Testimony Time lol------Hey Val.. I've been watching your videos for a while now (I think 2015). But back then my hair was really thin... people around would tease me about it and not offer me any help. I then went natural but my hair was still thin. I started watching your videos again and understood all the points you brought about hair and I also started to do my own research about relaxed hair. I then relaxed my hair about a year ago and when I tell you there's a difference... that's an understatement. My hair is so much thicker...my strands are thick...no lie. It takes paitence... research...... babying your hair...I do my own relaxers... even my own trims. Keep educating us... you're an inspiration ❤️❤️❤️. Relaxed hair can grow .. when you know what you're doing 😉😉.(sorry for the long post😃😃😃)
I love how she said full GENETIC potential. I think some people (I’ve been guilty) get caught up so much with hair goals that our genetics are just not going to allow. Instead we need to learn how to work with and take care of the hair that we have at it’s realistic potential!
Deep conditioning on a weekly basis, moisturizing my hair and doing scalp massages at night, low manipulation, and minimizing heat has definitely helped my hair be healthier. Thank you for the great hair tips!
Girl!!! I haven't had a relaxer in 7 years and finally went back to it two weeks ago. I've always relaxed my entire head back in the day. This video was informative asf cause when the time came, I was gonna be relaxing my whole head again. So glad I found your channel!!
I’ve been shampooing,co washing,deep conditioning,moisturizing and sealing since September and I can’t believe how healthy my hair looks now and how it has grown and I haven’t relaxed my new growth yet I’m so happy
@@HairliciousInc Consider it done...since watching your videos, I've started moisturizing and sealing on a regular basis. Idk why I thought I shouldn't right before a relaxer. Great video as usual!
I know this might sound weird but my natural hair has been amazing since I started watching this channel. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge 🙏💚
For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. John 3:16 NKJV
I am just now seeing this video. However for the past year many of these tips I have been doing. I use no heat on my hair ever. I touch up every 16 weeks and dust my ends every 8 weeks. I use mainly organic homemade products on my hair. I use a homemade organic protein treatment the week before I touch up. I deliberately under process for TexLaxing. I like a lot of texture in my hair. My hair is now the healthiest it has ever been. 👍🏽🤗
These are great tips for Relaxed and Natural. I’m natural with 4c hair and I not too long ago starting using Olaplex. What a big difference! Ayurvedic Oils/Tea Spritz/Hair Mask for a lil razzle dazzle … so far, so good. I’ve been washing my hair weekly, keeping it moisturized, steaming and using a heat cap. No Manipulation since my 4th big chop in September. I stopped comparing and did what worked for me. Thanks for this ✨💕✨
I haven't had a relaxer since I was 14 and I am going back, my hair was breaking because I was a teenager and not taking care of my hair correctly so I will be going back to give relaxers another chance
great tip about using the coconut oil as a pre poo!! i bought some coconut oil because i really wanted the benefits that come with using it, but it made my hair so hard that i only used it once. i never thought about using it as a pre poo or mixing it with a deep conditioner and washing it out, what an excellent idea!!
I'm not relaxed but your video was recommended and I'm glad it was! these are fabulous tips for everyone :) I would also add scalp massages to the list. I don't do them as regularly as a I could but something in my spirit tells me it's doing something haha
You have a lot of educational information in some of your videos that is informative about hair health in general. You let us know the benefits of certain oils & all sorts of values you give. Thanks a lot. It's greatly appreciated.
What you say about the genetics thing is so true. Women would come up to me all the time & ask what products I use to make my hair so thick. I honestly don’t use a lot of products, it’s been years since I’ve used a flat iron & I just leave it alone. Also, I work out too much to be doing all the extras only to sweat it out later that week! 🤣🥴Healthy hair is definitely from the inside out too. Awesome video. ❤️
My hair is doing well thank you. Trying my first at home relaxer with my mom's help this week. I noticed you set a 25 min timer for a relaxer although the jar says 15 minutes. Is this because of your hair thickness? Personal preference? Just curious, and unsure if I should try the same Thanks :)
I am trying to work on my shedding and breakage. I do think it is an abnormal amount so I want to start a process of elimination to weed out the issue.
My hair is growing n is getting thicker . Im learning a lot from you. U know what ? I stretch my relaxer to 6 months. 2 relaxers/year is perfect for my thin strands. Bises
Hey Val, happy subscriber here. Your channel has been a guide to me since I return to relax hair.. My hair strived so much and gained a lot of length. However, I'm 4months Post Partum and my hair is falling out so bad. I'm still taking my vitamins and I'm not manipulating it too much bcuz everytime I touch my hair clumps come out. Im also doing rosemary hair rinses. Do you have any advice as to what other measures I can take to save the rest of my hair?
You always have such good advice. I stopped self relaxing, just because I cannot see the back and I always over over process the back. I love Design Essentials for my relaxer and all of their products on relaxer day. I will definitely apply their pre relaxer protectant before I get to the salon. I am so proud of myself for stretching for 6 months will very little breakage...I thought about going longer but I'm good! LOL!!!
@@thehairyramie I stretch 6 months pretty easily. I go into protective style mode when the new growth gets to be too much. However, my 6 months ends today and I've already scheduled that appointment for this week!! 😅 I cannot wait!
Hello. I just came across your video! Great tips. So I have been natural for YEARS and I have naturally curly hair so I have been wearing it curly for years. Getting trimmed and going to a curly hair specialist to get tips as well. I have single-strand knots because I believe im not detangling it well so now my hair has become significantly thin. It's depressing to me because my hair was once thick and long. So I am wearing it straight for awhile because I think me having it curly is causing me to have single strand knots which causes major breakage. I think sometimes my hair won't get thick again!😔 So watching your video is giving me hope!
Thank you for these tips. You are such an inspiration for both relaxed and natural hair people. Your tips on hair care is good for both type hair.. I always look forward to your tutorials. ❤️
Good morning. This is my first time on your page. You have done a great job with all the info you provided and have a great day. I just loved it and i am 6 years natural.
Great tips. I just was saying this about genetics. People often would ask what products I was using but I would tell them that’s only part of the journey. Ill have to see about using coconut oil with my wash day.
Hi! I love how informative your video was! This was very much needed as to me just recently having breakage due to me waiting 9 weeks to relax my hair and now my kitchen area has completely broken off leaving my hair looking see threw at the ends. My hair still looks decently healthy but it’s think at the bottom and I have genetically thick hair. But now it’s thin and my stylist can’t explain why. She also recently found a little bald spot in my crown area. Now I’m worried I’ll have to stop getting relaxers and what to do to get my hair back thick again. Help please. lol
Val!!! I just self-relaxed using the lye relaxer you suggested. The process was much better, thank you for the detailed steps. The only thing is it seems like it didn’t process all the way. My hair looks like it’s “Texlaxed” meaning still some texture (frizzy, stretched curls) about an inch in from my new growth (which took fine). I’m not sure what I did wrong, but it’s making me think I’ll have to re-relax more of my hair next time and just cover/treat the ends. What are your thoughts?
So that might work for your hair. But my foresee hair would break if I stretch my relaxer for 12 weeks. I don’t even relax my hair anymore but when I did, I had to ensure that I did not go without my relaxer being touched up because my hair was just snap off because of the difference in texture.
I'm watching this for the 3rd time. First time, general overview. Second time, I walked away with the idea: "Hmmm. Start combing hair out with my fingers instead of tearing it out of my head with a comb". This third time, maybe I'll pick up another good habit!
I love, I must confess, yes. for the first time I saw you I like your style. your reliable, trustworthy and we'll explanatory. I want to follow that is why I subscribed because my relaxed hair is not want to writ home about. so I really want to put my hair in order. Thanks
I love your videos, but I have the opposite problem. My hair is too thick and I think your fullness is perfect, not too thick and not too thin. Do you know if any at home remedies exist to thin the hair in a healthy subtle way. It was so bad that I had to relax my hair in order to manage.
It’s hard to say as I’m not sure the specific needs or porosity of your hair. It’s really about trial and error and reading the ingredients of the products to ensure you’re using it the right way. I have a list of products I recommend on my Amazon Storefront, be sure to check that out. The link is in the description box.
Hi...thanks for sharing. So my hair got damaged in 2014 after a hair dresser bleached it instead of using temporary colour. It has never been the same again. My hair breaks alot...plaiting sort of helps as it gains more body after relaxing. But when I'm due for a touch up, the breakage is real. I don't want to cut it though...how do I maintain length and the full body of hair I once had before the bleach disaster?
Sometimes we don't want to start over but we have to ask ourselves, whats healthy for our scalp and hair? The damage is done sis! cut it off sis!!! Bleach in itself is damaging if it's not properly treated by a professional who knows hair
@hairlicious Inc, thanks so much for this video. Very informative. Can I ask, when do you use conditioner and grease before relaxing? Do you use it the day you want to relax or some days before just after stretching? Also what leave in conditioner do you use for your overnight conditioning? Looking forward to your response. Tia.
My hair had an adverse effect to coconut oil I don’t know what it is about coconut oil but I had to stop using it. I typically use olive oil on my hair and have been using it for years my problem is in the last few years I’ve had 2 hairdressers cause my hair to fall out and one put in a ponytail and I don’t know what he used but I couldn’t get the glue out of my hair nor would it dissolve and I had to cut the ponytail off of my head. Now that my hair had grown back… mostly I’m afraid to pursue a new hairdresser and I’m doing as much of my own hair as possible but I’d still like a new hairdresser but one that’s experienced in natural/relaxed hair not weaves and extensions.
so I use black castor oil: lavender. does that make a difference or should I get the regular black castor oil? also.. I get my hair deep conditioned & washed every 2 weeks at the salon & I also stretch my relaxer every 12 weeks. im happy to know im on the right track to retain length & thickness.
I had to cut all of the relaxed hair off. As a matter of fact, I cut all of my hair down to 2 inches. I kept the natural look for a little over a year before going back to the creamy crack. Affirm works for me. My hair is now pass my shoulders and looks very healthy.
Excellent video I went back to a relaxer after 12 yrs. My hair was so thick I got tired of twisting and wearing afros..lol. I'm 66 and enjoying my relaxed journey again. All of it is still work. Thank you so much for your help..🌹🙏
I started spacing out my relaxers to 3very 10 to 11 weeks and wow!…what a difference that made. My hair has grown at least five inches since this time 2022. Thank you so much for these tips. They are definitely helping me in my hair journey.
I’ve been following your regimen for about 2 months now and already see the difference. Usually when I’m stretching, my hair would break so much and just feel so dry. For YEARS. I moisturize every other day and my hair never feels dry anymore. I can’t wait to see my hair start to grow but already my hair feels so much healthier. Thank you!!
I added a low iron supplement to my diet two years ago and the shedding, the length retention is astonishing. I had been borderline anemic before but fell off of paying attention. I also really cut the amount of manipulation other than bi-weekly wash and roller set. I am able to stretch my relaxers to twice a year from four times a year on advice of my trichologist. On your advice I made my stylist protect my ends when relaxing. I also started adding some oils to my bi-weekly deep conditioners under the steamer or dryer for 30 minutes. I do a protein/moisture balance bi-weekly and do a protein treatment as well as Olaplex when I relax, two weeks before and two weeks after. I trim every relaxer or if I see it needs a dusting. I roller set and dry under hooded dryer for 2 hours bi-weekly and that is all the heat I use. My new regimen for the last two years has been super easy with the lock downs so babying has become the norm. I am at bra strap length when straight and will continue to see how much I can grow.
Solid regimen! Sometimes our setbacks really allow us to evaluate our regimens for a bigger comeback!! Love how your stylist is cooperative with you protecting your ends. Are you still taking iron?
This video came at a great time for me since I recently had a setback! I have 4c fine hair which I started relaxing back in 2016. Unfortunately I didn't knew that I had to adopt a hair care regimen plus my previous hairdresser was constantly applying the relaxer on my entire head so my hair was very long but also dry, had a few tiny pieces because of breakage and was very overprocessed. I started my healthy relaxed hair journey in december of 2019 after I switched hairdressers and did a bob cut. That made me reset my whole journey and with the help of the new salon and your tips (deep conditioning, moisturize and seal, moisture and protein balance, etc.) my hair grew ALOT and was very healthy and thick. Unfortunately (again), since I got to a state where my hair looked GREAT, in 2021 I started to care for it a bit less because life got in the way and I had less time for it, and now it is back at the same lenght I had before the bob cut (a bit longer even) but very dry, and my ends are very thin and see through as a result of also not doing a cut since 2019 and trimming lightly only on relaxer days (usually around 18 to 23 weeks), so I grew out the last part of the overprocessed ends that remained at the top of my head but didn't cut it when I should have. One thing that you've said before is that when relaxed hair is healthy it starts to grow alot thicker which in my case is very true especially because I use castor oil alot, but with the whole situation with my dry ends i'll probaby have to cut my hair twice this year just because i don't want to get a bob cut again and rather continue to grow out the hair and cut it progressively. I'll have my relaxer appointment next friday after stretching for 22 weeks because I really wanted to double the moisture intake on my hair and after the cut I intent to restart my journey again still applying your tips, and with a kids relaxer which is less agressive on my fine hair and tends to leave a tiny bit of texture which makes it look alot fuller and thicker. Wish me luck 🍀🤞🏾
People don’t know this . But coconut oil is a protein . That’s why it can leaves your hair hard at times. Coconut oil should be only applied to the scalp .unless you need a protein treatment.
Hi Val, I have been following your channel since October last year and I have learnt a lot. I have developed a healthy hair routine and am seeing improvement. Much love from Nairobi, Kenya.
Fantastic tips! I’ve had my hooded hair dryer for 15 years & it’s still going strong- great investment. Agree that coconut oil & castor oil are my best friends. I’m not relaxed but love your tips.👍🏽
Awesome tips!!!❤️ God bless you abundantly for always sharing and helping because following your advice has made my relaxed hair REALLY THRIVE!!!❤️🙏🏽 No more dryness and breakage.
My hair is also making a come back. I tend to only get to bra strap and currently the center of my crown is broken short. My main issues: keeping my hair tangle free, consistent trimming, and consistent deep conditioning for moisture. I also think over processing was an issue in the past. Thank you for these tips. They are clear, logical, concise. I was able to reverse engineer my hair journey and see what steps I wasn’t doing correctly. #teamgeneticpotential
@@skyelynnae hair twin! Or should I say: hair issue twin! I believe my breakage at the center crown area is from rough detangling as that area gets tangled the worst. And I think I over process the area because that center area is so curly and prone to tangles. So I now keep my hair detangled throughout the week and conscientiously wash my hair as not to cause more tangles. All the best to you on your journey!
Thank you!!! As a new follower I would love to see a video on dusting your ends which I imagine for you is not too difficult since your hair is one length. Mine is 13 inches crown to chin (front) and 16 inches crown to shoulders (back). Agree with pretty petals; you inspire us!! 😍
I used to have thick voluminous hair growing up. But overtime it started thinning (when my mom stopped taking care of it and I was left to do it myself) then add depression + low self esteem that made me not take care of myself at all for years. On top of me adding relaxers to it while not taking care of it at all. So my hair is fighting for its life right now. Surprise and happy I’m not bald headed.
My stylist always put relaxer on my relaxed hair I am dealing with breakages since November now...I can see how thin the over-relaxed hair are they were high porosity now they are low porosity the breakages continue..I keep taking care of them myself.everytimes I keep telling myself I can fixed this, I can do it those words help to keep me from cutting everything off again,it took me so long to grow them back...I even have nightmares.the last time I went to her to relaxed my hair I think she did cause breakages on my hair on purpose because I stopped going to wash my hair at her salon..when I wash my hair on my own I hv no itchy scalp and I am more careful on putting the rollers....it sucks that I can't relax my hair on my own.
The delivery of your videos is so informative and encouraging that we can apply it in our everyday life. Thank you so much for your hard work and love for us to succeed whether we are relaxed or natural. You are amazing!🤗💖
"At least be able to see an inch of NG" LOL girl, I'm at 1,000 yards of stretching😳😳. Kidding 😂, but I do have a habit of stretching for a good minute. Thank you for the extra knowledge V!! 💜
You need to know your hair porosity. Coconut oil is not good for low porosity hair. Why are so many hairdressers under-educated? They don't know anything about hair health or applying relaxer properly among other things!
Very, very informative. I think drinking more water has contributed to my hair’s burst of growth. I’m not a vitamin or supplement fan so I try to get my nutrients through my heart healthy diet.
Thank you so much for the education. As I feel with your knowledge and experience, I feel more confident to grow my daughter's hair and I don't need to be afraid of relaxing it. I have been through many experiences and other you tubers experiences and your style and experiences may he's my daughter's. So thank you for all your work and effort.
Hello ladies if you are working on a budget like me,to deep condition you can check out the TH-cam channel curly proverbs she has got some hacks on how to deep condition without a steamer
Can I say dark and lovely triple moisture is great, know your hair: protein/moisture balance, baggying(hairlista informed), co washing, protective styles, health scalp(tea tree/peppermint oil), dusting your ends, stretching relaxers-i only relax every other holiday, and DEEP CONDITIONING- has helped me so much...I know my hair so well....I can look and feel it and know what it wants right away. It's possible. Long hair don't care.
Thank you so much for this video!! You really over some key points! I hope to follow these steps soon , trying to take better care of my hair this year
I started following you YEARS ago when I was relaxed; when Neutrogena triple moisture (NTM) daily leave in was one of your staple products. Love, love, LOVED this product for my relaxed hair AND my natural hair when I transitioned in 2011. Would love if you could recommend a product equivalent to it, since it has been discontinued 🫤. I continue to follow you because the tips that you provide for relaxed hair works equally well for natural hair. You provide sound, valuable advice. Keep doing what you do, enlightening and sharing. Be blessed.💜👍🏾
Tell me about it. We thin- hair girls really suffer and people don't understand that we were born this way. No nutrient problems or diseases just genetics!
Testimony Time lol------Hey Val.. I've been watching your videos for a while now (I think 2015). But back then my hair was really thin... people around would tease me about it and not offer me any help. I then went natural but my hair was still thin. I started watching your videos again and understood all the points you brought about hair and I also started to do my own research about relaxed hair. I then relaxed my hair about a year ago and when I tell you there's a difference... that's an understatement. My hair is so much thicker...my strands are thick...no lie. It takes paitence... research...... babying your hair...I do my own relaxers... even my own trims. Keep educating us... you're an inspiration ❤️❤️❤️. Relaxed hair can grow .. when you know what you're doing 😉😉.(sorry for the long post😃😃😃)
I have a similar experience. People keep asking me how i grew my relaxed hair so long. I just send them her chanel.
@@frieda8956 then they complain that it's too much work 🤣🤣🤣lol
@@prettypetals5201 🤣🤣🤣 i know right. Or "just tell me what to buy/use" uh no?! How about you watch the danm videos and give my girl some views.
which relaxer do you use?
@@lilmwende i use a kids relaxer PCJ or just for me brands. My hair doesnt come out bone straight which is perfect for me.
I love how she said full GENETIC potential. I think some people (I’ve been guilty) get caught up so much with hair goals that our genetics are just not going to allow. Instead we need to learn how to work with and take care of the hair that we have at it’s realistic potential!
PREACH!!😅
My thoughts exactly, sis!! Genes + healthy hair habits = experiencing your hair at its full genetic potential💕
This is true.😉
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Yes!
Deep conditioning on a weekly basis, moisturizing my hair and doing scalp massages at night, low manipulation, and minimizing heat has definitely helped my hair be healthier. Thank you for the great hair tips!
Yes 👏🏾 love it. Thanks for watching hun!
So do you hair dry your hair??
Girl!!! I haven't had a relaxer in 7 years and finally went back to it two weeks ago. I've always relaxed my entire head back in the day. This video was informative asf cause when the time came, I was gonna be relaxing my whole head again. So glad I found your channel!!
Same
Same
I use to relax the entire head several times a year (6-7) AND bleach. Dumb decisions 🤦🏽♀️
😂😂
I’ve been shampooing,co washing,deep conditioning,moisturizing and sealing since September and I can’t believe how healthy my hair looks now and how it has grown and I haven’t relaxed my new growth yet
I’m so happy
Beautiful!! This is just the beginning. Keep going hun💪🏾💕
What do you use to moisturize?
@@mimivee5494 I use S-Curl moisturizer
I never realized how beneficial moisturizing my hair prior to relaxer day is! I need to keep that in mind.
Covering your ends with either oil, grease or conditioner prior to your relaxer touch up is so beneficial.
@@HairliciousInc Consider it done...since watching your videos, I've started moisturizing and sealing on a regular basis. Idk why I thought I shouldn't right before a relaxer. Great video as usual!
I know this might sound weird but my natural hair has been amazing since I started watching this channel. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge 🙏💚
Not weird at all🥰 Thank you so much for sharing this. There’s so many transferable tips between natural and relaxed hair💕
For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.
John 3:16 NKJV
Amen!!!🙏🏽🙌🏽
Amen 🙏🏾
Amen!!!
Amen 🙏🏽
Yes to checking your iron! the first time I had a blood test 2 years ago I found out I was Extremely Iron deficient! I would have never know
Wow!! Thanks for sharing that. Iron check ups are major👏🏾
I am just now seeing this video. However for the past year many of these tips I have been doing. I use no heat on my hair ever. I touch up every 16 weeks and dust my ends every 8 weeks. I use mainly organic homemade products on my hair. I use a homemade organic protein treatment the week before I touch up. I deliberately under process for TexLaxing. I like a lot of texture in my hair. My hair is now the healthiest it has ever been. 👍🏽🤗
These are great tips for Relaxed and Natural. I’m natural with 4c hair and I not too long ago starting using Olaplex.
What a big difference!
Ayurvedic Oils/Tea Spritz/Hair Mask for a lil razzle dazzle … so far, so good.
I’ve been washing my hair weekly, keeping it moisturized, steaming and using a heat cap.
No Manipulation since my 4th big chop in September.
I stopped comparing and did what worked for me.
Thanks for this ✨💕✨
Right?! No comparisons. Focus on what works for you. Thanks for watching hun💕
I haven't had a relaxer since I was 14 and I am going back, my hair was breaking because I was a teenager and not taking care of my hair correctly so I will be going back to give relaxers another chance
You got this💪🏾💕
great tip about using the coconut oil as a pre poo!! i bought some coconut oil because i really wanted the benefits that come with using it, but it made my hair so hard that i only used it once. i never thought about using it as a pre poo or mixing it with a deep conditioner and washing it out, what an excellent idea!!
I'm not relaxed but your video was recommended and I'm glad it was! these are fabulous tips for everyone :) I would also add scalp massages to the list. I don't do them as regularly as a I could but something in my spirit tells me it's doing something haha
So true!! Might do a Part ✌🏾
Black tea rinse on my scalp has been working for me after recent hair loss❤️.
Me too!
How do you do this? Please explain.
Hi Lauren, I have a video on how I do my black tea rinses. Check it out!
Coconut oil is the best. I use Shea Butter also. Alphogee Protein treatment is a must for me.
You have a lot of educational information in some of your videos that is informative about hair health in general. You let us know the benefits of certain oils & all sorts of values you give. Thanks a lot. It's greatly appreciated.
What you say about the genetics thing is so true. Women would come up to me all the time & ask what products I use to make my hair so thick. I honestly don’t use a lot of products, it’s been years since I’ve used a flat iron & I just leave it alone. Also, I work out too much to be doing all the extras only to sweat it out later that week! 🤣🥴Healthy hair is definitely from the inside out too. Awesome video. ❤️
Right?!!! Genes play a huge roll and the fullness/thickness really begins to show once your hair is healthy. Thanks for watching hun💕
@@HairliciousInc yesss! You’re so welcome! 😊
Happy Sunday, how’s your hair doing? 💕
Hey there. My hair is slowly growing back and I'm dealing with a receded hairline. Any tips?
My hair is doing well thank you. Trying my first at home relaxer with my mom's help this week. I noticed you set a 25 min timer for a relaxer although the jar says 15 minutes. Is this because of your hair thickness? Personal preference? Just curious, and unsure if I should try the same Thanks :)
I am trying to work on my shedding and breakage. I do think it is an abnormal amount so I want to start a process of elimination to weed out the issue.
My hair is growing n is getting thicker . Im learning a lot from you. U know what ? I stretch my relaxer to 6 months. 2 relaxers/year is perfect for my thin strands. Bises
Hey Val, happy subscriber here. Your channel has been a guide to me since I return to relax hair.. My hair strived so much and gained a lot of length. However, I'm 4months Post Partum and my hair is falling out so bad. I'm still taking my vitamins and I'm not manipulating it too much bcuz everytime I touch my hair clumps come out. Im also doing rosemary hair rinses. Do you have any advice as to what other measures I can take to save the rest of my hair?
You always have such good advice. I stopped self relaxing, just because I cannot see the back and I always over over process the back. I love Design Essentials for my relaxer and all of their products on relaxer day. I will definitely apply their pre relaxer protectant before I get to the salon. I am so proud of myself for stretching for 6 months will very little breakage...I thought about going longer but I'm good! LOL!!!
6 months with little breakage! Wow🎊🎊🎊
@@thehairyramie same here
@@goldenangel6015 wow, I used to do same but I slashed the period into 2. How have you managed to keep breakage at a minimum?
@@thehairyramie I stretch 6 months pretty easily. I go into protective style mode when the new growth gets to be too much. However, my 6 months ends today and I've already scheduled that appointment for this week!! 😅 I cannot wait!
@@debbiedebeaux sounds like a good stretch plan!🙌🏾 can’t wait too🙈🤗😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Amazing tips dear, hardly do l comb my hair too and my hair is doing amazing,you are looking gorgeous ❤️
Hey Val! Yet another informative video. I appreciate the knowledge you drop. It is very helpful and has helped tremendously in my hair care journey.
I will say everyone’s hair growth is different my hair grows extremely fast and at 8 weeks I have a full hair of new growth .
Exactly! Everyone’s hair, growth, texture, density is different. So it’s always important to do what works for you.
@@HairliciousInc totally agree with you !!🤍💗
Val your hair is looking gorgeous 😍 as always. Very healthy. Love it.
Awww thank you so much, Cas😘🙏🏾
@@HairliciousInc anytime 😊😊😊
Hello. I just came across your video! Great tips. So I have been natural for YEARS and I have naturally curly hair so I have been wearing it curly for years. Getting trimmed and going to a curly hair specialist to get tips as well. I have single-strand knots because I believe im not detangling it well so now my hair has become significantly thin. It's depressing to me because my hair was once thick and long. So I am wearing it straight for awhile because I think me having it curly is causing me to have single strand knots which causes major breakage. I think sometimes my hair won't get thick again!😔 So watching your video is giving me hope!
Thank you for these tips. You are such an inspiration for both relaxed and natural hair people. Your tips on hair care is good for both type hair.. I always look forward to your tutorials. ❤️
Awww thanks, Shay💕 I appreciate all of your support!!
Thank you for sharing your research with data and CLEAR effective results! Keep posting PLEASE!
Awww so appreciate you, sis🙏🏾 thanks for watching.
Hi Val, I love you and your tips ❤
Thank you so much. You have really helped me with in the past year or so. Thanks again!🥰
She’s amazing ❣️❣️❣️
Good morning. This is my first time on your page. You have done a great job with all the info you provided and have a great day. I just loved it and i am 6 years natural.
Me too! 1st time watching - and I really appreciate the advises.
True that, generics determine hair type & hair maintenance matters big time.
Great tips. I just was saying this about genetics. People often would ask what products I was using but I would tell them that’s only part of the journey. Ill have to see about using coconut oil with my wash day.
PLEASE upload more relaxer videos 🙏🏼🙏🏼
Hi! I love how informative your video was! This was very much needed as to me just recently having breakage due to me waiting 9 weeks to relax my hair and now my kitchen area has completely broken off leaving my hair looking see threw at the ends. My hair still looks decently healthy but it’s think at the bottom and I have genetically thick hair. But now it’s thin and my stylist can’t explain why. She also recently found a little bald spot in my crown area. Now I’m worried I’ll have to stop getting relaxers and what to do to get my hair back thick again. Help please. lol
Val!!! I just self-relaxed using the lye relaxer you suggested. The process was much better, thank you for the detailed steps. The only thing is it seems like it didn’t process all the way. My hair looks like it’s “Texlaxed” meaning still some texture (frizzy, stretched curls) about an inch in from my new growth (which took fine). I’m not sure what I did wrong, but it’s making me think I’ll have to re-relax more of my hair next time and just cover/treat the ends. What are your thoughts?
So that might work for your hair. But my foresee hair would break if I stretch my relaxer for 12 weeks. I don’t even relax my hair anymore but when I did, I had to ensure that I did not go without my relaxer being touched up because my hair was just snap off because of the difference in texture.
Great video! Thanks for sharing! ♥️
I'm watching this for the 3rd time. First time, general overview. Second time, I walked away with the idea: "Hmmm. Start combing hair out with my fingers instead of tearing it out of my head with a comb". This third time, maybe I'll pick up another good habit!
How often do you moisturizer your hair a week?
I love, I must confess, yes. for the first time I saw you I like your style. your reliable, trustworthy and we'll explanatory. I want to follow that is why I subscribed because my relaxed hair is not want to writ home about. so I really want to put my hair in order. Thanks
Thank you sister
I love your videos, but I have the opposite problem. My hair is too thick and I think your fullness is perfect, not too thick and not too thin. Do you know if any at home remedies exist to thin the hair in a healthy subtle way. It was so bad that I had to relax my hair in order to manage.
Can you please make a list of products to use on my hair, been having a brittle hair and is shedding
It’s hard to say as I’m not sure the specific needs or porosity of your hair. It’s really about trial and error and reading the ingredients of the products to ensure you’re using it the right way. I have a list of products I recommend on my Amazon Storefront, be sure to check that out. The link is in the description box.
love your vids, they are very helpful
Great tips
Thank you. You just gained a follower. ❤
Hi...thanks for sharing. So my hair got damaged in 2014 after a hair dresser bleached it instead of using temporary colour. It has never been the same again. My hair breaks alot...plaiting sort of helps as it gains more body after relaxing. But when I'm due for a touch up, the breakage is real. I don't want to cut it though...how do I maintain length and the full body of hair I once had before the bleach disaster?
Sometimes we don't want to start over but we have to ask ourselves, whats healthy for our scalp and hair? The damage is done sis! cut it off sis!!! Bleach in itself is damaging if it's not properly treated by a professional who knows hair
Your glowing bab love from 🇬🇧 uk
🎉🎉🎉you are still the GOAT
Girl you are a goddess thank u sooo much🥰
Thank you
Hey Val. What if I do braid protective styles the whole year and relax my hair once a year , will it damage my hair?
It’s possible. Stretching that long while in a protective style back to back without a solid regimen could cause problems.
Her hair is already naturally thick
Hey if it’s my first time relaxing should I perm the whole head or just roots ?
The whole head starting with the mid shaft first, ends second and roots last.
Hi. If I add oil to the relaxer , will it have same effect as oiling my hair before applying relaxer.
No. This will cause your hair to become under-processed.
Do you have low porosity hair? Or high?
Gem filled video
Thank youuu
@hairlicious Inc, thanks so much for this video. Very informative. Can I ask, when do you use conditioner and grease before relaxing? Do you use it the day you want to relax or some days before just after stretching?
Also what leave in conditioner do you use for your overnight conditioning?
Looking forward to your response. Tia.
Turns out my vitamin D is extremely low. 3 out of 10. Ask for that blood test. Now, the tips I've gotten from you have manifest some healthy results.
My hair had an adverse effect to coconut oil I don’t know what it is about coconut oil but I had to stop using it. I typically use olive oil on my hair and have been using it for years my problem is in the last few years I’ve had 2 hairdressers cause my hair to fall out and one put in a ponytail and I don’t know what he used but I couldn’t get the glue out of my hair nor would it dissolve and I had to cut the ponytail off of my head. Now that my hair had grown back… mostly I’m afraid to pursue a new hairdresser and I’m doing as much of my own hair as possible but I’d still like a new hairdresser but one that’s experienced in natural/relaxed hair not weaves and extensions.
so I use black castor oil: lavender. does that make a difference or should I get the regular black castor oil?
also.. I get my hair deep conditioned & washed every 2 weeks at the salon & I also stretch my relaxer every 12 weeks. im happy to know im on the right track to retain length & thickness.
Damn, how you gonna post AFTER I shaved my head? 🤣🤣🤣 I got impatient lmao
I had to cut all of the relaxed hair off. As a matter of fact, I cut all of my hair down to 2 inches. I kept the natural look for a little over a year before going back to the creamy crack. Affirm works for me. My hair is now pass my shoulders and looks very healthy.
Excellent video I went back to a relaxer after 12 yrs. My hair was so thick I got tired of twisting and wearing afros..lol. I'm 66 and enjoying my relaxed journey again. All of it is still work. Thank you so much for your help..🌹🙏
Plastic bag, and mid-hot towel can be considered as an efficient hair steamer for low-budget!!
Yes! it's ol'skool but it works.
I started spacing out my relaxers to 3very 10 to 11 weeks and wow!…what a difference that made. My hair has grown at least five inches since this time 2022. Thank you so much for these tips. They are definitely helping me in my hair journey.
Your channel made me not afraid to go back relaxed. Always a pleasure ❤️
No shame over here sis!! Love and enjoy your relaxed hair💕
I’ve been following your regimen for about 2 months now and already see the difference. Usually when I’m stretching, my hair would break so much and just feel so dry. For YEARS. I moisturize every other day and my hair never feels dry anymore. I can’t wait to see my hair start to grow but already my hair feels so much healthier. Thank you!!
Whoa!! Thank you so much for sharing this. Glad your regimen is working out. You got this👍🏾💕
What do use for moisture?
@@mimivee5494 So Much Moisture by the as i am brand and I seal with Avacado or olive oil.
I added a low iron supplement to my diet two years ago and the shedding, the length retention is astonishing. I had been borderline anemic before but fell off of paying attention. I also really cut the amount of manipulation other than bi-weekly wash and roller set. I am able to stretch my relaxers to twice a year from four times a year on advice of my trichologist. On your advice I made my stylist protect my ends when relaxing. I also started adding some oils to my bi-weekly deep conditioners under the steamer or dryer for 30 minutes. I do a protein/moisture balance bi-weekly and do a protein treatment as well as Olaplex when I relax, two weeks before and two weeks after. I trim every relaxer or if I see it needs a dusting. I roller set and dry under hooded dryer for 2 hours bi-weekly and that is all the heat I use. My new regimen for the last two years has been super easy with the lock downs so babying has become the norm. I am at bra strap length when straight and will continue to see how much I can grow.
Do you mind sharing which low iron supplement you use?
Solid regimen! Sometimes our setbacks really allow us to evaluate our regimens for a bigger comeback!! Love how your stylist is cooperative with you protecting your ends. Are you still taking iron?
Check with your doc if you are 50 or older before adding iron to your diet. It can build up in the blood and cause harm. Blessings!
What iron supplement do you take ?!
Eat grits !! They’re packed with iron
This video came at a great time for me since I recently had a setback!
I have 4c fine hair which I started relaxing back in 2016. Unfortunately I didn't knew that I had to adopt a hair care regimen plus my previous hairdresser was constantly applying the relaxer on my entire head so my hair was very long but also dry, had a few tiny pieces because of breakage and was very overprocessed. I started my healthy relaxed hair journey in december of 2019 after I switched hairdressers and did a bob cut. That made me reset my whole journey and with the help of the new salon and your tips (deep conditioning, moisturize and seal, moisture and protein balance, etc.) my hair grew ALOT and was very healthy and thick. Unfortunately (again), since I got to a state where my hair looked GREAT, in 2021 I started to care for it a bit less because life got in the way and I had less time for it, and now it is back at the same lenght I had before the bob cut (a bit longer even) but very dry, and my ends are very thin and see through as a result of also not doing a cut since 2019 and trimming lightly only on relaxer days (usually around 18 to 23 weeks), so I grew out the last part of the overprocessed ends that remained at the top of my head but didn't cut it when I should have. One thing that you've said before is that when relaxed hair is healthy it starts to grow alot thicker which in my case is very true especially because I use castor oil alot, but with the whole situation with my dry ends i'll probaby have to cut my hair twice this year just because i don't want to get a bob cut again and rather continue to grow out the hair and cut it progressively. I'll have my relaxer appointment next friday after stretching for 22 weeks because I really wanted to double the moisture intake on my hair and after the cut I intent to restart my journey again still applying your tips, and with a kids relaxer which is less agressive on my fine hair and tends to leave a tiny bit of texture which makes it look alot fuller and thicker. Wish me luck 🍀🤞🏾
That’s so smart to use the grease as a blockage sort of for relaxer going from root (new growth) to already processed hair. Just in case it over laps.
People don’t know this . But coconut oil is a protein . That’s why it can leaves your hair hard at times. Coconut oil should be only applied to the scalp .unless you need a protein treatment.
I thought it had 0g of protein...
Hi Val, I have been following your channel since October last year and I have learnt a lot. I have developed a healthy hair routine and am seeing improvement.
Much love from Nairobi, Kenya.
wakenya mpo ❤️
@@Stephy_E tupo!🙂
I have to use direct heat in my hair. Air drying just causes way too much breakage for me. I've tried every method since '09. LOL
Excellent advice as usual my sister!! 👏🏾
The tip of adding the oils to the deep conditioner has been a huge game changer for me ❤️. Thank you! 😊
Fantastic tips! I’ve had my hooded hair dryer for 15 years & it’s still going strong- great investment. Agree that coconut oil & castor oil are my best friends. I’m not relaxed but love your tips.👍🏽
@@nuninuninu5095 The Dazey Natural Wonder Hooded Hair Dryer. It works great 😊
Awesome tips!!!❤️
God bless you abundantly for always sharing and helping because following your advice has made my relaxed hair REALLY THRIVE!!!❤️🙏🏽
No more dryness and breakage.
My hair is also making a come back. I tend to only get to bra strap and currently the center of my crown is broken short. My main issues: keeping my hair tangle free, consistent trimming, and consistent deep conditioning for moisture. I also think over processing was an issue in the past. Thank you for these tips. They are clear, logical, concise. I was able to reverse engineer my hair journey and see what steps I wasn’t doing correctly. #teamgeneticpotential
I literally have the exact same issues!
@@skyelynnae hair twin! Or should I say: hair issue twin! I believe my breakage at the center crown area is from rough detangling as that area gets tangled the worst. And I think I over process the area because that center area is so curly and prone to tangles. So I now keep my hair detangled throughout the week and conscientiously wash my hair as not to cause more tangles. All the best to you on your journey!
These are great tips sis!
Dusting in between my trims has helped my hair so much 💕
Thanks Alexis💕 dusting is everything!
Please ,what is dusting ? I wish to learn
@@aijiac100 it’s cutting off the very ends of your hair to prevent split ends. Like less than 1/2 an inch
I haven't had a relaxer in years I've been thinking about going back to one. This helps. Thank you.
Thank you!!! As a new follower I would love to see a video on dusting your ends which I imagine for you is not too difficult since your hair is one length. Mine is 13 inches crown to chin (front) and 16 inches crown to shoulders (back). Agree with pretty petals; you inspire us!! 😍
Hey sis. Welcome💕 Will do.
I used to have thick voluminous hair growing up. But overtime it started thinning (when my mom stopped taking care of it and I was left to do it myself) then add depression + low self esteem that made me not take care of myself at all for years. On top of me adding relaxers to it while not taking care of it at all. So my hair is fighting for its life right now.
Surprise and happy I’m not bald headed.
My stylist always put relaxer on my relaxed hair I am dealing with breakages since November now...I can see how thin the over-relaxed hair are they were high porosity now they are low porosity the breakages continue..I keep taking care of them myself.everytimes I keep telling myself I can fixed this, I can do it those words help to keep me from cutting everything off again,it took me so long to grow them back...I even have nightmares.the last time I went to her to relaxed my hair I think she did cause breakages on my hair on purpose because I stopped going to wash my hair at her salon..when I wash my hair on my own I hv no itchy scalp and I am more careful on putting the rollers....it sucks that I can't relax my hair on my own.
The delivery of your videos is so informative and encouraging that we can apply it in our everyday life. Thank you so much for your hard work and love for us to succeed whether we are relaxed or natural. You are amazing!🤗💖
So sweet of you to say, Janice! Thank you🙏🏾✨
"At least be able to see an inch of NG" LOL girl, I'm at 1,000 yards of stretching😳😳. Kidding 😂, but I do have a habit of stretching for a good minute. Thank you for the extra knowledge V!! 💜
I've shared this video with myself so I can watch it over and over again. Great tips
You need to know your hair porosity. Coconut oil is not good for low porosity hair. Why are so many hairdressers under-educated? They don't know anything about hair health or applying relaxer properly among other things!
Very, very informative. I think drinking more water has contributed to my hair’s burst of growth. I’m not a vitamin or supplement fan so I try to get my nutrients through my heart healthy diet.
Thank you so much for the education. As I feel with your knowledge and experience, I feel more confident to grow my daughter's hair and I don't need to be afraid of relaxing it. I have been through many experiences and other you tubers experiences and your style and experiences may he's my daughter's. So thank you for all your work and effort.
Hello ladies if you are working on a budget like me,to deep condition you can check out the TH-cam channel curly proverbs she has got some hacks on how to deep condition without a steamer
How to get these waves?
rosemary has been a gamechanger for me. wish i knew that it helped a year ago!
Great advices with all the details we need. Thank you 💛
Wonderful tips. Thank you keep them coming.
Can I say dark and lovely triple moisture is great, know your hair: protein/moisture balance, baggying(hairlista informed), co washing, protective styles, health scalp(tea tree/peppermint oil), dusting your ends, stretching relaxers-i only relax every other holiday, and DEEP CONDITIONING- has helped me so much...I know my hair so well....I can look and feel it and know what it wants right away. It's possible. Long hair don't care.
Thank you so much for this video!! You really over some key points! I hope to follow these steps soon , trying to take better care of my hair this year
I started following you YEARS ago when I was relaxed; when Neutrogena triple moisture (NTM) daily leave in was one of your staple products. Love, love, LOVED this product for my relaxed hair AND my natural hair when I transitioned in 2011. Would love if you could recommend a product equivalent to it, since it has been discontinued 🫤. I continue to follow you because the tips that you provide for relaxed hair works equally well for natural hair. You provide sound, valuable advice. Keep doing what you do, enlightening and sharing. Be blessed.💜👍🏾
Is it normal that my hair loves protein so much and hates moisture?also my hair loves heat blow drying?maybe its all in my head.
what is relaxer/ kertain is done every 4-6 months is that too stretched?
So true! My hair is will always be thin, relaxed or natural
Tell me about it. We thin- hair girls really suffer and people don't understand that we were born this way. No nutrient problems or diseases just genetics!
Spray fenugreek seed water/aloe vera juice on your hair.