GRADING Best Protective Style for Hair Growth
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- Опубликовано: 26 июл 2024
- Sometimes your protective style ain't protecting a dang thing. If you're looking to achieve some hair growth, you want to make sure your protective style isn't breaking it off before you have a chance to realize them inches, boo.
Board certified dermatologist and NIH, SOCS, DF supported alopecia researcher Crystal Aguh, MD, FAAD is back helping us with our hair yet again.
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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Ain't protecting a DANG thing
1:14 How the protective styles are rated
2:43 Knotless braids
3:54 Box braids
6:02 Faux locs
8:17 Crochet braids & crochet hairstyles
11:18 Sew-in weaves
16:06 Wigs
21:11 MY protective style?!?!
24:25 Twists
26:04 Bantu knots
26:51 Buns
28:13 Roller sets
28:54 Grade recap of the last few
29:29 Low density vs high density (can you go from low to high?)
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sitting here with my 4c+ hair like "dang, I can't do nothing!" Wish I knew this before my edges took off!
Same
Right
Same, after spending $300 on a braid that ripped all my hard earned edges off in February. I've resorted to natural twist outs or wearing my afro just as it is, and my edges are growing faster than I thought after just 4 weeks. I wish I had known this earlier. Am no longer paying for my hair to be damaged 🙄
Literally. Low density, fine, 4c. Hence why this hair stresses me out so much. I’ve been doing mini braids and glueless wigs.
Leaving my hair alone is the best protective hairstyle
My protective style has been braiding my hair every month or maybe every two months with NO weave in it at all and throwing on my wig using no clips and leaving my hair alone! Honestly leaving my hair alone has saved my hair and has been the most beneficial single thing that I could’ve ever done. My hair is now waist length, healthy and very thick. For the longest time I wore sew ins not realizing that my scalp which was my foundation hated it! My hair would grow only to a certain length but for years I could not get it to grow. I used rice water and all kind of things like onion juice whatever I could find, I’m not saying those things weren’t helping because my hair was thick but anytime I would wear box braids, crotchet or any type of weave my hair would not grow fast in fact it seemed to make my hair weak. I know everyone has different hair and we have to figure out what works for our hair individually however when I was a little girl my hair was long like it is now and it was because my mom braided my natural hair and would leave it that way for at least 3 wks. I allow my hair to be out and rest after I get off work and I don’t usually wear wigs on the weekend I just let my frizzy braids be free then when I feel like letting it flow I wear it for about a week then it’s back under the wig while at work. I don’t do lace fronts and I don’t do clipins period! Hope this helps someone. 😇♥️
Oh and my friend had the audacity to ask me if I walk around the house with my man there with frizzy braids and I said sis if you have a man who cares about that while you chilling at home he is not a man worth keeping. He knows what it is and he doesn’t see that at all he sees me! 😊
Audacity is right!! I have 4 b and my man is white n loves my frizzy twists,when it's dry.etc....still calls me a queen and thx for the tips!
@@Afrolatinalexi 🙌🏼 YW! 😉
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wow so glad to hear you found something that works for you!
Your friend seems immature ,no offense .
Low buns not always good neither…. You suppose to move your buns around and not keep putting the buns in the same area or place every time. Moving it to different places will help with less breakage
I agree
yes!! my curl pattern loosed up at the front and my hair was super dizzy where i slicked it bc i constantly had my hair in a low ponytail for cheer. when i went to college i stopped pulling my hair back at all
Dealing with nape breakage/thinning now because of the low bun.
@@brianaforrester5977 see what I’m saying … sorry to hear that
yess that’s what i’m doing & if i wear buns they’re always loose, and i use a big satin scrunchie. very comfy 🤞
I learned with my 4c low density hair, “protective” styles are not very protective and I need to just keep it natural! It’s something I’d been considering. This may push me further in that direction.
So glad this could help!
Same, and it’s tough because these knotless braids and all that are so cute
@@ldr792 Absolutely!! 😩
Best thing I ever did to my hair was stop it with the protective styles. I maybe wear a protective style twice a year for two weeks at a time.
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This was super helpful!!! And it's so dope to hear from a Black Woman Dermatologist who understands and uses some of the same protective styles we do. And even having people she knows in her life who she can reference about styles she doesn't wear. It means everything and this is why we are essential in every field especially medical ones.
My mother has always told me just let your hair breath, keep it moisturized, and sleep with a satin cap, my hair (3c/4a) has always been to the middle of my back if not longer (unless I cut it) my whole life and that's w/hot comp press, flat ioroned, and wearing it natural. I started wearing braids as an adult just because I didn't feel like doing it and I've always told my stylist that it seems like I'm losing my hair and I now know that basically I wasn't getting any moisture. Thank you for this video it's very informative and many people needed to know this. 🙌🏾👏🏾
Thank you so much for sharing!! I'm so happy to hear you found this video helpful. 💕💕
I also learned, those stocking cap underneath the wigs seems to dry out my hair and the band on the stocking cap could cause hair loss.
ohhh yesss I can see that with the stocking cap. I wonder if a smoother material like silk or satin would be better---but then maybe that wouldn't "hold."
@@styleandbeautydoctor Exactly, a silk cap would not work because it will slip. Also, I know it is expensive but I use human hair for braiding it's better than kanekalon and synthetic. It did not have the drying affect on my hair. Damage is no joke, you pay more trying to get it back healthy again.
@@donnac.3273 so not worth it! Because it feels like it takes forever to come back
@@donnac.3273 can you share what human braiding hair you used?
@@donnac.3273 please share the human hair you use for braiding
HAPPY SATURDAY, Y'ALL! TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Ain't protecting a DANG thing
1:14 How the protective styles are rated
2:43 Knotless braids
3:54 Box braids
6:02 Faux locs
8:17 Crochet braids & crochet hairstyles
11:18 Sew-in weaves
16:06 Wigs
21:11 MY protective style?!?!
24:25 Twists
26:04 Bantu knots
26:51 Buns
28:13 Roller sets
28:54 Grade recap of the last few
29:29 Low density vs high density (can you go from low to high?)
if there's a part two. if we can talk about low density hair with high porosity. which means that your protein sensitive.
Is her ponytail real or fake? Just wondering because I wasn’t sure if wearing hair in a ponytail was bad for my ends but it’s my favorite hairstyle
is there a video on clip ins and their ratings? This vid is so helpful. Thank You!
How can I get an appointment with her? Is she located in MD?
What do you think about Kim always having North's hair in those long heavy braids and forever with the baby. My Hairdresser hipped me to the fact that "edge control" is bad for your hair.
Also what are "Knotless Braids"?
I wore wigs that I took off everyday after work. I started REALLY taking care of my hair (4c/low po), and it has worked wonders. Even my curl pattern popped back in. Now I wear my hair out, and only wear a wig occasionally when I’m lazy, or just want a different style. I also rarely use heat on my hair, and only sleep on a silk pillowcase with no bonnet.
Amen
@@blackketo0975 Lolz
It took me YEARS to learn that larger patches/sections of hair with box braids will pull out less hair. I just figured this out within the last year and I keep more hair. Also, I don’t mind keeping the protective style in for two months versus one because I trust my hair won’t be severely damaged once I take it out.
Break it on down! This is SOOOO needed in the Blk Natural Hair Community!
This is an interesting take, and I appreciated the metrics she used to grade these protective styles. My understanding of Kanekalon Braiding Hair is that because it is still considered synthetic hair, there are microplastic fibers that are used to design the hair. As someone with 4b/c hair, it is simply the friction of the fibers against my hair shaft that does not agree with my hair. Not all stylists are able to tuck one's natural hair into the braid properly, so even within a matter of a couple of weeks, you can have pieces of your own begin to creep out of the braid. Therefore, I would encourage caution with knotless and box braids and to really listen to how your hair responds.
Love the video overall!
Definitely agree because my hair broke off
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I think the protectiveness of a style depends on if you wash your hair while it’s in regularly AND it’s not too tight
Yes
Agreed 💯
I agree op.
I think so too!
This is honestly the answer … wash, moisture/protein balance along with rotating the hair styles that are not causing tension
Crochet, individual passion twists have been a god send for my hair. I have 4c hair (not sure of the density or the porosity), but box braids always left my hair dry, brittle and the take down was painful. With the passion twists, I wash my hair once a week and oil/moisturize when I need too. My edges have come back and my hair has actually start growing. I also learned that my hair HATES braids, any form of them really.
I'm not allowed to braid my hair anymore by my trichologists. the most I can do is 2 or 3 french braids without extensions. Twists save my life and half wigs/half weaves/wigs that I make myself.
Very informative. I wore weaves for about ten years pretty heavily and finally stopped when my edges dropped. Not a gradual process, went in for a relaxer the day of my anniversary party, got it wrapped to go. Dropped the wrap that evening and screamed Bloody Murder. Ten years later after trichologist and dermatologist visits I now have mid-back relaxed hair that I treat like the queen she is. I do no protective styles, deep condition every two weeks and keep my hands away from my hair. Good products, good techniques and good practices will work.
thank you and loooove that you were able to recover from that!❤️❤️❤️
Wow really?? NICE..my hair is mildly relaxed now I use henna and indigo to color my grays and started using ayurvedic conditioners with natural oils added..and invested in a steamer..I air dry it and wear silk scarves..
@@traceylennon1204 Hello. How does henna and indigo work for covering grays? Where do I purchase?
Do you brush your hair daily? I have straight hair and feel like brushing causes breakage
Yes, I'm going to have to stop wearing wigs for a few weeks because my edges are thinning.
Ok so my takeaway is wear your natural hair out when you can and condition frequently for the most part. You are still beautiful without the extensions queens! 🦱👑🦱👑🦱👑
Faux locs took my edges out!!!
Crochet or individual???🥺 sorry to hear that
Wearing my natural hair out ALWAYS destroys my hair . I can’t keep it out for more than a week straight without it breaking terribly. My hair is always in twists or cornrows and I wear a wig over it when I have to go somewhere fancy. For the first time I’ve been able to grow my hair to shoulder length.
@@sushxelestine Stop using heavy oils and butters like castor and shea butter which causes tangles. Use oils based on your porosity type.
@@JJ-ep4jj funny thing is I don’t. Everyone’s hair texture is different. What works for you May not work for me. Constant combing or manipulation and the dry weather in Africa breaks my hair from what I have noticed.
First time I have ever heard anyone talk about 4C+ hair!! Kudos to you and Dr. Aguh!
I have 3c/4a fine hair, High density. My hair LOVES to be silk pressed !! My hair is softest and longest, with the most healthy ends when it’s pressed every 2 weeks . I tried being natural without heat and ended up with single strand knots and my crown breaking, back to straight natural I go
I have 3c/4a hair as well and experiencing single strand knots all the time, and whenever I take down a protective style( cornrows or box braids) it's seems like it's always hard to take down and detangle. Do you ever experience heat damage, and do you ever try other hairstyles like twists or locs?
@@sagittariusbeauty I have 3c/4a hair as well and protective styles work but the take down does more damage. I had locs and my hair hated it. I’m looking at doing twists but fear for my ends.
Thank you I though it was just me! My hair is 4a/3c adores silk presses, cannot stomach wash and go's, single strand knots appear if the wind blows and thrives with heat. I thought I was crazy and just trying to defy all the natural hair advice on YT
I am not going to cry. First, thank you both for creating this video. It is highly informative and God bless you both. I am a 2x cancer survivor. My tactic was to cornrow my hair and use virgin hair moisturizer, wild hair growth oil, etc. My stylist said to switch it up since I was thinning in the front from wearing wigs. I know now that they have satin wig caps which I plan to purchase. So I got a pony tail. Then I got the ponytail again. I noticed that i was in pain. My stylist took a picture and I have a bald spot in the middle of head. This is new to me. My edges are thin as well. I Just bought edge entitiy beause ppl are saying that it works. I am going back to my initial plan wigs and cornrows underneath then ponytails slick to the back instead. I really hope this works.
Hello. You can also read up on Rosemary oil.
@@ajitenamonijesu3487 thank you. so much. will do
I was wearing a slicked back ponytail and a young lady at work who also was a part time hair stylist told me to be careful because slicking my hair back causes thin edges. She was right. Constantly wearing the perfect slick ponytail can cause your hairline to recede. I’m forever grateful for her bringing it to my attention.
@@curvyjerseyk8921 I will be honest. If I was in your position, I would just stop with the extra hair period. I am a thalessemia carrier and I'm on medication, birth control and ageing and stress make my hair weak and thin. However, my trichologist told me to stop wearing wigs for a while. I stopped wearing wigs just to see what would happen. I got silk and satin caps and scarfs and wrapped my hair and moisturised and steamed it daily with a hot towel/heat cap for 20 minutes and massaged my scalp for three months. My edges that were already thick became thicker and now touch my eyebrows. I can't use wild growth oil because it makes my scalp inflamed. Instead, I used a scalp mist or scalp gel that had a very low amount of oil, butter, silicone or petroleum. Just water and soothing ingredients like camomile. Now I know how to make my hair grow. I only wear wigs once or twice a month and the rest of the time my hair is in twists, flat twists or 2 or 3 french braids. I no longer cornrow my hair anymore because it causes too much tension on my weak hair. Even the ponytails. my hair just didn't like the attachment rubbing on it. What might work is a headband wig or a half wig but again don't use the comb attachments ( use a wig grip or a wig fix and bobby pins) and don't wear it every week. Have one week on and one week off if necessary.
@@marleyhill34 thank you so much I will take your advice
STANDING OVATION. One of your best videos. This was SUCH an IMPORTANT discussion. Hair health AND Beauty. WOW!!!! Thank you.
Wow thanks so much!!! I'm glad you enjoyed it!
This was very insightful. I wear headband wigs and it has been a lifesaver. The hair density thing When I was consistently getting my hair styled they always said i had fine hair but it was high density and then I went through and experimental stage with my hair and it started to fall out and I had just resigned myself to being low density. I’ve been noticing it thickening back up recently and little hairs springing up. Here I thought it was these magical hair drops. I guess it’s from incorporating healthier hair practices. Just downloaded her book can’t wait to read it.
yesss I learn soooo many amazing things every time I chat with her! Thanks for watching!
What site or company do you use for the wigs?
@@perdybirdie Amazon, and ywigs for my basic day to day ones and my first wig for stuff a little fancier liked bobs, colored hair and kinky curly units
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This is me. High density fine hair
I noticed that cotton like hair needs to be trimmed more often, and people with thicker hair strands can go months without a trim and still have healthy hair
Every 6 weeks I have to dust my ends. Only Olaplex reduces the dusting. the hair is still a different texture at the ends.....just not completely broken off.
This is so interesting. I don't do "protective styles". I go between a wash'n'go and a press out. Braids always seem like a waist of money because I would want them out soon as they get fuzzy. And think weaves are too expensive now. The cost of hair is crazy. Especially since I have my own hair
The expense and the customer service is out of hand
I make my own half weaves/half wigs and clip-ins. I was taught sewing at elementary/primary school. I made my own closure wig off amazon bundles too. every person man or woman should know how to sew so people will stop over charging for it. I also sew my clothes. the store bought ones always need some adjustment to my body type.
@@titlepending1302 I don't go to black salons anymore. I got to an Aveda Salon in London where the majority of the clients are white. If I ever have my hair done again in America, I'm going to a Puerto Rican shop. They are fast and never damaged my hair.
Weaves did me dirty for yearsssss then I finally loc'ed my hair a couple of years ago and have been seeing my hair flourish at last. Danielle there is something really special about you because I watch every video you post even if it doesn't necessarily apply to me because your content is always sooooo phenomenal just like you. I want you to get a billion subscribers and views!
How did you start your locs??
My hair has a type of alopecia where it likes to fall out randomly in patches. My stylist is always finding random patches in my hair. It never goes fully bald just a random short piece. I can hide it in my afro and twists but I can't hide it if one of my locs gets weak and drops off. They don't do re-attachments where I live and you have to wait for that section to be healthy again before the re-attachment anyway. So I've never and will never have locs.
@@juneclemons7657 I'm so sorry, just seeing your question! I started mine with interlocks and it's been such a great hair experience for me.
@@marleyhill34 I'm very sorry you have to deal with that.💛 Love your resourcefulness though! We all have to find what works for us. I was near destroying my hair on a permanent basis from "protective" styles that were anything but for me. It's a beautiful thing when we each find what works for our situations. Be well, sis!
@@bbkix It's ok, it's something that I've come to accept. Especially since I have all my edges at age 40 as a black woman. My mother didn't have the same at my age. I wear weekly protective styles. Twists, flat twists or 2 or 3 french braids and I take them down weekly to use a treatment shampoo and a treatment deep conditioner. That works for me. My trichologists are the ones who told me not to leave box braids and weaves in my ultra-fine hair for 12 weeks. I can wear wigs about once or twice a month. I have to take it off and night and apply a leave-in conditioner to my hair. It works for me...They have loc wigs. so I'm good for styles. Thanks for the reply.
Yes I was a sew In queen I spent so much keeping It In 3 to 4 weeks at a time. I spent enough money to buy my stylist a car. I had leave out damage, my crown broke off..Now I am natural and healthy I been wearing a low bun for almost two years. My growth results has been amazing.
This was an amazing interview! thankyou so much Danielle and Dr.Aguh!
I wear my hair in a bun and never thought of that as a protective style. It’s just easy for me to do. I’m glad it got a good grade.
Yessss! I love to hear that.
Sista! You are sooooo right! The minute I quit braiding and cornrowing my hair with added hair, my hair quit breaking and has become much more fuller. The new hair that's grown since is much thicker and healthier. Also, I drink more water, eat more veggies and spritz my hair and scalp every other day. Twice a week I rub aloe juice from the plant on my scalp. I thought about how my nails grow quicker than my hair and realized it is because our hands touch water often. With that said, spritzing the scalp with water helps. It's like a plant almost. Your scalp is stimulated and massaging the scalp helps with growth too.
I learned so much from this. Thank you for recording this conversation and wow Dr Aguh is doing the lord's work.
Thank you ladies for bringing the knowledge and the love. I definitely agree, 4B-C, coarse, I did faux locs last and didn't want to do anymore extensions! Box braids fare well with my hair (growth and thickness) if not pulled (too tight, edges attack! LOL!), Crochet braids are good though I need to focus on moisture as it seems to dry out my hair and scalp (may depend on the extension hair type).
I am returning to say, Thank you for this video! I just removed my knotless braids (about 7 weeks) and my hair has NEVER been this moisturized!! I’m used to having brittle hair that breaks as I’m removing the hair. However, I followed the advice in this video and became a lover of Cantù again! lol. I moisturized my braids about 2x a week with the hydrating spray. I washed it with the anti dandruff shampoo by Cantù. Oiled my scalp when needed (which wasn’t often) with the olive oil and tea tree oil mixture. Btw.. I also bought the book. Plan to read it soon and use it as a reference. Thanks again!
omg so happy to hear this update! thank you for sharing this---so glad the tips helped you 💕
Where has this conversation been all my life?? I NEEDED this- this is incredibly insightful. Thank you!!
Best hair segment ever! Thank you both for this knowledge and awareness. Now that I know better I will do better!
Thank you for this video and for the interview with Dr. Crystal Aguh! Great topic!
First, I think it is very important to distinguish between the terms "protective style" and "low manipulation style." They are two different things.
I think of a low manipulation styles (LMS) as styles that you can leave in your hair for a while, ranging from days to months, (if you're lazy like me.) (Wait! Please don't come for me! I almost got cussed out a few times for leaving in my LMS too long, but it works for me and for my hair. Okay?!) If you're going to leave it in that long, you have to know your hair, and know how to do it. (See below).
The purpose LMS, just like the name, is to leave your hair alone! Not be detangling it, styling it, combing it, etc. for a while. But LMS are not necessarily protective in the sense that they may cause some damage, and your ends may not be tucked away from the air and therefore protected from drying out.
A protective style, on the other hand, simply tucks your ends away from the air, does not cause any damage, (from tension, pulling, tools, accessories, heat, etc.), but does not necessarily have to be left in for a while, although it can be.
Secondly, I cannot co-sign on curl typing. I personally have at least 4 different curl patterns on my head. Impossible to cater to each one! I am more concerned with what we used to call texture. How rough is it?!! How dry? How manageable? How resilient? How shiny? How soft without being too soft, (mushy)? Is there a proper balance of protein and moisture in the hair? Is it happy hair??? (You can tell if it makes you smile, rather than grit your teeth and want to cuss.)
My hair, if neglected, gets very rough. It will cut you! I cannot detangle, fingers or whatever, honey - let alone even attempt to comb it. I thought that I just have "bad" hair. I didn't realize that I could literally change it's condition and texture by learning how to take care of it properly. Loving on it!
What is consistent about my entire head of hair is that it is crazy dense, but with - get this - extremely fine individual strands. SMH Wow.
When I decided to go natural, I transitioned in extension braids. We called them "singles". I don't know what they are called now. They were thicker than a pencil, and I usually wore them very long. I successfully kept them in for up to three months at a time before I had to have them redone.
After three years in braids, I went from about an inch of new growth, to virgin hair down past my shoulders. (I was having the relaxed hair cut off, little by little 'till it was gone.) Healthy hair! Bouncy, happy hair. Even my edges and the hair at my temples was looong.
My hair did grow slowly, and I had a few mishaps when the extensions were cut too high to take them out, causing me to have to get my own hair cut to even it out. (I finally stopped letting other people "help" me take my braids out.) But, even with that, I grew my natural hair out 4 to 5 inches past my shoulders in three years.
My secret? Washing and conditioning the braids regularly, and dousing them with a penetrating, well-absorbing oil. I also tied them up in satin every night. They looked great! They smelled great! They were not "greasy." And when I took them out after three months, I had minimal shedding, no breakage. Saved me some money, too. That's it. Simple.
That said, we are all so different. We each have to take in all the good information, like that in this video, and discover, through the journey, what works for our hair and life. Don't give up!
So, I'm givin' you lovely natural ladies those tips for free. Hope they help!
I used to do singles all the time but every time I went to take them out there was a huge mat/knot at the base that would just ruin all the new growth because I just could not detangle that knot without a ton of breakage! How were you able to take down singles without that huge mat/knot at the base?
Definitely preordering! I love when she is on because she is a wealth of knowledge. Thank you for sharing 😊
thank you! It's actually available now if you want to snag it!
I have 4c rough textured hair and it’s dense and box braids and knotless have been the best protective styles I’ve used and this video really helped me see why thanks
This is so informational and I am so glad we are speaking to the science of our hair now and not just styles. Everyone can have hair they can be proud of, if we just let go of what someone else is doing. We each have to do what is best for SELF!
Interesting videos! At 9:51-Wasn’t sure about the comment implying that ‘4c plus hair’ is seen more in immigrants from the Caribbean or Africa. I can’t speak personally for those from Africa. However, black people from the Caribbean have the same variety of hair types as those America. I didn’t have any problem with moisturizing my hair in crochet braids. Depending on the braid pattern, you can still have access to your ends. Love the format of this video
Most black Americans are 25% European. Black Caribbeans are often multiracial as well....creating a looser curl pattern sometimes.
Blacks from West/Central Africa often have super tight curl patterns because there was no mixing of race.
Theses are all generalizations , not absolutes
And as long as we each strive for healthy hair practices that benefit our individual needs, we can all have flattering results. Black women are so interesting to look at because of our great variety, especially our natural hair. Long, shrumken. short, tight curls, waves, braids, locs etc, the grass always seems greener in someone else's yard. Get into it.
In her example she said specifically her clients from those places. She didn’t say all people from these places.
Nooooo girl. I’m from the Caribbean and when she said that I was like “Thank you Jesus!” Because I know I’m not crazy. I used to tell ppl my hair is 4D, because it was clearly more than 4C. I can see it being more commonly in people of Caribbean descent, since after The African continent, the Caribbean has an extremely large “pure” Afro persons if u get what I mean.
@@melissafrancois2964 Quite right.
This was great! I stopped wearing protective styles and just chopped my hair cuz personally I can't commit to long term protection so financially it didn't make sense to do anything with added hair. Even to do the ponytail I'd have to smooth this wild and free fro down and she don't do that without a fight 😂 so yea this is how I grow my hair now I have my twa and just let it be
I'm glad you enjoyed it boo! Thanks for sharing your journey. 💕
I would shave my head but I live somewhere it goes below zero in winter and it's a no cold head for me. If I lived in the tropics, I would have had a bald blond buzzcut by now. I can only dream in my retirement. Old lady with a blond buzzcut. lol!
I thought I heard everything but this was a decent refresher. I know it can be a lot because literally everyone is different but nothing was left out! Thank you both for taking the time to teach us 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾
You're welcome!!
My mom is 72 and still has long thick hair . I think you can maintain your density but I think it has to do with a lifetime of a good regime. She does not play about her hair and will not tolerate any styles that causes damage to her hair or scalp. I’m the only one that does her hair and she keeps a low maintenance natural hairstyle. That’s the trick ladies and do not block your follicles 😊
This is absolutely informative. I learned so much, I’ll be watching again. And now I’ll be rethinking when doing protective styles. Thank you to you both, for all the information.
You're welcome!! 💕
This was so good & helpful! Thank you!
This has been so helpful. I'm using drawstring ponytails to try and help myself. Thanks ladies.
This was a great interview 💯🙌🏾🌸🌸
This was educational and unexpected. I love to use a glueless wig but I always take it off at night - I can’t stand extra long hair on me all day 😂. Danielle your hair is always 🔥. We need more of you two together loving the vibes💜
thank you so much!!! listen, the SECOND I get in the house that wig is coming off...lol.
I'm American with 4c hair and my hair is beautifully hydrated. I LOVE to get my hair crocheted and braided. My hair is bra strap length. Attempting to get it waist length by end of year. The key is the make sure you get regular washes with deep conditioned. Add on moisture before getting hair braided. When I take my hair out it's still moisturized after 6 weeks. Also when taking out my hair, I also male sure my hands are oiled and I take my time to not pull my hair out.
Exactly what I did! 👍🏾👍🏾
Great conversation. Definitely need this book.
So much great information! Thank you so much, ladies!
Wigs are the best for your edges if you are glueless. Take the combs out and use a band instead. Oil the crap out of your edges.
learned so much. Thanks for the info. I hope more see this.
also prepping braiding hair goes a long way. washing the hair maybe even adding a conditioning product has helped how my hair feels after
This is an amazing video. So much good information. I’m no expert but after a lot of trial and error with my natural hair over the last 10 years natural, I agree with all of this.
I’m high density I love love love twists the most, idk why I don’t like braids as much anymore but I found that just twisting my hair and maybe putting a roller on the end to keep it smooth is so cute when you take it down! And I recommend the braiding your hair to the right or left , I noticed my nape started growing back and stopped breaking off! (Wigs combs are the devil)
Flexirods and roller sets are the best , I recommend learning how to wear it for a few days or rerolling it the next day after taking it down.
Appreciate this video and information.
I can so relate to Danielle’s style! I love to wear my natural hair in a low bun with a centre part 🤦🏾♀️ with a kinky curly ponytail. My favourite style. I need switch up my parting.
This is just what I was looking for, thank you !
Tree braids from the 90’s/00’s ARE far healthier than crochet. (They look better too) A lot of hair can be broken when inserting the crochet hook and pulling large pieces of hair through base braids. Tree cornrows prevents all of this.
Whats a tree braid?
@@triplea2443 while platting , you take out bits and strands of hair. So it gives a more loose hair look while your own hair is completely braided
@@michalovesanime they're a pain to take out though
I did tree braids and loved them. Grew my hair. Did with human hair first time. But I workout a lot and this style isn’t good for that. Hair stays in box braids.
I lost a lot of my hair doing crochet styles in the mid and late 90s. I definitely did a lot of damage what we called Gucci or dookie braids new generation calls them box braids and weaves gave me traction alopecia. I wore 20 to 26 inch braids on one side over a 10 year span, realizing I did my hair for show not for health cutting off over 6 inches switching my whole moisturizing game leaving low-grade protective #keep my hands off my hair style will help my hair and my edges tremendously! I know everyone’s hair is different but I am very excited to see whatever my hair even looks like #texture or #curl pattern is 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾 #NoMoreFlatIron #NoMoreChemicalRelaxers 🙌🏾🙌🏾
Wig clips did also break my hair and I thought I was crazy. Thank you for clearing that for me !
You're so welcome!
GIRRRRRRL… 😭 it happened to me 😭
Get you a wig grip velvet or a wig fix silicone band and a few bobby pins rotated in where you place them.
@@marleyhill34 I think our hair is just sensitive. I swear I do this every time I wear a wig and still I have breakage around my perimeter. I continue to work with it to bring the hair back in but🤷🏽♀️
@@ancestorbackwithanewname your hair line is sensitive like my sister. My hairline is not that sensitive at all even wig clips do not take out much.
Excellent discussion. Learnt a lot and it helped clarified some things I thought I was doing right. Thank you for this. Much appreciated. :)
Thank you for having Dr Aguh again, I've had a situa tion where my hair dried out in corn rows and I had a lot of mid shaft breakage, i had to regrow my hair
My hair is high density 4bc but definitely on the finer side. I can't take harsh styles that it the way someone with coarser texture can, but it tends to look full, so I can pull off a twist-out maybe easier than someone who is low density. I love this conversation, we are definitely not one size fits all. I do best when it's moisturized and left tf alone but it's a challenge to find styles that let me do that. Sometimes a simple blowout works bc then I don't touch it at all. 💕 great video as usual
I have high density, ultra fine 4c hair. It's wigs, twists, flat twists, winter head wraps and summer wash and goes for me. Everything else dries out and/or shreds my strands with friction.
Low density is FINE hair
High density is THICK hair
High porosity is hair that dries in 15 mins under a dryer and tends to be very dry naturally..it sinks in water quickly. It needs, water, oil, creams, butters, protein, deep conditioners, leave in conditioner, no shampoo just cowash or condition and rinse out, don’t towel dry too much, just move on to more moisture products, cowash every 4 -6 weeks depending on what products you use😂 I use listerine and coconut oil so I don’t cowash much.
Low porosity hair holds moister and will take long to dry and will sit at the top in a cup of water. - it needs less moister, thin liquid products like leave in sprays and oil, shampoo more frequently
Great video! One of your best. Keep it up.
Omg! I have low density hair and I am dying at the “bald head scallywag “! That’s exactly how I feel when I’m trying to leave the house in some twists with no added hair. 🤣🤣
I kept my hair in yarn faux locs and grew my hair to mid back in a year. Every 3 weeks I would remove the yarn, do my wash routine, a deep condition, coat my hair and scalp in almond oil then put my hair back in faux locs.
Omg same. Faux locs were AMAZING for my hair.
what kind of hair do you have I think mine is low density
@@gabriellerobinson945 i have 4C hair that loves water but dries out easily so that's why I do faux locs. They keep my hair from drying out and the synthetic yarn doesn't irritate my scalp.
@@plutonian_accountantyou probably have high density
With low density/fine hair you can wear box braids and lace front wigs. All the braider has to do is braid loose (not tight) because the hair can’t endure much tightness like our high density sisters. Also with the lace front wigs gel down your edges before putting on lace front wig and use a wig cap under your glue-less wig. Try avoid using glue and getting the glue on your natural hair if you choose to use glue .
6:01 Wirey and coarse describes my hair perfectly. My texture is wavy like and also naturally like blown out 4c hair. Box braids make my hair grow like crazy and helped me enormously when my hair was falling out due to iron deficiency
This video was EVERYTHING!! I love your videos, they always give me so much information!! 😍😍😍😍 I just started wearing wigs after my edges thinned after cornrows. I wear a satin stocking cap and satin wig band around my edges to protect them. I started deep conditioning every two weeks and use Jamaican black castor oil on my edges every day, so far so good. 🙏🏾
Hello, I appreciate your comment. Question, why do you use a silk bonnet vs. a satin one? Then use a satin band (I’m assuming when wresting wigs). I get confused sometimes whether to wear silk vs. satin 🤷🏽♀️
@@TT-mb1bl Hello, oops I made a mistake. I use a satin wig cap and satin wig band. I do also have a silk wig band that I made using a piece of silk scarf. I find using both of these caused less friction and less moisture loss to my hair and hairline.
@@paulinep51 I do similar but I only wear wigs once or twice a month. I have a wig grip and a silicone band. they work well and if I want extra security I just use a bobby pin. Over doing the stocking wig cap causes friction and dryness on my 4c ultra-fine hair
@7:32 That is why i am so thankful for the YT community ... before social media, I just knew that my fro was dry after braids and it will lock up...I would enjoy to hear more information about yarn braids too
I tried knoteless braid and I lost so much hair. The fact is all braid put tension on your hair because you are applying more than twice your hair weight on each braid. Also everyone hair is different so the same protective style does not work for everyone. One thing for sure the best protective style for me is simple style that gives my hair a break from combing for a few days with just my natural hair.
My trichologists banned me from doing any kind of braid or cornrow extension on my hair ever again. My hair is too fine for it. I shampoo weekly due to my sensitive scalp. What works for me is twists, finger coils, flat twists or 2 or 3 french braids and keeping it wrapped in silk or satin. I wear wigs once or twice a month.
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You really are a gem to our community. These videos are so insightful & well done
thank you SO much! 🥺
Very informative video. I don't really know my type of hair but I remembered when I was much younger it was type 4c when I was still natural, I'm transitioning to a natural hair now (In my mid twenties). I have noticed over time that wigs are the only things that work for me, braids give me traction alopecia, sew in weaves gives me serious breakage. My hair is soft like wool and full but any manipulation makes me loose hair. My edges revert back to curls and are laid back after a month of applying relaxer. I run away from gels. I hope my natural hair grows faster though 😅.
Thank you for the great information in this video.
Personally faux locs and crochet hairstyles saved my hair .
I was into weaves and wigs in 2014-2019 my hair growth was stagnant..
Until a friend introduced me to crochet hairstyles and faux locs.. started in 2020 and I noticed a lot of changes and growth in my hair..PS: my hair type is 4c
Thank you for sharing!! I'm glad you found a protective style that worked for you. 💕
Wigs grew my hair the most but took my edges 😔
I love that questioned you asked " If you have low density hair, can you get high density" The answer was expected but I was hoping for a miracle because I have low density, and it hard to retain because I do alot of weave and crochet. I think my hair has been brooken for too long, I started treating it a bit better during the pandemic and I saw better result. I do know that I have low density hair, but now I have to work deligently on retaining it. Thank you very much for this video, now I will like and subcribe. 😀
thank youuu!
I’m so glad Crochet braids passed 🤣 I have 3c/4a hair and I’ve been transitioning to natural. I love protective styles for hair growth. It’s taken years for me to put the flat iron down but I hardly use heat on my hair anymore. I’m still learning how to care for my hair, so thank you so much for this video. I needed this ❤️
What’s ur ethnicity
I appreciate this video sooo sooo much. I always noticed my hair breaking off from protective styles particularly braids and crochet styles. I knew something was not right and that they didn't agree with my hair. Im somewhrre between 4b-4c, low porosity hair. My hair would grow more when I'm just wearing it natural. This was very insightful.
So glad I started my microlocs April 2020, best hair decision ever!
Great video!!!! So much good information.
Amazing information! I will try wigs and knotless braids...just been kind of scared to try wigs because my hair is so thick. I'm trying to grow my hair back where I've had some loss and trying to find low manipulation styles and it's not always easy. I know I can come to this channel and find good, solid info! You are appreciated!!!
So glad this was helpful!
The last time I got box braids, when I took them down, I had crazy split ends! I was confused so I started researching and found nothing. This is my first time hearing someone speak about braid hair drying your hair out
The synthetic hair dries out your natural hair and don’t forget your ends are exposed even tho they are in braids. They are not only exposed to the elements but also rubbing against your clothes… all while drying out because of the added synthetic hair.
Me too but the second time that I got them I made sure my hair was in its natural state without blow drying and brought my leave in conditioner. I told her not right at all and add less hair. I washed my scalp weekly and moisturized my braids with leave in conditioner and castor oil and my hair was ok. I had them in for a month.
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I feel like I just watched part 2 of the movie good hair!
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I can't wait to purchase her book, though was so insightful
AWESOME topic and video ladies!!! Thank you 🙏🏽
Glad you enjoyed it! ❤️
This was great listen. I had to share this with my girlfriends. The information was so helpful.
I don't have a lot of hair but it's high density, I'm also a 4b/4c and my natural hair journey has been a fun a one, I few things I learnt and agree with are:
- Leave your hair alone !
- do twists and braids, they helped my hair be free and stay moisturised, i'm able to freshen them up and even lightly wash my hair with twists. and you can do twists out whenever.
- if you do box braids etc. try to do them with moisturised hair and do them with less tension
- clip ins extension are better than sew/clue ins, because you can remove them whenever and wash/moisturise your hair. even headband wigs are quite useful.
- I love using leave in conditioning oils to keep my hair moisturised when wearing my hair under skilk scarfs or in twists.
before I started my natural hair journey I used to shave it every couple of years and even went two years with a really short frowhak. and I even used to relax it once a year. but since I started growing my hair and doing very little to it and just keeping it moisturised, its grown so much, I;ve never seen my curl pattern this nice ever.
one thing I do often is brow dry my hair, I tend to do it weeks or even months a part, this is because I avoid washing my hair too often, since I don't really use too many products,it doesn't create much build up, therefore I'm able to go like two months without washing it after I've blowed dryed it, this then prevents my hair from getting heat damage, I also deep condition before/after blow drying it.
This was so good! Thank you!
My hair grew the fastest and longest when I wore wigs. I use to wash my real hair twice a week and wear two French braids ( not tight) with a wig cap and oil my scalp with a Ayurvedic oil I made.
Danielle, I just discovered your channel. You are fantastic! Love all these informative interviews and your selection of topics
Thank you so much! :)
Excellent video. Very informative. Needed this.
thanks, boo!
Thank you for the knowledge ladies. 😊
What a thoughtful convo. I always thought of this subject as someone who does hair...Wether self taught or a graduated stylest its our job to steer the client towards styles that benfit the client when they may request something conter productive to thier needs or goal.
I was waiting for Wash and Go styling. It's the style I use 90 - 95% of the time. Buns and updos are how I style the rest of the time. I don't have the patience for extensions of any kind because I've always felt that I can't take care of my hair properly with added hair attached to it.
I suspect she didn’t go over “wash-n-go” styling because it’s not considered a protective style - which is the focus of the video. However, I too am interested in her take on that styling practice. I’m no expert, but I suspect she’d give it a grade of A- or B+ because u are putting no tension on the hair, and u have complete access to the hair at all times for moisturizing. The downside to wash-n- gos would be the tangling, frizz, and knots that occur: when u detangle a wash-n-go, you can lose a lot of hair because it has become tangled and dried out during the interim.
Yessssss ❤️ I love my knotless braids thanks 😊 for the information good to know this every thing else pulls on my hair...
Happy to help!
I need a part 2 and 3 to the hairdos. This was too good.
I love this babyyyyyyyyyy I started my path with 3 years ago, and I always had thick hair but now after 10 years of pony tails with added hair 'm missing hair in the middle of my head ( part of that is with the hair and bobbi pins) so now since I'm natural I've tried so many things I truly need some hints. Please understand the Jewels she dropped were Awesome. I need Moreeeeeeeeee
I've noticed that braiding hair used to break off my natural hair a lot. I told a co-worker that I wouldn't get another weave because the hair that was used to braid my hair down cause a lot of breakage. the co-worker insisted that it was me that cut my hair, since I told her that I cut the thread from the weave out. I know that when I wear my natural hair out, it stays hydrated and I don't need a lot of product to keep moisture...but I did have a lot of shrinkage and I hated having to deal with it constantly. Wash days were ridiculous. I went and got some sisterlocks and I'm loving it. my hair is not dry and my scalp does not itch. I wash once per week and I spray Rose water on my hair, and I use locsanity spray every now and then.
Thank you for this video! I sent it to many ppl. I'm glad to know I'm on the right path. Also flaxseed gel is great for a styling and healthy hair product that you can make from flaxseeds.
Listen this way this video popped for me like a on time word🙌🏾
This was so informative and interesting. I used get crochet hair and sew-ins. But my hair didn't not do well. I have high porosity 3c-4b medium density. So my hair was dry dry.
Moral of the story, wear your own hair, take care of it and it will grow. You’ll also be able to notice quickly what it needs and whether or not what you do works. Use extensions when you go out or limit to weekends, and it shld be the one you remove before bedtime. One shld never sleep with any kind of hair cause it causes friction while sleeping which in turn damages your soft natural hair.
I have 4C hair and had been natural since 2016, using the methods I’ve just mentioned above. I have tried box braids but my scalp is too tender, right after my hair is done I have to take down the braids because the weight triggers my migraines. I can’t even wear extensions for long hours hence limiting them to going out only. My hair is 24 inches, I keep it stretched and mostly in high and low buns. I would also say wear wigs that doesn’t need glue and you can take off each evening. Headband wigs could be a great option. Keep hair braided under wig.
I have medium density hair. My crown and the very top of my head is quite dense and the sides as well as the back of my hair are a bit less dense. I looooove twists - my hair looks reasonably full in them. I’ve also done braids with no attachment and that style is more long lasting/less likely to cause a bit of matting as twists can do that if I don’t care for them well.
Both styles have been working for me because I work out a lot and I still have access to my hair which means I can deep condition/wash etc. The twists look the best though!