In this video I’m breaking down the top three reasons your fine natural hair might feel like it “won’t grow,” when really it’s growing but breaking off. I’ve had to start over before (I’ve done big chops and I’ve cut 5–6 inches off), so I’m speaking from experience: fine strands are delicate, prone to breakage, and they do not always tolerate the same routines and styles you see other naturals doing. Fine natural hair is literally its own book with its own set of rules. First, I talk about over-manipulation and choosing styles that create too much friction—because hand-to-hair syndrome is real. I also get into single strand knots (because OMG, they’re everywhere) and how I’ve been minimizing them by leaning into stretched styles and cutting back on constant wash-and-gos. Finally, I get into treatments: not skipping protein, following it up with deep moisture, and actually using heat so the deep conditioner can do what it needs to do—especially if you’re low porosity like me and your “pores will not open for nothing.” I also show my simple wash day routine and how I keep it realistic with my heat cap.