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  • Опубликовано: 6 авг 2024
  • On today's Hair Me Out, we follow content creator Molly Katherine (@scarlettohair) who is known for her 3 foot long ginger hair and her Renaissance and Ethereal Essence inspired aesthetic. Molly shows us some outfits and hair accessories that she has collected over the years and then walks us through how she achieves a "bushel braid."
    CHAPTERS
    00:00 Meet Molly
    01:32 Dresses and Hair Accessories
    2:58 Styling the Bushel Braid
    8:22 Adding Accessories
    9:18 The Final Look
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  • @givemeprimelaughter
    @givemeprimelaughter Год назад +495

    Been watching Molly for ages now and I adore this so much. Every reel and tiktok and photo she puts out floors me. She also feels very genuine and kind and she definitely deserves this recognition.

  • @arykachrystana6937
    @arykachrystana6937 Год назад +252

    I have a hard time sitting for 4 hours to get braids that will last me a month. As a content creator I’m sure she’s doing this at least twice a week. God bless her.

  • @nightwishisthegreatestband6355
    @nightwishisthegreatestband6355 Год назад +508

    I am black and I can't believe some people say gingers aren't attractive.

    • @space_cowboy1
      @space_cowboy1 Год назад +42

      As a ginger myself you just made my day 😊

    • @yaritzamiranda921
      @yaritzamiranda921 Год назад +39

      Same, I find their hair color to be the most beautiful and unique

    • @AneXineohp
      @AneXineohp Год назад +23

      Who asked about your race? Lol, im so confused. It’s not like your opinion is any less or any more valid because you’re black, but sure, of that’s what you think is the most important part about you and changes everything you say, go right on ahead.

    • @AneXineohp
      @AneXineohp Год назад +10

      That’s like me saying “I’m a swimmer and ppl who say the Earth is not round baffle me,” like it’s just so strange, I hope ppl don’t talk like that irl, or anywhere outside this one particular comment, it’s just so alien.

    • @AneXineohp
      @AneXineohp Год назад +3

      And to try and dissect this further, what correlation between you being black and her having red hair is there?
      Like seriously, what are you trying to say or is randomness how you act quirky and funny?

  • @Ohmygh0st
    @Ohmygh0st Год назад +275

    Soooo long and FULL, it looks very healthy. This is what I want for my hair 😅

    • @desertrose3511
      @desertrose3511 Год назад +8

      Me too 😅 my hair probably won’t ever be this long but I’ll dream!

    • @user-wh5ir4fo4r
      @user-wh5ir4fo4r Год назад

      @@desertrose3511 MIne won't either. She's at classic length and I think my terminal is tailbone. I've never gotten it past that. That could be due to damage but I think it's genetics.

    • @Michaelabeauty96
      @Michaelabeauty96 8 месяцев назад +1

      ⁠​⁠@@user-wh5ir4fo4ryes part of hers is definitely genetics also red heads I’ve noticed they just have very resilient hair its very thick too and it grows like crazy my sister-in-law is a red head too she could definitely get it nearly this long if she wanted to she just doesn’t and some people have a terminal length as well and their hair just won’t go past a certain length

  • @Michaelabeauty96
    @Michaelabeauty96 8 месяцев назад +15

    As a stylist she’s truly one of the very few people I’ve seen that pulls off super long hair it has shape with layering and is healthy from top to bottom also I love watching her do her styles😍

  • @GenRN
    @GenRN Год назад +268

    I just cut off 15 inches and still have plenty left. The amount of difficulty I had managing my hair was crazy. It tangled so badly but was super healthy and I will be sending it off for donation. Her hair is gorgeous!

    • @Marichela
      @Marichela Год назад +3

      Hi, Hope you don't mind me asking but what organization are you donating your hair? I'm still looking for one.

    • @GenRN
      @GenRN Год назад +5

      @@Marichela Locks of Love is who I sent hair to in the past.

    • @Marichela
      @Marichela Год назад +2

      @@GenRN Thank You!

    • @bubblegumprincess5392
      @bubblegumprincess5392 Год назад +1

      im chopping off my tailbone length hair today to my shoulders. sadly i cant donate though i wish i could.

    • @GenRN
      @GenRN Год назад

      @@bubblegumprincess5392 save it!

  • @meghnawahid695
    @meghnawahid695 Год назад +20

    This woman is the definition of natural beauty 😍😍

  • @misssummer_ms
    @misssummer_ms Год назад +14

    I absolutly love Mollys hairstyles. My hair is about 80cm long, which is about half of my body. And this length it reached a point, where it doesnt look that nice open, so I always braid it and taking a lot of inspiration from Molly, cause she gives me a peak of what my hair might look like when the styling is done. But it will take me a long time, until I will get my hair in such beautyful ways up as she does.❤

  • @MagnoliaPantherWoman
    @MagnoliaPantherWoman 7 месяцев назад +2

    I like the idea of normalizing these hairstyles. Really, we all deserve to wear what brings us joy and self expression.

  • @meryvick7
    @meryvick7 Год назад +84

    Wow this is incredibly beautiful. Also she sounds so fun and kind!

  • @Eliska_Kal
    @Eliska_Kal Год назад +50

    Wow, finally someone with very long hair that are actually healthy thick and beautiful. ❤

    • @hospitalcakewalk
      @hospitalcakewalk Год назад +3

      It's not thick though. She fluffed it up so it looks thicker but you can see when she parts it, it's super thin.. I really was hoping for thick hair too

    • @hospitalcakewalk
      @hospitalcakewalk Год назад

      @@voeuxie just watch her pull it forward. It's insanely thin. Like half of my hair makes up for all of hers.
      Trying to find someone with thick hair who actually has thick hair and doesn't just say they do is impossible. I understand why people with thin hair think hers is thick, but unless my hair is damp and I look like a naked pomeranian, my hair isn't nearly as thin

    • @voeuxie
      @voeuxie Год назад +1

      @@hospitalcakewalk Guess it looks different to everyone 🤷🏼‍♀️ maybe it looks that way to you because of the length?

    • @hospitalcakewalk
      @hospitalcakewalk Год назад

      @@voeuxie it's because of how thin it is when she pulls it forward.. fluffing hair like she is doing constantly can make thinner hair look full, but if you pay attention to her pulling it forward, you'll notice how actually thin it is.

    • @hmmhuh1222
      @hmmhuh1222 Год назад

      ​@@hospitalcakewalk 😂

  • @user-ql5wm2wv3h
    @user-ql5wm2wv3h Год назад +29

    And imagine that some people are ashamed of being ginger. This hair colour is just so pretty and unique ❤

  • @vickilindberg6336
    @vickilindberg6336 Год назад +5

    My daughter is 4th generation flaming ginger so you look beautiful to us. Even halfway down the back is heavy. Can't imagine how 3+' feels. Great tutorial. Thanks.

  • @lydipedia
    @lydipedia Год назад +6

    Been following Molly for a minute and so happy to see her repping us gingers so well as usual ❤

  • @sarahallegra6239
    @sarahallegra6239 Год назад +56

    She is stunning and her hair is incredible! I’m so glad you covered her so I could subscribe to her channel!

    • @tthomas
      @tthomas 8 месяцев назад

      Agreed!

  • @womensarmycorpsveteran2904
    @womensarmycorpsveteran2904 Год назад +11

    I just had a trim. My hair is just below my waist, kinda curly/wavy. I needed a trim because it was getting tangly on the ends. I was pretty surprised the other day when I hadn’t put my hair up that I kept getting my hair caught up into the garment I was crocheting. I will be having my 65th birthday later this month.

    • @hmmhuh1222
      @hmmhuh1222 Год назад

      any haircare tips/secrets??

  • @pinkpandamiranda
    @pinkpandamiranda Год назад +9

    I'm trying to grow my hair out so I can do cool styles for SCA events (Society for Creative Anachronism), and this is honestly goals.

  • @chilloften
    @chilloften Месяц назад +1

    It’s a work of art. So gorgeous.

  • @ytb40
    @ytb40 Год назад +7

    Molly is so gorgeous and so amazing! She has managed to grow an absolute treasure with her wonderful superlong hair

  • @trixie_pixie
    @trixie_pixie Год назад +7

    Wow, I adore her and her craft. Thank you for introducing her. Will definitely start following her. 💖

  • @micahsnow346
    @micahsnow346 Год назад +7

    My hair will literally just stop growing after a certain point. How are some people so blessed 😂😂

    • @spy6205
      @spy6205 Год назад

      Mine continues to grow long but as I’ve gotten older, it’s begun to thin slightly after it gets past my waist and I tend to lose more hair when I brush/style/wash versus when my hair is shorter. It’s like I can have thick hair or long hair, apparently. My hair is at my butt now but only about half as thick as hers. She has my dream hair and I wish my hair was as thick as her’s!

  • @tanja6233
    @tanja6233 Год назад +8

    I'm hairing you Molly Katherine 🌹 Phenomenal braiding tutorial.. Beautiful gowns adorable bedroom
    Thank you REFINERY 29

  • @powerav3
    @powerav3 Год назад +5

    Very cool, especially Molly's comments about self-identity.

  • @merrymary767
    @merrymary767 Год назад +6

    Beautiful I just love the final effect . Brilliant. I love long hair. I'm 63 yrs old and my hair is at least a yard long. I braid it almost everyday. You give me inspiration to try new braids. Thank you.

    • @hmmhuh1222
      @hmmhuh1222 Год назад

      wow!! any tips/tricks for growing long hair?

    • @merrymary767
      @merrymary767 Год назад

      @@hmmhuh1222 I haven't cut my hair in 16 years.

  • @bamflr
    @bamflr Год назад +23

    I chopped off all my hair last year because I was so tired of getting it in everything (car doors, bag straps, under my own arms, stuck in my cat's paws, in my food, etc) and it *definitely* wasn't this long!! The commitment and care needed is incredible, and she goes the whole mile for it (the whole three feet?)
    Her hair is beautiful, and done up like this, absolutely stunning

  • @rennahintermeister9202
    @rennahintermeister9202 Год назад +6

    Loved seeing such a detailed process of your creations!!!!

  • @Rebecca-ex4eo
    @Rebecca-ex4eo Год назад +20

    Can she drop her hair care routine? It looks so healthy and lush 😱

    • @Michaelabeauty96
      @Michaelabeauty96 8 месяцев назад

      I have followed her for awhile and she’s actually posted about it on RUclips

  • @Immaculately.vibing
    @Immaculately.vibing Год назад +4

    It’s full all the way down! So rare.

  • @LadyCrazycat
    @LadyCrazycat Год назад +2

    Rainbow hair ties would help keep track with braids.
    I'll be honest, I was thinking about cutting my hair this morning(36in). Scalp has been pulling a bit much lately. But this is kind of encouraging to keep it, I feel like I just need to let it out of the braid every other day. Stay positive.
    -Molly S.

  • @basementdwellercosplay
    @basementdwellercosplay Год назад +2

    I use to have hair go down to my waist but now its between my ears and shoulders. Watching this made me miss my old hair lengthand the styles I use to do

  • @user-ji1nj6jg2x
    @user-ji1nj6jg2x Год назад +4

    The end result is beautiful!

  • @lcarolynghearing854
    @lcarolynghearing854 9 месяцев назад

    You and your hair are so beautiful! Love what you are doing with your hair and costuming 🌻🌻

  • @pompeiiizzy265
    @pompeiiizzy265 Год назад +1

    Been watching her for a while,, looooove her content!

  • @kayb8025
    @kayb8025 Год назад +4

    Love her, love her TikTok’s ❤

  • @smartcookie1094
    @smartcookie1094 Год назад +2

    0:44 to see that cat get up there in slow motion😊.

  • @neon102
    @neon102 Год назад

    I used to have my hair at 60 cm and then I cut it recently because it was getting everywhere. Super cool to see how long your hair got

  • @alenemarie1726
    @alenemarie1726 Год назад +2

    I love her soooo much!

  • @Brunette_Rapunzel
    @Brunette_Rapunzel 3 месяца назад

    Mine is 40" long too! Lots of fun to maintain (lol) but so worth it! :)

  • @joymcguire
    @joymcguire 7 месяцев назад

    Love molly and Jake!!

  • @lunaisbellavalentine1823
    @lunaisbellavalentine1823 Год назад

    Man that lil tuck move she did just changed my life, thank youu

  • @ankra12
    @ankra12 Год назад +3

    So beautiful ❤ your hair color is just amazing.

  • @shiwan45
    @shiwan45 Год назад +6

    Wow you're so beautiful and love your awesome hair. Those dresses are flawless❤❤❤❤I totally love them

  • @gabrielleschmidt1435
    @gabrielleschmidt1435 7 месяцев назад

    🎉I really love ❤️ you and your hair! It was fascinating watching you braid your hair and add everything ✨️ to it!😊

  • @jsmithsemper4848
    @jsmithsemper4848 Год назад +5

    What a beautiful woman!!!

  • @leleprtk
    @leleprtk Год назад +1

    I’m in love with her, she’s so cute and funny 💖😭

  • @shenz333
    @shenz333 Год назад +3

    Her hair is so pretty c:

  • @matthewfier7148
    @matthewfier7148 Год назад +1

    I love you molly beennwatching since day 1 ❤❤❤❤ keep it up bby....

  • @henrysmith18
    @henrysmith18 Год назад +3

    Great video! Fun and interesting.

  • @teelove2564
    @teelove2564 Год назад +4

    Pretty hair!!! And hairstyle ❤❤❤

  • @anjalisingh5524
    @anjalisingh5524 Год назад +2

    Hey Disney we got your Rapunzel💃

  • @rosedewittbukater4203
    @rosedewittbukater4203 8 месяцев назад

    Great hair! I love it!

  • @LAVirgo67
    @LAVirgo67 Год назад

    Stunningly beautiful hair! I'm jealous, but at the same time I know the care that goes into long hair, so that stops any desires to have it.

  • @PinkWytchBytch
    @PinkWytchBytch Год назад +1

    My hair reached around 5 ft and I admit, I’ve grown to hate it. When you have health issues as severe as mine, taking care of so much hair actually becomes a source of stress, not pride. I’m looking forward to chopping mine off to about the length of a feminine tomboy 🤩 so much easier maintenance

  • @hailhellvetica
    @hailhellvetica Год назад

    Love this so muchhhh❤❤❤

  • @lisanetgark415
    @lisanetgark415 Год назад +2

    Awesome!!

  • @Sun.Shine-
    @Sun.Shine- Год назад +8

    Red haired Rapunzel or a female character from Tolkien itself 😍

  • @averycheesypotato
    @averycheesypotato Год назад +3

    My hair is long & a similar shade, but yours is in much better condition
    …I really need to step up my hair are routine…

    • @hmmhuh1222
      @hmmhuh1222 Год назад

      any tips or tricks? trying to get my own hair routine sorted >_

  • @loinquieto
    @loinquieto Год назад +5

    I love her, such a cute girl. A real artist

  • @Frg_ft
    @Frg_ft Год назад

    YASS let’s go ginger crew!

  • @vickinoeske1154
    @vickinoeske1154 Год назад +1

    I am absolutely gobsmacked. You are incredible and gorgeous.

  • @officialkaym
    @officialkaym Год назад +4

    So freaking pretty!! ❤❤❤

  • @EmmavdWoude1997
    @EmmavdWoude1997 5 месяцев назад

    This hair style looks like a complete artwork

  • @InfiresTaekook
    @InfiresTaekook Год назад +1

    I'm 5'3 and almost 3 feet hair like in this video. I do nothing exciting with it. So thanks for inspiring

  • @Marichela
    @Marichela Год назад +6

    My hair is longer then that and it feels heavy when I have it in a ponytail, which gives me headaches. Once I find a organization I feel happy for donating my hair, I'm getting a haircut. ❤

  • @terriem3922
    @terriem3922 10 месяцев назад

    I love red hair and have since I was a brunette in elementary school.

  • @danaewilliams7871
    @danaewilliams7871 Год назад

    This video is so cool!

  • @maggieb4736
    @maggieb4736 8 месяцев назад

    Just found your channel. I love all of it! Your hair and hairstyles of course, lol, costumes, make-up, music and your fab personality! Just so fun---and you are stunning, of course! My mom had beautiful red hair, 7 children and not one of us were blessed with it, 7 brunettes (like Dad)---bummer, lol. Keep up the great work!

  • @SouthernArtist77
    @SouthernArtist77 4 месяца назад

    Stunning.

  • @NanaColeen
    @NanaColeen 8 месяцев назад

    Thank you. You are such a beauty👍❤

  • @oceanfoxes905
    @oceanfoxes905 Год назад +5

    Damn, my hair is the same length but def doesn't look that full. She has such beautiful hair😍

  • @adrii_dream8098
    @adrii_dream8098 Год назад +3

    So beautiful 🤩 Merida ❤❤❤❤

  • @Smittenhamster
    @Smittenhamster Год назад +4

    So so pretty.

  • @aimeeelliott7608
    @aimeeelliott7608 Год назад +1

    So interesting!

  • @Sugarskulls_forever
    @Sugarskulls_forever Год назад

    I LOVE MOLLY

  • @enzi4569
    @enzi4569 Год назад

    This is the content i need when im washing my hair. Its long now lol😂

  • @bernadettecrawford3656
    @bernadettecrawford3656 Год назад

    Beautiful hair

  • @ijyoyo
    @ijyoyo Год назад

    interesting! Wow never would have guessed

  • @blessedbeauty2293
    @blessedbeauty2293 4 месяца назад +1

    - I love her ❤️

  • @Countravendark
    @Countravendark 2 месяца назад

    Holy shit I am such a big fan of your hair and this channel ❤.

  • @annanardo2358
    @annanardo2358 7 месяцев назад +1

    Thumbs UP !!!😍😍😍

  • @tammytoth5874
    @tammytoth5874 8 месяцев назад

    Beautiful ❤❤❤❤

  • @rachelholtsoi4354
    @rachelholtsoi4354 Год назад +9

    All I can say is gorgeous hair. I'm still upset that I cut all of my hair off. Yes, I know it grows back but it's just not the same.

  • @maddydavidsdottir9862
    @maddydavidsdottir9862 Год назад +33

    How on earth does she have the patience?! We have the same length hair, the only difference is that I'm 4ft 10 lol but I honestly can not wait till 25th april when I have it cut cause my migraines are so effing bad rn and it's so heavy and when I say I'm having to brush my hair 5 times a day and still getting knots, I am not exaggerating. It's awful! I grew my hair because when I was a kid, like ages 3 to 8, my hair was like 4/5ft long and it was pure white blonde and natural victorian porcelain doll curls and I loved it but my mum cut my hair when I was 8 and refused to let me grow it again so when I became an adult I always said I'd frow it out again and I did.....and I regret everything 😂 ridiculously long hair and chronic migraines do not go well together plus my hair is really thick too so it just adds to the weight.
    I'd love to have the ability to braid my hair all beautiful like this but I dont have the patience or the ability 😅 only 1 more month till I chop off a foot of hair!!

    • @SighDown
      @SighDown Год назад +5

      A good hairdresser could thin your hair out a bit with shears to eliminate some of the weight.

    • @maddydavidsdottir9862
      @maddydavidsdottir9862 Год назад +2

      @@SighDown while I appreciate your comment, I'm 32 (today actually lol) and it takes not only cutting off a fair amount but also thinning it out. It's a 2 step process for my hair. I apologise for not originally specific that. I didnt feel it was necessary at the time but yes, we already trim and thin as my hair is so thick it requires both steps :) also I apologise for any wrong words. English is not my native language.

    • @blackwing97
      @blackwing97 Год назад +3

      as someone who had very long hair once, cutting it is an instant relief. why don't you cut it now to remove the weight, then get the cut perfected by the stylist next month?

    • @sarahlabbe9779
      @sarahlabbe9779 Год назад +5

      Hi, also long haired here, I get to many tangles I have to keep my hair in a braid or some tied-up style otherwise it would require so much brushing... usually one or two side braids is really easy, rope braids are really fast and keeps it knot free as well. Good luck until your haircut!

    • @maddydavidsdottir9862
      @maddydavidsdottir9862 Год назад +1

      @@sarahlabbe9779 I've been doing that a lot too lol also, thank you for relating and not trying to mansplain my own hair to me! I wish you a happy hair journey too 🥰

  • @Lora2788
    @Lora2788 Год назад

    Nice to know I'm not the only one who sits on their hair and accidentally getting it in stuff!

  • @1daySomeday
    @1daySomeday 3 месяца назад

    You so look the part from how gorgeous you are , your personality type , and of course your fairy tail hair! The style you used in this video would also work during Christmas season with mini birds nested in it with Baby's breath plants in it and some sparkly tiny mini ornaments that light up.

  • @Bluu_kat
    @Bluu_kat Год назад +2

    Watching this with my super short bob haha

  • @torritidwell7599
    @torritidwell7599 8 месяцев назад

    ❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @JezTam
    @JezTam Год назад +1

    I have 41 in hair and i go through daily struggles too lol

  • @anniejane255
    @anniejane255 Год назад

    8:02 well, that was VERY unexpected lollllllll

  • @RachelIlous89
    @RachelIlous89 Год назад +2

    Where is her dress from ? The one with the smocked bodice! So cute

  • @doreengarnhart7374
    @doreengarnhart7374 Год назад +6

    She is adorable.... I follow her on Instagram!!❤

  • @karasu8310
    @karasu8310 Год назад

    ❤❤❤❤❤

  • @StrawberryLegacy
    @StrawberryLegacy Год назад +3

    I love her but ai wish she did more actual braiding tutorials on her channel like she does here :( I have long hair and it's always so sad seeing all the cool styles and having no idea how to do it.

    • @Sunshine_Hime
      @Sunshine_Hime Год назад +3

      Hi I also love to do amazing styles on my long hair and one channel that I've found extremely useful, since it's full of braiding TUTORIALS, it's Silvousplaits. She recreates hairstyles from popular TV and movies such as Game of Thrones, Lord of the Rings, Vikings, Star Wars, etc. She also does historically accurate styles and even sells books with more tutorials. Please look her up, you won't be disappointed😊
      Edit: she does braiding tutorials on herself with no help, so I'm sure you will learn a lot like I did😁

    • @Michaelabeauty96
      @Michaelabeauty96 8 месяцев назад

      She is adding to her RUclips more with shorts she used to not do that as much I’ve followed she for awhile because I love her style and her videos I wouldn’t be surprised if she eventually starts doing that

  • @rhealmichaud207
    @rhealmichaud207 Год назад +2

    Are you growing it longer? If so what is your goal length?

  • @maranma-bb8wg
    @maranma-bb8wg Год назад

    ❤️❤❤

  • @PaisleyPatchouli
    @PaisleyPatchouli 6 месяцев назад +1

    "Game of Braids" ;)

  • @KnockknockNox
    @KnockknockNox Год назад +67

    Would love to see someone with natural hair, specifically type 4 hair, recreate this.

    • @AmandaFromWisconsin
      @AmandaFromWisconsin Год назад +26

      How would that be possible? Would they have to straighten it beforehand? And her hair is natural.

    • @rosasunsprite8901
      @rosasunsprite8901 Год назад +5

      @@AmandaFromWisconsin they can braid it

    • @beltlevel
      @beltlevel Год назад +12

      Her hair *is* natural. When you're talking about naturally curly haired women who are embracing their texture, then say so. Naturally curly isn't the only "natural hair."

    • @annabethyeung8512
      @annabethyeung8512 Год назад +7

      It is natural already??

    • @reverie2185
      @reverie2185 Год назад +1

      are u tryna say she's wearing a wig??💀

  • @ashleybaby2162
    @ashleybaby2162 Год назад +1

    😲😍

  • @veronicaprieto990
    @veronicaprieto990 Год назад +1

    How do you take care of your hair, ?

  • @millyboop2047
    @millyboop2047 Год назад

    0:33 for everyone's enjoyment
    also my story is basically the same i'm too scared to do anything more than a trim and my hair is now almost the same length lol