My Natural Hair Mistakes

[@ddll1957]

Gurllll!, I applaud you on your honesty. I've been natural for 5 years, and I've had big mistakes like moisture, protein overload, color (to cover gray), to henna+protein treatment, following other naturals, wetting my hair everyday. I did get mad growth, but the strands became hypo-fatigue and broke off, using baking soda for Maximum Hydration Method worked fine for 6 months, broke off, wearing PS too long (some of my hair locked) whew! Now, I'm in rehab mode now treating my hair with respect as for protein and moisture balance. I listen to my hair, use natural products and deep condition every wash. So you good!

[@arielmccalla6611]

wow! #5 is sooooo spot on!! Def such a set back. Trying to use up a product that worked for someone else believing it will eventually work is a huge mistake. I'm just now really understanding what my hair likes and responding to the specific signals it gives.

[@Hazelbazel483]

You should try henna. I'm a natural and I love it! It's natural dye. It's strengthens and conditions your hair as well. Just do a spot test to make sure you're not allergic to it. It doesn't have any chemicals in it.

[@jonnawhite1989]

Baby as far as color goes, hair chalk is the healthiest alternative. It comes out with just water (I believe) and if not, a basic light wash will remove it without damage. And it has amazing colors to choose from!! Hope this helps!! 😊

[@Sheilan40]

Where can I find hair chalk?

[@jonnawhite1989]

+Jolie 44 Amazon, Ebay, maybe Sallys or if you can get in, Cosmoprof. JCPenny's had it at one point..

[@Sheilan40]

Thanks!

[@Lilgato08]

I am glad I came across this one! Good idea

[@MsAngelaCrystal]

This was a great list! I'm 4 years natural. Dye for most naturalistas is a definite no no if you have a length goal in mind. I had to learn that my hair and scalp prefers wash n go's for length retention. I do perm rod sets once a year now and blow my hair out every other year. I also had to learn to not go more than 3 or 4 days without washing my hair because of dryness and dc and steam my hair more often. Twistouts are not my friend, nor is ACV, nor heavy shea butter mixes. Considering I'll be natural for the rest of my life, the trial and error of the first few years won't hurt much in the long run.

[@LinzeyLiNO]

i recently learned that i have to wash and dc my hair every 3 to 4 days!! only took me 2 years to figure that put but im glad i figured it out!!! i love washing my hair though especially getting rid of my itchy scalp and making it soft and less susceptible to breakage

[@MsAngelaCrystal]

+LinzeyLiN O YES!!!!

[@KiaraMac25]

I really like that last sentence, that is so true. Everything comes with a trial and error period...

[@BklynBabe]

your hair sound like mine. in fact because I already knew my hair well, from so many years doing it myself, even when it was relaxed, I knew my hair looked frequent washing and deep conditioning. every setback I had came from listening to folk trying to tell me natural hair (or relaxed hair) couldn't be washed every day, and that you had to use oil, or LOC, and shingling, and finger detangling. my hair is not about any of that, my scalp wants to be washed regularly and my hair wants to be wet all the time. if it works for others, that's good, but the biggest thing is learning your own hair instead of following "natural hair rules".

[@usflygirl50]

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[@CrystalApple]

I did some of those same mistakes...it's all a learning experience. Your hair is still BEAUTIFUL!!!

[@SomechicknameAshley]

I'd suggest colored Clip ins (human haired clip ins, you can dye yourself). I'm natural as well and my hair hates chemical alteration, including hair dye. Clip ins had been my saving grace for a while so I could a add color without the commitment or the damage.

[@shachede6828]

what i have learned about my hair maybe shocking, but my hair hates deep conditioning for anything more than 5-10mins. i have really full hair but the individual strands are fine, so if i condition my hair for long it gets over conditioned and breaks. i have to really balance my protein and moisture, by alternating it depending on how it feels while washing it. flat iron is no no for me too. almost 3 years natural and i'm still learning.

[@daminiquereaves4385]

I been natural all my life and this whole I'm going natural trend made me mad to my core because growing up there wasn't different products, how to videos, what to use and what not to do for natural hair. I feel like watching you, you kept it real and not just slap a wig on at all times. The struggle is real. Now I know how to do my hair just with trail and error. Thanks for the videos keep it up

[@KiaraMac25]

The struggle is really real! lol this is probably the most my hair has been put up in years....but thanks for watching and I will keep it going!

[@ashleya2408]

I'm in Richmond & the struggle was so REAL especially for my transitioning hair lol glad it's finally cooling off ...

[@SilviaDwomoh7]

Loving your hair! Wow I'm 5 years this month!! Wohoo!! We all do mistakes and we learn from them !!

[@glamlifewithlia9379]

If you are looking for a dye try manic panic vegan dye you do not have to lighten it and there is no bad things in it it does not alter your curl pattern and it shows up in dark hair. If you want a reddish color use hot hot pink

[@KiaraMac25]

+Lifewith Lia thank you!!!!

[@TatianaVictoria]

Lifewith Lia yeesss manic panic is great and is not damaging. The best color deposit on dark hair were the reds

[@LinzeyLiNO]

i would really really recommend wash n gos they are really really low manipulation because there is no pulling or tugging just application of product. i retained so much length with it and i think was due to so much moisture been provided to my hair strands and also because of very low manipulation of my hair

[@KiaraMac25]

My hair tends to tangle like crazy in wash and go's, I might need to change my technique up to help prevent that...but I do agree with it being low manipulation I could see how the hair would flourish.

[@LinzeyLiNO]

yes i think you just have to find a product that gives great hold for your hair preventing all the hair strands from curling up on each other and tangling again. So your looking for a product that weighs your hair down or a technique that can stretch your wash n go and prevent it from tangling trust me i know. especially with extremely dense hair it can be a struggle in that lane

[@naturallytes6561]

+Kiara Mac (Newly Naptural Me) I got fairy knots my first time doing one haven't done one since I'm scared lol

[@naturallytes6561]

+LinzeyLiN O maybe I didn't use enough gel my ends had so many knots on the ends I love heavy products for my hair its super thick

[@LinzeyLiNO]

Naturally Tes i know what you mean i havent done a washngo since May and i use to do it every week since i big chopped now im experimenting with twistouts pretty much mastered it now😅i think the best thing is stick to what you do best with your hair if you are trying to retain length

[@rzrbck84]

Wow. We have the same hair story. I big chopped in 2010 (just before I turned 22) after transitioning the year before,lol. I use Summer as a reason to protective style because humidity here in Louisiana gets as high as 90% 😐

[@xauntasiajohnson4609]

Happy Belated birthday Fellow August/Leo baby!! Love your hair and vids!

[@KiaraMac25]

Thank you! Thanks for watching!

[@ariabella1901]

I want to say Thank you so much I really appreciate your honesty going to KZbin for information doesn't alway provided this raw honesty that you have provided thank you and bless you

[@KiaraMac25]

Thank you! I definitely want to be as real as I can!

[@MoNATUREnique]

This is my 3rd year natural and after having a baby I got super lazy with wash days. I feel you about going back to the basics! I had the nerve to wear a perm rod set in this 110 degree weather in Baltimore. Needless to say it lasted one day. this morning I did an apple cider vinegar rinse and am deep conditioning with coconut oil added then going to do the LOC method with my Shea butter mix. Can't wait to see your results after changing your regimen

[@miaalexander1703]

Yes wash n go's or Roll, Tuck, pin styles

[@prettycarmencurls]

That wig is the cutest❤️❤️❤️

[@Afroniquelybeautifulc]

omg like all the KZbinrs I am watching including myself is going through this. i did a mini big chop in December of 2015 as well. i grew my hair back out and then cut it again due to all of my inconsistencies with taking care of it.

[@Divaisshe]

Yes this Hampton roads heat is no joke!

[@curlykiki8]

love your protective style!!!

[@KenCurlsRoc]

Another person from Newport News!! AYEEE

[@jennifermorgan4945]

Thanks for sharing. I've been using henna to cover my grays. It doesn't add color but it might strengthen your strands.

[@arielmccalla6611]

Try a natural henna treatment as a dying alternative. It gives it a deep reddish brown tint And has sooo many Benefits!

[@KiaraMac25]

Thanks for that suggestion! I might have to give that a try!

[@shachede6828]

it will take years to see that effect though, and in the long run it does change the texture.

[@arielmccalla6611]

+shalom modupe I've only done one treatment and my hair def took the color but it is subtle

[@sheis2207]

Shout out to Newport News. Yessss it was blazing. lol. Love your videos

[@aleminah4746]

Hi Kaira Mac I love your video it was very informal and thanks for sharing. I'm natural and listening to u about the hair color u want to color your hair. I have been using Henna for about 4Months it has given me a Bergen dish color. So I just wanted u to look in to that and learn about it. Basically Henna is a natural ingredients with out chemicals. Also it has a lot of benifts ,hair growth, volume and more.I hope u give it a try and see.

[@LynnAllTheWay]

Yes it has been horrible heat here in the 757. The Jefferson beauty supply near roses on Jefferson and Mercy is shutting down and they are having some great deals

[@KiaraMac25]

+Lynn Holloway I will stopping by after work today lol thank you!!!

[@KiaraMac25]

+Lynn Holloway you're amazing!!! I went in there and racked up! Thanks for letting me know! 😘

[@kandyceyoung7186]

Representing bad newz! lol I stay out here to so I know what you're going through 😂

[@richardtonsel]

I like your natural hair

[@TeedarkAngel]

excellent advice thanks so much and your Diva topper is adorable!!

[@KiaraMac25]

Thank you!!!

[@SilviaDwomoh7]

Oh wow it's a wig :) you look good with it !! Oh happy belated birthday dear!

[@KiaraMac25]

Thank you!!!

[@freespiritedaquarius913]

girl I'm in Portsmouth, I know the struggle

[@jahbeauty1]

Great Video.. n I love this unit

[@princesslamour1985]

I'm trying protective hairstyles for 12 months with 1 week breaks inbetween. hoping it'll work.natural hair struggle is real

[@smadden3933]

princesslamour1985 How did it work?

[@Brownmahfun]

As far as color for hair goes that is what clip ins are for.

[@nikkirobinson01]

You can buy color sprays

[@gloriadallas8789]

Thanks for Sharing so True!

[@SAnderson54]

giiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiirl if my fro was like that, I would have a problem wearing protective styles too! lol

[@maxgoodwin4438]

AS that's a wig

[@SAnderson54]

Max Goodwin aww dang had me fooled lol

[@EverythingMoxie]

Wow, beautiful hair

[@rebeccaramijn]

Anyone know what wig this is? It's very nice, but not in description bar

[@melaninempress6068]

Rebecca Ramijn That's not a wig, that's her real hair...

[@maxgoodwin4438]

Rebecca Ramijn I'm pretty sure that's the Outré Big Beautiful Hair wig 4A kinky in 1B.

[@reneamahon3994]

She said it's a wig

[@chinuajoiivey3069]

Thank you for sharing💛

[@EverythingMoxie]

Please , it gets to 113 in Houston ... the 70% humidity ... I stay in protective style mode😹

[@KiaraMac25]

+Everist Lindsey ware I was 👌🏾 close to moving to Texas until I saw how hot it got there! lol couldn't do it

[@mikalyabrams780]

I've had a similar longing for hair color, thinking about getting curly clip ins and coloring them instead. Hope this helps! 🙂

[@KiaraMac25]

Thats a great idea, I might have to give that a try!

[@smadden3933]

In Texas 95 degrees is mild!!

[@shantia_30]

oh i live in newport news too!

[@marshgang951]

Beautiful hair 😍

[@kschuler1972]

Thank you for sharing

[@FashionablePoison]

I use garnier olia ammonia free to dye my hair and haven't seen any damage or change to in texture

[@Lynntheintuitive]

thanks for that info how much did you pay for it

[@FashionablePoison]

it is £6.99 in the UK

[@shailynwarnock8179]

If you wear your hair out in the sun you should try putting vitamin E oil on it it's like sun protector for hair 💆🏽🙆🏽

[@jonnawhite1989]

I never knew that!!! Thank you!!!

[@shailynwarnock8179]

+DulceVitaxo no problem 😌

[@truchretienne8889]

Grapeseed oil is another natural heat protectant.

[@fc9588]

I'm in Gloucester va not too far from Newport News

[@DanielleStarr]

Thanks!

[@Tyequiece]

Beautiful hair wow"!!!

[@im2kute4diss]

@Kiara Mac (Newly Naptural Me) happy belated boo new subbie here. I have a few questions one do you have any transitioning videos because I am in the processing of transitioning my hair(so difficult). do you have any tips for transitioners and this one might sound weird but what size is your nose ring?

[@scbrina3132]

I heard Loreal chalk is good tfs

[@lizt8089]

what's the name of the wig?

[@maxgoodwin4438]

Elizabeth Thomas I'm pretty sure that's the Outré Big Beautiful Hair wig 4A kinky in 1B color.

[@SydThomp]

your beautiful!

[@khow4202]

Lolol get used to ALL weather here in the 757 madam!! u and ur hair r beautiful - umm 😒 soooo when are u taking new clients😂😂 ...no seriously

[@inyenjollie8678]

Hey Virginia neighbor lol

[@DreamKiller4fun]

Make this a no longer than 10 min vid summarizing the points and I'll watch it. It's long, boring, and hard to follow. Thanks for trying though