I'm rocking the same braids and my hair is shorter. I keep telling my self not to sweat the caterpillar! What matters is that I am retaining length! love you megz🙂
That's why guys have such an easy time growing out our hair. we cornrow our hair and leave it alone. We aren't constantly messing with our hair with excessive levels of heat or strssful styles like tight box braids which leaves for easy length retention
For any ladies that may have trouble growing hair past shoulders, please check in with your hormonal (endocrine) system; this includes thyroid, pancreas, reproductive, lymphatic, etc.. If the endocrine system is malnourished or stressed, your hair, skin, and nail growth cycles will be sporadic and slow, your hair will split even with protective low manipulation, and it will shed easily which means no length retention. This equals dry, dull skin, hair and nails. If there are two things I'd recommend cutting out for hormonal health, its dairy and refined sugar. Dairy is full of natural hormones to grow baby calves since their endocrine system isn't fully developed. Sugar stresses out your pancreas and liver which means mal-absorption from your other foods equaling not enough nutrients to your hair skin and nails. The body always uses nutrients for internal purposes to sustain life; hair, skin, and nails are secondary. so EAT WELL! Drink lots of water!!! Your hair is like a plant, it needs water to grow and not break. Imagine not watering your houseplant, it dries out and gets brittle and dies and you can crunch the plants! Its the same with hair. Eat lots of veg that have minerals for hair. Raw Greens, avocados (the beauty fruit), and lots of water! Look into herbal supplements as well. No slick edges, tight buns and ponytails, only combing when damp, sealing in moisture, low manipulation, and protective styles, and eating tons of veggies (I'm vegan!) helped me grow my hair midback in 3.5 years with LOTS of cutting in between. Hope this helps someone. 6 years natural, certified nutritional herbalist. I just gifted ya'll. lol. Stay well. Stay healthy! Stay happy!
I. HATE. Yooooou!!! 😂😂😂😂😂😂 When you took that scarf off and started shaking your head, I almost spit my coffee out! Please don't change Meg! 🙌🏾 😂😂😂😂 This girl!
I love how transparent you are, too many TH-camrs are pretentious. I am here for the natural face and you being authentic💕 Anyways, this is what I have learnt with my natural hair journey. 1. Let your scalp breathe when possible so I don't wear my wigs or my silk headscarf unless I need to. 2. Keep my hair moisturised at all times and I drink plenty water. 3. Deep condition hair weekly or every two weeks. 4. The combs in wigs are dangerous lol!!! use elastic bands and take the combs out. your edges will thank you. 5. Be patient and like Megz said leave it alone. Retaining length is much more important than length. 6. I prefer Bantu knots or large two plaits (even under my wigs) because I feel I am able to moisturise my scalp/hair better than having it in cornrows. I hope my tips helped and I know growing natural hair is such a journey! but I know it will be worth it in the end. 💝
I hear you on the old TH-cam days, basically from 2005 to 2010. When people just came on from their bedroom or bathroom without being all glam. There was no backdrop, extra crispy sharp sharp sharp video, no let me put on at least 5 layers of makeup. It was real simple. I miss it. BTW, thanks Meg for sharing your perspective on being natural and your length, as well as maintenance.
Really, I subscribed to your channel and @naturesintent. I prefer raw and real videos. I look forward to watching and supporting both of your channels.
THANK YOU! someone finally said it. I leave my natural hair alone. That is why it is too long. People always tell me to do this and that and get mad because "I have too much hair not to do anything with it." Well, that is why they're struggling and I am not.
If I can say something, be careful with the comb attachements on your temple. Because, with time you will loose your edges. If you can, put a band on the back of your wigs and cut the combs off! ( advice from my own experience). Love you Megz❤️
NATALIE COLLINS Omg, I thought I was the only one!😱 No one talked about this, I wish I could knew before. It's took me a year to grow them back, NOW I KNOW 😄
Malerie Wilson 😂 Thanks for clearing that up. In my mind I was trying to tear you up! 😂 Like "why she come on here talkin 'bout her long relaxed hair while I'm over here struggling to stay natural!" I'm no internet gangsta and didn't want to offend so I kept scrolling...glad I did! 🤗. BTW Congrats on 8 months natural! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 Keep growing strong!
BethK NYC lol...dont come for me girl..lol. I was relaxed since I was 8 yrs old. I always wanted to see how a whole head full of crinkles would be instead of just a few inches of new growth. Welp I have it and I love it. Keep up your journey as well. 😉
Yes leaving it alone really helps. All I do is part my hair in sections and braid it. Moisturize my hair and ends often and use Wild Growth Hair Oil every other day on my scalp.
Best natural hair advice...leave it alone and keep it moisturized. I've been natural 12 years, my hair is 22 inches long and that's exactly what I do. And i have not put heat in it, in about 7 years. AND DRINK WATER.
I don't do much for my hair, and I put shampoo and conditioner to wash my hair, and I don't dry my hair out cause my hair dry on its own, and I'll do hairstyles when my hair is wet, and its make me easy for me and, then I'll put a cap over my head for overnight, and then I'll take the cap off when I wake up in morning or afternoon, and my hair will be soft and juicy and ready to go in the morning or afternoon.
Megs, i agree with you %100. my hair grows faster when its less manipulated. most naturals think its a lie, but iv tried this and it works! it also gets thicker. great vid. Thank you.
people don't realize that leaving your hair alone is actually the chemical x to hair growth. i keep mines in felicia braids about 80 % of the time, because 1. I'm tender headed af and no one really can touch my head without me loosing my mind. 2. i have no creativity 3. lazier than a mofo.
A lot of people thought my hair took off because I was pregnant. Nah bruh. I kept it matter under my work cap for 4 months and under a scarf for another 4 months. The most length retention I've ever had because there wasn't time for breakage every week. But I'm back to working a different job now so no more scarves and hats.
Megz you are so right! Low manipulation styles and of course protective styles are what coily needs for length retention. I dont wear protective styles but i do low manipulative styles and that is what works. I have long beautiful relaxed hair and playing in my type 4 hair more than once a week has caused some set backs in retention.
Thank you for speaking the truth about those bonnets!! They really do take the moisture out of your hair. I've even lost a few strands of hair to the bonnet's band being around my edges. Once I saw that, I stopped using them.
the leaving my hair alone part is easy i really need to work on the ensuring a proper consistent routine cause my hair is pretty long but not flourishing i also really need a trim lol... love how real you still are after all these years on youtube!
I think another "secret" is your height, lol! Definitely not making fun of you or anything but I have been subscribed for years and I know you're 4'11", b/c you say it from time to time in your videos. I think everything you said in this video is true, but a certain hair length on a short person will look longer than on someone who is average or taller height aka it'll look like your hair "grows fast." I see very little on YT about hair length and height, It's not really that important to cover but on camera Im sure it would helps clear a lot of things up for new subbies! Great video and length retention! Love you Megz!
Misscovergirl90 you can try wrapping your edges with a satin scarf before putting on the bonnet or Flipping the bonnet (some tend to have the softer part of elastic on the inside)
Gurl I love u so much😄 love the down to earthness. And yess, low manipulation is everything! Please always keep doing u. Its so refreshing. Lately ive been feeling so pressured to have a certain instagram look. Its nice to know there are other inspiring ladies who can slay but are also super comfortable just being natural #carefreeblackgirl
Bless everyone who can go natural and rock it ! I personally can't child , can't do wigs , weaves non of those, too much damn heat in the Caribbean , got itchy scalp , and super thick long hair, plus I work in the AED so its ponytail n go !! 🥂
Lady Godivea Very sad excuse for why you can't go natural if you ask me. It is so much hotter in the states during the summer and fall months, than it is in the Caribbean due to the fact that they actually have 4 seasons. If can get so hot in states like California, Arizona, Florida, Louisiana, to the point where wildfires occur. Your excuse is weak.
Yep leaving my hair alone has helped me a lot. Also thru trail and error finding out what my hair likes and doesn't like. When I was relaxed I was at a salon every 2 wks so I basically was just maintaining what my stylist had done and using the products they recommended for me which worked for the most part. Anyway the Thumbnail is EVERYTHING💕💕 LUV THE FRO AND HEADBAND☀️
I follow your routine and I am seeing results. Not as quickly as yours, but I'm remaining patient and staying consistent. I am a low porosity girl, so I moisturize daily with LCO method. I also do daily scalp massages. I deep condition once a week under heat for 30 min. I also the bentonite clay. Oh, I switched to vegetable glycerin, it keeps my curls moisturized. And I only do wigs. Thanks for confirming that I am on the right track. Your hair is gorgeous!!
Megz is my spirit animal. When she said, "Is that what the kids say?" You are such a young old lady Bwahahaha!! I can totally relate. Great hair advice. Simple is the best strategy!!
People hate that they almost never see my hair since I’ve started my journey.. like I always wear a silk scarf and hat all the time.. even at my job! But It Works! Lmao I don’t care that you’ve never seen my hair! Leave some mystery to myself.. Like “yesssss wonder about my black girl magicccc” LOL
I have that same exact scarf. I will say different colors feel different. The white with black feels so much softer. Literally feels like silk. The black one is soft like satin. So while they are both soft. The white is softer. Also, that you mentioned water, fitness and eating healthy. Not sure why some people don't realize these are crucial for internal and external heakth.
I subbed @ 1:58! That is so me all the time; being a stay at home mom with a toddler and one on the way, I find keeping my hair clean, conditioned, moisturized, plaited, and under a scarf is aiding my healthy hair growth. Love you for this video!!
I'm rocking the same braids and my hair is shorter. I keep telling my self not to sweat the caterpillar! What matters is that I am retaining length! love you megz🙂
Megz, you are too funny girl 😄 You're right, there's definitely no "secret". Just gotta feel you're hair out, keep a up a good hair routine, leave it alone and be patient with it. Great informational video hun.
I agree that something that is often overlooked is what you do with your hair when you sleep. I used to use just a bonnet..... DRYING.... Now I find when I sleep with a shower cap under it..... moisture retention is 100% guaranteed.
Finally! Someone stressing that it's important to leave our damn hair alone! I have twists now and had box braids for abt 6 weeks but I always make sure to tell my braider to not do them too tight at all and I wear the braids down when I go to bed at night. I retain length the most when I get twists and braids but after I take these twists out in two weeks, I'm gonna do clip ins. Those are another great protective style bc you can still care for your hair more often
Yaasss megz ive been natural 3 years on 9/25/17 but kept cutting because i didnt know what worked for me smh it took the beginning of my third year to finally figure it out. Ive been leaving it alone for almost 6 months now and ive gotten so much growth. Loved this video 😍 your hair is bomb btw
I'm in the same boat. I've been wearing puffs and updos.I got a trim last months and The growth was magical lol. I ran errands today with my hair in plats and a hat. I don't want to waste a good braid out until I go out later this week lmao.
Valencia Patrick Ensure you don't do a puff or fros too much. Other than brushing, gel and the material pulling on your edges, the exposure of your ends encourages knots and friction(even with the environment). Braids and twists tend to be better and reinforces the strength of the hair with the wrapping motion (imagine rope, it's stronger when the pieces are entwined rather than loose)
Hi Ladies my name is Beth and I'm an addict! 😳 Yes I am addicted to my hair. I have HIHS (Hand In Hair Syndrome). Even as I am typing with one hand, I am playing in my hair with the other. 😔🤦🏾♀️ Please, does anyone know the number to HIH anonymous?!? Your help is greatly appreciated. Thank You. I love the realness of your video and your hair looks healthy and beautiful! 🤗
I need an intervention ASAP! If there is half an inch of hair on my head - I will find a way to play in it. I don't know how to stop. Box Braids don't deter me either - I will take it out and have a play and then put the braid in again. There must be help for HIHS out there!
Good advice. I realized that leaving hair alone was the best option when wearing finger waves back in the 90s. My hair grew like crazy. I also have never worn braids or weaves which have left my edges intact. I am proud of that decision. I am beginning my natural journey as we speak and have recently purchased two wigs. Thanks for the advice.
loved this video... Girl when you took your scarf of tho.... and those cute lil twigletts popped out, I was like aweee she is too damn cute...lol you still look like your kid picture doll... adorable... I love that you give us the real and none of that TH-cam fakery.... we appreciate it... trust me... this was a great video hun keep them coming... you have one of the best attitudes on TH-cam too by the way.. We can see your genuine spirit and we love it... stay adorable doll
when I saw those twists, I had to laugh out loud. You and I pretty much have the same hair routine. I plait my hair and pop on a wig. It's been this way for about 3 years and my hair is not complaining.
Megz ... great video gurl!. You said you don't have a secret to your hair growth. Glad you said that. People need to understand that everyone has a different growth rate. We all have different anagen phases (or growth rate which is commonly 3-5 yrs). Some of us have long anagen phases, ( up to 5 yes) some shorter so obviously those with short phases are going to go into the next phase (catagen) sooner so their hair will be shorter than someone who has a longer anagen phase. I also leave my hair alone too. Wash, condition, massages, twist or braid, wig.... that's it. Thanks babe.
I came here because of the title lol! As boring as it is not to be messin around with our hair every 5 minutes, *yes* the best thing we can do for our hair is to just *leave it alone.* Keep it clean, and conditioned. Deep conditioning once a month, hot oil treatments every 3 months, find a couple of good protective styles to stick too, and that's it! Boring, but effective. When you acquire the length you've been waiting for then you can have all the fun. thanks for making it all clear baby girl :)
Once I stopped perming my hair my natural growth took off. It's when I kept going back and forth with perming and natural, dying and flat ironing over and over is when my growth stunted. I always tell new naturals to just stay natural.
Girl!! This video is right on time because I've just restarted my hair journey and I actually braided my hair kind of like yours is now last night. You are giving me motivation🙌🏾 I wash and deep condition my hair once a week too. I'm going to start doing more videos on how I am revamping my regime.
You’re my natural hair spirit animal. I rock two cornrows, throw on a wig and keep it moving. That way I can LOC moisturize my hair every day and massage my scalp.
"I wanna keep my edges. Snatched, is that what the kids say?". I just love your realness! What is the link to where you bought your satin scarf? Thank you!
So true!!! After I had my 3rd baby, my hair has NOT been the same! finally, it is growing in the areas that looked like someone to oak a scissor and cut it!!! I only where it in a puff! When it looks thirsty, I'll slap some oil and water on it and put it up!! Best advise Queen!! Keep it up🤗🤗🤗
Ive been natural since 2010. Still need help with growth and hair shedding, I feel like a shedding puppy, everyday, nowadays. 🤷🏾♀️ I like do a braid style like once a year for fun cause I get bored of my short wigs, sometimes. I have a silk scarf, but I paid boogie prices those(Roberto Cavalli or Gucci), Ill wear satin scarves at home, instead.
I have 4c hair, and my hair loves twists!!! I keep my hair twisted for most of the week. I'll probably have it out for two days, but that's it.... Now when winter comes, I'll probably use Havana twists.
Oooooo can't wait to see the natural hair products staples!!! I don't think being natural has to be so complicated. Find a routine that works for you and keep it pushing!!!! I love a good scalp massage! Best thing since sliced bread!
I don't even have African hair but I still follow and watch all your videos...I have been for years and yeah girl, you are one of my favourite youtubers.💙
Great advice as usually. Just leaving your hair alone will increase your growth and health of your hair always. But we have to enjoy it too every so often. BTW what lashes are you wearing in your thumbnail?
I've left my hair alone due to it going through an 'incooperative' phase and it seems to be growing. I've been using natural hair products but they made my hair unmanageable until I used my Dove shower cream... it's been a God send to my hair, coconut oil and Jamaican black castor oil
I just watched one of the old vids in her relaxer days and she had some length man. Really nice. Yea this must take some getting used to in comparison but I'm glad ur loving it girl. I still have my on an off days 😔
I remember one of your older videos when you were raving about Amla oil. I use Amla powder with olive and jojoba oil with my Shea Moisture Manuka Honey & Mafura Oil Masque as a deep conditioner...GIRL!!! You should revisit Amla! #GiveAmlaPowderATry
i dont do anything to my hair either but moisturize my ends every other night and leave it in a loose bun during the daytime with that cheap pack kinky kenakelon hair you get at the beauty supply store. i just wrap it around my bun and it hides my ends from the elements. ive been doing this for 7 months and have retained so much length. also i deep condition obviously but i dont do much, its not rocket science to me, idk. your hair looks great.
lol got to love you lady lol the scarf scene though I can't. but you are so right. I started doing crochet braids a year and 1/2 a go and my hair is almost a full BSL from a big chop of 1 inch of hair. I just leave my hair alone. I clean my scalp once to twice a week, use a leave-in and seal with Blue Magic just saying and this works for me. My hair is growing like crazy. I love your videos and personality, you just keep it real.
"I leave my hair alone." Best advice!!!
I'm rocking the same braids and my hair is shorter. I keep telling my self not to sweat the caterpillar! What matters is that I am retaining length! love you megz🙂
ISayToMyself I wish I could learn the self control of leaving my hair alone🙄
same
Joy King
Im working on that right now. I hope changing my hair every 2 weeks is good till i put it back in braids Haha
Joy King compare how much hair you lose when you manipulate and when you don't
"Leave it alone " is the best advice . I've spent so much money and time trying to do what other people are doing 🙄
Amy Coker aww and Omggg she's sooo cute with makeup too th-cam.com/video/DgcgergA3lk/w-d-xo.html share, like & subscribe plsssss♥️
I left my hair alone for years due to migraines and head pains and my hair is still short.
That's why guys have such an easy time growing out our hair. we cornrow our hair and leave it alone. We aren't constantly messing with our hair with excessive levels of heat or strssful styles like tight box braids which leaves for easy length retention
Want a cookie?
Exactly!
Ick cornrow doesn’t look good sigh got twigs up the hair take hour or 2
right🤣
I think about that all the timeeeeeeee like these dudes don't do shit with their heads and it just growsssss and growsss
For any ladies that may have trouble growing hair past shoulders, please check in with your hormonal (endocrine) system; this includes thyroid, pancreas, reproductive, lymphatic, etc.. If the endocrine system is malnourished or stressed, your hair, skin, and nail growth cycles will be sporadic and slow, your hair will split even with protective low manipulation, and it will shed easily which means no length retention. This equals dry, dull skin, hair and nails. If there are two things I'd recommend cutting out for hormonal health, its dairy and refined sugar. Dairy is full of natural hormones to grow baby calves since their endocrine system isn't fully developed. Sugar stresses out your pancreas and liver which means mal-absorption from your other foods equaling not enough nutrients to your hair skin and nails. The body always uses nutrients for internal purposes to sustain life; hair, skin, and nails are secondary. so EAT WELL!
Drink lots of water!!! Your hair is like a plant, it needs water to grow and not break. Imagine not watering your houseplant, it dries out and gets brittle and dies and you can crunch the plants! Its the same with hair. Eat lots of veg that have minerals for hair. Raw Greens, avocados (the beauty fruit), and lots of water! Look into herbal supplements as well. No slick edges, tight buns and ponytails, only combing when damp, sealing in moisture, low manipulation, and protective styles, and eating tons of veggies (I'm vegan!) helped me grow my hair midback in 3.5 years with LOTS of cutting in between.
Hope this helps someone. 6 years natural, certified nutritional herbalist. I just gifted ya'll. lol. Stay well. Stay healthy! Stay happy!
Nunya Bidness OMGoodness Thanks Nunya...u said a whole mouth full and was very accurate and informative☆☆☆☆☆☆
Thank you so much for this advice. Since I have changed my eating habits and water in take, my hair and nails are growing. ❤️
I. HATE. Yooooou!!! 😂😂😂😂😂😂 When you took that scarf off and started shaking your head, I almost spit my coffee out! Please don't change Meg! 🙌🏾 😂😂😂😂 This girl!
Marian Drayton aww and Omggg she's sooo cute with makeup too th-cam.com/video/DgcgergA3lk/w-d-xo.html share, like & subscribe plsssss♥️
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OMG!! Me too!!! I got everybody in my office dying🤣🤣🤣🤣
Thank you, I finally find someone else who doesn't care about slick, snatched edges.. 😍😍😊
Ella Gilbert I don't snatch them either
I love how transparent you are, too many TH-camrs are pretentious. I am here for the natural face and you being authentic💕 Anyways, this is what I have learnt with my natural hair journey.
1. Let your scalp breathe when possible so I don't wear my wigs or my silk headscarf unless I need to.
2. Keep my hair moisturised at all times and I drink plenty water.
3. Deep condition hair weekly or every two weeks.
4. The combs in wigs are dangerous lol!!! use elastic bands and take the combs out. your edges will thank you.
5. Be patient and like Megz said leave it alone. Retaining length is much more important than length.
6. I prefer Bantu knots or large two plaits (even under my wigs) because I feel I am able to moisturise my scalp/hair better than having it in cornrows.
I hope my tips helped and I know growing natural hair is such a journey! but I know it will be worth it in the end. 💝
I agree 100%! Leave the hair alone and keep it moisturized
Your ability to be real should be applauded!
I hear you on the old TH-cam days, basically from 2005 to 2010. When people just came on from their bedroom or bathroom without being all glam. There was no backdrop, extra crispy sharp sharp sharp video, no let me put on at least 5 layers of makeup. It was real simple. I miss it. BTW, thanks Meg for sharing your perspective on being natural and your length, as well as maintenance.
or you get no views. lol same boat as you :)
Alicia Mendsey this right here 🔝🔝🔝🔝🔝🔝
Really, I subscribed to your channel and @naturesintent. I prefer raw and real videos. I look forward to watching and supporting both of your channels.
Alicia Mendsey if you like raw and teal videos I also have a channel! Check it out!!!
I will check it out.
When you stop watching Megz to watch Megz
Lisa Tiana 🤗🤗🤗🤗
I love how you're enjoying your Natural Hair Journey.
THANK YOU! someone finally said it. I leave my natural hair alone. That is why it is too long. People always tell me to do this and that and get mad because "I have too much hair not to do anything with it." Well, that is why they're struggling and I am not.
"Just like this" 😂😂😂
Gabrielle Jones 😂😂😂😂
Great video. Can you give the link to the scarf you are using! Thanks!
Gabrielle Jones aww and Omggg she's sooo cute with makeup too th-cam.com/video/DgcgergA3lk/w-d-xo.html share, like & subscribe plsssss♥️
Girl when you took that head wrap off I almost fell off my chair lol
Jennifer Joseph honey I CHOCKED. she is so real and I love it
Jennifer Joseph 😂🤣😂
So, did I!
Jennifer Joseph lmao😂😂😂
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If I can say something, be careful with the comb attachements on your temple. Because, with time you will loose your edges.
If you can, put a band on the back of your wigs and cut the combs off! ( advice from my own experience).
Love you Megz❤️
JuddyNaturalBeauty yessss! I remove those combs too!!! Those things are dangerous!!!!
JuddyNaturalBeauty I can testify to this. The wig combs ate my edges!
NATALIE COLLINS Omg, I thought I was the only one!😱 No one talked about this, I wish I could knew before. It's took me a year to grow them back, NOW I KNOW 😄
NATALIE COLLINS mine to ugh
I live dangerously... I'm super tender-headed, so I never use the combs...just on principle
I meant I had long relaxed hair......i am 100% natural now only for 8 months now. Still learning. :))
Malerie Wilson 😂 Thanks for clearing that up. In my mind I was trying to tear you up! 😂 Like "why she come on here talkin 'bout her long relaxed hair while I'm over here struggling to stay natural!" I'm no internet gangsta and didn't want to offend so I kept scrolling...glad I did! 🤗. BTW Congrats on 8 months natural! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 Keep growing strong!
BethK NYC lol...dont come for me girl..lol. I was relaxed since I was 8 yrs old. I always wanted to see how a whole head full of crinkles would be instead of just a few inches of new growth. Welp I have it and I love it. Keep up your journey as well. 😉
Yes leaving it alone really helps. All I do is part my hair in sections and braid it. Moisturize my hair and ends often and use Wild Growth Hair Oil every other day on my scalp.
Best natural hair advice...leave it alone and keep it moisturized. I've been natural 12 years, my hair is 22 inches long and that's exactly what I do. And i have not put heat in it, in about 7 years. AND DRINK WATER.
I don't do much for my hair, and I put shampoo and conditioner to wash my hair, and I don't dry my hair out cause my hair dry on its own, and I'll do hairstyles when my hair is wet, and its make me easy for me and, then I'll put a cap over my head for overnight, and then I'll take the cap off when I wake up in morning or afternoon, and my hair will be soft and juicy and ready to go in the morning or afternoon.
Megs, i agree with you %100. my hair grows faster when its less manipulated. most naturals think its a lie, but iv tried this and it works! it also gets thicker. great vid. Thank you.
That's exactly how I keep my hair all week too and it's past bra strap length now. ✌🏾
people don't realize that leaving your hair alone is actually the chemical x to hair growth. i keep mines in felicia braids about 80 % of the time, because 1. I'm tender headed af and no one really can touch my head without me loosing my mind. 2. i have no creativity 3. lazier than a mofo.
Ebizzill "Felicia braids" 🤣😂🤣 I'm a tenderheaded, non hairstyling, lazy natural also.
But I'm baldheaded I can't do that
My diet is not 100% healthy but for the past 4 years now I've increase my intake of water drinking at least 64oz a day.
A lot of people thought my hair took off because I was pregnant. Nah bruh. I kept it matter under my work cap for 4 months and under a scarf for another 4 months. The most length retention I've ever had because there wasn't time for breakage every week. But I'm back to working a different job now so no more scarves and hats.
Megz you are so right! Low manipulation styles and of course protective styles are what coily needs for length retention. I dont wear protective styles but i do low manipulative styles and that is what works. I have long beautiful relaxed hair and playing in my type 4 hair more than once a week has caused some set backs in retention.
Malerie Wilson yessss! Very true!!!
Malerie Wilson aww and Omggg she's sooo cute with makeup too th-cam.com/video/DgcgergA3lk/w-d-xo.html share, like & subscribe plsssss♥️
Can we just take a moment and acknowledge Megz new intro thoooooo?! Yasssssssssssssssss💅🏾💅🏾
Thank you for speaking the truth about those bonnets!! They really do take the moisture out of your hair. I've even lost a few strands of hair to the bonnet's band being around my edges. Once I saw that, I stopped using them.
stasia i. I just flip mine inside out
the leaving my hair alone part is easy i really need to work on the ensuring a proper consistent routine cause my hair is pretty long but not flourishing i also really need a trim lol... love how real you still are after all these years on youtube!
I think another "secret" is your height, lol! Definitely not making fun of you or anything but I have been subscribed for years and I know you're 4'11", b/c you say it from time to time in your videos. I think everything you said in this video is true, but a certain hair length on a short person will look longer than on someone who is average or taller height aka it'll look like your hair "grows fast." I see very little on YT about hair length and height, It's not really that important to cover but on camera Im sure it would helps clear a lot of things up for new subbies! Great video and length retention! Love you Megz!
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Not to mention the elastic on those cheap bonnets will absorb the moisture from your edges and the friction can cause your edges to break.
trinaboo85 Yes! I wish someone would've told me these earlier. My edges are badly, broken off from elastic bonnets.
Misscovergirl90 I had to learn the hard way too. Now if I need to wear one I'll put on a scarf first then the bonnet just to protect my ends.
Misscovergirl90 you can try wrapping your edges with a satin scarf before putting on the bonnet or Flipping the bonnet (some tend to have the softer part of elastic on the inside)
YESS!! I just recently learn that when I leave my hair alone it GROWS! MY hair HATES to be MANIPULATED.
And your VOICE IS BEAUTIFUL..
I use a scarf/Bonnet and also use a satin pillow case as well! My hair stays moisturized for most of the week :)
I love your candidness, honesty, spirit, and zest for life.
Gurl I love u so much😄 love the down to earthness. And yess, low manipulation is everything! Please always keep doing u. Its so refreshing. Lately ive been feeling so pressured to have a certain instagram look. Its nice to know there are other inspiring ladies who can slay but are also super comfortable just being natural #carefreeblackgirl
RelLieF 🤗🤗🤗
When she pulled of the scarf and was like just like this 😂😂😂 hilarious
Bless everyone who can go natural and rock it ! I personally can't child , can't do wigs , weaves non of those, too much damn heat in the Caribbean , got itchy scalp , and super thick long hair, plus I work in the AED so its ponytail n go !! 🥂
Lady Godivea Very sad excuse for why you can't go natural if you ask me. It is so much hotter in the states during the summer and fall months, than it is in the Caribbean due to the fact that they actually have 4 seasons. If can get so hot in states like California, Arizona, Florida, Louisiana, to the point where wildfires occur. Your excuse is weak.
Lady Godivea
Afro hair was made for hot climates lol
Yep leaving my hair alone has helped me a lot. Also thru trail and error finding out what my hair likes and doesn't like. When I was relaxed I was at a salon every 2 wks so I basically was just maintaining what my stylist had done and using the products they recommended for me which worked for the most part. Anyway the Thumbnail is EVERYTHING💕💕 LUV THE FRO AND HEADBAND☀️
GIRL! I love when you say, "Is that what the kids say?!" You got me saying that now - tfs, Megz!
I follow your routine and I am seeing results. Not as quickly as yours, but I'm remaining patient and staying consistent. I am a low porosity girl, so I moisturize daily with LCO method. I also do daily scalp massages. I deep condition once a week under heat for 30 min. I also the bentonite clay. Oh, I switched to vegetable glycerin, it keeps my curls moisturized. And I only do wigs. Thanks for confirming that I am on the right track. Your hair is gorgeous!!
Your natural hair is very pretty, and it looks really moisturized. Thanks for the inspiration!
That's why I love her. She's so real. ❤️💯Thanks for the informative video 😘
I love how transparent you are :-)
Megz is my spirit animal. When she said, "Is that what the kids say?" You are such a young old lady Bwahahaha!! I can totally relate. Great hair advice. Simple is the best strategy!!
She made my day.
Girl. You're authentic...
People hate that they almost never see my hair since I’ve started my journey.. like I always wear a silk scarf and hat all the time.. even at my job! But It Works! Lmao I don’t care that you’ve never seen my hair! Leave some mystery to myself.. Like “yesssss wonder about my black girl magicccc” LOL
I remember being relaxed and watching your videos then I went natural and now you natural!! Loved you from the very beginning ❤❤
I have that same exact scarf. I will say different colors feel different. The white with black feels so much softer. Literally feels like silk. The black one is soft like satin. So while they are both soft. The white is softer. Also, that you mentioned water, fitness and eating healthy. Not sure why some people don't realize these are crucial for internal and external heakth.
I subbed @ 1:58! That is so me all the time; being a stay at home mom with a toddler and one on the way, I find keeping my hair clean, conditioned, moisturized, plaited, and under a scarf is aiding my healthy hair growth. Love you for this video!!
I'm rocking the same braids and my hair is shorter. I keep telling my self not to sweat the caterpillar! What matters is that I am retaining length! love you megz🙂
Megz, you are too funny girl 😄 You're right, there's definitely no "secret". Just gotta feel you're hair out, keep a up a good hair routine, leave it alone and be patient with it. Great informational video hun.
AndUDon'tStopYo aww and Omggg she's sooo cute with makeup too th-cam.com/video/DgcgergA3lk/w-d-xo.html share, like & subscribe plsssss♥️
Thank You For wearing your hair Natural and being Beautiful
Definitely good advice. If you leave it alone for a while you will definitely see growth! When I first went natural I hardly ever wore my hair out.
I agree that something that is often overlooked is what you do with your hair when you sleep. I used to use just a bonnet..... DRYING.... Now I find when I sleep with a shower cap under it..... moisture retention is 100% guaranteed.
Finally! Someone stressing that it's important to leave our damn hair alone! I have twists now and had box braids for abt 6 weeks but I always make sure to tell my braider to not do them too tight at all and I wear the braids down when I go to bed at night. I retain length the most when I get twists and braids but after I take these twists out in two weeks, I'm gonna do clip ins. Those are another great protective style bc you can still care for your hair more often
Yaasss megz ive been natural 3 years on 9/25/17 but kept cutting because i didnt know what worked for me smh it took the beginning of my third year to finally figure it out. Ive been leaving it alone for almost 6 months now and ive gotten so much growth. Loved this video 😍 your hair is bomb btw
My hair looks just like yours lol if I have somewhere to go I put it in a puff or fro put a head band on and go..my hair is growing like crazy too
Marilyn Cobb yesssss headband and gooooo!
I'm in the same boat. I've been wearing puffs and updos.I got a trim last months and The growth was magical lol. I ran errands today with my hair in plats and a hat. I don't want to waste a good braid out until I go out later this week lmao.
Valencia Patrick Ensure you don't do a puff or fros too much. Other than brushing, gel and the material pulling on your edges, the exposure of your ends encourages knots and friction(even with the environment). Braids and twists tend to be better and reinforces the strength of the hair with the wrapping motion (imagine rope, it's stronger when the pieces are entwined rather than loose)
Hi Ladies my name is Beth and I'm an addict! 😳 Yes I am addicted to my hair. I have HIHS (Hand In Hair Syndrome). Even as I am typing with one hand, I am playing in my hair with the other. 😔🤦🏾♀️ Please, does anyone know the number to HIH anonymous?!? Your help is greatly appreciated. Thank You.
I love the realness of your video and your hair looks healthy and beautiful! 🤗
BethK NYC Girl, I have HIHS too! When you get some help, then link a sista. Lol
I need an intervention ASAP!
If there is half an inch of hair on my head - I will find a way to play in it. I don't know how to stop. Box Braids don't deter me either - I will take it out and have a play and then put the braid in again. There must be help for HIHS out there!
ahahahahahahaha just try to stop
Good advice. I realized that leaving hair alone was the best option when wearing finger waves back in the 90s. My hair grew like crazy. I also have never worn braids or weaves which have left my edges intact. I am proud of that decision. I am beginning my natural journey as we speak and have recently purchased two wigs. Thanks for the advice.
"I love my edges" megz you have laughing every time I watch 😁😁. Great video💕
The growth rate is the same, but the retention is better
Yessss. I am here for the new intro. Love it
loved this video... Girl when you took your scarf of tho.... and those cute lil twigletts popped out, I was like aweee she is too damn cute...lol you still look like your kid picture doll... adorable... I love that you give us the real and none of that TH-cam fakery.... we appreciate it... trust me... this was a great video hun keep them coming... you have one of the best attitudes on TH-cam too by the way.. We can see your genuine spirit and we love it... stay adorable doll
when I saw those twists, I had to laugh out loud. You and I pretty much have the same hair routine. I plait my hair and pop on a wig. It's been this way for about 3 years and my hair is not complaining.
I know that's right.Thats what i do.Twist and leave it alone.I wear wigs.Hats and my huge fro.I wear braids sometimes.You go girl.
Megz ... great video gurl!. You said you don't have a secret to your hair growth. Glad you said that. People need to understand that everyone has a different growth rate. We all have different anagen phases (or growth rate which is commonly 3-5 yrs). Some of us have long anagen phases, ( up to 5 yes) some shorter so obviously those with short phases are going to go into the next phase (catagen) sooner so their hair will be shorter than someone who has a longer anagen phase. I also leave my hair alone too. Wash, condition, massages, twist or braid, wig.... that's it. Thanks babe.
OMG I wear my hair the same way about 98% of the time too. I thought I was the only one.
I came here because of the title lol! As boring as it is not to be
messin around with our hair every 5 minutes, *yes* the best thing we can do
for our hair is to just *leave it alone.* Keep it clean, and conditioned. Deep conditioning
once a month, hot oil treatments every 3 months, find a couple of good protective styles
to stick too, and that's it! Boring, but effective. When you acquire the length you've been waiting
for then you can have all the fun. thanks for making it all clear baby girl :)
Gold 🌟 for Megz!!!! That's exactly what I do boo!!! Plait it up and leave it ALONE!!!😊😊👌✌
Don't sleep in conditioners! It over moisturizers and disrupts ph balance
Once I stopped perming my hair my natural growth took off. It's when I kept going back and forth with perming and natural, dying and flat ironing over and over is when my growth stunted. I always tell new naturals to just stay natural.
Girl!! This video is right on time because I've just restarted my hair journey and I actually braided my hair kind of like yours is now last night. You are giving me motivation🙌🏾 I wash and deep condition my hair once a week too. I'm going to start doing more videos on how I am revamping my regime.
You’re my natural hair spirit animal.
I rock two cornrows, throw on a wig and keep it moving. That way I can LOC moisturize my hair every day and massage my scalp.
Girl I nearly fell out when u pulled that head tie off. Still slaying with the mutumbo braids sis. 😂😂😂Thanks for always being honest 😘😘 . Love ya much
"I wanna keep my edges. Snatched, is that what the kids say?". I just love your realness! What is the link to where you bought your satin scarf? Thank you!
So true!!! After I had my 3rd baby, my hair has NOT been the same! finally, it is growing in the areas that looked like someone to oak a scissor and cut it!!! I only where it in a puff! When it looks thirsty, I'll slap some oil and water on it and put it up!! Best advise Queen!! Keep it up🤗🤗🤗
The part about the edge's....😂😂😂😊
Leaving it alone is the best thing for it
Everyone hair grow at its own pace.
I agree that if you leave the hair alone it will grow and low manipulation is key.
Meg’s you are very beautiful with or without makeup and I admire the fact that you let us see the real you. Love your videos keep doing what you do.
Ive been natural since 2010. Still need help with growth and hair shedding, I feel like a shedding puppy, everyday, nowadays. 🤷🏾♀️ I like do a braid style like once a year for fun cause I get bored of my short wigs, sometimes. I have a silk scarf, but I paid boogie prices those(Roberto Cavalli or Gucci), Ill wear satin scarves at home, instead.
Your thumbnail is gorgeous Megz!!!
Girl let me just say.... your hair is 😍😍😍
I have 4c hair, and my hair loves twists!!! I keep my hair twisted for most of the week. I'll probably have it out for two days, but that's it.... Now when winter comes, I'll probably use Havana twists.
Oooooo can't wait to see the natural hair products staples!!! I don't think being natural has to be so complicated. Find a routine that works for you and keep it pushing!!!! I love a good scalp massage! Best thing since sliced bread!
I don't even have African hair but I still follow and watch all your videos...I have been for years and yeah girl, you are one of my favourite youtubers.💙
Moana Mauve you really loyal lol 😂
African hair????! hmm
Adelee N. That's the same as I thought.
Adelee N It is Afro-textured hair, that is associated with people of African descent. So essentially, African hair.
Blah0685
Are you serious? You know good and well that the majority of Africans/black people have kinky/afro hair.
I'm glad you said how many times a week you do things because I definitely needed help in knowing how many times to moisturize during the week☺️☺️💜💜
jordache141 Learn to listen to your hair. It will definitely tell you what it needs and when. All the best and Stay Blessed!
You are hilarious Megz! I don't do protective styles either. Twist outs are my best friend. Last me a whole week until wash day.
Great advice as usually. Just leaving your hair alone will increase your growth and health of your hair always. But we have to enjoy it too every so often.
BTW what lashes are you wearing in your thumbnail?
I've left my hair alone due to it going through an 'incooperative' phase and it seems to be growing. I've been using natural hair products but they made my hair unmanageable until I used my Dove shower cream... it's been a God send to my hair, coconut oil and Jamaican black castor oil
I just watched one of the old vids in her relaxer days and she had some length man. Really nice. Yea this must take some getting used to in comparison but I'm glad ur loving it girl. I still have my on an off days 😔
so much personality and realness. great advice!
I remember one of your older videos when you were raving about Amla oil. I use Amla powder with olive and jojoba oil with my Shea Moisture Manuka Honey & Mafura Oil Masque as a deep conditioner...GIRL!!! You should revisit Amla!
#GiveAmlaPowderATry
Lol!!! 😂😂 I love Ulovemegz!! "I just leave my hair alone!" Shake shake!!!! Lol!!!
i dont do anything to my hair either but moisturize my ends every other night and leave it in a loose bun during the daytime with that cheap pack kinky kenakelon hair you get at the beauty supply store. i just wrap it around my bun and it hides my ends from the elements. ive been doing this for 7 months and have retained so much length. also i deep condition obviously but i dont do much, its not rocket science to me, idk. your hair looks great.
i am just like you and my hair is growing wild only thing i do is play with my hair sadly and i dont wear wigs though. Always rocking the fro
lol got to love you lady lol the scarf scene though I can't. but you are so right. I started doing crochet braids a year and 1/2 a go and my hair is almost a full BSL from a big chop of 1 inch of hair. I just leave my hair alone. I clean my scalp once to twice a week, use a leave-in and seal with Blue Magic just saying and this works for me. My hair is growing like crazy. I love your videos and personality, you just keep it real.
You remind me of a GENTLE OLD SOUL....SNATCHED is that what the kids say..? 😂 I LOVE IT
That head shake just earned you a new subscriber lol 😂😂😂