This is the BEST hair tip EVER! Hair products can not change genes. EVERYone's hair, Africans, Caucasians and Asians, grow half an inch every month. Caucasians and Asians hair look longer because duh, their hair is straight, and ours are curly. The tighter the curl the shorter it LOOKS. Relaxers, heat, tight styles damage our hair due to the fragility of our hair type. However, one can use chemical on hair depends on the natural strength of the hair but then it become SUPER high maintenance.
IM TRYING TO GROW MY HAIR LONG @STAY away from heat is it true that just straping water everyday with oil damageing to ur hair cause is the only way I can style for the next day
Continued...I know this to be the case because I am a hairstylist and I know about hair and scalp care and conditions, and also I do not use harmful products even if that is what it takes to achieve a certain look...I'm not trying to get rich. Also, as soon as I stopped going to that particular hairstylist, my hair and scalp condition normalized...I did not have those problems anymore. Thank God I was only a client for about 6 month. I was not a licensed stylist at the time, I was clueless.
Continued...I know this to be the case because I am a hairstylist and I know about hair and scalp care and conditions, and also I do not use harmful products even if that is what it takes to achieve a certain look...I'm not trying to get rich. Also, as soon as I stopped going to that particular hairstylist, my hair and scalp condition normalized...I did not have those problems anymore. Thank God I was only a client for about 6 month. I was not a licensed stylist at the time, I was clueless.
Unfortunately some hair stylist Use a chemical to relax the texture if the hair is natural, or even relaxed with a thick, course texture. I do not know what the product is, all I know is that a chemical was used in my hair without my consent 9 years ago-for several weeks. They spray it on after shampooing, before blow drying or sitting client under the dryer. I requested flat iron ONLY. The results: dry, itchy, excessively oily scalp and shedding hair. WHAT EVER IS EASIEST FOR THEM.
OMGGG!!! when you talked about your beautician cutting your BSL hair i saw red!! that makes me soo upset because i went through a similar situation with a stylist i depended on who i always thought i needed a "trim"...no one needs a trim every 2 weeks sry
WOW! Tra...I know it's about hair but you have me shouting and crying over here...My hair has been a "problem" for years...I have gone through so much and youu are soooo right when you talk about your health being the driving force behind healthy hair...I look at pictures when i was a full time cheerleader and dancer and my hair was AWESOME...not as long as I wanted but healthy becuse I was healthy. My hair journey begins today as I am taking out a sewin...pray for me and GOD BLESS YOU!!!
This is one of the best videos I have ever seen...I am newly natural and this is my first viewing...I know this was made in 2009...but it has made me realize that if i start taking care of my body...my hair will follow...Thanks
Hi Traycee, You were too cute, I just want to give you a big thank you, I am 8 weeks post, and I cant believe how soft my new grwoth is, thanks to you. I am so happy to see that I can actually do this I wil be telling all who will listen about you. Thanks again and God Bless!!
So i guess that was a myth about black women not being able to grow hair past their shoulders because her ass is draping !!!! her hair is really healthy in very long
Thanks again, you are such an inspiration for me. Our journey starts today! We are going to the beauty supply store to get a good blow dryer and CHI products or something to protect the hair from heat. Like you I had very thick hair a little past my shoulders when I was younger and as I have gotten older and with all of the abuse my hair is thinner and certainly not as thick. I want length and healthy now!
Hi Tracy, I have another question. I saw on one of your videos that you do your own relaxer. When you stretch your relaxer do you press your roots or just use the blow dryer and flat iron?
@sassy21gg ...Honeslty I really don't do either... I do up do's like I did in a recent video about how I slick down my edges 6 months post or I do a style that blends with my newgrowth like braid out or bantu knot set.. Now when I do decide to wear a straight style during a stretch which isnt often.. I air dry..Blow out my roots then flat iron
Thanks again. This is my second try with Carol's daughter. I will check out the CHI after I finish this batch. I do like some of her products. I have to get something to protect our hair from blow drying and flat ironing.
Thanks Tracy. I am hooked on watching your videos because I do not, I repeat do not want to go natural! So my daughter and I will start to take care of our hair and see how long it grows. Today starts our journey. What do you think of Carol's daughter products?
@sassy21gg ...Thanks for watching... Carols Daughter is ok.. I wasn't that excited about them.. If you were trying to go more natural products check out Bee Mine..There is always a discount code on the main page of KISS and Giovanni is a great line also
i kno i must hav watched this video so many times bcuz U R TRULY AN INSPIRATION TO ALL BLACK WOMEN..everything u said n this video is so relative to each and every Black girl/women struggling w/ taking care of their hair..
everytime ifeel like i need encouragement i watch these hair journey videos..THANKS SO MUCH
well i dealt with the short hair for a while but it just kept getting shorter ! and then my freshman yr of highschool i died it black and gavce myself a relaxer that same day !! And ALOT of my hair burned off everywhere. i had bald spots on the sides and my hair wa just BAD. i have no more bald spots but its still short. ADVICEEEE ? (: any will be very helpful. thankssss(:
@panooch04 castor oil will grow it. It seeps down to 12 layers of skin, disinfects the scalp and removes dead skin. In a week, I could already see lots of baby hair grow out the front. If your hair is dry, you will be able to apply it daily without looking weirder than gel.
im 15 yrs old haha and i have no idea wat im doing with my hair ! im half samoan half black and when i was young i had thick armpit lenght hair. i started straightening it alot in intermediate school & around seventh grade my hair went to shoulder length. it thinned out too and i was getting more relaxers. my mom took me to the shop lol cause she got tired of seeing my hair get thinner and thinner. when i went he shopped it up in to a baub !!! it
Thank You Traycee! I was once a believer that u can't grow relax hair pass arm pits, even when I went to the hair salon very week this semester. I just join KISS n Im so excited!
So glad to hear someone say that beauticians sometimes are the cause the stunt in the growth of ethnic hair. It just that some of do not want to see us with long hair. You are definitely an inspiration toward my hair journey...post recent video would like to see the length of your now...Thanks for sharing
I live in England and there aren't alot of black communities around, some but not many. For years, just to fit into this white society, i did so much damage to my hair trying to make it straight. I've not long started my hair journey and your videos have really inspired me! I can't wait to show everyone that black people CAN grow long hair if taken care of properly.
I want to stop using heat on my hair completely. Braids outs are fine but are there any more styles you could suggest? Thanks!
@Jerlisa1991 Depending on what city u live in u might b able to find some gd hair salons. There is a brill natural hair salon run by morris roots in edmonton (notrh ldn) and tone in S ldn too.
@lapearla1: There is a Hevnawe Naturopathic regimen for hair. It isposted on my channel in the comment section, but will only remain posted for a few days only.
i understand the part about the supplements n i usually hear about them in pill form which is a problem for me. i cannot swallow pills jus cant do it idk y but it jus doesnt happen 4 me. wat do u suggest bcuz i kno im not eating healthy or drinking enough water n im trying 2 plan out wat 2 do 4 my hair journey
I agree with you that "products" should not be the only thing credited to growing one's hair...you are right on with taking care of your body, eating right, and drinking lot's of H2O. Your hair will grow based on how you take care of it. I believe this whole heartedly and my hair is currently at arm-pit length.
I 've enjoyed your videos. I'm looking for advice regarding growing out healthy hair. My hair is currently cut in a diagonol forward which reaching my chin.This is not necessarily my style of choice; however, with the current state of my hair, I needed a decent style. Years of damage with color, too many relaxers, damaging styles (microbraids). Now my hair sheds constantly and I have a couple of bald patchesin my hair. Blood pressure medicine and poor diet only aided the damage. PLEASE HEL!
each one teach one!!! i love that concept!! what did u do for the severe itchy scalp? i suffer from that too. i got micros last winter, and although my hair grew like a weed, my scalp was ate up. I literally had sores. i thought i might have psorisis (sp). i know in the winter the hair and scalp can be dry and having braids it was had to moisturize well.....what worked for u?
I agree with you 100% - the right products will help you retain length, not grow your hair. Your hair will grow, unless you have some kind of health condition hindering that.
But the products we use are essential in my opinion.In my experience products with chemicals, silicones etc, they dont work for me anyways. They coat the hair and when they are shampooed off, your hair hasnt been nourished at all. The right natural products will penetrate and nourish.Exercise benefits the skin immensely
EVERYTHING YOU SAID going from itching, to the hairdresser cutting your hair shorter is what has happened to me NOW!!! My hairdresser has told me its down to the early menopause? I'm scratching my head so much that I'm getting bald patches and breakage! I'm also trawling the internet and have found that cider vinegar with rosemary and tea tree oil is stopping the itching for short periods. My goal is to keep it growing rather than the hairdresser cutting it shorter.
its stories like these that keep me out of the beauty shop, and i never thought about taking the supplements cause i hate pills but if it will help then i will do it. i also noticed when i worked out my hair grew like grass on a spring day but when i stopped working out and let stress take over i had horrible shedding. thats why im trying so hard to just let my hair grow
I am fairly new to your channel and I think your videos are terrific! Not to mention I think your hair is beautiful. I was wondering do you have any tips for broken out edges? I think it is due to wearing my hair wrapped to bed every night for several years. If you have this topic posted in a video and I missed it---I apologize--just point me in the right direction.
I couldn't have long hair that's almost to the waist like you. I use to when I was a little girl I kept asking my mom to cut it so by 5th grade my hair was a little pasted shoulder length.And in middle and high school I just fried my hair with flat irons almost daily and it never grew very much but now I am on my healthy hair journey.My goal is about maybe bsl or a little shorter. But you do have beautiful hair!
I soo agree with that last statement. I'm actually a new member to KISS (Day 3 of my journey lol) but I really wanted my friends and my mom to join me in it and they all kinda didnt take it seriously.. Once the results come maybe they'll listen!
THANK YOU! my hair is thick and natural and apl and people always ask me what product do i use to get my hair so thick and i keep telling them just take good care of your hair and if they see me with some sort of product they still go and buy it -.-"
I've only been on YT a few months, and have been obsessed with the vids on LFW, but came across vids on long black hair journeys, and I have to say your vid was the first I actually wanted to comment on. You words are inspiring! I don't ever think I've watched a video, and was shaking my head in agreement and saying "yep, yep...that's right"....Thank you!
Thank you for sharing your tips. This video made me a little emotional because I know what it feels like to constantly have an itchy scalp. I really had issues in the crown area. I've tried every anti itch product but nothing worked. I went to a dermatologist last year in May and he told me that I had alopecia and then he gave me to prescriptions to help stop the itching. The medicines worked great because I no longer have an itchy scalp and my hair has grown a lot within the past year
This a fantastic video mamita. Thanks for making it. I have so many friends that have beautiful long hair and I have a ton more that just dont believe that is is truly about how you treat you hair. It doesnt matter if you are black white indian asian or purple if you take care of it it will get better.
I call those stylists that chop off hair Scissor happy stay away from them..The myth is we cant grow long hair tell them, we need to stick together because no one else is going to help us. i just started my journey I will be reviewing all your videos and forum today!!! Thank you and god bless
finally a women who understand that products cannot grow ur hair longer. my hair is almost bra length and people wonder what i use to grow my hair. i took vitamins and use protein to get the same result. well done. ladies really need to listen to u. thanx for the honesty.
My gosh, the same thing happened to me. I was on holiday for a wedding, She ''trimmed' my hair and curled it, The next day I did the same style I had been doing the whole holiday and my hair was gone... it was upsetting! All natural now, I'm doing it myself now!
ur beautician was probably jealous. how does cutting of that much length of your hair stop shedding.i luv ur hair though. i have serious shedding. what should i do
Wow...This video is really powerful! You pretty much covered everything. I especially liked when you mentioned how we should all help and support each other. I've learned so much from other women (on YouTube and other sites) who shared their stories and progress. Thanks for the videos :).
I love this video..because it shows black women that they can grow their hair long..I am 2 years and 7 months completely natural and I just did my first video..please sub..I will sub here as well...thank you for sharing your journey
you are very motivating and inspirational, thank you for sharing with us your journey because i had the same problem very thick hair but remained shoulder length now i'm natural still with very thick hair but hope to grow long healthy hair
I have been though all that you have mentioned, it is identical to my hair story!! you are very truthful, thanks for the vids and your website! I love it.
The funny thing is, the last time I got my hair to BSL, it started shedding REALLY BAD. I went to the stylist and she did it in the curly style. When I washed it, not only had she cut my hair DRASTICALLY...it was very uneven. So, I feel your pain.
Thank you Miss Tracy. You are such a woman. All your info and all your videos are so helpful. I was thinking how can I slack off heat and still have my hair straight? So I said let me see what Tracy does lol. Thank thank thank you for helping us.
Girl, you said it. I'm glad that you told women that it takes a multi-pronged approach to achieve long, black hair. You also were quite eloquent and to the point in your approach. Thanks Traycee. Merry Christmas.
Great vid Tracey. Thanks so much for hard work in making these vids. I learne alot from you and I can definately realate to you seeing you get relaxers as well. Keep up the good work.
I remeber when you were like BSL its so crazy. You've come so far! !The first bideo I've ever saw of you was your bun with the 3 twists. Your an inspiration. I'm like almost APL an its the longest my hair has ever been, my issue is the split ends and shedding..
Thanks for sharing, and for inspiring and encouraging other black women. It is very much needed. You had some funny quotes on the video, one was 'everyone isn't taking pictures of the back of they head." Lol.
i'm going to post this as mor prof that Tracee speaks the truth.
I was shoulder length like forever! Then I started adding more moisture based products and used protein cons on my hair. I also took a daily multi vitamin, drank water (though not as much as I should), and started exercising a few times a week and now I'm Waist Length!
I got introduced to hair cair through Cathy Howe's UBH and than moved on to LHCF.
I used protein conditioners and moisturisers on my hair, and I also exercised during the week, drank water (don't drink as much as i should), and took a daily multi vitamin. Now i'm waist length!
Just giving more proof that what Tracee is saying is the truth!
Love your videos girl -- now that I think back, i competed in a fitness show about five years ago and my hair grew like whoa in nine months! It was shiny and long and my nails were beautiful too. Now that I am back on track with y health, I am aiming to do another fitness goal - running a marathon.. and I hope to regain a good health regimen that will also help me achieve my hair goals. Great support! Thank you -- kisses!
I just wanted to say thank you for sharing a wealth of information on you tube. You are truly an inspiration to get healthy-body, hair, skin and spiritually. Your desire to help women is a true testament of your great character. Some people stand on the corner and preach "Get right or go to hell". You upload videos and blog and to me that shows Jesus's love in the kindest way.
i really really have itchy scalp too it really gets on my nerves what did you do about that?? i guess you didnt metion that in the vid if yea im sorry heehe....& thanks for sharing your experience!!!
I am educating all the women in my family. the first few people i told about my journey with thought i was crazy and just had too much time on my hands. But they are now asking questions,lol. I use supplements too but sparingly because i want to eat better not take pills to supplement a poor diet. I loove your videos and all the information you have to give keep it up!
I soo agree with you on the family part I'm the youngest of 5 sisters (I'm 26) they all did my hair when I was little even gave me my 1st relaxer! They tried to claim I had "good" hair until I reminded them how it was when I was younger, when they asked I told them what I did they said the same thing they don't have time and so on! But now that my hair is longer they are starting to ask ???'s and even want me to do their hair! I got them all hood dryers for X-mas!
Great vid! I think it's very important to reiterate so much of what you have stated. Trims vs. cuts, products and their purpose as opposed to these false "growth" claims, treating your internal body right, etc. Anyone can do this if they choose. There are way too many defeatist attitudes out here. Once again, great vid. :) :)
SO TRACYEE....WHAT DIDYOU DO TO STOP THE ITCHING? I HEARD U SAY THIS BEFORE AND I DO NOT KNOW WHAT WAS THE ANSWER? HELP (brokesocialite_ on your site)
I'm getting tons of emails asking this very question since I posted this video last night...So I'm going to get a video up this week explaining how I treated my scalp
proper hair care and learning to take care of one's hair and its needs taked precedence over any products used.. and sometimes I forget that not everyone is as informed and they will just assume there is some secret product out there.
'Products do not grow your hair' . completely true, there was a woman earlier this week that asked me what secret product I used on my hair to get it so long, and I told her that I just take care of my hair -wash, condition, low manipulation. Yet she just kept pushing to find out what particular "secret" product I was using.
Before my hair care journey, I used to ask such questions to women whose hair I admired. But once I became educated and informed about hair care the idea of ..
hahahahaha.....Yes i used to ask people that same questions....when people ask me now...I explain its not a simple question to answer and I direct them to KISS..hahaha
double YaY! I'm a PK too! GIrl, i have had several beauticians who were unable to comprehend the word "trim" as opposed to "cut" too. LoL!. I enjoyed this vid. thank u!!!
Yay! I'm a PK too!! I knew there was a special light about you! ;) But in all seriousness, ur Blog/Kiss has helped me soo much!
My younger sis has gone natural, and my older sis and mom has taken over the care of our hair!! I was extremely upset when my mom's beautician put relaxer on her hair while it was wet! Her whole front edges broke off!! Talk about upsetting!! I said that's it! We are now doing our ow
This is the BEST hair tip EVER! Hair products can not change genes. EVERYone's hair, Africans, Caucasians and Asians, grow half an inch every month. Caucasians and Asians hair look longer because duh, their hair is straight, and ours are curly. The tighter the curl the shorter it LOOKS. Relaxers, heat, tight styles damage our hair due to the fragility of our hair type. However, one can use chemical on hair depends on the natural strength of the hair but then it become SUPER high maintenance.
SoftWhisperss 2 days ago
do you have a video on moisturizing your scalp ?
AriannaQuiero 2 weeks ago
IM TRYING TO GROW MY HAIR LONG @STAY away from heat is it true that just straping water everyday with oil damageing to ur hair cause is the only way I can style for the next day
fashion502 3 weeks ago
Continued...I know this to be the case because I am a hairstylist and I know about hair and scalp care and conditions, and also I do not use harmful products even if that is what it takes to achieve a certain look...I'm not trying to get rich. Also, as soon as I stopped going to that particular hairstylist, my hair and scalp condition normalized...I did not have those problems anymore. Thank God I was only a client for about 6 month. I was not a licensed stylist at the time, I was clueless.
lovelycoils 1 month ago
Continued...I know this to be the case because I am a hairstylist and I know about hair and scalp care and conditions, and also I do not use harmful products even if that is what it takes to achieve a certain look...I'm not trying to get rich. Also, as soon as I stopped going to that particular hairstylist, my hair and scalp condition normalized...I did not have those problems anymore. Thank God I was only a client for about 6 month. I was not a licensed stylist at the time, I was clueless.
lovelycoils 1 month ago
Unfortunately some hair stylist Use a chemical to relax the texture if the hair is natural, or even relaxed with a thick, course texture. I do not know what the product is, all I know is that a chemical was used in my hair without my consent 9 years ago-for several weeks. They spray it on after shampooing, before blow drying or sitting client under the dryer. I requested flat iron ONLY. The results: dry, itchy, excessively oily scalp and shedding hair. WHAT EVER IS EASIEST FOR THEM.
lovelycoils 1 month ago
what product did you use to severely stop the itching??
cweir22 2 months ago
OMGGG!!! when you talked about your beautician cutting your BSL hair i saw red!! that makes me soo upset because i went through a similar situation with a stylist i depended on who i always thought i needed a "trim"...no one needs a trim every 2 weeks sry
iamfedex 3 months ago
because im in london can you tell what i can do to help my hair to start growing please
cutelittlestar123456 3 months ago
My parents are pastors too :)
musicproducer16 4 months ago
WOW! Tra...I know it's about hair but you have me shouting and crying over here...My hair has been a "problem" for years...I have gone through so much and youu are soooo right when you talk about your health being the driving force behind healthy hair...I look at pictures when i was a full time cheerleader and dancer and my hair was AWESOME...not as long as I wanted but healthy becuse I was healthy. My hair journey begins today as I am taking out a sewin...pray for me and GOD BLESS YOU!!!
divine1996 4 months ago
@divine1996 ... Congrats on the start of your hair journey !!!! Yes healthy hair skin and nails starts from the inside
KISSseventyseven 4 months ago
How did you get rid of the itchy scalp??
cweir22 4 months ago
how long was your hair journey???
71taytay 6 months ago
This is one of the best videos I have ever seen...I am newly natural and this is my first viewing...I know this was made in 2009...but it has made me realize that if i start taking care of my body...my hair will follow...Thanks
babygirl35ify 6 months ago
this was really inspirational. thank you :)
petam09 6 months ago
What suppliments did you use ?
BonnyTeeJay 8 months ago
@BonnyTeeJay what are they ?
OmgGirls04 7 months ago
@BonnyTeeJay im in london but you can use omega 3
cutelittlestar123456 3 months ago
oops... i guess i shouldve watched the whole vid first lol
mcamurray 8 months ago
Hi Traycee, You were too cute, I just want to give you a big thank you, I am 8 weeks post, and I cant believe how soft my new grwoth is, thanks to you. I am so happy to see that I can actually do this I wil be telling all who will listen about you. Thanks again and God Bless!!
shinky38 8 months ago
You have such a nice spirit. I am on my way to mid back and I'm all natural. I love your advice keep up the good work.
Suppermom6 8 months ago
@Suppermom6 .... Thank you for your support
KISSseventyseven 8 months ago
what suppliments did you take
706shortcake 9 months ago
So i guess that was a myth about black women not being able to grow hair past their shoulders because her ass is draping !!!! her hair is really healthy in very long
Sw3etHotLuv 9 months ago
Hi Tracy, I just thought of another question. What do with your hair at night? I have shoulder length hair and I wrap it every night. Thanks again.
sassy21gg 10 months ago
Thanks again, you are such an inspiration for me. Our journey starts today! We are going to the beauty supply store to get a good blow dryer and CHI products or something to protect the hair from heat. Like you I had very thick hair a little past my shoulders when I was younger and as I have gotten older and with all of the abuse my hair is thinner and certainly not as thick. I want length and healthy now!
sassy21gg 10 months ago
Hi Tracy, I have another question. I saw on one of your videos that you do your own relaxer. When you stretch your relaxer do you press your roots or just use the blow dryer and flat iron?
sassy21gg 10 months ago
@sassy21gg ...Honeslty I really don't do either... I do up do's like I did in a recent video about how I slick down my edges 6 months post or I do a style that blends with my newgrowth like braid out or bantu knot set.. Now when I do decide to wear a straight style during a stretch which isnt often.. I air dry..Blow out my roots then flat iron
KISSseventyseven 10 months ago
Thanks again. This is my second try with Carol's daughter. I will check out the CHI after I finish this batch. I do like some of her products. I have to get something to protect our hair from blow drying and flat ironing.
sassy21gg 10 months ago
@sassy21gg ...Yes your right.... I love CHI whenever I use heat I use that line
KISSseventyseven 10 months ago
Thanks Tracy. I am hooked on watching your videos because I do not, I repeat do not want to go natural! So my daughter and I will start to take care of our hair and see how long it grows. Today starts our journey. What do you think of Carol's daughter products?
sassy21gg 10 months ago
@sassy21gg ...Thanks for watching... Carols Daughter is ok.. I wasn't that excited about them.. If you were trying to go more natural products check out Bee Mine..There is always a discount code on the main page of KISS and Giovanni is a great line also
KISSseventyseven 10 months ago
The way you're on it with you hair, I am no it with my skin. Get it, girl!
vobetoh 10 months ago
I'm a black woman and I can't grow my hair long. I have read and followed many tips on LHCF and hair blogs, but nothing works. I feel so unlucky :'(
cosmiccoolgirl 10 months ago
Thank you so much for this video!!! I'm really glad you re-uploaded it and I am definitely going to check your blog out too.
DalaiMama17 10 months ago
Hi did you get a trim when you started your hair journey
starloverock 10 months ago
Thanks for caring enough to share your journey and your great encouragement and info*
prettybrneyez777 11 months ago
wow she's very pretty
swaggnificent1998 1 year ago
wow she is very pretty
swaggnificent1998 1 year ago
i kno i must hav watched this video so many times bcuz U R TRULY AN INSPIRATION TO ALL BLACK WOMEN..everything u said n this video is so relative to each and every Black girl/women struggling w/ taking care of their hair..
everytime ifeel like i need encouragement i watch these hair journey videos..THANKS SO MUCH
Jaybabii2 1 year ago
@Jaybabii2 ... Awww Thank you it means a lot to me to hear that
KISSseventyseven 1 year ago
thanks so much for inspiring me. :)
hotnov 1 year ago
@KISSsseventyseven....Pt.2
well i dealt with the short hair for a while but it just kept getting shorter ! and then my freshman yr of highschool i died it black and gavce myself a relaxer that same day !! And ALOT of my hair burned off everywhere. i had bald spots on the sides and my hair wa just BAD. i have no more bald spots but its still short. ADVICEEEE ? (: any will be very helpful. thankssss(:
panooch04 1 year ago
@panooch04 castor oil will grow it. It seeps down to 12 layers of skin, disinfects the scalp and removes dead skin. In a week, I could already see lots of baby hair grow out the front. If your hair is dry, you will be able to apply it daily without looking weirder than gel.
MsWildtiger 11 months ago
@KISSsseventyseven....
im 15 yrs old haha and i have no idea wat im doing with my hair ! im half samoan half black and when i was young i had thick armpit lenght hair. i started straightening it alot in intermediate school & around seventh grade my hair went to shoulder length. it thinned out too and i was getting more relaxers. my mom took me to the shop lol cause she got tired of seeing my hair get thinner and thinner. when i went he shopped it up in to a baub !!! it
panooch04 1 year ago
Great video!
elegantjewel 1 year ago
see.... f that. Im not going to a hair dresser lol
JazzRockablity 1 year ago
great video! Keep in touch I'm on my hair growth journey as well. Thanks!
LA30FOUR 1 year ago
Thank You Traycee! I was once a believer that u can't grow relax hair pass arm pits, even when I went to the hair salon very week this semester. I just join KISS n Im so excited!
Kitanya01 1 year ago
I take supplements too, if I dont my hair wont grow.
watch2mefly 1 year ago
So glad to hear someone say that beauticians sometimes are the cause the stunt in the growth of ethnic hair. It just that some of do not want to see us with long hair. You are definitely an inspiration toward my hair journey...post recent video would like to see the length of your now...Thanks for sharing
yourownglory70 1 year ago
what supplements do you use?
Annabailey11 1 year ago
I really love this video
NJangel1991 1 year ago
you are so pretty!
sunlovedulce 1 year ago
@sunlovedulce ..Thank you
KISSseventyseven 1 year ago
I live in England and there aren't alot of black communities around, some but not many. For years, just to fit into this white society, i did so much damage to my hair trying to make it straight. I've not long started my hair journey and your videos have really inspired me! I can't wait to show everyone that black people CAN grow long hair if taken care of properly.
I want to stop using heat on my hair completely. Braids outs are fine but are there any more styles you could suggest? Thanks!
Jerlisa1991 1 year ago
@Jerlisa1991 Depending on what city u live in u might b able to find some gd hair salons. There is a brill natural hair salon run by morris roots in edmonton (notrh ldn) and tone in S ldn too.
AnnaleishaMae 1 year ago
what supplements do u suggest?
lapearla1 1 year ago
@lapearla1: There is a Hevnawe Naturopathic regimen for hair. It isposted on my channel in the comment section, but will only remain posted for a few days only.
4chango 5 months ago
i understand the part about the supplements n i usually hear about them in pill form which is a problem for me. i cannot swallow pills jus cant do it idk y but it jus doesnt happen 4 me. wat do u suggest bcuz i kno im not eating healthy or drinking enough water n im trying 2 plan out wat 2 do 4 my hair journey
ShawtyRed1800 1 year ago
I agree with you regarding this. I am currently taking supplements. This is so true!
gpresto2002 1 year ago
I agree with you that "products" should not be the only thing credited to growing one's hair...you are right on with taking care of your body, eating right, and drinking lot's of H2O. Your hair will grow based on how you take care of it. I believe this whole heartedly and my hair is currently at arm-pit length.
shlyanth 1 year ago
I love your videos!You are such an inspiration.
elicente 1 year ago
ooooo the itchy scalp i've had that for years growing up as a child, but no more. Time with patience grows your hair.
808758 1 year ago
MAY GOD BLESS U
THANK U !!!
KEEP UP GOOD WORK NO ONE CAN DO IT BETTER
sexybrownsuga40 1 year ago
I 've enjoyed your videos. I'm looking for advice regarding growing out healthy hair. My hair is currently cut in a diagonol forward which reaching my chin.This is not necessarily my style of choice; however, with the current state of my hair, I needed a decent style. Years of damage with color, too many relaxers, damaging styles (microbraids). Now my hair sheds constantly and I have a couple of bald patchesin my hair. Blood pressure medicine and poor diet only aided the damage. PLEASE HEL!
chosen3179 1 year ago
each one teach one!!! i love that concept!! what did u do for the severe itchy scalp? i suffer from that too. i got micros last winter, and although my hair grew like a weed, my scalp was ate up. I literally had sores. i thought i might have psorisis (sp). i know in the winter the hair and scalp can be dry and having braids it was had to moisturize well.....what worked for u?
Shawnique35 1 year ago
I agree with you 100% - the right products will help you retain length, not grow your hair. Your hair will grow, unless you have some kind of health condition hindering that.
But the products we use are essential in my opinion.In my experience products with chemicals, silicones etc, they dont work for me anyways. They coat the hair and when they are shampooed off, your hair hasnt been nourished at all. The right natural products will penetrate and nourish.Exercise benefits the skin immensely
DolceVita 1 year ago
EVERYTHING YOU SAID going from itching, to the hairdresser cutting your hair shorter is what has happened to me NOW!!! My hairdresser has told me its down to the early menopause? I'm scratching my head so much that I'm getting bald patches and breakage! I'm also trawling the internet and have found that cider vinegar with rosemary and tea tree oil is stopping the itching for short periods. My goal is to keep it growing rather than the hairdresser cutting it shorter.
VeeBee81 1 year ago
@VeeBee81 Have you tried miconazole?
sandroeleven 1 year ago
What relaxer/perm do you use and is there is a difference between relaxer and perm
MrJerkinboy1 1 year ago
target sells sublements that grow nails and hair.
BerTinVan2012 1 year ago
its stories like these that keep me out of the beauty shop, and i never thought about taking the supplements cause i hate pills but if it will help then i will do it. i also noticed when i worked out my hair grew like grass on a spring day but when i stopped working out and let stress take over i had horrible shedding. thats why im trying so hard to just let my hair grow
llincoln 1 year ago
Hi,
I am fairly new to your channel and I think your videos are terrific! Not to mention I think your hair is beautiful. I was wondering do you have any tips for broken out edges? I think it is due to wearing my hair wrapped to bed every night for several years. If you have this topic posted in a video and I missed it---I apologize--just point me in the right direction.
Thanks
scarletletter68 1 year ago
I couldn't have long hair that's almost to the waist like you. I use to when I was a little girl I kept asking my mom to cut it so by 5th grade my hair was a little pasted shoulder length.And in middle and high school I just fried my hair with flat irons almost daily and it never grew very much but now I am on my healthy hair journey.My goal is about maybe bsl or a little shorter. But you do have beautiful hair!
rearea718 1 year ago
I soo agree with that last statement. I'm actually a new member to KISS (Day 3 of my journey lol) but I really wanted my friends and my mom to join me in it and they all kinda didnt take it seriously.. Once the results come maybe they'll listen!
sophiasongz 1 year ago
what is your ID on longhaircareforum...I'm a member and would like to add you if that is ok...thank you
millyjeezay 1 year ago
THANK YOU! my hair is thick and natural and apl and people always ask me what product do i use to get my hair so thick and i keep telling them just take good care of your hair and if they see me with some sort of product they still go and buy it -.-"
EmpressCarm 1 year ago
I've only been on YT a few months, and have been obsessed with the vids on LFW, but came across vids on long black hair journeys, and I have to say your vid was the first I actually wanted to comment on. You words are inspiring! I don't ever think I've watched a video, and was shaking my head in agreement and saying "yep, yep...that's right"....Thank you!
gizmomax36 1 year ago
Thank you for sharing your tips. This video made me a little emotional because I know what it feels like to constantly have an itchy scalp. I really had issues in the crown area. I've tried every anti itch product but nothing worked. I went to a dermatologist last year in May and he told me that I had alopecia and then he gave me to prescriptions to help stop the itching. The medicines worked great because I no longer have an itchy scalp and my hair has grown a lot within the past year
jnellegirl 1 year ago
About how long did it take you to grow your hair out from shoulder length to where it is now?
3bf4eva 1 year ago
This a fantastic video mamita. Thanks for making it. I have so many friends that have beautiful long hair and I have a ton more that just dont believe that is is truly about how you treat you hair. It doesnt matter if you are black white indian asian or purple if you take care of it it will get better.
LustrousLady 1 year ago
A beauitician cut my hair 2 . . lol . . .Thanks for sharing this!
Njuzu07 1 year ago
Thank you for this very inspirational video . Yes we can grow long hair.
steffiejoe 1 year ago
My daddy is a pastor too!
diamondofdistinction 1 year ago
Seems as though the problems is is that beauticians do not kno the science behind hair. But its glad to see everything worked out.
0119alt 1 year ago
What type of oils do you use?
kirbyl8 1 year ago
I call those stylists that chop off hair Scissor happy stay away from them..The myth is we cant grow long hair tell them, we need to stick together because no one else is going to help us. i just started my journey I will be reviewing all your videos and forum today!!! Thank you and god bless
dubzqueenb7811 1 year ago
you motivated me, i needed to start back taking care of my body.. I thank God for you! continue to do this. Wow! can't tell you how much it means.
jesusislordoverUS 1 year ago
I with you, I hate it even now, I get great growth and lenght and they always cut it off when I only want a trim I hate it!
hondahx 1 year ago
finally a women who understand that products cannot grow ur hair longer. my hair is almost bra length and people wonder what i use to grow my hair. i took vitamins and use protein to get the same result. well done. ladies really need to listen to u. thanx for the honesty.
tiamareea 1 year ago
What kind of supliments did you use.
TheMpack88 1 year ago
ur such a beautiful, inspiring & positive person. thank you sister maybe soon I can attain my hair goals as well :) i'm currently shoulder length
tazzybaby92 1 year ago
My gosh, the same thing happened to me. I was on holiday for a wedding, She ''trimmed' my hair and curled it, The next day I did the same style I had been doing the whole holiday and my hair was gone... it was upsetting! All natural now, I'm doing it myself now!
NatSimTho 1 year ago
What are you using for the itchy dry scalp? I suffer from extremely dry scalp too. I have been using tea tree oil and it helps a little bit.
shanshel1 1 year ago
If we help each other and teach one another we can grow healthy hair... What a beautiful sentiment.
zenguyh 1 year ago
I think your awesome and you right we all can have healthy long hair.
AllyceHudson 1 year ago
blackwomen can have long hair too,just stay away from the chemicals
iseethruyou11 1 year ago
@iseethruyou11 we can have long hair with chemicals also
MsAsb1990 1 year ago
Thank You!
matlab22 1 year ago
Thank You!
matlab22 1 year ago
ur beautician was probably jealous. how does cutting of that much length of your hair stop shedding.i luv ur hair though. i have serious shedding. what should i do
china2207 1 year ago
@china2207 ...I just uploaded a video about shedding..Check it out
KISSseventyseven 1 year ago
@china2207
beauticians in general are known for getting too scissor happy
lafemmenaturalle 1 year ago
You are so beautiful and your hair did great too
ladiig0tswaqq 1 year ago
Wow...This video is really powerful! You pretty much covered everything. I especially liked when you mentioned how we should all help and support each other. I've learned so much from other women (on YouTube and other sites) who shared their stories and progress. Thanks for the videos :).
denirio781 1 year ago
I am starting my hair journey! You can watch on my channel =]
YellohStar 1 year ago
What was your schedual for moisterizing
preshaisfly 1 year ago
What was your schedual for moisterizing
preshaisfly 1 year ago
I love this video..because it shows black women that they can grow their hair long..I am 2 years and 7 months completely natural and I just did my first video..please sub..I will sub here as well...thank you for sharing your journey
PLTbyCormie 1 year ago
Love this video, you told the truth here!
Joy2day4eva 2 years ago
thank you
kellimusicislife0697 2 years ago
your makeup is beautiful!
zztawnda 2 years ago
LOVE LOVE LOVE this video.
Everyone please check out my new video. I'm new to youtube and would love the views/support. Thanks!
TheAmeli14 2 years ago
great information however what is wmv?
bpt80ct 2 years ago
Good Video.
LADiiSHAE09 2 years ago
Less emphasis on hair and more on becoming help-mates......
DredgePhantom 2 years ago
I agree with what you are saying,However I think that when we feel beautiful inside and out ( self esteem )we become better wives.
shunee12 2 years ago
@DredgePhantom Oh please. What do you know about this woman? If you were to look at her blog you would see that she is a dedicated wife and mother.
It is not mutually exclusive. You can be a hot helpmate.
ananse77 1 year ago
you are very motivating and inspirational, thank you for sharing with us your journey because i had the same problem very thick hair but remained shoulder length now i'm natural still with very thick hair but hope to grow long healthy hair
ComplexBeautyN 2 years ago
Thank you so much for the information and all that you do for us. Merry Christmas!
MissKittyKatCW 2 years ago
Oh no! I just posted a comment with a typo! I meant to say that now I AM inspired to begin my own hair journey =) SORRY ABOUT THAT!
heavensmilkyway 2 years ago
Thank you so much for posting this video. I am not inspired to begin my own hair journey! Keep up the good work!
heavensmilkyway 2 years ago
Great video and thank you for the inspiration and sharing your tips and tricks.
Holiday blessings.
NikiD40 2 years ago
I have been though all that you have mentioned, it is identical to my hair story!! you are very truthful, thanks for the vids and your website! I love it.
dkizzobabe 2 years ago
Very pretty woman.
blunderbus21 2 years ago
The funny thing is, the last time I got my hair to BSL, it started shedding REALLY BAD. I went to the stylist and she did it in the curly style. When I washed it, not only had she cut my hair DRASTICALLY...it was very uneven. So, I feel your pain.
Shorti10252000 2 years ago
Thank you Miss Tracy. You are such a woman. All your info and all your videos are so helpful. I was thinking how can I slack off heat and still have my hair straight? So I said let me see what Tracy does lol. Thank thank thank you for helping us.
waterlilly2008 2 years ago
This is a very informative video. I love your blog site. Thanks for sharing so much information. I love your makeup and hair color in this video.
levette 2 years ago
Hi there,loved the video. Thanks so much for sharing it.
bikersbabede 2 years ago
Girl, you said it. I'm glad that you told women that it takes a multi-pronged approach to achieve long, black hair. You also were quite eloquent and to the point in your approach. Thanks Traycee. Merry Christmas.
amarige25 2 years ago
That was beautiful Tracy!!1
jcanto2008 2 years ago
Great vid Tracey. Thanks so much for hard work in making these vids. I learne alot from you and I can definately realate to you seeing you get relaxers as well. Keep up the good work.
dawrld4rmmeyes 2 years ago
Bravo!!
monilark 2 years ago
Glad you decided to start your own hair care. How does a hair cut stop shedding is beyond me. So ya that would have been it for me also.
MochaSmooth247 2 years ago
Pretty Good Video!
TheTruthisHair 2 years ago
Good to see you on here you too make great videos.
ilovecandles24 2 years ago
I remeber when you were like BSL its so crazy. You've come so far! !The first bideo I've ever saw of you was your bun with the 3 twists. Your an inspiration. I'm like almost APL an its the longest my hair has ever been, my issue is the split ends and shedding..
mizzstarr510 2 years ago
heyy what are your top supplements, oils, and wat product do u find ideal for hair shedding/being extra dry? thnxx!
myztiquecleo 2 years ago
second picture = GORGEOUS!
love the video
hwdgauykec7372 2 years ago
Preach it sista!
mbrdavis 2 years ago
your hair jpurney inspired me. thanks
phenomenalyana 2 years ago
i don't trust anybody with my hair either :-(
onlyspeakingtruth 2 years ago
Thanks for sharing, and for inspiring and encouraging other black women. It is very much needed. You had some funny quotes on the video, one was 'everyone isn't taking pictures of the back of they head." Lol.
candygirl246 2 years ago
Hehehehe,....I don't even be trying to be funny
KISSseventyseven 2 years ago
what supplements did you take?
MizZImany 2 years ago
I took just a woman's mega vitamin, MSM, Biotin, Fish Oil...
Thats it !!!!
KISSseventyseven 2 years ago
Your hair jouney is very inspiring . Thank you so much for creating KISS
Nina05 (Kiss)
rizeuse 2 years ago
I agree!!! "Products do not grow your hair"
tiashauntee 2 years ago
i'm going to post this as mor prof that Tracee speaks the truth.
I was shoulder length like forever! Then I started adding more moisture based products and used protein cons on my hair. I also took a daily multi vitamin, drank water (though not as much as I should), and started exercising a few times a week and now I'm Waist Length!
So, if you want long hair, listen to this lady!!
Keesmeenek 2 years ago
Thanks ....Taking care of your body first makes the difference !!!
KISSseventyseven 2 years ago
how long did it take to grow it to waist length after working out and drinking water?
ilyalwaysbabe 2 years ago
She's right!
I was shoulder length most of my life!
I got introduced to hair cair through Cathy Howe's UBH and than moved on to LHCF.
I used protein conditioners and moisturisers on my hair, and I also exercised during the week, drank water (don't drink as much as i should), and took a daily multi vitamin. Now i'm waist length!
Just giving more proof that what Tracee is saying is the truth!
Keesmeenek 2 years ago
great video tray!
vivacious1083 2 years ago
Fantastic video! Thank you Traycee:)
curlcity 2 years ago
Love your videos girl -- now that I think back, i competed in a fitness show about five years ago and my hair grew like whoa in nine months! It was shiny and long and my nails were beautiful too. Now that I am back on track with y health, I am aiming to do another fitness goal - running a marathon.. and I hope to regain a good health regimen that will also help me achieve my hair goals. Great support! Thank you -- kisses!
Lina40 from KISS
okorolina 2 years ago
I want to do a small 5k soon !!!
KISSseventyseven 2 years ago
Hi Traycee,
I just wanted to say thank you for sharing a wealth of information on you tube. You are truly an inspiration to get healthy-body, hair, skin and spiritually. Your desire to help women is a true testament of your great character. Some people stand on the corner and preach "Get right or go to hell". You upload videos and blog and to me that shows Jesus's love in the kindest way.
Blessings,
LadyAlways
LadyAlways07 2 years ago 3
i really really have itchy scalp too it really gets on my nerves what did you do about that?? i guess you didnt metion that in the vid if yea im sorry heehe....& thanks for sharing your experience!!!
xSHAii93x 2 years ago
Preach sista!!! Great informative video!!!
thatgirrl5 2 years ago
I am educating all the women in my family. the first few people i told about my journey with thought i was crazy and just had too much time on my hands. But they are now asking questions,lol. I use supplements too but sparingly because i want to eat better not take pills to supplement a poor diet. I loove your videos and all the information you have to give keep it up!
Tinkaoeslady 2 years ago
I soo agree with you on the family part I'm the youngest of 5 sisters (I'm 26) they all did my hair when I was little even gave me my 1st relaxer! They tried to claim I had "good" hair until I reminded them how it was when I was younger, when they asked I told them what I did they said the same thing they don't have time and so on! But now that my hair is longer they are starting to ask ???'s and even want me to do their hair! I got them all hood dryers for X-mas!
ltoomey82 2 years ago
great video traycee!!!!
memee1978 2 years ago
Wow. What can I say Traycee? You're AWESOME! Thanks so much for being who you are and thank you for KISS!
Tinker Bell (on Kiss)
Tink (on BHM)
TotallyTyra 2 years ago
amen traycee!
chinablk 2 years ago
Great vid! I think it's very important to reiterate so much of what you have stated. Trims vs. cuts, products and their purpose as opposed to these false "growth" claims, treating your internal body right, etc. Anyone can do this if they choose. There are way too many defeatist attitudes out here. Once again, great vid. :) :)
micarae 2 years ago
lol, right for "products don't grow hair"
you are a true inspiration & testimony ! be blessed always
mwaaaah
Nunaa - KISS
nunaavane 2 years ago
SO TRACYEE....WHAT DIDYOU DO TO STOP THE ITCHING? I HEARD U SAY THIS BEFORE AND I DO NOT KNOW WHAT WAS THE ANSWER? HELP (brokesocialite_ on your site)
mommii30 2 years ago
I'm getting tons of emails asking this very question since I posted this video last night...So I'm going to get a video up this week explaining how I treated my scalp
KISSseventyseven 2 years ago
proper hair care and learning to take care of one's hair and its needs taked precedence over any products used.. and sometimes I forget that not everyone is as informed and they will just assume there is some secret product out there.
Laety 2 years ago
'Products do not grow your hair' . completely true, there was a woman earlier this week that asked me what secret product I used on my hair to get it so long, and I told her that I just take care of my hair -wash, condition, low manipulation. Yet she just kept pushing to find out what particular "secret" product I was using.
Before my hair care journey, I used to ask such questions to women whose hair I admired. But once I became educated and informed about hair care the idea of ..
Laety 2 years ago
hahahahaha.....Yes i used to ask people that same questions....when people ask me now...I explain its not a simple question to answer and I direct them to KISS..hahaha
KISSseventyseven 2 years ago
on point as usual!
mcelweewife 2 years ago
I will check out your blog because I want to grow my hair out to be healthy like yours.
Barryswifey1 2 years ago
double YaY! I'm a PK too! GIrl, i have had several beauticians who were unable to comprehend the word "trim" as opposed to "cut" too. LoL!. I enjoyed this vid. thank u!!!
VeryHappy2bMe 2 years ago
PK'S unite !!!!! Hahahaha
KISSseventyseven 2 years ago
Great Great Great Video
MsLosingit 2 years ago
Well Spoken!!!
Cashmere007A 2 years ago
Yay! I'm a PK too!! I knew there was a special light about you! ;) But in all seriousness, ur Blog/Kiss has helped me soo much!
My younger sis has gone natural, and my older sis and mom has taken over the care of our hair!! I was extremely upset when my mom's beautician put relaxer on her hair while it was wet! Her whole front edges broke off!! Talk about upsetting!! I said that's it! We are now doing our ow