5 Tips for Growing Long, Natural Hair
I started my natural hair journey in 2009 and the number one question I get from other naturalistas is what did I do to grow my hair so long. My answer? I simply stopped getting relaxers… there’s some genetics going on too, though. It’s really about length retention and not growth. I always state that just because you stop relaxing your hair, does not always mean it will grow to waist length. Many women become discouraged and disappointed when they do not reach the length they want quickly. Length retention is possible! I will share with you a few of my tips that helped me retain length over the years.
Protect Your Ends
You have to protect those precious ends! The way that I keep my ends protected is always sealing them with oil. I love coconut oil on my hair but there are others that you can use that you may like better (jojoba, olive, grapeseed etc). I usually wear my hair in twists or a high bun. This also protects them because they are tucked out of the way.
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Low Manipulation Styling
This is a big one for me. I’m a lazy natural and I like to keep it very simple most of the time! I love a rod set sometimes, LOL! I mainly rock twists for a day, then wear my hair out for up to 3 days then bun it until it is wash day. I try not to touch or mess with my hair too much. This helped my hair grow and helped me to retain length.
Deep Conditioning
I deep condition my hair at least every other week. I always want to make sure that my hair gets ample amounts of moisture. Deep conditioning helps protect your hair during styling.
Trims
Now this may shock you. I only trim my ends when needed. I am getting my hair straightened this weekend so I will get a trim then. I had my ends trimmed in March of this year as well.
Gentle Detangling
I always make sure to use a wide tooth comb and gently detangle my hair. I always detangle my hair in the shower when it is wet. I also finger detangle over detangling with a comb.
These are some of my techniques and tips on how I retained length during my journey. there is no magic trick to length retention. You just have to build a regimen, stick to it, and be patient.
Victor Ray, the rising star on Capitol Records, is set to release his highly anticipated EP, i tried., on June 14th. Until then he unveils the soul filling single Falling Into Place featuring the mesmerizing vocals of UK soul star Debbie. Written from personal experience, the track delves into the whirlwind of emotions that come with falling for someone new, capturing the hope and uncertainty of budding romance. According to Victor:
Falling Into Place” is about “meeting a stranger that you know could end up becoming a lot more.
Debbie relating to the same sentiment added:
The song makes you feel something.
Their collaboration brings an additional depth to the tracks genuine emotion. The EP follows Victor’s sold-out European tour and sees him joining Teddy Swims on his sold-out UK tour, kicking off in Manchester. Named as Apple Music’s new Up Next UK artist, Victor continues to captivate audiences with his soulful sound and heartfelt lyrics. Don’t miss out on his latest musical journey and follow Victor Ray today on TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, and Spotify. Stream “Falling Into Place” below and here.
NorthEnd Empire Films LLC presents “Irresponsibull” movie. Allen is ready to settle down. Only his girlfriend Theresa doesn’t think he’s anywhere close to being responsible enough to start a family. When an unexpected opportunity arises for Allen to keep Theresa’s nephew and niece (Brian and Britt) and prove his maturity, he jumps to it…without knowing these two kids are not your average youngsters. Marcus is a low level scam artist that works for his uncle, the most “dangerous construction boss” in Chicago. He continues to screw up job after job and is desperate to show his uncle/boss that he can be responsible and counted on in the family business. The boss gives him just one more chance to prove himself. Then, the most unlikely of events happens, causing a chance meeting of Allen and Marcus and starting a downward spiral like no other. Can any of these men make it out and show that they are indeed NOT Irresponsibull?
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Skanks The Rap Martyr and GStats Hard Bars announce the release of their tribute album ‘Martin & Malcolm.’ The 13-track project is presented by Anarchy Records and Bankai Fam. It comes with an elite selection of features including Ruste Juxx a.k.a Nat Turner, Big A.V a.k.a Father Divine, Low Banga a.k.a Huey P & D-Strong a.k.a Che Guevara, Milez Grimez a.k.a JFK & Shatike a.k.a Marcus Garvey, Supreme J.A.H a.k.a Allah The Father, Kenyattah Black aka Noble Drew Ali, Bazzo The Great a.k.a H. Rap Brown & Sunez a.k.a Pedro Albizu Campos, Poison Pen a.k.a Bumpy Johnson & Tone Spliff a.k.a Sam Giancanna, and SMACCZ a.k.a Muhammad Ali.
All features take on aliases as past leaders while Skanks and GStats portray Martin and Malcolm. They show off a unique, unmatched lyrical wit sure to leave a lasting impression. Stream the project and connect below.
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