my hair looks exactly like yours but it looks like its thick but is actually kinda thin. Its pretty long though. It down my back to my bra stap at the longest. But my question is, is there anything i can do to thicken up my hair? I have never had a perm (i have been natural all my life) but it was so much thicker when i was younger.(i'm 23 now) Is this just natural or should i moisturize more? I don't really have a hair routine for keep it moisturized especially when i get a press and curl.
I was told that for black people (which I am..) WASHING your hair is not good for your hair,cause it gets rid of the oils, that make it grow, so we should not wash it so much, once a week was what i heard multiple times ! so its good to wash your hair ?I'm a tad confused ! PLEASE INBOX ME!! I also left a message on your other channel,that you don’t really use.
@tahirahrashidarey ok well washing your hair is actually good for your hair. it depends on what kinda washing your doing. i wash my hair with shampoo once a week or every two weeks because SHAMPOO is what get rid of oils and all that good stuff, but every 3 or 4 days i cowash my hair meaning i only wash it with CONDITIONING conditioner to keep it moisturized. so yes it is good to cowash your hair. MOISTURE IS THE KEY!! :)
wow...I just want to encourage you because trying to do something uplifting and being courageous enuf to do it with a forum full of sista's in which we all have issues and insecurites...you do deserve a metal...cause I'm been noticing in the 2 days since discovering you...people have a lot to say...but you press on....THANK YOU
I am very new to your videos and I think you are great. I keep hearing about your leave in conditioner. I can't find it, can you please direct me to it. I am very interested in starting that.
I am a white girl with thick and very curly hair. I used to hate my hair and never knew how to take care of it, but thanks to all of you lovely ladies i'm finally starting to love my curls! I wash my hair every 5 to 7 days, try and wear it in protective styles as much as possible and i finally learned that less products, more water, more natural oils and masks, fitness and love can do wonders! I can't wait to watch all your vids and learn even more! THNAK YOU!!! :)))
Just started watching your videos because I've finally decided to stop putting chemicals in my hair :) I live in the DC area too btw! Thanks for being an inspiration!
ok. how do us who are in the first or second year of growing our hair out manage and take care of it? honestly I just need a weekly plan. I detangle it every day. I wash it once a week. But other than that I am lost. how often do I moisturize? What methods do i use so that im not rocking an afro on a daily basis? lol i just want my hair to grow and i know the only way to do that is by taking care of it. but...i need help! lol
what do you think about colored hair and maintaining length? I enjoy coloring my hair. Ive been natural for almost two years now and Im trying to get more length. My hair is the healthiest and longest its ever been. Any suggestions kimmy???
Hi my name is Sonia, I want natural about two years ago. And about three mounths ago I cut it all of, now my problem is my sister told me why don't you put texturizer in your hair. And I did, now I don't know how to get it out. I want my natural look back and there is nothing natural about texturizer. HELP........HELP....ME
@Soniaballah - sorry shuga but you're gonna either have to grow it out or cut it off. A texurizer is just a super mild relaxer. It's a set back. Just accept it, move past it and don't listen to your sister anymore about your hair. She doesn't get it yet.
Your hair journey is wonderfull, but with all your expertise I personnaly think that African hair ( from pure african back grownd, not from america) are different. they grow different, the curls are different... do you know any african girls who's hair have grown long, similar to yours? that would inspire me alot! because unfortunatly even if we are black, I dont relate to your hair
@davorio7 Check out Sera2544 - She's Sierra Leonean (American) and has grown her hair to waist length. There are also a number of African ladies on longhaircareforum, I remember one Nigerian girl (Sonce / Kemi) who grew her hair to waist length. Unfortunate her fotki is now closed. However there are still a lot of African ladies on lhcf.
Those "wonderful" myths about ourselves we've inherited as Black folks. Our skin is bad and our hair can't ever, ever grow. I hope this movement goes stronger by the day.
@kimmytube Is your hair texturised? I asked this because the books you used to inspire you on making ur conditioner and all that says...."Grow It: How To Grow Afro-Textured Hair To Maximum Lengths In The Shortest Time" that's one of your books that you suggested and it says afro-TEXTURISED. It's by Chicoro btw.
You skipped #16 ? And i know this sounds wierd but do you have any specific ways on how to itch your hair ? [: Thanks and i love all of your tutorials <3
hey kimmaye luv the video i saw tht u said tht u got ur hair done in dc. r u from dc because i am if so i would luv to meet u! ur a great inspiration hope 2 hear from u soon. have a blessed day.
question how often do you apply your leave in conditioner? do you co-wash during the week? and do you wet your throughout the week just so its nourished then you retwist? because my hair is extremely dry at times and trying to figure out the proper way to handle it
HI Kimmay. I have a question for you.Do you think that texturizing natural hair is damaging or stunts its growth if is treated and taken care of. I guess what I am trying to ask is that can texturized hair grow as long as natural hair if taken care of (using your methods) .
@JesusANme you should Google (or you tube) Skip Gates and Black / Native American heritage. History is awesome. You would be amazed at the lack of American Indian DNA in our steams. And this is coming from someone with both Italian and VERIFIABLE Native American and African genetic makeup (our family historian has had it traced to go back farther than we have records). BTW, I also do not have a loose texture. But I LOVE what I have and it has been growing unbelievable since educating myself.
, i am ur biggest fan, i have reffered all my colleagues to your channel...definitely part of your 50K subs...congrats BTW.
i also love d fact dat u actually make money wen i watch your vids so i watch them over and over again....so u make even more.. i definitely appreciate u
but let me say this....i appreciate KT for all her scientific based tutorials cos it really empowered me to take that step to go natural inspite of having PTSD from my childhood experiences. and i do not regret it. am loving my hair right now, just treat your hair like u wld take care of yr face. and the SECRET is kimmay tube leave in....OMG!
i am african and i have "4F" hair type, i was very sceptical about going natural cos as a child growing in africa i detested fixing mynatural hair cos it was a frightful tearful experience and my mom opted to cut my hair at a young age in elementary school when having long hair plaits was a big deal... but boy was i glad when it was all gone.
Thank you so much for all the info. Keep it up and ignore the negative comments. One thing I notice about our people, they don't like to lift each other up instead they like to put each other down. You may not be an expert, but for someone like me, you or an inspiration. God bless you and your long lovely healthy hair.
I do agree with some of the comments I've read...I believe that there is as much variation in our hair types as black women than there is complexions. I love you channel and all the knowledge and tips I have received! but I have yet to find a channel with a women of my hair type successfully growing her hair.
thats what happened to me with this texturizer, I tought it would have my hair curly like the pics on the box(funny to say) its like having perm all over again. t
Great channel! I have relaxed hair, but I can still appreciate women that wear their hair natural, which I think is beautiful. Love the work you've done :)
@kimmaytube I love your video, but yes we have different hair, in the USA the majority of African American have traces of black Indian in them (Cherokee) especially those from the south, hence the loose curl pattern.My ancestor is undiluted negro there is no BIG curl or "wave"pattern as i can clearly see in all your videos on your wet hair. Im not denying the fact we both black I'm simply stating your hair pattern is loose compared to mine- P.S. gel has no effect on my hair.
Well, there are some African naturals with hair about as long or longer than kimmaytube's.
Check out Sera2544. Her hair is as kinky as I've ever seen (and my entire family is Nigerian....you know "tougher than Nigerian hair" Nigerian). Her hair is about as "unmanageable" as it gets, yet its down to her tail bone when straight. She has some great all natural/organic tips.
@jesusANme Where did you get that info from? Most Black Americans don't have Cherokee in them. First, Cherokee isn't the only type of Native American. Second, a lot of Black Americans (over 90%) have European blood. Some have a little, some have a lot. The average Black American has 12.5% European blood, many of them that had the story in their family that they had "Indian" i.e. Native American ancestors, had European blood instead. Please verify facts before speaking.
@ananse77 First off maybe you should read my post first before you pass advice. Your posting just made my point : which is most African American ain't full negro hence looser curl pattern. maybe you would of understand better if some of the comment was not deleted..
@jesusANme ignorance here. Negro is an outdated term that is meaningless. Full negro? there are people who are in africa and have never had any european mixture, who have looser hair than most afro americans, whole countries.
@jesusANme One I was referring to your use of the word negro in this context. Two, I was referring to several peoples and countries, Now exactly why would Ethiopians or Somalis be a bad example? Anthropology is a big interest of mine and I study it. So I would love to know what about "their" history makes them bad examples.
@Fuzzbabby Anthropology is only your interest, you have not been studying Ethiopians or Somalians- please do, but may my response give you a hint . To your original question my response is of course there are other races with dark skinned in Africa who has Straight hair who ALSO is not white. It is not a shock to me that their curl pattern is more defined and in some case straight compared to Afro Americans. Adding to my point: not all termed black have same hair curl pattern or skin. THE END!
@jesusANme Anthropology is what I STUDY in School-my degree. I not only study Ethiopians and Somalis, but Africans in general as an area of focus, and their descendants. Ethiopians/Somalis are not "another" race they are part f the social classification "black." "Black " Africans are a group containing many different phenotypes and distinguishable genotypes.The Hausa of west Africa are part of The genetic Family R1b along with western Europeans, that however doesn't mean they arent black. Learn!
@Fuzzbabby Seriously! Get the degree from a recognized college, step out of America and learn the culture for yourself then talk to me. In America the classification black is used for every individual who has a touch of negro -think about it. Example Black President Obama is of African and European descent but recognized only black . The term negro was used in my original post to differentiate pure breed African from those with more genetic variation from other races. Please Comprehend first!
@jesusANme Step outside of America?I was born and lived outside of America for almost half my Life.Im of direct African and West Indian descent. The word negro is a spanish word given to the Dark peoples of Africa From Somalia, to south africa to Cape Verde, simple as that. Africans like most continental groups vary in hair texture and skin color.If you are saying Horn africans look a certain way because of some admixture , you are wrong, All genetic studies disprove this.
@jesusANme The word negroid is from eugenics a stud of cranial structure to determine race,. t is deemed unreliable by the scientific/Anthropological community. As far as my DEGREE, I find it interesting that you feel so empowered to speak so ignorantly on a topic to which YOU evidently have not studied. have some humility and Learn.
@Fuzzbabby I am humble I have not professed a degree, you originally claimed to be studying Anthropology now it is A degree. While your vocabulary may intimidate or impress dunces it has not detoured fromthe fact my point is a scientific theory: there is genetical differences between pure breed vs mix classified black. I am CLOSING your pointless debate with advice to re-focus in the area of genetics anthropology it expound more on biological adaptation of populations in changing environment.
@jesusANme Pure breed vs classified black? Well all dark skinned indigenous individuals in Africa are classified black, Somalis and Ethiopians aren't "pure" because they differ in phenotype? It sure seems like it and as a student of anthropology Working towards A DEGREE in that field, You are incorrect. The variation seen across Africa is generally quite indigenous, and there are genetic and archeological studies that prove so. Someone with humility accepts when they are wrong which you are
@jesusANme "While your vocabulary may intimidate or impress dunces it has not detoured fromthe fact my point is a scientific theory"
"The term negro was used in my original post to differentiate pure breed African from those with more genetic variation from other races. Please Comprehend first!"
This isn't scientific theory its your ignorance. Negro is a Spanish word for black used for indigenous people as far east as China (negritos).Don't be insecure about my vocabulary and knowledge. learn
@jesusANme negro and black does not represent anyone o African or African heritage. Just like white does not represent Europeans we have to call ethnicity by the correct name....nobody is black and nobody is white.....
@jesusANme No, I got your meaning, but it was still necessary to correct your incorrect statement. I'll assume that by "full negro"/ you mean "full sub-Saharan African." Yeah, you're prob right that the average African- American has looser curl pattern than the average sub-Saharan African. But one's apparent curl pattern can change dramatically with different haircare. At 3:50 in the video, would you say Kimmay has loose curls? But she started to wet more & moisturise more and her hair changed.
@jesusANme Actually, according to geneticist, Mark Shriver of Moorehouse College, 58% of African-Americans possess about 12.5% European Ancestry which = about 1 great grandparent. Harvard historian, Henry Louis Gates, stated in 2009, that only 5% of African-Americans have at least 12.5% Native American Ancestry = 1 great grandparent. On the continent of Africa, tribes possess varying facial features and hair textures.We are not all the same. We do not all share the same customs or curl patterns!
@jesusANme I also wanted to clear up your assertion of having "undiluted negro" roots. Most African Americans can not make such claims. Although DNA plays a key role in our facial features, body types and hair textures, maintenance also plays a key role in our hair texture. Taking care of one's hair type by conditioning, not yanking on it & being gentle is important.My hair texture has changed, tremendously. I can't believe the softness & pliability I'm getting! It's absolutely amazing!
@jesusANme There are blacks who are blacker than any African-American I've seen and they have from straight, wavy to curly hair. A very black, Nigerian couple in Britain (2010) had a white child with straight, blond hair & blue eyes that isn't considered albino.Yet, there's little mixing in Nigeria. It's high time that we get beyond these silly notions!Check out the Aborigines in Australia who originated from Africa! It's about phenotype & mutations in genes, NOT about black Indians & Europeans!
@jesusANme Where are you getting your information from? African Americans naturally have hair that vary dramatically from straight to kinky hair because we take up space in the equator and spread out dramatically in distance, which creates our curl pattern. And if you're still confused, not every person from Africa is black, a majority of North and East Africa are a combination of White and Asian, hence our Arabic brothers and sisters.
@amina8322 That's only partially true. Many countries from both the European and Asian continent raided Africa themselves and took in slaves which were then traded with the English/Early Americans for supplies and weaponry. So, African Americans are from practically the entire continent.
@jesusANme I beg to differ. I have "undiluted negro" blood. 100% Ugandan and a 1/3 of my hair is like Kimmay's, 1/3 is coily like corkscrews and the other 1/3 is very kinky. Please read BubbleBum333's post above.
@jesusANme -- wow, did you really just say "undiluted Negro"? Smh at the things some Black people believe about themselves. And P.S. more African Americans have European ancestry than Native American.
Hello Kim, I'm a french woman who did her big chop from 2 week ago. I just want you to give me some principles of bases for a healthy and fast growth (if the miracle solution exists lol)
Hello, I love your videos and your hair! I have subscribed to your channel! I am natural too I have been natural 2 years and I am learning so much and loving learning about my hair! I have question my hair type is either 4a or 4b and I wondering what should products should I use or make to keep my hair moisturize?
hi kimmay! im 14 and ive been transitioning since about....october or november(if you look at my profile pic,,my hair is marcelled there and im getting it CHOPPED once the afro is at least longer than the size of the marcelled hair there.)my hair is just about chin length straightened and i have a little more natural hair than relaxed ends.i go to the boys and girls club in the summer,,and we go swimming once a week.how can i keep my hair looking decent when i get out of the pool??
I am new to to you tube and I just started my natural hair journey and I love your videos and the wonderful information you have to offer. I was wondering if you have any old videos from when you first cut your hair and if you had any TWA hair tips
wow. this has been my hair "life" story also. the last time i got a perm was in 1997 and yet, i've still never been able to make progress with my hair. just did another big chop 3 days ago and now i'm learning all of these seemingly basic procedures to grow my hair. i actually have hair goals. before i used to think i was at the mercy of my hair, but it's been so inspiring to see that i can finally take a more proactive stance instead of reactive.
Hi there Kimmay, I just wanna ask... During your journey did/have you notice a change in hair texture?
I've been on my "Journey of hair discovery" for 8-9months and noticed significant change in terms of texture- my sides are of loose curls than the middle. Its as if my hair has reformed it's self. Amazing, but so scary.
I had never heard or been taught that water was the enemy. As a young girl my mom shampooed my sisters and my hair once a week more if it was summer and we went to the beach or pool. As I took over my own hair care I shampooed weekly. I now know women who visted the salon weekly. I was just surprised to hear you say we had this myth about water. Love your videos. very imformative. Oh also never let anyone do anything 2 your hair u don't want.
Hi Kimmay, I have bad hair breakage and I want o go natural. The last I had a relaxer wa in Dec. 2010. I notice my hair thinningand splitends. I always loved the natural look but I don't want to do the big chop. Can Ijust keep the sew insand braids until all the relaxer grows out. My hair has broken off all around the egdes. I love the way your hair looks. I wasn'tsure to keep relaxers or go natural bcause of the bad breakage. Looking at our video really helped me to decide what to do.Help me!!!
Hi Kimmay, I have bad hair breakage and I want o go natural. The last I had a relaxer wa in Dec. 2010. I notice my hair thinningand splitends. I always loved the natural look but I don't want to do the big chop. Can Ijust keep the sew insand braids until all the relaxer grows out. My hair has broken off all around the egdes. I love the way your hair looks. I wasn'tsure to keep relaxers or go natural bcause of the bad breakage. Looking at our video really helped me to decide what to do.Help me!!
Hi Kimmay, I have bad hair breakage and I want o go natural. The last I had a relaxer wa in Dec. 2010. I notice my hair thinningand splitends. I always loved the natural look but I don't want to do the big chop. Can Ijust keep the sew insand braids until all the relaxer grows out. My hair has broken off all around the egdes. I love the way your hair looks. I wasn'tsure to keep relaxers or go natural bcause of the bad breakage. Looking at our video really helped me to decide what to do.Help me!!!
Hi Kimmay, I have bad hair breakage and I want o go natural. The last I had a relaxer wa in Dec. 2010. I notice my hair thinningand splitends. I always loved the natural look but I don't want to do the big chop. Can Ijust keep the sew insand braids until all the relaxer grows out. My hair has broken off all around the egdes. I love the way your hair looks. I wasn'tsure to keep relaxers or go natural bcause of the bad breakage. Looking at our video really helped me to decide what to do.Help me!!
Hi Kimmay, I have bad hair breakage and I want o go natural. The last I had a relaxer wa in Dec. 2010. I notice my hair thinningand splitends. I always loved the natural look but I don't want to do the big chop. Can Ijust keep the sew insand braids until all the relaxer grows out. My hair has broken off all around the egdes. I love the way your hair looks. I wasn'tsure to keep relaxers or go natural bcause of the bad breakage. Looking at our video really helped me to decide what to do.Help me
Hi! I love your videos, I was wondering, do you ever hot comb your hair? what is your opinion about hot combing, does it negatively affect the hair or slow the growing-out process in any way? Thanks : )
I love your videos Kimmay. I have locks and I love them...but I wish you were around when I was growing my hair out initially. :-) I have shared your video links with sistahs who are on this journey! Keep up the great work!
you journey is so inspirational!!! i cant wait until i do my first video so i can share my journey which was inspired by you n alot of natural youtubers! thanks for sharing keep it up :)
Thanks so much for being here for all of us! I not only use the leave in conditioner that you concocted, I also use it on both of my girls hair:). Thumbs up to you!
This is a random comment, but which college did you attend? I noticed your regalia in one of your photos and it looked like it was from Oakwood University. Anywho, I love your channel!
No. That's is not where I attended college. I live on the east coast. There are no photos of me in college in any of these videos.
I'm not sure if I'll ever say exactly where I went to college because that becomes a little TMI in the online world of facebook and social networking sites. But I have a BFA (Fine Arts degree majored in Illustration) from a top ranking, traditional, private art school. :o)
@kimmaytube This is unrelated as well but I can't find the video where you tell us how to make our own shampoo. I'm really excited to start using your methods.
Kimmay thank you so much for sharing your story! I was desperately seeking a motivation source as I was contemplating on what I should do with my hair and a step away from perming it. My story is similar to yours in that I chopped my hair off in 2002 to 1/2 inch and don't have much to show for it(shoulder length hair). Old habits stuck and I hadn't a clue what to be nor how to REALLY take care of my hair. Thank you for giving me hope and more wisdom that I ever received regarding hair chemistry!
wow!! Your story sounds so much like mine!! Still going thru it now. Currently my hair breaking off where relaxer still is!! Will watch all your videos. THANKS FOR SHARING.
I LOVE what u said about texturizers. I keep trying to tell some of my friends that texturizers alter the NATURAL curl pattern, its like a mild perm. I'm glad that you're spreading that bit of info!
After watching this video, I have a new found respect for you, because intially i had the assumptions that 'oh she must be mixed' or 'she must be doing something special to gain such length'. Being natural for 6 years and only having mid neck length hair has been the point of frustration for many years, but going back to the relaxer was never going to be an option. This has given me hope that my hair WILL grow and be maintained this year with the right tools and knowledge. Thank you! God bless x
lol. No, I'm not mixed. I'm a descendant of Africa. In fact, I've had some of my genetic history traced via the National Geographic Genographic project. According to my results, my entire maternal line (mtDNA) were ALL black/African women. Hapologroup L3 (for anyone who cares) lol. :o)
@kimmaytube very very exciting. the only reason I haven't done the genetic test yet is because I am a scientist studying genetics and I know you will find out more info for much cheaper in just a few years. I'm waiting for a more detailed test to come out. I get so excited when I hear about folks who have done this!
@kimmaytube People think Africans all have the kinkiest hair type in the world. There are many Africans who have a loose curl such as yours. I don't know what books other people are reading or who's lying to them but your hair is beautiful, kinky, African hair and in Africa, you get various different types of hair. The temperature and environments in Africa are different all around the continent so it is only natural that complexions and hair types will differ
@blessed100 I've seen African girls (e.g. a first generation American-Nigerian who can trace all her Yoruba ancestors back in all recorded memory) grow natural hair to the waist with protective styling and low manipulation. It can be done.
Kimmay, thank you for sharing your journey with us but it seems like a bit of your journey is missing. How did you style your hair when it was too short to put in the wash and go style featured in another video of yours? I know you said during that period, you slowly cut out the texturizer but how did you style it/protect it during that tough tough twa and even midsize afro period?
You should check out all of my Youtube videos and start with the first ones posted in April 2009. Other than that, there are no other pictures available.
Youve actually inspired me. Thank you for posting this video. I decided a little while ago that i would try to go natural, but gave in about a month later thinking i wouldnt be able to handle it. But now, after realising it will be better for me in the long run, and after seeing the progress you made with your hair, I'm determined to start transitioning.
thank you for the advice, it was extremely helpful.
I am very interested in growing longer "healthy" hair. I've watched a few of your videos but I'm curious as to what your daily/weekly hair regimen is. My hair is currently about the length of your hair when you got the texturizer, so I'm also curious as to what protective styling options you would suggest. Thanks!
I think hair trimming is EXTREMELY IMPORTANT, as the hair grows out, the hair ends become thin and weak, making the hair vulnerable to tangling/breakage. So a good hair trim I think every 3 mos (quarterly) will benefit your long healthy hair growth efforts. :)
OMGGGG U HAVE CAME SUCH A LONG WAY, I JUST STARTED MY TRANSITION PROCESS ON HERE AND IVE BEEN TRANSITIONING FOR ABT 3 MONTHS SO I APPRECIATE THE VIDS! ♥
my hair looks exactly like yours but it looks like its thick but is actually kinda thin. Its pretty long though. It down my back to my bra stap at the longest. But my question is, is there anything i can do to thicken up my hair? I have never had a perm (i have been natural all my life) but it was so much thicker when i was younger.(i'm 23 now) Is this just natural or should i moisturize more? I don't really have a hair routine for keep it moisturized especially when i get a press and curl.
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babygurly07 1 week ago
i think i will be following you...your hair is similar to mine....it appears to be fine which I cant figure out how to deal with
falalalalalification 2 weeks ago in playlist My Hair Journey 1999 to present
I was told that for black people (which I am..) WASHING your hair is not good for your hair,cause it gets rid of the oils, that make it grow, so we should not wash it so much, once a week was what i heard multiple times ! so its good to wash your hair ?I'm a tad confused ! PLEASE INBOX ME!! I also left a message on your other channel,that you don’t really use.
tahirahrashidarey 2 weeks ago in playlist My Hair Journey 1999 to present
@tahirahrashidarey ok well washing your hair is actually good for your hair. it depends on what kinda washing your doing. i wash my hair with shampoo once a week or every two weeks because SHAMPOO is what get rid of oils and all that good stuff, but every 3 or 4 days i cowash my hair meaning i only wash it with CONDITIONING conditioner to keep it moisturized. so yes it is good to cowash your hair. MOISTURE IS THE KEY!! :)
FunkyFreshTopic 1 week ago in playlist My Hair Journey 1999 to present 2
kimmay question what do u think about the heutiful hair steamer? have u tried it? will it help me detangle
oshunsweet 3 weeks ago in playlist My Hair Journey 1999 to present
I was always told that water was bad for your hair....
michalovesanime 3 weeks ago
@michalovesanime same thing with me!! I wash my hair twice a week now a steam it every two weeks my hair looks awesome
indiajanasana 2 weeks ago
@michalovesanime I was told the same thing, but I did a little research and found that moisture is the most important thing our hair needs.
chanslems 1 week ago
Ahhhh! The new age. (NATURAL HAIR AWAKENING) The information is out there!
sheliene12 3 weeks ago 3
Are you form Ethiopia? :)
MonsterBite64 3 weeks ago in playlist My Hair Journey 1999 to present
I am so motivated now....lol. I'm gonna go all natural and I will also do this for my daughter now while she's small.
rockybaby31 1 month ago
wow...I just want to encourage you because trying to do something uplifting and being courageous enuf to do it with a forum full of sista's in which we all have issues and insecurites...you do deserve a metal...cause I'm been noticing in the 2 days since discovering you...people have a lot to say...but you press on....THANK YOU
dawsrene 1 month ago
I am very new to your videos and I think you are great. I keep hearing about your leave in conditioner. I can't find it, can you please direct me to it. I am very interested in starting that.
MsAllnatural1 1 month ago
your hair is beautiful do you ever put a rinse in for a different color?
mrsvunique 1 month ago in playlist More videos from kimmaytube
Thank u for sharing ur stories...Greatly appreciated :-)
Msbighairdontcare 1 month ago
I am a white girl with thick and very curly hair. I used to hate my hair and never knew how to take care of it, but thanks to all of you lovely ladies i'm finally starting to love my curls! I wash my hair every 5 to 7 days, try and wear it in protective styles as much as possible and i finally learned that less products, more water, more natural oils and masks, fitness and love can do wonders! I can't wait to watch all your vids and learn even more! THNAK YOU!!! :)))
MissVendella 1 month ago in playlist My Hair Journey 1999 to present 10
im new to being natural what do i do now?
coolperson123456789f 1 month ago
Just started watching your videos because I've finally decided to stop putting chemicals in my hair :) I live in the DC area too btw! Thanks for being an inspiration!
sarahbelle988 2 months ago in playlist My Hair Journey 1999 to present 4
i wish mine was that long! i cut my locks 6 years ago! and i feel like my hair has gotten shorter!
princessgdance 2 months ago
@princessgdance
I cut my locks 4 yrs ago and my hair hasn´t grown at all! I´m frustrated n sad, why can´t I find the right routine that works for me?!
yeyewata 2 months ago in playlist My Hair Journey 1999 to present
♥ Your Vids!
QiQiWithThaCurlz 2 months ago in playlist My Hair Journey 1999 to present
I wish i started in 99' cuz id be tight right now., My hair would be to my butt right now.
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wataki2 5 months ago
ok. how do us who are in the first or second year of growing our hair out manage and take care of it? honestly I just need a weekly plan. I detangle it every day. I wash it once a week. But other than that I am lost. how often do I moisturize? What methods do i use so that im not rocking an afro on a daily basis? lol i just want my hair to grow and i know the only way to do that is by taking care of it. but...i need help! lol
DarrylTWashingtonJr 5 months ago
love this video
tio5m7 5 months ago
what do you think about colored hair and maintaining length? I enjoy coloring my hair. Ive been natural for almost two years now and Im trying to get more length. My hair is the healthiest and longest its ever been. Any suggestions kimmy???
butterflyju81 6 months ago
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Sometimes i just need to see it again!
Mrsprofessor1 6 months ago
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Mrsprofessor1 6 months ago
love it! Water Is the Cure!
TheBlacktopaz 7 months ago 2
love ie! Water Is the Cure!
TheBlacktopaz 7 months ago
Hi my name is Sonia, I want natural about two years ago. And about three mounths ago I cut it all of, now my problem is my sister told me why don't you put texturizer in your hair. And I did, now I don't know how to get it out. I want my natural look back and there is nothing natural about texturizer. HELP........HELP....ME
Soniaballah 7 months ago
@Soniaballah - sorry shuga but you're gonna either have to grow it out or cut it off. A texurizer is just a super mild relaxer. It's a set back. Just accept it, move past it and don't listen to your sister anymore about your hair. She doesn't get it yet.
Sunnilocs 4 weeks ago
I love this video but mainly the information and pictures in it. Thank you.
cysyca 7 months ago
OMG,
First, i want to say, YOU'VE GOT A WONDERFUL SMILE ! SO NICE ! :))
in Second, thank you so much to share your video which very help me to understand how to grow my hair !
Look, your hair is beautiful !
Continue to share lot's of videos :))
I have a little question, is your hair 4c ?
Goodbye !
Nyli1996 8 months ago
I love your videos! Thank you so much for sharing with us. Keep up the good work.
calltee 8 months ago
Your hair journey is wonderfull, but with all your expertise I personnaly think that African hair ( from pure african back grownd, not from america) are different. they grow different, the curls are different... do you know any african girls who's hair have grown long, similar to yours? that would inspire me alot! because unfortunatly even if we are black, I dont relate to your hair
davorio7 8 months ago
@davorio7 Sera2544 her hair is hip legth and she's African. Look her up! :) Hope that helps...
HazelEyedErica 8 months ago
@davorio7 Check out Sera2544 - She's Sierra Leonean (American) and has grown her hair to waist length. There are also a number of African ladies on longhaircareforum, I remember one Nigerian girl (Sonce / Kemi) who grew her hair to waist length. Unfortunate her fotki is now closed. However there are still a lot of African ladies on lhcf.
ananse77 5 months ago
is anyone aware if she hennas?
SwirlieCurlies 8 months ago
@SwirlieCurlies No, she said in another video on a comment she does not use henna and dosen't no much about it.
insertyourquarters 8 months ago
@insertyourquarters thank u :) I appreciate the reply
SwirlieCurlies 8 months ago
You are my inspiration! Thanks
drbrownie111974 8 months ago
Thank you so much for sharing your hair journey, its definately inspiring! =)
Ranmachan9 8 months ago
Those "wonderful" myths about ourselves we've inherited as Black folks. Our skin is bad and our hair can't ever, ever grow. I hope this movement goes stronger by the day.
Keep up the good work!
sealie15 8 months ago
@kimmytube Is your hair texturised? I asked this because the books you used to inspire you on making ur conditioner and all that says...."Grow It: How To Grow Afro-Textured Hair To Maximum Lengths In The Shortest Time" that's one of your books that you suggested and it says afro-TEXTURISED. It's by Chicoro btw.
BugzyProductions 8 months ago
@BugzyProductions - Afro textured means the texture of her/our hair. Texture definition: a. The appearance and feel of a surface..
Texturised is a chemical process of eliminating/lessening the kink in our hair. Two separate and non-related things.
MaroonDawtaTV 8 months ago
@BugzyProductions Huh? Afro - TEXTURED. Not texturised.
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BugzyProductions 8 months ago
You skipped #16 ? And i know this sounds wierd but do you have any specific ways on how to itch your hair ? [: Thanks and i love all of your tutorials <3
SammiSweetz 8 months ago
hey kimmaye luv the video i saw tht u said tht u got ur hair done in dc. r u from dc because i am if so i would luv to meet u! ur a great inspiration hope 2 hear from u soon. have a blessed day.
arnitra41st 8 months ago
There are no other videos like this. Pure genius!!
MrsMcFriz 8 months ago
Dommage ... Je suis Français et je comprends pas :( J'aimerais bien prendre soins de mes cheveux comme ça . Mais ... :( :(
cocom97one 9 months ago
i dont think you get the recognition you deserve all these updates and editing must take time and consistency your amazing keep it up!
Purplestarso 9 months ago
Kim, I have to questions,do you do protein treatments on your hair and do you trim your hair? please ecplain if you do both or make a video
2bossy4u2take 9 months ago
question how often do you apply your leave in conditioner? do you co-wash during the week? and do you wet your throughout the week just so its nourished then you retwist? because my hair is extremely dry at times and trying to figure out the proper way to handle it
MzBitesize12 9 months ago
What's the secret?
TheMatthewJerome 9 months ago
I never get tired of these videos
MissDarcei 9 months ago
HI Kimmay. I have a question for you.Do you think that texturizing natural hair is damaging or stunts its growth if is treated and taken care of. I guess what I am trying to ask is that can texturized hair grow as long as natural hair if taken care of (using your methods) .
Thank you
colourtherainbow1991 9 months ago
woooow holy crap, I love how people on youtube feel the need to argue back and forth, it's such a WASTE OF TIME.
craziix0cutiex11 9 months ago 4
why are there always those people that have to dislike a video? I hate that dislike button, it's unnecessary.
craziix0cutiex11 9 months ago
@JesusANme you should Google (or you tube) Skip Gates and Black / Native American heritage. History is awesome. You would be amazed at the lack of American Indian DNA in our steams. And this is coming from someone with both Italian and VERIFIABLE Native American and African genetic makeup (our family historian has had it traced to go back farther than we have records). BTW, I also do not have a loose texture. But I LOVE what I have and it has been growing unbelievable since educating myself.
Mrsprofessor1 10 months ago
i meant to say Nigerian too.
@kimmay
, i am ur biggest fan, i have reffered all my colleagues to your channel...definitely part of your 50K subs...congrats BTW.
i also love d fact dat u actually make money wen i watch your vids so i watch them over and over again....so u make even more.. i definitely appreciate u
tinyaa1 10 months ago
@ jesusANme
but let me say this....i appreciate KT for all her scientific based tutorials cos it really empowered me to take that step to go natural inspite of having PTSD from my childhood experiences. and i do not regret it. am loving my hair right now, just treat your hair like u wld take care of yr face. and the SECRET is kimmay tube leave in....OMG!
,......Did i mention i was Igerian to .....
tinyaa1 10 months ago
@ jesusANme
i am african and i have "4F" hair type, i was very sceptical about going natural cos as a child growing in africa i detested fixing mynatural hair cos it was a frightful tearful experience and my mom opted to cut my hair at a young age in elementary school when having long hair plaits was a big deal... but boy was i glad when it was all gone.
tinyaa1 10 months ago
Thank you so much for all the info. Keep it up and ignore the negative comments. One thing I notice about our people, they don't like to lift each other up instead they like to put each other down. You may not be an expert, but for someone like me, you or an inspiration. God bless you and your long lovely healthy hair.
artistwithinme 10 months ago 4
I do agree with some of the comments I've read...I believe that there is as much variation in our hair types as black women than there is complexions. I love you channel and all the knowledge and tips I have received! but I have yet to find a channel with a women of my hair type successfully growing her hair.
fabibibine 10 months ago
thats what happened to me with this texturizer, I tought it would have my hair curly like the pics on the box(funny to say) its like having perm all over again. t
Myrlourah 10 months ago
You have arms like Tina Turner no offense they look great love the VIDEOS : )
RealRetroGurl 10 months ago
Great channel! I have relaxed hair, but I can still appreciate women that wear their hair natural, which I think is beautiful. Love the work you've done :)
Stylistaaaa 10 months ago
@kimmaytube I love your video, but yes we have different hair, in the USA the majority of African American have traces of black Indian in them (Cherokee) especially those from the south, hence the loose curl pattern.My ancestor is undiluted negro there is no BIG curl or "wave"pattern as i can clearly see in all your videos on your wet hair. Im not denying the fact we both black I'm simply stating your hair pattern is loose compared to mine- P.S. gel has no effect on my hair.
jesusANme 11 months ago 6
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okay. My hair may be loose compared to yours, but I don't know what your hair looks like.
I don't know your hair regimen or how well you've cared for it over the past years.
But, I do not believe you are correct. From what I see, in real life, in my family and right here on youtube, my hair's kinkiness is AVERAGE at best.
Most black women in America have hair like mine. There is nothing special about me.
Maybe your hair is simply kinkier than the average American BW.
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Well, there are some African naturals with hair about as long or longer than kimmaytube's.
Check out Sera2544. Her hair is as kinky as I've ever seen (and my entire family is Nigerian....you know "tougher than Nigerian hair" Nigerian). Her hair is about as "unmanageable" as it gets, yet its down to her tail bone when straight. She has some great all natural/organic tips.
missfreeyourmind 10 months ago
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jesusANme 10 months ago
@jesusANme Where did you get that info from? Most Black Americans don't have Cherokee in them. First, Cherokee isn't the only type of Native American. Second, a lot of Black Americans (over 90%) have European blood. Some have a little, some have a lot. The average Black American has 12.5% European blood, many of them that had the story in their family that they had "Indian" i.e. Native American ancestors, had European blood instead. Please verify facts before speaking.
ananse77 10 months ago
@ananse77 First off maybe you should read my post first before you pass advice. Your posting just made my point : which is most African American ain't full negro hence looser curl pattern. maybe you would of understand better if some of the comment was not deleted..
jesusANme 10 months ago
@jesusANme ignorance here. Negro is an outdated term that is meaningless. Full negro? there are people who are in africa and have never had any european mixture, who have looser hair than most afro americans, whole countries.
Fuzzbabby 9 months ago
@Fuzzbabby are u referring to Ethiopian or Somalians- if so bad example, please go read about there history
jesusANme 9 months ago
@jesusANme One I was referring to your use of the word negro in this context. Two, I was referring to several peoples and countries, Now exactly why would Ethiopians or Somalis be a bad example? Anthropology is a big interest of mine and I study it. So I would love to know what about "their" history makes them bad examples.
Fuzzbabby 9 months ago
@Fuzzbabby Anthropology is only your interest, you have not been studying Ethiopians or Somalians- please do, but may my response give you a hint . To your original question my response is of course there are other races with dark skinned in Africa who has Straight hair who ALSO is not white. It is not a shock to me that their curl pattern is more defined and in some case straight compared to Afro Americans. Adding to my point: not all termed black have same hair curl pattern or skin. THE END!
jesusANme 9 months ago
@jesusANme Anthropology is what I STUDY in School-my degree. I not only study Ethiopians and Somalis, but Africans in general as an area of focus, and their descendants. Ethiopians/Somalis are not "another" race they are part f the social classification "black." "Black " Africans are a group containing many different phenotypes and distinguishable genotypes.The Hausa of west Africa are part of The genetic Family R1b along with western Europeans, that however doesn't mean they arent black. Learn!
Fuzzbabby 9 months ago
@Fuzzbabby Seriously! Get the degree from a recognized college, step out of America and learn the culture for yourself then talk to me. In America the classification black is used for every individual who has a touch of negro -think about it. Example Black President Obama is of African and European descent but recognized only black . The term negro was used in my original post to differentiate pure breed African from those with more genetic variation from other races. Please Comprehend first!
jesusANme 9 months ago
@jesusANme Step outside of America?I was born and lived outside of America for almost half my Life.Im of direct African and West Indian descent. The word negro is a spanish word given to the Dark peoples of Africa From Somalia, to south africa to Cape Verde, simple as that. Africans like most continental groups vary in hair texture and skin color.If you are saying Horn africans look a certain way because of some admixture , you are wrong, All genetic studies disprove this.
Fuzzbabby 9 months ago
@jesusANme The word negroid is from eugenics a stud of cranial structure to determine race,. t is deemed unreliable by the scientific/Anthropological community. As far as my DEGREE, I find it interesting that you feel so empowered to speak so ignorantly on a topic to which YOU evidently have not studied. have some humility and Learn.
Fuzzbabby 9 months ago
@Fuzzbabby I am humble I have not professed a degree, you originally claimed to be studying Anthropology now it is A degree. While your vocabulary may intimidate or impress dunces it has not detoured fromthe fact my point is a scientific theory: there is genetical differences between pure breed vs mix classified black. I am CLOSING your pointless debate with advice to re-focus in the area of genetics anthropology it expound more on biological adaptation of populations in changing environment.
jesusANme 9 months ago
@jesusANme Pure breed vs classified black? Well all dark skinned indigenous individuals in Africa are classified black, Somalis and Ethiopians aren't "pure" because they differ in phenotype? It sure seems like it and as a student of anthropology Working towards A DEGREE in that field, You are incorrect. The variation seen across Africa is generally quite indigenous, and there are genetic and archeological studies that prove so. Someone with humility accepts when they are wrong which you are
Fuzzbabby 9 months ago
@jesusANme "While your vocabulary may intimidate or impress dunces it has not detoured fromthe fact my point is a scientific theory"
"The term negro was used in my original post to differentiate pure breed African from those with more genetic variation from other races. Please Comprehend first!"
This isn't scientific theory its your ignorance. Negro is a Spanish word for black used for indigenous people as far east as China (negritos).Don't be insecure about my vocabulary and knowledge. learn
Fuzzbabby 9 months ago
@jesusANme negro and black does not represent anyone o African or African heritage. Just like white does not represent Europeans we have to call ethnicity by the correct name....nobody is black and nobody is white.....
ReformationOfBeauty 5 months ago 23
@ReformationOfBeauty Right. Same thing I've been saying for years and some still just don't get it. >Lost<
WISDOMakaLENA 1 month ago
@jesusANme No, I got your meaning, but it was still necessary to correct your incorrect statement. I'll assume that by "full negro"/ you mean "full sub-Saharan African." Yeah, you're prob right that the average African- American has looser curl pattern than the average sub-Saharan African. But one's apparent curl pattern can change dramatically with different haircare. At 3:50 in the video, would you say Kimmay has loose curls? But she started to wet more & moisturise more and her hair changed.
ananse77 9 months ago
@jesusANme whats ur point?
dyschickaqt 7 months ago
@jesusANme i know a few 100% africans with hair looser than hers...
stop08it 7 months ago
thanks for being so open about your journey!!!
stop08it 7 months ago
@jesusANme Actually, according to geneticist, Mark Shriver of Moorehouse College, 58% of African-Americans possess about 12.5% European Ancestry which = about 1 great grandparent. Harvard historian, Henry Louis Gates, stated in 2009, that only 5% of African-Americans have at least 12.5% Native American Ancestry = 1 great grandparent. On the continent of Africa, tribes possess varying facial features and hair textures.We are not all the same. We do not all share the same customs or curl patterns!
manyara02 7 months ago 3
@manyara02 that's interesting my great great grandma is native american.
SHoward152 6 months ago
@jesusANme I also wanted to clear up your assertion of having "undiluted negro" roots. Most African Americans can not make such claims. Although DNA plays a key role in our facial features, body types and hair textures, maintenance also plays a key role in our hair texture. Taking care of one's hair type by conditioning, not yanking on it & being gentle is important.My hair texture has changed, tremendously. I can't believe the softness & pliability I'm getting! It's absolutely amazing!
manyara02 7 months ago 3
@jesusANme There are blacks who are blacker than any African-American I've seen and they have from straight, wavy to curly hair. A very black, Nigerian couple in Britain (2010) had a white child with straight, blond hair & blue eyes that isn't considered albino.Yet, there's little mixing in Nigeria. It's high time that we get beyond these silly notions!Check out the Aborigines in Australia who originated from Africa! It's about phenotype & mutations in genes, NOT about black Indians & Europeans!
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@jesusANme LOL a majority or African Americans do not have Indian in them
sandiegokisha 7 months ago 28
@sandiegokisha only 8% have native american ancestry.
amina8322 2 months ago in playlist My Hair Journey 1999 to present
@jesusANme Where are you getting your information from? African Americans naturally have hair that vary dramatically from straight to kinky hair because we take up space in the equator and spread out dramatically in distance, which creates our curl pattern. And if you're still confused, not every person from Africa is black, a majority of North and East Africa are a combination of White and Asian, hence our Arabic brothers and sisters.
Dark0Malkavian 6 months ago 4
@Dark0Malkavian -there may be some miture or arabic, but African Americans are from West Africa.
amina8322 2 months ago
@amina8322 That's only partially true. Many countries from both the European and Asian continent raided Africa themselves and took in slaves which were then traded with the English/Early Americans for supplies and weaponry. So, African Americans are from practically the entire continent.
Dark0Malkavian 2 months ago
@amina8322 :
some are from central (angola) and even east africa
yumpopstar 3 weeks ago
@jesusANme I beg to differ. I have "undiluted negro" blood. 100% Ugandan and a 1/3 of my hair is like Kimmay's, 1/3 is coily like corkscrews and the other 1/3 is very kinky. Please read BubbleBum333's post above.
sylviaadk 6 months ago 2
@jesusANme -- wow, did you really just say "undiluted Negro"? Smh at the things some Black people believe about themselves. And P.S. more African Americans have European ancestry than Native American.
tutu5783 6 months ago 35
but you do have a lot more loose curl pattern compare to most black women i know, including myself.
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1234shellybelly 11 months ago
Hello Kim, I'm a french woman who did her big chop from 2 week ago. I just want you to give me some principles of bases for a healthy and fast growth (if the miracle solution exists lol)
A lot of thank you for your anwser.
Kinsy
Raskinsy 11 months ago
Hello, I love your videos and your hair! I have subscribed to your channel! I am natural too I have been natural 2 years and I am learning so much and loving learning about my hair! I have question my hair type is either 4a or 4b and I wondering what should products should I use or make to keep my hair moisturize?
gabbygabbi 11 months ago
hi kimmay! im 14 and ive been transitioning since about....october or november(if you look at my profile pic,,my hair is marcelled there and im getting it CHOPPED once the afro is at least longer than the size of the marcelled hair there.)my hair is just about chin length straightened and i have a little more natural hair than relaxed ends.i go to the boys and girls club in the summer,,and we go swimming once a week.how can i keep my hair looking decent when i get out of the pool??
TheBellefillenoire 11 months ago
I like your posh character, your a natural lady wow, your great. big kiss xx
imelda4jesus 11 months ago
I am new to to you tube and I just started my natural hair journey and I love your videos and the wonderful information you have to offer. I was wondering if you have any old videos from when you first cut your hair and if you had any TWA hair tips
charlenerful 11 months ago
wow. this has been my hair "life" story also. the last time i got a perm was in 1997 and yet, i've still never been able to make progress with my hair. just did another big chop 3 days ago and now i'm learning all of these seemingly basic procedures to grow my hair. i actually have hair goals. before i used to think i was at the mercy of my hair, but it's been so inspiring to see that i can finally take a more proactive stance instead of reactive.
Thanks Kim for your videos!!!
kkmatt 11 months ago
Hi there Kimmay, I just wanna ask... During your journey did/have you notice a change in hair texture?
I've been on my "Journey of hair discovery" for 8-9months and noticed significant change in terms of texture- my sides are of loose curls than the middle. Its as if my hair has reformed it's self. Amazing, but so scary.
4toshiba 11 months ago
I had never heard or been taught that water was the enemy. As a young girl my mom shampooed my sisters and my hair once a week more if it was summer and we went to the beach or pool. As I took over my own hair care I shampooed weekly. I now know women who visted the salon weekly. I was just surprised to hear you say we had this myth about water. Love your videos. very imformative. Oh also never let anyone do anything 2 your hair u don't want.
unque43 11 months ago
Hi Kimmay, I have bad hair breakage and I want o go natural. The last I had a relaxer wa in Dec. 2010. I notice my hair thinningand splitends. I always loved the natural look but I don't want to do the big chop. Can Ijust keep the sew insand braids until all the relaxer grows out. My hair has broken off all around the egdes. I love the way your hair looks. I wasn'tsure to keep relaxers or go natural bcause of the bad breakage. Looking at our video really helped me to decide what to do.Help me!!!
calloway83 11 months ago
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Hi Kimmay, I have bad hair breakage and I want o go natural. The last I had a relaxer wa in Dec. 2010. I notice my hair thinningand splitends. I always loved the natural look but I don't want to do the big chop. Can Ijust keep the sew insand braids until all the relaxer grows out. My hair has broken off all around the egdes. I love the way your hair looks. I wasn'tsure to keep relaxers or go natural bcause of the bad breakage. Looking at our video really helped me to decide what to do.Help me!!
calloway83 11 months ago
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Hi Kimmay, I have bad hair breakage and I want o go natural. The last I had a relaxer wa in Dec. 2010. I notice my hair thinningand splitends. I always loved the natural look but I don't want to do the big chop. Can Ijust keep the sew insand braids until all the relaxer grows out. My hair has broken off all around the egdes. I love the way your hair looks. I wasn'tsure to keep relaxers or go natural bcause of the bad breakage. Looking at our video really helped me to decide what to do.Help me!!!
calloway83 11 months ago
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Hi Kimmay, I have bad hair breakage and I want o go natural. The last I had a relaxer wa in Dec. 2010. I notice my hair thinningand splitends. I always loved the natural look but I don't want to do the big chop. Can Ijust keep the sew insand braids until all the relaxer grows out. My hair has broken off all around the egdes. I love the way your hair looks. I wasn'tsure to keep relaxers or go natural bcause of the bad breakage. Looking at our video really helped me to decide what to do.Help me!!
calloway83 11 months ago
Hi Kimmay, I have bad hair breakage and I want o go natural. The last I had a relaxer wa in Dec. 2010. I notice my hair thinningand splitends. I always loved the natural look but I don't want to do the big chop. Can Ijust keep the sew insand braids until all the relaxer grows out. My hair has broken off all around the egdes. I love the way your hair looks. I wasn'tsure to keep relaxers or go natural bcause of the bad breakage. Looking at our video really helped me to decide what to do.Help me
calloway83 11 months ago
Hi! I love your videos, I was wondering, do you ever hot comb your hair? what is your opinion about hot combing, does it negatively affect the hair or slow the growing-out process in any way? Thanks : )
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Kimkimkim200 1 year ago
I love your videos Kimmay. I have locks and I love them...but I wish you were around when I was growing my hair out initially. :-) I have shared your video links with sistahs who are on this journey! Keep up the great work!
LadyNatural1 1 year ago
will this work fir guy hair
renold02 1 year ago
you journey is so inspirational!!! i cant wait until i do my first video so i can share my journey which was inspired by you n alot of natural youtubers! thanks for sharing keep it up :)
MzDimepiece90 1 year ago
Love it!!! Love them all!!! Love you kimmay and thanks a million :-D...
Dlichis 1 year ago
Thanks so much for being here for all of us! I not only use the leave in conditioner that you concocted, I also use it on both of my girls hair:). Thumbs up to you!
sheadjones 1 year ago
This is a random comment, but which college did you attend? I noticed your regalia in one of your photos and it looked like it was from Oakwood University. Anywho, I love your channel!
minorkeyz1 1 year ago
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No. That's is not where I attended college. I live on the east coast. There are no photos of me in college in any of these videos.
I'm not sure if I'll ever say exactly where I went to college because that becomes a little TMI in the online world of facebook and social networking sites. But I have a BFA (Fine Arts degree majored in Illustration) from a top ranking, traditional, private art school. :o)
kimmaytube 1 year ago 2
@kimmaytube This is unrelated as well but I can't find the video where you tell us how to make our own shampoo. I'm really excited to start using your methods.
Elora18WTF 11 months ago
Kimmay thank you so much for sharing your story! I was desperately seeking a motivation source as I was contemplating on what I should do with my hair and a step away from perming it. My story is similar to yours in that I chopped my hair off in 2002 to 1/2 inch and don't have much to show for it(shoulder length hair). Old habits stuck and I hadn't a clue what to be nor how to REALLY take care of my hair. Thank you for giving me hope and more wisdom that I ever received regarding hair chemistry!
BabyCat68 1 year ago 10
@BabyCat68
Awesome! Enjoy every step of your journey. It grows fast (especially if you take good care of it)
kimmaytube 1 year ago 5
is some of these routine applicable to relaxed hair?
Rmaykupjunkie 1 year ago
wow!! Your story sounds so much like mine!! Still going thru it now. Currently my hair breaking off where relaxer still is!! Will watch all your videos. THANKS FOR SHARING.
Love2BCP 1 year ago
I LOVE what u said about texturizers. I keep trying to tell some of my friends that texturizers alter the NATURAL curl pattern, its like a mild perm. I'm glad that you're spreading that bit of info!
Byanca4j 1 year ago
After watching this video, I have a new found respect for you, because intially i had the assumptions that 'oh she must be mixed' or 'she must be doing something special to gain such length'. Being natural for 6 years and only having mid neck length hair has been the point of frustration for many years, but going back to the relaxer was never going to be an option. This has given me hope that my hair WILL grow and be maintained this year with the right tools and knowledge. Thank you! God bless x
blessed100 1 year ago 9
@blessed100
lol. No, I'm not mixed. I'm a descendant of Africa. In fact, I've had some of my genetic history traced via the National Geographic Genographic project. According to my results, my entire maternal line (mtDNA) were ALL black/African women. Hapologroup L3 (for anyone who cares) lol. :o)
kimmaytube 1 year ago 32
@kimmaytube very very exciting. the only reason I haven't done the genetic test yet is because I am a scientist studying genetics and I know you will find out more info for much cheaper in just a few years. I'm waiting for a more detailed test to come out. I get so excited when I hear about folks who have done this!
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@kimmaytube People think Africans all have the kinkiest hair type in the world. There are many Africans who have a loose curl such as yours. I don't know what books other people are reading or who's lying to them but your hair is beautiful, kinky, African hair and in Africa, you get various different types of hair. The temperature and environments in Africa are different all around the continent so it is only natural that complexions and hair types will differ
bubblebum333 10 months ago 36
@kimmaytube what about your paternal
Fuzzbabby 9 months ago
@kimmaytube Thats Cool, I actually thought of doing the whole genetic tracing thing also.
kinkyhairchick 9 months ago
@kimmaytube i care, i love u
imelda4jesus 9 months ago
@kimmaytube cool id like to do that ...was it affordable?
missbrittany36420 8 months ago
@blessed100 I've seen African girls (e.g. a first generation American-Nigerian who can trace all her Yoruba ancestors back in all recorded memory) grow natural hair to the waist with protective styling and low manipulation. It can be done.
ananse77 11 months ago
thanks for all of your vids. both my daughter and I are inspired
pattypan251970 1 year ago
My hair started growing when I stopped over trimming and combing. I think your hair looks nice short or long. Continued blessings on your journey.
onclouds12 1 year ago
Kimmay, thank you for sharing your journey with us but it seems like a bit of your journey is missing. How did you style your hair when it was too short to put in the wash and go style featured in another video of yours? I know you said during that period, you slowly cut out the texturizer but how did you style it/protect it during that tough tough twa and even midsize afro period?
Mya106V 1 year ago 23
@Mya106V
You should check out all of my Youtube videos and start with the first ones posted in April 2009. Other than that, there are no other pictures available.
kimmaytube 1 year ago 2
AMEN TO THE WASHING HAIR BAD HABBITS!
ilattafan12 1 year ago
Your hair is amazing!
MrsBHable 1 year ago
Youve actually inspired me. Thank you for posting this video. I decided a little while ago that i would try to go natural, but gave in about a month later thinking i wouldnt be able to handle it. But now, after realising it will be better for me in the long run, and after seeing the progress you made with your hair, I'm determined to start transitioning.
thank you for the advice, it was extremely helpful.
Jazzzaaay 1 year ago
Your from DC too?!?! There you go girl represent us district girls:)
Vlgirl1 1 year ago
Excellent video, can you let us know your personal haircare regime?
Longbellytv 1 year ago
I'm trying to find the video where you talk about the products you use in your leave-in conditioning and the shampoos you use
kidballerondeck 1 year ago
what products do you use for protein?
2bossy4u2take 1 year ago
what products do you use for protein?
2bossy4u2take 1 year ago
Question: would you ever lock your natural hair? how would it influence your lifestyle, occupation or character?
cakesandcupcakes 1 year ago
I am very interested in growing longer "healthy" hair. I've watched a few of your videos but I'm curious as to what your daily/weekly hair regimen is. My hair is currently about the length of your hair when you got the texturizer, so I'm also curious as to what protective styling options you would suggest. Thanks!
Alexasesq2b 1 year ago
I think hair trimming is EXTREMELY IMPORTANT, as the hair grows out, the hair ends become thin and weak, making the hair vulnerable to tangling/breakage. So a good hair trim I think every 3 mos (quarterly) will benefit your long healthy hair growth efforts. :)
mssquirrely 1 year ago
what did you do to transition?
chocoasthmatic 1 year ago
WHAT A GREAT VIDEO! ONE OF THE BEST HERE FOR NATURAL HAIR. THANKS XX
erlingtonjames 1 year ago
OMGGGG U HAVE CAME SUCH A LONG WAY, I JUST STARTED MY TRANSITION PROCESS ON HERE AND IVE BEEN TRANSITIONING FOR ABT 3 MONTHS SO I APPRECIATE THE VIDS! ♥
libraloveable 1 year ago
iI love our videos. Watching them makes me feel excited about how my hair could be in the future XD
loveshinae 1 year ago