Lmaoooo she totally right because I read that title and saw that hair and was like 4c WHERE?... then she addressed literally 2 sec later so I appreciate that
Healthy Chick, lol this is a video on how I grew my natural hair to the length everyone saw and still ask me about. This was not “how to grow hair with a GinaCurl”. I can understand being disappointed I’m not currently natural, but the information is for the many still inquiring about my natural hair. I think it was helpful to share this way, rather than trying to help girls/guys by writing essays in their dms.
As someone who has 4c hair, I am NOT offended by the fact that she has a Gina curl and is giving tips, for the simple fact that she grew her 4C hair to waist length COMPLETELY natural, THEN had the Gina curl. Comprehensive skills are fundamental kids. At the end of the day, yes she has a Gina curl but 4c hair is what grows out of her head regardless 💕
@@ThatBradyChick The Gina Curl is in the chemical family of the Japanese Straightening but provides more freedom. It's a three-step process. ... The Gina Curl restructures the hair molecules to reduce frizz \volume, making the hair softer, smoother, shinier, with a curly that is more manageable and moisture balanced.
✨Tips in Timestamps🥳 (For girlys that are rewatching this amazing video for guidance here are the timestamps💕) 1. Don’t flat iron your hair 2:22 2. Focus on your ends 4:45 3. Trim your ends 6:20 *very important 4. Oil your hair, not your rooots 9:39 5. Manipulate your hair less 11:36 6. Be gentle when detangling 11:59 / 12:33 This video is my bible.💕
So true I had to cut my 4c hair back to my neck, because I didn‘t regulary trimmed/cut my ends. Before that it went down to my nipple and I‘m 6ft tall. 😭 So please regulary and PROPERLY trimm your hair ladies
@@fay7692 Honestly just finding products that work for you and I've learned more than anything, leaving your hair alone. I had a tapered cut, like my sides were shaved down, and in the span of a year its shoulder length (stretch out) because I lived my life in wigs and braids. Also when you're doing protective styles, remember to still take care of your hair or else the protective part to that phrase is useless. so if your wearing wigs make sure your hair is detangled, moisturized and tucked away neatly.. Also you dont need a load of products, a little really does go a long way. I have my shampoo and conditioner, a deep conditioner and then when I'm out the shower I just use a cream, an oil and a tiny bit of gel.
@@AllThatGlitter224 wow, thank you. My big problem is I'm low low porosity so I think I use a lot of cream when I do my twists outs every wash day and that stunts the growth. I also used to wash my hair once a week but now I wash it every 2-3 weeks because im lazy cuz of quarentine I also have not done a protective style since the start of my natural hair journey. My hair has been through years and years of heat and relaxer damage until just a year ago. I didn't do a big chop but it was significant I would say my definitely hair grew thicker and a little bit longer, I really don't know the exact length but I started October 2019 and my hair is not where I thought it would be. I definitely need to do protective styles because my hair grows a lot in braids, I just need to learn how to manage it while it's in braids. I think protective styles and washing more frequently will help my hair grow more
I have 4c hair and I came across a video a girl made on how once she started deep conditioning with heat her hair started retaining so much moisture. I bought the same steaming cap that she had - it’s the kind you attach to your blow dryer. It seriously changed the moisture balance in my hair for the better. My hair has been thriving and retaining length ever since I bought that cap. Before it was like the moisture just wouldn’t stay in my hair no matter what I did and now I can apply nothing but a leave in and no oil and my hair stays soft and moisturized. I would highly recommend a steamer or a heated deep conditioning cap for any 4c girls who are low porosity.
Floryanng there’s a hot head deep conditioning cap, you can find it on Etsy! Just pop it in the microwave for 30 seconds, or try one of the attachment hooded dryers that you attach to your blow dry, I got mine from target! Super affordable!
Here’s a list :) 1. Don’t silk press/flat iron consistently (do as a 6month to a year (maybe even longer) basis). 2. Apply more products to your ends than to your roots (they need more love than your roots). 3. Trim your ends *every 3 months or so* because 4c is prone to split ends. Don’t use products for split ends.. just. get. a. trim. periodt! 4. Coat your hair with oil. It’s a prectant and shield to the outside world! Olive oil, castor oil, and Argan Oil are good! 5. Less manipulation is best. Don’t always be in your hair. Be gentle with your hair! 6. Try your products on your hands to see if they’re actually doing what they’re supposed to do on your hair. If after some time with a product on your hand ends up drying out, it’s probably doing that on your hair as well. 7. Use treatments that’ll target your ends if can. Don’t do treatments all the time, just when it’s needed. 8. Keep your hair off your shoulders. Do more updos!
Briana M Sorry for the wrong wording! She mentioned in the video of trimming every month, and I somehow correlated to that being daily🥴! I meant to do every 3 months (or even 6 months). I’ve edited it to that so people aren’t misinformed
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 5’7” and 5’8” are not considered tall for women. They are average. The short tall for women begin at 5’9” 5’9” in average women pants will be in high waters. So.....y’all real funny.
jackseve no it really matters where you live. If you leave in a place with people that are are short then you will be considered tall. Where I live 5”9 is tall for a man. Very rare too. Normal pants would be high for 5”7 women too..
@@jackseve people always call me tall a tall girl and I'm 5'8/5'9, I'm not used to girls being taller than me. I don't see myself as super tall at all though, but apparently most girls are in the 5'4 range. It clearly also depends on where you live
Y’all don’t judge me but I’ve been blow drying my hair on high heat with coconut oil in it forever. I never knew it was bad I really thought I was being healthy. 😩
oh noooo 😭 usually mixing oil with heat especially HIGH heat is very unhealthy but now that you know you can change that. i would say just blow dry with a heat protectant and a leave in so your hair can stay moisturized while blow dried. then you could add oil after your done
She is sooo right about the ends. I dyed my entire head a year ago. Sis i can only see the colour in my bun now. My hair grew 6 inches+ as soon as I clocked that my hair DID grow and quite a lot at that I realised my ends and I needed loveeee. Now my hair is the longest it’s ever been 🥲😂❤️
Yes please trim your ends, not a lot of course. Get the shears. There are methods like search and destroy. I trim after I put my hair in a braid or twists. You can see the split ends better. I use castor oil(Jamaican mango lime brand), Shea moisture Jamaican castor oil strengthen and anti breakage restore spray. Spray first then castor oil. Make sure ends have oil, pay attention. Keep it twisted, braided, but still moisturize few times a week or as needed. It will grow.
Hi! Do you trim dry or wet? With my hair, if I twist after washing & LOC or whatever my hair takes DAYS to dry. So exactly when in the process do you trim? Apologies if what I’m asking isn’t clear!
During lockdown I’ve been so relaxed with my everyday styling and I noticed that most the damage I was having is due to styling. I (protective styles) braid my hair a lot but the matting and detangling was a whole process. Now I can finger detangle easy with fresh water and a little hair milk,oil the endz and done. Tension and over styling causing a lot of breakage.
Yes, that is a very good tip. I’ve done it before but this was a great reminder. She gave a lot of good tips and information in this video. Especially about the ENDS. 😁
From someone who had relaxed hair from the age of 9 and went natural at the age of 30 and struggled because my own hair was alien to me lacked moisture no matter what products. I switched to a curly perm wave nouveau. I don’t miss my 4C hair yes I said it! I wash my hair more and the moisture travels down to my ends.
mAya SquAw our 4C hair was not made for this climate that’s why we have to do so much with it l. And it is not supposed to be that way. I’m happy with the state of my hair now chemical or no chemical it’s still my hair.
4C hair was not made for Africa either. That’s why the only people in Africa with long 4C hair are those who have braids and keep them in braids for their lifetime. I noticed my hair does not like just being outside.
“You need to cut your hair” you’re absolutely right 🤣🥺 it’s been a cool 8 months now but I’m cutting this Sunday & going right can yo protective styling lol
The quarantine has been GREAT for my kinky hair. I've learned to leave it alone and keep it moisturized. It's almost longer than it's EVER been. (Backbone when straightened) Ladies... leave your hair alone and keep it stretched and moisturized. That's the key to growing kinky hair long (without the Gina curl).
@@graciousgrace7509 I've been wearing medium-sized twists (about 30+ in total) and I moisturize every other day with water and seal with shea butter or oil. Nope. No breakage. I don't even wear a bonnet anymore. I think that leaving ends out is a myth. As long as you keep them trimmed/even and moisturized they won't break. My hair that hangs at the nape always grows best and it always touches/rubs my shirt in twists. It grows like a weed. It's my crown that was having issues so I was always at a length plateau. So I make sure to lightly mist with water 3-4 times per week and seal with any butter or oil. Yes the twists get a tad fuzzy, but they are strong, moisturized and I'm finally retaining length. I just throw them up in a loose, fun ponytail. I had to learn to baby my crown section so it will grow as long as the rest of my hair. My crown was holding me back and my hair would always be in layers. I had to keep chopping the long parts at the neck because the crown wouldn't catch up with the rest. Less is more! I use far fewer products and spend less time on my hair. Now that my twists are so long people think I have locs. I'm like no these are just twists. Ladies, all you need are water and butter/grease to seal. Stop buying all these expensive products. You don't need them. Your hair just wants water and a seal. Don't be afraid of the frizz and shrinkage. Find a style to wear that minimizes it. I don't drench my hair. I just spray my hand and squeeze the water into the twists. Then I add my butter, style and go.
Watching this video because I have little sisters with 4c hair. its healthy now but I know I have a lot to learn and their hair needs different care than my 3b curls.
Why'd you lie, you said ends more than 17x 😂 and I'm here for it. Protip for anyone who needs it: Twists are one of the best hairstyles once you hit shoulder length because it's versatile. You can wear it in a bun, a ponytail, double/triple up the twists, braid the twists, bantu knot them, etc. and because the hair is already protected it doesn't harm you in terms of manipulation as long as you're watching out for your ends. Plus twists stay the most moisturized in my experience, you can wash your hair while it stays twisted, and once you take down the twists that's another 3-7 day style. It's how I never hit a plateau. My hair stays from bra band to hip length (sometimes this thick hair is heavy and summers are too hot) because I twist it up!
I’m going to have to start twisting my hair. I’ve been kind of stuck at waist length. I do wash and go most of the time. So my curly hair stays around shoulder length which is waist length straight. I’ve also been trimming more often and I can feel the difference. I’m also using sulfur 8, oil and massage to up my game.
@@TiaBenie I've been blessed by all you ladies boldness to help us love, protect our ... glory! Our crowns! Our hair!, with your hair journey! I'm currently on mine and really appreciate your tips and advice! God bless 🥰
Some of the women commenting on your video are annoying and petty. You are beautiful and your hair is beautiful, with or without a Gina curl, 4c or not. Keep doing what you're doing ♥️
We arent being petty (at least im not). Im calling her out on her title. Put Gina curl on 4c hair. then those of us that have 4C hair that are looking for tips on how to manage our unprocesed hair can watch and not waste our time. If you dont act with integrity, be prepared to be called out for it.
Healthy Chick she said in the first 2 minutes of the video that she grew her hair out BEFORE she got a Gina curl. Please watch the video before commenting misinformation
@@healthychick9450 🤡🤡🤡🤡 either you don’t understand English (since she addressed this LITERALLY at the beginning of the video) or you chose to be an idiot. Stay bald
This is good info! I'm always trying to stress to people that your length is really in you ends. You'd be surprised how long your hair will be of you just maintain the ends! 👏🏾 👏🏾 👏🏾
Sorry to say this but people who get Gina Curl claiming that it’s “easier”, just don’t like their type 4 hair. Cause honestly all hair is hard work. Relaxed hair ain’t easier to maintain than natural hair, it doesn’t grow any faster (your hair will grow at the same rate unless you are actually bald or balding from medical reasons) the ONLY difference is that it’s STRAIGHT. And I absolutely hate when people claim their hair just grows faster when they relax it, as if they don’t understand that straighter hair will appear longer than tightly curled hair. Duhh. Had to leave this comment as this is a video targeted to “4C girls”. Don’t give up on your natural hair.
As someone who has gone from relaxed to natural and has 4c hair , I disagree wholeheartedly. Relaxed hair is much easier to maintain for reasons that are scientific, not just cosmetic. Curly hair is weaker by nature because of the way the cells are put together, that's why kinky hair breaks easier than curly/straight hair when manipulated. The bends in the hair are weak points and can break. Add high porosity and high density and you have the toughest hair to maintain. It's just a fact. All hair grows, I do agree with that but length retention is not allowing the progress to break off. I have WAY more breakage or "shedding" now that im natural. I didnt have to detangle my relaxed hair, just had to moisturize...and detangling my 4c hair is pointless unless im styling it right then. In my opinion, type 4c hair LOOKS beautiful and exclusive. If it didnt tangle so much and I could run my hands through it smoothly it'd be perfect. I can get it like that sometimes but only through the max hydration method and that has to be maintained.
KENYA P. Look at you over there accusing me of accusing people 🤣 when I’m just stating facts tho. Most people that get Gina Curls do it because they don’t like their kinky texture and that’s just facts.
if you've got a looser curl pattern, ofc it's gonna be easier 😂 and this is coming from someone that's been natural my entire life. If anyone's hair takes a substantial amount of time to do then it's arguably "harder" to do
Love your videos as they are so informative. You had me cracking up when you said "you mine as well just throw your hair in a deep fryer" 😂😂😂😂.. Sooo true...
I don't have 4c hair (I have like 3b to 4a mix), but keeping hair off your shoulders is SO important. I was annoyed my hair would always sit on my shoulders no matter how hard I tried to grow it. I went to a stylist who noticed the right half was an inch shorter than the left. He asked what side I wear my bag on, turns out that when bag straps get caught on your hair they actually cause so much breakage. I think the same would apply to bra straps, earrings and necklaces.
Listen sis I’m with you!! I’m all about trimming off dead hair you had a new subbie from that point. A lot of naturals on TH-cam don’t talk about how important it is to get ur hair trimmed. Also not putting oils on your scalp👏🏾 a lot of people don’t understand that’s not gonna make ur hair grow faster. I use aloe Vera juice to combat itching and dandruff. Style ur Hair and neglect it👍🏾. Black hair thrives when u leave it alone!!! I leave my hair in twist and braids for MONTHS at a time and my hair in thriving. These are great tips❤️
Even tho u said to watch first two minutes first I just had to comment at the beginning, your makeup is laiddddd and it is blended into your skin so noice
YESS!!! im a little past shoulder length which ive never been before always struggled with breakage (4C)! you just gave me so much hope ! I know trimming is important but didnt realize how much. My ends are literally the worst for me. Thanks for the tips girl!!
I have middle back length natural hair. My hair journey became increasingly difficult as my short faze fazed out into the long length faze and honestly it's going to get harder from this point onward because of the length. It'd tangle easier because my hair was getting a little longer than normal and I was getting a little breakage, so I just kept twisting my hair and leaving it alone for like maybe 2-3 months before taking it out, washing and deep conditioning/moisturizing before re-twisting again and leaving it alone for 2-3 months, If I got box braids (which I feel grows my hair a lot faster) I can leave them in for 4-5 months. That's how I can retain my length and health of my hair. Also I trim my hair every 4 months, I cut off about an inch, not 'half and inch' but an inch when I do fresh twists.
What messed me up for YEARS is that I always "trimmed" my own hair...Nahhh after getting it PROFESSIONALLY CUT I now know I wasn't cutting anything LOL. You can't seen your split ends in the back. That and hairstylists can shape cut your hair which really effects the way your styles come out!! It's been 6 months since my first cut and my end are still thick and my hair is THRIVING. LET IT GOO YOU WON'T REGRET IT!!!
I'm a natural hair stylist who specializes in silk presses & she's right!!! I've grown my 4 c hair out a hundred times, and it's really super easy. Pre schedule your trims, I do mine 4 times a year. I keep a protective style in, and I don't use glue for wigs. I probably wash my actual hair once every 4-6 weeks and I detangle with a wide tooth comb. I only use organic oils for my scalp (wild growth oil, or sheshappyhair tea tree growth oil) and I really don't use a lot of products in my hair other than a heat protectant (yes even if you don't put heat on your hair, ESPECIALLY in the summer) and a leave in conditioner. I like sheshappyhair (they're black owned) & design essentials almond and avocado line. They also have great deep conditioners. and then I use manuka and honey oil to seal in my moisture. For me to avoid heat damage I only flat iron my hair 3/4 times a year but that's only when I'm not trying to grow it out.
hey I'm just trying to learn.. you said you wash your hair once every 4-6 weeks. how do you keep your ends moisturized? I was told by another natural hairstylist that true moisture is done every wash day and should be done every 7-10 days.
@@ElTee519 That was written two years ago so my process has changed! Once every 4/6 was supposed to coincide with my comment of keeping a protective style (braids,twist, locs) in for a month and then cleansing and conditioning in between. Now that I wear my hair out more and it's longer, I wash about once a week or once every two weeks. Every 2 weeks works for me since I'll do a style like twist the first week and use no product outside of my styling crème or mousse. Then day 7 I'll take down my twist and mist my hair with warm water, detangle And wear it in a bun or do two plaits and wear my closure wig during the day if I have to be social and do things lol. I keep my ends moisturized by using regular old grease! Softee from the dollar store or the blue magic. You can also use a heavy oil on the ends like black castor oil. Everyone's hair and scalp are different :) if I feel like my hair is dirty or dry I'll absolutely wash earlier. My "wash days" realistically only take about an hour or an hour and a half if I'm actually doing something to my hair. I can cut that time down to about 30 minutes. Now that my hair is longer, it's a lot easier to style and my curl pattern has loosened up a tiny bit
I was about to drag her until i read that top comment. I don’t have 4c fair but i do have type 4 hair and i hate when people say they are 4c when they are not! Can’t stand it!!! That said a big things is the type of water you’re using in your hair!!! If you have hard water get a shower filter!!
@@rae9499 Your curls that don't get enough moisture, can look smaller. Many ppl just have dry hair and call it 4c 💀. They don't understand why porosity matters and how to treat their hair. Then they come with those dumb, "4c can look like this" videos.
THIS WAS VERY, VERY GOOD INFORMATION!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! I JUST HAPPENED TO RUN ACROSS THIS POST... I'VE NEVER HEARD ANYONE ELSE SAY THIS GOOD STUFF. I CAN'T WAIT TO TRY THEM. Thank you again!! ❤❤
You are so right when you say the issue is the ends of the hair. I agree that 4C is definitely prone to split ends or "bad" ends, at least my hair is. I realize I do have to regularly trim my hair so it can be healthy and manageable and not break off as much. Also I love straight hair from time to time but I realize it is not worth it. It really changed my curl pattern and I Don't like that.
Literally just came across this video and I’m in love. You’re funny, you’re so smart, thank you for all of that information. Definitely passing this information on to my clients and I’m definitely adding this to their and my own care routine. And your hair, beautiful. And baby yes we HERE with the ends, I try to tell me clients you gotta CUT IT, it’s the only way lol. I’m definitely going to get more serious with my ends I’m excited to see the transformation. Again thank you love.
I had never had spilt ends in my life until I moved to my new apartment. The water here has so much iron in it that sometimes it comes out with a red tint. I did not know that the metals in hard water could dry my hair out and make my ends split so badly. 😔 Check your water if you are struggling with severely dry hair and skin.
Get a shower filter! It works! I have the one by Culligan bought it on Amazon. My harsh water was drying out my skin too but I haven’t had any more problems.
Hands down the best video I’ve ever seen on this topic. I cut the hell out of my hair two days ago because I was so frustrated with my dead ends. It’s alittle uneven but I could care less because at least I know I have HEALTHY ends now. I used to think it was so hard to grow out my hair and that I had to wear protective styles when really I just need to take care of my ENDS! Thank you so much for this! 😁😁
Gorgeous head of hair Thanks so much for the wonderful tips... 🤫 I do blow dry with grapeseed oil when I do blow dry... no heat damage ever, 4c with some 4b. It protects up to 420 degrees 👌🤑🤗
@@shannonarmstrong6364 That's a very false myth that just won't go away. Oil is not a heat protectant. Having a high smoke point has nothing to do with protecting a material from heat. Think about this - an egg will still cook quickly in hot oil, even if this oil isn't smoking.
@@Cattitude369 works for me, 48 yrs 😏, and my family generation after generation ...heat up to 420 degrees maybe fry those eggs then lolololol I'm not saying it is a heat protectant and I definitely understand meaning... Thank you so very much
My hair been stuck at the same length for years and I only wear protective styles but never cut my ends because I been traumatized from a bad trim I got as a teenager. I cut my ends about 2 months ago prior to getting braids that left in (left in for 2 months) I retained a whole INCH of hair! I cut it again when I took it out prior to sewing on a wig where I do leave out but no heat just gel and edge control. I am convinced cutting my hair did the trick, I bought some good $40 sheers too, they say trimming with cheap/ dull scissors is as bad as no trim at all.
Also my friend has beautiful hair and is an avid trimmer, she goes to super cuts because she says they cut the exact amount you tell them, 1/4 an inch 1/2 inch etc. I will go there when I want it professionally evened out and layered. She said she don't trust the black shops because she had a similar experience back in the day. Not to shit on black hairstylist , I know we've came in long way with care hair in the last 15 years since I been, but if you're scared to get a trim maybe start with supercuts so you have more control over the process.
Me too why waste money I do it myself and even when i mess up it still looks better then going to someone. There are videos on youtube on cutting your on hair and having curly you don't notice if it's a small mistake.
I have two thick 4b patches in the back of my head and it’s shorter than the rest of my hair and it’s harder to manage, the rest of my hair is 3c4aand even some 3b and the inconsistencies with my texture levae my hair with a weird shape I kinda wanna loosen the area where it’s shorter so I can manage it and so it grow out even with rest of my hair
YESSS SAMEE I never thought I’d find someone who has the same different types like me, the length retention there is not like the rest and it shrinks up wayy too much too
U can use a texturize it with the botanical brand texturized, (follow the instructions as written). Please do not use a regular relaxer cause those patches will look crazy.
I have 3c hair and had 4A on the top but from ear to ear in the back was 3C I used an all natural creme of nature sunflower relaxer in mild strength to loosen my 4A texture it worked nicely you only need to do it once it’s in an orange container . It kept my curl pattern but loosened my curls to a looser wave, easier to manage and still has a bomb curl using products. I now have 3B all around
@@sarahh.9156 yes and it’s weird bc I kid you not I have 3b at the very top of my head the i have 3c 4a mostly all over the rest of my head like the sides then I have those two 4a 4b patches on both side of the back of my head , and it like middle back and then the botttom of my hair in the back is 3b again 🤌🏾 I just don’t understand then the top don’t Shrink but the back do 🥴🥴🥴 our hair definitely unique
The Best Advice so far. Ends Ends Ends, Oil Oil Oil , Water Water Water , Trims Trims Trims , More is Less, less Manipulation. Simple , Basic , not Expensive, just leave hair alone and keep water and moisture. 👍 How easy and simple. Great vedio!
From someone who is 4C till I DIE... your before hair looks more like a 4B -4A mix... looks like it was course high density as well... I say this cuz I have 4B at the nape of my neck. But I do appreciate you doing this video to try and educate ppl
@@rachaelf5903 hi! i was actually thinking of her texture in her wash day video she posted before the gina curl, i could see a defined curl pattern at the ends which i just don't have with my 4c hair, but your points are valid!
See my scalp isnt dry but i always have dandruff not matter how much oil i used to put on there. So now i have to shampoo every 3 days bc the flakes r just ridiculous!
Ashleigh R Yesssss! Coconut oil and pink sea salt make everything taste amazing!!!! I cook my saffron rice with it and put a teaspoon in my oats every morning. Yummy yummy yummy!!!!! It’s so delicious !!!
3c hair girl over here, a few years ago I had bleach blonde hair and used to straighten it weekly. It grew to my stomach.....and then I decided to stop going to my stylist and bleach my hair by myself and oo Chile I had to cut it to my ears. Now I’m here trying to regrow my hair again😭 don’t make the same mistake I did friends. I’m going to stop straightening my hair and see how that goes😭 I get single strand knots when I stop straightening and it’s so aggravating!!!!!! Hopefully these tips work! Thank you for this video❤️
You don’t have to straighten but you can blow dry your hair. I also get single strand not if I leave my hair natural so I never do it. Just blow dry on low heat and do twist outs.
~notes for me~ 1. throw away the flat iron and use a blow dryer instead, don’t blow dry with oil 2. moisturize the ends of your hair don’t target the scalp so much 3. trim your ends 4. use oil in your hair (argon oil, castor oil) 5. don’t manipulate you hair a lot 6. try products on hands before putting on hair 7. don’t do treatment trends all the time 8. keep your hair off your shoulders
Sweetheart I just posted a video about rice water on my WhatsApp story and literally all the girls in my contacts were asking me how it works, how to use it etc... and it just breaks my heart how a lot of black girls in (Africa) South Africa do NOT know how to take care of natural hair and lack the knowledge towards kinky hair. I grew up thinking it takes a MIRACLE to have long 4c hair and I know lots of black girls think the same, because of the lack of knowledge towards our own hair type. You would think since we're the majority in the country we should know about our hair but nooooo. 70% of girls here have relaxed hair and some never show their hairs because it's always covered in wigs or braids, some prefer to be bald coz it's less work. I just cringe. But I'm glad the natural hair community is growing and we're learning about type 4 hair.
I love your channel and I'm also a sub, but I think it's misleading to put the label 4c when you have a gina curl in your hair(which I have nothing against, I'm texlaxed myself), especially when you said your hair wasn't originally 4c. clickbait can really get on the nerves of people who actually are looking for actual advice on 4c hair. please keep that in mind next time
I dont think its misleading when her whole hairs was 4c it was long so she honestly has the best advice. Unlike other women with short 4c saying how to grow your hair long.
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✨Watch at least the first 2 minutes before you comment 🤭💛💛💛
I was wondering that's not 4c hair.
Subscribed!!!
Yh I saw the picture before and Yh we have the same hair🤩🤩
Off topic but that looks amazing on your skin complexion. Where did you get it from?
Loool i was confussssed🤣🤣🤣 because I'm saying they're going to come for you in the comment section
Lmaoooo she totally right because I read that title and saw that hair and was like 4c WHERE?... then she addressed literally 2 sec later so I appreciate that
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Sameeee I came on here to completely come for her woops
I literally clicked it just to say that her hair wasn’t 4c 😂
Whats upsetting is that the 4c was used as click bait. People with integrity would say Gina curl on 4c hair.
Healthy Chick, lol this is a video on how I grew my natural hair to the length everyone saw and still ask me about. This was not “how to grow hair with a GinaCurl”. I can understand being disappointed I’m not currently natural, but the information is for the many still inquiring about my natural hair.
I think it was helpful to share this way, rather than trying to help girls/guys by writing essays in their dms.
As someone who has 4c hair, I am NOT offended by the fact that she has a Gina curl and is giving tips, for the simple fact that she grew her 4C hair to waist length COMPLETELY natural, THEN had the Gina curl. Comprehensive skills are fundamental kids. At the end of the day, yes she has a Gina curl but 4c hair is what grows out of her head regardless 💕
What is a Gina curl?
ThatBradyChick I was about to ask the same
@@ThatBradyChick The Gina Curl is in the chemical family of the Japanese Straightening but provides more freedom. It's a three-step process. ... The Gina Curl restructures the hair molecules to reduce frizz \volume, making the hair softer, smoother, shinier, with a curly that is more manageable and moisture balanced.
ThatBradyChick it’s a perm (what white people do to get curly hair)
Periodt like some of these people dont understand that.
That shrinkage was real.
instavids, It issss✨
You know it’s healthy hair when the shrinkage is so dramatic 😍
Disrespectful
@@YTD07 "right twix” I love your cute name!🤣
@@miaporche2256 thank you 😊😆 I'm fat lol
✨Tips in Timestamps🥳
(For girlys that are rewatching this amazing video for guidance here are the timestamps💕)
1. Don’t flat iron your hair 2:22
2. Focus on your ends 4:45
3. Trim your ends 6:20 *very important
4. Oil your hair, not your rooots 9:39
5. Manipulate your hair less 11:36
6. Be gentle when detangling 11:59 / 12:33
This video is my bible.💕
Thank you and with this I don't have to watch this video
So y’all will grab her tips, but aren’t willing to stick around long enough to watch at least one ad. 😒
Ppl like you are needed in these comment sections 😭
tammy johnson because youtubers can ramble sometimes. It’s all love.
How many years did she grow her hair for?
I have 4c hair and she is speaking the truth. The ends of my hair is my problem.
For real. Single strand knots won't let my hair be great 😭😭
Real Talk! They are the 👿!!!!!! Period.
So true I am telling you the ends are crazy sigh and yes as young as they are the ends are not letting them be great
So true I had to cut my 4c hair back to my neck, because I didn‘t regulary trimmed/cut my ends. Before that it went down to my nipple and I‘m 6ft tall. 😭 So please regulary and PROPERLY trimm your hair ladies
Yeah I learned that I not only have to trim it, but also seal my ends with castor oil
My hair isn’t 4c HOWEVER I believe we can all agree that our hair isn’t hard to grow it just takes understanding! Thank you for that ! 👆🏾👏🏿
Exactly. Our hair grows the same amount of time as other races, it just comes down to retaining length
@@AllThatGlitter224 tips for retaining length?
@@fay7692 Honestly just finding products that work for you and I've learned more than anything, leaving your hair alone. I had a tapered cut, like my sides were shaved down, and in the span of a year its shoulder length (stretch out) because I lived my life in wigs and braids. Also when you're doing protective styles, remember to still take care of your hair or else the protective part to that phrase is useless. so if your wearing wigs make sure your hair is detangled, moisturized and tucked away neatly.. Also you dont need a load of products, a little really does go a long way. I have my shampoo and conditioner, a deep conditioner and then when I'm out the shower I just use a cream, an oil and a tiny bit of gel.
@@AllThatGlitter224 wow, thank you. My big problem is I'm low low porosity so I think I use a lot of cream when I do my twists outs every wash day and that stunts the growth.
I also used to wash my hair once a week but now I wash it every 2-3 weeks because im lazy cuz of quarentine
I also have not done a protective style since the start of my natural hair journey. My hair has been through years and years of heat and relaxer damage until just a year ago. I didn't do a big chop but it was significant
I would say my definitely hair grew thicker and a little bit longer, I really don't know the exact length but I started October 2019 and my hair is not where I thought it would be.
I definitely need to do protective styles because my hair grows a lot in braids, I just need to learn how to manage it while it's in braids.
I think protective styles and washing more frequently will help my hair grow more
Fay Braids
Isn't anyone gonna talk about how gorgeous and beautiful she is?
She's stunning
Yes gorgeous looking like a real life brats doll ❤️
Why it's so obvious
She’s gorgeous fr
I have 4c hair and I came across a video a girl made on how once she started deep conditioning with heat her hair started retaining so much moisture. I bought the same steaming cap that she had - it’s the kind you attach to your blow dryer. It seriously changed the moisture balance in my hair for the better. My hair has been thriving and retaining length ever since I bought that cap. Before it was like the moisture just wouldn’t stay in my hair no matter what I did and now I can apply nothing but a leave in and no oil and my hair stays soft and moisturized. I would highly recommend a steamer or a heated deep conditioning cap for any 4c girls who are low porosity.
Can you link the cap
Please! I would like to know it as well!
Girlll tell us which one you use. My hair needs it 😭
Floryanng there’s a hot head deep conditioning cap, you can find it on Etsy! Just pop it in the microwave for 30 seconds, or try one of the attachment hooded dryers that you attach to your blow dry, I got mine from target! Super affordable!
Those hair steamers are pricey lol
Here’s a list :)
1. Don’t silk press/flat iron consistently (do as a 6month to a year (maybe even longer) basis).
2. Apply more products to your ends than to your roots (they need more love than your roots).
3. Trim your ends *every 3 months or so* because 4c is prone to split ends. Don’t use products for split ends.. just. get. a. trim. periodt!
4. Coat your hair with oil. It’s a prectant and shield to the outside world! Olive oil, castor oil, and Argan Oil are good!
5. Less manipulation is best. Don’t always be in your hair. Be gentle with your hair!
6. Try your products on your hands to see if they’re actually doing what they’re supposed to do on your hair. If after some time with a product on your hand ends up drying out, it’s probably doing that on your hair as well.
7. Use treatments that’ll target your ends if can. Don’t do treatments all the time, just when it’s needed.
8. Keep your hair off your shoulders. Do more updos!
Thank you❤
Thanks girl!
Trim ends daily ? Lol
@@SolarLove7 rt? Like nope sis every few months is fine for me 💀.
Briana M Sorry for the wrong wording! She mentioned in the video of trimming every month, and I somehow correlated to that being daily🥴! I meant to do every 3 months (or even 6 months). I’ve edited it to that so people aren’t misinformed
EXACTLY👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 its the endss that matter because your hair be growing!! and the ends be breaking off..having you at shoulder length for EVER💀
Why am I more interested in a Gina curl instead of how she grew her hair out? 🤦🏾♀️
this channel explained the process! th-cam.com/video/jK0JtAW3YH0/w-d-xo.html
Because you like the loser hair more than her natural 4c hair ig
Lol me too
Ju La yes who cares
Ju La and? Maybe we do like it more it’s a preference. Be careful Your insecurities are showing hun.
Sometimes I just wanna cut all my hair off cus 4c is roughhh man😩But I watch vids like this and it’s encourages me. Thanks for sharing
Rendaisea Deane, it’s something serious 😭 every wash day I considered getting a pixie cut 😂
@@fruitsarelife148 4c is harder than any other hair texture. It really does take longer to style than someone who has 4a hair.
Marshmallow root conditioner DIY is your friend. It’s the best thing EVER.
I am so glad that you mentioned your height!!! As a fellow tall girl (I’m 5’8) I know the struggle on growing hair butt length hair Sis!!!!
Not if you have a short torso
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
5’7” and 5’8” are not considered tall for women. They are average. The short tall for women begin at 5’9”
5’9” in average women pants will be in high waters. So.....y’all real funny.
jackseve no it really matters where you live. If you leave in a place with people that are are short then you will be considered tall. Where I live 5”9 is tall for a man. Very rare too. Normal pants would be high for 5”7 women too..
@@jackseve people always call me tall a tall girl and I'm 5'8/5'9, I'm not used to girls being taller than me. I don't see myself as super tall at all though, but apparently most girls are in the 5'4 range. It clearly also depends on where you live
jackseve 5’4- 5’7 is average. 5’8 is above average
Y’all don’t judge me but I’ve been blow drying my hair on high heat with coconut oil in it forever. I never knew it was bad I really thought I was being healthy. 😩
I just did this last night wtf😭😭damn nobody told me
oh noooo 😭 usually mixing oil with heat especially HIGH heat is very unhealthy but now that you know you can change that. i would say just blow dry with a heat protectant and a leave in so your hair can stay moisturized while blow dried. then you could add oil after your done
I blow dry my hair on the cool setting. I bought a new blow dryer that has a cool setting and I love it.
She is sooo right about the ends. I dyed my entire head a year ago. Sis i can only see the colour in my bun now. My hair grew 6 inches+ as soon as I clocked that my hair DID grow and quite a lot at that I realised my ends and I needed loveeee. Now my hair is the longest it’s ever been 🥲😂❤️
Yes please trim your ends, not a lot of course. Get the shears. There are methods like search and destroy. I trim after I put my hair in a braid or twists. You can see the split ends better. I use castor oil(Jamaican mango lime brand), Shea moisture Jamaican castor oil strengthen and anti breakage restore spray. Spray first then castor oil. Make sure ends have oil, pay attention. Keep it twisted, braided, but still moisturize few times a week or as needed. It will grow.
Hi! Do you trim dry or wet? With my hair, if I twist after washing & LOC or whatever my hair takes DAYS to dry. So exactly when in the process do you trim? Apologies if what I’m asking isn’t clear!
During lockdown I’ve been so relaxed with my everyday styling and I noticed that most the damage I was having is due to styling. I (protective styles) braid my hair a lot but the matting and detangling was a whole process. Now I can finger detangle easy with fresh water and a little hair milk,oil the endz and done. Tension and over styling causing a lot of breakage.
I started taking good care of my 4c hair 2 months ago , and it’s so long now I can’t even believe myself 😂😅
I remember my leave out days. A hair stylist once told me “girl your middle part going to fall off” 😂😂😂 it sure did too 😭
Good advice to put the hair product on your hands to test the moisture. Most natural videos say the same tips so I appreciated hearing something new.
cutenobi, have to watch out for allergens but seriously I try everything on my hands first now💗
Yes, that is a very good tip. I’ve done it before but this was a great reminder. She gave a lot of good tips and information in this video. Especially about the ENDS. 😁
From someone who had relaxed hair from the age of 9 and went natural at the age of 30 and struggled because my own hair was alien to me lacked moisture no matter what products. I switched to a curly perm wave nouveau. I don’t miss my 4C hair yes I said it! I wash my hair more and the moisture travels down to my ends.
I might try this!!
Nothing wrong with that! Whatever works for you!
Your hair was chemically altered for 20 years age 9-29 no wonder you never missed it because you never had it half of your lifetime.
mAya SquAw our 4C hair was not made for this climate that’s why we have to do so much with it l. And it is not supposed to be that way. I’m happy with the state of my hair now chemical or no chemical it’s still my hair.
4C hair was not made for Africa either. That’s why the only people in Africa with long 4C hair are those who have braids and keep them in braids for their lifetime. I noticed my hair does not like just being outside.
Girl!!! When you said, "we was walking around with mullets!" I had to click that subscribe button 😂
Rashawn Taylor, had to let my beloved u-part sewins go 😭
Lmfaoooooooooooo I hollered out loud!
I hollerreed when she said that
Yellow looks good on you. Gorgeous hair and gorgeous lady. I’ve learned a lot keep up the good work.
Just beautiful!😍!! My sis has 4 C hair, don't sleep on that texture!.... It's gorgeous!!!
“You need to cut your hair” you’re absolutely right 🤣🥺 it’s been a cool 8 months now but I’m cutting this Sunday & going right can yo protective styling lol
The quarantine has been GREAT for my kinky hair. I've learned to leave it alone and keep it moisturized. It's almost longer than it's EVER been. (Backbone when straightened) Ladies... leave your hair alone and keep it stretched and moisturized. That's the key to growing kinky hair long (without the Gina curl).
Do you use heat when you stretch?
@@graciousgrace7509 I've been wearing medium-sized twists (about 30+ in total) and I moisturize every other day with water and seal with shea butter or oil.
Nope. No breakage. I don't even wear a bonnet anymore. I think that leaving ends out is a myth. As long as you keep them trimmed/even and moisturized they won't break.
My hair that hangs at the nape always grows best and it always touches/rubs my shirt in twists. It grows like a weed. It's my crown that was having issues so I was always at a length plateau.
So I make sure to lightly mist with water 3-4 times per week and seal with any butter or oil.
Yes the twists get a tad fuzzy, but they are strong, moisturized and I'm finally retaining length. I just throw them up in a loose, fun ponytail.
I had to learn to baby my crown section so it will grow as long as the rest of my hair. My crown was holding me back and my hair would always be in layers. I had to keep chopping the long parts at the neck because the crown wouldn't catch up with the rest.
Less is more! I use far fewer products and spend less time on my hair. Now that my twists are so long people think I have locs. I'm like no these are just twists.
Ladies, all you need are water and butter/grease to seal. Stop buying all these expensive products. You don't need them. Your hair just wants water and a seal.
Don't be afraid of the frizz and shrinkage. Find a style to wear that minimizes it. I don't drench my hair. I just spray my hand and squeeze the water into the twists. Then I add my butter, style and go.
@@Jamjar-iu3ji No. I just put it in 6 jumbo flat twists after shampooing. The next day my hair is stretched and I do medium-sized twists.
Watching this video because I have little sisters with 4c hair. its healthy now but I know I have a lot to learn and their hair needs different care than my 3b curls.
Doing God's work👏👏👏
You can try to put Chebe in their hair and twist it. Retains moisture for days
@@dasiahill60 what's that!? Thank you for sharing.
Why'd you lie, you said ends more than 17x 😂 and I'm here for it.
Protip for anyone who needs it: Twists are one of the best hairstyles once you hit shoulder length because it's versatile. You can wear it in a bun, a ponytail, double/triple up the twists, braid the twists, bantu knot them, etc. and because the hair is already protected it doesn't harm you in terms of manipulation as long as you're watching out for your ends. Plus twists stay the most moisturized in my experience, you can wash your hair while it stays twisted, and once you take down the twists that's another 3-7 day style.
It's how I never hit a plateau. My hair stays from bra band to hip length (sometimes this thick hair is heavy and summers are too hot) because I twist it up!
I’m going to have to start twisting my hair. I’ve been kind of stuck at waist length. I do wash and go most of the time. So my curly hair stays around shoulder length which is waist length straight. I’ve also been trimming more often and I can feel the difference. I’m also using sulfur 8, oil and massage to up my game.
I literally paused the video and choked out a laught when she said, "We were walking around with mullets." 🤭🤣😳 Sad but true... 🥰
Kellie Bruce, srsly😭 I use to slayyy a u-part sewin but I had to let it go lol😂
Lol I scrolled down looking for this comment
@@TiaBenie I've been blessed by all you ladies boldness to help us love, protect our ... glory! Our crowns! Our hair!, with your hair journey! I'm currently on mine and really appreciate your tips and advice! God bless 🥰
Thought that was me alone 😂😂
@KellieBruce.... I died😭😂😂
I agree, growing kinky hair takes a lot of understanding and it will most def grow
Ah this made me smile, talking to (listening to) other black women is always such a breath of fresh air.
I’m glad you could enjoy 💞
Some of the women commenting on your video are annoying and petty. You are beautiful and your hair is beautiful, with or without a Gina curl, 4c or not. Keep doing what you're doing ♥️
We arent being petty (at least im not). Im calling her out on her title. Put Gina curl on 4c hair. then those of us that have 4C hair that are looking for tips on how to manage our unprocesed hair can watch and not waste our time. If you dont act with integrity, be prepared to be called out for it.
Healthy Chick she said in the first 2 minutes of the video that she grew her hair out BEFORE she got a Gina curl. Please watch the video before commenting misinformation
@@healthychick9450 🤡🤡🤡🤡 either you don’t understand English (since she addressed this LITERALLY at the beginning of the video) or you chose to be an idiot. Stay bald
This is good info! I'm always trying to stress to people that your length is really in you ends. You'd be surprised how long your hair will be of you just maintain the ends! 👏🏾 👏🏾 👏🏾
Sorry to say this but people who get Gina Curl claiming that it’s “easier”, just don’t like their type 4 hair. Cause honestly all hair is hard work. Relaxed hair ain’t easier to maintain than natural hair, it doesn’t grow any faster (your hair will grow at the same rate unless you are actually bald or balding from medical reasons) the ONLY difference is that it’s STRAIGHT. And I absolutely hate when people claim their hair just grows faster when they relax it, as if they don’t understand that straighter hair will appear longer than tightly curled hair. Duhh. Had to leave this comment as this is a video targeted to “4C girls”. Don’t give up on your natural hair.
Wanted to say something but you said it for me
As someone who has gone from relaxed to natural and has 4c hair , I disagree wholeheartedly. Relaxed hair is much easier to maintain for reasons that are scientific, not just cosmetic. Curly hair is weaker by nature because of the way the cells are put together, that's why kinky hair breaks easier than curly/straight hair when manipulated. The bends in the hair are weak points and can break. Add high porosity and high density and you have the toughest hair to maintain. It's just a fact. All hair grows, I do agree with that but length retention is not allowing the progress to break off. I have WAY more breakage or "shedding" now that im natural. I didnt have to detangle my relaxed hair, just had to moisturize...and detangling my 4c hair is pointless unless im styling it right then. In my opinion, type 4c hair LOOKS beautiful and exclusive. If it didnt tangle so much and I could run my hands through it smoothly it'd be perfect. I can get it like that sometimes but only through the max hydration method and that has to be maintained.
Oan dont even get me started on fairy knots or single strand knots! lol
KENYA P. Look at you over there accusing me of accusing people 🤣 when I’m just stating facts tho. Most people that get Gina Curls do it because they don’t like their kinky texture and that’s just facts.
if you've got a looser curl pattern, ofc it's gonna be easier 😂 and this is coming from someone that's been natural my entire life. If anyone's hair takes a substantial amount of time to do then it's arguably "harder" to do
Girl I'm watching this while I'am trimming my ends!
Hair type 4a, b or c. Your hair looks lovely and your hair tips are great. I will concentrate on my ends more now
Love your videos as they are so informative. You had me cracking up when you said "you mine as well just throw your hair in a deep fryer" 😂😂😂😂.. Sooo true...
I don't have 4c hair (I have like 3b to 4a mix), but keeping hair off your shoulders is SO important. I was annoyed my hair would always sit on my shoulders no matter how hard I tried to grow it. I went to a stylist who noticed the right half was an inch shorter than the left. He asked what side I wear my bag on, turns out that when bag straps get caught on your hair they actually cause so much breakage. I think the same would apply to bra straps, earrings and necklaces.
Listen sis I’m with you!! I’m all about trimming off dead hair you had a new subbie from that point. A lot of naturals on TH-cam don’t talk about how important it is to get ur hair trimmed. Also not putting oils on your scalp👏🏾 a lot of people don’t understand that’s not gonna make ur hair grow faster. I use aloe Vera juice to combat itching and dandruff. Style ur Hair and neglect it👍🏾. Black hair thrives when u leave it alone!!! I leave my hair in twist and braids for MONTHS at a time and my hair in thriving. These are great tips❤️
Even tho u said to watch first two minutes first I just had to comment at the beginning, your makeup is laiddddd and it is blended into your skin so noice
YESS!!! im a little past shoulder length which ive never been before always struggled with breakage (4C)! you just gave me so much hope ! I know trimming is important but didnt realize how much. My ends are literally the worst for me. Thanks for the tips girl!!
Girl that "ends" calculator was off, lol. You said it way more than what was counted! 😂
I have middle back length natural hair. My hair journey became increasingly difficult as my short faze fazed out into the long length faze and honestly it's going to get harder from this point onward because of the length. It'd tangle easier because my hair was getting a little longer than normal and I was getting a little breakage, so I just kept twisting my hair and leaving it alone for like maybe 2-3 months before taking it out, washing and deep conditioning/moisturizing before re-twisting again and leaving it alone for 2-3 months, If I got box braids (which I feel grows my hair a lot faster) I can leave them in for 4-5 months. That's how I can retain my length and health of my hair. Also I trim my hair every 4 months, I cut off about an inch, not 'half and inch' but an inch when I do fresh twists.
What messed me up for YEARS is that I always "trimmed" my own hair...Nahhh after getting it PROFESSIONALLY CUT I now know I wasn't cutting anything LOL. You can't seen your split ends in the back. That and hairstylists can shape cut your hair which really effects the way your styles come out!! It's been 6 months since my first cut and my end are still thick and my hair is THRIVING. LET IT GOO YOU WON'T REGRET IT!!!
This video changed my natural hair journey🙌my hair is actually growing now since I started focusing on my tips, It's insane y'all. thanks @Titi Lavish
Been trying to grow out my hair for so long. Now that I started paying attention to the product use, I have seen a huge difference.
I'm a natural hair stylist who specializes in silk presses & she's right!!! I've grown my 4 c hair out a hundred times, and it's really super easy. Pre schedule your trims, I do mine 4 times a year. I keep a protective style in, and I don't use glue for wigs. I probably wash my actual hair once every 4-6 weeks and I detangle with a wide tooth comb. I only use organic oils for my scalp (wild growth oil, or sheshappyhair tea tree growth oil) and I really don't use a lot of products in my hair other than a heat protectant (yes even if you don't put heat on your hair, ESPECIALLY in the summer) and a leave in conditioner. I like sheshappyhair (they're black owned) & design essentials almond and avocado line. They also have great deep conditioners. and then I use manuka and honey oil to seal in my moisture. For me to avoid heat damage I only flat iron my hair 3/4 times a year but that's only when I'm not trying to grow it out.
hey I'm just trying to learn.. you said you wash your hair once every 4-6 weeks. how do you keep your ends moisturized? I was told by another natural hairstylist that true moisture is done every wash day and should be done every 7-10 days.
I haven’t heard a hairstylist advise washing hair every 4-6 weeks
@@ElTee519 That was written two years ago so my process has changed! Once every 4/6 was supposed to coincide with my comment of keeping a protective style (braids,twist, locs) in for a month and then cleansing and conditioning in between. Now that I wear my hair out more and it's longer, I wash about once a week or once every two weeks. Every 2 weeks works for me since I'll do a style like twist the first week and use no product outside of my styling crème or mousse. Then day 7 I'll take down my twist and mist my hair with warm water, detangle And wear it in a bun or do two plaits and wear my closure wig during the day if I have to be social and do things lol. I keep my ends moisturized by using regular old grease! Softee from the dollar store or the blue magic. You can also use a heavy oil on the ends like black castor oil. Everyone's hair and scalp are different :) if I feel like my hair is dirty or dry I'll absolutely wash earlier. My "wash days" realistically only take about an hour or an hour and a half if I'm actually doing something to my hair. I can cut that time down to about 30 minutes. Now that my hair is longer, it's a lot easier to style and my curl pattern has loosened up a tiny bit
@@eyekandy3000 hey I updated my comment! Just didn't feel like writing it twice lol
I still also, always, use a heat protectant! Especially in the south
I was about to drag her until i read that top comment. I don’t have 4c fair but i do have type 4 hair and i hate when people say they are 4c when they are not! Can’t stand it!!! That said a big things is the type of water you’re using in your hair!!! If you have hard water get a shower filter!!
What does water have to do with the type of hair you have? I’m confused
@@rae9499 Your curls that don't get enough moisture, can look smaller. Many ppl just have dry hair and call it 4c 💀. They don't understand why porosity matters and how to treat their hair. Then they come with those dumb, "4c can look like this" videos.
@@ruthydrawsalot1979 , thank you i just learned something about my hair.
Meribah McHayle thank you
Not drag her 😂😂
What is a Gina curl?
Its on TH-cam to see
A very expensive, jerry curl
@Ole Techie LOL that is crazy
I will definitely have to get this when I go home this summer. I just did the big chop last month I’m natural now and it’s so much work lol
@@Oletechiegirl A Gina Curl. . .Does it drip?😂😂😂"Follow the drip. Follow the drip"💧💧💧💧 Her hair is beautiful, so it must help with length retention
I love this. So thorough and straightforward. Gorgeous hair. Thanks for the tips, great video.
THIS WAS VERY, VERY GOOD INFORMATION!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! I JUST HAPPENED TO RUN ACROSS THIS POST... I'VE NEVER HEARD ANYONE ELSE SAY THIS GOOD STUFF. I CAN'T WAIT TO TRY THEM. Thank you again!! ❤❤
You can flat iron once every few months. As long as you do protein treatments and flat iron only a few times a year, your hair should be fine.
You are so right when you say the issue is the ends of the hair. I agree that 4C is definitely prone to split ends or "bad" ends, at least my hair is. I realize I do have to regularly trim my hair so it can be healthy and manageable and not break off as much. Also I love straight hair from time to time but I realize it is not worth it. It really changed my curl pattern and I Don't like that.
Literally just came across this video and I’m in love. You’re funny, you’re so smart, thank you for all of that information. Definitely passing this information on to my clients and I’m definitely adding this to their and my own care routine. And your hair, beautiful. And baby yes we HERE with the ends, I try to tell me clients you gotta CUT IT, it’s the only way lol. I’m definitely going to get more serious with my ends I’m excited to see the transformation. Again thank you love.
tisha todd, Thank You🤗🥰 let them knowwww! The ends gots to gooo👋🏾👋🏾
Shes spilling so many tea,she is 100% accurate on everything.
my curls are similar to yours and im just like ...”i have 4c hair?” when i read your title lol.thanks for explaining
I had never had spilt ends in my life until I moved to my new apartment. The water here has so much iron in it that sometimes it comes out with a red tint. I did not know that the metals in hard water could dry my hair out and make my ends split so badly. 😔 Check your water if you are struggling with severely dry hair and skin.
@Kendall Glover Shower head filter girl. look it up on amazon. Life saver! :)
Get a shower filter! It works! I have the one by Culligan bought it on Amazon. My harsh water was drying out my skin too but I haven’t had any more problems.
@@ToniMBullock I have one now. I wish I had known earlier. I lost so much hair😭😭
Girl sue your apartment complex. Never heard of red tint water.
Hands down the best video I’ve ever seen on this topic. I cut the hell out of my hair two days ago because I was so frustrated with my dead ends. It’s alittle uneven but I could care less because at least I know I have HEALTHY ends now. I used to think it was so hard to grow out my hair and that I had to wear protective styles when really I just need to take care of my ENDS! Thank you so much for this! 😁😁
The Nene gif when talking about the crust oil was perfect!!!
Destani Parker, it really was! lol my sister found it
@@TiaBenie vvbbvbbmbfg
Great Tips!! Great Video!! You go girl!!
Gorgeous head of hair
Thanks so much for the wonderful tips...
🤫 I do blow dry with grapeseed oil when I do blow dry... no heat damage ever, 4c with some 4b. It protects up to 420 degrees 👌🤑🤗
Shannon Armstrong, oooooo 👀 I haven’t looked too much into grape seed oil. I’ll definitely have to do some research and maybe give it a try 💞
@@TiaBenie keep doing what your hair loves 🤗👌 well we never know though🤫🤭
@@shannonarmstrong6364 That's a very false myth that just won't go away. Oil is not a heat protectant. Having a high smoke point has nothing to do with protecting a material from heat. Think about this - an egg will still cook quickly in hot oil, even if this oil isn't smoking.
@@Cattitude369 works for me, 48 yrs 😏, and my family generation after generation ...heat up to 420 degrees maybe fry those eggs then lolololol I'm not saying it is a heat protectant and I definitely understand meaning...
Thank you so very much
You gave the best information I heard yet on 4C hair since I began to watch videos like yours. Bravo! Bravo! Thank you.
My hair been stuck at the same length for years and I only wear protective styles but never cut my ends because I been traumatized from a bad trim I got as a teenager. I cut my ends about 2 months ago prior to getting braids that left in (left in for 2 months) I retained a whole INCH of hair! I cut it again when I took it out prior to sewing on a wig where I do leave out but no heat just gel and edge control. I am convinced cutting my hair did the trick, I bought some good $40 sheers too, they say trimming with cheap/ dull scissors is as bad as no trim at all.
Also my friend has beautiful hair and is an avid trimmer, she goes to super cuts because she says they cut the exact amount you tell them, 1/4 an inch 1/2 inch etc. I will go there when I want it professionally evened out and layered. She said she don't trust the black shops because she had a similar experience back in the day. Not to shit on black hairstylist , I know we've came in long way with care hair in the last 15 years since I been, but if you're scared to get a trim maybe start with supercuts so you have more control over the process.
It's hard to find someone to properly "trim" your hair....I've given up on finding lejit people
Ms. Orleen u mean legit?
Steve Polamilano yup! Lol with a g! Thanks. 😉
i got my hair "trimmed" two years ago and i'm terrified again. but she right 🙄 i need a trim 😂
Me too why waste money I do it myself and even when i mess up it still looks better then going to someone. There are videos on youtube on cutting your on hair and having curly you don't notice if it's a small mistake.
I have two thick 4b patches in the back of my head and it’s shorter than the rest of my hair and it’s harder to manage, the rest of my hair is 3c4aand even some 3b and the inconsistencies with my texture levae my hair with a weird shape I kinda wanna loosen the area where it’s shorter so I can manage it and so it grow out even with rest of my hair
YESSS SAMEE I never thought I’d find someone who has the same different types like me, the length retention there is not like the rest and it shrinks up wayy too much too
U can use a texturize it with the botanical brand texturized, (follow the instructions as written). Please do not use a regular relaxer cause those patches will look crazy.
I have 3c hair and had 4A on the top but from ear to ear in the back was 3C I used an all natural creme of nature sunflower relaxer in mild strength to loosen my 4A texture it worked nicely you only need to do it once it’s in an orange container . It kept my curl pattern but loosened my curls to a looser wave, easier to manage and still has a bomb curl using products. I now have 3B all around
shy T what is the brand you use?
@@sarahh.9156 yes and it’s weird bc I kid you not I have 3b at the very top of my head the i have 3c 4a mostly all over the rest of my head like the sides then I have those two 4a 4b patches on both side of the back of my head , and it like middle back and then the botttom of my hair in the back is 3b again 🤌🏾 I just don’t understand then the top don’t Shrink but the back do 🥴🥴🥴 our hair definitely unique
The Best Advice so far. Ends Ends Ends, Oil Oil Oil , Water Water Water , Trims Trims Trims , More is Less, less Manipulation. Simple , Basic , not Expensive, just leave hair alone and keep water and moisture. 👍 How easy and simple. Great vedio!
Yesss you got it! Srsly keep it simple💞 and thank you
Thank you for sharing what worked for you! This video is very helpful for us on a growth journey😘
Girl not gonna lie...this gina curl thing looks beautiful on your hair. Got me thinking i want it too😂
Thanks for the plug. Never heard of ginacurl. Gonna check it out.
Your 4c hair is absolutely gorgeous and you should teach Doja cat to appreciate and learn to manage it.
GIRL UR HAIR IS BEAUTIFUL
Thank you loveeee 🤗
From someone who is 4C till I DIE... your before hair looks more like a 4B -4A mix... looks like it was course high density as well... I say this cuz I have 4B at the nape of my neck. But I do appreciate you doing this video to try and educate ppl
@@SincerelyMrsGriffin I know, I'm talking about her before pics... as in before her "Gina curl"
i agree it looks more 4a/4b!
Guys I’m kinda confused, from the pictures at 1:04 her hair had around 70-80% shrinkage and there is no visible curl pattern. Isn’t that what 4c is?
@@rachaelf5903 hi! i was actually thinking of her texture in her wash day video she posted before the gina curl, i could see a defined curl pattern at the ends which i just don't have with my 4c hair, but your points are valid!
senait 4c doesn't mean no curl pattern and all 4c hair doesn't look the same
OMG U MADE A NEW VIDEOOOOO yesssss ima watch this after I finish my work I love youuu so muchhh🤍🤍🤍🤍
This is the most helpful video I’ve seen tbh! Everything you said makes sense
LNB13, I'm glad it could be of help to youuu💞
This video has to go viral, Wao is truth, I didn't think about it
See my scalp isnt dry but i always have dandruff not matter how much oil i used to put on there. So now i have to shampoo every 3 days bc the flakes r just ridiculous!
I know sulfur8 is an old school thing but it works
Drink lots of water and add organic unrefined coconut oil into your diet ❤️
@@c4ordchick doesn't work for me 🤷🏿♀️
@@SchelDiva103 am i supposed to cook with the oil??
Ashleigh R Yesssss! Coconut oil and pink sea salt make everything taste amazing!!!! I cook my saffron rice with it and put a teaspoon in my oats every morning. Yummy yummy yummy!!!!! It’s so delicious !!!
You’re easy to watch and listen to. 🙏🏽
Great tips, cut hair, braid hair, wear updos for shoulder length and be mindful of 3 inches every 6 months!
Keratin treatments are amazing on kinky hair too but you have to make sure it’s a good keratin like keracare it doesn’t loosen
Your hair is so freaking pretty love the coils your hair is goals and we are the same height 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
You have the most beautiful hair I’ve ever seen 😍😍
Simone Thatch, thank youuuu💖🥰
Girl you made me trim my ends today 😂
3c hair girl over here, a few years ago I had bleach blonde hair and used to straighten it weekly. It grew to my stomach.....and then I decided to stop going to my stylist and bleach my hair by myself and oo Chile I had to cut it to my ears.
Now I’m here trying to regrow my hair again😭 don’t make the same mistake I did friends. I’m going to stop straightening my hair and see how that goes😭 I get single strand knots when I stop straightening and it’s so aggravating!!!!!! Hopefully these tips work! Thank you for this video❤️
You don’t have to straighten but you can blow dry your hair. I also get single strand not if I leave my hair natural so I never do it. Just blow dry on low heat and do twist outs.
So what’s the point of doing the Gina curl if you grew your hair that long without it?
Alysha Turner the texture I think
For a looser texture
JEZZZZUZZZ YOU'RE SOOO BEAUTIFUL
Lael mikwete, THANK YOUUUU 💞
Thanks for the tips about trying the products on your skin and seeing how it feels. That makes sense... Your scalp is your skin 🤦🏾♀️😂
I agree! it's an ends issue, not the roots if you have a healthy scalp.
~notes for me~
1. throw away the flat iron and use a blow dryer instead, don’t blow dry with oil
2. moisturize the ends of your hair don’t target the scalp so much
3. trim your ends
4. use oil in your hair (argon oil, castor oil)
5. don’t manipulate you hair a lot
6. try products on hands before putting on hair
7. don’t do treatment trends all the time
8. keep your hair off your shoulders
Imani Jai thanks
Sweetheart I just posted a video about rice water on my WhatsApp story and literally all the girls in my contacts were asking me how it works, how to use it etc... and it just breaks my heart how a lot of black girls in (Africa) South Africa do NOT know how to take care of natural hair and lack the knowledge towards kinky hair.
I grew up thinking it takes a MIRACLE to have long 4c hair and I know lots of black girls think the same, because of the lack of knowledge towards our own hair type.
You would think since we're the majority in the country we should know about our hair but nooooo. 70% of girls here have relaxed hair and some never show their hairs because it's always covered in wigs or braids, some prefer to be bald coz it's less work. I just cringe. But I'm glad the natural hair community is growing and we're learning about type 4 hair.
How did you like the rice water? Did it help grow out your hair. I’m contemplating doing it, would you recommend it?
Berlia Francis I would definitely recommend it because I could feel the results in my hair within just one week.
Your hair density is just like mine. Not thin but not thick. Just in the middle! So pretty 😍
Gurl 😂😂😂😂 I was headed right to the comment section. I was like wha du you mean 4c hair?
🤗 beautiful growth
libby daniels, thank you💞
I love your channel and I'm also a sub, but I think it's misleading to put the label 4c when you have a gina curl in your hair(which I have nothing against, I'm texlaxed myself), especially when you said your hair wasn't originally 4c. clickbait can really get on the nerves of people who actually are looking for actual advice on 4c hair. please keep that in mind next time
I dont think its misleading when her whole hairs was 4c it was long so she honestly has the best advice. Unlike other women with short 4c saying how to grow your hair long.
mercy adetokunbo, when did I ever say my natural hair isn’t 4c 🧐
She said her hair is naturally 4c, and the growth was achieved before the treatment. She even showed pics/video.
Did you even watch the video from the beginning? She is clearly 4c beforehand.
I’m new to ur channel ur makeup is popping!! And hair is beautiful‼️ I just started my natural hair channel. You definitely gained a SUB‼️🙌🏾
Ok...you know what I was about to say before them 2 min sis... much luv💕
She reminds me so much of Saweetie, such a cutie and her hair is amazing
Sis can u transition without any damage from a gina curl back to being completely natural?
I just did a big chop and growing my hair, thank you your hair is gorgeous ❤❤
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