I can attest to these tips. I have kept my hair in twist and tucked for the past 2 years and my hair is almost tail bone length. Leaving my hair alone is the best thing I could have done for my hair.
@@racheltandoh1085 My hair was just above my bra strap. I was wearing wash and go's or had my hair in buns or ponytails. I began to incorporate ayurvedic powders like henna, hibiscus, cassia, and Amla or I use Nupur every 4 weeks. I refresh my hair as needed, with a mixture of fenugreek seeds soaked in aloe vera juice. I wash and DC my hair weekly, seal it with a nice butter, twist it back up and keep my ends tucked away, and leave it alone for the week then repeat. It has worked wonders for me. I hope this is helpful.
@@OJennifer13 I do my hair on Sunday, I don't need to refresh until Wednesday or Thursday. I use very hydrating/moisturizing products and seal with a butter
You’re the YT guru that my YT guru’s cite as their inspiration. I’m just finally discovering your channel today and I’m so grateful. 4 years late, but I say it’s divine timing. Thank you!! For being yourself and sharing your journey with us. 🙌🏾 👸🏾 ❤
I have been doing the natural hairstyles (two strand twists) for about 29 months now. But, for the past 9 months I've had my ends tucked with a headwrap. My hair grew 6" since Feb 2020 that's a lot of growth for me. Thanks for all your tips, tricks and suggestions. I LOVE YOUR CHANNEL, Tribe Leader 😄
You are my favorite natural hair RUclipsr, and you are making such a difference for women of color. Your promotion of healthy hair and bodies is on point!
I never thought about twist size. I've always had problems with twists because I just got tangles it was terrible. I'm thinking that my twists might have been too small. Good advice there.
I have followed a lot of your tips I wear the two strand twist through the summer, but I corn row and put pin up under my wigs during the winter. My hair has flourished from just Aloe rice water and a few natural oils so happy. How do you feel about corn rows versus two strand twists my hair is no wear near yours but it’s on it’s way past my bra strap, I remember crying about being bald headed. My cousin used to call me my mothers only bald headed child, I was the weave Queen 👑 but no more🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
Didn’t know till I got some length that my ends were getting dry because I was keeping them out all the time (even with twists). Had to learn that tucking ends away is key to preventing unnecessary dryness, tangles.
Also, you did all of that in 20 minutes... This is why I’m patient with my hair & seeing such a huge difference in the health of my hair. You’re about overall health & intentional care daily. You worked for what you have, it didn’t happen overnight & diligence is a must with retention. Love how your den’s looking and how it totally reflects you. Much love to you, Baby-girl & Hubby for sharing with us and allowing us into your lives. You’re doing great things, even if you don’t see it.
THANK YOU. I never thought about the extra tension having extensions would make. It makes so much sense. Thank you for giving us the hard facts! I am going to work on the health of my hair. I was looking at extensions only because I was getting impatient. If I focus this much effort on my hair rather than looking and taking care of extensions ...I would have the beautiful hair I wanted to pay for.
In my case I loved the idea of extensions so I could hide my hair away from my eyes and stop checking it's length so much. Anyway, turns out me and extensive don't mix, my strands are fine
I loved LOVED this whole video! My hair has changed so much with menopause, but I will not give up! Twists are my life! I’m learning that I need to retwist every other day. I do use the comb badly, so I will learn to finger detail primarily. And I just made my own flaxseed gel- added rosemary oil- to use on my ancestors! Thank you!🙏🏾
God Bless You Now, brothers and sisters, I want to remind you of the gospel I preached to you, which you received and on which you have taken your stand. 2 By this gospel you are saved, if you hold firmly to the word I preached to you. Otherwise, you have believed in vain. 3 For what I received I passed on to you as of first importance[a]: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, 4 that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures, Only Christ saves Not works, Faith.......
16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. 17 For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. 18 He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed on the only begotten Son of God. John 3:16-18
Firstly, thank you for the scripture. The purpose of my response is to edify, not to fight, with that being said, I say this: For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also. James:2:26 There is election, there is faith, and there are works, they all play a role in attaining salvation.
@@charlesbrown8879 yes I agree, i just wanted everyone to know that by faith you are saved first not of your work, then if they want they can study the Bible and know the scriptures.
Every hair video I watch has someone spreading the Gospel and I love it. God bless all those who aren't a shamed to speak the words of the prophets and confess Jesus is Lord. Be blessed 😁. Keep spreading the Gospel to every ear has heard.
@@charlesbrown8879 Thank you for you edit. I also want to add just a little something. We do works because we are saved. We don't do work to be saved 🙃. It's like when Jesus said that we know a tree by the fruits it bears Matthew7:15-20. Someone who has been saved by Christ produces the fruit of the Spirit Galatians 5:22. But it's not our work who made us enter in heaven. I just felt like the "attaining salvation", you know, in the right place. It sound like you have faith + good deed = salvation = all the religion of the world. We saved first by believing in Jesus-Christ, Mark 16:16, Acts 16:31, Romans 10:9. I think the works come after, through working with Jesus. The choosen disciples were saved because they believed in Jesus and trusted Him till their deaths. And they shown their faith through their works, preaching the Word of God. If we see Faith as trusting the Lord, then you trust the Lord then show your trust by acts. (I think we women we love to say that, " show me you love me " (lol)) So of course, works are important because they testifies our salvation (and our faith James 2:18) but they do not save us. Salvation is not a the payment of a work but a gift of grace. Also let's make a difference between justication and salvation, which are really kinda close in meaning in the Bible 😅 I think that the reason why without work, faith is dead, it's because a tree which is supposed to bear fruit doesn't bear them is as good as a dead tree. If you are saved but still lived in the sin, are you really saved or do you just keep the christian identity? It's important to highlight works because it's a part of our walk after salvation not for salvation. And it's also a way to distinguish real faith (which produces works), from empty/dead faith (who produce none). I hope my point it's clear ^^. Happy to see brothers and sisters. Love you all. God bless you!
I have fine hair and two strand twist don't last on my hair. And my ends Nat up and getting to tangles along with my hair. Protective styles for coarse hair is not the same for fine hair the hair has to be managed differently
@@nubiankmtwq6333 I put them in myself doing a certain method that I feel did a “shredding” affect on that area & it’s very fine 😩 fortunately I just crossed my 1yr since BC so I’m glad I caught it early on. Thank you so much for the luv & yes ma’am, actively with my beautician getting things back in order while I’m rocking it straight ☺️ I def plan on doing her routine tho once I go back curly
I really have been wearing twists a lot this winter. I have low density fine strands so for my twists I have to braid it at the roots first and then I twist the rest of my hair shaft. What I noticed is my hair stays moisturized longer even though it’s high porosity. Great tips as usual!
I remember as a child my mom would put my sister and I’s hair in twist and mini plats all the time and our hair was so long, now as a person that had Locs for 13yrs this makes so much sense. I recently combed mine out and my hair is so long and curly, I plan on growing it out longer and doing mini twists. Thanks for sharing. More hair to you babes
First off, you’re beautiful! Secondly, I’ve been pressing my hair more and I’m becoming more attentive to my ends constantly splitting and I had my first “ah-ha moment” on the importance of eliminating heat and tucking in the ends in a protective style to avoid friction. Will use this advice. Thank you for creating!❤️
I can totally relate to this content, Danielle. So true, re the hair journey and learning your hair . Learning and then loving one's hair is virtually impossible when it's ALWAYS stuck ( no pun intended) under a weave or wig.
Agreed. I got these braids for my 7th anniversary, but I am thee laziest natural. I don't like glue ins sew ins, or synthetic braids anymore. I can't be free with that stuff attached. I have a ton of ayurvedic powders, oils, butters, aloe plants, roots, but I can't seem to do much of nothing during the week cuz I'm pooped after working & cooking dinner for my husband and me. I'll have to resort to 2 French braids and fewer twists like someone else suggested in these comments. So many products but I have to make the time to maintain a regimen. I have about 10 inches of hair at best. I would love for it to be super long. I have put aside all my wigs for the past year or two. I've have two times in the last yr where I steamed and straightened my hair. I'm in no hurry to straighten it again and I've trimmed my fair share of times this year, too.
I wear wigs 90% of the time and I love my hair. I'm 5"5 and my hair is about 4 inches away from my waist. I believe I would have hit the waist length mark but I had a health issue and a major hair loss last year. And I have been natural for 6 years. Everyone loves their hair differently. My hair loves me when I her it be, untouched and unbothered until wash day. I am a super lazy natural so I literally do the minimum to my hair.
My hair constantly lives in flat twists/mini twists combo. Two-strand twists in the back and flat twists in the front. The lower back half I do my twists about half the size of my pinkie because my hair is medium density in that area. Top back half I do about the size of my pinky. Same thing for the flat twists in the front. I normally keep them in for no more than 2-3 weeks. Wash my hair and then do regular flat-twists and keep those in for 2-3 weeks as well. In between weeks I refresh my scalp with rose water and gently massage my scalp in order to reduce excessive matting. I always make sure to keep my roots stretched. I've been doing this routine for the past year and I've maintained more length compared to before especially in the front portion of my hair which normally has a slower growth rate. My hair is currently APL/BSL.
I love watching your videos. This is where I've been going wrong. I've been twisting my hair but I leave it down. It's growing but the retention is far less than it should be due to not keeping it protected. *Aha moment lol. Looking at your videos makes me like, girl get it together! Lol. You're hair is gorgeous and your shape...I'm trying to get. 👏🏾 Keep teaching and inspiring! Displaying light, love and beauty! Stay blesssed!!💜💜💜
I wear wigs to grow my natural hair out and every 2 weeks I take it down and wash/ mask it and in between that time I also take it down to moisturize. I really appreciate this video and I’m obsessed with your natural beauty inside and out. 💗😭
I agree with everything that was said. The best thing I’ve ever done for my hair was leave it alone. Keep your hair moisturized, keep your those ends tucked and leave it alone. Thats it thats all🤷🏾♀️
Yup! Cuz I know I came from weaves and let me tell you my hair was so broken off underneath it, but my mindset was hey I’ll just throw a weave over it nobody will see my damage anyway..... had to come out of that ASAP lol
@@IndigenousStrandz11 Same here. For me it’s the outside stressors that contribute to the breakage if I’m not cognizant of it. I see you girl, I’m with you & appreciate your wisdom & guidance.
I can attest to the right size twists. My twists are to my butt. However, I ran into issues when I was lazy and made my twists too big. Even though they weren't tight, the slight pulling of hair to the center of the section for each twist caused breakage. Protecting the ends doesn't mean putting it into tight updos a lot, even if you think it's loose, you're snatching your edges.
Twist size is key!! I remember when I first started protective styling, I used to do mini twist...boy ohhhh boy!! My ends was sooo thin it was ridiculous!! I had to cut them off.
You are a dream come true for women with Afro hair or for people who love and need to care for our hair types. Thank you for your knowledge x unselfish and giving we are blessed to know you x
I am making my way through all your videos. About 2 years ago my hair started getting dry, then started breaking, now is shredding. It is a medical condition. I am now relearning my hair. It now likes aloe vera juice. It used to hate coconut oil, it likes it a little. It liked castor oil, now it hates it. This video for me is a reminder, to listen to my hair. Even though, I did it before and she is changing all the rules.
Yes I totally agree. I use wigs everyday with my hair,but I make sure my hair underneath is cleaned and moisturized. My hair is under my bra strap. It definitely can be done, you just have to know your hair and be knowledgable about what you hair wants.
Great advice and reminders (for the people in the back 😂)! Thank you for the detail behind each tip! Had a couple of “DUH” moments that made sense when you actually said it.
7:43 yes frizzy ones I redo them immediately cause of dryness n breakage! When I was young it was just cause of dryness but wasn't really thinking much of it and I wanted them all to look the same! To stay cute! 😐😄 But it's all for tlc n growth now that I know😄 I love my hair! I think hair✨👑 is Dope😎😍🎶💖🥺😊✨🔥😄
Girrrrrl . . . girl! You are sooooo talkin right!! Some of the things you've said I have done, so many times and broke my hair off so bad - - - Did not, did not, absoulutely did not do it properly. So thank you my dear for saying the things you've said. Now, I do head wraps, and braids on my own hair (no extensions). Peace and blessings.
One day when my hair gets longer I’ll wear it in twists like you. My hair is like maybe 2 inches long at best right now so for now I keep it in a headwrap with a bonnet underneath at all times! Makes me feel like erykah badu lol 🌿
You can finger roll it with a butter. My hair is right above my bra strap. You can still do it your hair is short. Just use a good product to finger roll it
@@IndigenousStrandz11 Thanks for your reply 👍 Love your videos young lady, and I will compromise, if you can't do a video on Banding as a protective style. Can you please discuss it, how long to keep Banding in, etc. Thanks again, and keep up the good work 👍
Hmmm, I've never thought about the size of twists as a factor. I might need to reevaluate my go to protective style of choice: braids with my own hair. I might have to switch to twists! Valuable information. Thank you!
So the twist is a goldilocks effect. Can't be to small or too large but just right. Also this may sound dumb but how often during the week you re-moisturize your hair? This is my daily struggle due to work and errands.
I moisturize about twice a week. Lol the key is to set yourself up for success. I have a bunch of mini travel size bottles and spray bottles around the house: I have some in a box on my nightstand, in the bathroom within reach, my living room, in my purse, car console etc. That way any time I go to the bathroom or go to bed or even step out the products are like staring me in the face like “girl you have 5 mins and the products are right here just do it” After a few months it becomes instinct.
I keep my hair twisted 24/7 and is to my butt. I retwist every 2 weeks. I re-moisten on the off week. I use an ayurvedic tea and aloe juice and spritz it down, apply a runny leave-in conditioner, natural curl gel/cream, heavier cream, then oil. Basically, I repeat my wash day LCO with slight variation. During the week, I'll apply a water based cream to my edges and my trouble crown spot.
You are STUNNING!!!!!! Your hair is heavenly and thank you for always sharing your knowledge. Question: When wearing 2-strand twists is it always bests to just redo the ones that need moisture, or do you feel that moisture can adequately penetrate while remaining twisted?
Nice advice.😊 I always retwist or rebraid my hair on my wash days. On vacation,I just get to the ones that are coming out. I have 3c hair and it loosens fast when wet,especially in the very front and back. 8 months is my longest time of mini protective styling and it works for me with months of doing others between to give my hair and head a break.
You're right definitely a learning curve. You can try things if it doesn't work out try something new. I particularly like a thick leave in, oil and then seal with castor oil, my hair loves it and it looks so shiny. Remembered my mum used to use a scalp tonic, started to use that and my scalp loves it. Hair is starting to retain length, my goal is to get to bra strap length.
Yes, please share mum scalp tonic...my scalp has changed & use a acv rinse to keep balance but if Mum used it.... wanna be in the know😊🌹. Thank you for sharing!
I've been doing small and medium braids on my natural hair lately and notice minimal tangles and less fallout. I had stopped wearing my hair like that long ago because I thought I looked childish lol now idc 😂
I tried twists but I have seborrheic dermatitis so my scalp will get inflamed if I don’t wash it weekly and even washing it in twists didn’t fully help bc the shampoo couldn’t lift the flakes under the twists . Guess I should just stick to low manipulation styles??
My regular hair style is connecta-plaits that meet in the back and are tucked under. I also use a wooden comb and make my own grease. My hair has never gotten pass shoulder length before then. Maybe I'll get passed that now.
Do really believe you know what to do to grow hair long?!!! A yes!!! And I am all in to see how this woman can get some hair at this stage and age in my Life!!! Yes some serious and Beautiful hair!!!🥰😍😂does your Mom follow your hair guide lines ? Did she teach you how to grow your hair out? I am now officially in the Tribe! 2 weeks twist!!! This Grown woman is in !!!🥰🤩
It doesn't matter what I do my hair still tangles a lot. I wash and redo every 2 weeks and each time I wash and I try to comb it with conditioner I cry cause it hurts and is knotted up
Instead of conditioner try using a pre poo. Some conditioners might feel like they have slip but they don’t. I recommend the african pride pre shampoo it gets out knots and tangles really easily. You use it before you shampoo your hair. Hope this helps!!
Spray bottle with aloe vera juice and your favorite leave in. Then wrap your head with a plastic bag and add a heated towel on top. Secure that with another plastic bag and leave for an hour. The heat and aloe vera will lapse the tangles and loosen your curls. After that you can easily detangle in sections. Then wash your hair. Prepoo is always more important than deep conditioning
Still working on trying to find the right width for my twists. Never occurred to me that that could be what makes me get little knots. By the way, I like your top! Hope you had a good Thanksgiving and hope you all have a good Christmas as I don't know if you will be putting out another video before then! :-)
I"m so happy I"ve been protecting my hair during quarantine and taking good care of it. I braid ( plait) it up, secure them with satin pillow rollers and put on a slap cap under my headwraps. I have seen SO much length retention it's insane. Now that it's cold, I moisturize and seal my plaits every 3 days. I am not brave enough to wear wigs or weaves because I hear the chemicals can cause alot of issues, I already suffer with seborrheic dermatitis on occasion.
I dont know if you'll see this, but me and my girls are arguing. I told them that you could beat Simon Williams, the girl who now holds the guiness world record for largest afro.I honestly think you could beat her
I feel like I have to hide my twists under something, wigs crochet, because I keep touching it. I love playing in my hair and I think that will lead to breakage
I cut my hair all 2020 cuz you know, life💀wanted to try something new and learn more about my hair. It’s now 2021 and I cut out all my color and I’m ready to grow, starting with my hair. 2020 was just an experiment 😭
I love you sis I’m 2 Weeks away from 1 year big chop I really didn’t took care of my hair but it’s grew so much and also I didn’t use heat on my hair. Going to incorporate hear regimen
I had to learn about twists the hard way😭 Left them in for a while and realised that they were so small they tangled with each other And another time, they were so big they matted within the individual twists😭
I subscribed when you said you need to find the perfect twist size for your hair! You are the first I have heard to say this. I twist my hair in the chunky twist only to have it shrink or to have 2 or 3 of the twist remain flat. ☹
I am going back to two strand twist and braids with my natural hair because I wear loose buns a lot. The problem is no matter how much I moisturize my hair it gets very dry and tangled with loose buns. When I twist and braid my natural hair i never have this problem with dryness. Loose buns grew my hair to bra strap length. But I noticed since its gotten longer. Buns don't work for me anymore. I would make sure my hair was detangled and moisturized before I put it away. But it would come out looking like I never took care of it. So I'm definitely sticking with twist and braids.
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Your “before” hair is what I want my “after” hair to look like!!!
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I can attest to these tips. I have kept my hair in twist and tucked for the past 2 years and my hair is almost tail bone length. Leaving my hair alone is the best thing I could have done for my hair.
How long was your hair 2 years ago? And what was your regimen please? Thanks
@@racheltandoh1085 My hair was just above my bra strap. I was wearing wash and go's or had my hair in buns or ponytails. I began to incorporate ayurvedic powders like henna, hibiscus, cassia, and Amla or I use Nupur every 4 weeks. I refresh my hair as needed, with a mixture of fenugreek seeds soaked in aloe vera juice. I wash and DC my hair weekly, seal it with a nice butter, twist it back up and keep my ends tucked away, and leave it alone for the week then repeat. It has worked wonders for me. I hope this is helpful.
@@ThEEnlightenFemme how often do you refresh your hair?
@@OJennifer13 I do my hair on Sunday, I don't need to refresh until Wednesday or Thursday. I use very hydrating/moisturizing products and seal with a butter
@@ThEEnlightenFemme sorry for the questions but what products and butters would you recommend??
Does anyone else besides me wishes she could just take care of our hair too?!
Right like girl you know what to do already just take care of mine for me😩😂
This is not her real hair
@@eunicemurray8482 😂 Got proof??????
@@eunicemurray8482 it is. don’t be dumb
@@eunicemurray8482 Id pay her to grow mine like this
Avoiding shrinkage and tangles/Knots. Keep ends tucked!
You’re the YT guru that my YT guru’s cite as their inspiration. I’m just finally discovering your channel today and I’m so grateful. 4 years late, but I say it’s divine timing. Thank you!! For being yourself and sharing your journey with us.
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You spend one weekend at her crib, you healed for life. 😅🙏🏾
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@@a_la_drinah I’m just waiting for a meet n greet. Lemme get a contact. 😅🙏🏾
Bruh ❤️❤️❤️ her soul is beautiful
@@cataniastarr no doubt sis. 💕
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Applying these techniques ASAP!!!
My love!❤️❤️❤️ Girl ur game is supa tight! I learned from you! The Goat!!! 🥰😘
@@IndigenousStrandz11 Yes, I love how you support each other. You are both game changers. Please continue to empower us. I love you both!😍❤
@@IndigenousStrandz11 facts! 💕
WE NEED A COLLABORATION!
Hey there!! I also love your channel 😘💕
The “perfect size twist” is sooooo important... ive learned that the hard way but i think i’ve found the right size finally
I have decent density but fine strands. I just can not get the size right without looking scalpy
How do you know what’s the perfect size though?
When she said “don’t get it twisted” I busted out laughing 😂😂
Me too, lol!
As soon as i looked at this comment she said it 😂😂
I have been doing the natural hairstyles (two strand twists) for about 29 months now. But, for the past 9 months I've had my ends tucked with a headwrap. My hair grew 6" since Feb 2020 that's a lot of growth for me. Thanks for all your tips, tricks and suggestions. I LOVE YOUR CHANNEL, Tribe Leader 😄
Your outfit, head wrap and background are everything, Danielle! You are such a goddess!
Thank you my love!!! So are you! I love u❤️❤️❤️
All my fav RUclipsrs coming out to show support ❤️ ❤️
You are my favorite natural hair RUclipsr, and you are making such a difference for women of color. Your promotion of healthy hair and bodies is on point!
I really appreciate that! Thank you so much ❤️
I love what you're wearing...ok back to the video. Lol
Thank you!!!
@@IndigenousStrandz11 Yes! Such a beautiful top! Where did you get it from?
@@heliTg I bought it from the thrift store but the tag says h&m❤️
@@IndigenousStrandz11 Thank You ✨
2 strand twist and head wraps! Yaaas!♥️
The right size of twist 🎉You gave the best advice I ever heard in natural communities😊
I never thought about twist size. I've always had problems with twists because I just got tangles it was terrible. I'm thinking that my twists might have been too small. Good advice there.
Size is quite important, when i use to do small twists i got a lot of tangles but with medium size twist my hair is a lot easier to manage.
I have followed a lot of your tips I wear the two strand twist through the summer, but I corn row and put pin up under my wigs during the winter. My hair has flourished from just Aloe rice water and a few natural oils so happy. How do you feel about corn rows versus two strand twists my hair is no wear near yours but it’s on it’s way past my bra strap, I remember crying about being bald headed. My cousin used to call me my mothers only bald headed child, I was the weave Queen 👑 but no more🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
Didn’t know till I got some length that my ends were getting dry because I was keeping them out all the time (even with twists). Had to learn that tucking ends away is key to preventing unnecessary dryness, tangles.
2 strand twists and (sometimes with) Bantu knots has been a savior for me!
I love this advice!!! Determined by 2021 to reach waist length
Amen
Me too
Meeee toooo currently a lil pass bra strap length.
@Nava Israel I'm sorry I know how you feel I had a couple natural hair setbacks but trust me you will overcome them
@Nava Israel wow, it’ll grow back sis. That’s why I don’t let other ppl touch my hair.
Length is my last concern. Dryness and breakage are. Once we solve that, it can be whatever length is wants just be healthy
that’s what i’m sayinnnnnnn’
Same
Also, you did all of that in 20 minutes... This is why I’m patient with my hair & seeing such a huge difference in the health of my hair. You’re about overall health & intentional care daily. You worked for what you have, it didn’t happen overnight & diligence is a must with retention. Love how your den’s looking and how it totally reflects you. Much love to you, Baby-girl & Hubby for sharing with us and allowing us into your lives. You’re doing great things, even if you don’t see it.
THANK YOU. I never thought about the extra tension having extensions would make. It makes so much sense. Thank you for giving us the hard facts! I am going to work on the health of my hair. I was looking at extensions only because I was getting impatient. If I focus this much effort on my hair rather than looking and taking care of extensions ...I would have the beautiful hair I wanted to pay for.
You said it sis
In my case I loved the idea of extensions so I could hide my hair away from my eyes and stop checking it's length so much.
Anyway, turns out me and extensive don't mix, my strands are fine
A round of applause. You covered so many good points 🙌🏾🙌🏾🌟🌟
Idk why she isn't world's largest afro
Exactlyyyyy....tht girl they gave it to is has ntn on her lol
@Ce Ce oh ok
@@camiebee3772 she needs to submit it. No one is coming looking for it so you have to submit if you want to be in the Guinness records
Because she never entered to be in the records. How will she be noticed if she never entered????
Plus her hair isn’t an Afro!!
I loved LOVED this whole video! My hair has changed so much with menopause, but I will not give up! Twists are my life! I’m learning that I need to retwist every other day. I do use the comb badly, so I will learn to finger detail primarily. And I just made my own flaxseed gel- added rosemary oil- to use on my ancestors! Thank you!🙏🏾
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Now, brothers and sisters, I want to remind you of the gospel I preached to you, which you received and on which you have taken your stand. 2 By this gospel you are saved, if you hold firmly to the word I preached to you. Otherwise, you have believed in vain.
3 For what I received I passed on to you as of first importance[a]: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, 4 that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures,
Only Christ saves Not works, Faith.......
16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
17 For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.
18 He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed on the only begotten Son of God.
John 3:16-18
Firstly, thank you for the scripture.
The purpose of my response is to edify, not to fight, with that being said, I say this:
For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also.
James:2:26
There is election, there is faith, and there are works, they all play a role in attaining salvation.
@@charlesbrown8879 yes I agree, i just wanted everyone to know that by faith you are saved first not of your work, then if they want they can study the Bible and know the scriptures.
Every hair video I watch has someone spreading the Gospel and I love it. God bless all those who aren't a shamed to speak the words of the prophets and confess Jesus is Lord. Be blessed 😁. Keep spreading the Gospel to every ear has heard.
@@charlesbrown8879 Thank you for you edit. I also want to add just a little something.
We do works because we are saved. We don't do work to be saved 🙃.
It's like when Jesus said that we know a tree by the fruits it bears Matthew7:15-20. Someone who has been saved by Christ produces the fruit of the Spirit Galatians 5:22.
But it's not our work who made us enter in heaven. I just felt like the "attaining salvation", you know, in the right place. It sound like you have faith + good deed = salvation = all the religion of the world.
We saved first by believing in Jesus-Christ, Mark 16:16, Acts 16:31, Romans 10:9.
I think the works come after, through working with Jesus. The choosen disciples were saved because they believed in Jesus and trusted Him till their deaths. And they shown their faith through their works, preaching the Word of God.
If we see Faith as trusting the Lord, then you trust the Lord then show your trust by acts. (I think we women we love to say that, " show me you love me " (lol))
So of course, works are important because they testifies our salvation (and our faith James 2:18) but they do not save us. Salvation is not a the payment of a work but a gift of grace. Also let's make a difference between justication and salvation, which are really kinda close in meaning in the Bible 😅
I think that the reason why without work, faith is dead, it's because a tree which is supposed to bear fruit doesn't bear them is as good as a dead tree. If you are saved but still lived in the sin, are you really saved or do you just keep the christian identity?
It's important to highlight works because it's a part of our walk after salvation not for salvation.
And it's also a way to distinguish real faith (which produces works), from empty/dead faith (who produce none).
I hope my point it's clear ^^.
Happy to see brothers and sisters.
Love you all. God bless you!
I have fine hair and two strand twist don't last on my hair. And my ends Nat up and getting to tangles along with my hair. Protective styles for coarse hair is not the same for fine hair the hair has to be managed differently
Try african threading then.
I plait my ends because they'll unravel if they're too big.
Yes our hair definitely takes time to get an intimate relationship with 🤦♀️
My longest lasting relationship but it does get disrespectful sometimes 🤣🤣
I've just discovered your channel and I'm already getting more new tips on natural hair.
Much love from Kenya.🇰🇪
I am obsessed with your look till I zoned out and had to start over the video in order to listen🤣
Hahahah!!!! Awwww thank you!!!
Hahahah!!!! Awwww thank you!!!
This me currently lol
My edges got snatched from my yarn braids 😩 So that’s permanently cancelled. Going forward, I’ll be applying your advice ☺️🖤🤎
Oh sorry to hear that. Yarn is way more gentle on the hair than Kanekalon and such fibers. Was it braided too tight?Hope your hair recovers very soon!
@@nubiankmtwq6333 I put them in myself doing a certain method that I feel did a “shredding” affect on that area & it’s very fine 😩 fortunately I just crossed my 1yr since BC so I’m glad I caught it early on. Thank you so much for the luv & yes ma’am, actively with my beautician getting things back in order while I’m rocking it straight ☺️ I def plan on doing her routine tho once I go back curly
My ends got snatched by kinky braiding hair
Washing hair with aloe gel from fresh plant regrows hair, so does castor oil scalp massages, red onion, etc.
@@deschainerideaux search rice water for edges
I really have been wearing twists a lot this winter. I have low density fine strands so for my twists I have to braid it at the roots first and then I twist the rest of my hair shaft. What I noticed is my hair stays moisturized longer even though it’s high porosity. Great tips as usual!
I remember as a child my mom would put my sister and I’s hair in twist and mini plats all the time and our hair was so long, now as a person that had Locs for 13yrs this makes so much sense. I recently combed mine out and my hair is so long and curly, I plan on growing it out longer and doing mini twists. Thanks for sharing. More hair to you babes
I agree that protective styles are definitely effective once worn the correct way. Such a great video ❤
First off, you’re beautiful! Secondly, I’ve been pressing my hair more and I’m becoming more attentive to my ends constantly splitting and I had my first “ah-ha moment” on the importance of eliminating heat and tucking in the ends in a protective style to avoid friction. Will use this advice. Thank you for creating!❤️
I can totally relate to this content, Danielle. So true, re the hair journey and learning your hair . Learning and then loving one's hair is virtually impossible when it's ALWAYS stuck ( no pun intended) under a weave or wig.
Agreed. I got these braids for my 7th anniversary, but I am thee laziest natural. I don't like glue ins sew ins, or synthetic braids anymore. I can't be free with that stuff attached. I have a ton of ayurvedic powders, oils, butters, aloe plants, roots, but I can't seem to do much of nothing during the week cuz I'm pooped after working & cooking dinner for my husband and me. I'll have to resort to 2 French braids and fewer twists like someone else suggested in these comments. So many products but I have to make the time to maintain a regimen. I have about 10 inches of hair at best. I would love for it to be super long. I have put aside all my wigs for the past year or two. I've have two times in the last yr where I steamed and straightened my hair. I'm in no hurry to straighten it again and I've trimmed my fair share of times this year, too.
@@jenniejanine1976 ME TOO TRYING TO KEEP MY HANDS OUT OF IT IF WE DO’NT HAVE A HAIR RUclips CHANNEL WE SHOULD NOT BE DOING OUR HAIR THAT MUCH 😊❤️🙏
I wear wigs 90% of the time and I love my hair. I'm 5"5 and my hair is about 4 inches away from my waist. I believe I would have hit the waist length mark but I had a health issue and a major hair loss last year. And I have been natural for 6 years. Everyone loves their hair differently. My hair loves me when I her it be, untouched and unbothered until wash day. I am a super lazy natural so I literally do the minimum to my hair.
My hair constantly lives in flat twists/mini twists combo. Two-strand twists in the back and flat twists in the front. The lower back half I do my twists about half the size of my pinkie because my hair is medium density in that area. Top back half I do about the size of my pinky. Same thing for the flat twists in the front. I normally keep them in for no more than 2-3 weeks. Wash my hair and then do regular flat-twists and keep those in for 2-3 weeks as well. In between weeks I refresh my scalp with rose water and gently massage my scalp in order to reduce excessive matting. I always make sure to keep my roots stretched. I've been doing this routine for the past year and I've maintained more length compared to before especially in the front portion of my hair which normally has a slower growth rate. My hair is currently APL/BSL.
I love watching your videos. This is where I've been going wrong. I've been twisting my hair but I leave it down. It's growing but the retention is far less than it should be due to not keeping it protected. *Aha moment lol. Looking at your videos makes me like, girl get it together! Lol. You're hair is gorgeous and your shape...I'm trying to get. 👏🏾 Keep teaching and inspiring! Displaying light, love and beauty! Stay blesssed!!💜💜💜
You're so beautiful and a positive role model to girls that want to grow out their manes extremely long
I wear wigs to grow my natural hair out and every 2 weeks I take it down and wash/ mask it and in between that time I also take it down to moisturize. I really appreciate this video and I’m obsessed with your natural beauty inside and out. 💗😭
Useful information. I use buns a lot for my protective styles.
I agree with everything that was said. The best thing I’ve ever done for my hair was leave it alone. Keep your hair moisturized, keep your those ends tucked and leave it alone. Thats it thats all🤷🏾♀️
That’s most of us Danielle... with the damaged hair & adding extensions. Preach!!!
Yup! Cuz I know I came from weaves and let me tell you my hair was so broken off underneath it, but my mindset was hey I’ll just throw a weave over it nobody will see my damage anyway..... had to come out of that ASAP lol
@@IndigenousStrandz11 Same here. For me it’s the outside stressors that contribute to the breakage if I’m not cognizant of it. I see you girl, I’m with you & appreciate your wisdom & guidance.
How long did that growth take between pictures?
Yes that's true sister, finally someone take about something important about our natural hair protective styles
I can attest to the right size twists. My twists are to my butt. However, I ran into issues when I was lazy and made my twists too big. Even though they weren't tight, the slight pulling of hair to the center of the section for each twist caused breakage. Protecting the ends doesn't mean putting it into tight updos a lot, even if you think it's loose, you're snatching your edges.
Twist size is key!! I remember when I first started protective styling, I used to do mini twist...boy ohhhh boy!! My ends was sooo thin it was ridiculous!! I had to cut them off.
You are a dream come true for women with Afro hair or for people who love and need to care for our hair types. Thank you for your knowledge x unselfish and giving we are blessed to know you x
I get so excited when you post 😌
I am making my way through all your videos. About 2 years ago my hair started getting dry, then started breaking, now is shredding. It is a medical condition. I am now relearning my hair. It now likes aloe vera juice. It used to hate coconut oil, it likes it a little. It liked castor oil, now it hates it. This video for me is a reminder, to listen to my hair. Even though, I did it before and she is changing all the rules.
Girl I just bought some soapberries, thank you for helping me make some natural changes to my regimen 😊
Girl you're getting this sub RIGHT NOW!
Yes I totally agree. I use wigs everyday with my hair,but I make sure my hair underneath is cleaned and moisturized. My hair is under my bra strap. It definitely can be done, you just have to know your hair and be knowledgable about what you hair wants.
Great advice and reminders (for the people in the back 😂)! Thank you for the detail behind each tip! Had a couple of “DUH” moments that made sense when you actually said it.
7:43 yes frizzy ones I redo them immediately cause of dryness n breakage! When I was young it was just cause of dryness but wasn't really thinking much of it and I wanted them all to look the same!
To stay cute! 😐😄
But it's all for tlc n growth now that I know😄 I love my hair!
I think hair✨👑 is Dope😎😍🎶💖🥺😊✨🔥😄
Girrrrrl . . . girl! You are sooooo talkin right!! Some of the things you've said I have done, so many times and broke my hair off so bad - - - Did not, did not, absoulutely did not do it properly. So thank you my dear for saying the things you've said. Now, I do head wraps, and braids on my own hair (no extensions). Peace and blessings.
One day when my hair gets longer I’ll wear it in twists like you. My hair is like maybe 2 inches long at best right now so for now I keep it in a headwrap with a bonnet underneath at all times! Makes me feel like erykah badu lol 🌿
You can finger roll it with a butter. My hair is right above my bra strap. You can still do it your hair is short. Just use a good product to finger roll it
I have been keeping my hair in bantu knots with thr ends tucked in..redone every 2-3 weeks..in the interim I keep hair moist
can you please do a video on hair banding as a protective style.
thanks in advance
I’ll work on it!!!!!❤️❤️❤️
@@IndigenousStrandz11
Thanks for your reply 👍
Love your videos young lady, and I will compromise, if you can't do a video on Banding as a protective style.
Can you please discuss it, how long to keep Banding in, etc.
Thanks again, and keep up the good work 👍
Hmmm, I've never thought about the size of twists as a factor. I might need to reevaluate my go to protective style of choice: braids with my own hair. I might have to switch to twists! Valuable information. Thank you!
You're such a natural beauty, love your look and vibe🤗 To each his own but I've never understood putting glue in hair for ANY hairstyle😶
For the people in the back, for the people, period! You keep me so accountable.
I really got a commercial after “Cut the video cut it” and I thought it was over.
So the twist is a goldilocks effect. Can't be to small or too large but just right.
Also this may sound dumb but how often during the week you re-moisturize your hair? This is my daily struggle due to work and errands.
Yes that is the question I have!
Try at least twice a week and see how your hair/scalp feels.
I moisturize about twice a week. Lol the key is to set yourself up for success.
I have a bunch of mini travel size bottles and spray bottles around the house: I have some in a box on my nightstand, in the bathroom within reach, my living room, in my purse, car console etc.
That way any time I go to the bathroom or go to bed or even step out the products are like staring me in the face like “girl you have 5 mins and the products are right here just do it”
After a few months it becomes instinct.
I keep my hair twisted 24/7 and is to my butt. I retwist every 2 weeks. I re-moisten on the off week. I use an ayurvedic tea and aloe juice and spritz it down, apply a runny leave-in conditioner, natural curl gel/cream, heavier cream, then oil. Basically, I repeat my wash day LCO with slight variation. During the week, I'll apply a water based cream to my edges and my trouble crown spot.
She has a video about her weekly routine.
where do you get your headwraps from? I love them they're so beautiful.
Thank you for all that information on how to take care of our hair.
*Yesss, I'm going to film and post my journey by applying these tips. Can't wait to see how far my hair can Go/Grow*
You are STUNNING!!!!!! Your hair is heavenly and thank you for always sharing your knowledge.
Question: When wearing 2-strand twists is it always bests to just redo the ones that need moisture, or do you feel that moisture can adequately penetrate while remaining twisted?
I would like to know the answer to this too
WOW!!!! What a word!! Thank you!❤❤
Between Mercy Bono and you, my hair is about to grow like a weed!!!
Thanks for sharing. Rev seven vss nine,ten. Matt twenty-four vss fourteen. Matt twenty eight vss nineteen,twenty.
Nice advice.😊
I always retwist or rebraid my hair on my wash days. On vacation,I just get to the ones that are coming out. I have 3c hair and it loosens fast when wet,especially in the very front and back. 8 months is my longest time of mini protective styling and it works for me with months of doing others between to give my hair and head a break.
You're right definitely a learning curve. You can try things if it doesn't work out try something new. I particularly like a thick leave in, oil and then seal with castor oil, my hair loves it and it looks so shiny. Remembered my mum used to use a scalp tonic, started to use that and my scalp loves it. Hair is starting to retain length, my goal is to get to bra strap length.
What is the scalp tonic,
Yes, please share mum scalp tonic...my scalp has changed & use a acv rinse to keep balance but if Mum used it.... wanna be in the know😊🌹. Thank you for sharing!
I've been doing small and medium braids on my natural hair lately and notice minimal tangles and less fallout. I had stopped wearing my hair like that long ago because I thought I looked childish lol now idc 😂
This woman is too beautiful ❤❤💖❤💖💕
Thank you🥰🙏🏾
rightttt!
Naturally beautiful
@@sihluphekilezuze8688 exact
Ikr
I do not have dense hair. My twists have to be larger like the size of finger.
I tried twists but I have seborrheic dermatitis so my scalp will get inflamed if I don’t wash it weekly and even washing it in twists didn’t fully help bc the shampoo couldn’t lift the flakes under the twists . Guess I should just stick to low manipulation styles??
Thank you for sharing these tips. the twist size is something I will definitely apply when I am twisting my hair
My regular hair style is connecta-plaits that meet in the back and are tucked under. I also use a wooden comb and make my own grease. My hair has never gotten pass shoulder length before then. Maybe I'll get passed that now.
Omgg you deserve the Guinness world record !!!!!
I wear sew-ins and I keep my sew-ins and keep my hair moisturizer still
I love your videos, and info is always on point ma'am. In love your head scarf, I can never find cool colors like that...lol
Do really believe you know what to do to grow hair long?!!! A yes!!! And I am all in to see how this woman can get some hair at this stage and age in my Life!!! Yes some serious and Beautiful hair!!!🥰😍😂does your Mom follow your hair guide lines ? Did she teach you how to grow your hair out? I am now officially in the Tribe! 2 weeks twist!!! This Grown woman is in !!!🥰🤩
It doesn't matter what I do my hair still tangles a lot. I wash and redo every 2 weeks and each time I wash and I try to comb it with conditioner I cry cause it hurts and is knotted up
Instead of conditioner try using a pre poo. Some conditioners might feel like they have slip but they don’t. I recommend the african pride pre shampoo it gets out knots and tangles really easily. You use it before you shampoo your hair. Hope this helps!!
Make okra gel. It has a ton of slip, the tangles will glide right out.
Also try finger detangling instead of or as well as using a comb
I would say put your hair in sections...
Spray bottle with aloe vera juice and your favorite leave in. Then wrap your head with a plastic bag and add a heated towel on top. Secure that with another plastic bag and leave for an hour. The heat and aloe vera will lapse the tangles and loosen your curls. After that you can easily detangle in sections. Then wash your hair. Prepoo is always more important than deep conditioning
Still working on trying to find the right width for my twists. Never occurred to me that that could be what makes me get little knots. By the way, I like your top! Hope you had a good Thanksgiving and hope you all have a good Christmas as I don't know if you will be putting out another video before then! :-)
Excellent advice and very straight forward. Thank you so much.
I"m so happy I"ve been protecting my hair during quarantine and taking good care of it. I braid ( plait) it up, secure them with satin pillow rollers and put on a slap cap under my headwraps. I have seen SO much length retention it's insane. Now that it's cold, I moisturize and seal my plaits every 3 days. I am not brave enough to wear wigs or weaves because I hear the chemicals can cause alot of issues, I already suffer with seborrheic dermatitis on occasion.
Crochet braids work best for seborrheic patients.
I dont know if you'll see this, but me and my girls are arguing. I told them that you could beat Simon Williams, the girl who now holds the guiness world record for largest afro.I honestly think you could beat her
Me too
I feel like I have to hide my twists under something, wigs crochet, because I keep touching it. I love playing in my hair and I think that will lead to breakage
I cut my hair all 2020 cuz you know, life💀wanted to try something new and learn more about my hair. It’s now 2021 and I cut out all my color and I’m ready to grow, starting with my hair. 2020 was just an experiment 😭
You got this, boo!
@@mikaylaw-c8823 thank you babes🥺💞
You are my favorite face guru .
Please can you do a routine on protective style such as twist. Daily routine + washday.
I love you sis I’m 2 Weeks away from 1 year big chop I really didn’t took care of my hair but it’s grew so much and also I didn’t use heat on my hair. Going to incorporate hear regimen
Love this video! So informative and such wonderful tips as always!!!!!!!!!
Hello my love! Thank you!!! You inspired me for my next video! Keep a look out for a shout out!!!!🥰🥰❤️❤️
2022 is my 4th year being natural and the length does not show. So many setbacks due to not knowing my hair and using too much heat.
Girl we need a vid on your skincare, cuz you look great😍💯❤️
Love the vid btw 👌🏾❤️
I had to learn about twists the hard way😭
Left them in for a while and realised that they were so small they tangled with each other
And another time, they were so big they matted within the individual twists😭
I subscribed when you said you need to find the perfect twist size for your hair! You are the first I have heard to say this. I twist my hair in the chunky twist only to have it shrink or to have 2 or 3 of the twist remain flat. ☹
I am going back to two strand twist and braids with my natural hair because I wear loose buns a lot. The problem is no matter how much I moisturize my hair it gets very dry and tangled with loose buns. When I twist and braid my natural hair i never have this problem with dryness. Loose buns grew my hair to bra strap length. But I noticed since its gotten longer. Buns don't work for me anymore. I would make sure my hair was detangled and moisturized before I put it away. But it would come out looking like I never took care of it. So I'm definitely sticking with twist and braids.