ARE SULFATES REALLY THAT BAD FOR CURLY HAIR?

[@ClassiqueFinds]

I started the Curly Girl Method in September 2018. I didn't stop using Sulfates and Silicones right away, I just started using more conditioner and using better techniques. I have been using Sulfate and Silicone free products for several months now and my scalp never feels clean. My hair has improved a lot, I have went from a 2a, 2b to a 2c with a few 3a's. My hair used to be super dry and damaged from coloring and not getting trims. I used to not be able to go more than 1 or 2 days without washing my hair because my hair would get so oily that my hair just looked greasy and wet. But I don't think the benefits have been from going Sulfate and Silicone free. I started using more conditioner, detangling before I got in the shower and during my shower, instead of ripping my hair out after my shower. I did the big chop because I wanted a change and I wanted to get rid of a lot of the damage. I now know better techniques to apply products. I don't have to wash my hair as much because I have been making sure my hair gets what it needs. My hair health has improved because I now know what it's trying to tell me and I know now how to take care of it. I started using silicones again this week after having such a hard time looking for an inexpensive deep conditioner. I did my research and Silicones don't build up as fast as we've been told. So I had decided I would just clarify once a month to remove build up. But after watching this video I think I am going to start using a Sulfate shampoo every other wash. My scalp never feels clean even though I use a very well known CG Approved shampoo. Thanks Mell, and no matter what people say, I know your doing the right thing by telling us your honest opinion! I have started using hot water again after your last video and my hair loves it! It isn't any different from cold and I think it is actually less frizzy :) Go Melthbusters ;) You are making Curly Life easier for me!

[@ManesByMell]

Hey beautiful!! Thank you so much for sharing your experiences. I appreciate reading how my subscribers have adapted and learned to manage their own hair. When you say, "My hair health has improved because I now know what it's trying to tell me and I know now how to take care of it" I'm especially excited to read that. No one knows their own hairs needs better than themselves. I'm just here to share with you guys with the facts, techniques etc. to help you get there. My goal with Melthbusters is to share with everyone both sides of the story. I think all us Curly girls know the harmful effects of sulphates, that's why instead of sharing a video on that, I decided to shed light on the more beneficial side to sulphates- for those of us who do need them in our routines. The differences in opinion are not to be little others opinions on sulphates or whatever the topic may be, but to share more insight. Thank you for your support, you know I'm always hair for you xo

[@redrose6636]

me too i feel my hair not clean with free sulfate shampoo but how do u do the refresh by silicon products or by free silicon products and ur condectionrs free silicon or not if u dont mind help me🌷

[@kristenbellows3411]

I even used a sulfate free shampoo this past week and noticed a great clean feeling to my hair that I haven't felt in months! My hair is slowly starting to look better.

[@nataliemartinez8212]

Would it work for my 2a hair

[@Shamariah2011]

Youhave incompletely typed your hair. That is the only reason for failure. Additionally, the reason the market creates sulfates is to provide a full cleanse. It means the leather strips oils and bacteria and rinses. If you do the work with your hands, the sulfates are unnecessary. It’s repetitive sulfate use that is the problem, not occasional use. Period.

[@jadevictoria5285]

First Mell tells us we can rinse with hot water. Now she tells us we can use sulfates?! I don’t think we’re prepared for the silicone video. The curly community is shaking.

[@ReginaCrosco]

Right...even tho I still do sometimes. I'm like girrrlllll

[@therealjoebobsicle]

*slowly unwinding the cord on my flat iron*

[@shawneejohnston4872]

@@therealjoebobsicle not gonna lie I don't wanna give up my flat iron even know I barley straighten it lol cause curly hair is a pain in the butt lol

[@becurious17]

@@therealjoebobsicle 🤣🤣🤣

[@PurpleTyDye]

She's a professional stylist and does her research! It's all about pH. kzbin.info/www/bejne/pHiQlXx8lKhqrdE

[@mrsc6917]

I did the curly girl method "correctly" for 5 years. My results were knotted hair, massive hair loss(including two baseball sized patches) Bright back in sulfates and silicones and my scalp and hair are thriving.

[@dianareynolds2446]

Curly girl method says not to detangle with brushes but girl i have so many knots when i dont

[@TheChiqui356]

hi, are you using a shampoo with sulfates? if so, witch one? i had a similar experience with the CGM, i followed it for like 2 months 'correctly' and at first it looked really good, but then i noticed lost of volume, my scalp felt itchy and irritated, so i just couldn't handle it any longer!

[@gliterz4340]

@@dianareynolds2446 you should finger detangle

[@cfoster6804]

Girl, same here! Smh Wasted years with a dirty clogged scalp and tons of buildup following this sulfate free crowd. Never again. I lost WAY too much hair.

[@dillonmichaels6037]

She’s just stating facts and y’all really mad she didn’t make this specific to *your* hair? 😂

[@darienford860]

I don't know who you are but you have a set of skills that makes this channel very entertaining. A set of skills that requires curly hair. I will find your videos...... and I will hit the like button!

[@cloudydaze1895]

Honestly, these video are so needed. I started my “natural” hair care about 2 years ago and starting following the curly hair method, no sulfates no silicones etc. While initially my hair looked great, eventually I ended up basically ruining scalp which in turn starting ruining my hair. I changed from product to product, from brand to brand. Thinking i just haven’t found the right product. But then Last month I ran out of my shampoo and conditioner and started using tressume, that my family uses (their hair is much healthier than mine... I wonder why?). Tressume is full of sulphates and silicons, but it’s the best my hair and scalp has felt and looked in 2 years. Honestly I won’t be using tressume consistently but I now realise that this misinformation about sulfates and silicons Is not normal. And I realise that I do my research beyond youtube. And I’m sure a lot of people have had similar experiences to me

[@arbalnadia6749]

Hello:) me too i use hair products with sulfate and silicone free a year ago and my hair looks not like my hair before starting now im using elvive and schwarzkopf with silicones and sulfates and my hair changed and looks good 😌

[@wayforward5563]

Your true calling is to go into acting. You would be terrific.

[@TheKristamazing]

cap nas yea she would do well I think

[@TheBaumcm]

I went shampoo free years ago and couldn’t figure out why my hair was never bouncy and curly like it used to be. Went back to sulfates and my hair has never looked better. Bottom line, curly hair looks like it feels. If it looks good then the hair is probably in decent condition.

[@sunimurphy2221]

I literally figured this out on my own and I’m so proud of myself lol. 3 or 4 years ago there was this “non sulfate movement” & everybody thought they had to stop using sulfates just from hearing it from someone else, but they had no proof. I’m guilty of this lol. But if you stop using sulfates you will have build up & your hair will look dull & weighed down. We need sulfates at lease once a month, to clean our hair.... depending on the thickness of the hair.

[@cfoster6804]

I actually did a little home experiment and found that most of my sulfate free shampoos left soap on my skin no matter how well I rinsed! I literally had to strip my hands with borax to get the soapy film off. Now imagine that being deposited on the scalp every wash day. I believe this is why my hair falls out so easily and my scalp is always irritated. I have soap residue on my scalp continuously! Sulfate shampoos rinse clean. I'm sticking with that.

[@mocro4life5713]

So is it like how thicker your hair is how less often you have to shampoo with sulfates?

[@gymkat247]

"Major build up leads to itch, flakes, and hair loss due to clogged pores." It all makes sense now! I thought I was just doing curly girl wrong. I use a monthly sulfate wash, and a mild shampoo other times. I am losing a lot less hair on wash days now.

[@As-sl4on]

You deserve more subscribers. Period. 👏🏼

[@caitlingh8639]

THANK YOU. This REALLY eased my anxiety! So great to see someone talking about doing what works for the individual, not just adhering to these blanket rules + regulations

[@MassielMancebo]

Finally! I’ve got quite an oily scalp and would get loads of dandruff without sulfates. I definitely think people need to do what works for them. 🤷🏽‍♀️

[@roses2122]

TheNomadLens I wash my hair twice a week,how often should I use a Sulfate.I’ve got oily scalp too!

[@MassielMancebo]

Well what I do is I use a sulfate combined with an organic scalp scrub once a week, but I normally wash my hair twice a week if possible. The second time I will use a co-wash. I can’t go longer than a week without a good scalp scrub and sulfate shampoo, otherwise I get flakes and itchiness.

[@b.rosario972]

I bought a sulfate free shampoo and my curls stretched from silicone buildup. So I swapped to TRESemmé temporarily and after a week of daily washing, my curls returned without drying my scalp. I was so grateful because I bought the shampoo and conditioner after watching this video. Thank you so much. I was missing my 3a curls, man.

[@Loriiizzzyyy]

its almost like a marketing scheme. All brands are jumping on this bandwagon, but going sulfate free is just not for everyone. Just like some of your followers said in the comment section, my hair didn't benefit at all from going sulfate free either. My scalp did not feel clean and like you said Mell, the styling products I was using were not working 100%. These brands just want us to screw up our hair so we have to go to salons to get our hair back into shape, or just spend more money jumping from one product to another. But Mell, you are awesome and give so much helpful information on your channel and I wish that more hair stylist put similar information out there instead of massive amounts of KZbinrs promoting this sulfate free thing. I mean c'mon back in the day when we used sulfate shampoo, nobody was complaining, right? It is OK to use sulfate free shampoo. Or even if you wash your hair two times for the week, the first time wash it with a sulfate free shampoo and the second time wash it with a sulfate to make sure everything is out and you have a clean slate. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you Mell. and I love your Seester too!

[@Kristina2]

Can you do a video on waxes and the CGM? The CGM know-it-alls get really upset about waxes. Thanks! P.S. The CGM was originally introduced so that we embrace and love our hair without having to do so much to it, without having to have complicated routines. The CGM community has turned into exactly what the author of CGM did not want it to be - a complicated mess with a million rules.

[@monicabuurmeester7001]

Yes! I never stopped washing. Just reduced the sulphates to once in a while. In between a co wash an mild shampoo's 💜

[@JessicaTheKid1]

can you do this for silicones!

[@ManesByMell]

Stay tuned for next week 😊

[@redrose6636]

@@ManesByMell I'm waiting ur vedio about this too

[@elianna_ecc]

Generally as someone with oily hair I use shampoos with C14-16 Olefin Sulphonate. I believe it is a cleanser _related_ to sulfates. I co-wash extremely rarely. Not everyone uses co-wash, which I think is important to remember.

[@Diamondash19]

Ive been researching ways for maintaining healthy curls, but thanks to you my hair looks so much better and healthier with more defined curls !

[@rafael3817]

Yesss my fave curltuber uploaded! Was just binging all your vids (should be studying but oh well), also I’m “only here for mell” jsksk, can’t help it these vids are so entertaining

[@ReginaCrosco]

Right shes so cute

[@eikawithac]

I'm subscribing after seeing this video :) I love when people aren't afraid to share the facts. Certain "methods" have become more like religions, where there are a million rules that can never be broken or even questioned. I have fine, medium-thin hair and know without even trying it that co-wash only would be a DISASTER for me. I've cut out silicones, and switched to a sulfate-free shampoo that has several milder natural detergents, but I'll be using a sulfate shampoo periodically because we have really hard water that causes major buildup (I still needed a clarifying shampoo even when I was using SLS every wash). That's basically a cardinal sin according to some, but I'm confident that's the best starting point for my situation and it's not like my hair will all shrivel up and fall out the moment I try it!

[@thebeautysuzu801]

This reminded me sooo much of a beauty Alton Brown type video and i am HERE for it 🙌🏻

[@andromedastar4900]

Hey that's spot on! Her personality is exactly like Alton Brown. It makes her videos unique and fun to watch while also being educational.

[@tianarodriguez3952]

Dude!!! I have always been so confused by the sulfate thing!! You broke it down so well and keep me encouraged to keeping my curls healthy! I love your channel and LOVE YOU! You’re AWESOME!!!

[@kaku_96]

Sulfates make my hair really dry and tangly. I use a sulfate-free Shampoo, it cleans well, foams well, my hair looks great and grows very fast. I noticed Shea Butter gave me build-up I needed to wash out with sulfates so I cut down my Shea Moisture products a lot, problem solved.

[@ilovejustinvernon]

what do you use instead?

[@abigaildesouza8476]

Amen sis! Sulphates are need in my routine because I tried just co washing and I disliked it a lot. My hair felt coated and my scalp still had a lot of build up.

[@preetidas9511]

Try sulfate free shampoos

[@cfoster6804]

@@preetidas9511 Nope those will leave soap residue on your scalp. I did an experiment washing my hand with sulfate and sulfate free shampoos and the sulfate free ones still suds up after rinsing for a long time and rubbing my hands together!😲 The sulfate ones didn't, they rinsed clean. Sulfate free shampoos do NOT rinse clean that's why so many people have irritated scalps using them but they think it's something else or that they just have dandruff.

[@mgr9181]

I started my natural hair journey a week ago and i went to look for sulfate free shampoo but they were so expensive and to be honest I wasn't ready to spend that huge amount of money on shampoos especially because I'm broke lol so I decided to quit taking care of my natural hair but I am so happy now that I found your video! It gave me hope again. You are the best 😘

[@rosanaachraf6159]

I love how your videos are so helpful and entertaining😍♥️♥️Thank you so much for educating us curly girls♥️🥰

[@jackiehazlett8788]

Holy goodness thank you for both a scientific AND experience based approach! A rare and relevant treat.

[@margaretlopez8865]

Very interesting video. Since I've begun learning how to better treat my dry curly hair, the first lesson I was taught was to STAY AWAY from sulfates. This definitely has me re-thinking that.

[@novembers]

I'll bet the Curly Girl group will not be happy with this info about sulphates. I stopped using their shampoo a while ago because my hair did not feel clean. I also only wash it once per week (unless something weird happens) because it is so dry and chemically treated. In addition to the important information, you are quite entertaining and I enjoy your videos.

[@loveforeignaccents]

Girl, I'm not even halfway through this, but you are cracking the shit out of me on this extremely frigid day in Chicago!! Thanks for the laughs and smiles :-)

[@jenniferdunn8530]

I love your videos. I appreciate that you don't push products at us and you give us the facts. I had straight hair for the first 20+ years of my life then somewhere in my 20s it started to curl. I then spent the next 15 years straightening it because I could never get my hair to stay curly. Now I'm a mom and I don't have time for that. But everytime I try to do things the CGM, my hair gets weighed down and the curls end up looking so flat. Or it'll look great wet but once it dries it's meh.

[@alainadacosta1222]

I really appreciate you making this video! I’ve been wanting to take care of my curly hair more. Thanks for all the research you put into this

[@wadeswomanej82]

I'm so glad that u made this video. Here I am freaking out about using sulfates thinking that it's going to ruin my hair. Now I can clean my hair without worrying that the little monster "sulfate" will kill my hair. THANKS! 😊😊😊😊

[@aherskowitz3139]

This was so helpful-thanks for doing the summary analysis on sulfates; as a triathlete who is either in the pool or sweating at least once a day, with a LOT of curly hair (under two swim caps when in chlorine), this was especially useful information for me. I tend to cleanse once per week because my hair gets dry very easily, so conditioning and leave-in conditioning is really important to maintaining the health of my curls, but cleansing from sweat, product buildup and sebum was a question I had, so thank you!

[@myyoutubechannel2503]

Mell is a such a pleasure to watch. Her personality is life and how she teaches. She's like that favorite teacher you can't wait to go to lmao.

[@bonnieemile2144]

“Because it was not from here...”. LMAO!!! You rock, Mell! Always educating us in a very entertaining way. I love that you explain what, why and how. You explain everything, THANK YOU!!!

[@itzluhh1094]

I've just started my curly hair journey and I stopped using sulfates and silicones completely but my hair hated me and got extremely oily so I went back to sulfates and silicones and my hair looks amazing and feels amazing

[@Agirlhasnousername]

This is so needed in these dark post deva damage days. Thank you👏👏👏

[@laurelashtonequestrian4024]

I started using a Laureth sulfate shampoo once a week after watching this! I picked one that claimed it was also “moisturizing.” It doesn’t strip my hair at all, and I will use a little extra conditioner just to be sure! I do plan to use a sulfate-free shampoo or co-wash on the other days I wash my hair. And yes, my hair does better and stays softer when I wash every couple days! I love that your busting all these curly hair myths!

[@a.g.2790]

I can really appreciate this since i have hair just like yours. I think we curly hair folks get caught up with a product being sulfate free, paraben, etc.. when there there are also other ingredients you don't want in your hair like petroletum liquidum🤢 for example. Not sure i spelled correct off the top of my head.

[@heidihollow65]

Please do more videos proving/disproving curly girl method stuff!!! I personally follow the curly girl method but I’m always looking for ways to improve my hair routine! I use sulfate and silicone free shampoos and conditioners twice a week and I use a sulfate shampoo once a month and that works pretty well for me.

[@kathrinkaefer]

My original reason for stopping sulfates had nothing to do with hair at all. I developed a rash on my face called perioral dermatitis, and when I looked into it, I found that it is commonly caused by SLS. So I checked all my ingredient labels and realised it is in almost everything I put on my face and hair. I thought if that's what it's doing to my face, I wonder what it's doing to my scalp. I actually had a lot of issues with a flaky, red and irritated scalp, so I decided to cut all the sulfates just to see what would happen. I managed to get the perioral dermatitis under control, and my scalp is vastly improved. It still gets a bit dry and flaky, but they are not huge chunky flakes like before, and it's not red or angry anymore. So for that reason, I will continue to avoid sulfates. At first, I felt that my scalp and hair never felt properly clean, but since then I have gotten very good results using a scalp massager. My hair is now less oily than before. Just leaving this here in case it helps someone!

[@MsTientje]

You make my life so much easier!! The curly girl methode is really bad when you have thin, frizzy en weightless curls type 2. My scalp has never been so itchy, when I stopped using sulfates. I had enormous build up & my hair looked dull & weighed down. I started to use the sulfates shampoo every two days, and I even do a deep conditioner for the moister and care. My curls look so amazing and I am sooooo happy with your video's. Don't ever stop making them and ignore people who don't agree with you😘

[@miumoments]

U should try clarifying

[@kesanyliam3627]

Yes Mell...the stress of checking for sulfates at the back of products are stressful, plus finding the right one...now we know what to look for

[@loginamady9326]

Now that I watched the video I actually learned a lot. I use a sulfate shampoo and I have a oily scalp . I didn’t know all that but now I know thank you mells( the s is for all the versions in the video of mell )😂😂❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@KKIMNSTR]

This really helped, i was curious for a long time i have to admit that I did believe that all sulfates are bad... But after this , it has changed my perspective on on sulfate based shampoos, thank you!

[@coffeeNcream44]

Oh wow! This is why devacurl is causing so much problem! Great videos👍

[@deenelk7686]

This was amazingly detailed! You give over so much valuable information about something I thought I knew all about. I cant wait to see the silicone video!

[@allisamason]

This video has changed my life.

[@lindamathews1020]

thank u for giving us permission to sulfate again! Ur a lone voice of reason in a "bad sulfate" climate...my curls never bounce as good as when i use sulfate shampoo! Ur curly personality went from a 2a to a 4b in this video

[@ManesByMell]

Love the curl type reference haha!! Thanks for the love 😊

[@kristenbellows3411]

I would love to know more about sulfate free shampoos and how they may or may not fit into all of this! I've been following the CG method since November 2018 and the build up in my hair gets bad so I introduced a sulfate free shampoo this past week. I don't have time to scrub with conditioner and don't want apple cider vinegar in my hair all the time. My son's little curls have been happier since the switch. Thank you Mell for making curly hair less stressful and restrictive!

[@Brenda-wv2vv]

When I learned about sulfates and silicones I assumed my hair was “damaged” because other KZbinrs said so🤦‍♀️ even though I never used heat on my hair or colored/bleached my hair. Que pendeja! Two years later I can’t go two days without washing my hair because by the end of the 2nd day my scalp is soooo damn itchy. I have insane breakage all over my hair and my hair is extremely frizzy when wet. Also a lot of these curly sulphate free shampoos contain protein for damaged hair which I thought I had. I haven’t been able to grow out my hair past my shoulders in the last two years because I have to cut a lot off when I get haircuts because it’s so dry and I think part of it has to do with the protein. Looking back I realized that my hair was way healthier when I was using sulfates and silicones than it is now.

[@chelybeann]

I’m just here for Mell. ❤️

[@amberabbott-farr4904]

Definitely learned something new! Going to look at my shampoos and make sure I'm using the right sulfates for my hair!

[@jazminb8853]

i have oily hair and sweat alot and i wash my hair every 4 days witha sulfate shampoo and my hair is now thriving. i used to use sulfate free and my hair was lifeless and drying out so badly. thanks for sharing this video.

[@thishandleisntvailable]

My favorite video by Mell, thanks for having evidence based practices!

[@stephaniecamargo13]

I am so happy I stumbled upon this video. Just the other day, I binged almost your entire channel. Several months ago, I started using better products/techniques that kind of aligned with the CGM. I never really wanted to go completely CGM because the thought of reaching a point of only washing my hair once a week freaked me out. I never thought my hair was dry and I would easily get product buildup if I went too crazy. After watching lots of successful CG hair journeys, I finally decided to commit completely. My scalp has been SO itchy as early as day 2. By day 3, I have to wash. And it was never like that before completely switching to the CGM. I didn't want to give up the CGM because I've heard it can just take time. However, after finding your very well informed video on sulfates and the rest of your channel, I'm going to switch things up and I'm excited to see how it goes. Can't wait for the video on silicones!!!

[@ManesByMell]

Hey Stephanie! Thank u so much for watching and for your comment. I’m so glad u shared your experiences with your curls. I hope my channel helps u in every way u need during your Curly journey! See you tomorrow with a new video 😍❤️

[@viraprofazi]

After that video I have joined this “I don’t care I am here for Mell” group :-)))

[@susanfumerelle3288]

is it just me or have you doubled subscribers in the last month?! Congrats on everything you are your sister are doing I adore your channel and look forward to Tuesdays solely for your videos!!

[@ManesByMell]

Thanks so much for ur support Susie 😍

[@suparnasarkar4282]

I use sulphate free shampoo, but foams well. I use raw coffee along with shampoo, less hairfall and less dryness. I have wavy, coily hair, some are straight. Even I use silicone based conditioner like Matrix opti care. Works well! Silicone protects from heat and damp! Double cleansing is important! Do what works for you!

[@natashaolds9826]

Mell Mell with the bomb hair! :D Loved the breakdown of Sulfas. I appreciate all the science-based content very educational.

[@cherryshortcake8588]

The "I love you fan" is so cute!!!

[@priyaprt]

I feel I have lost of hair thanks to cg method...u have surely convinced me to go back to the conventional way of washing ones' hair ! Finally sulphates n silicones r back! Lots of love from India..!❤️❤️😘

[@amyleogoddess1390]

I so love ur videos!!! So helpful & funny!!! I clarify/wash my hair with sulfates once a week. I cowash once or twice a week. I just make sure to keep my wavy 2c/3a hair clean & free of buildup!!! Thank u for this video. This is one part of the curly girl method I dont follow.

[@gisellec7961]

"I'm only here for mell" damn didn't have to call me out like that lol

[@kaylaollivierre6952]

I use deep cleansing sulfates once a month and moisturizing sulfate once a week. My hair and scalp are just fine 💆

[@NintCondition]

Love the info and wish there would have been product examples of each kind of sulfates.

[@his_grace_is_sufficient]

Wow, I am so glad I watched this. I just started the curly girl method with no sulfates but I keep thinking my hair looked better when I was washing with them. I have fine hair and never used to use any products, so I definitely think my hair is experiencing a lot of product build-up. I do wash every 2-3 days with a low-poo but I’m just not sure it’s doing the job. I think I’m going to do a sulfate once a week from now on.

[@v9710]

Started the curly hair method, my hair started to fall a looott , I stopped using it and my scalp was very very oily , I began using sulfate again and guess what ? My hair is better now ! I use minimal products ( shampoo , conditioner , oil for the ends of the hair and sometimes cream if i feel like my hair needs it ) and i love it !

[@cameo_]

Thank you so much for this video. I stopped using sulfates a couple of months ago and I was just recently wondering why my sculps would be that itchy even though it has never been like that before. Also I recognised massive hair loss and flakiness and that’s all new to me. I just saw your video coincidently and I am so happy I didn’t toss my old shampoos. Gonna cleanse with proper sulfates next time yay!

[@emanuellelabonte4511]

i try not to use sulfates often as they can be drying but they’re good for clarifying. i’d say use a sulfate free shampoo for your main shampoo and use sulfate shampoos once a month or so for deep cleansing (use a mask after!)

[@02arp]

I love you mell, I'm just here for you girl

[@theeliteclass1]

I use sulfates in my shampoo and my hair loves it. You just have to do what works for you.

[@lavendearhazey]

I feel like with anything; it just depends on your lifestyle and your hair; no two people are the same. It's all opinion, and whether you're pro or anti sulfates, at the end of the day it's your hair and you do you.

[@etta5487]

We all just gotta stop being judgemental. Everyone's hair has different needs! Some people need sulphates and/or silicones in their hair, no matter what the majority experiences. For example, I have to dry brush my hair to refresh it. Its just the only way my hair won't look stringy. When it comes to hair care, there are no rules. Just general guidelines. Thanks for sharing some facts, Mell!!

[@Branjiebelle]

A lot of people give up on the curly girl method, because eventually their hair gets so dirty and full of product build up. A dash of clarifying shampoo to my sulphate free cleanser works for me. My hair isn’t dry, has volume, plus it’s actually clean.

[@sabridottavio945]

Your videos are the best! Love them 💗💗💗😘🥰❤️💕😍💋 I get crazy buildup with non-sulfate shampoos...I also get dandruff when I use them and it’s so gross....the key is to use a shampoo with sulfate to really cleanse your scalp...Like you mention in your video, if you don’t use shampoos with sulfate your scalp will have buildup and when the pores are clogged it prevents hair growth and you can actually lose hair...so true

[@annieadams1854]

Thanks for the shoutout girl❤️This video was helpful!

[@user-hl4dy4xo9d]

Honestly, I think sulfates are good to an extent. I personally believe it isn’t something you should use on a regular, but instead be used once in a blue moon to remove build-up. Over-doing it may be damaging, but not using it at all can simply lead to damage as well due to no cleanse.

[@karenb.2012]

I use sulfate shampoo and love it! I have wavy fine hair, co washing does not work for me. Thank you for your video! Clean is good! ❤️ your videos!

[@Pseudonym12]

Science for the win! Every curly girl I talk to gasps because I wash my hair once a week with shampoos. Finally I can explain why, logically!

[@LucianaGrechi]

Very interesting and informative. Thank you for sharing and put the reality out there.

[@kesanyliam3627]

thank you thank you thank you...you broke things down and explained it even though the fancy words were like, EH?? thank you scientist Mell

[@lisajoyner1540]

I always look forward to Tuesday - thanks for this video - your so crazy and entertaining! I look forward to hearing about the Silicones next week. The curly girl method people are probably freaking out - lol. Alright time to try one of the Aveda products :)

[@kerricurious8547]

I love all the: time, energy, creativity, research, passion, fun and love you put into this (and all your videos). I could go on and on, but mostly Thank You!

[@ManesByMell]

You saying that means so much to me you're a sweetheart. I do it all for you guys ❤❤

[@Monkeybear582]

Ms. Lady your video it’s so unique and hilarious... love it. It keeps me entertained and well informed. God bless you keep doing an awesome job

[@ColorfulBallerina]

Dr. Ben Johnson, a dermatologist, spent years doing clinical trials on skin treatments. He said that sulfites are commonly used to damage the skin before the medicine is applied. He strongly suggests people stop using them on their skin and hair because of the damage they cause. There are alternative cleansing agents that are safer and effective. I've used alternative cleansers on my skin and hair for years and I don't have any issues with build up.

[@alexandram.6712]

Yoooo I'ma try out this sulfate shampoo thing again. Thanks for the video👌🏽

[@Naishelly85]

Thank you so much for this video!! 💗 finally a solution for my problems

[@juliecampbell8966]

Loved this video and loving these myth busters! Can you please do one on alcohol...I use gels and am afraid to use alcohol because I have naturally dry hair.

[@deetee5156]

This video made me laugh. You are so funny. " I did not get this information from here".... Priceless

[@pennywarren2357]

Thank you for all the wonderful information! I always come away after watching your videos with much more information on how to care for my blasted curly hair! Thank you also for bleeping the profanity. You’re very entertaining. 🤣

[@MonicaZumba]

That was an impostor!!!! I’m ur #1 fan!!!!! ❤️❤️😂😂😂 Love all ur videos and info!!! Thanks for the great tips!!! Just started with curly girl method since October and been flaking sooooo much and this is exactly what I needed!!!!

[@derrickjenniferwatkins1394]

Nice job girls. Love the multiple personalities ;)

[@cfoster6804]

Please read. I stumbled upon something tonight by mistake. I needed to remove vaseline from my hands so I grabbed my Giovanni 50:50 clarifying shampoo (sulfate free) figuring it would remove it better than my foam hand soap. I washed and rinsed well and rubbed my hands to see if there was any Vaseline residue left and to my amazement there were suds! I rinsed and rubbed vigorously again, more suds. Again, again, and again. It wouldn't stop. I grabbed a sulfate shampoo to try to strip the Giovanni but still got suds when I rubbed. Believe me I rinsed the hell out of my hands I thought maybe it was reacting to the Vaseline but that was long stripped. At this point I'm thinking what the hell is in this shampoo that even the sulfate shampoo isn't stripping it. Finally I rubbed borax (very stripping) on my hands and that took a majority of the soap away. This really got me thinking. I told my husband to wash his hands with the Giovanni and same exact thing happened to him! He did not have any oils or Vaseline on his hands prior. After I got my hands normal again I put more Vaseline on my hands but this time used my Mane and Tail shampoo (sulfate) to wash and rinsed and rubbed vigorously, no sudsing. I then tested 2 other sulfate free shampoos I have and one did the same thing the Giovanni one did but not as much but was still there. I remember when both my husband and myself both used Giovanni we had really bad flakes and itchy scalps that we just chalked up to winter time. My husband switched back to sulfates months before I did and his scalp was immediately better. I recently did and my scalp feels like it's breathing for the first time in years! I really believe these sulfate free shampoos are not rinsing clean. I have had more scalp problems since using them years ago that I blamed on everything but the shampoos. I just tossed out a bunch of shampoo tonight. So if you find yourself with sore, itchy, dry, flakey scalp try going back to sulfate shampoo for a month to see if it resolves. The film left by the sulfate free ones are causing a lot of people issues I believe. I didn't switch to sulfate free because I had issues with sulfates but just following the crowd.

[@juliebruce1114]

Awesome video. I love watching and laughing with you and your seester 😂 It would be really helpful if you could list the types of surfactants and some of the shampoos that contain each. I have learned a lot reading and watching but this was ALOT of info to process! You are definitely the most fun CG on KZbin!! 😘

[@BroganMicallef]

Yaaaassss! I did my own research because a lot of what we hear (not just in the curly hair industry) is simply good marketing. I started using sulfates every now and then (every 2-3 washes) because my scalp wasn’t happy! And my hair is fine so even if I’m not using a lot of product on wash day + during the week, it still gets build up easy. (Which apparently isn’t supposed to happen with high porosity hair, but whatever. My hair has a life of its own). THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THE FACTS!

[@ManesByMell]

Thanks so much for sharing 😍

[@elizabethashe5593]

So amazing for my hair. I use Argan Rain Shampoo in combination with the same brand Argan Oil. It works! Been using these products for nearly a year now.