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Ur hair is getting long. Ur skin is flawless. Don't be paranoid, ur doing a great job! Ur videos are so educational. I pray this channel obtains over a million users.

Hey, finally someone who's hair looks close to mine!! 💜

Btw your voice is super unique. Have you ever considered voice acting?

I did my big chop Sunday and I'm so happy about it

First off... You're sooooo pretty 😍😍😍

You're so pretty! May I suggest sectioning your hair and applying the clay on smaller sections from root to tip? It will help with detangling and curl definition in addition to the clarifying. Your hair is beautiful and thick! I love the routine! 😍

Your voice is so cute! Love your videos :)

Your hair is thriving. TFS

I miss my hair when it was that length and shape. You and your hair are beautiful. Tip: for any leave in, gels an creams that I plan on layering, I mix a little of both on the back of my hand to see if they mix well. You would be able to tell if the products will leave flakes in your hair. ❤️

That fro is bomb! Super cute! The texture is just like mine! Wow!

i have 4c low porosity hair as well!! heres a funny question: when you lay down and get back up, does your hair flatten and matte up and look like a twa again? it happens to me all the time i want to make sure im not the only one💩

Real type 4 hair 😍. Good luck on your natural journey. I’m 10 months so far now .

I felt a lot like you when I started taking care of my natural hair for the first time back in 2009. What I’ve learned is that at the end of the day there are many, many routines and techniques to grow long, healthy hair. I know it’s easy to compare your hair to others, fret about products and styling, and worry that you’ll ruin your hair again. I want you to know though that time is key. As long as your hair is moisturized and you take steps to avoid heat, too much pulling, and unnecessary friction, it will GROW, GROW, GROW! You got this, girl. My hair started off around shoulder length at the beginning of my journey and nine years later is still insanely thick with mostly 4a shrunken zigzags with a few bits of 3c. Your hair is almost at the point where consistent stretching is some way will save you crazy amounts of time.

Our hair is not the same. I have the 2C est hair in the world bit, I love watching you. I straightened my hair for 3 decades and just quit in January and love my hair now. I just find you inspiring to keep my 2C hair and you make me wanna keep it curly. You are amazing and beautiful. 💚 I feel very grateful that you share with us. And holy crap! Didnt know about the whole Egyptian Clay part! Thank you, thank you, thank you.

You're beyond gorgeous!!

Great video!! I have a few tips u might want to consider. If u insist on Tresemme as your go-to deep conditioner, think about using their Botanique line (spelling?) -- the conditioner w coconut oil in it and is silicone free. Regular Tresemme is loaded w silicone, which acts like a shellac on your hair as it keeps moisture from penetrating. Also, I know Kinky Curly Knot Today is a convenient leave-in (u can pick it up at Whole Foods), and it's pretty effective -- I've used it myself; however, it contains no oils or real softening/conditioning properties. U might consider a leave-in from Camille Rose Naturals or from Mane Choice ("soft as can be" "3-in-1" leave-in): these two are super effective for softening, protecting, detangling, etc. . .,. if u need a leave-in u can pick up in a hurry, Giovanni Direct Leave-In (get it from Whole Foods!) is another good choice -- it's just not as heavy as the other two I suggest. Good luck w everything! I'm really enjoying watching your natural hair journey!

Hi there! I wanted to agree with Antoinette below, I'm a low porosity type 4 as well and silicon hair care products add an additional barrier(shield)that inhibits product absorption. I avoid them whenever possible.

I suggest using a silicone paraben fragrance peg free conditioner since you don't use a shampoo with SLS(sulfates), there's no way to get the silicone out of your hair and it can cause build up and prevent the good products you're using from penetrating. I love your hair!

You should try incorporating fenugreek. That stuff makes a great deep conditioner because of its slip and it helps to grow hair faster!

The longer your hair gets the more your coils are going to pop. You're TWA looks exactly like mine did when I big chopped in 2016. Natural afro hair is amazing💕💕💕

I used to use clay every wash but honesty been lazy to do it. You can find good deep conditioners for under 10$. And shopping at Sallys or target can return if don't like it. Nothing wrong with d.i.y though but I'd use a more less silicone conditioner. You can add fresh aloe Vera or the powder for extra slip, or even marshmallow root. Avocados, banana or yogurt. The longer hair gets more prone to ssk so you can do twist out or braids out might take a while to twist it but it will stretch the hair and moisture last longer. Or finger coils.

Joy-el !! You should really start sectioning your hair off, it’s gotten so long !! 😍

wow your hair is growing pretty quickly and looks so soft. thank you for sharing your journey. I really love your channel and I will definitely have to try out that Aztec clay. looks like a winner to me.

The longer your hair gets the easier it will become to manage

Girl you are so beautiful I can’t even lie to see you have hair like me 🤣 it’s like “whoaaaa she knows the struggle”.

Idk about using a daily conditioner with the honey that's only if you're wanting to leave it in. I use conditioners as my leave in all the time and my hair is waist length. Never had an issue

I’ve never heard of clarifying your hair with Indian healing clay. I’ll have to try that. Thanks for sharing!

omg you are so freakin pretty!!! goals

Omg girl you look like some family of mine! Don't mind me I come from a big ole Creole family, in Louisiana we would call you "pasa blanca" lol. I love your hair, continue to rock your FRO proudly!

You really remind me of Minnie Ripperton

I've been watchin you for a while and since your big chop your looking fabulous!!! 💜👌🏽 be careful of the silicones in alot of conditioners, some curly girls/guys are perfectly fine with silicones and salfates its all about what your hair likes, my hair loves products without them. Also ALL hair low or high porosity needs protein its just the balance. I have low porosity and I do one protein treatment once a month. All curly girls/guys do what works for YOUR hair no matter what the internet claims, you might not be in the status quo. Your hair doesn't like...don't do it. Your doing great Joyel!! 💜

What lip gloss is that??? It's really pretty

Protein treatments are fine for our (low porosity) hair it just depends on your hair....I usually do a "hard one" aka aphogee like once or once every two months...... and yes apply all your creams and products to saturated hair - if you want to keep your curl pattern intact....I'm type 4a/b And I wouldn't recommend always doing the clay - maybe like twice a month since it is very drying Another thing is I have a brush similar to the Felicia Leatherwood brush (yes it'll get through your hair lol) just apply a looooot of conditioner (I use the Giovanni conditioners (the ones you see at tjmaxx or Marshalls that are tall and colorful) with a lot of slip and make sure your hair is weeeeettttt with warm/hot water and just do it in "sections" - I honestly don't loose/shed a lot since I've been doing my washes like this (and I wash my hair twice a week.....and I washed my hair like this even when it was like bra strap length as well) - if you want to use a gel ....I recommend Aunt Jackie's elongating gel or wetline extreme (apply to wet hair and use warm water and your hands should glide through your hair).....If you don't want to use gels then you can use your KCKT or just apply more conditioner to your hair tbh

Hi Charmaine. Just a tip as your new in your natural hair journey, TRY NEW THINGS AND EXPERIMENT ALL THE WAY. for example you seal your hair with cold water then apply your Kinkly curly leave-in. I was surprised that your hair seems to like it, because sealing the cuticles doesn’t permit anything else to absorb into the hair, which could explain why the leave-in takes a long while to dissipate as you said. So why not try NOT sealing your hair with cold water and see if it’s any better or worse for you. As you said “if it ain’t broke, don’t try to fix it”. But I know that keeping a log of the things I’ve done with my hair over the years has been VERY helpful to me. And be proud of your low po hair girl, it’s healthy and strong hair, and your little fro really suits you!!! 😉

You look pretty with your hair like that 😊

omg you’re adorable i can’t even.

“The internet can be such a confusing place..” you have never lied. 😂 i love watching your hair journey because I’m learning my hair too. It’s so nice to see someone who hasn’t been natural for 5+ years. 😭 it’s only been 3 months for me. Lmao

wow i just love you, your smile is so infectious and your personality is so cute. can’t wait to see you grow and flourish with your hair, youtube, and life !!!!

Hi Joy -el, I have similar thick, low porosity hair. I stopped combing my hair even finger combing it and I noticed less tangles. After I wet my hair I will gently pull it out to stretch it, fluff it when applying my conditioner and the water itself detangles it. I use to spend so much time detangling and it was a never ending battle. I don't have any locs or matting. Also, another tip I have for getting conditioner to really get into the hair is to double condition. Condition rinse condition. When you rinse the conditioner the water is helping to distribute the conditioner. Hope this helps. Your fro looks amazing on you.

Thanks for sharing your journey with us! Just some tips: Try drying your hair with a t-shirt, rather than shaking it out. Lol. Also because the bentonite is a clarifying agent, you don't need to "shampoo" your hair first. That can dry out your hair. Another helpful tip as some of the ladies mentioned below is sectioning your hair. You can twist out each section as you detangle. You may want to get a detangling comb/brush too like the Denman. 😊

Oh my gosh! I can SWEAR by the aztec clay & I have 4c hair....its is amazing!!!!

As far as protein goes maybe once every three months for low porosity girls is best depending how low your porosity is.

Awesome video! Just a tip, the clay mask works even better for clarifying and defining the hair when you let it dry, rather than putting a plastic cap on. His clay has become a staple in my 4C hair routine also!

Mango seed butter and shea butter are great for definition and long lasting moisture for thicker hair. So if you do branch out to buying more products like twisting creams look for that in at the top of ingredients. Or you can just get a tub shea butter by itself and use that alone as styler. Your fro is bueatiful btw

Doing protein treatments are good for every now and then but only leave it on for like 10/15 mins max then follow up with a moisturizing deep conditioner after

You have such a pretty face. The hair is the cherry on top 😊 your hair is flourishing!

woah type 4 on a light skin girl

Can you please do a makeup tutorial on this look? It looks beautiful

You are soooo pretty!! And you have beautiful hair as well !

I use the clay also. My hair is short so I use 1/2 C. Clay, 1/4 C. ACV, 1/4 C. Warm water, and 1 Tbsp. Black seed oil. I mix it in a reclaimed coconut shell with a wooden spoon.

U can define your curls more if u do a wash and go and apply the product in sections

You are SO CUTE!! New subbie!!

I'm enjoying watching your hair journey. I am about 4 years natural now. Once your hair is long enough to section off easily in the shower, you will be able to dentangle thoroughly and more confidently with just your fingers.

Your so beautiful

Hi Joyel, Great blog this week. Please do not avoid putting protein in your hair. Protein has some really fabulous benefits for our hair when it is utilized. The key is to have a really great balance between moisture and protein.

I have 3C/4a hair and you have inspired me to rock my natural curls. I did it yesterday with such confidence. I look like the Lion King and some curls are as curly as others so I take a very small curling iron to create spiral curls in a couple of areas. Thank you sis for the inspiration! Sisters of color rock...in all shades! ❤️

You're gorgeous, you should totally be a model!

_I'm absolutely loving your hair journey girl. Your hair is flourishing. A leave-in that I think would be good is can't leave-in conditioning creme or the Garnier leave-ins. I have low-porosity too and they are very moisturizing in my opinion. Anyway glad u found a wash routine that works for u._ 💞💓♥

you need to look into protein/moisture balance. moisture overload is also possible for low porosity and it makes hair mushy and weak

May I suggest not washing your hair before the clay? Just wet it with a spray bottle and mart it in smaller sections, leave it on for 30 minutes and then rinse it condition it style it as usual. You can try flexi rods also. They are fun and gives the hair and nice curl.

Please, please try one time kinky curly custard and the leave in together with a denmen brush! I promise you will see definition!

I love your thick hair. "GreenBeauty" channel is very informative about hair porosity, protein etc.

I'm so obsessed with you😍 I'm just binge watching your videos and watching your journey and you are just so funny and amazing! You are definitely helping me discover what works so plz keep them coming 🤗

I got a bonnet with a hose that attaches to your blowdryer. Turn blowdryer on and it turns into a hot hood dryer.. like the kind u sit under at the salon. 10-15 bucks at Sally beauty supply✨

Its official Im subscribing! Your hair looks similar to my hair, please keep uploading the hair videos. Thanks for sharing!

You are so adorbs! Subscribed!

You are just the sweetest, purest most innocent person ever. I mean jeez! How did you get like that?

Okay, couple things: 1) I bought the massager thing as well and i only use it because sometimes there’s parts of my scalp that are like extra itchy so I’ll use it in those sections- but yah I agree nothing like your fingers. 2) I love looking at your hair because it’s like looking at my own- your hair is slightly longer than mine and I just love it..low porosity and all. 3) I’ve started using the texture ID shampoo/deep conditioner and I especially love the shampoo because it’s clarifying- may be worth looking into. Sally’s will often have sales for like buy one get one half off. And lastly 4) I’ve been using a deep conditioning cap since forever. It’s a GAME CHANGER for all hair types natural or relaxed. You look ridiculous (little house on the prairie) wearing it but anything for our hair right? I recommend the Doctors Choice Professional conditioning heat cap- it’s available on amazon for just under $30. It concentrates all the heat and is almost like a steam treatment. DO NOT get the ones that look like they’ve been inflated cause they just don’t warm up the same- You won’t regret it. Love joining you on this healthy hair journey! ❣️

Your hair is so beautiful, seriously, never go back to chemicals. You look so....free. Also, if you haven't already, check out Brittney Gray, she is a KZfaqr, she is a duel nationality girl (black and white) just like you with 3c, 4a hair. She is really into healthy hair, realistic expectations and loving the hair you have, no matter what your hair is like or how you choose to style it. Check her out you will love her . If i'm not mistaken, she wears her hair straightened but she does have a video or two with her hair not straightened and it reminds me of your hair.

I HAVE THE SAME DETANGLING COMB!!!! I’m like so excited lol!

I think it’s okay to use natural products everyday and a protein treatment once a month! ❤️

Your hair looks very nice.

I'm british but I know a lot of amazing products for low porosity 4 type hair from America. Organi grow hair co ( has a line specifically for low porosity..all organic, vegan and chemical free ) miche beauty deep condioner ( protein free) bee mine deep conditoner ( protein free) soultanicals ( protein and glyverine free but has algae which strengthens like coconut oil ) and if you ever want british products Anita grant is the best hair care line I've ever used. She has a rhassoul clay deep condioner I use for my low po hair. I think you will adore all these recommendations. But definitely cheak out and buy organi grow deep conditoner or Anita grant rhassoul clay if you feel brave buying from the UK but I think America do stock it on some websites ❤

I love using Treseme moisture conditioner to detangle my hair before washing my hair. It gives my hair amazing slip.

And the cold water, yes only if you are not going to apply any product after. Othewise you would close the cuticles before even applying the leave in. Best option rinse with warm water so cuticles are opened and ready to receive the moisture from the leave in... then seal with a butter or oil... LOC or LCO method... See you in another video !! ☺️

Its adorable when you shake your head to get the water out your hair 😂☺

Have you ever tried a tangle teaser? It’s amazing and so easy to detangle and so much faster!

Joy-el you should try glycerine and water as a daily hydrant for your hair. Glycerine is a humectant that traps moisture in the hair. 1/5 glycerine, 4/5 water for a daily s spritz.

Hello gorgeous!! Please don’t take this in offense, but I’m so curious as to what your ethnicity is?? I absolutely love when different features come together in one person, that’s what makes us most unique 😊 what have you done with your hair in the past? I spent 10 years of my life relaxing and killing my curls. I’m now 2 years natural and still regret the 10 years I lost with my natural hair. So I’m glad to see you’re taking care of your hair and embracing it. It suits you! ✌🏼☺️

You are absolutely lovely. You belong in Paris or Milan as a model. Great channel.

You should try function of beauty, I think that it would be better than any shampoo/conditioner line that you have chosen. You should also try TGIN it’s really amazing for 4C hair. Shea butter is amazing if you use grape seed oil and avocado oil too for hydration and detangling. Any light oil grape seed, avocado, almond, jojoba, olive oil is wonderful. From one 4C to the next you hair is looking amazing.

Your hair looks beautiful! I am almost 2 months natural and l am still trying to figure my hair out.

You should try rhassoul clay one day. I have a pre made clay wash with bentonite in it as well as a hair mask containing it as well. Tressume has silicones, over time you'll find your hair feeling weird if you don't use a real clarifying shampoo soon, plus they build up easily on low porosity hair that's why I can't use silicones.

Hey! Love your thorough wash routine because you hardly see it on KZfaq these days. I've been natural for about 8 months now and have been using KZfaq as a guide. However, I will say it seems like you aren't retaining moisture as much (per your low porosity hair? I'm not sure as that whole thing confuses me) but I really recommend changing your Deep conditioning method. Tresemme is a great product that I used to use for yeeeeears, but as i'm going natural i have found it doesn't really work for me due to it's alcohol content and the silicone! I recommend trying products like shea Moisture or Cantu or any product that is sulfate and silicone free because they really make a difference! HOWEVER, Deep conditioning needs heat to penetrate the cuticles so I recommend adding a hot wash cloth on top of the plastic bag and then adding another to seal it in! It will really make a difference on your deep conditioning and it is a very very important step that you should add! It really all depends on what your hair is though and what is working for you! :)

You should try amla powder with your clay. Game changer for type 4 hair!!

Gurrllll!!! You are beauTiful!!!

Your hair is so cute and growing so fast❤️❤️

Can’t wait for my fro to get the big I currently have about 2 inches of hair on ma hed

I keep hearing everyone raving about the Indian Healing Clay, so I may have to try it. I buy my hair products from TM Products, a YT channel of the same name and their detangler/styling aid is amazing! My hair ranges from 3b-4c, front to back, with a 4c perimeter. Needless to say, it's hard finding one product to work on a span of hair types, and TM delivers! My hair is soft and shiny(even with ID hard water) and it's growing like crazy(BSL now)! A great cheap alternate for Tresemme is Aussie Moist-always works well on my curls and coils and has great slip. Hope this helps, and enjoy your hair journey!

Hmm I’ve never heard of natural gals using the Aztec healing mask on their hair! Cool

1 part of vinegar to 9 parts of water will make a great detangler before washing hair. Parting your hair will make your wash day easier. That’s all I have for now, have a great day girly.

Oh my god your eyes 😻

when I comb out my hair I like to put my hair in pony tails I use a brush than I use a hair pick. I pick it out section by section and I use water when I don't have a leave in. doing it that way helps me comb it out.

Hi Jo-el i just subscribe to your channel and commented on another video. I can see you are newly natural but i see you have done the necessary research. Very insteresting to see you. Shea moisture coconut shampoo can be a moistur shampoo depending on your hair type but for us low porosity it will act as a clarifying. Since it contains protein i would not advise using it regularly once a month should be enough. You can use aztec as a detox once a month. I use the Rhassoul clay as it is a detox and conditioning clay (softer than bentonite and and as detoxifing). Your deep condtioning session is good but be carefull when using conditioner with silicon. The week after you will need to detox to remove the silicon , so your hair is able to take on the moisture.... I feel the big chop suit you way better than relaxed hair. It gives you so much character !!! Good luck on your journey ! 💕

You should definitely try tgin butter cream and Miele organics deep conditioner really good for type 4 hair

My hair type 4b/c. It is 4b in the front and 4c in the middle and in the back.

Do not use the clay weekly... apparently it permanently alters hair porosity ( gives you high porosity hair) with frequent use. So please reduce the frequency maybe every 2 weeks or once a month. Research it..

Your hair looks amazing,have you done any protective styling

Btw its however the products work. When i first big chopped i would put on soaking wet hair. but i also realized tht was because my hair was high porosity. I needed as much water as possible locked in and for it to last during the day. Now that my hair porosity is low i can get away with semi damp when applying. And i use less products becuase my hair doesnt need it anymore. continue to see how products work .