I don’t see the point of growing my hair if it has to be covered all the time. Fake hair causes my hair to break and I do not look good in mini twists/braids with my own hair. Still trying to find a healthy style that I can wear out.
Finally, I found a video without protective styles. I've been reading so much about our afro hair and RUclips/websites can become confusing because one person says you must do protective styles the other say you don't need them etc. But I believe we can nurture our hair without protective styles and it will still grow as long as we keep it moisturised, wash, deep condition and trim when needed. Because sometimes we just want to see the beauty of our hair out as that's what hair is for right? 🤷♀️❤️ PS. Because of your title that I've been searching for ages, I subscribed to your channel automatically! 🥰
Leaving the hair out means your ends are rubbing against your shirt, knots, styling breaking points. I feel like this is for someone with strong strands or looser curls.
I agree with the water tip, since adding more moisture/water to my 4C hair it really does not shrink up so much with water as it did before. Also adding water alone will cause it to shrink but if your hair has a good leave-in conditioner it will stay more elongated.
The last tip is my favourite. A few weeks ago i decided to stop protective styling and forcus on the moisture and health of my hair. Its been 3 weeks of daily/every other day moisturising and omg. I really dont know if the more frequent manipulation will have a negative effect i can only speak for my hair health so far but omg my hair is flourishing. I always thought my hair was 4c since i had no curl definition, detangling was a mission and it was just nappy and dry. My hair actually has curls! Im still trying to adjust to embracing shrinkage because my hair is actually bra strap length but honestly i wouldnt go back. This is the best thing ive done for my hair and i just hope it doesn’t compromise length retention. Tm do it your hair will thank you so much. My hair is just so soft and defined and i just cant believe it was that simple. Why the hell was I listening to all these yt hair gurus abt nonsense. As if my dry 4c hair should go days without moisture. Its like saying someone with eczema should moisturise their skin only once a week 🤦🏾♀️i feel like a fool 😂😓
I just took out my locs and I have to start my hair from point A all over again!! I want to actually just wear my natural hair without any weaves 😭😭 hopefully I can manage
I have high porosity hair and have been told not to spray water daily. However, my hair gets so dry. So I put products with water in it almost daily. I think I will try putting a little water each day.
I have high porosity, fine, easy to frizz and tangle hair. After a cabinets filled with hit and miss products I found I needed to SEAL the moisture in with Ole'school grease. My soaking wet twist outs sealed with hair grease. I even use Murray's Pomade to seal my ends when I warm press.
I am a black Brazilian woman. I lived in the US for 12 years. During all that time I didn't understand the benefits of using a protective hair style. Protective from what? On the other hand, my American friends didn't understand how my hair could stay so healthy if I didn't use it. Just let your hair be!
@goldenwriter5089, absolutely! Aloe vera can be a fantastic addition for extra nourishment. Give it a try and see how your hair loves it! 🌿💧 #NaturalHairCare
Thank you so much 💕 May God bless you for helping us! Your videos are great, straight to the point, and very helpful! I hope I find your products in Sally's Beauty Supply store
Thanks for this great information I am 57 about to turn 58 in August and I was wanting to stop wearing the crochet styles and wear my own hair my hair is pretty fine I've been natural for about 3 and 1/2 years but I've always wore protective styles so I'm going to try this thanks so much for all the info
Hi! I recommend the Saphira Mud Mask! Here is the link: saphirahair.com/collections/curly/products/divine-mineral-mud?variant=37582117372073 You can use code: KEZIAH for 10% off also!
I was trying to figure that out too lol. She had tight coils on most of her pics but the latest one looks like 3b almost 3a. I have multitextured hair as well. This is strange, unless this is the result of her stretching her hair.
Hi Swirly Curly I have your book and I ordered 6 bottles of your hair oil, I'm a little confused with information regarding blow drying the hair and breaking the hydrogen bond by adding water I don't want to wear a protective style I wash condition put a leave in condition then blow dry my hair not to get it straight just to dry then I used a small amount of shea butter to style. By adding a sprint of water and gel am I breaking the hydrogen bond in the hair soooo confusing all the information on the internet and RUclips I haven't started using the oils yet as I'm finishing up the book I'm sooo happy i found your channel Kind regards
Can you demonstrate a wash n dry or a wash n go? I have fine natural low density hair and I want to grow it but I believe using protective styles will just thin it out more. Do you still believe these 3 styles are the way to go just curious because I just found you and the video is a year old so I am asking if the 3 styles still stand true for you. Thank you for the videos
@@swirlycurlyhair Hi! I have multiple patterns as well. I have 3b, 3c, 4a towards the front, but my 4b sections in the back do not stretch out like this without heat or manual stretching with twists and my hair is moisturized. Your previous pictures literally looked like beautiful 4b coils in the front and back of your hair but your hair look almost straight after you washed it and it was damp in the video. This really does not make sense to me.
I bought your elixir and I’m not sure how to use it. Do you apply only once a week and then wash? I wash my hair weekly, do I apply 2x per week before washing?
I have never done protective styles. I have genetically thin fine 3b. I have also never grown my hair in the last 10 uears or so. I prefer shorter styles. Mt hait is now in an angled bob. I need to trim monthly to keep it in the shape I want. So my hair growth is on point. I am unemployed and I agree that your hair can be just fine with consistent routine and cheaper products.
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I don’t see the point of growing my hair if it has to be covered all the time. Fake hair causes my hair to break and I do not look good in mini twists/braids with my own hair. Still trying to find a healthy style that I can wear out.
Same situation I'm in
Agreed!
Did you ever find a style?
Braid out
@@vastya.3255 how often do you re braid?
Finally, I found a video without protective styles. I've been reading so much about our afro hair and RUclips/websites can become confusing because one person says you must do protective styles the other say you don't need them etc.
But I believe we can nurture our hair without protective styles and it will still grow as long as we keep it moisturised, wash, deep condition and trim when needed. Because sometimes we just want to see the beauty of our hair out as that's what hair is for right? 🤷♀️❤️
PS. Because of your title that I've been searching for ages, I subscribed to your channel automatically! 🥰
You would like Dickey here on RUclips also then. He talks a lot about moisture w/o so much protective styling
Leaving the hair out means your ends are rubbing against your shirt, knots, styling breaking points. I feel like this is for someone with strong strands or looser curls.
Wat a dream come true.....finally got Julia Roberts to help me with my hair😁😂😂thank you ur so beautiful
RIGHT?!?! 😂
I agree with the water tip, since adding more moisture/water to my 4C hair it really does not shrink up so much with water as it did before. Also adding water alone will cause it to shrink but if your hair has a good leave-in conditioner it will stay more elongated.
That's too bad cause it is still not working for my 4C hair...
@@janereyrules1083getting regular trims might be the missing thing. Get your hair trimmed regularly
Nice video! Have anyone ever told you that you look like Julia Roberts.. but prettier?😊
I saw her thumbnail and instantly thought Black Julia Roberts
Bruh I was like: since when Julia Roberts is black
Yes she does. Striking resemblance !
@@wilvarosa9336 Bruh😁
Yep
The last tip is my favourite. A few weeks ago i decided to stop protective styling and forcus on the moisture and health of my hair. Its been 3 weeks of daily/every other day moisturising and omg. I really dont know if the more frequent manipulation will have a negative effect i can only speak for my hair health so far but omg my hair is flourishing. I always thought my hair was 4c since i had no curl definition, detangling was a mission and it was just nappy and dry. My hair actually has curls! Im still trying to adjust to embracing shrinkage because my hair is actually bra strap length but honestly i wouldnt go back. This is the best thing ive done for my hair and i just hope it doesn’t compromise length retention. Tm do it your hair will thank you so much. My hair is just so soft and defined and i just cant believe it was that simple. Why the hell was I listening to all these yt hair gurus abt nonsense. As if my dry 4c hair should go days without moisture. Its like saying someone with eczema should moisturise their skin only once a week 🤦🏾♀️i feel like a fool 😂😓
Can you give an update? How has it been wearing less protective styles and more manipulation?
Yes! I did not even know the true curl pattern of my hair. Doing wash and go styles has made me fall in love with my hair ❤.
Any updates?? Hope your hair is still doing well. If not, that's fine.
Please what is your moisture routine?
How has that been going? Has it been working?
I’ve noticed mixed race that had 4c hair girls don’t wear protective styles and there hair still grows I will apply this thanks.
Of course! Thanks for watching!
This is type 4 but it isn't 4c. Look at the ends
@@ogeo.8966 Thank God someone mentioned it.
@@ogeo.8966this is a twist out or braid out she has in this video. But you’re right when she was wetting her hair it looked about 4a.
@@janereyrules1083in the pics she shared, her hair looks like 4b-4c. The style in the video is from a twist out.
I liked your Afro style the best. All were pretty but the Afro is beautiful.
Thank you Arcene!
I just took out my locs and I have to start my hair from point A all over again!! I want to actually just wear my natural hair without any weaves 😭😭 hopefully I can manage
Same here took mine out two weeks ago but want to show it off without hiding it
Same here took my locs this week, starting baby class of growing 4c hair without protective styles
I have high porosity hair and have been told not to spray water daily. However, my hair gets so dry. So I put products with water in it almost daily. I think I will try putting a little water each day.
You are putting on water but are you sealing it in? If you don’t have fine hair look into adding grease
How often do you shampoo and condition? You may need to do it more frequently
I have high porosity, fine, easy to frizz and tangle hair. After a cabinets filled with hit and miss products I found I needed to SEAL the moisture in with Ole'school grease. My soaking wet twist outs sealed with hair grease. I even use Murray's Pomade to seal my ends when I warm press.
I will definitely do the watering ny hair daily. I used to do that in the past and it was very helpful.
Wonderful!
These are some really solid tips! Thank you for sharing!!
I have fine natural hair
Just subbEd!
This is what I have been looking for 😭😭😭😭 I've been missing my hair now am looking forward to enjoying it🥺 thank you so much dear ❤️
This is what I am talking about. I want to show my hair and enjoy it. Thank you for the tips!
Thank you for this video 🥰💙.. yes I agree consistency and protein is key! I would also luv to see a stimulating growth video 💙
Love this video. Thank you🧡
I am a black Brazilian woman. I lived in the US for 12 years. During all that time I didn't understand the benefits of using a protective hair style. Protective from what? On the other hand, my American friends didn't understand how my hair could stay so healthy if I didn't use it. Just let your hair be!
Verdade! As brasileiras quase nunca usam esses "protective styles", mas o seu cabelo cresce na mesma.
Yes please do a video on stimulating growth and things to support hair growth. Thanks
Got it Shelle thank you!
Can you add aloe vera instead of water?
@goldenwriter5089, absolutely! Aloe vera can be a fantastic addition for extra nourishment. Give it a try and see how your hair loves it! 🌿💧 #NaturalHairCare
Thank you so much 💕 May God bless you for helping us! Your videos are great, straight to the point, and very helpful! I hope I find your products in Sally's Beauty Supply store
I'm thrilled to hear that you found this video helpful. Don't forget to subscribe for more content like this.
Thanks for this great information I am 57 about to turn 58 in August and I was wanting to stop wearing the crochet styles and wear my own hair my hair is pretty fine I've been natural for about 3 and 1/2 years but I've always wore protective styles so I'm going to try this thanks so much for all the info
Thx for sharing
Thanks for watching!
Thanks so much for sharing this video
New subbie. Thanks for the helpful tips. You rock🤩
Thanks for subbing!
@@swirlycurlyhair 🌻
Great Tips! Thanks for sharing.
Beautiful!
I am through with it, I keep getting hair breakage and thinning hair.
Do you have a deep conditioner or which one do you recommend
Hi! I recommend the Saphira Mud Mask! Here is the link: saphirahair.com/collections/curly/products/divine-mineral-mud?variant=37582117372073
You can use code: KEZIAH for 10% off also!
Thanks
Did your curl pattern change?
Hi! I have several different textures in my hair!
I was trying to figure that out too lol. She had tight coils on most of her pics but the latest one looks like 3b almost 3a. I have multitextured hair as well. This is strange, unless this is the result of her stretching her hair.
Hi Swirly Curly I have your book and I ordered 6 bottles of your hair oil, I'm a little confused with information regarding blow drying the hair and breaking the hydrogen bond by adding water I don't want to wear a protective style I wash condition put a leave in condition then blow dry my hair not to get it straight just to dry then I used a small amount of shea butter to style. By adding a sprint of water and gel am I breaking the hydrogen bond in the hair soooo confusing all the information on the internet and RUclips
I haven't started using the oils yet as I'm finishing up the book I'm sooo happy i found your channel
Kind regards
We are glad you're here!
Does porosity really matter?
Hi! Yes porosity matters! It determines what products will and won't work for your hair.
Soo Julia roberts!
Great info!
Can you demonstrate a wash n dry or a wash n go? I have fine natural low density hair and I want to grow it but I believe using protective styles will just thin it out more. Do you still believe these 3 styles are the way to go just curious because I just found you and the video is a year old so I am asking if the 3 styles still stand true for you. Thank you for the videos
How did curl pattern completely change? You had an abundance of4b coils before and now it basically wavy. Is your hair stretched?
Hi MT! I have multiple curl patterns in my hair. You can train your hair by being consistent with products. It is stretched a bit in this video!
@@swirlycurlyhair Hi! I have multiple patterns as well. I have 3b, 3c, 4a towards the front, but my 4b sections in the back do not stretch out like this without heat or manual stretching with twists and my hair is moisturized. Your previous pictures literally looked like beautiful 4b coils in the front and back of your hair but your hair look almost straight after you washed it and it was damp in the video. This really does not make sense to me.
@@swirlycurlyhair It is not stretched a bit, 4c hair would be much tighter than that I know cause I have 4c hair.
I bought your elixir and I’m not sure how to use it. Do you apply only once a week and then wash? I wash my hair weekly, do I apply 2x per week before washing?
Hi! You can check out this page where it tells you how to apply: www.swirlycurlyhair.com/pages/gogrowcurls-hair-growth-elixir?uuid=61041011
I have never done protective styles. I have genetically thin fine 3b. I have also never grown my hair in the last 10 uears or so. I prefer shorter styles. Mt hait is now in an angled bob. I need to trim monthly to keep it in the shape I want. So my hair growth is on point.
I am unemployed and I agree that your hair can be just fine with consistent routine and cheaper products.
Thank you mentioning to find women that look like them because that’s the mistake the natural hair community makes.
Exactly!!
You look like a much better version of Julia Roberts. And Julia Roberts is gorgeous so you are stunning girlfriend!
It sounds scary, not having a protective style
Omg you look like Julia Roberts haha
I was just about to post this.
Gurl you look like Julia Roberts like you might need a DNA test😮