural but if your asking me this for research or wanting to know I will check back on this comment or your newest video telling if there was?.
im going through the transition now; im 2 years in already & im still learning about my natural hair and its texture. This video was really helpful!
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Thank you for this. As a stylist I have told my clients these same things.
Braids made my hair grow when I did them .
If Iâm low porosity should I rinse my hair out at night if I had gel on my hair during the day?
Not at all! Washing your hair once a week is the recommended regimen so you should be fine!
Agreed!! Also, our hair is already dead, no such thing as dead hair đ
Thanks for sharing the information đ đ.
Yeah tried washing once a week and let's just say that wasn't it for me....So that probably won't apply to every low po woman out there.
I'm a once a month kind of gal đ
Personally i dont wash my hair under a month, cause, I just moisturise and grease. It grows just fine.
Same! Also, my hair is VERY thick (it sometimes takes me two days to complete my wash and style routine). I donât think I could handle a wash day that was more frequent than once a month. So, to each its own
@@amateurastronomer9752 oh my goodness yes same
Your voice is everything, i love it so much
Trimming my hair always takes me back 2 years of progress. And every time I tell myself, Iâm never cutting off hair thatâs okay
Does she have a CZcams channel or a website?
Ummmmm the first one is something I will agree to disagree with. There are folks who havenât washed their hair for over a year and their hair has grown beyond measures. Soooooo.... it most certainly will grow.
It's not the dirt. It's the lack of manipulation from not washing.
@@1991-present Thank you, I was suspecting it was that. That makes more sense. But dang this is disgusting đ€ą
Idk man. I did protective styles a lot in 2019 and a nice portion of 2020. I got my first silk press this year in February and my hair is longer than it's ever been. Long thick and healthy. It comes close to the mid of my back. I've always had a lot of hair. But not never this long. Still she gave good things to actually pay attention to when learning your own hair. Find out what works for you and run with it! đ„° Happy all hair is good hair vibes! đ
I could listen to u talk for days đ„čđ
Also I'm not believing the bit about hair washing either. A healthy scalp can happen whether their is product buildup or not. But I think she just means to keep it clean?
How do u have a healthy scalp with tons of buildup. just like the skin doesn't do well without washing the scalp needs to be cleansed as well to function optimally.
@@kathleenadeshoga8415 it doesn't necessarily stop your hair from growing
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