Speaking as a family doctor who used to work in a derm clinic, flaky, oily scalp can be due to yeast and bacteria that can be treated with anti-dandruff products. Head&Shoulders or zinc pyrithione shampoo, Selsun Blue or selenium sulfide shampoo, Nizoral or ketoconazole shampoo, coal tar products are also amazing for seborrheic dermatitis and psoriatic dermatitis. You can also use the Neutrogena acne wash with salicylic acid in the orange bottle on your scalp. Wash your scalp every other day for a whole month with these and it should be 99% improved. Continue with one of these at least once weekly after.
Suffered over 40 yrs with Seb derm and feel like I have it under control. I use InkyList glycolic treatment pre shampoo, Kristen Ess Scalp Scrub and a Seb derm shampoo I found on Amazon. I find the salicylic products fade the color on my roots that I pay so much for to cover my gray. Any other color safe recommendations?
@@adriaclark5683great question! I too need to address seb derm and I don't like how quickly my red fades. How does one clarify, every wash day, without washing your color down the drain?
I appreciate that you said to wash your hair when needed. I feel like there are way too many TH-camrs insisting that you should wash your hair as little as possible as if everyone can do that. I have an oily scalp but if I try to skip washing for more than a day or two my scalp gets really itchy.
I actually paid a hair specialist in UK to talk about hair fall out and she told me to wash hair every day! That wpuld keep the scalp clean and create environment for hair to grow. I dont do it, but I also dont wait out since it should not be too often.
@@kls6612I’m trying to convince a friend of mine to wash her hair at least 2x a week. She says her hair is too dry that’s why she only washes it once a week. I’m trying to explain that hair needs the moisture from water.
I work at a hospital ontop of having super oily skin & hair. I MIGHT skip a shampoo once a week, if that. If I tried to skip more than that I'd look like I was trying to join a 1950's gang lol. It does suck tho- always looking for bargains since I go thru alot of product.
Your tips and tricks TRANSFORMED my hair!! Finally after having dry and damaged hair, I feel confident to say my hair is healthier than ever. Thank you
Same. I’ve been subscribed since around the beginning and for the first time in my life my hair hits my belly button when I pull it to the front. It has never been anywhere close to this long until now ❤
I washed my scalp/hair every day for 38 years. Then, I went no poo. My hair was shine, very oily (scalp too), 3a/3b and mid to thick and it became an opaque dry mess, fine and 2b/2c/3a after 7 years. It thinned and fell to the point I got an androgenetic alopecia diagnose. And no. It was not related to the Deva products, which I used in the beginning but didn't like the work out needed to use them. I ditched the brand. The last 4 years I reverted back to my old care (sulfates and silicones), spend a lot of $ on hair therapies and selected products, and my hair is back on track. I stopped no poo in 2019. So, just have in mind that even back there shampoos had already come a long way to clean hair without scrubbing your hair of everything. Lesson learned: Don't fall for internet trends or trends promoted by people that are selling products related to it (Deva). Let alone if you are a chemist like me. If your hair is ok with whatever you are doing, there is no reason to change.
This is so interesting, I had a very similar experience! Now I’m getting back on track, switching back to sulfates and silicones and I’ve noticed my hair is doing significantly better.
Flipping the hair to shampoo “against gravity” works really great, and also flipping it over to do a final rinse gets all that hidden shampoo rinsed away. When I really want to get crazy, I do a final-final rinse of distilled water with a sports water bottle I keep in the shower. Helps manage the hard water build up. Great video, thanks Abbey!
how about a follow up video on conditioner? How often should you you a mask vs conditioner? How wet should your hair be for a leave in conditioner? How long should you leave conditioner in hair? How close to the scalp should conditioner be? How do you use bond repair products with conditioner?
When you use a hair mask you have to still follow up with a conditioner. Those are two different products. I thought they were the same until a Belgian hairstylist who is on TH-cam (hair Buddha) set me straight. It makes all the difference.
@@ALT-vz3jn hmmmm I am always so disappointed with masks compared to my conditioners and always thinking the mask should be better but the conditioner leaves my hair smoother..... I will def try this next time I use a mask.
I do the same i also slightly dilutevmy shampoo coz my thick hair wasnt letting shampoo get to my scalp now its gets so clean n flake free n my hair also doesnt get over shampooed. Coz before i would shampoo twice n all stayed in my hair barely getting any scrub power on my scalp
abbeyyyyy i love your hair advice, i trust you so much. everyone always tells me how healthy my hair is regardless what i do to it and it's because of your advice
Me too but only on the length and ends. I try to stay away from my scalp as much as possible. I’m in my late fifties and my hair is starting to look like it did before perimenopause. So much good information on this great lady’s channel.
Hi, can you please address colored hair, do the clarifying shampoos strip the color, should we be using shampoos and conditioner that say for colored hair, sulfate free? I have oily and itchy scalp, but color my hair and feel that sulfate free shampoo doesn’t clean my scalp but don’t want to strip my color. Thanks for all the work and research you do.
WAXY SCALP: for about 2 years I had a huge problem with a waxy feeling scalp with painful sores. Even after trying many clarifying shampoos, it was just getting worse. It never looked or felt clean. I had bloodwork to check for hormone issues, went to a dermatologist, installed a 3 stage water filter system and replaced my water softener. I even tried dish soap! In the end, it was caused by Olaplex applied at the salon. The last time I had it added to my color treatment (2 years ago) I reached up and felt my hair before and after application of Olaplex 2 by my experienced/Olaplex trained stylist. A lightbulb went off and I realized what the cause was after 2 years of scalp issues. I have never had Olaplex added to my color again and I have never had a problem with waxy scalp or scalp sores since then. I know many people love Olaplex, but for anyone frustrated by waxy scalp with sores - if your stylist uses Olaplex, try discontinuing and see if your scalp problems end.
As a certified trichologist, would you be willing to make a dedicated video for coarse, frizzy hair textures? I know that’s not your hair type so you wouldn’t recommend the same products that you particularly use, but maybe you can discuss ingredients to look for in shampoos, conditioners and styling products that smooth frizz and add some weight and protection to fluffy, dry hair. I wear my hair naturally curly, but I also like to blow dry my hair straight sometimes. I always see tons of content for fine hair adding volume but I actually need the opposite 😂
I’ve been watching her for over a year…and i have thick/coarse 3c/4a hair i wear both in protective styles and straight…other than the frequency in which i was my hair (i try and wait two weeks between washes at least)…the products she mentions for certain issues (growth, strength, clean scalp, protein, moisture, etc) all work on my hair…everything works on my hair. She doesn’t mention shea moisture and i still love their shampoo and conditioner (not their stylers so much) but other than that brand, I’ve used a lot of her recommendations with a ton of success. Adding this comment in case she never does a video exclusively for ur specific hair type. Anika, L’Oréal, Pantene, Cer 100, Okaplex, Quai are all super successful in my hair.
I recommend checking out Afope Atoyebi, shes a trichologist that has coarse frizz prone curly hair so it might prove useful. Hopefully Abbey will also add to this situation though. I have dense, fine, barely wavy hair thats very frizzy but still love to watch content on this as I find it fascinating
@@mrod87 I appreciate your input, I have the same hair type, 3b coarse curly hair. But since Abby is a licensed trichologist, I would appreciate her break down of the best ingredients and product recommendations for coarse, frizzy hair.
Are you talking about the Pantene Volume and body shampoo? Did you have oily hair? Did this shampoo make your hair less oily and made you go longer in between washes?
Ugh your hair is amazing. It's really cool to see how much movement you have in this video, and comparing it to the more "polished" styling (idk how to describe it) with less movement from your vid about a week ago ("HUGE Beauty Haul"). Both are stunning, I don't have a favorite but now want a cut that allows for some movement just to have the option. You slay queen. Love your tips & think it's so cool your a certified trichologist now! What a journey you've been on so far. Excited for what's to come!
Would you consider doing a video for recommendations of fragrance-free options? I totally get that “natural” shampoos are crap but I’d be really interested to see options that are still effective and don’t have fragrance ❤
Thank you so so much! Im Asian and have a very very oily scalp so I need to shampoo every single day but people are always shocked when they find out. Yes it causes breakage so I try my best to prep my hair to reduce as much damage as possible but I will not stop shampooing everyday just because it breaks. Try going one day with my scalp, you *will* understand.
Hi Abbey, I remember a while back you would say the ph of a shampoo/conditioner mattered, which is why you were recommending shampoos and conditioners with low ph. I don't hear you mention ph at all anymore. I know now you are a Certified Trichologist. What have you learned about the ph of shampoo and conditioners? Does it matter/make a difference. Thank you for your great content.
I copied and pasted this from The National Library of Medicine government website of a study that was done , Alkaline pH may increase the negative electrical charge of the hair fiber surface and, therefore, increase friction between the fibers. This may lead to cuticle damage and fiber breakage. It is a reality and not a myth that lower pH of shampoos may cause less frizzing for generating less negative static electricity on the fiber surface.
@@TracyD2I wish I knew the pH of shampoos. Only a handful give up that info. And even when they do, they’ll say “between 5.5-6.5, it’s like well which is it ?
I wash my hair 2xs weekly. I have waist length hair, and color the roots 8-9 weeks! Coconut oil hair every Sunday, leave this on my mid length 1-2 hrs, wash it out and conditioning!! Redken Volume injection S & C. Rosemary-Olive Oil deep mask every other Sunday after Shampoo!! I take Hair Skin and Nail (Nature Bounty) 4 capsules daily! Good luck 🍀
I have PCOS and I tried almost everything I found online to get rid of my oily scalp. Nothing worked. Washing more, washing less, every type of cleanser including flour, clay and soap, it’s an internal issue. Now I accepted that I just have to wash my hair a lot. I use clarifying shampoos and BHA and alternate between washing standing up and upside down to make sure I get everything regularly. My hair starts looking greasy after about 12 hours. That stayed the same since I was 13 years old, so when puberty hit. I am now in my 30s and nothing I did changed the amount of oil my scalp produces.
Sometimes I have noticed if I use a clarifying shampoo too much it dries my scalp and it produces oil faster because it has become dehydrated. I actually switched to baby shampoo or a normal shampoo and make sure that I shampoo 2x so that I have a really thick lather. Make sure you are applying your shampoo to the actual scalp instead of just the hair follicles. I love Livelovelocks, he makes great videos and have really transformed my hair.
This is exactly my situation, too. Except I’m not diagnosed with PCOS but with endometriosis and also acne vulgaris. I‘m 25. I too have tried everything. Literally everything. It‘s so tiring. Also, the amount of people trying to shame people with an oily scalp into not washing their hair is so upsetting. First thing I gotta do in the morning is take a shower, wash my face and my hair. No matter how much effort I put into it, it‘s the same every day. I‘ve been struggling with this for 10-15 years. My hair is also the super fine type. I can‘t go a day without shampoo. My hair is so greasy, literally down to my ears after 20ish hours. It could not be more greasy if I put some heavy oil like coconut oil onto my scalp on purpose. Testing shampoos etc is hard because almost every single product contains comodogenic stuff that breaks me out. I‘m using baby shampoo at the moment. Sometimes I get so jealous of people with normal hair. Taking care of this mess is so exhausting and hard to manage (time wise or when I stay at my relatives‘ places when I visit them…). I wish you the best. Just know, you‘re not alone!
@@honey_love1302I am in no way suggesting you must go out and get it(as if its that easy) but if you have ever considered accutane amongst the very serious cons that should always be considered, one of the pros is the oils don't just dry up on your face, they do everywhere, including your scalp. I took it for just stubborn acne and wow what a difference it made in my oil production in my scalp that I was not expecting at all. That was back in 2017 and my scalp still doesnt produce the amount of oil it used to and its def a great thing for me. Again, accutane is a very serious medication with very serious side effects, but if you hadn't already considered for your acne vulgaris, the oil part may be a benefit thats worth considering 💗
@@heatherdeclemente7189 actually, I haven‘t thought of that yet. Unfortunately, finding a dermatologist is quite hard in my area and I‘m not sure if accutane is avaiable in my country. I will look into this tho! Thanks for the tip! 💗
What I feel is so complicated for me is my scalp is oily, but my hair is wavy and so so dry ! So I tend to use gentle moisturizing shampoos. But clarify like once a month. Doesn’t matter what conditioner, mask, leave-in etc I use, my hair is a bird nest. It’s never hydrated, soft and shiny. I have a thyroid condition too, so there’s that.
I have very fine curly hair. In 2018-2019, I fell into the no poo/ curly hair method trap. I started buying sulfate and silicone free "hydrating" and "gentle" shampoos "made for curls." And my hair never felt worse 😅 It became a dull, heavy mess and my curls stopped curling! Went back to my clarifying shampoos and silicones 3 months after and never looked back. My hair curled normally again and became shiny and healthy. My favourite clarifying shampoos are L'Occitane Volume and Force and the Ogx ACV clariying one. My hair is always refreshed and bouncy.
The idea of emulsifying the shampoo before applying it makes soooo much sense to me! I too have a ton of hair and I struggle getting the shampoo evenly dispersed so I’m definitely trying this! Thanks for all the great tips! Also…I have been noticing the same thing about how my hair last post salon visit vs when I do it at home. I feel like at home my hair looks so limp and gets greasy in like 5 minutes and when I leave the salon my blow out lasts for everrrrrrrrr. Def trying these tips. Oooohhh also, one last question: does hard water make your hair greasy? I live in Southern California where the water is soooo hard and I’m convinced it’s effing my hair and skin but that’s another story lol. Are you a fan of these shower heads that are filters?? I’ve seen some conflicting info out there that’s making me think they actually won’t help with the hard water problem? Any advice would be greatly appreciated!!! Thank you!!
You are so right about the “wash and repeat”…..to me it is like double cleansing my face at night. OFF TOPIC….just finished Fourth Wing. Thanks for the rec. I really liked it.
I only leave shampoo on my scalp if it's an anti-dandruff shampoo. It works well to get rid of dandruff if I let my shampoo sit on my scalp for at least two minutes.
Your tips have made a huge difference to my hair. Ogx oil before I shampoo… K18 and various other treatments. Immediate change and I’m sure with my hair loss and medical treatments I’m now doing, my hair will be so much better in 6 mo to a year!
My hair used to feel and look greasy not even 2 days after washing, but after I started following your advice with shampooing 2 times everything changed, now my hair looks great for 4 days after washing.
Great video Abbey - wonderful info. I also emulsify my shampoo in my hands - it really helps to spread it around on the scalp. I have also adopted your pre shampoo oiling routine - this has help my hair ALOT. I'm a 68 years young natural blonde whose hair was turning to straw - so I thank you for all your wonderful advice!!
@@sheilah.8137 I use TRESemme Rich moisture shampoo and conditioner. I also use the K18 mask once a month. The rest of the time I use the coconut oil (prewash) that Abbey uses. Doing these things have brought my hair back to life and it has a beautiful shine. I'm forever grateful to Abbey for this advice.
Could you please do a conditioning/detangling routine please? I have long, fine hair and have the hardest time detangling after showering because my hair is so tangly but if I use a leave in product in it, it gets oily fast.
I’ve learned so much from you over the past few years about my hair and my daughters too. The one thing I haven’t found a solution to is the top portion of my hair being knotted after shampooing. I don’t put conditioner near my scalp due to an oily scalp, I use the emulsifying double cleanse method, I use 2 K18 shampoos which I love, and I have zero hair damage. My hair is very long and fine and prone to tangling naturally as is my youngest daughter. There is never a scenario where either of us comes out of the shower without knots in the top portion.
Might be how to massage your scalp and/or how to dry the hair. I brush and then split my hair in half down the middle before getting it wet and I keep it parted all the way until it has airdried and I've brushed it out with a leave-in spray. When I massage the shampoo into my scalp with my fingertips, I'm making back-and-forth motions instead of circular motions to avoid creating knots.I never bunch my hair up or rub it, especially when wet. When I dry my hair, I tap and lightly squeeze my hair with a smooth (not the fuzzy one, actually just a smooth quick-dry travel towel) microfiber towel while the hair is laying down. Then I let it airdry. While it's airdrying, I leave it alone. Don't touch it, don't lean on it etc. It's fragile when wet/moist so let it be! I barely have anything to detangle anymore after I started all of this. I sleep with my hair in a braid every single night and when I brush it out in the morning, there are no knots resisting the brush. Invest in a good leave-in and add a bit of hair oil to the ends.
My hair tangles like crazy on the top left😵💫 side. There is no diffrent way to untangle than putting conditioner on the entire length of my hair. It’s not perfect but if your hair needs it you gotta do it.
This is so interesting to me. I wash my hair every week to week and a half. Usually it’s about a week and a half though. I don’t have dry scalp or anything, my scalp and hair just don’t really get dirty or oily. Even though I go that long, my hair still smells really good. I use a scalp scrub and then shampoo and find that works best for me. I was double shampooing before but it was just annoying lol. I use sulphate free shampoos and it made such a huge difference for me, before I made the switch I had severe sebhorratic dermatitis on my scalp and it was constantly bleeding and had plaque buildup. I’m definitely happy I discovered the difference, though sometimes I miss a good clarifying clean.
I love the Inkey List scalp products. I have scalp psoriasis, so I use the salicylic acid scalp treatment before I used a medicated shampoo in the shower.
Brilliant video. Lots of useful info. Now, how about conditioners and masks. How to recognise which kind of mask your hair needs? How to read the labels on products that will tell if conditioner is emollient or protein or whatever else. What is bonding mask?
Would love to see a part 2 of this for conditioning, hair masks, leave ins, etc. I feel like I got an idea of what to do until I'm done shampooing but need help after.
I have an oily scalp and was using the Ouai Detox shampoo with ok results. I recently tried the new Living Proof Clarifying Detox Shampoo and I’ve had amazing results! I can now skip a day without washing. Love it!😊
The Ouai detox shampoo didn’t work for me either! Such a bummer especially since it’s not cheap. I get better results with the suave clarifying shampoo once in a while.
My scalp was acting off when I was using drugstore shampoos, they are just packed with harsh sulphates. I've tried redken, nexium, wella, biolage, kerastase, marroccan oil and so many. Up until I tried Briogeo Banana & Coconut line, from seeing it on youtube by a beauty blogger. For me that made all the difference, is cleansing my scalp great while leaving my hair soft, shiny, hydrated. I also use Unite 72 seconds leave-in, and unite blonda argan oil. That makes my best hair bundle. Not everything works for all of us, got to try and see what is best for your hair and skin type.
I use salicylic acid drops and rx excezma / sebborea shampoo both diluted.. .5 to 30 minutes...and I am an old lady..Still every 3 days...oily roots ..stops itching and dandruff. So glad you stopped that once a week hair training nonsense...murder for oily/ acne...good for you to keep learning..keeps you young! Godspeed... Dee
You are an angel to listen to. You explain everything so well and even if it's a "longer" video it's still enjoyable and doesn't get boring. All in one, great videos! ❤
Abbey I have a very similar scalp and hair type to you (I even have the same seb dermatitis patch lol). 100% Pure Yuzu and Pomelo shampoo is one of the most clarifying shampoos I've ever tried, which is really surprising because literally the only cleanser in it is saponified coconut oil! Super interesting so I thought I would share, but anyway my hairdresser recommended I check out your channel and your tips have been extremely helpful, my hair is looking and feeling so much healthier!!
Have you see that L'Oréal Ever Pure now has a Clarify Shampoo? I got it at Target today & really like it. Did a double cleanse with the clarify shampoo, then used the Ever Pure Frizz Free conditioner & a light leave in conditioner. It made my waves come alive! Edit: I watched after commenting then saw you mentioned the Ever Pure Clarify.
I love scalp scrubbers because I have nails with 3D embellishments!! My nails will get caught inside my hair and it often can rip out strands, so I always use a flexible scalp scrubber 🩷
Should you double wash with a clarifying shampoo or would that be too much? How many bonding products in a routine is too much? Would using a bonding repair shampoo, conditioner and mask in one wash be too much?
You hair tips and recommendations are helping my hair stay healthy! Thank you. This was really helpful and answered a lot of questions and myths I have heard over the years
I have never scalp oiled, and I never plan to! I have not had scalp issues. I was 2-3 times a week for pretty much my whole life. I guess I'm not a trend follower😉Love your content💗💗💗
How to know how many times to shampoo… The cleansing agents in shampoo are attracted to the oil & dirt. In the first cleanse you won’t get much foam because there is more oil & dirt emulsified into the shampoo, during the second cleanse when the dirt & oil is totally emulsified you will see more foam. If you don’t get foam in the second cleanse you need to do a third cleanse. If this happens often you may need a shampoo with stronger cleansing agents. In other words shampoo as many times until you get foam 😊 Edit…extra tips! Use a shuffling motion with your fingers when you shampoo & not a scrubbing circular motion. This will prevent knotting 🪢 Put your shampoo into a squeeze bottle with a fine nozzle & squirt the shampoo in rows directly on your scalp. This will result in covering your entire scalp & not missing sections ❤
I had itchy/flaky scalp all my life until my hair stylists recommended that I dry my scalp instead of air drying. Turns out the science is true on that too. Bacterial will multiply on damp scalp. So I dry my scalp but not my ends and the itchy/flaky scalp has completed ended.
can you do a video on how to tame frizzy hair in a very humid climate? i live in a very humid island & ive tried everything, its so humid here and nothing works for my hair 😢
Your take on scalp oiling has me rethinking scalp my pre-poo oil treatments. I do tend to have an oilier scalp and am prone to itching, flaking, and weighdown to begin with. I also use sulfate-free shampoo, but have been considering going back to sulfates like I used growing up
Hi Abbey, couldn’t find on your channel so not sure if you’ve ever done it but, I would be interested in your opinion on bar shampoo and conditioners. Thoughts? Thanks
I love leave in conditioners like Pureology Color Fanatic, I don't have any color. Oil is great for middies and the ends like Virtue or Olaplex oils. If hair is rough after shampoo or not these products will help your hair with health and growth.
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Dang girl … your hair is looking amazing!! It looks so healthy and the color is gorgeous! I’m new to your channel and I’m finding all your hair videos so informative 👍😀
This was such a great video! I have very oily scalp & seborrheic dermatitis as well and fine but dense/ a lot of hair. This video confirmed that I’m doing things right - emulsifying the shampoo, getting in there to really wash my scalp, letting the shampoo run though my mids/ends and not being aggressive either them, doing a double/triple shampoo, etc. I already use sons of the products mentioned or have used them before… but I will be picking up some new products mentioned to see how they work out for me. Thank you for always sharing great tips and for the wealth of information about ingredients & WHY they work or who they’re better suited for. ❤
25:30 You didn't mention that dandruff is caused by different reasons. One can be fungal, which means ketoconazole is the answer. This is crucial information that can save a person time and money.
Abbey! Can you help those of us who swim in chlorinated water several times a week? For example, reviews of chelating shampoos, myth busting around pre-swim attempts at mitigation of chlorine build up (wet hair under swim cap, add conditioner, etc) and any masks or repair treatments that might be useful. Would love your trichologist opinion! I know not exposing to chlorine would be better for our hair, but nothing is quite like a swim for a workout.
I live in Florida in an over 55 community. The pool is a great place for exercising and socializing. I’d love good advice on how to take care of my hair while not giving up my swim time.
Light/medium brown straight hair! I use Tea Tree Shampoo and Redken Volume Injection Conditioning! Rosemary Hair Mask( every Sunday 1hour)! Coconut oil on med length 2 hours, wash & rinse, squeeze out water, apply Rosemary Hair mask with cap on 1hr, rinse good. Wednesday wash 2xs, rinse, apply Condition to top to ends 2-3 minutes, rinse good. Apply Microfiber towel on 30 minutes!! Nature Bounty Hair Skin and Nail vitamins 4 capsules everyday March 1st-November 1st! Brush my hair upside down every evening gently, put up loosely!!! Good luck
I love your videos! They're so helpful and I really appreciate all of the information you share with us! I have long, fine hair and was wondering is it better for me to use products with or without silicones? I have tried both and it's been hard for me to really see a difference either way. I know silicones help with detangling and helping the hair to feel nice and look shiny. I just didn't know if they are technically better for fine hair vs a more natural hair care product. ☺❤
Thanks for making these videos! What info do you have on shampoo reviews where people say “I used xyz shampoo and lost so much hair in the shower.” Is immediate hair loss from shampooing a real thing or is it most likely because they didn’t brush before shampooing? Thanks! Happy Holidays! ❤
I was on birth control for 10 years, and a month to the day after I stopped taking it, I got the icthiest scalp I've ever had. We're talking I was nearly in tears because I couldn't stop itching. It'll be a year in 2 days and I still have an extremely itchy scalp. I use Head and Shoulders Itchy Scalp and it helps somewhat, but idk what to do 😭😭
What are your thoughts on purple shampoo? I’m trying to prevent my bleached hair from getting too brassy. Btw thank you again for your super thorough hair videos! They’re so helpful.
The whole oiling and itchy scalp makes a lot of sense for me. I recently even did a test where I stopped to see if the itching stopped and it did and when I started oiling again it started again. I honestly thought it was my shampoo.
I use a shampoo brush once per week to exfoliate my scalp. I always shampoo and condition upside-down. I don't want product residue on my skin. One of my favorite shampoos is a basic, frangrance-free one from a brand called "Neutral". It costs around 30SEK (which is somewhere around $3). I also love Pantenes "micellar cleanse&nourish" shampoo. That one costs around 30-35SEK (around $3-$3,50) Sometimes, I use a basic, frangrance-free shampoo from another brand called "Mevolution" to clarify my scalp, because it feels more stripping.. that one costs around 20SEK (around $2).
I agree the scalp oiling trend is not for everyone. It’s def not for me as it causes MORE oily hair. I absolutely love your recommendation of Pantene Volume shampoo! I’m an OG subscriber so I can attest, it absolutely clarifies and get’s your hair clean and bouncy. I cannot stress enough, the pre wash step of applying OGX coconut miracle oil has been a game changer to protect my strands on wash day. Abbey, honestly and truly my hair has been feeling and looking it’s best ever since I followed your tips. Keep em coming!! Xoxo 🤎
Abbey, thank you for teach me how to properly take care of my own hair. If I wanted to wash my hair everyday after a long run, what is a good shampoo? I have low porosity hair, it is very thick and I have a lot. I can go up to 4-6 days without washing it and feel just fine. Anything you suggest will be greatly appreciated. Love your channel!
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Speaking as a family doctor who used to work in a derm clinic, flaky, oily scalp can be due to yeast and bacteria that can be treated with anti-dandruff products. Head&Shoulders or zinc pyrithione shampoo, Selsun Blue or selenium sulfide shampoo, Nizoral or ketoconazole shampoo, coal tar products are also amazing for seborrheic dermatitis and psoriatic dermatitis. You can also use the Neutrogena acne wash with salicylic acid in the orange bottle on your scalp. Wash your scalp every other day for a whole month with these and it should be 99% improved. Continue with one of these at least once weekly after.
Absolutely! Amazing tips
Neutrogena makes a salicylic acid shampoo for itchy scalp.
All these! I also like spraying my scalp with diluted apple cider vinegar to my scalp…
I will note the Neutrogena products thank u!
Suffered over 40 yrs with Seb derm and feel like I have it under control. I use InkyList glycolic treatment pre shampoo, Kristen Ess Scalp Scrub and a Seb derm shampoo I found on Amazon. I find the salicylic products fade the color on my roots that I pay so much for to cover my gray. Any other color safe recommendations?
@@adriaclark5683great question! I too need to address seb derm and I don't like how quickly my red fades. How does one clarify, every wash day, without washing your color down the drain?
Your color-coded books in the background are terrific!
I love it too!!
I appreciate that you said to wash your hair when needed. I feel like there are way too many TH-camrs insisting that you should wash your hair as little as possible as if everyone can do that.
I have an oily scalp but if I try to skip washing for more than a day or two my scalp gets really itchy.
Ikr gone are the days of pushing through non hair wash day ❤
I actually paid a hair specialist in UK to talk about hair fall out and she told me to wash hair every day! That wpuld keep the scalp clean and create environment for hair to grow. I dont do it, but I also dont wait out since it should not be too often.
My hair is dry and it actually feels better when I wash and condition it. I cannot go more than 2 days before my hair is straw!
@@kls6612I’m trying to convince a friend of mine to wash her hair at least 2x a week. She says her hair is too dry that’s why she only washes it once a week. I’m trying to explain that hair needs the moisture from water.
I work at a hospital ontop of having super oily skin & hair. I MIGHT skip a shampoo once a week, if that. If I tried to skip more than that I'd look like I was trying to join a 1950's gang lol. It does suck tho- always looking for bargains since I go thru alot of product.
Your tips and tricks TRANSFORMED my hair!! Finally after having dry and damaged hair, I feel confident to say my hair is healthier than ever. Thank you
this makes me way too happy!!!! YAY
Mine too!! My hair had never been better!!
me too! my hair is transoformed!
same!!!!
Same. I’ve been subscribed since around the beginning and for the first time in my life my hair hits my belly button when I pull it to the front. It has never been anywhere close to this long until now ❤
I washed my scalp/hair every day for 38 years. Then, I went no poo. My hair was shine, very oily (scalp too), 3a/3b and mid to thick and it became an opaque dry mess, fine and 2b/2c/3a after 7 years. It thinned and fell to the point I got an androgenetic alopecia diagnose.
And no. It was not related to the Deva products, which I used in the beginning but didn't like the work out needed to use them. I ditched the brand.
The last 4 years I reverted back to my old care (sulfates and silicones), spend a lot of $ on hair therapies and selected products, and my hair is back on track.
I stopped no poo in 2019. So, just have in mind that even back there shampoos had already come a long way to clean hair without scrubbing your hair of everything.
Lesson learned: Don't fall for internet trends or trends promoted by people that are selling products related to it (Deva). Let alone if you are a chemist like me. If your hair is ok with whatever you are doing, there is no reason to change.
Your hair has grown back in?
This is so interesting, I had a very similar experience! Now I’m getting back on track, switching back to sulfates and silicones and I’ve noticed my hair is doing significantly better.
@@hummie3 Hi. Yes. It isn't what it once was, but I'd say it is about 80% after these 4 years.
@@madeline2616 Yes. Nothing against no poo, but it just doesn't work for everyone.
Don’t fix what’s not broke
Flipping the hair to shampoo “against gravity” works really great, and also flipping it over to do a final rinse gets all that hidden shampoo rinsed away. When I really want to get crazy, I do a final-final rinse of distilled water with a sports water bottle I keep in the shower. Helps manage the hard water build up. Great video, thanks Abbey!
I have hard water where we live to, I was thinking of getting loreal metal shampoo to help with that weekly or every other.
how about a follow up video on conditioner? How often should you you a mask vs conditioner? How wet should your hair be for a leave in conditioner? How long should you leave conditioner in hair? How close to the scalp should conditioner be? How do you use bond repair products with conditioner?
Good questions!
When you use a hair mask you have to still follow up with a conditioner. Those are two different products. I thought they were the same until a Belgian hairstylist who is on TH-cam (hair Buddha) set me straight. It makes all the difference.
I use mask as a conditioner or else I’ll never get k”my hair combed!
@@ALT-vz3jn hmmmm I am always so disappointed with masks compared to my conditioners and always thinking the mask should be better but the conditioner leaves my hair smoother..... I will def try this next time I use a mask.
I put my Shampoo in a bottle with a very fine tip and apply it directly on my scalp.
That way it only gets where it's supposed to work
I like that idea! Very clever.
I do the same i also slightly dilutevmy shampoo coz my thick hair wasnt letting shampoo get to my scalp now its gets so clean n flake free n my hair also doesnt get over shampooed. Coz before i would shampoo twice n all stayed in my hair barely getting any scrub power on my scalp
I like this idea thanks
Seriously what’s the point
That's genius I will try that thank you!
Abbey would love to see a video trying out Japanese hair care. There’s lots of products trending on TikTok very affordable and people swear by them!
Dr Jenny Liu, derm on yt, has tested a few
abbeyyyyy i love your hair advice, i trust you so much. everyone always tells me how healthy my hair is regardless what i do to it and it's because of your advice
awww yay! I'm so glad to help xx
Can you do an update on your hair coloring and what your stylist does, pls?
I love the OGX coconut oil pre-shampoo hack! It's made a world of difference to my 50-ish hair.
Me too but only on the length and ends. I try to stay away from my scalp as much as possible. I’m in my late fifties and my hair is starting to look like it did before perimenopause. So much good information on this great lady’s channel.
Tried the OFX hair hack for the first time today, and oooh La La!
Hi, can you please address colored hair, do the clarifying shampoos strip the color, should we be using shampoos and conditioner that say for colored hair, sulfate free? I have oily and itchy scalp, but color my hair and feel that sulfate free shampoo doesn’t clean my scalp but don’t want to strip my color. Thanks for all the work and research you do.
She's mentioned that she colors her hair, though I can't remember if she bleaches it. But hopefully knowing she colors her hair is helpful.
I was today years old when I learned how to correctly use shampoo. I tried the emulsifying trick and it’s such a game changer!
Was just about to hop in the shower to wash my hair but I’m going to watch this first to make sure I’m doing everything right ❤
Perfect timing!! xx
Me too
Me too😂
Does clarifying shampoo strip the color out?
Same!
This is hands down your best video to date. I love the new professional vibe I’m getting.
WAXY SCALP: for about 2 years I had a huge problem with a waxy feeling scalp with painful sores. Even after trying many clarifying shampoos, it was just getting worse. It never looked or felt clean. I had bloodwork to check for hormone issues, went to a dermatologist, installed a 3 stage water filter system and replaced my water softener. I even tried dish soap! In the end, it was caused by Olaplex applied at the salon. The last time I had it added to my color treatment (2 years ago) I reached up and felt my hair before and after application of Olaplex 2 by my experienced/Olaplex trained stylist. A lightbulb went off and I realized what the cause was after 2 years of scalp issues. I have never had Olaplex added to my color again and I have never had a problem with waxy scalp or scalp sores since then. I know many people love Olaplex, but for anyone frustrated by waxy scalp with sores - if your stylist uses Olaplex, try discontinuing and see if your scalp problems end.
This is great information, thank you for sharing.
How did you get rid of your waxy scalp?
How did you get rid of this? I have it the same thing and it’s awful!
I have waxy scalp and L'Oreal salicylic acid pre treatment and shampoo worked
As a certified trichologist, would you be willing to make a dedicated video for coarse, frizzy hair textures? I know that’s not your hair type so you wouldn’t recommend the same products that you particularly use, but maybe you can discuss ingredients to look for in shampoos, conditioners and styling products that smooth frizz and add some weight and protection to fluffy, dry hair. I wear my hair naturally curly, but I also like to blow dry my hair straight sometimes.
I always see tons of content for fine hair adding volume but I actually need the opposite 😂
I’ve been watching her for over a year…and i have thick/coarse 3c/4a hair i wear both in protective styles and straight…other than the frequency in which i was my hair (i try and wait two weeks between washes at least)…the products she mentions for certain issues (growth, strength, clean scalp, protein, moisture, etc) all work on my hair…everything works on my hair.
She doesn’t mention shea moisture and i still love their shampoo and conditioner (not their stylers so much) but other than that brand, I’ve used a lot of her recommendations with a ton of success.
Adding this comment in case she never does a video exclusively for ur specific hair type.
Anika, L’Oréal, Pantene, Cer 100, Okaplex, Quai are all super successful in my hair.
I recommend checking out Afope Atoyebi, shes a trichologist that has coarse frizz prone curly hair so it might prove useful. Hopefully Abbey will also add to this situation though. I have dense, fine, barely wavy hair thats very frizzy but still love to watch content on this as I find it fascinating
Yes, would love to see a video on this hair type
@@HmYesNo yes, I know who she is, I watch her channel. Still would love to know what Abby has to say specifically.
@@mrod87 I appreciate your input, I have the same hair type, 3b coarse curly hair. But since Abby is a licensed trichologist, I would appreciate her break down of the best ingredients and product recommendations for coarse, frizzy hair.
I’ve recently started using that Pantene clarifying shampoo and it took care of a lot of issues. Sometimes it’s best to go back to the basics.
Are you talking about the Pantene Volume and body shampoo? Did you have oily hair? Did this shampoo make your hair less oily and made you go longer in between washes?
for sure.
@@kittylulu003hey im gonna try it soon, want me to let u know? i have thick, oily prone hair and i wash often
Thank you for your valuable advice, Abbey! And congratulations with getting certified! 👏 ❤️
thank you so much!! xx
Ugh your hair is amazing. It's really cool to see how much movement you have in this video, and comparing it to the more "polished" styling (idk how to describe it) with less movement from your vid about a week ago ("HUGE Beauty Haul"). Both are stunning, I don't have a favorite but now want a cut that allows for some movement just to have the option. You slay queen. Love your tips & think it's so cool your a certified trichologist now! What a journey you've been on so far. Excited for what's to come!
I love the way you explain not only what to do or what works, but WHY! Thank you for sharing your knowledge. Your videos are so helpful!
Would you consider doing a video for recommendations of fragrance-free options? I totally get that “natural” shampoos are crap but I’d be really interested to see options that are still effective and don’t have fragrance ❤
Thank you so so much! Im Asian and have a very very oily scalp so I need to shampoo every single day but people are always shocked when they find out. Yes it causes breakage so I try my best to prep my hair to reduce as much damage as possible but I will not stop shampooing everyday just because it breaks. Try going one day with my scalp, you *will* understand.
im turkish and my hair is greasy little every day, being a hijabi doesnt help
Hi Abbey, I remember a while back you would say the ph of a shampoo/conditioner mattered, which is why you were recommending shampoos and conditioners with low ph. I don't hear you mention ph at all anymore. I know now you are a Certified Trichologist. What have you learned about the ph of shampoo and conditioners? Does it matter/make a difference. Thank you for your great content.
I copied and pasted this from The National Library of Medicine government website of a study that was done , Alkaline pH may increase the negative electrical charge of the hair fiber surface and, therefore, increase friction between the fibers. This may lead to cuticle damage and fiber breakage. It is a reality and not a myth that lower pH of shampoos may cause less frizzing for generating less negative static electricity on the fiber surface.
I have the same question
@@TracyD2I wish I knew the pH of shampoos. Only a handful give up that info. And even when they do, they’ll say “between 5.5-6.5, it’s like well which is it ?
I wash my hair 2xs weekly. I have waist length hair, and color the roots 8-9 weeks! Coconut oil hair every Sunday, leave this on my mid length 1-2 hrs, wash it out and conditioning!! Redken Volume injection S & C. Rosemary-Olive Oil deep mask every other Sunday after Shampoo!! I take Hair Skin and Nail (Nature Bounty) 4 capsules daily! Good luck 🍀
What type of hair do you have?
I have PCOS and I tried almost everything I found online to get rid of my oily scalp. Nothing worked. Washing more, washing less, every type of cleanser including flour, clay and soap, it’s an internal issue. Now I accepted that I just have to wash my hair a lot. I use clarifying shampoos and BHA and alternate between washing standing up and upside down to make sure I get everything regularly. My hair starts looking greasy after about 12 hours. That stayed the same since I was 13 years old, so when puberty hit. I am now in my 30s and nothing I did changed the amount of oil my scalp produces.
Sometimes I have noticed if I use a clarifying shampoo too much it dries my scalp and it produces oil faster because it has become dehydrated. I actually switched to baby shampoo or a normal shampoo and make sure that I shampoo 2x so that I have a really thick lather. Make sure you are applying your shampoo to the actual scalp instead of just the hair follicles. I love Livelovelocks, he makes great videos and have really transformed my hair.
This is exactly my situation, too. Except I’m not diagnosed with PCOS but with endometriosis and also acne vulgaris. I‘m 25.
I too have tried everything. Literally everything. It‘s so tiring. Also, the amount of people trying to shame people with an oily scalp into not washing their hair is so upsetting. First thing I gotta do in the morning is take a shower, wash my face and my hair. No matter how much effort I put into it, it‘s the same every day. I‘ve been struggling with this for 10-15 years. My hair is also the super fine type.
I can‘t go a day without shampoo. My hair is so greasy, literally down to my ears after 20ish hours. It could not be more greasy if I put some heavy oil like coconut oil onto my scalp on purpose.
Testing shampoos etc is hard because almost every single product contains comodogenic stuff that breaks me out. I‘m using baby shampoo at the moment.
Sometimes I get so jealous of people with normal hair. Taking care of this mess is so exhausting and hard to manage (time wise or when I stay at my relatives‘ places when I visit them…).
I wish you the best. Just know, you‘re not alone!
@@honey_love1302I am in no way suggesting you must go out and get it(as if its that easy) but if you have ever considered accutane amongst the very serious cons that should always be considered, one of the pros is the oils don't just dry up on your face, they do everywhere, including your scalp. I took it for just stubborn acne and wow what a difference it made in my oil production in my scalp that I was not expecting at all. That was back in 2017 and my scalp still doesnt produce the amount of oil it used to and its def a great thing for me. Again, accutane is a very serious medication with very serious side effects, but if you hadn't already considered for your acne vulgaris, the oil part may be a benefit thats worth considering 💗
@@heatherdeclemente7189 actually, I haven‘t thought of that yet.
Unfortunately, finding a dermatologist is quite hard in my area and I‘m not sure if accutane is avaiable in my country. I will look into this tho! Thanks for the tip! 💗
Your haircolor here is beautiful! Such a nice natural match 😍
Your hair is straight up goals! Great tips! Thanks!
What I feel is so complicated for me is my scalp is oily, but my hair is wavy and so so dry !
So I tend to use gentle moisturizing shampoos. But clarify like once a month.
Doesn’t matter what conditioner, mask, leave-in etc I use, my hair is a bird nest. It’s never hydrated, soft and shiny.
I have a thyroid condition too, so there’s that.
I tried these tips and tricks and my hair is the cleanest and softest it has ever been from washing at home!!! Thank you so much for this video!
I love the emulsifiers idea with the shampoo. Thank you for this video!!!
My old og back in the day was VO5 clarifying shampoo when I was a teen into my early 20’s. Lord how times have changed and my preference.
I have very fine curly hair. In 2018-2019, I fell into the no poo/ curly hair method trap. I started buying sulfate and silicone free "hydrating" and "gentle" shampoos "made for curls." And my hair never felt worse 😅 It became a dull, heavy mess and my curls stopped curling! Went back to my clarifying shampoos and silicones 3 months after and never looked back. My hair curled normally again and became shiny and healthy. My favourite clarifying shampoos are L'Occitane Volume and Force and the Ogx ACV clariying one. My hair is always refreshed and bouncy.
The idea of emulsifying the shampoo before applying it makes soooo much sense to me! I too have a ton of hair and I struggle getting the shampoo evenly dispersed so I’m definitely trying this! Thanks for all the great tips!
Also…I have been noticing the same thing about how my hair last post salon visit vs when I do it at home. I feel like at home my hair looks so limp and gets greasy in like 5 minutes and when I leave the salon my blow out lasts for everrrrrrrrr. Def trying these tips.
Oooohhh also, one last question: does hard water make your hair greasy? I live in Southern California where the water is soooo hard and I’m convinced it’s effing my hair and skin but that’s another story lol. Are you a fan of these shower heads that are filters?? I’ve seen some conflicting info out there that’s making me think they actually won’t help with the hard water problem? Any advice would be greatly appreciated!!! Thank you!!
You are so right about the “wash and repeat”…..to me it is like double cleansing my face at night. OFF TOPIC….just finished Fourth Wing. Thanks for the rec. I really liked it.
I only leave shampoo on my scalp if it's an anti-dandruff shampoo. It works well to get rid of dandruff if I let my shampoo sit on my scalp for at least two minutes.
Your tips have made a huge difference to my hair. Ogx oil before I shampoo… K18 and various other treatments. Immediate change and I’m sure with my hair loss and medical treatments I’m now doing, my hair will be so much better in 6 mo to a year!
My hair used to feel and look greasy not even 2 days after washing, but after I started following your advice with shampooing 2 times everything changed, now my hair looks great for 4 days after washing.
Great video Abbey - wonderful info. I also emulsify my shampoo in my hands - it really helps to spread it around on the scalp. I have also adopted your pre shampoo oiling routine - this has help my hair ALOT. I'm a 68 years young natural blonde whose hair was turning to straw - so I thank you for all your wonderful advice!!
I am so so glad to hear that!! ❤
Grey hair has such a weird texture!
I am right there with you at 65. But I still have an oily scalp. What shampoos have worked for you?
@@sheilah.8137 I use TRESemme Rich moisture shampoo and conditioner. I also use the K18 mask once a month. The rest of the time I use the coconut oil (prewash) that Abbey uses. Doing these things have brought my hair back to life and it has a beautiful shine. I'm forever grateful to Abbey for this advice.
Could you please do a conditioning/detangling routine please? I have long, fine hair and have the hardest time detangling after showering because my hair is so tangly but if I use a leave in product in it, it gets oily fast.
I’ve learned so much from you over the past few years about my hair and my daughters too. The one thing I haven’t found a solution to is the top portion of my hair being knotted after shampooing. I don’t put conditioner near my scalp due to an oily scalp, I use the emulsifying double cleanse method, I use 2 K18 shampoos which I love, and I have zero hair damage. My hair is very long and fine and prone to tangling naturally as is my youngest daughter. There is never a scenario where either of us comes out of the shower without knots in the top portion.
Maybe apply conditioner to the area that gets tangled and rinse out before shampooing?
Might be how to massage your scalp and/or how to dry the hair. I brush and then split my hair in half down the middle before getting it wet and I keep it parted all the way until it has airdried and I've brushed it out with a leave-in spray. When I massage the shampoo into my scalp with my fingertips, I'm making back-and-forth motions instead of circular motions to avoid creating knots.I never bunch my hair up or rub it, especially when wet. When I dry my hair, I tap and lightly squeeze my hair with a smooth (not the fuzzy one, actually just a smooth quick-dry travel towel) microfiber towel while the hair is laying down. Then I let it airdry. While it's airdrying, I leave it alone. Don't touch it, don't lean on it etc. It's fragile when wet/moist so let it be!
I barely have anything to detangle anymore after I started all of this. I sleep with my hair in a braid every single night and when I brush it out in the morning, there are no knots resisting the brush.
Invest in a good leave-in and add a bit of hair oil to the ends.
My hair tangles like crazy on the top left😵💫 side. There is no diffrent way to untangle than putting conditioner on the entire length of my hair. It’s not perfect but if your hair needs it you gotta do it.
Literally the best hair care video I’ve ever seen.
This is so interesting to me. I wash my hair every week to week and a half. Usually it’s about a week and a half though. I don’t have dry scalp or anything, my scalp and hair just don’t really get dirty or oily. Even though I go that long, my hair still smells really good. I use a scalp scrub and then shampoo and find that works best for me. I was double shampooing before but it was just annoying lol. I use sulphate free shampoos and it made such a huge difference for me, before I made the switch I had severe sebhorratic dermatitis on my scalp and it was constantly bleeding and had plaque buildup. I’m definitely happy I discovered the difference, though sometimes I miss a good clarifying clean.
I love the Inkey List scalp products. I have scalp psoriasis, so I use the salicylic acid scalp treatment before I used a medicated shampoo in the shower.
Emulsifying the Ouai Detox is the best. I love the texture!
Brilliant video. Lots of useful info.
Now, how about conditioners and masks.
How to recognise which kind of mask your hair needs? How to read the labels on products that will tell if conditioner is emollient or protein or whatever else.
What is bonding mask?
Would love to see a part 2 of this for conditioning, hair masks, leave ins, etc. I feel like I got an idea of what to do until I'm done shampooing but need help after.
I have an oily scalp and was using the Ouai Detox shampoo with ok results. I recently tried the new Living Proof Clarifying Detox Shampoo and I’ve had amazing results! I can now skip a day without washing. Love it!😊
The Ouai detox shampoo didn’t work for me either! Such a bummer especially since it’s not cheap. I get better results with the suave clarifying shampoo once in a while.
My scalp was acting off when I was using drugstore shampoos, they are just packed with harsh sulphates. I've tried redken, nexium, wella, biolage, kerastase, marroccan oil and so many. Up until I tried Briogeo Banana & Coconut line, from seeing it on youtube by a beauty blogger. For me that made all the difference, is cleansing my scalp great while leaving my hair soft, shiny, hydrated. I also use Unite 72 seconds leave-in, and unite blonda argan oil. That makes my best hair bundle. Not everything works for all of us, got to try and see what is best for your hair and skin type.
I use clips and move up as needed. So much better to get it all underneath. Great info
Thank you for the information. Is it possible to offer suggestions for thin, fine grey hair?
I use salicylic acid drops and rx excezma / sebborea shampoo both diluted.. .5 to 30 minutes...and I am an old lady..Still every 3 days...oily roots ..stops itching and dandruff.
So glad you stopped that once a week hair training nonsense...murder for oily/ acne...good for you to keep learning..keeps you young!
Godspeed...
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This was super useful! And congratulations on becoming qualified, you've worked so hard!! 🎉✨
You are an angel to listen to.
You explain everything so well and even if it's a "longer" video it's still enjoyable and doesn't get boring.
All in one, great videos! ❤
Abbey I have a very similar scalp and hair type to you (I even have the same seb dermatitis patch lol). 100% Pure Yuzu and Pomelo shampoo is one of the most clarifying shampoos I've ever tried, which is really surprising because literally the only cleanser in it is saponified coconut oil! Super interesting so I thought I would share, but anyway my hairdresser recommended I check out your channel and your tips have been extremely helpful, my hair is looking and feeling so much healthier!!
Have you see that L'Oréal Ever Pure now has a Clarify Shampoo? I got it at Target today & really like it. Did a double cleanse with the clarify shampoo, then used the Ever Pure Frizz Free conditioner & a light leave in conditioner. It made my waves come alive! Edit: I watched after commenting then saw you mentioned the Ever Pure Clarify.
This would have been a good video to differentiate between clarifying and chelating shampoos - how they are different and when to use them.
I love scalp scrubbers because I have nails with 3D embellishments!! My nails will get caught inside my hair and it often can rip out strands, so I always use a flexible scalp scrubber 🩷
I like The Body Shop Hair and Scalp Scrub. They have different versions but the tea tree oil one has been my fave so far.
Should you double wash with a clarifying shampoo or would that be too much? How many bonding products in a routine is too much? Would using a bonding repair shampoo, conditioner and mask in one wash be too much?
You hair tips and recommendations are helping my hair stay healthy! Thank you. This was really helpful and answered a lot of questions and myths I have heard over the years
I have never scalp oiled, and I never plan to! I have not had scalp issues. I was 2-3 times a week for pretty much my whole life. I guess I'm not a trend follower😉Love your content💗💗💗
Thank you 💗💗
So helpful! Good to know I can use the same shampoo over and over again. The OUAI is my favorite clarifying shampoo.
gosh your hair really is gorgeous
All of the info in this is so awesome! I couldn’t get enough. Thank you Abbey!
How to know how many times to shampoo…
The cleansing agents in shampoo are attracted to the oil & dirt. In the first cleanse you won’t get much foam because there is more oil & dirt emulsified into the shampoo, during the second cleanse when the dirt & oil is totally emulsified you will see more foam. If you don’t get foam in the second cleanse you need to do a third cleanse. If this happens often you may need a shampoo with stronger cleansing agents. In other words shampoo as many times until you get foam 😊
Edit…extra tips!
Use a shuffling motion with your fingers when you shampoo & not a scrubbing circular motion. This will prevent knotting 🪢
Put your shampoo into a squeeze bottle with a fine nozzle & squirt the shampoo in rows directly on your scalp. This will result in covering your entire scalp & not missing sections ❤
What do you mean by shuffling please?
I had itchy/flaky scalp all my life until my hair stylists recommended that I dry my scalp instead of air drying. Turns out the science is true on that too. Bacterial will multiply on damp scalp. So I dry my scalp but not my ends and the itchy/flaky scalp has completed ended.
can you do a video on how to tame frizzy hair in a very humid climate? i live in a very humid island & ive tried everything, its so humid here and nothing works for my hair 😢
I’d like to know too.
Your take on scalp oiling has me rethinking scalp my pre-poo oil treatments. I do tend to have an oilier scalp and am prone to itching, flaking, and weighdown to begin with. I also use sulfate-free shampoo, but have been considering going back to sulfates like I used growing up
Hi Abbey, couldn’t find on your channel so not sure if you’ve ever done it but, I would be interested in your opinion on bar shampoo and conditioners. Thoughts? Thanks
I remember trying one from Lush in college and I hated it but that's my only experience with them so far! Will look into further xx
They are hands down the best! Well Viori anyway. Last forever, hair comes out amazing & No plastic yay!!
Excellent video. The shampoos levels as you explained them are helpful - keep them coming!!
This was immensely helpful. Pre shampoo oil is now on my to do list.
I love leave in conditioners like Pureology Color Fanatic, I don't have any color. Oil is great for middies and the ends like Virtue or Olaplex oils. If hair is rough after shampoo or not these products will help your hair with health and growth.
Omg I have the EXACT same thing with the dermatitis on one place at the back of my head! I’m gonna stop oiling and give the inkey a try!
3:48 Scalp Exfoliant
Oily Scalp: The Inky List Salicylic Acid Exfoliating Scalp Treatment
4:15 Normal Scalp: The Inky List Glycolic Acid Exfoliating Scalp Scrub
HEY!! Can you talk about what swimmers should do for their hair??
Thank you for acknowledging shampooing daily is a lot of work. I workout daily and try to wash every 3 days
Dang girl … your hair is looking amazing!! It looks so healthy and the color is gorgeous! I’m new to your channel and I’m finding all your hair videos so informative 👍😀
So happy to see some haircare updates - so here for this!
This was such a great video! I have very oily scalp & seborrheic dermatitis as well and fine but dense/ a lot of hair.
This video confirmed that I’m doing things right - emulsifying the shampoo, getting in there to really wash my scalp, letting the shampoo run though my mids/ends and not being aggressive either them, doing a double/triple shampoo, etc.
I already use sons of the products mentioned or have used them before… but I will be picking up some new products mentioned to see how they work out for me.
Thank you for always sharing great tips and for the wealth of information about ingredients & WHY they work or who they’re better suited for. ❤
What are your thoughts on dry shampoo? Do you still use this product and if so, how often?
Such a great video, Abby! Would you be willing to do the same video about conditioning hair?!
Loved this video❤ I was just wondering if you can shampoo daily, could you also condition daily or would that ruin your hair?
Would you ever consider trying out Korean/Japanese shampoos/conditioner? I’m so curious about the ingredients breakdown and what makes them work well
25:30 You didn't mention that dandruff is caused by different reasons. One can be fungal, which means ketoconazole is the answer. This is crucial information that can save a person time and money.
Abbey! Can you help those of us who swim in chlorinated water several times a week? For example, reviews of chelating shampoos, myth busting around pre-swim attempts at mitigation of chlorine build up (wet hair under swim cap, add conditioner, etc) and any masks or repair treatments that might be useful. Would love your trichologist opinion! I know not exposing to chlorine would be better for our hair, but nothing is quite like a swim for a workout.
I live in Florida in an over 55 community. The pool is a great place for exercising and socializing. I’d love good advice on how to take care of my hair while not giving up my swim time.
WOW, your books are color coordinated!
Light/medium brown straight hair! I use Tea Tree Shampoo and Redken Volume Injection Conditioning! Rosemary Hair Mask( every Sunday 1hour)! Coconut oil on med length 2 hours, wash & rinse, squeeze out water, apply Rosemary Hair mask with cap on 1hr, rinse good. Wednesday wash 2xs, rinse, apply Condition to top to ends 2-3 minutes, rinse good. Apply Microfiber towel on 30 minutes!! Nature Bounty Hair Skin and Nail vitamins 4 capsules everyday March 1st-November 1st! Brush my hair upside down every evening gently, put up loosely!!! Good luck
I love your videos! They're so helpful and I really appreciate all of the information you share with us! I have long, fine hair and was wondering is it better for me to use products with or without silicones? I have tried both and it's been hard for me to really see a difference either way. I know silicones help with detangling and helping the hair to feel nice and look shiny. I just didn't know if they are technically better for fine hair vs a more natural hair care product. ☺❤
27:06 what if you have curly hair and you can’t brush it dry prior to washing?
Hey Abbey, what do you think of apple cider vinegar rinsing?
Thanks for making these videos! What info do you have on shampoo reviews where people say “I used xyz shampoo and lost so much hair in the shower.” Is immediate hair loss from shampooing a real thing or is it most likely because they didn’t brush before shampooing? Thanks! Happy Holidays! ❤
I was on birth control for 10 years, and a month to the day after I stopped taking it, I got the icthiest scalp I've ever had. We're talking I was nearly in tears because I couldn't stop itching. It'll be a year in 2 days and I still have an extremely itchy scalp. I use Head and Shoulders Itchy Scalp and it helps somewhat, but idk what to do 😭😭
What are your thoughts on purple shampoo? I’m trying to prevent my bleached hair from getting too brassy.
Btw thank you again for your super thorough hair videos! They’re so helpful.
Just ordered the inky list salicylic acid. I have the same condition on the back of my head as well thank you so much and I hope this helps.
The whole oiling and itchy scalp makes a lot of sense for me. I recently even did a test where I stopped to see if the itching stopped and it did and when I started oiling again it started again. I honestly thought it was my shampoo.
Wow!!! Yes exactly most people assume it’s their shampoo because we’re taught oil should help with itch
I use a shampoo brush once per week to exfoliate my scalp. I always shampoo and condition upside-down. I don't want product residue on my skin.
One of my favorite shampoos is a basic, frangrance-free one from a brand called "Neutral". It costs around 30SEK (which is somewhere around $3). I also love Pantenes "micellar cleanse&nourish" shampoo. That one costs around 30-35SEK (around $3-$3,50)
Sometimes, I use a basic, frangrance-free shampoo from another brand called "Mevolution" to clarify my scalp, because it feels more stripping.. that one costs around 20SEK (around $2).
I agree the scalp oiling trend is not for everyone. It’s def not for me as it causes MORE oily hair. I absolutely love your recommendation of Pantene Volume shampoo! I’m an OG subscriber so I can attest, it absolutely clarifies and get’s your hair clean and bouncy. I cannot stress enough, the pre wash step of applying OGX coconut miracle oil has been a game changer to protect my strands on wash day. Abbey, honestly and truly my hair has been feeling and looking it’s best ever since I followed your tips. Keep em coming!!
Xoxo 🤎
Abbey, thank you for teach me how to properly take care of my own hair. If I wanted to wash my hair everyday after a long run, what is a good shampoo? I have low porosity hair, it is very thick and I have a lot. I can go up to 4-6 days without washing it and feel just fine. Anything you suggest will be greatly appreciated. Love your channel!