Please say it again for those who say no oils or butter in your hair. Gel doesn’t keep the hair from drying out. Thank you for sharing this wonderful video.
Your videos are always so well thought out & put together. I keep my notifications on & rush to watch every single time. The science I’ve learned here has literally brought my hair to a length I’ve never seen in my adult life. And when it comes to moisture, nothing gets mine right quite like your Aloe vera spritz.. I legit panic every time I run out. Thanks for all that you do @ GreenBeauty!! 🙏🏾 Hope you, baby, & dad are doing well ♥️
Thank you ... I love that my videos and products have helped you. I'm working on a condition at the moment. I'm a perfectionist so it has been taking me a long time to formulate it. But, it should come out soon.
Yes. I love how she doesn't just tell you things and that's it. She understands that when you talk the science of things most people won't understand you so you need to use visuals and break the words down for people to understand you. I see why her channel is successful. She doesn't just jump on the Tube and get an attitude with her audience and talk down on other Tubers nor talk like she is the God of Hair. And she speaks so calming and intelligent.
I spritz my hair with water every morning and night (it’s kept in twists or flat twists 90% of the year). And then I oil at night just on my hair. Seems to be working for me so far
Moisturized hair Shrinkage_ elasticity when stretched Softer-easier to style or manage Natural sheen Not moisturized Crackling sound Lil to no bounce back Breaks
Green Beauty you have one of the most extremely informational and scientifically supported hair care videos on TH-cam and your hair care procedures are very beneficial to many viewers. Your videos are viewed and liked by many thousands because of the awesome content. Keep up the excellent work. Thank you so much!!. Your subscribers should be much higher... Just saying.
I've had natural hair 4 years now and my hair grows so fast but it also broke alot because I didn't know the right way to maintain. Your channel has helped me so much in retaining lengths since I subscribed last year, I am very happy now as it is healthy and flourishing. Thank you!
@@Pcomp234 I think you should look at her videos about porosity find out yours, how do to moisturize according to that, what ingredients to look for in a product. How to maintain moisture... she has everything on this channel
@@Sunshineforyou94 understanding what my hair is or needs. I suggest if you have problems, you can search up on her channel, she explains why/ how you have a certain problem ( dry scalp, dandruff, hair breakage etc)
@@starmaloya5584 thanks for replying. I currently have been wearing my hair in twists mostly. My main problem is split ends and single strand knots. I feel like my hair has been the same length for years. I can't grow it past my breast. I just hope the twists work.
Before I could buy products like conditioners for my hair, the only way for me to moisturise my hair was with water and shea butter. I would apply water to my hair then coat in an oil. And it worked! Of course my hair stays moisturised for longer now that I have conditioners with humectant and stuff. But the basic principle of water and something to retain the moisture, works.
That’s why all those African tribes have so much growth! It’s not about what they’re using, it’s about what they’re doing! Which is moisturizing, sealing, and protective styling
This is so wholesome and the illustrations are so cute. And you are sooo gorgeous ❤ I'm not black but I am a regular brown latina with super coarse hair that has always been difficult to manage and keep from getting dry and your videos have helped me so much this past year with keeping it nice and healthy. So grateful for you and all the info. Thank you and many blessings your way ❤
Aloe Vera is the way to go for All types of hair porosity. I use Aloe vera powder that I put in a mix of rose/nettle hydrolat, and cosgard. Game Changer.
I’ve also learned that the ‘type’ of water plays a part in whether My hair is moisturized my hair Hates hard water and I live in florida so yeah I have to use bottled water or a filter to actually get my hair to drink it up and it’s so strange
I've been booking my water. A serious rolling boil for a few minutes and then to the freezer for 10-15 minutes, then to my spray bottle for safe keeping. Have you tried fenugreek?
Per a chemist I listened to recently, 'conditioned' and 'moisturized' are synonyms. So your hair is not stiff when it's conditioned, is the same as saying your hair is not stiff when it's moisturized. Conditioners are moisturizers, etc. My favorite way to condition my hair is water and sealing with shea butter. It makes a lovely fluffy twist out as well.
That’s why my high porosity hair is extra dry this winter. I know of the LOC method but stop using butters and oil because it seemed to get dirty faster and felt I needed to wash often. I will do it from now on. Maybe I will use little not a lot. Thank you great video as usual always informative.
I also stopped using oils and butters for the same reason, especially on my scalp. I started using flaxseed gel on top of a leave in instead, and it works fine for me.
I have high porosity hair as well. When I changed from LOC to LCO my hair stated moisturized for a week. And the O I use some times is just regular olive oil.
I have high porosity hair and when I don't use direct water in between wash days my hair is fine. Adding products neat and hair grease has been a game changer for me.
I also don't like putting oils (and definitely not butters) on my scalp. It's always best to let your scalp breathe. You're right about using a little oil. You don't need a lot of oil on your hair for it to retain your moisture. A little goes a long way.
I can't spray my hair with water then add product on top. It will dry out and break (trust me I've tried LOC/LCO method). If I let my hair dry after washing then add a leave in, gel or hair grease neat on rotation my hair is fine. I've been doing this for approximately 5 months now and my hair is thriving. No more direct water for me until wash day lol.
U don't understand how I needed this. Was forced to do a big chop because my hair was soo dry!😢💇♀️. I would moisturize with the loc method but something changed and my hair just wouldn't absorb well anymore. Literally the next day my hair was all dry again and if I tried adding more moisturizers my scalp would be overwhelmed and I had to wash it out
I love that you break down the science of our hair & show us how to utilize methods for our specific hair types on top of that. It's rare to see anyone pull out scientific facts when talking about natural hair & it just doesn't make sense to follow a tutorial when you don't even understand the biology of your own hair. So thank you thank you thank you. More influencers should do research like this before making videos saying what will & won't work.
Been skipping conditioner for my own personal blend of raw shea butter and and raw oils like jojoba and castor oil and with a twice a week wash my hair is growing like a weed. A cold or very Luke warm was with my fav shampoo is my every fourth day.....just sharing
I put an herb oil mix in a spray bottle with water and fenugreek seeds. I shake the bottle and spray it into my hair daily and I’ve seen lots of growth and that’s really all I do.
Can you make a video about extremely fine hair? I have fine hair but when I rub my cornrows , the finest hairs ever collect on my hand, they’re short and super duper fine, I’d almost say as thin as peach fuzz but still recognizable as hair! I wonder if I can transform that hair into thicker longer strands so that I can increase my density … help
Thank you for this video it was just in time. I started my locs recently and wanted to moisturize my hair. However I noticed it kept getting dry. The only thing I was doing was spraying it with my rose water and aloe juice mixture, I did not necessarily add oils on top of it. So now that I know that I need to do that I think my hair should feel a lot better. Thank you for the advice! Have loved your channel for years 💚
If you can you should also look into getting the pH Stabilizing Spritz. It helps your hair stay moisturized for longer. It’s most beneficial for people with Locs
Hi and thank you for the video. I always love watching them. For this topic I think most of us are misleading. Comparing sponge could be a good example but hair does not behave like a sponge, does not behave with water the exact same way a sponge does. How long can our hair retain water that has been added manually? Is it even a good thing to try to make our hair retain water... when hair naturally has a minimum-maximum water content in a healty state of (7-15%) depending on the humidity in the air. Many brands or people like to compare moisturizing skin with moisturizing hair when talking or using humectants who have been tested on skin not hair. But again hair and skin do not behave the same. And even if we take that example. How long does our skin stays moisturized? 10/20 hour max? Even if you don't wash your face you feel the need to re-moisturize within 10/15 hours. So unless you moisturize your hair morning and night... Is trying to retain/trap water long term even possible? How long? And is it even so important? I see the positive part of moisturizing/hydrating to help me manipulate, comb, style, re-shape, my afro hair easily and without breakage... In that sense I think water/ hydration/ moisture is important four our afro hair but not to try to trap water long term. But oils, butter and/or conditioning ingredients (btms, behentrimonium chloride, some polyquaternium, some silicones...) that we find in every conditioners/ masks/ moisturizers are what helps me long term to maintain healthy hair less susceptible to breakage by keeping my cuticles flat, lubricated, and in order just like sebum does. We keep saying we need to trap water. But for what purpose? Do we lack water or do we lack sebum? With humectants or not our hair moisture content is really dependant on the humidity content in the air but it does not prevent black women who live in dry area to maintain healthy hair too. To me focusing on moisturising our hair long term/ trying to trap water in our hair long term, trying to chase long term moisture is pointless and time consuming. So I prefer focusing on other areas when it comes to maintaining healthy hair. Moisture !!!! was a goal of mine when I went back natural by following what I saw online. Until my mum asked me why I kepy adding moisture so often.... She made me realize that as a child and a teenager she never did that to my natural hair and it was super healthy and long too. She used moisture just like I use it now which makes my life much more simple with the same result. I do everything on wash day and don't add anything unless I need to re-shape , re-style. Of course I also wash my hair on a regular basis.
@@harleyqueeen Hi I have a very similar simple routine to TH-camr Tiajonay. Look her up. I also make videos but mainly about beauty/skincare and healthy lifestyle in general. So for my routine; it is wash, deep condition, put my hair in a few braids when it is still wet to stretch it. I always twist the end so it's easy to unravel. When it is slightly damped I undo the braids to apply an oil/butter mix on the strands then redo the braids so they get more stretch andand smoother. The next morning I remove the braid and put my hair in a loose bun usually. I sleep on a silk pillow case but don't do anything special to my hair during the work week usually. I just adjust my loose bun in the morning and add water/oils/butter on the edges as needed. On the weekend I'll just redo the braids on Sunday and unravel them Monday morning to get the hair stretch again for the next week in a bun. Usually I don't need to add more/butter oils or just a little bit when I redo the process. But I add a little bit of aloe juice with a spray bottle to help manipulate my hair and finger detangle at the same time while redoing the braids. So on the next wash day my hair is not that tangle. So I usually have my wash day every 2 weeks. If I am lazy every 3 weeks. Sometimes I might choose to wear my hair out in braid out for a few days. I usually do that close to my wash day. Also sometimes I do mini twists (2/3 weeks) or box braids (4/5weeks) Before styling I use the same technique to stretch my hair so it's easier and faster to part and style hair. Also I only comb/detangle with a wide tooth comb in section on wash day before applying the shampoo under hot running water as it helps the comb glides easily with bigger sections. Seems complicated when I write it down but it's not when you do it I promise. It's just little tips that make the entire process easier. Hope it helps.
Looking forward to protein video, I’ve been told my daughters hair is protein sensitive and to keep away from it. She’s 4b/c hair texture with low porosity. Can hair do without protein? Would love to hear your take☺️
Really appreciate these informative videos. I haven’t done much moisture retention since being natural for 3 years now and I feel as though I’m on a growth plateau. But this video has truly inspired me to take moisture retention seriously. Thanks a lot 😊
Happy to help. Thanks for watching and good luck with your hair journey. It takes a lot of patience and consistency, but if you listen to your hair and give it what it needs then you'll get there.
Pls do a series on the popular commonly used oils and their pros & cons if they’re a sealant or not - especially coconut oil! So much conflicting information about coconut oil i.e not for use for protein sensitive people! Oils e.g castor oil, olive oil, avocado oil, almond oil, soya bean oil, grapeseed oil the list goes on. Thank you.
Thank you Queen for sharing and teaching us how to take care of our hair. You are appreciated. Kiss that beautiful princess and let her know that she is loved, prayed for, and thought of. Her mother is a genius!!! 😀😀👏🏽👏🏽 Also, will you please share some knowledge on the cause & how to care for seborrhea dermatitis on the scalp? Thank you.
I just discovered your videos this morning and I can’t count how many I’ve already watched lol. I cut my natural hair around May of last year and my biggest mistake was believing it didn’t require a lot of maintenance. My major question, and what I can’t seem to find an answer on is how often should I moisturize my hair? Even more specifically, how many times weekly?
Absolutely love your information and delivery!!! So insightful!! Keep them coming hopefully when you do the next video you can talk about how to use your real protein treatment I’ve purchased it but haven’t used .. Thx
🥰🥰🥰🥰 ur contents are always wonderful I was excited when I saw a notification from u Onion juice update have changed my hair completely in just few months 🥰🥰🥰
Everything that is described is being done on a molecular level. We see our hair as a whole, but consider each individual hair strand. We can’t see how it absorbs moisture on that level. Our hair moves. As it does so, the cuticle layer moves. Acting against the environment. We can’t see the moisture evaporate. We just know it has when our hair feels dry as a whole.
Shouldn't be using raw oils and butters in the first place. Hair products with humectants and oils within them will do the trick. No need for that greasy residue that comes with using oil/butters as a sealant.
Thank you, my dear lady, thank you for sharing your knowledge and doing so with such acuity. Teaching is an art and you have mastered it, dispensing your knowledge with absolute skill🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
Please post a video on the science of prenatal pills and birth control pills and their effect on hair growth. Topical and internal. I saw on tick tock taking prenatal pills internally causes hair growth and using birth control pills crushed up mixed into oil causes hair growth too topicaly
Im trying to grow my hair the sides and the back so if I put grease and water in a spray bottle and spray it on my hair everyday it will help grow it ❤
Thank you So much for clarifying I've bought products that specify moisture and some haven't worked some half sort of work, some dried me out even more, and I never understood why when it clearly stated moisture
Do the ends of our hair lose more moisture? Just curious. Also, I've noticed that increasing my water intake has helped with any scalp or dryness issues. Lastly, your hair has gotten so long! I have fine, natural hair so i'm wondering if I should get trims more often than the standard because 4 months later, I'm still at the same length after a recent salon visit.
The ends of our hair do lose more moisture. They are the oldest parts of our hair and are generally more porous than the rest of the hair strands. Hydration is both and internal and external process so drinking adequate amounts of water is definitely important. As for trimming your hair, that should totally depend on the state of your ends. If they are healthy and you aren't experiencing excessive breaking, knots or tangles then there's no need to trim more often. Thanks for watching.
You've Done It Again!!! Thank you so much for providing this valuable information! 🙏 This is something that I've been trying to figure out for a long time! There lies the problem of Hair Breakage etc.! 😕 POROSITY, HOW TO APPLY MOISTURE, & SEALING IT IN!!! WOW who knew? I appreciate you!! 💜💙💛💚
I’m a relaxed lady and I live in New Mexico and I’m telling you I lots of my hair cause these hairdressers don’t know how to do black hair I just started to do myself I off to say I am learning it’s hard for me but I’m doing it I think I’m going good this my second time relaxed my hair I finding protectants I think is working my hair is thinning hair my edges
I wonder if you could do a video on why aloe vera does NOT agree with some people's hair for moisture. I have H/P fine medium density hair 3/4 ABC and I've tried the A/V, fresh, diluted, mixed with water, olive oil and it just makes my hair feel really hard and crispy! I had to D/C the next day as it was causing my hair to break off. It seems to be a favourite for a lot of Naturals - But not me. It would be good to know the science behind it Thanks in advance...Julia
Shampooing your hair brings water in, condition er closes the hair cuticle and seals the water in, putting oil on your hair lubricates it , oil doesn't add or "seal in" moisture lol
LOVED the sponge demonstration! It's nothing like seeing it in action
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VERY helpful. 😃
Please say it again for those who say no oils or butter in your hair. Gel doesn’t keep the hair from drying out. Thank you for sharing this wonderful video.
Yeah, Im gonna be posting a video on that soon.
Depends on what type of gel you are using.
@@tmcknight1035all gels are drying, even the "botanical" ones
You and @curlychemistry are my favorite hair scientist. It would be great if your curriculum(s) were taught in cosmetology schools.
She is a scientist too ?
Yes I love curlchemistry's video too.
@@JaneDoaneYes, although her scientific background is in math.
@@Whimswirl thank you !
AS a visual learner I love the illustration with the sponges, makes it crystal clear!!!! Your videos are always full of helpful information!!!
Your videos are always so well thought out & put together. I keep my notifications on & rush to watch every single time. The science I’ve learned here has literally brought my hair to a length I’ve never seen in my adult life. And when it comes to moisture, nothing gets mine right quite like your Aloe vera spritz.. I legit panic every time I run out. Thanks for all that you do @ GreenBeauty!! 🙏🏾 Hope you, baby, & dad are doing well ♥️
Thank you ... I love that my videos and products have helped you. I'm working on a condition at the moment. I'm a perfectionist so it has been taking me a long time to formulate it. But, it should come out soon.
Yes. I love how she doesn't just tell you things and that's it. She understands that when you talk the science of things most people won't understand you so you need to use visuals and break the words down for people to understand you.
I see why her channel is successful. She doesn't just jump on the Tube and get an attitude with her audience and talk down on other Tubers nor talk like she is the God of Hair.
And she speaks so calming and intelligent.
@@GreenBeauty YESSSSSS!!!! So excited for you! And you have my full trust so i will absolutely be purchasing it when it drops ☺️
@@marlak4203 YES exactly! She’s great.
Oh, I’m interested in the aloe Vera spritz recipe. Can you please post a link to the video? Thanks.
I spritz my hair with water every morning and night (it’s kept in twists or flat twists 90% of the year). And then I oil at night just on my hair. Seems to be working for me so far
ive started spraying 2x a day too, otherwise my hair will literally crumble :')
I do the same
I'll have to try this
Me too
what kind of oil do you use ?
Moisturized hair
Shrinkage_ elasticity when stretched
Softer-easier to style or manage
Natural sheen
Not moisturized
Crackling sound
Lil to no bounce back
Breaks
Green Beauty you have one of the most extremely informational and scientifically supported hair care videos on TH-cam and your hair care procedures are very beneficial to many viewers. Your videos are viewed and liked by many thousands because of the awesome content. Keep up the excellent work. Thank you so much!!. Your subscribers should be much higher... Just saying.
I've had natural hair 4 years now and my hair grows so fast but it also broke alot because I didn't know the right way to maintain. Your channel has helped me so much in retaining lengths since I subscribed last year, I am very happy now as it is healthy and flourishing. Thank you!
What exactly have you been doing?
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@@Pcomp234 I think you should look at her videos about porosity find out yours, how do to moisturize according to that, what ingredients to look for in a product. How to maintain moisture... she has everything on this channel
@@Sunshineforyou94 understanding what my hair is or needs. I suggest if you have problems, you can search up on her channel, she explains why/ how you have a certain problem ( dry scalp, dandruff, hair breakage etc)
@@starmaloya5584 thanks for replying. I currently have been wearing my hair in twists mostly. My main problem is split ends and single strand knots. I feel like my hair has been the same length for years. I can't grow it past my breast. I just hope the twists work.
Before I could buy products like conditioners for my hair, the only way for me to moisturise my hair was with water and shea butter. I would apply water to my hair then coat in an oil. And it worked! Of course my hair stays moisturised for longer now that I have conditioners with humectant and stuff. But the basic principle of water and something to retain the moisture, works.
Yes it does! 😊
That’s why all those African tribes have so much growth! It’s not about what they’re using, it’s about what they’re doing! Which is moisturizing, sealing, and protective styling
Same I got a small brick sized chunk under the sink, probably will last for another 3 months which reminds me I need more castor oil and jojoba
I love the cartoon portions, it makes the video fun and lighthearted for me. Wasn’t too long and got right to the point. I’m subscribing!!
Thank you 🙏🏾
Thank you so much and welcome to the Green Beauty family!
Finally thanks for the video, my high porosity is tired of being dry!
This is so wholesome and the illustrations are so cute. And you are sooo gorgeous ❤ I'm not black but I am a regular brown latina with super coarse hair that has always been difficult to manage and keep from getting dry and your videos have helped me so much this past year with keeping it nice and healthy. So grateful for you and all the info. Thank you and many blessings your way ❤
Thank you so much! I am happy that this channel has helped you improve the health of your hair. Thanks for being a part of the Green Beauty family.
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Thank you for taking the time to research, edit, and post ALL of your educational content. I truly appreciate you.
Thank You 💚
Aloe Vera is the way to go for All types of hair porosity.
I use Aloe vera powder that I put in a mix of rose/nettle hydrolat, and cosgard. Game Changer.
I’ve also learned that the ‘type’ of water plays a part in whether My hair is moisturized my hair Hates hard water and I live in florida so yeah I have to use bottled water or a filter to actually get my hair to drink it up and it’s so strange
I've been booking my water. A serious rolling boil for a few minutes and then to the freezer for 10-15 minutes, then to my spray bottle for safe keeping. Have you tried fenugreek?
Per a chemist I listened to recently, 'conditioned' and 'moisturized' are synonyms. So your hair is not stiff when it's conditioned, is the same as saying your hair is not stiff when it's moisturized. Conditioners are moisturizers, etc. My favorite way to condition my hair is water and sealing with shea butter. It makes a lovely fluffy twist out as well.
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I’m not sure how you do it! However every single time I’m inquisitive about a topic in regards to my hair….you post it.
Maybe we're connected 👯♀️💞
My personal fav combo is aloe vera juice and shea butter to moisturize my hair.
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Your example is awesome. You’re a great teacher
Thank you 💚
That’s why my high porosity hair is extra dry this winter. I know of the LOC method but stop using butters and oil because it seemed to get dirty faster and felt I needed to wash often. I will do it from now on. Maybe I will use little not a lot. Thank you great video as usual always informative.
I also stopped using oils and butters for the same reason, especially on my scalp.
I started using flaxseed gel on top of a leave in instead, and it works fine for me.
@@illenhair3763 thank you for the tip. I heard of flaxseed but never tried it.
I have high porosity hair as well. When I changed from LOC to LCO my hair stated moisturized for a week. And the O I use some times is just regular olive oil.
I have high porosity hair and when I don't use direct water in between wash days my hair is fine. Adding products neat and hair grease has been a game changer for me.
I also don't like putting oils (and definitely not butters) on my scalp. It's always best to let your scalp breathe. You're right about using a little oil. You don't need a lot of oil on your hair for it to retain your moisture. A little goes a long way.
Definitely a video the community needed! 😃🙌🏾
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I can't spray my hair with water then add product on top. It will dry out and break (trust me I've tried LOC/LCO method). If I let my hair dry after washing then add a leave in, gel or hair grease neat on rotation my hair is fine. I've been doing this for approximately 5 months now and my hair is thriving. No more direct water for me until wash day lol.
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U don't understand how I needed this. Was forced to do a big chop because my hair was soo dry!😢💇♀️. I would moisturize with the loc method but something changed and my hair just wouldn't absorb well anymore. Literally the next day my hair was all dry again and if I tried adding more moisturizers my scalp would be overwhelmed and I had to wash it out
Loved the sponge demo❤
Thank you for that good, precise and educational content ! Always a pleasure to watch!
I love that you break down the science of our hair & show us how to utilize methods for our specific hair types on top of that. It's rare to see anyone pull out scientific facts when talking about natural hair & it just doesn't make sense to follow a tutorial when you don't even understand the biology of your own hair. So thank you thank you thank you. More influencers should do research like this before making videos saying what will & won't work.
What a perfect example of using the sponges!!!!
I think this is a very good educational video. Helps debunk some of the beauty beliefs that ppl think actually help their hair.
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Your hair, skin, nails are GORGEOUS! And, the sponge analogy is brilliant! I adore your content. 💖💖💖
Thank you 💚💚💚
The sponge demonstration was brilliant ‼️💜
Thank you.
I’ve been trying to get my friend to understand this for a min now 🤦🏾♀️. Thk so much I’m sending it to her NOW!
Been skipping conditioner for my own personal blend of raw shea butter and and raw oils like jojoba and castor oil and with a twice a week wash my hair is growing like a weed. A cold or very Luke warm was with my fav shampoo is my every fourth day.....just sharing
I put an herb oil mix in a spray bottle with water and fenugreek seeds. I shake the bottle and spray it into my hair daily and I’ve seen lots of growth and that’s really all I do.
Currently battling moisture overload so I’m eagerly awaiting the next series where you talk about reversing it.
Protein treatments
Can you make a video about extremely fine hair? I have fine hair but when I rub my cornrows , the finest hairs ever collect on my hand, they’re short and super duper fine, I’d almost say as thin as peach fuzz but still recognizable as hair! I wonder if I can transform that hair into thicker longer strands so that I can increase my density … help
Thank you for this video it was just in time. I started my locs recently and wanted to moisturize my hair. However I noticed it kept getting dry. The only thing I was doing was spraying it with my rose water and aloe juice mixture, I did not necessarily add oils on top of it. So now that I know that I need to do that I think my hair should feel a lot better. Thank you for the advice! Have loved your channel for years 💚
If you can you should also look into getting the pH Stabilizing Spritz. It helps your hair stay moisturized for longer. It’s most beneficial for people with Locs
Yassss inches! Loving seeing the progress of your hair 🔥
Hi and thank you for the video. I always love watching them. For this topic I think most of us are misleading. Comparing sponge could be a good example but hair does not behave like a sponge, does not behave with water the exact same way a sponge does. How long can our hair retain water that has been added manually? Is it even a good thing to try to make our hair retain water... when hair naturally has a minimum-maximum water content in a healty state of (7-15%) depending on the humidity in the air. Many brands or people like to compare moisturizing skin with moisturizing hair when talking or using humectants who have been tested on skin not hair. But again hair and skin do not behave the same. And even if we take that example. How long does our skin stays moisturized? 10/20 hour max? Even if you don't wash your face you feel the need to re-moisturize within 10/15 hours. So unless you moisturize your hair morning and night... Is trying to retain/trap water long term even possible? How long? And is it even so important?
I see the positive part of moisturizing/hydrating to help me manipulate, comb, style, re-shape, my afro hair easily and without breakage... In that sense I think water/ hydration/ moisture is important four our afro hair but not to try to trap water long term. But oils, butter and/or conditioning ingredients (btms, behentrimonium chloride, some polyquaternium, some silicones...) that we find in every conditioners/ masks/ moisturizers are what helps me long term to maintain healthy hair less susceptible to breakage by keeping my cuticles flat, lubricated, and in order just like sebum does.
We keep saying we need to trap water. But for what purpose? Do we lack water or do we lack sebum?
With humectants or not our hair moisture content is really dependant on the humidity content in the air but it does not prevent black women who live in dry area to maintain healthy hair too. To me focusing on moisturising our hair long term/ trying to trap water in our hair long term, trying to chase long term moisture is pointless and time consuming.
So I prefer focusing on other areas when it comes to maintaining healthy hair. Moisture !!!! was a goal of mine when I went back natural by following what I saw online. Until my mum asked me why I kepy adding moisture so often.... She made me realize that as a child and a teenager she never did that to my natural hair and it was super healthy and long too. She used moisture just like I use it now which makes my life much more simple with the same result. I do everything on wash day and don't add anything unless I need to re-shape , re-style. Of course I also wash my hair on a regular basis.
Can you please give your routine or something?
@@harleyqueeen Hi I have a very similar simple routine to TH-camr Tiajonay. Look her up. I also make videos but mainly about beauty/skincare and healthy lifestyle in general. So for my routine; it is wash, deep condition, put my hair in a few braids when it is still wet to stretch it. I always twist the end so it's easy to unravel. When it is slightly damped I undo the braids to apply an oil/butter mix on the strands then redo the braids so they get more stretch andand smoother. The next morning I remove the braid and put my hair in a loose bun usually. I sleep on a silk pillow case but don't do anything special to my hair during the work week usually. I just adjust my loose bun in the morning and add water/oils/butter on the edges as needed. On the weekend I'll just redo the braids on Sunday and unravel them Monday morning to get the hair stretch again for the next week in a bun. Usually I don't need to add more/butter oils or just a little bit when I redo the process. But I add a little bit of aloe juice with a spray bottle to help manipulate my hair and finger detangle at the same time while redoing the braids.
So on the next wash day my hair is not that tangle. So I usually have my wash day every 2 weeks. If I am lazy every 3 weeks. Sometimes I might choose to wear my hair out in braid out for a few days. I usually do that close to my wash day. Also sometimes I do mini twists (2/3 weeks) or box braids (4/5weeks) Before styling I use the same technique to stretch my hair so it's easier and faster to part and style hair.
Also I only comb/detangle with a wide tooth comb in section on wash day before applying the shampoo under hot running water as it helps the comb glides easily with bigger sections.
Seems complicated when I write it down but it's not when you do it I promise. It's just little tips that make the entire process easier.
Hope it helps.
Thank you so much 💕
So well said. Yes, our focus should be lubrication to reduce friction and wear. Chasing wetness Aka moisture is a frustrating-elusive quest.
Looking forward to protein video, I’ve been told my daughters hair is protein sensitive and to keep away from it. She’s 4b/c hair texture with low porosity. Can hair do without protein? Would love to hear your take☺️
You are too the best hair goat on TH-cam
Hello lady, welcome back and how is your little one!? 👶🏾
Your beauty and glow are soooo radiant!❤️ I know you focus on what goes in your body too. I would love a video on the specifics
Also do you create all the animations? They are genius 🙂
Thank you, I try to only talk about stuff I do or have done.
Great example with the sponge!!👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
Really appreciate these informative videos. I haven’t done much moisture retention since being natural for 3 years now and I feel as though I’m on a growth plateau. But this video has truly inspired me to take moisture retention seriously. Thanks a lot 😊
Thanks, I’m happy to help. Sometimes all you need is a reminder.
Happy to help. Thanks for watching and good luck with your hair journey. It takes a lot of patience and consistency, but if you listen to your hair and give it what it needs then you'll get there.
I’m so glad I found this channel. I’m going to follow your advice religiously to grow out my hair
Awesome way to explain the need for moisture and how to retain!!!
Your skin is FLAWLESS!
Pls do a series on the popular commonly used oils and their pros & cons if they’re a sealant or not - especially coconut oil! So much conflicting information about coconut oil i.e not for use for protein sensitive people! Oils e.g castor oil, olive oil, avocado oil, almond oil, soya bean oil, grapeseed oil the list goes on. Thank you.
that’s a great idea. I’ll work on it 💚
Genius ! I’m a visual learner & this is so helpful, thank you !
LOVE the sponge example! 🧽
YES!! Great examples used to describe moisture and moisture retention. Sharing. Thanks.
Nice. This was a refresher for me.
I literally have been thinking about this and my good sis posts a good ole science based vid about it. Thank you!!!
Love your videos. They are so informative and helpful. 🙏❤️
I love your videos,they are so educational and informative,keep up the great work
Thank you 💚
Thank you Queen for sharing and teaching us how to take care of our hair. You are appreciated. Kiss that beautiful princess and let her know that she is loved, prayed for, and thought of. Her mother is a genius!!! 😀😀👏🏽👏🏽 Also, will you please share some knowledge on the cause & how to care for seborrhea dermatitis on the scalp? Thank you.
I ordered your spray and your herbal oil, I had set back. But I’m on it 😢😊
Excellent demonstration with the sponges 👍👍
Oh my, you are so glamorous 🤩.
My hair's moisture be stressing me out sometimes. 😡
But we're going to be in a better working relationship soon. 💆🏿
Thanks for watching. Glad to know there'll be less stress in your future. 😊
Video is on point, well explained.
I just discovered your videos this morning and I can’t count how many I’ve already watched lol. I cut my natural hair around May of last year and my biggest mistake was believing it didn’t require a lot of maintenance. My major question, and what I can’t seem to find an answer on is how often should I moisturize my hair? Even more specifically, how many times weekly?
Absolutely love your information and delivery!!! So insightful!! Keep them coming hopefully when you do the next video you can talk about how to use your real protein treatment I’ve purchased it but haven’t used .. Thx
Thanks for the video my beautiful sister, hope your baby is doing great?
I'll be ordering your stabilizer hopefully soon. I love the protein and herb infused oil. 🥰🦋🌹.
🥰🥰🥰🥰 ur contents are always wonderful I was excited when I saw a notification from u
Onion juice update have changed my hair completely in just few months 🥰🥰🥰
Your videos are phenomenal! OG here😊
I am glad you are doing these series again!
If oils/butters seal water in, how do humectants pull water from the air into you hair if there’s a coating?
It’s a slow process, just like how after some time the hair with oil on it will eventually end up dry
It seals water in but doesn't stop further moisture from getting in, especially after it wears off
Everything that is described is being done on a molecular level. We see our hair as a whole, but consider each individual hair strand. We can’t see how it absorbs moisture on that level. Our hair moves. As it does so, the cuticle layer moves. Acting against the environment. We can’t see the moisture evaporate. We just know it has when our hair feels dry as a whole.
Shouldn't be using raw oils and butters in the first place. Hair products with humectants and oils within them will do the trick. No need for that greasy residue that comes with using oil/butters as a sealant.
@@tmcknight1035 the only correct answer lol
Very well explained
you're doing very good job 👍👍👍👍👍
Thank you for your videos! You are a wonderful communicator
God bless you!
Thank you 🙏🏿
Brilliant sponge demo 😊
Please talk about ur skin Routine too cause ur skin is glowing
Thank you so much for the information and videos. Like the commenter below, my hair game has changed for the better and I have learned so much.
Your hair is beautiful.
You are a true Beauty and your voice is just perfect!!!🎶🎼
Your advise is much appreciated.🤗🤗🤩
The animations over the years are top tier, ok! 😂
Beyond informative! Thank you
The best hair informative video I have ever seen! Thank you and keep them coming! 🥰
Thank you, my dear lady, thank you for sharing your knowledge and doing so with such acuity. Teaching is an art and you have mastered it, dispensing your knowledge with absolute skill🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
Please post a video on the science of prenatal pills and birth control pills and their effect on hair growth. Topical and internal. I saw on tick tock taking prenatal pills internally causes hair growth and using birth control pills crushed up mixed into oil causes hair growth too topicaly
Im trying to grow my hair the sides and the back so if I put grease and water in a spray bottle and spray it on my hair everyday it will help grow it ❤
Green beauty my favourite TH-camr 💞💞💞💞🤩🤩
Thank you So much for clarifying I've bought products that specify moisture and some haven't worked some half sort of work, some dried me out even more, and I never understood why when it clearly stated moisture
My hair is just like yours low porosity and everything yoursis just a lil bit longer so i just relate so much
Do the ends of our hair lose more moisture? Just curious. Also, I've noticed that increasing my water intake has helped with any scalp or dryness issues. Lastly, your hair has gotten so long! I have fine, natural hair so i'm wondering if I should get trims more often than the standard because 4 months later, I'm still at the same length after a recent salon visit.
The ends of our hair do lose more moisture. They are the oldest parts of our hair and are generally more porous than the rest of the hair strands. Hydration is both and internal and external process so drinking adequate amounts of water is definitely important. As for trimming your hair, that should totally depend on the state of your ends. If they are healthy and you aren't experiencing excessive breaking, knots or tangles then there's no need to trim more often. Thanks for watching.
Awesome, great example. Thanks as always.
You've Done It Again!!! Thank you so much for providing this valuable information! 🙏 This is something that I've been trying to figure out for a long time! There lies the problem of Hair Breakage etc.! 😕 POROSITY, HOW TO APPLY MOISTURE, & SEALING IT IN!!! WOW who knew? I appreciate you!! 💜💙💛💚
your videos are always so helpful, thank you for sharing!🤎
OMG YOU POSTED! And this is the best video for now! Thank you!
Love the simplicity of your videos👏🏼
GREAT JOB DOLL!!!!!
I’m a relaxed lady and I live in New Mexico and I’m telling you I lots of my hair cause these hairdressers don’t know how to do black hair I just started to do myself I off to say I am learning it’s hard for me but I’m doing it I think I’m going good this my second time relaxed my hair I finding protectants I think is working my hair is thinning hair my edges
Great analogy!
Woooooooowwwww! Great teaching method with the sponge. 😲
Thank you and thanks for watching. 😊♥
I wonder if you could do a video on why aloe vera does NOT agree with some people's hair for moisture. I have H/P fine medium density hair 3/4 ABC and I've tried the A/V, fresh, diluted, mixed with water, olive oil and it just makes my hair feel really hard and crispy! I had to D/C the next day as it was causing my hair to break off.
It seems to be a favourite for a lot of Naturals - But not me. It would be good to know the science behind it
Thanks in advance...Julia
Same for me, planted a lot of aloe only to realise it doesn't suit my hair.
I am always hype when you release a new video
Shampooing your hair brings water in, condition er closes the hair cuticle and seals the water in, putting oil on your hair lubricates it , oil doesn't add or "seal in" moisture lol
your videos are always so helpful
Thanks for sharing this 🙌 I really appreciate it
Finally, I have been looking for such helpful info, can't wait to check out your next video, and would you recommend moisturizing hair everyday???