3 POPULAR HABITS THAT CAN HARM YOUR NATURAL HAIR!

[@CurlyChemistry]

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[@Linguanaut]

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[@emilyoliver8021]

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[@Marsline1]

I cannot tell you how grateful I am for recently finding your channel. I am a geek at heart and love learning. I so appreciate all the scientific information that you include in your videos. I've been a natural for 9 years and never thought at this stage of my journey I'd be back to struggling to figure out why my hair is not thriving. 2 things your channel has helped me figure out: (1) my hair is chronically dehydrated and (2) the reason it dehydrated is because I've been co-washing for years and had loads of product buildup 😩 I had given up on shampooing because it caused my hair to feel so brittle. I tried every sulfate-free shampoo that a Naturalists has ever recommended and always had the same dry/brittle feeling results so finally I just gave up 😔 Because of this channel I decided to give shampooing another try. I purchased Design Essentials' Honey Creme shampoo and have just finished washing my hair. Immediately I could tell that a good cleansing is what my hair has been missing all these years. It not only felt clean but to my shock...it felt soft 😮 I am so excited I could cry from joy right 😭 I know this message is long, but I wanted to tell you thank you, thank you, thank you for what you're doing to educate us ❤️

[@dwaniquegreen]

So if I'm going to braid my hair I should ; Shampoo, condition, protein treatment, deep condition, leave in, cream and oil ?

[@deontaer]

I just started using blue magic grease for the first time since going natural 12 years ago. I’m so mad that I listened to nay sayer’s about grease. For the first time since being natural, I’ve had the best and most consistent, non frizzy twist outs ever! And a little goes a long way. When I think of all the money I spent on styling products 🤬

[@bradcapricorn5341]

I use blue magic tea tree oil conditioner, do you recommend using it or should I use something else?

[@joanne798]

Not using silicones was the worst idea I ever listened to. When I stopped using them I felt like my hair was susceptible to so much breakage every time I detangled. I had tried so many different conditioners and none of them worked for me. Now I’m back on silicones and my hair feels so much better.

[@AA-yc9dq]

My braidouts on blown out hair hold waaaayyy better and longer ever since I started using heat protection with silicone

[@pabi213]

The same thing happened to me. Silicone free conditioners had me breaking all my hair out 😭💔

[@aleksandralempart8305]

Its because silicone masks your hair damage.

[@noelstarks2861]

What brand/type of detangler silicone do you use now?

[@joanne798]

@@noelstarks2861 Lately I've been using amika kure conditioner, which is really thick but melts my tangles away. But I also like using aussie miracle moist conditioner and the 3 deep conditioner.

[@Wonderwoman79G]

I ignored the oils and butter advice. It never made any sense to me. Most black women's hair thrives with oil.

[@CurlyChemistry]

Periodt! :-)

[@sherlynbrown5270]

I agree with you sister because I was the laziest natural who used to wash my hair with bar soap and NEVER deep conditioned until about 3 years ago when I started watching my beautiful Black sisters on KZbin teach me how to care for my hair. Thankfully my hair managed to somehow stay healthy and fairly long. After I started putting oil in my hair, the thickness is back and my length...nice!!!

[@multifandomharlot]

I listened to those "no oil, no butter" girlies when they said it was bad for your hair, and stopped using them, and my hair saw THEE WORST BREAKAGE of its' entire Life 😭😭😭 just touch it and it broke off!! I was so mad! I've recently began incorporating oils in my hair again and I will never look back!!

[@Linguanaut]

@@CurlyChemistry Oops I forgot to tag your name. What's the best way to contact you?

[@MeriamH.]

@@multifandomharlot I also bought in and after a few months thought ok, my hair doesn’t need oil! After a little while longer my hair was thinning and breaking off. My ridiculous self could not figure out why 🤦🏾‍♀️. Then I remembered, girl, let’s go back to what has ALWAYS worked! I’m back to my tried and true leave-in and oil!

[@trudy_triad]

I just love that our hair care is a whole Science. A whole discourse. I see beauty in the journey of us figuring it out. Let's keep going, sisters. ❤

[@barbarahodges8835]

I totally agree with you.

[@Sloppyjoey1]

The "30 day detox" worked wonders for me but I think "No Oils / No Butters" was taken out of context. I have VERY low porosity 4a hair, oil & protein quickly makes my hair verrrry hard and repellent and almost everything but humectants would sit on my hair or flake. I learned the culprit isn't oils & butters but rather not shampooing often. I fixed my moisture issue by returning to weekly shampoo and being conservative with oil & protein and reaching for glycerine & honey based products.

[@multifandomharlot]

I listened to those "no oil, no butter" girlies when they said it was bad for your hair, and stopped using them, and my hair saw THEE WORST BREAKAGE of its' entire Life 😭😭😭 just touch it and it broke off!! I was so mad! I've recently began incorporating oils in my hair again and I will never look back!!

[@CurlyChemistry]

Love it! Thank you for sharing!

[@jlovesj3335]

at a certain point your hair gets damaged from these constant practices and you will experience breakage. The hair has holes in it and is wore down by the time you stopped.

[@multifandomharlot]

@@jlovesj3335 yes I learned that the hard way. I will never stop using oils now, I can't believe I allowed myself to be swayed and almost destroyed my hair. My hair is on the road to recovery, it's not what it once was, but it's getting there.

[@lexnthecityyy]

This same exact thing happened to me. The worst thing ever!!

[@multifandomharlot]

@@lexnthecityyy idk why they even suggested this trend in the first place, people's hair was just ruined left and right! For no good reason too!!

[@ninasimoneh4030]

About protective styles for 6 weeks. For me, I can’t keep braids in for more than 2..3 weeks at the most. I just can’t go that long without washing my scalp and hair. Since I braid/passion twist my hair myself, I usually take down in 2 weeks, provide a nice cleanse and deep condition and then reinstall. I love washing my hair!!!

[@glorysolomon7299]

Not using combs and brushes was one of the worst natural hair trends for me. At the beginning of my natural hair journey I wasn't well informed and I didn't even know about hair types and there weren't even a lot of content creators with my hair type (4b/4c) on KZbin then. I was following type 3 girls and it almost damaged my hair. I had a lot of single strand knots and my hair was just very unmanageable

[@madamjcw4844]

Thanks for the knowledge! I jumped back to everything; grease, sulfates(sodium laureth only), and cones. My 2 year old has armpit length hair and I”m not breaking the bank over hair products. My hair is locked and I learned our hair really doesn’t like being manipulated so much because my hair is down to my waist and it’s never been able to get that long

[@cherylcarter9537]

For me, the thing that worked horribly for my hair was pre-pooing with coconut oil. My hair didn’t like it; it became dry and hard. I do pre-poo, only when needed, but not with coconut oil. 😅

[@florencemarcelin7068]

Try with aloe vera prepoo, peel it, take the gel, blend it, strain it, apply it to your hair, and cover it with a plastic cap.

[@semoneg2826]

Ok I use coconut oil but I mix it with olive oil and almond oil

[@kaymel1978]

SAME

[@eles8888]

Coconut oil dries my hair as well. However, I learned from Tonya that I was using it incorrectly. I started sectioning my hair, gave a slight water mist on the roots and ends, then applied the Coconut Oil and massaged it down.. I also applied a little olive oil. No more dryness. Although this worked I stopped using Coconut oil. I really like Jamaican Black Castor Oil, X Virgin olive oil and Jojoba oil. Oh and Blue magic😄

[@alkahinat4558]

Coconut oil can be a little harsh on my hair, so I tend to use it with olive and castor oil

[@tanyas1644]

Thank you for breaking this down for those in the back who refuse to use oils/butters/grease and their hair consistently looks a hot mess!! Lol!! You are the best!

[@ninasimoneh4030]

True! I went back to grease a few months ago and my hair is loving it. Just like when I was a child and mum did my hair…no issues back then 👍🏾

[@sable7114]

First of all, I'm just thankful that hurricane Ian wasn't so rough on us though it's still very windy and a few trees down in my area. My prayers go out to Florida and the islands though. So a product I didn't like, perhaps I wasn't using it correctly, was a Thalia wajid detangling product which actually caused quarter size mats in my hair and made the detangling process worse. Hope everyone is doing well, especially if you were evacuated from Florida.

[@pmbrownslb]

The African Pride pre-shampoo is a good detangler if you haven’t found a replacement .

[@sable7114]

@@pmbrownslb okay, thank you for the recommendation. Kroger had a basket or two full of hair care products on sale for curlies and I believe there may have been some African pride in there as well but I don't recall what it was. Baskets are probably empty by now, oh no, we will focused on a hurricane so there may be things still there.

[@liastorm795]

@@sable7114 Run and get the African Pride Poo! God sent it down himself!!!

[@ceejane-c4r]

Thank you Dear, for you concern for Florida. I live in Central Florida and it was rough, but to the Glory of GOD, my family and others came through!!! 🌞

[@patriciajenkins9458]

Hello those edge control gels that everyone used to slick down their edges never worked for me. My hair would always revert back.🥀

[@venaetheartist8067]

Fun fact, it took a decade to learn my scalp hates oil (it gets inflamed and itchy) but it LOVES grease!! Seals that moisture in my scalp like a champ!! We each have to find what works best for self, and stop following trends.

[@leaveit219]

I use to listen when people said no silicone and what is the best product for my hair. When I stopped and listened to my hair and my hair is thanking me.

[@MiVidaBellisima]

My hair was thriving without oils and butters, but I noticed if I’m on top of shampooing then my hair does just fine with oils and butters 🤷🏾‍♀️

[@christine1962ful]

I think that was the point that the no oils/butters were trying to get across, with

[@CherryBerry383]

I feel like the no oil and no butter is so trendy cause a lot of ppl were just using oil wrong. If you use them right it shouldn’t be an issue, but a lot of ppl dont or they dont get an oil that works with their hair type and texture (like fine or course hair not 4c 3a types) so they get set back more than it helps. And i noticed a lot of ppl who benefit from it are the exact types who were not shampooing the oil off soon enough. So i think it’s smart to take a break from oils and butters to relearn how to care for their hair without improper oil usage. Thankfully i never had that issue so i will keep using my oils. But i have rethought how i use my oils. Like i can use oils to detangle before a wash, on my ends after washing, and for hot oil treatments, but i cant put oil on my scalp and wait a week or 2 to wash my hair, it has to be washed the next day if i put oil on my scalp, because even just a little bit of oil on my scalp for over 24 hours and it itches do bad. So now i just use oil differently rather than completely cut out

[@cavettee2010]

You are the best!! My bestie tried to fuss at me because I did my twist out with Blue Magic Grease. My curls were fabulous and bounce ❤. Thank you for all you do😊😊😊

[@sherlynbrown5270]

My hair loves grease!! When I use grease I see shine and body. I use that and oils💖

[@cavettee2010]

@@sherlynbrown5270 I needed some backup bc she was really arguing with me🤦🏽‍♀️

[@sherlynbrown5270]

@@cavettee2010 your gorgeous hair should have been enough, but some people continue to remain stubborn. Good thing for Curly Chemistry 💖

[@cavettee2010]

@@sherlynbrown5270 Thank you Queen ❤❤. You are so right!

[@demi5378]

When I first went natural, I was using oil only. I kept wondering with all the effort I was putting in why did my hair look so dull. Thank goodness, I had enough sense to pull out my BLUE MAGIC.. my hair came alive.. Thick, moist the shine was outstanding. There is a place for oil on my scalp & when I remoisturize.

[@addiimae]

went to a salon and the stylist told me not to use butters/oils and i looked at her like “girl i’m sorry but that’s not gonna happen” 😭

[@semoneg2826]

Lol

[@Ciara_jones]

I just want to take the time to say thank you so much for your page. I had my daughter in January of this year at the same time that I cut off my 5 year old Sisterlocs. I was very afraid for my postpartum shedding period this year because with my son previously I lost a good amount of locs because of how thin my hair became. I made a promise to stick to an old school routine for sake of experimentation and I honestly sometimes can’t believe my own hair. All I use on my hair are shampoo, Hollywood Beauty Chlosterol conditioners, along with my my leave-in and grease. As a refresh I will use pink lotion and grease. I have gone from a TWA to shoulder length in less than a year with this routine along with not manipulating my hair much. When my daughter began to have cradle cap, I started putting grease on her and she saw so many improvements. My son has hair that I allowed him to grow out and my routine works wonders for him as well. Thank you so much for doing the work of the culture and reminding Black women like myself that our people always had it right!!

[@moni9192]

I went back to using my hair butters for my twisters, braidouts and wash and go. I then add a oil to seal and add shine. I know have less shedding, tangles and ss knots

[@pmbrownslb]

Finger detangling only. I wasn’t getting all the tangles out of my hair. Now I finger detangle first then finish with a wide tooth comb.

[@Lady9tails]

Yes, finger detangling only had my hair looking crazy 🤪.

[@lacharlafiggs]

At the start of my natural journey I jumped onto the oil bandwagon. Supposedly, old-fashioned grease was bad. But after every oil I tried left my hair dry and crunchy, I knew it was time to ignore that advice. Thank you for your helpful, science-supported videos!

[@semoneg2826]

Yes too much oils can dry the hair I use grease to seal...oils as treatment

[@questhorizons5980]

What's so funny is I remember my hair growing naturally beautiful before looking into the do called natural hair community. 😂😂. I also remember using heating tools before hearing anything like heat protection. It worked wonderfully for me. Just me getting back to ME

[@politereminder6284]

Rice water and henna were disastrous for my hair because they work by depositing large particles on the hair. My hair is super fine and high porosity , so it can only take hydrolysed protein deposits, not anything large(including large proteins from raw eggs or mayonnaise) Henna resulted in immediate breakage, plus, my already light brown hair turned a _wicked_ shade of orange. These work well for some people, but my hair hated them .

[@shelbymcdandan4431]

Oh noooooo. 🥲🥲 I’m wondering if it was the brand of henna. You have to be really careful where you buy it. And that it’s body art henna. I started using CP henna (aloe mix, so it’s not so drying) my hair is thriving and thickening because I too have fine hair. But yea about the color, I knew it would color my pesky grey strands, but after a few days it muted done and it looks more like highlights, so I was like. It’s doable and cute. Better than them pesky grey strands. Lolol. Hang in there. 🙏🏽

[@politereminder6284]

@@shelbymcdandan4431 It wasn't the brand. Henna works by deposits on the strand. My strands don't tolerate that well. I lost about 6 inches of dread locs.

[@rdejlee9288]

Those were the exact two things that ruined my hair too and I am low porosity..I purchased the best Henna out there and my hair said " duces✌🏽"...I had to cut 😫 my mid back hair that took me 5yr from ear length hair...NEVER following ANY trends again...NEVER...I don't care what everyone is saying on KZbin or ANY where else...NOPE...Didn't try that NO oils NO butter in the first 5 ingredients..I didn't care if it was in the first 3-10 ingredients...Not trying cloves...NOTHING..BUT prayer🙏🏽

[@OyaRevolutionary]

I’m almost 60 and have experienced terrible hair loss. I use palm oil and been to pre poo and deep conditioning as well as blue magic grease. I’ve been told it won’t grow it is growing slowly but it’s growing.

[@woopellis]

Wash and go's are a big no no for my hair... I recently used AS I AM Long and Luxe shampoo on my type 4 low porosity hair and it was absolutely amazing 😍. My curls were sooooo defined and my hair looked and felt amazing. Can't wait until my next wash day! Thanks for the recommendation 💞

[@krystalvaughan6723]

Since the pandemic I stopped coloring and straightening my hair. This really helped to get my hair back to a healthy state. I no longer brush it when it is wet.

[@aj1xx]

As a high porosity girl, silicones are my ride or die🥰

[@ziyaandzay]

Mine too

[@earlyn7233]

Please do a tutorial of this hairstyle! Love it

[@CurlyChemistry]

Thank you! 🥰

[@harmonious.balance]

I think reducing the 30-Day hair detox to "no oils and butters" did the community a disservice. The problem primarily was that many were not sufficiently cleansing their hair to remove the buildup which lead to chronic dehydration. So the idea was to become familiar with how properly cleansed hair behaves. One thing I never bought into was putting additional oil in the hair. Most products have plenty of oils and even butter in them. Why add more??

[@personmcdudeguy]

I kind of agree. I only prepoo with oils, but then again i twist my hair up with grease. Strategically adding a little oil to a product that isnt working very well can be a good way to use up a jar before buying another product.

[@MiVidaBellisima]

@@personmcdudeguy if you buy your hair products from target and Ulta you can just return them 😊

[@jlovesj3335]

the butter clogg your hair period. I stopped doing that and my hair is so much better I just shampoo/conditioner then put a leave in then blow dry then a little oil on my ends. We got duped into thinking our has is so different that the science of hair doesn't apply to us but it does. It's all marketing and scammy stuff on youtube from women who aren't even licensed cosmetologist.

[@harmonious.balance]

@@personmcdudeguyas long as someone uses a clarifying shampoo in order to get the heavy stuff off, i guess they can use oils and butters until their hearts are content. Just FYI...I don't know if you have considered this before, but you really only need to prepoo if you haven't detangled in a while like more than 2 weeks in order to avoid hair becoming matted when it gets wet. Pre-pooing, deep conditioning, protein...all of these are singular treatments to be used on an as needed basis. They worked and solved the problem. Kinda like taking antibiotics. Continously taking them makes us immune and ineffective the next time we truly need it.

[@harmonious.balance]

@@MiVidaBellisima ULTA sells water soluble products. Thats where I buy most of my products. SALLY's and Target can be more questionable. But even then, it's a matter of proper use. But once you get used to better quality products it's hard to go back to the lower tier.

[@yogaqueen0830]

One thing that I tried that didn’t work for me was co-washing my hair. My hair is so much healthier since I subscribed and start following your channel. Very good information…thank you for sharing your knowledge!🥰

[@juliajelkes1230]

I been saying this. Some of these KZbinrs have no idea what they are talking about. I said this when I saw those videos. They are and were wrong. Whatever is working for your hair, use and stick to that😀. Thanks for confirming this. A professional.

[@IgotYoBAC]

I tried Revair, and I hated it! But what hurt my hair was knotless and any kind of braids… my hair is fine and medium density and my hair was pulled out with the synthetic hair. It had nothing to do with the stylist, it’s my hair! No matter how healthy, it just can’t take the extra weight of added hair. Now it’s flourish. Started my journey almost two years ago, and I have remained consistent, but still learning!

[@MissBrendaLeeGertman]

One product I used on my hair that did not work was Coconut oil. It felt as if it was just sitting on the outer layer of my hair. When I used Coconut oil, my hair did not feel nourished and soft💇‍♀

[@mouhiaasso1673]

I replaced oils with Vaseline because my hair always felt dry with oil and my hair is loving it !

[@lorettaholmes5580]

The worst thing for me that my hair didn’t like was coconut oil, it made my already high porosity hair EXTREMLY dry, and I experienced unnecessary breakage.

[@jonelle2911]

It's because coconut oil is a penetrating oil, it is not sealing hair cuticles. It almost displaces the water/moisture in the hair. That's why it's a good prepoo for high porosity hair, ensuring that the hair don't swell as much as it would during the washing process. Check the pmp videos

[@anneitsanne]

Same thing happened to me. Coconut oil is a no-no for me.

[@renerenewed]

Protein sensitive hair 🙋🏽‍♀️

[@ashkeniasims1840]

Using coconut oil as a prepoo… coconut oil does not work for me. It makes my hair difficult to detangle & the actual strands of hair gets really hard- it felt like protein overload. Some people say coconut oil doesn’t have protein..-> so I don’t know 🤷🏽‍♀️

[@maribelmarte2998]

Tips on what oils is best for natural silver hair

[@betzaidaflores2477]

PINEAPPLEING! It did NOT help me maintain my curls and look while sleeping. If i was lucky i might've been able to get away with refreshing section by section, but for the most part i had to wet and style all over again 😤 it's the lack of cooperation that makes me wanna take a straightner to it, i tell you! 😩

[@RukiyaRobinson]

Me tooooo!!! 🙋🏽‍♀️🥴

[@adorahowell4878]

Same

[@politereminder6284]

Pineappling is great for loose curl or wavey girls. I'm in the kink gang, so issa no for me. ✌️

[@christines1821]

I did this week couldn’t take the noncooperation and then flinging it in a bun lol

[@janstubbs5319]

Same here

[@gailstaton798]

I believe everything your saying because you have the hair to prove it. Thank you for the help, we really need you.👍🏾🤗💜

[@joyandandrea]

Thank the Lord I stopped with the overnight oil pre-poo ESPECIALLY the red onion oil! Impossible to sleep through that stench. Stopped with drenching leave-in conditioner on soaking hair (pointess). Washing is much easier and quicker with great results.

[@desireymorris2889]

Just cowashing it was not suitable for my hair, I had way too much buildup

[@cynthiahillian]

Honey, DAX LANOLIN has given my hair life!!!!! My twa is growing like crazy.. it's good to see my beautiful texture like when I was a little girl... It works for me!!!

[@christines1821]

I’m right there with you sis I’m using blue magic grease , no oils no butter yea no lol

[@elizabethroblyn1392]

@@christines1821 do you use blue magic on your scalp as well? Thanks. 👍🏽

[@christines1821]

@@elizabethroblyn1392 yup the Indian hemp and the sure gro one and at times mixture of jbco and olive oil grease saved my hair and I have no issues washing it out

[@ninasimoneh4030]

Yassssss. The Dax with Indian hemp…OMG that is the best!!!!! My hair loves loves that!!!!!!!!

[@BrownGalPeace1]

One thing I tried that did not work for me is coconut oil. It made my hair dry and brittle. Never again! 👎🏾

[@eles8888]

I have HP hair. For me, oil on dry hair is a No No!!! A slight mist or spray of water then the oil and my hair is juicy for at least 4-5days. I press my hair once every 2 months.

[@Imani..]

Back when everyone was on the coconut oil trend, I wanted it to work soooo bad but it made my hair dryer when moisturizing and sealing. I tried diff brands went to wholefoods etc and coconut oil just said NOPE

[@jonelle2911]

Coconut oil is a penetrating oil and does not seal the hair

[@Joy-kl3te]

Mine too! Nope nope nope 😄. Also causes itching and flaking on my scalp. It can't even be an ingredient in any products I use. It's a no for me.

[@Mikki220]

I love Carol's Daughter Wash Day Delight! It makes my hair feel so much better than before.

[@nunu9881]

I went natural in 2015 nd the loc/ lco method was heavy on repeat so i tried the LOC method babyyy when i tell you my hair was not having it at all. Miss Silk had an attitude and she let me know. I had to switch up real quick

[@CherryAppetite]

Co-wash is just short for Conditioner Wash

[@missmaww.]

Thank u I love my oils and butters

[@consciouscrypto3090]

Worst thing was trying to do a wash n go with that blue gel and eco gel. Everyone was raving about the combo so I tried it. My hair was so hard, frizzy and dry. I think in general I don't do well with wash n gos, but that was the worst one ever. If I do them I have to use Uncle Funky's daughter with a very small amount of a hold gel afterward, such as a quarter size amount of ecoslay's jello shot for my entire head.

[@weirdmyst7963]

I stuck to my own regimen as a beginner kid and now I can switch and flip products on a budget

[@DH-dt2hk]

I really tried no oils or butters and I have decreased using raw oils and making sure to clarify shampoo to remove build up, & moisturizing before applying any oil.

[@leelalo6625]

No poo😡. My hair was sweaty and smelly. Plus buildup. I was following influencers suggestions.

[@a.s.m.3246]

Are there any scientifically proven/known DIY protein treatments ?

[@hrhsophiathefirst4060]

The sulfate free shampoo. Had to nip that quick and fast. I will use one after my rinse to minimize color lost but that is it. Also moisturizing and sealing daily is a hard pass. My relaxed hair gets additional moisture maybe a week or so after wash day and looks and feels fine.

[@Shawtycheira]

I think i need to consider getting a more Grease product like blue magic. A lot of people that didn’t do a routine like me and kept with the basic childhood hair product (they always had shoulder lenght hair or a bit shorter) have a much more healthy hair compared to me while my hair is always looking dry even tho i have a curl patern and the same lenght like them. Cowash also been much more difficult to use and makes my hair dry. If i don’t pre poo my hair beforehand I will have a lot of breakage. Im gonna try to do more butters and deff gonna use shampoo and conditioner again instead of only doing a cowash. Thanks for this!

[@chaunceileigh3766]

Rice water was the worst for me. Never again! Thanks for the tips

[@reggierisk]

I have seen the detox method do very for some hair. And others not so much, although they are deeply committed to that regime despite clearly negative results. (I ain't saying who). I am high porosity and live in twists. W n g. Are not my thing. (Tried it twice and will say i got the best results when using butter containg slippery elm and marshmallow root) I was cone free for years. But have started adding it back after experiencing its benefits.

[@l.monique6294]

Can I just say that first off-I love your videos. I can listen to them all day! You have changed the game for me! Thank you. Keep it up! ❤❤❤

[@CurlyChemistry]

Thank you! 🥰🥰

[@bernadettegreene8618]

Tea and castor oil everyday, too much for my hair it appears. I believe you mentioned you go every 2 days to moisturize. Im going to try that with clove oil instead. Thanks so much for the amazing information.🦋

[@Lulu-xl5cm]

I co-wash once a week and shampoo once a week. Only curlsmith products. No sulfates or silicones, but its works for me, my hair feels clean. Every hair is different indeed.

[@emilyoliver8021]

Thank you so very much, I always learn so much from your channel!!!👍🏽⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💯❤️🙏🏽😃😃😃👍🏽

[@CurlyChemistry]

You’re so welcome!! 🥰

[@sammyfire2001]

Great video as usual! In regard to oil, I think it all depends on which oil you use and how you use it. I use an oil mix as part of my prepoo routine and my hair loves it. I tend to prepoo overnight, so the oil has time to do its thing. I only do wash n gos and I don't use oils when I'm styling my hair. I only use a leave-in to moisturize. I found that using oils when I set my hair gave me less definition and allowing my gel to work to its full potential. I hope this doesn't offend the 30-day warriors 😏

[@semoneg2826]

Same here....I mixed the oils to do treatment

[@bigwhit30six]

What about Afro Picks for hair?

[@lexnthecityyy]

Yeah I’ve seen enough. I’m going back to my oils and butter. My hair has been breaking since I started no oils and butter

[@karenlevitt7430]

My hair does better with formulations containing oil than with just straight oil after washing.(examples are Living Proof shine oil or no frizz oil) so strange because my hair LOVES coconut oil as a pre-poo.

[@anonymouse7877]

I overdid the protein. It made my hair brittle and dry and I can't get rid of it. Also, notice almost all shampoos, conditioners have some form of protein in them. Can't escape from it.

[@meowmeowmeowbarf]

I looove your content girl and I've learned SO much from you over the years ♡ But I sometimes have a hard time hearing your audio clearly and there's a room echo. A mic would help a lot ♡

[@weirdmyst7963]

I started to cut the little straggly ends in my hair. I clip when I see one strands alone and the other few strange are split above it. I snip half of the split ends. I always get bad ends in 1/24 (a small patch) of my head. And It's long

[@AA-yc9dq]

OMFG I just had an epiphany looking at the playlists on your channel and realized I used to watch your relaxed hair videos like a decade ago. I knew you looked familiar!

[@pamelaforts5210]

I wore my hair slicked back in a bun for 2 weeks. I felt like I got alot of breakage on wash day.

[@shelbymcdandan4431]

Did you take it down any between those 2 weeks to let it breath, detangle, hydrate and moisturized? If not, wondering if that was it.

[@pamelaforts5210]

@@shelbymcdandan4431 I didn't detangle, just added more products. I won't do that again.

[@aquafina6544]

Omgosh I could never get bantu knots to come out right braid outs and any style natural 85 did. Lol. My hair just came out looking like a frizzy mess or Medusa like 😆.

[@aquafina6544]

Also lots of products that these so called guru's push, did not do any thing except snatch my coins. So I went to operation old school and used the k.i.s.s. technique aka keep it simple sista

[@shelbymcdandan4431]

Hahaha. Yes Nap85 hair always come out so beautifully and I feel she always kept it simple. I love her product line and the only one I use now.

[@shelbymcdandan4431]

@@aquafina6544 oh I totally get that. I had to check myself and stop running out to buy all the recommendations from all these guru’s - since I’m within a year of my big chop. Now that I’m settled on Nap85 hair brand- I’ve unsubscribed to all the other channels and sticking with CurlyC and one other for the education of the hair, which is the part I was missing. And Nap85 and Curly proverbs. All the gurus was doing too much and just confusing me. 🤷🏽‍♀️🤷🏽‍♀️

[@154angel154]

What Do You know!? Your Just a FREAKIN' Cosmetic Chemist LMBO! Love your channel!!!

[@MissyJ-216]

Using a shampoo brush to comb threw my conditioner. My mom did say that the comb was damaging my edges. But did I listen? Nope. One day I saw a picture of myself and was in shock. Thank goodness my edges are growing back now. I no longer use the brush. My pink wide tooth comb is my best friend.

[@sunflowers360]

Same, I don’t really get the whole no oils thing. But it seems like that ppl on that bandwagon are wash and go girls so I guess it makes sense why they don’t use oils and stuff. …also I’m pretty sure the ppl who created the 30 day hair detox have a subscription model where if u join they help u on ur no oils journey. …so uhh yeah… I guess capitalism😅. I ain’t mad at the hustle tho, especially in this economy😂 For me personally I’m team grease. I just moisturize my hair, seal with grease then wear my hair in twists until the next wash day.

[@CurlyChemistry]

Love me some grease! 🥰

[@semoneg2826]

@@CurlyChemistry Fan of grease as well😁

[@ayanadixon4763]

I tend to use a co-wash if my wash and go doesn't turn out the way I want, and I don't need a strong shampoo. I also will use it after a clarifying shampoo to help with detangling.

[@michele33s68]

Conditioning my hair too long was a problem for me.

[@cassandredavilmar7960]

I stopped using raw oils and butters. I prefer to use shampoo, conditioners and styling products that already have oils formulated in it. Ever since I started doing that, my hair has been the healthiest and softest it's ever been. Before it was dry and breaking, and I was shampooing weekly. Also the raw oils interfered with the efficacy of my styling products.

[@Kmama801]

I have seborrheic dermatitis, itchy scalp, postpartum hair loss and some baldness in my family. At this point I am just trying to find a routine that stops the itch so that my scalp can heal, and focus on my hair regrowing. In the meantime I’ve learned that coconut oil does not work for my hair or scalp AT ALL. Hoping for the day I can get back to healthy hair ✌🏾

[@thecollectivemicproduction6448]

Get some aloe Vera leaf clean it good, scrape the gel out put in blender then strain and massage in your scalp and work thru your hair. Trust me

[@Yelhsamation]

I can relate, minus the postpartum part. I am not a Doctor, but as a person who has suffered from these skin conditions, I can tell you what has worked for me in hopes that maybe it could work for you too. I upped my vitamin D levels(both supplement & standing in the sun). I starting taking fish oil tablets and reduced my sugar intake. That helped me a lot. I've heard that cod liver only works very well too for these skin conditions as well. I hope this helps.

[@uberhaute_naturalz84]

If you've been using harsh detergent on your scalp, it can exacerbate it as well.

[@Yelhsamation]

@@uberhaute_naturalz84 True!!

[@Meera436]

You should look into Beas bayou. The shampoo conditioner and scalp solution and scalp oil. Best thing for my scalp. I have had no more symptoms also wanna make sure you are washing 1-2x a week. No butters or grease on scalp just the scalp solution and scalp oil from Beas bayou. Also ketoconozale 2% shampoo in scalp only. In US you need a prescription for that one. Diet can also be a factor might want to reduce sugar intake and white rice breads and pastas which turn into sugars

[@blackbutterfly8338]

I used to detangle my low porosity hair when wet. I’ve been natural for about 6 yrs now and just learned, I shed much less hair when I finger detangle on dry hair, no water or oil, as long as my hair still contains moisture. Who knew?

[@carolharper4401]

I tried coconut oil and it just didn't work for me. I did it as a pre-poo and use it as a grease. My hair just didn't like it. It made it so dry. Thank you for sharing!! Love all of your videos. Sending you, curly chemistry and everyone here love and light.❤️❤️🙏🙏☮️☮️

[@Leah_Tewari]

THANK YOU for bringing the REAL SCIENCE. This is why I love your channel. ❤

[@uraddiictOnx3]

Only time I used oils is to coat my hands lightly before any takedown (braids, twists) the only stylers I used are mousse and sometimes gel. I shampoo frequently

[@TamBella80]

So glad I found your channel. Love your style and your advice has been helpful. Thank you!

[@yrisdel8215]

Hi, would love to hear your thoughts on being a straight natural. Thank you!

[@vanessafluellen9571]

What are the best protein treatments to do for natural hair????

[@hazelrw6122]

Detangling my hair with water based products was the worst for me. Switching to detangling with oil has been a game changer for me. I can usually use most oils except coconut. My hair does not love coconut oil for any purpose. So detangling with oil for the win. For me.

[@elizabethjn.baptiste5459]

Question: Tips on protecting hair from hard water (low maintenance please)

[@CurlyChemistry]

I recommend getting a shower filter that filters out fluoride.

[@elizabethjn.baptiste5459]

@@CurlyChemistry thank you so much. Any other tips,, shampoos, rinses etc.,?

[@ascribecalledtess7439]

I was dealing with hard water too. My hair was constantly dry, hard to absorb moisture and lacked shine due to mineral & calcium deposits coating my hair strands. I started using Ion Hard Water Shampoo from Sally's Beauty Supply a year ago and i haven't looked back. It is the best at removing & protecting hair from stubborn hard water buildup. I had so much buildup, I thought my hair was low porosity until I started using that shampoo, now I've discovered my hair is normal porosity and easy to moisturize. Give it a try, you won't be sorry.

[@joanne798]

I use Malibu c hard water shampoo. I don’t use it often, but it has helped. It doesn’t feel as stripping as other chelating shampoos, and my hair is surprisingly still manageable when using it.

[@elizabethjn.baptiste5459]

@@ascribecalledtess7439 thank you so much

[@adorahowell4878]

No oils no butters didn t work for me. Also just water in a spray bottle doesn't work. It's like my hair hates plain water. I get my water thru water based hair products. Mini twists end up being locs after 2 days. The greenhouse method / baggy method was a no no for me. My hair was just mush.

[@CurlyChemistry]

Yeah the baggy method will provide some insane moisture, sometimes too much! 😩

[@bertier.simon-rich7528]

I hear ya, Adora! If I refresh with water the middle of the week, my is nappy and curls are gone. I have to use a curl refresher that doesn't have a lot water in it. Liquid conditioner did the same thing as the plain water.

[@janstubbs5319]

I tried Function of Beauty. Shampoo had glycerin as the second ingredient. Didn’t work for my high porosity hair.

[@charfoggie22]

You have SUCH great information. I absolutely love your channel!!

[@janetwise-thomas1939]

I appreciate your commentary on hair care and products. I wish you consider doing a podcast using wigs and extensions as part of protective styling regimen and what we should be mindful of in doing this. Also, care for your hair if you’re an active swimmer. Thank you so much for your service, and may you and your family have Blessed Holiday and Happy New Year🙏🏾🎉

[@ayee_ja2898]

Wash n gos. My curls were cute but the knots were not😂 also I got a sew in for my birthday a couple weeks ago….I’m not about this weave/wig life anymore. I just want some cornrows😂 The maintenance and heat required to maintain this is impossible. Going to the gym everyday doesn’t help either 😂 So I’ll be wearing a hat until next week when I take it out😂

[@CurlyChemistry]

😂 thank you for sharing!

[@TracyD2]

I’m curious if you ever seen the ingredients of the New Wash shampoo and would share any thoughts on that formulation. It’s supposed to cleanse the hair with extracts. Don’t hate me but these are the Ingredients Cleansing: Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Oil,Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Oil. Conditioning: Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Cetyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Stearyl Alcohol,Dicetyldimonium Chloride, Equisetum Hiemale Extract,Behentrimonium Methosulfate. Other: Keratin and Hydrolyzed Keratin, Rosa Centifolia Flower Water, Menthyl Lactate. Other non-key: Gluconolactone, Panthenol, Sodium Benzoate,Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower Extract, Urtica Dioica (Nettle) Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Isopropyl Alcohol, Citric Acid, Ceteareth-20, Trisodium HEDTA, Calcium Gluconate, Phenoxyethanol, Tocopherol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Alcohol. Fragrance: Cananga Odorata Flower Oil, Eugenia Caryophyllus (Clove) Leaf Oil, Aniba Rosaeodora (Rosewood) Wood Oil, Rosa Damascena Flower Oil, Myroxylon Pereirae (Balsam Peru) Oil, Guaiacum Officinale Wood Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Oil, Citronellol, Geraniol, Linalool.

[@TracyD2]

Everything but the kitchen sink.

[@bertier.simon-rich7528]

Don't see any cleansing surfactants in the shampoo which should be in the first six ingredients.

[@TracyD2]

@@bertier.simon-rich7528 I thought so too. I just wasn’t sure if I was missing something.

[@CoolestRedHead]

I LOVE THIS HAIRSTYLE OMG

[@Tinablackberryrose]

Thank You for explaining why these three methods or thinking will ruin your hair. ♥️ how you explained in detail why it’s a bad idea to do them. Tyfs🥰

[@camtee1520]

Thanks so much for your content. I've been following you for awhile. I changed one simple thing and it made a huge difference - pre-pooing/detangling with coconut oil. I made the decision to loc my hair. Now, I need you to advise on hair care for microlocs. 😀😃😃

[@maryclarke4208]

Thanks for sharing. I will say I stop using heavy butters, but I continue to use cream/oil. Also, I recommend using the Felicia Leatherwood brush with good leave in conditioner for detangling. Patience and proper techinque are essential to handling coily hair.