The REALEST Natural Hair Advice on How to Grow Long Hair (Must Watch)
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- Опубліковано 5 вер 2024
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You can listen to everyone give you a quick fix recipe... or you can start to master your own hair and never struggle again.
Someone left a comment on one of my videos saying that no matter what I do, my hair grows and I must have unicorn hair. The truth is, I do not have unicorn hair - I struggled for a long time... until I decided to take a simplistic approach that is.
No amount of money or product will give you long, beautiful hair unless you are consistent with your routine, and GENTLY take care of your hair. That's the "secret".
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Honestly! natural hair is so easy to manage we are the ones that make it difficult.
True put people are lazy. You can’t be lazy with natural hair
I stick with braids or twist when I need to leave it alone, and then I will wear a twistout or braidout to show my growth.
I would love to agree with you but it’s not easy for long 4C hair. Even the basic takes more than 2 hours for me. I workout and I have it wash it often and I have no time deal with it when I have a full time job. I have no time to do twist out when I have a full time job and active lifestyle. It’s easy for UA-camr with no full time job to say it’s easy.
@@jreteeksjreteeks8868 yes I completely understand what you’re trying to say but try to change your mentality when it comes to natural hair because I have long 4c hair,I am not a UA-camr and I do have a full-time job but I always find time for personal care which includes my hair and I never wash my hair when I’m in a rush or tired, when I don’t feel like it but I have found a style that works out for me and that helps my hair go for at least a week or two without putting my hands in it. 😉
@@maupointnandi1760 the styles that I see people do that work for them is cornrows and then hiding their hair under a wig. I can’t have a wig on top of my head. I need my hair out and to be manageable. I get that it’s easy for some people. But it’s not for me and I have tried. Silk press is the only thing I can manage, and I can’t go to salon every week to get that done, so I rock a bun because that is the easiest. My best time with my hair was during the COVID lockdown because I did not even care.
The main thing is that you have to find out what works for YOU! Everyone’s hair is different, and understand that it is a process. And don’t have unrealistic expectations of your hair when comparing it to other UA-camrs out there. Thank you Jenn for sharing your knowledge!
Even our hair changes. When I first started my hair got healthier with a particular routine and products but now that doesn’t work for me anymore. So it’s our job to know what’s going on, track our hair and adjust our routine as it changes.
user. Exactly!
You look gorgeous mama Jenn! Skin 👌🏽 Hair 👌🏽 makeup 👌🏽 toned arms 👌🏽 and the quality of the video, editing and content 👌🏽👏🏽 We see you Jenn! Keep going girl! 😊
Ahhhh thank you so much for noticing all that goes into making a video 🙈 thanks so much for watching ❤️
I’ve started doing my wash and goes without raking, just smoothing my products on my hair, shaking and sitting under the dryer. I’m a 1960’s Afro person. You’re on point Jenn.
Girl. Your advice is real and relatable. It is how I have approached my hair for years... My lifestyle needs and my self care. I like retwisting my hair. I don't need prepoo. I don't like gel. I'm Ok with frizz. I love my shrinkage. I have no problem trimming. I don't make my hair try to do what doesn't like. Etc etc etc. My hair care is actually quite simple.
Go on now! I totally agree - keep it simple. I decided to give my hair a break this winter - shampoo weekly (deep condition with heat) - blow out (spray leave in & heat protectant) 6 flat twist -braids on ends - mane n choice oil) Tuck under wig for winter. Growing inches for fall n winter. Returning to wash and go for spring n summer.
Detangle weekly- for an easy session-
Simplifying makes a big difference if you think natural hair is difficult. It's so true that you have to learn your hair and that makes things easier as well. But you can't get complacent because gray hair has a mind of it's own!
Love this! You encouraged me to change my mindset about doing my hair. Washing my hair has become a part of my weekly routine that I actually look forward to. My scalp acts brand new now because I CANNOT go beyond 7 days before it starts tryna act up. I don't know how it survived the trauma I put through before. 😂
I absolutely agree Jenn that we are the problem. As a stylist, I tell my clients this all theee time. Got to establish a routine and exercise patience when doing your hair. However, Jenn, I must disagree with you a bit on the products. Although I don't support having and using a bunch of random products , I do encourage doing your research and encouraging using high-quality natural ingredients for your hair. We now know that most commercial lines have tons of harsh and toxic ingredients, and it causes more issues for our hair and bodies. Everything in moderation. Love you, girl.❤
This is a whole masterclass 👑, love when Guru Jenn comes thru!
She pops out once in a while lol 😝
Jenn you just gave us a lot of information in 11 minutes, love this. I myself need to be more consistent with taking care of my hair.
Thank you for watching ❤️
Yes. ❤Jenn is the best 💜
❤The fro and your hair growth
❤The video quality, the editing, the feel of the video
I also keep my hair routine super simple, always have, from Locs till now and my hair's always been healthy.
I really love the content you put out, thanks again Jenn.
The quality is soooooooooo gooooooood Jenn!
I have also jumped on every bandwagon that passed my way. Am 55 and been natural for probably the last 20+ years. I have also been doing wash and go's for 40 years between straight styling. I also learned along the way that a lot of what I picked up has a scientific explanation. I didn't know my hair has probably been low porosity all my life. I used to think something was wrong with me cos I picked up silicone serum didn't make my hair shine. So cgm explained a lot of what my hair was going through. It doesn't work for me in its entirety. Yes, I need to skip silicones. But i can use sulfate shampoo cos I dilute it anyways. My hair doesn't need to loc. That's too much for my hairm. Bentonite /Rassoul clay does nothing for me. I was flogging so many dead horses. So now I have decided to make notes when I changed anything. The whole hardass way of going about natural hair isn't all its made out to be and it's hardly beneficial. It was a good start but no longer needed. We need to cleanse, condition, and maintain. Every now and then I need a little something -something. And my hair does not conform to any one person's videos on YT. I take a little from all the YTers and my hair is good. It's really not complicated.... Well I wish someone had told me this 20 years ago. We really don't need to follow everything to the letter
That’s what made natural hair difficult (for me) was the trial and error. 😅 I know for me, it seemed like I Struggled to just figure out the RIGHT routine. But don’t give up and this can be a joyful adventure! Give yourself an opportunity to EXPLORE your hair. And don’t be married to immediate results. Be patient and let a tested experiment take the time it needs. And keep the experiment free from variables (like you mentioned in the bit about troubleshooting).
I figured it out and I’m sticking with it because it’s the one experiment that worked. Growing hair longer than I’ve ever had in my short life lol
Finally somebody is speaking the hard true 🎉
Those within the natural hair community spend too much time trying to make their hair as unnatural as possible. With all the manipulation through stretching, blow drying, silk pressing, braids and twists, etc - the hair is no longer what it's supposed to be...free and unaltered. It took me a while to realize that what the natural hair community calls a "wash and go" is not a wash and go at all. We need to stop (low key ) being afraid and ashamed of our natural coily hair and stop masking it with so called "protective styling." We're just creating our own struggles 😢
I started wearing true wash n gos and have noticed how free it is to rock my true natural hair. I feel so beautiful and confident
@@Roseycapricornwhats a true wadh and go😮? Just adding in leave im no separating
@@friedchicken892I think she means just adding gel? 🤔
Preach it sis 🙋🏾♀️ consistency is the discipline that I lack 😭
Great Great video and very simple with alot of useful information., thanks! By the way, your hair looks very nice
Glad it was helpful!
Jenn, we have been around for a long time!!! I'm sure you still follow all of the original UA-cam girlies! Those were the good old days! African Export started her channel 15 years ago! Taren 916, Iknowlee, Hey Fran Hey, Mynaturalsiatahs, kimmaytube, Naptural 85, Himay10nence, Mahoganycurls, Beautifulbrownbabydoll, coilyheadchick just to name a few! All started their channel almost 15 years ago. We followed their lead and enjoyed the ride! Like you mentioned in your video the community is overly saturated now with so much information. I big chopped in 2011 and 2015. My hair has been through changes over the years mainly because I wanted to be grown and wear knotless and other tight hairstyles. Honey, I learned my lesson!!! Back to the basics! Thanks for your content!!! I appreciate your knowledge!
Omg you took me down memory lane! I miss them so much ❤️🥹
Such great advice. Figuring out my hair has been a love/hate affair. She's thriving now. I now focus more on health and strength instead of definition and length. The latter still matters it's just not the main focus.
Nice! Glad you figured it out
Even our hair changes. When I first started my hair got healthier with a particular routine and products but now that doesn’t work for me anymore. So it’s our job to know what’s going on, track our hair and adjust our routine as it changes
This is a great video for new naturals, straight to the point and gives actual advice that will get you started and on your way. Great video Jenn~
Thank you for always sharing what you’ve learned. Too much people make things more difficult by wanting the “answers “ or cheat codes instead of listening to their hair and seeing what works for them. Your hair is looking great.
« Oil & Butter » 😂😂😂😂 i never laughed this hard!!! Hahahaha you’re so funny
Excellent advice! Straightforward, thoughtful, sensible and articulate. I’m now 70 years old and have been natural for about half of that time. It’s been wonderful to experience the different strategies for managing it. None are perfect but each has its own value. Loving the new wash n go strategies. Now experimenting with how to apply this method so it works for me. Really exciting! You look absolutely fabulous and this makes me confident that I can wear my hair in that lovely “real” look you’re modelling in this video and be confident that it’s beautiful and just perfect. Thank you so much. X
Great video Sis. I've been natural since the 80's. Wash, condition, and clipping your ends; would be the 3 most important things. (But no need to straighten your hair to do it.) Another really important thing is products. With my own eyes, I saw how products can change the type of hair you have. My sister has similar natural hair as mine but she uses a whole other regimen that keeps her hair dry and tangled. And my hair is totally different from when I was using commercial products formulated with a lot of synthetic chemicals. DIY is the best, but using as few synthetics as possible can make a big different on your hair texture.
It took me sometime but I finally got to this point with my hair that I know what works. When I was practicing the AD method and experienced hygral fatigue, I immediately knew my hair felt different, was behaving differently, and did a protein treatment.
Safe to say. I dont need any methods. I just need to clean, condition, and style. Your video is amazing 🤩!!!! The information is 💯 legit!
I feel off that method so quickly lol Its a LOT do it everyday but I want to do it again as a challenge
Sooooo trueeeeeee… after having a twa for 3 years and wanting to grow my hair back and this internet is truly overwhelming so I decided to throw it all all of the window and keep it simple and my hair growing beautifully 😅
Completely agree, once I stopped using all these different oils and greases, just kept it simple to 5 products and got my quarterly trims my hair really started to thrive!!! Cosmetologists in spaces like Black Girl Curls also helped a ton. Definitely check them out if you’re struggling!
Wow Jenn! Great video! Did you ever think that 3 years ago (or even further back) you would have come to this point in your natural hair journey? I remember your earlier videos and have seen your transformation with such a confidence level! Good for you!
I agree with you all about routine and natural hair is time consuming if want it to grow ❤
Thank you! This was encouraging!! Your hair is so cute!💃🏽
You are so welcome
thank you soooo much🫶I have been natural 3 years (10/2023). Wearing what I thought were "protective" styles and let me tell you... I had to get my hair cut so low..Damaged wasn't the word so, I had it cut and colored( And my husband loves it too). But then I said what now?..lol Your message was clear and very helpful..Thanks Again❤
You're so welcome!
I appreciate your thoughts and wisdom on taking care of natural hair. I’m 1 year natural hair. A baby! This is so helpful!
Perfect message and timing. Thank you for keeping it real. I am donating products to friends this week because I got caught up purchasing products to achieve a certain look that always failed. What I learned. I don't like the way wash and gos look on me. I must hydrate with water, seal with a moisturizer, and twist my hair in big sections at least every other day due to the dry climate I live in and because my hair is salt and pepper. I may co-wash or not mid week depending on if my hair feels weighed down with product or is dry. Weekly shampooing, conditioning, and doing something with my hair is a must. Keeping it simple going forward. 😊😊
I see some comments are going negative regarding if this advice is applicable to long hair. I find this to be a teaching moment based on my hair journey and experiences.
Long hair fits under lifestyle options that Jenn mentioned in her video. Just because you can grow it long does not mean it fits your current lifestyle. There are pros and cons to everything including hair.
Short hair requires cutting and shaping the hair at least every 3-4 months depending on the hairstyle, however it is the easy length to maintain because you can shampoo, condition, and style daily. To me this is the truest version of a wash and go. Your hair products last forever, however the haircuts can be expensive.
Long hair requires more of everything. More shampoo, more conditioner, more styling products, more drying time, more shedding, more focus on the ends of your hair, more hair tools, and more time needed to devote to hairstyles (roller sets, blowouts, flat ironing, etc.) besides a basic bun or ponytail. I had waist length locs in my late 30's. While it only require refreshing my scalp as needed, shampooing, retwisting my roots monthly with one product (my preference) and pulling them back in a loose ponytail it took 2-3 days to dry, they were heavy and I developed headaches due to the weight of the locks. Once I reached my waist length goal I realized I was bored with my hair due to the lack of versatility and I was tired of the headaches. I did a big chop.
In between length can be the best of both worlds, however in my opinion the hardest length to style. I am at bra strap length. This is the phase where I have experimented the most in my hair journey with styling products and hair styles. Taking that leap of faith that the latest hairstyle, methods or products is going to match the expectations of the youtuber hair that popped up on my screening device has failed me more than once. It has also been very costly.
My learning outcomes -All hair no matter if it is long, short, in between, straight, curly, or bald requires some level of work or effort. You get to decide what that looks like for you. You can over complicated it or simplify it.
This was a good reminder and I believe the purpose of this video. Look at your hair routine, your lifestyle and ask yourself is this working for you. If it is great. If not make some adjustments. I am choosing to simplify.
lol 😂.. yess preach it sis. Honestly between taking care of my daughter’s hair and mine I dnt have the energy to be doing anything extra, routine is key 🔑.
Jenn, girl, you are on to something! Just go on and create the ebook that goes into details on each of the topics that you discussed here based on your 15 years of trial and error. This level of detail would be worth about $15 to $20 in an ebook. For newbies giving up perms, locs, silk presses, this would be a goldmine since you are considered a long time trusted advisor.
Btw, I tried UFD with Mos Def on top, cut my styling and drying time in half with amazing results. Thanks for the idea of using a mousse! Having hydrated hair, free of heavy oils and butters, makes products that didn't work before, work now!! 😊
This video is right on time. My fro is in a bonnett and in need of a wash day...ughhhh. i will get it together. Its our fault. Love u Jenn
Pregnancy will help skin and hair, and for the most, your hair will grow.
The realest vid ever on natural hair .. thank you .. I just cancelled an oil from my Amazon order ..
Hi Jenn! You are a true gem!! You have helped me so much with my natural hair. It can be really frustrating when you don’t know how to care and style your hair. I’ve been digging into your videos consistently for the past few months. Lifesaver. My hair has become dramatically healthier, softer, and easier to maintain. I feel so confident and free!!! Thanks girl. And YOU my dear are FABULOUS!!! ❤❤❤
I love this and all the language you use to get your amazing points across! ♡
Thank you
I promise you I had the exact same conversation w/ my friend today and this video popped up on my feed raising the same points tonight, lol. Thanks for confirming I'm not delusional Jenn 🥂
You may be referred to as a "Influencer" but INSPIRATIONAL is truly what you are to me! Thanks beautiful one!❤
Consistency is always key!!!
It does help to understand what your porosity is. Since I am low porosity learning that squeezing the hair like a sponge helps it to absorb moisture which made a big difference in my growth process. Porosity knowledge matters when choosing the most effective products that will support maximum protection and absorption again. BUT IT don't have to be expensive. But consistency and quality matters, natural over toxin filled could effect your whole body not just your hair. Our hair is an antenna and we must learn it's function and purpose beyond just the aesthetics. Anyway. I appreciate your focusing on simplicity none the less. Once you breakdown what matters most to you it gets easier. For me it's health, and care and function not just vanity. The vanity part is that I love to where it down too much and that is the part that limits my growth but it's still mid back so can't complain too much. Loving the journey and my hair. Hope you love your's too. 😂
GOD bless you and your loved ones. You are glowing beautifully,
Luv this Jenn J 🥰💙.. “Consistency is key!” I tell my self that all the time (for the most part I wash once a week - except for a couple of times) especially when life is pulling on my heavy ! Thank you! 🥰💙
This is a very insightful video thank you so much Jenn ❤❤
You are so welcome!
Good talk, Jenn. Thanks for the reminder: Know my hair, consistency, lifestyle maintenance / self care.
Facts💯 This is the best natural hair advice out there hands down!!💕💕
This video is popping and addictive ❤️❤️❤️
You're doing welllll
Jenn, Girl I love these latest videos. This message is so needed. I;ve matured in this journey and nno longer do the most. I wash, conditionn and do something every 7-10 days. Thank you for sharing.
This was such a quality video, your hair is beautiful 🥰
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I wish people could understand EVERYTHING you just said!
Jenn Jenn🙌🏾💞😘another great video! As you were talking I thought it would be a good idea to break down these challenges. For example, trouble shooting your hair-if it’s dry try this or that or what do you do to achieve a hair routine (day/night). Not sure if you’ve done these or not but just a thought 💭😘
Ouu loving these suggestions! Going to write them down.
Thank you so much for this advice. I love when you keep it 💯
I love my natural hair. It is very true - get 2 to 3 routines and stick with them. WNG's when it makes sense; protective styles, if your life requires it, wash your hair once a week, if that works for you. Find the products that works, and don't chase anymore (talking to myself on that last one. 🤣🤣). It really is not that difficult.
❤💜🩵Loved…
And please, don’t forget my fav intro 🤭
Greetings from Cali, Colombia 🇨🇴
I been natural since 1992, wash conditioner style( usual two strand twist)
We LIVEEEE for the gym gains!!!
Dang i miss your videos. No wonder my hair is stressed. I needed some Jenn J wisdom. Great vid ❤
Your hair is growing out nicely!!!
Thank you!!
I absolutely LOVED this video girl! Thank you ❤
Wonderful advice.
Great advice Jenn!!❤❤❤
Thank you for watching
I was watching your channel before the perm so i know about all those natural hair trends. I refused to try the monistat or baking soda 😂. I was a product junkie. I cant even be bothered anymore.
🤣🤣🤣😩😩 the monistat phase naturals went through was crazy.
Thanks, I need a consistent routine.
Speaking reason, as usual. Great video!
We just need to go back to the beginning. We have to remember that the perm etc came after natural hair. What was your mom and grandparents doing before you started doing it yourself.
Well said, Jenn, well said!
Thanks girl. Looking great!! ❤️
True talk Jen, appreciate it
I see your arms sis💪🏾. Love that for you🤗
Thank you so much for this video. What have you done with your hair on this video? It looks beautiful.
It’s a “quick” twistout meaning I used a mousse and the dyson to dry the twists and took them out. They were still slightly damp but as you see, did their thang 🥰
i relly needed this. thank you
Love it Jenn. ❤
Beautiful video....great editing
Well said, totally agree
Fantastic video!!
I agree with you 100%!!
Love it! So true. 💯💕🤗
The most important thing I learned from Black Girl Curls is the nature of my hair and the simplicity of caring for it. We just overthink it.
This video is excellent👌🏿!!
I totally agree with the video but I still think products matter. Products that don't clean, moisturize and detangle your hair at a good level, turn your wash session into a very long nightmare. Then, you can't be consistent because washing your hair is worse than fighting demons 🤣
Demons 😭😭😭😭😭
Thank you for this video
I was growing my hair, then I got three bald spots after braids and a high pony. So I have had it short since. Tell me why when I finally decide to grow it I found another one? 😭 Yerree im so sad. And it is huugeee
Anyways your hair is the main character, combined with your face *chefs kiss*
💯 completely agree ❤
I’ve seen a zillion natural hair videos , THIS one is wonderfully done ! Simple, funny, informative, no noisy background music 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
Facts
I used to wash my hair every other week, I started doing it every week. Still always takes over an hour to detangle 😭
This is what I’ve said the entire time….learn your hair.
Preach 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
When there was no info on natural hair that’s when mine was flourishing 😭 1999-2012
Lmao the irony 🙈
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Tell it ❤😂
TFS…my take away from my journey: henna and bentonite clay on my hair is a hard pass for me 😒😶😑☝🏽
Girl…. Natural hair is as simple as you make it 🫣
Oh no! Henna is now a staple of mine. It’s trial and error to see what works…that’s for sure!
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