I’m only 19 but I’ve struggled with depression for the past 8 years. Until some months ago I didn’t had energy or inspiration to take care of myself and specially of my hair, but thanks to your videos I’m starting to heal my relationship with my own self-care ❤
I am similar. Herbalism also helped me. Susun Weed and others. You can use the herbs you learn about (that grow near you and cost nothing) in your hair care routine. For example I use burdock in my scalp oil and tea. Its fun to learn the properties and how to gather it. Its amazing when you create something all by yourself but it WORKS!🤗🤗🤗
Any other older ladies out there? There are interesting differences... "women after a certain age should wear their hair short" - people say that nonsense all the time. But I am loving my longer hair at 62 years young!
61 years here! Started these methods (as per Katherine’s instructions) about a year and a half ago. My naturally grey hair has gone from mid shoulder blade length to my hips in that time. It is thicker and stronger. I wash only once a month now with only positive results. I’ve made the oils as per her recipe and love it! Strongly recommend her methods. She’s done the work for us with her recipes and research, all we need is patience to see the growth! 🩷
I will be 50 in May and was told all my life that my "terminal" hair length was at my bra strap. I have cried every time my hair has been cut to my shoulders. I don't know what to do with short hair! My husband finally convinced me to just let it grow and see what happens. We met 7 years ago and I started this journey about 4 years ago I suppose. I have used some of these techniques intermittently, and my hair is now between mid back and waist length at the shortest layer and waist and hip length at the longest point. I'm curious to see how using them consistently will work... who knows? Maybe by the time I'm 60 it will be floor length and I can blow all of those myths out of the water!
I'm in. Light colored hair, mostly grey/white.😅 I'm past 70 years old, have had thinning hair, but when I stopped using shampoo last summer, it started getting thicker. I'm not on Instagram, so I'll follow along here on this platform. Hurray! Here we go!
I'll give the sage a try. I have rosemary oil I've used several times on my scalp and argan oil for the length. Just growing out a longer bob. Now I want to use the clay. I've certainly noticed a healthier feel, not so dry. Not so much hair in the boar brush. A plastic scalp massager came with the rosemary oil. This has been great because my scalp can get dry and itch. In winter it's worse and I would use a comb or stiff bristle brush. @@christineribone9351
I'm 71 and I'm in!!! I've incorporated several of your wonderful techniques to include Scalp Hero massager (it's awesome!), rhassoul clay hair washing, vinegar rinse, and a silica mineral tea (and I also use it as a face toner and hair rinse), silk pillowcase, and MSM supplementation which I also use in the mineral tea when rinsing with it. WHEW! I didn't realize how of your techniques I've incorporated. I need to order ingredients for the hair oil treatment. Also, I noticed you didn't include in this video the Immune/Mineral Tea. Btw, I have more hair coming in. So excited. TY so much! ❤
65 and stopped using shampoo. I wash with whole eggs once a week (apx). I either put my hair up in a bun or braid it 24/7. I also finger comb to remove tangles, and brush it with boar bristle brushes. It shows signs of getting thicker (and thereby longer).
What I love most about this whole hair adventure is how much more my hair is my OWN now. I've come to the belief now that what I grew up with was essentially a man's haircare, meant only for short hair! And all those 57 years I was LONGING for those flowing, expressive manes... I didn't think that I was destroying my hair, roughly brushing it while it was wet etc. I'm one year in!!! Using Shikakai instead of clay myself. Once a week. Boar bristle brush a bit more often in the second half. Hair oil often but not every week, coconut oil just a smidge if it's a bit dry. I've got twice the volume of hair than in January 2023 and I love it🌸💖!!
I saw your first video on hair care roughly a year ago and immediately ordered some rhassoul clay. I wish I took more photos of myself to document the amazing transformation. My hair texture is the same as yours. It was down to my butt as a child, but I cut it to my shoulders around age 12 and it never grew long again! The longest it ever grew was maybe mid-back but the length was always thin and uneven. I was resolved to thinking my hair was just naturally dry, brittle, and unmanageable. My hair is curly like yours also, so I too sported the crunchy wet look and tried every mousse and gel available. I discovered the flatiron in high school, and subsequently fried it for the next decade. I discovered clip-in extensions in my 20's and wore those for the next decade. Altogether, I had hair woes for 30 years, subtracting the first 5 years of life when I didnt care. In the past year since I saw your video, my hair has grown from shoulder length to slightly below my natural WAIST! I was amazed at how manageable my hair was even the first time using clay. I could immediately feel and see the difference in texture. I've continued to use rhassoul clay, ACV, conditioner, and jojoba oil for some extra shine, and wash it every 10 to 14 days. My hair is not only long, but thick, shiny, and heavy. It requires ZERO styling products. I've shared your video with so many people. I could never adequately express my gratitude! 🙏 ❤
Last night, I put oils into my naturally curly, very dry hair, washed with clay today, rinsed with ACV, and used one of my gentle products for styling. HOLY COW. Just one night of doing that and my hair was SO DIFFERENT. It was an amazing hair day!! Thank you so much for your content. ❤
@@asukamai87 Have you tried rye flour? Maybe you use too much ACV? Try half a tablespoon on one liter of water. There should be no smell after the hair has dried. Instead of ACV, you could try using the same amount of lemon juice.
I feel like most of it is inspired by ayurvedic hair care practices that has been in India for thousands of years. I'm glad that people are learning about it now but it is also important to acknowledge the fact that where it all came from
I use a hair routine from an Victorian beauty book from 1898. I use Castile soap, oils, herbal and apple cider rinses. My hair is 48” long, almost knee length. I tried your clay wash and I had trouble getting it out so I’ll stick to my Castile soap wash as my hair is healthy, shiny, and soft. Edited to add, I’m in on the challenge except for the clay wash. Hopefully I’ll get to knee length.
@@riecaswell252 it has to be diluted, I have really long hair and 1/2 tsp mixed into 2 cup water. After rinsing out completely, I follow with a herbal tea rinse with 1 tbsp acv added. I use Dr Bronner Castile soap.
I am 65 and naturally silwer. I preferred to cut 10cm off of my hair last month because my ends were very thinned out from hair loss after a very sudden change in temperature(36-40°C) mid-spring(October in southern hemisphere) that got even worse at mid-summer(up to 44). It is now mid-chest length with healthy ends.
I coincidentally started trying out the clay wash, acv rinse and brushing with a BBB to prolong the time between washes! The rhassoul clay I bought says on the package that the rhassoul powder can be used as a dry shampoo to absorb excess oils too! So I've been using that on my roots if they're looking too oily after brushing. I have extremely fine hair and so far noticed that my waves/curls shape themselves and stay in shape longer. And my hair feels thicker/courser and just stronger in general. I also started sleeping in a bonnet and not using elastics or pins in my hair. Hair sticks and ribbons is where it's at for me!
Hi, my name is Cathy and I live in Charleston South Carolina. I have gathered all of the ingredients to start this challenge. I am 72 years old and very sadly have lost about half of my hair volume. My hair has become very fine and thin, when it used to be very coarse and thick. So I am very excited to try these methods. And we are off!!🎉
Amazing! I was meditating last night and visualized a head of hair much like yours. I was bold enough in my meditation to own that hair as mine. Then, lo and behold, today I see this video. I’m in!
As of December 3rd (2023), I have been doing most, but not all of your hair tips/routines. I threw out all my hair ties and bought hair pins, side combs, and hair sticks. I have also been wadhing my hair with clay ever since and alternating betwren fenugreek and flaxseed. I have been using a satin hair sleep bonnet since July 2023 and I love it. I have been washing my hair once a week fof 14 years now. I can honestly say, that since ive incorporated several of your tips/routines, my hair has gotten so much thicker. And doesnt feel thin anymore. It reminds me of what my hair used to feel like in my 20's and 30's. My hair is dow. To my tailbone, but my lifelong goal is to have it reach my knees...or longer. I now know that it is do-able. Thank you.
I am so excited for this challenge, I just bought all of the items on your hair care !! I am so in!! I am 56 yrs old and have always wanted longer hair. My hair is short, curly and starting to gray. I aam so excited to give this very committed effort.
like few others in the comments, i'm already doing most of these things - so i'm on. 🙂 i'm growing my hair back after chemo treatments last winter (i was done march 9 last year), so i got plenty to do. 😅 i can attest that it works, though. i think my hair would be considerably shorter, if i hadn't done any of these things. (it's not THAT long, but i think it's growing much faster than without everything i do) 💯💕💥
I love the hair oil ❤😊 especially using a scalp massager its lovely. I also use aloe vera or flax seed gel on the ends of my hair when its wet from the shower. Dry finger detangling is the ultimate patience builder. Lol❤ Keep posting these hair videos I really enjoy them and they're natural and easy to do!
I started this in October 2022, and my hair is so much better now. Had covid in February 2022 and my hair was falling out following that. So thin that I actually bought a wig, not a fan of it. Found Katherine and thought why not try it. My hair is growing and has come back in and is much better than it was 10 years ago. Wish I had found this method years ago.
Count me in! ❤️ I've been using some of Katherine's methods for over a year now and have had glorious results. I've got baby hairs forming that are already several inches long. The overall health, shine and length of my hair is unreal. I NEVER received compliments on my hair until the last year. Best of all, this has been so much fun and a welcome routine. For those who are afraid of no poo, consider a few tiny drops of castile liquid soap with the aloe juice and water. I personally use a tiny bit of baking soda with water for my poo. It's what's best for me. Trust yourself and go for it. Katherine's advice is sound, proven, low cost, etc. Most of all, make it an adventure!
I have been using Katherine's oil blend for almost a year and started noticing the baby hairs after 3 months or so. I just found out today that some women cut fake baby hairs and even pluck their hairline to get that "new growth" appearance.
@@lumay333 anywhere from 1 t to 1 T depending on how much oil I have on my hair. I always wash it twice before vinegar rinse. Better to go too little soda. Too much will dry out your ends!
Guys this woman is giving us GOLD advice ❤ thank you so much for your content! And yes, I’m in the challenge as well!✨ Even though all of these products and techniques are a part of my routine already (except clay washing and drinking msms). The key here is consistency! This challenge will help you build habits that will drastically change your hair! 😻No, perhaps you won’t see extreme changes in your length but you will definitely see a healthier shinier hair. I’ve been focusing on the health of my hair for the past year and now the length is just a side bonus! I simply love seeing how my hair has become stronger, thicker and shinier ❤
My friend you are the one that started me on my journey to grow my hair long. I had my hair cut chin length one year ago, and it has grown 18cm over this time. I thank you for the inspiration and knowledge. God bless you
I been growing my hair the last 3 years . Longest it’s ever been. It’s super healthy ! But I’m excited to get it better ! I have zero dye . Been using oils now and boar hair brush
I started following you a year ago and saw many great results. We moved in August 2023 and I fell off the wagon of being good to my hair. I’m IN for the challenge and appreciate all of your hair and sewing video’s, Katherine! You are a terrific inspiration to so many!! Best of luck everyone!!!🙏🩵
Hi I'm been using the Herbal hair oil for the last 6 months. The health of my hair has improved so much. I stopped using traditional shampoo and conditioner. It dried out my hair to much and made it very brittle. I use Dr. Brommers to cleanse my hair, but I'm willing to take your challenge and start with the Clay wash. I haven't cut my hair since before Covid. So my hair now is at Bust Level. My friends want to know what I'm doing , so I'm sending them to your channel. Thanks for your great videos. 😊
I implemented a few techniques right away after finding your videos a month and a half ago. I completely changed my entire hair care routine and the results have been amazing. Thank you, thank you, thank you! I haven't tried the clay wash so I will try that as my challenge in February! I might make my own oil but initially I went with the Curly Proverbs oil because it was already mixed for me. Baby steps!
Yes I’m up for the challenge. About a month ago I chopped my hip length hair off to chin length now because my hair was falling out/thinning after covid and I learned that shorter hair masks the thinning because it’s lighter/less weighed down I guess… but I miss my hair being long and thick . I need it back ! I’m down!
@@asukamai87Which kind of clay are you using, how much are you using, and do you wash the clay out after using it? And are you using an acidifying rinse like ACV afterwards to resoften your hair?
@@Kiterpuss i use indian healing bentonite clay because in my country, it is hard to find rassoul clay. I mix 2 spoon of bentonite clay and 2 spoon acv and add a cup of water, and i put on my hair like 10 minutes. After that i rinse with warm water and in the end with cold water. My hair type is thin and fine hair with low porosity hair.. Pls give me some advice🙏
@@asukamai87 The way clay cleans hair is by electrochemically binding to the molecules of oil and dirt on the hair/skin. Adding something acidic like ACV might be affecting that reaction. Modern shampoos combine the cleansing and softening steps of cleaning your hair, but clay will only do the cleansing step. Rinsing it out and then doing a separate ACV rinse (one option for the softening step) might work better for you. It also might help to do some kind of moisturizing treatment on your hair if it's stiff because it's dry.
I’m in!! I have been watching your videos and slowly rolling into historical hair care full time with an occasional switch back. I have fine, light colored, wavy, leans to the oily side type of hair, but this hair care is doing the trick! So excited for this journey! Maybe this will do the trick and I’ll never look back 😊
I started this challenge last week before I knew about it! Lol.... Just getting into this type of hair care and have been binging these videos, so I'm looking forward to trying something new. I have been washing my hair once a week for about 18 years. I also have medium-thin, graying, somewhat wavy hair that is shoulder length and has not been growing very fast. I also struggle with itchy scalp. I've tried different things as my "shampoo" through the years with varying results, including ayurvedic herbs, shampoo bars, vinegar, and Castile soap. I also dye my gray hair regularly with henna. My hair doesn't get that oily because it's not used to being washed all the time, but it does look more dull than I'd like. I'm hoping that sleeping on my new silk pillowcase, using a boar bristle brush, talking msm, using hair oil, and clay washing will help. I'll definitely keep up with these steps throughout the next month. Thank you for this timely video, Katherine!
Katherine! 👋🤩I believe that the 100%pure website is almost entirely sold out of all their beauty products because YOU recommended them! Your religious following snatched all the goods up! Way to go lady! 🎉 I’m in on the challenge too! Just gotta gather supplies! 😅
I have never been able to grow my hair padt my collar bone and am almost 30. I tried no poo, diet, supplements, but i realized my hair is dry and likely loss due to breakage so now I focus a lot on that. I am the perfect guinea pig to see how well this challenge helps.
I will join you girls. I started last year doing a bit of everything. Since the clay wash, my curls are bouncing, I don't even need styling products. But I noticed that I am getting lazy. So this will be a good opportunity to be in again. Love and greetings from Germany 🇩🇪
Ever since I watched the video about Historical Hair growth you posted I got my own modifications. My hair is thin medium length. It’s natural and healthy. It has soft curls. I could try the protective hair styles. The oils, massages, boar bristles brush and finger detangling have been my go to. I am however, washing my hair and adding conditioner with a hair growth and natural blend. Once I’m done with the products I want to try the clay and acv rinse. You’re such an inspiration! Thanks a lot Katherine 🙌🏼
Im 65 i have been struggling with thinning hair ever since having chronic lyme. But it was coming along as i started taking better care of it. In 2022 my hair was long enough to sit on. Then cvid hit I lost 2\3 of my hair. It was coming back and I got infected with lymelast summer. So thinning hair again, but then my husband passed in Aug 2023. With all the stress the hair that was coming back I lost yet again. So starting with my thin fine hair, I might like to try the challenge. It certainly won't hurt!
Yes chronic lyme is so hard on our bodies. Lyme causes stress so we stress out more, its a vicious cycle. We need to find ways to be calm. For me I need to assess my situation. That is is my anxiety do to a circumstance or dehydration. Usually it is caused by dehydration. With Lyme it is hard to stay hydrated. So find a good source of electrolytes to see if that helps. Above all my faith in my Saviour Yahusha gets me through. I hope that you find a way to find peace so you can heal.🙏🙏
i’ve been watching your videos for a while, as well as have been through so many interest rabbit holes through the years of no poo, natural hair care, historical hair care, multi cultural methods of hair care, etc. i love learning the different ways people care for themselves and decentering the western universal ideals that i grew up with. watching this video i went in feeling that this could be a fun challenge to try - and yet watching it it’s very cool to see that i have incorporated almost all of these methods into my life already. my fat and the moon shampoo bar is a clay shampoo bar, i love my boar bristle brush, i swear by my homemade oil which incorporates herbs from both western herbalism, auyerveda, and my familys middle east herbal hair care remedies. i can’t go without my acv rinse and have my hair in braids almost everyday due to being a baker. i love all these steps and they feel like genuine caring ways of treating my body. i’m always glad to see your videos talking about these ways of treating our hair and hope you keep making them
Im in for the challenge, cant wait! - BUT im ordering all the things ill need today and if they arrive before january 31st im not waiting! I had glorious curly thick hair my whole life and wore it waist long most of my life... until i had a baby at 25 yrs old and that was the end of my hair. Ive had terrible alopecia since having my one and only child 16 years ago and im now half bald and nothing i do improves it. When i first met my husband 6 years ago, he later told me the first thought he had was "this lady's going bald!" So thats the first impression i make when meeting peoole! Haha! I'd given up on having hair at all TBH but im doing this hair care routine religeously from now on. Thankyou so so much for all this info ❤
I’ve made the changes for the past 6-8months and definitely a difference is noted, thickness, growth, moisture, softness, easy to detangle…what else…just enjoying the journey…I have 4c hair…and the rassoul clay is very efficient in removing the oil and dirt…thanks!!!
I've kinda started similar steps previously and will be joining the challenge. My current hair state is not great, not only is my hair currently blue but I have been experiencing massive hair loss after my surgery almost a year ago now. For me I think the biggest challenge is going to be protective styles that I can get in my hair.
Up for the challenge! I love clay washing my hair and found that my white hair was stained by the darker clays. Using white clay now - no problems with stains. Thanks for your hair care videos, Katherine, really appreciate the info and your presentation 😀
A little late but I tried rhassoul for the second time ever yesterday and I absolutely love the result. My hair is shiny and happy and clean!! I use herbal infused vinegar all the time but the clay was a total game changer. My hair grows really fast, so we will see how it looks in another year. right now it is only touching my shoulders and I'm having a hard time figuring out protective hair styles for my multi-length hair.
Cool your video just popped up in my UA-cam suggestions! So glad to see someone else who values long lovely hair! I was raised by a mom hair stylist so after high school it was just natural to go to cosmetology school myself! That was In the 80’s & I was a rare student as my goals were not to cut hair off but to learn how to grow it & maintain it as I loved having my long hair! My take away & sentiment back then & now was/is basically “yall just leave your hair alone & let it grow!” Cosmetology students are maniacal about always messing with their own hair which usually leads to crispy overly processed chemically burned hair with very little left to chop off! Lol I can’t say I’m as natural about my hair care as you but overall I’ve maintained mid back to waist length hair most of my life. *But I can not give up my blonde highlights! I just cannot stand my drab natural dirty blonde color (now sprinkled with grays) so I will color it for life! But I am careful about coloring chemicals being as mild & minimal as possible to still keep the length & the color I prefer…I do use conditioning treatments sometimes for the dryness of coloring. As a former cosmetologist I’ve always subscribed to washing only once a week or longer, scalp massage at bedtime, air drying, satin pillow cases, finger picking over brushing, loose braids buns or ponytails & not using styling products at all. I do cut bangs & face framing layers & gently heat style only on occasion. I will say that menopause has presented a few new hair challenges such as thinning & hot flashes/night sweats… I sleep with my hair loose now & use a fan so scalp sweat is not trapped… I think there are variations of extremes to natural hair care but I agree that the hair product industry has caused more damage than good trying to get consumers to buy products. So I still go with the ‘less is best’ (leave it alone!) approach for growing & maintaining my mid back length colored hair!
I have loved watching your posts about hair growth, I found you at a time when my hair was falling out rapidly, I haven't done all of the hair care regime, but I am more aware of how to handle my hair, which is not falling out anymore, and is growing well, it is healthy and I am up for trying more of the hair care routine that you have put together. I will be taking a picture on the 31st and will look forward to seeing the progress. 🥰
So crazy I found this challenge the day I decided to switch up my whole routine & products used! I will be participating in as many as possible. I have naturally curly hair as well so I’m excited to try out these methods. Thank you for sharing your experience with us! ❤
I have been using many of your techniques for a year or more. I started with scalp message, and jojoba oil on ends, I made the herbal scalp oil a few months ago and have done several treatments. I tried the clay wash once, but it was very messy and difficult to apply. I am definitely in on this challenge.
I am definitely taking part in your challenge! I just recently started bristle boar brushing, taking MSM, and using oil (on my scalp and ends). However, I'm going to make your hair oil recipe and also add in regular scalp massages. I've never had hair past my bra. It grows slow &/or breaks off before it can get long. I'm hoping with these methods to get my hair to at least waist length. 🙏💗🙏 I'm afraid to do the clay wash, because i have a septic system.
Yay! 🙌🙌🙌 Im in cuz i use these techniques already! Impatient but seeing these inches come thru! Also following along w another challenge! 😁 Hair support is awesome! 👏👏👏 Thanks Katherine! 🙏🤩
I m 55 and have been growing my hair and trying almost all of these techniques, off and on. I plan to take the challenge because I have been losing hair and even have a few bald spots that are starting to grow back now, but I want to keep getting my hair and scalp healthier.
Well, I discovered your channel 1 week and a half ago and tried your routine for the 1st time 5 days ago. I am going to copy paste my comment so it will be easier for me to find it and update it. "01/14 : I tried this routine for the 1st time and OMG, my hair looks amazing!!! I have curly hair (3b, 3c) and my curls are really defined and shiny for cheap (my normal routine costs 176€ vs 37€ here without counting the cost of tools). Let's see how it goes in the long term, I hope to see growth. I did pre-poo with coconut oil, dry detangled with my hands, did 4 braids (even though my hair is way shorter), washed with rhassoul (I let it sit for 3 minutes), rinced with ACV that I let in my hair (I used to rince with ACV a few years ago so my hair is used to it), then I styled it with my denman brush and flaxseed gel (I put some hibiscus in it for the color), let my hair dry first with my diffuseur in cold air then naturally and I finished with broccoli oil (known for being light on the hair and is anti frizz). I don't know how long it will lasts, I hope it will stay that way for at least 3 days then I will do protective hairstyle. I hope I will remember this comment to do an update for 1st month 3rd month, 6th month and 1st year." 01/19 :I can already say 5 days later that my hair lasted 3 days like I wanted, then I did protective hairstyles using my flaxseed gel, broccoli oil and my boar bristle brush (already had one). I will do my 2nd wash in 2 days.
Count me in! Thank you for this clear set of steps. It has clarified things for me so much! One note for other silver haired long-hair journeyers like me: the rhassoul clay definitely left a reddish cast on my hair. I'm trying kaolin clay instead, as it's colorless. So far so good!
Nice to know about the Kaolin clay. I currently use a raw egg and the ACV rinses, but good to know of a backup option! Question: Have you followed her hair oil method in infusing the oil with henna? If so, have you noticed any color changes with your hair?
@thedoodle2009: I haven't. I use an oil blend that includes rosemary and cloves plus some moringa powder (based on a different UA-camr's recipe) and I'm leery even of the little bit of green and brown in that. It took me a long time for my hair to go silver and I'm learning how sensitive it is to even mild colorants! Do you mix egg & ACV? And do you leave it in?
That makes sense! I will stay away from the henna oil then just in case. For the raw egg wash, I whisk the egg and just put that directly on my hair. I then massage it in and rinse it out. Then I use the diluted raw apple cider vinegar rinse after that and only let that one sit for a minute or two before rinsing it out. Since I use eggs, it can be difficult to rinse it all out, but once the hair is dry any bits that maybe left will fall out. That may bother some people, but I'm fine with it since it falls out when the hair is dry after running my fingers through it. Just an FYI, if you are doing a pre oil treatment before hair wash I have had to use two eggs to get all the oil out.
I have been doing scalp massage and oiling my ends and only washing my hair once a week. For the challenge, I'm adding rhassoul clay washes and boar bristle brush.
Dear Katherine, thank. you for sharing all your hair related knowledge so generously with us. I have discovered you last October and embraced your hair routines to the fullest immediately ! The change in my hair is DRASTIC! I am so much thankful to you. 🙏
I will definitely be taking a few of your tips and incorporating it into my current routine! Thanks for mentioning the massaging and satin head wrap for at night!! I know that will help my hair so much! I am most likely going to purchase a boar bristle brush. Though I do currently use a vintage hair brush I found in an antique store. I use an egg to wash my hair every 7-10 days. I already apply sweet almond oil after a shower because the egg drys my hair out a little. I love rinsing my hair in rosewater! (Rose tea, technically).
I am in. I have completed the clay wash twice and I love it. I use aloe vera instead of water; I ensure that the clay is really thin instead of thick. It washes out easily. I am so grateful and thankful to you for this challenge. Let's go.
I found out yesterday that using kaolin clay to wash very light coloured hair works really well too when that’s all the clay you have. It mixed up light and fluffy and was very soothing on my tender scalp. It did a really good job of my hair that was quite oily from having massaged my sore scalp with emu oil a couple of days before. That too was soothing. I thought my hair would be a tangled mess when I was finished, but, nope; it rinsed out easily. Mind you, my hair is fine and only slightly wavy. I’m going to try the kaolin as a dry shampoo when my roots get too oily for the boar brush.
Whoop whoop! Didnt know you were Canadian! Im in British Columbia but originally from Saskatchewan! 🤗. Im going to try the hair challenge. Im currently washing my hair every week and a half. I use castile soap and honey with a bit of oil to wash and have a hairgrowth oil that i put in the night before. I put a few drops of oil on the ends of my hair as my hair can get quite dry.
I will try it. Hair is grey/white, fine, somewhat thick and chin length. Want it healthier and longer. I do use a boar bristle brush a couple of times a week and I love what it does to my hair.
Count me in! I've also been doing some of the things already. My hair gained inches right away. I'm still figuring out what all my hair needs to get it looking better.
I’m in! I started on no shampoo recently and came across this channel. I’ve got super fine, stick-straight hair. That makes things like detangling and combing easy peasy, but other things are challenging. Any amount of oil makes my hair look like wet spaghetti. My scalp isn’t oily but that makes my ends dry. I can’t do some of the funner protective styles, because I just don’t have enough hair. I can’t use scrunchies or most hair sticks or pins; they fall out. But I’m learning to just embrace the claw clip during the day and a couple of braids at night. I’m also growing out a little fringe bang I’ve had for ten years and it’s making me deeply uncomfortable 😅 BUT that will give me a great way to assess a month’s worth of growth! So far I’ve already reduced washing to once a week; if I don’t use any oils I can wash with no-poo methods, but the oils for sealing ends or the herbal oil (which I made and used for the first time today) definitely require more. I’ll order some clay and see if that works but I’m a bit skeptical given how fine my hair is. We’ll see!
This is wonderful!! I'm in! Because of this channel, I use a boar bristle brush, wash my hair about every two weeks, i use clay, and sometimes a Neem shampoo, i sleep in protective styles---but, going all in, adding oils, and committing to a month of loving focus--this I'm excited about! Thank you!! Love it!
hi i know it's a bit late for those who started this challenge but here is everything i learned so far , i have 3b fine low porosity curly hair ,the front of my hair is very dry the back is normal this is what has helped me so far each his own body and experience , one year no poo , my hair never grew past my chin now it chest length 1- i wash with boiled distilled water 5litre each wash it cheap here 2-oil trt never helped my scalp ,cause it is very sensitive and acne prone i do herbal infusion instead "you just replace oil with water and apply with a spritzer" each week even when it's not wash day it contain chamomille ,hibiscus; fenugreek (just a tsp) rosemary ginseng basil and amla , wait for 4hr then wash .
3- i wash my hair with sidr leaves( it has saponin in it so it lather ) or soap nuts every 2weeks and clay every month and acv of course 4- i oil my ends with very lightweight oil , avocado oil helped me so far , sometimes i mix a bit of sheabutter with it 5- protective style my favorite is twists and always in a silk bonnet at night and silk pillow 6 - a good pair of scissors so you cut split end or if you trust your hair dresser 7- always dry your scalp with hair dryer after washing trust me 8- massage your scalp after washing your hands with soap every day for 10 min be very gentle i put my favorite show to pass the time 9-hair mask egg +honey + banana a game changer every month 10- work out 11- henna mask every 6months or 3 depends on my hair 12- if you have adhd i suggest you just do a day in a week probably weekend to take care of your hair otherwise just put it in silk bonnet 13- don"t detangle your hair when it wet and use your fingers to detangle on the first week it actually work fight the temptation to just rip those knot with a hair brush 14-listen to your scalp then your ends 15-trim only when necessary 16- never ever use bicarbonate on scalp that the number one no poo thing that nearly destroyed us 17- don't do water only it doesn't work , it just logic 18- if you have fine low porosity hair like me you will notice that flaxseed and aloe vera don't do the trick i honestly still didn't find an alternative i just avoid them 19- sisal hair brush for vegan and goat hairbrush for muslims. and finally i truly thank katherine for showing us that curly hair can strive with no poo and without needing all the mousse, gel ,leave in ,deep conditioner ,conditioner ,clarifying shampoo no offense to those who love it but for me i thought that without those my hair would never look good it getting too much for us curlies and too heavy on our wallet to just look decent for 3 days , i went to a wedding with a twist out the other day , my relatives asked me about what leave in and serum i use because it didn't frizz at all and looked so healthy and glossy i was so happy beacuse i just opened my twist and was ready in 15 min , i used to spend 4 hours to be ready and it would end up frizzy by 2 i struggled all my life with dandruff and a very painful and itchy scalp tried every shampoo available even professional shampoo that costed a lot and very good conditioner my scalp would get itchy by day 3 but the thing is my hair doesn't get oily but because of those problem i needed to wash every 4 days so it was always a dry mess , i used to scratch my head until it become painful to touch. i stumbled upon katherine and prior knowledge on sidr leaves and decided to just do it best decision of my life my scalp doesn't hurt me anymore .
Your hair care routine is exactly what I have been looking for! Thank you❤ I have mold sickness which has given me so many health problems. One being asthma triggered by chemicals like alcohol and fragrances. I can't clean my hair with sonething that prevents me from beathing and gives me a migraine that lasts all week. I also have a dry scalp with dandruff. And every shampoo makes my scalp itchy or worse. I stopped using conditioner when I was 13 because it gave me hives on my face and sores on my scalp that hurt so bad and bled. It didn't matter what cinditioner it was. I am all for natural stuff. So I was really happy when I found your videos!
Thank you! Yes definitely doing this. For me most important things to focus on are: dry finger detangling, protective hairstyles night and day, oiling and clay washes.
At almost 42 my hair has turned dry and brittle, at least a third has broken or come out. I saw one of your older videos about a week ago and started right in with : jojoba, castor, olive, rosemary…….😅 * I switched everything!!!! I bought rhassoul for my hair and cider vinegar and a boar bristle brush. Loooong story short. My hair quality has significantly improved already. A woman actually came up to me in the grocery and told me that my hair was amazing ❤🎉 Thank you. CHALLENGE ACCEPTED ❤
I’m on this CHALLENGE 💪! I have curly hair and have been using natural products for the past two years. My hair has changed drastically, becoming softer and shinier. However, I've recently noticed it’s getting thinner and shedding more. I was trying to figure out why until I came across Katherine's videos. I've realized I was oiling and washing my hair with natural shampoo too roughly, rubbing my scalp hard and weakening my hair follicles. Now, I’m learning to handle my hair more gently. I’m excited to see the results from this challenge, and I'm hopeful my hair will grow longer! By the way, I’m using Christ's Thorn Jujube powder to wash my hair. Let me know if you’ve ever tried it! I really love how my hair feels afterward. Thank you, Katherine!
This is lovely! I found you in the last year and implemented a couple of your recommendations. I'm a stay at home mom/hair stylist (in home also). I have color damaged hair and have been wanting to grow it. Just by adding AVC rinses, scalp/end oil treatments and the boar bristle brushing, I saw definite growth! I got off the band wagon to do a more wavy method routine. Then I went to get a trim and I saw how damaged it looked and noticed it didn't seem like it had retained much growth from the previous trim several months ago. I left disheartened, but knowing if I went back to regularly adding the methods in I did before, I'd see growth again. 🥰 I'm probably a 40-50% in since I'm not doing all the methods, but I'm so pleased to see results with just that! Thanks for sharing your wisdom!
I got my Clay two weeks ago and i am just amazed how well it gets my hair perfectly clean. I also started at this point with linseedgel and with hair oiling a few weeks before. I have had to cut my hair because of massive postpartum hairloss two years ago and massive new hair growth due to the start of taking msm about 2 years ago. The hair was so thin at the ends, it had to come of... i am now at shoulder length hair, maybe little shorter... the biggest gamechanger was my sleeping cap, i use it now about two years and i have no breakage at all... i hope this time i can get long hair and i am possitive your routine will help❤
I'm so excited to join this challenge!!! I'm super lucky because my man gives me a scalp massage just about every day ❤ I think sealing my ends, dry finger detangling, and protective styles will be the biggest game changers for my hair.
I’m in! I’ve been trying many of these techniques over the last month or so, and have already seen a huge difference. I’m enjoying my hair more, and wearing it down a bit more often. I have very fine, very straight hair with almost no texture. I’ve always envied how much personality some other hair textures have. Over the last month, I feel like my hair has come alive, and it is actually able to hold some styles for the first time. I’m hoping I can get my husband in on this challenge too!
I'm already using most of the steps in my daily hair care routine but i will add clay wash and would love to follow the challenge alongside everyone ☺️
I'm doing All of this regiment with some modifications.. according to my hair needs.because of your past videos...one is not able to use apple cider vinegar or anything...I'm on the dry side...I use wonderful dry powered herbs to wash every couple weeks....with a few drops of almond dr. Bronners soap in a plastic bottle with warm water...yes to 100% boar brushes, and beautiful oils...your directions for long healthy hair is life changing...my life long psoriasis is all but gone...my dermatologist said to keep doing what I'm doing...my curly, long , dry hair is so manageable now and in my older age...I know longer dread washing my hair but look forward to an almost a few minute rinse no conditioner needed...I do detangle with my fingers and braid hair at night...you are a blessing and so thankful to your sharing...others will be blessed also. Your video is very well done explaining the routine which will become a natural everyday practice...❤ I started with 100% jojoba oil, rosehip face oil, argan oil 100%, pure Shea butter. Black Castor oil..it's what I could find at my local health food store...lots of research looking for products that works for me...thank you so much.
I've already incorporated a lot of what I've learned from your hair videos, but there's a few things I'm not doing yet: -Clay wash -Sealing ends with jojoba after a shower -Hair growth formula -MSM -Daily scalp massage -Night time protective styling I think I will try the clay wash and the daily scalp massage. I've been using the same all-natural shampoo for over 20 years and I find that my scalp health is much better when I use a shampoo with tea tree oil, so I'll be adding some tea tree oil to the clay wash. When I get out of the shower, I use mousse on my ends to keep the waves from falling out of my fine hair, so I'm going to add jojoba to that. I already have the jojoba but I have been putting it on my ends when my hair's already dry, I need to start trying that step right before I scrunch mousse into my hair. I'm still using partly historical and partly Wavy Girl hair care methods. I did try the flax seed hair gel, but it made my hair look dull, as if I didn't wash it, so I went back to mousse. I intend to continue experimenting and find the best combination of methods that work for me.
I have been doing several of these techniques off and on for several months but I’ll try to be more consistent for the challenge! Hope everyone sees the results they want! I’ve always had thin and sparse hair. It it has definitely declined since my first pregnancy and now second. So hoping I will see results that motivate me to keep up with it after the challenge!
Fun Fact, Rhassoul comes from the Arabic word Ghusl which is "To Purify yourself" in the context of Islam Ghusl is the full head to toe cleansing Muslims do with water at different times. So with that in mind "Ghusl clay" translates to "Washing/Cleansing/Purifying clay"
I’m going to give it a go! I’ve had a similar hair journey to you growing up with my curly hair, and doing a few of these things already, so excited to see the results ❤😊
I tried the clay thing last year, but I couldn’t get it right. I probably didn’t give it enough time as you said in your video it takes time for your scalp to adjust, but I just couldn’t take my hair being so greasy so I went back to commercial shampoo. I use Surface though, which is a natural based haiecair line and it’s very expensive. Luckily I get a discount as a licensed hairdresser. I think that and purology are the next best thing if your hair can’t adjust to her tips or you don’t have the time to concoct your own.
I am excited to participate in the challenge. Curly hair / shoulder length, stopped washing with shampoo and conditioner about a month ago and purchased supplies for the clay wash and homemade hair old. Started using a boar bristle brush and already my hair feels healthier and softer. Loving the protective hairstyles as well. Thank you for putting together the challenge and all the helpful videos🌿
@katherinesewing thank you for setting up this challenge! I have shared it with my group from church and various friends, we are into it. #thanks #katherinesewing #hairgrowthchallenge2024
I have also had fantastic results with this method. Yes the clay and ACV washes are key for me but my relationship with my hair has changed most by learning to STOP brushing hair when wet. I believe this is a huge reason my hair would never grow past chest length. As well as the hairstyles you recommend. I no longer keep a pony tail in for more than a few minutes at a time I am so much more gentle with my hair and scalp.
I have been doing all of these techniques except the msm supplements since November of 2022! I love that you have shared all this information with us! Thank you Katherine!
So excited to start this challenge! I’ve been using your hair care routine (with the exception of clay washes) for the last year. The results have been amazing! For this challenge I am adding the clay washes to my routine. Thanks Katherine!
I am so excited about this! I am going to take part in the challenge. I have been meaning to make your hair growth oil for an awhile now, this is the motivation I need to actually do it. I have been growing my hair from a pixie cut since 2020. It now reaches to the bottom of my shoulder blades. My hair is quite healthy, but it would be good to incorporate more practices to maintain its health and hopefully encourage it to grow even more! I am 41. My hair is black with lots of grey and thick and wavy.
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I’m only 19 but I’ve struggled with depression for the past 8 years. Until some months ago I didn’t had energy or inspiration to take care of myself and specially of my hair, but thanks to your videos I’m starting to heal my relationship with my own self-care ❤
That's amazing, well done 😊
hey I'm 20 if you are ok can we be friends?
Good luck on your journey 🩵
Try the carnivore diet for depression...watch Dr Ken Berry
I am similar. Herbalism also helped me. Susun Weed and others. You can use the herbs you learn about (that grow near you and cost nothing) in your hair care routine. For example I use burdock in my scalp oil and tea. Its fun to learn the properties and how to gather it. Its amazing when you create something all by yourself but it WORKS!🤗🤗🤗
Any other older ladies out there? There are interesting differences... "women after a certain age should wear their hair short" - people say that nonsense all the time. But I am loving my longer hair at 62 years young!
Im 60 and have longish hair to
61 years here! Started these methods (as per Katherine’s instructions) about a year and a half ago. My naturally grey hair has gone from mid shoulder blade length to my hips in that time. It is thicker and stronger. I wash only once a month now with only positive results. I’ve made the oils as per her recipe and love it!
Strongly recommend her methods. She’s done the work for us with her recipes and research, all we need is patience to see the growth! 🩷
I am also over 60 and have longer hair.
@@AnotherDayDIY By day 3 my hair is so oily....how do you go a month? Also how often did you cut it and how much in that time?
I will be 50 in May and was told all my life that my "terminal" hair length was at my bra strap. I have cried every time my hair has been cut to my shoulders. I don't know what to do with short hair! My husband finally convinced me to just let it grow and see what happens. We met 7 years ago and I started this journey about 4 years ago I suppose. I have used some of these techniques intermittently, and my hair is now between mid back and waist length at the shortest layer and waist and hip length at the longest point. I'm curious to see how using them consistently will work... who knows? Maybe by the time I'm 60 it will be floor length and I can blow all of those myths out of the water!
I'm in. Light colored hair, mostly grey/white.😅 I'm past 70 years old, have had thinning hair, but when I stopped using shampoo last summer, it started getting thicker.
I'm not on Instagram, so I'll follow along here on this platform.
Hurray! Here we go!
Im 71 too and I'm taking the challenge. Sage tea rinse is supposed to help hair return its color.
I'll give the sage a try. I have rosemary oil I've used several times on my scalp and argan oil for the length. Just growing out a longer bob. Now I want to use the clay. I've certainly noticed a healthier feel, not so dry. Not so much hair in the boar brush. A plastic scalp massager came with the rosemary oil. This has been great because my scalp can get dry and itch. In winter it's worse and I would use a comb or stiff bristle brush. @@christineribone9351
I'm 71 and I'm in!!! I've incorporated several of your wonderful techniques to include Scalp Hero massager (it's awesome!), rhassoul clay hair washing, vinegar rinse, and a silica mineral tea (and I also use it as a face toner and hair rinse), silk pillowcase, and MSM supplementation which I also use in the mineral tea when rinsing with it. WHEW! I didn't realize how of your techniques I've incorporated. I need to order ingredients for the hair oil treatment. Also, I noticed you didn't include in this video the Immune/Mineral Tea. Btw, I have more hair coming in. So excited. TY so much! ❤
Rock that long hair 🙌🏻♥️
65 and stopped using shampoo. I wash with whole eggs once a week (apx). I either put my hair up in a bun or braid it 24/7. I also finger comb to remove tangles, and brush it with boar bristle brushes. It shows signs of getting thicker (and thereby longer).
What I love most about this whole hair adventure is how much more my hair is my OWN now. I've come to the belief now that what I grew up with was essentially a man's haircare, meant only for short hair! And all those 57 years I was LONGING for those flowing, expressive manes... I didn't think that I was destroying my hair, roughly brushing it while it was wet etc. I'm one year in!!! Using Shikakai instead of clay myself. Once a week. Boar bristle brush a bit more often in the second half. Hair oil often but not every week, coconut oil just a smidge if it's a bit dry. I've got twice the volume of hair than in January 2023 and I love it🌸💖!!
We're proof that ladies past their 50s can have luscious manes, too. It's not your age, it's your willingness to try something new.
@@roscothestowaway can't wait to see what 5 more years will bring!
I think my hair loves the herbs like Shikikai more than clays. I only use clay once or twice a month. Oils though changed my hair drastically.
@@TracyD2 and you can plant new bushes, which is cool climate wise imo...
@@TracyD2 you're so wise to trust yourself and learn what works best for you.
I saw your first video on hair care roughly a year ago and immediately ordered some rhassoul clay. I wish I took more photos of myself to document the amazing transformation. My hair texture is the same as yours. It was down to my butt as a child, but I cut it to my shoulders around age 12 and it never grew long again! The longest it ever grew was maybe mid-back but the length was always thin and uneven. I was resolved to thinking my hair was just naturally dry, brittle, and unmanageable. My hair is curly like yours also, so I too sported the crunchy wet look and tried every mousse and gel available. I discovered the flatiron in high school, and subsequently fried it for the next decade. I discovered clip-in extensions in my 20's and wore those for the next decade. Altogether, I had hair woes for 30 years, subtracting the first 5 years of life when I didnt care. In the past year since I saw your video, my hair has grown from shoulder length to slightly below my natural WAIST! I was amazed at how manageable my hair was even the first time using clay. I could immediately feel and see the difference in texture. I've continued to use rhassoul clay, ACV, conditioner, and jojoba oil for some extra shine, and wash it every 10 to 14 days. My hair is not only long, but thick, shiny, and heavy. It requires ZERO styling products. I've shared your video with so many people. I could never adequately express my gratitude! 🙏 ❤
Last night, I put oils into my naturally curly, very dry hair, washed with clay today, rinsed with ACV, and used one of my gentle products for styling. HOLY COW. Just one night of doing that and my hair was SO DIFFERENT. It was an amazing hair day!! Thank you so much for your content. ❤
Why my hair is stiff after using clay.. And how about acv smell? How to make our hair doesn't smell?
@@asukamai87definitely rinse the acv out with water
@@asukamai87 Have you tried rye flour? Maybe you use too much ACV? Try half a tablespoon on one liter of water. There should be no smell after the hair has dried. Instead of ACV, you could try using the same amount of lemon juice.
I am in on the challenge. All of these methods and products are part of my routine already. So I am excited to be sharing with others. 💖
I feel like most of it is inspired by ayurvedic hair care practices that has been in India for thousands of years. I'm glad that people are learning about it now but it is also important to acknowledge the fact that where it all came from
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She does - in most of her videos she says it´s ayurveda
I use a hair routine from an Victorian beauty book from 1898. I use Castile soap, oils, herbal and apple cider rinses. My hair is 48” long, almost knee length. I tried your clay wash and I had trouble getting it out so I’ll stick to my Castile soap wash as my hair is healthy, shiny, and soft.
Edited to add, I’m in on the challenge except for the clay wash. Hopefully I’ll get to knee length.
How do you use castile soap, diluted, straight, just like shampoo?
@@riecaswell252 it has to be diluted, I have really long hair and 1/2 tsp mixed into 2 cup water. After rinsing out completely, I follow with a herbal tea rinse with 1 tbsp acv added. I use Dr Bronner Castile soap.
My hair is 44 1/2 long. My goal is knee! Thanks for the inspiration 😊 I am 64.
@@kathyvettraino2267do you have gray hair or you color your hair?
I am 65 and naturally silwer. I preferred to cut 10cm off of my hair last month because my ends were very thinned out from hair loss after a very sudden change in temperature(36-40°C) mid-spring(October in southern hemisphere) that got even worse at mid-summer(up to 44). It is now mid-chest length with healthy ends.
I coincidentally started trying out the clay wash, acv rinse and brushing with a BBB to prolong the time between washes! The rhassoul clay I bought says on the package that the rhassoul powder can be used as a dry shampoo to absorb excess oils too! So I've been using that on my roots if they're looking too oily after brushing. I have extremely fine hair and so far noticed that my waves/curls shape themselves and stay in shape longer. And my hair feels thicker/courser and just stronger in general. I also started sleeping in a bonnet and not using elastics or pins in my hair. Hair sticks and ribbons is where it's at for me!
Hi, my name is Cathy and I live in Charleston South Carolina.
I have gathered all of the ingredients to start this challenge.
I am 72 years old and very sadly have lost about half of my hair volume. My hair has become very fine and thin, when it used to be very coarse and thick.
So I am very excited to try these methods.
And we are off!!🎉
How are you getting on with the challenge? ❤
Also, our diet is VERY IMPORTANT.
If you’re eating processed foods or any junk foods that will definitely not help your hair health.
Absolutely! 👍🏼
Totally agree. You can't forget that part of hair care.
Amazing! I was meditating last night and visualized a head of hair much like yours. I was bold enough in my meditation to own that hair as mine. Then, lo and behold, today I see this video. I’m in!
As of December 3rd (2023), I have been doing most, but not all of your hair tips/routines.
I threw out all my hair ties and bought hair pins, side combs, and hair sticks.
I have also been wadhing my hair with clay ever since and alternating betwren fenugreek and flaxseed.
I have been using a satin hair sleep bonnet since July 2023 and I love it. I have been washing my hair once a week fof 14 years now.
I can honestly say, that since ive incorporated several of your tips/routines, my hair has gotten so much thicker. And doesnt feel thin anymore. It reminds me of what my hair used to feel like in my 20's and 30's.
My hair is dow. To my tailbone, but my lifelong goal is to have it reach my knees...or longer. I now know that it is do-able.
Thank you.
Satin and silk are actually quite different when you get down to the fiber structure, silk being much better for your hair.
I am so excited for this challenge, I just bought all of the items on your hair care !! I am so in!! I am 56 yrs old and have always wanted longer hair. My hair is short, curly and starting to gray. I aam so excited to give this very committed effort.
like few others in the comments, i'm already doing most of these things - so i'm on. 🙂 i'm growing my hair back after chemo treatments last winter (i was done march 9 last year), so i got plenty to do. 😅 i can attest that it works, though. i think my hair would be considerably shorter, if i hadn't done any of these things. (it's not THAT long, but i think it's growing much faster than without everything i do) 💯💕💥
I love the hair oil ❤😊 especially using a scalp massager its lovely. I also use aloe vera or flax seed gel on the ends of my hair when its wet from the shower. Dry finger detangling is the ultimate patience builder. Lol❤ Keep posting these hair videos I really enjoy them and they're natural and easy to do!
I started this in October 2022, and my hair is so much better now. Had covid in February 2022 and my hair was falling out following that. So thin that I actually bought a wig, not a fan of it. Found Katherine and thought why not try it. My hair is growing and has come back in and is much better than it was 10 years ago. Wish I had found this method years ago.
i think i might have had COVID too. two thirds of my hair fell out in 2022.
Count me in! ❤️ I've been using some of Katherine's methods for over a year now and have had glorious results. I've got baby hairs forming that are already several inches long. The overall health, shine and length of my hair is unreal. I NEVER received compliments on my hair until the last year. Best of all, this has been so much fun and a welcome routine. For those who are afraid of no poo, consider a few tiny drops of castile liquid soap with the aloe juice and water. I personally use a tiny bit of baking soda with water for my poo. It's what's best for me. Trust yourself and go for it. Katherine's advice is sound, proven, low cost, etc. Most of all, make it an adventure!
Hi, how much of BSoda do you use?
I have been using Katherine's oil blend for almost a year and started noticing the baby hairs after 3 months or so. I just found out today that some women cut fake baby hairs and even pluck their hairline to get that "new growth" appearance.
@@lumay333 anywhere from 1 t to 1 T depending on how much oil I have on my hair. I always wash it twice before vinegar rinse. Better to go too little soda. Too much will dry out your ends!
Guys this woman is giving us GOLD advice ❤ thank you so much for your content!
And yes, I’m in the challenge as well!✨ Even though all of these products and techniques are a part of my routine already (except clay washing and drinking msms). The key here is consistency! This challenge will help you build habits that will drastically change your hair! 😻No, perhaps you won’t see extreme changes in your length but you will definitely see a healthier shinier hair.
I’ve been focusing on the health of my hair for the past year and now the length is just a side bonus!
I simply love seeing how my hair has become stronger, thicker and shinier ❤
My friend you are the one that started me on my journey to grow my hair long. I had my hair cut chin length one year ago, and it has grown 18cm over this time. I thank you for the inspiration and knowledge. God bless you
I been growing my hair the last 3 years . Longest it’s ever been. It’s super healthy ! But I’m excited to get it better ! I have zero dye . Been using oils now and boar hair brush
I started following you a year ago and saw many great results. We moved in August 2023 and I fell off the wagon of being good to my hair. I’m IN for the challenge and appreciate all of your hair and sewing video’s, Katherine! You are a terrific inspiration to so many!! Best of luck everyone!!!🙏🩵
Hi
I'm been using the Herbal hair oil for the last 6 months. The health of my hair has improved so much. I stopped using traditional shampoo and conditioner. It dried out my hair to much and made it very brittle. I use Dr. Brommers to cleanse my hair, but I'm willing to take your challenge and start with the Clay wash.
I haven't cut my hair since before Covid. So my hair now is at Bust Level. My friends want to know what I'm doing , so I'm sending them to your channel.
Thanks for your great videos.
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What was the ingredients madam
@hamdiahmedsacid7191 If you watch the video, of Catherine's hair oil, she gives an ingredients list. I apply it after washing my hair.
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How do you use the Dr Bonners to clean your hair?
I implemented a few techniques right away after finding your videos a month and a half ago. I completely changed my entire hair care routine and the results have been amazing. Thank you, thank you, thank you! I haven't tried the clay wash so I will try that as my challenge in February! I might make my own oil but initially I went with the Curly Proverbs oil because it was already mixed for me. Baby steps!
Yes I’m up for the challenge. About a month ago I chopped my hip length hair off to chin length now because my hair was falling out/thinning after covid and I learned that shorter hair masks the thinning because it’s lighter/less weighed down I guess… but I miss my hair being long and thick . I need it back !
I’m down!
This is the push I needed! I bought the clay, bristle brush, massage brush, oil, etc. over a year ago when I first found you ☺️😊
Sameeee! Haha 😂 the clay has been sitting under my bathroom sink for months!
But the clay makes my hair stiff, how to handle that. 😢
@@asukamai87Which kind of clay are you using, how much are you using, and do you wash the clay out after using it? And are you using an acidifying rinse like ACV afterwards to resoften your hair?
@@Kiterpuss i use indian healing bentonite clay because in my country, it is hard to find rassoul clay. I mix 2 spoon of bentonite clay and 2 spoon acv and add a cup of water, and i put on my hair like 10 minutes. After that i rinse with warm water and in the end with cold water. My hair type is thin and fine hair with low porosity hair.. Pls give me some advice🙏
@@asukamai87 The way clay cleans hair is by electrochemically binding to the molecules of oil and dirt on the hair/skin. Adding something acidic like ACV might be affecting that reaction.
Modern shampoos combine the cleansing and softening steps of cleaning your hair, but clay will only do the cleansing step. Rinsing it out and then doing a separate ACV rinse (one option for the softening step) might work better for you.
It also might help to do some kind of moisturizing treatment on your hair if it's stiff because it's dry.
I’m in!! I have been watching your videos and slowly rolling into historical hair care full time with an occasional switch back. I have fine, light colored, wavy, leans to the oily side type of hair, but this hair care is doing the trick! So excited for this journey! Maybe this will do the trick and I’ll never look back 😊
I started this challenge last week before I knew about it! Lol.... Just getting into this type of hair care and have been binging these videos, so I'm looking forward to trying something new.
I have been washing my hair once a week for about 18 years. I also have medium-thin, graying, somewhat wavy hair that is shoulder length and has not been growing very fast. I also struggle with itchy scalp. I've tried different things as my "shampoo" through the years with varying results, including ayurvedic herbs, shampoo bars, vinegar, and Castile soap. I also dye my gray hair regularly with henna. My hair doesn't get that oily because it's not used to being washed all the time, but it does look more dull than I'd like. I'm hoping that sleeping on my new silk pillowcase, using a boar bristle brush, talking msm, using hair oil, and clay washing will help. I'll definitely keep up with these steps throughout the next month. Thank you for this timely video, Katherine!
A few months ago, i started making my own
Henna shampoo bars! And I'm never going back to commercial shampoos!
Do you have a recipe that you can share? TY!
Hi Katherine I am joining the challenge. I’m very new to all of this, but I want my hair to start growing! Good luck every one!
Katherine! 👋🤩I believe that the 100%pure website is almost entirely sold out of all their beauty products because YOU recommended them! Your religious following snatched all the goods up! Way to go lady! 🎉
I’m in on the challenge too! Just gotta gather supplies! 😅
I have never been able to grow my hair padt my collar bone and am almost 30. I tried no poo, diet, supplements, but i realized my hair is dry and likely loss due to breakage so now I focus a lot on that. I am the perfect guinea pig to see how well this challenge helps.
I have the same problem. I hope this works for you. Maybe we'll both have longer hair soon.
I will join you girls. I started last year doing a bit of everything. Since the clay wash, my curls are bouncing, I don't even need styling products. But I noticed that I am getting lazy. So this will be a good opportunity to be in again. Love and greetings from Germany 🇩🇪
Ever since I watched the video about Historical Hair growth you posted I got my own modifications. My hair is thin medium length. It’s natural and healthy. It has soft curls. I could try the protective hair styles. The oils, massages, boar bristles brush and finger detangling have been my go to. I am however, washing my hair and adding conditioner with a hair growth and natural blend. Once I’m done with the products I want to try the clay and acv rinse. You’re such an inspiration! Thanks a lot Katherine 🙌🏼
I am in with Y’all ❣️
I lost a LOT of my hair 6 months ago (it was waist length) and I am excited to try this!!! Love Y’all ❣️
I’ve been scalp and hair oiling since i was 16 and it has been amazing 🤩.
Im 65 i have been struggling with thinning hair ever since having chronic lyme. But it was coming along as i started taking better care of it. In 2022 my hair was long enough to sit on. Then cvid hit I lost 2\3 of my hair. It was coming back and I got infected with lymelast summer. So thinning hair again, but then my husband passed in Aug 2023. With all the stress the hair that was coming back I lost yet again. So starting with my thin fine hair, I might like to try the challenge. It certainly won't hurt!
Really trying to strength myself after chronic Lyme! Not to mention emotional stress takes so much from a body!
Yes chronic lyme is so hard on our bodies. Lyme causes stress so we stress out more, its a vicious cycle. We need to find ways to be calm. For me I need to assess my situation. That is is my anxiety do to a circumstance or dehydration. Usually it is caused by dehydration. With Lyme it is hard to stay hydrated. So find a good source of electrolytes to see if that helps. Above all my faith in my Saviour Yahusha gets me through. I hope that you find a way to find peace so you can heal.🙏🙏
I going to try your challenge ... I washed my hair, detangled and styled it today only using my fingers and my hair came out fabulous! Thank you
i’ve been watching your videos for a while, as well as have been through so many interest rabbit holes through the years of no poo, natural hair care, historical hair care, multi cultural methods of hair care, etc. i love learning the different ways people care for themselves and decentering the western universal ideals that i grew up with. watching this video i went in feeling that this could be a fun challenge to try - and yet watching it it’s very cool to see that i have incorporated almost all of these methods into my life already. my fat and the moon shampoo bar is a clay shampoo bar, i love my boar bristle brush, i swear by my homemade oil which incorporates herbs from both western herbalism, auyerveda, and my familys middle east herbal hair care remedies. i can’t go without my acv rinse and have my hair in braids almost everyday due to being a baker. i love all these steps and they feel like genuine caring ways of treating my body. i’m always glad to see your videos talking about these ways of treating our hair and hope you keep making them
Im in for the challenge, cant wait! - BUT im ordering all the things ill need today and if they arrive before january 31st im not waiting!
I had glorious curly thick hair my whole life and wore it waist long most of my life... until i had a baby at 25 yrs old and that was the end of my hair. Ive had terrible alopecia since having my one and only child 16 years ago and im now half bald and nothing i do improves it.
When i first met my husband 6 years ago, he later told me the first thought he had was "this lady's going bald!" So thats the first impression i make when meeting peoole! Haha!
I'd given up on having hair at all TBH but im doing this hair care routine religeously from now on.
Thankyou so so much for all this info ❤
I’ve made the changes for the past 6-8months and definitely a difference is noted, thickness, growth, moisture, softness, easy to detangle…what else…just enjoying the journey…I have 4c hair…and the rassoul clay is very efficient in removing the oil and dirt…thanks!!!
For detangling I’ve been using aloe Vera gel from the plant directly…very easy for my hair and minimal breakage
I've kinda started similar steps previously and will be joining the challenge. My current hair state is not great, not only is my hair currently blue but I have been experiencing massive hair loss after my surgery almost a year ago now. For me I think the biggest challenge is going to be protective styles that I can get in my hair.
Up for the challenge! I love clay washing my hair and found that my white hair was stained by the darker clays. Using white clay now - no problems with stains. Thanks for your hair care videos, Katherine, really appreciate the info and your presentation 😀
Hello I have gray hair, and dont use clay at the moment for the fear of stained my hair tks for sharing your expérience
So appreciate the tip for white clay!! 🙌🏼
Hi! Does the Clay clog your pipes?
I would also rather not being using rasshoul as I have auburn hair. Do you think pink clay is okay ?
A little late but I tried rhassoul for the second time ever yesterday and I absolutely love the result. My hair is shiny and happy and clean!! I use herbal infused vinegar all the time but the clay was a total game changer. My hair grows really fast, so we will see how it looks in another year. right now it is only touching my shoulders and I'm having a hard time figuring out protective hair styles for my multi-length hair.
Cool your video just popped up in my UA-cam suggestions!
So glad to see someone else who values long lovely hair!
I was raised by a mom hair stylist so after high school it was just natural to go to cosmetology school myself!
That was In the 80’s & I was a rare student as my goals were not to cut hair off but to learn how to grow it & maintain it as I loved having my long hair!
My take away & sentiment back then & now was/is basically “yall just leave your hair alone & let it grow!”
Cosmetology students are maniacal about always messing with their own hair which usually leads to crispy overly processed chemically burned hair with very little left to chop off! Lol
I can’t say I’m as natural about my hair care as you but overall I’ve maintained mid back to waist length hair most of my life. *But I can not give up my blonde highlights! I just cannot stand my drab natural dirty blonde color (now sprinkled with grays) so I will color it for life!
But I am careful about coloring chemicals being as mild & minimal as possible to still keep the length & the color I prefer…I do use conditioning treatments sometimes for the dryness of coloring.
As a former cosmetologist I’ve always subscribed to washing only once a week or longer, scalp massage at bedtime, air drying, satin pillow cases, finger picking over brushing, loose braids buns or ponytails & not using styling products at all.
I do cut bangs & face framing layers & gently heat style only on occasion.
I will say that menopause has presented a few new hair challenges such as thinning & hot flashes/night sweats…
I sleep with my hair loose now & use a fan so scalp sweat is not trapped…
I think there are variations of extremes to natural hair care but I agree that the hair product industry has caused more damage than good trying to get consumers to buy products.
So I still go with the ‘less is best’ (leave it alone!) approach for growing & maintaining my mid back length colored hair!
I really like your channel, since I stopped washing my hair everyday, and started detangling with my fingers, my hair has gotten longer 😊
I have loved watching your posts about hair growth, I found you at a time when my hair was falling out rapidly, I haven't done all of the hair care regime, but I am more aware of how to handle my hair, which is not falling out anymore, and is growing well, it is healthy and I am up for trying more of the hair care routine that you have put together. I will be taking a picture on the 31st and will look forward to seeing the progress. 🥰
So crazy I found this challenge the day I decided to switch up my whole routine & products used! I will be participating in as many as possible. I have naturally curly hair as well so I’m excited to try out these methods. Thank you for sharing your experience with us! ❤
I have been using many of your techniques for a year or more. I started with scalp message, and jojoba oil on ends, I made the herbal scalp oil a few months ago and have done several treatments. I tried the clay wash once, but it was very messy and difficult to apply. I am definitely in on this challenge.
I'm up for the challenge! I have been using most all of your recommendations for about 3 months now, so, I'm ready!!❤
Thanks so much Katherine, for these reminders. I am definitely on board for the challenge! I actually began my hair growth journey last February. ❤😊
I am definitely taking part in your challenge! I just recently started bristle boar brushing, taking MSM, and using oil (on my scalp and ends). However, I'm going to make your hair oil recipe and also add in regular scalp massages. I've never had hair past my bra. It grows slow &/or breaks off before it can get long. I'm hoping with these methods to get my hair to at least waist length. 🙏💗🙏
I'm afraid to do the clay wash, because i have a septic system.
I have septic too I have been using cleansing conditioner without any issues
Yay! 🙌🙌🙌
Im in cuz i use these techniques already! Impatient but seeing these inches come thru!
Also following along w another challenge! 😁
Hair support is awesome! 👏👏👏
Thanks Katherine! 🙏🤩
I m 55 and have been growing my hair and trying almost all of these techniques, off and on. I plan to take the challenge because I have been losing hair and even have a few bald spots that are starting to grow back now, but I want to keep getting my hair and scalp healthier.
Well, I discovered your channel 1 week and a half ago and tried your routine for the 1st time 5 days ago. I am going to copy paste my comment so it will be easier for me to find it and update it.
"01/14 : I tried this routine for the 1st time and OMG, my hair looks amazing!!! I have curly hair (3b, 3c) and my curls are really defined and shiny for cheap (my normal routine costs 176€ vs 37€ here without counting the cost of tools). Let's see how it goes in the long term, I hope to see growth.
I did pre-poo with coconut oil, dry detangled with my hands, did 4 braids (even though my hair is way shorter), washed with rhassoul (I let it sit for 3 minutes), rinced with ACV that I let in my hair (I used to rince with ACV a few years ago so my hair is used to it), then I styled it with my denman brush and flaxseed gel (I put some hibiscus in it for the color), let my hair dry first with my diffuseur in cold air then naturally and I finished with broccoli oil (known for being light on the hair and is anti frizz).
I don't know how long it will lasts, I hope it will stay that way for at least 3 days then I will do protective hairstyle. I hope I will remember this comment to do an update for 1st month 3rd month, 6th month and 1st year."
01/19 :I can already say 5 days later that my hair lasted 3 days like I wanted, then I did protective hairstyles using my flaxseed gel, broccoli oil and my boar bristle brush (already had one). I will do my 2nd wash in 2 days.
Count me in! Thank you for this clear set of steps. It has clarified things for me so much!
One note for other silver haired long-hair journeyers like me: the rhassoul clay definitely left a reddish cast on my hair. I'm trying kaolin clay instead, as it's colorless. So far so good!
Nice to know about the Kaolin clay. I currently use a raw egg and the ACV rinses, but good to know of a backup option!
Question:
Have you followed her hair oil method in infusing the oil with henna? If so, have you noticed any color changes with your hair?
@thedoodle2009: I haven't. I use an oil blend that includes rosemary and cloves plus some moringa powder (based on a different UA-camr's recipe) and I'm leery even of the little bit of green and brown in that. It took me a long time for my hair to go silver and I'm learning how sensitive it is to even mild colorants! Do you mix egg & ACV? And do you leave it in?
That makes sense! I will stay away from the henna oil then just in case.
For the raw egg wash, I whisk the egg and just put that directly on my hair. I then massage it in and rinse it out. Then I use the diluted raw apple cider vinegar rinse after that and only let that one sit for a minute or two before rinsing it out. Since I use eggs, it can be difficult to rinse it all out, but once the hair is dry any bits that maybe left will fall out. That may bother some people, but I'm fine with it since it falls out when the hair is dry after running my fingers through it.
Just an FYI, if you are doing a pre oil treatment before hair wash I have had to use two eggs to get all the oil out.
I have been doing scalp massage and oiling my ends and only washing my hair once a week. For the challenge, I'm adding rhassoul clay washes and boar bristle brush.
Dear Katherine, thank. you for sharing all your hair related knowledge so generously with us. I have discovered you last October and embraced your hair routines to the fullest immediately ! The change in my hair is DRASTIC! I am so much thankful to you. 🙏
My reading hit right on the nose to the point I was emotional. Thank you for sharing your gift. ❤️
I will definitely be taking a few of your tips and incorporating it into my current routine! Thanks for mentioning the massaging and satin head wrap for at night!! I know that will help my hair so much! I am most likely going to purchase a boar bristle brush. Though I do currently use a vintage hair brush I found in an antique store. I use an egg to wash my hair every 7-10 days. I already apply sweet almond oil after a shower because the egg drys my hair out a little. I love rinsing my hair in rosewater! (Rose tea, technically).
Yes ,that's great for me ,I have hip length hair , straight hair i do definitely do detangle my hair with my fingers.
I am in. I have completed the clay wash twice and I love it. I use aloe vera instead of water; I ensure that the clay is really thin instead of thick. It washes out easily. I am so grateful and thankful to you for this challenge. Let's go.
Just what I needed! So excited to have a special challenge for February. I can’t wait!!
I found out yesterday that using kaolin clay to wash very light coloured hair works really well too when that’s all the clay you have. It mixed up light and fluffy and was very soothing on my tender scalp. It did a really good job of my hair that was quite oily from having massaged my sore scalp with emu oil a couple of days before. That too was soothing. I thought my hair would be a tangled mess when I was finished, but, nope; it rinsed out easily. Mind you, my hair is fine and only slightly wavy. I’m going to try the kaolin as a dry shampoo when my roots get too oily for the boar brush.
Whoop whoop! Didnt know you were Canadian! Im in British Columbia but originally from Saskatchewan! 🤗. Im going to try the hair challenge. Im currently washing my hair every week and a half. I use castile soap and honey with a bit of oil to wash and have a hairgrowth oil that i put in the night before. I put a few drops of oil on the ends of my hair as my hair can get quite dry.
I will try it. Hair is grey/white, fine, somewhat thick and chin length. Want it healthier and longer. I do use a boar bristle brush a couple of times a week and I love what it does to my hair.
Count me in! I've also been doing some of the things already. My hair gained inches right away. I'm still figuring out what all my hair needs to get it looking better.
I’m in! I started on no shampoo recently and came across this channel. I’ve got super fine, stick-straight hair. That makes things like detangling and combing easy peasy, but other things are challenging. Any amount of oil makes my hair look like wet spaghetti. My scalp isn’t oily but that makes my ends dry. I can’t do some of the funner protective styles, because I just don’t have enough hair. I can’t use scrunchies or most hair sticks or pins; they fall out. But I’m learning to just embrace the claw clip during the day and a couple of braids at night. I’m also growing out a little fringe bang I’ve had for ten years and it’s making me deeply uncomfortable 😅 BUT that will give me a great way to assess a month’s worth of growth!
So far I’ve already reduced washing to once a week; if I don’t use any oils I can wash with no-poo methods, but the oils for sealing ends or the herbal oil (which I made and used for the first time today) definitely require more. I’ll order some clay and see if that works but I’m a bit skeptical given how fine my hair is. We’ll see!
This is wonderful!! I'm in! Because of this channel, I use a boar bristle brush, wash my hair about every two weeks, i use clay, and sometimes a Neem shampoo, i sleep in protective styles---but, going all in, adding oils, and committing to a month of loving focus--this I'm excited about! Thank you!! Love it!
hi i know it's a bit late for those who started this challenge but here is everything i learned so far , i have 3b fine low porosity curly hair ,the front of my hair is very dry the back is normal this is what has helped me so far each his own body and experience , one year no poo , my hair never grew past my chin now it chest length
1- i wash with boiled distilled water 5litre each wash it cheap here
2-oil trt never helped my scalp ,cause it is very sensitive and acne prone i do herbal infusion instead "you just replace oil with water and apply with a spritzer" each week even when it's not wash day it contain chamomille ,hibiscus; fenugreek (just a tsp) rosemary ginseng basil and amla , wait for 4hr then wash .
3- i wash my hair with sidr leaves( it has saponin in it so it lather ) or soap nuts every 2weeks and clay every month and acv of course
4- i oil my ends with very lightweight oil , avocado oil helped me so far , sometimes i mix a bit of sheabutter with it
5- protective style my favorite is twists and always in a silk bonnet at night and silk pillow
6 - a good pair of scissors so you cut split end or if you trust your hair dresser
7- always dry your scalp with hair dryer after washing trust me
8- massage your scalp after washing your hands with soap every day for 10 min be very gentle i put my favorite show to pass the time
9-hair mask egg +honey + banana a game changer every month
10- work out
11- henna mask every 6months or 3 depends on my hair
12- if you have adhd i suggest you just do a day in a week probably weekend to take care of your hair otherwise just put it in silk bonnet
13- don"t detangle your hair when it wet and use your fingers to detangle on the first week it actually work fight the temptation to just rip those knot with a hair brush
14-listen to your scalp then your ends
15-trim only when necessary
16- never ever use bicarbonate on scalp that the number one no poo thing that nearly destroyed us
17- don't do water only it doesn't work , it just logic
18- if you have fine low porosity hair like me you will notice that flaxseed and aloe vera don't do the trick i honestly still didn't find an alternative i just avoid them
19- sisal hair brush for vegan and goat hairbrush for muslims.
and finally i truly thank katherine for showing us that curly hair can strive with no poo and without needing all the mousse, gel ,leave in ,deep conditioner ,conditioner ,clarifying shampoo no offense to those who love it but for me i thought that without those my hair would never look good it getting too much for us curlies and too heavy on our wallet to just look decent for 3 days ,
i went to a wedding with a twist out the other day , my relatives asked me about what leave in and serum i use because it didn't frizz at all and looked so healthy and glossy i was so happy beacuse i just opened my twist and was ready in 15 min , i used to spend 4 hours to be ready and it would end up frizzy by 2
i struggled all my life with dandruff and a very painful and itchy scalp tried every shampoo available even professional shampoo that costed a lot and very good conditioner my scalp would get itchy by day 3 but the thing is my hair doesn't get oily but because of those problem i needed to wash every 4 days so it was always a dry mess , i used to scratch my head until it become painful to touch. i stumbled upon katherine and prior knowledge on sidr leaves and decided to just do it best decision of my life my scalp doesn't hurt me anymore .
Your hair care routine is exactly what I have been looking for! Thank you❤
I have mold sickness which has given me so many health problems. One being asthma triggered by chemicals like alcohol and fragrances. I can't clean my hair with sonething that prevents me from beathing and gives me a migraine that lasts all week.
I also have a dry scalp with dandruff. And every shampoo makes my scalp itchy or worse.
I stopped using conditioner when I was 13 because it gave me hives on my face and sores on my scalp that hurt so bad and bled. It didn't matter what cinditioner it was.
I am all for natural stuff. So I was really happy when I found your videos!
Yes! I'm joining the challenge! Very excited!
Thank you! Yes definitely doing this. For me most important things to focus on are: dry finger detangling, protective hairstyles night and day, oiling and clay washes.
At almost 42 my hair has turned dry and brittle, at least a third has broken or come out. I saw one of your older videos about a week ago and started right in with : jojoba, castor, olive, rosemary…….😅 *
I switched everything!!!!
I bought rhassoul for my hair and cider vinegar and a boar bristle brush.
Loooong story short. My hair quality has significantly improved already. A woman actually came up to me in the grocery and told me that my hair was amazing ❤🎉
Thank you.
CHALLENGE ACCEPTED ❤
I’m on this CHALLENGE 💪! I have curly hair and have been using natural products for the past two years. My hair has changed drastically, becoming softer and shinier. However, I've recently noticed it’s getting thinner and shedding more. I was trying to figure out why until I came across Katherine's videos. I've realized I was oiling and washing my hair with natural shampoo too roughly, rubbing my scalp hard and weakening my hair follicles. Now, I’m learning to handle my hair more gently. I’m excited to see the results from this challenge, and I'm hopeful my hair will grow longer!
By the way, I’m using Christ's Thorn Jujube powder to wash my hair. Let me know if you’ve ever tried it! I really love how my hair feels afterward. Thank you, Katherine!
This is lovely! I found you in the last year and implemented a couple of your recommendations. I'm a stay at home mom/hair stylist (in home also). I have color damaged hair and have been wanting to grow it. Just by adding AVC rinses, scalp/end oil treatments and the boar bristle brushing, I saw definite growth! I got off the band wagon to do a more wavy method routine. Then I went to get a trim and I saw how damaged it looked and noticed it didn't seem like it had retained much growth from the previous trim several months ago. I left disheartened, but knowing if I went back to regularly adding the methods in I did before, I'd see growth again. 🥰 I'm probably a 40-50% in since I'm not doing all the methods, but I'm so pleased to see results with just that! Thanks for sharing your wisdom!
Dear Katherine, thank you for this challenge! ❤
I got my Clay two weeks ago and i am just amazed how well it gets my hair perfectly clean. I also started at this point with linseedgel and with hair oiling a few weeks before. I have had to cut my hair because of massive postpartum hairloss two years ago and massive new hair growth due to the start of taking msm about 2 years ago. The hair was so thin at the ends, it had to come of... i am now at shoulder length hair, maybe little shorter... the biggest gamechanger was my sleeping cap, i use it now about two years and i have no breakage at all... i hope this time i can get long hair and i am possitive your routine will help❤
Very excited about the challenge. Can't wait to start.
I'm so excited to join this challenge!!! I'm super lucky because my man gives me a scalp massage just about every day ❤ I think sealing my ends, dry finger detangling, and protective styles will be the biggest game changers for my hair.
I’m in! I’ve been trying many of these techniques over the last month or so, and have already seen a huge difference. I’m enjoying my hair more, and wearing it down a bit more often. I have very fine, very straight hair with almost no texture. I’ve always envied how much personality some other hair textures have. Over the last month, I feel like my hair has come alive, and it is actually able to hold some styles for the first time. I’m hoping I can get my husband in on this challenge too!
I'm already using most of the steps in my daily hair care routine but i will add clay wash and would love to follow the challenge alongside everyone ☺️
I'm doing All of this regiment with some modifications.. according to my hair needs.because of your past videos...one is not able to use apple cider vinegar or anything...I'm on the dry side...I use wonderful dry powered herbs to wash every couple weeks....with a few drops of almond dr. Bronners soap in a plastic bottle with warm water...yes to 100% boar brushes, and beautiful oils...your directions for long healthy hair is life changing...my life long psoriasis is all but gone...my dermatologist said to keep doing what I'm doing...my curly, long , dry hair is so manageable now and in my older age...I know longer dread washing my hair but look forward to an almost a few minute rinse no conditioner needed...I do detangle with my fingers and braid hair at night...you are a blessing and so thankful to your sharing...others will be blessed also. Your video is very well done explaining the routine which will become a natural everyday practice...❤ I started with 100% jojoba oil, rosehip face oil, argan oil 100%, pure Shea butter. Black Castor oil..it's what I could find at my local health food store...lots of research looking for products that works for me...thank you so much.
I've already incorporated a lot of what I've learned from your hair videos, but there's a few things I'm not doing yet:
-Clay wash
-Sealing ends with jojoba after a shower
-Hair growth formula
-MSM
-Daily scalp massage
-Night time protective styling
I think I will try the clay wash and the daily scalp massage. I've been using the same all-natural shampoo for over 20 years and I find that my scalp health is much better when I use a shampoo with tea tree oil, so I'll be adding some tea tree oil to the clay wash. When I get out of the shower, I use mousse on my ends to keep the waves from falling out of my fine hair, so I'm going to add jojoba to that. I already have the jojoba but I have been putting it on my ends when my hair's already dry, I need to start trying that step right before I scrunch mousse into my hair. I'm still using partly historical and partly Wavy Girl hair care methods. I did try the flax seed hair gel, but it made my hair look dull, as if I didn't wash it, so I went back to mousse. I intend to continue experimenting and find the best combination of methods that work for me.
Wonderful!
I have been doing several of these techniques off and on for several months but I’ll try to be more consistent for the challenge! Hope everyone sees the results they want! I’ve always had thin and sparse hair. It it has definitely declined since my first pregnancy and now second. So hoping I will see results that motivate me to keep up with it after the challenge!
I'm in for this, have started a few things already already seeing somr improvements..
Started washing hair way less and Hair Oiling, will get Clay
SUERTE 🌱 Good Luck To All Yall
Fun Fact, Rhassoul comes from the Arabic word Ghusl which is "To Purify yourself" in the context of Islam Ghusl is the full head to toe cleansing Muslims do with water at different times. So with that in mind "Ghusl clay" translates to "Washing/Cleansing/Purifying clay"
I’m going to give it a go! I’ve had a similar hair journey to you growing up with my curly hair, and doing a few of these things already, so excited to see the results ❤😊
Have bought the products needed to at least do a few of these hair care techniques for this challenge. Excited to see how this goes.
I tried the clay thing last year, but I couldn’t get it right. I probably didn’t give it enough time as you said in your video it takes time for your scalp to adjust, but I just couldn’t take my hair being so greasy so I went back to commercial shampoo. I use Surface though, which is a natural based haiecair line and it’s very expensive. Luckily I get a discount as a licensed hairdresser. I think that and purology are the next best thing if your hair can’t adjust to her tips or you don’t have the time to concoct your own.
I am excited to participate in the challenge. Curly hair / shoulder length, stopped washing with shampoo and conditioner about a month ago and purchased supplies for the clay wash and homemade hair old. Started using a boar bristle brush and already my hair feels healthier and softer. Loving the protective hairstyles as well. Thank you for putting together the challenge and all the helpful videos🌿
@katherinesewing thank you for setting up this challenge! I have shared it with my group from church and various friends, we are into it. #thanks #katherinesewing #hairgrowthchallenge2024
I have also had fantastic results with this method. Yes the clay and ACV washes are key for me but my relationship with my hair has changed most by learning to STOP brushing hair when wet. I believe this is a huge reason my hair would never grow past chest length. As well as the hairstyles you recommend. I no longer keep a pony tail in for more than a few minutes at a time I am so much more gentle with my hair and scalp.
I have been doing all of these techniques except the msm supplements since November of 2022! I love that you have shared all this information with us! Thank you Katherine!
So excited to start this challenge! I’ve been using your hair care routine (with the exception of clay washes) for the last year. The results have been amazing! For this challenge I am adding the clay washes to my routine. Thanks Katherine!
I am so excited about this! I am going to take part in the challenge. I have been meaning to make your hair growth oil for an awhile now, this is the motivation I need to actually do it. I have been growing my hair from a pixie cut since 2020. It now reaches to the bottom of my shoulder blades. My hair is quite healthy, but it would be good to incorporate more practices to maintain its health and hopefully encourage it to grow even more!
I am 41. My hair is black with lots of grey and thick and wavy.