Can We just acknowledge your beauty for a second? Like you always come with a bare face, pretty skin, soothing voice, etc. Your hair is pretty as well! But you in general is such a pretty girl! Love your channel!
@@NaturalAcademia Like Fr!! You have such an aesthetical pleasing face!! Like I know this is a hair channel, but it seems nobody comment on how legit pretty you are.
Love how you show that you don't need a lot of expensive products to grow healthy hair and maintain it. Keep doing what you are doing to help naturals who are on a budget and feel like their hair will never grow if they do not purchase all the fancy products the natural hair community is advertising. God bless.
Protective style and hair growth challenges used to be big on YT. The challenges have fallen off. But, I always enjoy watching ladies achieve their hair goals. So, it’s nice that you let us cheer you on.
I accidentally (well ok i was just being lazy tbh but i was busy with school alright) left my hair without washing for three months (september to earlier this month) and my hair grew (started at 1 inch below bra strap and now im 2 inches below bra strap so, almost waist length) !!! honestly being lazy af with natural hair while still doing enough to maintain it does wonders!!!
You're the only youtuber I've watched who doesn't make the natural hair journey seem so complicated like others....you make everything look so simple and yet you gain so much growth😍😍😍😭😭ngl you are really inspiring me ...I hope a lot people find out about you soon
Which is actually normal! Average growth is 6 inches per year :) but I’m positive you can do it in shorter if you do a lot of protective styling, especially in the winter :)
I did this for 4 months but washed, deep conditioned and did a protein treatment to my hair whilst it was still in cornrows every month. I was actually aiming for 6 months but I could feel the buildup on my roots was going to be a problem whenever I was going to take it down. I think all the washing probably caused my roots to matte up a little bit. I took my time to take my cornrows down, I was doing one cornrows per day after work. I recommend that if you are going to do this, wash your hair less often like she did. I manage to retain about 4 inches during those 4 months though. I used my own homemade aryuverdic oils.
I love how simple you are. No fake nails, hair, eyelashes, lipstick, crop tops, etc. I’ve never met a RUclipsd like me and now I finally met someone close! I hope God showers you with blessings and I looovee your hair. Good luck with your channeelll ❤️ love from Florida
my hair stays in twists and I know people be looking at me crazy cause sometimes it looks like i got dreadlocks 😹😹 I be trying to retain length though, with as little manipulation as possible 🤭💯
This is so me...lol. Been doing the twists since our first lockdown in the UK...which was in March. I literally only retwist just before they lock up lol. Go low manipulation queens 😆👐
Mine too and I make no apologies for it. My hair has grown 10 inches just twisting it up on wash day and LEAVING her be. Grease water and oil is ALL we need!
Same here. I leave my hair in mini box braids and people think I have locs cause my hair grows out fast :) we gaining mad inches though. Last time I did low manipulation I got 3 inches. I’m planning on checking my length end of January
@@rmaddwilliams5064 - do you twist your hair with just grease & oil? And how long do you typically leave it in for. I usually have mine twisted for a week then wash it
Something that helps me to naturally get moisture in my hair is just to spray my braids not wet, but just spritz it. And sleep with a shower cap. You won't believe how much your natural hair moisturizes itself.
I do that every single night as I am on a 3-4 month 8 cornrows (4 on each side) personal protective style challenge. The only difference is I tie a silk/satin scarf BEFORE I put the shower cap and then I put a beanie sock cap and a hat! Pop on one of wigs and go for the day! Hope I can last til the end of May! Oh, and I have not washed my near month old hair as of yet. Liquid leave-ins and oils are what I use.
Come through Retention🔥🔥🔥. Low manipulation really is the key and it’s great that your hair actually retains moisture for so long. Well done and to ur hair is looking all sorts of amazing🔥
I'm glad that you mentioned the differences in hair growth on various parts of your head. Few know but each individual strand of hair on your head has its own growth rate, and is usually in a different stage of growth than other strands on your head (hence why we don't lose all of our hair when it sheds).
Not really. Hair grows at different rates for some people. There was a study where some people grew an inch every 6 months when others were an inch monthly. It based on genetics
Congrats on the growth! Your hair looks amazing. I'm at the same length as you are right now and growing it past this length can be such a struggle but you did that! 👏🏽
Oooooh I am here early! I started using hair grease cuz of you... and GIRL! My hair has been popping! Excited about this new journey I’m about to go on!
Ok so I am so happy to know that I am not the only person to only wash her hair once a month cause I don’t get buildup like that and I do protective styling and I don’t like messing with my hair
Hey I'm friendless too 😭. Anyways, I am on a personal protective/low manipulation style challenge. I am currently wearing mini braids (box braids with my real hair). This is my long-term challenge for me due to the fact I plan on wearing these for 3 years or until I reach waist length. It's hard sometimes because I just want to take it out and straighten my hair see how long it is so far but then I remember my goal.
I looked forward to this video. This is how I have my hair plus chebe-powder and I've retained length. Girl your one of my favorite youtubers. Hunni when you pulled out the measuring tape I smiled like yess hunni measure the growth. I was ready to come through the phone and measure it myself lol 😆. Videos like this are very inspiring Im going to keep on this low manipulation journey. Happy hair growth and celebrate your hair goals
I tried watching Ms Mississippi and 22nd century's videos but I simply could not understand them... Like I had no idea of what do. But your videos are sooo good. You really care and actually explains everything in a single video. Thank you so much!
I did this experiment tooo siiiis!! I used Twists Instead and was so u comfortable at first. I started in May and then stopped during August but started again in September. I finished this week and guuuyyys retained so much!!! I haven't officially measured yet but by sight it's obvious!!! I recommend this to all those who haven't tried yet
@@siphokaziubisi6944 Mine lags because of thinning and breakage from puffs. It’s recovering rather nicely and at a good pace. Definitely growing faster than the rest of my hair
I absolutely LOVE your videos, I’ve suffered from HIHS (Hands in Hair Syndrome) 😭 and when I was relaxed I used to basically wand curl my hair every single day no joke and the worst part is that the first day I big chopped, I flat ironed my twa hair because I was so used to just not leaving my hair alone, 1 year later I still haven’t got out of that habit however I did stop the excessive heat and I’ve been watching you to learn essentially how to keep my damn hands out my head and I’ve stopped being a product junkie too. Water or a water based cream, Shea butter mixed with Soultanicals hair growth oil and dax grease (I heavily seal because this uk weather is bad vibes) are all I use to moisturise and seal now and I finger detangle and it’s been working tremendously. I’m at shoulder length now and I plan to continue following your steps and hopefully in the next few years I get to your amazing length and health too 🤎
Awww 😭❤️, It makes me happy knowing that you find my videos to be helpful. I wish you the best of luck as you continue your healthy hair growth journey, I really appreciate you for your support!!
@@NaturalAcademia Thank you so much 😭🤎 and I just realised that I wasn’t subscribed yet I’m almost positive that I did since I’ve watched every video of yours but hey 🙃
You would GREATLY benefit from african threading Sis! I am diy with it and I use the rubber thread as well (retains maximum moisture! I bc damaged natural hair on 3/31/20 and my hairbis doing well today. It take to much time to remove one thread so that keeps my hands OUT of my head unnecessarily! I redo every few weeks and recycle the same parts (no combs At All!!). I will remove for good in Nov/Dec 2023.
@@154angel154 thank you so much for the tips but my hair growth journey has gotten so much better, I reached waist length but I’m having to cut it so often to stay at the length I can handle (which is now only bra strap length bc of my full time job but I might cut it shorter). I currently have it in faux butterfly locs to keep my hands out my hair and I think I’m going to continue with these styles instead. 🫶🏽
Wow I’m early af. I assumed this had been uploaded days ago since I’m late to everything lol Edit: your hair looks gorgeous daaarling. It makes me miss my mini twists. That was my go to protective style this summer. Rn I have in box braids. That plus ayurveda has my length retention on point
@@Tai-chan. micro braids are so cute! I might be brave enough to attempt them one day. It’s prob better than mini twists since they can get so tangled at the root
Love you videos and I am going to try this for sure and My hair fallen out postpartum! I have been doing protective styles and it has been helping thanks again.
Absolutely awesome! Your hair is beautiful 😍 I've just rebraided/cornrowed my hair with extensions, after having it in for 2 months. I'm aiming for 3 months now! Just leaving the hair alone works wonders
Girl you can rock that look for a week or even two! Yaass!! I need to challenge myself to leave my hair alone for weeks at a time. Normally my hair is in twists, but I have some issues retaining moisture a little bit so I’m finding what products work. So far the sunny isle whipped Shea butter w/ extra virgin olive oil has been moisturizing. Just need another moisturizer on top of that. I’m just excited to still be fully natural without picking up a flat iron 😜
Living proof that keep a moisture/protein balance, and low manipulation and leaving your mane alone=RETENTION!!! Hair looks great. One question. How do you avoid unwashed hair from developing an odour? Not being rude. I workout so I cannot do this. Wish i could. Great results.
To prevent an order from my hair I refrain from using any type of water when I moisturize my hair, that helps a lot. Also, I don’t re-moisturize my hair unless my hair is completely dry or has no product in it.
I’m joining the challenge. 2022 is a milestone year. I’want to be waist length by then or at least mid back BSL now. By then I will trim off the last bit of texlaxed hair and be completely natural and still have some length. Yippee!!
I know this might not be the platform but I want to acknowledge that Jesus is coming soon and it's time you give your heart to him and live for him because it is his desire for every man to be saved please pray this prayer "Oh Lord God I believe with all my heart in Jesus Christ son of the living God I believe he died on the cross and rose again I confess with my mouth Jesus Christ is Lord of my life from this day I am now born again Congratulations 🤗
I might have to give this a try, I’ve been trying to grow my hair out passed bra strap length (longest it was when I was in high school) for the four years I’ve been natural and it takes FOREVER to grow. I know everyone’s hair is different, but you are on it girl! Can you do a routine showing how you wash and moisturize your hair and what you use while your hair is in the protective styles? Please and thank you so so so much in advance! 🥰💕✨
@@yasha36 so far so good! I can tell my hair grew almost an inch from my collar bone, I’ve been doing low manipulation styles (i.e. mini twists), I do pre-poo treatments with olive oil and hemp seed oil, and wash my hair to now once every two-three weeks instead of every week. My curls look more defined and lively so I’m going to continue the regimen. Thank you so much for asking. 😄✨💕
@@daniellep.3446 I just had to know ^^ I will be starting this protective style on Feb. 1st with my bestfriend!! I am looking forward to the challenge ♡
Wait is there a video on this challenge you did I'm definitely mia. Do another challenge I'll join you on the journey to longer healthier hair!😭👌🏾 my fellow haitian sister🇭🇹🇭🇹 tfs
I’m Currently doing the same thing expect I switch up styles every 2 months. Ex: Cornrows for 2 Months. Knotless Braids for 1 Month. Repeat. I’m keeping my hair in protective style till July/August. Only combing on wash day. Wash is day is when I prep for a new style. I’m taking biotin and I moisturize 2-4 times a week.
I am happy that you are happy for your hair growth. Doing nothing to it except moisturizing it is the best way to grow your hair; Low manipulation is the key.
I have literally been wearing crochet braids for the past 12 weeks :) Wearing two crochet styles (6 weeks each and detangled/washed between each style) Hoping I will see some growth! I will do one more 6 week crochet style beginning next week, crossing fingers for progress :)
Im about to put my hair in some twists and leave it till May as well ... maybe its a sign that i saw this vid.. 🤣 its funny because i did watch some of your videos, and i did hea you were doing a "6 month challenge", but it went in and out of my ear haha
Congrats Academia! Enjoyed watching and your ramblings (LOL). I am on a similar journey with braided extensions. Praying I don't have/get much shed hair...
Yaaaassss queen! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾💃🏾💃🏾💃🏾 My daughters are going to love this. We are on a hair growth journey too. Also, you're gorgeous. Thank you. Inspired😀 love & light from S.A.❤
I try to leave my protective styles in for a least 3 months and end up taking it out by the end of the one month period. But I’ve been doing better I keep them in for 2 months and then take it down do a treatment and wash it really good and back in a protective style. I have seen a tremendous amount of growth doing this for the last 2 years. I transitioned for about a year in a half (2018). I big chopped in April! And I’ve seen more growth honestly!! I love it!!
thank you so much for posting you never disappoint with your content and yessssss girl I am so happy for you I love the growth I couldn't wait to see how much your hair grew and it grew tremendously I am so excited yessssssssss challenge a success I 100 percent cannot wait for the next video
Your hair is so luxurious and soft. So healthy and long. Don't mind the dirt. Just comb it out if you can, oil up the hair and braid it again if you can. At least that is what I do sometimes. My hair is thriving and I have seen it grow a bit. I am so very hopeful! :)
Can We just acknowledge your beauty for a second? Like you always come with a bare face, pretty skin, soothing voice, etc. Your hair is pretty as well! But you in general is such a pretty girl! Love your channel!
Aww 😭 that’s so sweet of you to say, thank you!!! Means a lot ❤️❤️
@@NaturalAcademia Like Fr!! You have such an aesthetical pleasing face!! Like I know this is a hair channel, but it seems nobody comment on how legit pretty you are.
@@NaturalAcademia lol drop your skin care routine plsssss
Yes, yes, yes I was just saying to myself sis is cuuutttee! Natural Academia your hair is gorgeous boo!
@@rickimcfarland2269 isn't she!?!?
Love how you show that you don't need a lot of expensive products to grow healthy hair and maintain it. Keep doing what you are doing to help naturals who are on a budget and feel like their hair will never grow if they do not purchase all the fancy products the natural hair community is advertising. God bless.
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Exactly
Protective style and hair growth challenges used to be big on YT. The challenges have fallen off. But, I always enjoy watching ladies achieve their hair goals. So, it’s nice that you let us cheer you on.
Thank youuuu!!!! ❤️❤️
Because if you're doing a challenge, there aren't many hair videos you can do. People need their earnings from making new videos!
Gurlll you retained A LOT 😳🤯
Kudos the low manipulation😭🙌🏾
When you leave your hair alone that's what you get😍
I accidentally (well ok i was just being lazy tbh but i was busy with school alright) left my hair without washing for three months (september to earlier this month) and my hair grew (started at 1 inch below bra strap and now im 2 inches below bra strap so, almost waist length) !!! honestly being lazy af with natural hair while still doing enough to maintain it does wonders!!!
I love a fellow lazy Natural 🥰
@@NaturalAcademia 🥰🥰
Wish I could do this, my hair gets locked up within two weeks of no touching
@@eljoseph4171 keep them in cornrows
Are you low porosity?
You're the only youtuber I've watched who doesn't make the natural hair journey seem so complicated like others....you make everything look so simple and yet you gain so much growth😍😍😍😭😭ngl you are really inspiring me ...I hope a lot people find out about you soon
Thank you, that means a lot! ❤️❤️ It makes me happy knowing that you enjoy my content, I really appreciate you for your support!!!!
You have beautiful hair
I screamed when you screamed when you did the all the sections 💀 that’s a lot of growth yayyy
For real though!!!! I love how I sat here and watched your updates with this challenge and didn’t bother doing it myself... LESSON LEARNED 😭😂
I was legit YELLINGGGG when the front hair flew past that mark 😂 I'm so happy for you sis!!! Congratulations on the newly obtained inches 🤎🤎
Thank you!!!!!!!
Hair goals!!!! I can’t wait till my hair waist length! Nobody will tell me NOTHIN’!!! 😂😂😂😂😂😂
Yass!! 😅❤️
Yes girl same here! Nada!
She is so photogenic
👀 how’d you know
@@NaturalAcademiau always look so pretty on camera lol
I want to do this challenge but i touch my hair every two seconds.
😂😂 oh geezz
Sameeee.
And my scalp itches even when it's not itchy if that even makes sense 🤣
Me too and my dumb scalp be itchy all the time so I gotta wash it every week 😒😣😤
My dumbass scalp be itchy after I oil it up
Like does it want to be dry and crusty?!
Sixth months? Wow your hair grows quickly
Your hair said INCHES BINCHES! 😭👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
😭‼️
Queen Academia is officially waist length 😆❤🎉 This made me so happy to see your growth. Congratulations!
😭❤️❤️❤️ Thank you!!
@@NaturalAcademia You're welcome ☺☺
I need your genes!!!!! 5 inches in 6 months?? That's my growth in a year
Which is actually normal! Average growth is 6 inches per year :) but I’m positive you can do it in shorter if you do a lot of protective styling, especially in the winter :)
Ok Nigerian queen lol
That’s what I said
its probably not her genes its just bc she did this for 6 MONTHS
I'll settle for 4 inches a year. My hair growth & retention is waaay below average
I’m about to do this challenge too 🥴lemme get these inches rq
As you should!
I did this for 4 months but washed, deep conditioned and did a protein treatment to my hair whilst it was still in cornrows every month. I was actually aiming for 6 months but I could feel the buildup on my roots was going to be a problem whenever I was going to take it down.
I think all the washing probably caused my roots to matte up a little bit. I took my time to take my cornrows down, I was doing one cornrows per day after work. I recommend that if you are going to do this, wash your hair less often like she did. I manage to retain about 4 inches during those 4 months though. I used my own homemade aryuverdic oils.
@@nd7289 so don’t deep condition every month ? or basically don’t wash your hair every month ?
I love how simple you are. No fake nails, hair, eyelashes, lipstick, crop tops, etc. I’ve never met a RUclipsd like me and now I finally met someone close! I hope God showers you with blessings and I looovee your hair. Good luck with your channeelll ❤️ love from Florida
Moisturize every 3-4 weeks? I would be lookin like homer simpson, I'm talkn bout No hair! Obviously it worked well for you, awesome results 💕
😂😂😂 OMG
My /and my kids hair would be a fried crispy mess lol
I only moisturize my ends between washes, you don't have to do your whole head!
If your hair is in a protective style you’d be ok
I've definitely put my hair in these very braids and i probably won't take them out until spring😂😂 this is my go to now
We love to see it!!!
😂😂😂
How did it turn out? For me after 2 weeks they start mating so I try to re-moisture every 2 weeks… but am loving this just letting it be!
already planned on doing this as the new year is approaching. i seriously need to leave my hair alone and let it be ✨
I have sort of been doing that, bc I’m not doing my hair for zoom classes or work, and I’ve been shedding a lot less and retaining more
I can’t believe it’s already been 6 months, time really flies
RIGHT!!
my hair stays in twists and I know people be looking at me crazy cause sometimes it looks like i got dreadlocks 😹😹 I be trying to retain length though, with as little manipulation as possible 🤭💯
We love a low manipulating queennnn 🥰
This is so me...lol. Been doing the twists since our first lockdown in the UK...which was in March. I literally only retwist just before they lock up lol. Go low manipulation queens 😆👐
Mine too and I make no apologies for it. My hair has grown 10 inches just twisting it up on wash day and LEAVING her be. Grease water and oil is ALL we need!
Same here. I leave my hair in mini box braids and people think I have locs cause my hair grows out fast :) we gaining mad inches though. Last time I did low manipulation I got 3 inches. I’m planning on checking my length end of January
@@rmaddwilliams5064 - do you twist your hair with just grease & oil? And how long do you typically leave it in for. I usually have mine twisted for a week then wash it
I wonder what some of us were doing when God was handing out hair 😭😭
😂😂😂
I was probably taking a nap
@@jaellegilberts hahaha! I was probably playing outside somewhere.
@@traceydumase my hair is like an eighth of hers.
Gurl I was making myself instant noodles 😭✋🏽
My hair is so prone to dryness that my hair would probably break clean off if didn’t moisturize after 3 weeks. And your hair looks incredible!!
I love how fluffy and shiny your hair looks 😊
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Something that helps me to naturally get moisture in my hair is just to spray my braids not wet, but just spritz it. And sleep with a shower cap. You won't believe how much your natural hair moisturizes itself.
Ditto. Doing this with aloe vera juice is a game changer!
do u do this every night or 1-2 a week ?
@@melvanamassalley8872 When it needs it. So it would depend on your hair itself.
I do that every single night as I am on a 3-4 month 8 cornrows (4 on each side) personal protective style challenge. The only difference is I tie a silk/satin scarf BEFORE I put the shower cap and then I put a beanie sock cap and a hat! Pop on one of wigs and go for the day! Hope I can last til the end of May! Oh, and I have not washed my near month old hair as of yet. Liquid leave-ins and oils are what I use.
Come through Retention🔥🔥🔥. Low manipulation really is the key and it’s great that your hair actually retains moisture for so long. Well done and to ur hair is looking all sorts of amazing🔥
Thank you!!!
I'm glad that you mentioned the differences in hair growth on various parts of your head. Few know but each individual strand of hair on your head has its own growth rate, and is usually in a different stage of growth than other strands on your head (hence why we don't lose all of our hair when it sheds).
I high key feel like buying some beanies, twisting my hair up, and doing this challenge. & only letting my hair out for special occasions! 😌
Yes ma’am!!!!!!
I would love to find some good satin-lined beanies
@@kokujosei Here you go www.graceeleyae.com/collections/best-sellers
@@kokujosei Etsy!! Is amazing for bonnets
@@kokujosei & if you’re on a budget like me you might wanna consider buying a bonnet and putting a regular beanie over it!
"I think tonight I'm gonna celebrate all by my lonely because I have no friends. "
Proceeds to look happy and super confident😍😂😂
I'm thinking of doing this challenge. Hair growth here I come!!
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“It is a wig” 🤣🤣 sooo pretty
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Braided my hair up last night. Inches here I come🙌🏽.
Omg!!!! The health, the volume💃🏽😍
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Jesus! The length you retained in these 6 months is longer than my 1 year and 6 month hair. Clearly I'm doing somethinb wrong
Oh geez 💀😭
You and I both!
Not really. Hair grows at different rates for some people. There was a study where some people grew an inch every 6 months when others were an inch monthly. It based on genetics
Oooo....Your hair has that length AND bawdy! Happy New Growth sis!!! 👏🏽👏🏽❤
Thank you ❤️❤️❤️😭
We are all shook and excited for you! Yessssss, winning!
Thank you ‼️‼️
Congrats on the growth! Your hair looks amazing. I'm at the same length as you are right now and growing it past this length can be such a struggle but you did that! 👏🏽
My goal is for my hair to get like this one day ❤️ 🤞🏽
You can do it!!!
Me moisturizing my hair now
The next morning my hair : did I even seen moisturizer 🥴🥴🥴🥴
SAME
Spray your hair with water then Sleep with a shower cap :)
I was not expecting THAT much growth. Definitely trying this after my next wash day
Oooooh I am here early! I started using hair grease cuz of you... and GIRL! My hair has been popping! Excited about this new journey I’m about to go on!
Yeeessssss!!!! We love to see it ‼️
Hi! Whats the hair grease?
Ok so I am so happy to know that I am not the only person to only wash her hair once a month cause I don’t get buildup like that and I do protective styling and I don’t like messing with my hair
Yassss inches sis 🥳🙌🏾 Low manipulation styles are one of the ways I grew my hair to waist length!
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I did it starting bald. Very low manipulation and GURL AND 2 1/2 inches in 2 months!!! Usually i only get an inch
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The front of my hair always grows faster than anywhere else on my head too!!
Hey I'm friendless too 😭. Anyways, I am on a personal protective/low manipulation style challenge. I am currently wearing mini braids (box braids with my real hair). This is my long-term challenge for me due to the fact I plan on wearing these for 3 years or until I reach waist length. It's hard sometimes because I just want to take it out and straighten my hair see how long it is so far but then I remember my goal.
Are you going to rebraid it or the braids just stay there for 3 years.
Would you be able to update us on your growth?
@@oluwanifesimiakinwale4132 I’m sure they’ll rebrand because if not it’ll become loc’d
I looked forward to this video. This is how I have my hair plus chebe-powder and I've retained length. Girl your one of my favorite youtubers. Hunni when you pulled out the measuring tape I smiled like yess hunni measure the growth. I was ready to come through the phone and measure it myself lol 😆. Videos like this are very inspiring Im going to keep on this low manipulation journey. Happy hair growth and celebrate your hair goals
I tried watching Ms Mississippi and 22nd century's videos but I simply could not understand them... Like I had no idea of what do.
But your videos are sooo good. You really care and actually explains everything in a single video. Thank you so much!
I’m gonna try this and wear a headband wig . I’ll do the plaits in ur hair too . Wish me luck .
Same!
I did this experiment tooo siiiis!! I used Twists Instead and was so u comfortable at first. I started in May and then stopped during August but started again in September. I finished this week and guuuyyys retained so much!!! I haven't officially measured yet but by sight it's obvious!!! I recommend this to all those who haven't tried yet
That's the most beautiful hair I have ever seen. Gurl, I am jealous. It's dark and healthy. OMG!!!
If you ever get a silk press I might pass out 🤣 edit my hair grows faster in the front too!
I wish!!!! My front center lags tremendously :(
@@siphokaziubisi6944 Mine lags because of thinning and breakage from puffs. It’s recovering rather nicely and at a good pace. Definitely growing faster than the rest of my hair
@@siphokaziubisi6944 bru and idem how to get it to grow🙁
Yes, growth hunty!!.. I'll be starting my challenge next month.
Why am I smiling like it’s my hair that has grown ? 😍😂
I absolutely LOVE your videos, I’ve suffered from HIHS (Hands in Hair Syndrome) 😭 and when I was relaxed I used to basically wand curl my hair every single day no joke and the worst part is that the first day I big chopped, I flat ironed my twa hair because I was so used to just not leaving my hair alone, 1 year later I still haven’t got out of that habit however I did stop the excessive heat and I’ve been watching you to learn essentially how to keep my damn hands out my head and I’ve stopped being a product junkie too. Water or a water based cream, Shea butter mixed with Soultanicals hair growth oil and dax grease (I heavily seal because this uk weather is bad vibes) are all I use to moisturise and seal now and I finger detangle and it’s been working tremendously. I’m at shoulder length now and I plan to continue following your steps and hopefully in the next few years I get to your amazing length and health too 🤎
Awww 😭❤️, It makes me happy knowing that you find my videos to be helpful. I wish you the best of luck as you continue your healthy hair growth journey, I really appreciate you for your support!!
@@NaturalAcademia Thank you so much 😭🤎 and I just realised that I wasn’t subscribed yet I’m almost positive that I did since I’ve watched every video of yours but hey 🙃
Me too omg its killing me
You would GREATLY benefit from african threading Sis! I am diy with it and I use the rubber thread as well (retains maximum moisture! I bc damaged natural hair on 3/31/20 and my hairbis doing well today. It take to much time to remove one thread so that keeps my hands OUT of my head unnecessarily! I redo every few weeks and recycle the same parts (no combs At All!!). I will remove for good in Nov/Dec 2023.
@@154angel154 thank you so much for the tips but my hair growth journey has gotten so much better, I reached waist length but I’m having to cut it so often to stay at the length I can handle (which is now only bra strap length bc of my full time job but I might cut it shorter). I currently have it in faux butterfly locs to keep my hands out my hair and I think I’m going to continue with these styles instead. 🫶🏽
The earliest i have been😂😂keep it up girl, you look awesome
Thank you!!!! ❤️
Wow I’m early af. I assumed this had been uploaded days ago since I’m late to everything lol
Edit: your hair looks gorgeous daaarling. It makes me miss my mini twists. That was my go to protective style this summer. Rn I have in box braids. That plus ayurveda has my length retention on point
Yeah, my micro braids help with my growth a lot...
Thank you😆 I’m happy to hear that you’ve been retaining some length !!
@@Tai-chan. micro braids are so cute! I might be brave enough to attempt them one day. It’s prob better than mini twists since they can get so tangled at the root
Love you videos and I am going to try this for sure and
My hair fallen out postpartum!
I have been doing protective styles and it has been helping thanks again.
Definitely let me know how it goes!!
Okay, I am doing this challenge! I just braided my hair up in 12 braids and it's bout to be the look till June/July! Thanks for these tips.
Flaxseed gel is a girl's best friend, I put it on my hair while I braid it up with some castor oil, and my hair stays healthy and protected.
You have so much patience, after two weeks of braids I want to see the growth lol. Has anyone tried the Camille rose Ayurvedic serum? Is it any good?
I use it and I love it!
Definitely tried curly proverbz she has a new line with all of her diy’s
@@mirtacraft8563 wow now I really want to try it. Thanks ❤️
Using it and really love it
Ok got to try this love Ayurvedic
Your hair is so gorgeous, girl and this was a great video to me your voice is very calm and soothing, imma try this now.
Thank you ❤️❤️
"it is a wig" girl when i tell you my mouth dropped because you fooled me for a good second
Absolutely awesome! Your hair is beautiful 😍
I've just rebraided/cornrowed my hair with extensions, after having it in for 2 months. I'm aiming for 3 months now! Just leaving the hair alone works wonders
I clicked so fast... Lol
❤️❤️❤️😂
Me too!
You speak so much positivity over your hair, no wonder you have great juicy long hair.
2:22 That's lint. My daughter gets it in her hair all the time. 😁
Blessings From Texas 🤠
congratulationssss i need to try this out❤️❤️
Thank you!!!
This is inspiring.
Girl you can rock that look for a week or even two! Yaass!! I need to challenge myself to leave my hair alone for weeks at a time. Normally my hair is in twists, but I have some issues retaining moisture a little bit so I’m finding what products work. So far the sunny isle whipped Shea butter w/ extra virgin olive oil has been moisturizing. Just need another moisturizer on top of that. I’m just excited to still be fully natural without picking up a flat iron 😜
wow that is a lot of growth
Living proof that keep a moisture/protein balance, and low manipulation and leaving your mane alone=RETENTION!!!
Hair looks great. One question. How do you avoid unwashed hair from developing an odour? Not being rude. I workout so I cannot do this. Wish i could. Great results.
To prevent an order from my hair I refrain from using any type of water when I moisturize my hair, that helps a lot. Also, I don’t re-moisturize my hair unless my hair is completely dry or has no product in it.
Natural Academia ahhh thank you for answering. Makes sense.
"does it look like a wig? Coz it is a wig.." *tugs on scalp*💀💀💀
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What are you talking about? Why are you here saying her hair is a wig? Why are you here?
@@lanajoseph478 you clearly didnt watch the whole video before replying to them huh lmao
@@jaylabrown1417 I know. I was like" why is she so mad for?" ROTFLMAOL
Hair poppin girl! It looks great!
Thank you!!!!❤️
I'm definitely going on a 6 month challenge next year.
I’m joining the challenge. 2022 is a milestone year. I’want to be waist length by then or at least mid back BSL now. By then I will trim off the last bit of texlaxed hair and be completely natural and still have some length. Yippee!!
Love your personality and the way you go off topic and then try to get back to what you were talking about😂😂
I really try not to 😭😭
I know this might not be the platform but I want to acknowledge that Jesus is coming soon and it's time you give your heart to him and live for him because it is his desire for every man to be saved please pray this prayer "Oh Lord God I believe with all my heart in Jesus Christ son of the living God I believe he died on the cross and rose again I confess with my mouth Jesus Christ is Lord of my life from this day I am now born again Congratulations 🤗
Amen
Amen!
I might have to give this a try, I’ve been trying to grow my hair out passed bra strap length (longest it was when I was in high school) for the four years I’ve been natural and it takes FOREVER to grow. I know everyone’s hair is different, but you are on it girl! Can you do a routine showing how you wash and moisturize your hair and what you use while your hair is in the protective styles? Please and thank you so so so much in advance! 🥰💕✨
How is it going so far?
@@yasha36 so far so good! I can tell my hair grew almost an inch from my collar bone, I’ve been doing low manipulation styles (i.e. mini twists), I do pre-poo treatments with olive oil and hemp seed oil, and wash my hair to now once every two-three weeks instead of every week. My curls look more defined and lively so I’m going to continue the regimen. Thank you so much for asking. 😄✨💕
@@daniellep.3446 I just had to know ^^ I will be starting this protective style on Feb. 1st with my bestfriend!! I am looking forward to the challenge ♡
@@yasha36 that’s wonderful! I hope you both will reach your hair goals together and much more ❤️
Your hair is so long and moisturised. 💖🤩
Don't ever let a man ruin you. Build yourself up and stay focused I promise it will be worth it. Love and Blessings...
Lol this has nothing to do with a man
Wait is there a video on this challenge you did I'm definitely mia. Do another challenge I'll join you on the journey to longer healthier hair!😭👌🏾 my fellow haitian sister🇭🇹🇭🇹 tfs
😭 Lmaoo, the video was very lowkey. But I’ll definitely be sure to announce the next challenge properly.
She's so freaking gorgeous 😍 I just can't even😩!!!
I’m Currently doing the same thing expect I switch up styles every 2 months. Ex: Cornrows for 2 Months. Knotless Braids for 1 Month. Repeat. I’m keeping my hair in protective style till July/August. Only combing on wash day. Wash is day is when I prep for a new style. I’m taking biotin and I moisturize 2-4 times a week.
I am happy that you are happy for your hair growth. Doing nothing to it except moisturizing it is the best way to grow your hair; Low manipulation is the key.
AWESOMENESS! Your hair and skin is BEAUTIFUL! And you are absolutely GORGEOUS!!!🥰
Wow she is stunning omg, such beautiful dark skin and hair😍☺️ new subscriber
I'm so proud of you! The length😩♥️♥️♥️♥️
Thank you 😭❤️
@@NaturalAcademia omg no problem hun!! ♥️♥️♥️
I have literally been wearing crochet braids for the past 12 weeks :) Wearing two crochet styles (6 weeks each and detangled/washed between each style) Hoping I will see some growth! I will do one more 6 week crochet style beginning next week, crossing fingers for progress :)
Im about to put my hair in some twists and leave it till May as well ... maybe its a sign that i saw this vid..
🤣 its funny because i did watch some of your videos, and i did hea you were doing a "6 month challenge", but it went in and out of my ear haha
Watching this is really therapeutic for me.. so beautiful 😍
Congrats Academia! Enjoyed watching and your ramblings (LOL). I am on a similar journey with braided extensions. Praying I don't have/get much shed hair...
Thank you, that means a lot! ❤️❤️ It makes me happy knowing that you enjoy my content, I really appreciate you for your support!!!!
Yaaaassss queen! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾💃🏾💃🏾💃🏾
My daughters are going to love this. We are on a hair growth journey too. Also, you're gorgeous. Thank you. Inspired😀 love & light from S.A.❤
Happy you enjoyed the video!❤️❤️
I try to leave my protective styles in for a least 3 months and end up taking it out by the end of the one month period. But I’ve been doing better I keep them in for 2 months and then take it down do a treatment and wash it really good and back in a protective style. I have seen a tremendous amount of growth doing this for the last 2 years. I transitioned for about a year in a half (2018). I big chopped in April! And I’ve seen more growth honestly!! I love it!!
thank you so much for posting you never disappoint with your content and yessssss girl I am so happy for you I love the growth I couldn't wait to see how much your hair grew and it grew tremendously I am so excited yessssssssss challenge a success I 100 percent cannot wait for the next video
Your hair is so luxurious and soft. So healthy and long. Don't mind the dirt. Just comb it out if you can, oil up the hair and braid it again if you can. At least that is what I do sometimes. My hair is thriving and I have seen it grow a bit. I am so very hopeful! :)
My eyes 👀 Wow you go girl!!! Sssssoooo beautiful and flowing!
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Congratulations...that's crazy growth..Im gonna try that 🥳🥳🥳🥳
Let me know how it goes!!!
OMG it’s amazing how much length you retained!😍🔥🔥