I want to see/know everything about the wedding! The outfits, the theme, the food, the feels, give me a series, give me the details. Give me it all. TH-cam and Instagram are my main hubs for short form content.
Just finished! I got diagnosed with OCD almost 14 years ago, but have had it for at least 21 years. I look forward to hearing more about your OCD journey. Take your time and do what’s best for you, always. Again, I’m SO happy you’re back!!
I’m a mental health therapist (and also an ED survivor) and I am so so proud of you for speaking about your experience with OCD, and you should be SO proud of your recovery! We missed you so much and will always always always support you ❤
Yes, totally! I sometime feel there is no point doing self care things like my hair, but if it's done it helps me feel better. Some no energy tips would be great
As someone who is also struggling with severe mental health issues, to the point where i had to take a step back from work and many other aspects of my life had to be compromised, i can completely relate to what you were saying and i appreciate you being an example for others. Coming back slowly is how i also hope to go back eventually. Missed your content so so much ❤
I am so happy you were able to get an OCD diagnosis! I’ve struggled with it my entire life - it was especially hard as a child because it doesn’t “look” the way it does on TV. It’s truly such a debilitating mental illness so I’m thrilled when someone is able to get the help they need. You got this, rock on Kayley - and welcome back!
@@Topanga. I am interested in a *lot* of different things ... it's a part of my INTP personality type. Hair styling videos aren't one of my deeper interests, but enough that I appreciate the quality of her videos.
@Topanga. Wow that was really rude. I don’t know if you were trying to be funny or not… but it came across like you were trying to be a mean girl. It’s TH-cam, people can watch whatever they want to! You shouldn’t go out of your way to leave a comment to make someone feel unwelcome
So happy your finding yourself mentally and seeing what works for you! Some video suggestions: - more heatless waves/curls videos - complicated braids or updo challenges - sit down and talk videos for a more chill vibe like this one! - product reviews if you try out more hair products - mental health videos and self care videos You were the first person I ever subscribed to on youtube and still on of my fave youtubers to this day! I hope your mental health journey keeps moving forward and so happy to see your back! And definitely take all the time you need for social media!
I love your ideas! I also think "How to approach your hairdresser" videos would be nice - how to ask for specific cuts, colors, wedding hair, prom hair
I loved the product reviews you did that were science-based. It really helped me better understand what hype has no evidence behind it and what will work for my hair goals! I’m sure those take a lot more time to research, but I’d love to see more of those! So glad you’re back and taking care of yourself.
You are really the first online person that talks about long-covid. I have been dealing with it for 3,5 years… it’s a struggle. But so fun to see you again and I would love just fantasy inspired hairstyles and stuff!
Happy you’re back! ❤ Some thoughts on videos… - “updating your hair style” - so taking the styles we are super used to from maybe 5 years ago and showing how to bring it into 2024 - easy updos or wedding guest hairstyles - weekly hair routine - washes, styles, refreshing a style etc - round brush blowout tutorial - hair styles for real life - how you wear your hair for different real life events - chatty videos like this while you do your hair/get ready - how to chose a hair style according to your outfit
I really would love to see long form content of you trying on wedding dresses and talking about the wedding planning and the wedding itself. Your joy is infectious and I'd love to hear more about the wedding.
I learned how to braid from you while I was recovering from the birth of my baby. That baby is 12 yrs old now!!! I'm so glad that you're in a wonderful new place in your life. I'd love to see your wedding photos & hair & everything that made you smile.
Kayley mentioning the DIY girl thing. " Me remembering when made her own celestial pins for safiyas hair 😅 " So we definitely knew! So glad to have you back!
First, welcome back!!!! I’m so excited you’re back! Second, I cried for you. The things you went through for us are just incredible and we never deserved you, but we really don’t deserve you. Third, “my wife” 😍 I don’t know why but that got me in my feels. Videos I would love to see if you would love to make them: -return of the recreation of {tv show/movie} hair - how to get out of a hair slump without a huge chop or color -hairstyles inspired by X (hairstyles inspired by Taylor Swift albums- not recreations of her hair) -some sort of homage to the rise of women’s sports and women watching sports (thanks to Caitlin Clark, Taylor Swift, and the other incredible ladies out there!)
So happy to hear you are doing well, and welcome back! Please don't stress about frequent posting, we're all just happy to have you and you have such an impressive back catalogue for anyone who would like more content in-between your new videos!
Video ideas: - something like "Craziest hairstyle I can make in 60 seconds, 5 minutes, and 20 minutes" - hair care tips when dealing with severe fatigue (including how to mentally let go of unrealistic expectations) - easy, heatless hairstyles with tiny claw clips! - favorite hair products you've been loving recently - non-toxic vs. "greenwashed" hair products It's good to see you Kayley! :) You keep being gentle with yourself and celebrating small and big victories. :)
😭😭😭 I am diagnosed with OCD, too. I live the nightmare every day, I go to therapy but it still manifests because… OCD. You were speaking about it, and I felt so so much for you. It’s something I truly do not wish wish on anyone, it’s imprisoning, pure torture. I’m happy to know you are going to therapy, and that you have a good support system. Thank you for speaking about it, and thank you for saying as it is… it’s NOTHING like people see it in the media. Much love to you, thank you for your words. I send a huge hug for you, we got this! I am incredibly proud of you ❤ shine bright, pretty soul.
Thank you so much for this 💕💕💕. I am In therapy and working hard towards healing. ACT has been a really helpful part of OCD therapy for me, as well as a touch of IFS. If you haven’t checked her out, I super recommend Kimberly Quinnlan’s podcast and workbook. Idk why but listening to her helps me find my way back to “me” faster. All the love and encouragement from me, ocd warrior buddy! We got this 💕!
So happy to see you back, girlie!! Take all the time you need to ease into your triumphant return. Would love to see you posting some Insta reels as well, but TH-cam is really my favourite platform so I’m just so thrilled to hear you plan to start making videos again! Sending you so much love 🌈💘🌼
This made me so happy! So proud of you for climbing these mountains and loved seeing you recognize your own bravery. 💛 cannot wait to see what comes next for you!
When you came back for the Christmas hair video I was so excited. I’ve been with you since the early days and will watch you as long as you’re willing to be here. Things I’d love to see: reacting to viral hair hacks and tricks to see if they work or not/worth the time. Budget friendly/drugstore hair care or dupes- I usually splurge on getting a nice hair cut and color but the day to day products can get pricey. I’d love to see budget friendly options for people who can’t but luxury or high end brands. Tips for girlies with thinner hair. Fast cute styles Love to also see some of your crafting and DIY. ❤❤❤❤❤
I'm so glad you're back! And I'm very grateful for your transparency in this vid, it is immensely helpful to hear other people speak candidly about their life
I’ve been subscribed since I was in 5th/6th grade ish and I’m now in college. I’m so glad you’re back!! Thank you for being so open about what’s going on in your world!! Take your time easing back into posting and stuff!! Thank you for being a constant and positive figure my life!! Hope you and your family are doing well!!
Kayley, so gooood to have you back! You should be proud of yourself for overcoming everything and talking about it so openly. Take it one step at a time, you've got this!
Fellow OCD-haver here. You’re so strong!!! Exposure and response prevention is really hard and it sounds like you’re crushing it! So glad you’re back!!! Your videos are so comforting ❤
The smile you get when talking about your wife really shows how happy you both are together. I'm so happy for you! I've missed having your videos be a bit of a comfort, so I'm glad to see you back. Also when you ended this video with your normal catchphrase, I actually teared up. I had almost forgotten about it and didn't expect it, but when I heard you say "Whether you're old, or new, or a casual lurker..." I was instantly brought back to the many hours of your past videos and different times in my life. Definitely feeling old at this point!
I’m so glad you’re back! I’m so proud of you! Thank you for opening up and letting us know what’s been going on! Don’t ever feel pressured or feel like you have to rush to get us content. You are more important than that.
I'm so happy to see you, it feels like seeing an old friend again! I found myself thinking about you fairly regularly and hoping for the best for you. I'm so glad you're doing better, this video hit me in the feels so much. Welcome back!
having ocd regarding your literal job must be so hard, you are really brave for overcoming it! take a break whenever you feel like it would be beneficial :)
Omg well done for working through exposure therapy, it took me years to get over my OCD where I thought I was a danger to my friends and family. Its so hard. Well done. You're amazing.
As someone who was diagnosed with OCD around the same time that I started watching your channel, this was such an emotional watch for me ❤ Thank you for speaking to what OCD and exposure therapy truly is. I also struggle with chronic illness so I relate to your long COVID journey as well. I am so happy to see you back and feeling healthier!! All the love!
As fars as social media, I just really use YT. For your wedding we would all love to know everything you are comfortable sharing. Being sick is the worst especially when you've already been suffering from other issues. So glad you are feeling better. And good for you and working with OCD and putting the work in. Helps so much. So glad you are happy, healthy and ready to roll. ❤
Honestly - I still love hairstyle tutorials. Simple ones, complicated ones, ones for work, ones for parties, etc. But I would also LOVE to see you (if funds permit it) reviewing styling products like sprays, oils, hot tools, overnight curls, etc. Those are the hair channels I watch the most because I'm always looking to try new things!
TH-cam suggested to watch your video just now, but I'm so happy that I checked if you are back and it was so good to see you again. Thank you for your smiles hope to keep seeing your videos in the future.
I have suffered from OCD a little over 20 years and I just started therapy this year and I have made so much progress . So proud of you for the work you are doing and for helping bring awareness.
Oh my goodness, I'm so glad to hear that!! Getting treatment can be so life changing. I also love Kimberly Quinlann's podcast (it's in the description box). I've learned so much from her!
My daughter (14) was diagnosed with OCD about 7 years ago. What a journey we've been on! Thank you for sharing and being honest about your experience! I wish you the best with your EX/P therapy. Take care of yourself. You've got this!
Ad someone with OCD I love how you explained it as so many ppl think it is just being obsessed with being clean when it is so much more especially the obsessive thoughts, so glad you are getting treatment. I have had OCD since I was 7 and its an ongoing battle
As someone with OCD who went through a bunch her adult life undiagnosed, I so understand what you mean! I am so proud of you for going to therapy for it, it helps so so much and i hope it is going well for you! Just dont forget, whatever happens, we got this!
Girl you're kicking butt! Thank you for being so open an honest even about the big scary things. I know a lot of mental things don't work like this (mine certainly doesn't) but I hope there's some good feelings around having so many members of the family ready and waiting to follow along and spend time with you again- you've built something incredible, and it's such a testament to how just awesome of a person you are! (Also wedding content, craft content, chatty content, literally all the content in any forms you want! I'm so excited for content popping up every now and again!)
WELCOME BACK KAYLEY!!!!!!! 🥹💖✨ Missed your lovely self and your helpful videos and I am so happy to see you here again! I am so very proud of you for all the baby steps that you have taken that have allowed you to come this far in your OCD diagnosis journey. Cheering you on from here. You got this, Queen. Go at your own pace. 💜
Congratulations on your bravery, Kayley! What a lot of work you’ve put in to being here for us. And thank you for being so transparent with your journey. We appreciate you so much!
So exited to see your back. As a person who was also only diagnosed with OCD as an adult, it is a wild ride (and by that I mean it absolutely sucks) and does not look at like what people think of when they hear OCD. Personally, I found it super validating when I was finally diagnosed and I hope that you have also found the diagnosis process helpful. In terms of where I would most like to see you posting (since you asked) I like TH-cam and Instagram best. Videos I would like to see: - how to get out of a hair slump without a huge chop or color (I saw someone else suggest this and thought it was an awesome idea) -TV show/movie hair recreations -More science based videos (like the one you did on rice water) - Hair tutorials for truly easy, heatless styles (ones someone could realistically do in not a lot of time) Honestly, I will be happy to watch whatever you post but since you asked I thought I would voice my top requests. So happy you are feeling up too being back!
so excited that you're back!! missed youu!! glad you're happy and everything is better, take as long as you need can't wait for to see you on tiktok!! I would love to see more of your hairstyle videos, particularly the ones from TV shows and films. I'd also love for maybe some wavy/curly hairstyle which you could do with anna laura if she can!!
When I saw this video I legit squealed she’s back!!! So happy to see you. Glad you’re doing better and on the upswing. So proud of you and to see how far you’ve come from what you explained. ❤
Welcome back. You were missed, but I visited old tutorials regularly. Loved the update, and glad that you are better, both physical and mental health. As for what I would like to see, sounds like there are all sorts of little venues you could travel. Knitting, crocheting, hair, life/lifestyle... pick the thing that brings joy. Even if it's just living, and not social media. Be happy.
I follow you for over 12 years and you showed me how to treat the attribut on my body I love the most! I love youtube as your plattform and I am excited to see more! ❤
So glad you're back and that you're doing it in a way that's mindful of your mental health. I'm very excited to see more content from you again and will be looking forward to every video despite the fact that I currently have a pixie cut 🤣
One, thank you so much for sharing your mental and physical health struggles. You're so strong for working your way back into doing what you love. Two, for the wedding, I would just love to see and hear why you made the color, decor, hair & dress decisions you made. I bet it was beautiful and it deserves to be shared when you're ready! Cannot wait for your next video! As for future ideas, would love some updated lazy day, barely want to get out of bed but want my hair to look cute without trying ideas!
I am so glad youre back. I went from long frizzy hair that i always just threw in a low ponytail to my family always comes to me when they want their hair done and learning how to take care of my naturally wavy hair. All because of you. I love my hair and think of it as on of my best features now. Im more confident. Doing my hair in different hairstyles has became a huge stress reliever and a form of self care for me. And now i just recently had a baby and i cant wait til her hair is long enough for me to do it. Thank you for being such a big part of my life. Im so glad youre back. Im so excited to watch more of your videos. I need more ideas of things to do with my hair.❤😊
Welcome back…you were truly missed!!! And I’ll watch everything you post but honestly love longer videos on TH-cam instead of short form & I’m always on IG instead of TikTok.
Late to the party because TH-cam… I’m so glad you’re back, and I’ve only wanted to hug a stranger on the internet this badly once, before. I’ve had Covid twice, now, and the 2nd time I’m still trying to come back from. I’m a multi-illness spoonie, so it was a given I’d wind up with long Covid, eventually. You have my deepest sympathy!! Content requests: Easy ways to care for long hair. I have a hard time taking care of my nearly waist-long, curly, baby-fine hair. Easy “protective” styling would be great, too! My hair has never been this long, before, so I really don’t want to cut it. And, as you are more comfortable talking about it, more of your journey. What happened, and how you dealt/are dealing with it. It’s so helpful to hear other people’s stories and journeys with their mental health. I feel less alone, and more confident I can move forward, too. Welcome back, and thank you for sharing so much of your experience with us.
Welcome back. Very proud of you for the progress you've made - it's so not easy. And I'm touched that you shared it with us. Whatever you decide to do going forward, remember to prioritise yourself. We'll still be here if you need to take a break.
It’s so great to see you posting again! It was kind of shocking when you seemed to just disappear and I hoped you were ok. Every now and then I would check to see if there was anything new, and I happened to check while at an appointment the other day, and couldn’t believe when I saw new videos! Thanks for sharing why you stepped away. So glad you’re doing better!
Congratulations on coming back! Exposure therapy is so so hard but so so worth it! What you’ve done is incredibly brave and I know I’m not just speaking for myself when I say I’m so proud of you! ❤
Been following since the green backdrop days, and so glad to see you again! You have every right to be incredibly proud of yourself and the work you've done to care for your health. Super excited to see the videos you share, in whatever ways work best for you!
It's been so lovely to watch you grow into queerness (YOU GOT MARRIED?!!!!) and learning more about yourself on a broader level the past years. I remember following your hair tutorials when I was in MIDDLE SCHOOL and now I am a year deep into apprenticing to become a hairstylist and have also grown from a strange iron-curled girl into an even stranger air dried man. I remember a few years ago finding out the dog of a food blogger I was weirdly fanatic about as a thirteen year old had died and crying about it; I think there's something special about getting the snippets of someone's life, no matter how nebulous of a connection is. I hope you are so well.
Oh my gosh. I’ve been away from YT for a bit and I just cried watching this. I am so so so happy to see you. And I’m so proud of you and happy to hear your improvement and work to overcome the struggles in life.
As for anything for future ideas. I grew up in a household where hair care wasn’t really a thing and after watching you for years and finally living out I’m getting into it. But I have no idea where to start. I’ve seen so many of your videos but Im still overwhelmed. Where do I start? (Also I’m about to watch your other videos since this one so if you’ve already answered this then thanks in advance!)
so glad you're back and healing! I always looked up to your coming out story and relationship with your partner and I missed your joyous presence so much!
So happy to see you back! You taught me so much in college about my hair and it makes me happy to this day! I love when you tell us about the science of hair! I also really miss you doing hairstyles from shows! I was watching the Witcher and was like omg this is a Kayley Melissa hair tutorial waiting to happen!! You saying “my wife” makes me so happy!!
So happy to see you back on YT, and I totally get needing to take it slow. Mental health struggles can completely derail your life, and I know how hard it is to fight those intrusive thoughts. To answer your question, I still like long form content the most, but shorts are fun when you just have a few minutes to spare. Aside from your usual hair content, I'd also enjoy videos about your new hobbies if that's something you want to share with us. I wouldn't be surprised if a lot of your audience is crafty too.
I’m SO PROUD OF YOU! Pushing through things like that and getting the help you need along the way is SO unbelievably hard. You’re so sweet and I’m so glad to have you still here whatever way you can be. 🫶🏻💖
I'm in recovery from OCD, and it SUCKS! So glad you got diagnosed! I hope that therapy continues to help. :) I found that prescription meds and safe relationships to be very helpful too.
So happy you're back! I've been watching old videos and missing your knowledge, but mostly the personality with which you deliver it! I'd love simple hairstyles that are fast and preferably done without heat tools. I'm a mom of a 14 month old, and most days I have very little time to get ready!
Life can be so hard sometimes, thank you for talking about it, you’re really brave for mentioning it. You’ve had a long journey, hopefully it will get easier from now on. Take care of yourself 🤗
So happy to have you back, and I’m so glad you’re doing better! I would love to see you post on TikTok! I hardly ever watch TH-cam videos anymore, but I’ll always watch yours. I’ve been here since the green curtain days and I don’t plan on going anywhere.
I was also diagnosed with ocd a few years ago. Thank you for giving an accurate description and summary. I wish you all the luck in your exposure therapy and ocd journey. It’s such a mentally taxing thing to overcome. Knowing filming/TH-cam is one of your obsessions/compulsions, please take this at your own pace and don’t let any demand or imposter syndrome control what you need to do for yourself 💜
Welcome back! You were missed, but I’m glad you prioritized yourself and your wellness until you were ready 🤍 I’m so sorry you have been dealing with long covid, this illness has impacted so many of us in traumatic ways. I lost 2 family members after their battles with covid. And having to deal with either of those scenarios and then have to see people’s loud opinions about covid is very triggering. Sending love as you continue to heal and recover. You are also so brave to fight through mental health challenges to come back to what you love! I hope you are so proud of yourself for getting here. As far as content, I am mainly on instagram and TH-cam and look forward to seeing your upcoming posts! I love any and all hair content but would also love to see about your wedding, so happy for you that in the midst of everything you have someone wonderful who loves you! Thanks for being a light on social media!
Welcome back! I’ve been suffering with scalp psoriasis in recent years and in tackling that, my hair has gotten so dry and dull. To make matters worse, my scalp is still not how it was before. I’d love to see your tips for getting healthy hair and scalp back. I have thick long hair but I miss when it was soft and shiny (healthy). I never normally comment but I’m hoping you see this, I’m desperate.
You are a rockstar Kayley! We love you so so much and will be here whenever and however you choose to come back to us. I got so many cute (and most importantly, easy) hair techniques from you. Would love some new hair accessories hairstyles. The butterflies are so so pretty ❤ and I am learning crochet too. It is HARD though. Kudos to you for doing micro-crochet 🙌
Late to the party but i’m so glad you’re back. I missed you and ur videos. I’ve been struggling finding someone else to watch for hair content. Glad ur back!
YAY thank you for posting this!! and thank you for taking care of yourself! I'm so happy to see you looking calm and more confident. Your serenity and contentedness is so much more inspiring than watching someone burn a candle at both ends. please share alllll the things about the wedding that you want to! Especially the things you DIYed and of course the hair! I'd love to see more of your DIY content in general - I've loved in the past when you'd do a hair tutorial with a mini DIY section on the hair piece you made for it, for example. I feel so old for saying this, but I'd so much rather have long form videos that are few and far between than have many shorts. But I'm reasonably certain that I'm in the minority here, so you do you!! :)
First of all, I am SO HAPPY that you are back!!! I have been following you since the green screen days and I have MISSED you girl! I would really like some quick and easy hairstyles that are appropriate for my 30-something working life, because in the morning, I just want to cuddle my baby boy as much as possible before leaving for work 🩵
Would love a “smash or pass” style video for the hair trends you didn’t get to discuss while on hiatus!
I want to see/know everything about the wedding! The outfits, the theme, the food, the feels, give me a series, give me the details. Give me it all. TH-cam and Instagram are my main hubs for short form content.
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YES GIVE US A WEDDING VIDEOOOOOO and u could do bridal styles 👀 Maybe some with long AND short hair and introduce the wifeeee 👀👀👀
I just opened up YT not expecting this, BUT I CLICKED SO FAST!!!!!!! I’m so happy you’re back!!!!!!!
Just finished! I got diagnosed with OCD almost 14 years ago, but have had it for at least 21 years. I look forward to hearing more about your OCD journey. Take your time and do what’s best for you, always. Again, I’m SO happy you’re back!!
@@CE62714I feel like I have it but have never been diagnosed. Hearing Kayley talk about it made me emotional!
I’m a mental health therapist (and also an ED survivor) and I am so so proud of you for speaking about your experience with OCD, and you should be SO proud of your recovery! We missed you so much and will always always always support you ❤
I can't wait to see the no energy hair care/self care video. My mental health has been suffering and my hair is usually the thing that takes a hit
Yes, totally! I sometime feel there is no point doing self care things like my hair, but if it's done it helps me feel better. Some no energy tips would be great
I was *just* looking for a video like that!
As someone who is also struggling with severe mental health issues, to the point where i had to take a step back from work and many other aspects of my life had to be compromised, i can completely relate to what you were saying and i appreciate you being an example for others. Coming back slowly is how i also hope to go back eventually. Missed your content so so much ❤
Thank you so much!! I'm rooting for you and your recovery journey as well. Give yourself as much grace and compassion as you can ❤
Yes girl!! I feel this too
I am so happy you were able to get an OCD diagnosis! I’ve struggled with it my entire life - it was especially hard as a child because it doesn’t “look” the way it does on TV. It’s truly such a debilitating mental illness so I’m thrilled when someone is able to get the help they need. You got this, rock on Kayley - and welcome back!
So glad that your married life, your partner, and dogs are doing well ... and especially that you are too ❤❤
Hmmm you have no hair… 😂 why are you here?
@@Topanga. I am interested in a *lot* of different things ... it's a part of my INTP personality type. Hair styling videos aren't one of my deeper interests, but enough that I appreciate the quality of her videos.
@Topanga. Wow that was really rude. I don’t know if you were trying to be funny or not… but it came across like you were trying to be a mean girl. It’s TH-cam, people can watch whatever they want to! You shouldn’t go out of your way to leave a comment to make someone feel unwelcome
@ragreen2 well said!
@@08emily89 lol oh get over yourself
So happy your finding yourself mentally and seeing what works for you!
Some video suggestions:
- more heatless waves/curls videos
- complicated braids or updo challenges
- sit down and talk videos for a more chill vibe like this one!
- product reviews if you try out more hair products
- mental health videos and self care videos
You were the first person I ever subscribed to on youtube and still on of my fave youtubers to this day! I hope your mental health journey keeps moving forward and so happy to see your back! And definitely take all the time you need for social media!
I love your ideas! I also think "How to approach your hairdresser" videos would be nice - how to ask for specific cuts, colors, wedding hair, prom hair
Yes! Those are great ideas, I'd love to see that :)
I loved the product reviews you did that were science-based. It really helped me better understand what hype has no evidence behind it and what will work for my hair goals! I’m sure those take a lot more time to research, but I’d love to see more of those! So glad you’re back and taking care of yourself.
Yes, the science nerd in me loved those videos 😊
You are really the first online person that talks about long-covid. I have been dealing with it for 3,5 years… it’s a struggle. But so fun to see you again and I would love just fantasy inspired hairstyles and stuff!
If you’re looking for someone else who talk about long covid Meghan Rienks makes awesome content about her experience!
Happy you’re back! ❤
Some thoughts on videos…
- “updating your hair style” - so taking the styles we are super used to from maybe 5 years ago and showing how to bring it into 2024
- easy updos or wedding guest hairstyles
- weekly hair routine - washes, styles, refreshing a style etc
- round brush blowout tutorial
- hair styles for real life - how you wear your hair for different real life events
- chatty videos like this while you do your hair/get ready
- how to chose a hair style according to your outfit
I really would love to see long form content of you trying on wedding dresses and talking about the wedding planning and the wedding itself. Your joy is infectious and I'd love to hear more about the wedding.
Anything wedding-wise that you want to share, we’d love to see. Most excited to see the outfit and hair choices, plus the smiles and joy of the day.
I learned how to braid from you while I was recovering from the birth of my baby. That baby is 12 yrs old now!!! I'm so glad that you're in a wonderful new place in your life. I'd love to see your wedding photos & hair & everything that made you smile.
Kayley mentioning the DIY girl thing. " Me remembering when made her own celestial pins for safiyas hair 😅 " So we definitely knew! So glad to have you back!
hahaha I fully forgot that I shared that. Yeah, never found a craft I didn't like.
„it was like lucy in the chocolate factory but with 😄🤭✨trauma✨“ the positive spin kayley puts on everything is my everything🥰
First, welcome back!!!! I’m so excited you’re back! Second, I cried for you. The things you went through for us are just incredible and we never deserved you, but we really don’t deserve you. Third, “my wife” 😍 I don’t know why but that got me in my feels.
Videos I would love to see if you would love to make them:
-return of the recreation of {tv show/movie} hair
- how to get out of a hair slump without a huge chop or color
-hairstyles inspired by X (hairstyles inspired by Taylor Swift albums- not recreations of her hair)
-some sort of homage to the rise of women’s sports and women watching sports (thanks to Caitlin Clark, Taylor Swift, and the other incredible ladies out there!)
So happy to hear you are doing well, and welcome back! Please don't stress about frequent posting, we're all just happy to have you and you have such an impressive back catalogue for anyone who would like more content in-between your new videos!
That's so nice!! Thank you ❤❤❤
Video ideas:
- something like "Craziest hairstyle I can make in 60 seconds, 5 minutes, and 20 minutes"
- hair care tips when dealing with severe fatigue (including how to mentally let go of unrealistic expectations)
- easy, heatless hairstyles with tiny claw clips!
- favorite hair products you've been loving recently
- non-toxic vs. "greenwashed" hair products
It's good to see you Kayley! :) You keep being gentle with yourself and celebrating small and big victories. :)
Welcome back Kayley Melissa I'm so glad you're back. I love to hear everything about the wedding. I'm glad you're happy
😭😭😭 I am diagnosed with OCD, too. I live the nightmare every day, I go to therapy but it still manifests because… OCD. You were speaking about it, and I felt so so much for you. It’s something I truly do not wish wish on anyone, it’s imprisoning, pure torture. I’m happy to know you are going to therapy, and that you have a good support system. Thank you for speaking about it, and thank you for saying as it is… it’s NOTHING like people see it in the media. Much love to you, thank you for your words. I send a huge hug for you, we got this! I am incredibly proud of you ❤ shine bright, pretty soul.
Thank you so much for this 💕💕💕. I am In therapy and working hard towards healing. ACT has been a really helpful part of OCD therapy for me, as well as a touch of IFS. If you haven’t checked her out, I super recommend Kimberly Quinnlan’s podcast and workbook. Idk why but listening to her helps me find my way back to “me” faster.
All the love and encouragement from me, ocd warrior buddy! We got this 💕!
OMG that Lover cardigan 😍😍😍! Would love to see a weekly hair routine/hair wash day!
So happy to see you back, girlie!! Take all the time you need to ease into your triumphant return. Would love to see you posting some Insta reels as well, but TH-cam is really my favourite platform so I’m just so thrilled to hear you plan to start making videos again! Sending you so much love 🌈💘🌼
This made me so happy! So proud of you for climbing these mountains and loved seeing you recognize your own bravery. 💛 cannot wait to see what comes next for you!
When you came back for the Christmas hair video I was so excited. I’ve been with you since the early days and will watch you as long as you’re willing to be here.
Things I’d love to see: reacting to viral hair hacks and tricks to see if they work or not/worth the time.
Budget friendly/drugstore hair care or dupes- I usually splurge on getting a nice hair cut and color but the day to day products can get pricey. I’d love to see budget friendly options for people who can’t but luxury or high end brands.
Tips for girlies with thinner hair.
Fast cute styles
Love to also see some of your crafting and DIY.
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Maybe incorporating her crafts into hair! Lol the mini crochet
Im crying listening to you talk about your OCD recovery!! Fellow ERP graduate and im so so so proud of you!! ❤️
I'm so glad you're back! And I'm very grateful for your transparency in this vid, it is immensely helpful to hear other people speak candidly about their life
I just want to point out that, "whether you're old, or new, or a casual lurker" has put the biggest smile on my face ❤ missed you, sweet girl
I’ve been subscribed since I was in 5th/6th grade ish and I’m now in college. I’m so glad you’re back!! Thank you for being so open about what’s going on in your world!! Take your time easing back into posting and stuff!! Thank you for being a constant and positive figure my life!! Hope you and your family are doing well!!
So happy to hear you are doing better and are up for posting again! You are awesome and strong!
Thanks for coming back! Welcome BACK! My favourite hair guru! Big virtual hugs and loads of love to you from Singapore 😍💕
Kayley, so gooood to have you back! You should be proud of yourself for overcoming everything and talking about it so openly. Take it one step at a time, you've got this!
Girl we are here for you! Would looove to see/hear/enjoy all the wedding stuff!!!!!
Fellow OCD-haver here. You’re so strong!!! Exposure and response prevention is really hard and it sounds like you’re crushing it! So glad you’re back!!! Your videos are so comforting ❤
The smile you get when talking about your wife really shows how happy you both are together. I'm so happy for you! I've missed having your videos be a bit of a comfort, so I'm glad to see you back. Also when you ended this video with your normal catchphrase, I actually teared up. I had almost forgotten about it and didn't expect it, but when I heard you say "Whether you're old, or new, or a casual lurker..." I was instantly brought back to the many hours of your past videos and different times in my life. Definitely feeling old at this point!
I’m so glad you’re back! I’m so proud of you! Thank you for opening up and letting us know what’s been going on! Don’t ever feel pressured or feel like you have to rush to get us content. You are more important than that.
I'm so happy to see you, it feels like seeing an old friend again! I found myself thinking about you fairly regularly and hoping for the best for you. I'm so glad you're doing better, this video hit me in the feels so much. Welcome back!
having ocd regarding your literal job must be so hard, you are really brave for overcoming it! take a break whenever you feel like it would be beneficial :)
Omg well done for working through exposure therapy, it took me years to get over my OCD where I thought I was a danger to my friends and family. Its so hard. Well done. You're amazing.
As someone who was diagnosed with OCD around the same time that I started watching your channel, this was such an emotional watch for me ❤ Thank you for speaking to what OCD and exposure therapy truly is. I also struggle with chronic illness so I relate to your long COVID journey as well. I am so happy to see you back and feeling healthier!! All the love!
As fars as social media, I just really use YT. For your wedding we would all love to know everything you are comfortable sharing. Being sick is the worst especially when you've already been suffering from other issues. So glad you are feeling better. And good for you and working with OCD and putting the work in. Helps so much. So glad you are happy, healthy and ready to roll. ❤
OMG! Welcome back! The season of festivals is coming! Im so excited for your festival/summer hairstyles again!
"I feel like a fancy lady but also a little insane"...perfect description! Welcome back!
Honestly - I still love hairstyle tutorials. Simple ones, complicated ones, ones for work, ones for parties, etc. But I would also LOVE to see you (if funds permit it) reviewing styling products like sprays, oils, hot tools, overnight curls, etc. Those are the hair channels I watch the most because I'm always looking to try new things!
Agree 💯!
Glad to see you back!
I would love to see a video about hairstyles that work with helmets.
Because safety and still looking cute.
TH-cam suggested to watch your video just now, but I'm so happy that I checked if you are back and it was so good to see you again. Thank you for your smiles hope to keep seeing your videos in the future.
Omg I’ve missed you so so so so much!!! Grateful you’re back!!
Thank you for coming back! We are proud of you❤❤❤❤
I have suffered from OCD a little over 20 years and I just started therapy this year and I have made so much progress . So proud of you for the work you are doing and for helping bring awareness.
Oh my goodness, I'm so glad to hear that!! Getting treatment can be so life changing. I also love Kimberly Quinlann's podcast (it's in the description box). I've learned so much from her!
Aw so pleased to see you again. I've been around since your green background days! Literally 12 years!
My daughter (14) was diagnosed with OCD about 7 years ago. What a journey we've been on! Thank you for sharing and being honest about your experience! I wish you the best with your EX/P therapy. Take care of yourself. You've got this!
Ad someone with OCD I love how you explained it as so many ppl think it is just being obsessed with being clean when it is so much more especially the obsessive thoughts, so glad you are getting treatment. I have had OCD since I was 7 and its an ongoing battle
As someone with OCD who went through a bunch her adult life undiagnosed, I so understand what you mean! I am so proud of you for going to therapy for it, it helps so so much and i hope it is going well for you! Just dont forget, whatever happens, we got this!
Girl you're kicking butt! Thank you for being so open an honest even about the big scary things.
I know a lot of mental things don't work like this (mine certainly doesn't) but I hope there's some good feelings around having so many members of the family ready and waiting to follow along and spend time with you again- you've built something incredible, and it's such a testament to how just awesome of a person you are!
(Also wedding content, craft content, chatty content, literally all the content in any forms you want! I'm so excited for content popping up every now and again!)
WELCOME BACK KAYLEY!!!!!!! 🥹💖✨
Missed your lovely self and your helpful videos and I am so happy to see you here again!
I am so very proud of you for all the baby steps that you have taken that have allowed you to come this far in your OCD diagnosis journey. Cheering you on from here. You got this, Queen. Go at your own pace. 💜
Congratulations on your bravery, Kayley! What a lot of work you’ve put in to being here for us. And thank you for being so transparent with your journey. We appreciate you so much!
So exited to see your back. As a person who was also only diagnosed with OCD as an adult, it is a wild ride (and by that I mean it absolutely sucks) and does not look at like what people think of when they hear OCD. Personally, I found it super validating when I was finally diagnosed and I hope that you have also found the diagnosis process helpful.
In terms of where I would most like to see you posting (since you asked) I like TH-cam and Instagram best.
Videos I would like to see:
- how to get out of a hair slump without a huge chop or color (I saw someone else suggest this and thought it was an awesome idea)
-TV show/movie hair recreations
-More science based videos (like the one you did on rice water)
- Hair tutorials for truly easy, heatless styles (ones someone could realistically do in not a lot of time)
Honestly, I will be happy to watch whatever you post but since you asked I thought I would voice my top requests. So happy you are feeling up too being back!
It's so good to see you back again. Would love to see any stories or photos of your wedding you feel comfortable sharing. Take care! 🥰
so excited that you're back!! missed youu!! glad you're happy and everything is better, take as long as you need
can't wait for to see you on tiktok!! I would love to see more of your hairstyle videos, particularly the ones from TV shows and films. I'd also love for maybe some wavy/curly hairstyle which you could do with anna laura if she can!!
When I saw this video I legit squealed she’s back!!! So happy to see you. Glad you’re doing better and on the upswing. So proud of you and to see how far you’ve come from what you explained. ❤
Welcome back, you beautifully brave woman!
Welcome back. You were missed, but I visited old tutorials regularly. Loved the update, and glad that you are better, both physical and mental health. As for what I would like to see, sounds like there are all sorts of little venues you could travel. Knitting, crocheting, hair, life/lifestyle... pick the thing that brings joy. Even if it's just living, and not social media. Be happy.
I follow you for over 12 years and you showed me how to treat the attribut on my body I love the most!
I love youtube as your plattform and I am excited to see more! ❤
So glad you're back and that you're doing it in a way that's mindful of your mental health. I'm very excited to see more content from you again and will be looking forward to every video despite the fact that I currently have a pixie cut 🤣
One, thank you so much for sharing your mental and physical health struggles. You're so strong for working your way back into doing what you love.
Two, for the wedding, I would just love to see and hear why you made the color, decor, hair & dress decisions you made. I bet it was beautiful and it deserves to be shared when you're ready!
Cannot wait for your next video! As for future ideas, would love some updated lazy day, barely want to get out of bed but want my hair to look cute without trying ideas!
I am so glad youre back. I went from long frizzy hair that i always just threw in a low ponytail to my family always comes to me when they want their hair done and learning how to take care of my naturally wavy hair. All because of you. I love my hair and think of it as on of my best features now. Im more confident. Doing my hair in different hairstyles has became a huge stress reliever and a form of self care for me. And now i just recently had a baby and i cant wait til her hair is long enough for me to do it. Thank you for being such a big part of my life. Im so glad youre back. Im so excited to watch more of your videos. I need more ideas of things to do with my hair.❤😊
Welcome back…you were truly missed!!! And I’ll watch everything you post but honestly love longer videos on TH-cam instead of short form & I’m always on IG instead of TikTok.
I've missed you!!! I have checked in every once in a while to see if you've come back. How happy I am to see you back!!!! Much love to you!!!
Late to the party because TH-cam… I’m so glad you’re back, and I’ve only wanted to hug a stranger on the internet this badly once, before. I’ve had Covid twice, now, and the 2nd time I’m still trying to come back from. I’m a multi-illness spoonie, so it was a given I’d wind up with long Covid, eventually. You have my deepest sympathy!!
Content requests: Easy ways to care for long hair. I have a hard time taking care of my nearly waist-long, curly, baby-fine hair. Easy “protective” styling would be great, too! My hair has never been this long, before, so I really don’t want to cut it.
And, as you are more comfortable talking about it, more of your journey. What happened, and how you dealt/are dealing with it. It’s so helpful to hear other people’s stories and journeys with their mental health. I feel less alone, and more confident I can move forward, too.
Welcome back, and thank you for sharing so much of your experience with us.
Welcome back. Very proud of you for the progress you've made - it's so not easy. And I'm touched that you shared it with us.
Whatever you decide to do going forward, remember to prioritise yourself. We'll still be here if you need to take a break.
It’s so great to see you posting again! It was kind of shocking when you seemed to just disappear and I hoped you were ok. Every now and then I would check to see if there was anything new, and I happened to check while at an appointment the other day, and couldn’t believe when I saw new videos! Thanks for sharing why you stepped away. So glad you’re doing better!
I'm so happy you're back and ok! I was kind of worried and it's so good to have you back! You're a brave one, honey!
You just seem so settled into yourself. Your aura is just amazing. Glad you prioritized yourself but also that you came back to us.
I'm just so happy you're okay!! 💜💜💜
Congratulations on coming back! Exposure therapy is so so hard but so so worth it! What you’ve done is incredibly brave and I know I’m not just speaking for myself when I say I’m so proud of you! ❤
Missed you hair godmother! Glad to have you back, glad you took time for yourself and your mental health ❤
Been following since the green backdrop days, and so glad to see you again! You have every right to be incredibly proud of yourself and the work you've done to care for your health. Super excited to see the videos you share, in whatever ways work best for you!
It's been so lovely to watch you grow into queerness (YOU GOT MARRIED?!!!!) and learning more about yourself on a broader level the past years. I remember following your hair tutorials when I was in MIDDLE SCHOOL and now I am a year deep into apprenticing to become a hairstylist and have also grown from a strange iron-curled girl into an even stranger air dried man. I remember a few years ago finding out the dog of a food blogger I was weirdly fanatic about as a thirteen year old had died and crying about it; I think there's something special about getting the snippets of someone's life, no matter how nebulous of a connection is. I hope you are so well.
Oh my gosh. I’ve been away from YT for a bit and I just cried watching this. I am so so so happy to see you. And I’m so proud of you and happy to hear your improvement and work to overcome the struggles in life.
As for anything for future ideas. I grew up in a household where hair care wasn’t really a thing and after watching you for years and finally living out I’m getting into it. But I have no idea where to start. I’ve seen so many of your videos but Im still overwhelmed. Where do I start? (Also I’m about to watch your other videos since this one so if you’ve already answered this then thanks in advance!)
Lost my dog today and you have no idea how much I NEEDED THIS! My hair has been trash since we last saw you 😂😂
so glad you're back and healing! I always looked up to your coming out story and relationship with your partner and I missed your joyous presence so much!
So happy to see you back! You taught me so much in college about my hair and it makes me happy to this day! I love when you tell us about the science of hair! I also really miss you doing hairstyles from shows! I was watching the Witcher and was like omg this is a Kayley Melissa hair tutorial waiting to happen!! You saying “my wife” makes me so happy!!
So happy to see you back on YT, and I totally get needing to take it slow. Mental health struggles can completely derail your life, and I know how hard it is to fight those intrusive thoughts. To answer your question, I still like long form content the most, but shorts are fun when you just have a few minutes to spare. Aside from your usual hair content, I'd also enjoy videos about your new hobbies if that's something you want to share with us. I wouldn't be surprised if a lot of your audience is crafty too.
I’m so proud of you for doing the hard thing and working on getting back to your happy place! And am so happy you’re back! Missed your videos so much!
I’m SO PROUD OF YOU! Pushing through things like that and getting the help you need along the way is SO unbelievably hard. You’re so sweet and I’m so glad to have you still here whatever way you can be. 🫶🏻💖
I'm in recovery from OCD, and it SUCKS! So glad you got diagnosed! I hope that therapy continues to help. :) I found that prescription meds and safe relationships to be very helpful too.
Agreed! Finally finding the meds that worked for me was a big part of my healing journey. Rooting for you and your OCD recovery journey!!
So happy you're back! I've been watching old videos and missing your knowledge, but mostly the personality with which you deliver it! I'd love simple hairstyles that are fast and preferably done without heat tools. I'm a mom of a 14 month old, and most days I have very little time to get ready!
Life can be so hard sometimes, thank you for talking about it, you’re really brave for mentioning it. You’ve had a long journey, hopefully it will get easier from now on. Take care of yourself 🤗
So happy to have you back, and I’m so glad you’re doing better! I would love to see you post on TikTok! I hardly ever watch TH-cam videos anymore, but I’ll always watch yours. I’ve been here since the green curtain days and I don’t plan on going anywhere.
I was also diagnosed with ocd a few years ago. Thank you for giving an accurate description and summary. I wish you all the luck in your exposure therapy and ocd journey. It’s such a mentally taxing thing to overcome. Knowing filming/TH-cam is one of your obsessions/compulsions, please take this at your own pace and don’t let any demand or imposter syndrome control what you need to do for yourself 💜
Thank you so much 💕. OCD is truly wild to experience. It helps to know that other people understand.
Welcome back! You were missed, but I’m glad you prioritized yourself and your wellness until you were ready 🤍
I’m so sorry you have been dealing with long covid, this illness has impacted so many of us in traumatic ways. I lost 2 family members after their battles with covid. And having to deal with either of those scenarios and then have to see people’s loud opinions about covid is very triggering. Sending love as you continue to heal and recover.
You are also so brave to fight through mental health challenges to come back to what you love! I hope you are so proud of yourself for getting here.
As far as content, I am mainly on instagram and TH-cam and look forward to seeing your upcoming posts! I love any and all hair content but would also love to see about your wedding, so happy for you that in the midst of everything you have someone wonderful who loves you! Thanks for being a light on social media!
I’m just so happy you’ve come out the other side! Take all the time you need and thank you for being so vulnerable with us again ❤
So happy you are back and on the road to recovery with a bright and happy future ahead of you!
Welcome back! I’ve been suffering with scalp psoriasis in recent years and in tackling that, my hair has gotten so dry and dull. To make matters worse, my scalp is still not how it was before. I’d love to see your tips for getting healthy hair and scalp back. I have thick long hair but I miss when it was soft and shiny (healthy). I never normally comment but I’m hoping you see this, I’m desperate.
You are a rockstar Kayley! We love you so so much and will be here whenever and however you choose to come back to us. I got so many cute (and most importantly, easy) hair techniques from you. Would love some new hair accessories hairstyles. The butterflies are so so pretty ❤ and I am learning crochet too. It is HARD though. Kudos to you for doing micro-crochet 🙌
Late to the party but i’m so glad you’re back. I missed you and ur videos. I’ve been struggling finding someone else to watch for hair content. Glad ur back!
Been here since the green sheet days and couldn’t be happier you’re back ❤️ so proud of you and your journey
YAY thank you for posting this!! and thank you for taking care of yourself! I'm so happy to see you looking calm and more confident. Your serenity and contentedness is so much more inspiring than watching someone burn a candle at both ends.
please share alllll the things about the wedding that you want to! Especially the things you DIYed and of course the hair! I'd love to see more of your DIY content in general - I've loved in the past when you'd do a hair tutorial with a mini DIY section on the hair piece you made for it, for example.
I feel so old for saying this, but I'd so much rather have long form videos that are few and far between than have many shorts. But I'm reasonably certain that I'm in the minority here, so you do you!! :)
First of all, I am SO HAPPY that you are back!!! I have been following you since the green screen days and I have MISSED you girl! I would really like some quick and easy hairstyles that are appropriate for my 30-something working life, because in the morning, I just want to cuddle my baby boy as much as possible before leaving for work 🩵