Hair Journey Update #11.5 (Slide Show)

[dimraj2k9]

hi please i will like to know am from england did you texturize your hair to get that look or you relaxed it?? thanks

[TheArtisticGemini]

@dimraj2k9 my hair is 100% natural, never used a texturizer or a relaxer

[datrobbie]

Ok

[datrobbie]

Dang , yo hair longer than mine, I been growing science 8 th grade year and now I'm in 11th grade but yours longer than minez

[TheArtisticGemini]

@datrobbie yea it all depends on a variety of factors...first it's genetics which is something that we can't control but what we can control is how well we maintain our hair and the things we eat to keep a healthy diet which is also important

[isaacgourrier]

@datrobbie Lol your spelling is terrible you spelled science lol don't you mean since and you in the 11th grade well 12th now if you passed or if you wasn't lying about being in the 11th with that spelling i need to know who been passing you smh -____-

[datrobbie]

@isaacgourrier it was just a typing mistake (sorry if it disturbed you that much)

[isaacgourrier]

@datrobbie You didn't i was just fooling around my bad if i went too far.

[romeo891]

how did those cornrows and french braids for you who every did that got skills its been 11 months for me next month will be a year since i been growing my hair big ups to ya homie

[TheArtisticGemini]

@romeo891 yea she really hooked me up, my boy set me up with her but ever since i haven't been able to go back to her unfortunately...and definitely big ups to you to for closing in on your year! thanks

[sonyadeven]

When you blow-dry your hair do you use the comb attachment and comb through your hair?

[TheArtisticGemini]

@sonyadeven yes, it helps a lot to get it straighter although it doesn't completely straighten my hair

[2hafstylezk]

lolz im lucky im tryna learn some stuff about hair but for the past year my hair has been growing like a half inch a month and i have no idea what im doing.

[TheArtisticGemini]

@2hafstylezk 1/2 inch is what "experts" consider normal so it sounds like you're progress is coming along well

[lj19]

what do you do at night so that your hair isnt matted down

[TheArtisticGemini]

@lj19 if it's out in a afro, at this point i'm able to pull it into a ponytail. when it was shorter i just slept on it and picked it out in the morning

[TheJayCity]

I'm just starting to grow out my hair again should I wash my hair once a week or every two weeks

[Danny9000]

Yo bro great vids, its helped me a lot with my hair. (been growing it out for about 9 months now)

I have a question though. How do u manage ur hair during the morning before work/school? I'm having trouble since its getting longer.

Also, I'm happy that ur gonna talk about the "ponytail" thing in ur next vid cause i've been wanting to do that but it doesn't reach in the back. =/

[crunkidy2]

YO HARLEN WHATS GOOD? QUICK QUESTION HOW TO YOU HOT COMB YOUR HAIR? DO U HAVE TO BUY A HOT COMB OR SOMETHNG?

[TheArtisticGemini]

@crunkidy2 you have to buy a hot comb...its a metal comb that you heat up and then comb through your hair. But you have to be very careful because it's direct heat being applied to your hair

[crunkidy2]

@TheArtisticGemini oh ok but what does hot combing do mainly???

[TheArtisticGemini]

@crunkidy2 straightens your hair

[crunkidy2]

@TheArtisticGemini AHHHHHHHH THANKS DUDE

[KingDraka1]

alright respect..  looking forwad to da vid!!!!

[realmofblood]

Trey Songz! lol

[Neil542]

when's the update coming

[KingDraka1]

yoo bro.. keep up da good wrk... im just wondering what month could u put ur hair in a ponytail??

[TheArtisticGemini]

@KingDraka1 thanks...it depends on what you define as a ponytail. I've been pulling my hair back since around 8 or 9 months but I didn't consider it a ponytail. For me, I just recently reached the ponytail mark even though other people have considered my hair being ponytail length months ago...my next vid (later this month) will show what I consider a ponytail (even though I'd like it to be a bit longer personally). I think about 2 or 3 more months will really put me where I'd like to be

[JFLOCKA3]

i habve posted the video, it took a few tries becuz im a newbie..lol but chek ikt out!

[JFLOCKA3]

well i've got the video uploaded..lol it took a few tries bcuz im a newbie..but check it out!

[JFLOCKA3]

well i have the video uploaded but it took me a few tries becuz im a newbie..lol, but check it out!

[JFLOCKA3]

im having a hair journey of my own, im gonna upload a slide show of my journey

[TheArtisticGemini]

@JFLOCKA3 cool, keep me posted so I can check it out

[Fresh269]

when are you going to get two strand twists?

[TheArtisticGemini]

@Fresh269 not sure yet

[TheArtisticGemini]

@KINGKINDRED Thanks man I really appreciate that. Great minds think alike because as soon as I get my hair braided I put it in a pony haha. Looking forward to your next vid!

[opendrol]

Hey what to do when ur braids itch like a bitch? I already have sheen spray! hope u didnt answer this too often.

[TheArtisticGemini]

@opendrol I never really got an unbearable itch, they spray seems to do the trick for me, just a matter of keeping your scalp clean and moisturized

[JSk1lz]

Wat keiwon13 said make anotha update =)

[JSk1lz]

Can I leave conditioner in my hair for 20 mins an then use isoplus after it drys?

[Agent21PS3]

Aye when you started growing your afro did you have a problem with the back of your hair not growing the same length as the top and sides? Is sleeping on the back of my hair making it not grow as good as the top?

[briencrawford]

@Agent21PS3 lol word, i had that same problem!

[JSk1lz]

hey after taking your hair out do when do you get it braided again?

[TheArtisticGemini]

@JSk1lz about 2 days later

[socaboy2009]

thnx very much i thought i was unhealthy

[JSk1lz]

Thanks ur vids r very helpful I watch em just abt everyday lol if u look up leon9492 there's a vid of me an my cuzzin playin ball it shows my fro before I cut it =/

[JSk1lz]

Do u pay the same amount to get it braided or do u get charged by how long it takes

[TheArtisticGemini]

@JSk1lz I typically pay between 20-35 depending on the style/time

[socaboy2009]

when you take out your braids does your hair fall out ?

[TheArtisticGemini]

@socaboy2009 yes, the weak hair does fall out. it's normal, everyone loses hair everyday, it just seems like a lot more for people who get braids because even though the weak hair is breaking off, it's still braided in until they take their hair out and comb through it

[JSk1lz]

Thanks an if u don't mind me asking where r u from?

[TheArtisticGemini]

@JSk1lz i'm from new jersey

[JSk1lz]

Hey how long do u think it took until u could get it into a ponytail

[TheArtisticGemini]

@JSk1lz it depends on what you consider a ponytail. For example, when I pull my hair back people consider it a ponytail but I myself don't. I started to pull my hair back after about 10 months I think, but I don't remember exactly

[StereoUk]

I don't think your hair is gonna grow much longer than it is atm, you would need to trim the ends as well. When are you going to cut it?

[TheArtisticGemini]

@StereoUk My hair is still growing at a constant rate, every time I take my braids out and get it re-braided it's noticeably longer...I'm sure it'll keep growing, everyone's hair has the potential to continue to grow if they maintain it correctly and eat healthy. I don't plan on cutting it anytime soon, and trust me, I know how important it is to get the split/damaged ends trimmed.

[Mprettyboyswag]

I just posted my 2nd hair journey video cum check it out wen u get a chance

[TheArtisticGemini]

@Mprettyboyswag I'll definitely check it out

[ldoc33]

So how long have you been growing your hair!

[TheArtisticGemini]

@ldoc33 21 months, nearly 2 years

[ldoc33]

@ldoc33 Cool! Ima bout to do the same! 2yrs straight! I will post a vid in september 2010! happy growin my brotha!

[ldoc33]

@ldoc33 Ima bout to do the same! i will post a vid in Sept with a fro and with it braided before my flight to Vegas! happy growin my brotha!

[TheArtisticGemini]

@ldoc33 thanks, same to you. let me know when you post the vid so I can check it out!

[ckhid]

i'm trying to figure out if you have me outdone bruh! lol well done!

[TheArtisticGemini]

@ckhid haha thanks...i'm downloadin BBD3 right now! I just realized I wasn't subbed to you to! Definitely am now though, my bad bruh

[ckhid]

@TheArtisticGemini thanks fam!  you should hook up with @NaturalChica on Twitter. If you haven't already

[deeze71]

niceee!

but i gave a shout out on my vid check it out

[TheArtisticGemini]

@deeze71 thanks, I'll definitely check it out!

[big9j2]

for almost 2 years your hair isnt that long... did u trim it or what? i started growning my hair about the same time as you and my hangtime is almost to the middle of my back like 2 or 3 inches longer than yours..

[TheArtisticGemini]

@big9j2 trimmed it 3 times, plus everyone's hair grows at different rates. just sounds like yours grows faster than mine. idk if you know of TheKingKindred on YouTube but his hair got pretty far down his back after only about 18 months.

[big9j2]

@TheArtisticGemini ok i thought so, i was like hell no somethin is goin on here...i stay updated on your umm journey? lol and i guess i was slippin somewhere down the line but yea, i havent trimmed mines but i think i need too my ends are jacked!!! my only question would be does your hair tangle when your taking it down? mine does bad what do you use too detangle it? and do u flat iron your hair? cuz it makes a big diff when i do...

[TheHypnotiq23]

yo braids is madd tight how long u been growing it now

[TheArtisticGemini]

@TheHypnotiq23 Thanks, 21 months...closing in on 2 years!

[TheHypnotiq23]

@TheArtisticGemini yea they real tight and i like that new hairstyle u got,i was wondering wen u was gone put more vidz up,i was like dang u must have been hella busy or somethig

[TheArtisticGemini]

@TheHypnotiq23 lol yup thats exactly it been extra busy with summer classes and work lately but I finish my summer term next week so I'll have a few weeks off before I start my fall term and I'll definitely be making more vids within that time frame

[darkfox396]

really lovin that braid style right now man!

[TheArtisticGemini]

@darkfox396 Thanks!

[GoPicto]

sick man

sick :)

[TheArtisticGemini]

@GoPicto Thanks man!

[ladydipset88]

Omg your braids are so cute! Im subbing to check up on your progress. You can check out my channel too...it's ALL about hair :)

[TheArtisticGemini]

@ladydipset88 thanks, I'll definitely check out your channel/vids!

[kthename08]

nice hair design

[TheArtisticGemini]

@kthename08 thank you

[kthename08]

@TheArtisticGemini your welcome!

[CheeseJiggle]

lol.. im gonna say this 1 more time... artistic gemini is my NI99A!!!!!!!lol.. i never realized i never subscribed to 2 u but now i did.. keep em comin

[TheArtisticGemini]

@CheeseJiggle haha thanks for subbing

[voiceman2010]

Thats a crazy style with the braids! Very inspiring !

[TheArtisticGemini]

@voiceman2010 Thanks!

[ghettosk8r951]

i mos def will

[PrinceKingAlberto]

man that style is krayzie bro its mad tight i like it alot

[TheArtisticGemini]

@PrinceKingAlberto Thanks!

[rahiemdaking]

i gave up on my hair dreams because I felt afros are out of stlye.

[TheQuartertank]

What do you think your next style will be?

[TheArtisticGemini]

@TheQuartertank probably two strand twists but i'm not 100% sure yet

[ghettosk8r951]

yes i have been waiting for this video it seem luke forever aha

im going to start my journey video in probably a week an update it monthly or so

my hair is semi-short soo it will be awhile but i am willing to wait

[TheArtisticGemini]

@ghettosk8r951 be sure to let me know when you post your vid so I can check it out!

[smashtownboy1]

hey i finally got my hair done so i can start documenting my hair journey.. it is kind of short tho but hey it wouldnt be much of a journey if you dont start low and aim high..

so ill be updating monthly i guess as soon as i put this first video i made on here......

THANKS for the inspiration dude

[TheArtisticGemini]

@smashtownboy1 that's great to hear, be sure to let me know when you post your vid so I can check it out

[smashtownboy1]

@TheArtisticGemini Ironically i finally make a video of the journey AFTER i cut my hair off lol. but if you want to see the vid its up now (just a slide show)

[radiokillaDB]

iight but don't violate lolz cut it to a certain length

[xeqtr22]

DAMN! That's some piece of ART!.

[TheArtisticGemini]

@xeqtr22 Thanks!

[TheArtisticGemini]

@936CHRiiS haha thanks man

[TheArtisticGemini]

@Luckalini No prob, that beat was dope so I had to do it! haha

[TheArtisticGemini]

@gershom44 Thanks man I appreciate that

[xZakiro]

Those conrows are HELLA TIGHT!!

Thumbs up!

[TheArtisticGemini]

@xZakiro Thanks!

[JayToldEm]

@TheArtisticGemini I have a question... Well, I keep my braids in for 4 weeks at a time... Is it bad to leave them in for long? And How long do you keep yours in and how long would you recommend someone to keep them in?

[JayToldEm]

I have a question... Well, I keep my braids in for 4 weeks at a time... Is it bad to leave them in for long? And How long do you keep yours in and how long would you recommend someone to keep them in?

[TheArtisticGemini]

@JayToldEm It's really up to you and whatever you're comfortable with. some people only keep them in for 3 or 4 days and some, like you, can go a whole month. I keep mine in for 2 weeks at a time, I could easily do 2 1/2-3 (which I might eventually). but yea, if you're comfortable with 4 weeks and feel that you're able to maintain it and you see your hair progressing then by all means stick with it

[JayToldEm]

@TheArtisticGemini Thanks man!! And tight Braids by the way!!!

[SweetBrwnSuga]

did u braid ur hair urself?

[TheArtisticGemini]

@SweetBrwnSuga HA! I wish!...lol nah someone did it for me. I would LOVE to be able to braid my own hair, i've tried but cant yet. I can do flat twists though but I've only done one going straight back then took it out

[ileyann1]

nice u didnt make a vid in 4ever

[TheArtisticGemini]

@ileyann1 haha thanks, as far as the hair vids go I try to keep it monthly, sometimes (rarely) I'll skip a month. I almost did that this time

[jbigga37]

dude i been keepin track of all your updates to compare where ur at to me and my hair was below my shoulders by 1 year and 6 moths wats keepin ya!? lol jk i know hair grows at diff rates and types affect that too but i recently cut it cuz i was gettin tired of it so question: when do you plan on cutting it and if not how long ur tryin to get it

[TheArtisticGemini]

@jbigga37 haha that sounds good for a year and a half. I got my hair trimmed twice in the past so it would be a bit longer than it is now (about 1-2 inches) but yea that would've been crazy if I got to shoulder length in 18 months lol. I plan on cutting it someday, just don't know when yet. I want to donate it someday but it has to be at least 10 inches

[radiokillaDB]

yoooooo i see new growth never cut ur hair  just leave like it is like da style

[TheArtisticGemini]

@radiokillaDB haha thanks, I'm gonna cut it eventually. idk when yet but I know it won't be for quite a while. I want to donate it someday but it has to be at least 10 inches

[DestinyLaw15]

thanks for doining that

[TheArtisticGemini]

@DestinyLaw15 You're welcome!

[CheeseJiggle]

lol artistic gemini is my ni99a!!!!!! i see u have da ponytail goin on.. can u do it wit 8+ braids or big braids for now only.. btw nice vid

[TheArtisticGemini]

@CheeseJiggle HAHA thanks...and yea I can do it with 8+ if I wanted to. Lately I been getting the big french braids simply because they last the amount of time I like them to (2 weeks) and they're easy to take out. I've had this style for a week and a day now and it still looks the same.

[TheJayCity]

That's a great hairstyle

Thank you for all the helpful videos you made

[TheArtisticGemini]

@TheJayCity Thanks, and you're welcome!

[JDenn918]

wooow those braids are so freshhh lol

[TheArtisticGemini]

@JDenn918 Thanks I appreciate it

[cratos54]

hmm well it was today i sat and asked myself wen is TheArtisticGemini goin tuh make ah next video.

[TheArtisticGemini]

@cratos54 HAHA well there you go! lol

[DatBreezyNigga]

yo thats some serious braids !!!

[TheArtisticGemini]

@DatBreezyNigga Thanks

[SimpliSha]

Great video! And I really like that style! 

[TheArtisticGemini]

@SimpliSha Thanks Sha!

[firedreadz]

Thats a fresh braid style man..

[TheArtisticGemini]

@firedreadz thanks I appreciate it, my new stylist did her thing. She made sure I was coming back! lol

[SocratesTheBeast]

Dang....This nigga hangtime getting long, your hair grow faster then mines that's for sure, my hair hits my back now though, took 3 years, but yea lmao

[TheArtisticGemini]

@SocratesTheBeast haha thanks man, I can't wait for mine to get down my back. It's coming along though, I just gotta stay patient and focused

[SocratesTheBeast]

@TheArtisticGemini Yea I'm going to make a video of mines today. Hey, I meant to tell you, instead of making a new video altogether can you just change the shout-out vid and put my new youtube in the title/infobox/etc?

[anewmeePassion]

nice vid,but your hair looks like its heat damaged bc there isnt much curl definition when its towel dryed

[TheArtisticGemini]

@anewmeePassion Thanks, I noticed that over time my hair's natural curl has become less defined compared to when it was shorter but I think it's mainly from it getting longer. But it's significantly curlier before I towel dry it. If you google anderson vearejao, my hair almost looks like his when it gets wet

[Dante121892]

dude I so wish my hair was long as yours lol i've been trying to grow my hair forEVER, man.....for 5 years!

[TheArtisticGemini]

@Dante121892 Stick with it, everyone's hair grows at different rates. Just maintain it and maintain a healthy/balanced diet with LOTS of water!

[Dante121892]

@TheArtisticGemini actually, i have been drinkin a whole lot of water lately and dieting off and on, and I still don't see it growin, but I'm gonna be patient the best I can. thanx

[TheOneLove24]

nice video and that style was crazzy AG shoutsout to your stylist lol

[TheArtisticGemini]

@TheOneLove24 Thanks!!! She did her thing! It was my first time going to her...she's my new stylist from now on! haha

[TheArtisticGemini]

@VirgoMentality hmmm sounds interesting

[TheArtisticGemini]

@alphatitan22 thanks, and yup 3 more months!

[seafoampheonix]

Yo I use tea tree oil too!

[TheArtisticGemini]

@seafoampheonix Nice! I love it!

[Aliun625]

Wow, that's a very unique style bro, never seen that one before, your doing great your hair looks like a million bucks ;), I just got mine rebraided thinking of a style before school starts up again.

[TheArtisticGemini]

@Aliun625 Thanks, I've had cornrows and french braids but never both together, I just told my new stylist to do whatever she wanted this is what she ended up doing.  I thought she was just doing all cornrows but when she finished and I saw the french braids along with the cornrows I was blown away lol

[Gtp211]

The Braids Is Lookin Nice Man!

[TheArtisticGemini]

@Gtp211 Thanks I appreciate that!

[MusicallyRussell1992]

dang those braids are lookin sick man :)

[TheArtisticGemini]

@MusicallyRussell1992 Thanks!

[CjTheGuitarist]

nice hang time mine was allmost dat long

[TheArtisticGemini]

@CjTheGuitarist Thanks man I appreciate it

[crunkidy2]

OH SHUUT SORRY WITH THE MISS SPELLED NAME *HARLEN*

[TheArtisticGemini]

@crunkidy2 lol it's cool

[crunkidy2]

dude your hair style is motherfuking dope!! i cant wait till my hair is like that.. anytime i feel like cutting and giving up i just take a look at your vids harlem i hereby DUB YOU A HAIR JOURNEY GURU!!!

[TheArtisticGemini]

@crunkidy2 Thanks I really appreciate the compliment/comment!

[crunkidy2]

@TheArtisticGemini YOU WELCOME DUDE!! BY THE WAY WHO WON YOUR GIVE AWAY? AND I CANT SEEM TO WATCH IT BECAUSE IT SAYS THE VIDEO IS PRIVATE.. WHATS UP WITH THAT?

[Jokeman00lol]

Your hangtime is serious man,keep it up and check out my 6 month update !

[TheArtisticGemini]

@Jokeman00lol Thanks, I'll definitely check it out!

[Mprettyboyswag]

Thank you ive waited 4 this all week lol

[Mprettyboyswag]

Thank you ive waited 4 this all week

[TheArtisticGemini]

@Mprettyboyswag haha no prob, you're welcome! Thanks for watching/commenting!

[DMacversion1]

Gemini u are KILLING it with the hair journey game! its stuff like this that makes me keep saying "i can achieve my goal, no matter what obstacles come my way." Also, I just told gershom44 this, check out the Hollywood's Beauty Olive Oil Moisturizer. Its from the same people that makes the Tea Tree Oil. It has added heat protection and scalp/shine therapy that leaves your hair feeling and looking great.

[crunkidy2]

@DMacversion1 TOTALLY AGREED BRO

[TheArtisticGemini]

@DMacversion1 Thanks bro, that was deep. Imma definitely look into that, from the description you gave it sounds like a great product, thanks