She's not lying .. leave your hair alone for 3 months + at a time washing your hair inbetween every month while your hair is in that style ( wash the roots ) & restyle ( re-braid ) only the front .. You'll retain THE MOST LENGTH!
Aw, thank you, gorgeous! ❤️ Yea, I saw how you were rocking your braids and saw your gorgeous long hair and put 2 and 2 together, lol! I had to go digging for those who successfully grow their hair with knotless braids!
Very true...I stay in Nigeria and extensions are VERY expensive, so I only install braids during Christmas celebrations and i keep them for 3 months. My hair retains the most length during this period
i had major success with hair growth and length retention leading up to 2023 but i got lazy and inconsistent with haircare leading to a current hair plateau. my aim for the next 4 months is to have my shrunken hair length below the shoulders
A tip for keeping the scalp clean: I have mini twist that is growing my hair like crazy. I started my hair growth journey in 2020 after suffering from ccca hair loss. Glory to God, my hair is fully restored, and scalp recovered!! I mist and seal my hair daily. I have 4c, low porosity. Extremely dry hair. I wash my hair every 4wks. Once a week i take cotton balls and Dickinson Witch hazel and apply on my scalp. This acts as antiseptic as well as Anti-inflammatory. This, along with an anti-inflammatory diet and herbal oils, has my hair past my shoulders!!
Thanks for commenting! Love that for you! Hmm, makes me want to learn some more about tea tree oil. I've used it before unintentionally, wasn't paying attention to results.
I honestly subscribed after the first 30 seconds cuz girl you convicted my SPIRIT 😭😭 Been natural for 54 months after a big chop. And if hair grows 0.25 -0.5 inches a month......you right you right, the math ain't mathin 😭😭😭
The thing that messed me up was not letting go of damage. My hair grows super fast, but I’m always hesitant about cutting it. If I had just chopped off the damage when I was supposed too my hair would be double the length. We gotta let the ends go and trust the process.
You're right, we gotta let it go of the damage. It's like something mental happens to when you cut it off the first time. After that first time, I've had less anxiety about it afterward. I feel like there's so much attached to length that we're trying to hold on to as (black) women sometimes.
Idk if it's just me, but the front of my hair is way shorter than the middle and the back, the middle and back of my hair are around collarbone length, however the front of my hair reach around the bottom of my nose in so cases, it's so frustrating
Yes! It's annoying - you're not the only one. I think this can happen from several factors depending how you style your hair and where you put tension. You would have to give more moisture and attention to those specific areas just to keep them up with the rest of your hair. The breakage in front can be because we just manipulate the front a lot more sometimes, and I also would do a lot of low buns where the front of my hair had to stretch to the back so I had to stop doing that even though it was my fave style, and had to have more variety.
It might just be because the hair on the front starts closer to the top of your head. All around your hair might be evenly 14 inches but because the back hairs start growing lower on the head and neck it is at collarbone length already. The front hairs may need to be 20 inches to get to that same collarbone length because it starts growing at the very top of your head vs the bottom
And if you want all your hair to be the same length, you'd have to cut it all at that length at a point in time where the front is long enough. That's something I want to do eventually as well.
I cut my hair a week ago just so I could leave it alone.. and by cut it.. I mean CUT IT... like.. buzz cut.. so. I'll participate in this challenge.. I'll be back to give an update.. hope I remember. Someone should like or comment on this in 4 months time if I don't give an update
Hmmmm, so true! That is the challenge! I think it def takes longer if you want the consistency/ integrity from root to end by trimming regularly. What do you think?
@@victoriasvibesss I’ve personally had my hair at tailbone length two times in my life and I’d have to cut 4-6 inches off bc of this issue. It has slowly (but surely fingers crossed 🥲) been resolving itself with trimming. I personally dust when needed and cut an inch every 3 months bc I still want to retain length
@@rutho.6282 Okay, I dust every 4 months and it's not too much. Yeaaa, If you cut 1 inch every 3 months you are loosing 4 inches per year. If your hair grows the average length you would be left with 2 inches of growth per year. But, it sounds like you have a different goal in mind then just length retention to have fullness from root to tip (especially since you've reached tailbone) so I hope you get there! :)
A month and a few days late, but I’m joining you! New subbie 💕and you’re so pretty! What’s that hairstyle you’re wearing called, and would you consider that a length retention protective style?
Hey, never too late to join, so glad you're here! ♡ And thank you! I would like to put out a video on my knotless braids. I would consider them a length retention protective style that requires slightly different maintenance and upkeep then others since knotless braids are just a variation of braids since you have the added pieces and braiding hair. At first, I thought it was nothing more than a cute style but I started researching how naturals retained length/upkeep there moisture routine with braids specifically. I looked at how they moisturized their braids and I do the same and try my best to use the LOC method then possible.
that's so smart! 😊 I'm thinking of sewing mine inside too! Even if they do have silk inside though, I don't like "dragging" the scarf look for long personally.
its not mathing and i was thinking this last week when i was doing my hair. i was thinking i def should have tailbone length 😂 i lost like 5 inches of hair from the front from brushing my hair in a bun like every other day for a month straight. I usually just brush the front and throw the rest into the bun. how quick those inches left was crazy.
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"how long you've been natural vs. length retention" im screaming loved this
😂😂😭😭
She's not lying .. leave your hair alone for 3 months + at a time washing your hair inbetween every month while your hair is in that style ( wash the roots ) & restyle ( re-braid ) only the front .. You'll retain THE MOST LENGTH!
👆🏽 yup! fellow subbie here, you actually have been one of my inspirations for length retention via knotless braids ✨️
@@victoriasvibesss OMG REALLY?! STOP! 😩💕 That's so cool & kind of you ! I'm a subbie of yours too ! & you're so pretty !! 🥰
Aw, thank you, gorgeous! ❤️ Yea, I saw how you were rocking your braids and saw your gorgeous long hair and put 2 and 2 together, lol! I had to go digging for those who successfully grow their hair with knotless braids!
@@victoriasvibesss yes , I wish it was a more obvious answer but together I know we can spread the message ! ✨
Very true...I stay in Nigeria and extensions are VERY expensive, so I only install braids during Christmas celebrations and i keep them for 3 months. My hair retains the most length during this period
i had major success with hair growth and length retention leading up to 2023 but i got lazy and inconsistent with haircare leading to a current hair plateau. my aim for the next 4 months is to have my shrunken hair length below the shoulders
That's amazing! Now, you know exactly what to do ♡ Love that goal for you!
A tip for keeping the scalp clean: I have mini twist that is growing my hair like crazy. I started my hair growth journey in 2020 after suffering from ccca hair loss. Glory to God, my hair is fully restored, and scalp recovered!! I mist and seal my hair daily. I have 4c, low porosity. Extremely dry hair. I wash my hair every 4wks. Once a week i take cotton balls and Dickinson Witch hazel and apply on my scalp. This acts as antiseptic as well as Anti-inflammatory.
This, along with an anti-inflammatory diet and herbal oils, has my hair past my shoulders!!
would tea tree oil do the same trick?? when i had locs they were a Godsend
@aubreyplazasuncle you have to be careful with Tea tree. I can't use it, it irritates my scalp. YES GOD WILL!!🙌🏽
Thanks for commenting! Love that for you! Hmm, makes me want to learn some more about tea tree oil. I've used it before unintentionally, wasn't paying attention to results.
@victoriasvibesss keep in mind I was suffering from severe inflammation. This could have been the cause. I haven't been brave enough to try it again.
I honestly subscribed after the first 30 seconds cuz girl you convicted my SPIRIT 😭😭 Been natural for 54 months after a big chop. And if hair grows 0.25 -0.5 inches a month......you right you right, the math ain't mathin 😭😭😭
54 months💀
😭😭😭
The thing that messed me up was not letting go of damage. My hair grows super fast, but I’m always hesitant about cutting it. If I had just chopped off the damage when I was supposed too my hair would be double the length. We gotta let the ends go and trust the process.
You're right, we gotta let it go of the damage. It's like something mental happens to when you cut it off the first time. After that first time, I've had less anxiety about it afterward. I feel like there's so much attached to length that we're trying to hold on to as (black) women sometimes.
Just subscribed
So happy for the natural hair content making a comeback
Joining now! March 11th
This video has been so helpful for me! It’s everything I’ve been looking for. Thank you so much, God bless you❤
I'm so glad it's been helpful for you and that you found what you were looking for! & Thank you! ❤️
Yep that’s why I started doing mini braids
i just combed out my locs im excited to start this journeyyy
wow, excited for you! cheers to your new journey! ✨️
8:06 “you can be a scientist if you want to” 😂😂😂
i’m ur 300th subscriberrr!!!! congrats on the milestone ❤️❤️❤️❤️ rooting for u!
omgg this is so special to me! Thank you Daphne! ✨️I appreciate you!
Idk if it's just me, but the front of my hair is way shorter than the middle and the back, the middle and back of my hair are around collarbone length, however the front of my hair reach around the bottom of my nose in so cases, it's so frustrating
Literally, SAME
Yes! It's annoying - you're not the only one. I think this can happen from several factors depending how you style your hair and where you put tension. You would have to give more moisture and attention to those specific areas just to keep them up with the rest of your hair. The breakage in front can be because we just manipulate the front a lot more sometimes, and I also would do a lot of low buns where the front of my hair had to stretch to the back so I had to stop doing that even though it was my fave style, and had to have more variety.
It might just be because the hair on the front starts closer to the top of your head. All around your hair might be evenly 14 inches but because the back hairs start growing lower on the head and neck it is at collarbone length already. The front hairs may need to be 20 inches to get to that same collarbone length because it starts growing at the very top of your head vs the bottom
@@justinewhite2418 👆🏽 that too!! lol
And if you want all your hair to be the same length, you'd have to cut it all at that length at a point in time where the front is long enough. That's something I want to do eventually as well.
You’re so genuine i love it ❤️
Aww, thank you! ❤️
I cut my hair a week ago just so I could leave it alone.. and by cut it.. I mean CUT IT... like.. buzz cut.. so. I'll participate in this challenge.. I'll be back to give an update.. hope I remember.
Someone should like or comment on this in 4 months time if I don't give an update
It's been around 2 months! I hope u started 🫶🏾
@mchjsosde hey boo.. yes I did..
And it's growing. AT A REALISTIC PACE
Some ppl retain length sure; but it’s thin and doesn’t maintain the same integrity from root to tip. That imo is the real challenge with type 4 hair
Hmmmm, so true! That is the challenge! I think it def takes longer if you want the consistency/ integrity from root to end by trimming regularly. What do you think?
@@victoriasvibesss I’ve personally had my hair at tailbone length two times in my life and I’d have to cut 4-6 inches off bc of this issue. It has slowly (but surely fingers crossed 🥲) been resolving itself with trimming. I personally dust when needed and cut an inch every 3 months bc I still want to retain length
@@rutho.6282 Okay, I dust every 4 months and it's not too much. Yeaaa, If you cut 1 inch every 3 months you are loosing 4 inches per year. If your hair grows the average length you would be left with 2 inches of growth per year. But, it sounds like you have a different goal in mind then just length retention to have fullness from root to tip (especially since you've reached tailbone) so I hope you get there! :)
Happy new year 🎉🎉
Thank you for the great tips! Me and my Peanut are going to do the challenge 👏🏽👏🏽
Happy New Year! Yay! I'm excited y'all are joining in! You actually put me on game with braids and upkeep for sure. Appreciate you ❤
My problem is commitment to a style
Mhmm, I feel that. Do you have a style looks best on you that retains length?
@@victoriasvibesss bohemian Knotless is what I’m rocking right now. It’s been in ever since january 14th and I’m planning on keeping it for long
Hi all
My goal is Armpit length 🙏🏼🥰
that's amazing! you will achieve it!
A month and a few days late, but I’m joining you! New subbie 💕and you’re so pretty! What’s that hairstyle you’re wearing called, and would you consider that a length retention protective style?
Hey, never too late to join, so glad you're here! ♡ And thank you! I would like to put out a video on my knotless braids. I would consider them a length retention protective style that requires slightly different maintenance and upkeep then others since knotless braids are just a variation of braids since you have the added pieces and braiding hair. At first, I thought it was nothing more than a cute style but I started researching how naturals retained length/upkeep there moisture routine with braids specifically. I looked at how they moisturized their braids and I do the same and try my best to use the LOC method then possible.
Um ur gorgeous 😍.also lovvvveee the content..very soothing video 😊 new subbie
glad you joined the challenge and appreciate the content! 🤍
You are gorgeous ❤
Aww, thank you! ❤️
New subbie here and joining the challenge!
so glad you joined! you got this 💪🏽🤎
I’m joining 🎉
Yay! ♡
dope content
thank you
Late to the game but joining the challenge
The caps hats scarfs n things all have silk that I use 😊
that's so smart! 😊 I'm thinking of sewing mine inside too! Even if they do have silk inside though, I don't like "dragging" the scarf look for long personally.
I'm in ❤❤❤
Yessss ❤️
I'm joining ❤now
let's go! 💪🏽🤎
its not mathing and i was thinking this last week when i was doing my hair. i was thinking i def should have tailbone length 😂 i lost like 5 inches of hair from the front from brushing my hair in a bun like every other day for a month straight. I usually just brush the front and throw the rest into the bun. how quick those inches left was crazy.
for real, sis!
Where do you get your msm?
Thanks for watching, I get it from Amazon!
Yup lemme subscribed then
For reference what type of hair do you have??
Based on Walker's hair system/chart - 4c/b. I have fine stands, medium density, and low porosity.
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What do you use to seal your ends
7:22 Shea butter pomade I found at a South Asian market
@@victoriasvibesss thanks so much, does this seal your ends for very long do you find that you have to reveal them after a week, or less
4 months!!!!!!!!!!!...can i come leave with you