Wash Day MISTAKES That Are Destroying Your Natural Hair (STOP DOING THESE)

[@choiceoliver8668]

For someone who has a short hair, sectioning my hair for washing, conditioning and detangling is a big deal cos the twists always looses😂😂

[@marleyhill34]

just put it in sectioning clips.

[@Marie-Fey40]

Same

[@JessicaLighty-fg4do]

Yes same here

[@wheezie923]

Faye in the City. Gave me my best game-changing wash day tip. I apply a plastic cap after applying my leave in conditioner for about 15 minutes. Giving each product time to serve its purpose has really made my wash day a dream.

[@marleyhill34]

@@wheezie923 my trichologists recommend steaming in my leave ins too.

[@Spokentruths725]

Ive been meaning to do this because of her too and I still forget 😂. Glad it’s working for you.

[@Klgray7373]

I’m 50 & been doing that since the 7th grade when I started doing my own hair

[@naomiW983]

A game changer for me was figuring out that I didn't have to do it all at one time, if i don't want to. For example, I can detangle it Frid night and then wash and style on Saturday morning.

[@marleyhill34]

@@naomiW983 Sis! When life be life-ing. I pre-poo and shampoo Friday, deep condition, Saturday and do my last detangle and style on Sunday. 😅🙈😂🤣 I'm not giving my self extra stress and high blood pressure in my Miserable Middle-aged Millenial era. 😅🙈😂🤣 I use every excuse in the book now I'm over 40...I did the same thing when i got to 20 and 30. Lol! 20: Mom and Dad, I'm too old and grown for this teenager nonsense. 30: I'm too old for this 20 year old nonsense and my knee hurts. 40: I'm too old for this and my knee, hip and back hurts. 🤣🤣 I now get into bed at 8pm. None of this staying up till 3am on wash day, that young people do. 🙈

[@coffeebean4356]

@@marleyhill34all you have to use is a shampoo and conditioner! Everything else is just a gimmick :)

[@naomiW983]

LOL, I understand. I've also figured out a quick wash day routine for when I just want to get it done and over with. It's nice to have options, depending on our schedule, mood, etc.

[@JessicaSmith-ie7cm]

Same here!!!! When I break up the process, the process actually gets done.

[@MaNoZu]

That’s how I do it too😂

[@naomiW983]

I'm loving the comments under this video. Its good to hear how we each are figuring out over time what works for us. That's growth and maturity. I love that for us!! 🎉

[@letoyamcclay]

Thanks for the reminder to make it enjoyable! I was about to skip DC for no reason other than I didn’t want to. Now let me go pick out one and make this a whole spa day experience! 😊

[@JennJackson]

YES! Have fun with it. It's such a privilege to be able to take care of ourselves!

[@marleyhill34]

@@letoyamcclay girl my wash day is my streaming day! Streaming, snacks, drinks and steaming in my deep conditioner. Lol! Also pro tip: Why y'all hopping back into the shower get fully wet again. Get a detachable shower hose attachment and just rinse your head not your whole body again. 😅🙈😂🤣 I know it's a North American thing.. I'm just playing. As a kid my parents had a bath tub so my mom just made me hold over the tub to rinse my hair out.

[@kimlanfournillier7017]

Applying the shampoo on the scalp and cleansing it, then smoothing the shampoo down the hair shaft. No more itchy scalp, game changer! Deep condition twice a month, strong hair with no more breakage and hair fall. God bless you Jenn!

[@Wanjiro81]

I completely agree!!! I’ve been natural for 23 years and everything you said is correct!

[@JennJackson]

A lifetime! Love to see it

[@hereforit2347]

I guess I “pre-poo” every wash day, but I never use that term or think of it as “pre-pooing”. But I completely detangle my hair with water, oils, and conditioner.

[@tambariw]

Finally!! Someone understands that deep conditioning can work in 5-10 minutes. I put the conditioner in, detangle and go about my shower routine before washing it out.

[@simplymariama]

Great tips Jen! For me,actually just deep conditioning once a month has not only saved me so much time, but I found my hair has been a lot healthier. I now only use deep conditioners after a clarifying shampoo and see it more as a treatment when necessary.

[@tracybetha9679]

Tip. I. Always put a cap over conditioner and stand under hot water to make it deeper,,,,while washing body.

[@tholamdluli493]

Learning about the types of shampoos has been a game changer for me. Thank you for teaching us ❤.

[@jeanninegorden8142]

Prepoo and sections were game changers for me. Finding the right detangling tools (Kazmalaje brush/comb)

[@tmcdgreen]

I decided to just live in my reality. My reality is that I don’t live a life that facilitates straight hair and I’m not getting a relaxer. So washing my hair once or twice a week, using mouse and/or gel and coming it through and sitting under a dryer for 30min-1 hour is my reality and I don’t try to fight against it. I was trying to do all the extra with rollers and comb twists and getting frustrated because I didn’t have the time or patience, and when I stopped and just lived in my reality, my hair started flourishing and I started to get all these unexpected compliments 😅 Hair confidence is real! When my hair is long enough for rollers, twists or more complicated styles that make sense for my time and skill set,that will be my new reality, but doing what works for my hair and lifestyle right now has really been a game changer, as well as washing frequently and not letting my hair dry up due to laziness.

[@Pearliemaie]

I learned how to detangle and enjoy doing my hair from you thank you I have also set up a routine now my hair is flourishing this past February I made a huge mistake and bleached my own hair to dye it red and lost all my hair in the middle of my head now after using your tips my hair is about 90% back Im so glad i didn't shave the rest off now i look and feel great thank you for your support

[@peggybeane9411]

Love you video Jenn! When I started working conditioner in with water and gently squeezing it in my hair has resulted in less breakage and softer results

[@themzie]

Thank you Jenn for the tips, your tips have definitely helped me since I found your YT channel and let's just say hair is no longer a struggle thanks to you❤

[@speerrituall1]

Great vid! Remember to take your time and be gentle.

[@estherndebugri5871]

You look so good Jen

[@user-zl7ly4qc1x]

I put your washday videos on and had the most wonderful time doing my hair. ❤

[@JennJackson]

omg idk why that made me feel a little weird BUT I am so glad you enjoyed pampering yourself and your hair! 🥰

[@user-zl7ly4qc1x]

Sorry, sweetheart, didn't mean to make it weird. I had commented on a different video that I'm happy you're not deleting them. It's less lonely. Big hug. Your South African Auntie ♥️

[@JennJackson]

@@user-zl7ly4qc1x ah yes! I remember your comment! Thank you for watching and supporting auntie 🥳

[@user-zl7ly4qc1x]

@@JennJackson Gosh, this made me feel so special! 🥰 Thank you! ❤Also, I was putting in twists which you taught me to do. Remember the protective style challange? You are such an inspiration. And congratulations on your second pregnancy! 💝💐

[@hereforit2347]

Washing and detangling my hair in sections is a game-changer. But I don’t use a stronger shampoo based on how dirty my hair is. I pretty much use a conditioning cleanser (co-wash) no matter how long it’s been since I last washed my hair. Every blue moon I will use a moisturizing shampoo, especially if I’ve gone swimming. The only time I use a clarifying shampoo is if I am going to flat iron my hair. I avoid drying out and stripping my hair as much as possible.

[@karmikarm1079]

Great tips and I concur. My pre-poo consists of only water and a little rinse out conditioner. Does the trick all the time. As far as weekly DC 🤔I’m more of an every other week person and this seems to be enough for me. Although I recently tried Olaplex No 8 and the way it made my hair feel like butter, I’ve been using it weekly. I love the way my curls pop with my wash’n gos.

[@marleyhill34]

do not use Olaplex weekly unless your hair is damaged, chemically altered or weak for some reason.

[@karmikarm1079]

@@marleyhill34 It’s just a moisture mask. The directions and website say it is ok to use this product weekly for curly &/or color treated hair. I don’t use the other products.

[@marleyhill34]

@@karmikarm1079 ok. You do you boo. There's a reason why other people with all hair types say that Olaplex tore up their hair and there's a lawsuit. Ain't no marketing blurb on a website gona convince me to use a product that has silicone as the second ingredient and the bond builder ingredient in it weekly as my main moisture deep conditioner. We already had this foolishness with Innersense when people don't read the ingredients of what they put on their hair. But as I said you do you boo. I hope you use a clarifying shampoo to remove the silicone build up at some point because a co-wash or a mild moisture shampoo isn't going to remove it. I use a clarifying shampoo every 4 to 6 weeks. That's enough for me.

[@lnyawilliamsmoore]

Do what's best for your hair and scalp and time, energy and money. Not compare with someone else. Keep it simple. Take what will work for your hair and scalp from social media influencers and don't follow band wagons, gimmicks etc. Don't stress over your hair. Love on it.(Matt 22:39) In the end, under heavenly kingdom rule coming at any time now righteous mankind will receive perfect human life forever (including hair and scalp)in paradise on Earth-Gen 1:27-30; Psalms 37:11,29; Matt 24:3,14,42,44; Rev 21:3-6 Thanks for sharing,Jenn 🙏🏾💐💜😊 Hope you have a safe pregnancy and delivery and a bundle of joy and blessing to you and your family.🎉👫👩‍❤️‍💋‍👨👩‍❤️‍👨👶🏾👶🏾

[@JennJackson]

Great advice and thank you 🙏🏽

[@chaelayankah808]

Not overcomplicating it was a big mindset changer that changed how I did the same steps but the pace and effectiveness ss was different. For example, I really enjoy letting the shampoo penetrate my scalp I personally don't like using scalp message I just use my fingers and message it in. This has help me massively Defo not rushing your routing links with not waiting for something to be fixed When you consistentlyattend to your hairs needs your washday will be shorter even when you take your time. Absolutely love how you simplify natural hair Jenn

[@franchescaanthony]

I loved seeing young Jenn dance in the shower 😂😂

[@JennJackson]

Right? I had to bring her back lol

[@ayanafmdance]

Great timing! Doing my hair right now.. Thanks Jen!

[@mingtoiisaac4623]

Thanks for the DC reminder. Often times I use regular conditioner, after wash , then apply LI.

[@charlotteroberts3763]

Great tips, Jenn! Im learning now to wash my hair more when it's in a protective style. Forget about the frizzy, I want a cleaned non-itchy scalp

[@marleyhill34]

@@charlotteroberts3763 I learnt to do my own protective styles as a teenager so I can do a touch up when the style got old. Braiders are faster and give cleaner parting but my job is to make sure my hair (and edges) survives the protective style. I grew up in the Caribbean so we had no choice but to wash our braids when we jumped in the sea. Lol! There were 2 types of girls, those who didn't want to get their hair wet at the beach and those who didn't care. You can get which one I am. Pure tomboy. Hair, dresses and skirts and heels are not getting in the way of me having fun just like the boys/men.

[@charlotteroberts3763]

@marleyhill34 OK,I was the type to sit in someone 💺 to get my hair done. My mom started me earlier going to the hairdresser, so I continued it. I,myself, was a tomboy, but I made sure to keep a hairdo. Now, I want healthy hair and scalp.

[@skyewilson9076]

Wow. Glad I found you. The prep pop is gonna become life for me. Thanks much💯🎉💯

[@JennJackson]

You got this!

[@aleesahoward8856]

Jenn... I got all my wash day tips from you😂. Water detangleing in the shower works really great.

[@paulettemoore47]

Deep conditioning was a game changer for me. Since I have color treated hair, my hair has a tendency to be dry if I wait too long to wash it. I need to work on detangling once my hair is soaked with water. Otherwise I’m rushing it when I brush through with deep conditioner in it.

[@bajanbreezy]

I am a deep conditioner over conditioner girl.. I also always use a prepoo but I will change whether or not if I use a cleansing or moisturizing shampoo.

[@Divi_moon]

"Skipping out on deep conditioners hmm" 😭😂😂

[@JennJackson]

👀👀👀👀

[@starmaxx4]

Great tips 🥰💙.. thank you Jenn J 😉

[@deborahh4299]

Thanks Jen. Coming up on a year natural and my routine is decent now. So much trial and error and im still trying out things. I find I don't need to deep condition or clarify every single wash day even though that was the curly hair dressers suggestion. Every other week or once a month is good, for me and my simple wash and go's. Appreciate you as always girl.😊

[@JennJackson]

Clarifying every week is a LOT but I am glad you figured out what works best for you!

[@marleyhill34]

i clarify every 4-6 weeks but i deep condition weekly. i have very dry high porosity hair.

[@tamarabeckham8760]

Great detailed video😊

[@marianb2530]

I love DCing...I pre poo with grease (Mrs. Mississippi)to help with the dryness, and I add EXTRA oil to my DC.

[@JennJackson]

Interesting... Idk if I've ever heard of pre-pooing with grease before 🤔. I used to add oils to my DC too but I keep simple now

[@jewel6799]

Maybe pre poo is for people with very thick hair. (Sorry if I said it incorrectly) I have 3c or whatever thin hair. It really depends on how thick your hair is. I don't have to untangle my hair before washing . I part my hair in two. Put a bit of oil at the ends if they are dry. I never use a comb. Just my fingers and hands and make two twists. I shampoo each separately, rinse each separately. Then I put conditioner in each twist separately and rinse each separately and thoroughly. The water untangles my hair, it can do yours if you allow it to😊. Patience. I have had success with doing it this way. Washing your hair in the shower means the hair that is shedding no matter how small will build up and clog the drain. Plumbers are expensive where I live😊 I wash my hair in a sink with a strainer to catch the stray hairs. So my head is over the sink. Parting my hair in two and washing it this way works for me. It stopped my breakage. Maybe parting it in 4 will work better for very thick hair. I find its less work and less breakage. If I have to use a comb, I towel dry my hair leaving a bit of moisture. I wait until I massage my scalp with a few drops of oil on my fingertips, separating my hair into 8 twists, 4 on each side , adding leave-in conditioner on each and let it air dry by going for a walk. I use a very large tooth comb to then do any untangling of my hair starting at the ends. I hope this helps someone.

[@themzie]

I love it here❤❤❤

[@1922mistyblue]

Great tips 🎉 what is your favorite detangling spray? Detangling is the hardest part for me.

[@user-ie6pj7fr4p]

Thank you for the information.. Weekly sounds like a lot for my hair but maybe it will help with the itchy scalp so I'll give it a try. What about a dandruff shampoo and conditioner?

[@lunamufon]

If you decide to use a dandruff shampoo, please apply it with an applicator bottle to the scalp only... Your strands will thank you.

[@user-ie6pj7fr4p]

@@lunamufon Thank you

[@marleyhill34]

@@lunamufon definitely pre-poo the strands because scalp treatment shampoos can be drying. I have a scalp shampoo and conditioner from my trichologists. I part my hair to put the scalp conditionerbon my scalp before adding my regular deep conditioner to my midlengths to ends of my hair. This works best for me so I'm give my scalp and hair the best treatment without compromising one for the other. Even if I have extensions in, i still shampoo weekly because my scalp health takes priority over any style. Once you get to age 35 (sometimes earlier) ageing and hormones won't let you play around with your follicles.

[@PirryMoni]

I only use conditioners. I wash my hair only with that. No shampoo. And my hair is so long and healthy :) When I visit USA, I hope to buy many products 😍

[@dorissykes8469]

Be sure not to put your newly purchased products in your carry on by mistake and have them thrown out by TSA 😅 I did that twice because of rushing to pack and I was Sooo mad at myself.. and tsa 😂

[@latashas9683]

👍👍👍 totally agree

[@alisonh9449]

I neglect my hair all the time 🥴 but I’m not a big complainer, in my defense! I could definitely do with washing more often, but the issue with every week is that I just don’t like my freshly washed hair for about 2-3 days! So weekly I would get only 3-4 days of hair that is behaving when styling before I wash again?! Freshly washed hair is clean, but it doesn’t do what I want it to do 😮‍💨

[@PirryMoni]

Really, I miss your (unique) intros ❤💜💟

[@diana07753]

Looks like your hair has really grown!

[@diana07753]

Oh, heard you say the video is a couple years old!

[@solaitua3506]

I really appreciate this video but i feel like you shouldn't say a particular wash day step should take you an amount of time because it won't apply to everyone, I for example tried to do all the wash day processes within the supposed time different natural hair influencers said it should take, but it never worked out for me, I thought i was doing something wrong but I recently just found out that it is due to the high density and texture of my hair. So yh, just felt like talking about this ❤

[@TrinasMotivation]

Watch a movie while I detangle 😂

[@beckykaru3048]

All I wanted was to know or have a link to her cool glasses, girl never replied 😢

[@JennJackson]

They are from Zeelool, Becky. A few years old so not sure if they still carry this exact style

[@potterylady44]

Not salad dressing 😂😂😂😂😂

[@marleyhill34]

@@potterylady44 these people be wasting expensive avocados. 😅🥑

[@JennJackson]

Avocados are so good for you… when you eat them lol

[@marleyhill34]

@@JennJackson they are staying in my mouth and tummy not on top my head. lol!

[@botshelojansen4656]

🫶🏾

[@rosierosita.7235]

You have had that short hair for 15 years or you cut??

[@rosierosita.7235]

@@girlgreenivy I'm just asking, i've had my short hair for years

[@marleyhill34]

@@rosierosita.7235 shrinkage and she cut a few times,

[@gbby8446]

I think she’s cut her hair like 3 or more times within that time period

[@potterylady44]

She has cut it a few times.

[@PirryMoni]

Jaja yes I am. "Instructions: put in your hair 5 minutes" Me: all day and night.

[@marleyhill34]

@@PirryMoni hence why I don't deep condition with 5 minute conditioners... If it doesn't say 15-30 minutes with a plastic cap or heat. It's not a deep conditioner for me. Lol! My hair needs that extra. My trichologists confirmed it. I'm jealous of people who do the bare minimum and their hair grows regardless. My best friend is like that. Lol!

[@PirryMoni]

@@marleyhill34 Yes, 🤭 I think, each body acts differentlyt. And it's ok.

[@user-hw9kr5md2z]

Using the right tools can be a game changer as well. I know the unbrush doesn't work for everyone but it has made my wash day so much easier, enjoyable, and faster. I actually like wash day. Now its more of a self care day because I now have time to do everything instead of spending hours just washing my hair.