1)Don’t worry about length 2)Do not do any extreme hairstyles in the twa phase 3)have a shampoo brush 4)Keep your products simple 5)Don’t be afraid to wet your hair 6)Be patient For those lazy to watch😘
Thank you for the break down. But respectfully speaking, this is kinda rude. She put thought and effort into this video to give us hair saving tips.The very least we can do is actually watch the video
@@lionessrising4631 💙💙 I dont think she meant it in a rude way. But surely, Chazzz will have plenty who will watch and appreciate her video and content.
@@aiko3533 sorry to hear that. You aren"t the only one who gets bullied 💙💙. Bullies have insecurities about themselves even if it doesnt seem like it. Even if they may seem "pretty" or "popular". I was bullied in elementary school because i had long hair. I was bullied by boys cuz they liked me...but to me, it all didnt make sense & my feelings were often hurt
Shrinkage is awesome. I wouldn’t say it’s awkward it’s just short and I guess everybody see’s people with “bundles” now days and feels the pressure of needing long hair to style or look right. I bet your fro isn’t awkward at all!
@@Chazzzisawesome lol, I love my natural hair and I've seen a lot of growth in the past couple of years. But I will admit that I will be glad when I can pull my hair into a bun without having to blow dry first.
I'm out of the TWA phase. I'm glad I tried all the stupid fads before I got the length I've got now. I was out here straining my good rice, just to pour cloudy water on my hair.
Thank you for pointing out what a real TWA is. Definitely tired of youtubers saying they have a TWA when really its hitting their shoulders. Or they have a big fro.
I consider myself to have a twa my hair in the back hits shoulders but it doesn't really ever show because my hair curls up. My afro is very small plus diminished since it's thin so it's small overall generally
African best oil has a mix of jojoba, coconut, and black castor oils..THE TRUTH FOR KEEPING MOISTURE 🙌🏾🙌🏾 P.S the awkward phase lasts forever I don't care what anybody says 😂😂😫
Awww ya fro isn’t awkward! We are in a time period where “bundles” is a thing so there is pressure to have long hair. Your short fro is a look hunny 😹😹😹
@@Chazzzisawesome when I was growing up bundles was a sew in . Now "bundles" is a lace front. Which is extremely weird to me. "Glueing the hair on your edges with that cap " just seems so fake to me. I just couldn't. I guess I'm an old soul. But I rather have "bundles" of my real hair then bundles that's only glued to a damn cap. Just too fake for me. Girl 😌🤚
This video is so important. I feel like in the natural hair community we're always rushing to get to a certain phase rather than enjoying and embracing the current phase. I wish you had made this video when I was in my twa phase. I wish I manipulated my hair less, & stopped worrying about length so much. It would've really saved me the time, energy, disappointment and hair loss. I'm at an awkward length now (somewhere between short & medium length) and I literally can't do anything with my hair but that's okay. I'll figure it out.
I totally agree with using less products. I think being a minimalist when it comes to my hair routine and what I put in it helped my hair to be so much healthier.
Girlfriend that shampoo brush is LIFE!!!! I got that from watching your video last year. I love how you keep it real and simple. I'm such a LAZY natural. I've been natural for 6 friggin years and I still have short hair. After it gets a certain length I keep cutting it because the 3-5 hour wash days are just too much. I said 2019 will be the "no cutting year" but we'll see how that goes 🤣😂. Hey Bear!!!! 😘🐻
I've been natural for about 5 years now and I just realized I've been cutting my hair at least twice every single year. Then I complain that my hair never grows. If I look at some hair scissors this year, I'll slap myself silly
This was such a relaxing video. Almost felt like a chit chat with one of my homegirls! Thank you for the valuable information..what I took from this is that it’s best to start “TRAINING” your hair from the TWA stage, so by the time you gain more length... Both you and your hair have some understanding with one another!!!
I don't remember my TWA phase at all, like it flew by really quickly with the braids and stuff however the stage I'm in now man it feels like it has been this length for yearrrrsssssss 😣😧 That's why it's important to take pics y'all, only when I do side by side do I see my growth
Chazz, you are literally the reason I cut all my hair off. I watched your video one night and cut it off the very next day. Now I’m nearing 2 years post big chop (feb) and girl I am tired!! 😩 it’s like I love that my hair is growing but at the same time can it not? 😩 I miss that easy breezy twa phase 😞
The shampoo brush is the thing you NEED! it makes detangling easy and you don't have shedding like with a regular brush. Chazz is the reason I started using one and I have medium/ long hair and that's the only thing I use to brush my hair. I recommend the Baby Bliss shampoo brush. you can get it at Sally's for 99 cents.
Chazzzisawesome It really does! I just want to thank you for your videos because I feel like since I started using your tips a long time again, my hair has been SOO healthy. I actually see the growth and length retintion. When I first went natural I used to watch any natural hair videos, but after you said in a video that if you have a type 4 hair texture you need to watch someone with your hair type, my hair FLOURISHED! I took your advice about not forcing your hair into a puff and now I can do it with ease! so thank you so much for really staying true and honest about how to manage your hair with this hair type
Yeps. Something in your lifestyle might be out of whack. You could go see a dermatologist or talk to your doctor and make sure your health is in order. Also you might not be doing things that retain length. Doing hairstyles and looking after the health of your hair are two different processes and two different sets of products.
Everything she said don't do. I did when I big chopped a few years ago and I ended up going back to relaxed because I had went through so many protective hairstyles, when I finally got tired of them I didn't know what regimen worked on my hair properly. Now I big chopped again and her video is just a huge reminder that I'm doing it right this time. Get that regimen down and let your hair grow.
Thank you for encouraging us on our TWA phase , so far you are the only natural hair woman that I've watch who encouraged other sisters on their TWA phase ( maybe there are some others ) but so far I've only seen you ! Thanks you so much . Had my big chop on September 2019 and yeah am still very new in this ! so a big Thanks to you coming all the way from Africa !
Lol, I don't like spray leave ins either. The first one I tried was the Carol's Daughter black vanilla. It did absolutely nothing. Thicker leave ins work better for me. I currently use the JBCO leave in from Shea Moisture and the pomegranate and honey from Mielle.
I felt the same way about all spray leave ins, but when your hair get super long, you will find the need to revisit them. Please mark my words. Obia has one of the best spray leave ins I have used to date. I started needing them for mid-week refreshing twist outs for my waist length type 4 hair. That and a sealer like jojoba oil or a butter. Hopefully this was helpful. Peace and love.
i found out by chance that the shampoo brush was good for the detangling! I bouught it to stimulate my scalp but then when I shampood my with it I was like what! So thank you for re-enforncing the use. Celebacy is a good journey, like starting fresh feeling empowered.
Ugh everybody is always so concerned about bear. He alright. He threw my donut on the floor this morning. I have been saving that donut for this specific morning and he slapped it out of my hand. (Sorry had to vent)
No lie ..I had a twa aka no hair as I call it before I got out of the Army. Lorrdddd I was a boy in uniform. Once I got out and finally enjoyed having no hair. You are absolutely correct about just accepting the twa look. Cause baybayyyy I'm 3 years long hair length in and doing hair ain't that exciting....issa WHOLE DAY lol. So yes ladies please be patient and stay beautiful with yo twa.
this vid made me feel so confident in my shorter hair! I'm kind of in an awkward stage between the twa stage and the short-medium stage because of my tapered cut so I've been getting pretty down about not having longer hair, but now I just wanna embrace it while I've got it!
I picked up a simple shampoo brush from the dollar store I’ve been using it since. it’s my favorite I suffered from dandruff and using the shampoo brush and a moisturizer schedule and now my dandruff is gone🤗 and Little massage with the brush helps me 💆🏾♀️💁🏾♀️
I've tried EVERYTHING-only to find that a cantu leave in and blue magic super gro are perfect for me😂😂. I consider myself at the end of the awkward length phase. Glad I learned early and experienced setbacks then
Thank you so much for this video! I had the porosity test after I watched this video and found out I have low porosity hair. I have wasted a lot of money on the wrong products, but I'm glad I know what would work for my hair now! This video saved me! Thank you!
I watch you since I went natural I am now at the short/medium length and I feel you ! ALL THE WAY ! Please guys don't focus on growth to much and enjoy your twa because when it will be gone you will miss how easy peasy this hair was !! (even though of course you will love your grown hair too) Don't stop slaying Chazzz Love ya !
I've been keeping up with your videos but I wasn't subscribed! What the HECK! Anyway, I started watching you 2 months after I chopped my hair off and your guidance has truly been a blessing. I used SO many products when I started out to try and make my hair appear more "curly" till you taught me how to embrace my kinky coily hair. Now I only use like one product to style my hair with my trusty water bottle and some oil, and my hair is completely happy. I'm a year in and in the short hair phase, hair is starting fall in the front and sides :D
My hair hates leave in conditioners. It lives for mango butter and almond oil. Just ordered a couple of shampoo bars that are supposed to be moisturizing yet cleansing. I'm going full minimalist, baby!!!♥️♥️♥️
I scalped my hair a year ago, and so far I've gone from bald to shoulder length. It took me until I left for the military in April to actually start wearing it out (because I had no choice). I noticed within 2 months my hair grew 4 inches just by washing daily and having a water only plant based diet. I learned how to style and that my hair likes products like Tresemme and Garner Fruitis and hates product's made for natural hair. But, of course lots of shrinkage so I'm in that awkward length right now lol. Thanks for the tips. I have a pretty easy time detangling, but it takes forever because I have thick ass hair. I'll have to get a shampoo brush to see if it cuts down the time.
Erykah yes!!! I started to wash my hair more often and i saw my hair flourish!! I did wash n goes and rewashed every 4-5 days! Ppl dont realize water and nutrition is everything
I'm a new viewer but I do like this set up and I'm all for a glass of wine lol... I stopped getting relaxers after New Years but I decided to big chop in June. Now I finally have some length and have trouble maintaining moisture. Your videos have really been encouraging because I was tempted to go back to getting a relaxer. Thanks so much and keep the videos coming! :-)
"Yesterday he smacked me in the face so as far as I see it, we're even." 😂 😂 😂 But you're right, my TWA stage was where I got my products, techniques and routines down to a science since styling was sooooo easy. Sometimes I miss it...but not enough to big chop again! 🙅
That shampoo brush is life. I could never get all my shed hair out with fingers alone and that thing makes my hair sleek! It's so cheap, nothing to lose by trying it!
I made these mistakes. I lost so much hair my second year but now this year being my third I've gotten a lot better and now I'm in the short hair phase. I can't wait for the next phase.
I buy my oils from the grocery store, not beauty supply store. I think length is very subjective. I would consider shoulder length hair to be average length hair, since that is the length most people are at. Whilst some consider is to be long. Agreed, it’s very important to limit manipulation when your hair is shorter ( if one is seeking to have long hair, in the shortest amount of time). I wish that there was an audiobook for “The Wait”. I just don’t have the time to sit and read.
Great tips. I have a pixie (relaxed version of TWA). I’ll have to get a shampoo brush the next time I’m in Walmart. Totally agree on the spray leave in conditioner, but Shea Moisture JBCO leave in conditioner is the truth. 👍🏽
I got the shampoo hack from you about a year ago. I used it for my 2nd detangling session to get all the missed shed hair. I love it! And cleaning it is easy 👏🏾
My growth has stopped. I’ve been natural since 2012 and my hair stopped because of my health and stress. Glad I found your channel because now I’m going to binge watch.
I have been naturel for almost 2 years and have learned to be patient indeed. When I had my TWA I let my mom do my flat twist out and BAM!! The next morning 15 minutes WITH picking it out with my afro comb and it was looking cute and I was shining and waving my hair al around even tho it was a TWA. I was and still am happy to know what is good for my hair and appreciate that I learned and experimented with a lot of those natural hair products. Btw I am 18 years old know and the first year I went natural (at age 16) my mom did my hair cause she knew what was best for it but the other year (17) I wanted to Learn and teach myself to take care and respect the hair I have given. So thank you Chazzz for this other practical video😘
Ok FINE! I’ll try a shampoo brush ...I literally just put a tangle teaser on one of my amazon lists lol I’ll look for the shampoo brush locally first tho ..thanks..probably lol
Chazzzisawesome FINALLY found one ! Three dollar stores later & I think I like it ☺️ I’m not exactly sure of my hair type...maybe a mix of the 4s but it worked out pretty well & was easy to use. Thanks for the recommendation honey bear 💜💪🏾🙌🏾
When I first saw you mention the shampoo brush In a video last year I did not believe you I was like “how does that shampoo brush detangle course 4c natural hair” but I still got it because I wanted to try it because I would do anything a natural hair guru told me at that time 😂. So I got one for £0.99 in England in my local beauty supply store I used it and my life was changed. I promise you that thing works miracles . With a wide tooth comb I would loose a lot of hair from shedding but with this brush I had very little. I highly recommend this brush.
I love this! Very informative and direct, we waste so much money when we bc/shave our hair off to grow it back tomorrow(so we think) yet we have no idea what our hair likes or dislikes🤷🏽♀️ or how to properly care, ie detangle it. So now we are stuck in the TWA phase longer than necessary😔, thanks for the info
I (just) discovered your channel! Girl! Love this video! You were speaking my words. You never lied! I'm in that longer stage now and cannot do a thing with my hair! I leave it in twist styles all the time!
See they talk about that!!! Being celibate is a choice and it feels so empowering to make the choice and stick to it. Instead of having to die to circumstance. When you make the choice you also make the choice to grow and nurture yourself while you wait for the one. You gotta read the book 😹😹😹 I’m not saying go celibate but they have a very interesting concept on it.
Chalsey Wilder - I love seeing a young lady in her 20s who's not obsessed with sex and sees nothing wrong with being celibate. I waited until I was 23. Don't regret it one bit. I'm now 43 and I've been celibate for the last 10 years. Again, don't regret it one bit. Some folks act like it's the strangest thing in the world, but it's not difficult at all for me. Good for you for valuing yourself, your body, and your personal energy enough to make that choice.
@@Kindred04 thank you. And yes ma'am. It's rare to find someone doing that. Congratulations on your ten years. I am going through some things in life right now, trying to focus on fixing myself and I feel like sex could add on any kind of problems I don't want.
@@chalseywilder937 - You are absolutely right, sex would only add to an already complicated situation. You're very smart to work on yourself first. I really think everyone should do that, but it seems to be human nature for most people to ignore their own issues or at least try to find distractions so they don't have to focus on working on themselves. You are taking the road less traveled, and I can pretty much guarantee you will not only be a better individual because of that choice, but also a better partner/spouse whenever you feel ready to take that path. Such a smart and mature young lady!
Greetings from London, England. I have a TWA and when it gets to a certain length, I can't do anything sensible with it, so I end up going to the barber and cutting it off again. I seem to go round and round in circles not getting past that TWA stage, which became frustrating. With all the thousands of videos I've watched, yours is the first one that has made any sense. I've tried all sorts of custards, creams, leave in, rinse out. Tried to do styles when my hair was too short. Then I stumbled across your video and it made so much sense, so I just wanted to say thank you for your sensible advice. Needless to say I've subscribed! 😊
My hair is the same way.After i wash it,my hair shrinks into a small fro thats about 1 inch.But if i stretch my hair its pass my shoulders! I have atleast 90% shrinkage!
Shampoo brush is the truth, it helps me detangle my hair, stimulates my scalp. It makes my hair easier to style for my wash & go. Thanks for the advice
When I got my shampoo brush from the beauty supply store, it definitely helped me reduce hair loss. My hair already sheds like crazy, but regular Combs and brushes barely did the job. However, the shampoo brush really does the job for me because it's bristles are close enough to take out my tangles without any knots. I used to have so many knots and matted curls when I first started, it was horrible. My hair got shorter before it got longer. For a period, I had a growth plateau. Now I see a huge difference. My hair is still alive and growing because of this brush. Don't sleep on it! 😂
Although I’m out of the twa stage and into the short stage I still appreciate these tips!! You always come through Chaz thanks girl! Keep up the good work!!
I have high porosity hair and my hair be thirsty asf I can give it anything and it will be wanting moreeee. Back when I had perms my momma put a lot of she butter stuff in my hair till it’s dripping and that’s how my permed hair grew... idk I think it’s high porosity or normal porosity but not low porosity because I can feel the lumps
That shiny braid out in combination with that bomb ass make up look!! Girl you're Shhpoppin 😍😍 and you said you weren't going nowhere but you besta been lying
Thank you for this vid. I'm 1 year post relaxer and I'm waiting for the 24month mark to "reveal" my hair. Until then im protective styling. I've tried going natural twice before in the late 2000s and I always get frustrated and end the process. Now I'm taking my time watching videos and trying trying to figure which products I actually need. Its so confusing when other type 4 naturals are using smoothies, curling puddings in their hair and telling viewers this is what they need. This products have never worked for my coarse hair in the past. Your video explains why, now I can manage my expectations better.
I definitely apologize...I was thinking of the wrong video. This is a style from a video coming out later in the week. I used curlmix gel and lotion, black castor oil and jojoba oil. Wait for the video though because my hair came out really nice and shiny from the deep conditioner I did so that might have contributed as well.
I love your videos so much!! My favorite tip was when you said not to worry about length. I believe whatever length yr hair is in, just embrace it and love it. I catch myself wanting my hair to be longer (I think I'm in the twa phase, hard to tell with my shrinkage...) but then I have to remind myself that this hair is beautiful no matter what length it's at. Tell Bear I said hello!!
Exactly. I actually just spent $25 literally purchasing 100% pure organic Jojoba and Castor oils. (Indian, not JA.) Huge amounts, total control and understanding of ingredients, lasting. I have fenugreek powder, aloe leaves I keep in my freezer (inexpensive from grocer), pure organic rose water, pure peppermint essential oil. I maintain a decent arsenal of pure organic oils and powders (food-grade only... we must FEED our hair, not process it). Never spend on someone else’s concoctions unless they outperform your own (or if you have no time or capability). Hormones, stress, illness, climate change, diet change, even pollutants absolutely affect hair. Also neglect (🙋🏽♀️), oft due to external stressors and exhaustion. I’m now resurrecting mine after experiencing many of these factors. 😇 Loving your spirit, your energy, your glow, your info... Everything is golden, sis! TFS. Appreciation and Abundance to you.💜 (No wine nec, what you did was perfect, and unique since ev1 “sips” something now.)
I never had to chop enough to be in the TWA phase, but my hair was definitely short and I tried all types of tricks and methods to get growth. As soon as I stopped worrying about it and just left my hair alone, I started to see a lot of growth and progress with my hair.
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1)Don’t worry about length
2)Do not do any extreme hairstyles in the twa phase
3)have a shampoo brush
4)Keep your products simple
5)Don’t be afraid to wet your hair
6)Be patient
For those lazy to watch😘
Lxve_ rayray thank you!!!
Thank you for the break down. But respectfully speaking, this is kinda rude. She put thought and effort into this video to give us hair saving tips.The very least we can do is actually watch the video
@@lionessrising4631 💙💙
I dont think she meant it in a rude way.
But surely, Chazzz will have plenty who will watch and appreciate her video and content.
I worry about length because i get bullied 🌚
@@aiko3533 sorry to hear that.
You aren"t the only one who gets bullied 💙💙. Bullies have insecurities about themselves even if it doesnt seem like it. Even if they may seem "pretty" or "popular".
I was bullied in elementary school because i had long hair. I was bullied by boys cuz they liked me...but to me, it all didnt make sense & my feelings were often hurt
I call myself being at the awkward length stage. When my hair is stretched it comes about to my shoulders but the shrinkage is ridiculous, lol
ugh! same!
Shrinkage is awesome. I wouldn’t say it’s awkward it’s just short and I guess everybody see’s people with “bundles” now days and feels the pressure of needing long hair to style or look right. I bet your fro isn’t awkward at all!
@@Chazzzisawesome lol, I love my natural hair and I've seen a lot of growth in the past couple of years. But I will admit that I will be glad when I can pull my hair into a bun without having to blow dry first.
@@amberc9053 yesss I feel you. I know shrinkage is how healthy my hair is....but shrink in this bun one time please.
I feel the same! Don’t care what people say shrinkage is a pain
My short hair phase went by so fast I kinda miss it but this awkward/ medium is feels like 40 billion years
Right!!!
Honestly
Yup. Team medium here too. Big chopped 3 years ago and seems like I’ve been in the medium length phase for 2 of them.
Exactly
Kenn I’m at the awkward short stage right now and I hate it 😩 Maybe I’m not doing something right lol
I'm out of the TWA phase. I'm glad I tried all the stupid fads before I got the length I've got now. I was out here straining my good rice, just to pour cloudy water on my hair.
IM DONE 😹😹😹😹
Girl😂😂😂
omg I died XD XD Same here girl!
My good rice...HILARIOUS!!😂😆
Sis I hollered.......I just hollered again. 😂🤣😂
Thank you for pointing out what a real TWA is. Definitely tired of youtubers saying they have a TWA when really its hitting their shoulders. Or they have a big fro.
😹❤️😹
I consider myself to have a twa my hair in the back hits shoulders but it doesn't really ever show because my hair curls up. My afro is very small plus diminished since it's thin so it's small overall generally
AfroMarkie That is just false modesty
@@ms.und3rst00d6 I so agree when people do that I'm always so confused as to what they are talking about
For real 😂
I’m trying to achieve that Huey Freeman afro✊🏽
RIGHT!!! I have a photo on my Instagram where I recreated it. 😹😹😹 I did a video on it to 😹😹😹
Glen CoCo lucky!
PastelLane YASSS BITCH
My goal!
bruh XD
African best oil has a mix of jojoba, coconut, and black castor oils..THE TRUTH FOR KEEPING MOISTURE 🙌🏾🙌🏾 P.S the awkward phase lasts forever I don't care what anybody says 😂😂😫
Awww ya fro isn’t awkward! We are in a time period where “bundles” is a thing so there is pressure to have long hair. Your short fro is a look hunny 😹😹😹
Coconut oil ate my hair to the root thank the lord for grape seed oil 😭✊🏿
Preach i love Africa's best oil. i use it to deep condition. Makes my hair soft as a cloud.
@@Chazzzisawesome when I was growing up bundles was a sew in . Now "bundles" is a lace front. Which is extremely weird to me. "Glueing the hair on your edges with that cap " just seems so fake to me. I just couldn't. I guess I'm an old soul. But I rather have "bundles" of my real hair then bundles that's only glued to a damn cap. Just too fake for me. Girl 😌🤚
Chile my hair hates Africa's best oil. The consistency and smell is off putting to me.
I honestly miss my TWA. Those quick wash days were everything!
YESSS!
Me too
I agree. I might get to choppin' again. So tempted.🤔
@@jacquelineadams3770 EARN
This video is so important. I feel like in the natural hair community we're always rushing to get to a certain phase rather than enjoying and embracing the current phase. I wish you had made this video when I was in my twa phase. I wish I manipulated my hair less, & stopped worrying about length so much. It would've really saved me the time, energy, disappointment and hair loss. I'm at an awkward length now (somewhere between short & medium length) and I literally can't do anything with my hair but that's okay. I'll figure it out.
Why was the ad I got before this video about growing ya edges back? I feel attacked😂😂😂 great video as always Chazz
Munchkin 😂😂😂😂😂
Lololololololololol 😂
Mines was “Pen 15” 😂 she was walking weird
I totally agree with using less products. I think being a minimalist when it comes to my hair routine and what I put in it helped my hair to be so much healthier.
Yup!!! That is definitely the way to go!
My hair flakes so easily. Somehow lived under a rock so I just discovered Shea Butter and my hair is suddenly shiny!!
We need a middle stage discussion PLEASE. I’m at a weird stage where my hair is long but still short.
Yes please
Ok, but this cap on Bear is a mood 🤣☺️ I'm only in the medium phase and lort I KNOW you're speaking the truth🙌🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿 #wheresmypenandpaper
Thank you, thank you! 😹😹😹 yea bear was living lavish that day. He deep conditioner for like 4 hours 🤨 while I did all the editing.
StarPuppy i dunno what stage I’m in..Ik I’m in the awkward stage though...
I still sleep with my teddy and I'm 16 😊
Hi, Im Danielle, I do too much, I like hair, talking, cosplay, music, art and stuff!
Oh my gosh STAR PUPPYYY
Girlfriend that shampoo brush is LIFE!!!! I got that from watching your video last year. I love how you keep it real and simple. I'm such a LAZY natural. I've been natural for 6 friggin years and I still have short hair. After it gets a certain length I keep cutting it because the 3-5 hour wash days are just too much. I said 2019 will be the "no cutting year" but we'll see how that goes 🤣😂. Hey Bear!!!! 😘🐻
Awww snaps that’s what I’m talking about!!! 😹😹😹
Awww I do the same too. The time to manage was just too much. Growing my fro out is my resolution this year..
peason13 : yep... It’s a lot of work for real 😳
I've been natural for about 5 years now and I just realized I've been cutting my hair at least twice every single year. Then I complain that my hair never grows. If I look at some hair scissors this year, I'll slap myself silly
This is so me, my mom begged me not to cut it again..so since 2020 is the year of be still I said I wouldn’t cut it
This was such a relaxing video. Almost felt like a chit chat with one of my homegirls!
Thank you for the valuable information..what I took from this is that it’s best to start “TRAINING” your hair from the TWA stage, so by the time you gain more length... Both you and your hair have some understanding with one another!!!
I literally went and got my doggone shampoo brush and watched the rest of the vid with it like and old friend🤣🤣
I love your imagination!!!!! Yes get all of your tools!!!!! Get them some tiny little chairs and make them listen up! 🔥
@@Chazzzisawesome lol
*braids up hair while watching you take out your braids* 😂
Aww snaps putting in that work!!!!
Afro Jazz mood😂😍
I don't remember my TWA phase at all, like it flew by really quickly with the braids and stuff however the stage I'm in now man it feels like it has been this length for yearrrrsssssss 😣😧 That's why it's important to take pics y'all, only when I do side by side do I see my growth
😹 facts! I understand 😹
Yes 😭😭
I like this set up a lot. It's nice to have a casual video of you taking while taking down your braids.
YAY! I hoped it would be cute!
Never read the book but my husband and I waited for each other (years) and now we're happily married. :)
AWWW THAT IS SO FREAKING CUTE GAAAAHHHH ❤️
Chazz, you are literally the reason I cut all my hair off. I watched your video one night and cut it off the very next day. Now I’m nearing 2 years post big chop (feb) and girl I am tired!! 😩 it’s like I love that my hair is growing but at the same time can it not? 😩 I miss that easy breezy twa phase 😞
See that TWA phase is the best. With time you will come to easily do your long big fro. With all things it just takes time and patience.
The shampoo brush is the thing you NEED! it makes detangling easy and you don't have shedding like with a regular brush. Chazz is the reason I started using one and I have medium/ long hair and that's the only thing I use to brush my hair. I recommend the Baby Bliss shampoo brush. you can get it at Sally's for 99 cents.
MUHAHAHAHAAAA IT WORKS 😹😹😹😹
Chazzzisawesome It really does! I just want to thank you for your videos because I feel like since I started using your tips a long time again, my hair has been SOO healthy. I actually see the growth and length retintion. When I first went natural I used to watch any natural hair videos, but after you said in a video that if you have a type 4 hair texture you need to watch someone with your hair type, my hair FLOURISHED! I took your advice about not forcing your hair into a puff and now I can do it with ease! so thank you so much for really staying true and honest about how to manage your hair with this hair type
6 months to year?... I've been stuck in it for almost 4yrs now.
Yeps. Something in your lifestyle might be out of whack. You could go see a dermatologist or talk to your doctor and make sure your health is in order. Also you might not be doing things that retain length. Doing hairstyles and looking after the health of your hair are two different processes and two different sets of products.
Same for me try using only grapeseed oil only thing that’s working for me
MsCiCiNicola me too
How often do you put water on your hair/scalp? Spray or rinse your hair with water DAILY and you will see a huge rapid improvement in hair growth.
Hairouna Empress yas grape seed oil i found out keeps the moisture in my hair long. It’s not for the scalp thou i found out the hard way.
Everything she said don't do. I did when I big chopped a few years ago and I ended up going back to relaxed because I had went through so many protective hairstyles, when I finally got tired of them I didn't know what regimen worked on my hair properly. Now I big chopped again and her video is just a huge reminder that I'm doing it right this time. Get that regimen down and let your hair grow.
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Thank you for encouraging us on our TWA phase , so far you are the only natural hair woman that I've watch who encouraged other sisters on their TWA phase ( maybe there are some others ) but so far I've only seen you ! Thanks you so much .
Had my big chop on September 2019 and yeah am still very new in this !
so a big Thanks to you coming all the way from Africa !
Lol I kept calling a twa a “twah” )like pronouncing it as a WORD) 😂 and my teacher accused me of talking bout things I won’t ‘posed to be talkin bout
you better sleep with one eye open cause bear going to get you....😂😂😂😂😂😂
Don’t worry he already threw my last chocolate donut on the floor as payback. 🤨
Felicia Johnson 😂😂😂
Lol, I don't like spray leave ins either. The first one I tried was the Carol's Daughter black vanilla. It did absolutely nothing. Thicker leave ins work better for me. I currently use the JBCO leave in from Shea Moisture and the pomegranate and honey from Mielle.
Seee I don’t even know what these leave ins are for 😹😹😹
That black vanilla is trash! They got us with the amazing smell.
@@tanyashaw4678 That's exactly how they got me!! It's useless.
I felt the same way about all spray leave ins, but when your hair get super long, you will find the need to revisit them. Please mark my words. Obia has one of the best spray leave ins I have used to date. I started needing them for mid-week refreshing twist outs for my waist length type 4 hair. That and a sealer like jojoba oil or a butter. Hopefully this was helpful. Peace and love.
Try Oyin Juices and Berries leave in spray. It left my hair soo feeling moist. But I do agree with you with that black vanilla spray, its trash.
i found out by chance that the shampoo brush was good for the detangling! I bouught it to stimulate my scalp but then when I shampood my with it I was like what! So thank you for re-enforncing the use. Celebacy is a good journey, like starting fresh feeling empowered.
My dog chases after bear when he flew off screen XDXD
Ugh everybody is always so concerned about bear. He alright. He threw my donut on the floor this morning. I have been saving that donut for this specific morning and he slapped it out of my hand. (Sorry had to vent)
No lie ..I had a twa aka no hair as I call it before I got out of the Army. Lorrdddd I was a boy in uniform. Once I got out and finally enjoyed having no hair. You are absolutely correct about just accepting the twa look. Cause baybayyyy I'm 3 years long hair length in and doing hair ain't that exciting....issa WHOLE DAY lol. So yes ladies please be patient and stay beautiful with yo twa.
😹😹😹 totally understand. Same thing with me.
finally found a real natural hair person. glad i decided to try one more. thank you
this vid made me feel so confident in my shorter hair! I'm kind of in an awkward stage between the twa stage and the short-medium stage because of my tapered cut so I've been getting pretty down about not having longer hair, but now I just wanna embrace it while I've got it!
I have to read the back of cheap oils bc there’s no way Argan oil is $2.00 for 8 fl. oz😂
RIGHT FACTS !!!! You feel me!!!!
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Loll definitely not argon oil
I picked up a simple shampoo brush from the dollar store I’ve been using it since. it’s my favorite I suffered from dandruff and using the shampoo brush and a moisturizer schedule and now my dandruff is gone🤗 and Little massage with the brush helps me 💆🏾♀️💁🏾♀️
YESSS!!!!
The colors in this video look great. Good job!
I've tried EVERYTHING-only to find that a cantu leave in and blue magic super gro are perfect for me😂😂. I consider myself at the end of the awkward length phase. Glad I learned early and experienced setbacks then
Yup!!!
I use Texture ID leave in conditioner from Sally’s. Much better for me.
Thank you so much for this video! I had the porosity test after I watched this video and found out I have low porosity hair. I have wasted a lot of money on the wrong products, but I'm glad I know what would work for my hair now! This video saved me! Thank you!
After one year my hair is collar bone I really don't know how. I just left it alone really thanks for the tho.
This actually made me confident in myself and my hair❤️
Please for the love of God give us a makeup tutorial. You are absolutely gorgeous! #nohomo
I’m trying but I get discouraged. They take SO MUCH WORK and no one watches 😹
I am crying at the hashtag. I don't ever think I've ever heard a female say that
@@greenElement I heard #nohomo once before! 😁
I watch you since I went natural I am now at the short/medium length and I feel you ! ALL THE WAY !
Please guys don't focus on growth to much and enjoy your twa because when it will be gone you will miss how easy peasy this hair was !! (even though of course you will love your grown hair too)
Don't stop slaying Chazzz
Love ya !
I've been keeping up with your videos but I wasn't subscribed! What the HECK! Anyway, I started watching you 2 months after I chopped my hair off and your guidance has truly been a blessing. I used SO many products when I started out to try and make my hair appear more "curly" till you taught me how to embrace my kinky coily hair. Now I only use like one product to style my hair with my trusty water bottle and some oil, and my hair is completely happy. I'm a year in and in the short hair phase, hair is starting fall in the front and sides :D
Yes I’m saving your content and I’m going to put it in a video !!! Thank you so much I’m glad I could help!
@@Chazzzisawesome Yay ! It's my (and my hair's) pleasure
My hair hates leave in conditioners. It lives for mango butter and almond oil. Just ordered a couple of shampoo bars that are supposed to be moisturizing yet cleansing. I'm going full minimalist, baby!!!♥️♥️♥️
I scalped my hair a year ago, and so far I've gone from bald to shoulder length. It took me until I left for the military in April to actually start wearing it out (because I had no choice). I noticed within 2 months my hair grew 4 inches just by washing daily and having a water only plant based diet. I learned how to style and that my hair likes products like Tresemme and Garner Fruitis and hates product's made for natural hair. But, of course lots of shrinkage so I'm in that awkward length right now lol. Thanks for the tips. I have a pretty easy time detangling, but it takes forever because I have thick ass hair. I'll have to get a shampoo brush to see if it cuts down the time.
Girl I am going to put your comment in a video, if you don’t mind. YOU ARE A PERFECT EXAMPLE OF DOING NATURAL RIGHT!!!!!
@@Chazzzisawesome Lol, no problem at all. Sorry for the errors in my writing though autocorrect is always against me.
Erykah yes!!! I started to wash my hair more often and i saw my hair flourish!! I did wash n goes and rewashed every 4-5 days! Ppl dont realize water and nutrition is everything
I hear you on your hair liking products not intended for natural hair lol I'm currently loving products intended for type 3 or wavy hair.
I'm a new viewer but I do like this set up and I'm all for a glass of wine lol... I stopped getting relaxers after New Years but I decided to big chop in June. Now I finally have some length and have trouble maintaining moisture. Your videos have really been encouraging because I was tempted to go back to getting a relaxer. Thanks so much and keep the videos coming! :-)
Nah there isn’t a reason to do that. Anything becomes simple when you learn how to do it. It takes time and patience.
"Yesterday he smacked me in the face so as far as I see it, we're even." 😂 😂 😂
But you're right, my TWA stage was where I got my products, techniques and routines down to a science since styling was sooooo easy. Sometimes I miss it...but not enough to big chop again! 🙅
😹😹😹 see I knew it! PROVEN RECORD RIGHT HERE GUYS!!!
That shampoo brush is life. I could never get all my shed hair out with fingers alone and that thing makes my hair sleek! It's so cheap, nothing to lose by trying it!
Thanks Chazz, every time I feel sad for my hair growing, you upload videos like this and I feel better 😁
Yay !!! I’m so glad I could help!!!!
Yes, I kind of like this format, watching you undo your braids while we talk about something else and as you know your hairstyle is always beautiful.
I'm at the middle stage, I'm working on getting longer hair😂
I've been out of the twa phase for a year now
Also the set up is lit sis😂
I made these mistakes. I lost so much hair my second year but now this year being my third I've gotten a lot better and now I'm in the short hair phase. I can't wait for the next phase.
Yes the next phase is right around the corner I promise!!!!
I buy my oils from the grocery store, not beauty supply store.
I think length is very subjective. I would consider shoulder length hair to be average length hair, since that is the length most people are at. Whilst some consider is to be long.
Agreed, it’s very important to limit manipulation when your hair is shorter ( if one is seeking to have long hair, in the shortest amount of time).
I wish that there was an audiobook for “The Wait”. I just don’t have the time to sit and read.
It’s a really short book and it’s a quick read. With them being actors I’m surprised they don’t have an audiobook out 😹
Shoulder length hair is average hair. It’s in between short and long. Some people may consider it long but it is not long. Long hair is long hair.
Which oils you get from yhe store?
I also do that, it’s cheaper and organic..and it’s works better my mom thinks it’s hilarious
U cracked me up, so I subscribed 😂
Great tips. I have a pixie (relaxed version of TWA). I’ll have to get a shampoo brush the next time I’m in Walmart. Totally agree on the spray leave in conditioner, but Shea Moisture JBCO leave in conditioner is the truth. 👍🏽
I got the shampoo hack from you about a year ago. I used it for my 2nd detangling session to get all the missed shed hair. I love it! And cleaning it is easy 👏🏾
Yes!!! Now that my hair is longer I definitely do the same.
I need to get me a shampoo brush
YES!!!
I got one after watching this video and girl I love it!
I read the book while I was already on my celibacy path and it confirmed my decision. Your hair is beautiful!
I’m going to try that braid out on my daughter’s hair. I’m excited now!
YAY!!!!
I’ve been in the short stage for almost 3 years now and I’m kind of getting tired but I know I have to keep on going😊
Me too. On a regular hair routine but still hair is not as long as it should be
Sis just told me my hair is long. I’m shook.
My growth has stopped. I’ve been natural since 2012 and my hair stopped because of my health and stress. Glad I found your channel because now I’m going to binge watch.
I can't with bear 😂. Thanks for the info 😊👍
P.s. love the makeup
No problem and thank you!
I have been naturel for almost 2 years and have learned to be patient indeed. When I had my TWA I let my mom do my flat twist out and BAM!! The next morning 15 minutes WITH picking it out with my afro comb and it was looking cute and I was shining and waving my hair al around even tho it was a TWA. I was and still am happy to know what is good for my hair and appreciate that I learned and experimented with a lot of those natural hair products. Btw I am 18 years old know and the first year I went natural (at age 16) my mom did my hair cause she knew what was best for it but the other year (17) I wanted to Learn and teach myself to take care and respect the hair I have given. So thank you Chazzz for this other practical video😘
Aww thank you so much for sharing !!! I love your comment!
@@Chazzzisawesome Thank you😘!!
Ok FINE! I’ll try a shampoo brush ...I literally just put a tangle teaser on one of my amazon lists lol I’ll look for the shampoo brush locally first tho ..thanks..probably lol
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Chazzzisawesome FINALLY found one ! Three dollar stores later & I think I like it ☺️ I’m not exactly sure of my hair type...maybe a mix of the 4s but it worked out pretty well & was easy to use. Thanks for the recommendation honey bear 💜💪🏾🙌🏾
I've never felt more free than when I was in my short hair phase. So easy. Very tempted to start all over.
When I first saw you mention the shampoo brush In a video last year I did not believe you I was like “how does that shampoo brush detangle course 4c natural hair” but I still got it because I wanted to try it because I would do anything a natural hair guru told me at that time 😂. So I got one for £0.99 in England in my local beauty supply store I used it and my life was changed. I promise you that thing works miracles . With a wide tooth comb I would loose a lot of hair from shedding but with this brush I had very little. I highly recommend this brush.
Seee I’m telling you it works!!!! 😹
Damn imma get one
I didn't even know there was a shampoo brussh
Quirky alright 😂you are beautiful!!
“You’re just REEAADY FOR SOME GROWTH.. Just READY.”😂😂 I love you man I swear
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I love this! Very informative and direct, we waste so much money when we bc/shave our hair off to grow it back tomorrow(so we think) yet we have no idea what our hair likes or dislikes🤷🏽♀️ or how to properly care, ie detangle it. So now we are stuck in the TWA phase longer than necessary😔, thanks for the info
No problem!!!
Stop doing this to us Chazz give us the makeup tutorial >:(
I FEEL LIKE NO ONE IS GOING TO WATCH 😹😹😹 no one watched when I put up my foundation routine 😖
No, please do a makeup routine! We need this 😆
Chazzzisawesome I’m gonna watch!
@@Chazzzisawesome I WATCHED!!!
I was going to say the SAME Thing!
The Best Video for any woman who is transitioning from permed to natural
Love the setup and I'm here for the chat and sip 🍷🥃🍶
YAY!!!
I haven't read The Wait, but I may have to check it out. I've been going strong for 3 months now 😊 Celibacy is so empowering
Heyy Chazzzisawesome I loved your video as usual. You made a lot of great points in the video. Patience is 🔑 for hair growth.
YESS!!!!!
This is the most honest video about the TWA phase. Definitely subscribing
About how many braids do you put in for your braid out? It looks really good.
Also, you and Bear 😄
The two sections in the front I put 4 in each section. The two sections in the back I put 3 per section.
@@Chazzzisawesome thanks
Your shadow and lip color matches perfectly! So pretty! Thanks for the tips!
You speaking nothing but facts in this video.
I try 😹😹😹
I (just) discovered your channel! Girl! Love this video! You were speaking my words. You never lied! I'm in that longer stage now and cannot do a thing with my hair! I leave it in twist styles all the time!
I will try that book out on the new year too. I'm 21 still never had sex, not hard at all. But it peaks my interest
See they talk about that!!! Being celibate is a choice and it feels so empowering to make the choice and stick to it. Instead of having to die to circumstance. When you make the choice you also make the choice to grow and nurture yourself while you wait for the one. You gotta read the book 😹😹😹 I’m not saying go celibate but they have a very interesting concept on it.
Chalsey Wilder - I love seeing a young lady in her 20s who's not obsessed with sex and sees nothing wrong with being celibate. I waited until I was 23. Don't regret it one bit. I'm now 43 and I've been celibate for the last 10 years. Again, don't regret it one bit. Some folks act like it's the strangest thing in the world, but it's not difficult at all for me. Good for you for valuing yourself, your body, and your personal energy enough to make that choice.
@@Kindred04 thank you. And yes ma'am. It's rare to find someone doing that. Congratulations on your ten years. I am going through some things in life right now, trying to focus on fixing myself and I feel like sex could add on any kind of problems I don't want.
@@chalseywilder937 - You are absolutely right, sex would only add to an already complicated situation. You're very smart to work on yourself first. I really think everyone should do that, but it seems to be human nature for most people to ignore their own issues or at least try to find distractions so they don't have to focus on working on themselves. You are taking the road less traveled, and I can pretty much guarantee you will not only be a better individual because of that choice, but also a better partner/spouse whenever you feel ready to take that path. Such a smart and mature young lady!
@@Kindred04 thank you. You have a great week lol
Greetings from London, England. I have a TWA and when it gets to a certain length, I can't do anything sensible with it, so I end up going to the barber and cutting it off again. I seem to go round and round in circles not getting past that TWA stage, which became frustrating. With all the thousands of videos I've watched, yours is the first one that has made any sense. I've tried all sorts of custards, creams, leave in, rinse out. Tried to do styles when my hair was too short. Then I stumbled across your video and it made so much sense, so I just wanted to say thank you for your sensible advice. Needless to say I've subscribed! 😊
Iv been through the TWA stage my whole life then😑😪😤or perhaps it's the shrinkage
My hair is the same way.After i wash it,my hair shrinks into a small fro thats about 1 inch.But if i stretch my hair its pass my shoulders! I have atleast 90% shrinkage!
Shampoo brush is the truth, it helps me detangle my hair, stimulates my scalp. It makes my hair easier to style for my wash & go. Thanks for the advice
I'm bout ready to shave my head this natural killin me lol
😹😹😹 natural hair is new for us. There is no rule book so the learning curve is extreme. Once you get it though....it’s super rewarding.
Had me dying at "your just ready to go!" Omggg ❤️❤️
When I got my shampoo brush from the beauty supply store, it definitely helped me reduce hair loss. My hair already sheds like crazy, but regular Combs and brushes barely did the job. However, the shampoo brush really does the job for me because it's bristles are close enough to take out my tangles without any knots. I used to have so many knots and matted curls when I first started, it was horrible. My hair got shorter before it got longer. For a period, I had a growth plateau. Now I see a huge difference. My hair is still alive and growing because of this brush. Don't sleep on it! 😂
SEEE!!! MUHAHAHAHAAAA!!!
Although I’m out of the twa stage and into the short stage I still appreciate these tips!! You always come through Chaz thanks girl! Keep up the good work!!
No problem and thank you so much for watching!!!
I have high porosity hair and my hair be thirsty asf I can give it anything and it will be wanting moreeee. Back when I had perms my momma put a lot of she butter stuff in my hair till it’s dripping and that’s how my permed hair grew... idk I think it’s high porosity or normal porosity but not low porosity because I can feel the lumps
That shiny braid out in combination with that bomb ass make up look!! Girl you're Shhpoppin 😍😍 and you said you weren't going nowhere but you besta been lying
How did you know I was clicking off when you said “be patient?” 😂
I could feel it 😗
Thank you for this vid. I'm 1 year post relaxer and I'm waiting for the 24month mark to "reveal" my hair. Until then im protective styling. I've tried going natural twice before in the late 2000s and I always get frustrated and end the process. Now I'm taking my time watching videos and trying trying to figure which products I actually need.
Its so confusing when other type 4 naturals are using smoothies, curling puddings in their hair and telling viewers this is what they need. This products have never worked for my coarse hair in the past.
Your video explains why, now I can manage my expectations better.
I LOOOOVE YOUR PERSONALITY!!! Question, What do you moisturize with? Im having trouble locking in moisture and leave ins dont work for me! :-(
I definitely apologize...I was thinking of the wrong video. This is a style from a video coming out later in the week. I used curlmix gel and lotion, black castor oil and jojoba oil. Wait for the video though because my hair came out really nice and shiny from the deep conditioner I did so that might have contributed as well.
I love your videos so much!! My favorite tip was when you said not to worry about length. I believe whatever length yr hair is in, just embrace it and love it. I catch myself wanting my hair to be longer (I think I'm in the twa phase, hard to tell with my shrinkage...) but then I have to remind myself that this hair is beautiful no matter what length it's at. Tell Bear I said hello!!
I need to know where she got her top because I love it too much.❤️❤️ Also great tips!
Oh Windsor 😹😹😹
It takes time! Seriously but it's fun. Patience consistency and perseverance are key
Let's have some wine next time!! Very good advice btw!!
YES!!!!
Exactly. I actually just spent $25 literally purchasing 100% pure organic Jojoba and Castor oils. (Indian, not JA.)
Huge amounts, total control and understanding of ingredients, lasting. I have fenugreek powder, aloe leaves I keep in my freezer (inexpensive from grocer), pure organic rose water, pure peppermint essential oil. I maintain a decent arsenal of pure organic oils and powders (food-grade only... we must FEED our hair, not process it). Never spend on someone else’s concoctions unless they outperform your own (or if you have no time or capability).
Hormones, stress, illness, climate change, diet change, even pollutants absolutely affect hair. Also neglect (🙋🏽♀️), oft due to external stressors and exhaustion. I’m now resurrecting mine after experiencing many of these factors. 😇
Loving your spirit, your energy, your glow, your info... Everything is golden, sis! TFS. Appreciation and Abundance to you.💜
(No wine nec, what you did was perfect, and unique since ev1 “sips” something now.)
OH YESSSS DROP THE FACTS QUEEN!!!!
My 4c hair never fell in the “medium stage” 💀💀
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I never had to chop enough to be in the TWA phase, but my hair was definitely short and I tried all types of tricks and methods to get growth. As soon as I stopped worrying about it and just left my hair alone, I started to see a lot of growth and progress with my hair.