DOES MY CURLY HAIR NEED PROTEIN OR MOISTURE?

[@RoseannaHughes]

Dang girl your hair looks so cute here

[@curlyheadedbeyotch6568]

RoseannaHughes it always does

[@thewhitney0o966]

For anyone that's confused: Needs more moisture; Frizzy Brittle, hard Needs more protein: Lacks definition, too soft Needs strengthening

[@sarathomas8499]

Thx 😁😁😁 But how do I add moisture to my hair? I got the protein part but not the moisture part. Pls help.

[@thewhitney0o966]

@@sarathomas8499 By deep conditioning! Or was that not the question

[@thewhitney0o966]

@@tcrik6639 What do you use and how often?

[@tcrik6639]

@@thewhitney0o966 i used shea moisture curl enchancing smoothie i used way too much last time which made my hair super dry but it did not break off but i cut down now and now more hair is falling off i also use a keratin conditioner

[@tcrik6639]

@@thewhitney0o966 now i use curl enchancing smoothie everyday after i shower or morning im intedning to stop using the condtiotner and the smoothie for awhile

[@pieRana]

The "check list" is confusing as it seems to be a mix of both. Need 2 different lists to clearly separate the difference between lack of moisture and lack of protein o,o

[@giuliana5888]

Yes! Exactly

[@brittanysuarez1589]

It is a mixture of both. She said depending on how you answer will tell you if your hair is lacking moisture or protein.

[@pieRana]

@@brittanysuarez1589 I've re-watched this a few times and it's still not clear for me. I think I'd like this to be explained in a different way

[@salamaoh9415]

@@pieRana She has a new video explaining the protein vs moisture. Check it out!

[@pieRana]

@@salamaoh9415 I did, ages ago xp and was still confused. It was someone's comment somewhere that cleared things up for me though.

[@bonniemaze3163]

This video was confusing for me. I am a visual learner and prolly need more of a breakdown for (1) checklist for too much moisture (2) checklist for too much protein Visuals for each... solutions for each. -just a reco. I humbly request for a do over🙂

[@EngyAmr]

Me too .. I don't know how to identify each case; hard vs brittle for instance ..

[@hannahjackson91]

I agree!

[@timothyc.8666]

@@EngyAmr I had someone tell me that my hair felt hard like a porcupine's quills when I had too much protein. When I touched it, it felt "indestructible" to the touch. Scrunching didn't remove that tough feeling as there wasn't a cast. Brittle hair lacks moisture. Too much manipulation could cause it to crumble or break off if it's not getting moisturize. That's just my experience with my hair.

[@kassiejohnson1155]

swavy curly Courtney has a couple videos that might help you with that. She has a chemistry background too, so she knows what she's talking about :)

[@EngyAmr]

@@timothyc.8666 ok, I kinda got it

[@ManesByMell]

OH NO! Our premier has come to an end. Thanks to everyone that came out to watch this video live with me, if you have more questions please leave them for me in the comments below! I love you guys

[@rishipersaud3082]

Heyy , i have low porosity so its hard to get moisture in and many person on KZbin advise to avoid too much proteins in products. What can i do??

[@EngyAmr]

I still can't properly identify the issues; for instance dry vs hard vs brittle hair .. I am confused in describing each to see which applies to my hair to get to know my hair needs .. Pls do a new video to illustrate that, maybe by photos or visuals

[@VerseandVoice]

I didn't hear you say what is needed for the last 3 items on the Protein vs. Moisture list. Would you please clarify?

[@joseannelopes7140]

Super helpful, youtube needed a good curly hair specialist like you, who actually nows what she’s talking about 😘

[@ManesByMell]

UPDATE, WE HAVE AN UPDATED VIDEO! kzbin.info/www/bejne/pqfLoqOahd-Grpo This video is outdated, vague, and left many of you with questions that I am addressing and answering in a new video! Click the link above for a thorough and COMPLETE guide to Protein and Moisture

[@hannahannfrancine9189]

Can you do a video on how to take care of curly hair for swimmers? And what products to use?

[@curlymckee4125]

Hi Hannah! A couple things I do when my daughter goes swimming is make sure to load up on leave in before she goes in the pool (if her hair is full of conditioner and moisture, it won't absorb as much chlorine) and I also make sure to use ACV more frequently to rid her scalp of the chemicals. Hope this helps a little bit!

[@paulawilson5472]

Wet your hair with a hose, sink, spray bottle... whatever before swimming. Also I put straight conditioner in my hair when swimming too...not as much when I bathe but you want your hair not sucking up the chlorine or chemicals in the pool. You also want protection from the sun! Why not deep condition while swimming?

[@user-dz2hj6jo5h]

tie up hair and try and fit it into a swimming cap that isn’t too tight so that it doesn’t tug on the follicles

[@emmavictoria4587]

i literally soak my whole head and cover it in conditioner and of course always wear a cap. After practice i detangle right away and put more conditioner on

[@dorothymj7526]

As a fellow swimmer(i Swim 6 days a week) what helped me most was when I shower I still use shampoo( just sulfate free) and conditioner. However, I don’t wash all of the conditioner out and I use a leave in conditioner and argon oil. The conditioner provides the moisture and the oil locks it in and makes a barrier to the chlorine. Hope this helps!

[@talysewatson6492]

Your hair is so cute. The hair style you got here too. I think out of all the curly hair girls on KZbin, your hair is my favourite.

[@ManesByMell]

Hi beautiful! Thanks for watching and for your support I appreciate it🥰

[@marlapadilla5140]

can you do a video on thin curly hair?...I don't know if it was stress or maybe me straightening my hair too much but my hair is so much thinner now ( it could be age but we wont talk about that...SSSHHH)

[@karlaaa0093]

Marla Padilla my hair is so thin too😓

[@ManesByMell]

Hey Marla!! I got you! And don't be so hard on yourself, your body changes every 7 years so it's natural for your hair to change as well! Thanks for the suggestion and for your comment xo

[@theresas2520]

Marla me too for sure.

[@ramayastowell192]

Girl same!

[@moniquegebeline4350]

Marla Padilla I love the aveda thickening spray. My hair has thinned a lot from menopause

[@daknees1996]

I wish I could understand what my hair needs :(

[@hollytaylor1655]

Frizzy/dry/brittlehair? You need moisture. But if you over moisturize your hair will become soft and you need protein. Other words for protein to look for on products=strengthening/keratin.

[@lauras627]

THANK YOU! I’m 4 weeks into curly girl method abs desperately needed this guidance! I’m still trying to figure out wth my hair needs and response to.

[@stephanne4666]

This is THE best curly hair channel, its changing my hair for the better!

[@ulyaaviral]

You are one of the best hair experts out there. I keep coming back to your videos for information years after years. Thank you!!!

[@meshisha77]

Curly bangs toooo cute ❤️ them spirals be poppin. Perfect timin with this video. Thank uuuuuu 🤗

[@ManesByMell]

No, thank you beautiful Sophia!!

[@poppyhead8060]

I wish I could book an appointment with you, but I'm in the UK! 😣 Your videos are great! And your hair is 😍😍😍!

[@gabysanchez726]

Sooo....my hair isn’t to soft or to hard but is lacking definition and has too little volume what exactly do I have?? All this info confused me. 😂

[@fu9473]

Exactly the same for me

[@EmilyK1101]

depending on your hair type and length you may never get the volume you want. i have long 3a hair and have just accepted that my hair will never be as voluminous as i want it to be :((

[@youtubegirly98]

Go watch @Joy before her ! She had a great video on volume and other great videos on defining curls! GO, GO NOW. ♥️♥️

[@ashleyk8406]

Tease your hair.

[@emmagavars6385]

rice water gave me a lot of volume

[@andreawhittington4821]

I'm like a lot of women who have commented, my hair after I wash and air dry is extremely soft with no volume and little definition but so frizzy I look like a dusty brown Q-tip! I have no clue what to do. I use either the Moroccan Oil volumizing shampoo and conditioner or Aveda Shampure shampoo w/Moroccan Oil volumizing conditioner because my hair very fine and thinning. If/when I add product, I tend to stick with either Moroccan Oil for wavy/curly styles products or Aveda products for straight styles because they seem to weigh my hair down the least. Please help steer me in the right direction!

[@lakinbrown9081]

My hair is the same! I've just started my hair care journey so mine could be from all the damage. My hair is so frizzy the day after wash day. Some parts of my hair are stingy and a few are spirals. I'm so confused.

[@nicoleviviano4892]

Love all of these videos! Is there a full list of protein ingredients and moisturizing ingredients? I feel like that would be so useful when reading product labels 👀🤓

[@bdrm2009]

I've been watching your videos after popping up in my recommendations and I've been on a crazy jumpstart journey for about a week now. I realized/learned that my hair isn't straight and that I've been essentially killing it through bleaching/heat/not knowing exactly how products coincide with each other has just damaged/"trained" my hair to be straighter. Your videos have helped give me a kick in the ass to take better care of it and how to move forward with the upkeep/transition period. Thanks 😁

[@thats_soravven]

Just dyed my hair at home and it's sooo dry, and I used a leave-in but it still dry. I knew I could depend on Mell for help. Thanks Mell!

[@raeraeartemis]

Dood, you literally saved me as I was about to get into the shower. My hair needs PROTEIN pretty badly now that I think of it. THANK YOU SO MUCH

[@rosanaachraf6159]

Your videos are so helpful and you have an amazing personality idk why you don’t have million subscribers or even more♥️♥️♥️

[@deeplydeepali]

Thank you for these protein and moisture hair videos. I’m not solely focused on having curly hair, but the advice you give has really benefited my hair health. Even if i brush it, its not as super frizzy like it used to be 🥳

[@emmavirginia4944]

Hey! I always have this problem of flattening my curl pattern every time I put it up, doesn't matter what style or if it's for sleeping. I can't get past 2nd-day hair because of this! any tips?

[@ManesByMell]

Hey Emma! This is a great question. And it looks like your in need of my bed time routine tutorial. I do plan on post this very soon however in the mean time try sleeping with a satin silk bonnet or pillow case. Also you ca watch my morning routine for some pointers as well! Hope this helps kzbin.info/www/bejne/goSolJ6QmJKgqck

[@emmavirginia4944]

Thank you so much!!!!! You rock @@ManesByMell

[@elizabethreices1426]

TY for this video! My hair checks off every point (except too much volume - its more like frizz) so I definitely have moisture overload! Early in my hair journey I attributed some of my hair characteristics to a protein sensitivity - so its been 3 years using protein super sparingly. What would you recommend for an updated routine? I don't want to over-do-it with protein now but I've been using DevaCurl Deep Sea Repair as a DC for 2 wash days now, its kinda sorta helping maybe :-$ any recommendations super appreciated!! Thanks again!

[@ManesByMell]

Like I said it’s all about balance! So if your finding that you are having moisture overload try incorporating protein in your routine either through a styling product or by using a mask every 1-2 weeks !

[@taranelson7369]

Thank you so much for the awesome and educational videos. I am trying to embrace my curls but this hair care thing is all science. I’m wash and go now that I am doing the curly girl thing instead of straightening my hair at 425 degrees without a heat protectant…I know, amazing I still have hair. I think was has helped though is it don’t colour or chemically treat it. My hair was looking great, i was cowashing with conditioner & plopping overnight (I’m not anymore after I read why plopping more than 45 minutes can cause many different types of fungi 🤢). This video has helped me to determine that, although my hair is not breaking, there is no bounce or elasticity in it so moisture is the prescription. Will try to cowash a few times a week to see if it improves. Thanks again for all your help & virtual advice, love the content not only is it informative but entertaining. If you ever decide to do a pop-up salon in Ottawa, give me a heads up. 😉

[@tammybrownbarajas8165]

What is moisture and what is protein?? Is regular leave in moisture? Deep conditioning protein?

[@ManesByMell]

Hey Tammy good question, so protein and moisture are two deferent components our hair needs to look feel and be healthy, and they both come in several different forms ie. conditioner, leave in, DC, etc. Typically, anything that says "moisturizing, hydrating, softening" are moisture. Protein is described as "strengthening, fortifying, keratin" Hope that clears things up for you!

[@salinacogle7824]

Manes by Mell great info! My hair is damaged from hair dye I’ve done 2 years ago that’s almost fully grown out now. Should I moisturize twice a week like with a good conditioner each wash day and then do a protein treatment once a week?

[@livismith5007]

Salina Cogle protein once a week may be too much. Once a month or every 3 weeks might be best

[@rhayajordan8719]

Hey Mel, can you go through what each bit of the checklist means? eg if you say yes to definition that means protein etc etc

[@sharonchancey5028]

My hair is professionally bleached blonde and I decided to do a hot oil treatment. I used Jamaican black castor oil warmed then cap for 30 minuets. Washed with SM Jamaican black castor oil poo. Used my normal style products. When my hair was dry I had long stringy tight spiral curls. I asked on CG FB site. They said I had protein overload. My hair when wet won’t stretch but immediately snaps. I purchased NYMN shampoo and detangler, pink bottle. After wash and de tangle I scrunch n Bioterra gel. Got my curls back big time but I’m frizzy. Do I continue on road I’m on, do I need more moisture and how do I get it. My hairs 61 yrs old, bleached, high porosity 3c on top 4a underneath. I love u and ur sister to pieces. Look forward to every new video. Thx

[@JodiePLieberman]

I need some specific examples (high end and drug store) of some protein products...

[@ManesByMell]

Love to share a video on this! Thanks for the suggestion

[@SoullessMermaidGames]

Redken anti snap is the best protein product I've ever used and the only one I keep repurchasing. It's loaded with it though so be sparse with it and only use it maybe 1-2x weekly just for maintenance after you've repaired your hair.

[@zakiyamani8065]

@@SoullessMermaidGames .

[@rionell412]

Omg I'm high porosity and I used to never do protein but after my wash day yesterday, I got protein overload for the first time ever and I had a mini freak out because I've never experienced my hair in that state before. I should have listened to my hair. Last week I skipped the protein because it felt very strong. Definitely learned my lesson 😖

[@kate-wz5ut]

Can you recommend products for both protein and moisture?

[@faithjacobs540]

kaitlin albertini I know I’m late. But the Shea Moisture Protein Treatment is amazing, for protein. For moisture, I recommend the Shea Moisture Intensive Hydration Hair Masque.

[@emmagavars6385]

shea moisture intensive hydrate masque has protein it it. what products don't have protein that are good?plz

[@megfoley7209]

@@emmagavars6385 Curl Junkie Curl Rehab doesn't have protein and I think it is an amazing deep conditioner. Their Curl Queen Leave-In also doesn't have protein and I like that as well. I think a bunch of their products don't have protein, actually. If you DO want protein, their Repair Me! treatment has it and I like that one as well!

[@cherryx7]

@@emmagavars6385 I'm sorry I'm responding but maybe you would still want to know more masks without protein. Garnier hairfoods are cheap with very good ingredients and most of them are moisturising with oils. My favourite (medium porosity hair) is macadamia and coconut. A lot of girls love banana one.

[@emmagavars6385]

@@cherryx7 thank you darling for reply! I remember looking at those masks in shop. i remember there either had bad alcohol in it or silicone or sulfate, can't remember which one. trying to follow cgm.

[@Clubpenguinlover45]

I didn’t know what protein for hair was until I saw this video. I found out I’m over moisturizing my hair and that it needs protein. I picked a protein mask and did one treatment. It looks so much better and lot less frizz

[@kiki1573]

I dye my hair so I take NO CHANCES I use BOTH protein and moisture. But I use moisturizing deep conditioners every week. I use a protein treatment 2x a month. Just balance the 2. Listen to your hair and don't overdo it. *You already said this, but I got enthusiastic and wrote this within the 1st min SOWWY* 🌷

[@ManesByMell]

YES KIKI'S KURLS!! PREACH. I'm so glad you know exactly how to take care of those gorgeous curls of yours ❤

[@tw10262]

Do a curly bangs tutorial or just talk about them cuz I've been wanting bangs but curly bangs kinda scare me but look so good on everyone I see

[@mercedesprice6595]

I honestly thought I was a crazy person for saying my hair was too soft!! Thank you 🙌🏽

[@LaurenInesRuiz]

Lmao. Same.

[@cesiasaravia2534]

That hairstyle looks good on you!! Thank you for the info

[@leetrader9576]

My hair get this spider webby frizz when I need protein, and what's really cool is after I do an aphogee treatment, I will do a hot oil treatment and I find that you can actually feel the weight of my hair change as after it has the correct protein balance it retains moisture that it wouldn't before..... the weight of my hair increases... not a weighed down weight when it's wet but you can tell water is getting in my strands and staying there.

[@kpupio1006]

Young Mell is so cute!!!! HAIR ALWAYS POPPIN 😍

[@andrewcook1531]

Too much moisture can actually make your hair porous and appear dry too. This is more so a long term affect though. If your hair has turned dry overnight you probably need more moisture but if your hair has been dry for months and you've tried many different moisturizng conditioners you probably need more protein.

[@consciouslypure2176]

I still don’t understand! :( my hair just feels kind of dry, like straw, and has lots of volume and frizz, after keeping a moisturizing conditioner (with no protein) on for 20 mins. It looks to me like my hair needs more moisture, but I have only just done a moisturizing treatment! It couldn’t be protein overload because I haven’t used anything with protein on that washday. Could it simply be missing the protein? I’m so confused!

[@belenhernandez4367]

literally same

[@cozycrescent]

It sounds like that product isn’t working for you.

[@belenhernandez4367]

Emma Kilcoyne well yeah..

[@karinaa3251]

I just bleached my virgin hair and it really damaged my curls. I’m hearing all your great tips and am eager to wash my hair and try them. How often can I wash my hair to retreat my curls?

[@AngelaVEdwards]

I have always incorporated a bit of protein to my wash day routine. And I do quite a lot of moisturizing as well. My hair is pretty soft on wash day but on day 2 I use some gel with hold and that works well. Using the “hold gel” on wash day does not work at all to give hold. Not sure why. But my routine works well so that I can steam refresh the rest of the week.

[@ManesByMell]

Thanks for sharing your routine 😍❤️

[@feygirrlful]

What do you mean by steam refresh?

[@priscillalinton5308]

I don’t even know what to do with my hair anymore... :c, it’s very dry and frizzy and my curls have lost their definition

[@oliviajaneperforms]

shae moisture coconut oil! :)

[@kristenbellows3411]

Super helpful! I'm playing around with this right now.

[@LauraLea40]

What do you mean by "Damaged" hair? If you mean dry and brittle, won't adding protein to your hair make it even more dry? I have dry hair (high porosity), and I get my hair highlighted every 3 to 4 months. They use an alcohol free highlighter though. Anyways, I am confused now as to whether I should use protein to help or would it make it even worse as far as dry and brittle? When I do the test where I pull on my hair it doesn't break easy, so I am just SO CONFUSED!!!

[@ZikzakHD]

Have you figured that out ?

[@JuicyJuice1313]

Same

[@yassielove1508]

Girl...when I started watching this video my hair goals became skin goals

[@bloomingdalia5325]

Your videos never disappoint!

[@imajenn3006]

Can you mix a protein treatment/mask and a moisturizing one (say 50/50) if you have pretty ok porosity (something like grade 2-3 porosity)?

[@hannahbride2973]

As soon as isolation is over I NEED to book an appointment with you. I've completely ruined my curls and have no idea what I'm doing with my hair anymore

[@lynouottawa]

I actually took notes lol Thanks Mell ! Love your videos. Peace out

[@theresasant]

❤️ omg I love your channel! Thank you! Your curls are giving me life 😍

[@amc79amc]

I love love love your hair, your personality, and your delivery style! You make great videos and I'm so happy I found you! I have naturally wavey hair and I usually perm it. It's been about 4-5 months since my last perm and about a month since I bleached it. I love fun, bright colors! How long should I wait before perming again? I'm a 3/4 porosity. Thank you in advance and keep spreading the curly love!

[@emluvs92]

Omg, this video gives me hope. I've lost my spirals and volume and my curls look like beach waves. My hair is so soft! I was confused. None of my products I've been trying to help my hair (rizos curls, ms Jessie's, not your mothers pink and yellow bottles) contain protein! My hair used to pop back in the day when I used to use Suave shampoo and conditioner, probably because they contained keratin! I'm praying that treating my hair with protein will save my curls. Thank you for this video!!

[@emluvs92]

My curls used to look like yours

[@patricialeon4050]

Thank you!! Extremely helpful!! Exactly what i needed answered!❤

[@triciasingh6069]

I love your videos❤️ can you please do a video on thin hair and how your curls change after pregnancy 🤰 before children my curly hair was poppin. However now it’s thin, fine and more wavy. I would love to bring back my main. In addition my daughter now has curly hair. A lot more curly than mines, quite honestly I have no idea how to take care of it. Please recommend products for curly kids. Thank you 😊So Happy I found your channel.

[@gabrielaacevedo8988]

Same here! I've been following the Curly Girl method since February and for a moment there it seemed to be working. Now I'm back to lame hair and it's making me depressed 😢

[@danapalacios3209]

What did you ladies do to fix it? I’m on the same boat and my hair is falling off a lot. I don’t know what to do!

[@ZikzakHD]

My hair is too hard, lacking of definition frizzy, too much volume. curls look stingy what should I use ? Also I'm not sure if my hair is protein senstive cause my products that contain protein have panthenol that reacts like protein, I tried protein panthenol free (CG approved ) products but still having those symptoms... hope someone could save me from those struggles I wear always a cap to hide everthing such deception😩

[@justinhamilton8647]

Thanks I’m in moisture overload and my hair won’t hold my curls, happened when my leave in ran out and my new one had no protein, so my hair was getting no protein for a week

[@slimpickens4742]

when I do the single strand stretch thing my hair snaps...so that means I need protein but when I do use a protein treatment ( i use sean paul Myne Organix hair mask) it makes my hair so weird feeling....like you know that feeling like it's squeaky clean that it almost feels like those aluminum scrubs we use to do the dishes and so not moisturized and my hair just feels so brittle and frizzy when it's wet and it will continue to throw its tantrum on me with frizz and dryness for the rest of the week....but I don't get the same result from using a product like Cantu curl activator cream which has some protein in it...instead it defines my curls and it works just fine..so what should I do...right now I'm glued to my regular hydrating hair mask by loreal which is the exclusive oils deep conditioner and I also use the conditioner from the same line.

[@sammarina2259]

This was so helpful and clear! Thanks Mel❤❤❤

[@lydiaswanson3240]

Can you suggest a high protein ‘drugstore’ product routine? My wavy hair gets over moisturized sooo easily, and I’m finding that it needs so much protein!

[@rachellep2581]

Mel 🌼🌼🌼🧖‍♀️ I workout everyday and I just started my curly hair journey. I am wondering what you recommend as far as how often I shampoo my hair?. Is this a thing? not washing your hairs after you workout😱 ?. Please let me know how to make my hairs happy after a workout. Ps I workout hard 💪🏼

[@serenity2010sh]

Yep, always moisturize after protein treatments or products.

[@loveyisaac4214]

I just love her personality.

[@kevitamaster-brewkombucha5472]

I’m in middle school and I’m just starting my curly hair journey!😊 My hair is damaged, dry, half n half, splits, frizzy, and doesn’t have as much volume or definition I know it’s capable of. I straightened my hair every 2 days for a year and 1/2. I also washed my hair EVERY day with heavy shampoos and didn’t really use conditioner. Thanks to your channel I’ve bought my first deep conditioner!💕 I also bought the Cantu curl cream and was wondering where to get the Denman brush? Thank you for all your help and I can’t wait to see what my curls can do at their full potential!💕 (sry it’s corny)

[@nicolevorpagel]

I want to thank you so much for not only what you say but how you say it! I learn so much from your videos. You teach in such an easy to understand way and you are so positive! I just love it! ( sorry for the overuse of !!!😊) I was just in Toronto and I wish I would have realized you are there. I would have definitely tried to get in to see you😩)

[@emmagavars6385]

thank u. was very confused on balance between protein and moisture. I think I get it now. 👍👍

[@dsm_796]

Can you recommend products ? 🙏🏻

[@starvaleri8777]

How do you give moisture to your hair? With Shea Butter? Or with conditioner and leave ins? Mine it’s dry I think it’s the alcohol on my conditioner and the silicones on my leave in :(

[@maeved1929]

The checklist is a little confusing. If my hair is too soft does it need moisture or protein?...both? what characteristics mean I need moisture and what means I need protein? thanks queen!!!!

[@rochellewommack3227]

i THINK i figured it out, cuz I've watched this video several times and was very confused by the checklist too. But I just did a protein treatment last night and have done one once a week for several weeks now, and my hair is not great today. But I think it helped me figure out the video. I think if you have any of the things on the checklist, you need protein. But then what she describes from 2:10-2:30 is when you need to add back in moisture without protein. What she described on the hair strand is how my hair is feeling today. Moral of the story, don't do treatments unless your hair tells you it's needed.

[@twinkjah]

love your info helps so much and your humor!!!

[@user-ru5ve3it3m]

Is it possible that only one part of your hair has an imbalance in protein and moisture? Or would that be just a different curl pattern?

[@mmleigg]

Can you recommend which products are good for moisturizing the hair? I’m having a hard time finding products that are protein-free.

[@michelleeasterling]

Is it possible for hair to need both protein and moisture, or is always going to have more of one if the other is lacking??? 🤔

[@Girasoles]

I looked thru my conditioners and just realized they are mostly protein based. Any recommendations for moisturizing conditioners/masks?

[@faithjacobs540]

Lisa Rivera I’m late. But the Shea Moisture Intensive Hydration Hair Masque is amazing. It gives my hair a lot of moisture.

[@anastasiadimova7904]

Im a bit confused which way to go because my hair is frizzy AND has a lot of stringy curls 😫

[@The-Indian-Soul-Pooja]

Useful video .. Pls show some diy homemade hair mask

[@TheKasiulap]

please please please make a hydral fatique video, over moistuised hair!

[@jennyrose9454]

I think most of us with thicker or bleached hair just by default bed protein aside from moisture.i definitely need protein I'm going to do an Aphogee treatment buy I need yo use leave ins or my hai gets crunchy dry on the ends

[@Monkeybear582]

Thanks for this video, it kept me informed. Please share your secrets on how you keep your hair curly? I love your hair, you look very beautiful.

[@SerenaCrossen]

What I’m asking is if my hair has too much moisture then I need to use a protein treatment to balance but my question is do I need to use a clarifying shampoo on my hair 1st and then use the protein treatment? So that the clarifying shampoo will strip all the products from my hair even the moisture? So when I get done with clarifying shampoo I then add moisture and protein?? Idk I’m asking what do I do what steps do I do these in ?

[@poobannu]

Your videos are soo unique and informative!

[@XxAnimalRightsxX]

This was SUPER informational ! Thank you !!!

[@stoni1177]

I love love love love love love love love how u explain things and your hillarious too! Working on bringing some moisture and curl to my daughter's 4a hair..I learned,moisturizing her hair in the shower is a must. Between you and @Hakima Alem . I been tackling my poor baby's hair, to bring to life. Thanks 😊

[@BaibaSK92]

Ok. I need all the help I can get. I have extremely thick medium long wavy hair. They are very dry, frizzy, brake none stop split and so on. I wash my hair once a week. I don’t use any heat tools. I can’t have tried everything and anything to grow my hair but they don’t grow past my boob area because of the breakage. I just literally got them chopped off 4 inches 3weeks ago and I can see all the breakage. My hair gets sooooo tangled that it takes me hours to get them brushed out even in a shower each time I have to spend an hour to 1,5h to get them detangled with a deep conditioning masque. I seriously don’t know what else to do I am about to chop them all off no joke. I have tried so many products and whatnot to get them soft, silky, shinny, healthy and long but that just never happens. They are still super dry after each wash.

[@romy3582]

Hey mell, would u pls consider doing a video about hygral fatigue specifically? Or spill me some advice about it :) For example; after washing my hair I can't figure out if i need to put a 'protective' kind of styler in it, or just.. nothing. Currently im already in this stage for 2 months.

[@anicya7443]

So maybe I should rotate between a moisturizing conditioner when hair feels hard + brittle and a protein conditioner when too flat + frizzy + soft..😬

[@imajenn3006]

Protein/Moisture DISASTER on super fine hair. I'm struggling bug time because of my baby fine type. Even Protein treatments leave my hair limp and soft. Moisturizing? Bye bye curls, even more. Leave ins seem to weigh down. I just limped my curls using a protein reconstructive (curl junky rehab). Can I use oil overnight and then follow with like a diy Gelatin+Amino Peptides DIY? What do I do with my overmoisturized curls since protein tx moisturize too? If your hair isn't healthy to begin with.. how to judge what to do?

[@SerenaCrossen]

But do you need to use a clarifying shampoo 1st ? Before using a protein treatment if you hair is over moisturized? Or can I just use a protein treatment in my hair without using the clarifying shampoo 1st ?

[@evasimons8822]

What about cholesterol treatments? I know this is super old school but my hair loves them. Do you have any thoughts?

[@cameronfrost3794]

My hair has been really stringy lately and lacking definition. I’ve been doing deep conditioners, but should I be doing a protein treatment to get it to bounce back?

[@MsSuperSab]

How do I add moisture without proteins, I look up moisturizing mask but they all include coconut or oils. Don’t those contain proteins and can instead overload my hair with proteins? How do I just add moisture? What products can do that? Thanks!

[@Dez112]

This is my go to hairstyle lol. And now that I have cut myself bangs (thanks for your video on that), it looks even cuter!!

[@hadaryepyepyep123]

is their such a thing as too much gel use? thank you!!!

[@cosmotheteddybear4900]

Hi Mel! I have been binge watching all of your videos.... 8 have fine very dry 3a curls (I think) lol... What shampoo and conditioner do you recommend.. I live in Vegas so it's very dry and even though it's winter here it's about 60°... Also one more question. Am I supposed to condition before I deep condition every week? Or do I just shampoo and DEEP Condition?

[@briaflury691]

Hi Mel! I’m in the process of going super blonde and am currently using Paul Michelle ‘s tea tree special color shampoo because it’s for color treated hair and because my scalp loves tea tree. My hair colorist has been using the Olaplex line every coloring treatment, which I’ve read is the best for color treating hair. My question to you is, do you know anything about Olaplex? I’m wondering if it would be better for me to use their line when I’m away from the hairdresser as well, or if I should continue to do what’s been working good for my hair. I’m always looking to improve my hair regimen, if there’s a possibility of there being a better way of doing things. Also, I haven’t ever tried purple shampoos before because I’ve never gone as blonde as I am now. (As far as I can tell, Olaplex doesn’t have a purple shampoo) Is that something you’ve tried and do for your hair and would you recommend purple shampoos over others when it comes to being platinum or close to platinum blonde?

[@Kezinch99]

I have a 9 month old baby girl who has type 3 something (not sure) hair. I, myself, have straight hair so I don’t know what to do for her hair :/ the problem with her hair is it’s frizzy and lacking definition. I bought aunt Jackie’s custard which gives her hair definition but as soon as I wash it out there it goes being frizzy again. Am I doing something wrong? I shampoo and condition once a week and co wash once a week

[@marzipanlady2800]

And what about using products according to the dew point on the given day? I read a couple of articles on that and I'm curious about your opinion! It's this whole shabang with emollients, moisturizers etc., it confuses me to no end :D I'm a 2A/2B kinda girl, currently fighting for my curls on totally virgin hair (haven't dyed it for four full years!).