1. Avoid gel, use castor oil 2. Avoid combing hair dry 3. Avoid using fine tooth combs 4. Avoid scrunchies/rubber bands/hair ties. Use silk/satin lined scrunchies if need be. You can use a banana clip. 5. Avoid colouring/bleaching. 6. Avoid relaxers/perms. 7. Avoid afro puffs. 8. Avoid keeping hairstyles in for too long. 9. Avoid tight hairstyles. 10. Avoid adding artificial hair. 11. Avoid using heat on hair.

@MrsCharityUmar

2 жыл бұрын

Oh wow! Thank you for this!😊🙏🏽

@ShogoMakishimaxx

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾 I do all of this (except 8-it actually helps my hair) and for some reason this time around, my hair isn't growing really. 🤔

@Rita-23

2 жыл бұрын

Would any (hair) oil suffice in place of gel? Castor oil is not an option for all people.

@doreenchinhanhu9250

2 жыл бұрын

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@terenarosa4790

Жыл бұрын

Thanks. It's easier to follow along with the video when i know the sections. Otherwise it becomes a long boring ramble i can't pay attention to. 😩

A great alternative for gel is flax seed gel. I take about a cup of the natural seed and put it in boiling water, let it boil for 10-15 minutes or to a consistency you like, then I use a straining bag and squeeze the gel once cooled. It’s nutrient dense, packed with proteins, can lay edges, help set styles, and my personal favorite, it’s an amazing pre poo. Hope that helps, God bless you all ❣️

@beneziaharuna682

2 жыл бұрын

Okro gel is great as well

@lisafunchessrealtor

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed. Botanical flaxseed gels are great alternative to plastic hard gels. Not castor oil

@ruthcollymore7327

2 жыл бұрын

I take medications and it changed my hair . Its also getting thinner

@ruthcollymore7327

2 жыл бұрын

Can you tell me what to use

@MrsCharityUmar

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

The way you're talking about God it's so amazing. Much love

@MrsCharityUmar

2 жыл бұрын

😊 thank you for watching!🙏🏽

Your spiritual outlook on natural hair is sooooo refreshing. Thank you sis for this and God bless you

@MrsCharityUmar

2 жыл бұрын

😊 praise God. Thank you for watching 🙏🏽.

@nethaniapierre8149

2 жыл бұрын

Yessss

Glad to see someone who is not a product junkie and love their hair as is without the obsession for curl definition and all those things which have made having natural hair seem like more of a chore than the blessing that it is.

So awesome that you never had a relaxer, 4 of my 5 daughters had relaxers, but now everyone is natural. My baby girl never had a relaxer because her hair is a mixture of curly and kinky. If I would have had more information about natural hair back in the 90’s , I won’t have kept everyone’s hair natural.

Preach it! I also follow a similar routine for my long 4c hair! You are looking beautiful, sister in Christ. And may the Lord continue to bless you and your new family. Stay safe and well in these lasts days.

@MrsCharityUmar

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Amen. May the Lord keep us both alive in Him.

@estherbeamsforaballad3342

2 жыл бұрын

@@MrsCharityUmar Amen✝️💕

@GA-fd5ei

2 жыл бұрын

@Sarah Grace i love your comment! In Jesus’ mighty name amen!

@fatimaibrahim339

2 жыл бұрын

@@MrsCharityUmar lmaoo im so sorry i thought you were Muslim cause of your last name. May Allah guide you. Stay blessed sis

You brought out a brilliant idea and thanks for the encouragement

Preach girl!!! I agree with every tip. I am 8 years natural on 11/16/21. I have natural salt and pepper hair and I have to be careful what products to put on my hair so that I do not turn it yellow. My last blow dry by a professional was in 2017. Continue encouraging others. In Jesus name. Amen!!

@MrsCharityUmar

2 жыл бұрын

Amen! Thank you for watching :)

Your hair is absolutely gorgeous 🤩😻!!! I love it 👍🏾

You make so many fantastic points! I'll definitely be taking your tips into consideration for my regimen. Thank you for posting this!

@joylongwe3928

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Mah!

Sis i heard you loud and clear and i agree with EVERYTHING that you said.

Lovely tips.You have a soothing voice and you're wonderfully made.Stay safe.l'm embracing my natural hair

Girl let me tell you!!!!!!!!!!!! Your hair is extremely beautiful and my present hair goal. Sending you loads of love from St. Lucia.

@MrsCharityUmar

2 жыл бұрын

Aw, thank you so much 😊 🙏🏽.

Thank you You have such an ABUNDANCE of gorgeous hair

Thank you so much for this video! Watching from Nairobi, Kenya, East Africa :)

@MrsCharityUmar

2 жыл бұрын

You’re very welcome. Thank you for watching!🙏🏽

Hi Charity, this is my first time here. I'm glad to have come across your video!

thank u so much for this. i agree with everything. this video was so refreshing! much love to you.

@MrsCharityUmar

2 жыл бұрын

😊 thank you for watching 🙏🏽.

This info is Gold! I agree w/ all of these suggestions. Too bad I can’t go back in time. I did everything wrong with my hair in my youth. Now I’m trying to maintain these few strands that God has blessed me to maintain. This is a Great video! Thank you❤

I absolutely love your overall attitude of love and appreciation for your natural hair. My approach is almost the same as yours (no heat, no artificial hair, etc.) I also feel the same way about coloring my hair. My dark brown hair has a natural auburn/reddish tint to it which can be seen in the sun. My husband really loves my natural highlights and also loves my natural silver streaks that are coming in. His attitude about what God gave me matches my own. Thanks also for the advice about using caster oil to smooth edges. I too never use gel. Lovely video and your hair is gorgeous. Peace.

@MrsCharityUmar

2 жыл бұрын

Oh wow! We are similar in a lot of hair ways! That’s awesome!😀 Thank you for watching 🙏🏽.

But gel isn't only for the edges. It helps for the "hold" when you you want to enhance your natural curls and coils.

@MrsCharityUmar

2 жыл бұрын

Good to know that gel helps to enhance your natural curls. Thanks for sharing.

@jacquelynjohnson4693

2 жыл бұрын

Water and Shea butter can enhance your curls too. Gel isn’t for everyone especially me. I’m 100% allergic to all gels because the harsh ingredients. I’m with you Charity.♥️

Beautiful spirit and presence, thank you.❤

Thank you for the advice... Love it

@MrsCharityUmar

2 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome. Thank you for watching 🙏🏽.

Ur hair and u is so beautiful 😍❤️🦋! U do a great job w styling ur natural hair. I love the tips too, thank u🤗. God bless everyone 🙏❤️.

@MrsCharityUmar

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you😊. You’re welcome. Thank you for watching.

Thanks for this video. Very helpful

I am on natural hair too And I love it❤️ It has volumn and lengthy enough

I totally agree about the flat iron look or feel it's not for me. I blow dry only on cool setting

Can watch and learn from this over and over.

Thank you. Very encouraging

I love my fine tooth comb! It means when I take down my twists I don't have to detangle my hair when I wash it. I love your hair and thanks for sharing your care tips with us.

Thank you for this!! Truly help! :)

Sis, I subscribed too fast. Just loving all of this. Thank you.

@MrsCharityUmar

2 жыл бұрын

Aw, praise God. Thank you. You’re welcome to the channel!😊

I realized that I do not do almost all the things you don't do to your hair but I do the afro puffs once in a while, at least to get a different look when packing my hair or for my hair to dry quickly after washing. But I am becoming more conscious of keeping moisture in my hair. Thanks for sharing. As usual the tips shared are full of insight.

@MrsCharityUmar

2 жыл бұрын

Great! You’re very welcome. Thank you for watching!😊

@alicepeprah6471

2 жыл бұрын

@@MrsCharityUmar God bless you for your sincerity. You are very honest because I see mist youtubers as liers by saying do this and that for fast hair growth whilst they know they didn't tale only a year or 2 to grow their hair. You said straight in your video it's been 10 over 10 years of keeping your natural hair. I will keep on watching your videos.

@alicepeprah6471

2 жыл бұрын

*grow

This is so helpful.. you got beautiful hair

Congratulations 👏👏🥳 be the best mom you can and God will do the rest. First time on your channel I enjoy the video.

@MrsCharityUmar

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for watching!😊🙏🏽

Thanks great information I saved your page because I wanted to go back to your website and check out your products ❤from Canada

yeiii,,,,thanks for the lovely video

Love all your tips. The one thing I do is scrunchied, but I love your tips!!! ^_^ I hear you on the whole weird texture of straight hair!!!

Oh my goodness this video is so educational for hair protection! I’m 57 and wish I knew what I’ve learned the past two years. I would have saved my edgers and my sisters and my daughter’s hair😭 Thank you so much for this video and Ms God continue to use you and others like you to help us take better care of our crown of glory. 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾❤️❤️❤️

@MrsCharityUmar

10 ай бұрын

So glad to know that the video has been helpful. Thank you for watching. Amen! 🙏

I agree with you 💯 I am the same way. Your hair is so beautiful.

@MrsCharityUmar

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊 🙏🏽.

great tips !!

@MrsCharityUmar

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

I love you so much, I have a natural hair too, longing to achieve something like yours, I love my God given African hair, thank God a lot, and yes you are right in all that you have said, more lesson noted, thanks babe girl.

@MrsCharityUmar

2 жыл бұрын

😊 you’re very welcome. Thank you for watching 🙏🏽.

great video charity!! i agree with everything you said

Thank you cc❤️

Proud meeting you am also Charity 🥰🥰🥰🥰

@MrsCharityUmar

2 жыл бұрын

Nice to meet you, Charity!😊

I hateee gel, I love doing my edges but I avoid it as much as possible because of the flaking, the dryness and the build up .

Let's get to 100k views . I'm happy for you sister ♥️♥️♥️

Amen ..I receive that. 🙏🏾

Thanks sister for sharing.

Thanks Charity for these wonderful tips. Stay safe and blessed.

I do all of these I will definitely try to cut some of these outfit

Very informative

Amen 🙌 thank you ❤️❤️❤️😊

@MrsCharityUmar

2 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome. Thank you for watching 🙏🏽.

I have colored my hair, and I only blow dry every 3 months to trim. It’s actually growing well, I don’t plan on coloring it often. I was embracing my gray and brown hair for awhile, but I was ready for something different. Our hair is definitely a beautiful blessing from God!!

I love this 😇 Thank you for sharing these amazing tips

I just dropped here to say that your hair is gorgeous 😍

@MrsCharityUmar

Жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊

Omg you made me realize my hair was breaking from the scrunchies and rubber bands. Thank you, I wish I knew this earlier 😭.

@MrsCharityUmar

2 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome. Thank you for watching 😊🙏🏽.

Be blessed sister

Thank you for the great information and the Blessings from the LORD.

@MrsCharityUmar

2 жыл бұрын

Amen. Thank you for watching 😊🙏🏽.

You’re a classic beauty 😍

@MrsCharityUmar

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊🙏🏽.

Agreed on everything

Hello ....l love your channels. You make understand that our hair is beautiful. If l may ask ,how many years is your hair

I'm with I on the banana clip

Relaxer damaged my hair I had no choice than to cut and restart virgin hair but this time no relaxer some part of my hair can't grow due to the use of relaxer but I'm working on it.

I haven’t used banana clips but i use puff cuffs. They are great and black owned

New subscriber ❤️😌

Thank you woman of God.

Your hair is beautiful

@MrsCharityUmar

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊 .

God bless you ❤

I think gray hair looks beautiful too🙌🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿 What you said about Afro puff is true. When I do them, my hair gets so many knot, so I had hardly rock them. Though it looks pretty

Thanks a lot for Sharing, Mrs Charity. Could you please give me your opinion about revair hair dryer? Hugs from Maputo😍

@MrsCharityUmar

10 ай бұрын

hmm, it's definitely an interesting piece of hair device. I recommend to use in moderation since it operates with artificial heat

Hey. im so glad i stumbled upon your video. Love to see different hair colors but not on my natural hair, i have been using gel and i have noticed my hair is thinning didn't know what was the cause. I have fine hair and i wish to grow longer and thicker hair. Do believe in hot oil treatment?

@MrsCharityUmar

2 жыл бұрын

Hello there, Hot oil treatments have benefits for scalp and hair. I am not against it.

Beautiful 🤩

I agree with you. Where are you from? I'm just curious to know where people say "yes, I don't"

Hi, first time to your channel. Thank you for your time sharing all about how to take care of natural hair. It is great you coconut oil the fractionize type, shea butter, sweet almond oil and olive oil for your hair. You do have a lot of and volumes of beautiful hair! That is a lot of love and dedication we all should and embrace it. I have 4c hair that is coarse and it is always dry at the ends at least 2inches of the ends are dry. I cannot use coconut oil of solid in a jar or fractionized oil makes my hair feel hard. I cannot use for moisturizing. I tried shea butter on the hair and it makes limp and stiff and will not have any curl pattern. I wash my hair with a shampoo and conditioners without sodium lauryl or laureth sulfate (SLS) is a (foaming agent) That why there is lather. It isn't good because it is a chemical that cause scalp irritation and skin and dries the hair. Reading about SLS in 4c hair is claim to do well for the4c type of hair in which I cannot agree. On the market most hair products contain so much chemicals and has been that way for years especially in perms. As if this is the only way to wash the hair and conditioners, perms, gels leave in conditioners curl creams, etc. I have been trying to be organic as much as possible using products that do not have the harsh chemicals. I have been trying Avocado butter, Avocado oil, Mango butter on my hair by melting a teaspoon of each and 1/2 teaspoon of the avocado oil in a double boiler method or in a sauce pan. apply to my hair while it is wet and then twist the hair in sections and let it air dry. At night I cover my hair with a silk scarf. I cannot leave it twisted up since I work in the office so I have to untwist my wear and wear my hair out for a week. If it is humid I have to put in a bun in the back not on top like the (pineapple) style.

@MrsCharityUmar

2 жыл бұрын

@Charmaine if coconut oil doesn’t work you may have to experiment with other oils. Shea butter is more ‘friendly’ to the hair when it is mixed with other oils in a whipped form, you may have to give that a try for best results. As far as the dry ends, you may deep condition your hair often to infuse moisture and strength your hair. Also invest in protective styling where the ends of your hair is hidden in the style ie: a bun to preserve your ends and protect it from drying out so much which could lead to breakage. As far as shampoo, sure please use whatever works best for your hair.

@DWOOP

2 жыл бұрын

@@MrsCharityUmar Thank you for your response and detailed information on what to try for my hair.

Hello ma'am. First timer on your channel here. I'm a lifelong naturalista like you too. I've never relaxed my hair but I started this journey of proper hair care in 2014. GOD has been faithful. You are beautiful. As for grey hair, I see it on the head of my Church's general superintendent virtually every week and it's gloriously beautiful. I personally have zero qualms about it. I too believe in keeping with my GOD-given natural hair colour, which is pitch black . I don't mean to pry, but are you Nigerian? Your last name got me curious. Love from Nigeria.

@MrsCharityUmar

2 жыл бұрын

Hello there, you’re welcome to the channel!😃 So glad to know that you embrace your hair naturally as God designed it. I am originally from Ghana.

Thanks for that castor oil tip to use as hair jell.

@lisafunchessrealtor

2 жыл бұрын

Thats not science based or completely true advise. Do more research on oils and what a gel alternative actually is.

@towelamunthali1351

2 жыл бұрын

Funny enough castor oil tends to get my hair sticky and pulls out my hair. Different things work for different people as is usually the case.

Please what is your hair regimen. Ho many times do you deep condition your hair in a week ? Do you use onion juice for deep conditioning?

What is your go to hairstyle? To look representative everyday. I have a problem with finding some ideas. Do you have a video?

@MrsCharityUmar

2 жыл бұрын

Hey, I really love twists. It’s definitely an everyday day style for me. It can be styled in so many ways. Here’s my twists playlist: kzread.info/head/PLV0uzj_jQuQz6kyk2bf6_zCYL6Gt12w5P

Hi, you are truly beautiful inside and out. Thanks for this refreshing, unfortunately scarcely heard, point of view about black, natural hair. We as a people are so beautiful. I have been growing my hair naturally for the past 10 years but repetitive combing has caused it to be in a constant state of breakage. A few months ago I permed it and I regret this bc I live in the UAE and the water over here does not agree with black, processed hair so my hair broke off completely in 5-6 months. I'm now back to square one with growing my hair out. I also have a lot of grey hair and I'm not ready to be out in the world with all this grey hair visible. I use henna... any advice?

Your hair is beautiful 😍😘

@MrsCharityUmar

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊.

Great tips. New sub here

@MrsCharityUmar

2 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome. Thank you for your subscription.

I am incorporating a blow dryer with low heat. Unfortunately, my hair tangles upon itself when wet. I have gotten so much breakage with wash n go's.

For the area of combing dry hair is a no for me😁 I literally detangle,moisturize and comb for an hour during my washday Not an easy process tho, but it worth it

@MrsCharityUmar

2 жыл бұрын

Good to know! It’s definitely an investment but it does pay off very well. Keep investing time into your hair 😊.

Thanks for the prayer:)

I came across this video and I did subscribe. My question is do you use a hair dryer for deep conditioning?

@MrsCharityUmar

Жыл бұрын

no, I don't - I wear a plastic cap and allow the body heat to do its work

@ellenhayes3497

Жыл бұрын

@@MrsCharityUmar okay thank you

@edithmaringa4359

9 ай бұрын

Just came across your videos on the previous one you had hair products where can I get them

I don't blow dry my hair either or use any gels

I use the edible aloe vera gel for my hair.

@MrsCharityUmar

2 жыл бұрын

Aloe Vera has great benefits for hair.

Girl I hope my journey is successful as yours. I just got rid of wigs after wearing them over 10 yrs. My hair is wry fine with a few spots from traction alopecia. I can already tell my hair is growing. But I can't keep my hands out of it lol, because I want to nourish it now. Is it best that I just leave it alone or should I keep showing the extra tlc I have showing to it lately.???? I don't wear braidds I just tie it back after moisturizing it. My journey is only 1 mth in. I have yet to cut my ends as well because I just want to "leave my hair alone" after years of wigs and pulling

@MrsCharityUmar

2 жыл бұрын

Definitely show your hair love😊. Keep it hydrated and moisturized on a regular basis. Also deep condition often to help strengthen and prevent breakage. I would recommend doing twists after you moisturize as well to prevent tangling and subsequent breakage.

@Amber-tx8gb

2 жыл бұрын

Trim your ends so your can grow

I find that I lose my Hair when I’m wet detangling/combing since I have fine natural hair. I’d much rather comb while it’s dry.

@PlushCreativeDzyneLLC

2 жыл бұрын

Some ppl can actually comb their hair while dry or wet. Since each individual is different with different texture, it may be easier for some to comb while dry without any breakage and vice versa. To each is own. You have to do what's best for you regardless what anyone prefer, recommend, or demand you to do. I have very thick, coarse and wooly hair and I can comb my hair dry if it's already moisturized. If it's extremely dry I will moisturize and then comb. Even with all the great tips my sis is giving, It is very helpful to some while it's not very helpful to others because we're all different and not all things work for every one. I luv wearing braids. I do my own hair. I just keep my scalp and hair clean, moisturize with the right products ,and leave my hair alone until it's time to rewash.

@jeanninegorden8142

2 жыл бұрын

Same, my hair tangles easily. If I wet my hair before detangling it will knot up bad. I have a multi day approach to detangling which includes gentle finger detangling on dry hair

@agnesusman4258

2 жыл бұрын

Sister God bless you for your natural tips. By the way, can you list all the oils for hair growth routines for me? Especially how to grow back alopecia and get long hair. Can an adult still grow long hair? Thanks God bless. I love you

Where do you buy these hair products?

I love that ❤your hair is God giving ❤your hair is not a curse your hair is God’s design

I've done all of this and more for years and my hair is still stuck so I'm thinking that my hair can't even handle being Twisted even though I only finger detangle as gentle as can be. I'm going to start doing low buns and invest in some satin scrunchies and do it really loose because at least I have a little bit past shoulder-length now and I can do a loose bun. My hair is super thin and break easily and just will not grow any further.

@moiraedwin-jones4655

2 жыл бұрын

Have you heard of MSM? Try it sometime on your hair, it’s a game changer

@nichelleloh6659

2 жыл бұрын

How is ur diet? Like the food u eat and r u drinking enuf water? U may need supplements if ur body isn't getting all the goodness from food. Also scalp massages does wonders. My hair thinned out lots! But now it's all back! I just knew I was done! W prayer & guidance from Jesus gave me a set hair routine. I had to change my diet 2 unfortunately 🤦.

@Virtuenow

2 жыл бұрын

Sounds like you need protein (for strength). My hair cannot survive without regular [real] protein treatments. GreenBeauty on KZread has a great natural version.

@MrsCharityUmar

2 жыл бұрын

In addition to satin hair tools, I would recommend deep conditioning regularly to help strengthen the hair and invest in protective styling (hiding the ends of your hair in styles ie: buns, pinned twists etc). Over exposure of the ends of the hair leads to dryness and will hinder length retention. Also moisturize between styles at least every 3 days. Hope these help!

@ade-oluwaspov206

2 жыл бұрын

@@moiraedwin-jones4655 Is it internal or external application?

What type of hair are those two srand twists?

@MrsCharityUmar

2 жыл бұрын

My own hair

Flaxseed gel?

Such a fine young lady ❤

An alternative to gel is making your own with xanthan gum.

@MrsCharityUmar

2 жыл бұрын

🤔 interesting

I do agree with most of what you said, and yes I do believe we need to embrace our natural beautiful hair god gave us. But girl I can't handle my hair without stretching it out with that blow dryer. And I'm sorry but I don't touch my hair for at least 3 to 4 months at a time. I do my hair 3 to 4 time a year, that's it. Washing hair every week is to much, who have the time bravo for them, but for me no way. And my hair is doing just fine.

@MrsCharityUmar

2 жыл бұрын

Oh very interesting that you do your hair 3-4 times a year. You most likely have trained your hair to accommodate your lifestyle. Good to know that your hair is doing fine.

How do you stretch your hair without heat for those twists?

@MrsCharityUmar

4 күн бұрын

Plaits: kzread.info/dash/bejne/hIN4z7CgoM_RpLw.htmlsi=gp_gqNoMQBagZcuH

I agree with all your recommendations but I do dye my gray hair only because I only get gray around my edges and I do not like that, once it starts to cover my entire head, I will not dye it anymore. Now, I do leave my hair in a protective style for about a month but I shampoo it every two weeks while in the protective style and add a leave-in condition, and seal either with Almond oil or hair grease after each shampoo, to keep my hair moisturized. I mist my hair daily with Aleo Vera juice mixed with Almond oil and a few drops of rosemary oil, also, I grease my scalp with grease, why, my scalp is very DRY and loves the grease since I have been doing this my hair has flourished, passed bra length and growing, and one last thing, I drink a lot of water!!! It has been over ten years since I have last put any heat to my hair, it air dries.

@MrsCharityUmar

2 жыл бұрын

Sounds like you’re nourishing your hair and it’s flourishing! Keep it up! 😊

@juniaosme2396

2 жыл бұрын

Henna is a natural hair dye. It's very good and it's natural

@barbarapeller

2 жыл бұрын

@@juniaosme2396, ok, thanks, I will try it.

@juniaosme2396

2 жыл бұрын

@@barbarapeller I know you will, However, look up some videos before trying. There are a lot of very good ones on KZread. I love your hair regimen. I'm sure your hair is luxurious 😊