This video came right on time since I was thinking of starting a challenge by myself, my hair is currently mid-back and my goal is hip-length. It's great to have a group of people doing it too and makes me feel more motivated😊.
My grow to protective is 4 neat basic corn rows. GAME CHANGER for my thick growing natural hair. I’m in between armpit and bra strap btw and I re-moisturize every four days and I don’t use a shower cap. GAME CHANGER IN GROWTH. When the braids reach Meek Mill stage, I throw my wig on in public. I also work from home. I wash my hair every three weeks. Working myself up to every two weeks.
@@larissaforde7885 spray it down, oil the parts and any where I can get under the braids, and then I take a finger dip of grease mixed with my moisturizer running down the parts and a second time on top of the braids and down the braids to the ends. Every week I re-do the braids. Yesterday was a moisturize day and I re braided it in three chunky corn rows. I also WFH/hybrid so when I have to go look at those people I just Diana Ross wig 💁🏽♀️. GAME CHANGER!!!
Again, I am in!!! I have been protective styling since our 2021 challenge. I am not sure of my current length. I will measure and let you all know. My ultimate goal is to reach full, waist length.
I was using rose water, a cream, leave in conditioner, olive oil, peppermint oil and vitamin e oil blend in my hair. I bought a scalp massager, a bonnet and a satin pillowcase. . I wash and condition my hair every 2 weeks. I deep condition my hair whenever I feel I need it. I love to put my hair in protective styles. Hair shrinkage is real. I am enjoying the journey.
My length goal for the end of 2023 is around midback length! I’m so excited to grow out my hair I also cut my hair about 5 months ago to collarbone length and it’s growing back so nicely! My goal is to retain length and maintain the thickness of my ends by trimming my hair every 3 months. I’m only cutting 1/4” at most so I’ll only loose 1” at most by the end of the year.
Looks like you have a solid plan! I was right above collarbone length last year but finally got to bra strap this year so I’m going for waist length this next year🤗
@@SimplyJuliaLauren that’s awesome! I also just realized if I retain 5” of hair in 2023 I’ll actually be at waist length at the end of the year and I’m shocked and so excited!
I am definitely going to be joining in on this challenge! Ive been rough handling my hair this whole year so it is time to do better. I'm currently at bra strap length and I want to get to waist length...😅I hope I can! Thanks for the video!!
so happy I ran into this! I recently started wearing my natural hair out 24/7 after years of wearing wigs and damaging styles (heavy/tight braids) and needed that extra help on what products to use now that I wear my hair full time. I’m all for natural /handmade products so this was very helpful. My hair has always been long but I feel like it stays the same length. I’ve been at bra strap length for so long i’m hoping in 2023 I will hit waist length.
Hi Julia, love you’re videos. Very inspiring and motivating. Thanks for sharing your journey with us. Could you please show us how you tie your scarfs for work/ working out, etc. thanks 😊.
Its 2-5-2024 and I’m Starting the challenge next weekend. Never did mini twists on my own hair. I’m hoping to get at least 5-6 inches of growth this year. I want to be waist length. My hair hates aloe and coconut oil. It loves Rose water. They both make it dry and brittle
Welcome to the challenge! I also had to turn from coconut oil; it just kinda sat on my hair. I personally can’t go without aloe myself. The goal for 2024 is tailbone length for me. Let’s get it!!!
I'll join this challenge ...currently I'm starting all over looking forward to new growth nd surprising length. Bald to shoulder length *my personal goals *
I've been looking forward to your vids Queen🙌🏾.. I'll be joining you on this challenge Probably use less essential oils if it's irritating; they're very potent
So glad to have you here! I think the problem was that I was gifted some cheap oils from a friend by a brand I haven't ever used before... Looks like I'm not using them again lol
Thank goodness African black soap is made here in Nigeria where I'm from and affordable! Will be making my shampoo as well as I've always done. Great video, you got a new sub. I haven't yet tried clay well. We have kaolin balls, I blended them into powder and tried it and I didn't get it well.
I'm down for this challenge. I was almost bra strap length and then the RV park I live in caught on fire and messed up the water. Now I've been dealing with hard/dirty water for this last year and only found a good hard water shampoo in May but by that time my hair had been shedding so excessively that I didn't notice how bad my breakage was until I got my shedding back to normal. I straighten my hair twice a year, Sept & Dec, When I straightened it in September I saw the extent of my breakage and decided to cut my hair. Now I'm back to shoulder length and am happy to participate in a doable growth challenge. I can't cornrow either so I prefer twists as my protective style. I've also went from washing my hair once a week to once every two weeks. I've gotten a water filter that does everything except soften the water so I have to keep that in mind. Oh I also permanently dyed my hair black in June so that may have also contributed to my breakage. My pfp was taken last year in November and I'm upset that my hair doesn't look like that anymore but now that is my goal. To get my hair back to that healthy state and then I'll be happy.
Dang sis you've been THROUGH IT! I'm all for you taking your health into account. Length is great, but it means nothing if you aren't healthy. I cut my hair about a year ago too, so come on, sis! Let's do this!!
I’m definitely with this challenge. But I have a question. All 2022 I have been braiding my hair once a month washing once a month. I’ll admit I wasn’t using any oil but I washed and deep conditioned every month. However I only grew 2 inches all year!😢 Do you have any advice for what I can do? I’ve started taking a vitamin now as I think that would help from the inside with growth
Like the protective styling was all year , washing and deep conditioning once a month, oiling scalp rarely. I had a baby in March so maybe that’s the reason I had so little growth but I was taking my prenatal.
@@aisha-3857 Congratulations on motherhood!! Let me start off by saying I'm not a doctor or expert: just an enthusiast when it comes to hair care. The first thing I'd look at is how often you wash your hair. If you have more product build up or sweat more often, you could need to wash your hair more than once a month. I wash weekly because I weightlift. Childbirth, regardless of prenatal vitamins, alters our hormones in a multitude of ways. I won't say that that IS contributing to your hair growth, but it could be a factor. If you're breastfeeding, make sure that whatever you're doing from the inside out is safe for baby too. That being said, oils, washing a bit more often, less tension on your scalp and working from the inside out may offer a boost in your growth journey. If you're using added hair, try just braiding your own hair or twisting it; make sure it isn't too tight. Don't be afraid to try something new. Take lots of pictures to truly see the growth journey and trust in the process. I believe in you Mama!!
My natural hair journey has been one I’ve put a lot of time and effort into but I feel like the only way I’ve seen it grow thicker and longer is after I’ve had it in protective styles. Do you recommend keeping it in those and cleansing periodically or once a week or so?
I personally like to wash my hair while it’s in the twists every week. But that’s what works best for me. I’ll make a wash day video soon with the full routine and then in 2023 I’ll be going live every wash day for my Patreon. 🤗
@@SimplyJuliaLauren Awesome! That would be so helpful, very visual learner. Haha. It would be an absolute DREAM to get my hair to even stomach length, let alone waist! But I’m definitely going to follow along and try! Thank you!
I personally am no longer a fan of hair typing as this changes based on age, environment, pregnancy, diet, medications taken, etc. These trends (in my opinion) are overrated and another way to categorize and separate those in the natural hair community instead of just focusing on the self. If you look further in the channel, I got asked so many times I decided to do the "test", but again, the way my hair acts will still change.
@SimplyJuliaLauren So porosity is not hair typing. It's how porous your hair is. For instance, you know how some things make your hair feel amazing and others don't? That has to do with your hair's porosity. For me, coconut oils are a no, no, because I have low porosity. There are a few things I stay away from because of my porosity. It's scientific. Thank you for sharing your experiences with the Indigenous Strandz method. I am looking for someone on UA-cam who is following her with low porosity hair. She has high porosity, and some of her products won't work on my hair because my cuticles are already tight (low porosity), so I don't want to close them anymore. Also, Castor oil is too thick. You see where I'm going from. I don't care too much for Andre Walker's 1-4, a-c hair typing.
As long as you stick to your routine and stay consistent with as low manipulation as possible, it is in deed a possible goal for one year. I believe in you!!
Hello! I always wash my hair in braids to prevent tangles. When it comes to deep conditioning, I will usually take my hair out for that just so that it penetrates well. That’s just me though. I hope you find what works for you!
This video came right on time since I was thinking of starting a challenge by myself, my hair is currently mid-back and my goal is hip-length. It's great to have a group of people doing it too and makes me feel more motivated😊.
So glad this video reached you! My overall goal is knee length but hoping for tailbone by the end of next year. LETS GOOOOOO! 🤗❤️
My grow to protective is 4 neat basic corn rows. GAME CHANGER for my thick growing natural hair. I’m in between armpit and bra strap btw and I re-moisturize every four days and I don’t use a shower cap. GAME CHANGER IN GROWTH. When the braids reach Meek Mill stage, I throw my wig on in public. I also work from home. I wash my hair every three weeks. Working myself up to every two weeks.
I wish I could cornrow my hair😭 I’m so happy this reached you!!!
How do you re-moisturise your hair?
@@larissaforde7885 spray it down, oil the parts and any where I can get under the braids, and then I take a finger dip of grease mixed with my moisturizer running down the parts and a second time on top of the braids and down the braids to the ends. Every week I re-do the braids. Yesterday was a moisturize day and I re braided it in three chunky corn rows. I also WFH/hybrid so when I have to go look at those people I just Diana Ross wig 💁🏽♀️. GAME CHANGER!!!
Again, I am in!!! I have been protective styling since our 2021 challenge. I am not sure of my current length. I will measure and let you all know. My ultimate goal is to reach full, waist length.
Woot woot! I believe in you sis! Yes let’s get the ball rolling!
I was using rose water, a cream, leave in conditioner, olive oil, peppermint oil and vitamin e oil blend in my hair. I bought a scalp massager, a bonnet and a satin pillowcase. . I wash and condition my hair every 2 weeks. I deep condition my hair whenever I feel I need it. I love to put my hair in protective styles. Hair shrinkage is real. I am enjoying the journey.
I'm so glad you're enjoying your journey! It sounds like you have everything down to the letter! I believe in you!!
My length goal for the end of 2023 is around midback length! I’m so excited to grow out my hair I also cut my hair about 5 months ago to collarbone length and it’s growing back so nicely! My goal is to retain length and maintain the thickness of my ends by trimming my hair every 3 months. I’m only cutting 1/4” at most so I’ll only loose 1” at most by the end of the year.
Looks like you have a solid plan! I was right above collarbone length last year but finally got to bra strap this year so I’m going for waist length this next year🤗
@@SimplyJuliaLauren that’s awesome! I also just realized if I retain 5” of hair in 2023 I’ll actually be at waist length at the end of the year and I’m shocked and so excited!
@@clumsymetea *gasps* girl you have this in the bag!!! Stay consistent and I KNOW it’s possible!!
@@SimplyJuliaLauren thank you 😊 that means a lot!
I am definitely going to be joining in on this challenge! Ive been rough handling my hair this whole year so it is time to do better. I'm currently at bra strap length and I want to get to waist length...😅I hope I can! Thanks for the video!!
I’m in the same boat so you’re not alone! Let’s get it!!
I was just thinking of a challenge for next year for myself earlier today! Just trimmed my hair today I’m ready 😎
Woot woot! Let’s go sis!!🤗
so happy I ran into this! I recently started wearing my natural hair out 24/7 after years of wearing wigs and damaging styles (heavy/tight braids) and needed that extra help on what products to use now that I wear my hair full time. I’m all for natural /handmade products so this was very helpful.
My hair has always been long but I feel like it stays the same length. I’ve been at bra strap length for so long i’m hoping in 2023 I will hit waist length.
Oh that’s definitely possible! Twists got me through 2019 and I had a drastic change in length. You got this!!
Hi Julia, love you’re videos. Very inspiring and motivating. Thanks for sharing your journey with us.
Could you please show us how you tie your scarfs for work/ working out, etc. thanks 😊.
Will do! Stay tuned!
I'm doing a 2023 challenge! Right now I'm waist length and I want to be hip length!
Awesome!! I'm so proud of you! You got this girl!!
I will be joining this challenge. I'm currently at the awkward length twa stage.
Oof that’s how I started this year out so believe me- I hear you! 😭
Its 2-5-2024 and I’m
Starting the challenge next weekend. Never did mini twists on my own hair. I’m hoping to get at least 5-6 inches of growth this year. I want to be waist length. My hair hates aloe and coconut oil. It loves Rose water. They both make it dry and brittle
Welcome to the challenge! I also had to turn from coconut oil; it just kinda sat on my hair. I personally can’t go without aloe myself. The goal for 2024 is tailbone length for me. Let’s get it!!!
I'll join this challenge ...currently I'm starting all over looking forward to new growth nd surprising length. Bald to shoulder length *my personal goals *
Bald to Shoulder is a great goal to achieve! I believe in you!!
I've been looking forward to your vids Queen🙌🏾.. I'll be joining you on this challenge
Probably use less essential oils if it's irritating; they're very potent
So glad to have you here! I think the problem was that I was gifted some cheap oils from a friend by a brand I haven't ever used before... Looks like I'm not using them again lol
Thank goodness African black soap is made here in Nigeria where I'm from and affordable! Will be making my shampoo as well as I've always done. Great video, you got a new sub. I haven't yet tried clay well. We have kaolin balls, I blended them into powder and tried it and I didn't get it well.
Kaolin balls? That sounds so interesting; I’ll have to look into it!
I love washing with clay and African black soap🤗
Count me in!!! I’m going to get my last trim of 2022 in a few days and then I’ll start the challenge🎉🎉🎉
Yes ma'am! We love a good, fresh start!!
I'm down for this challenge. I was almost bra strap length and then the RV park I live in caught on fire and messed up the water. Now I've been dealing with hard/dirty water for this last year and only found a good hard water shampoo in May but by that time my hair had been shedding so excessively that I didn't notice how bad my breakage was until I got my shedding back to normal. I straighten my hair twice a year, Sept & Dec, When I straightened it in September I saw the extent of my breakage and decided to cut my hair. Now I'm back to shoulder length and am happy to participate in a doable growth challenge. I can't cornrow either so I prefer twists as my protective style. I've also went from washing my hair once a week to once every two weeks. I've gotten a water filter that does everything except soften the water so I have to keep that in mind. Oh I also permanently dyed my hair black in June so that may have also contributed to my breakage. My pfp was taken last year in November and I'm upset that my hair doesn't look like that anymore but now that is my goal. To get my hair back to that healthy state and then I'll be happy.
Dang sis you've been THROUGH IT!
I'm all for you taking your health into account. Length is great, but it means nothing if you aren't healthy. I cut my hair about a year ago too, so come on, sis! Let's do this!!
I enjoy watching your hair growth tips. Will you be trimming your ends as well?
This upcoming year, no. If I follow exactly what I did in 2019, there won’t be a need for a trim until maybe the end of the year
@@SimplyJuliaLauren okay! Sounds good!
I'm down for the challenge. I am currently armpit length and I want to grow it to bra strap length.
Oh that can definitely be done! I believe in you sis! Let’s get it!
...and nutrition and massages 3X a week and tea rinses and DC.
Yes; please tailor the challenge to your own needs!!🙌🏾✨
I’m definitely with this challenge. But I have a question. All 2022 I have been braiding my hair once a month washing once a month. I’ll admit I wasn’t using any oil but I washed and deep conditioned every month. However I only grew 2 inches all year!😢 Do you have any advice for what I can do? I’ve started taking a vitamin now as I think that would help from the inside with growth
Like the protective styling was all year , washing and deep conditioning once a month, oiling scalp rarely. I had a baby in March so maybe that’s the reason I had so little growth but I was taking my prenatal.
@@aisha-3857 Congratulations on motherhood!!
Let me start off by saying I'm not a doctor or expert: just an enthusiast when it comes to hair care.
The first thing I'd look at is how often you wash your hair. If you have more product build up or sweat more often, you could need to wash your hair more than once a month. I wash weekly because I weightlift.
Childbirth, regardless of prenatal vitamins, alters our hormones in a multitude of ways. I won't say that that IS contributing to your hair growth, but it could be a factor. If you're breastfeeding, make sure that whatever you're doing from the inside out is safe for baby too.
That being said, oils, washing a bit more often, less tension on your scalp and working from the inside out may offer a boost in your growth journey. If you're using added hair, try just braiding your own hair or twisting it; make sure it isn't too tight. Don't be afraid to try something new. Take lots of pictures to truly see the growth journey and trust in the process. I believe in you Mama!!
My natural hair journey has been one I’ve put a lot of time and effort into but I feel like the only way I’ve seen it grow thicker and longer is after I’ve had it in protective styles. Do you recommend keeping it in those and cleansing periodically or once a week or so?
I personally like to wash my hair while it’s in the twists every week. But that’s what works best for me.
I’ll make a wash day video soon with the full routine and then in 2023 I’ll be going live every wash day for my Patreon. 🤗
@@SimplyJuliaLauren Awesome! That would be so helpful, very visual learner. Haha. It would be an absolute DREAM to get my hair to even stomach length, let alone waist! But I’m definitely going to follow along and try! Thank you!
Of course sis!
Porosity is key to finding what works. Do you know what porosity you are?
I personally am no longer a fan of hair typing as this changes based on age, environment, pregnancy, diet, medications taken, etc. These trends (in my opinion) are overrated and another way to categorize and separate those in the natural hair community instead of just focusing on the self.
If you look further in the channel, I got asked so many times I decided to do the "test", but again, the way my hair acts will still change.
@SimplyJuliaLauren So porosity is not hair typing. It's how porous your hair is. For instance, you know how some things make your hair feel amazing and others don't? That has to do with your hair's porosity. For me, coconut oils are a no, no, because I have low porosity. There are a few things I stay away from because of my porosity. It's scientific.
Thank you for sharing your experiences with the Indigenous Strandz method. I am looking for someone on UA-cam who is following her with low porosity hair. She has high porosity, and some of her products won't work on my hair because my cuticles are already tight (low porosity), so I don't want to close them anymore. Also, Castor oil is too thick. You see where I'm going from. I don't care too much for Andre Walker's 1-4, a-c hair typing.
currently hip, going for classic? is it possible in a year? I hope...
As long as you stick to your routine and stay consistent with as low manipulation as possible, it is in deed a possible goal for one year. I believe in you!!
Hello been trying to look at your website but it’s not loading for me
Yes, I'm sorry! The website is down. I'll take that off. Thank you for the heads up!
I am 100% on this challenge. Will also share to the Discord group. #Roadtowaistlength
Oh yes please and thank you! I’ve been meaning to be more active in there; I’m just not used to it😅
@@SimplyJuliaLauren no problem at all. We've been keeping it going and it has been such a beautiful space ❤
@@Sappatini that makes me so happy! I’m so glad!!😭❤️
@@SimplyJuliaLauren ❤❤❤❤
@@Sappatini Hey, how can we join the discord group?
Hi darling...can I wash my hair in braids,how often? Also, can I deep condition my conrow?
Hello! I always wash my hair in braids to prevent tangles. When it comes to deep conditioning, I will usually take my hair out for that just so that it penetrates well.
That’s just me though. I hope you find what works for you!
Challenge starts tomorrow!!!
Can't wait!!
Im in 😊
Yay! So glad this found you!!🤗❤️
Hey 😀
Hello!🤗
How long do you take to retouch your twists???
It depends on how long my hair is and how small I decide to make them. It doesn’t take my entire wash day though and I never want it to.
@@SimplyJuliaLauren thanks so much... Am thinking of taking 4 -6 weeks then do a touch up
Do you detangle?
Indeed I do! I detangle while doing each twist. I’ll be coming out with a washday video at the beginning of January so stay tuned!!
@@SimplyJuliaLauren Can’t wait!!! I’m too stoked!!