I am an Arab woman from Iraq. Specifically, we women in Iraq have very long and dark hair as well. I always wanted to change its color to copper, but after seeing this clip and you talking about your hair with great love and its color, I changed my mind and decided to keep it dark brown. Thank you, girl.
@@jarofdirt6327 I very much agree that Iraqis have a very big nose 😂 but they have a very kind heart. I am very happy that your mother is half Iraqi, it is a wonderful thing
Im 60 and I have very dark dark hair ,from My Grandmother whom I adored with all my heart and I would never chance my hair color just because of that ,I thought about once years ago but I never did and I'm so glad I didn't .I'm 60 years old and I still have long dark hair and it's pretty thick still also .I think to many girls always want to chance to much about themselves and I wish they wouldn't and would love what God and their family gave them.
In case y'all don't know, blonde hair as an adult is almost as rare as red hair. Unless you live somewhere like Norway. Being blonde myself, and having white blonde hair as a child, I was just grateful my hair didn't turn light brown as both my parents did. I'm glad I never hated my own shade of blonde just because it got darker with age. Obviously not the first person to say this but your natural color is gorgeous and compliments your eyes so well!
Your natural hair colour is beautiful, I'm so glad you managed to give up the dye and recover from the allergic reaction. I have what other people call "mousy brown" hair, and I was so self conscious about it when I was younger (I'm now mid thirties). I've had people describe their natural hair colour to me as an explanation for why they dye their own hair, and they always just end up pointing to my hair. I've never dyed mine though, I've just grown to accept it. When I was younger I always wanted to be either blonde or a dark brunette. Thanks for sharing your hair care tips, they're really helpful. I'm already using a wooden hairbrush but probably need to be more careful with my ends to maintain my length.
I have not tried a turban but my hair is also straight, fine and kinks in a braid. One way I like to sleep is to separate my hair into two sections and twist each in the same direction and then twist the two sections around each other in the opposite direction and tie the end with scrunchie. You must twist the 2 smaller twists in the opposite direction or it will fall out. It keeps the hair together like a braid but gives more of a several day old curled look than the kinks I get with braid waves. I hope this may be helpful to someone!
Love this video! I lost my hair during chemo and I had been coloring it for 30 years! My hair came back a beautiful soft grey! I’m trying to learn natural ways to protect it. Right now it’s the longest I’ve had it since I was a teenager and it’s so soft and shiny!!! A gift of chemo!! ❤🙏🏻
Wow, so lucky. Mine came back worse. I kept being told it would come back fine but I’ve been convinced everyone was lying because I don’t know anyone who’s came back better. Glad you were the one it worked out for. Best wishes for long lasting health.
@@heatherhasissues3407 just more rubbish than before. Some colour but thinner and more slow growing. More prone to breaking hence the apparent slow growing. Not a shiny. I feel like I aged thirty years in two.
You can also make an Apple cider vinegar spray with a few drops of rosemary/lavender to spray in your hair to help with frizz in the summer and static in the winter. I have very similar hair length and texture to you except mine is a dark brown.
guys...air is a chemical. everything is a chemical. you're not allergic to chemicals, you're allergic to specific ingredients that irritate your skin personally. some people are allergic to peanuts, but that doesn't mean theyre bad for everyone. dont fear-monger "chemicals." natural doesn't have a standardized definition. hair dye is not simply a chemical on its own, it's just an irritant. it's a harsh substance, not chemical. i left peppermint essential oil on my scalp on accident and it gave me blisters and burns...and it's "natural." stop calling things "chemicals," and start calling them, "irritants," and that usually will only apply to you and some other people. loved the video, though :)
Yes. Water is chemical too. My skin is allergic to rose water. Can you believe it? If I use rose water as a face toner my skin breakout and rose water is the maybe the modt natural tomic in the world.
@@Hayata_dair_hersey95 yes seriously!! thank you :)) and that's so sad...i use micellar water with rose water in it and it's so soothing!! things like this are individualized
… I agree, but it’s a good buzz word and let’s face it, TH-camrs are simply saleswomen or women ☺️ or trans ….. etc etc - you’ll be like a voice in the dessert in this world where most people seem to need others to tell them what to do and the more buzz words the better 🤷🏻♀️
I had such a similar experience with my hair with dying it so much. I also hated my natural dark blonde but eventually grew to like it and I’m so happy I stopped dying it. It was such a game changer to the condition of my hair ❤ hoping one day my hair will be as long as yours too though, I’ve always struggled to get it at a good length
We have the same hair color and I also dyed my hair black for years. I finally have virgin hair down to armpit length, but your length is my goal. Thank you for this, you’re gorgeous!
You are a ROCK STAR in my books!! Like you, I had to quit my career as a chemist because of contact dermatitis. My face and throat swelled up so much that I had to go to the hospital. Not only do I have to avoid chemicals but also synthetic fibers. Thank you for a very informative video.
I’m very sensitive to all kinds of chemicals since I developed fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome and inflammatory arthritis. I used to color my hair, but haven’t done any of that for several years. I really want to grow my hair as long as I can, and I’m looking forward to trying your advice.
Amazing story! I'm a huge fan of Japanese tsuge wood combs with Camilla oil, and silk headscarf at night... I love your natural color, it's beautiful. I wish more blondes felt comfortable in their natural color
we have such similar hair! im a darker natural blonde with more fine hair and have dyed and bleached my hair every color while in middle/high school. i use holistic products now and have the longest and healthiest hair of my life! diet has played a huge role for me as well. i love osea and will have to try their oil on my hair!
Hi Bre, Hello from Alaska. I loved this video. I also have really long hair hair but live in an insanely dry climate, Alaska, (Gardening Zone 3b). I am a former cosmetologist (for about 2 years, now I'm an accountant) I am also into natural ways to care for my hair. I wash mine only twice a week and I also do the split end trimming. But I do still color my hair (just the roots to cover the grey, I'm 55) and its only the roots, I don't run it through the rest of it, whatever trickles down, trickles down and thats good enough. Thank you for a wonderfuly informational video, and I love the gardening. Have a wonderful planting season.
Dear, I felt so sad when you told you didn't like your natural hair colour as a young child. How did that happen? Did some make you believe that nonsense? Your hair is golden and you are a golden girl 💛🧡💛 Love from Amsterdam 🌷
What are your best tips for cleaning a wooden brush? I love using mine, but cleaning it is such a pain, lol. Thanks so much for sharing your story! Your hair is absolutely gorgeous! I truly believe that when we learn to love and take care of our bodies just the way we were created, that's when we're rewarded with the most beautiful version of ourselves. ❤️
I will let it soak in warm soapy water then rinse. Sometimes ill wipe the bristles down first to help Take your fingers or a small amount of toilet paper and brush off each bristle.
I first remove all the hair (a rat tail comb helps to get it out). Then I mix a small amount of shampoo in a glass of warm water and pour it onto the brush. I hold the brush vertically while doing this because I feel weird about getting it too wet on the inside. Then I do a final rinse under the tap and put the brush bristles down on a towel overnight. Hope this helps
@@rebeccabeard2964Hey just use your old toothrush ,put some shampoo on the brush and clean the bristles of your hairbrush like you’d your teeth!! It works like a charm.
What a traumatic experience with the color allergies! So sorry that happened to you, but love that it has brought you on a healthy journey. Thanks for the tips!
I've seen people do the skimming technique on IG but this is the first time I've seen someone explain it!! And make it make sense!! TY, I will definitely be incorporating this going forward, as the less I have to spend at the salon, the better.
My hubby and I love your channel! Thank you for all the effort. Your video about hair made me quit dying my hair. 🙏🏻😅 Please make a skincare video, too. You look radiant! Much love from the north. 🤎🌱
Thank you for your story. I am always so impressed how life forgives us our mistakes and shows us what is better. And you understood the signals and changed things. Great. It will help many other people......
Look into henna for dying hair. It’s all natural and has so many benefits. Ofc do your research because you may still be allergic, maybe consult a doctor. But in the natural hair care scene henna is very popular. Arab, south asian and other cultures have used it for centuries.
Hi Bre! Love your hair videos as always. Gonna have to get myself a silk bonnet too! Looks super comfy, as I braid my hair but sometimes it hurts my head to sleep on it. Have the nicest day ❤
What a transformation! Nothing feels better when you can heal your health. It is the most important thing we have. Out of curiosity how long did it take you to grow out your old hair colour to the length of your hair now? Your hair looks in wonderful conditioner and it shows how well you look after it!
Great info. I’ve had 4 babies and my hair changes in some way each time. Now I’ve got grays coming in so another change! I’m going to buy a wooden brush now. Thanks!
Hi Bre! I started embracing natural haircare a few years ago and my hair is longer and healthier than it’s ever been! I ended up investing in a bamboo brush after watching this 😊. Would you ever make a video on how you trim your hair? I’ve been trimming mine myself for the most part but I love the shape and subtle wave at your lengths. Do you trim it one length? Add subtle layers? Do you cut it a specific shape?
Over the last 6 years I kept trimming my length to let any layering grow out! Sometimes ill have my husband cut the length if im taking more then a inch off. I believe in my older hair routine video I show cutting my length but I could be wrong. All I do I comb it forward and start cutting. Its pretty simple!
Thank you so much for this advice . Your hair is so naturally pretty .I've been trying to grow my hair for many year's,as it doesn't seem to grow past mid back.I'm now growing out my colour so as to give it a break and letting the gray come through .I will be buying a bristle brush now. Many thank's for this video. x🤗💖
I'm early into your video and already it resonated with me. I have your same hair colour, bothkid and adult. Getting called "Dirty blonde" or such term made me not really value my own natural colour, like it was "not pretty anymore". I liked black/dark, esp as my mother was dark haired and has since gone a beautiful silver. I think healthy hair beats any colour and I'm a few months back into my natural hair transition. I remember my husband's family (Hispanic) shocked me by telling me my 2-3 inches of roots were blonde, and I realised I was comparing my natural blonde to bottle blondes and ruining it with heat/dye in the process. Your vid is inspiring.
I spent all of my teens - early 30s dying my hair darker. Finally grew out all the dye and am learning to love the natural color, including the random white hairs. I actually like the way they sparkle. Oh and something great for shine and hydration is to use a small amount of all-natural body butter on damp hair after showering (maybe half a pea size on bra strap length hair.) No greasy look like with oils, but leaves it so soft and manageable.
I can relate to this fully! I have had black hair since I was 16 and developed extreme allergic reaction ended up going to the ER three times. I did research and it's mainly in dark hair color. So ive been using arctic fox to keep it black but it fade not so pretty. Im 24 now and have decided to grow out my natural hair. Which im kind of nervous to see this journey for myself a whole natural me. Im glad u made this video I don't feel so alone. ❤
I recently stopped coloring my hair. Before I was using henna, but I’ve stopped all together. I’m in my late 30’s, and I’m just going to go grey naturally.
So, I'm Scandinavian. I have platinum blonde hair even as an adult in my early 30s. In winter my hair tends to turn reddish golden blonde with platinum highlights. So darker. What always helped.is about once a month put peroxide on my roots and either sit out in the sun or blowdry. Don't do it too often though. Lightens the hair a a few shades. Then once spring comes my hair lightens naturally anyway. Peroxide works beautifully on natural blonde hair. Just make sure you use a hair mask and condition very well after. Oh my hair is very healthy and soft and shiny. It's also down to my butt.
@@silmuffin86 I just use store peroxide and it works beautifully. The thing is though I have naturally level 10 hair and that's why it works so well. I don't think it would work well in someone with darker hair. Atleast without damaging it.
Oh wow never heard of those shampoo/conditioner bars?! I have been using Lehman’s shampoo bar and then do an apple cider/lavender rinse. Thank you for sharing!
I like how you still use some of the things you learned in hair school rather than JUST 'hair school' or only 'natural'. And unlike some, you aren't dissing everyone who dares use what works for them. You aren't coming up with clever half-truths to try and force us to buy only X or Y pricey product and never use natural or affordable products! (like that one guy with his own website, while pretending he's against the hair industry making money... LOL)
Ah thanks so much for sharing about oil dispersion, this is the first time I've ever heard this! PS have you ever thought to make your own shampoo bars? It's pretty much the same process as Cold Process Soap making, just you do 20% castor oil for shampoo bars instead of the usual 5% for soap. Simple, cheap (mine come out to $2-3/bar but you can save more if you buy in greater bulk) and totally addicting making shampoo bars, soaps, shaving bars, etc as gifts for friends/family and the best part is you have 100% total control over your formula. You can even use rice water to make them :)
I have a horrible ugly pixie cut that's growing out. I can't even call it a pixie, it was basically buzzed off. All of this because my mid-back length hair was damaged from dye and bleach. Now I have to start completely over. I hope it goes well and fast.
I switched to henna for years to get away from the chemicals in the dye. Your hair (you’re stripping phase) looks exactly like mine during my experience of getting the henna out. My hair was so bad for at least a year… maybe two. Lesson learned if I ever go to henna again it’s for life. Lol
Don't agree with going as long as you can between washes. I go about 3-4 days, and while living in Alaska if I go out a lot in the summer (hiking or fishing or camping) I wash my hair even if it's before the 3-4 days. Scalp health is so important & getting any allergens & things that contribute to flakes or itching off the scalp is so important.
I’m hitting a similar wall without the allergy. I’ve been coloring my hair for 25 years I am EXHAUSTED. Im growing out my natural color and using some semi permanents in the meantime so it’s not so obvious but I’m ready to embrace the gray and natural color! I appreciate this video!!
Honestly i want to add that it's sad how we never seem to be happy with what we have. She used to dye her hair almost black even if most people believe "blonde hair" is what everyone wants. Rather, it seems we always want the other thing 😢
thanks for sharing! I have similar hair to you and have been using oils. After seeing you only apply a small amount I realised I was using waaaay too much and as a result I have been adding too much protein to my hair causing it to break at the roots (The oil blend I use has olive oil and coconut oil in it) I am going to try the less is more approach now!
The people that supposedly hate her are the ones that wont allow her to fall into obscurity. Always bring her up and her life, What exactly are you exposing besides trying to leech off their fame? I think you secretly admire this women for doing what you never could, atleast be honest
It's crazy I went through something so similar except I didn't go to cosmetology school I just dyed my hair until I got allergic to it I went to the hospital with blisters and chemical burn for the longest time the only thing I used was baby shampoo I was scared of everything else I just recently started using different shampoos/ conditioner and my hair has grown out all natural to the middle of my back and I'll never dye it again I have very fragile hair so it's been difficult to grow out but I'm finally getting a routine Thank you for sharing your story
I had a similar experience of hives all over my body while I was getting bleach outs, bleach on my scalp, I’m only doing highlights now not putting it on my skin it absorbs into your body
Thank you for this video so many good pieces of info! As someone who has a lot of breakage, super curly hair and takes forever to see length, I want to soon invest in a wooden brush and turban or case. I will try trimming my hair like this! Do you have any thoughts on heat protectants before styling?
I had waist length hair and I had it cut the hairdresser cut it too short. T landed up chin length instead of shoulder length and I hated it. It's below my shoulder s now and I want it really long again.
I colored my hair for 20 years when I turned 50 I was diagnosed w stage 1 melanoma I stopped coloring my hair and went grey cold turkey had to cut as my hair grew . I think there should be warnings on box hair dye of the chemical reaction
Hey a similar thing happened to me. I started dying my hair age 15 and I allways bleached dyed or toned it every 2-3 months. In spring 2021 my sculp and body started to react differently, I had a constant itch but no dandruff redness or rashes. I was showering 2x a day and washing my hair every day (I sweat so much from working, also I did sports... and showered to long and to often) I can't use shower gels anymore. My dermatologist just gave me a re-fatting shampoo. My sculp is very sensitive. I took medicine for a year against my acne and now my skin and sculp is even more sensitive. I can only shower every other day and not with hot water, I still can use only very mild sensitive shampoos, and my head allways itches. If I use the wrong shampoo my body itches for a couple of days (I assume cause the water runs over the body) I don't know if this is an allergy like contact dermatitis but I think it is cause certain ingredients I can no longer use. Even in skincare products some just make my face feel burning.
Look wonderful 💛 I have hair of about 1m ,in winter it is brown and is summer it is much lighter with shades of reddish ,like the color of the eyes and the skin and that of the hair represents us,as an imprint in our culture ,history ,family ,ancestors,geographical position ...🥰👩🦰👱♀️👩🌹
well, it is easy for a blonde person to keep that natural color and live with it :D and i am not talking about her and the people who is allergic to the ingredients in the hair dye. I am talking generally. It is ok to be natural and everyone who wants it should do it cause it is awesome! But not easy for a person who has a brown hair which gets orange (and the ugly orange) in every damn summer :D
I have your hair color and I dyed it for many years. Now I embrace the natural color but I’m actually starting to get gray hair 😂 I’m 29 but it’s common in my family.
Just came across your TH-cam and loving your natural hair care routine being a natural red head with curly hair is there anything you woukd recommend to help me cut down on the amount of products I use to stop the frizz and tangling thanks all the best from the UK
Have you trie Viori? I started using them back in October and it has completely changed my hair. I used to have crazy fallout and slow growth. Ever since I started using them my hair feels thicker cuz it’s not falling out by the fist-full. I didn’t know I have a problem with my scalp 😂 but it fixed it and it shows.
This video has shown me that my pet peeve is when you say you want to eliminate chemicals from your body and hair care and people act like you’re an idiot who doesn’t know water is a chemical when you are talking about eliminating harsh and carcinogenic and damaging ingredients from your lifestyle. Like guys why are you being this stuff up and fighting when you know what people are actually saying. Please find happiness and peace and stop commenting if it is not positive and just destructive!
Hi, I want to get out of a hair coloring horror loop. I just color it to bring it back to my natural hair color but of course it doesn’t last, any tips? Will I just have to suck it up and let it brown and cut them off slowly? Also, does the apple cider vinegar change your natural hair color? Thanks!
I am an Arab woman from Iraq. Specifically, we women in Iraq have very long and dark hair as well. I always wanted to change its color to copper, but after seeing this clip and you talking about your hair with great love and its color, I changed my mind and decided to keep it dark brown. Thank you, girl.
my mom is half iraqi, I love her dark hair. I wish I had my grandpa's hair color, not his nose 😭
@@jarofdirt6327 I very much agree that Iraqis have a very big nose 😂 but they have a very kind heart. I am very happy that your mother is half Iraqi, it is a wonderful thing
@@n.o.o.rrrrrrrrr and really good food
Im 60 and I have very dark dark hair ,from My Grandmother whom I adored with all my heart and I would never chance my hair color just because of that ,I thought about once years ago but I never did and I'm so glad I didn't .I'm 60 years old and I still have long dark hair and it's pretty thick still also .I think to many girls always want to chance to much about themselves and I wish they wouldn't and would love what God and their family gave them.
Your natural hair color is seriously so so beautiful! It suits you really well, way prettier than the dark 🥰♥️
Yeah I don't get why she started dying it. It's dark blonde, and not too ''ash''. Pretty rare for an adult.
I don’t know your age, but you literally look 10 years younger and way healthier with this hair colour! Gorgeous 😍
She just turned 30 a few months ago, she definitely only looks 25. She is glowing!
In case y'all don't know, blonde hair as an adult is almost as rare as red hair. Unless you live somewhere like Norway. Being blonde myself, and having white blonde hair as a child, I was just grateful my hair didn't turn light brown as both my parents did. I'm glad I never hated my own shade of blonde just because it got darker with age. Obviously not the first person to say this but your natural color is gorgeous and compliments your eyes so well!
For Germanic descended peoples this is an age marker. The Scandinavian peoples are unique in that their blonde doesn’t darken.
from a dane who has also been in norway; we actually dont see a lot of true blondes here! just a lot of light brown :)
Your natural hair colour is beautiful, I'm so glad you managed to give up the dye and recover from the allergic reaction. I have what other people call "mousy brown" hair, and I was so self conscious about it when I was younger (I'm now mid thirties). I've had people describe their natural hair colour to me as an explanation for why they dye their own hair, and they always just end up pointing to my hair. I've never dyed mine though, I've just grown to accept it. When I was younger I always wanted to be either blonde or a dark brunette. Thanks for sharing your hair care tips, they're really helpful. I'm already using a wooden hairbrush but probably need to be more careful with my ends to maintain my length.
Yes I was always told I was a dishwater blonde and I hated that description
@@itsbreellissame. I started fighting it and now call it honey color :) Much better
@itsbreellis I have dark brown hair and think light brown colour is so unique and beautiful! I see it like an airy, ethereal brunette ✨
Your hair is so pretty. I’m going to be 63 next month and just now growing my natural hair out.❤ Enjoy the journey.
I have not tried a turban but my hair is also straight, fine and kinks in a braid. One way I like to sleep is to separate my hair into two sections and twist each in the same direction and then twist the two sections around each other in the opposite direction and tie the end with scrunchie. You must twist the 2 smaller twists in the opposite direction or it will fall out. It keeps the hair together like a braid but gives more of a several day old curled look than the kinks I get with braid waves. I hope this may be helpful to someone!
Love this video! I lost my hair during chemo and I had been coloring it for 30 years! My hair came back a beautiful soft grey! I’m trying to learn natural ways to protect it. Right now it’s the longest I’ve had it since I was a teenager and it’s so soft and shiny!!! A gift of chemo!! ❤🙏🏻
Wow, so lucky. Mine came back worse. I kept being told it would come back fine but I’ve been convinced everyone was lying because I don’t know anyone who’s came back better. Glad you were the one it worked out for. Best wishes for long lasting health.
@@dees3179 How did yours come back??
@@heatherhasissues3407 just more rubbish than before. Some colour but thinner and more slow growing. More prone to breaking hence the apparent slow growing. Not a shiny. I feel like I aged thirty years in two.
@@dees3179 I’m so sorry! Are you trying the castor oil!?
You can also make an Apple cider vinegar spray with a few drops of rosemary/lavender to spray in your hair to help with frizz in the summer and static in the winter. I have very similar hair length and texture to you except mine is a dark brown.
guys...air is a chemical. everything is a chemical. you're not allergic to chemicals, you're allergic to specific ingredients that irritate your skin personally. some people are allergic to peanuts, but that doesn't mean theyre bad for everyone. dont fear-monger "chemicals." natural doesn't have a standardized definition. hair dye is not simply a chemical on its own, it's just an irritant. it's a harsh substance, not chemical. i left peppermint essential oil on my scalp on accident and it gave me blisters and burns...and it's "natural." stop calling things "chemicals," and start calling them, "irritants," and that usually will only apply to you and some other people. loved the video, though :)
Yes. Water is chemical too. My skin is allergic to rose water. Can you believe it? If I use rose water as a face toner my skin breakout and rose water is the maybe the modt natural tomic in the world.
@@Hayata_dair_hersey95 yes seriously!! thank you :)) and that's so sad...i use micellar water with rose water in it and it's so soothing!! things like this are individualized
Thank you for this explanation! Well said
… I agree, but it’s a good buzz word and let’s face it, TH-camrs are simply saleswomen or women ☺️ or trans ….. etc etc - you’ll be like a voice in the dessert in this world where most people seem to need others to tell them what to do and the more buzz words the better 🤷🏻♀️
Have you looked at the health hazards known to cosmetologist? This is known and accepted as a through our government.
Yay! Gray is wonderful too, especially with your eye color! ☺️
You look ethereal! Your hair color is gorgeous
I had such a similar experience with my hair with dying it so much. I also hated my natural dark blonde but eventually grew to like it and I’m so happy I stopped dying it. It was such a game changer to the condition of my hair ❤ hoping one day my hair will be as long as yours too though, I’ve always struggled to get it at a good length
Your natural hair colour is so stunning!! Thank you for the tips xxx
We have the same hair color and I also dyed my hair black for years. I finally have virgin hair down to armpit length, but your length is my goal. Thank you for this, you’re gorgeous!
Thank you! You got it, its such a journey to get where you currently are!
Bre, your hair is beautiful and looks so healthy!! Thank you for sharing your story and tricks. Protecting my long hair from wind is a must!
Thank you! I defiantly need to get better about wind when I'm outside though!
I would love to see a kitchen / kitchen product tour sometime! I have always loved your kitchen!!
Youre natural hair color is beautiful-- its very unique! I love it. I'm glad you found this out while young
Omg your natural hair color is my dream color!!
You are a ROCK STAR in my books!! Like you, I had to quit my career as a chemist because of contact dermatitis. My face and throat swelled up so much that I had to go to the hospital. Not only do I have to avoid chemicals but also synthetic fibers. Thank you for a very informative video.
do you have any brands to recommend or advice about avoiding synthetic fibers? im starting down that path but feeling a bit lost!
Thank you for sharing your experience! Dealing with dermatitis is the worst. So sorry you had to quit your career as well!
@@hmmhuh1222,
Polyester is not a friend 😊
I’m very sensitive to all kinds of chemicals since I developed fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome and inflammatory arthritis. I used to color my hair, but haven’t done any of that for several years.
I really want to grow my hair as long as I can, and I’m looking forward to trying your advice.
Amazing story! I'm a huge fan of Japanese tsuge wood combs with Camilla oil, and silk headscarf at night... I love your natural color, it's beautiful. I wish more blondes felt comfortable in their natural color
Your hair and color looks the best here in this video of any of the pictures. Katherine sewing uses a lot of ayurvedic oils and even clay.
You can dye your hair with henna if you like red hair
Yas!!
As long as you don’t ask for highlights lol ❤
I’ve been doing this for years! It’s really easy and cheap. And I get so many compliments everywhere I go 😂
I think she would look good in a strawberry blond. Perhaps henna and cassia mixed.
Henna sooq channel is amazing to learn all about henna, others herbs and different colors we can get
we have such similar hair! im a darker natural blonde with more fine hair and have dyed and bleached my hair every color while in middle/high school. i use holistic products now and have the longest and healthiest hair of my life! diet has played a huge role for me as well. i love osea and will have to try their oil on my hair!
Your natural hair color is so amazing
Hi Bre, Hello from Alaska. I loved this video. I also have really long hair hair but live in an insanely dry climate, Alaska, (Gardening Zone 3b). I am a former cosmetologist (for about 2 years, now I'm an accountant) I am also into natural ways to care for my hair. I wash mine only twice a week and I also do the split end trimming. But I do still color my hair (just the roots to cover the grey, I'm 55) and its only the roots, I don't run it through the rest of it, whatever trickles down, trickles down and thats good enough.
Thank you for a wonderfuly informational video, and I love the gardening. Have a wonderful planting season.
Dear, I felt so sad when you told you didn't like your natural hair colour as a young child. How did that happen? Did some make you believe that nonsense? Your hair is golden and you are a golden girl 💛🧡💛 Love from Amsterdam 🌷
my husband is so in love with your hair. so healthy and beautiful.
What are your best tips for cleaning a wooden brush? I love using mine, but cleaning it is such a pain, lol. Thanks so much for sharing your story! Your hair is absolutely gorgeous! I truly believe that when we learn to love and take care of our bodies just the way we were created, that's when we're rewarded with the most beautiful version of ourselves. ❤️
I will let it soak in warm soapy water then rinse. Sometimes ill wipe the bristles down first to help Take your fingers or a small amount of toilet paper and brush off each bristle.
@@itsbreellis Thanks! I'll try that. :)
I first remove all the hair (a rat tail comb helps to get it out). Then I mix a small amount of shampoo in a glass of warm water and pour it onto the brush. I hold the brush vertically while doing this because I feel weird about getting it too wet on the inside. Then I do a final rinse under the tap and put the brush bristles down on a towel overnight. Hope this helps
@@rebeccabeard2964Hey just use your old toothrush ,put some shampoo on the brush and clean the bristles of your hairbrush like you’d your teeth!! It works like a charm.
@@gyatiangel,
Brilliant, thank you 💈
Your hair color is gorgeous and I think if it goes gray it will be beautiful 😍
Thank you!
For real ! I can see her with grey hair and it looks so pretty !!
What a traumatic experience with the color allergies! So sorry that happened to you, but love that it has brought you on a healthy journey. Thanks for the tips!
I've seen people do the skimming technique on IG but this is the first time I've seen someone explain it!! And make it make sense!! TY, I will definitely be incorporating this going forward, as the less I have to spend at the salon, the better.
My hubby and I love your channel! Thank you for all the effort. Your video about hair made me quit dying my hair. 🙏🏻😅 Please make a skincare video, too. You look radiant! Much love from the north. 🤎🌱
Natural skincare is the best beauty routine! ❤️
Thank you for your story. I am always so impressed how life forgives us our mistakes and shows us what is better. And you understood the signals and changed things. Great. It will help many other people......
You are absolutely beautiful! You're such a natural beauty and I love your personality! 🌿☀️🦋
Natural and real is always the most beautiful!
Look into henna for dying hair. It’s all natural and has so many benefits. Ofc do your research because you may still be allergic, maybe consult a doctor. But in the natural hair care scene henna is very popular. Arab, south asian and other cultures have used it for centuries.
Lady, open you own natural beauty hair salon! Your carere was not ower, it just started!! Wishing you good luck!
Hi Bre! Love your hair videos as always. Gonna have to get myself a silk bonnet too! Looks super comfy, as I braid my hair but sometimes it hurts my head to sleep on it.
Have the nicest day ❤
Thanks. 76. Going shopping for the hi bar shampoo & conditioner bar and a new brush. You are terrific. Your moms must be proud!
What a transformation! Nothing feels better when you can heal your health. It is the most important thing we have. Out of curiosity how long did it take you to grow out your old hair colour to the length of your hair now? Your hair looks in wonderful conditioner and it shows how well you look after it!
Your natural hair color is 1000 times nicer.
Great info. I’ve had 4 babies and my hair changes in some way each time. Now I’ve got grays coming in so another change! I’m going to buy a wooden brush now. Thanks!
Hope you love it!! Crazy how our hair changes naturally through the years!
Hi Bre! I started embracing natural haircare a few years ago and my hair is longer and healthier than it’s ever been! I ended up investing in a bamboo brush after watching this 😊. Would you ever make a video on how you trim your hair? I’ve been trimming mine myself for the most part but I love the shape and subtle wave at your lengths. Do you trim it one length? Add subtle layers? Do you cut it a specific shape?
Over the last 6 years I kept trimming my length to let any layering grow out! Sometimes ill have my husband cut the length if im taking more then a inch off. I believe in my older hair routine video I show cutting my length but I could be wrong. All I do I comb it forward and start cutting. Its pretty simple!
Thank you so much for this advice . Your hair is so naturally pretty .I've been trying to grow my hair for many year's,as it doesn't seem to grow past mid back.I'm now growing out my colour so as to give it a break and letting the gray come through .I will be buying a bristle brush now. Many thank's for this video. x🤗💖
I'm early into your video and already it resonated with me. I have your same hair colour, bothkid and adult. Getting called "Dirty blonde" or such term made me not really value my own natural colour, like it was "not pretty anymore". I liked black/dark, esp as my mother was dark haired and has since gone a beautiful silver. I think healthy hair beats any colour and I'm a few months back into my natural hair transition. I remember my husband's family (Hispanic) shocked me by telling me my 2-3 inches of roots were blonde, and I realised I was comparing my natural blonde to bottle blondes and ruining it with heat/dye in the process. Your vid is inspiring.
I spent all of my teens - early 30s dying my hair darker. Finally grew out all the dye and am learning to love the natural color, including the random white hairs. I actually like the way they sparkle.
Oh and something great for shine and hydration is to use a small amount of all-natural body butter on damp hair after showering (maybe half a pea size on bra strap length hair.) No greasy look like with oils, but leaves it so soft and manageable.
Ill have to try that out, thanks for sharing!
I can relate to this fully! I have had black hair since I was 16 and developed extreme allergic reaction ended up going to the ER three times. I did research and it's mainly in dark hair color. So ive been using arctic fox to keep it black but it fade not so pretty. Im 24 now and have decided to grow out my natural hair. Which im kind of nervous to see this journey for myself a whole natural me. Im glad u made this video I don't feel so alone. ❤
I recently stopped coloring my hair. Before I was using henna, but I’ve stopped all together. I’m in my late 30’s, and I’m just going to go grey naturally.
Thats awesome!! I love the zero maintenance of not coloring it!
Your hair is gorgeous, natural is best
So, I'm Scandinavian. I have platinum blonde hair even as an adult in my early 30s. In winter my hair tends to turn reddish golden blonde with platinum highlights. So darker. What always helped.is about once a month put peroxide on my roots and either sit out in the sun or blowdry. Don't do it too often though. Lightens the hair a a few shades. Then once spring comes my hair lightens naturally anyway. Peroxide works beautifully on natural blonde hair.
Just make sure you use a hair mask and condition very well after.
Oh my hair is very healthy and soft and shiny. It's also down to my butt.
Peroxide is what your hair stylist would use to "bleach" your hair, just at a different dilution to what you would use to disinfect a wound 🤷🏻♀️
@@silmuffin86 I just use store peroxide and it works beautifully. The thing is though I have naturally level 10 hair and that's why it works so well. I don't think it would work well in someone with darker hair. Atleast without damaging it.
Oh wow never heard of those shampoo/conditioner bars?! I have been using Lehman’s shampoo bar and then do an apple cider/lavender rinse. Thank you for sharing!
These are the hair care videos I've needed
I like how you still use some of the things you learned in hair school rather than JUST 'hair school' or only 'natural'. And unlike some, you aren't dissing everyone who dares use what works for them. You aren't coming up with clever half-truths to try and force us to buy only X or Y pricey product and never use natural or affordable products! (like that one guy with his own website, while pretending he's against the hair industry making money... LOL)
Stunning Bre.
This video is so awesome, I learned so much. I'm going to try out that method for cutting my hair soon.
Ah thanks so much for sharing about oil dispersion, this is the first time I've ever heard this! PS have you ever thought to make your own shampoo bars? It's pretty much the same process as Cold Process Soap making, just you do 20% castor oil for shampoo bars instead of the usual 5% for soap. Simple, cheap (mine come out to $2-3/bar but you can save more if you buy in greater bulk) and totally addicting making shampoo bars, soaps, shaving bars, etc as gifts for friends/family and the best part is you have 100% total control over your formula. You can even use rice water to make them :)
I never have but id love to give that a try! Thanks for the tips!
I have a horrible ugly pixie cut that's growing out. I can't even call it a pixie, it was basically buzzed off. All of this because my mid-back length hair was damaged from dye and bleach. Now I have to start completely over. I hope it goes well and fast.
I switched to henna for years to get away from the chemicals in the dye. Your hair (you’re stripping phase) looks exactly like mine during my experience of getting the henna out. My hair was so bad for at least a year… maybe two. Lesson learned if I ever go to henna again it’s for life. Lol
ugh currently dealing with this 😓 no more henna for me!!!
Super helpful tips. Thank you for sharing! :)
Omg love you dressss!! PLEASE do say where you got it????❤❤❤😍😍😍
Thank you! They are from Christy Dawn!! So comfortable!
@@itsbreellis thankssss🥰🥰🥰
@@itsbreellis omg i just checked and theyre soooo expensive in canadian dollars! I wish I could find similar ones. Enjoy ittt🥰🥰🥰
i really like how you express yourself hahaha it's cute and funny at the same time
Don't agree with going as long as you can between washes. I go about 3-4 days, and while living in Alaska if I go out a lot in the summer (hiking or fishing or camping) I wash my hair even if it's before the 3-4 days. Scalp health is so important & getting any allergens & things that contribute to flakes or itching off the scalp is so important.
Your hair is truly glorious! 😍🙌
I’m hitting a similar wall without the allergy. I’ve been coloring my hair for 25 years I am EXHAUSTED. Im growing out my natural color and using some semi permanents in the meantime so it’s not so obvious but I’m ready to embrace the gray and natural color! I appreciate this video!!
Thank you! And Love that!! It’s so freeing to not have to color your hair anymore! ❤️🙌🏻
Ordered a tek wooden brush a few days ago. I’ve been using a plastic one and my hair has been getting all staticky, i’m over it 😂
Hope you love it!!
Your natural hair color is gorgeous
Life would have been so easy if i was blonde too. Just imagine putting henna in it, no bleach, healthy, shiny ..ahh the dream
Honestly i want to add that it's sad how we never seem to be happy with what we have. She used to dye her hair almost black even if most people believe "blonde hair" is what everyone wants. Rather, it seems we always want the other thing 😢
You are such a lovely person! The rude comments are ridiculous!
Kansas girl here and I always wear some sort of light jacket and twist and tuck my hair into the collar to avoid the violent Kansas wind.
lol I should get better about that
Hello from Pilsen Chicago Illinois !!! 🇺🇸
I feel like you are Gazelle from Enchanted in real life! ❤️ Awesome video.
Thank you!
thanks for sharing! I have similar hair to you and have been using oils. After seeing you only apply a small amount I realised I was using waaaay too much and as a result I have been adding too much protein to my hair causing it to break at the roots (The oil blend I use has olive oil and coconut oil in it)
I am going to try the less is more approach now!
I don't want long hair but yours is beautiful. Me too I'm an old hair dresser.
The people that supposedly hate her are the ones that wont allow her to fall into obscurity. Always bring her up and her life, What exactly are you exposing besides trying to leech off their fame? I think you secretly admire this women for doing what you never could, atleast be honest
You can use henna when it turns grey. It's natural not chemical
beautiful hair and so healthy!
I get contact dermatitis from water at certain times of year!
Have you been tempted at all by chamomile and lemon rinses in the summer? Your natural hair colour is stunning. ❤
It's crazy I went through something so similar except I didn't go to cosmetology school I just dyed my hair until I got allergic to it I went to the hospital with blisters and chemical burn for the longest time the only thing I used was baby shampoo I was scared of everything else I just recently started using different shampoos/ conditioner and my hair has grown out all natural to the middle of my back and I'll never dye it again I have very fragile hair so it's been difficult to grow out but I'm finally getting a routine
Thank you for sharing your story
Thanks for sharing your experience! I hate knowing others have gone through the same thing but Im glad I'm not alone
I had a similar experience of hives all over my body while I was getting bleach outs, bleach on my scalp, I’m only doing highlights now not putting it on my skin it absorbs into your body
Whenever I use my brush I remove all the hair from it right after... so I never really have build up hair on my brush.
Thank you for this video so many good pieces of info! As someone who has a lot of breakage, super curly hair and takes forever to see length, I want to soon invest in a wooden brush and turban or case.
I will try trimming my hair like this! Do you have any thoughts on heat protectants before styling?
That was wonderful information, thanks a bunch!
They have a new comb thing u can run thru your hir for split ends
I had waist length hair and I had it cut the hairdresser cut it too short. T landed up chin length instead of shoulder length and I hated it. It's below my shoulder s now and I want it really long again.
Love the wood brush idea but i have curly hair, i feel like it wouldnt hold up to getting wet
Hey! I'm new here. Greetings from Finland! ❤
I have a CPAP machine. What kind of hair turban can I get while using my CPAP?
I colored my hair for 20 years when I turned 50 I was diagnosed w stage 1 melanoma I stopped coloring my hair and went grey cold turkey had to cut as my hair grew . I think there should be warnings on box hair dye of the chemical reaction
Hey a similar thing happened to me. I started dying my hair age 15 and I allways bleached dyed or toned it every 2-3 months.
In spring 2021 my sculp and body started to react differently, I had a constant itch but no dandruff redness or rashes. I was showering 2x a day and washing my hair every day (I sweat so much from working, also I did sports... and showered to long and to often)
I can't use shower gels anymore.
My dermatologist just gave me a re-fatting shampoo.
My sculp is very sensitive.
I took medicine for a year against my acne and now my skin and sculp is even more sensitive.
I can only shower every other day and not with hot water, I still can use only very mild sensitive shampoos, and my head allways itches.
If I use the wrong shampoo my body itches for a couple of days (I assume cause the water runs over the body)
I don't know if this is an allergy like contact dermatitis but I think it is cause certain ingredients I can no longer use.
Even in skincare products some just make my face feel burning.
Look wonderful 💛
I have hair of about 1m ,in winter it is brown and is summer it is much lighter with shades of reddish ,like the color of the eyes and the skin and that of the hair represents us,as an imprint in our culture ,history ,family ,ancestors,geographical position ...🥰👩🦰👱♀️👩🌹
I’m allergic to tree nuts and sesame seeds and uncooked fruit except watermelon
Same! Shopping for food and body products has been a nightmare. Accidentally used a shampoo with almonds and... my scalp is so angry.
well, it is easy for a blonde person to keep that natural color and live with it :D and i am not talking about her and the people who is allergic to the ingredients in the hair dye. I am talking generally. It is ok to be natural and everyone who wants it should do it cause it is awesome! But not easy for a person who has a brown hair which gets orange (and the ugly orange) in every damn summer :D
I have your hair color and I dyed it for many years. Now I embrace the natural color but I’m actually starting to get gray hair 😂 I’m 29 but it’s common in my family.
Just came across your TH-cam and loving your natural hair care routine being a natural red head with curly hair is there anything you woukd recommend to help me cut down on the amount of products I use to stop the frizz and tangling thanks all the best from the UK
Have you trie Viori? I started using them back in October and it has completely changed my hair. I used to have crazy fallout and slow growth. Ever since I started using them my hair feels thicker cuz it’s not falling out by the fist-full. I didn’t know I have a problem with my scalp 😂 but it fixed it and it shows.
What would I ask for to get a similar haircut to yours?
Just a one length hair cut!
This video has shown me that my pet peeve is when you say you want to eliminate chemicals from your body and hair care and people act like you’re an idiot who doesn’t know water is a chemical when you are talking about eliminating harsh and carcinogenic and damaging ingredients from your lifestyle. Like guys why are you being this stuff up and fighting when you know what people are actually saying. Please find happiness and peace and stop commenting if it is not positive and just destructive!
Happy to see healthy lifestyle hair.
Hi, I want to get out of a hair coloring horror loop. I just color it to bring it back to my natural hair color but of course it doesn’t last, any tips? Will I just have to suck it up and let it brown and cut them off slowly? Also, does the apple cider vinegar change your natural hair color? Thanks!
Where did you get that dress! It’s beautiful!!! 🤍