The Truth About Growing Curly Hair: Effective Tips and Tricks That Actually Work

In this video I give you context on how I brought my curls back to life with pictures and how was FINALLY able to grow my curls past my shoulders and maintain length! I have been trying to grow my hair for 15 years and I have only just nailed it. Get a snack for this one! [Apologies about the audio quality in parts, especially where I sound like a robot, this is a result of me trying to reduce the sound of the wind banging against the windows - which was more frustrating than the robotic voice you got instead haha] Chapters: 00:00 Intro 01:23 Addressing Confusion on hair growth/ regular trims 03:49 Why I historically struggled with length retention 04:16 My hair journey - the start 04:49 Length retention Tip. 1 06:57 Length Retention Tip 2 07:50 Length Retention Tip 3 09:36 Length Retention Tip 4 10:25 Length Retention Tip 5 11:33 intro to scalp care 12:03 Scalp care Tip 1 13:12 Referencing Trichologists 15:20 Scalp care Tip 2 16:15 Honest thoughts on scalp oils 18:14 Scalp care Tip 3 19:19 Internal tips for growth 20:51 Final tip for growth 21:37 Shrinkage My favourite products at this time: Heat protectants: Curlsmith Miracle shield: https://rb.gy/wxidg Superdrug style expertise heat protection https://rb.gy/ckgen Imbue Heat Protection spray https://rb.gy/llpqo Creams & leave-ins: Curlsmith Shine Cream: https://rb.gy/7pe0y Curlsmith Moisture Memory https://rb.gy/lfdny Imbue Leave-in Conditioner https://amzn.to/3PR3mGg Aussie Bouncy Curls Cream https://rb.gy/pyamv Gels: Curlsmith Styling Soufflé https://rb.gy/h144y Bounce Curl Light Hold Gel https://amzn.to/43eOJzu Imbue Creme Gel https://amzn.to/3PTfAhG Umberto Giannini Jelly https://amzn.to/3PU3fJU Only Curls Enhancing Curl Gel https://rb.gy/xmp7t Extra Hold Curlsmith Flawless Finish hair spray https://rb.gy/q57o4 Bounce Curl hair spray https://amzn.to/46Gg8gF Oils & Serums: Mielle Rosemary Oil https://amzn.to/44nIZoC OGX hair oil https://amzn.to/3pBX8iS Superdrug Style Expertise Serum https://rb.gy/5ve3x K18 molecular repair hair oil https://rb.gy/eoenn Moroccan hair treatment oil https://amzn.to/44waI6g Bonding treatments Curlsmith Bond Salve https://rb.gy/pgdas K18 Leave-in Hair mask https://rb.gy/17upf K18 molecular repair hair oil https://rb.gy/eoenn 💰DISCOUNT CODES 💰 10% off Curlfriend Collective: SOPHIE10 https://www.curlfriendcollective.com/ 10% off Curlsmith: SOPHIE10 https://bit.ly/3Bx5lrr 20% off Umberto Giannini: SOPHIEMARIE20 https://bit.ly/3xfpkIC 10% off Bounce Curl: SOPHIE10 https://bit.ly/3d9MtFN ✨AMAZON STORE✨ https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/sophiemariecurly Lists all my favourite products tools & essentials for curls 👋🏽 YOU CAN FIND ME 🍋LEMON8: https://bit.ly/43A8QJY 📱INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/sophiemariecurly/ 🎵TIKTOK: www.tiktok.com/@sophiemariecurly 💌 EMAIL: [email protected] DISCLAIMER ❗This video is NOT sponsored but it may contain gifted items and does contain affiliate links & codes. This means I am able to earn a small commission if you decide to purchase something linked here. This helps support me as a creator✨ ❗I HAVE NO QUALIFICATIONS IN HAIR and it’s surrounding topics like product formulation. All my knowledge is from my own research, trial & error. I have naturally curly hair and am sharing my personal journey with you.