That’s why I no longer go to those scissor happy hair stylists! I went natural 2 years ago. I was so happy that I was able to cut off the relaxed/damaged part. Now I give myself a light trim once a year. My hair has never been so long and its super healthy!
I appreciate you not cutting so much of her hair off. My hair was down my back from me wearing protective styles and low manipulation. But I let a stylist “trim” my ends and she cut about five inches of my hair off. I cried for days. I was definitely traumatized.
☺️ I’m sorry this happened. I have heard that story so many times from other women. I have always tried to respects one’s wishes when it comes to trimming, no matter what I think or want. I pray that your hair grows back and then some!
@@LaTeisha37 i’m happy for you! i too have had stylists get a little crazy with the scissors but luckily it’s always grown back better than before for me😭. definitely ruins that client-stylist trust though
Washing your hair once a week and message your scalp gurl the growth is unbelievable for my hair if my shoulder were not in so much pain i would show you all ny wash day but i have a lot of help from my hubby and he is not trying to learn how to help he might hold my hair so it don't cross over
What I was going to the barber this week, my hair is mid back length but it got a bit thin because I was taking care of someone going through Chemo and I wasn’t careful.
Great tips. What can I use to strengthen my very very fine textured very weak 4c hair? I am at a loss. Some products make it weaker. How can anything penetrate thread like strands?❤
I would recommend that you begin to add a light protein treatment to your hair regulary until it strengthens. You have to make sure to put the conditioner on your hair sit under the hooded dryer for 25 to 30 minutes at least 2 times monthly. But without me knowing more information about your hair, I can't make too many recommendations. My favorite light protein conditioner is Joico K-Pak. amzn.to/43ppwUK
ALL these tips are so true. You are correct. It is very simple. There is no need to go through a billion steps. Analyzing your hair is number one. You have to know what is happening first, then get the products that you need for your hair and follow a routine for at least 3-4 months. Then reanalyze before changing up your products. You may just need to change one product. You also need to drink plenty of water and check up on your health. I found out after changing up and eliminating products that I need more iron. As soon as I started taking an iron supplement, my shedding reduced drastically. I had no idea that IRON could affect the hair follicles. I also stopped trimming my hair every 3 - 4 months, because my ends were so healthy. I now just trim every 6 months. GREAT POINTS! Thank you for sharing.
Yes. Thank you. Your tips are true too. I have always told my clients about iron levels as well. Now more people need to make sound decisions when it comes to hair care, it not simply about washing and conditioning.
im natural now when i was in highschool & middle school my mom would relax/ straighten my hair and it was damaged asf & then i went blonde and one day junior year i said F it and i went natural and i love my hair now
I have fine, thin, low porosity 3b hair. (Genetics), you would think it would be silky all the time but no. So I add aussie miracle moisture leave in conditioner daily and just throw it in one big pin curl, and it soaks it up. So when i release the pin curl it looks nice and moisturized. After a few hours I have to reapply cuz it seems to disappear 😂 Im definitely going to take deep conditioning more seriously. Ive also found that food based products, like avocado oil, coconut, olive oil, mayo, eggs, aloe etc really do feed our hair, and im sure theres at least one that someones hair will love through trial and error. When i need a little protein treatment, i go for the coconut oil as my base and also add my batana, rosemary, castor oil & cloved mix I made myself. I cut my hair to my chin last december and its past my collarbone already. Also daily scalp massages changed the game for me. Good luck on all ur hair growth journey's, ladies. This woman is speaking the truth. Simple and to the point.
This is so true. I feel like my whole teenage life my hair was in its dorment faze. It would never get to my shoulders, so I just said I will be the cute short hair chick. I am now 50 and my hair is to my hips. So, its not genetics. Its not about products as I am cheap now in my 15 year natural hair journey. 😂😂 I dont fool with all the lco anymore. I wanted to be in the 4a community so badly because of youtube and Im not and thats ok😢. My hair did not thrive that way! Listen to your hair and stick to a product for a while before you switch!! She is giving the best advice!!❤ EDIT: This my real hair in the thumbnail and it looks so good people ask me about my bundles that I dont have😂❤ Also, you said hair grows 365 but there are dormant phases that can be natural or due to scalp trauma.
Dont chase a hair growth promise is correct. It is so rasy to do especially when u 1st start your hair journey. I think we also fail wanting or expecting our hair to look like others
You're so right. That's how I grew my hair sticking to my very own regimen. Once you find something that works, stick with it is exactly correct. Great hair tips, ❤❤❤thank you!!❤❤
Thanks for the videos Im a retired Hairstylist and I want to express what you are saying I did hair for 30yrs and there just doesn’t seem to be enough stylist to train the clients to take care of there hair you are so on point thank you ❤
After hearing your explanations, I had to subscribe! You are absolutely the first person I've heard explain why quarterly trims and protective styles are beneficial, and made it make since. Thank you. These tips make sense
Grey hair so stubborn. You need to make sure that you deep condition your hair on wash day. My deep penetrating conditioner works wonders for infusing extreme moisture into dry strands. In between to keep hair moisturized my favorite cream is Camille Rose curl aide moisture butter. You may need to figure out the porosity of your hair as well because could affect the moisture retention of your hair.
My hair was growing strong and fast but ladt year i went to spend my vacation with my family and the water was sooooo hard it damaged my mid back lenght hair bringing it up to my chin. 😢...even my texture has changed and ive barely recovered from the hair loss. Even my growth has stopped.. not even my regular routine has helped and back again scrambling around trying to find products that helps..
I’m so sorry to hear that. That really sucks. I hate when we do all we can and then we hit a speed bump. My hair was also growing so thick and long then when I switched up my products over time to try out new things, my hair got soooo much thinner! I can’t even pin point EXACTLY what I did or what it was. The last thing I want to do is cut it all off cuz it’s the longest it’s ever been 😫 I’ll be praying for you sis!!
@@hudsonkorion prayers up for you too. Hard water aint no joke..even my whole body feeling the effects...im literally resorting to bottled drinking water to wash my hair...
I use the lightest product for daily moisturing and then I shampoo weekly. As I Am Castor Oil Water. Some people use distilled water and glycerin. Don't use a heavy product for daily/every other day.
@marleyhill34 I was just going to recommend water and glycerin...I used bottled water lol. I'm not a fan of productd in fact, I no longer used commercial shampoo on my hair. I have no need for commercial conditioner. I use vinegar, white or apple cider to wash my hair and I only use olive oil, sometimes castor oil and my glycerin and water. Not to mention my hair is never stripped of its natural oils. I know, sounds crazy but i keep it simple and it works.
I agree, when my hair is straight i literally need nothing until it’s time to go into a low pony…on wash day I’ll heavily oil and add heat…with natural styles i need to oil my scalp once a week, and my ends as needed for styling…extra product really doesn’t do anything for me, and usually results in more hair fall….
@@deahsarnosse4446 ok and noted. Bottled water still has minerals in it that build up on the hair. I use store bought products as i don't have the time to distill water, source all the ingredients and chemically formulate my own products. Most of the simple DIYs irritate my scalp.
Is it possible that some of us need to wash more than once a week? I can't even make it 7 days before it gets dried out. I also have so much flaking by day 7. So im thinking i need 2 times per week.
Washing once a week is normal. Now if you use a lot of heavy products, there's no way to get around the flaking. Heavy products flake eventually. I do not put grease, oil, butter or creams on my scalp. I rarely use styling products like gels, mousse or edge control. I have very little flaking by day 7. Do you use a shampoo scalp brush and a shampoo specifically for flakey scalp?
My hair has grown very long because now I stay with the same products from the perm, shampoos to hair grease! Also trim hair too😊😊😊Also keep heat out of my hair too
Is it okay to leave protective styles, like knotless braids, for longer than 8 weeks? I usually have to leave it in for 10-12 weeks cause of college and it seems fine because when I flat ironed my hair recently, it was the longest it’s ever been, near my elbows. But I was wondering if this was a problem long term and why?
The general rule is to not leave your protective styles in longer than eight weeks. There are some people that can leave them in longer with no adverse effects. Your hair just may be able to withstand longer times in protective styles without damage, matting and tangling. That is ok for you. If it is working well, then by all means, do what works. Remember, hair care is different for every person. As long as you monitor your hair and know your hair and it’s healthy and thriving, do you.
The method doesn’t change because of hair being relaxed. I recommend my deep penetrating conditioner. It provides awesome slip and softens and conditions like no other and it smells great too! It can be used on all hair types. lengthystrands.com/products/mega-moisture-deep-penetrating-conditioner
My hair grows long and thick then the birds do something to it (I am not given any credit to witchcraft and any of that, I know how to defeat that) I don’t know what they do but they do something to all the hairs they can get their energy on even eyelashes👀🫢. I don’t do eyelashes or putting glues chemicals on any types of hair. The crows, the ravens, the eagles, falcons (these titles be more than just football teams🤦🏽♀️) tweet tweets (I like those ones 🐥tho, they don’t have the connotation of death…they maybe still amongst those that harm hair tho🫢…don’t ask me how I know, these days experience comes whether I want it to or not…Praise the LORD for being my Shield and Savior🕊❣️. I also am not a fan of very long hair; just healthy hair. Message received on stress breakage and managing stress❣️. A lot going on in the Prayer world for Christ Intercessors🕊❣️.
I used to wash, condition or deep condition my hair weekly and air dry. Only used a flat iron once after it dried before the next wash. So, I took great care of my hair. I didn’t change up hair products, my hair changed on me and menopause happened a few years ago. I already had type 4 hair and would get a perm once every 6-8 weeks. It seems like the texture has changed for the worse of course. Also it is always dry and I have to use so much oil that I would use a towel to protect my pillow at night I also would wear a scarf or bonnet at night. My hair just absorb so much oil. My scalp itches all the time like it never has before and I do not have dandruff. I just can’t figure out how to take care of this new head of hair. Nothing has worked. Do you have any idea what is going on or any recommendations? BTW, I am a pretty healthy eater.
I know how menopause can change hair. I’ve been there. A lot of times it’s little things that you miss that affect your hair and you don’t even realize. I really can’t give you an answer without knowing the whole story. I do offer one on one consultations if that is something you are interested in. I’ll be holding classes as well that will help people navigate their hair care.
You’re absolutely correct. . I only use Mielle Organics on my natural 2C hair. My hair loves Mielle Organics. I also like Pantene Pro-V but that’s it. I basically use the Pantene Miracle rescue mask. My hair loves. ❤Thank you for your videos. New Subbie here.
But is their a mane in ingredient such as alma or chebe that may increase your hair natural growth from 1/2 inch to a 1 a month for those of us who chose the wrong hair cut?
I don’t cut my hair at all. Period!!! I have proven that if proper daily care is taken, there is no need to cut. I’m Not saying hair don’t need to be cut, yes, in cases where it’s being fried and over perm or not being taken care of, you will need to, but like I said if you are taken care of it , there is no need to.
Great thorough and informative video. I agree with everything you said. Now, on a side note I look up your products and was very interested until I saw the protein/ silk amino acids in it. I need a hydrating and moisturizing shampoo but I cannot use and protein in my hair. My hair has been ruined more than once from protein or something that acts like a protein such as henna as I was trying to find an alternative. I know people say "your hair is made of protein", and blah blah blah. And thats true but it is some people, many of us that cannot and will not use added proteins. My hair doesn't even like coconut oil and can barely tolerate aloe vera. There are many many low porosity hair girls like me that can't find the products we need. I know the silk amino acids are the smaller proteins or something like that, and it is lower on your list but that doesn't not matter for me. I still have horrible results in those cases. So may I suggest you create a product system without those ingredients mentioned. Trust me it will sell. It's very hard to find but very coveted. And yes meditating on the word is awesome. God bless you.
Hi 👋🏾 new subbie here. Thank you so much for this informative video. Can you do a video on how to shampoo and condition while in a protective style? I usually do braids but I’m clueless on how to wash or clean my scalp while braided. Thank you
Hi and welcome 🤗 I did a video about washing hair in a weave a while ago if you wanna go take a look th-cam.com/video/D_YjASQO8sw/w-d-xo.htmlsi=-eIXUuxMTWrQPEMG
@SimplyTamika thank you I watched it. Is it the same process for braid hair? Can I just let them air dry since I can't use heat? Thank you for your help. I've avoided washing my hair because I was afraid of how to handle it wet. I appreciate your advice!
My only question is…why do we have to keep trimming? Other cultures don’t have to trim every 8 weeks. Why is our hair so damaged that Black people must keep trimming their hair to get maybe 5 inches of hair growth a year? (and believe me most Black people who trim their hair every 6 weeks don’t get the 5 inches of growth). It does not make sense. On many channels and from my own experiences protective styles don’t help your hair to grow. Protective styles might lead you into Alopecia (there are many natural sisters wearing protective styles who end up bald…like Sister with the real Hair).
You’re correct it comes from western culture if you study from African tribes, they do not cut their hair so I do believe in pruning like light dusting. However, I did an experiment for you and I didn’t cut my hair at all and he grew so much my aunts actually weren’t as bad as everyone was saying, but I did decide to cut off about an inch and a half and I will now be only trimming my hair twice a year, and when I say true, I essentially mean dust because if you do the math, it really doesn’t make any sense as far as protective styles Protective styles to me is with your natural hair being planted gently down or styles like twist even with extensions however, anybody that does it too tight obviously it is a protective I personally don’t wear individual braids, but I do wear mini braids with my own natural hair, other than that just follow what works best for you and pray over your hair
Less of a culture perspective and more of a science perspective. Our hair is the weakest hair strand. It’s more durable because African and African descent have thicker hair meaning more hairs on the head. But the individual stand itself is very thin. The strongest hair is Asian because the singular stand is thicker and straight. With our hair strands being thinner , the fact that it’s curls and kink causes a weakness in the strand. So every time the hair naturally bends it’s a tension point. This and the fact that our hair for the more coarse and thicker heads have lower porosity. I hate the newer and big terms but it’s useful since we don’t know how to take care of an our hair anymore since we’ve always masked it. Back to porosity but since we need heat (steam,shower, hot spray bottle water) it seems like a lot a work since we aren’t used to but it’s necessary to open the hair cuticle get that moisture in and once it seals it’s harder to leave. That’s why we can wear styles for weeks and others can’t. People try to ignore race and history up but it’s a huge part of how people function
Really good responses below. Protective styles can be simply a simple as a bun where your hair is tucked away from the elements. Yes, many protective styles do lead to alopecia but as long as the protective style is done gently and correctly and taken down properly, they can be very beneficial in retaining length. As a profession who helped people grow there hair for over 15 years, yes many people's hair grows the six inches and more. It's just that a lot of people who don't take care of their hair properly won't see the growth because the hair is breaking off as fast as it is growing.
My personal opinion is, if your hair grows and it's healthy, and you only trim once a year, do what works for you. And also choose the best protective style for you. My protective style is a basic ponytail, my own hair. It works for me. My hair grew waist length, but the bottom line is I had to go through trail and error to find out what was best for my hair and I think we all have to do that.
New subbie here. Tell me pls : i notice that you do protective styles whith added hair. My question is synthétic hair does not dry out your hair ? And what to do if its the case. Thank You
Welcome 🤗 when in protective styles you must moisturize the hair with something. It could be a hydrating spray or cream. Also when in protective styles you must still shampoo and deep condition your hair. Continue to watch. There is more information to come!
That’s why I no longer go to those scissor happy hair stylists! I went natural 2 years ago. I was so happy that I was able to cut off the relaxed/damaged part. Now I give myself a light trim once a year. My hair has never been so long and its super healthy!
Oh my goodness your nails are gorgeous 💅🏽
Awwww. Thank you ☺️
I appreciate you not cutting so much of her hair off. My hair was down my back from me wearing protective styles and low manipulation. But I let a stylist “trim” my ends and she cut about five inches of my hair off. I cried for days. I was definitely traumatized.
☺️ I’m sorry this happened. I have heard that story so many times from other women. I have always tried to respects one’s wishes when it comes to trimming, no matter what I think or want. I pray that your hair grows back and then some!
@@SimplyTamika Thank you so much! 🙏🏽❤️
i bet it grew back 10x better though
@@laer.393 it took a while, but it’s definitely growing back.
@@LaTeisha37 i’m happy for you! i too have had stylists get a little crazy with the scissors but luckily it’s always grown back better than before for me😭. definitely ruins that client-stylist trust though
Washing your hair once a week and message your scalp gurl the growth is unbelievable for my hair if my shoulder were not in so much pain i would show you all ny wash day but i have a lot of help from my hubby and he is not trying to learn how to help he might hold my hair so it don't cross over
Indeed. It’s the best thing to do.
💯💯💯💯
@Simply💯💯💯Tamika
What I was going to the barber this week, my hair is mid back length but it got a bit thin because I was taking care of someone going through Chemo and I wasn’t careful.
Life can certainly cause us to neglect our hair. I am sure with proper care, it will grow back.
@@SimplyTamika thank you for your encouragement
Great tips. What can I use to strengthen my very very fine textured very weak 4c hair? I am at a loss. Some products make it weaker. How can anything penetrate thread like strands?❤
I would recommend that you begin to add a light protein treatment to your hair regulary until it strengthens. You have to make sure to put the conditioner on your hair sit under the hooded dryer for 25 to 30 minutes at least 2 times monthly. But without me knowing more information about your hair, I can't make too many recommendations. My favorite light protein conditioner is Joico K-Pak. amzn.to/43ppwUK
Sorry your video came up too late XD Though, I like the bald lifestyle
ALL these tips are so true. You are correct. It is very simple. There is no need to go through a billion steps. Analyzing your hair is number one. You have to know what is happening first, then get the products that you need for your hair and follow a routine for at least 3-4 months. Then reanalyze before changing up your products. You may just need to change one product. You also need to drink plenty of water and check up on your health. I found out after changing up and eliminating products that I need more iron. As soon as I started taking an iron supplement, my shedding reduced drastically. I had no idea that IRON could affect the hair follicles. I also stopped trimming my hair every 3 - 4 months, because my ends were so healthy. I now just trim every 6 months. GREAT POINTS! Thank you for sharing.
Iron not only affect your hair it can also affect your mental health. Iron is really essential for our overall health.
Yes. Thank you. Your tips are true too. I have always told my clients about iron levels as well. Now more people need to make sound decisions when it comes to hair care, it not simply about washing and conditioning.
im natural now when i was in highschool & middle school my mom would relax/ straighten my hair and it was damaged asf & then i went blonde and one day junior year i said F it and i went natural and i love my hair now
I’m glad you love your hair now!!
Your mom unfortunately didn’t know what she was doing
I have natural thick extra curly hair what is the best thing for my hair 😀😀.
I have fine, thin, low porosity 3b hair. (Genetics), you would think it would be silky all the time but no. So I add aussie miracle moisture leave in conditioner daily and just throw it in one big pin curl, and it soaks it up. So when i release the pin curl it looks nice and moisturized. After a few hours I have to reapply cuz it seems to disappear 😂 Im definitely going to take deep conditioning more seriously. Ive also found that food based products, like avocado oil, coconut, olive oil, mayo, eggs, aloe etc really do feed our hair, and im sure theres at least one that someones hair will love through trial and error. When i need a little protein treatment, i go for the coconut oil as my base and also add my batana, rosemary, castor oil & cloved mix I made myself. I cut my hair to my chin last december and its past my collarbone already. Also daily scalp massages changed the game for me. Good luck on all ur hair growth journey's, ladies. This woman is speaking the truth. Simple and to the point.
Awesome!
Your skin is amazing clear and glowing!! And your knowledge is impeccable!
Thank you so much!
Yes any tips on this topic! Please 🙏🏾 😂❤
This is so true. I feel like my whole teenage life my hair was in its dorment faze. It would never get to my shoulders, so I just said I will be the cute short hair chick. I am now 50 and my hair is to my hips. So, its not genetics. Its not about products as I am cheap now in my 15 year natural hair journey. 😂😂 I dont fool with all the lco anymore. I wanted to be in the 4a community so badly because of youtube and Im not and thats ok😢. My hair did not thrive that way! Listen to your hair and stick to a product for a while before you switch!! She is giving the best advice!!❤
EDIT: This my real hair in the thumbnail and it looks so good people ask me about my bundles that I dont have😂❤ Also, you said hair grows 365 but there are dormant phases that can be natural or due to scalp trauma.
Indeed. It’s good that you found what works for you!!
Dont chase a hair growth promise is correct. It is so rasy to do especially when u 1st start your hair journey. I think we also fail wanting or expecting our hair to look like others
You're so right. That's how I grew my hair sticking to my very own regimen. Once you find something that works, stick with it is exactly correct. Great hair tips, ❤❤❤thank you!!❤❤
Yes. Thank you 😊
These are great tips. Sticking to a trimming schedule made ALL the difference for me and my hair.
Thanks. 😊
Thanks for the videos Im a retired Hairstylist and I want to express what you are saying I did hair for 30yrs and there just doesn’t seem to be enough stylist to train the clients to take care of there hair you are so on point thank you ❤
Indeed. You’re welcome!
After hearing your explanations, I had to subscribe! You are absolutely the first person I've heard explain why quarterly trims and protective styles are beneficial, and made it make since. Thank you. These tips make sense
Thank you and welcome!
If you’re washing your hair once a week, I don’t think you should be moisturizing it more than 2 times
Hi Tamika, great video. What do you recommend using to keep stubborn gray hair moisturized?
Grey hair so stubborn. You need to make sure that you deep condition your hair on wash day. My deep penetrating conditioner works wonders for infusing extreme moisture into dry strands. In between to keep hair moisturized my favorite cream is Camille Rose curl aide moisture butter. You may need to figure out the porosity of your hair as well because could affect the moisture retention of your hair.
My hair was growing strong and fast but ladt year i went to spend my vacation with my family and the water was sooooo hard it damaged my mid back lenght hair bringing it up to my chin. 😢...even my texture has changed and ive barely recovered from the hair loss. Even my growth has stopped.. not even my regular routine has helped and back again scrambling around trying to find products that helps..
I’m so sorry to hear that. That really sucks. I hate when we do all we can and then we hit a speed bump. My hair was also growing so thick and long then when I switched up my products over time to try out new things, my hair got soooo much thinner! I can’t even pin point EXACTLY what I did or what it was. The last thing I want to do is cut it all off cuz it’s the longest it’s ever been 😫 I’ll be praying for you sis!!
@@hudsonkorion prayers up for you too. Hard water aint no joke..even my whole body feeling the effects...im literally resorting to bottled drinking water to wash my hair...
Oh. No. I’m so sorry this happened.
Now you know we jumped on some bandwagons on LHCF but I get what you're saying. Those were the days! Lol
Yes we did. Mega tek, mtg, overdoses on biotin and like 50 others. Those were the days indeed!
I was there on lhcf ❤
@@SimplyTamika Congratulations on your product line!!
I was there for the fu**ery 😂
This was very helpful. And thank you for putting that piece in there about meditating on Gods Word. I needed that.
You are welcome. Yes. God's word is healing and tranforming.
AMEN AMEN AMEN 🎉
Can you do a video on how to trim your own hair? 🙏🏾
Yes I can.
@@SimplyTamika Thank you. You are a blessing. 😊
Thank you for your support!!
Your nails are so pretty 💅🏾💅🏾💅🏾💅🏾💅🏾💅🏾💅🏾💅🏾💅🏾
Awwww. Thank you ☺️
I don't moisturize between washes because i hate hair full of product buildup. Makes it more difficult to get my hair clean on wash day.
I use the lightest product for daily moisturing and then I shampoo weekly. As I Am Castor Oil Water. Some people use distilled water and glycerin. Don't use a heavy product for daily/every other day.
@marleyhill34 I was just going to recommend water and glycerin...I used bottled water lol. I'm not a fan of productd in fact, I no longer used commercial shampoo on my hair. I have no need for commercial conditioner. I use vinegar, white or apple cider to wash my hair and I only use olive oil, sometimes castor oil and my glycerin and water. Not to mention my hair is never stripped of its natural oils.
I know, sounds crazy but i keep it simple and it works.
I agree, when my hair is straight i literally need nothing until it’s time to go into a low pony…on wash day I’ll heavily oil and add heat…with natural styles i need to oil my scalp once a week, and my ends as needed for styling…extra product really doesn’t do anything for me, and usually results in more hair fall….
@@deahsarnosse4446 ok and noted. Bottled water still has minerals in it that build up on the hair. I use store bought products as i don't have the time to distill water, source all the ingredients and chemically formulate my own products. Most of the simple DIYs irritate my scalp.
@simplytamika if you're hair is straightened what can you use to moisturize hair?
Is it possible that some of us need to wash more than once a week? I can't even make it 7 days before it gets dried out. I also have so much flaking by day 7. So im thinking i need 2 times per week.
Yes. That is very possible! If two times a week works for you then do it.
I use a neem rinse as my final rinse and massage it well on my scalp. This stopped the scalp itching.
Washing once a week is normal. Now if you use a lot of heavy products, there's no way to get around the flaking. Heavy products flake eventually. I do not put grease, oil, butter or creams on my scalp. I rarely use styling products like gels, mousse or edge control. I have very little flaking by day 7. Do you use a shampoo scalp brush and a shampoo specifically for flakey scalp?
I stand accused of buying a bunch of products instead of staying with the ones that actually did work!
New subs i appreciate all the hair advice given. Thank you ❤
Awwww. Thank you ☺️ welcome 🙏🏾
My hair has grown very long because now I stay with the same products from the perm, shampoos to hair grease! Also trim hair too😊😊😊Also keep heat out of my hair too
Sounds good.
Is it okay to leave protective styles, like knotless braids, for longer than 8 weeks? I usually have to leave it in for 10-12 weeks cause of college and it seems fine because when I flat ironed my hair recently, it was the longest it’s ever been, near my elbows. But I was wondering if this was a problem long term and why?
The general rule is to not leave your protective styles in longer than eight weeks. There are some people that can leave them in longer with no adverse effects. Your hair just may be able to withstand longer times in protective styles without damage, matting and tangling. That is ok for you. If it is working well, then by all means, do what works. Remember, hair care is different for every person. As long as you monitor your hair and know your hair and it’s healthy and thriving, do you.
I already cut it. Lol
Moisturizing my hair is that always a wash.and I use just a bottle of water to spray on hair instead of a complete washing.
What do you recommend to use to detangle when hair is relaxed after you take the style down?
The method doesn’t change because of hair being relaxed. I recommend my deep penetrating conditioner. It provides awesome slip and softens and conditions like no other and it smells great too! It can be used on all hair types. lengthystrands.com/products/mega-moisture-deep-penetrating-conditioner
Thanks for the heads up, will try not to cut my hair but to care for it properly❤
You can do it!
My hair grows long and thick then the birds do something to it (I am not given any credit to witchcraft and any of that, I know how to defeat that) I don’t know what they do but they do something to all the hairs they can get their energy on even eyelashes👀🫢. I don’t do eyelashes or putting glues chemicals on any types of hair. The crows, the ravens, the eagles, falcons (these titles be more than just football teams🤦🏽♀️) tweet tweets (I like those ones 🐥tho, they don’t have the connotation of death…they maybe still amongst those that harm hair tho🫢…don’t ask me how I know, these days experience comes whether I want it to or not…Praise the LORD for being my Shield and Savior🕊❣️.
I also am not a fan of very long hair; just healthy hair.
Message received on stress breakage and managing stress❣️. A lot going on in the Prayer world for Christ Intercessors🕊❣️.
Oh. Wow. 😮
I didn't see the link for your video on detangling.
Here it is: th-cam.com/video/ggePorj0iJs/w-d-xo.html
I am about to cut it.
I love your nails!
Thank you. 😊
Great video, thanks for sharing🌺💕
Thank you 😊
I used to wash, condition or deep condition my hair weekly and air dry. Only used a flat iron once after it dried before the next wash. So, I took great care of my hair. I didn’t change up hair products, my hair changed on me and menopause happened a few years ago. I already had type 4 hair and would get a perm once every 6-8 weeks. It seems like the texture has changed for the worse of course. Also it is always dry and I have to use so much oil that I would use a towel to protect my pillow at night I also would wear a scarf or bonnet at night. My hair just absorb so much oil. My scalp itches all the time like it never has before and I do not have dandruff. I just can’t figure out how to take care of this new head of hair. Nothing has worked. Do you have any idea what is going on or any recommendations? BTW, I am a pretty healthy eater.
One more thing, suffering from breakage and it appears to have stopped growing.
I know how menopause can change hair. I’ve been there. A lot of times it’s little things that you miss that affect your hair and you don’t even realize. I really can’t give you an answer without knowing the whole story. I do offer one on one consultations if that is something you are interested in. I’ll be holding classes as well that will help people navigate their hair care.
Could you please share the name of your lip gloss. Thanking you in advance.
It’s called Venus by Haus Labs
Greetings Goddess.. gratitude for this information..your skin is giving life
Awwww. Thank you ☺️
Sometimes you need a haircut.
You have a beautiful smile 😃
Awwww. Thank you ☺️
Thank you for the tips ❤
You’re welcome ☺️
You’re absolutely correct. . I only use Mielle Organics on my natural 2C hair. My hair loves Mielle Organics. I also like Pantene Pro-V but that’s it. I basically use the Pantene Miracle rescue mask. My hair loves. ❤Thank you for your videos. New Subbie here.
Welcome! It’s good you know what your hair loves!!
Just found your channel and subbed. Great information and suggestions.
Welcome and thank you 😊
Good tips!
Thanks 😊
Do you still have trim if you keep your hair in a protective style for 8 weeks and you don't get split ends because your ends are protected?
No you don’t. If your ends are fine you can stretch your trim a little longer.
@@SimplyTamika how much longer would you say?
Hello?
@@talltalllady Sorry. Maybe stretch to twelve weeks.
But is their a mane in ingredient such as alma or chebe that may increase your hair natural growth from 1/2 inch to a 1 a month for those of us who chose the wrong hair cut?
I don’t cut my hair at all. Period!!! I have proven that if proper daily care is taken, there is no need to cut.
I’m Not saying hair don’t need to be cut, yes, in cases where it’s being fried and over perm or not being taken care of, you will need to, but like I said if you are taken care of it , there is no need to.
Indeed. If that is working for you, that is awesome.
I already cut it @simplytamika. I like the fullness now. I've been tailbone 3x. But I'm getting older and it sheds more now.
I certainly understand!
Try fenugreek in your hair routine I use it different ways along with other herbs,a couple others i use alma, and moringa 😊
The key is know your hair.
Great thorough and informative video. I agree with everything you said. Now, on a side note I look up your products and was very interested until I saw the protein/ silk amino acids in it. I need a hydrating and moisturizing shampoo but I cannot use and protein in my hair. My hair has been ruined more than once from protein or something that acts like a protein such as henna as I was trying to find an alternative. I know people say "your hair is made of protein", and blah blah blah. And thats true but it is some people, many of us that cannot and will not use added proteins. My hair doesn't even like coconut oil and can barely tolerate aloe vera. There are many many low porosity hair girls like me that can't find the products we need. I know the silk amino acids are the smaller proteins or something like that, and it is lower on your list but that doesn't not matter for me. I still have horrible results in those cases. So may I suggest you create a product system without those ingredients mentioned. Trust me it will sell. It's very hard to find but very coveted. And yes meditating on the word is awesome. God bless you.
Thank you.😊
Don't become a product junkie 😊
THANK YOU
😊
Let the length come down
Thanks for sharing 😀
Invitation to attend the Memorial of Christ's death on March 24,2024 may be read on the official website of Jehovah's Witnesses (Luke 22:19,20)
Thanks for watching!
Hi 👋🏾 new subbie here. Thank you so much for this informative video. Can you do a video on how to shampoo and condition while in a protective style? I usually do braids but I’m clueless on how to wash or clean my scalp while braided. Thank you
Hi and welcome 🤗 I did a video about washing hair in a weave a while ago if you wanna go take a look th-cam.com/video/D_YjASQO8sw/w-d-xo.htmlsi=-eIXUuxMTWrQPEMG
@SimplyTamika thank you I watched it. Is it the same process for braid hair? Can I just let them air dry since I can't use heat? Thank you for your help. I've avoided washing my hair because I was afraid of how to handle it wet. I appreciate your advice!
You’re welcome. You can absolutely let them air dry.
My only question is…why do we have to keep trimming? Other cultures don’t have to trim every 8 weeks. Why is our hair so damaged that Black people must keep trimming their hair to get maybe 5 inches of hair growth a year? (and believe me most Black people who trim their hair every 6 weeks don’t get the 5 inches of growth). It does not make sense. On many channels and from my own experiences protective styles don’t help your hair to grow. Protective styles might lead you into Alopecia (there are many natural sisters wearing protective styles who end up bald…like Sister with the real Hair).
You’re correct it comes from western culture if you study from African tribes, they do not cut their hair so I do believe in pruning like light dusting. However, I did an experiment for you and I didn’t cut my hair at all and he grew so much my aunts actually weren’t as bad as everyone was saying, but I did decide to cut off about an inch and a half and I will now be only trimming my hair twice a year, and when I say true, I essentially mean dust because if you do the math, it really doesn’t make any sense as far as protective styles Protective styles to me is with your natural hair being planted gently down or styles like twist even with extensions however, anybody that does it too tight obviously it is a protective I personally don’t wear individual braids, but I do wear mini braids with my own natural hair, other than that just follow what works best for you and pray over your hair
Less of a culture perspective and more of a science perspective. Our hair is the weakest hair strand. It’s more durable because African and African descent have thicker hair meaning more hairs on the head. But the individual stand itself is very thin. The strongest hair is Asian because the singular stand is thicker and straight. With our hair strands being thinner , the fact that it’s curls and kink causes a weakness in the strand. So every time the hair naturally bends it’s a tension point. This and the fact that our hair for the more coarse and thicker heads have lower porosity. I hate the newer and big terms but it’s useful since we don’t know how to take care of an our hair anymore since we’ve always masked it. Back to porosity but since we need heat (steam,shower, hot spray bottle water) it seems like a lot a work since we aren’t used to but it’s necessary to open the hair cuticle get that moisture in and once it seals it’s harder to leave. That’s why we can wear styles for weeks and others can’t. People try to ignore race and history up but it’s a huge part of how people function
Really good responses below. Protective styles can be simply a simple as a bun where your hair is tucked away from the elements. Yes, many protective styles do lead to alopecia but as long as the protective style is done gently and correctly and taken down properly, they can be very beneficial in retaining length. As a profession who helped people grow there hair for over 15 years, yes many people's hair grows the six inches and more. It's just that a lot of people who don't take care of their hair properly won't see the growth because the hair is breaking off as fast as it is growing.
My personal opinion is, if your hair grows and it's healthy, and you only trim once a year, do what works for you. And also choose the best protective style for you. My protective style is a basic ponytail, my own hair. It works for me. My hair grew waist length, but the bottom line is I had to go through trail and error to find out what was best for my hair and I think we all have to do that.
Black Hair Care Guide channel spoke about not cutting textured natural hair for years before social media became a thing 😀
New subbie here. Tell me pls : i notice that you do protective styles whith added hair. My question is synthétic hair does not dry out your hair ? And what to do if its the case. Thank You
Welcome 🤗 when in protective styles you must moisturize the hair with something. It could be a hydrating spray or cream. Also when in protective styles you must still shampoo and deep condition your hair. Continue to watch. There is more information to come!