Hey Hairlista!

In this video, I share with you my length retention tips that I swear by! I know I should have done this a long time ago, but..better late than never :)

I constantly get asked:
"How can I grow my hair long?"
"What products can I use to grow my hair?" 
"How can I grow my hair fast?" 
"What can I do to make my hair long?"

Let me just set the record straight...there are NO shortcuts to longer, healthier hair! All of the tips that I mention in this video, I still incorporate into my hair regimen and they WORK. And product usage is just a portion of the equation when it comes to retaining length!

Achieving longer healthier hair is all about having healthy hair care habits and being consistent with those habits everyday, every week, every month. To retain your hair growth, you have to keep in mind that the longer your hair gets, the older your ends become which means you will need to give more attention and care to your ends! Simple.

Retaining length is a combination of healthy techniques and methods, products that agree with your hair along with consistency! So again...

 Healthy techniques + Great products + Consistency = Length Retention!

1. Weekly deep conditioning sessions with a moisture rich deep conditioner
2. Misting the hair with water throughout the day or prior to moisturizing and sealing
3. Moisturizing with a water based moisturizer and sealing with an oil regularly
4. Baggying the ends of your hair to prevent moisture loss on a weekly basis
5. Incorporating weekly cowashes with a hydrating moisturizing conditioner

Happy New Year Hairlistas!

2019 is finally here and I'm super excited for what's to come! As with any new year, I like to set a few hair goals to keep myself on track and focused on becoming better. I keep my hair goals short and straight to the point otherwise it becomes overwhelming and not enjoyable. So let's dive right in...

1. Purging my current hair product stash! I NEED to do this ASAP. You have no idea the amount of old products, empty bottles and products that I do not use yet still have in my possession! Everytime I look at my product stash I get a headache and never attempt to declutter or purge even though I'm consistently adding new products to the shelves. You've probably seen it in my YouTube Wash Day videos, it's FULL. I'm making this a priority this year - no more excuses or delays. This will provide me with clarity on what I truly love and need to restock!

2. Sticking with JBCO! As the #HairliciousCastorOilChallenge almost comes to an end, I hate to see it go! Consistently including JBCO in my regimen over the last 3 months has been amazing - to say the least. Being in the Ultimate Level of the challenge, I applied the oil to my scalp 2x/week and added 1tsp to my deep conditioners. In such a short amount of time, my hair improved in moisture retention, softness, and it just feels fuller!! I'm going to stick with applying it to my scalp 2x/week after wash day for the remaining of the year :)

3. Learn a new skill - Cornrows! Last year I revealed a fun fact about myself that I cannot cornrow. LOL. I did a milkmaid braid protective style on my YouTube Channel (without cornrowing) and a few were #teamdontknowhowtocornrow but many were shocked that didn't know how. As crazy as this may seem, I never felt the need to learn as it wasn't a pressing skill to attain. I guess people think that because you're a 'black woman', you should automatically know. Well, that's just not the case here :) I think it would be fun skill to learn and perhaps incorporate it into my weekly styles..maybe more so in Summer '19. I'm excited to see how this goes!

4. Wearing my hair down more! I protective style a lot, and I love it. I enjoy wearing my hair in buns, whether it be low or high as it preserves the moisture levels in my hair and the quality of my ends. But I also do it out of habit and convenience. I'm at a point in my hair journey where I'm basically in "maintenance mode". I'm not on a hunt for longer hair. Mid back length is perfect for me! Now, more than ever, I have this urge to wear my hair down more often and enjoy it without feeling guilty..so I'm going to do just that :) I'll probably do a 70/30 split.

5. Consistency! - My hair regimen works for me so I have no plans on changing anything! But I'm all about being consistently consistent. In 2018, I was extremely consistent with my regimen and the health of my hair was the best it's been in a while. So that means, no skipping on trims, deep conditioning 2x/week, moisturizing and sealing daily, protecting my hair nightly, protective styling etc. In 2019, I choose to remain consistent with my hair regimen and routine - once again! My hair is predictable and manageable when it gets the attention it requires. Too, I plan on posting consistently on here (the Blog) and posting videos on my Youtube Channel (let me know in the comments what videos you'd like to see from me this year)!

As always, thanks so much for rockin' with me all of 2018. It's all about execution this year!

Stay tuned!!!

Hey Hairlista!! Yes, I have another bun tutorial for you! 
I posted this pic below on my Instagram and many ladies wanted to know how I achieved this low bun that I do. 

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95% of the time my hair is styled in a bun usually like this☝🏾This is my go-to protective style during the week as I don’t like to manipulate my hair a lot - especially since I’m 10 weeks post relaxer. Don’t sleep on protective styling! It assists in moisture retention and preserves the quality and integrity of your ends! ▫️ #hair #bun #lowbun #protectivestyles #lowmanipulationstyle #relaxedhair #hairstyle #naturalhair #naturalhairdaily #relaxedhairjourney #healthyhairjourney #haircare #hairoftheday #keracare #orsoliveoil

A post shared by Sunshyne☀️ (@hairlicious) on Dec 17, 2018 at 7:02am PST

Though I am a huge fan of protective styles, as they've assisted in growing my hair to its current length, I still enjoy my hair. I still wear it down, rock a braid out or twist out, but majority of the time my hair is in a protective style because it's simple and convenient in the week. 

In this video I'm 10 weeks post relaxer. This style is very low maintenance, not to mention, this bun really helps me preserve the moisture levels in my hair while looking chic! It's a win win :)



So, here is the tutorial. It's super simple and easy to do! I hope you enjoy.

Now the newest addition to my edge control arsenal is the EDGI Edge Control Brush by DollBaby Beauty!! Prior to this gem, I used regular toothbrushes to lay down my edges and baby hair. Don’t get me wrong, it did the job but it would always have loads of product buildup packed in the bristles, and it wasn’t aesthetically appealing (to be honest). Also, when traveling, it would be exposed to everything it cane in contact with because I never had a protective covering over it. The annoying part is that, with time the bristles began to fray and spread out. Not cute!



Since I got my EDGI Brush, I just love using it because the bristles are soft and gentle for my delicate hairline (I use it on my baby girl too!), product does not buildup in the bristles over time, plus it comes with a cute sleeper bag for protection and travel. I think it’s a nice change from the typical and gets the job done easily.

The binchotan charcoal bristles reduce bacteria growth, breakouts etc. I love the fact that the bristles are dark so that it won’t display product build up, make-up etc. Let’s  face it, my MAC foundation used to get all over my toothbrush making it appear brown and dirty overtime. It was so annoying and kinda embarrassing LOL.

Be sure to check out the EDGI Edge Control Brush for yourself! It's a keeper for me :) Oh and don't forget the discount coupon code below to save!