I'm Experiencing Breakage Y'all | Signs of Breakage & How I Fix It | Niara Alexis

[@SHANTALE1982]

Cosmetologist of 12+ years. I love your videos because you keep it simple. You gave some great tips. I would like to offer some encouragement. Seeing flyaways are not always signs of breakage. Our hair grows in cycles so oftentime it is simply new hairs growing in. 7-10 days is a great routine for shampooing and rehydrating your hair. 2 weeks may be too long but no harm in trying. With that being said if you are having to restyle more often then its probably not a good routine to keep. Protective styling is always a great idea as long as it is protective, meaning maintaining moisture in your hair so that it isn't brittle and breaking when the style is removed. Protective styling only seems to work and "grow hair" because we are not in our hair. For those that think their hair isnt growing, oftentimes, the hair is breaking(from the ends) faster than it is growing (from the scalp). Maintain those ends if your goal is longer, stronger, fuller,healthier hair. Trims are super important yall. Do not be afraid of shears. The first time you sit with a stylist, they will probably recommend taking off more than you'd like but the goal is a clean slate and with healthy haircare practices your next 3-4 month trim shouldn't be more than a 1/2" but if it is, there is something lacking in your routine. Hope this helps someone💚

[@mrschristyjane]

This was great! Thanks! I screenshotted your tips. ❤️

[@corinajean-baptiste9040]

Girrrllll i did a screenshot too😂😂🙌

[@mrschristyjane]

@@corinajean-baptiste9040 🤣🤣🤣

[@corinajean-baptiste9040]

@@mrschristyjane 😉

[@NiaraAlexis]

Thank you for sharing this! So helpful ❤️

[@KayDG2011]

We need to bring those thin plastic headbands back in style.

[@Bee9ce]

The side part is everything though 😍😍

[@NiaraAlexis]

Thank you!

[@laciena]

THE SIDE PART ❤❤❤❤🙏🏽

[@NiaraAlexis]

❤️❤️❤️

[@sandrae4470]

The side part looks good on you 👌🏾 I love the glow and flow of your hair 😉

[@NiaraAlexis]

Thank you!!

[@briajohnni]

Love your videos. Side note…I saw the Pantene Shots on Clearance at my local target for $3.85. Not sure if they are discontinuing or changing the packaging. You might have just new hairs growing and not breakage. Your hair always looks so healthy. Keep up the good work.❤

[@NiaraAlexis]

Oh no don’t say that 😩 let me go stock up

[@twitterblackdove]

The same part will cause traction alopecia. I have a stylist friend who has Indian hair clients and their hair is balding right where they part at, no ponytails, no rubber bands. Be gentle, go easy, tread softly. #TractionAlopecia

[@styledbykaysha2961]

It’s been a while since I’ve watched a relaxed hair video even though I’ve been relaxed for a very longtime and I’ve been slacking a little. I watched some of your videos and it was some great reminders. You’re hair is very beautiful 😍

[@NiaraAlexis]

Thanks for sharing!!

[@corinajean-baptiste9040]

The drinking water part was so funny to me😂 For having experienced breakage I can tell you that hot oil treatment will make a difference

[@NiaraAlexis]

Oooo I’m definitely trying one soon!

[@___Victoria_sunny]

Relaxed hair is kinda fragile, when is manipulated like yours during the week youll get breakage at some point. Other relaxed girls here in KZbin wear their hair in a bun most of the time, I think you enjoy your hair a lot so i don't blame you. Thanks for the video and your honesty.

[@NiaraAlexis]

Agreed but I feel I would have a lot more breakage if I wore my hair in ponytails often. My hair does not do well with those

[@christinebryant8354]

👋 it’s crazy when it comes to our hair because the winter months in Detroit my hair has a lot of breakage in the summer it will grow like wild flowers. Maybe I need a hot oil treatment. Natural five months, but I’m definitely a Dark & Lovely girl concerning my perm. The end of this month I’m back at it 🎉

[@corinajean-baptiste9040]

Your hair reeeeaaalllllyyyy looks good tho🎊🔥

[@NiaraAlexis]

Thank you!!

[@kalishajnz]

I have been there with that every 3-day washing and yeah it doesn't work, lol. I'm a bun girl and I had to start switching it up by either moving it or I'll take it down as soon as I get back home. I love the side part. 💜

[@NiaraAlexis]

Girl idk what I was thinking my hair broke off in like 2 months

[@trashandawhite3250]

Hi Niara, I think you are so beautiful and your hair is absolutely gorgeous. God bless you for taking good care of your hair. A woman's hair is her glory. I just wanna know what made you get a perm instead of natural hair? You make me wanna get a perm, but I know I have to keep it up. Thank you for all your thoroughness, details, and directness.

[@NiaraAlexis]

I just don’t have the patience or time it takes for natural hair. I’ve tried before. I also am a control freak and like to know exactly how my hair will turn out and with natural hair you have to let that go lol

[@0tismadaline]

Definitely sweetheart,switching up really helps and you are looking absolutely gorgeous 😍

[@NiaraAlexis]

Thank you so much!!

[@ashleymameme]

Your hair always looks fresh out of the salon

[@NiaraAlexis]

Thank you! ❤️

[@Self2love]

You look beautiful!! Love you're hair And you're style is faboulous!

[@NiaraAlexis]

Thank you so much!!

[@keilahrose2999]

What’s a good alternative from ponytails? I wear my hair in buns since I started my relaxed journey 3 weeks ago , I hate having my hair down because I can feel my clothes snagging on my hair and I feel like it snaps off if it’s doing that so I try to keep it off my shoulders and back … but I don’t want my hair to break in ponytails or buns 😭

[@NiaraAlexis]

Well first I’d look at your ends to see if they need a trim. They shouldn’t be snagging on everything and that’s a sign they could be unhealthy. Claw clips are a good alternative

[@keilahrose2999]

@@NiaraAlexis thank you! I’ll definitely try this ☺️

[@telmacjcruz]

Thank you for your honesty, and simple tips. I have relaxed hair that is fine and breaking a lot in the ends.. not sure how to manage that truly.. love your content 👏👏

[@NiaraAlexis]

You’re welcome! When I started using Jamaican black castor oil weekly as a treatment that helped my ends a lot

[@TexanforHarrisWalz]

I need this hair on my head! I'll take it l, breakage or no breakage.

[@NiaraAlexis]

❤️❤️❤️

[@sham_shine7]

Stunning.. Love your hair 😍

[@NiaraAlexis]

Thank you!!

[@RedSapphires]

Thanks for sharing this. You might want to look at Dr. Berg's video on gelatin for hair thickening and strengthening. Also, look up My Biotin by Purity Products. There's no biotin product that helps hair like this one.

[@nicolareid6362]

My hair love a olive oil, avocado oil and tea tree oil, hot oil treatment for moisture. Coconut oil, hot oil treatment for strength.

[@NiaraAlexis]

I just did my first this weekend & loved it

[@vo4175]

Where is the glitter mug from?

[@NiaraAlexis]

Amazon ❤️ www.amazon.com/dp/B09HH11PBK?linkCode=ssc&tag=onamzniarajac-20&creativeASIN=B09HH11PBK&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.3M26EKCQEU6WC&ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ofs_mixed_m_asin

[@xolovenicole]

How does your hair do in humidity ? And do you use a light hair oil to keep frizz down ? My hairs not relaxed but I’d like to know a good light oil for when it’s straight

[@NiaraAlexis]

Horrible. Any curl or shape I have to to my hair is gone instantly 😩 for light oil I use Verb ghost oil. I’d also try the colorwow dreamcoat spray which helps with frizz too

[@xolovenicole]

@@NiaraAlexis I have the ghost oil sample I just haven’t used it. But I guess there’s no stopping humidity 😭

[@k0k01]

Do you do protein treatments?

[@NiaraAlexis]

Not frequently no

[@mrschristyjane]

Niara, how do you feel about tape-ins?

[@NiaraAlexis]

😂 that’s funny I actually just recorded a video about these. It’s a hard no for me I just don’t see too many success stories with them (aka ppl keeping their hair after them)

[@mrschristyjane]

@@NiaraAlexis Oh no! And I just purchased some! LOL! Have you uploaded that video yet? Thank you so much for your response.

[@NiaraAlexis]

@@mrschristyjane no I haven’t. I’m not applying any just talking about them in general

[@jacquelineloving7572]

Do you know of a hair stylist in Chicago?

[@NiaraAlexis]

No I dont

[@anothersomeone7008]

Wait she doesn’t look 31

[@NiaraAlexis]

Stop it 😩❤️