How to overcome SEVERE heat damage on Natural curly hair

Hi guys
Welcome back! today i’m going to be explaining how to overcome heat damage from a silk press on your type 4 natural hair. Big chop is not always the answer and products like apogee 2 step protein treatment and OLAPLEX are definitely
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[@kennedyvincent3217]

Never thought I would have to come across this type of video. I'm so hurt that I did this to my hair

[@naturalnadinee]

I know it’s so disheartening when it happens but just keep telling yourself your hair will bounce back cause it will! I was kicking myself when it first happened and I feel much better now!xx

[@a.thomas5065]

Same. My hairdresser did me dirrrttttyyy

[@kennedyvincent3217]

@@a.thomas5065 damn I’m soo sorry!!

[@hearts4lily744]

@@a.thomas5065 sameee and i been crying for hours now 😭

[@roseusman-adejo4138]

Me too😭 I’m trying my best not to cry

[@kiannaspov]

Flexi rods or leaving your hair in twists over night are life savers when it comes to hiding damaged curls 🙏🏽

[@naturalnadinee]

Oh yeah they’re definitely a good way to encourage the curl to come back too.. thank you girl 🤍🤍

[@ForeverBlooming-05]

YESSS! I put my hair in twists every night, definitely worked like a charm ❤

[@Alexander-wq7qo]

Braid outs too

[@perfectdiva22]

Currently dealing with 6 inches of heat damaged hair and honestly want to cry. Thank you for this video. It has given me some hope

[@RedBalloonSky2750]

God sent me this video I swear! I got my first silk press in… 5 years? Washed it yesterday and had so much heat damage i sobbed. I did cut off most of it, but couldn’t cut off all of it since the rest was in the front part of my hair. So much growth & fullness was ruined. BUT, hearing that your most of your hair bounced back WITHOUT cutting it in under 6 months gives me so much hope. I’m hoping to have your good fortune as I journey back. Never again will I silk press.🤣

[@Curlyheadedtyhh]

Currently sitting with hair mask in my hair preying to god that he’ll let me slide one more time … because I know he FED UP with me & damaging my curls 💀😂 love your video btw ❤️

[@cathyfreeman8608]

When I transitioned from perm to natural, I never big chopped. I did rollers sets with magnetic rollers And curl creme. No blow dryers or hot combs for me. I clipped my ends about every 2 months as necessary. My curls are all the way back . I love the thick texture of my hair as opposed to the bone straight. I have only straightened once in the last 5 years. Enjoying the journey !

[@naturalnadinee]

That’s great! Transitioning is hard but it helps learn versatility glad you’re enjoying the journey xxx

[@missyakal3432]

Thank you im going to try this. 😊

[@gavinflogs7147]

Same! But for some reason with this heat damage i forgot about my transition to get it there- thanks for the reminder

[@Meech_g]

I tried to wash my hair and now the side of head is burning and my hair is stringy

[@dennisjazz5142]

Im glad we r in the days of understanding oil+heat= cooking. We literally fry our hair

[@naturalnadinee]

Yeah they’re a no for me :(

[@user-xf7mu7ub9d]

Took me a while to realize that... Never trusting labels again. Always research first.

[@Azariah00]

I ain’t gone lie. I clipped mine and it gave me peace. I hated seeing the straight ends when I wear my natural curls. It was a reminder of the damage

[@naturalnadinee]

you know what i hear it! sometimes its easier to do just that, i stopped wearing my hair curly completely lol made my life easier xx

[@naturalnadinee]

Oh no sorry to hear that :( i hear that steam treatments are so much better for people who wear their hair straight all the time hope your hair is recovering nicely though ! xx

[@Karabeloved1]

These so called natural hairstylists need to learn how to not use so much heat and learn how to straighten hair by stretching. Also put heat protection on him and do one pass. 🤦🏾‍♀️ My hair has heat damage on the front because of this.

[@naturalnadinee]

Ohh sorry this happened! I feel like a lot of silk press hairstylists as I call them specialise in growing straight hair/ heat training so don’t take heat damage into account as much! Have you ever tried silk pressing your own?xxx

[@f33lnm3too]

I agree. Went to a Black owned salon and got heat damage in the back smh I wanted to cry

[@-lailah-]

exactly, sometimes I wonder why these people have a license. smh

[@jenb.1889]

Thank you so much for making this video. I have fine hair and have been natural for many years. So not a novice to caring for my own hair. However, when I tell you I always get heat damage no matter what I do. It’s like I either have to be okay with it and just be a straight natural or be a complete curly hair girl and never straighten my hair. I would choose the latter but my hair doesn’t wear curly styles well that I think looks best for me since it’s fine. I have used the Aphogee 2 step and you’re right that it’s immediate sort of but doesn’t last. I will definitely check out your other videos and try your recommendations because I don’t want to cut my hair. If anything I will get a sew in and just grow it out that way trimming as I go.

[@SamFletcher-tx8sp]

Something that is relatable FINALLY helped my hair so much!

[@naturalnadinee]

I’m glad! Hope you manage to nurse that hair back to health!xx

[@lashellanderson7773]

Yes you can still use heat just in a different way. Just try steaming your hair in sections and try to work in your deep conditioner. I think it's best that you do that because the steam/ deep conditioner can penetrate your hair shaft better.

[@BuildwithNathaniel]

This was so encouraging. Thank you

[@dpierre29]

Oh my God thank you so much for this video, my hair has been a mess since blowing my hair back in January. A part of it is natural and the rest is straight.

[@naturalnadinee]

Oh no! Definitely try the bond builders and a good protein treatment! You should be able to nurse your hair back to health in no time xxx

[@soyouthinkyoucan...9361]

Thank you so much. I’m bouta to watch the rest of the video you recommended. Started my hair journey since 2018 and my 4c hair grew to my chest area then I lost it all on my birthday. 2022. Had a goal by 2025 to be at butt length.It’s been tufff mana having two types of hair .their are times where I want to cut it off but I can still do nice sleek low bun but it’s thin. Yk. Now I’ve grown 4 inches the past year it’s goes so slowww currently being patient

[@naturalnadinee]

Ohh I hear you having 2 textures is so hard but if you find what works for you you can get used to it! Hopefully some of it becomes healthy again xx

[@kristinamarie111]

I was able to recover my heat damage with lots of moisture and doing braid outs but I really didn’t have that much heat damage on the length of my hair it was mainly on the ends and for the parts of my hair that don’t really curl up like the rest of my hair I use perm rods on those pieces or i finger curl them

[@destinibrown2984]

Beautiful hair Nadine 🎉🎉 this was a great video great job 😊

[@naturalnadinee]

Thank you 🤍🤍🤍

[@AyrsEarth]

Can anyone tell me what she said to do? Because she taking too long to get to the point.

[@nanakola4274]

Wow I’m dealing with this and don’t want to cut thank you soo much

[@naturalnadinee]

No problem! I hope it works out cause it’s definitely worth a shot xx

[@HT-bi2qb]

Me to I don't like cutting my hair. I love my hair😢

[@therealcraftymom10]

Thank you Nadine for the info❤

[@TheKarleil]

Your hair looks so much better

[@naturalnadinee]

Thank you! It’s really starting to bounce back xx

[@Itsneshaaaa]

Man my hair is going through hellllll. I dyed my hair for the first time in like 10 plus year. Then I straightened for my wedding, then right after I did faux locs for my honeymoon.! I know it was the faux locs that did the damage. The girl did it so tight I only had them in for 9 days. My hair is thinner and sensitive and no curling towards the front. I hope and pray it comes back.

[@naturalnadinee]

Wow sounds like a lot but your hair is stronger than you think! It’ll bounce back and scalp massages will be your friend after tight hairstyles! Get them follicles healthy again xxx

[@dollfacedolo]

Makes perfect sense

[@josephj4097]

Thank you for this information. New subscriber today :)

[@naturalnadinee]

Aww thank you! Welcome xxx

[@DeshaunDamon]

Great video! After watching till the end I feel good about getting rid of the damage. I wasn’t willing to do wash and go’s with 2 completely different hair density’s. Full luscious curls at roots and 12 inches of spaghetti. I was tempted to do high buns every day but that got old really fast.

[@naturalnadinee]

12 inches of spaghetti 😭😭 sorry girl that made me laugh! But you got this hope it’s goes well xxx

[@sarahevans4532]

“Even if it looks like ass”😂 … love this video

[@naturalnadinee]

No but fr 😂😂😂

[@cooldrip9778]

So I had a quick weave back in December and the front part is straight but the rest is curly. I had also relaxed my hair so my curls had gotten lose but should I cut the straight hair it’s at the front. Idk what to do

[@cynthiaingram9949]

I'm glad I came across your video. I went from perm to natural and I've been natural for 4 yrs. My hair was healthy and growing like crazy. Then I decided to wash , blow dry and straighten my hair to see how long it was. Yes pass shoulder length loved it. Feel on love and didn't go back. I decided one day to go back to my 2 strand twist but to my surprise no curls, string straight ends 😢. How do I get back or is it too late?

[@naturalnadinee]

It’s not too late keep nursing the hair back to health and stay away ft heat cx

[@simplynia8316]

I love your nose its rlly pretty!! Sorry thats a little weird but thank you so much for this viddd!

[@lindafreeman9856]

Rude!!!! Keep hiding

[@-lailah-]

@@lindafreeman9856 how is calling someones nose pretty rude?

[@mehakkathuria4751]

I recovered my damaged curls and started the CGM during the covid 19 lockdown. Few weeks back I had to go on a vacation so I thought of getting my hair straightened that salon didn’t use heat protecting spray and fried my hair. I didn’t think about what impact or damage it will have until my washday. I worked so hard few years back to get my curls back and now they are again damaged 😢

[@oyindamadebalogun752]

Love the video .....can i use the olaplex no 0 without using the aphogee two step treatment?

[@naturalnadinee]

Absolutely!xx

[@lovealways6342]

When you say avoid heat does that apply to washing your hair as well?

[@AmberSumerall]

I just cut my hair. I cut 10 or more of inches, hair down my butt. My hair was so heat damaged, it looked relaxed and it was breaking off so badly. Some parts were getting short and other parts were long so yeah.. And I don’t feel bad about it. I know it’ll grow back. I’ll be ok at the end of this year.

[@BionAvastar3000]

I saw a girl use olaplex on relaxed hair and the bonds started to repair and her straightened hair got some curls back.

[@naturalnadinee]

Wow! It really is THAT good! It’s worth giving a go before even thinking about big chopping xx

[@aleshica]

And I just cut 1-2 inches of my damaged hair, only to discover there were some parts up front that were damaged almost to the roots! 😫😫😫

[@BionAvastar3000]

@@aleshica Don't give up! When I first went natural, my hair so was so fried from pressing it every month for years that it was more wavy than curly. But over two years of no heat and just water water water, it reverted/grew out and become very coily!

[@HT-bi2qb]

​@@aleshica you shouldn't of cut it 😬

[@user-xf7mu7ub9d]

Was it Olaplex no. 3?? I really need to know.

[@kalaa2396]

I just knew when it rained and my hair didn’t even curl that it was damaged but I’m tired of not enjoying my hair because of “heat damage” but oh well I’m still going to straighten it and deal with the damage while building the bonds

[@kylag5830]

What should I do if my hair is protein sensitive?

[@neer.7292]

I feel like the salon put something in my hair after I got a blow out. My hair is curly only when I wet it but I had naturally curly hair. I’ve been natural for over 7 yrs now I must start over. What should I do

[@Theyloveky486]

I’m tryna take my perm hair out without cutting it I think I just get hair relaxer or some

[@4ckinkydiva722]

My hair does not like Olaplex. I used to use aphogee when I used a relaxer, I'm going to try it again.

[@naturalnadinee]

That’s a shame! Have you tried any other bond builders like the redken? Or I think L’Oréal has one now too xx

[@Oynezx]

I straightened my front pieces so much like everyday and I got only in the front not all so I’m really gonna cry😢

[@naturalnadinee]

I soo get how you feel!😭 mine was so bad and was so many inches and uneven but I’ve managed to bounce back I’m sure you can salvage it!,,,

[@emelymyles]

I used heat once, did a treatment, used a heat protectant, did just one round with the hair straightner, and then went washed my hair after a week and lt was not curling

[@ok-mc6oc]

were you able to heal your hair? if you did please tell mee

[@Badbostonbitch]

Thank you for posting this ! 💯❤

[@naturalnadinee]

Very welcome🤍🤍

[@ART-cl8ij]

Can you diffuse your hair with cold air?

[@empressstarify2597]

Watching, this is what I needed... I have a question if you ain't got no leave in to blow dry your hair can we use pure shea butter?

[@naturalnadinee]

I would avoid using pure butters/oils and then heat without moisturising hair first it can lead to dryness x

[@empressstarify2597]

@@naturalnadinee thank you so much dear, I will opt for a leave in before blow drying my hair then❤️

[@BionAvastar3000]

@@empressstarify2597 Also use a heat protectant. Chi silk infusion is good.

[@safeersingleton4037]

So do i only need the 0 bond or the other 2 as well? And when do i use them? Every week or every other?

[@naturalnadinee]

start with 1, In my opinion no.0 is enough for the average person, but i had severe heat damage hence why i used numerous products from the line. I used weekly but see what your hair likes as for some people bond builders can lead to dry hair x

[@ZahriaSk8tez]

Soo no big chop 😮thank the lord

[@LauraJane]

Currently suffering from heat damage. A hairdresser straightened my hair for a wedding and changed the texture and some pieces are just bone straight when washed. I think it’s irreversible and I just do want to cut it off at times. I’ve put it in braids to grow out for a while because I struggle to be okay with it when I see it. Any tips?

[@naturalnadinee]

How many wash days have you done and protein treatments etc? I would keep trying to make it form back into its shape using holding products putting it away in braids is fine but you want to make sure your hair is also retraining itself to curl back up into its original texture instead of always stretched away in protective styles it’s hard but you got this!xx

[@LauraJane]

@@naturalnadinee thanks for the encouragement

[@rosalindwatson1403]

I feel the same way. I want to cut. My hairdresser killed my hair.

[@-lailah-]

@@rosalindwatson1403 same, some hairstylist really need to stop calling themselves trained to do hair, like the styles be cute but they end up damaging our hair. im sick of putting my hair's health on the line for a style

[@eunicegourgel826]

How did you leave/do you leave olaplex 0 and 3 when using it on washday?

[@naturalnadinee]

No I always wash it out after approx 20 minutes x

[@eunicegourgel826]

@@naturalnadinee thank you so much! I left it overnight the first night but was told to never do that again 😭

[@dennisjazz5142]

@@eunicegourgel826daaaaaamn @overnight

[@pearlgrace]

My hair became soft after a silk press I feel it’s not healthy anymore.

[@taylisseraga7021]

I never straightened my hair, nor even use a blow dryer, recently I went for the first time ever to a beauty salon to get rid of a reddish brown hair color I had in my hair and wanted to go back to blonde (I had blonde hair before putting the reddish brown dye) and I told the lady I never use heat on my hair, she straightened my hair TWICE and I didn’t liked it because it wasn’t really my style but I still payed because the color turned out to be beautiful and I love it, but the next day I used a hair mask to bring my curls back, but half my hair towards the ends doesn’t want to curl and I’m getting so frustrated and mad at myself because I could’ve told the lady to not do it and just go home and style it as usual.

[@-lailah-]

Same exact thing happened to me. To this day, 4 months later I still blame myself because I shouldve just left my hair curly after she dyed it, but I hadn't had my hair straight for years and I did it anyway, still suffering from damage to this day, wish I could turn back time and told her not to straighten it lol.

[@taylisseraga7021]

@@-lailah- I’ve been seeing different videos and it seems that a protein treatment would bring them back! I will buy it to try and see, because I’ve tried with coiling it and it’s like it never was curly!!

[@-lailah-]

@@taylisseraga7021 Same, and I heard the Curlsmith bond curl rehab salve works pretty well, I have it, but I've yet to try it since I have braids at the moment. I also heard about Mielle's babbasu oil and mint deep conditioner works too, but that's just a deep conditioner that contains protein

[@brelista119]

Thank you for the information. I was just crying over my heat damage hair😢

[@naturalnadinee]

You got this girl! Nurse it back to health xxx

[@arianaknighton4009]

How do I dry it then?

[@gracelikerain5039]

I did a sew in on my natural hair and straightened my hair once every 2 days for weeks and the leaveout portion of my hair is badly damaged now

[@naturalnadinee]

That’s a loot of heat 😭 il be honest the chances of that getting healthy again are next to none. You’ll just have to grow it out and cut it as you go xx

[@gracelikerain5039]

@@naturalnadinee 😭😭😭

[@Yourmom-sq2yh]

My bangs LITERALLY will not curl whatsoever, so I’m guessing this is the issue 😅

[@naturalnadinee]

Get some bond builder/protein on there and I’m sure you can nurse them back to health xx

[@Yourmom-sq2yh]

@@naturalnadinee thank you!! xx

[@bonniem1865]

My second silk press ever and i got heat damage because I did restaighten my hair quite a bit in the silk press. So upset!

[@Shinobukocho193]

Could you do this if you had an relaxer?

[@naturalnadinee]

Yes you can the only trouble is relaxers don’t just raise the cuticle they sometimes remove the cuticle all together. So if there is no cuticle there to seal it won’t be as effective xx

[@snivy-s1s]

so for 4c hair, would you recommend only no.0 or the full pack from olaplex?

[@naturalnadinee]

No.0 for severely heat damaged hair xx

[@CHICKENBUTT_YIPPEE]

Ok but the thing is i have relatively short hair like down to my neck and it cuts off there and i have no idea how to style it

[@naturalnadinee]

This is the perfect length for bob cut! xx

[@Syddas]

I do silk pressed pretty often over the pass 4 years and I never got heat damage until I switched my stylist and I’m so upset 💔 This one time I’m so upset

[@tatianaprettyy]

Can you grow out hair dye (colored damaged hair) without cutting it/trimming ends? How many years can it take?

[@naturalnadinee]

Very unlikely! You can trim/cut the ends as you grow and almost transition the colour damage out to retain the length though xx

[@tatianaprettyy]

@@naturalnadinee why can’t you just let it grow out instead of trimming it

[@user-xf7mu7ub9d]

​@@tatianaprettyydo whatever you feel comfortable with. I would recommend dying it again with your natural hair color and take really good care of it. You'll have to cut it at some point, tho!

[@tatianaprettyy]

@@user-xf7mu7ub9d and why should you have to cut it at some point it doesn’t make sense

[@user-xf7mu7ub9d]

@@tatianaprettyy because you want to get rid of damaged ends. No one forces you, but if you're trying to archive super healthy hair cutting the ends when they start to show sign of damage and split ends is a must. But, again, you're not forced. I, myself, have heat damaged hair but I won't cut it until it reaches a certain length.

[@YasminYoruba]

My hair is damaged due to my defuser. I never thought it would happen 😢

[@naturalnadinee]

Wow! That is abit unlucky they’re usually quite relatable and low(er) hear I’m sure you’ll be able to bring it back!xxx

[@Laishaaaa_]

This lady blow dried my hair to much and now its kinda damaged it was my first time going to a salon and im a child so i cannot buy my own product and im afraid im gonna have to cut my hair when im older

[@naturalnadinee]

Don’t worry! Your hair will be just fine and will grow back super healthy! 🫶🏾🫶🏾🫶🏾

[@arianaknighton4009]

I honestly don't know what to do because my hair is curly in water and now if I dry my hair on low it goes straight

[@neer.7292]

This is what going on with me but I feel the salon put something in my hair

[@leeanntillman7587]

You are so gorgeous 😊

[@naturalnadinee]

Awww thank you babes!🥺🥺🤍🤍

[@msredditor3661]

I’m so mad , I went to the Dominicans and got a silk press and now my hair is completely destroyed

[@naomiwingate1945]

Same ! My hair has never been so damaged 😢

[@lailaplaysdbd4004]

Ugh I have damaged hair for sure then. 😭

[@nigeria85]

I only blowdry

[@naturalnadinee]

Me too!x

[@Jolie8976]

I’m pissed off! Heat damage

[@kenberlymartin39]

I’m very surprised you’re focused on no. 0 vs no.3 which most videos do

[@naturalnadinee]

Yes it’s the strongest of the OLAPLEX treatments, for me No.3 didn’t do much at alllll xx

[@GlammedByMoni]

Where was this when the Dominican people damaged my 5 years hair growth 🥹 the back of my hair already feel off

[@genalewis6124]

I'm sooooo hurt. I flat iron my baby girls hair and it's so damaged.

[@adriannaalba2649]

-Says she’s not here for long intros and getting straight to the point. -Spends 4 mins getting to the point. 😀

[@kennedyvincent3217]

I feel like this isn't applicable for the 4c girlies because as a girl with 4c if I wear my hair in a little fro I would get sooo much shit talked about me.

[@naturalnadinee]

I feel like it’s whatever works for you, if it’s a puff or if it’s another style just whatever you can work with x

[@kennedyvincent3217]

@@naturalnadinee I’m scared childdd. Texturism is soo bad these days and if I hear “your hair is nappy” when my mental health is already not the best I may just cut all of my hair off.

[@kennedyvincent3217]

@@naturalnadinee But I appreciate your words. Definitely have to try the olaplex.

[@zaire-aniyarobinson2928]

Try to do flexi rod sets and gradually cut it as it grows back

[@tenebaum6595]

Omg 4 mins before getting to the point? Next.