So true, 4c hair florishes when you leave it alone as much as possible. It doesn't like to be touched too much, which makes sense because the individual strands are thin(though it "looks" thick). Ladies think about how long your hair was as a child, because mom put in plaits or cornrows, and only took them down to wash your hair, and then it went back in plaits or cornrows.
Your hair looks great and has grown nicely. I've been natural for 8 years now for the second time around, but cut it short last year to hopefully save some time. I didn't like it at all so I'm growing it bak out. I haven't been good w/taking care of it because of nursing school. I graduate next month, so I'm planning to get semi-serious again about hair care. Thanks for sharing...your videos are always informative and helpful! You're in nursing school too right? Don't cut your hair...just bun it!
AshasMom Tell me about it...Nursing school is more than crazy...i finished my 1st semester and took some time off bcos of sickness in the family...will be going back next year...i have 2 more semesters to graduate...the Fingercomber unit has been my lifesaver in school....haha...thx 4 watching
I love your hair. I'm Saundra. I am not 1yr and 4 months natural. I big chopped my hair all the way down. I was sooooooo nervous but I did it by faith and I LOVE IT. It still has been a journey and I'm still learning different ways to manage and care for it! I loved this video. Thanks A lot!
Beautiful! I am loving your makeup! Hair lo know s wonderful too! Thanks for the tips. I believe I have tried every way to wash my hair for less tangles. I have come to the conclusion that washing it loose is best for me. Seems strange though. Lol. Wash in twists leaves my hair tangled badly at the roots. Washing in sections is better but still a no. I think maybe the water running through it helps to detail my hair.
Ashababy O Thanks so much....washing it loose, wow, what hair type do you have??....I usually wash in twists...and airdry a little bit, and then unravel each twist, moisturize, detangle, and retwist...so it prevents tangling at the roots....
Mine is said to be 3c/4a. I have to wash, then I can put in DC and twist. I unravel to rinse out DC, then add leave in and twist back up to let dry a bit. Then go to moisturize and style.
I've been following ur videos and i find it to be helpful. Am 8 months natural and trust me I don't regret listening to the advice of my husband to turn natural.
and these are the kind of videos I love... I am a 4C kinda girl so i can so relate to this! Great video...: ) loved it. Cannot wait for my natural hair to grow...
I know one of the big DONT's of Natural hair is Don't compare your hair to others. But, I have a little envy for your growth! I do believe last year was a bad year for retention for me. I'm going on 3 years and my twistout is NOT hitting my shoulders like that, and our textures are quite similar. I think I was enjoying my puffs too long before washing, and I think I tried an afro that led to lots of tangles which led to me needing a really nice trim. I am going to keep up with protein treatments this year, and also take my updos out a little sooner so I can moisturize my hair. You're so right- our hair loves moisture, and keeping a protective style is no longer protecting if you don't moisturize when needed. I wish I could wash my hair in twists or even plaits, but it doesn't rinse out well enough nor hold in the twists. But I do use sections, and let gravity and water flow work for me in the shower which really helped me have less detangling sections. You gave great tips on here! Officially a new subbie:)
Hello Akushika!!! My name is Ker'en but you can call me kerducky, lol!!! Great video!! I've been natural for 10 years but I've only been on my healthy hair journey since March of 2012, so I'm 42 months in and I'm enjoying the ride! You RUclips ladies have been such a wonderful blessing for the health of my hair, thank you! My hair used to be a real struggle and concern but not anymore, I'm excited to reach certain length goals and I know now that they are attainable because for the longest time I just thought shoulder length hair was it for me...and I'm not even going to get into my wash day struggles, not tonight, lol!!! Thanks for sharing and I hope you have a wonderful upcoming week! : )
Your hair looks to be close to mine and you are a breath of fresh air that speaks how I feel. I was getting ready to put a Wavy Nuevo in my hair because I was tired of it. My hair is so long and think and kinky I just did not know what else to do. I will look at all your videos and pray God sent me to you for some ideals. Please keep posting!!
I love your personality! I always enjoy watching your videos! I just reached 1 year pay big chop on 10/21/14 and it has been am interesting journey so far. You're videos have really encouraged me during the difficult natural hair moments. You're beautiful and so is your hair. Thanks for sharing your journey!
Curlie Gurl Swagg Aww...thx so much...you're a sweetheart....Congrats on your 1yr anniversary...I'm glad my videos are of help....Thx for the continued love n support....xo
hi I just discovered your channel and i've recently decided to go natural. My hair is also 4c and you've inspired me to keep going. My hair length is in the phase between twa and short-medium. i'll keep on watching your tutourials. shoutout for Suriname,South-America
Love your tips on the hair growth. I've been natural for 2 1/2yrs. I'm learning more about my hair each day. Plus I've been wearing protective styles such as braids, crochet braids and cornrows.
Thank you for this video! I always say that I have been natural before it was trendy to be natural, LOL (about 20 years) and I still really appreciated the tips you offered. When you have been natural this long, you tend to get lazy over the years. My hair is currently elbow length - has been twice, cut it, donated it, grew it back again - and it is easy to just wash it, knot it up in a bun, go through the horror of detangling, wash, repeat. The last time I washed it, I noticed a lot of damage and i realized that I need to go back to my old routines - the routines that worked in the first place. I started with a nice, good, trim, and am going from there. Your tips are on point! I just needed to hear it again. Thanks!
I see you have wig tutorials. However, in this video, you display how healthy your OWN hair is. This is something that i don't see often with TRUE 4C HAIR, in its long finished, dried state.
You are very inspirational to me because my hair look a little like yours when yours was short and look at it now, it is beautiful, as you say just take care of it and it will grow. Thanks for sharing all that you learn.
Thanks for this video. My daughter has the same hair texture as yours. When I wash her hair I plat it loose and wash and deep condition it. It make a great difference sectioning it off instead of just washing it. We don't have to worry about tangles and its less stress on the hair. Thanks again God bless and keep the information coming. We must help each other :)
Hi Aushika, your hair looks thick, healthy and beautiful. I have been natural around 4 years, and I feel extremely frustrated these days. I don't know what to do with my hair. I find the longer it gets, the harder to manipulate it. The problem is that I don't have the patience to detangle it and my hair breaks a lot. It is long but it has not the thickness that I want.
Thanks for doing this video.... Im almost 9 Years natural. Was at waist length until a hating hairstylist cut and stole 6 inches of my hair. Peace and Love
I've been natural for 11+ years. In the earlier years, i did braids. I did braids for years and years. Then I got into weaves. After a couple years of weaves, I started press and curls. I did that on and off (mostly on) for about 5+ years. I am now just starting to love my hair for what it truly is in it's natural state. The only problem is that I have awful heat damage from all those years of press and curls every 2 to 3 weeks. I recently decided that I wasn't going to use heat anymore (it's only been about 2+ months). My goal is a year with no heat. So I am taking and need all the advice I can get to make sure my hair is healthy and manageable throughout this 1 year goal of mine. Your video helped! Thanks!
+Chay G The ApHogee is a great protein treatment. It does stink. and yes, as protein treatments are supposed to do, your hair will get hard while using it. After, you use the balancing moisturizer (pink bottle- I think that's what it's called), then do a DC (whatever your holy grail is- mine is Alikay Naturals Honey and Sage DC). This can be done every 6 to 8 weeks (some do it every 4 weeks). I've heard of others with heat damage that have used this and it's helped keep their hair strong while they work on restoring their hair. I'm working on using it more myself for my colored hair. I definitely saw a difference in my teeny coil definition (I'm 4c also) after using it.
Your hair is so pretty like that. Do you have a tutorial vid for how you got it like that. I am just beginning my transition to natural hair. I am 4c as well. My hair was a nightmare growing up. I think I will do well on my journey now that I am learning from you and the rest of my 4c sisters. I cant wait until I can rock long healthy twist outs like yours. My last relaxer was June 6th 2015.
I have been natural forever, since birth. I am 17. My hair has had its ups and downs but it just doesn't seem to grow how I want it to. I have thin 4c hair and you just went natural and your hair is waaay longer than mine lol, idk what to do. Its been a dead end for me.
I'm 14 and I've been natural all my life as well. I just started taking care of my hair by myself. And now my mom has gotten better with growing her hair and her and I are helping my sister's hair to grow. My hair is kind of on the medium shortish side because I trimmed a lot of it off since I haven't trimmed for 3 years 😂😂. Anyway what do you think you struggle most on?? When it comes to healthy hair and hair growth?
I struggle with growth in general. People who just went natural say 1 year or 2 ago have much better luck than me, eventhough I've now been natural for the whole 18 years of my life. lol it sucks. I dont have a steady regimine and that could be one of the big reasons why my growth is lacking
Destiny Nowden Would it help if I recommended RUclipsrs to you that I think can assist you with that? You can try Discovering Natural. Jenn J. Naturally Temi. Nappy Fu
Destiny Nowden And yeah you have to a good regimen. Try moisturizing your hair everyday or every other day. Trim regularly. And if you're going through breakage try doing a protein treatments. Also do protective styles and massage your scalp once or twice a week or as much as you prefer. Drink lots of water, eat right. Excerise if you can. Do hot oil treatments as a prepoo before you Shampoo your hair
Hi I'm Milicent and decided three years ago to stop relaxing my hair, 1st I didn't like the time it took getting it done, 2nd the day after I could never keep the style. And after being feed up I went to the barber shop and had it cut all of except on one side which I grew long. After two months I had the side cut off. My hair is a combination of 4c and 4b and extremely dry! Thank you so much about the tip on keeping the hair well hydrated. Still haven't found a style but being almost 60 I have at least 40 years to work on it......
I agree! Yes my hair is soooo gentle and thin and it won't grow if it's styled too much. I'm trying to figure out how to bring my broken hair back to health
I like that your hair represents typical HEALTHY 4c hair growth that is moisturized. Some POPULAR hair vloggers claim that 4c hair is dry, nothing can be done about it and implies that those with 4c hair should just accept dryness. I have a good moisture regimen that works on my 4c hair. However, since my hair has started to grow, I've had to change my hair wash method, due to tangles. Naptural 85 has a really good tutorial for detangling and washing. It works very well, but she also has a looser grade of hair. During the wash, it will retangle slightly, but not as bad as it once did without the naptural85 method. I will supplement her method with your hair wash method by washing it in twists, since I have 4c hair. Great video!
Thanks so much!. This was helpful. I've been natural since 1990 when I had an allergic reaction to something I put in my hair.While my hair has grown a lot, I am not able to retain length. I initially began wearing braids. For the past 15-120 years I mainly wear twists. Based on your suggestions, I need to add the protein treatment. I also wash my hair in twist, deep condition and get under a humidifier. I moisturize daily with a leave in conditioner.
I am natural for over a year. Had many protective styles lately because I still found it scary to walk with my own hair, but I took of my braids and I wanne give it a try! But I don't know what to put in it and what to do?! And your hair looks amazing!
I just did a big chop, before the chop I was relaxed and had a weave I asked the beautician what kind of hair I have because I had new growth and was getting a weave put in because I didn't want to perm my hair she told me I had good hair it's 4C I had no clue about 4C so I look on RUclips and have been watching natural hair vids on April 3 I did the big chop because perm and natural hair don't mix lol and my weave was not my texture it was remy really. Now I'm naturally short with lots of curls and I really love it I pray I can keep it up.
absolutely gorgeous! i´m natural about a year, and i´m loving take care of my hair, do twist out and you right it grows! i´m new subscriber from Portugal-Europe. ... thank you
Thank you that was very helpful God bless you. I've been natural for 2 years but it's my 4th big chop I did everything now I'm sticking to the best natural hair. I've even had locs it was cool but expensive I couldn't do them myself .
4 years back natural. I dnt know rather Im always looking for the latest look or just low key like short/medium hair with that almost tappered look. Getting it cut this coming Tuesday!! lol. I didnt do the big chop I just literally wore a human hair pony bun for a year & boy my growth was nuts. Then guess what I got scissor happy smh lol. Beautiful hair love the thickness
I am just natural about one month. I achieved removing the relaxer in my hair by continuously keeping my hair in seglenase twist and when I take twists out I trim and I continue the same processes. Now I am totally natural and I am just getting used to my new crown (hair).
Hi, I just subscribed. I just did my big chop almost two weeks ago. I really do not know my hair texture, but I think it is a mixture of 4B and 4C ( I have family members that have 4A,4B and 4C hair types). My hair is more coil and thick. Before I cut my hair, I went natural for about 8 months. I am thinking about getting a (light) taper around my sideburns and back of my nape this Friday. I am looking forwards to learning how to take care of my hair as well as messing with protective styles. Right now, my hair is really short.
Great information, you are beautiful! your hair, eyes and complexion. I'm sure your diet played a role in your hair growth. My big chop/trim was done on my birthday, the first few days in May. I have 4c hair, but I have 2b, 4b, 3c & 2c. At least, I've heard a person can have up to 3 different hair textures on/in one scalp. It seems to be true, and is your hair totally 4c in texture. I found all these textures in my own, but my hair can have that big, fluffy afro look. Sometimes I think it has grown alot, other times I wonder. It has grown alot, but it still needs help in some ways. I'm doing all I can, what do you think?
I haven't tried washing in twist but I wash in braids (5 or 6 parts) after finger detangling. and then I wash, do my hair treatment and then rinse and braid it back up until it dries. And I discovered that that allows my hair to stretch a bit.
Thank you for that, I have started washing my hair and my daughter's hair in big plait as you say it is a lot easier. What denman brush do you use? The first time, I was natural for 11 years, but I got fed up and I texturised my hair and didn't like it, so I transitioned for 10 months and cut my hair on 29 Dec 2013, so I have been natural for the 2nd time for over one year time. It is going a lot better now.
My last relaxer was January 2012. So that makes me 3 years natural. It's been quite a journey, but it was one of the best decisions I ever made. Great tips on retention. I'm currently at 14"-16" and my hair needs are changing. Any tips?
Hey, I am one year natural!! I BC'ed last year around this time. I loved this video, it was extremely helpful. What was that brush you said you use to detangle called?
So I do flat iron my hair alot, sometimes I just stop for awhile just to let it be free. sometimes I leave it out or twist it and leave it. I do see it's improving since I use natural oils and it doesn't come out in chunks.
Thanks for your informative video am 2yrs 9 months natural. i have 4c low porosity hair that tangles very easily. this has caused me to begin thinking about heat training my hair. do you use heat to straighten your hair?
So true, 4c hair florishes when you leave it alone as much as possible. It doesn't like to be touched too much, which makes sense because the individual strands are thin(though it "looks" thick). Ladies think about how long your hair was as a child, because mom put in plaits or cornrows, and only took them down to wash your hair, and then it went back in plaits or cornrows.
this is so true! currently going back to what my mom did when I was a kid: African threading.
+Uhuru Rex my mom did the exact same thing
Actually, black people (and dark-haired people in general tend to have thick strands...
"4c hair grows guys, do not get this twisted"
I see what you did there 😂
Your hair looks great and has grown nicely. I've been natural for 8 years now for the second time around, but cut it short last year to hopefully save some time. I didn't like it at all so I'm growing it bak out. I haven't been good w/taking care of it because of nursing school. I graduate next month, so I'm planning to get semi-serious again about hair care. Thanks for sharing...your videos are always informative and helpful! You're in nursing school too right? Don't cut your hair...just bun it!
AshasMom Tell me about it...Nursing school is more than crazy...i finished my 1st semester and took some time off bcos of sickness in the family...will be going back next year...i have 2 more semesters to graduate...the Fingercomber unit has been my lifesaver in school....haha...thx 4 watching
is it me or your skin colour and its clarity is really beautiful!
Damn! This woman is gorgeous. And feminine and graceful. That hair is irresistable
congratulations on your journey. your hair is gorgeous
Thank you...thx 4 watching....Happy New Year ;)
You look very pretty with that hairstyle. Hair and 💄 are on point!
Thank you....and thx for watching ;)
I love your hair. I'm Saundra. I am not 1yr and 4 months natural. I big chopped my hair all the way down. I was sooooooo nervous but I did it by faith and I LOVE IT. It still has been a journey and I'm still learning different ways to manage and care for it! I loved this video. Thanks A lot!
I have been natural for 15 years and love it because it works best for me and my hair. Thanks for sharing your journey.
You mean that 4C hair is very thick but dry and fragile. My 4c hair is thick in diameter and tight curls down.
Beautiful! I am loving your makeup! Hair lo know s wonderful too! Thanks for the tips. I believe I have tried every way to wash my hair for less tangles. I have come to the conclusion that washing it loose is best for me. Seems strange though. Lol. Wash in twists leaves my hair tangled badly at the roots. Washing in sections is better but still a no. I think maybe the water running through it helps to detail my hair.
Ashababy O Thanks so much....washing it loose, wow, what hair type do you have??....I usually wash in twists...and airdry a little bit, and then unravel each twist, moisturize, detangle, and retwist...so it prevents tangling at the roots....
Mine is said to be 3c/4a. I have to wash, then I can put in DC and twist. I unravel to rinse out DC, then add leave in and twist back up to let dry a bit. Then go to moisturize and style.
Ashababy O I totally get it....looser coiled strands are easier to wash loose than kinkier 4c strands....that's a plus for you ;)
I've been following ur videos and i find it to be helpful. Am 8 months natural and trust me I don't regret listening to the advice of my husband to turn natural.
Great tips! Your hair is gorgeous.
KinkyCurlyTop Thank you...and thx 4 watching as well ;)
and these are the kind of videos I love... I am a 4C kinda girl so i can so relate to this! Great video...: ) loved it. Cannot wait for my natural hair to grow...
Love this style and the natural makeup. Beautiful!
Noma Secrets Awww...thx so much...and thx 4 watching ;)
I know one of the big DONT's of Natural hair is Don't compare your hair to others. But, I have a little envy for your growth! I do believe last year was a bad year for retention for me. I'm going on 3 years and my twistout is NOT hitting my shoulders like that, and our textures are quite similar. I think I was enjoying my puffs too long before washing, and I think I tried an afro that led to lots of tangles which led to me needing a really nice trim. I am going to keep up with protein treatments this year, and also take my updos out a little sooner so I can moisturize my hair. You're so right- our hair loves moisture, and keeping a protective style is no longer protecting if you don't moisturize when needed. I wish I could wash my hair in twists or even plaits, but it doesn't rinse out well enough nor hold in the twists. But I do use sections, and let gravity and water flow work for me in the shower which really helped me have less detangling sections. You gave great tips on here! Officially a new subbie:)
Hello Akushika!!! My name is Ker'en but you can call me kerducky, lol!!! Great video!! I've been natural for 10 years but I've only been on my healthy hair journey since March of 2012, so I'm 42 months in and I'm enjoying the ride! You RUclips ladies have been such a wonderful blessing for the health of my hair, thank you! My hair used to be a real struggle and concern but not anymore, I'm excited to reach certain length goals and I know now that they are attainable because for the longest time I just thought shoulder length hair was it for me...and I'm not even going to get into my wash day struggles, not tonight, lol!!! Thanks for sharing and I hope you have a wonderful upcoming week! : )
Your hair looks to be close to mine and you are a breath of fresh air that speaks how I feel. I was getting ready to put a Wavy Nuevo in my hair because I was tired of it. My hair is so long and think and kinky I just did not know what else to do. I will look at all your videos and pray God sent me to you for some ideals. Please keep posting!!
I love your personality! I always enjoy watching your videos! I just reached 1 year pay big chop on 10/21/14 and it has been am interesting journey so far. You're videos have really encouraged me during the difficult natural hair moments. You're beautiful and so is your hair. Thanks for sharing your journey!
Curlie Gurl Swagg Aww...thx so much...you're a sweetheart....Congrats on your 1yr anniversary...I'm glad my videos are of help....Thx for the continued love n support....xo
hi I just discovered your channel and i've recently decided to go natural. My hair is also 4c and you've inspired me to keep going. My hair length is in the phase between twa and short-medium. i'll keep on watching your tutourials.
shoutout for Suriname,South-America
Thanks for sharing...Glad to support a You tuber with Ghanaian background. Great information. :)
Love your tips on the hair growth. I've been natural for 2 1/2yrs. I'm learning more about my hair each day. Plus I've been wearing protective styles such as braids, crochet braids and cornrows.
Thank you for this video! I always say that I have been natural before it was trendy to be natural, LOL (about 20 years) and I still really appreciated the tips you offered. When you have been natural this long, you tend to get lazy over the years. My hair is currently elbow length - has been twice, cut it, donated it, grew it back again - and it is easy to just wash it, knot it up in a bun, go through the horror of detangling, wash, repeat. The last time I washed it, I noticed a lot of damage and i realized that I need to go back to my old routines - the routines that worked in the first place. I started with a nice, good, trim, and am going from there. Your tips are on point! I just needed to hear it again. Thanks!
I see you have wig tutorials. However, in this video, you display how healthy your OWN hair is. This is something that i don't see often with TRUE 4C HAIR, in its long finished, dried state.
You are very inspirational to me because my hair look a little like yours when yours was short and look at it now, it is beautiful, as you say just take care of it and it will grow. Thanks for sharing all that you learn.
Aww when you messed up at the beginning was so cute.
Love your hair and your video. Yes, gurl, even the blooper is lovable.
I just realized being chemical free for 10 years now😊🎈.
Thanks for this video. My daughter has the same hair texture as yours. When I wash her hair I plat it loose and wash and deep condition it. It make a great difference sectioning it off instead of just washing it. We don't have to worry about tangles and its less stress on the hair. Thanks again God bless and keep the information coming. We must help each other :)
Yay!!!....Glad we share the same views on washing in twists...I thought I was the only weirdo....haha... Thx for watching ;)
You're sooo beautiful! Thanks for sharing hair tips. I'm excited for my 4c hair journey!
Hi Aushika, your hair looks thick, healthy and beautiful. I have been natural around 4 years, and I feel extremely frustrated these days. I don't know what to do with my hair. I find the longer it gets, the harder to manipulate it. The problem is that I don't have the patience to detangle it and my hair breaks a lot. It is long but it has not the thickness that I want.
I'm 2 days natural now and these tips are helpful for a beginner. Thanks. Will see what works for me. :)
I'm one year natural and I would love to thank you for all the tips you gave in this video. Very helpful :)
Great tips! Thank you! Natural for about two full years now. Lot of pros and cons.. Love your hair..
Yay...Happy NaturalVersary....thx 4 watching....Happy New Year ;)
Thanks for doing this video.... Im almost 9 Years natural. Was at waist length until a hating hairstylist cut and stole 6 inches of my hair. Peace and Love
I've been natural for 11+ years. In the earlier years, i did braids. I did braids for years and years. Then I got into weaves. After a couple years of weaves, I started press and curls. I did that on and off (mostly on) for about 5+ years. I am now just starting to love my hair for what it truly is in it's natural state. The only problem is that I have awful heat damage from all those years of press and curls every 2 to 3 weeks. I recently decided that I wasn't going to use heat anymore (it's only been about 2+ months). My goal is a year with no heat. So I am taking and need all the advice I can get to make sure my hair is healthy and manageable throughout this 1 year goal of mine. Your video helped! Thanks!
After 2 years, cut off the damaged ends, and for the meantime, use protein treatments once every 3 weeks to keep it strong.
Thank you! Any certain treatments that you recommend?
+Chay G The ApHogee is a great protein treatment. It does stink. and yes, as protein treatments are supposed to do, your hair will get hard while using it. After, you use the balancing moisturizer (pink bottle- I think that's what it's called), then do a DC (whatever your holy grail is- mine is Alikay Naturals Honey and Sage DC). This can be done every 6 to 8 weeks (some do it every 4 weeks). I've heard of others with heat damage that have used this and it's helped keep their hair strong while they work on restoring their hair. I'm working on using it more myself for my colored hair. I definitely saw a difference in my teeny coil definition (I'm 4c also) after using it.
That's a really nice twist out. Great vid!
Your hair is so pretty like that. Do you have a tutorial vid for how you got it like that. I am just beginning my transition to natural hair. I am 4c as well. My hair was a nightmare growing up. I think I will do well on my journey now that I am learning from you and the rest of my 4c sisters. I cant wait until I can rock long healthy twist outs like yours. My last relaxer was June 6th 2015.
Your hair is beautiful. I have been natural all my life, started trying to take more care of my hair three years now
I have been natural forever, since birth. I am 17. My hair has had its ups and downs but it just doesn't seem to grow how I want it to. I have thin 4c hair and you just went natural and your hair is waaay longer than mine lol, idk what to do. Its been a dead end for me.
I'm 14 and I've been natural all my life as well. I just started taking care of my hair by myself. And now my mom has gotten better with growing her hair and her and I are helping my sister's hair to grow. My hair is kind of on the medium shortish side because I trimmed a lot of it off since I haven't trimmed for 3 years 😂😂. Anyway what do you think you struggle most on?? When it comes to healthy hair and hair growth?
I struggle with growth in general. People who just went natural say 1 year or 2 ago have much better luck than me, eventhough I've now been natural for the whole 18 years of my life. lol it sucks. I dont have a steady regimine and that could be one of the big reasons why my growth is lacking
Destiny Nowden Would it help if I recommended RUclipsrs to you that I think can assist you with that? You can try Discovering Natural. Jenn J. Naturally Temi. Nappy Fu
Destiny Nowden Glamfun as well she has been through her ups and downs but now she has really big hair and its healthy
Destiny Nowden And yeah you have to a good regimen. Try moisturizing your hair everyday or every other day. Trim regularly. And if you're going through breakage try doing a protein treatments. Also do protective styles and massage your scalp once or twice a week or as much as you prefer. Drink lots of water, eat right. Excerise if you can. Do hot oil treatments as a prepoo before you Shampoo your hair
Hi I'm Milicent and decided three years ago to stop relaxing my hair, 1st I didn't like the time it took getting it done, 2nd the day after I could never keep the style. And after being feed up I went to the barber shop and had it cut all of except on one side which I grew long. After two months I had the side cut off. My hair is a combination of 4c and 4b and extremely dry! Thank you so much about the tip on keeping the hair well hydrated. Still haven't found a style but being almost 60 I have at least 40 years to work on it......
do u have a tutorial on this twist outs??? wow its so flawless!!! i haven't been able to do my twists outs this defined!
These tips are so helpful, I've been struggling with my hair for 3 years now and I'm really trying to avoid shedding
Your hair is beautiful! I def see that growth! #GreatTips
We love you too boo
Amma Appiah Thank love....i guess while i was busy with school and the real world, my hair was growing away....haha...xo
You are so beautiful! Glowing and gorgeous girl!
Keep up the good work :)
You remind me of Kerry Washington! Great video btw
Newly natural ! I big chopped in July! Thank you for sharing your tips are great!
Blessings to you!
I agree! Yes my hair is soooo gentle and thin and it won't grow if it's styled too much. I'm trying to figure out how to bring my broken hair back to health
I like that your hair represents typical HEALTHY 4c hair growth that is moisturized. Some POPULAR hair vloggers claim that 4c hair is dry, nothing can be done about it and implies that those with 4c hair should just accept dryness. I have a good moisture regimen that works on my 4c hair. However, since my hair has started to grow, I've had to change my hair wash method, due to tangles. Naptural 85 has a really good tutorial for detangling and washing. It works very well, but she also has a looser grade of hair. During the wash, it will retangle slightly, but not as bad as it once did without the naptural85 method. I will supplement her method with your hair wash method by washing it in twists, since I have 4c hair. Great video!
Hi lady! Definitely missed you! Thanks for sharing this advice ...some of them I've been doing..some of them I will be trying...🌹
Congrats on 3yrs! Your hair looks fabulous ... Can you do a video on this look please?
LATOSHA MORELAND Thank you....a look on the hair or the makeup??
You are gorgeous! Thank you for making this video
Hey I transitioned to being natural September 2013. In May of 2014 I did the big chop, and been natural ever since.
Thanks so much!. This was helpful. I've been natural since 1990 when I had an allergic reaction to something I put in my hair.While my hair has grown a lot, I am not able to retain length. I initially began wearing braids. For the past 15-120 years I mainly wear twists. Based on your suggestions, I need to add the protein treatment. I also wash my hair in twist, deep condition and get under a humidifier. I moisturize daily with a leave in conditioner.
Great video! I am 4b/4c all around but 4c tips work best for me xD I am heading up to my 2nd year being natural :D
I am natural for over a year. Had many protective styles lately because I still found it scary to walk with my own hair, but I took of my braids and I wanne give it a try! But I don't know what to put in it and what to do?! And your hair looks amazing!
I love your hair. I have been natural for 4 years.
you're so pretty! thank you for the hair tips :)
I just did a big chop, before the chop I was relaxed and had a weave I asked the beautician what kind of hair I have because I had new growth and was getting a weave put in because I didn't want to perm my hair she told me I had good hair it's 4C I had no clue about 4C so I look on RUclips and have been watching natural hair vids on April 3 I did the big chop because perm and natural hair don't mix lol and my weave was not my texture it was remy really. Now I'm naturally short with lots of curls and I really love it I pray I can keep it up.
Thank you for the tips! Great video!
JennGaule Glad they were helpful...thx 4 watching ;)
absolutely gorgeous! i´m natural about a year, and i´m loving take care of my hair, do twist out and you right it grows! i´m new subscriber from Portugal-Europe. ... thank you
Your skin looks amazing!!!
chiquita25 Thank you soo much....i've been breaking out a lot lately....i guess it doesn't look as bad on camera....thx 4 watching ;)
6yrs I have been thru the roller-coaster of styles ups and downs!
Thank you that was very helpful God bless you. I've been natural for 2 years but it's my 4th big chop I did everything now I'm sticking to the best natural hair. I've even had locs it was cool but expensive I couldn't do them myself .
4 years back natural. I dnt know rather Im always looking for the latest look or just low key like short/medium hair with that almost tappered look. Getting it cut this coming Tuesday!! lol. I didnt do the big chop I just literally wore a human hair pony bun for a year & boy my growth was nuts. Then guess what I got scissor happy smh lol. Beautiful hair love the thickness
major key to keep hair stetched, it allows for bette management i find.i use rods, leave them in, then take them out in the morning.
Yes the Denman Brush is the best!
Thanks Aku, the tips where on point.
Thank you....glad the video was helpful ;)
I have been natural for nearly 2 decades, that's basically all my life.
I've been a natural for three and a half years and I'm still learning how to manage my 4c. It broke off from me not catering to it.
loved this video i have been natural 3 years now and i havent retained any length
Great tips hon! Thanks! xo
I am just natural about one month. I achieved removing the relaxer in my hair by continuously keeping my hair in seglenase twist and when I take twists out I trim and I continue the same processes. Now I am totally natural and I am just getting used to my new crown (hair).
Great tips. Thanks so much.
this is my 3 year natural :)
***** YAY!!!!....Congrats....we made it ;)
Great hair! Beautiful
thanks for the tips I love your hair
very beautiful thanks for sharing!!
You're Ghanaian aren't you?
You're beautiful ☺️
I love your hair & great tips x
Love your hair! I am also 4C. What did you use to achieve this look? My twist outs never last. They turn into an afro. Please share. New subbie.
Hi, I just subscribed. I just did my big chop almost two weeks ago. I really do not know my hair texture, but I think it is a mixture of 4B and 4C ( I have family members that have 4A,4B and 4C hair types). My hair is more coil and thick. Before I cut my hair, I went natural for about 8 months. I am thinking about getting a (light) taper around my sideburns and back of my nape this Friday. I am looking forwards to learning how to take care of my hair as well as messing with protective styles. Right now, my hair is really short.
Great information, you are beautiful! your hair, eyes and complexion. I'm sure your diet played a role in your hair growth. My big chop/trim was done on my birthday, the first few days in May. I have 4c hair, but I have 2b, 4b, 3c & 2c. At least, I've heard a person can have up to 3 different hair textures on/in one scalp. It seems to be true, and is your hair totally 4c in texture. I found all these textures in my own, but my hair can have that big, fluffy afro look. Sometimes I think it has grown alot, other times I wonder.
It has grown alot, but it still needs help in some ways.
I'm doing all I can, what do you think?
I love your hair!!!
I am been natural for four year and i did the big chop in March 2013
I haven't tried washing in twist but I wash in braids (5 or 6 parts) after finger detangling. and then I wash, do my hair treatment and then rinse and braid it back up until it dries. And I discovered that that allows my hair to stretch a bit.
Thank you for that, I have started washing my hair and my daughter's hair in big plait as you say it is a lot easier. What denman brush do you use? The first time, I was natural for 11 years, but I got fed up and I texturised my hair and didn't like it, so I transitioned for 10 months and cut my hair on 29 Dec 2013, so I have been natural for the 2nd time for over one year time. It is going a lot better now.
My last relaxer was January 2012. So that makes me 3 years natural. It's been quite a journey, but it was one of the best decisions I ever made. Great tips on retention. I'm currently at 14"-16" and my hair needs are changing. Any tips?
natural all 10 year of my life going for 11 turning 11 this year
4C is VERY VERY VERY FRAGILE!!! Basically everything breaks our hair!! something i envy from other races :( but i love my hair though
still come back to this video
Hey, I am one year natural!! I BC'ed last year around this time. I loved this video, it was extremely helpful. What was that brush you said you use to detangle called?
Glad this video was helpful...I used the Denman brush...thx 4 watching...Happy New Year ;)
I'll be one year natural in November. I'm really getting to know my hair but 4c hair is really a struggle.
Love love your hair
Great tips your Hurrrrrrr is fabulous
healthyhairjourney72 Thank you....n thx 4 watching ;)
So I do flat iron my hair alot, sometimes I just stop for awhile just to let it be free. sometimes I leave it out or twist it and leave it. I do see it's improving since I use natural oils and it doesn't come out in chunks.
17 months April 7th! I shaved my head November 7th 2013 buzz cut
Thanks for your informative video am 2yrs 9 months natural. i have 4c low porosity hair that tangles very easily. this has caused me to begin thinking about heat training my hair. do you use heat to straighten your hair?
Great tips
SWEETGA BROWNIN Thx n thx 4 watching ;)
been natural for a year and 4 months . my last perm was 2 years ago
Great tips, 3 years natural.. Do you blow dry your hair?
You are so sweet and beautiful! Love your videos!!
Denise Howell Awww...thank you so much 4 the compliment...glad my videos are helpful ;)