"What is my hair type?" - A Practical Approach

[@erykahj.o.p1508]

I could listen to you talk about hair ALLDAY everyday lol

[@QueenV90z]

owwwww Jamaica lol

[@kdub1203kt]

Ikr! so much knowledge

[@kattyperry2957]

Since I have been using Argan Rain Shampoo I have noticed a significant improvement in the health of my scalp. I have tried a different products in the past which did not work well. I can tell that this product impress me a lot, I am using it according to the instructions and I truly like how it works. I recommend it!

[@kmnewell3]

I have 4, different textures on my head, seriously. I pay no mine to that hair typing chart. In the beginning I too was trying to figure out what box I fit in, not anymore. I've learned to just embrace my hair and love whatever it does. Great video, thanks.

[@jadefo2433]

kmnewell3 which one are they ?😊

[@Rlhughey]

GIRRRRLLL ....LITERALLY THANK YOU. ..I'M LITERALLY WRITING THIS WITH TEARS IN MY EYES . WOW THE POWER OF KNOWLEDGE AND ENLIGHTENMENT ... THANK YOU

[@shak3w00]

Somebody with a large platform needed to say this...and I'm so glad it was you! When it comes to actually taking care of your hair, your "hair type" is about as important as your astrology sign. Useless label! Amen, Mo!

[@Aurumfae]

this video was on point about everything! I have 3 textures in my head and that chart doesn't do crap for me lol I wish everyone could see this video and learn how do really take care of THEIR hair!

[@Aurumfae]

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[@beajenkins9473]

I love this . It makes my hair feel amazing. My hair has been dry lately and this along with Argan Life Shampoo and Argan Life Argan Oil has made my hair 10 times more amazing. And delivered safely, thanks to DHL!! Thanks Argan Life Company!!!

[@adriananinoartigas5880]

Aurumfae haha I know this is late but I have 5! I have some 2a waves at the back of my hair, 2b waves which make up 40% of my hair, 2c 40% of my hair 10% 3a curls and a couple cute 3b curls.

[@ModelFaceMakeup]

Congratulations on opening your salon!!! So happy for you!

[@sadiqua7]

Appointment made! I had no idea you opened a salon!!! Congratulations, and right by my job!? PERFECT!

[@GetWellSoonR.E.M.]

Heidi Roberts SO jealous

[@dgenral7]

where is her salon

[@sadiqua7]

Dana Perry it's on East 34th street between 2nd and 3rd. I work on East 38th so it's perfect!

[@kinetikfox16]

ooh do you have a Twitter or something? I would love to hear an update about your first appointment with her 😄

[@sadiqua7]

Krystina Ferro I do but I don't really check it, it was rescheduled to earlier in the day(same day)..can't wait. I know it'll be great, she's so knowledgeable! Hit me on here I'll answer

[@mynaturaldestiny1957]

Thank you for sharing. Hair care has become so complicated. As a child, my mom never thought about the porosity, density, elasticity, texture, or pattern of my hair. Lol. She kept my hair and scalp clean. She ensured that my hair was looking good all the time. And my hair thrived. My mom always stressed that we not play in our hair. Hair care was simple.

[@MoKnowsHair]

+mynatural destiny it's not that it's complicated, this info has always been around, but until now it wasn't available to the general public by-way of social media. But yes, hair care should be simple! And it is.

[@itsjustTIER]

LOVED this😩! People (myself included) get so caught up on categorizing themselves that they miss out what truly works for them because it's not the "norm" So THANK YOU Mo this was a really great video! 👏🏽😊

[@diamond2241]

I did not know you opened a salon here! I will be there ASAP!

[@acurlywonder]

I found that this video was very helpful. I use to be so obsessed about my hair type and wonder why God didn't bless me with a certain hair type. Now I do not care what my hair type is. I just care about the health of my hair. I have been a subscriber of yours for at least four years. You have showed me how to do a protein and elasticity treatment. I have went to your blog and followed your monthly hair routine. And you have and will always be my hair crush, lol. I want to congratulate you on your growth, successes and your new hair salon and the many more blessings that God has in store for you.

[@hollybryant7649]

"Yes you need to shampoo your hair... It is not an option! You need to wash your hair..." Yes, Yes and YES!!! LOL I love it!!! I agree 1,000%

[@trinjuwan4422]

I love the way you articulated what has become seemingly soooooo complicated in the natural hair community. Obviously hair care is your business & passion, but you are gifted at public speaking.

[@HarajukuBarbieUK]

Honestly, everything about you just exudes class and elegance.

[@shimmy915]

When I started watching your videos almost a year ago my hair was too trained from getting pressed often and I wasn't using the right products to preserve my natural curls. After taking your advice on experimenting with different products until I found the right ones to use at the right times my hair has become so much more healthier and it's all curly now (of course I had to cut off the damage). Thanks to your advice my hair is truly at it's full potential! It's longer and thicker. You are amazing!

[@sandrajenifer3510]

I agree! I have multiple textures in my hair (did a porosity test) and realized that I just needed to learn MY hair. I have read a lot and watched informative videos, such as yours, about hair texture. This is what lead me to realize that trying to type my hair was not useful for me. Nothing wrong with using the chart, it just wasn't right for me.

[@slicnic724]

well damn Mo!!! my girl just broke it all the way down!! this is the most informative natural hair video I have ever watched!!! thanks boo!!!!!!!!

[@kirbybunch2765]

Mo! Been watching you for about 5 years now, I absolutely love how you teach. Thank you.

[@TrinaHoward]

YAAAS!!! MO you broke it all the way down. I am so tired of everyone saying what their hair can't do. Stop using products that everyone else use and stop trying to get your hair to look like someone else. Embrace your type, understand your hair and Rock that Natural hair.

[@williamsmith3520]

CONGRATS ON OPENING YOUR NEW SALON MO! PLEASE GIVE US FANS A TOUR IN THE FUTURE.

[@agbaby7757]

And this is why I go to mo knows hair! She's real, honest and knows what she is talking about! I was a hot mess with my hair (and Mo let me know I was) just doing too much!! I can honestly say I love the difference I see in my hair now! Mo knows hair is the truth!💁🏽

[@eboney68]

I just learned about your channel when I picked up my prescriptions at CVS the other day. They all know me by name but 1 of the girls asked me how I liked a hair care product I was purchasing and we talked for 15 min about deep conditioning and shared products we liked and didn't like. She told me you were the best one out here and that your videos were informative. I've become overwhelmed with all the videos and the money I'm spending on products. I'm confused on my hair type and have quickly learned that 4c doesn't help me really care for my hair. I've done the float test but I'm doing it again tonight so I can test different strands. I believe it's low perosity but not sure on the the rest. I asked er to write down your info and here I am!! Thank you for your professionalism and easy to understand explanations. I'm here to soak up everything I can from you.

[@qtj5047]

see???? this is why I love you. a simple straight forward explanation. no bs just the truth. take it or leave it.

[@gingera3807]

Your very technical break down of hair structure, hair composition of the strand, why certain products may not be working due to mixing different product lines and videos of this nature have been helpful in terms of selection of hair products and caring for my hair. Please continue these type of videos coming MoKnows Hair. This is great for people like me who live no where near you.

[@uniquelydzigned7393]

THAAAAAANNNKKKK YOU MO!!!!! I have been going through h@!! trying to figure this mess out. In 10 mins you told me how to get what I want and why I hadn't in almost 2 yrs of trying. I keep being told to try this and that and I am SO over it that I have an appointment for a relaxer to just go back to what I know... I can cancel that appointment now. I can't Thank you enough..

[@DaniLBeauty123]

I really enjoy watching naturalistas for support, I am two years without relaxer now and my hair can finally get into a bun comfortably! I love the texture of my coils :) good info in this video, thanks.

[@Regularblackgirl]

Mo, you ain't lying about the hair vitamins. My best friend was taking biotin for over a year and as soon as she stopped her hair started to thin out.

[@Goziah202]

Mo this is dope! my mom is a cos teacher of 10 years & she would constantly say that chart is not in the milady or click cos book! thx for letting KZbin university know the real deal!

[@MsCaldwell2U]

My hair is wavy and I'm glad you addressed that people see my hair and always ask are you mixed I'm like why African Americans can't have nice wavy hair

[@DS-Trina]

You bursted my hair typing bubble. You also bursted my hair vitamin bubble. It's ok though....I needed to hear the truth....LOLOL. Thanks Mo!

[@LatoyaBB]

😂😂🤣🤣

[@DearYoungerSelf111]

Thanks Mo for your practical fact based approach.

[@lf5163]

I subscribed so quick when you started talking about vitamins and food. I know that you know your stuff because you are getting to the root (no pun intended) the problems.

[@onyxqueen]

This is SO needed! This is why I NEVER "hair typed" anything after 13 years of going back to being natural! Please keep bringing these type of videos Mo! Thank you!

[@Smilemaker4u]

Thank you MO. Definitely the most informative video I have seen on hair typing. You are always so thorough in your explanations.

[@jackseve]

Girl!!!!! Thank you. I am a former cosmetologist and you stated what I have been trying to tell people. Hair, location, environment, water and diet influence hair. My hair when I live in IL is different than now in NC. My curls are looser in Midwest. In south it frizzed and the water is hard and I have ¾ shrinkage versus ¼ in Midwest. So many factors play a role.

[@cocoapuffs9504]

The natural hair community needed this video. From one natural to another, thank you ❤️

[@AriellChristiain1]

Thank you!!!!!! I am a college senior and no I am not a guru (I just listen carefully to your videos 😁) and a lot of people ask me about hair type and I stressssss that it doesn't matter. Compared to hair porosity which seems more helpful when linking hair to products. Thank you so much and I will pass this video on xoxox

[@martijustice3460]

This was the best information on hair typing versus the actual make-up of our hair! Thank you for educating me!

[@shauniebnaturalista6672]

Girl, you're right! My product needs are VERY different depending on whether I'm spending the day at home (by the beach), or teaching at an inland University (10 degrees hotter and in an air conditioned building). Drastic difference in how I style my hair!!

[@caterinabrooks657]

1. Your videos brighten my day. 2. They are also extremely helpful. After finding your KZbin account I kind of binge watched. My hair has been my blessing and my curse. I had so many products in my closet that did not work. I threw everything out. Went to Aveda and threw myself on the mercy of the hair people. I didn't buy a ton, just the Brilliance Shampoo and Conditioner, which were AMAZING. My new goals are to attempt a wash-n-go that I can keep for longer than 2 days. I skeptical. But I did manage to get the Soft Sheen Carson steam line that is discontinuing to give my hair some good treatment. Thanks for your videos! I hope at some point I am up NYC and able to make an actual appointment. :)

[@hairbyashleybrooke9955]

Right on! I'm in cosmetology school and we're currently going over the hair chapter. It definitely put things in perspective (just as you're discussing)...SO many things that we think we know about hair when they're merely "on trend" and not a reflection of the truth about hair. Thanks for this vid:)

[@LAT6669]

OMG...SO GLAD U DID THIS VIDEO! I DO LIKE THE HAIR TYPING CHART BUT FROM THE FIRST TIME I USED IT A FEW YRS AGO I NEW I HAD SEVERAL DIFFERENT TYPES, IT'S PRETTY MUCH 2C-3C DEPENDING ON WHAT PART OF MY HEAD THE HAIR GROWS OUT OF OR WHAT IT FEELS LIKE DOIN' ON ANY GIVEN DAY, LOL...SO I REALLY NEVER PUT MYSELF IN A CERTAIN "TYPE" & FOUND THAT I CAN USE MANY DIFFERENT PRODUCTS ON MY HAIR WEATHER THEY'RE MEANT FOR WAVES, CURLS OR KINKY HAIR, I REALIZED MY HAIR LIKES WHAT IT LIKES & WATCHIN' IT VIDS OVER THE LAST FEW YRS HELPED ALOT ALSO THROUGH MY "CURLY HAIR JOURNEY", I'M 47 YRS OLD & HAVE THE HEALTHIEST HAIR THAT I'VE EVER HAD IN MY LIFE & I ACTUALLY LUV MY HAIR NOW...THANX MUCH!

[@tiffanmullins7910]

Thos is why I love and appreciate your page! SCHOOL them, literally! Take it to the book! Hair types means hair traits. Love your page!

[@MoKnowsHair]

Thank you!

[@ashdia77]

Thank you, thank you, thank you. You just don't know how much of a pain hair typing has been and I've honestly given it up because I figured it isn't important. I love my hair no matter what and trial and error has finally gotten me results and I know what products to use. I had told a friend that I think oil is not doing my hair good and she insisted I was wrong. You don't know how happy I was to read your comment that you don't use oil on your hair. It just really doesn't work for me and I thought something was wrong with me. I'm going to just listen to my hair and forget about what others think I should be doing. Thank you so much for this video.

[@ashdia77]

Any suggestions on good steamers?

[@aliciamcbride306]

Thank you!! I was feeling very confused about what my hair type is and which videos to watch to help me. The porosity check really helped. I definitely have low porosity. I will continue to watch your videos!🥰

[@tiffanigarnett5193]

Mo- thanks for literally lifting this “what’s my daughter’s hair type” weight off my shoulders and providing much needed clarity!

[@tayoriginal]

Most helpful and FACTUALLY informative video by far!

[@StyleDomination]

This is by far, the most informative hair video I've ever watched. THANK YOU.

[@kocoahollis9771]

I love love love your voice. I can listen to you all day. Happy to hear that you're a salon owner and I'm sure you're killing it. I would love to sit in your chair. I wish you continued success and maybe one day I'll be in NY and can get a chance to have you bless my tresses. 😘

[@jessm9520]

Spot on about people's obsession with labels and putting ourselves in boxes.

[@frannylove94]

😂😂 I love your assertive personality! But I'm sure making an appointment! I'm happy you're in New York!

[@mommymarine1756]

This is my FAVORITE video of yours! I just want to subscribe again. Thank you thank you thank you. I feel like we are starting to get to hung up on who is what type of hair. If it's curly or super curly, you still need advise right?!! Now let me find a steamer lol. 7 months into my transition and you are a life saver!

[@pacificstyle1]

Thank you so much for this extremely educational video! Funnily enough, I came across your channel while looking up the hair type chart on NaturallyCurly! I was trying to find answers to the very questions you answered so articulately in this video and learned even more factors that I wasn't aware of! I was beginning to think I was the only person in the world whose hair didn't fit into the chart categories and I've been natural for over 10 years! My absolute favourite takeaway from this video is when you said that products are based on the result you want. YES! I have never heard this said before, ever, but oh, how true it is!! Thank you so much and so glad to have found your channel!

[@brezzylife]

Hi Mo. All the information you gave is SPOT ON. Overtime I've found out my density, porosity, thickness and hair elasticity and it has changed how I care for my hair. My hair is healthy. I know how to manipulate it and what products to choose to get the look I want. I don't need the LOC method. Steaming and elasticity treatments are what made a total transformation in my hair. People really have been needing this information. Thank you for putting it out there!

[@Kerashep]

I thought I was the only one thinking this. Thank you for the education! ALL of this information makes sense. Thanks for sharing!

[@AlanaV.]

+MO KNOWS HAIR- YOU are the only person that I have heard whom knows what they are talking about. THANK YOU FOR MAKING THIS VIDEO!!!!!! Seriously. Double thumbs up!!!'

[@mrsword7709]

learning my porosity has helped me more than the hair typing...and i also learned that i was at one time high porosity bc my hair was damaged. now that its healthy, im low porosity

[@honestywhite1785]

This is why I love your Channel Monica because it's all education !!!

[@kyla3834]

one of the most informational videos out there! I'm recommending this to every new natural I meet.

[@Joz95]

I can relate to this video so much thank you! I myself have at least 2 hair textures.

[@ZarbsG]

I think this is one of the most informative videos I've ever watched.

[@Sirnicksalot813]

OMG!! I am so glad you made this video!

[@thatlovelydancerIlao]

I want to thank you girl for great information and Congratulations on opening your very own salon. Many blessings

[@nitapeace3176]

One of the best informative hair videos out there! Thanks Mo for confirming that labels only keeps us in a box!

[@agapefaithh]

I'm so glad you made this. My friends always ask me what they should use on their hair and I tell them it's trial and error.

[@triceydub6511]

THANK YOU! I don't have a clue about my hair type so I gave up trying to figure it out and my hair looks 1000% better stressing over nothing buying all the wrong products lol.

[@khaliahlaura]

Amazing! I asked this question on a Curly Nikki forum and 50+ women came for my life. (No shade to Curly Nikki definitely love her). But I have 3 curl patterns, 2 types of textures, and the back of my hair grows faster than the front. Yea...homegirl is living an ultimate struggle but I love my natural hair! The best decision of my life.

[@Jerzeegurl524]

Hi Mo, the video was a huge help. I've wondered about my hair type since starting my journey 2 years ago only because it seems like everyone is consumed with being placed in a box. I don't want to me in a box. I have low porosity, fine hair and sometimes it's a little intimidating watching videos of ladies with high density flowing hair, but I'm learning to appreciate what God gave me. If ever I'm in the New York area I'd love to visit your salon. I think you are wonderful and very beautiful.

[@jaleesacarr4963]

YAAASSSS Mo coming with the facts!!! honestly since I started transitioning I never really cared about my hair type I just wanna know how to take care of it.

[@JenDenHei]

I just want to thank you soooooo much for this video. I've been natural for a few years now and still having issues with my hair. This video definitely helps understand why

[@chocolatepumpkincurlygirl8340]

The most intelligent talk I've ever heard about hair typing. Thank You very, very much. :)

[@shantelgarner6643]

This was the best video I've seen thus far explaining hair types.

[@spencer4hi]

Thank goodness she set the record straight.👍🏽💯

[@candidenise1806]

I totally enjoyed this video. I am currently researching what would be the best products to use on my fine, low porosity hair. I have three different curl patterns so I can definitely relate to the advice you gave. Thanks for sharing.

[@BM-ec2vm]

naturally_blessed _trini I'm in the same boat but I have very thick hair! Let me know what products you end up using (:

[@classiseverything2me]

THANK YOU SOOOOOO MUCH!!! I have struggled for years and years trying to figure out exactly what is going on with my hair. You have so thoroughly answered the many questions I've had and now I've learned so much!

[@LadyMocha9]

Giiiiiiirl!!!! This video is straight f-a-c-t-s! I was agreeing with you throughout the entire video. I have never used that hair typing chart to try to classify my hair because it's pointless and frustrating. I don't need that extra stress in my life. Thanks for putting this out there and clearing up many misconceptions!

[@adilahzalzala5320]

I really appreciate this video. I have a least three hair pattern going on in my hair and was confused on how to label my hair. The info is very helpful in moving forward in my natural hair journey! Thanks!

[@PrissyFloss90]

I truly enjoyed this video. As a cosmetology student you put the terms that I have learned and know into a different perspective. You made it especially easy to use these terms in a practical sense. Keep up the good work. Maybe consider teaching too it's natural for you!

[@NaturalBeauty321]

Now, THIS.... THIS was the video I needed back when I started my natural hair journey 15 years ago. It wasn't until this very year that I realised that my hair type does ZERO to help me understand my hair. It took me 14 years to realise that I need a *complete* hair profile in addition to awareness of my current climate, water mineral content, stress levels, etc. to properly care for my hair

[@iamlight55]

Thank you for THIS! This is why I have been following you since the beginning. You always give a common sense view of the whole natural hair movement. I've always believed everything you're talking about with regards to hair typing (I've also been natural the majority of my life so it never made a ton of sense to me). Thank you so much for your honesty, research and knowledge. Keep being fantastic!

[@rheajones6046]

Congratulations on opening your salon! You always provide great information!

[@ibleedmelodyy]

You opened a salon?!?! My prayers have been answered!!!!

[@therealkenj98]

I'm so thankful for this video. I do not use the chart and just like everyone else I used to. It's not helpful (for me). This video is a blessing.

[@bxboo823]

Your explanation hit it right on the name. Love what your doing please stay true!

[@mschris014]

Congrats on opening your salon!! What a huge accomplishment! Wishing you the best.

[@TriniGirlNatural]

Finally people are catching on. I figured this out like 2 months after going natural!

[@BklynGirl72]

That makes a lot of sense. I just found this past few months that I had high porosity hair and I know that my hair was mid density. But learning the rest. Thank you again for the info.

[@celesteperry4929]

Congrats on your salon. thanks for sharing your thoughts on hair typing. I stopped trying and did my own research on what products are best for my hair.

[@linpooh08]

Watching a flexi rod video of hers made me wanna go natural three years ago.I love the knowledge that she gives its amazing!

[@michellephillips-thompson9681]

By the way, Congratulations on your Salon. I wish you great success. You truly deserve it.

[@IndigoCosmic]

Thank you for breaking down all of the variables. I'm still trying to figure out my hair type. I live in the Midwest where summers are humid and winters are dry. I have a few different hair types throughout my scalp. The only thing I do know is my hair has low porosity, its thick and high density, fine strands and wavy.

[@CynthiaDuPreeLynn]

This was some of the best information I've seen out here

[@dyanasbdoriginalchannel1492]

Many naturals have minimum or high amount of heat damage, this can make identifying hair type more complicated.

[@kaleidoscopeklass5296]

You should a do a salon tour/vlog video ;)

[@latashawright5174]

Mo is amazing !!! I've been following you for a couple years now since I moved to California now stationed in Japan and your videos have been very helpful ! Thank you

[@Nikki_Clair]

This is amazing information. Most of us could not quite understand the mechanisms behind hair typing and porosity. I have different textures from 3a to 3c and some areas are drier than others lol.... thanks doll remain blessed x

[@bridgettebianca]

I have always had conflicting feelings about hairtyping. I think it can be nifty for folks just getting used to their natural hair but it can become a hindrance if they don't seek to understand their hair beyond the charts. This video was super informative! Thank you.

[@johannahrussell7562]

This has been the BEST video I’ve watched. Thank you for the education about hair.

[@denisevasquez9988]

All those hair products in the back 😍😍😍. Product Junkie here ,I am just starting at them lol. There's something about your voice that keeps me "intrigued " so to speak lol. Like ,your voice seems to keep me interested in what you say , if that makes sense lol. Very informative like always 😁😁😁

[@kiamiller8039]

Thanks Mo!!!! Another great video! Extremely informative!! Touched on a lot of helpful points!! Cant wait to be back in your chair! See you soon!