I ditched my hair routine PERMANENTLY... here’s why | MY Worst Natural Hair Advice

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[@Allthatpurple76]

After 10 years of being natural I have finally realized that less is definitely more. I don’t need all the things I thought I needed. I am excited to be getting through my stash and ultimately being free from product junkie-ism. Wash, condition, moisturize/style is freedom. I love washing my hair. It’s relaxing to me as well. Thanks for sharing!

[@Eveningbreeze721]

So true. There is a lady on YT with the most beautiful, and long, type 4 natural hair. It impressea me when she shows the most basic products she uses. Just stuff she picks up from the store.

[@ALove4Me]

Wonderful!

[@taquinmcmullen6490]

Facts ❤

[@tamera605]

I have come to the same realization. There is really no need to be so formal with our approach to hair. I've grown it and cut it off, did all the right things and still got damage...I'm not living for hair...I'm living for me

[@ALove4Me]

Right!

[@zendresanders553]

THIS. WORD FOR WORD.

[@Ash_9]

Once I released myself from the shackles of cycling deep conditioners and protein treatments and all that, my hair got so much easier. I treat monthly with a balanced deep conditioner. I shampoo and rinse-out condition all the other wash days and it’s fine.

[@ALove4Me]

Perfection!

[@1409musiclover]

I'm about to get on this train as well

[@yolandasimmons-middleton1386]

Full transparency I never deep condition 😶. I guess I am just a lazy natural. I honestly just wash/ condition with products that work best for my hair health and my hair flourishes. Main drivers are keeping my hair hydrated and keeping those raggedy ends clipped (they are never cute). 😆 🤣 😂

[@Amariiiiie]

Yesss!! I love my afro so much! We need more sisters embracing their hair completely- not conditionally.

[@Stillunbothered37]

Complete facts!

[@crysberries]

I think at this point i watch as a loyalist and someone who can relate bc of evolving similarly in their hair care. I can only do what I have time for and gives good results; I don’t have much time for experimentation

[@ALove4Me]

I feel that

[@soso2447]

I’m feeling you on loving your Afro. I’ve been natural for years and didn’t manage my hair. I just was over relaxers. I’ve finally started to try growing and taking care of my hair instead of cutting it low. And while everyone is so obsessed with curl patterns and stretching. I love what I call ‘high hair’. I love the fact that my hair can stand up in the air rather than fall. I’m so in love with my volume. Sometimes I think I’m the only one so it’s nice to hear another Afro fan.

[@ALove4Me]

Exactly!! Thanks for sharing

[@Amariiiiie]

Exactly!

[@Neosoul_prima]

CLEANSE, CONDITION, & COAT for the win always!!! I definitely love that I can pick any product now, and live my best life

[@ALove4Me]

Yes!!

[@uberhaute_naturalz84]

Thanks for doing this video. I'm one of those who requested it. The beauty of natural hair is that as we keep growing, our hair routine changes, we master some and we adapt. Thanks for all the solid education you've been giving us.❤️🤗

[@ALove4Me]

Thanks for the idea!

[@uberhaute_naturalz84]

@@ALove4Me Thank you for all you have shared.❤️🤗😍😍

[@MsFrankiesMusic]

Your hair is beautiful! I love your fro!!😊

[@ALove4Me]

Thank you so much!!

[@Eveningbreeze721]

I did the same. Well I have a routine because I am a routine oriented person. But I don't really follow all the rules. To the point where seeing other people talk about rules for this or that, I just think... I can't relate Sis. I also enjoy doing my hair.

[@ALove4Me]

Thanks for sharing!!

[@TressesOfAlexis]

Amen!!! I’m doing way less to my hair and I love this for me!!!

[@jhssmith2004]

thank you. wash, deep condition, apply grease ( yep grease) twist. repeat every week. my hair is thicker and happy. i love all your hair styles.

[@ALove4Me]

You are so welcome!

[@Stillunbothered37]

Yup grease

[@diasporaconnecttanzania3521]

Your Fro is FIRE! Beautiful! I am loving my fro as well. I prefer my hair like a fro than any other styles. Wash and Go requires lots of gel and I am not a big fan of Gel myself. I like my hair to feel soft!

[@karenreeves1240]

After 8 years of my curly journey, I too have found that I don't need all the products I thought. I have narrowed it down to about 6 mainstay brands. And when I buy any new products, they have be better than what I currently use or forget it. I also got away from thinking I had to use products from the same brand for my wash day. That was very liberating. Your twist outs are always on point. I wish I could do a twist out, but the arthritis in both shoulders prevent me from doing so.

[@ALove4Me]

Glad you have found what works and are sticking with it

[@Napstrong]

I loooove this video. I've felt like this for a loong time. I Keep my hair clean, moisturized and styled the way I like it. It's freeing to be rid of all the natural hair rules and trends!!!

[@ALove4Me]

Thanks for sharing!!

[@shantehale3188]

Great video, love you sis 💋💋💋

[@ALove4Me]

Thank you so much!!

[@lindav7158]

you've articulated so perfectly the calm the fun of caring for my hair. A have too many products and most of them work well on my hair. I've narrowed down three lines used consistently with the bond builders in the mix always. As you say certain steps are not always necessary but that's the energy I bring to my hair. Im 64, with a decent head of hair. Im thankful for it and I handle it with loving kindness. And for those critics of the fro and big hair, they are secretly haters.

[@ALove4Me]

U make a good point!

[@shari_jolie]

Love this energy! It doesn’t need to be so complicated or serious. Keep hydrated and enjoy.

[@ALove4Me]

It really is simple!

[@TressesOfAlexis]

Gel is practically out the door for me too. All I have left is PR because I ain’t buying another one 🤣🤣

[@jasmineloves2144]

I just discovered your channel I enjoy your content. I wish I was confident to rock my afro. But I was more happy on my wash day trying a new shampoo and conditioner it was the first time I didn't cry detangling my hair lol

[@ALove4Me]

Glad you are finding joy with a few products

[@glamorazzi0035]

Hey girl! 🙋🏽‍♀️ I’m so with you! I don’t even really watch hair content like product reviews and such anymore. Not really interested 🤷🏽‍♀️ I enjoy the simplicity of your hair content/info ❤

[@ALove4Me]

Thanks for the feedback

[@islandgirl8067]

I don’t have a particular routine either. I’m very lazy. I wash my hair every 2 weeks, rinse out conditioner once a month, deep condition once a month. I pre poo because it makes detangling easier. I don’t do the loc or lco method, I just twist my hair to stretch it, then apply grease to my scalp & hair butter the next day. I wish my hair was thick enough for a beautiful fro like yours! 😍

[@ALove4Me]

Thank you!

[@CurlyCrowie]

I need to loosen the chains of other people's thoughts on hair . Girl, that hit home for me and where I am right now. A KZbinr who is younger than the years I am natural. I have been questioning everything I do cos there is always a KZbinr who says I am doing something wrong. I need to lose the chains. Love your channel

[@ALove4Me]

You got this!

[@sheba653161]

I truly enjoyed this video! I realized long ago how easy and simple my hair care routine has become, which I'm thankful for. I finally reached the point when I asked myself "what does my hair need?" If my hair still feels moisturized, my scalp isn't itchy by the end of the week, and I don't have time anyway, I probably won't wash it. I may wait another week with a refresh and restyle in between if I have time. I, too, enjoy having fun with my hair especially when it comes to color. Natural hair doesn't have to be difficult or complicated. Basically, keep it clean and moisturized. Maybe add treatments like protein here and there lol. Also, I'm glad you mentioned steaming because incorporating a steamer changed the game for me. It keeps my hair hydrated longer and it adds a pampered feeling for me to my wash days. I enjoy my wash sessions....most days lol

[@ALove4Me]

Definitely a most days situation for me too

[@jandaw6869]

I've changed my hair routine too its definately less time consuming, loving the baby alocasia in the background ❤🌿

[@ALove4Me]

Thank you for noticing my plant baby!

[@jandaw6869]

@@ALove4Me love them but you have to keep up with the watering mine are on struggle street atm 😄

[@cheryll.g.6958]

I was crushing on the alocasia too! 😂

[@Stillunbothered37]

I have learned that everyone that is shares my skin color is not for me. I think your hair is pretty and appreciate ur striving for integrity

[@ALove4Me]

Thank you!

[@tmt436]

I really appreciate this video. At this point, I feel I figured out what works so I have started to deconstruct my routine to simplify the wash day process to something that is more ideal for me. I am currently working on solidifying my moisture retention and mastering detangling. Hopefully in the next few months I would have those figured out. I am big on experimenting myself so i try different styling combinations. I get bored easily, so I have to mix it to keep it interesting.

[@ALove4Me]

You got this!

[@sphanksjohns]

I use 2 to 4 products each wash day. A shampoo or co-wash, a conditioner if I use shampoo, then either UFD and Mop Top custard, or just Mop Top custard. So with that, sometimes I only use a co-wash and Mop Top. And to keep it even simpler, my products never change. Right now, I only need five products in my arsenal, and all of them go a long ways. I get away with less than $150 in hair products each year, because I only need about a nickel size of everything anymore, each wash day.

[@ALove4Me]

Thanks for sharing!!

[@patriciacampbell7296]

I always enjoy your videos. I enjoy my spa day with my hair. I don't own to many products like before.

[@ALove4Me]

Glad you were able to cut down that product stash

[@OHoneyPot]

This video made me feel seen♥️ I scrapped all my hair products and stuck to my cleansing routine. I definitely keep it moisturized with my Ayurvedic tea spritz and practice LIFTA (Leaving it tf alone). Now, I did spin the block and started using The Doux Mos Def and Big Poppa. This the best my hair has ever looked naturally♥️

[@ALove4Me]

Glad you are sticking to what works for your hair

[@macummings7818]

Yeeesss - loose those chains ma’am! HalleluJAH! 😂😂👏👏

[@ALove4Me]

Praise dance loading…

[@Tonia682]

I’m 12 years in and I’ve made my natural routine super simple…. I do what needs to be done when I have to do it. I may wash weekly or biweekly. I use a rinse out instead of a DC more frequently. I listen to my hair to meet its needs.

[@ALove4Me]

Same!

[@yolandasimmons-middleton1386]

Yeeeeesss no one knows your hair better than you!

[@BionAvastar3000]

"I have loosened the chains of other people's thoughts on my hair!" PUT THAT ON A T-SHIRT!!!

[@ALove4Me]

Now that's an idea

[@dennissems]

Great and informational video. I think that most people, myself included for a time, we go down this rabbit hole that we need all of these products and routines to have better and healthier hair/scalp. I think it’s ok when you’re learning to see what works for you, but I do think less is more. I’ve cut down too on products. I only use what I like and what works for me. Also, I love your hair!!! ❤❤❤ you can definitely rock any style!!!!!

[@ALove4Me]

Thanks for sharing!

[@reneejohnson7742]

I completely agree. I’m so busy I wash my hair when I have the time sometimes it can be a week in between other times it could be 3 or 4 before I have the time to do it. I want to stress about the trimming your ends part! I hadn’t gotten my hair trimmed in about 2 years. At the beginning of this year. I ended up getting a good size cute because my ends were atrocious! That is one thing I will make sure to be consistent with! Never again

[@ALove4Me]

Thanks for sharing!!

[@nikki4233]

I enjoyed the knowledge you gave in this video. Your hair is so beautiful!

[@ALove4Me]

Thank you!

[@yolandasimmons-middleton1386]

Omgosh I am so with you. I love the twist outs with mousse.

[@ALove4Me]

They hit different

[@fall3nAng3lx.]

Yesssss iv recently found the joy of twists and thank god I did cos I love them gives me the straight look without the relaxer and love it I was sooo sick of videos saying u can't do this you can't do that another video would say u have to do this you have to do that it was winter damages your hair summer damages your hair blah blah blah blah JUST ENJOY YOUR HAIR LADIES

[@ALove4Me]

Twists really are a life saver

[@kearstenw3855]

Loving the live chat replies, it was a good time 😁😁😁

[@ALove4Me]

Yes it was! Thanks for joining

[@milissarichards9369]

It's funny you should mention that is the best tip you've given because I was telling someone about you the other day and mention that the best tip you gave me was that exact tip.

[@ALove4Me]

I'm so glad we agree

[@KamaranAlexis1]

Thank you for saying out loud what I've been thinking about. I totally agree with you. Thanks for explaining why our hair needs regular trims. I had a regiment but it wasn't consistent. Like you I'm concentrating on moisturizing my hair twice a week and washing my hair whenever I feel like it. It just depends could be every 8 weeks. I wear my hair in small braids (not mini) I take down and put them back in every 8 weeks. I love your channel. Great job.

[@ALove4Me]

Bless u! I just don’t have the patience with braids

[@dianabryan7421]

You look really good! Dare I say you look younger now than you did years ago always beautiful!

[@ALove4Me]

Thank you!

[@valeriesmith7261]

Your hair is beautiful! Hair envy over here ( I'm growing mine out). My stylist uses your technique and loves foam as I do on my hair. By the way, you could use that lovely voice in narration. I would listen to a book narrated by you all day. Peace sister.

[@ALove4Me]

Thank you!

[@leoskiss3390]

I finally discovered Innersense gel, and volume gel and I’m hooked! I rarely use anything else……so now I’m stuck with a pantry full of products that I probably won’t use up in time, so sad it took me this long to finally get a routine that works 😑😑😑

[@Nothereforit174]

Please use those products or hand them off to someone before they expire. If you don’t dispose of expired hair products properly, it ends up contaminating water systems unfortunately

[@Tammy-SophisticatedGlamGurls]

I'm still trying to figure out how we got to using 100 products on our hair at one sit lol lol when back in the day all we needed was some shampoo, water and hair grease lol. I went back to the basic incorporating a few of the new options, I don't add heat to my hair with the exception of a cool blow dry at the roots before braiding it up. I went back to hair grease, leavein conditioners and keep my scalp clean once a week, HIAR GROWING LIKE A WEED. 😄 I just keep it simple and leave my hair alone. great video.💞💞

[@ALove4Me]

Glad going back to the basics works for u

[@starmaxx4]

Luvin this video.. thank you 🥰💙.. luvin your hair as well .. (your Afros always looks good) 👍🏾

[@ALove4Me]

This video definitely made me miss my afro

[@SAN_DRA.33]

Can you give an example of sprays?

[@ALove4Me]

Yes, OBIA Naturals curl hydration spray and OYIN Handmade Juices and Berries

[@leticiajohnson3428]

Maybe you can do a comparison between the ecoslay okra gel and natures little secret okra defining gel.

[@ALove4Me]

Maybe one day if I try either one

[@dorethamcelliott4900]

I think I have the cleanse and condition Dow but I'm stuck on the coat. The LOC has me confused on wash day like since my hair has water is that my L or do I add a leave in or top with an oil then a leave in = water(L) oil(O) and leave in(C) and then a styler. I got the maintenance midweek I spray with aloe Vera juive(L) moisturizer (C) and top with an oil(O). It's just on wash day where like I said I'm stuck.. And no matter what anyone else says you have helped me a lot THANKS

[@ALove4Me]

Yea, water can be the L for sure. L stands for liquid, not leave-in so you could use either. Also, all three are found in leave-in conditioners, so you don't have to literally apply Liquid oil and cream.

[@dorethamcelliott4900]

Thank You👍

[@denyshadials5702]

I just need certain people in this community to understand, there are those of us who like and enjoy our texture, curl pattern and shrinkage. You can’t push your insecurities on people who do enjoy it. If it’s not not your cup of tea, just move on. I don’t subscribe to everyone being natural for that reason-it ruins the dynamic of the community for those of us who are comfortable coming into normalcy with our natural hair. I’m ready for the bandwagon hoppers to go ahead and hop back off. It’s time.

[@ALove4Me]

U make a good point. Those who can’t get onboard need to be ignored

[@bookaholicSimi]

Amen ❤

[@cynthiahillian]

For sure... I went back to my "routine" of when my mama was taking care of my hair.. It was healthy strong and long... Wash it when it needs to be washed. Not every two weeks.. I use oils... But I'm not above Vaseline. For sure... My hair loves grease... So while I watch these videos.. I have found a product I enjoy since I travel a lot.. So there's that!!!?

[@monicaDD]

I’m at the point to where I’ll get around to trying stuff cause I mostly stick to waiting for my favs to go on sale. Stock up. Repeat

[@ALove4Me]

Smart!

[@takirahodges1982]

Yo, hair serums are super awesome! Misting with water and then using a hair serum every day is super hydrating and makes my hair soft and curly Well through the summertime anyway, not sure how it'd turn out during the winter months yet

[@ALove4Me]

Thanks for sharing!!

[@toyshiajohnson8604]

Love to rock my Afro 🤣👍🏽

[@ALove4Me]

👑

[@jazminb8853]

This is what I'm doing. I cleansed, conditioned, apply water, jojoba oil then grease and style.

[@ALove4Me]

Sounds great!

[@CoilyCode]

Point blank.😂

[@ALove4Me]

.

[@TressesOfAlexis]

🗣️ I AIN’T LOYAL!!!!!!!!!

[@ALove4Me]

Can’t be cause these brands ain’t…

[@sparker7768]

Yep, acceptance of this fact (all products/brands, not just haircare) = freedom ✊🏽

[@michelleeja412]

I keep it simple: wash every 5-7 days, moisturize every 3-4 days. Shampoo, deep condition, leave in (my own concoction of aloe vera, glycerin and honey) add TGIN and olive oil (mixture of tea tree/rosemary and peppermint oil {hmmm...is this Mielle oil I did on my own??}) to seal. Thats it. Twist my hair and keep it moving. My friends and family are amazed at my hair growth. I'm not (well actually I am. LOL). Why? Because simplicity will ALWAYS equal continuous non- stop hair growth. I only untwist my hair if I'm going to a special event or hanging out. I rarely put heat on my hair, which is 2yrs ago in 2021 and do not go to salons (no way!) Detangle with my golden fingers only, trim my ends every quarter or 4 months. Ladies these trends will kill your hair and you don't need to become a product junkie and waste your coins. 14yrs natural, I cut my hair over the years from mid-back/tail length to shoulder length and it grows back every single time. Don't buy into the hype that natural hair is difficult, the only thing that needs to change is one's own mindset.

[@ALove4Me]

Thanks for sharing!

[@lovejones8041]

Are you at least putting water on it during that three months?Or wetting it in the shower and detangling? Because if I went three months, my hair would be a complete rats nest and dry, dry dry if I went three months and didn’t do anything to it lol I know you did a good explanation but I need to know those specifics please😂😂

[@ALove4Me]

Check out this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/rHPYfJWhe8ehqtE

[@lovejones8041]

@@ALove4Me thank you!

[@JazzpolRobinson]

How often shoild soneone trim their hair?

[@ALove4Me]

check out this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hHjFi3yJh7t3sM0

[@ArtzF1rstLady]

💯💯💯💙💙💙

[@ALove4Me]

😘😘😘

[@dounilemanebou3858]

❤

[@Godisloven09]

A girl after my own heart. I’ve been in this game for over 5 yrs and I’ve followed you since then. I started with a routine b/c I was getting used to this hair on my head. Now I do whatever whenever. I shampoo deep condition and style and it’s a wrap. I do it each week or 2 or 3. It just depends on what it needs and when and when it needs it. If it feels dry I moisturize. If it doesn’t, I don’t. My wash day is not a day. It’s no more than 2 hrs total. Detangling is easy b/c I keep it hydrated. I trim when it’s needed. Every 3 or 4 months. But not a schedule per se. I just enjoy “Susan”.. I call her Susan 😂and that’s that on that❤

[@ALove4Me]

Love the name!