This definitely works well for me. I usually keep my braids in for 2-3 months at maximum. Long term protective styling only really works if you use a thick heavy moisturizer, and seal with an oil or a butter. So that when I take out my braids out they still feel moisturized. I also make sure to moisturize my ends and massage my scalp twice a week. Scalp massages not only increase hair growth but also help loosen up build up and keep dirt off the scalp.
I'm currently in a protective style mode n trying to keep my hair in it for 2 months atleast... IDK if its just me but DAMN!! 😭It feels so damn difficult cz im used to taking care of it weekly/bi weekly. Fr i do miss her😩, i really forgot how to keep my hair more than a month😂 Lord help my sanity
Ahahaha I understand am struggling with it too. It’s like a little addiction but we just have to force it , funny thing is if you can get pass a month without kissing your hair it becomes easy to do
Honestly this is the easiest way to see the most length retention for me. I do medium to large twists for 1 month at a time. I've just started using headwraps.
@felicia dunn I too wash and condition my hair weekly. I have about 50 plaits in. They are sealed with shea butter and under my head band wig. I remove the wig daily and oil and massage my scalp etc Will see if I can make it to 8 weeks.
My protective style has been twists that start off as braids at the roots. I redo them weekly. I have seen a significant amount of growth. Deep conditioner, Ayurvedic products, aloe vera juice, CR honey hydrate, and butter creams on wash day helps.
Now this is something I can believe. 2 and 1/2 inches of growth in 4 months versus people saying their hair grew 1 inch in a week like girl I know you lying lol hair doesn’t grow that fast.
I used to think ppl were cappin but sisss when i tried it myself i was surprised...i braided my hair for 2 and 1/2 months and kept it moisurised and washed and deep conditioned every 1 weeks and my hair grew at least 2 inches..imagin if i did 4 months😭😭😭
@@empressdessie7808 I want to try this routine so bad. To wash and deep condition in mini braids and then take down after month or two moisturise detangle and rebraid braid by braid. I'm scared tho my 4c hair won't have it and I'll end up with free form dreds 😭. Could you tell me more about how it went? I really want to try it cause I'm getting back into working out and working full time.
Hey I’m going through depression my hair has been In Cornrows since July of 2020 it’s now 2021 of February 26 I’m currently taking out each one a day or so bc it’s matted bc I wana grow my hair yes my hair is bra length but I wana grow it the right way I Jst haven’t had a healthy mental state to care for my hair Jst going through alote but I wana love me now n take care of my looks n hair my hair grows fast I Jst need it to be thick n longer it use to be long but my moms bc combed it out so harsh my hair stopped being thick but I’m taking care of it now
Praying for your healing. Taking one a day is a HUGE step in the right direction-your fighting for yourself. Ive been here before.hope your hair grows longer healthier and thicker! And you find your peace
@@zandilenkomo3303 thx u it was bad I’m still taking out cornrow takes 2-3 hours but it grew thx. U so much I wana be able to take care of my hair n appearance it is a huge step I’m happy I’m starting over ❤️🥺
Prickly pear cactus plant also know as Cochineal because of the insect name that that likes to be on it .Peal and cut that up and apply it to your hair even with the braids in , put it in and leave it a while with plastic bag on that thickens strengthen and moisten hair along with aloe Vera gel .know that you are worth more than you know and love .
Thank You for sharing. This was informative. Protective styling is beneficial if it’s done right. Not to keep the style in for too long and give your hair a break. I normally like knotless box braids. I take long breaks from them. One year I did not put braids in and my hair really thrived being washed every 3 to 4 weeks with stretched out hair only. I did not flat iron my hair.
I always keep my hair in a protective style, three months at a time. Two years to date. No problems. April I will be leaving for six months.Hair is thriving.
Same. And my hair has been growing like craaaazy. Trying 5 months for the first time lol. I'm currently in my 4th month. All the best with your journey sis❤️❤️❤️❤️
I'm doing medium sized plaits as a protective style but i take then down every weekend to moisturize with aloe vera,grease and rebraid . Hoping to see some health and lengthy this year 👏🏾
One problem I have I have to redo my hair every three to four days. Now, I moisturize and redo my hair. I know they say keep your hands out of your hair but it has become a habit. I just need to do something with my hands. I've been wearing my hair short and since I've been watching I decided to grow it out and it's been growing. I do a lot of the DYI and make them myself following along with you. Thanks for the videos and I'll keep watching.
I agree with you I don't wear my protective style the same. I braid my own her and I will try to keep it in a little longer. I agree your hair has to breathe.
Thank you for sharing. I am on a long term protective style journey for 2021. I did a short one last year and grew 5 inches. I want to see how many inches I can grow this year.
Thank you so much for including text with your videos. I appreciate that you have provided the info in many different ways. You have beautiful hair and seem like a beautiful person inside and out!
In between protective styles. What do you actually do to your hair? I'm asking because for me it's quite impossible for me to leave my hair out without a protective style. A lot of knots and tangles. And it's not long enough to be rocked. So what do I do? Please I look forward to a response.
Thanks for this so I have been following up with your channel and I started doing braids on my natural hair and trying to keep them in long but once it pass a month my hair just feels like it's locksing and I was getting stressed about it but now I started cornrows and doing crochet over it I don't know how it is going so far but I think it's better. Trying to keep it in for 5 months hopefully. But questions how do you manage to keep in your hair so long without feeling to pull it out? Its just been a week for me and am already feeling to pull it out.
If you don't want to buy a preservative: Freeze it in an ice tray. Put the cubes in a ziplock bag. Thaw when needed. My Aloe vera juice is sold at CVS with the preservative in it and has to be kept in the fridge once opened. Use your plant for the gel and for masks so you won't have any extra left over.
This definitely works well for me. I usually keep my braids in for 2-3 months at maximum. Long term protective styling only really works if you use a thick heavy moisturizer, and seal with an oil or a butter. So that when I take out my braids out they still feel moisturized. I also make sure to moisturize my ends and massage my scalp twice a week. Scalp massages not only increase hair growth but also help loosen up build up and keep dirt off the scalp.
I'm currently in a protective style mode n trying to keep my hair in it for 2 months atleast... IDK if its just me but DAMN!! 😭It feels so damn difficult cz im used to taking care of it weekly/bi weekly.
Fr i do miss her😩, i really forgot how to keep my hair more than a month😂 Lord help my sanity
I feel that. I get so happy when wash day comes now because I get to touch my hair.
Ahahaha I understand am struggling with it too. It’s like a little addiction but we just have to force it , funny thing is if you can get pass a month without kissing your hair it becomes easy to do
Honestly this is the easiest way to see the most length retention for me. I do medium to large twists for 1 month at a time. I've just started using headwraps.
Same here Sis! ❤️
I can’t keep my hair in a protective style for 4 months. My hair will knot up and get tangled. I take care of my hair every week.
@felicia dunn I too wash and condition my hair weekly. I have about 50 plaits in. They are sealed with shea butter and under my head band wig. I remove the wig daily and oil and massage my scalp etc Will see if I can make it to 8 weeks.
That's good 4 months is too long at 3 months hair starts to lock up
Well....i re did my plaits after 4 weeks ..lol
My protective style has been twists that start off as braids at the roots. I redo them weekly. I have seen a significant amount of growth. Deep conditioner, Ayurvedic products, aloe vera juice, CR honey hydrate, and butter creams on wash day helps.
Now this is something I can believe. 2 and 1/2 inches of growth in 4 months versus people saying their hair grew 1 inch in a week like girl I know you lying lol hair doesn’t grow that fast.
I used to think ppl were cappin but sisss when i tried it myself i was surprised...i braided my hair for 2 and 1/2 months and kept it moisurised and washed and deep conditioned every 1 weeks and my hair grew at least 2 inches..imagin if i did 4 months😭😭😭
@@empressdessie7808 I want to try this routine so bad. To wash and deep condition in mini braids and then take down after month or two moisturise detangle and rebraid braid by braid.
I'm scared tho my 4c hair won't have it and I'll end up with free form dreds 😭. Could you tell me more about how it went?
I really want to try it cause I'm getting back into working out and working full time.
Hey I’m going through depression my hair has been In Cornrows since July of 2020 it’s now 2021 of February 26 I’m currently taking out each one a day or so bc it’s matted bc I wana grow my hair yes my hair is bra length but I wana grow it the right way I Jst haven’t had a healthy mental state to care for my hair Jst going through alote but I wana love me now n take care of my looks n hair my hair grows fast I Jst need it to be thick n longer it use to be long but my moms bc combed it out so harsh my hair stopped being thick but I’m taking care of it now
Praying for your healing. Taking one a day is a HUGE step in the right direction-your fighting for yourself. Ive been here before.hope your hair grows longer healthier and thicker! And you find your peace
@@zandilenkomo3303 thx u it was bad I’m still taking out cornrow takes 2-3 hours but it grew thx. U so much I wana be able to take care of my hair n appearance it is a huge step I’m happy I’m starting over ❤️🥺
Just said a prayer for you 🤎
Saying a prayer for you. Hang in there! Take it day by day.
Prickly pear cactus plant also know as Cochineal because of the insect name that that likes to be on it .Peal and cut that up and apply it to your hair even with the braids in , put it in and leave it a while with plastic bag on that thickens strengthen and moisten hair along with aloe Vera gel .know that you are worth more than you know and love .
Looking great.... trying this method currently. Hoping to get to BSL in the next 6 months.
Thank You for sharing. This was informative. Protective styling is beneficial if it’s done right. Not to keep the style in for too long and give your hair a break. I normally like knotless box braids. I take long breaks from them. One year I did not put braids in and my hair really thrived being washed every 3 to 4 weeks with stretched out hair only. I did not flat iron my hair.
I always keep my hair in a protective style, three months at a time. Two years to date. No problems. April I will be leaving for six months.Hair is thriving.
Same. And my hair has been growing like craaaazy. Trying 5 months for the first time lol. I'm currently in my 4th month. All the best with your journey sis❤️❤️❤️❤️
@@traceydumase 🥰
YOUR LENGTH ISMY GOAL🥺🥺
I'm doing medium sized plaits as a protective style but i take then down every weekend to moisturize with aloe vera,grease and rebraid .
Hoping to see some health and lengthy this year 👏🏾
One problem I have I have to redo my hair every three to four days. Now, I moisturize and redo my hair. I know they say keep your hands out of your hair but it has become a habit. I just need to do something with my hands. I've been wearing my hair short and since I've been watching I decided to grow it out and it's been growing. I do a lot of the DYI and make them myself following along with you. Thanks for the videos and I'll keep watching.
I agree with you I don't wear my protective style the same. I braid my own her and I will try to keep it in a little longer. I agree your hair has to breathe.
Thank you for sharing I wish more ppl would like the video. I appreciate your channel im om a journey to retain length ive learned alot from you
Thank you for sharing. I am on a long term protective style journey for 2021. I did a short one last year and grew 5 inches. I want to see how many inches I can grow this year.
Sameee i just started in december and this is my second time braiding my hair myself cause i saw a huge difference in lwgnth in just 2 minths
I do my kids treatment every two weeks,I can't wait a month, other wise it will be damaged. Nice types. Tfs🥰💕
Girl u've got beautiful natural nails...
Thank you so much for including text with your videos. I appreciate that you have provided the info in many different ways. You have beautiful hair and seem like a beautiful person inside and out!
thank you 😊 Glad you found the video helpful!
I can leave my hair for long, problem is I put my hand in my hair a lot. I don’t think I can go past 6 weeks💀
We appreciate your videos. So genuine and practical hair growth. Always stay real girl. Lots of love. 💖😘
Thank you so much 🤗
Yes trying the 4 months I’m almost at 2 months
I also have a channel @Aleicia Barrett
I'm about 1 month right now
@@aleiciabarrett6164 Girllll i tried to go to 4 months i got to about 2 and 1/2 cause i was worried but my hair was fine was i rebraided
I see your hair then I see a report someone put glue in her hair🤦🏽♀️
I have my hair in twists rn and I’m excited for growth
I love your videos!!!
Your hair is beautiful! Thank you for these tips! How or what would be some signs that two, three or four month protective style is too long?
Answered all my questions!! Thanks for sharing!!
No problem!!
Very informative ❤
I like washing my hair, I can’t do long term protective style, my fine strands are fragile too
In between protective styles. What do you actually do to your hair? I'm asking because for me it's quite impossible for me to leave my hair out without a protective style. A lot of knots and tangles. And it's not long enough to be rocked. So what do I do? Please I look forward to a response.
Love your vedios so much🤩
Thanks for this so I have been following up with your channel and I started doing braids on my natural hair and trying to keep them in long but once it pass a month my hair just feels like it's locksing and I was getting stressed about it but now I started cornrows and doing crochet over it I don't know how it is going so far but I think it's better. Trying to keep it in for 5 months hopefully. But questions how do you manage to keep in your hair so long without feeling to pull it out? Its just been a week for me and am already feeling to pull it out.
Your hair are beautiful 😍
Thank you so much 😀
Wow so nice. More update
Thank you for sharing your hair beautiful
You are so welcome
Hey pretty :) if my protective style is loose twist without weave do I still have to switch it up?
How long do you take to wash your hair in your protective style
After I get out of my protective style how do I give it a break? I cannot do a wash n go it will mat up n tangle up.
When can I come for you to do my hair like ur Own!! 👌
Please is it normal to grow one inches every month, because I growth one inches every month Please answer me.
It is.. you can grow from 1/4 inch - 1inch per month
@@bethsands9341 thank you so much
@Sally Ann thank you
How did you get your hair soo thick
So what do you do in between protective styles
Just order
Were you washing your hair?
You still havent told us how to preserve the aloe vera juice? I would love to know because I recently bought the aloevera plant. Thank you 💕
If you don't want to buy a preservative: Freeze it in an ice tray. Put the cubes in a ziplock bag. Thaw when needed. My Aloe vera juice is sold at CVS with the preservative in it and has to be kept in the fridge once opened. Use your plant for the gel and for masks so you won't have any extra left over.
@@nikkifranklin2737 thank you!
Put in ice cubes and freeze then Put in zip lock bag take out one or two or tree depends on what your hair needs and thaw it and use .