#938

[@HotCocoBangbang]

I think comparing our hair to our skin and the process of moisturizing our skin after a shower was a good analogy. If I understand correctly you're saying water by itself isn't moisturizing our hair it's only hydrating it, but water plus oils and emollients is moisturizing because it hydrates and has ingredients that prevent or slow the rate of water (hydration) loss from the hair.

[@AfrikanHairGod]

That is exactly right! 💯

[@MsRouge2000]

I get it after reading it several times😂😂. Thank you

[@IAMJEWEL7]

So basically we need water and oils to seal the deal?

[@KAM-rl6tz]

Narada, Let your videos be as long as they need to be. That’s what’s wrong with our society that has a short attention span. I am guilty of that. If we want the knowledge, we have to take the time to watch (or read). We can even save a video and come back to it. We have no excuses. I so appreciate you doing these videos. ❤️

[@AfrikanHairGod]

You got it! 😘

[@Naioki4]

Right? I sat through the whole thing while taking my twists down no problem. Could listen to more. Love your knowledge, Narada!

[@bandaqueenlove9134]

This is so true and great comment! I do notice this with myself and this video was truly needed as someone who styled their hair yesterday lol.

[@CoriLove22]

I told my hair stylist that i was frustrated that my hair was always dry. She reiterated to me that my hair wasn’t dry at all. I just don’t truly know my hair, and it doesn’t look the way i “expect” it to i guess. Also my hair is naturally a dark reddish brown, so it looks “dusty” sometimes because of the color. Great video ♥️

[@marleyhill34]

I hear that. Sometimes my hair looks dry due to dullness and frizz but when I touch, it's soft and flexible. My dry hair feels hard and brittle.

[@dees5250]

Mine does look dry, it has brown parts in it at the front that makes it look "dirty". Lolz

[@jessicafaye_ontheradio]

An "elimination diet" for your hair. Behaviour versus touch. I have kept my routine nice and simple thanks to your wealth of advice.

[@angiakabangib]

Stylist to stylist....🗣Tell the truth and shame the devil👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@GIMJ84]

I have hair that is coarse in texture, its just what it is so I don't fuss about it feeling silky and hydrated all the time. Its very defined when wet and wash and go'ed but best believe in a couple of days it will feel parched lol so I just spritz it with pure distilled water and it's hydrated but still feels coarse, it is what it is! We move on 👍🏽

[@marleyhill34]

My hair is naturally high porosity so it's not going to have a nice smoothed cuticle unless I slather it in products. Which I don't do because I don't want a heavy build-up and it's wasteful for me to coat my hair in that much when it doesn't need it. My trichologists convinced me to give up a lot of styling products so I know my hair doesn't need to be smooth and shiny daily or weekly. It only needs to be soft and flexible for me to know that it isn't dried out. My stylist likes the smooth and the shiny. Lol! But he uses his special techniques and minimal product to get that on my curls. I can't even remember the last time I used edge control on my hair. I use it on my wigs. lol!

[@ChocolateQueen225]

Please don’t apologize for the flow of the video. I like videos like this cause at the end we still got what we needed and then some. But yes I watched your video years ago with you explaining moisturized hair is a behavior and not a feeling. It actually made me pay attention to my hair more and I realized what I thought was a dry feeling was just my hair texture because the “behavior” of my hair was still pliable and when I pulled on my hair it bounced back. I think people are so used to their hair being so coated in product that when it’s not they just feel their hair isn’t moisturized.

[@g.watkins9091]

I think it was understandable. I think the Aha💡moment was when you said what we call moisturizing and sealing is really hydrating (water) and moisturizing (emollients)

[@SimplyDr.SheCole]

The video was clearly articulated and the points gave great direction on what to look for when we study our hair for maximum hydration and performance. Less product, your hair has it's own memory and will not mirror the next head of hair and look more for hair behavior and not a feeling. Less is more.

[@l1915]

The comparison to wet skin out the shower and hair was a perfect breakdown for me to understand this better. It makes perfect sense if I don't moisturize my skin It begins to get tight and dry and in some areas crack especially when its cold. So if this is whats happening to my hair it all makes sense. I have realized the less i do the better my hair is. My next issue i need to solve is why my scalp is so itcy. I dont have dandruff and I dont have a bounce of product in my hair. At this point im thinking it's an internal issue rather then something im doing wrong on the outside. Thanks for all your videos and knowledge. Your doing a great thing.

[@emileebates128]

hey girly, I am a long term protective style (the minimum i’ll leave something in is 4 weeks) and around the 3 week mark, my scalp gets.... TERRIBLE. Like it’s so itchy it’s distracting. Once i switched to the melanin haircare shampoo, it went away completely. When i tell you i used to be IN my head... whew. Try switching out your shampoo!

[@gimmealargesalad]

Speaking the truth! MoKnowsHair gave an educational video on this too saying almost the same thing. People should get to know their hair and try to take advice from people who are actually educated on the topic. My hair has been flourishing since I started listening to educated people, eating healthier and working out. I don't need to put my pantry in my hair, I need to put it in my body and drink more water! EDIT: Your beard is looking so silky!

[@kaywhy1562]

I often wonder if people are truly getting their hair properly cleansed. I'm one of the ones who hopped on the water only washing bandwagon but I did come away with learning how my hair was supposed to feel due to not using any product on my hair for a length of time. When I eased back in to using products I was hyper aware of how my hair felt coated with different types of products, how it felt when it was properly cleansed, and how it felt when it needed to be cleansed. Had I not experimented with water only washing I don't think I would have truly understood my hair on this deep of a level.

[@psr076]

Thanks for sharing! It took me a while to get exactly what you explained. I thought that my hair needed to be coated with a bunch of products. I couldn’t get why the feeling of dryness was always there. You’re speaking facts.

[@katherinesavarese6009]

Same here. It took me so long to get go the non-slathering point 😭

[@KMGME]

I think this is probably the #1 question/concern I've seen pop up in the natural hair community. This video gives some good information on how to analyze the situation and possible solutions. You mentioned a key element..pay attention to your hair and how it behaves. Pay attention to what you put on ur hair and what happened next.👍🏾

[@SimplyDr.SheCole]

Saturday Vibes...Love it!

[@jhibblerablly]

Your beard looks so healthy and plush. We appreciate the 20+ minutes of a well informed video so don't apologize.

[@marleyhill34]

Exactly if you came to educate yourself and learn something 20 minutes is nothing. I watch 2-hour documentaries and people are watching 5 hours of a binge series/boxsets.

[@EricaInBorderland]

This is great advice without all the hoopla. Just straight to the point. I love these long videos. Keep em coming!

[@danique9461]

I love this explanation. My hair is high dense and tangle prone. I was definitely heavy handed with products 😂 but watching your videos made me think to just simplify my routine and not overthink it. thanks! 😊💙

[@suzyhair1158]

Once again a master class in Black hair care. Thank you for sharing knowledge. 🙏🏾👍🏾👍🏾

[@mommydotcreate3521]

This is such a great video. I just did this. I washed my hair, and let it air dry. No product or stretching. And I realized my hair isn't as dry as I thought.

[@feliciadunn644]

I sometimes use rinse out conditioner to moisturize my hair. I get what you’re saying. Thank you for enlightening me.

[@AfrikanHairGod]

Thank you for sharing your experience. It may be that your hair doesn't require as much to retain moisture (TRUE low porosity) than some others and for you the conditioner is adequate enough. I do have some clients that don't need much of any additional products to maintain moisture as well. Imagine if you were someone that smothered their hair with moisturizers, butters, oils, etc. all the time....it would be so difficult for you to see just how minimal was needed for your hair because you use products as a routine instead of for purpose. This is what I want the main takeaway to be from this video.

[@Kazz_03]

Whew lord, dropped all the knowledge in this video. Having this attitude helped me buy less, do less etc. I rarely dc these days and often will even skip a rinse out. Shampoo, a leave in (maybe), oils and butters have been my friend and as you saw in Discord does great for my girls. My 4yo, we often use just shampoo and an oil.

[@Eternal_11_Sasha]

Things I learned today: Don't anthropomorphize my hair. Don't over do the treatments. Know thy hair. Truly. I'm going through the journey. Thank you for helping me! You are 100% yourself truly. I love the passion! Some might take you as harsh but it's tough love. We all need tough love sometimes. If you didn't care and weren't trying to help, you wouldn't make these videos. You come from a place of loving what you do and wanting to share that passion with those around you! Keep it up!

[@AfrikanHairGod]

Thank you! ❤️🌹🙏

[@nicolem6440]

Thank you for this advice!!! LOVE THIS!!

[@xoxo_love]

This is amazing advice. Thank you! 🙏🏾

[@tylerellis5513]

I actually understood everything that you were saying. I appreciate the example that you used referring to step out the shower when your body is wet. I actually think you explained it all very well and this video answered a few of my questions. Tbh, I used to always be confused on what a leave in does, what makes a moisturizer and whats the purpose of a conditioner etc. IMO this was a great video and very helpful. I can definitely use this info throughout my journey ☺

[@vettejakes]

Your video was very helpful. I know in the past I fell into the trap of product junk-ism and slathering on everything to get that “ feel” of moisturized hair. Thanks for clarifying ( no pun intended ) things on moisturizing and hydrating.

[@LaToyaPlansLife]

This has been the MOST helpful, informative hair video I've seen!! Thank you Narada!! You are such an amazing person!!❤

[@tylerellis5513]

You actually explained it waaay better than alot of natural hair/gurus/enthusiasts did 👍🏽

[@denisehicks-mial1540]

You did an awesome explanation, and the video was not too long. I appreciate you taking your time to educate.

[@k_harvey]

This was very helpful it felt like a real down to earth conversation. Love it here

[@theshani612]

This was a great video. The skin comparison was spot on. You didn’t need notes, this was perfect.

[@cinnamonymph]

I learned how to moisturize my hair properly from you in 2020! So I’m so happy I found your channel 💕

[@jilliann1408]

I love your commentary. Spot on! ❤

[@recapswithmae_music]

Everything you said is 100% true!!!! Every year you say the same thing, people gotta overcome those internal struggles.

[@xandria-themelanatedphoeni2476]

I found this very helpful. My locs are 4.5 years old and I’ve been concerned that my locs were too dry. Now, I think I’m good. My hair behaves in a moisturized fashion so I’m going to continue what I’m doing.

[@blackbutterfly233ify]

Lol you look like you are about to go skiing ♥

[@AfrikanHairGod]

I get that a lot. My goggles are prescription and they allow me to see and not fly off when I'm spinning, flipping, and jumping around.

[@marleyhill34]

The beard is looking so lush and luxurious. Oops I deep condition my hair every week. 🙈🙈🙈🙈 Caveat: I do so on the recommendation of my trichologists. They provide 6 products only. Shampoo, deep conditioner, leave in watery lotion-like detangler, leave in heavy cream-like conditioner, scalp mist and scalp gel. No stylers, no oils, no butters, no brushes, no diys, no cornrows, no brushes. Steam with hot towel daily. It works for me. 🤷🏾‍♀️🤷🏾‍♀️🤷🏾‍♀️ And it cuts down my routine significantly. I have way less products now than when I started my natural hair journey in 2009.

[@Angel-ou1fr]

This was extremely helpful. I like the off the rip vibe I think it helps you touch on more topics. I’d like more clarification on how to determine if a product is conditioning vs effectively moisturizing. Now, this will look different on everyone, I just wanted to know if during your time as a hair stylist, you noticed any particular ingredients standing out to you.

[@micheled787]

This was very helpful. The wet skin analogy was perfect.

[@BrandyBoo81]

You are so smart. You are an integral member of the integumentary team. Hair as a shield, a fashion statement and/or insulator 😎 I enjoyed the education.

[@sherita_is_built_different]

I learned a lot from this video that I needed to hear today. I don't mean to sound dumb but I genuinely didn't know if "moisturizer" meant water or conditioner or what have you. Let the Hair Gods speak, lol! Thank you for your insight.

[@AfrikanHairGod]

A lot of people do understand the difference. It's not dumb at all. We all have to learn, myself included.

[@YeshuasSister12]

Everything you said was 100% accurate. I have 4B, high porosity hair. I use to slap on products on my hair without sealing the hair, yet wondered why my hair felt dry after a day. I also didn't use a protein in my wash day. My hair was always dry despite my attempts to hydrate it and reapply products (that did not seal). It didn't take long for my hair to break, and need a big chop. Two years ago I stopped all of those bad habits. I stopped buying styling creams, and started to make my own diy products. I made a shea butter mix for sealing, and an aloe vera moisturizing spray. I also learned how to do a low maintenance hairstyle to keep my hands out of my head. This really helped me to see how the hair reacted to the butter and regular hydration. I also incorporated a protein in my wash day. My hair grew out from a pixie cut to neck length, and the crown is florishing for the first time. All I needed was shea butter, castor oil and water. LOL You're so right, you have to observe and feel the hair. You can't just throw a bunch of things at the problem without assessing the problem. Thank you for the video.🙏🏿❤🤗

[@zouky4life]

Wow! Your comment is exaxtly my journey! My 4B/4C hight porosity hair behaves the same and I also diy a shea butter mix with an aloe vera mist We don’t need all that extra to moisturize our hair. We juste need to keep the ingredients that it loves. 🤗

[@YeshuasSister12]

@@zouky4life Wow, I'm glad that I shared.❤🤗 We just need to keep it simple. I even started to incorporate grease (Blue magic) in my regiment, but I don't use it until I need to reapply my leave in conditioner cream (which is a few days after my wash day). I keep my hands out of my hair for as long as possible. I wash my hair every two weeks, so I need a product with protein to help with moisture retention. I bought L'ORÉAL Elaine Total Repair 5 Protein Recharge. I plan to use it once in the second week when my hair starts to get dry (I don't want protein over load, so I'll only use it once). That will help me until wash day in the second week. I'll update you to let you know how my hair reacts.

[@marleyhill34]

Interesting. I mist my hair daily. Sometimes twice a day. The heavier the product the less of it I use. I get inflammation reactions to raw oils and butters and DIYs so I have to use store bought or my trichologists products. Steaming daily with a hot towel seems to help me also and is another trichologists recommendation. The beauty of KZbin is that we are all different and I find it fascinating.

[@I_am_Musiq94]

Your explanation was great. Especially the example with the skin.

[@Brttan]

So helpful!! Especially the shower analogy.

[@katherinesavarese6009]

This video was just right for me. The 20 flew by. All the info you shared was useful and well-paced, imo. And you were too cute at the end 🤣 I didn't know much about conditioner (and I plan to go watch your cosmetology 101 video and keep learning some more key basics!) and because of that, I was feeling a little wary about my decision to not use/rarely use conditioner for the past two years. I found that my hair does so much better without it. It's manageable and strong and moisturized without conditioner. It was interesting and a relief to finally learn, from this video, a bit more about what conditioner is really best used for. I had always thought it was the KEY to moisture and that I somehow getting by miraculously without it 🤣

[@AfrikanHairGod]

Conditioner comes in so many forms honestly. Many of the moisturizers, leave ins, use similar ingredients as rinse or conditioners. Oils, butters, and hair grease also serves as conditioners (the coat, protect, and have softening properties to hair) which is why I don't use rinse outs on my sisters locs.

[@__Selena__]

I realized climate/weather change play a huge role in the moisture retention of my hair. This is the first time I’ve worn my hair out consistently in the winter and realized I couldn’t get away with certain things like I can for other seasons. I still don’t need oil (I used to think sealing with oil was necessary until I started doing consistent wash and goes) but I needed products that were more emollient rich. Certain stylers make my hair feel too soft or wet in the summer due to humidity but work perfectly in the winter. It’s crazy how much the environment can affect your hair/how hair products perform on your hair.

[@PrettyPenny1234]

When I watch other natural hair videos, I notice alot use the term "slip" when washing and conditioning. I'm not sure how it feels but I've wondered is it a good thing to happen or not.

[@__Selena__]

@@PrettyPenny1234 I personally like slip because it minimizes breakage and tangles for me. Lack of slip can lead to matting but someone who isn’t as tangle prone as me may not have the same issues. There are some products that may have toooo much slip and my shed hair don’t come all the way out. It’s kind of weird 😭 but slip is still overall a good thing.

[@vanesal3435]

Yup. I have microlocs and I can tell my the humidity is low in my house just by looking at the ends of my hair. Now I have humidifier all over my house and my hair looks great. The only product I use is rose water. I don’t need oils because the oil from my scalp will coat my hair eventually. I shampoo about once a month.

[@CocoaCookies_]

I think the video is great! You’re extremely knowledgeable and the level of detail you provide is very helpful. I think you should pin your comprehensive hair care playlist, or put it in the description box, so that people can easily find the cosmetology 101 videos you mentioned.

[@AfrikanHairGod]

Thanks I've been meaning to. I'll do that soon

[@marieelainedoiron]

I loved your comparaison with the skin. That's always how I have seen it. Hair cream (basically: water, oils and conditioning agent) is the go to here, the same way we use body cream.

[@ddmatt1920]

Wonderful video. Keep dropping those pearls of wisdom.

[@lola-ford]

I stopped using conditioner after that LIVE when you said that conditioning doesnt do anything. I have just been using shampoo and deep condition straight after and then style. I threw out all my conditioners.

[@miniminott48]

Narada, your beard is gorgeous!!!😍 When you are spitting facts like that, 20 minutes feels really short.

[@user-kw3to4tf8f]

Everyone needs to be grateful he is sharing so much fast forward n get to the part yall want to hear if it’s too long keep doing how you feel to do yo videos hater’s gone hate people want they way but there are all kinds of people in this world that are alike if yall don’t like it don’t try to change him and nobody else yall just want a reaction everyone calm down

[@mangomarie4844]

Thank you so much for explaining how the water hydrates but not necessarily moisturizers that is good information for me. I also liked the description of things to look for on order to get an idea of how my hair behaves it dry vs when it has moisturizer and how to learn to watch my hair in its natural state to see how it responds. I'm keeping it simple with just soaking it with water letting it absorb then applying oil. I do this ever other day and washing maybe every three weeks, probably should wash more frequently but I don't want to do too much to my hair as I'm starting to learn it and Im lazy😜 . This video was so helpful for me and learned about using water and one product like oil or leave in from your older video on how to moisturize hair. This gave me more on the function of water vs product.Thanks 👍🏿👧🏿😍

[@clucas7738]

Love your look! It is definitely the beard for me! Go Narada! Thanks for the reminder.

[@MsRouge2000]

Your videos are always so helpful. Thank you

[@renitamarfe]

You know you’re my favorite right. Keep Winning.

[@valeriemurray6719]

Hi you are always clear when you speak about hair. I went back old school hair grease. It works for me and I do know something about royal crown that was the grease in my house. You are so funny. Have fun skating.

[@kkakakah6750]

That's what I do use a hair butter and then grease

[@LaToyaPlansLife]

Can you provide a list of good moisturizers?

[@nickimillennium]

Nutrition. My skin and hair improved with daily vitamins and a better diet. Also consistency. Going gung ho one week about your haircare and then forgetting about it for the next two weeks won’t yield long-term results. You’ve also got to take care of your scalp conditions. If you know you get dermatitis, eczema, dandruff whatever you’ve got to manage it. Healthy hair isn’t growing through all that.

[@demetriadavisboyd7305]

What products are good for mosturizing?

[@patricetalbert3614]

This was very helpful thank you

[@tracyg363]

Lol… not “smothered and coated” - luv your analogies👏👏

[@mimiruff6047]

It was very helpful, and informative.

[@idoyes1400]

your beard hair is in better health and texture than whats on most peoples actual HEAD😍😃

[@Avinca]

Loved the vid. You look great!!!

[@BlackVelvetBeauty]

This was validating

[@DuchessArtisanCreations]

Is adding vegetable glycerine, water and a small amount of conditioner a spray bottle as a refresher okay?

[@lisaduhaney2500]

Okay, I have been waiting all day to share this information with you. So I would like to say, you are very knowledgeable and really pay attention to black hair. I mean literally. You look at all the specifics. And you come with knowledge from a scientific perspective which is extremely helpful. I remember that video and said it word for word 😂when you mentioned the title of : Moisturizer is not the same as conditioner..... Because I use that advice whenever I wash my hair. I remembered what you said, with that: Great advice and knowledge. Thanks so much for being on here and stopping some of the myths that have been said about washing your hair in cold ONLY was the solution to making our hair feel softer. I take your advice and carry it on me in my pocket. 😂 . The recent videos that you have done( which are the last 2 I mentioned) were very professional, very knowledgeable. You know your stuff! I use your advice and share with my friends. But most of all you are so comical with jokes and entertainment , with your facial expressions😂 and everything .Very amusing. So dont stop the informational videos like these last 2. I enjoy it !!and I use it. Also could you go more into what are good moisturizers for natural hair? I know you talked about the differences between oils, butters like for heat protectants before, But can you discuss, when to apply the moisturizers, such as : after washing , is it really beneficial to apply a moisturizer over a leave in conditioner or wait a few days for cuticles to close up on the hair shaft because that's when the hair will need it ( moisturizer)? Cause you don't want to overstress the shaft by laying on top much stuff at the time , it doesn't need it, right? So what are good moisturizers and when are the best times to apply them.. Thanks so much your knowledge... Pray to the gods😂😂😂😂🤣🤣

[@niyah_jordan3147]

I was going to try a hot oil treatment tonight because literally one section above my right ear is dry and brittle. Thing is I had saw extreme growth from olive oil and stopped using Pink Oil Moisturizer for a good 4 years now. This video is making me think I don’t need the hot oil, just go back to my wash, conditioner, then pink oil

[@AfrikanHairGod]

Try it and see. The needs of your hair ever changing. Also think about not only what you are putting on your hair but also what you are doing to it. Are their any processes that may sap moisture out of your hair? If the shampoo and pink lotion isn't enough perhaps your hair is deficient in moisture or protein. I recommend trying a treatment using the aphogee 2 min reconstructor (not the 2-step)

[@marleyhill34]

If my hair is brittle, I increase misting and steaming my hair. If that doesn't work then I clarify and chelate my hair because it could be due to build up. I'm high porosity with ultra-fine hair so protein hardly makes my hair brittle/dry.

[@MsRouge2000]

Yes Hair God!!!

[@Kinisamily]

Your beard is looking very nice sir.

[@marianb2530]

Thank you for this video and I say repetition is good. I notice my hair is dry when the hair looks "spider webby," and it snaps. That's how I know it is dry and it also sticks out everywhere. I am now trying to pay more attention how it looks and feels before, during and after it is washed. I have gone w/out putting products on my hair after a wash and thought I was going to lose ALL my hair, but I was mistaken. I got use to putting products on after washing, but that ONE time when I ran out of time to finish my hair, I noticed my hair was dry, but it wasn't as bad as I thought. However, that is always not the case.

[@AfrikanHairGod]

Just like with your skin, the best time to moisturize and retain the most moisture is right after cleansing.

[@marianb2530]

@@AfrikanHairGod Thank you again.

[@moonhoneymami]

I used to be a person who said things like this until I began to keep my hair moisturized via wash and goes. I thought I had the type of head of hair that could be left alone for a month or more when I actually needed to wet my hair more frequently

[@kinderswat5337]

So cute !!!💙💙💙🌈💙💙💙

[@AfrikanHairGod]

😏😘😊

[@sweetconnect23]

Mine is too at first I thought I was low prosperity but if this is the case I have to be High prosperity.. right?

[@cdnford]

Hi Narada. Excellent video. Since people complain about their hair needing moisture what products would you recommend to supply it?

[@AfrikanHairGod]

You know my go to is water and hair grease. Nothing for me has served as a better

[@AfrikanHairGod]

Elasta QP had a very heavy moisturizer that I found was great for dry hair as well.

[@cdnford]

I have been doing the water and Ultra Sheen method you mentioned - that was when I found out what moisturized hair felt like. Will look for Elasta QP.

[@AfrikanHairGod]

Someone told me that the moisturizer had been discontinued now that I think about it. You can add in any other products that you deem necessary for styling along with the ultra sheen. It mixes well with just about everything so long as you are light with it

[@MeAndMyNailz-ul6zh]

Just taking it all in ❤❤❤

[@janicemiller5440]

What is a good moisturizer to use for retwisting dry 4c hair?

[@AfrikanHairGod]

Water and hair grease there is nothing that works better.

[@janicemiller5440]

@@AfrikanHairGod Thank-you !

[@JermaineAuNatural]

You better be moved by the Roots Great analogy with the skin and shower. I agree with you on the idea behind the No raw oils etc.. challenge and the goal of getting to know your hair first then incorporate product and see how your hair feels, look etc... to better understand your hair "needs". A little everywhere but the point was made and you have the video references to help. Great share! Have fun at skating!!! **This video lead me to wonder, can your hair feel and be conditioned but be dry?

[@denyshadials5702]

Imo yes, I see it in the stages of my wash n go. My definition of ‘dry’ is (literally) the water has completely evaporated from your strands and when that happens, I have less movement and my hair stiffens. So starting from the point I no longer feel wet/dampness on my strands and the cast has dissipated (usually Day 3), my hair has lots of movement and feels soft (conditioned). If I’ve used stylers without heavy emollients, I feel more of my texture as the days go on and my hair gets stiffer and moves less. If I used stylers with heavy emollients, then my hair will still get stiffer as days go on, but I can feel that ‘layer’ the emollient left behind, even if I didn’t use a lot of that product. That’s my view of ‘dry’ and ‘conditioned’ 🤷🏾‍♀️

[@JermaineAuNatural]

@@denyshadials5702 I can see how when it’s dry there is less movement and it stiff. Have you noticed the stiffness and less movement with your wash n go of it has frizzed up? Like day 5-7? Does it sound or feel dry then?

[@denyshadials5702]

@@JermaineAuNatural Oh absolutely! But I’m also the type of person that, when I see as less movement as I want to see (usually day 4 or 5) I’ll either dampen and put it in bun/head wrap situation or I wash and reset my curls-my scalp itches past that 😅. Btw my strands like to spread, so I hardly start out with lots of definition and my hair frizzes from day 2 onward lol ‘wash n fro’ is probably a truer term for my hair type ☺️

[@rachelk4914]

Moisturized hair is a behavior. Got it💜💜💜

[@user-kw3to4tf8f]

And thank you AHg

[@cuttinup97]

Which moisturizers do you use?

[@AfrikanHairGod]

I moisturize with water and hair grease

[@cuttinup97]

@@AfrikanHairGod Thank you...

[@uniqueflowers994]

Do sulfate shampoo dry the hair out

[@AfrikanHairGod]

No. There are plenty of sulfate shampoos that are conditioning and moisturizing

[@user-kw3to4tf8f]

N i love my shirt waiting on 2 more ❤️❤️

[@jaylin6663]

When I see someone with a similar texture to me and they have color in their hair I feel it, then I feel mine. You will be able to feel the difference.

[@sandysunshine667]

In my experience, after I condition, my hair feels softer. It starts to feel "drier" as the hair dries, even after putting in oil and leave in. I then twist my hair. The next day, the hair feels smoother and "moisturized". So, it's like you said: hair "moisture" can feel different depending on how it's style, build up, etc. Because when it's time for wash day, no matter how stretched my hair is with build up, it truly IS dry. I can tell a difference. Thank you for the video, as I did get good info out of it

[@jazzysassyladyb9022]

I understand what you're saying, but what does it mean when you have a consistent routine of lightly oiling your scalp every 3-4 days when wearing braids, twists, or locs and your scalp itches inbetween the time frame? Does that mean we're using the wrong oil or not adding enough? Or that it's time to wash your hair?

[@jazzysassyladyb9022]

So sorry for the reply to this video before looking at the year you did it.😮 It just popped on KZbin this morning.

[@AfrikanHairGod]

You might have a sensitivity to synthetic hair or you might be overusing oils and you need to cleanse your scalp. Oil doesn't make your scalp not itch.

[@jazzysassyladyb9022]

@AfrikanHairGod Thank you very much for your quick response. I definitely feel that sensitivity with the braid hair that I need to tell my stylist the next time I get braids. Right now I'm wearing my natural hair in a 2 strand comb twist for the first time and I'm going through the issues that I described. It's been 2 weeks and it was done by a professional stylist/beautician.

[@joyyani5363]

The shower analogy was helpful. Also, your beard looks good.

[@AfrikanHairGod]

Thank you!

[@jahdaycitrus1857]

do you know the reason that single strand knots form??

[@AfrikanHairGod]

No.

[@__Selena__]

I realized for me, dryness contributed to more single strand knots than usual. Curl pattern and texture can contribute to them too as it just comes with the territory of coily/kinky/curly hair. If it’s a “fresh” SSK, I usually can get it out with oil and it slips out. I don’t think it’s possible to completely eliminate them but keeping your ends lubricated or moisturized does help. Trimming when necessary is also effective.

[@tarikenkeyari8959]

I have thick natural hair. I used to moisturize daily. Just recently I found that the shampoos I used were drying. I started using very very gentle shampoo that cleans without dryness. Now i moisturize every 3 to 4 days.

[@iateyursandwiches]

So basically, the conditioner completes the hydration process/starts the moisturizing process while leave in conditioners(with emolliants and humectants), oils/butters, and/or creams complete. Someone please tell black girl curls; they tell people rinse out conditioner is enough to finish the moisturizing process...then go straight in with a styler, preferably a gel or mousse which we all know isnt the most moisturizing.

[@LoXena]

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[@CFLS95]

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[@potterylady44]

Great video! I understand you perfectly. I feel sometimes the dry we think we feel is from the raised cuticle layer as well. Also sometimes my hands are dry and rough so then my hair is rough felling because of my hands😱😱😱😱.

[@ninacardoza2005]

I loved this bc I finally now know ( I'm so slow lol) the difference between hydrating my hair and moisturizing hair.

[@BuffyNoir140]

Natural gray hair, wiry and definitely need a deep conditioner at every two weeks under the dryer.

[@AfrikanHairGod]

Nope not if the hair is healthy

[@Llupe9021]

Try as you may, you cannot simplify and explain all of that in less than 20 minutes. Even with notes.

[@TheNewHope2010]

I'm sorry but this video was indeed all over the place. But I know this was 2 years ago and you have probably gotten better at articulating yourself. I found very little use in this video. You didn't get to the point until the very end and you still didn't say what actually moisturizes your hair. If you had simply listed the top 3 things that actually moisturizes your hair at the very end of the video then I would have given you a thumbs up. Instead I watched 22 minutes of the video for you to tell me everything that is not moisturizing my hair and then left me hanging.

[@AfrikanHairGod]

What is it that you would like to know specifically and maybe I can direct you to a better video

[@SassyBabeDIY]

So what do you feel are good moisturizes like what oils, butters and creams