What a 4C hair INSPIRATION!!!!!!!!!!! I've had 4C hair all of my life--and I've been natural for decades. I know this may sound crazy, but in all that time I never *looked* at my hair. LOL...I would braid it, plait it, twist it and I had locs for years. I only paid attention to the overall style I had my hair in, but I never took a close look at the curl pattern of the individual strands--until I started watching youtube videos. Now after I wash it, I actually look at it, admire it and love it. And it's all thanks to youtubers like you that are showing us how awesome it is to have this hair. 4C hair is beautiful!!! Thanks so much for sharing your hair with us...:)
I think all Afro-textured hair (whatever you want to call it) has a curl pattern; it's just that not all have a *high* tendency to form clumps (visible, grouped up curls). I do think water-only washing as well as finger detangling cause curls to clump more... based on what I've seen and/or experienced. So glad this method is working for you. Your hair is beautiful.
If you finger styled from your ends to the roots it would bring out your curl pattern more. That same motion you are doing on the ends take up to the roots as well while under the water. Thanks for sharing your journey. My hair is 3 inches long and I love this method. My coarse hair is so soft, clumpy, and beautiful. I can't believe for the past 500 years we thought our hair was so unmanageable.
Dreamed that I had long hair like yours years ago. I'm determined to get there. God is so good to have blessed you with such glory! You truly are an inspiration sis!
Your hair is amazing!!!! Such an inspiration. This should prove to many that less is always more. Products are fun and may serve their purpose but you don't need a truck load of them to attain and maintain healthy luscious hair. Also, I've always thought that 4c hair had the most curls hence the shrinkage but I guess they go unnoticed because they are incredibly tight and tiny.
+Dephne Madyara Whenever you do the water only washing. You have to add oils to the hair after. Plus increase multivitamins especially Silica, which strenghtened bones, nails and teeth. Blessings
FABULOUS hair! It looks to me like you have lots and lots of curl. Because the texture is different, the curl pattern (definition) manifests differently. You've got hair like a beautiful doll. If there was a doll that looked like you with gorgeous hair like yours, I would buy it! Congratulations on finding another process that works for your lovely hair! Thank you for sharing with us. It is so much appreciated.
This is what I call a wash n go! Not all the other wash n go's where you don't wash and go but have to apply a ton of products, rack the strands, air dry, diffuse then eventually go😂
+Forever Blessed The way she does it is how I do a wash and go too. No products needed except a little oil on the hair ends and that's optional. Since I finger detangle the hair clumps and I get the same results some have who have added a cocktail of stylers and gels put in using a lot of manipulation.
Great video....I've been water washing only for about 21/2 months and my hair as token on a whole new meaning....I'll never go back to store products..no hair products has every made my hair sooo soft and my stretching game is on 100.......😌😌
Your hair looks lovely and cool to see someone else who ties their hair in knots to hold it up lol. Thanks for sharing your journey I have been telling people for YEARS that all hair types with the proper moisture balance has a curl pattern. Thanks for the proof.
Your hair is amazing! I was watching an Anthony Dickey video (he is a natural hair cosmetologist) and what he always does is add a boatload of conditioner to the hair to keep the curl while wet. I would love to see what that would look like with 4c hair. Maybe one day you could possibly show us?!
I want to say thank u sooo much for your videos. Ive been doing this method for 3 weeks after ur video and it is the best thing ive ever done... Thank u!
Dephne, you are such a blessing to me. I used to believe my hair type was the most tender on earth and so prone to breakage and that's why I never saw anyone with my 4c with long hair. You were the first one I have seen and I so appreciate you teaching about caring for our beautiful 4c hair....and I absolutely love the length of your tresses...I want that for myself...so I am declaring it in the spirit and praising the Lord for it now...with expectation! Be blessed and Thanks again for sharing! Agape.
Hello Dephne, please pray and believe God with me for my hair. I really desire long and healthy hair. I did the big chop on April 2 2015. Believe God with me to grow hair speedily , long and healthier than ever. I know that the hair is the woman's glory. And also our covering. Thank for being an inspiration. Im truly enjoying this journey.
Daphne you are amazing! Let God continue to use you! Your future is bright and there is greatness ahead of you! I love your demeanor your personality and that goes a long way with ministry!
Your hair looks nice and healthy. If you are looking for more of your curl definition to come out, the water alone isn't really sufficient. Have you tried a natural curl definer like flaxseed or aloe vera gel? I find these to be very light but great at defining kinks. The coconut oil is great for sealing the moisture from the water in but doesn't really define the curls (if that's what you're looking to do)
I agree with your regimen Dephne. I had begun just rinsing with water and moisturizing with just a light oil a while ago. Now seeing this I can stand with you that it really does increase the health in your hair. My shedding has diminished tremendously! :D
I've been doing water only washing and enjoy the simplicity and lack of products but have been struggling with the dull look the hair gets that I notice in your W&G as well. I believe MHM defined the curl pattern more and left the hair looking shinier, although, definitely more high maintenance.
My favorite video so far! You and i have fairly similar hair texture and low porosity. I wanted to get away from so many products because a lot of things weren't working for me and i grew tired of wasting money looking for THE product(s). So i cut products off completely and decided to start over. I had to revisit the water only washing method again. Just started a few days ago....so i have a LONG way to go lol. i hope you continue to make more videos showing your process and progress. So far it looks beautiful. Blessings to you dear.
I'm upset just watching this shrinkage, lol! I'm trying to grow my hair out but this is giving me realistic expectations. Now I'm sad;( But on a happy note, your hair is still gorgeous and very healthy :)
OMG my mouth is fell open when you showed the shrinkage, RIDICULOUS!. I have the same type of hair, but being African American I have a couple of other types mixed in as well, but my hair is short. thinking about letting it grow ;)
She does have a curl pattern it's just not defined, I guarantee if she did the MHM it'd come up in no time... In my opinion 4c hair is usually small tight waves rather than curls/coils. On that note, her hair is beautiful, so long and healthy and I cannot wait to get my own 4c hair this long
mmmmm wandipa shungu shamwari, the first video of yours yandakaona was the "mabhanzi" one and my jaw dropped lol. I`m natural too and ndanga ndisati ndamboona a zimbabwean ane hair that long and beautiful!!!!! you are now officially my inspiration lol
That shrinkage! Wow. Your hair looks nice and healthy. Have you ever tried the cherry lola treatment, clay wash, max hydration method etc? Also, what goals do you have for your hair?
HairCandy Kina thank you for watching! I haven't tried those yet but the max is on my list to try :-) my goals at the moment are healthy hair and taking care of it in a time efficient way x
Thank you. Did you tried to wash with clay, rhassoul or bentonite. That 's what give me a curl pattern. Maximum Hydration method help too. I haven't done the whole process, but it does help with that.
hello. I just wanted to ask how you went about the wig protective style and water wash regimen at the same time. Lastly how frequent you do your water washes. Can u please make a video on how you used to slay your wigs with african threading underneath. Thank you so much love
I don't water wash only anymore, but I don't use anything more than shampoo and conditioner and occasionally coconut oil when I need it on my ends. Scalp can't handle anything else.
You should really try using Benoite clay for your hair. I don't know what it is about a clay mask but it will clump your curls together. You can see that you have a curl pattern you just need the right products and technique to bring it out.
How often do you wash your hair. I just tried it for the first time today and I had so little shedding when I was styling it (two strand twists). I put shea butter and castor oils on the the ends. But my hair feels soft already. You have gorgeous hair and thanks for this.
When u pulled ur hair to show ur true length i was just saying " oh my gosh, thats amazing. I love/hate shrinkage tho..its annoying and interesting at the samw time
how often do you wash Dephne? your scalp isn't itchy at all? what products do you use then? they must be natural if you don't have any build up to remove...no? thank you for this video anyway! i love your stuff :D
Hi Dephne! How do you keep your hair stretched out overnight (for example, if you want to wear it down) if you do not plan on doing long-lasting African hair threading? Thanks!
Your hair looks so healthy and nice. I was told at the beginning of my hair journey to just use water and oil. Im switching to this regimen. Do you also condition?
Interesting that the more you use water only washing the longer your hair stretches. Did your hair still stay the same (stretched to the length it was at the end of the video) when it was completely dry? Thanks for updating!
I love your hair! I've been thinking about doing water-only washing method recently, but I'm still experimenting with co-washing and the traditional shampoo-conditioner route. Check out my W&G video!
Hey beautiful!!!! Try Alba Botanicals Hawaiian Conditioner. If this Conditioner does not make your curls pop, you definitely don't have any. lol Either way your hair is beautiful!!!
I'm a new subbie and I'm sure you have probably answered this question before, so I apologize... When you style your hair (braid outs, twist outs, buns) do you still use a product? And do you just eliminate shampoo and conditioner? Or do you no longer use any products other than coconut oil and deep conditioners when needed?
hello my hair is exactly like yours except for the length! Currently my hair is neck length (straight) and spouting length (coil). i want to know what i should do to get my hair to be longer, i don't wear weave only wigs, and am natural, i have low porosity 4c hair. can i do this wash also?, and when should i apply your homemade conditioner.
My hair change from 4c to 3b I am serious it did by me understanding what it wants and needs. R maybe it's just my eyes but I am telling u my hair was never this soft and it use to look like cotton now I have a define curl patterns that it's dry just bouncy and soft.
how often do you rinse/wash your hair? i've been doing it for maybe 2 months but I've never worn my hair out just in twists ..... how was detangling it the next time you washed?
Shea butter is better because it doesn't have unnatural ingredients such as your leave in conditioner and commercial products. Shea butter is natural from the earth and it doesn't strip your sebum
I think if you flat ironed your hair, I would lose my mind at how long your hair is! Good lord! Lol. But thank you for sharing this video. It's inspirational. Makes me want to keep going =]
***** aww bless, thanks for watching :) yes i haven't had any problems with that, usually apple cider vinegar helps with those issues for those on this regime xx
I love this video because it shows that 4c hair can grow just as long as any other hair type.
You said you prayed for long hair and wow did God hear your prayer, it grew long! God Bless you.
What a 4C hair INSPIRATION!!!!!!!!!!! I've had 4C hair all of my life--and I've been natural for decades. I know this may sound crazy, but in all that time I never *looked* at my hair. LOL...I would braid it, plait it, twist it and I had locs for years. I only paid attention to the overall style I had my hair in, but I never took a close look at the curl pattern of the individual strands--until I started watching youtube videos. Now after I wash it, I actually look at it, admire it and love it. And it's all thanks to youtubers like you that are showing us how awesome it is to have this hair. 4C hair is beautiful!!! Thanks so much for sharing your hair with us...:)
I think all Afro-textured hair (whatever you want to call it) has a curl pattern; it's just that not all have a *high* tendency to form clumps (visible, grouped up curls). I do think water-only washing as well as finger detangling cause curls to clump more... based on what I've seen and/or experienced. So glad this method is working for you. Your hair is beautiful.
That shrinkage is crazy real my gosh
+MeSe Knows Best Right! When she pulled her hair down I was so shocked. Did not expect that.
Gosh your shrinkage is sooooooo real! OMG your hair touches your waist!
If you finger styled from your ends to the roots it would bring out your curl pattern more. That same motion you are doing on the ends take up to the roots as well while under the water. Thanks for sharing your journey. My hair is 3 inches long and I love this method. My coarse hair is so soft, clumpy, and beautiful. I can't believe for the past 500 years we thought our hair was so unmanageable.
Your hair looks exactly like marley hair! It is so gorgeous. I absolutely love it!!
Dreamed that I had long hair like yours years ago. I'm determined to get there. God is so good to have blessed you with such glory! You truly are an inspiration sis!
Your hair is unbelievably beautiful! It looks unreal!
PrettyTiaF aww thank you so much x
You and your hair is beautiful! Definitely proves there is no need for product junkieism.
Your hair is amazing!!!! Such an inspiration. This should prove to many that less is always more. Products are fun and may serve their purpose but you don't need a truck load of them to attain and maintain healthy luscious hair. Also, I've always thought that 4c hair had the most curls hence the shrinkage but I guess they go unnoticed because they are incredibly tight and tiny.
herlucidsky aww thanks sis for watching and your comments! Much love xx
+Dephne Madyara Whenever you do the water only washing. You have to add oils to the hair after. Plus increase multivitamins especially Silica, which strenghtened bones, nails and teeth. Blessings
FABULOUS hair!
It looks to me like you have lots and lots of curl. Because the texture is different, the curl pattern (definition) manifests differently. You've got hair like a beautiful doll. If there was a doll that looked like you with gorgeous hair like yours, I would buy it! Congratulations on finding another process that works for your lovely hair! Thank you for sharing with us. It is so much appreciated.
This is what I call a wash n go! Not all the other wash n go's where you don't wash and go but have to apply a ton of products, rack the strands, air dry, diffuse then eventually go😂
+Forever Blessed
The way she does it is how I do a wash and go too. No products needed except a little oil on the hair ends and that's optional. Since I finger detangle the hair clumps and I get the same results some have who have added a cocktail of stylers and gels put in using a lot of manipulation.
Every hair type from 3a-4c has a curl pattern...just that 4c curls are super fine
what i like the most about you hair is that you dont have a curl pattern, you have kinks..i love it
Great video....I've been water washing only for about 21/2 months and my hair as token on a whole new meaning....I'll never go back to store products..no hair products has every made my hair sooo soft and my stretching game is on 100.......😌😌
Your hair is absolutely gorgeous! And your love for God is truly inspiring. Thanks for sharing your beautiful spirit with us :)
bholmes87 aww thank you so much :-) blessings x
I feel the same God bless xo
Your hair looks lovely and cool to see someone else who ties their hair in knots to hold it up lol. Thanks for sharing your journey I have been telling people for YEARS that all hair types with the proper moisture balance has a curl pattern. Thanks for the proof.
thelmarrie thank you so much I'm so glad the video was of benefit much love xx
Your hair is amazing! I was watching an Anthony Dickey video (he is a natural hair cosmetologist) and what he always does is add a boatload of conditioner to the hair to keep the curl while wet. I would love to see what that would look like with 4c hair. Maybe one day you could possibly show us?!
osimeon00 hmm.. i will research on that, thanks for the info and for watching :-)
I'm getting more and more intrigued by this water only method...
I want to say thank u sooo much for your videos. Ive been doing this method for 3 weeks after ur video and it is the best thing ive ever done... Thank u!
Zena L-Dobryakov awesome and I'm so glad its going well for you honey! xx
Dephne, you are such a blessing to me. I used to believe my hair type was the most tender on earth and so prone to breakage and that's why I never saw anyone with my 4c with long hair. You were the first one I have seen and I so appreciate you teaching about caring for our beautiful 4c hair....and I absolutely love the length of your tresses...I want that for myself...so I am declaring it in the spirit and praising the Lord for it now...with expectation! Be blessed and Thanks again for sharing! Agape.
Your hair is so long and beautiful!!!!!
Finally a REAL 4c natural offerings a helpful Wash and Go routine. I love it. Thank you!
I'm EmeraldsR4ever, I just sent you a request on instagram. I'd love to follow your natural hair process.
Your hair is divine. I'm tempted to give this a try.
Coconut all is the best as it also prevents hygral fatigue (prevents your hair cuticles from swelling basically)
Hello Dephne, please pray and believe God with me for my hair. I really desire long and healthy hair. I did the big chop on April 2 2015. Believe God with me to grow hair speedily , long and healthier than ever. I know that the hair is the woman's glory. And also our covering. Thank for being an inspiration. Im truly enjoying this journey.
Thst shrinkage is crazy, shows how healthy your hair is!
I think your hair is so cool and beautiful & im a 3c 4a girl! I really love your hair on you!!
+Tamarious Williams thank you so much dear xx
Oh my gosh. You are hip length. Nice!!
ISayToMyself thanks :-) x
This is a very insightful video! Do you have a lot of knotting afterwards?
It looks soooo soft right after you got out the shower and was seperating it
Daphne you are amazing! Let God continue to use you! Your future is bright and there is greatness ahead of you! I love your demeanor your personality and that goes a long way with ministry!
Dephne, you and your hair are lovely...you are encouraging so many ladies w/your faith and hair tips. Keep it up! :-)
Your hair looks nice and healthy. If you are looking for more of your curl definition to come out, the water alone isn't really sufficient. Have you tried a natural curl definer like flaxseed or aloe vera gel? I find these to be very light but great at defining kinks. The coconut oil is great for sealing the moisture from the water in but doesn't really define the curls (if that's what you're looking to do)
Try the Hydration method. 4 type hair has amazing curl patterns
I agree with your regimen Dephne. I had begun just rinsing with water and moisturizing with just a light oil a while ago. Now seeing this I can stand with you that it really does increase the health in your hair. My shedding has diminished tremendously! :D
You really do have major shrinkage, it's pretty amazing.
I'm sorry I didn't say anything about hair, which my natural needs a lot, but I had to take this opportunity to bless you!🙂
I've been doing water only washing and enjoy the simplicity and lack of products but have been struggling with the dull look the hair gets that I notice in your W&G as well. I believe MHM defined the curl pattern more and left the hair looking shinier, although, definitely more high maintenance.
When my hair got dull i know it was time to strip some of that sebum off my strands.
My favorite video so far! You and i have fairly similar hair texture and low porosity. I wanted to get away from so many products because a lot of things weren't working for me and i grew tired of wasting money looking for THE product(s). So i cut products off completely and decided to start over. I had to revisit the water only washing method again. Just started a few days ago....so i have a LONG way to go lol. i hope you continue to make more videos showing your process and progress. So far it looks beautiful. Blessings to you dear.
I'm upset just watching this shrinkage, lol! I'm trying to grow my hair out but this is giving me realistic expectations. Now I'm sad;( But on a happy note, your hair is still gorgeous and very healthy :)
how gorgeous is your hair!?? I'm in AWE!!
OMG my mouth is fell open when you showed the shrinkage, RIDICULOUS!. I have the same type of hair, but being African American I have a couple of other types mixed in as well, but my hair is short. thinking about letting it grow ;)
She does have a curl pattern it's just not defined, I guarantee if she did the MHM it'd come up in no time... In my opinion 4c hair is usually small tight waves rather than curls/coils. On that note, her hair is beautiful, so long and healthy and I cannot wait to get my own 4c hair this long
mmmmm wandipa shungu shamwari, the first video of yours yandakaona was the "mabhanzi" one and my jaw dropped lol. I`m natural too and ndanga ndisati ndamboona a zimbabwean ane hair that long and beautiful!!!!! you are now officially my inspiration lol
That shrinkage! Wow. Your hair looks nice and healthy. Have you ever tried the cherry lola treatment, clay wash, max hydration method etc? Also, what goals do you have for your hair?
HairCandy Kina thank you for watching! I haven't tried those yet but the max is on my list to try :-) my goals at the moment are healthy hair and taking care of it in a time efficient way x
Thank you. Did you tried to wash with clay, rhassoul or bentonite. That 's what give me a curl pattern. Maximum Hydration method help too. I haven't done the whole process, but it does help with that.
omg u have awesome hair for braiding and twisting hairstyles and it's so long i love it
am so excited i found you and all 4c hair inspiration plus praying for your hair is the best part thank you :)
You're shrinkage is crazy, beautiful hair
That shrinkage is crazy. Like wow!
hello. I just wanted to ask how you went about the wig protective style and water wash regimen at the same time. Lastly how frequent you do your water washes. Can u please make a video on how you used to slay your wigs with african threading underneath. Thank you so much love
I don't water wash only anymore, but I don't use anything more than shampoo and conditioner and occasionally coconut oil when I need it on my ends. Scalp can't handle anything else.
You should really try using Benoite clay for your hair. I don't know what it is about a clay mask but it will clump your curls together. You can see that you have a curl pattern you just need the right products and technique to bring it out.
Your hair is beautiful!!! I will give this method a try this week!
Oooh wow thats gorgeous! You brought me up to something, Dephne! Bless you
Thanks for the update! Have you reached full sebum coverage yet?
I love your hair. It has the most amazing texture.
THANK STRINKAGE AINT AJOKE!!!' I would be so afraid to have to set angle my hair! Beautiful Hun!!!
charris829 thank you sweetie!!
You've achieved maximum hydration. Beautiful hair.
that shrinkage!!!!!!! your hair is soo long
You really have beautiful hair. What a blessing asikana!
your hair is LONG! when you stretched it out i was like OMG! is it still growing? your my hair inspiration!
HAIR GOALS!!!!!
+noooooooooooooooooo i know right!!
How often do you wash your hair. I just tried it for the first time today and I had so little shedding when I was styling it (two strand twists). I put shea butter and castor oils on the the ends. But my hair feels soft already. You have gorgeous hair and thanks for this.
Great video. Sebum is an amazing moisturizer and styler.
girl you are absolutely gorgeous!!!!!!
I like how you went right to the point!
after months of doing this my curl pattern became more defined....
When u pulled ur hair to show ur true length i was just saying " oh my gosh, thats amazing. I love/hate shrinkage tho..its annoying and interesting at the samw time
This is true 😃
you truly are my inspiration
Omg your hair is soooo beautiful!! 😍😍😍 I'm trying to grow hair this long.
how often do you wash Dephne? your scalp isn't itchy at all?
what products do you use then? they must be natural if you don't have any build up to remove...no? thank you for this video anyway! i love your stuff :D
your hair is so long and beautiful I wish I had hair like yours and you should not leave your hair wet you will get the cold
Your hair is beautiful!! So how often do your wash your hair with products in between just washing it with coconut oil?
Hi Dephne! How do you keep your hair stretched out overnight (for example, if you want to wear it down) if you do not plan on doing long-lasting African hair threading? Thanks!
Thanks a lot Sharnal for your reply, appreciated
Your hair looks so healthy and nice. I was told at the beginning of my hair journey to just use water and oil. Im switching to this regimen. Do you also condition?
Interesting that the more you use water only washing the longer your hair stretches.
Did your hair still stay the same (stretched to the length it was at the end of the video) when it was completely dry?
Thanks for updating!
Itgyrl909 thanks for watching sis, yes pretty much stayed that same length like the end of the video :-) xx
My hair is about the same length as yours when it's wet but my shrinkage is only about 5 inches
I love your hair! I've been thinking about doing water-only washing method recently, but I'm still experimenting with co-washing and the traditional shampoo-conditioner route. Check out my W&G video!
Your hair is beautiful! looks pretty soft! :)
Naturalpromise thank you hun x
I been doing the water wash but I gave up lol . Thanks for the video
Hey beautiful!!!! Try Alba Botanicals Hawaiian Conditioner. If this Conditioner does not make your curls pop, you definitely don't have any. lol Either way your hair is beautiful!!!
I'm a new subbie and I'm sure you have probably answered this question before, so I apologize...
When you style your hair (braid outs, twist outs, buns) do you still use a product? And do you just eliminate shampoo and conditioner? Or do you no longer use any products other than coconut oil and deep conditioners when needed?
hello my hair is exactly like yours except for the length! Currently my hair is neck length (straight) and spouting length (coil). i want to know what i should do to get my hair to be longer, i don't wear weave only wigs, and am natural, i have low porosity 4c hair. can i do this wash also?, and when should i apply your homemade conditioner.
My hair change from 4c to 3b I am serious it did by me understanding what it wants and needs. R maybe it's just my eyes but I am telling u my hair was never this soft and it use to look like cotton now I have a define curl patterns that it's dry just bouncy and soft.
naaaaaa! Let's see then lol!
how often do you rinse/wash your hair? i've been doing it for maybe 2 months but I've never worn my hair out just in twists ..... how was detangling it the next time you washed?
Sis Dephne....I love your videos...I have a question what is 4C hair???
Great hair,awesome shrinkage. Can you still use Shea butter and leave in conditioner when doing the water-only method?
Shea butter is better because it doesn't have unnatural ingredients such as your leave in conditioner and commercial products. Shea butter is natural from the earth and it doesn't strip your sebum
I love this video !! However I can never do wash and go with my 4c hair xo
I think if you flat ironed your hair, I would lose my mind at how long your hair is! Good lord! Lol. But thank you for sharing this video. It's inspirational. Makes me want to keep going =]
Have you noticed any single strand knots?
Patricia Howlett yes i still get those but not as bad as before ;-)
Dephne Madyara, have you done an oil treatment with your water only wash? If you have, what natural product did you used to wash it out?
What is the purpose of using the coconut oil prior to water washing?
you're hair is gorgeous!!😍
My mouth feel open when I saw how long your hair is. Is it easier to rid the scalp and hair of dandruff?
***** aww bless, thanks for watching :) yes i haven't had any problems with that, usually apple cider vinegar helps with those issues for those on this regime xx
Good to know and thank you for that information. I hope to reach your length one day.
Thanks for sharing! How often do you wash your hair?