Hi Abbey, Can you do a video about keratin bond extensions? I have been doing them for a year now because my hair didn’t want to grow after a certain length. I know they are quite damaging so I’m looking for the best way to revive and repair my hair after I take them out.... Xx
Do you know anything about oily skin care products or have a video for it?! Needing a routine for my skin.. the older I’m getting the more oily and breakout is happening.. thanks girl!!
Love the idea of the coconut miracle oil. Unfortunately I’m allergic to nuts so argan oil is impossible for me to use. Are there any coconut oil products you’d recommend? Thanks 😊
A while ago I saw a hairdresser explain how to apply leave in serum in my hair and have always used this technique… you spread it not only all the the palms of your hands, but you also get it in between your fingers… then you use your fingers like a wide tooth comb to comb the leave in into your hair. This also helps evenly distribute products into your hair. I’m going to try sectioning, especially when shampooing, but I think it will be easier if I shampoo in the kitchen sink instead of standing up in the shower.
I wash my hair outside in the garden. PLENTY of room and the water goes into the garden. I take a couple of gallons of filtered water in empty plastic bottles. All of my products, combs and micro towels are lined up and ready to use. It's relaxing and wonderful to be in nature.
I'm a hairdresser and I have quite literally shared the link to this video with dozens of clients to show them how to correctly care for their hair, especially my blondes!
My Native American grandmother, my entire world, just passed away March 6, and I chopped 20 inches off for her and buried it in her front yard. I am mourning the loss of her and my hair. Hair is huge in our culture and I miss my hair so much. I know I did this chop for her and our culture, but your video somehow popped up on my feed! I would love to use products to help my hair grow now.
I’m so sorry for the loss of your grandmother. Not only long I’m sure her and your hair is absolutely gorgeous. Does the hair represent strength and resilience? I don’t know know but would like to. So no disrespect meant by asking if it represented strength.
God bless you Jesus loves you John 3:16 when I lost my mom I eventually called on God in a true way and he literally healed my heartbreak and changed me he saved me from myself too Godbless you Jesus can help you , stay strong blessings 💕
My hair growth has always been extremely slow. It only grows about 0,5 cm (0,197 inches) a month. It’s also always been very thin and fragile. There have been many times in my youth where people asked me if I had cut my hair when in reality it either thinned out so much at the end that the ends were barely noticeable or just broke off noticeably 😢 As a result I was always very insecure about my hair and kept it short (like everyone in the family because we all have the same bad genetics). When I discovered your channel I thought: Let’s give it one more real try. Everyone in my family told me that we just had bad genetics and it wouldn’t work. Our hair just doesn’t grow long. I had a pixie cut back then with about 1 cm (0,39 inch) long hair. About 2 years later my hair is a bit longer than chin length and healthy 🥺 I know it doesn’t look like a lot for most people but I‘m incredibly proud that I managed to grow it that long and I‘m really hoping that I might even grow shoulder length hair in the next few years thanks to your tipps (and K18 😂) 💪 I‘m incredibly grateful for your channel!
My hair genetics ain't good either lol. It grows even slower... it took me 5 years to grow my hair from chin length to my boobs... meanwhile my friend did it in 9months lmao.
When your hair will not grow or is very thin, it could be vitamin deficiency. Did you know that Vitamin D, iodine, Vitamin B12, folat, Magnesium, calcium and iron is very important for hair growth? You should ask your doctor to check you levels of these, for iron it is ferritin. Iodine can only be checked in urine. Ferritin needs to be over 80 for the best hair. Its not enough to be good, because good is from 15 to 300, but for the hair it should be in the higher level. Its not included in normal blood work, you need to add all these and pay for them extra
@@alicenatalja2991same here ...and few months back i had severe hair fall ..dint want to go for haircut...but had to as the ends looked terrible and very thin ....now i dont know how many years to get them back to same length😢
If you don't take a multi vitamin start it could help and make a big difference. Also by chance are you vegan? Vegans usually have the same problem with their hair so if you are you might need more supplements
I have been following since 10k and at first you helped me completely transform my skin. Now for the past few months, I have been implementing your haircare tips and I couldn’t be more excited about my progress. If you ever asked me to list all the products you influenced me to buy that I love, I think the list would not fit in one comment section 😂 Keep shining and thank for all you do!!
Me too! I started watching for tretinoin advice 😅 and now I stay for the hair advice!! Both my hair and skin are looking great now 😍… and now I could use weight loss advice…. 😝
Hi Abbey! One year and six days ago (but who’s counting) I had a little over six inches cut off my hair. For about three months, I was somewhat miserable; however, through-out this year, I have followed your recommendations. My hair is back, and the healthiest it has been in years. Now, I need to continue to resist the temptation of falling back into bad habits! 😂 Thank you, Abbey!
@@tatumreed31 -Hi! I use the OGX oil before every shampoo, blow dry VERY gently when hair is mostly dry, I’ve used bond repair products consistently, and I have SERIOUSLY limited heat styling. In addition, I stopped wearing any tight style that stresses my hair, and I became obsessively careful when brushing. Also, bleach is now used only on roots. I use color depositing glosses to simulate a little highlighting. I have almost no breakage and my hair looks pretty healthy. At this point, I have tried to eliminate the HIDEOUS habits involving heat, bleach, and hair stressing that have been my practice for a VERY long time.
You should do a drugstore version of best leave in conditioners next! That would be so helpful! Your hair advice has already helped me so much girl thank you! ♥️🥰🙏
As you’re going through your trichology program, I’d really love to hear your take on who could benefit from a visit to a trichologist and for whom it’d be a waste of time & money, provided we are talking about someone average who gets moderate breakage and hair fall that results in ends looking stringy. As well as any suggestions on how to sequence one’s at-home investigation and experiments, types of bloodwork one can do before visiting a trichologist, etc. Thank you!
Your hair is absolutely gorgeous, Abbey, and thanks to you, my hair is getting healthier all the time. I recently had about 5 inches cut off and found I like the shorter look! So even though I'm not going to grow super long hair, all your tips apply to anyone, no matter your hair length. Thank you! ❤
Great routine tips. I'd offer a friendly note to anyone considering coconut oil in their routine : just keep it off of your skin, as it is comedogenic and does clog pores, leading to skin irritations and breakouts. But it tends to be good for most porous, dry, damaged hair. If you don't care for the scent, opt for refined coconut oil, which has most of the scent removed through processing.
What's the point or major difference between using special "hair oil" with all the other ingredients, and just straight oil, like coconut or olive oil etc? Don't they both do just as good a job? And what's the real major difference between using a leave in conditioner, that you made by diluting a little bit of your normal conditioner with water, and spraying that on your hair, versus the expensive leave in conditioners?
it’s pretty complicated for products to clog pores. clogged pores have to do with the cells not shedding, and a product can’t really do that unless you’re not washing your face, and some other factors (: source - Dr Dray
I think it depends on hair texture and porosity too. Coconut is a very penetrating oil. Jojoba is not very penetrating. Oils have unique properties. Combinations can be more effective
My issue is that my hair is thin and it doesn’t matter if I do a curly girl method or let it air dry, it’s not full and I feel like no matter what I do, it’s never going to look good. I have followed your hair tips and they have somewhat worked, I just wish I had a different type of hair. :-/
Same here, but since doing heatless curls for three years I actually like my hair now! My whole life I've hated my thin blonde hair but now I like it. The curls give it movement and texture so it's not so flat to my head. Also I don't have to do my hair is the morning this way and it keeps my hair healthy
@@laurah1444 have u noticed hair growth ? i have thin & fine hair and can never get it to grow past a certain length without it looking like trash 😭 i just recently stopped all heat styling so i hope that helps me !
About the repairing products… this is a LOT of money just for your hair to look nicer. I feel like this isn’t realistic for most people and it makes me a little sad
She has a handful of other drugstore alternatives that she loves. Everpure bond repair line, dove bond repair line, and for drugstore leave in 3 she recommends pantene miracle, everpure 21 in 1, Eva nyc 10 in 1
Purchase products that are ok for your budget. Basically depending on your hair type and thickness you can save a lot of money. There is an online store that sells large sizes of bond repair and I only purchase once a year. Good shampoo with sulfates, nyc hair mask and a leave it conditioner. Then I think splurging may be only with k18 or olaplex 3 but it lasts a lot. I think you can do it. Don’t be sad. You got this!
I forgot to say. I found an oil which could be a dupe for the olaplex 7. It is the elizabecca brand on Amazon. 9 dollars. And it will last a long time.
Abbey’s hair routine in general is over the top & not realistic for most people. (Don’t come @ me, I love her and I love watching & learning from her) I think with influencers we need to remember that this is their job. She makes money off of having beautiful hair. So for her it’s an investment & part of her job, not a luxury. Once you have that in mind it’s also worth it to add that she uses SO SO MANY products because she tests them out & is always on the hunt for the next best thing to show us. You absolutely do not need to be using a 10 step haircare routine to have pretty hair! If you want to apply her recommendations in a more realistic way, here’s what I do: 1) pre-shampoo oil 2) shampoo (& I get the cheap one, I just want it to clean my hair for my other products to work. It’s not worth investing in bond repair shampoos since the bond repair ingredient doesn’t have much time to work & you wash it out. I’m not saying it makes no sense to use, just that for an average person it will not make a huge difference) 3) conditioner or mask (you can have just one & only buy another one once you run out. You also DO NOT need both in one routine) 4) some sort of leave-in Here I do purchase the expensive leave-ins, but only because they last for a really long time since you don’t have to apply a lot & so the cost per use isn’t super high). And that’s it. If you have bleach damage then maybe also buy ONE bond repair product that is within your budget & just use it as directed & be consistent with it. (I use K18, because it also lasts a long time & you don’t need to use it often). Hope this helps! ❤
I've always had long hair, too. I was so uneducated about hair because it was just something i could wash, put in a serum and a curl and people would blush over it. Well, after a few years of heat damage and too many ponytails i had breakage. My little brain thought since my pony was thinning that my hair was thinning. All these years later im realizing its not thinning it was just a ton of BREAKAGE --- why did no one tell me this ??? Im on my hair journey now and im also bleaching. So im trying to find a balance. All this to say, YES, you are completely correct, long hair does NOT automatically equal healthy!
Dude same! I used to beat the crap out of my hair and it was always long af and thick. All of a sudden its 50% what it used to be even though the last 3 years I've been taking amazing care of it. So weird how it seems to happen suddenly 🤔 so frustrated!
This has been my experience, like I thought I was crazy shedding but now I realized it was breaking from using hair dye. Protein products especially coconut has been making it feel completely different
Active duty Marine here-for the past 4 years I’ve worn my hair short so that I don’t have to damage it by putting it in a tight bun. But I’m over it, and want to have some length for once. Any tips on how to do that when I am required to pull my hair back but not allowed to use claw clips or scrunchies?
I have followed Abby’s suggestions for a while and my hair has never been so smooth and soft. HOWEVER I have lost half my hair due to chronic illness, stress and hormonal changes. Luckily my thyroid is fine it’s just…my overall health and life. Short of medication I wish there was a way to keep my hair. Luckily it grows back after the stressful times/worst of it, but 3-4 times a year I’m shedding like a collie dog in the summer.
Same girl. I was in the hospital in spring and got in remission by July and my hair has been shedding a ton since August. I was on iv steroids and then oral prednisone for months. I hate brushing my hair and seeing all of it in there. Prayers to you for healing.
ehy Abbey! thank you so much for the effort and care you put in every content, really appreciate it. unfortunately i’m from italy and the majority of the products you review is not available here in europe. i’d love to see a video where you give us an “europe-available haircare routine”!i think it would also be such a great idea for a video! sending lots of love💓💓
I just used K18 today for the first time after seeing you talk about it. I know it’s one use… but my hair feels AMAZING! I cannot wait to see the cummulative affect!!! 😍😍😍
I’m going to try those 💕💕 I had bleached my hair with minimal damage for years and then went to a new stylist when I was on vacation and she burned my hair off (she said she was a blonde specialist) So it’s been a journey 1.5 years later my hair is in pretty good shape now finally but I want to take it to the next step to having beautiful healthy long hair ❤
Dear Abbey, thanks for your video and the guidelines! Please keep them going. I had a major chop myself a couple of years ago due to the same reason, and I feel I could already be sharing my knowledge like you do 😅 yet there’s always some new tips to learn. Thanks again!
I just started my hair growth journey. It's already relatively long (almost waist-length at my back), but I want it longer 😅. The most challenging part has been cutting out heat. I just came to terms with the fact that I need to stop using my curling wand last week. I have too many split ends and seem to just get more everytime I use it. Also, wearing it up when working has been rough as well, but it's constantly knotting at the nape of my neck to where the collar of my shirt is. Finding protective styles that look okay on me has been a challenge. I know you have a video on protective styles for sleep, but one for hairstyles during the day and when out in public would be amazing!
@@louisestevenson1038I get mine done every 12 weeks. Any more and it just stays same length. Although recently I had 3 inch off and it’s so much better shiny & manageable
Your hair is HAIR GOALS Abbey and ever since following your recommendations, my hair is the healthiest it’s been in my whole adulthood (I’m 29). My sister keeps saying “what happened to your hair?? HOW does it look so good?!”
Oil treatment works miracles when you also wrap the hair in a steamy towel. So oil, wet towel in the microwave, wrap and rewarm as necessary. It makes a huge difference!
You can make your hair healthy. Yes. But as far as length, that’s in our genetics. If you’ve never been able to grow your hair past a certain length, you’ll never be able to. Hair has a different stopping point for everyone. So take “hair growth” advice with a grain of salt. If your say 30 years old and your hair has never been longer then your shoulders, chances are they won’t ever be. Hope that makes e sense ❤
I disagree I always had that mindset until I decided to to grow my hair out taking prenatal vitamins I believed helped me considerably along with other vitamin supplements. My hair is almost to my waist. I wash it correctly. Very rarely do I use Heat. Now I added her coconut treatment to the ends and it looks fabulous, no frizz no FlyAway
Why is this though. I’ve never been able to get my hair past my bra line. Why would genes effect the length? I guess dogs are either short hair or long hair breeds so maybe humans are like that? So weird.
I have 4 sisters. We all have afro hair and have never been able to grow it very long. Thirty years ago my hair stylist used me in a show and won first place but broke off most of my hair. The Clairol help line told me how to condition it to fix it and it grew super long to the middle of my back in a year. After that I started getting relaxers and scalp burns so it never really grew long again. There was a time when I was relaxing myself,and again it was almost to the middle of my back but I colored it too and it broke off. Now that we’re older, my sisters have been able to grow their relaxed hair longer than ever by going to the salon every single week. My natural hair isn’t long due to breakage but it’s super thick. I think if I took better care of it I’d have that length again. Also mom always had short hair- not even shoulder length. After she started taking a prescription medication her hair grew almost to her waist within 2 years. Medication was for osteoporosis.
I was so happy to find you on TikTok!! All the tips and tricks that I have learned from you I haven’t really seen a difference in my hair already and I want to thank you for sharing! One thing that has really helped is the coconut oil treatment, but also sectioning off my hair when I am applying any kind of product. It just makes sense to do that and it’s really helped to even just clean my hair and make it feel really good when I am Shampooing.
I have no doubt that your hair grew but the pictures are deceiving. The second picture is of very product heavy styled hair. If you were being accurate you would show what your hair looks like without all the styling products and routine that goes into that outcome.
I agree. I've been thinking about this a lot. Hair is dead and once it's damaged it's not possible to heal it, only make it appear to be healed by using products that add shine, smoothing, bonding etc. what my hair looks like when I blow dry and curl it (it looks like her second 'after' photo) vs what my hair looks like with no styling is totally different (unstructured, not polished, frizzy). It's the same hair but looks completely different. Its not healthier when it's styled but it definitely looks healthier. I have learned a ton of tips from Abby (hair turban drying, hair oil pre shampoo, k18, everpure shampoo and conditioner, double shampooing, protective hair styles, leave in conditioner, and more) but I wish there was a conversation about healthier hair not always looking perfectly styled.
Hair looks waay thicker too. You can tell she has naturally less amount of hair. She's definitely wearing extensions for volume. SO fake, like that color... 😂 White people...
I would also like to see a less floofed up after pic. Maybe a pic thats an apples to apples comparison like have the hair straightened like in the first pic and not have her hands underneath puffing the volume up. It looks like a massive improvement but it would be better if it was more clear what the real results are
Abbey-is this routine good for naturally curly hair (not tight curls) or is this better for straight hair like yours? Your hair looks so healthy & stunning
This video is gold. My hair is starting to look so much better and its because of you and these amazing recommendations! Thank you so much for all your hard work.
Love your videos! I've noticed lately your audio has a lot more feedback/reverb than before. Have you changed equipment/settings? Also, if you wash your hair 2 to 3 times a week, would you use the Redkin 15% citric acid product every time you wash or just once a week? Have a wonderful day!
I have only just learned how to properly apply a leave in and I agree - completely underrated. My hair has never felt so good even with oxg coconut oil I use that too. Leave in goes on straight after a shower, before anything else. Amazing.
I saw someone doing a hack for a tight ponytail to allow the effect without the same risk of damage. Section of the front of your hair and then put the remaining bulk of your hair into a regular ponytail then take the front section and pull it into a ponytail around the first one and secure with a second tie around both. This means you can make it fairly tight but with the weight of your hair being supported by a regular ponytail then the weight isn't being put through the delicate hairline.
Im about to embark on a hair growth journey. I went from extremely processed silver hair back to my natural roots. Now to let go of those tools and give my hair the love it needs. Thank you for all the tips. ❤
She has a video from September 2022 where she films the process at the salon. It's very informative! It's called "How My Hair Stylist Colors my Warm Blonde Hair." Hope that helps 😊
You’re the best Abbey! Thanks for cutting through all the BS online about haircare and giving us all the facts 👏🏻 Can you make a video recommending heat protectants for dry styling? I am always leery of the efficacy of heat protectants for straightening/curling. Thanks!
Abbey, you are such an inspiration!♥ Every time I have doubts about sharing my WIP results and tips and tricks at work and I want to wait till I complete something till it’s perfect (my work couldn’t be further away from what you do 😆), I always think about you and how much easier it is for us to follow you along on your journey (growing out healthier hair, testing all products, now getting a trichology certification)! Thank you for your sincerity and hard work! Much love from Canada ♥ I have a few questions I’ll be asking in separate comments.
My question is will you have to keep doing all these steps forever to maintain healthy hair or can you cut some of these steps once your hair is repaired and healthy?
I always thought, this was knowledge that's already settled in anybody's heads, but I realized over the years, that it's not the case, so thank you for spreading it! I am so glad to have a mother who started teaching me these as soon as possible and I always had long, shiny, healthy hair as a kid and teen until I really wanted to experiment with haircuts and color. That was a phase - one that lasted 21 years and is just about to end now because I wanna grow my hair out again. I am 36 and tired of the short, bleached hair. I already transitioned to a shade that's at least the same value (level of depth) than my own color so I don't have to touch it up that often and it wasn't a breeze to get there. My hair only is a level 6, but trust me, bleach damaged hair doesn't want to keep darker pigments in. But it's worth it, my hair is growing really nicely and also pretty fast. My hair is also on the finer side and probably not as dense as yours, but I have naturally wavy hair (which is something I figured out in my late 20's, didn't know it before) with a lot of visual volume, so I don't mind that. I hope a lot of people watch (and already watched) this video and take your advice because it's really good. I have learned a few techniques to apply product to make it work better for my hair texture and it did change everything for me, really.
in the 80s/90s was considered "cool" to have unbrushed brittle hair. Grandma used to BEG us to brush our hair & talked about shiny hair. I had NO idea & am paying for it now
Hmm I believe it and I’ll listen, but that is about a years worth of growth anyway and it’s styled in the after photo….. I love how no one ever posts an after photo with natural hair
I need to see your hair Coloring video. I want to do the same technique to my hair. You have beautiful hair. Want my hair the same color as yours. Please share your detailed video. Thank you
I have been using k18 for almost 3 months now and I noticed a big difference in my hair. But lately (last two weeks) my hair is getting frizzy, I'm seeing noticeable damage, and even after styling my hair with heat, it still gets buffy after a while. I feel so disappointed... but I think this is because I style my hair almost daily, I definitely style my hair a lot without a heat protector and I think I need to use more products so I'm going to test some of the products you recommended. Thank you for the amazing video ❤️
I use her liason bond shampoo and conditioner and it works amazing. Plus you get 50% off so you can get them both for under $30. In between having none left of the get mission products? I started using the loreal bond strengthening/ repair pre shampoo concentrate, shampoo, and conditioner. I love them and you can't beat the price! My hair is healthier and grows faster, and promotes hair regrowth. My suggestions for a cheaper budget friendly option. Which the loreal bond shampoo and conditioner is recommended by Abbey.
I don’t understand the k18 obsession. The second ingredient is alcohol denat isn’t that like the worst form of alcohol included in cosmetics? How could it possibly be good for hair?
Can’t thank you enough for your tips, they are slowly helping my hair recover … have to chuckle at your sectioning as one of your sections is about the entirety of the hairs on my head haha I have such fine hair…you have the most beautiful thick hair, and thank you again for all the invaluable information you share ❤
Hi Abbey, Could you please talk to the effects about hard water vs soft water? I'm doing all the right things, bond treatments, little to no heat, silk pillow case, but by the time I'm up for my next regular hair cut, the hair in my drain is same same but different to the hair on my head. I'm in the process of getting a shower head filter, but this might be help a bunch of other hard watered babes who are having the same challenges as me. Thank you for your research and knowlege, you've taught me a lot!
I have hard water and got a water softener. They are pricy. If you cannot afford one, the shower heads that filter the hard water work great too. I also use a shampoo once per week that removes the minerals from the hard water. My hair was very damaged and I had breaking all around the crown of my head. They are slowly growing out.
Thank you so much! I am enjoying your content and truly appreciate it. I am in remission from a rare small intestinal cancer during 2023. I didn’t lose my hair from chemo. However, it thinned out at the three month mark after a very stressful surgery and rough recovery, including malnutrition. I’ve regained my weight, am optimizing my nutrition, and my hair is growing in nicely at my scalp. However, I have very wispy ends, and extremely fine miniaturized hair. I am looking at your hair routine closely and being much more gentle with my hair. I also just ordered K18 and think based on what I read that it will be a significant help. I’ll keep you posted! Thank you so much again!
Ive found that just using a 2 in 1 keeps my hair in very good condition and all these products just aren't worth it and a waste of money and my hair is 6 inches longer than hers .
Hi Abbey, maybe a stupid question but do you first squeeze excess water out of your hair with a microfiber towel and then use leave in or do you spray leave in on soaking wet hair and then go to drying your hair? Love the tips! I got the k18 and coconut oil you recommended 😊
Glad you mentioned waiting until you're hair is more than 3/4 dry before using any blow dry brush. I feel like they are advertized as blow dryers which is not what they are really intended for. There is no reason to go in with one of those bad boys with sopping wet hair....frankly you shouldn't do that with any hot hair styler asidss from rough drying with an actual blow dryer. Ty for the amazing and honest content. Your hair is stunning 💕
I have total hair envy! Oh my gosh 😮 your hair is fabulous! I have fine thin hair but still want it to be the healthiest it can be. Just started watching your videos and I love them!
Can i ask how often you were getting foils done? Were they just doing your regrowth? Would love to see a video on your colouring routine now (if it has changed). Love your videos! 🙂
I wonder if in your research you have come across research or good information about how hair's needs might change as it goes grey? I'm 39 and I don't mind the greys at all but I have noticed their texture seems to be coarser and my hair has gone from being stick straight to a little bit wavy. I would love to know if the same rules about protecting and repairing damage apply, or if greys have extra needs to keep them looking their best.
One thing I learned from the black natural hair community was to detangle in the shower with my fingers with conditioner in my hair. It helps distribute product evenly and made detangling so much easier out of the shower even days later.
I just started using this oil based on your recommendation and I absolutely love it!!! I also adore the smell of it and I don’t even like coconut smell, but this is a clean and almost perfumey smell. Anyway, it’s amazing. I have extremely dry menopausal hair that has completely changed textures on me! I am applying a very light amount on the days I don’t wash and sleep with it overnight and the next day, I just spray a little dry shampoo at my roots and it’s made such a difference. I apply a heavier amount before shampooing on the days I wash. Anyone who says all oils are the same are misinformed. Thank you for the suggestion. My hair thanks you too!😝
Would love to know your recommendations on getting haircuts/trims for healthy hair? For example, every 3 months? Sooner? Longer? Love the content and expertise you provide us!
I am definetely going to try adding some of these tips from your routine Abbey, my hair is about currently at your 2022 mid length, oh probably a little shorter, ive had to grow out henna, lord what an ordeal, and also find a hair stylist to work with my progress, its been such a long road but I'm really excited to think that probably by next year my hair is going to be long and luxurious again, its really exciting, ya definetely going to be adding some of your hair tips here and researching some of your other hair videos you mentioned, thank you Abbey!
Hello Abby First of all thank you so much for doing this very detailed video. As you were telling your story you opened my eyes about some things I was doing wrong in my routine and wondering why the products are not working. The part of leave-in treatments to be exact. Because I have long, fine hair I was using leave in product in my hair BUT I was not coating my hair properly as you said and I woke up with some split ends on one side of my hair more pronounced than the other because I was afraid that using more product would weight my hair down although on the bottle it says words like ' light weight' and " for fine hair". Now after I listened to you and saw the way you apply your leave in products , I will start to apply them diligently on my hair as well to seal my ends better and prevent split ends as much as possible to preserve my length. One more time thank you so much for all the informations you brought to us ❤❤❤❤
Ironically, my hair is the healthiest it’s ever been, and I get my roots bleached every 6-8 weeks. My hair is light to begin with, so maybe that’s why? I had an outbreak of scalp psoriasis right after a shit ton of my hair fell out after I went to my husband’s friend’s wife (who is a hairdresser!) and she did a color remover thing on my hair and sent me home in a hair mask. As I was washing my hair out, clumps and clumps of hair were coming out. I lost so much hair and then on top of that, BAM! Scalp psoriasis. My hair was so long and healthy and I’ve been recovering from that for a few years. My hair is finally at a very healthy stage again, but I know I’m doing some things I shouldn’t, especially after watching your channel!
Might just be me but wanted to see if anyone else has the same problem. Has anyone using k18 found after 2 or 3 months more hair loss when washing. It could be my diet or time of the year but seems to happy more wash after k18 was applied.
I hate hair in my face and I love sleek strict ponytails and braids. But unfortunately pulling hair back too strong is harmful. Since I use Olaplex instead of Kérastase, my hair is so silky that my silk scrunchies slip out easily. Therefore, I would like some detailed instructions on how to create loose buns and braids by using silk scrunchies or pinned back hairstyles with hair clips. Gladly also to let the hair air dry. I only rough dry my roots on a cold setting, then let air dry tossed with silk scrunchies. I would like to know how to air dry and creating waves without heat, brushes or curlers. Thanks for the help in advance.
Thankyou for teaching me all about hair care I really had no clue how to look after my hair for many years until I met you. I now know about serums, conditioners, bonds , masks. and to not always wear my hair up in pony tails I’m wearing a low pony and put it in a clip. I stopped dyeing my hair blonde every few months eith box hair drys from Claro. I never heard of high rise toning hair. I haven’t dyed my hair for 4 months now. I take much better of my hair I stopped using my straightener and curling iron. Never heard of heat protectant til you mentioned it. I honestly am grateful I met you and you have gorgeous hair.
I know it’s not the point of your video but thank you so much for saying 5” is still a “chop” even though it was still “long” by most people. I have always had long hair and recently did my 5ish year chop (about 6”), leaving it at chest length & several people (my mil) said it didn’t count as a chop.
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Sorry for the audio issues the last few videos! When I moved my filming setup my mic settings got messed up - it'll be fixed in a few more videos!
Hi Abbey,
Can you do a video about keratin bond extensions?
I have been doing them for a year now because my hair didn’t want to grow after a certain length.
I know they are quite damaging so I’m looking for the best way to revive and repair my hair after I take them out....
Xx
Do you know anything about oily skin care products or have a video for it?! Needing a routine for my skin.. the older I’m getting the more oily and breakout is happening.. thanks girl!!
So helpful for my hair journey. This video also had good tips for hair growth, and under $10!
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Love the idea of the coconut miracle oil. Unfortunately I’m allergic to nuts so argan oil is impossible for me to use. Are there any coconut oil products you’d recommend? Thanks 😊
I really like your hair and everything else too.
If only I had enough hair to worry about sectioning 😂
Lols same!!!
Sameeeee😂😂😂😂
YUPPPP!! lmao
Hahahah same
Same. I don't think I have half the hair she's got on her head 😅
A while ago I saw a hairdresser explain how to apply leave in serum in my hair and have always used this technique… you spread it not only all the the palms of your hands, but you also get it in between your fingers… then you use your fingers like a wide tooth comb to comb the leave in into your hair. This also helps evenly distribute products into your hair. I’m going to try sectioning, especially when shampooing, but I think it will be easier if I shampoo in the kitchen sink instead of standing up in the shower.
I would flood my kitchen trying to wash my hair there. How do you do it?
Great tip! Yes I also flip my head upside down when I shower- helps a lot
if your shower is big enough you can sit on the floor
@@moonbyeol9130 my kitchen sink is deep and the faucet has a hose type of attachment. In the past I’ve done it kneeling at the bathtub.
I wash my hair outside in the garden. PLENTY of room and the water goes into the garden.
I take a couple of gallons of filtered water in empty plastic bottles. All of my products, combs and micro towels are lined up and ready to use. It's relaxing and wonderful to be in nature.
I agree, your overall look is so much more flattering with your darker blonde. So much softer, gives your skin warmth and life. Love it!
I'm a hairdresser and I have quite literally shared the link to this video with dozens of clients to show them how to correctly care for their hair, especially my blondes!
Such a compliment
My Native American grandmother, my entire world, just passed away March 6, and I chopped 20 inches off for her and buried it in her front yard. I am mourning the loss of her and my hair. Hair is huge in our culture and I miss my hair so much. I know I did this chop for her and our culture, but your video somehow popped up on my feed! I would love to use products to help my hair grow now.
I’m so sorry for the loss of your grandmother. Not only long I’m sure her and your hair is absolutely gorgeous. Does the hair represent strength and resilience? I don’t know know but would like to. So no disrespect meant by asking if it represented strength.
Our hair is God's glory to women
I’m sorry for the loss of your grandmother and am sure she is honored by your actions. Your new hair will forever be a tribute to her as well.
@@jcs1090thank you so much for your words.. that means a lot💗
God bless you Jesus loves you John 3:16 when I lost my mom I eventually called on God in a true way and he literally healed my heartbreak and changed me he saved me from myself too Godbless you Jesus can help you , stay strong blessings 💕
My hair growth has always been extremely slow. It only grows about 0,5 cm (0,197 inches) a month. It’s also always been very thin and fragile. There have been many times in my youth where people asked me if I had cut my hair when in reality it either thinned out so much at the end that the ends were barely noticeable or just broke off noticeably 😢
As a result I was always very insecure about my hair and kept it short (like everyone in the family because we all have the same bad genetics).
When I discovered your channel I thought: Let’s give it one more real try. Everyone in my family told me that we just had bad genetics and it wouldn’t work. Our hair just doesn’t grow long.
I had a pixie cut back then with about 1 cm (0,39 inch) long hair.
About 2 years later my hair is a bit longer than chin length and healthy 🥺
I know it doesn’t look like a lot for most people but I‘m incredibly proud that I managed to grow it that long and I‘m really hoping that I might even grow shoulder length hair in the next few years thanks to your tipps (and K18 😂) 💪
I‘m incredibly grateful for your channel!
My hair genetics ain't good either lol. It grows even slower... it took me 5 years to grow my hair from chin length to my boobs... meanwhile my friend did it in 9months lmao.
When your hair will not grow or is very thin, it could be vitamin deficiency. Did you know that Vitamin D, iodine, Vitamin B12, folat, Magnesium, calcium and iron is very important for hair growth?
You should ask your doctor to check you levels of these, for iron it is ferritin. Iodine can only be checked in urine.
Ferritin needs to be over 80 for the best hair. Its not enough to be good, because good is from 15 to 300, but for the hair it should be in the higher level.
Its not included in normal blood work, you need to add all these and pay for them extra
@@alicenatalja2991same here ...and few months back i had severe hair fall ..dint want to go for haircut...but had to as the ends looked terrible and very thin ....now i dont know how many years to get them back to same length😢
What aside from k18 helped you the most?
If you don't take a multi vitamin start it could help and make a big difference. Also by chance are you vegan? Vegans usually have the same problem with their hair so if you are you might need more supplements
I have been following since 10k and at first you helped me completely transform my skin. Now for the past few months, I have been implementing your haircare tips and I couldn’t be more excited about my progress. If you ever asked me to list all the products you influenced me to buy that I love, I think the list would not fit in one comment section 😂 Keep shining and thank for all you do!!
Oh my gosh 10,000! Thank you so much for continuing to watch my videos 💗I'm so happy to hear I've helped!
Me too! I started watching for tretinoin advice 😅 and now I stay for the hair advice!! Both my hair and skin are looking great now 😍… and now I could use weight loss advice…. 😝
So helpful for my hair journey. This video also had good tips for hair growth, and under $10!
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Hi Abbey! One year and six days ago (but who’s counting) I had a little over six inches cut off my hair. For about three months, I was somewhat miserable; however, through-out this year, I have followed your recommendations. My hair is back, and the healthiest it has been in years. Now, I need to continue to resist the temptation of falling back into bad habits! 😂 Thank you, Abbey!
Wowww this makes me so happy to hear!
Your hair is beautiful! I love the color.
@@JustAnAverageWoman69 thank you!!!
What recommendations did you follow? If you don’t mind me asking
@@tatumreed31 -Hi! I use the OGX oil before every shampoo, blow dry VERY gently when hair is mostly dry, I’ve used bond repair products consistently, and I have SERIOUSLY limited heat styling. In addition, I stopped wearing any tight style that stresses my hair, and I became obsessively careful when brushing. Also, bleach is now used only on roots. I use color depositing glosses to simulate a little highlighting. I have almost no breakage and my hair looks pretty healthy. At this point, I have tried to eliminate the HIDEOUS habits involving heat, bleach, and hair stressing that have been my practice for a VERY long time.
You should do a drugstore version of best leave in conditioners next! That would be so helpful! Your hair advice has already helped me so much girl thank you! ♥️🥰🙏
i definitely recommend shea moisture!
super late but garnier hair food is my fav!! i also like loreal dream lengths no haircut cream :))
I second L’Oréal No Haircut cream
wait i have a different recommendation now lmao i like the kristin ess leave in conditioner spray
Really love your new hair colour, looks so warm and pretty.
As you’re going through your trichology program, I’d really love to hear your take on who could benefit from a visit to a trichologist and for whom it’d be a waste of time & money, provided we are talking about someone average who gets moderate breakage and hair fall that results in ends looking stringy. As well as any suggestions on how to sequence one’s at-home investigation and experiments, types of bloodwork one can do before visiting a trichologist, etc. Thank you!
That OGX serum is pure gold. Absolutely love it & it’s not expensive. I find it much better than so many high end serums ❤❤
Your hair is absolutely gorgeous, Abbey, and thanks to you, my hair is getting healthier all the time. I recently had about 5 inches cut off and found I like the shorter look! So even though I'm not going to grow super long hair, all your tips apply to anyone, no matter your hair length. Thank you! ❤
Wow I'm so happy to hear that!! You're so welcome ❤
So helpful for my hair journey. This video also had good tips for hair growth, and under $10!
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Great routine tips. I'd offer a friendly note to anyone considering coconut oil in their routine : just keep it off of your skin, as it is comedogenic and does clog pores, leading to skin irritations and breakouts. But it tends to be good for most porous, dry, damaged hair. If you don't care for the scent, opt for refined coconut oil, which has most of the scent removed through processing.
I use coconut oil to remove my makeup and then wash my face. It’s perfectly fine for me.
I have low porosity hair so coconut oil just weighs my shit down flat to the point it looks oily. I avoid it
What's the point or major difference between using special "hair oil" with all the other ingredients, and just straight oil, like coconut or olive oil etc? Don't they both do just as good a job? And what's the real major difference between using a leave in conditioner, that you made by diluting a little bit of your normal conditioner with water, and spraying that on your hair, versus the expensive leave in conditioners?
it’s pretty complicated for products to clog pores. clogged pores have to do with the cells not shedding, and a product can’t really do that unless you’re not washing your face, and some other factors (: source - Dr Dray
@@thekennekLook up hair felting. I don't quite understand it to explain it.
You do not need to use coconut oil you can use other oils: argan, almond, jojoba, rose hip.... Coconut is not THE oil for hair
I think it depends on hair texture and porosity too. Coconut is a very penetrating oil. Jojoba is not very penetrating. Oils have unique properties. Combinations can be more effective
My issue is that my hair is thin and it doesn’t matter if I do a curly girl method or let it air dry, it’s not full and I feel like no matter what I do, it’s never going to look good. I have followed your hair tips and they have somewhat worked, I just wish I had a different type of hair. :-/
Same here, but since doing heatless curls for three years I actually like my hair now! My whole life I've hated my thin blonde hair but now I like it. The curls give it movement and texture so it's not so flat to my head. Also I don't have to do my hair is the morning this way and it keeps my hair healthy
@@laurah1444 have u noticed hair growth ? i have thin & fine hair and can never get it to grow past a certain length without it looking like trash 😭 i just recently stopped all heat styling so i hope that helps me !
My hair looks best the shorter it is. My curl starts getting weird and limp the longer my hair gets. Cut it. We're not all meant to have long hair.
About the repairing products… this is a LOT of money just for your hair to look nicer. I feel like this isn’t realistic for most people and it makes me a little sad
But you never know till you try. Also if it’s a passion, then prioritizing money should be a motivator to get your dream hair.
She has a handful of other drugstore alternatives that she loves. Everpure bond repair line, dove bond repair line, and for drugstore leave in 3 she recommends pantene miracle, everpure 21 in 1, Eva nyc 10 in 1
Purchase products that are ok for your budget. Basically depending on your hair type and thickness you can save a lot of money. There is an online store that sells large sizes of bond repair and I only purchase once a year. Good shampoo with sulfates, nyc hair mask and a leave it conditioner. Then I think splurging may be only with k18 or olaplex 3 but it lasts a lot. I think you can do it. Don’t be sad. You got this!
I forgot to say. I found an oil which could be a dupe for the olaplex 7. It is the elizabecca brand on Amazon. 9 dollars. And it will last a long time.
Abbey’s hair routine in general is over the top & not realistic for most people. (Don’t come @ me, I love her and I love watching & learning from her)
I think with influencers we need to remember that this is their job. She makes money off of having beautiful hair. So for her it’s an investment & part of her job, not a luxury.
Once you have that in mind it’s also worth it to add that she uses SO SO MANY products because she tests them out & is always on the hunt for the next best thing to show us. You absolutely do not need to be using a 10 step haircare routine to have pretty hair!
If you want to apply her recommendations in a more realistic way, here’s what I do:
1) pre-shampoo oil
2) shampoo (& I get the cheap one, I just want it to clean my hair for my other products to work. It’s not worth investing in bond repair shampoos since the bond repair ingredient doesn’t have much time to work & you wash it out. I’m not saying it makes no sense to use, just that for an average person it will not make a huge difference)
3) conditioner or mask (you can have just one & only buy another one once you run out. You also DO NOT need both in one routine)
4) some sort of leave-in
Here I do purchase the expensive leave-ins, but only because they last for a really long time since you don’t have to apply a lot & so the cost per use isn’t super high).
And that’s it. If you have bleach damage then maybe also buy ONE bond repair product that is within your budget & just use it as directed & be consistent with it. (I use K18, because it also lasts a long time & you don’t need to use it often).
Hope this helps! ❤
I've always had long hair, too. I was so uneducated about hair because it was just something i could wash, put in a serum and a curl and people would blush over it. Well, after a few years of heat damage and too many ponytails i had breakage. My little brain thought since my pony was thinning that my hair was thinning. All these years later im realizing its not thinning it was just a ton of BREAKAGE --- why did no one tell me this ??? Im on my hair journey now and im also bleaching. So im trying to find a balance. All this to say, YES, you are completely correct, long hair does NOT automatically equal healthy!
So true!! I feel like a lot of people confuse breakage for thinning
I agree these hair dressers wrongly say your hair is thinning when it could be that but a lot if it is breakage
Dude same! I used to beat the crap out of my hair and it was always long af and thick. All of a sudden its 50% what it used to be even though the last 3 years I've been taking amazing care of it. So weird how it seems to happen suddenly 🤔 so frustrated!
This has been my experience, like I thought I was crazy shedding but now I realized it was breaking from using hair dye. Protein products especially coconut has been making it feel completely different
As someone who is trying to growing out my hair thank you so much for this!
Active duty Marine here-for the past 4 years I’ve worn my hair short so that I don’t have to damage it by putting it in a tight bun. But I’m over it, and want to have some length for once. Any tips on how to do that when I am required to pull my hair back but not allowed to use claw clips or scrunchies?
I have followed Abby’s suggestions for a while and my hair has never been so smooth and soft. HOWEVER I have lost half my hair due to chronic illness, stress and hormonal changes. Luckily my thyroid is fine it’s just…my overall health and life. Short of medication I wish there was a way to keep my hair. Luckily it grows back after the stressful times/worst of it, but 3-4 times a year I’m shedding like a collie dog in the summer.
Same girl. I was in the hospital in spring and got in remission by July and my hair has been shedding a ton since August. I was on iv steroids and then oral prednisone for months. I hate brushing my hair and seeing all of it in there. Prayers to you for healing.
Carnivore diet
I lose so much hair too.. it's insane how mental distress can wreck havoc on thr hair...
I'm here with you. The loss of hair only adds to overall helplessness. I dont know what to do
Confused now- what is the preferred order?? Coconut. Shampoo. K18. Hair mask. Leave In conditioner?
Yes
I’m currently hating my hair due to a haircut that did not suit my hair. It’s very depressing lol. I cannot wait for my hair to grow back out
It’s seems companies want us to layer so many products. Products you wash out, seal, etc.
Keep it simple an natural ingredients as much as possible.
Your onto something.. I don’t use products on my hair either.
ehy Abbey! thank you so much for the effort and care you put in every content, really appreciate it. unfortunately i’m from italy and the majority of the products you review is not available here in europe. i’d love to see a video where you give us an “europe-available haircare routine”!i think it would also be such a great idea for a video! sending lots of love💓💓
This is so helpful to have so many tips on one video! Thanks so much, you and the Blowout Professor have changed my hair health and quality game!
I just used K18 today for the first time after seeing you talk about it. I know it’s one use… but my hair feels AMAZING! I cannot wait to see the cummulative affect!!! 😍😍😍
I’m going to try those 💕💕
I had bleached my hair with minimal damage for years and then went to a new stylist when I was on vacation and she burned my hair off (she said she was a blonde specialist)
So it’s been a journey 1.5 years later my hair is in pretty good shape now finally but I want to take it to the next step to having beautiful healthy long hair ❤
K18 has been literally the worst recommendation Abbey - from major breakage to dryness it was the worst experience ever. I hear this from others too.
yep, all bonding products did that to my hair I will never use one again.
Dear Abbey, thanks for your video and the guidelines! Please keep them going. I had a major chop myself a couple of years ago due to the same reason, and I feel I could already be sharing my knowledge like you do 😅 yet there’s always some new tips to learn. Thanks again!
I just started my hair growth journey. It's already relatively long (almost waist-length at my back), but I want it longer 😅. The most challenging part has been cutting out heat. I just came to terms with the fact that I need to stop using my curling wand last week. I have too many split ends and seem to just get more everytime I use it.
Also, wearing it up when working has been rough as well, but it's constantly knotting at the nape of my neck to where the collar of my shirt is. Finding protective styles that look okay on me has been a challenge. I know you have a video on protective styles for sleep, but one for hairstyles during the day and when out in public would be amazing!
Great idea!
@@AbbeyYunghi how often should I be getting my hair trimmed if I'm trying to grow it? My stylist always takes too much off xx
Yes! We need this . I get my hair tangled they're & also my side burn aread also . ! Great idea girl !
@@louisestevenson1038I get mine done every 12 weeks. Any more and it just stays same length. Although recently I had 3 inch off and it’s so much better shiny & manageable
Your hair is HAIR GOALS Abbey and ever since following your recommendations, my hair is the healthiest it’s been in my whole adulthood (I’m 29). My sister keeps saying “what happened to your hair?? HOW does it look so good?!”
Oil treatment works miracles when you also wrap the hair in a steamy towel. So oil, wet towel in the microwave, wrap and rewarm as necessary. It makes a huge difference!
You can make your hair healthy. Yes. But as far as length, that’s in our genetics. If you’ve never been able to grow your hair past a certain length, you’ll never be able to. Hair has a different stopping point for everyone. So take “hair growth” advice with a grain of salt. If your say 30 years old and your hair has never been longer then your shoulders, chances are they won’t ever be. Hope that makes e sense ❤
I disagree I always had that mindset until I decided to to grow my hair out taking prenatal vitamins I believed helped me considerably along with other vitamin supplements. My hair is almost to my waist. I wash it correctly. Very rarely do I use Heat. Now I added her coconut treatment to the ends and it looks fabulous, no frizz no FlyAway
@@la-chicagitana9949 you must have long hair genetics then
Why is this though. I’ve never been able to get my hair past my bra line. Why would genes effect the length? I guess dogs are either short hair or long hair breeds so maybe humans are like that? So weird.
@@bunniewood yes ma’am it’s similar. Scientifically proven. Also I’ve always read that we get our hair genetics from
The mothers side
I have 4 sisters. We all have afro hair and have never been able to grow it very long. Thirty years ago my hair stylist used me in a show and won first place but broke off most of my hair. The Clairol help line told me how to condition it to fix it and it grew super long to the middle of my back in a year. After that I started getting relaxers and scalp burns so it never really grew long again. There was a time when I was relaxing myself,and again it was almost to the middle of my back but I colored it too and it broke off. Now that we’re older, my sisters have been able to grow their relaxed hair longer than ever by going to the salon every single week. My natural hair isn’t long due to breakage but it’s super thick. I think if I took better care of it I’d have that length again. Also mom always had short hair- not even shoulder length. After she started taking a prescription medication her hair grew almost to her waist within 2 years. Medication was for osteoporosis.
I was so happy to find you on TikTok!! All the tips and tricks that I have learned from you I haven’t really seen a difference in my hair already and I want to thank you for sharing! One thing that has really helped is the coconut oil treatment, but also sectioning off my hair when I am applying any kind of product. It just makes sense to do that and it’s really helped to even just clean my hair and make it feel really good when I am Shampooing.
I have no doubt that your hair grew but the pictures are deceiving. The second picture is of very product heavy styled hair. If you were being accurate you would show what your hair looks like without all the styling products and routine that goes into that outcome.
What's also odd is her hair looks way lighter in the "after photo" than any other videos and seems to look way shorter in washing videos as well.
I agree. I've been thinking about this a lot. Hair is dead and once it's damaged it's not possible to heal it, only make it appear to be healed by using products that add shine, smoothing, bonding etc. what my hair looks like when I blow dry and curl it (it looks like her second 'after' photo) vs what my hair looks like with no styling is totally different (unstructured, not polished, frizzy). It's the same hair but looks completely different. Its not healthier when it's styled but it definitely looks healthier. I have learned a ton of tips from Abby (hair turban drying, hair oil pre shampoo, k18, everpure shampoo and conditioner, double shampooing, protective hair styles, leave in conditioner, and more) but I wish there was a conversation about healthier hair not always looking perfectly styled.
Hair looks waay thicker too. You can tell she has naturally less amount of hair. She's definitely wearing extensions for volume. SO fake, like that color... 😂 White people...
While I agree, they are definitely styled differently, you can see it is longer
I would also like to see a less floofed up after pic. Maybe a pic thats an apples to apples comparison like have the hair straightened like in the first pic and not have her hands underneath puffing the volume up. It looks like a massive improvement but it would be better if it was more clear what the real results are
Abbey-is this routine good for naturally curly hair (not tight curls) or is this better for straight hair like yours? Your hair looks so healthy & stunning
This video is gold. My hair is starting to look so much better and its because of you and these amazing recommendations! Thank you so much for all your hard work.
Love your videos! I've noticed lately your audio has a lot more feedback/reverb than before. Have you changed equipment/settings? Also, if you wash your hair 2 to 3 times a week, would you use the Redkin 15% citric acid product every time you wash or just once a week? Have a wonderful day!
I've also noticed the audio thing 🤔
Same!! The feedback hurts my ears 😂
Too much modulation from the mic is what it sounds like to me. Unpleasant on the ears but I love her channel so I still watch 😂❤
I've noticed that too.
Yes sorry when I moved my filming setup my MIC settings got messed up in the process - it'll be like that for a few more videos before it goes away!
My hair is so broken & crown of my head keeps breaking so I feel like I have a mullet. I need to stop putting in bun. Your videos have given me hope
I have only just learned how to properly apply a leave in and I agree - completely underrated. My hair has never felt so good even with oxg coconut oil I use that too. Leave in goes on straight after a shower, before anything else. Amazing.
Your hair will grow naturally a year even if you don't do anything at all. It is worth if you can that grow that in 6 months or smth like that
I saw someone doing a hack for a tight ponytail to allow the effect without the same risk of damage. Section of the front of your hair and then put the remaining bulk of your hair into a regular ponytail then take the front section and pull it into a ponytail around the first one and secure with a second tie around both. This means you can make it fairly tight but with the weight of your hair being supported by a regular ponytail then the weight isn't being put through the delicate hairline.
Im about to embark on a hair growth journey. I went from extremely processed silver hair back to my natural roots. Now to let go of those tools and give my hair the love it needs. Thank you for all the tips. ❤
Thank you! Great vid! I'm going to send my hairdresser the coloring idea :) xoxo
What an amazing video! Thank you for sharing! I would like to know more about your colour. Absolutely love it!! 💞
She has a video from September 2022 where she films the process at the salon. It's very informative! It's called "How My Hair Stylist Colors my Warm Blonde Hair." Hope that helps 😊
You’re the best Abbey! Thanks for cutting through all the BS online about haircare and giving us all the facts 👏🏻 Can you make a video recommending heat protectants for dry styling? I am always leery of the efficacy of heat protectants for straightening/curling. Thanks!
abbeyyy id love a leave in conditioner favourites video
Abbey, you are such an inspiration!♥
Every time I have doubts about sharing my WIP results and tips and tricks at work and I want to wait till I complete something till it’s perfect (my work couldn’t be further away from what you do 😆), I always think about you and how much easier it is for us to follow you along on your journey (growing out healthier hair, testing all products, now getting a trichology certification)!
Thank you for your sincerity and hard work! Much love from Canada ♥
I have a few questions I’ll be asking in separate comments.
Aww thank you so so much! That is so kind of you ♥
My question is will you have to keep doing all these steps forever to maintain healthy hair or can you cut some of these steps once your hair is repaired and healthy?
It sounds like the one-year growth of new hair helped more than the K18.
I always thought, this was knowledge that's already settled in anybody's heads, but I realized over the years, that it's not the case, so thank you for spreading it!
I am so glad to have a mother who started teaching me these as soon as possible and I always had long, shiny, healthy hair as a kid and teen until I really wanted to experiment with haircuts and color. That was a phase - one that lasted 21 years and is just about to end now because I wanna grow my hair out again. I am 36 and tired of the short, bleached hair. I already transitioned to a shade that's at least the same value (level of depth) than my own color so I don't have to touch it up that often and it wasn't a breeze to get there. My hair only is a level 6, but trust me, bleach damaged hair doesn't want to keep darker pigments in. But it's worth it, my hair is growing really nicely and also pretty fast. My hair is also on the finer side and probably not as dense as yours, but I have naturally wavy hair (which is something I figured out in my late 20's, didn't know it before) with a lot of visual volume, so I don't mind that.
I hope a lot of people watch (and already watched) this video and take your advice because it's really good. I have learned a few techniques to apply product to make it work better for my hair texture and it did change everything for me, really.
in the 80s/90s was considered "cool" to have unbrushed brittle hair. Grandma used to BEG us to brush our hair & talked about shiny hair. I had NO idea & am paying for it now
Hmm I believe it and I’ll listen, but that is about a years worth of growth anyway and it’s styled in the after photo….. I love how no one ever posts an after photo with natural hair
This comment is only relevant if the before picture was taken on unstyled hair. One is damage and styled and one is healthy and styled.
I’ve been using k18 for a month now every time I wash my hair, I haven’t noticed anything at all, my hair is still dry 😐
I need to see your hair Coloring video. I want to do the same technique to my hair. You have beautiful hair. Want my hair the same color as yours.
Please share your detailed video.
Thank you
Me too!
I have been using k18 for almost 3 months now and I noticed a big difference in my hair. But lately (last two weeks) my hair is getting frizzy, I'm seeing noticeable damage, and even after styling my hair with heat, it still gets buffy after a while. I feel so disappointed... but I think this is because I style my hair almost daily, I definitely style my hair a lot without a heat protector and I think I need to use more products so I'm going to test some of the products you recommended.
Thank you for the amazing video ❤️
I use her liason bond shampoo and conditioner and it works amazing. Plus you get 50% off so you can get them both for under $30. In between having none left of the get mission products? I started using the loreal bond strengthening/ repair pre shampoo concentrate, shampoo, and conditioner. I love them and you can't beat the price! My hair is healthier and grows faster, and promotes hair regrowth. My suggestions for a cheaper budget friendly option. Which the loreal bond shampoo and conditioner is recommended by Abbey.
I don’t understand the k18 obsession. The second ingredient is alcohol denat isn’t that like the worst form of alcohol included in cosmetics? How could it possibly be good for hair?
So right on about leave-in conditioner!!!!!!!!! I can't tell you enough how much it helped me! You are amazing! 😊
We need a full blow dry tutorial from you that minimizes damage and frizz!
Great tips! I will be trying some of these products. Thanks
Can’t thank you enough for your tips, they are slowly helping my hair recover … have to chuckle at your sectioning as one of your sections is about the entirety of the hairs on my head haha I have such fine hair…you have the most beautiful thick hair, and thank you again for all the invaluable information you share ❤
Hi Abbey,
Could you please talk to the effects about hard water vs soft water?
I'm doing all the right things, bond treatments, little to no heat, silk pillow case, but by the time I'm up for my next regular hair cut, the hair in my drain is same same but different to the hair on my head.
I'm in the process of getting a shower head filter, but this might be help a bunch of other hard watered babes who are having the same challenges as me.
Thank you for your research and knowlege, you've taught me a lot!
I have hard water and got a water softener. They are pricy. If you cannot afford one, the shower heads that filter the hard water work great too. I also use a shampoo once per week that removes the minerals from the hard water. My hair was very damaged and I had breaking all around the crown of my head. They are slowly growing out.
People confuse me with a founding father whenever I wear a loose ponytail 😂
You can use a neatly tied, lace bow to complete the look😊
I swear my hair is getting SO much better since following your tips and getting the products you recommend. I TRUST YOU 😅
Thank you so much for this guide Abbey. Excited to see my own transformation!
The dificult part of all you said is find a good hair stylish
Thank you so much! I am enjoying your content and truly appreciate it. I am in remission from a rare small intestinal cancer during 2023. I didn’t lose my hair from chemo. However, it thinned out at the three month mark after a very stressful surgery and rough recovery, including malnutrition. I’ve regained my weight, am optimizing my nutrition, and my hair is growing in nicely at my scalp. However, I have very wispy ends, and extremely fine miniaturized hair. I am looking at your hair routine closely and being much more gentle with my hair. I also just ordered K18 and think based on what I read that it will be a significant help. I’ll keep you posted! Thank you so much again!
Ive found that just using a 2 in 1 keeps my hair in very good condition and all these products just aren't worth it and a waste of money and my hair is 6 inches longer than hers .
Just tried the ogx coconut oil, omg, you were so right. You just saved me from a big chop. My hair is so soft and shiny and manageable now!!!!
I’ve followed your recommendations for years and have had great results
Hi Abbey, maybe a stupid question but do you first squeeze excess water out of your hair with a microfiber towel and then use leave in or do you spray leave in on soaking wet hair and then go to drying your hair? Love the tips! I got the k18 and coconut oil you recommended 😊
Def squeeze the hair out gently
Glad you mentioned waiting until you're hair is more than 3/4 dry before using any blow dry brush. I feel like they are advertized as blow dryers which is not what they are really intended for. There is no reason to go in with one of those bad boys with sopping wet hair....frankly you shouldn't do that with any hot hair styler asidss from rough drying with an actual blow dryer. Ty for the amazing and honest content. Your hair is stunning 💕
I have total hair envy! Oh my gosh 😮 your hair is fabulous! I have fine thin hair but still want it to be the healthiest it can be. Just started watching your videos and I love them!
Can i ask how often you were getting foils done? Were they just doing your regrowth? Would love to see a video on your colouring routine now (if it has changed). Love your videos! 🙂
thank you for making it much more easy. I've had damaged hair from doing swimming for multiple years and this has helped me a lot thank you!
Wow! Your hair routine sounds exhausting and time consuming. I respect your commitment to hair!
I wonder if in your research you have come across research or good information about how hair's needs might change as it goes grey? I'm 39 and I don't mind the greys at all but I have noticed their texture seems to be coarser and my hair has gone from being stick straight to a little bit wavy. I would love to know if the same rules about protecting and repairing damage apply, or if greys have extra needs to keep them looking their best.
One thing I learned from the black natural hair community was to detangle in the shower with my fingers with conditioner in my hair. It helps distribute product evenly and made detangling so much easier out of the shower even days later.
I wish I can afford k18 , and some of her recommendations.
Audio has been off in your last 2 videos
Your hair drapes beautifully!!
I just started using this oil based on your recommendation and I absolutely love it!!!
I also adore the smell of it and I don’t even like coconut smell, but this is a clean and almost perfumey smell. Anyway, it’s amazing.
I have extremely dry menopausal hair that has completely changed textures on me!
I am applying a very light amount on the days I don’t wash and sleep with it overnight and the next day, I just spray a little dry shampoo at my roots and it’s made such a difference. I apply a heavier amount before shampooing on the days I wash.
Anyone who says all oils are the same are misinformed.
Thank you for the suggestion.
My hair thanks you too!😝
Would love to know your recommendations on getting haircuts/trims for healthy hair? For example, every 3 months? Sooner? Longer? Love the content and expertise you provide us!
I am definetely going to try adding some of these tips from your routine Abbey, my hair is about currently at your 2022 mid length, oh probably a little shorter, ive had to grow out henna, lord what an ordeal, and also find a hair stylist to work with my progress, its been such a long road but I'm really excited to think that probably by next year my hair is going to be long and luxurious again, its really exciting, ya definetely going to be adding some of your hair tips here and researching some of your other hair videos you mentioned, thank you Abbey!
Hello Abby
First of all thank you so much for doing this very detailed video. As you were telling your story you opened my eyes about some things I was doing wrong in my routine and wondering why the products are not working.
The part of leave-in treatments to be exact.
Because I have long, fine hair I was using leave in product in my hair BUT I was not coating my hair properly as you said and I woke up with some split ends on one side of my hair more pronounced than the other because I was afraid that using more product would weight my hair down although on the bottle it says words like ' light weight' and " for fine hair".
Now after I listened to you and saw the way you apply your leave in products , I will start to apply them diligently on my hair as well to seal my ends better and prevent split ends as much as possible to preserve my length.
One more time thank you so much for all the informations you brought to us ❤❤❤❤
Such a fan of your channel! Thank you for all this info!
Ironically, my hair is the healthiest it’s ever been, and I get my roots bleached every 6-8 weeks. My hair is light to begin with, so maybe that’s why? I had an outbreak of scalp psoriasis right after a shit ton of my hair fell out after I went to my husband’s friend’s wife (who is a hairdresser!) and she did a color remover thing on my hair and sent me home in a hair mask. As I was washing my hair out, clumps and clumps of hair were coming out. I lost so much hair and then on top of that, BAM! Scalp psoriasis. My hair was so long and healthy and I’ve been recovering from that for a few years. My hair is finally at a very healthy stage again, but I know I’m doing some things I shouldn’t, especially after watching your channel!
Might just be me but wanted to see if anyone else has the same problem. Has anyone using k18 found after 2 or 3 months more hair loss when washing. It could be my diet or time of the year but seems to happy more wash after k18 was applied.
I hate hair in my face and I love sleek strict ponytails and braids. But unfortunately pulling hair back too strong is harmful. Since I use Olaplex instead of Kérastase, my hair is so silky that my silk scrunchies slip out easily. Therefore, I would like some detailed instructions on how to create loose buns and braids by using silk scrunchies or pinned back hairstyles with hair clips.
Gladly also to let the hair air dry. I only rough dry my roots on a cold setting, then let air dry tossed with silk scrunchies. I would like to know how to air dry and creating waves without heat, brushes or curlers. Thanks for the help in advance.
I just stopped bleaching altogether, spending a fortune on bond repair stuff got really old. My virgin hair feels incredible
Do you have recommendations on a heat protectant on dry hair please?
Thankyou for teaching me all about hair care I really had no clue how to look after my hair for many years until I met you. I now know about serums, conditioners, bonds , masks. and to not always wear my hair up in pony tails I’m wearing a low pony and put it in a clip. I stopped dyeing my hair blonde every few months eith box hair drys from Claro. I never heard of high rise toning hair. I haven’t dyed my hair for 4 months now. I take much better of my hair I stopped using my straightener and curling iron. Never heard of heat protectant til you mentioned it. I honestly am grateful I met you and you have gorgeous hair.
Pls show us your hair washed with shampoo and air dried. No silicones, no conditionier, no mask.
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Hi Abbey! I’m wondering why you choose to use the OGX coconut oil product rather than 100 percent coconut oil. I’m appreciate your advice.
She’s said before, because it’s formulated for hair so won’t weight it down the same as regular coconut oil. Or leave residue
Thank you for sharing all of these tips!!!
I know it’s not the point of your video but thank you so much for saying 5” is still a “chop” even though it was still “long” by most people. I have always had long hair and recently did my 5ish year chop (about 6”), leaving it at chest length & several people (my mil) said it didn’t count as a chop.
If you cut 5 inches of hair no matter how long your hair is it's still a chop. Those people make no sense
Hiiii I just found your channel while looking for ways to help my hair 😅 thanks for all the recommendations, I'm saving this for future reference 😊