5 Most Common Causes of Breakage + How to Fix It

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[@tmcd5269]

0:41 *slowly removes shower cap from off my head*

[@MoKnowsHair]

😂😂😂

[@mylyfeizdance]

Literally watching this doing the same thing

[@kikicola78]

😂😂😂 Same! I am so hurt thinking my 2 hr deep conditioning was the bomb when it truly was....blowing up my way to healthy hair!

[@Superfitree]

Food in hair (avocado, banana mask)- check, dirty brushes, I’ve had for years- check, leaving the conditioner in way past the recommended time- check, going to bed with wet hair- check, Using regular conditioner to detangle/prepoo and therefore rendering the deep conditioner useless afterwards- check. Over 10 years natural and I’m still learning- check. Let me go sit my a** in a corner, I’m in time out right now to think about my life decisions.🤦🏽‍♀️😂

[@PreAngel6]

😂😂😂😂😂. Make room for me too!! 🤦🏾‍♀️🤦🏾‍♀️🤦🏾‍♀️

[@Flinabin]

. .. . .

[@sheryllj7237]

I’m with you 😔😭

[@jblue2523]

Please take consolation in the fact that you are not alone. I am guilty of all of these, but number 3 is where I am the most guilty.

[@victorynjesus421]

Sherita Dunbar, you are too too funny! I am right in the corner with you, lol. I see all my bad habits in this video.

[@serenagregory306]

I am a molecular biologist and trust me when I say that the science behind what you are sharing is spot on! It makes me giddy! Your curl restoring treatment has literally changed my hair for the better. It’s so healthy now. I think that you are an undercover scientist!

[@MoKnowsHair]

Thank you!! I read a lot lol

[@apara2005]

Same...im a chemist who develops personal care products and preach against some of the topics she mentioned (like putting food in your hair 😱). People follow youtubers and they are wrong. Love that she has a science background too and speaking the truth.

[@tuduleshiggins8832]

@@ileanasantamaria2364 First I respect what the young lady is preaching! However, I disagree with her. I use avocado with a mixture of green oils weekly, and my hair is growing like crazy, I already had long hair, but know it is past my bra strap. What was a game changer, was using clarifying shampoo, and conditioner. Shelf life products have no life. The young lady is selling a line of products. Know your hair. For example I stop flat ironing and blow drying.

[@wentzel812]

@@tuduleshiggins8832 can you on use clarifying shampoo? I r been only using clarifying shampoo on my little girl's hair and I wonder if that's a bad thing.

[@tiffanycrystalclear]

MoKnowsHair reading 📖 is the best tool anyone can handle but not many do. Knowledge is power but it’s nothing if not putting it to work ! Loving 🥰 your ty clips

[@oomiesays]

When u hear the OG moknowshair intro music, u know it's gonna be a good video

[@shannonluzchris]

Facts!

[@BALANCEDdefinition]

So what you telling me is???? I've been wasting deep treatment. I aint gonna lie, this hurts a bit. lol

[@MoKnowsHair]

I know, I know... but knowing better is being able to do better and save yourself some time and product 🙌🏾

[@coaluck]

Bruh! Bet I never use my rinse out conditioner again. I use it every, single TIME

[@spicycoolaid]

Me toooooo. I can’t believe I’ve been doing it wrong for yeaaaars

[@apara2005]

@@coaluck Same! I never used rinse out conditioners because I thought my deep conditioner was enough...come to find out it wasn't. I start using a rinse out conditioner along with the deep for the last 3 wash days, and my hair did a total 360!!!!

[@daniellerawlinson3339]

@@apara2005 I thought she was saying don't use both rinse out and deep conditioner at the same time? I'm confused now Lol. I guess if it's working for you go off sis, everyone's hair is different.

[@Joyjoy-ih1ie]

YES! Finally someone confirms my suspicions. My hair has so much breakage, but I don't blow dry, or use heat tools. All I do wash 2x week. However, I use lots of conditioner. A stylist told me "You can't over condition" but I started suspecting my excessive conditioning is damaging my hair. Thank you for this. Love the tip about washing correctly to set up conditioner.

[@Moi_81]

I think using rinse out and mask along with leaving them both in too long (20-30mins) is causing my damage and dryness. I was told to do this by a few stylist.

[@dkny39]

Over processing the hair by leaving a deep treatment on for too long, my God... I'm gonna have to unlearn some things KZbin taught me

[@ericalivinglife693]

People are committed to this one. I was at an event and a cosmetologist said the same thing Mo said about DCs. Folks (including the event organizer) starting arguing with the woman. 😂 She said what she said!

[@MoKnowsHair]

Wow 😂 I’m used to ppl getting mad... I’m just sharing facts. I didn’t make it up 🤷🏽‍♀️

[@cutenobi]

There’s a lot that I have applied from KZbin/Internet and it screwed me up. Lol.

[@dkny39]

@@cutenobi can u imagine 😳

[@vibe2248]

You tube will have u out here bald if u listen too many of the wrong uneducated ppl... trust me I learned the hard way.

[@Prncsjcyj]

Come on, science!!

[@MoKnowsHair]

🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@Be1smaht]

Talk to a Scientist like someone with a Phd. Like Curly Chemistry who has a degree in Chemistry. Knows bonds and products. These are all compounds.

[@candicefamber5434]

Mo, you dropped a major 💎 for me when you said that the rinse-out conditioner blocks the treatment/mask from penetrating! Gonna finish the rest of the video now...

[@alwaysblack6480]

I'm a black man stopping in for a moment to let my black women know how gorgeous you really are. Thank you for always being at the top of your game. I love you!

[@ReRe_642]

Aww that was so very sweet

[@alwaysblack6480]

@@ReRe_642 No problem sista. You deserve it.

[@rachelakewushola4199]

Thank you!

[@keishapuryear8180]

Beautiful comment

[@alwaysblack6480]

@@keishapuryear8180 Good morning Keisha. I needed to say that because you ladies are very special. Please be safe.

[@fsanders2]

I learned something new today. I definitely was using a rinse out conditioner then a deep conditioner which it seems is a no-no! Thanks for the tip, Mo!

[@tarmanda1116]

This was a huge thing I learned from Her! I stopped doing both months ago. And no negative effects!

[@shellyrking7213]

Same here, time to switch it up.

[@babs1913]

I learned this through experimenting about 2 years ago and girl after I switched it up my hair growth took off. I went from armpit length in August 2019 to almost waist lenght in March 2021

[@fatmahasani9279]

I just heared this tip while letting my hair dry after a rinse out conditioner followed by deep conditioner 🌚💔💔time for a change 😂💔

[@mrsholland6330]

Same!

[@ashleym6765]

"Your hair is not your stomach" say this again for the kids in the back!! Lol

[@Be1smaht]

Compound are compounds. THIS Comes from a Scientist. Egg protein is protein. There can be overlap

[@maddisonbueford8775]

You sound just like Michelle Obama 😂👏🏾 Thanks for the tips!!

[@Jelly-hq7ug]

Now you said it I can't unhear it😂🤣

[@shawnnycollins4274]

Not a compliment.

[@maddisonbueford8775]

@@shawnnycollins4274 it was just an observation... anyone can take it how they want 🤷🏾‍♀️

[@jumprabbit5]

She reminds me of Rae Dawn Chong back when she was young.

[@Younglady861]

Yes she does she’s beautiful.

[@meechym6432]

I was getting Corinne Bailey but I can see Rae as well

[@mrod87]

I actually use rinse out conditioner first to detangle, then wash my hair, then use deep conditioner...i also never condition longer than the product says, i try to always use heat, but i don’t believe in overnight deep conditioning unless it’s a natural oil (pre poo) and i wash out the next morning. Understanding this totally changed my hair care, youtube literally ruined my hair for years.

[@breonnajohnson7105]

I’m going to try this !!

[@JoyDejaKing]

Mo’s hair is looking outstanding in this video!! Is that a wash an go, braid out. Love it!! As always Queen of knowledge😍😍

[@TheBhadmusCorner]

My wigs don’t even look as nice as your hair. Gorgeous! Thank you for this video

[@chrystal.spiezio]

Was watching this while deep conditioning my hair....never have I ever paused a video, jumped up and ran to the shower so fast to rinse my hair

[@kicknblock]

I'm so happy to see hair care professionals letting people know the real deal. I don't want to bash the natural hair movement. I'm just glad the pros are here. I'm a Cosmetologist myself.

[@ellie5373]

Wow that's true about the over-conditioning. I was rushing through my last wash day and only left conditioner in my hair long enough to detangle instead of leaving it in all day like I usually do. My hair felt softer and even easier to detangle with the conditioner in for 15 minutes rather than 5 hours lol

[@nadegejuste2638]

I never understand the logic behind using a rinse out conditioner then a deep conditioner. I usually deep conditionner only. The rinse out for the days I do not have time to deep condition

[@goldenangel6015]

Exactly the same here

[@dilysgirl8311]

I have high porosity hair sometimes I need the rinse out to avoid tangling. The key for me is to shampoo before the dc which is usually a light protein.

[@cutenobi]

When my hair is extremely tangled, I usually tangle it again after shampooing with a rinse out conditioner before deep conditioning. But now I will detangle with my deep conditioner.

[@DaFaBBMiSs3s]

@@cutenobi I'm going to try what you said, detangle with deep conditioners. Because that what I use the rinse out conditioner for.

[@cutenobi]

DaFaBBMiSs3s The way I’m going to detangle with deep conditioner is to shampoo first, apply deep conditioner to tangled hair, and not do any detangling until after I have applied heat and then begin detangling with the deep conditioner and spray water on hair if necessary to remove tangles.

[@rdejlee9288]

Thanks for hitting on that overnight treatment😊....Was so confused with that....You are awesome🥰

[@trevor2987]

Totally random, but YOU BROUGHT THE OLD BACKGROUND MUSIC BACK!!!! YAY! LOL. I used to vibe to it when I first discovered your videos. When you changed it, I liked it, but was slightly disappointed about the change, but glad you brought it back temporarily. lol. Thank you also for the tips/tricks! I've learned something new today! Many continued blessings to you. :)

[@NomadicGem]

1:50 thank you for sharing the science behind skipping rinse out conditioners before deep treatments. So glad I followed my instincts! I don't use rinse out conditioners if I plan to deep condition, to save on time. That's why my deep conditioner has to have amazing slip to detangle.

[@dr-k1667]

So great to see Mo here again and YES, Mo KNOWS HAIR.

[@joycefrisby4193]

I am retired Hairstylist but you are the first stylist I have heard who truly knows hair keep up the good work and yes they need trims at least every 6 to 8 wks.I was a stylist 30yrs and it was my passion I love to hear a stylist who knows what they are talking about. And your hair is beautiful.

[@MoKnowsHair]

🙏🏾💜

[@nancyadams9426]

Geez your hair has GROWN and it beautiful. Thanks so much for the information much success to you.

[@Kimillions]

Brilliant as always Mo! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 Btw, after tip #1 the whole KZbin shed a tear chile. 😂 Some parts people aren't going to want to hear but I'm so glad you delivery it in a gentle, genuine, fact-based way. Seee, Mo be tryna start stuff y'all. 😂🤣😏 ❤🐐

[@MoKnowsHair]

I want everyone to enjoy their hair and not be stressed out!

[@Kimillions]

@@MoKnowsHair I know it, Mo...I know. And that's why we are so lucky to have you.

[@LRozSkys]

I did notice the difference when, as per your instructions in a previous video, I stopped using conditioner before a deep conditioner/treatment. My hair absorbs the deep conditioner so much better now, looks better and feels healthier.

[@keishaknits3110]

I can’t express how much I appreciate this channel. Mo is now my one stop institution for my hair. I’m done with the setbacks.

[@janinedear-barlow]

Have you watched Afope Atoyebi's videos? so good!

[@shawnetteamarie]

I soooo love how thorough you are Soror!!!!!

[@deenad3562]

Look at you with all that beautiful hair, talkn AND walkn the walk! Thank you, sis! 🙌🏾

[@YellowDiamond646]

Your curl restoring treatment is my new favorite for deep conditioning. I don’t think I’ll be using anything else again 🙌🏽

[@MoKnowsHair]

Yaaaassss!

[@micacam2684]

Dropping knowledge! Welcome back, Queen!

[@s.g.4823]

Thanks so much for the sound information! ❤️

[@kathleenharris8824]

I love to see a professional like Mo with beautiful hair! It makes you really pay attention.

[@Obamaalltheway1]

I love that you keep it real

[@nicolewilliams9040]

Love your tips, haircare line & hair! Healthy hair goals!

[@aalexis112]

Thank you for these tips! I love your channel & advice even tho I’m Relaxed ☺️

[@keishaw3825]

This definitely helped me. Thank you again for the tips.

[@valriecoles4163]

This makes so much sense. Thank you.

[@thehumanflower]

Mo’s voice has always been so therapeutic 😌

[@makayladotts7694]

The knowledge I'm learning. I love it !

[@annelittle4183]

Great tips!! Thanks so much. You never let us down with information regarding hair questions.

[@MsLynnG1]

Always the true advice. Thankyou Mo.

[@marlenemicou9507]

Yes Mo!! Love how you educate! I'm loc'd but love the education! Also the background music is fire!!

[@ThrivewithJesus]

OMG - your hair has grown sooo much!!! Thanks for the tips

[@kearstenw3855]

You are super smart and full of knowledge! Never learn so much in one video about my hair!

[@anelson6137]

Made so much sense. Thanks for the much needed knowledge.

[@kbplus1]

Sis I’ve been following you for years and man your hair is still gorgeous...

[@denisejohnson3757]

This is wonderful! Thank you for sharing!

[@michellemcdermott110]

Straight to the point & a lot of relevant information...love it . I find most KZbinrs tend to talk way too much and they take too long to get to the point, and then I tend to tune out. This is definitely worth watching...Thank you.

[@fa5102]

Wow!! Your hair is amazing and I love your products! My hair is thriving!!

[@daliahsmith721]

Thanks a bunch for the information. You are always on point. And your hair...it's on a glow all it's own. Fabulous!

[@charlenichole3711]

Looking at her hair in total awe. So beautiful!

[@misscynthia32]

Talk about knowledge!! Thank you 🙏 I am so glad somebody address applying food to your hair so eloquently put. I never been a big fan of that.

[@KP-ir3gj]

Thank you for the information and the visuals of the brushes. You always teach us so much about hair in such a calm and professional manner. Thank you.

[@ExotikRoots]

More is not more... More is damaging!! thank you!

[@sim20118]

This needs to be seen by eeeeverybody. Excellent video!!!

[@coconina5360]

Yessssss thanks for the tips on the road to Healthy hair

[@238dwen]

Great tips and reminders for healthy hair. Thanks for sharing!

[@hollybryant7649]

Beautiful and always knowledgeable - Thank you Mo!

[@funnychic8]

Thank you for this professional informative straight forward information!

[@vee_class]

This was a very awesome video. There's a few things that I need to stop doing. Thanks for this! ❤️

[@soniawhalen5493]

Your hair is BEAUTIFUL! Great tips thank you!

[@abbeyna01]

Great advice Mo. Thank you!!

[@meka1002]

I'm glad you explained the DC and Rinse out conditioner. I've been doing it the way you shared and always wondered if I was doing it right and I see that I am. Thanks 😊

[@kay093100]

Omg look at your hair it grown so much it’s gorgeous

[@OOO-su8fm]

This is what we have been missing . Knowledge based on facts . Thank you for sharing.

[@malanii]

The very first tip called me right out 😭😭 this might be the MOST informative hair care video I’ve ever seen. Thank you for this!

[@nubian_melaninqueen4473]

MoKnowsHair your hair is GORGEOUS

[@sofiastanley6518]

Thank you for being you - and always providing such detailed information. You were one of the first natural hair gurus I started following. Because of that I haven't had to "unlearn" bad habits during my journey.

[@smithmsrock]

Your voice is so soothing and engaging! Great information!I could listen to your videos all day!

[@joygroves6534]

One of the best natural hair videos I have ever seen. Thank you 😊♥️

[@neogaervin7849]

Enjoyed your video thoroughly, thank you so much. Gorgeous hair girl!!!! ❤️

[@kierrinp293]

I love the Mo Knows Hair cleansers and conditioners. I haven’t tried the stylers.

[@kay35rc]

Wow, your hair has grown so much. Beautiful curls.

[@gwenjordanisfine50]

Mo you’re so professional!! I love your voice!!! I’m buying whatever you’re selling girl.

[@monim1845]

Love this! 🥰 Thank you so much! 👍🏾

[@alsorganiccosmetics3740]

OMG!!!! YOUR HAIR IS EVERYTHING BEAUTIFUL SISSY

[@kspivey88]

I’ve FINALLY found the information that I needed. Thank you!

Thank you for touching on the food items/ingredients. I'm really exhausted with seeing mayo and eggs etc being used on the hair and people *swearing* that it's reverting breakage/damage is upsetting lol

[@nadegejuste2638]

actually that was my routine for 5 years, and my hair grow to waist lengh. I no longer do it cause it is time consuming as it is not as slippery as commercial conditioner and I changed country (from Carribean to Europe). But there is nothing wrong with it either

[@allisononyoutube5794]

@@nadegejuste2638 same here. I have low porosity 4b-c hair and my hair is not like Mo's. I didn't bother getting her products. I always have more hair when I don't go to the salon 🤔.

[@nadegejuste2638]

@@allisononyoutube5794 I do not think it has something to do with hair texture as I know lot of women with long 4c that goes to salon. it is more about preference and long hair is acheivable with both if it fits your lifestyle. I do understant that diy is not for everyone as you need lot of patience (reason why i stopped as i no longer had the time but really miss it tho). What i like about diy it is that i never can over do it and it is cheap

[@janinedear-barlow]

@@nadegejuste2638 it's not the protein in the eggs that's helping as it's not hydrolysed. It's the sulfur in it as this is also a building block in hair.

[@nadegejuste2638]

@@janinedear-barlow I never specified what was working. I just said diy with food do work regardless what make them work as I'm a leaving proof

[@IntuitiveWanderess]

This was very helpful! Thank you for your insight.

[@syasot88]

Really comprehensive video as always! Love your products

[@Teeks79Love]

💝 Wonderful!!! Super excited for one of your video's!! Your knowledge of hair is so refreshing!! Thank you bunches!!💝💯

[@TheLynn711]

Very educational. Thank you!! The best video ever!!

[@WifeOfTheBeast]

This was so informative and I THOUGHT I was fairly advanced in this. Thank you. It's refreshing to LEARN SOMETHING again!

[@AmoreNlove]

OMG! you have products? I need to get my hands on these for my youtube tutorials. Glad I watched this. miss you!

[@kayturner2885]

I recently purchased your products during the sale at Sally's. I love the results so far, especially the scalp cleanser.

[@justmissjana]

Very useful information! Especially about the difference between conditioners! I have my quarterly color/cut at the salon today☺️

[@MsABee1]

I do not know how & why I didn’t know about you or your channel for all of these years of skipping around on YT... however it’s been a pleasure viewing your videos and hearing your various professional tips! I appreciate everything you have shared in this video! Thank you!

[@snoopyshow77]

Thank you so much for sharing this video. I really needed this information. I have some hair problems. My hair is very dry and shedding more. I know what i have to do. Have a blessed week.

[@coaluck]

This is great. Monica, your hair is gorgeous.

[@OpalPrince]

This information is phenomenal...

[@besidesbeauty6218]

Thank goodness! One 👏🏾of 👏🏾the 👏🏾best informative hair video on KZbin by far!!! By an actual cosmetologist! Thank you Mo 💜 P.S love your curl and scalp clarifier

[@TexasStardust11]

Great tips! Thank you ❤️

[@shebarawlings3944]

Thanks for sharing this valuable information

[@aprilchow-chee5281]

Thanks for the tips this is very new and I've watched tons of videos

[@SunniDae333]

Woooow, that first conditioning tip. I didn't even know that! Thank you so much Mo!

[@ray83baby]

I knew it! My hair simple doesnt like food added topically. Thanks Mo!