Long-Term VS Short-Term Protective Styling for Type 4 Natural Hair

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  • Опубліковано 3 гру 2024

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  • @limelime5834
    @limelime5834 2 роки тому +33

    I have 3 jars of your butters and it has last me a while ..I wanted to say thank you and please continue making these butters😁 because I will continue to buy them

    • @ifshesopleases
      @ifshesopleases  2 роки тому +6

      Aww thank-you so much! So glad that they are working for you

  • @jaiynabrown851
    @jaiynabrown851 2 роки тому +49

    Doing braids back to back, def thinned my hair so shes right, just do some twists WITH youre own hair and keep that in for a week, and then take the twist out, wear it for a few and wash then re do the twists...

    • @my1stlove130
      @my1stlove130 Рік тому +2

      I have hands in hair syndrome I love my hair too much I did some low tension butterfly locs right now leaving it in for 4-6 weeks

    • @lashawnabrady7063
      @lashawnabrady7063 10 місяців тому

      @jaiynabrown851. If the type of braids that you are getting back to back is too tight for your hair follicle.... you will experience hair thining.

  • @1GoldenBreeze
    @1GoldenBreeze 2 роки тому +51

    I'm a short-term girl all the way. I like being able to shampoo, condition, detangle, and style frequently. My scalp is on the oily side so I need to shampoo at least once if not twice a week. Generally, it's every 5days for me. It isn't typical, but I've grown my hair using WnG styling 90% of the time. Sometimes I'll do a twisted updo or a bun.

    • @adama4213
      @adama4213 2 роки тому +1

      finally, met someone like me😁

    • @1GoldenBreeze
      @1GoldenBreeze 2 роки тому +1

      @@adama4213 👍😁

  • @JoyBNaturals
    @JoyBNaturals 9 днів тому

    Yes, there are many things to put into consideration, lifestyle, environment etc.. so its definitely going to be different for everybody.
    For me long-term protective styling has been working for me when it comes to improving the fullness and length of my hair😊

  • @justbeuneik
    @justbeuneik 2 роки тому +22

    Short-term is the way to go for me. I mostly wash my hair every 2 weeks. 3 weeks depending on my work life. I refresh my scalp with rosewater in between wash days to sooth the itchiness and loosen up the sebum. I naturally have an oily scalp so this routine has help me alot. I usually do medium size flat twists for my 2-3 week of protective styling. Occasionally I'll do mini twists, which last me for up to 4 weeks. I like to do mini twists every 2 to 3 months.

    • @ifshesopleases
      @ifshesopleases  2 роки тому +3

      Thanks for your comment! ~
      I didn't actually know about rosewater! That's a great tip

  • @jazz-axy9924
    @jazz-axy9924 Рік тому +6

    You're the only natural youtuber I've heard state that it's the ends that mostly matter in growing long hair. Everybody focuses on the scalp but all that growth is pointless if you ignore the ends.

    • @k.5425
      @k.5425 3 місяці тому

      Then which youtubers have you been watching?

  • @truthserum1271
    @truthserum1271 2 роки тому +20

    Yes! Tuck those ends! Game changer ❤️

  • @denyshadials5702
    @denyshadials5702 Рік тому +5

    I think the issue with any protective style is people not washing often enough.
    Hair simply isn’t designed to go for long stretches without water. I tried that once and had unbelievable shedding and hair was so fragile. I could see why so many women (that I knew) who only protective styled had thinned out hair.
    Now, protective style or not, I don’t wear any style I can’t wash in just a few days. Made all the difference in my shedding and my hair was soft and strong because it could actually relieve nutrients from leave-ins when it’s a fresh slate.
    Edit: oh look at that we’ve had similar experiences 😂. I like answering perspective questions before watching the whole to see how it compares.

  • @pragooutube
    @pragooutube 2 роки тому +14

    My hair is high porosity it seems, I could never go two weeks without remoisturizing! In one week I have to redo and remoisturize my short term protective style (usually big/ medium twists), and even by then it will be a little crunchy in outer exposed areas. I wash in 2 and a half or 3 weeks.

  • @MahareyS
    @MahareyS Рік тому +2

    Braids thinned me out too. I have to spritz or get the humidity in the shower. Water and oils/butter and 2 braids under my wigs. Corn rows breaks my hair out bad still moist on the inside.

  • @TyajaTamisha
    @TyajaTamisha 2 роки тому +8

    I’m a long term type of girl but my take down process is shitty lol I’m learning to be delicate and gentle with her.

    • @ifshesopleases
      @ifshesopleases  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks for your comment!
      Please be gentle with your hair

  • @solarlola5953
    @solarlola5953 2 роки тому +9

    I mostly do short term . But I do long term when I’m trying to see a significant difference in length . I still wash and condition . I’m currently in a 2 to 3 month protective style, box braids with no extensions. Last time I did this was 2 years ago and it helped a lot .

    • @ifshesopleases
      @ifshesopleases  2 роки тому +1

      Thank-you for your comment, Lola!
      Glad to hear that long-term works for you!

  • @TriggaTreDay
    @TriggaTreDay 2 роки тому +10

    I don’t wear fake hair anymore, but I do wear head wraps a lot now and I think it’s starting to make my hair a bit thin because of how much I wear them. Another great hair UA-camr mentioned that head wraps can smother your hair and start to negatively affect your hair vs doing good.

    • @ifshesopleases
      @ifshesopleases  2 роки тому +7

      Thanks for your comment!
      Yes! I had the same experience with head wraps, actually!

    • @TriggaTreDay
      @TriggaTreDay 2 роки тому +1

      @@ifshesopleases oh wow, thanks for sharing that. I’m for sure going to start letting my hair be scare free most of the week.

    • @pmw5422
      @pmw5422 2 роки тому

      @Lady LaTre'viette Phantumhive Do you wear satin scarves or a satin base? Also do you wear your hair in cornrows, twists underneath? This is very helpful for me so my hair stays moisturized and my scalp is more exposed in cornrows or twists so it can breathe

    • @TriggaTreDay
      @TriggaTreDay 2 роки тому +2

      @@pmw5422 yes I wear satin scarves and I will put on a satin base if my scarf is cotton. I wear braid-twists. I dont do cornrows in my hair, haven't for years (after my hair passed waist length). I work from home so I got used to wearing head wraps all the time in the house and I just ended up wearing them all the time when I would go out as well. So I almost never wear my hair out. Im working to change that now. My hair is still super thick, but it used to be thicker than what it is now mostly due to it shedding a lot. But Im working on my diet and exercising more, so that should help a ton, on top of letting my hair breathe.

  • @SB-gq7fp
    @SB-gq7fp Рік тому +2

    Omg you and your hair are gorgeous

  • @joan2087
    @joan2087 2 роки тому +5

    One thing I learnt: to moisturize cornrows, use liquid mixed with conditioner and oil and spray everyday. I also have low porosity hair but and buns help me keep the moisture. Thanks!

  • @SunniDae333
    @SunniDae333 2 роки тому +7

    I love long term

    • @ifshesopleases
      @ifshesopleases  2 роки тому

      Thank-you for your comment!
      Glad that they work for you

  • @FineNaturalHairROCKS
    @FineNaturalHairROCKS 2 роки тому +17

    I think my hair loves protective styles that are no longer than a month to a month and a half MAX. Anything longer is begging for matting and issues.Great video btw!!!

  • @arewahaircaretv8718
    @arewahaircaretv8718 2 роки тому +11

    The ends retain the length ❤
    Personally my hair is strong enough to withstand matting up.
    I'm also able to care for my during the long-term protective style. I don't advise it but it works for me.

    • @ifshesopleases
      @ifshesopleases  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks for your comment!
      Glad to hear that it works for you!

    • @ChesireWaltz
      @ChesireWaltz 2 роки тому

      I envy you, my hair screams it's displeasure in the amount of shed I get with even gentle longish term protective styles!!!

    • @arewahaircaretv8718
      @arewahaircaretv8718 2 роки тому

      @@ChesireWaltz maybe ur doesn't tolerate those? Try short term low maintenance styles.

  • @risenshineofficial
    @risenshineofficial Рік тому +4

    Queen, Iam so shook. You are so gorgeous, classy and feminine.Your hair is voluptuous and lovely. Don't know where you've been! Omg I love it here! Thanks for all of the amazing tips. New subbie❤️

    • @ifshesopleases
      @ifshesopleases  Рік тому +1

      Aww thank you so much for this lovely comment! Welcome! ❤️

  • @jamesja85jj
    @jamesja85jj 4 місяці тому

    Box braids thinned my hair out as well. Took me way too long to pinpoint that as the culprit. I've been doing mini twists for about 7 months, and im seeing so much improvement in my density and length.

  • @Ebonigrantlove3
    @Ebonigrantlove3 2 роки тому +10

    My hair is the same way and my scalp is very tender

    • @ifshesopleases
      @ifshesopleases  2 роки тому

      Thanks for this comment, Eboni!
      My scalp is tender, too~

  • @LethalLemonLime
    @LethalLemonLime Рік тому +1

    Something I noticed about my hair in long term protective styles is that I'm able to add more product because I don't have to worry about my hair looking greasy. So usually my hair is still super moisturized underneath the protective style. This is only if I do the prep myself though. If the stylist does it with her own products then usually it gets dry quickly. But I've experienced tons of times, taking down a sew in where my hair feels super soft and quite pliable despite not being wet.

  • @Ogechime
    @Ogechime 2 роки тому +1

    Girlll.. You are so beautiful ❤️❤️, you are literally glowing. I love your smile 🥺😍

  • @AbianahTheGemini
    @AbianahTheGemini 5 місяців тому

    You can still grow long hair with twists outs and wash and gos and leaving it out you just have to have the right technique.

  • @essenceoneessence
    @essenceoneessence 2 роки тому +1

    I really love your videos! They’re straight to the point, you explain things in a way that makes sense and you give lots of helpful information. Thank you for doing these 🥰

  • @Hannah-sl1tf
    @Hannah-sl1tf 2 роки тому +1

    I love to workout and run so I wear crochet braids. But how would I take care of my natural hair as a runner? Thanks!

  • @rosameijering5161
    @rosameijering5161 Рік тому

    For some reason watching you make me feel so organised. But i have straight hair and havd the feeling that braiding etcetera would only damage more I honestely can ot imagine that brushing every day would not be enough

    • @ifshesopleases
      @ifshesopleases  Рік тому +1

      Aww, thank-you Rosa, I am so glad to hear that you feel organised when watching me. I've never heard that before

  • @saronsaron6145
    @saronsaron6145 Рік тому

    Thanks for the tips sis ...i love it.. thank u for sharing this ❤❤❤

  • @AbianahTheGemini
    @AbianahTheGemini 5 місяців тому

    I wore braids one time and my hair thinned out so bad it was terrible it looked like I had heat damage even though I didn’t use heat. Haven’t worn them since

  • @prettyb5852
    @prettyb5852 2 роки тому +2

    Long term 💯

  • @bellejoina
    @bellejoina 2 роки тому

    Thank you so much sooo informative. My hair is sooo dry… i try the LOB Methode with the Butter that Sounds great ☀️🙏🏾🎄

  • @VickiPzxc
    @VickiPzxc 2 роки тому +1

    Hey! Loved the video and would also love to see a lookbook if you’d like to share

    • @ifshesopleases
      @ifshesopleases  2 роки тому

      Thank-you! Yes, I'm planning to do one, soon!

  • @Therian4li
    @Therian4li 2 роки тому +3

    How can I buy your butter

    • @ifshesopleases
      @ifshesopleases  2 роки тому +1

      Hi Latanya ~
      Thanks for your comment!
      You can buy them here: ifshesopleases.com/collections/all

  • @joneshasmith4219
    @joneshasmith4219 2 роки тому +1

    With your butters do you use them everyday?

    • @ifshesopleases
      @ifshesopleases  2 роки тому +5

      Hi Jonesha
      Thanks for your comment!
      I use them on my ends every-day when my hair is out, yes

  • @eugeniasalmon8182
    @eugeniasalmon8182 Рік тому

    Six weeks

  • @fi_gabor7851
    @fi_gabor7851 2 роки тому

    Do individual braiding without extensions cause issues? That’s what I do now

    • @ifshesopleases
      @ifshesopleases  2 роки тому +4

      I think they're much better than braids with extensions :)
      My best advice would be to watch your hair carefully and see how it reacts