How I Air-Dry My Hair

[dvery1]

I noticed you've cut your hair. Looks nice.

[HealthyAfroHair]

@dvery1 Thank you, I cut it in December.

[Priscils661]

Great Video...feel quite a connection to you especially due to the accent and your hair type. Most of the air-drying videos leave out the bit about continuing to add moisture and so I cannot wait to try that tip. Would love to email you if possible. Thanks for sharing!

[HealthyAfroHair]

@Priscils661 Your welcome! Sure, feel free to send me an email. I also have a closed group on facebook called; Healthy Afro hair - 'THE WORK WITH IT CHALLENGE' where women come together to talk about hair stuff etc. So feel free to join :)

[namiakimoto1]

I'm using the red clover (creme of nature) and organics tea tree moisturiser but I still find that my scalp is dry. Can you recommend any other moisturisers? Or a spray that keeps the hair moist?

[HealthyAfroHair]

@namiakimoto1 So is it your scalp or your hair that is dry? as you mentioned them both?

[namiakimoto1]

@HealthyAfroHair Yes it is my hair and scalp. The ends of my hair seems more moist than my scalp, because I try to concentrate on this part more to prevent breakage.

[HealthyAfroHair]

@namiakimoto1 It's fine that your ends are more moist than your scalp, because it's the ends that break. But for your scalp, try using coconut oil and massaging your scalp nightly to help prevent dryness.

[namiakimoto1]

@HealthyAfroHair Thank you I appreciate your advise. I was using coconut oil before but found it hard keeping up the regime. I'll continue using the coconut oil but i'm aware that there are different brands and was wondering whether you could recommend a specific brand?

[Victoriallah]

Congratulations on your baby bump, and thanks for the video. I needed this info.

[HealthyAfroHair]

@Victoriallah Awww...thank you and glad you found the video useful!

[adriennestrong]

I would love to see protective hairstyles that you wear with your airdried hair

[HealthyAfroHair]

@adriennestrong I will try and do a video on this.

[lishlash92]

What do you do to you hair when you sleep. Is there any kind of routine?

[HealthyAfroHair]

@lishlash92 Yes I have a regime which I will be doing a video on very shortly. So I will be able to explain in more detail.

[YummyiKiki]

Enjoyed the video!

[HealthyAfroHair]

@YummyiKiki Great, thanks!

[cecicrents4yall]

I just purchased work with it from amazon, excited!

[celineandbrianna]

I've been doing the hair growth thing for about 4 weeks i notice a difference of the way my hair feels... but how long on average does it take for you to notice about 2-3 inches of growth?

[HealthyAfroHair]

@celineandbrianna I must have missed your message as it doesn't show at the top of the page. Great to hear you have started your hair growth journey :) It's hard to say how long it will take you (as an individual) to notice 2-3 inches of growth. But based on the average person whose hair grows at a rate of half an inch a month, it would be about 4-6 months. In a year it's 6 inches. Also, great to hear you have purchased my book. I hope you find it useful! ;)

[TheAfrikanprincess]

IHi missiz Gordeous hair...you just inspired me to start my own journey....could you tell me if I need any sort of braiding, weave on etc...as My scalp is very sore now...or I don't need any of this....I just took out my weave on and decided no mre of this...i want to let my har grow naturally...i believe that's what u did?

[HealthyAfroHair]

@TheAfrikanprincess Sorry I must have missed your message as it doesn't show at the top of the page. I wouldn't suggest you putting any weaves or braids in your hair with a sore scalp, as this will only irritate it further. It is possible to grow your hair without it like I did with mine and there are many different methods you can use. Have a look through my videos for tips to see how I maintain my hair.

[Liddokayyy]

Thanks !

[Liddokayyy]

What do you use to have such clear skin ?

[HealthyAfroHair]

@Liddokayyy I use Tea Tree foam face wash and moisturise with 'Simple' Clarifying face lotion.

[HealthyAfroHair]

@kerrbearrhoden Your welcome! No, I never wrap my hair because I don't like the unnecessary combing and brushing you have to undergo to hold it in place. I also believe that doing this caused me a lot of hair thinning in the past. Instead, I tie my hair into a ponytail and moisturise the ends before wrapping 'the ends' in cling film or a small plastic food bag, leaving it on overnight. This helps to retain moisture to the ends of my hair, preventing it from drying out and breaking.

[LadeeByrdd]

@HealthyAfroHair : Can You Do A Video On How You Tie Your Hair Up At Night

[HealthyAfroHair]

@LadeeByrdd That's the next video on my list, so I'll be doing that shortly.

[10beautyqueen1]

Looks really good,i literally just brought the argan oil leave in conditioner from my local hair shop today :) thanks again x x

[HealthyAfroHair]

@10beautyqueen1 Oh...ok great! :)

[IndianNaturalCurly]

your hair looks great , very thick, :)

[HealthyAfroHair]

@IndianNaturalCurly Thank you!

[IndianNaturalCurly]

@HealthyAfroHair you are very welcome , :D

[missindependent610]

How is that organic moisturizer? i've beeen thinking about getting it. Can you reply or either do a review on it? TIA

[HealthyAfroHair]

@missindependent610 The product is very good and contains the right ingredients. My hair loves it!

[10beautyqueen1]

Hey hun,luv ur videos!!! Im also from england (north london) was lookin in my local hair shop for the argan oil leave in conditioner by creame of nature but couldnt find it :( looks really nice... What hair shop did u purchase urs in? X x

[HealthyAfroHair]

@10beautyqueen1 aww...thank you :) Yes the product is great! I purchased mine from a store in Green Street (East London) called Queens Cosmetics.

[anairb197]

Im thinking of buying hair vitamins (Hairfinity), but im 14. how old do you have to be to take hair supplements?

[HealthyAfroHair]

@anairb197 Unfortunately, I do not know what the correct age is, but it would be best to visit your local pharmacy to speak with the pharmacist about this. I'm sure they will be able to answer your question.

[keedaomen]

around how many inches is ur hair?

[HealthyAfroHair]

@keedaomen My hair is about 8-9 inches now.

[xXMusicIsMyNatureXx]

can you draw up a list of all the products you use?

[HealthyAfroHair]

@xXMusicIsMyNatureXx I have this list in the 'Show More' section on my 'Top 10 hair growth tips' videos.

[shavonaford]

Hi I learned from another Youtuber to put a tight satin scarf on as your hair air drys and it really makes your hair look straighter. Try that next time. I love your hair. My hair doesnt seem to grow in the front but the back grows ok. Any advice?

[HealthyAfroHair]

@shavonaford I've actually tried that method before, but I don't like to apply any unnecessary stress or strain on my hair; i.e pulling or tightness, especially when it's wet. We regards to your hair not growing at the front, it could be possible that your hair naturally grows a lot slower in this area, as oppose to the back which grows faster. Is your hair constantly breaking at the front? as it could be that it's breaking just as fast as it's trying to grow.

[ChannelCandy]

Your hair looks gorgeous btw! ( ;

[ChannelCandy]

Thank you for this video. You gave me some helpful advice, I am going to try remoisturizing my hair as it air dries to see if that makes a difference in softness. Also, do you wrap you hair in a scarf at night? I shampoo and condition at night so that I can wrap my hair, tie a scarf on then go to sleep. I think the heat from my scalp flattens my hair somewhat so when I wake up, the ends of my hair are slightly bumped.

[Mblessed7]

great video..... I like the way you air dry.

[HealthyAfroHair]

@Mblessed7 Thank you :)

[BBQueenism]

I am so grateful for all your videos, especially this one, although your book describes it extremely well too it was great to see. It came at the perfect time as today was "hair washing" day and the end result was much better after watching this...thank you, once again!

[HealthyAfroHair]

@BBQueenism That's fantastic to hear that you have purchased and read my book and not only that, you got to see the visual side of what I described in my book. It also makes me really happy to hear that it has been helpful and helped you to achieve better results with your hair. Thanks for sharing :)

[MiaTHall229]

PLEASEEEEEEEEEEE Get a kindle addition for your book on Amazon. I literally request it everyday :). Awesome vid by the way.

[HealthyAfroHair]

@MiaTHall229 Thank you! Yes, I am working on getting it on Kindle! :)

[90isandra]

Do you ever co-wash your hair, and do you think its helpful to do so?

[HealthyAfroHair]

@90isandra I've only co-washed very few times, but yes I do think that it is good. This is because the ingredients in conditioners are less harsh on the hair than actual shampoos, but at the same time, using a conditioner doesn't make the hair as clean as using a shampoo would.

[fanatic709]

great technique! thanx for the vid! your hair looks nice & full! have u noticed your growth rate increasing since you've been pregnant? r u worried abt postpartum shedding? hhj! oh, how do u feel abt corrective relaxers?! i've thought about doing 1 bc i have texlaxed & bone straight hair so i have all these demarcation lines along my strands (hey i didn't do all of it myself! lol, my stylists did some under & over processing too, besides the texlax is more even now that i do it!).

[HealthyAfroHair]

@fanatic709 Thanks and your welcome! I didn't actually notice much of an increase since being pregnant and no, I'm not too concern about the shedding after pregnancy. With regards to corrective relaxers, I don't feel there is a need to do this. If your hair has not been properly relaxed the first time round, I would say to leave it until it's due again and ensure that's it's correctly done the second time round. Trying to correct it will only cause your hair more harm than good.

[fanatic709]

@HealthyAfroHair thanx for a reply! yeah i know that bone straight = over processed but there's ppl w/ long bone straight hair & it was making me envious.. plus i'm sick of coming across 3" pieces of breakage! i think this black tea leave in i'm using is helping but idk now that i'm taking my twists out i'll have to see. i guess i'll just wait it out & cut conservatively as it grows until my whole head is texlaxed. thanx, hhj!

[pinkmuffinparis07]

so helpful :)

[HealthyAfroHair]

@pinkmuffinparis07 Your welcome! 

[blessednbeautiful1]

very helpful 

[HealthyAfroHair]

@blessednbeautiful1 Thanks, I'm glad to hear that! :)

[jane718]

How often do you relax your hair?

[HealthyAfroHair]

@jane718 I relax my hair every 2 months.

[Kimsalley21]

Hi great video I do a lot of air drying my hair an my hair has improve and grown a lot . well most people oil there scalp what do you use to oil your scalp if any?

[HealthyAfroHair]

@Kimsalley21 Thank you! I apply oils only for massaging my scalp and that's it. I've been a bit lazy lately, but my hair can go without any oils for a long time.

[MsJude49]

Loved it! Julie should the Argan Oil Leave in be used weekly until it's time to touch up the relaxer again? Thank you for posting this I am off to buy the Argan oil Leave in.

[HealthyAfroHair]

@MsJude49 Thank you MsJude49! :) You can use it each time you wash and condition your hair.

[jane718]

Love your hair n you look cute prego :)

[HealthyAfroHair]

@jane718 awww...thank you :)

[TaeTaeBell]

Is it ok to flat iron your hair once a week or once every two weeks and still have your hair grow.?

[HealthyAfroHair]

@TaeTaeBell Your hair will always grow, it's just trying to avoid the breakage which makes our hair appear as though it's not growing. Out of the two options you gave; I would say it's best to flat iron your hair once every 2 weeks, as oppose to once a week. But be sure to follow up with the correct hair care methods to ensure your hair does not break, as heat can be drying. I only use heat once or twice every 2 months.

[chocolatefudgebrownl]

I love your videos and i was wondering where i could get a hold of that book you just published?

[HealthyAfroHair]

@chocolatefudgebrownl awww....thanks :) You can get a copy of my book on Amazon.com

[whatoyou]

Nice tutorial !.Can you show some of your hair style?

[HealthyAfroHair]

@whatoyou Thank you. I will try and put something together with hairstyles.