5 Ways to FIX Damaged Hair after Assaulting it with Chemicals and Heat

[@revilsdr]

As a fellow hairdresser I love your channel you’re information is concise and informative. Actually love how you warn people that as hairdressers we often do crazy things to our own hair but we have the best products,tools and unlimited services at our fingertips when most people may not so it’s not worth the risk of abusing your hair.

[@GlamGirlGabi]

Hey fellow stylist!! Thank you so much for being here! It’s true…we do all the insane things don’t we? I’ve melted my hair more times then I would like to admit…. Somehow I always get it to bounce back though but it isn’t without persistent amounts of effort.

[@czbunnie]

My hair is dry & thin. At 42 I get grey hairs in every 4 weeks, so I need touch ups. I still struggle keeping my hair soft enough & adding shine. Even between washes. Would love recommendations for keeping hair healthy & using reasonably priced products for softness & shine 😊

[@Kdavi2612]

Yes please! I’m on day 2 and my hair is super flat and greasy despite dry shampoo. Heatless hair styles on greasy short fine hair please

[@rubipotter1980]

Hi Gabi, thanks for this video. Yes! I’d love a video about how to style dirty hair ☺️.

[@GlamGirlGabi]

I already filmed it and am editing it all day today! It will be posted on Monday or Tuesday at the latest :)

[@rubipotter1980]

@@GlamGirlGabi yay!! Thanks 💕.

[@vanessamalik1102]

Hi Gabi, Yes, please make a video on how to style dirty hair. Thanks for all the great tips, I'm also very intrigued by the hair dryer.

[@Robin-l1o9k]

Your hair looks great!

[@GlamGirlGabi]

Thanks so much! That means a lot to me.

[@achaley4186]

Thanks for a great vid! I too have done it all an am now 58 and finally enjoying my (still natural dark, not yet grey) fine curly hair for what it is. I never shampoo anymore. I do brush thoroughly each day and occasionally rinse well massaging the scalp thoroughly and condition. But each day after brushing I just dampen and scrunch and the curls are so pretty. I never enjoyed them at all! I am a retired hairdresser….liscensed through a high school cosmetology program in 1982! Anyway, great vid Gabi! 🙂⭐️❤️⭐️🙏🏼⭐️

[@GlamGirlGabi]

Fine curly hair girls unite! I am going to be making a video on enhancing your curls with light diffusing and proper products soon! It's shocking to people how curly my hair actually is when I let it do what it wants to do. The less you heat style, the nicer your curls become. My hair is only a puffball when I air dry it because I heat style everyday and I don't have a good haircut for curly hair. Thanks for watching fellow hairdresser friend!

[@nancylyon-gray3499]

#1 check (When I lived in Scottsdale, AZ, I'd walk out to the car and my hair would be dry! hahahaha), 2. Only wash once a week - love dry shampoo, 3. Video please, 4. Got treatment mask! 5. Uh oh. My stylist bleaches me big time but she is awesome. 6. YOU ARE GORGEOUS! Thank you!

[@turragorman59]

Gabi I love your videos! You are the best. You are truth and know your craft. Thanks for sharing and caring.

[@GlamGirlGabi]

Thanks Turra! I appreciate you watching and taking the time to leave me a comment.

[@rainbowsngore866]

I used to let my hair air dry naturally, to avoid heat damage - as my hair's already damaged from bleaching. It always came out super frizzy, until I discovered air dry cream. So after washing, I gently squeeze out the extra water and pat dry with a towel, then wrap it in a microfiber hair wrap for like 20 more minutes to absorb even more water before applying an air dry cream and letting it air dry on its own. A lot less frizz that way for me, without the use of heat tools to tame it. You'll just have to accept the way your hair falls on its own when it dries. Also start from ends and work up with the cream, or else you'll have flat hair and risk being oily (especially with super fine hair like me). A little goes a long way. This won't work for everyone, everyone's hair is different, but just another tip thrown out there for anyone who wants it. (I let it air dry indoors, not sure how this works if you let it air dry while going out)

[@debm6507]

Gabi I have been watching every video you have made since I found your channel about 2 months ago. My hair is so similar to yours. I was so happy to see what your hair looks like when it's wet and also when it is air dried because you have the same amount of curl and frizz that I have, and now I have learned from you how to control it and make it smooth! I would like to see a video on how you style your hair when it is dirty! Thanks!!!

[@GlamGirlGabi]

Hey Deb! We are hair twins! I am actually going to film a video soon on diffusing my hair to wear it naturally curly. That video may be really useful for you too if you have this wild hair texture ;) I filmed the dirty hair video yesterday and am in the process of editing it now. It will be up on monday or tuesday so stay tuned for that :)

[@debm6507]

@@GlamGirlGabi Yayyy! I am so excited! I wore my hair curly yesterday... Not great! Haha!

[@zohramasani5039]

Gaby!! Omg you the best!!! I am in love with your video!! Yes, we definitely want a video from you for heatless hairstyles on dirty hair🙏

[@aprilb2733]

a video on the different types of damage and some suggestions of of treatments for them would be great.

[@TheJessy8888]

Helpful as always... never knew about the dry shampoo trick just after a blow dry, tried it and it did work! My hair can get greasy on my wash day after i blow dry, with this trick it stood "ungreasy" for longer... so thank you.

[@MusicLover-sb7mo]

Yes, greasy hair styling tutorials, please! Just washed my hair today. Last wash was 5 days ago. Yesterday was barely acceptable, so wore a hat. It was fine but….a cute style will be better!

[@GlamGirlGabi]

It’s coming!! I’m editing it now. It will be up Tuesday at the latest. Stay tuned.

[@fifimsp]

I just ordered my Zuvi.

[@GlamGirlGabi]

Awesome! I hope that you like it! It’s a really cool blowdryer and extremely high end. It feels a lot like a Dyson.

[@fifimsp]

@@GlamGirlGabi Good. I just got my Dyson airdrop too. Basically trying to preserve my hair.

[@GlamGirlGabi]

@@fifimsp It's an amazing tool. You will love it!

[@silviarodriguez1681]

I’d love the video of hairstyles for dirty hair!

[@brandonhe1]

I love listening to your video and gaining some perspective and ideas. 🥰

[@GlamGirlGabi]

I am so happy that you find the videos to be helpful ❤️

[@bradlombardo7948]

Need heatless curly hair ,frizzy ideas please . Thank u

[@marye813]

Thank you for another great video. I blow dry my super fine hair on lower setting until slightly damp and let it air dry from there. It's much healthier without the styling tools especially around my face. Will check out the heatless styling video.

[@GretchenMosetter]

I've always stayed away from aerosol dry shampoo due to the alcohol factor… I've always thought that alcohol really dries out your hair… Which when damaged you want to avoid, correct? Thank you so much for your videos and I would love to see one on styling dirty hair!❤️

[@electron-Volt]

I needed this! I am in the middle of going from a level 4 to my natural level 8-9 - and my hair is waist-length. Wish me luck!

[@GlamGirlGabi]

You got this girl! You may need to cut some of that length off but if you have a good stylist she will guide you. Make sure she uses olaplex in her lightener or something similar that protects while lifting. Get yourself amazing shampoo, conditioner and treatment masks too. Don’t use low quality drugstore products.

[@electron-Volt]

@@GlamGirlGabi thanks so much! I use Olaplex during the lightening, K18 treatments between sessions and quality products like Sebastian and Redken. Lukewarm water, no heat, microfiber towels, lots of oils...

[@GlamGirlGabi]

@@electron-Volt You're on the right track girl! I think you will be fine if you continue doing all of these things.

[@ThrewOutMyHalo]

I use k18. It's helped my damaged hair so much.

[@GlamGirlGabi]

I heard so much about this but I have not actually tried it because I am using MDHair right now and I really love that. I need to pick up a bottle of this and do a review because it definitely has been the talked about thing in the last several months.

[@ThrewOutMyHalo]

@@GlamGirlGabi I've been using it for months. The K18 plus using a satin (polyester) pillow case has completely turned my hair around. It was so dry and damaged. Now, it's actually soft to touch. If you do a review, they actually have a professional line that includes the k18 mask and a spray that you use before chemicals.

[@GlamGirlGabi]

@@ThrewOutMyHalo It sounds a lot like Olaplex. Have you used that before? I use a satin pillowcase too and sometimes I even use a satin sleep bonnet (which looks completely ridiculous and very non-sexy but works wonders).

[@ThrewOutMyHalo]

@@GlamGirlGabi I did use olaplex for about 2 years, it did help, then I bleached my hair and my hair started breaking off. Not because of Olaplex but, because of the bleaching and i did not feel that the Olaplex was enough to bring it back. I did not get the results from Olaplex that I get from the K18. I do use the olaplex shampoo & conditioner.

[@GlamGirlGabi]

@@ThrewOutMyHalo That is amazing! I am going to check it out!

[@Seamstressed]

My heatless hairstyle: the feather duster your grandma mishandled for over 50 years. 😂😂😂

[@GlamGirlGabi]

Lol 😂

[@somoretti5487]

Hi, Gabi. I love your videos and tips. I've been having my hair chemically treated for years now. I have it "treated" in the salon with a product called London New York, a kind of brazilian blowout. My hair is quite fine, but I have a lot of it. It's naturally wavy/curly, but not really defined, it's just like a big mass of hair undefined and with a lot of volume, really hard to deal with. That's why I have it treated. I do not have it died and avoid heat tools as much as possible. After I had a surgery in 2018, it felt like my hair had a chemichal cut and it shed a lot. After that, it became even more unruly. I really wish I could stop the brazilian blowout, but I just don't know how. By the way, I live in Brazil, on the beach ( santos), so it's Hot and humid and I go to the gym everyday. Another thing, my hair is apparently healthy, I have the brazilian blowout done every 3 to 4 months.

[@dmacblueairwater3015]

Thank you for this video! I am so excited that Penn Smith talked about you in her video! My hair is becoming very fine and fragile. Last March, I cut off a lot of damaged length from my hair and began wearing my wavy/curly layered mid-length hair in its more natural state to give it a chance to heal, but I still need to use products and my hair dryer with a diffuser to be able to live with the results. I feel that it's less damaging than pulling my hair with a round brush, right? But I really can't imagine doing anything less. Because the long section of my hair is messed up after sleeping on it (the top is okay), I end up spraying the length with my water spritzer and then reapply product and re-dry with the diffuser and my fingers. I don't know how else to live with my hair, short of pulling it up, which is okay sometimes, or cutting it off (not an option I would want!). I can't grow out the layers completely because it becomes flat and just overwhelms my face. What would you tell someone like me?? It seems to me that my hair is too much work and I don't really know a way around that to be able to tolerate what it looks like. I apologize for the long comment, but what am I doing wrong? Maybe the wrong style? Thoughts?? Thank you!

[@dmdm528]

How about oil treatments? What kind of oils should we use for our hair and our scalp? Nice tips and very much needed especially right now will this heat going on almost everywhere in the world.

[@stephaniepike4114]

If you use heat protectant before you blow dry, do you have to again before you use curler/ straightner?

[@jamesolson7179]

I always air dry and when I blow dry I use the cool setting.

[@GlamGirlGabi]

That’s a great way to keep things super healthy!

[@sparklesparkle8]

Thank you again for another great video! I was about to chop my super long hair all the way up my ears because I was hopeless and your tips stopped that and made me try to save my hair first. I’ll see how it goes and if all else fails, I could just model my new hairstyle to yours, short is cute anyway. Your the best and I really mean it 😍

[@KingsMom831]

Hi Gabi, can you do a review/comparison of the Zuvi vs Dyson blow dryers?

[@GlamGirlGabi]

Hey! I have never heard of the Dylan Blowdryer! Can you share a link with me? I will look into it for you.

[@KingsMom831]

@@GlamGirlGabi lol Dyson….freaking spellcheck 😂

[@terencehealy9225]

I'm a 60 year old woman. I've always had fine hair but always enjoyed a great bob style haircut and color. But I've noticed my hair on top is getting thinner & I seem to be losing more hair when I brush or wash it then ever before. I was considering a body wave. Do you think 5hat my hair can handle this, do you recommend any special shampoo that can really deliver volume. Thank you Elaine

[@EyestheColoroftheSea]

Great question!!!.. I think she accidentally didn't see this question.... This channel is AWESOME 👍

[@pinkiesartandcraft8236]

Hiii!! I'm from Portugal. I am new to ur channel i just followed ur method of cutting perfect curtain bangs and now they look perfect on me. Thank you soooo much.

[@GlamGirlGabi]

Yay!!! That is fantastic news! I’m glad that the tutorial was helpful for you. Also, Hello from Canada! I spent two months in Portugal once. It is an absolutely gorgeous country.

[@pinkiesartandcraft8236]

@@GlamGirlGabi thank u. I guess Canada is a nice country with nice people like u. U should know i am just 14 years old. 😇😇😇😇

[@MsGlamazon]

Would this work with olaplex 3 when using it as a pre wash treatment

[@pa_trishja]

Girl, your hair looks amazing. Could you please do a bleaching and toning tutorial?? I've been dying to see it for so long 😢🙏🙏🤷

[@GlamGirlGabi]

I promise promise promise the next time I do my hair I’ll do it on camera! The color is pretty good right now so I don’t want to over process and cause damage. As soon as it’s brassy and needs a refresh, I’ll do the whole thing using Sally beauty products so you can learn how to do it yourself. I got you girl 😉

[@cocoamode5664]

Question. When exactly do I do the hair mask? I shampoo (twice), conditioner for 3 minutes. Then do the hair mask (with heated cap for 30 minutes)? Yes I've watched all the quizzes lol

[@rachellebourque2168]

Yaaaaas! Weeks before my wedding😪🤦‍♀️🤷‍♀️

[@lindapopovic9595]

Hi, love all your videos! I wish you had a discount code for this hair dryer because it sounds amazing. I just went to their website and it’s pretty expensive! 🙏

[@donnalandolina5964]

Hi Gabi! Thank you for another informative video. I like to air dry my hair especially during the warm weather. I have fine hair but a lot of it.

[@melissad7855]

Love this! And your earrings are so cute! Hey, I just got my MD hair kit and used it for the first time this morning. Hoping that helps too.

[@GlamGirlGabi]

Oh yay!!! Let me know how it goes!!! Be super super consistent and give it several months. Change takes time.

[@melissad7855]

@@GlamGirlGabi I will, thanks for the encouragement!

[@kenleung7467]

Which heat setting you using on your heat tools? Because you using heat tools curl your hair very high heat setting on your fine texture hair.

[@GlamGirlGabi]

Thank you for watching hair besties! If you severely damaged your hair, what made it get like that? Bleach? Hot tools? Let's chat! If you want to know how to "Create 6 EASY HEATLESS Hairstyles in under 2 Mins each", watch this video next: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ppi3fohph5eWqdE If you're interested in any of the products that I talked about, here are the purchase links: 1. ZUVI Halo Blowdryer (this is an affiliate link and I make a small commission off of the sales of this blowdryer) www.zuvilife.com/products/buy-zuvi-halo-hair-dryer?sca_ref=2113301.v3Y3lU6z53 2. Skin Research Institute Ceramic Round Brush: skinresearchinstitute.com/collections/hair-care/products/round-ceramic-brushes 3. Microwavable heat Cap: kerotin.com/products/kerotin-heat-cap

[@Misskitty15]

Box color melted my hair. 😟

[@kjjannat9680]

Gabi what about doing a Brazilian blowout on fine thin hair?Should I do it or not?

[@GlamGirlGabi]

I’ve had it done and the results were ok. It wasn’t as amazing as promised but it did help straighten my hair. The only thing that I hated was that I lost A TON of natural volume.

[@kjjannat9680]

@@GlamGirlGabi thank you dear!

[@SJB25]

Can you recommend a dry shampoo for us gals with really dark brown hair? I'm not a fan of the ones made for dark hair. They have some sort of a dark dye in them that rubs off on my pillowcases and my hands.

[@GlamGirlGabi]

Hey Sara! I hear you! Milkshake brand has a nice one that is super fine and I don't find that it leaves any residue. A SUPER inexpensive one that I use all the time is Batiste. It does leave a white residue but after I brush my hair through very well, it does go away. It is also great for building texture if you're doing some kind of textured wave or even an updo. If you want no white film at all though, give Milkshake a try. I have had success with that on my own super dark hair.

[@gerricarney3527]

So what semi permanent dye can be used on grey hair? I love all your videos❤️

[@susananand9340]

Hi Gabi what about Dyson Airwrap is it a safe tool to blow dry compared to the Zuvi hair dryer

[@GlamGirlGabi]

Hey! Yup the Dyson Airwrap is a safe tool too. The temperature is very controlled and moderate. I love my whole kit. I use it all the time.

[@patsyjohnson601]

I’ve been using masks etc trying get my hair back healthy but keeps getting drier? I’m hearing you can have protein over load ? How do I tell if I do ? I’ve never had this issue before with my hair?

[@amalek76]

Your content is incredibly helpful. SOOOO happy I found you! I have very similar hair as you and am hoping you could do a video using the diffuser on the ZUVI dryer. I have the Dyson airwrap set but would seriously consider splurging once more if the diffuser is worthwhile. Thank you! 💗

[@ericam339]

Random question! Where did you get the green top in the scarf / bandana clip? I love that shade!

[@GlamGirlGabi]

Oooh it’s Lululemon! I absolutely love that color too.

[@mariamay925]

I get not using hot tools and/or washing too frequently but what about people who workout every day? Like me🙁

[@sarikatimmi]

i feel like my hair has gotten worse since i stopped heat styling (since start of pandemic ive stopped). it almost seems like not sealing the hair cuticle while blow drying with a brush makes it look dull and frizzy

[@GlamGirlGabi]

Your hair hasn't gotten worst, it probably just doesn't look as good because you aren't making it glossy and smooth with the heat tools. The actual structure of the hair is probably much stronger even if it doesn't look as aesthetically perfect. If you haven't heat styled since the pandemic, I bet your hair is in amazing condition so there is no real reason why you can't start heat styling again. I blow out my hair everyday (mind you I keep the heat lower or I use the ZUVI HALO and I also use fantastic styling products) but my hair isn't damaged at all anymore. Invest in some nice protective styling products and go for it if you want that glossy finish again!

[@sarikatimmi]

@@GlamGirlGabi thank you!

[@RANAECAMPBELL]

I thought you liked the SRI Dry Q 🤔?

[@GlamGirlGabi]

I do! They’re totally different. SRI Dry Q is tiny and powerful. It’s amazing for travelling (and extra great for me because I am an on-location stylist so I travel to different locations daily). ZUVI has no heating coils so it is a high end dryer that dries the hair using light energy. Both good but also both completely different tools. If you’re looking for damage repair or to minimize heat damage, ZUVI is better. If you want a powerful and small dryer for travel, SRI Dry Q is better.

[@jambajackson1818]

You are gorgeous I love your earrings and I love your hair tucked behind your ears with a Sleek middle part how you get your hair to stay behind your ears like that

[@mrsb5092]

Good morning 😃 Thanks so much for the informative video. What is your opinion about Brazilian blowouts and Keratin ? I’m from Brazil and when I went there I did it. I really loved it . Thanks 🥰

[@TheLMRod]

Hi Gabi, love your channel and hearing the candid truth about your journey. Thank you!! I have a random question and that is, I understand that stylists always recommend that in order for your hair to grow, you have to trim it every 3 months or so. The part that confuses me is that hair grows from the top so what does trimming the bottom have to do with it??? I have always loved long hair and every time it grows, I’m told to trim the ends. Wah!! Thanks in advance 😘

[@norma9548]

New here and I just subscribed. Love your vids and they are extremely informative, very helpful and easy to follow and let's not forget you are just absolutely beautiful. I've been "Gray Hair Don't Care" lol since the pandemic, and one of the biggest problems that the gray hair community ladies have is that when we use heating tools it makes our gray hair yellow. I know you don't have gray hair, but I was wondering if this new heating tool would be good for the "gray hair community"? Your opinion would be greatly appreciated :))). Thank you very much and big hugs going your way. It would be really great if you would also do a "Heatless Hairstyles" video.

[@Misskitty15]

I need a hairstyle when my hair is really frizzy! But would work for a Diamond face shape. My hair has lost its curl pattern due to damage and desert living. It's very porous too. So, I can't wear my curls anymore 😕 I'm using Olaplex alot which tends to make my hair flat & straight but stronger and not brittle. Any suggestions would be very much appreciated! Thank you!❤

[@kcam3683]

Hi Gaby, just ordered my Zuvi too 🙂. I found Olaplex transformed my hair quality for the good. Was home dying with ammonia free during lockdown and just went back to salon dying - after 2 Aveda dyes I noticed my hair becoming drier and course - so disappointed! They use less ammonia I believe so thought that ok. I’ve got increasing greys and need the coverage as anything else fades to a red too soon in my brunette hair. Any tips please? Im in the UK.

[@francescampbell1077]

Dear Gaby, I thank God for you ! You are such a blessing to us women! I had been praying to God for help with my fine hair for years! I ❤️ you and am soon appreciative for your wisdom. I too was a hairdresser for a while and made a lot of mistakes! I repent and give my pride , vanity and failures to God. He is so forgiving and sends me practical help through you. Thank you for your time, ,energy, wisdom, and for your loving kindness through it all! Rut

[@Tinkerchelli]

Good Morning Gabi I’ve been watching you for a month now and I’m loving your uploads and information. You’re the sweetest. Have you ever used Madison Reed hair dye kits? I bought one but have been on the fence to use it. At this moment I can’t afford to pay so much money at the salon to get it done. Just thought I’d ask your opinion. Thank you & have a wonderful day. ~Lucille~ 😊

[@GlamGirlGabi]

Hey Lucille! Thank you so much for supporting the channel and being apart of my small community here on KZbin :) I have not tried Madison Reed before but I just looked online and it looks pretty damn good! I think what I will do next time I need to color my hair, is do it with these products and film a video for you so that you can see what happens! In my opinion if you're trying to save money and your hair is not damaged, it is worth a try...if you're scared, just make sure not to deviate too much from your natural color.

[@monicacancel8981]

Hi. I have been watching your videos because you give so much advice to those like me with thin frizzy hair. I have been trying not to blow dry my hair but I notice that the frizzy on top of my hair is very hard to manage. I have a Dyson airwrap. Do you think If I use my airwrap just to smooth the top of my hair will be ok and I won’t be doing a lot of damage? My hair is the type that breaks and won’t get pass shoulder length

[@GlamGirlGabi]

Hey Monica! Yes for sure! The Dyson Airwrap is a great tool for smoothing hair with minimal amounts of damage. Do you have the complete set? If your hair is frizzy, the smoothing flat brush (the one without the pink bristles) is the best for that. As long as you keep the heat lower, you can still style to manage frizz. I never let my hair air dry because I look like a puffball if I do that.

[@monicacancel8981]

@@GlamGirlGabi yes. My hair is super puffy on top. I have the complete set. I been trying to let it air dry and then styling the next morning with the Dyson but it does not tame my frizz as well as if I blow dry it.

[@GlamGirlGabi]

@@monicacancel8981 Yeah you can't control hair very well when it is dry. You can try to let it air dry and then the next morning, mist it lightly with a spray bottle. I am actually showing how I do that in a video that I am launching tuesday of next week. That may really help and the damage with that is minimal if any at all.

[@monicacancel8981]

@@GlamGirlGabi great idea. Thank you ❤️

[@janebennett6354]

Air drying is a hard no for fine high porosity hair like mine. Looks awful!

[@dslart9576]

I think I will air dry at almost $500 Canadian !

[@imranmahmood3734]

Hi I'm new

[@GlamGirlGabi]

Hi Imran! Welcome to the channel! Thanks for joining or little community here on KZbin.

[@kellyma28]

Hi, You mentioned a smoothing cream. Is that for fly-aways and sleek hairstyles like the one you’re wearing in your video today? Can you recommend one? My hair type is similar to yours. Thx! P.S. Love your earrings❣️

[@GlamGirlGabi]

Hey! Yup it is for smoothing hair before blow drying it, for using after a blow dry to create slick looks, etc. The one that I have been using lately is by Hairstory and it’s great. It looks like facial moisturizer but for your hair. I use it when my hair is wet for a smooth blow dry but I also use it when my hair is dry to create slick looks.

[@Scipio0404]

Girl your hair looks like that after air drying because it is wavy...

[@GlamGirlGabi]

You’re totally right. I’m actually filming a video about that this week. My hair is actually very very textured.

[@Scipio0404]

@@GlamGirlGabi That's good to hear. ^^