OMG, i am Ghanian, and this brings back so many memories from my childhood. I never realized it could create a style for my natural hair! thank you :*
Your skits are always wonderful...funny how our experiences aren't much different tho I live in the US and have multiracial parents...girls who felt my hair always commented on how straight my hair felt at the roots but said I still needed to get a relaxer. I don't have a much of a curl pattern but my hair is not straight or silky, and relaxers were the devil to my hair because my hair would never turn out straight without becoming a big bush or much too thin looking.
@punky298705 Thank you. No, her hair was stretched and she wore it all out with a headband. A free flowing head of natural hair is irresistible to children :).
do you use the same shampoo or do you switch it up, do you use kinky curling custerd in your daughters hair,if you flat iron theyr how do you use the same routine
@ThecuteSarah09 I usually use a mild baby shampoo, like Berts Bees or California baby. I have used Kinky Curling Custard, but it didn't work for us. It was really sticky and locked up their hair. I've never flat ironed their hair, so we don't have a routine for that. I hope I answered your questions. If not let me know :) x
does the oils act as a moisturiser,did you add more shea butter to the ends so it can stay moisturized how often do you do it,do you also get the roots and put oil 0on it or just the hair
@ThecuteSarah09 If the ends are dry, I'll mist the ends with a little water and add shea butter. I use it on their hair and on the odd occasion, if there is a dry spot on their scalp, I'll use a little on that dry area. :)
OMG!!! I tried this and it came out great. My daughter LOVED it and loved all the compliments she received. I'm always stumped for natural hair styles and this came to my rescue. Keep them coming. Thanks much.
omg i didnt know this was a real style in 1987 my daughter was only 4 she got a hold of one of my shavers and semi shaved on her hair I got some black yarn and did the same styles and here hair grew grew grew i love your videos im a subscriber now thanks where can i find the shea butter mix
@Bercola1 Ha! I'm glad her hair grew back. Your instincts were right! Check out video number ♥ 17 ♥ How I make my Shea butter mixes. Thanks for subbing! x
i wish u could come do my daughters hair like this. so that's just sew in hair thread and your just wrapping around the hair. because it looked like the hair is twisted but it's not?
@tiffanyssweets Yes it's just sew-in weave thread. It's easier than you think. Chick out video ♥ 9 ♥ Braiding Technique #6, it gives you a step by step breakdown on how to do it. :)
I remember when I was younger, my mom used to do my hair like this and I absolutely hated it! But now that I look back on it, it was actually good for me and my hair. I'm 15 now and I braid my own hair and my two younger sisters' hair so I'll probably be doing this on my youngest sister. Great tutorial!
@naijababe95 Thank you! It's amazing how much length is retained using this is a protective style. I took that for granted when I was young, but it really worked! Thanks for watching :) x
I'm a Ghanaian lady and recently stumbled on ypur videos and I love, love it. Funny. I have a 3 year old daughter who has lovely hair but can't cornrow but I can do the Ghana plait. Your ideas are fantastic. more videos pls.
Ok that's it. I'm going thru the rest of your videos just for the entertainment, and I'm linking this to NYC news and media diva Ester Armah (your home girl, also from). I'm sure she'll get a kick out of it.
Thank you so much. You are such an inspiration! I've tried all of your styles so far and they are so easy, simple, and protective. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
@kamecha1976 Ahh, that's brilliant! Thank you so much for commenting and letting me know!! This is the type of news that keeps me going :). Blessings xx
O wow,,, I'm not sure if you're Ghanaian... but I am and this was one of the staple hairstyles I always had growing up. Love your videos and your daughters are absolutely beautiful ... keep up the great work !!!
@MsEricao Hi! Yes, my heritage is Ghanaian and we wore our hair in Ghana plaits 99% of the time too. Thanks for your kind comments and thanks for watching! :)
Hello....thanks for the vids..i just stumbled across ur channel by accident and i am glad i did..i subbed...I love love ur vids!!!!!!!!!!...I live in the UK.....just wondering where u buy the giovany leave in...thks.
OMGeez! Girrrrrrl... I. Cannot. Stand. People. Touching. My. Hair. No; you cannot touch it. Like I am a touch and feel museum exhibit :-\ I put the fear of Mom in my poor child about kids touching her hair in school. I'm so mean. But dem kids be havin cooties, plus all they do is knot up her hair. Sheewwt. LOL Lady, you are my inspiration. My girls have different hair types. I can see myself doing this with my younger one when her hair is longer. Thanks for sharing. Blessings...
YOU ARE MY HERO! lol....I absolutly love your video's & wonderful hairstyles for children. Your acting skills makes me laugh all the time. Keep Up The Great Work! You're the best.
Ok, I know you made this a really long time ago, but I was laughing so hard at that skit, I literally had to press pause, visit the kitchen to re-collect myself. All this aside, I am loving your videos. I don't have kids, but I plan to employ some of your techniques on myself. So thank you! I love it when vloggers show us their sense of humor. :) Kudos! And I am a new subbie.
@sandnsea212 Thanks! Most of the styles I do can be done on stretched or unscratched hair. Did you mean loser type of protective styles, where you can tell the hair is stretched? I don't get to do many of those these days. Now of baby is here I need styles that last at least a week or two and those styles usually don't, but when I do them I will defiantly make a video on them. Thanks for the suggestion. :) (Hope I answered your request. Let me know if I misunderstood your request).
@GirlsLoveYourCurls Sorry for asking the same question twice. You didn't misunderstand. I was just curious about what you do with their stretched hair.
@snuffy0612 You are so welcome! Yes, I do. It's so versatile that you can use it in a number of ways! It can be used as an alternative to single box braids, by using the cork screw method. I'm wearing my hair like that in video ♥2♥. I also like to mix it with two strand twist bangs that I can style in the front (I curl mine) and then pull the African braids into a high or low bun. Sometimes I'll African braid a head full of 2 strand twists overnight to stretch them out.
I'm black British (Ghanaian) and my mum used to thread my hair all the time when I was younger. I'm 15 now and I'm natural again so I'm learning how to take care of my hair but I still let my mum thread my hair occasionally. Brings back memories xx You have an inspirational channel so keep it up and God Bless :D
@maasweetie Hi! The key to long hair is to retain length. This is defiantly harder for some than others! The key is to focus on keeping hair healthy, so we can retain its length as it grows. My youngest daughter’s hair is extremely resilient. It doesn't break easily, so it's easier to retain her length. My oldest daughter and I have porous hair that tends to be dry & more fragile, so it takes more TLC to retain our length. We use protective styling, gentle manipulation and lots of moisture. :)
@MonkeymagicsMum Thank you! No I'm not. I love to laugh and see the funny side of life. :). Thinking about it now, I actually got an 'A' in drama class at school and I even did a little work as an extra, to help pay for college. But coming from a Ghanaian household, pursuing acting as a profession never even crossed my mind! (Love the username by the way. I used to watch that as a kid) :)
Love the hairstyle. Great directions. I just dont understand the need for the use of the thread. Why not just do a two strand twist since thats what it ends up looking like anyway. Please forgive my ignorance.
@flutturi Hi! Great question. If I were to make the same size section and do a two strand twist, it would be very chunky and wouldn't say neat for very long. I would have to do about 5 two strand twists per same section for sturdier twists. So for me African threading is much faster. Also when you use the thread it binds hairs together very tightly, so hair is tangle free upon takedown. African threading hold in moisture a lot better and better protects hair from the elements. Hope this helped.
im not sure if ill be able to find that thick weave thread were im currently at(saudi arabia) but i have seen the regular sewing thread , do you have any alternative options of thread that can be used instead of the thick weave thread.
@shamael002 Yes, my mum used to by a particular thread to braid our hair in London, but it was sometimes hard to come by, so she would buy the strongest black sewing thread she could find and double it up by folding it in half before using. You could try that. Hope this helps. :)
@mrsprimo999 Thank you so much for watching and for your comments! Knowing the vids actually help is what keeps me going. :). Answer to your first question - is defiantly a yes for me. It is a lot quicker than doing two strand twists. Question 2: I'm not sure how long you keep twists in for, but I can usually keep an African threaded style in for two weeks. Question 3: When I take their hair down it looks stretched and blow dried and my girls enjoy wearing their hair free after take down :)
This is an AWESOME video! I have been wondering how African threading was done. Can you use "any" thread for this technique or is there a specific kind for it? Thanks!
@20pearlsNcurls Thank you! I find that the best thread to use is the same weave thread used for sew-in weaves. You should be able to find it at any beauty supply store that sells hair extensions. They sometimes keep them behind the counter so be sure to ask. :)
You are like the perfect mom, I don't know any mother who prepped there daughter with snacks a movie coloring books or nada like that when I was growing up. The one thing we know was to sit still. lol
@PalaisCristalLLC Ahhh, thank you so much! Perfect, no, but I do my best to make our hair sessions enjoyable and not like the 'dread fest' it was when we were growing up!...lol :)
@PalaisCristalLLC Ditto! Watching that hair style took me back to my childhood in Africa hahaha. Needless, the say my mother was not as gentle with my hair. Kuddos to you for being so gentle with your daughter's hair :-)
omg you took me right back to grade 6! My neighbour used to braid my hair in time for school every week. If you caught her in a bad mood, you knew you would not be laughing for the next three days - them things were tight! Yeah I miss those days of vaseline, black thread and tears lol. One thing for sure - we were always groomed. How I miss Africa! Your hand is very light and you are very gentle and clear in your tutorial.
@Bronxsweety Oh how lovely! I wish I could see it. I just started a Girls Love Your Curls page on Facebook, so I people can share their African Threading results. Feel free to post pics of your creations :). X
Thank u 4 showing me that My Husband Is from Nigeria but his mother Is from Ghana and he says his mother used 2 take his sister 2 get her hair threaded, Now I see ur girls are older than my own(10mos). How did u do their hair when they were that little babies? and 2 get It to grow that length without their hair or ends breaking off? I need a style that I won't need 2 bother her hair 4 awhile, that protect her ends, Oh and that's quick she won't sit 4 long. Thank u n advance 4 ne help. Gr8 kids
@BItuification Hello! Well, when their hair was short, I would wash their hair in the tub, slather it with olive oil, pick it out and add small accessories. At 2 inches long I would part their hair into 1 inch squares and African braid each section. I would knot then ends and either wrap it into mini Bantu buns or bend it in half, and tie the top to the root of the braid (forming a loop). Then decorate with a few small accessories. These would stay in for around 5 days. Hope this helped. :)
Hi I wanted to ask how do you prepare your daughters hair when they go to bed is there anything special that you do? Would you let them go to sleep without braids on their hair?
@Goldniz Hi! If their hair is in Ghana plaits/African braids, I'll just put on a satin bonnet. If their hair is in two strand twists, I'll probably put in a little leave in conditioner and braid it, or put it in Bantu buns for curls. Every now and then, when their hair was shorter, I would let them sleep without braids, but it would get very tangled, if I did that now. If their hair has been out and it gets too late to do anything with it, I'll put it in 4 big Ghana plaits to sleep in.
@vibrantaHi! If I braid their hair right after washing I do a deep moisture/conditioning treatment, so their hair stays moisturized really well. With this type of style I don't usually have to do anything to it for at least a week. When her hair is in twists (and so not as protected), I use Giovanni’s direct 10 leave in conditioner in a spray bottle with some oil and water and spray it on for moisture, whenever I feel it needs it.
@AhhUMbeijo Hi, No, I didn't blow dry. Her hair had been in another African braided protective style for a week prior to making this video, which stretched the hair. I took out the braids, brushed it out and then did this style.
OMG, i am Ghanian, and this brings back so many memories from my childhood. I never realized it could create a style for my natural hair! thank you :*
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Your skits are always wonderful...funny how our experiences aren't much different tho I live in the US and have multiracial parents...girls who felt my hair always commented on how straight my hair felt at the roots but said I still needed to get a relaxer. I don't have a much of a curl pattern but my hair is not straight or silky, and relaxers were the devil to my hair because my hair would never turn out straight without becoming a big bush or much too thin looking.
cecillbill 1 month ago
Wonderful. Love the skit. Is this the style she had before the children played in it?
punky298705 1 month ago
@punky298705 Thank you. No, her hair was stretched and she wore it all out with a headband. A free flowing head of natural hair is irresistible to children :).
GirlsLoveYourCurls 1 month ago
I am going to try this on my girls' hair. When I am in a rut I can always watch your vids and get the inspiration again. Thank you so much!!!
jazelle831 1 month ago
@jazelle831 Awesome! Thank you :) x
GirlsLoveYourCurls 1 month ago
OMg! That skit was the best! You are so funny! Love it!
velvetwallpaper 1 month ago
@velvetwallpaper :D! Lol Thank you :) xx
GirlsLoveYourCurls 1 month ago
Hi. I love your videos.
They are so professional.
Your girls are beautiful.
I am a natural stylist. You make me proud.
mycurrentevents 1 month ago
@mycurrentevents Aww, thank you so much!! xx
GirlsLoveYourCurls 1 month ago
this is a wonderful style!!! love it and thank you for posting!
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@prica132002 Thank you!! xx
GirlsLoveYourCurls 1 month ago
Cute
drdiscounts 2 months ago
@drdiscounts Thank you! x
GirlsLoveYourCurls 1 month ago
So glad I found your channel. Subbing today!
Crisszilla 2 months ago
@Crisszilla Aww, thank you! So glad you found us too. x
GirlsLoveYourCurls 1 month ago
your girls are so cute i love your videos are you going to make more
ThecuteSarah09 2 months ago
@ThecuteSarah09 Sorry for the late reply. Thank you so much. I have many more vids to come :)
GirlsLoveYourCurls 1 month ago
i love your videos can you do one on african kinky twist i saw some videos and they arnt that clear and then when i do them they dont turn out right
ThecuteSarah09 2 months ago
@ThecuteSarah09 Sorry love, I don't do extensions, so I'm not expert at them either.x
GirlsLoveYourCurls 1 month ago
do you use the same shampoo or do you switch it up, do you use kinky curling custerd in your daughters hair,if you flat iron theyr how do you use the same routine
ThecuteSarah09 2 months ago
@ThecuteSarah09 I usually use a mild baby shampoo, like Berts Bees or California baby. I have used Kinky Curling Custard, but it didn't work for us. It was really sticky and locked up their hair. I've never flat ironed their hair, so we don't have a routine for that. I hope I answered your questions. If not let me know :) x
GirlsLoveYourCurls 1 month ago
does the oils act as a moisturiser,did you add more shea butter to the ends so it can stay moisturized how often do you do it,do you also get the roots and put oil 0on it or just the hair
ThecuteSarah09 2 months ago
@ThecuteSarah09 If the ends are dry, I'll mist the ends with a little water and add shea butter. I use it on their hair and on the odd occasion, if there is a dry spot on their scalp, I'll use a little on that dry area. :)
GirlsLoveYourCurls 1 month ago
was her hair blow dried???
UmmMahirah 2 months ago
@UmmMahirah Hey hon, no just supper streched using African Threading x
GirlsLoveYourCurls 1 month ago
I love your videos and the skits are soo cute and funny
missfashunoitall 3 months ago 6
@missfashunoitall Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed watching :)..
GirlsLoveYourCurls 3 months ago
OMG!!! I tried this and it came out great. My daughter LOVED it and loved all the compliments she received. I'm always stumped for natural hair styles and this came to my rescue. Keep them coming. Thanks much.
alibjohn 3 months ago
@alibjohn Aww, that's brilliant! I'm so glad she loved it. More in the works :) x
GirlsLoveYourCurls 3 months ago
omg i didnt know this was a real style in 1987 my daughter was only 4 she got a hold of one of my shavers and semi shaved on her hair I got some black yarn and did the same styles and here hair grew grew grew i love your videos im a subscriber now thanks where can i find the shea butter mix
Bercola1 3 months ago
@Bercola1 Ha! I'm glad her hair grew back. Your instincts were right! Check out video number ♥ 17 ♥ How I make my Shea butter mixes. Thanks for subbing! x
GirlsLoveYourCurls 3 months ago
It went great for a first try. I can do a video response next time if you don't mind.
Thanks again! p.s I love the humor in your video's!
lyotaswa 3 months ago
@lyotaswa That's great! Thank you :) x
GirlsLoveYourCurls 3 months ago
i wish u could come do my daughters hair like this. so that's just sew in hair thread and your just wrapping around the hair. because it looked like the hair is twisted but it's not?
tiffanyssweets 3 months ago
@tiffanyssweets Yes it's just sew-in weave thread. It's easier than you think. Chick out video ♥ 9 ♥ Braiding Technique #6, it gives you a step by step breakdown on how to do it. :)
GirlsLoveYourCurls 3 months ago
LMAO... I freakin' love your videos!!!
S1MNICITY 3 months ago
@S1MNICITY Ha! Thanks :) x
GirlsLoveYourCurls 3 months ago
are you from england
ThecuteSarah09 3 months ago
@ThecuteSarah09 Yes, I was born and raised in England and my parents are Ghanaian.
GirlsLoveYourCurls 3 months ago
The threading, such an African practice. I would always break out with bumps.
cumensu 3 months ago
@cumensu Yes :). You get bumps when it's done too tightly.
GirlsLoveYourCurls 3 months ago
@GirlsLoveYourCurls, my skin is naturally sensitive to being tied up. So even when done loosely, I can break out with scalp bumps.
cumensu 2 months ago
AAAWWW MY MUM USED TO DO THIS FOR ME
RedBullDrinker5000 4 months ago
@RedBullDrinker5000 :). We took for granted how much of a great protective style it was back then. x
GirlsLoveYourCurls 3 months ago
I love it. I will do it next styling day. Thanks!
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@lyotaswa Great! Let me know how it went :) x
GirlsLoveYourCurls 3 months ago
I love this!!!
nikjohn77 4 months ago
@nikjohn77 Thank you! :)
GirlsLoveYourCurls 3 months ago
excellent video...
Thank you!
I just happen to stumble across it!
AKIYIAKELLY 4 months ago
@AKIYIAKELLY Thank you so much :) x
GirlsLoveYourCurls 3 months ago
I like that style can I use regular thread?
VIBlackBerri 4 months ago
@VIBlackBerri Thanks. You can but you may have to double it up so it doesn't break when trying to braid.
GirlsLoveYourCurls 3 months ago
Love yr channel, yr girls r just adorable! Reminds me of my mum threading my hair as a child; she used silk thread. :-)
38moons 4 months ago
@38moons Thank you so much! x
GirlsLoveYourCurls 3 months ago
What a great channel!!! Thanks for posting all these great videos x
QueenChezabelle 4 months ago
@QueenChezabelle Aww, you're welcome! Thanks for watching :) x
GirlsLoveYourCurls 3 months ago
I remember when I was younger, my mom used to do my hair like this and I absolutely hated it! But now that I look back on it, it was actually good for me and my hair. I'm 15 now and I braid my own hair and my two younger sisters' hair so I'll probably be doing this on my youngest sister. Great tutorial!
naijababe95 4 months ago
@naijababe95 Thank you! It's amazing how much length is retained using this is a protective style. I took that for granted when I was young, but it really worked! Thanks for watching :) x
GirlsLoveYourCurls 3 months ago
I'm a Ghanaian lady and recently stumbled on ypur videos and I love, love it. Funny. I have a 3 year old daughter who has lovely hair but can't cornrow but I can do the Ghana plait. Your ideas are fantastic. more videos pls.
diamondlydi 4 months ago
@diamondlydi Aww, thank you so much! Comments like yours keep me on track. More vids to come :) x
GirlsLoveYourCurls 3 months ago
great vid! love it!
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@NaturalUniique Thank you! :)x
GirlsLoveYourCurls 3 months ago
I don't even have a kid and I'm watching this lol
(future references :) )
Tallybae 5 months ago
@Tallybae Hehe same!
QueenChezabelle 4 months ago
@Tallybae Ha ha! You can never be too prepared! :) Thanks for watching x
GirlsLoveYourCurls 3 months ago
P.S. BEAUTIFUL HAIR STYLE ON UR LI'L AFRICAN PRINCESS!(*.*)
TheBabystorm 5 months ago
@TheBabystorm Ahh, you're so sweet. Thank you :) x
GirlsLoveYourCurls 5 months ago
LOVED THE 1985 ,AND IT 2011 AND PEOPLE STILL WANT TO TOUCH IT LOL!
TheBabystorm 5 months ago
@TheBabystorm That is so true!! Lol x
GirlsLoveYourCurls 5 months ago
Ok that's it. I'm going thru the rest of your videos just for the entertainment, and I'm linking this to NYC news and media diva Ester Armah (your home girl, also from). I'm sure she'll get a kick out of it.
stephife 5 months ago
@stephife Lol! Thank you for posting the link! I hope Ms Ester enjoys the vids too. :) x
GirlsLoveYourCurls 5 months ago
Thank you so much. You are such an inspiration! I've tried all of your styles so far and they are so easy, simple, and protective. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
kamecha1976 5 months ago
@kamecha1976 Ahh, that's brilliant! Thank you so much for commenting and letting me know!! This is the type of news that keeps me going :). Blessings xx
GirlsLoveYourCurls 5 months ago
Omg I think you are hilarious you should be an actress
nigerianhurr90 6 months ago
@nigerianhurr90 Lol. Thank you! :)x
GirlsLoveYourCurls 6 months ago
O wow,,, I'm not sure if you're Ghanaian... but I am and this was one of the staple hairstyles I always had growing up. Love your videos and your daughters are absolutely beautiful ... keep up the great work !!!
MsEricao 6 months ago
@MsEricao Hi! Yes, my heritage is Ghanaian and we wore our hair in Ghana plaits 99% of the time too. Thanks for your kind comments and thanks for watching! :)
GirlsLoveYourCurls 6 months ago
I love this style! I have to try it on my girls!
1958DeeDot 6 months ago
@1958DeeDot Great! Let me know how you get on :).
GirlsLoveYourCurls 6 months ago
I love your intro parts! They always make me laugh. :)
JustShanice 6 months ago
@JustShanice :) Thank you!!
GirlsLoveYourCurls 6 months ago
Hello....thanks for the vids..i just stumbled across ur channel by accident and i am glad i did..i subbed...I love love ur vids!!!!!!!!!!...I live in the UK.....just wondering where u buy the giovany leave in...thks.
tanville99 6 months ago
@tanville99 Than you so much!! I get mine online from a compny called Wassage Warehouse.
GirlsLoveYourCurls 6 months ago
Nice & where did u get her cute bows from?
mischerokee13 7 months ago
@mischerokee13 Thanks! Claire's Accessories. :)
GirlsLoveYourCurls 6 months ago
I love it!
rostand5264 7 months ago
@rostand5264 Thanks!
GirlsLoveYourCurls 6 months ago
OMGeez! Girrrrrrl... I. Cannot. Stand. People. Touching. My. Hair. No; you cannot touch it. Like I am a touch and feel museum exhibit :-\ I put the fear of Mom in my poor child about kids touching her hair in school. I'm so mean. But dem kids be havin cooties, plus all they do is knot up her hair. Sheewwt. LOL Lady, you are my inspiration. My girls have different hair types. I can see myself doing this with my younger one when her hair is longer. Thanks for sharing. Blessings...
AfroTee 7 months ago
@AfroTee LOL! Exactly!! Thanks for watching :) x
GirlsLoveYourCurls 7 months ago
Liked the video.
My niece liked it also. We watched it together, she is 3.
Subscribing.
=)
purpledream77 7 months ago
@purpledream77 That's awesome! Thank you :) x
GirlsLoveYourCurls 7 months ago
YOU ARE MY HERO! lol....I absolutly love your video's & wonderful hairstyles for children. Your acting skills makes me laugh all the time. Keep Up The Great Work! You're the best.
KeeKeeAllNatural 7 months ago
Ok, I know you made this a really long time ago, but I was laughing so hard at that skit, I literally had to press pause, visit the kitchen to re-collect myself. All this aside, I am loving your videos. I don't have kids, but I plan to employ some of your techniques on myself. So thank you! I love it when vloggers show us their sense of humor. :) Kudos! And I am a new subbie.
shonesters 8 months ago
@shonesters Thank you so much! I'm so glad you enjoy the vids and decided to sub and then took the time to leave the comment. Keeps me going :).
GirlsLoveYourCurls 7 months ago
Love the videos. If you're taking requests, can you do more protective styles, especially after it's stretched? Thanks.
sandnsea212 8 months ago
@sandnsea212 Thanks! Most of the styles I do can be done on stretched or unscratched hair. Did you mean loser type of protective styles, where you can tell the hair is stretched? I don't get to do many of those these days. Now of baby is here I need styles that last at least a week or two and those styles usually don't, but when I do them I will defiantly make a video on them. Thanks for the suggestion. :) (Hope I answered your request. Let me know if I misunderstood your request).
GirlsLoveYourCurls 7 months ago
@GirlsLoveYourCurls Sorry for asking the same question twice. You didn't misunderstand. I was just curious about what you do with their stretched hair.
sandnsea212 7 months ago
Thanks for all the information! I am wondering if you put ghana plaits on your own hair and if so what tips to you have for those wanting to try.
snuffy0612 8 months ago
@snuffy0612 You are so welcome! Yes, I do. It's so versatile that you can use it in a number of ways! It can be used as an alternative to single box braids, by using the cork screw method. I'm wearing my hair like that in video ♥2♥. I also like to mix it with two strand twist bangs that I can style in the front (I curl mine) and then pull the African braids into a high or low bun. Sometimes I'll African braid a head full of 2 strand twists overnight to stretch them out.
GirlsLoveYourCurls 8 months ago
lol I'm Ghanaian and my mom always did this hairstyle for my sister and I when we were growing up :) really does help the hair grow quickly.
xoitsMelmel 8 months ago
Still happens to me at work! They are so surprised when they realise the hair is actually soft! lol
negresspays 9 months ago
Love your little skits. You're such a great actress
epitomeofaqueen 9 months ago
I'm black British (Ghanaian) and my mum used to thread my hair all the time when I was younger. I'm 15 now and I'm natural again so I'm learning how to take care of my hair but I still let my mum thread my hair occasionally. Brings back memories xx You have an inspirational channel so keep it up and God Bless :D
DatSmile1 9 months ago
I love love love the skits in your vids! Keep up the great work :)
Toozip09 9 months ago
i feel like u all just have alot of hair. what can ppl like me who are not so hairy do to grow longer hair?
maasweetie 9 months ago
@maasweetie Follow her advice. And subscribe to haircrush. Keep it simple.
TheBestMusicChannel8 8 months ago
@maasweetie Hi! The key to long hair is to retain length. This is defiantly harder for some than others! The key is to focus on keeping hair healthy, so we can retain its length as it grows. My youngest daughter’s hair is extremely resilient. It doesn't break easily, so it's easier to retain her length. My oldest daughter and I have porous hair that tends to be dry & more fragile, so it takes more TLC to retain our length. We use protective styling, gentle manipulation and lots of moisture. :)
GirlsLoveYourCurls 8 months ago
My mom use to do that for me when i was little.. may i ask which part of Africa you are from??
jenny12233 10 months ago
@jenny12233 She grew up in England but her parents are Ghanian.
soyeleye 9 months ago
@soyeleye
oh cool i knew she had to have some kinda of Ghanian in her lol because I'm also Ghanian but living in the U.S.A
jenny12233 9 months ago
Great Video. I have been looking for new protective styling techniques for my daughter. I'll will have to try this one. Thanks for posting.
DALOVE75 10 months ago
Funny vid. Are you an actress professionally/ever considered it? You'd be very good!
MonkeymagicsMum 10 months ago
@MonkeymagicsMum Thank you! No I'm not. I love to laugh and see the funny side of life. :). Thinking about it now, I actually got an 'A' in drama class at school and I even did a little work as an extra, to help pay for college. But coming from a Ghanaian household, pursuing acting as a profession never even crossed my mind! (Love the username by the way. I used to watch that as a kid) :)
GirlsLoveYourCurls 8 months ago
Love the hairstyle. Great directions. I just dont understand the need for the use of the thread. Why not just do a two strand twist since thats what it ends up looking like anyway. Please forgive my ignorance.
flutturi 11 months ago
@flutturi Hi! Great question. If I were to make the same size section and do a two strand twist, it would be very chunky and wouldn't say neat for very long. I would have to do about 5 two strand twists per same section for sturdier twists. So for me African threading is much faster. Also when you use the thread it binds hairs together very tightly, so hair is tangle free upon takedown. African threading hold in moisture a lot better and better protects hair from the elements. Hope this helped.
GirlsLoveYourCurls 11 months ago 6
ok thanks for the reply i'll see if i can find some strong regular black thread and double it
shamael002 11 months ago
im not sure if ill be able to find that thick weave thread were im currently at(saudi arabia) but i have seen the regular sewing thread , do you have any alternative options of thread that can be used instead of the thick weave thread.
shamael002 11 months ago
@shamael002 I know wat u mean! I was in Saudi and I could not find anything for black hair!! but maybe you can order it online :)
Isabellacute1 11 months ago
@shamael002 Yes, my mum used to by a particular thread to braid our hair in London, but it was sometimes hard to come by, so she would buy the strongest black sewing thread she could find and double it up by folding it in half before using. You could try that. Hope this helps. :)
GirlsLoveYourCurls 11 months ago
@GirlsLoveYourCurls What about the thick thread used for sewing buttons on a coat?
CherishMyDaughter 10 months ago
@shamael002 my mother would used regular black thread that you use when you sew clothes if she didn't have the other thread
jade20ez 9 months ago
Firstly, this is probably the BEST hair vid I've ever seen (and I've watched 100's)!
Very entertaining, totally relevant, completely articulate and very unique. I've seen this technique before but your styling adds an extra touch :)
A few questions: Is this faster than doing a 2-strand twist or just longer lasting? When u take down, is the hair in wearable "free" condition?
Lastly, your daughter is BEATIFUL, and you are HILARIOUS!
mrsprimo999 11 months ago
@mrsprimo999 Thank you so much for watching and for your comments! Knowing the vids actually help is what keeps me going. :). Answer to your first question - is defiantly a yes for me. It is a lot quicker than doing two strand twists. Question 2: I'm not sure how long you keep twists in for, but I can usually keep an African threaded style in for two weeks. Question 3: When I take their hair down it looks stretched and blow dried and my girls enjoy wearing their hair free after take down :)
GirlsLoveYourCurls 11 months ago
This is an AWESOME video! I have been wondering how African threading was done. Can you use "any" thread for this technique or is there a specific kind for it? Thanks!
20pearlsNcurls 11 months ago
@20pearlsNcurls Thank you! I find that the best thread to use is the same weave thread used for sew-in weaves. You should be able to find it at any beauty supply store that sells hair extensions. They sometimes keep them behind the counter so be sure to ask. :)
GirlsLoveYourCurls 11 months ago
Cute style, I'm going to try this on my little girl.
curlsandcoils 11 months ago
@curlsandcoils That's great! Let me know how you get on. :)
GirlsLoveYourCurls 11 months ago
so beautiful. you little girls look happy.
adassa 11 months ago
@adassa Thank you! I dreaded hair sessions when I was a kid, but they actually look forward to it, which is so lovely to see. :)
GirlsLoveYourCurls 11 months ago
Very nice!!
qochemist 11 months ago
@qochemist Thank you! :)
GirlsLoveYourCurls 11 months ago
You are like the perfect mom, I don't know any mother who prepped there daughter with snacks a movie coloring books or nada like that when I was growing up. The one thing we know was to sit still. lol
PalaisCristalLLC 11 months ago 10
@PalaisCristalLLC Ahhh, thank you so much! Perfect, no, but I do my best to make our hair sessions enjoyable and not like the 'dread fest' it was when we were growing up!...lol :)
GirlsLoveYourCurls 11 months ago
@PalaisCristalLLC Ditto! Watching that hair style took me back to my childhood in Africa hahaha. Needless, the say my mother was not as gentle with my hair. Kuddos to you for being so gentle with your daughter's hair :-)
missymistique 8 months ago
@PalaisCristalLLC lmao!!! aint that the truth! the good ole days.. haha
naturalblkbeauty 6 months ago
LOL, you are a riot...!!! You're more English then the white people I met in London... lol
PalaisCristalLLC 11 months ago
@PalaisCristalLLC Do you think so? lol.
GirlsLoveYourCurls 11 months ago
@PalaisCristalLLC I usually like hearing Brit English on children only, but after hearing you speak WOW, your English is the POSHest of the Posh!!!
PalaisCristalLLC 11 months ago
omg you took me right back to grade 6! My neighbour used to braid my hair in time for school every week. If you caught her in a bad mood, you knew you would not be laughing for the next three days - them things were tight! Yeah I miss those days of vaseline, black thread and tears lol. One thing for sure - we were always groomed. How I miss Africa! Your hand is very light and you are very gentle and clear in your tutorial.
FikiNom 11 months ago
@FikiNom Ha ha! Thank you so much. Yes, our parents didn't play. Hair was always on-point. :) Glad you enjoyed the vid. Thanks for watching! :)
GirlsLoveYourCurls 11 months ago
Glad I found you, your amazing!
Jadison03 11 months ago
@Jadison03 Becasue you found me I also found you, so thank you and welcome! :) x
GirlsLoveYourCurls 11 months ago
you girls got long hair.l'm jealous l cant wait untill my relaxer grows out hun
bettytoo2 11 months ago
@bettytoo2 Congratulations on deciding to transition! You'll be surprise how much length you maintain! :) Thanks for watching.
GirlsLoveYourCurls 11 months ago
lololol i love the way you do those funny videos
shaunishiab 1 year ago
@shaunishiab :D, Glad you enjoyed! x
GirlsLoveYourCurls 11 months ago
thank you so much for this video. I just finished dooing this style on my daughter. She loves it! And she is a hard to please 4 year old :)
Bronxsweety 1 year ago
@Bronxsweety Oh how lovely! I wish I could see it. I just started a Girls Love Your Curls page on Facebook, so I people can share their African Threading results. Feel free to post pics of your creations :). X
GirlsLoveYourCurls 1 year ago
I am doing this!!
OmoItsekiri 1 year ago
@OmoItsekiri Great! Let me know how you get on! :)
GirlsLoveYourCurls 1 year ago
I love your video intros Funny!!!
klarisseable 1 year ago
@klarisseable Thank you! :D
GirlsLoveYourCurls 1 year ago
Thank u 4 showing me that My Husband Is from Nigeria but his mother Is from Ghana and he says his mother used 2 take his sister 2 get her hair threaded, Now I see ur girls are older than my own(10mos). How did u do their hair when they were that little babies? and 2 get It to grow that length without their hair or ends breaking off? I need a style that I won't need 2 bother her hair 4 awhile, that protect her ends, Oh and that's quick she won't sit 4 long. Thank u n advance 4 ne help. Gr8 kids
BItuification 1 year ago
@BItuification Hello! Well, when their hair was short, I would wash their hair in the tub, slather it with olive oil, pick it out and add small accessories. At 2 inches long I would part their hair into 1 inch squares and African braid each section. I would knot then ends and either wrap it into mini Bantu buns or bend it in half, and tie the top to the root of the braid (forming a loop). Then decorate with a few small accessories. These would stay in for around 5 days. Hope this helped. :)
GirlsLoveYourCurls 1 year ago
Hi I wanted to ask how do you prepare your daughters hair when they go to bed is there anything special that you do? Would you let them go to sleep without braids on their hair?
Goldniz 1 year ago
@Goldniz Hi! If their hair is in Ghana plaits/African braids, I'll just put on a satin bonnet. If their hair is in two strand twists, I'll probably put in a little leave in conditioner and braid it, or put it in Bantu buns for curls. Every now and then, when their hair was shorter, I would let them sleep without braids, but it would get very tangled, if I did that now. If their hair has been out and it gets too late to do anything with it, I'll put it in 4 big Ghana plaits to sleep in.
GirlsLoveYourCurls 1 year ago
cool video!!
RegrowingRene101 1 year ago
@RegrowingRene101 Thank you! :)
GirlsLoveYourCurls 1 year ago
wow never seen this method before. thnx
OnyxKajal 1 year ago
@OnyxKajal You're welcome! :)
GirlsLoveYourCurls 1 year ago
Great vid! That's not the threading I'm used to (used to it completely wrapping the hair), but it looks good! Your daughter is so cute! :-D
PackofDiscos 1 year ago
@PackofDiscos Thank you! Yes, that's a popular way to do it in Ghana and it looks beautiful when done that way too.. Thanks for watching. :)
GirlsLoveYourCurls 1 year ago
i wanted to find out if you moisturise daily with the shemix when your girl's hair is in this protective style?
vibranta 1 year ago
@vibrantaHi! If I braid their hair right after washing I do a deep moisture/conditioning treatment, so their hair stays moisturized really well. With this type of style I don't usually have to do anything to it for at least a week. When her hair is in twists (and so not as protected), I use Giovanni’s direct 10 leave in conditioner in a spray bottle with some oil and water and spray it on for moisture, whenever I feel it needs it.
GirlsLoveYourCurls 1 year ago
Hi, How was your daughter's hair stretched prior to this style? Was it blow dried? Thank you
AhhUMbeijo 1 year ago
@AhhUMbeijo Hi, No, I didn't blow dry. Her hair had been in another African braided protective style for a week prior to making this video, which stretched the hair. I took out the braids, brushed it out and then did this style.
GirlsLoveYourCurls 1 year ago
ahahahaha, you are hilarious. this method is great, i'm 21 and plan to do this
jaynelldessert 1 year ago
@jaynelldessert :) Thank you! Thanks for watching and let me know how you get on.
GirlsLoveYourCurls 1 year ago
Love it! What a great protective style!
skraprchik 1 year ago
@skraprchik Thank you! It really does wonders for the hair. :)
GirlsLoveYourCurls 1 year ago