Requested: Attain and Retain Hair Length

[tastetherainbow455]

I honestly do the opposite of everything you mentioned in the video to have healthy hair. I have very fine, thin, oily hair so I wash it everyday.. Do you think i should stop that?

[arubillo5500]

how do u keep ur hair lengh soo long my hair sooo frekin short plzz responed :)

[elleraquel]

@arubillo5500 Just by doing everything I mentioned in the vid, drinking water and taking vitamins :)

[dewiqueen]

i just started a couple weeks ago...i love my length when its wet but once it starts to air dry it shrinks!!! how do you avoid that?? unless you don't have that problem lol...

[elleraquel]

@dewiqueen I don't think that shrinkage should be considered a bad thing. Your hair is it's true length no matter how much it shrinks. However, if you do really want to make it appear longer, I suggest leaving it in a bun or braid while damp for a few hours then letting it down to dry. This normally stretches curls.

[Aditi000]

No offense but I'd say 99.9% is genetics!!!! I have all shades & hair types in my immediate family, so I know. That's all I can say. It's kind of like a white person asking a black person "How do you get your skin such a pretty shade?" It's something you're born with. Using the skin example I can say I use DG body dry skin cream from the dollar store and I swear it's a miracle in a tub. It helps any skin blemishes even out.

[elleraquel]

@Aditi000 Genetics certainly play a large part in hair type but without proper maintenance even the most desirable genes will go to waste so to speak. It's like a fancy handbag that one mistreats- sure, it's expensive but without care it's not so pretty.

[dawnlaraejones]

@Aditi000 yeah, i agree. i think genetics play a more vital role than people want to believe. they determine who can get away with what. the way that asians can purposefully cowlick their hair, which ordinarily would be a death sentence to black hair, without incurring damage is nothing short of genetics.

[LadyKay9190]

How long does it take you to do your hair?

[elleraquel]

@LadyKay9190 No more than about 5 minutes. I only apply styling products and let it air dry. On the other hand, if I straighten it, styling may take an hour and a half or so.

[thisisnotbeyonce]

Those curls are amazing!

[elleraquel]

@thisisnotbeyonce Thank you!

[irinka8282]

super :)))))

[elleraquel]

@irinka8282 Thank you :)

[MackenzieMills89]

We are hair twins! How do you style it though?? I love your hair style :)

[elleraquel]

@MackenzieMills89 I just apply styling products (I have a vid on that) and let it air dry :)

[LuendaThompson]

Can you please take us through how you style your hair everyday to maintain curls? Thank you =)

[expressmakeup]

Do u still co wash ur hair?

[elleraquel]

@expressmakeup I've never cowashed. I just use moisturizing, sulfate and paraben-shampoos at the roots :)

[crazy4corbinbleux]

Omfgg.. I WANT YOUR HAIR SOOO frickin BAD. It's not fair. Lol. 

[elleraquel]

@crazy4corbinbleux lol! It's overrated- plus, I'm sure your hair is pretty awesome ;)

[Chrissymarie26]

Beautiful hair!

[elleraquel]

@Chrissymarie26 Thanks :)

[ambam747]

Your hair looks awesome! Idk if you covered this but how do you preserve your curls so you dont have to style them daily?

[elleraquel]

@ambam747 I mostly DO style them daily lol. However, if I'm short on time, I just do a really high 'top-knot'/bun or low bun :)

[jaDOREbella23]

i la la la loveeeeeee your hair so freaking beautiful <3 .

[elleraquel]

@jaDOREbella23 lol! Thank you :)

[qudsiyyah09]

subbed, you're awesome chica.

[elleraquel]

@qudsiyyah09 Thank you- I hope you enjoy!

[hunny652]

her hair is 3b just saying lol

[hunny652]

Thank you for ure video its helpd a looott!

[elleraquel]

@hunny652 I'm so glad! :) Thanks for watching.

[LucilleBangz]

I CNT WAIT TIL MINE GETS BACK LONG YOUR TEXTURE IS THE SAME AS MINE 3C #TEAM3C'S!!!!!!!!!! LOL

[elleraquel]

@LucilleBangz lol! Hope you love it :)

[katycampbellyo]

you have the most amazing hair i have ever seen. i can't even imagine how long it'd be if you straightened it... :o

[elleraquel]

@katycampbellyo Thank you! It can get long but I keep it at a certain length so I can manage it easily.

[TheGoddesslife]

girl youve got that shiiiit!!! i hope i can put time and patience enough into my hair to make it my crown and glory like you have..absolutly gorgeouss

[elleraquel]

@TheGoddesslife lol- thank you! You can definitely get the hair you want just keep it's maintenance consistent :)

[sillykitten98]

Does anyone know that type of curly hair she has? You're hair is gorgeous by the way c:

[elleraquel]

@sillykitten98 I guess it's 3C- that's what most subscribers tell me :) Thank you!

[elleraquel]

@lilsilly1000 Hi Sha'! I'm no expert but in my own experience with color and heat styling I can say that yes, less chemical and heat processing of hair relieves a great deal of stress from it. Less stressed hair and a healthy diet normally lead to improved texture and length :)

[Lilsilly1000]

Hi my name is Sha` and i was wondering 4 me 2 take my hair to that length would i have to stop getting relaxed and transition my hair over or is there an easier way?

[besdogbuddy]

You're gorgeous, and your hair is equally gorgeous. Most of us can only dream of having hair like yours.

[elleraquel]

@besdogbuddy omg thank you! That compliment was right on time :) regular hair care will give anyone gorgeous results!

[csbaby1620]

how long did it take you to grow your hair that long

[elleraquel]

@csbaby1620 I'd guess about 2.5-3 years if I started fresh but I've always worn it long so I'm not exactly sure

[cyanahoward2]

What is your hair texture? It's beautiful

[elleraquel]

@cyanahoward2 My subscribers tell me 3b-c I think :) Thank you!

[LovinqYM]

Ur SUPER DUPER GORGEOUS !!

[elleraquel]

@LovinqYM lol thank you!

[cutiejazze01]

are you naturally curly????

[elleraquel]

@cutiejazze01 Yes :)

[growqueen]

Girl you and your hair is far too beautidul. I want to be you.

[elleraquel]

@growqueen Thank you. But that would suck because who would be you? :)

[zomaster1]

your really pretty. 

[elleraquel]

@zomaster1 Thank youuu :)

[Sims2gal1000]

What are you?

[TheGoddesslife]

ahhhh looove your hair!! arjuni! lol jp

[elleraquel]

@TheGoddesslife Black and Salvadoran

[elleraquel]

@TheGoddesslife I had to Google search that lol. Thanks :)

[MrsDubillSon]

all it took was one video for me to subscribe!!! My goal is to get to your length. me and my family just moved to Japan (military) and we will be here another 3 more yrs. I hope that in those 3yrs I can reach your hair length! Have you always had long hair, or if not, how long did it take you to get to your length now

[elleraquel]

@MrsDubillSon I'm sure you can in 3yrs! Just spoil your hair a bit and watch it grow :) Thank you so much for subscribing I hope I help. As far as my hair goes, since I've worn it around this length forever, I am not sure of how long it takes but I estimate about 2.5-3 years if I started fresh.

[MrsDubillSon]

@elleraquel I also wanted to thank you for doing your review on Hair Rules. I've been wanting to try it, but after watching your review, I'm not so sure if I want to invest in it anymore. I mean, I'm all the way in Japan...it's not like i can just return mine. I also use Ouidad...I use the climate control products and have been wanting to try the curl quencher. I think I'll stick to Ouidad since I KNOW it works wonders for my hair! Thanks again :)

[elleraquel]

@MrsDubillSon You're so welcome! Glad I could help :)

[alwaysalicia]

Agh! you make me SICK! your hair is SO gorgeous!

[elleraquel]

@alwaysalicia lol! Well thank you? :P

[rudegyal321]

Can Can I ask what your ethnicity is? :) your hair is gorgeous!

[elleraquel]

@rudegyal321 Yes, I am Black and Salvadoran and thank youuu :)

[GTYmassive]

@elleraquel que bonita eres!!!! : )

[elleraquel]

@GTYmassive muchas gracias!

[alysiamonet]

i love your hair !

[elleraquel]

@alysiamonet Thank youuu :)

[alysiamonet]

@elleraquel no prob :)

[rajeev100es]

african girls are sexy ...........from india

[MsLanett]

love love love your hair!

[elleraquel]

@MsLanett Whoa WELCOME BACK to YT, MsLanett!! Likewise and thank you very much :)

[HellokittiDoll1]

i subscribed because you're sooo beautiful

[elleraquel]

@HellokittiDoll1 Wow, thank you so much!!

[Jolissa73]

How do you style your hair? I really love your curls. Do you use gel or mousse?

[SSDiva100]

r u mixed with anything cuz ur hair is gorgeous

[elleraquel]

@SSDiva100 Yes, I am Black and Salvadoran. Thank you for the compliment!

[alysiamonet]

@SSDiva100 black women who aren't mixed with anything have pretty hair too :)

[theluvjunKEY]

I just wanted to let you know shedding is natural and normal, breakage however (not from the root, like pieces of hair) is a sign of damage due to many factors such as stress, bad diet, lack of H2O (drinking), sun damage, tension on hair, and other health problems. Don't be too paranoid, especially if you're not combing or brushing everyday which is what will get the hair out.

[elleraquel]

@theluvjunKEY Thanks! :)

[najah7791]

You look like LaLa Anthony!

[elleraquel]

@najah7791 That's pretty cool. I love her!

[WhereYaBoss]

@elleraquel You look way better than LaLa. I think Nicole Scherzinger.

[elleraquel]

@WhereYaBoss Whoop, whoop! lol. I do love La La but thank you for such a compliment!!

[WhereYaBoss]

@elleraquel Saying you look like LaLa is a compliment for LaLa, o-kay...

[nery199527]

Ok thankyou

[NaturallyKai124]

Omg, you and your hair are freakin GORGEOUS!!!

[elleraquel]

@NaturallyKai124 lol! Thank you very much :)

[LCMJB]

you are black?? like afro black...really

[elleraquel]

@LCMJB Yes, Black and Salvadoran.

[nery199527]

Can you do a tutorial on your eye makeup for this video. I love it. I also kno hw to do smokeys . Jus love wtchin vids like tht

[elleraquel]

@nery199527 Yes. I will have one up soon :)

[prutyladyd07]

Love the hair. You look like you have some Indian ancestry.

[elleraquel]

@prutyladyd07 Thank you :) I get that a lot lol

[lahgazi]

Is your hair all natural? Or have you relaxed it any?

[elleraquel]

@lahgazi All natural. Never been relaxed

[uhuhforreal]

Your hair is gorgeous!!!

[elleraquel]

@uhuhforreal Thank you :)

[ArtIsMyTrueLove]

Your hair looks great, do you ever straighten it?

[elleraquel]

@ArtIsMyTrueLove Thanks so much :) I only straightened it once last year and I just straightened it last week. I will have pics up on my blog, elleraquel (,com)

[o0Chewey0o]

I've always wanted to have curls like that!!

[elleraquel]

@o0Chewey0o Thank you :)

[LoveFreedomMusic1]

Your hair is gorgeous!

Is your hair all one length or do you have layers?

[elleraquel]

@LoveFreedomMusic1 Thank you :) I have a lot of layers.

[nery199527]

my hair looks exactly like urs jus shorter

[elleraquel]

@nery199527 Cute! Put up some vids and share some tips with us :)

[tahinemaiviti]

you have absolutely gorgeous hair!

[elleraquel]

@tahinemaiviti Thank you :))

[CarmenAliciaMusic]

Gorgeous hair! The shine, health, fullness, and length!

[elleraquel]

@CarmenAliciaMusic Thank you so much :)

[LionArmor9]

I just have two words for you... GOR! GEOUS! Keep rockin' it.

[elleraquel]

@LionArmor9 That made me smile :) Thank you!

[o0Chewey0o]

@LionArmor9 that made 5 lool jk you're right though her hair's amazing

[frenchkitty55]

@elleraquel your welcome!! my hair has been shedding alot recently from stress in school and i just want my hair to get bakc to normal

[frenchkitty55]

your hair is so beautiful!!i would like mines to be as long as yours naturally,but right now its only a l like 3inches below my shoulders or maybe 2 idk.i really wanna go natural again this summer. what product do you use to wash and condition your hair?

[elleraquel]

@frenchkitty55 Thank you! With consistent care and health, your hair will grow faster than you expect. I currently use the Phytokeratine line by Phyto. It can be found in Ulta, Spehora or Amazon.com. :)

[r3asl]

hi! what are the main products that should be used for curly hair daily?

[elleraquel]

@r3asl Hello :) I think that daily routines should vary with curl types. For example, my routine really focuses on hydration (because I'm so prone to frizz) so I use a serum-like product to hyradate curls so that they have a defined pattern, and a gentle gel that doesn't dehydrate. On 2nd or 3rd day hair I spray with water.

[ZLovesJuicy]

Oh my lord, your hair is beautiful.

[elleraquel]

@ZLovesJuicy lol thank you :)

[09jasminejones]

what is your hair texture? 3b?

[elleraquel]

@09jasminejones I'm not sure but from the information that I've gathered 3b sounds right.

[EbShontaMonroe]

pretty hair hmm you kinda favor Lala Anthony

[elleraquel]

@EbShontaMonroe I love Lala! Thanks :)

[ssamyaa]

How is your hair cut ? i also have that kind of curly hair and im wondering what the best hair cut would be.

[elleraquel]

@ssamyaa Long layers. I just got a cut last Thursday and although the length is shorter than I'm used to, the cut is amazing.

[ssamyaa]

@elleraquel Hey it's me .. again :P I wanna cut my hair like that too .. i noticed in your videos that you put your hair on a side of your head (and sometimes not), I do that all the time .. did you cut both sides differently .. i can imagine someone would do that if they wear their hair like that all the time. (sorry for my bad english, Belgium here :p)

[elleraquel]

@ssamyaa I have a layered hair cut all over but I wear a side part because I think it compliments my face more. Your English is pretty good actually!

[CurlyUmmi]

You are my hair twin and I just want to find out how you get the volume on the top of your hair? I am thinking once my hair gets longer it will come but right now it is pretty much flat and straight on the top.

[elleraquel]

@CurlyUmmi Layers, layers, layers! They make the curls seem like they're cascading down instead of just hanging down and curling at the ends.

[CurlyUmmi]

@elleraquel Oh thanks now I know I don't want to grow out my layers and I need to get it cut more on the top of my hair because your hair is the bomb. I will let you know how it works out for me later in the year because I am still growing and almost brastrap length

[elleraquel]

@CurlyUmmi Please do!

[Thekaygurl]

wow your hair is beautiful

[elleraquel]

@Thekaygurl Thank you :)

[infamous0910]

You betta hope I never see you in the streets because I will steal your hair... lol

[elleraquel]

@infamous0910 lol!

[TeyentB16]

What is you Ethnicity?

[elleraquel]

@TeyentB16 Black and Salvadoran

[crosbyluvya]

Damn i just love ur hair!

[elleraquel]

@crosbyluvya Thank you :)

[tasheka095]

is your hair genetically this way???

because if so everyone hair will not be like this...

[elleraquel]

@tasheka095 Yes it is. Everyone's hair is definitely different but general maintenance can benefit a lot of hair types.

[bubblyskittles]

your hair is so nice

[elleraquel]

@bubblyskittles Thank you :)

[edebnam7]

Beautiful!!!!!! What kind of vitamins do u take?

[elleraquel]

@edebnam7 I've been taking the Phyto dietary supplement for a month now- love them. My hair seems stronger ($50, Sephora/Ulta). I just picked up some vitamin C from Target ($4) for immune system and I take the Jamba Juice Daily Shot of Acai for my skin- fights free radicals ($14.95, 16 day supply).

[mskitt3katt]

I fail so miserably with drinking my water. Seeing your hair just gave me motivation again! Simply beautiful!

[elleraquel]

@mskitt3katt I'm bad too. I just started getting my act together now that I'm taking vitamins. My skin feels SO much better. Thank you for the compliment :)

[Peculiar704]

Luv your look - makeup & hair r great!

[elleraquel]

@Peculiar704 Thanks!

[mulattachica89]

love it

[elleraquel]

@mulattachica89 Thank you :)

[mulattachica89]

love it

[AmbitiousKissez0423]

whats ur background

[elleraquel]

@AmbitiousKissez0423 Black and Salvadoran

[morphidae]

WOW!! Amazing hair!! I would kill to have a hair as beautiful as yours... My hair is long and curly but I wish it was curlier and silkier... Hahahahaha

[elleraquel]

@morphidae Let's not kill, let's buy! lol. It's all about maintenance. My hair is very frizzy and dry when I don't stay on top of it. Thanks for the compliment :)

[MsCreativeDiva]

great tips

[elleraquel]

@MsCreativeDiva Thanks :)

[UKxKDH]

So pretty :)

[elleraquel]

@UKxKDH Thank you :)

[makingfamous]

wow... love your hair... it's gorge!

[elleraquel]

@makingfamous Thanks!