Hydration vs Moisture| Why Your Natural Hair Is Always Dry and Not Growing

[@islandgirl5382]

No one has explained in depth, presented visuals and is transparent like Michelle! Absolutely perfect video.

[@NowIAmNappy]

Thank you do much sis

[@shanibaker1120]

I mean you really do ROCK! Thanks for being a vessel😊

[@marlajohnson2666]

@@NowIAmNappyi struggle with finding the right products y’all talk about but no one suggested specific brands or products it’s so many especially for black hair it’s so frustrating but amazing video

[@NowIAmNappy]

@@marlajohnson2666 i have my own hair care line you can shop nowiamnappy.com

[@dante_fazo3173]

And thank god this video is short not 15-20 min of extra time, cut right to the chase👌🏾

[@ThePerseph1]

Deep condition. Rinse out with warm water. Apply liquid leave in (preferably something with water & aloe & humectant) then seal with heavier butters or oils. Hydrate first with water based. Then seal in with heavier cream with a lower PH. Then oil to seal in the hair.

[@bluekillak1]

So where can I get all the products I'm looking for

[@emeth1455]

Thanks for this information. A lot of people think that moisture and hydration are the same thing. This was a great explanation of the difference between the two.

[@rhodeniaedwards6602]

Thanks dry hair is so difficult to keep moisturizing- thanks for this video.

[@pernicecartwright8420]

❤❤❤❤SO. TRUE

[@trinasigler645]

My hair absorb products know matter what I use. it wasn't always like this but now that i'm perimenapause it's hard to control. Dry as the desert no matter how hard I try. So I"m thinking drink more water which I hate but will give a try cause that's my last option natural hair isn't for me anymore and I've been natural most my life.

[@prettybrwneyez7757]

The biggest thing is making sure you are not hydrating your hair with hard water. That’s most of our problem.

[@divastyle05]

Yes!!! I recently realized this! Now using distilled water weekly to cowash and wash my hair.

[@nicolettedennis1483]

As a cosmetologist who has always has natural hair herself, I really love your approach and scientific explanation in a short video! Also you and your plants are beautiful! Thanks for making this, I will share with my clients.

[@PureWordKids-k2n]

ok wow! this explains why i haven’t seen real true hair growth since my days of washing my hair every couple days-i used to do it in the shower every few days and it grew like craaaazy

[@jacks4009]

Yes mine too when I Co washed twice a week.

[@Topself24]

Shot out to the fiddle leaf in the back.

[@queentyre-hi6wq]

I have to use a hydration shampoo and a moisture shampoo on wash day, after that I have to steam with deep conditioner. Doing this I have moisture trained my hair to stay moisturize after I do the LCGO method until next wash day. I do incorporate Ayurvedic hair treatments on a regular to balance the moisture. But for the most part I focus on hydration and moisture and steam treatments. Before steaming I could not retain any length, heat caps did not help me, my hair wants steam only, took me a minute to realize what my hair was begging for.

[@kingviaa]

what mouistre and hydration shampoo did you use??

[@NeeTrue]

How often do you wash your hair? What hairstyle do you wear on the regular wash n gos?

[@ryn2791]

Love this, please answer the questions we are so currious :).

[@shansyd7137]

Hmmm, i think this could be beneficial for me as well. What do you use to steam with?

[@iateyursandwiches]

5:00 i think more like keeping your body hydrated allows your body to continue to adequately supply blood flow to your hair follicles in the scalp, thus actually stimulating hair growth. Your hair and nails are the last thing your body cares about as they are dead stuctures. Nice video over all though. I like how you kind of emphasized the importance of both hydration and moisture. too many people make it look like the 2 are mutually exclusive or one is more important than the other(usually hydration). However, they go hand and hand for natural hair since unlike straight hair, it doesn't get full coating from sebum. You cant have moisture without water, and hydration is transient without moisturizers.

[@ramahh979]

Oh wow! This is the first time I’ve heard this explained, and appreciate the visuals! Thank you, Michelle!

[@NowIAmNappy]

You are so welcome!

[@jamietyson7227]

Glad I came across this video. Because I have been doing the “cool” rinse after my heated deep conditioning. And my hair is at a length that I am not used to taking care of as a natural. Yet, I am Definitely going to do the warm rinse moving forward to receive that classic length hair that I’m striving for!

[@blackcoffee2002]

SAME! Never knew about the warm water...and pumpkin seed oil has been a game changer on my hair.

[@Josephine5252]

This is a tremendous amount of vital hair facts for us naturals. Never heard it explained with this level of clarity and simplicity!! Thank you!

[@thesacredbombshell]

I'm not even 2 minutes in and this video is so helpful and informative. Thank you💖

[@sherribryant7934]

I do supper with dry hair, especially in my crown and I have been applying these tips and it’s really helped

[@beetaylor6048]

Thanks for that information But Why rinse conditioner off in warm water if warm water raises, the cuticle but the conditioner is supposed to close the cuticle Wouldn’t that be rinsing out all the conditioner Cold water is a sealant to lock in the moisture

[@Likelyfairy]

She mentioned in the video you still want it a bit open so you can add more moisture then seal it towards the end with heavy butters/oils…🤓

[@jdenisebaker]

Thank you so much for this information. I have been struggling to maintain my natural hair and find products that actually help it. Knowing this makes some things alot more clear!!!

[@AwkwardLey]

I actually understand my hair now

[@cavellp1266]

Thank you, had to Sub as I heard how you explained this. My hair is fine and low porosity. It is so dry. Thank you so much for this way of explanation.

[@NowIAmNappy]

You’re welcome!! Thanks for subbing

[@eliteoutlaw3210]

This is so helpful

[@cheryl2bless]

Thank you Michelle. I needed this video. I have dry grey hair. I used steam but felt after its still not enough. I have moisture for about half a day. May need to switch my regime and products.

[@MichaelJacksonzGlove]

I generally keep my hair in loose knotless braids I do myself. Everytime I go to my stylist for trims, she has to cut so much because of dryness breaking my hair off. I've always used the leave-in sprays.thinking that's enough. Now, I'm going to incorporate a cream as well over the braids, use the spray first so that the cream can travel to my hair, amd an oil to seal. I have not been able to retain much length this past year. So, I'm hoping this method works this time around when I go for my next trim.

[@damarisrodriguez4244]

Thanks for sharing Michelle! Truly appreciate this video. God bless and take care! 👌🏾🙏🏾🥰🌺

[@NowIAmNappy]

You are so welcome

[@damarisrodriguez4244]

@@NowIAmNappy 🙏🏾❣️

[@LovingSoul61]

This was the exact information I needed. With no extra stuff. Thank you so much!!!

[@NowIAmNappy]

You're so welcome!

[@nikl250]

Wow! Thank you so much. Wonderful explanation in under 5 minutes😊

[@Msladysugar]

Hello, I just found your video as I've been trying to put together a new haircare routine. I have just found another you tuber called cyn doll who recommends to not do what you just said especially putting butters & oils on wet hair. Definitely have a look xxx

[@cookiedoughsceamz]

Thank you for explaining! How do you know when your hair is properly moisturized or hydrated? 4:18

[@NowIAmNappy]

It should feel soft and look hydrated, when you pull it, it has a good amount of stretch and doesn’t just break and snap off

[@scarletohustle_01]

Hey so glad I found your pg/video. U explain hair great. Thanks for the understanding and straight to the point

[@NowIAmNappy]

@@scarletohustle_01 you’re welcome

[@patricebrown777]

Brilliant explanation, Sis! 👍🏽🙏🏽💖💕❤️

[@NowIAmNappy]

Thank you, sis

[@summertyme3080]

Great advice and guidance 🤩. This beautiful sistah knows her stuff. Thanks for sharing 🫶🏾

[@NowIAmNappy]

You are so welcome

[@pwalker2465]

Thank you 🦋😘

[@NowIAmNappy]

You are so welcome

[@maram0796]

this was really accurate and now I properly understand the difference between them! Thank you NowIAmNappy!

[@amateurnatural1573]

I love this another person who knows what she is talking about. Yess educate 😊

[@NowIAmNappy]

Thank you sis

[@jmycreates.646]

How can I keep my curly hair moistures throughout the week? Like what’s the daily routine between wash days??

[@mpphil8597]

Very Informative! Thank you for sharing! Blessings

[@Royallocksbest]

Let's say you have a spray leave-In conditioner, do you still have to wet it the hair with water before you apply the spray leave in conditioner? Also which leave-in conditioner is best for the hair, liquid spray or cream leave in conditioner?

[@graceb.8246]

This just changed everything for the better

[@bdiana690]

Yesss will purchase a heat cap soon for my natural 👑 thanks for your details 🥰

[@vanessawhite921]

Hi, Michelle, as always you do an excellent job in providing detailed quality information on all your videos. It seems my hair is always dry no matter what I do. However, I always start out rinsing out my conditioner with warm water than cool water for the final rinse. I will try rinsing out with warm water. I do live in the high desert and here its low humidity and hard water which I'm sure contributes to the dryness. I recently ordered some items such as the conditioner, gloss bars, leave in and more and looking forward to trying everything. Thanks, again.

[@YazzmenLloyd]

Thank you for this. My scalp is going through something right now and this is soooo helpful. Thank you so much.

[@primrosa9859]

Hello! Im curious, how would you about moisturizing your hair in between wash days? Or even having a protective style like box braids

[@NowIAmNappy]

You could add warm water to a spray bottle and then lightly spray to get cuticles open or take a hot shower let the steam open the cuticles and then spray/ remoisturize.

[@K_Kuisine92]

This was a great one thank you💖

[@Kimmie-zu9hc]

I was wondering if I could use your Hibiscus and Aloe Gloss Bar - Oat and Aloe Leave In Conditioner/Moisturizing Twist Creme because I'm low porosity 3c/4a/4b natural colored treated hair. If so, would I use the gloss bar after shampoo and before conditioner? Thank you. You and your family always stay blessed and healthy ✝️🙏🛐🕊️

[@NowIAmNappy]

You can use the glass bar either before or after the shampoo. Depending on how dirty your hair is, I usually do a nice warm rinse then apply the glass bar then shampoo and condition afterwards. Or I will shampoo, use the gloss bar and only condition if necessary. Then I will use the leave and twist cream afterwards.

[@IndigooceanOrg]

Excellent explanation. Glad to have found your channel.

[@remikawilliams4036]

Great tips❤

[@NowIAmNappy]

Thank you sis

[@acaciajoelle858]

I’m shook… this was so informative. I get it now✨

[@NowIAmNappy]

Yess I love to here that sis

[@kriseme4734]

Thank you so much. I will look at the PH levels of all the products I use. I have high porosity hair that is ALWAYS breaking. Length retention has been non-existant. So, I am reevaluating my basic wash day routine. I would deep condition and rinse with cool water, and then my hair would feel hard?? I will rinse in warm from now on. Thank you ❤

[@ryn2791]

How do I hydrate and moisturize outside of wash days?

[@meagankqueenofeverything]

Fenugreek water. Soak Fenugreek seeds in hot water overnight. Strain seeds from water. Put the extract in a spray bottle. Spray on hair daily. This water lasts up to 5 days. Keep this refrigerated. It can also be used on your skin. You can even drink it. It smells like maple syrup.

[@silverconnectionpt7510]

Hi Michelle, thank you for the great videos, You have convinced me that I should be steaming my hair and scalp. I didn't see a steamer in your store. Can you recommend one for me to purchase? I have the small one that sits on the counter but it doesn't steam my back or lower hair, so I am interested in one like you have that comes with a chair and a hood.

[@DeborahAsamoah-p2d]

Wow This is new to me Thank you

[@Leslie-w4s]

So simple - I finally understand ☺️

[@LSykes-ev9vx]

Love your hair!

[@ntalehelga]

Very well explained. Thank you so much

[@AD-li6dt]

Thank you so much!! Concise and straight to the point. Thank you from Germany

[@agentredhasretired5450]

Wow, thank you for the great information.

[@StephenowIII]

Thanks i knew the steps but not the science and the verbiage behind the technique. Thanks sis❤

[@Rachel_AllThingsFoster]

This is the best explanation I have heard! Thank you! 😊

[@stephanieburton59]

Thank you so much! This was very informative.

[@ryn2791]

Also love this video. it was perfect! Thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@JanineDada]

Thank you 🙏🏾 this information was very helpful!!

[@barbarahodges8835]

Thank you so much for this video. It has helped me so much.

[@NowIAmNappy]

Glad it helped!

[@elizabethwanjiku5017]

Thanks Beautiful,I learn alot 🥰

[@NowIAmNappy]

I'm so glad!

[@bodybutterscreations]

I'm def. Going to try this ❤

[@hershekissed]

Hydration is moisturizing the cortex. You condition the cuticle. Then either seal in that moisture or use humectants.❤

[@Lucky-uz6jk]

Thanks for the video. What is hair webbing?? I think I got this video hydrating the hair would be shampooing the hair due to lifting the cuticle with ph - apply your deep conditioner- rinse out with warm water - then use a liquid leave in that contains water or glycerin- seal with a butter or cream. I think I got it. Question- can I add amla to my shampoo or do you think no not to do that ??

[@NowIAmNappy]

Hair that is severely matted and looks like cobwebs when you try to pull it apart. And yes sis you got it! You can add amla to your shampoo, try to section some out and not just add it to the bottle so you dont throw off the preservative system.

[@Lucky-uz6jk]

@@NowIAmNappy ooohh ok … I got the hair webbing thing now, thank you so much for your explanation I appreciate you. Ok, I will add the Amla to my shampoo with some portioned out of course ( not to the actual shampoo 🧴 bottle). I think I’m going to add some Manukau honey to it as well for a moisturizing component as well. What I’m really trying to do is save time on some steps because you know life be life-ing. I’m still going to deep condition though. Eeww honey you know this challenge we just did with the scalp & grow & then the strength & moisturizing?? Well my hair did have some good results… my hubby even said he noticed some growth in some bald spots & so did one of my coworkers. Thank you - thank you - 😊 thank you so much. I did fall off at the last week with the moisturizing gloss with the slippery elm - aloe - amla gloss bar due to a unforeseen family emergency & having to travel but otherwise it was all good.

[@211sweetypie]

Well done sis. 👍🏽 Thanks

[@flxurnesia]

So can i moisturize/ hydrate my hair with water, a leave in conditioner (like as i am or blueberry bliss), a hair butter, and the ends with an oil?

[@MsJoyce31202]

My hair is dry. Period.

[@stephaniebowen1541]

Mine is too.

[@n_andrews1370]

Super dry AND low porosity 😫

[@boamracheal]

Me too

[@tabbyb3514]

​@Lelia1993 I've seen some comments to check & make sure you don't have hard water & if you do use a chelating shampoo every 4-6 weeks helps to remove those hard water deposits from the hair Some people also get a shower filter to break the hard water down Hope we all figure out this frustrating dry hair battle 😢

[@RobetteRodgers-dq2vl]

Thanx SIS what A BLESSING ❤❤❤

[@NowIAmNappy]

You are so welcome

[@tyasiadaniels4782]

Does porosity matter?

[@Uma.uniaaa]

thank you, very informative!

[@omni201]

Whooee! What a beauty!

[@kathleenhaynes8025]

I have dry hair.

[@Sahelianpirate]

THANK YOU SO MUCH !!! I have a question : if the conditioner has a low PH which closes the hair cuticles, why is it good to hydrate after that ? Shouldn't we wash again or apply heat before hydrating so that it opens the cuticle ? Pls pls pls reply tysm

[@rhodaparhams4944]

Hopefully this will help me. My hair is very fine and leaving in a conditioner weighs it down. My hair always looks dry no matter what product I use and it will not hold a curl even when I sleep with rollers

[@pernicecartwright8420]

❤❤❤THANK YOU FOR SHARING 😊😊😊

[@NowIAmNappy]

You are so welcome

[@laviniawest4265]

Thank you!

[@sharaudramey9336]

Thanks

[@sheypiglet]

Thank you! Does this process work for any porosity level?

[@thetambourinist7]

Good video!

[@NowIAmNappy]

Thanks!

[@MakiwiDorianMoussa-wt2wr]

Thank you. I loved it

[@PamLatson]

Which of your products are for us high porosity haired Ladies?

[@aneesahthebless1943]

Hey Michelle, can hair tea hydrate the hair like mid week?

[@NowIAmNappy]

Yes, it can, gently warm and you’ll get maximum results

[@RasheetaJoyFields]

I wonder why we were told to rinse conditioner with cool water ?

[@cutenobi]

The cold water closes the cuticle and supposedly seals in the moisture of the conditioner. For my hair, cold water is unnecessary because my low porosity hair cuticles close easily.

[@Kim-ok5tn]

Cold water is the last step after everything in the shower because it adds shine​@@cutenobi

[@Cantetinza17]

Some how I broke off my crown area. I'm so annoyed.

[@jking2586]

wow great video

[@NowIAmNappy]

Thanks!

[@msn5572]

If only I could like the video twice !

[@NowIAmNappy]

Awww thank you so much

[@arianatormixerblinkoncemy]

Question, for two and a half years, my hair has been matting, dry, crunchy and won't curl like it did. I've tried everything you said in the video. I've tried hair filters, dozens of different hair products and nothing helps keep the moisture in.

[@NowIAmNappy]

@@arianatormixerblinkoncemy how often are you washing? What’s your routine

[@arianatormixerblinkoncemy]

@@NowIAmNappy I've tried every two days, every other day, once a week, it still does the same.

[@NowIAmNappy]

@@arianatormixerblinkoncemy OK so explain to me your whole wash day and how you moisturize your hair afterwards and how often use protein and regimen. How often do you moisturize your hair throughout the week after last day? Does your hair feel like a soft fluffy cloud? After moisturizing does your hair feel soft and moisturize? What do you do with your hair afterwards? Do you put it into twist or braids?

[@arianatormixerblinkoncemy]

@@NowIAmNappy I've tried different things. Leave in conditioners, masks, the loc method but moisture still doesn't stay in my hair. I've tried moisturizing my hair every day, two days, once a week, it's all the same result. I had 2c and 3a curls.

[@arianatormixerblinkoncemy]

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[@Itsascorpiothang]

All I know is my silk press is a frizzy press cause my hair can’t stay straight for nothing.

[@NowIAmNappy]

@@Itsascorpiothang your hair is more than likely dehydrated. So every time you straighten it, it’s going to seek moisture from the environment to keeping healthy. I would recommend you do lots of steam treatments and deep conditioning treatments prior to straining also, when was your last protein treatment?

[@Itsascorpiothang]

@@NowIAmNappy 😊 That makes sense. I will start steam and deep conditioning treatments, thank you! I think the last time I had any protein treatment was a few years ago.

[@gracejonesboxcut4990]

You have some beautiful hair

[@shade247]

Ok but how do I know the PH of a product

[@9.sugarandspice]

Girl this what I’m doing. Leave in while wet then moisturizer. It ain’t working😭😭😭😭

[@NowIAmNappy]

Seal with an oil out butter and something very low in pH like aloe

[@siddaye]

I saw no difference in what she said when trying to say the differences between the two

[@sadraolaedo4733]

I drink 2 litres of water yet my hair is dry most times, Why? I have high porosity 4c hair. High intake of water does not reflect on you hair especially if you have high porosity hair

[@ariellegatling3404]

Running across your video when I’m on my healthy journey which includes the health of my hair is perfect timing! I was looking for help and found that and more. Thank you🫶🏼

[@RachaelIme]

Awesome tips, I enjoyed watching sis thanks for sharing?❤

[@naynay02169]

my daughter hair has become so dry, i just don't know what to put

[@cinnamondelight1899]

💜💜💜

[@NowIAmNappy]

Thank you dear

[@renarich4942]

I’m from uk . Ur name is funny 😂😂😂😂

[@purpleglitter9596]

You shouldn't be telling people the purposely raise their cuticle. This is something everybody keeps saying but it's not accurate. Healthy hair needs hydration both inside and out. Drinking enough water is what's crucial, as it nourishes the hair follicle and plumps up strands from within. While topical products help seal in moisture and address specific concerns, they work best when hair is already hydrated internally. Avoid practices that lift the hair cuticle, as this can lead to moisture loss and damage. Think of it like this: water is the foundation, and products are the support system for maintaining optimal hair moisture.

[@NowIAmNappy]

@@purpleglitter9596 did you watch the full video? The point of lifting the cuticles and by the way they’re not severely lifted they’re only thinly lifted is to remove buildup/dirt or get proteins and moisture into the hair.