Relax your hair with BAKING SODA - Step by Step

[@Ineedyoubambii]

I’ve been using baking soda on my hair for years. I have low porosity hair and it has helped TREMENDOUSLY with getting moisture in my hair strands. Mixing it with conditioner is what I’ve always done with almond oil too. I haven’t noticed any damage and my hair has felt strong and thick ever since I stopped with all the heat and chemicals. I haven’t noticed a difference in my curls relaxing more but I have noticed product taking in more to my strands compared to when I don’t use baking soda. That’s the only reason I do it! I love your videos. Great info.

[@Prov31Beauty-Seeinglassfull]

wow, am glad for you! Probably because you use a little and its not direct! Hmmm....useful to know this too...how much exactly do you use and which type? And What do you mean by (Mixing it with conditioner is what I’ve always done with almond oil too) - about the almond I mean? (Thanks-my teen dau is LoPo)

[@Ineedyoubambii]

Olusola Olaniyi I use 2 tablespoons of baking soda with one cup of whatever conditioner I’m feeling at the moment and about one tablespoon of sweet almond oil. I like almond oil because it is a light oil and it’s the only oil that my hair has really taken too. The oil and conditioner really helps with the mix of baking soda IMO. I’ve never really tried it without. I was always nervous the baking soda alone would be too harsh. But I don’t know 🤷🏽‍♀️ lol that might just be in my head. Try it and see if it works for you! This video has great info and you should be cautious, strand test first and see how your hair reacts. I only do this method once a month no more.

[@HairDiaryBlog]

Yes, I agree. It worked wonders on my extremely low porosity hair. That’s the reason I’ve used it. Products would always just sit on my hair until I recently started incorporating baking soda into my hair regimen. It’s not for everyone, but for low-po ladies that are struggling with moisture, it’s something to consider.

[@Ineedyoubambii]

Hair Diary Yeah, baking soda introduced product to my hair lol

[@katralla]

Try stretching your hair while the baking soda is on it if you want to see if the curls will stay relaxed.

[@wannabe41]

Thank you so much for this informative video. I think the risks far outweigh the benefits, so I would not try this on my hair. I have decided to embrace and work with my curl pattern. The more I learn about my hair, the more I love my hair.

[@181210st]

Me too... 🤗

[@TracyD2]

I wish ALL hair and skin products would have their pH written on them. True I could break out pH paper but still how hard would it be for companies to type that in. I would love to see a video somewhere on someone trying your recipe here. I'm not gonna do it myself though. I'm too scared

[@GLOW_WITHIN1]

Tracy I agree with you wouldn't try it either. I tried the recipe with onions and pepper and guess what ? My hair was breaking while I was washing it off. I don't even want to 🙈😩

[@Theblackbumblebee]

Tracy I agree; I have porosity issue

[@Zizzyyzz]

Tracy A few companies do list their products' pH on them, but I agree, I wish ALL of them would.

[@queenofsheba1000]

Those companies probably won't list the PH cause they money off their products not working in my opinion like Shea moisture. I have high porosity hair and their products never worked

[@Zizzyyzz]

queenofsheba1000 I have hi-po hair as well. It's a challenge finding products that help my hair thrive. Here's a link to some products that are supposed to be pH balanced: trialsntresses.com/natural-hair/product-reviews/ph-balanced-products-for-your-natural-hair

[@arlenegilmore3928]

My hair is very kinky naturally and I've used baking soda on my hair a few times, and loved the results. I mix 2 Tbsp. Baking Soda with my conditioner and after rinsing it out I do a rinse with ACV. My hair feels soft and it's so much easier to manage. I haven't had any problem with my hair after using it. I try different things to see how my hair reacts. Because everybody's different I like to see what works for me. So far I've found my hair loves baking soda, organic honey, Greek yogurt, and coconut milk. Just to name a few of the items I've experimented with so far.

[@Prov31Beauty-Seeinglassfull]

wow, pls how long have you been using bs in your hair? I once read of a lady that tried only natural products for her hair for a year - bs or acv for shampoo etc, cant remember which is which - the long term damage was not funny...still we are all different from each other aint we...but yet..

[@arlenegilmore3928]

Marcy Lee I don't use it routinely just occasionally. No it hasn't caused any damage. I have low porosity hair, it's very kinky and gets dry. When I use baking soda it leaves my hair soft and easy to manage.

[@arlenegilmore3928]

Olusola Olaniyi I use it probably once a month. But I can't imagine it causing long term damage. If I try anything and my hair begins to get dry or brittle I stop using it. I clip my ends, deep condition my hair and work at getting it back to normal. It's hair....it's going to grow and as long as you take care of it, it can be healthy again. I try things to see what works for me. Some people us baking soda to wash their hair on a regular bases and have no problem. Everyone needs to find what works for them.

[@jraissahouessouyt1]

Arlene Gilmore you are maybe right, well you are maybe someone who speed of growth is quite fast, my hair could not afford any damage, i don't have breakage ends but the growing rate still slow, it will be tough for me if they are damaged again, but everyone with his choice, wish you good luck with bs

[@asukachan07]

Arlene Gilmore It's true that it could be what works for your hair, but maybe the baking soda can't damage your hair in the first place with the amount you use in a mixture with a conditioner. If the conditioner is pH-balanced, then you're probably not getting too much out of the Safe Zone. Then, you rinse out your hair with ACV, basically reversing any effect of baking soda by bringing your hair back to an acidic pH. Baking soda is a great cleaning agent though, so that's a benefit. I hope that the mixture truly agrees with you, and is not slowly damaging your gorgeous curls.

[@reallyme02]

Awesome video as usual. I do not plan to try this method. I don't want to cause any damage to my hair. My kinky texture is fine with me!

[@goodnews2311]

She just goes straight to the reason why we are gathered here, thanks for not wasting our time

[@shahiragalal]

This is one of the Best videos i saw about natural hair, short, to the point, full of info, using illustrations always work..no unnecessary long intro . Thank you

[@jusgie]

I had never even heard of this, thanks for the informative video!

[@joscelynperez3889]

I used baking soda on my hair for a while as part of the max hydration method. At first I had mixed feelings about the result. My hair felt softer and easier to detangle and deal with in general. But it was also flat, limp and kind of lifeless. Still I continued doing MHM because I wanted to give it a good chance before I made up my mind. Big mistake. Fast forward to a few months and multiple baking soda applications later, I began to notice an insane amount of hair breakage and split ends. At first I though it was all the wash n go’s I was doing but the condition of my hair was so bad that I knew it wasn’t just that. Most of the hair was split. Finding a strand that was intact from root to tip was rare. Each strand was split in multiple areas down the length, not just at the very end. I looked up info on baking soda hair damage and immediately regretted putting that stuff on my hair. I should have done all the research before, not after. I also had a really bad experience using it on my skin as an alternative deodorant. Baking soda isn’t child’s play. It can really do a number on your hair and skin.

[@gemelo330]

Sorry for your experience! Try lemon juice as a natural deodorant. Also, henna is still my fave, even with Locs. Have you tried heavy whipping cream to detangle/deep condition. East Africans traditionally use something similar. hope this helps

[@asiafinefinereetoptop7730]

@@gemelo330 yeah you want to kill people's hair with lemon though.

[@gemelo330]

@@asiafinefinereetoptop7730 Please do your research before commenting in the future. To clarify, the lemon juice used with henna is to release the natural dye molecules in the ground up leaves. Further, it can be replaced with green tea which is less acidic. But keep in mind that your hair and skin are also acidic, so using very alkaline products like baking soda is going to have to be rebalanced by an acidic product afterwards. So please explain how I want to kill people's hair again? Not to mention that henna actually STRENGTHENS the hair and prevents breakage. If you knew anything about henna you would have known this and never made the comment in the first place. Baking soda is a chemical and was never meant for your hair. Henna is literally the dried leaves of the lawsonia plant and has been used for literally thousands of years (see Egyptian mummies with henna dyed hair). Any other method of loosening the curls outside of henna is going to literally damage the hair to achieve that result. The loosening of curls with henna is reversible, hence it doesn't do any damage. If you put toxic chemicals like sodium hydroxide in your hair to straighten it, I guess baking soda is a walk in the park 😂FYI they are both alkaline/basic and both damage the hair permanently. Have fun though!

[@donmor5397]

​@asiafinefinereetoptop7730 it's clear she didn't balance the baking soda

[@NappyFu]

Interesting video about baking soda although it's not something I would encourage I know ppl will still try it. So it's great you did this informative video. Well I'm looking forward to the proper blow drying one you spoke about for lp😉.

[@MischiefMemoirs]

NappyFu TV love your videos 🙃

[@TheKrazykarentv]

NappyFu TV hayyyy aunty!!!! 😭

[@blurryinterests]

Lol maybe you shouldn't abbreviate baking soda

[@NappyFu]

Heyyyy Mischief!!! Thank you so much!!

[@NappyFu]

Heyyyyyyyyyy XO MVRG13!!

[@LindaRosem]

This was so helpful because I used baking soda with my cherry Lola treatment and I remember being amazed at how different my curl patterned look. And then after awhile, I was confused at why my hair was feeling a bit stripped and getting more split ends. And then finally, I had a weird reaction at my hairline and spread to my forehead that seemed to be fungal. I had no idea that I was messing with the balance of my hair and scalp and I was creating those issues with the “deep conditioner”. Thank you so much for the info, it helps to know, to prevent the same mistakes!

[@GreenBeauty]

I'm so happy to hear that this video was helpful. Thanks for sharing your experience

[@quitecute3]

I love the disclaimer. We always wanna have somebody else's curl pattern and make our hair do what theirs does. So Im glad you put it out there that this method doesnt change your curls pattern but only stretches or elongates the pattern you already have. But like most of the responses, I wont be trying it.

[@theduchessofdarknessofficial]

So it can make 4c into 4a bc 4a is a looser o pattern compared to 4c which is a tighter o pattern I looked it up

[@gemelo330]

Henna is a much safer alternative. It will loosen your texture AND strengthen and deep condition the hair. The damage from Baking soda is not worth it in my opinion

[@paulinafunfit4126]

Thank you for this information 🙏

[@velvetstorm4563]

What kind of henna?

[@prissycatdoll6366]

Where do you get the henna

[@gemelo330]

@@prissycatdoll6366 hennasooq.com is great! They have many options and also great customer service.

[@moniquewrites9046]

@@velvetstorm4563 make sure you get all natural. Don’t get the black stuffs.

[@briquarles4176]

That was really cool. I can truly appreciate a judgement free zone for hair. There is a lot of hair peer-pressure out there, no matter what you decide to do. Thanks again

[@Iamblackchiney]

I've tried a baking soda/ conditioner mix in the past before finding this video, but not as a relaxer nor with that intention. I've used it as an alternative to shampoo, when I needed a stronger Co-wash option to lift product buildup. It did not relax nor damaged my hair, as I did not leave it to sit. Here's what I did : I combined approximately 2 tablespoons of baking soda, 4 to 6 table spoons of regular moisturising vo5 or suave conditioner, and 1 tea spoon acv (there was no method to my madness). I applied the mix gently to my strands first and then gave my scalp a slight massage. I did not rough up my scalp or strands as I knew baking soda is quite abrasive. I washed it out immediately, and followed up with a deep con with protein and moisture, and an oil mixture. As I mentioned I was not planning on relaxing and it did not have that effect on me, but I'm so happy I found this video. It kinda confirms that educating yourself can prevent you from getting yourself in trouble. I think rinsing it out immediately not letting it sit, and following up with a deep con made the difference. I don't practice this technique regularly and I am not advising any to try, however, this is something that I will do again, but now a little more cautiously 😊.

[@charivari85]

Thank you! Very informative. I lightly relax my hair right now to slightly "loosen" my curls/kinks because I have a very densely packed head of hair and don't have hours and hours to care for it - my life is too busy right now. I don't want straight hair. I know it's not the best solution but my hair has never been this long and I still have elasticity. I can detangle in five minutes and my go to style is twist outs. I still have very big hair - I love it! I think in the future I will try the baking soda method because I'm sure it's less harsh than what I'm doing now. Thanks for the judgement free delivery. Each individual has to decide for themselves how to manage and take care of their hair.

[@user-zx5xw4yw2e]

charivari85 What method do you use now?

[@mutedearthvirgo]

Amen for realistic expectations!

[@theduchessofdarknessofficial]

So it can make 4c into 4a bc 4a is a looser o pattern compared to 4c which is a tighter o pattern I looked it up

[@silky0439]

This was so intellectually stimulating! Your way of imparting knowledge is remarkable. Thank you for sharing your wisdom with us. I am working on growing my hair back as much of it fell out from medical treatments and pharmaceuticals. It is slowly, Very slowly making its comeback. I've been using a mixture of olive oil, peppermint oil and caster oil.. It seems to be working. I have just subscribed to you're channel and plan to visit to see what I've missed. Once again, thank you.

[@miaalexander1703]

I did it one time as a rinse , it was awesome and probably the most define my hairs ever been, but like you said it can cause cuticle damage along the way. So for that I'm out😙😙😙 thanks for the HairScience, can't wait for that proper heat usage video!!!

[@chalseywilder937]

mia alexander how did you do the rinse?

[@joynoir6386]

I tried it, my hair loved it...so much softer and manageable.

[@theREALESTrealistUNPOPULAR]

I wanna try it... Its a NATURAL texturizer Im definitely going to try it

[@DefineMorena]

@@theREALESTrealistUNPOPULAR Why not try a henna gloss instead to loosen your curls? I found this article recently but it's a bit old: www.minimalistbeauty.com/henna-is-so-much-better-than-texturizers/

[@samiamserenity]

Wow Sis. I happened upon this video by accident. I must compliment you on your thorough, intelligent approach to this subject. This is the way to educate women about their natural hair. Given them options, along with the pros and cons so that they can make an informed decision. I think I'm gonna subscribe to your channel. Thank you :-)

[@GreenBeauty]

Samantha Brewster thank you

[@loveyvo]

I love the judgment free zone statement. It would be a great opener and constant reminder

[@isdyjm6561]

Best channel about hair, for sure. I'm proud of you. So informative and professional.

[@crystalskiss199]

4:46 She tells how to make. Your welcome

[@TheTamysha7]

Thanks

[@MayaAshAnimation]

Thanks

[@tecx2213]

I just tried this, worked perfectly with no obvious damage to my hair 🥰

[@ace-fz4zn]

How much did it loosen your curls? From what hair type to??

[@tecx2213]

@@ace-fz4zn 4c to 4c, there was no obvious texture change but my hair was easier to brush/comb

[@alisonhilaire4170]

Thanks for the informative video. I tried baking soda a few years ago on my high porosity fine strands: BIG MISTAKE! First time my hair felt great because it removed build up and loosen my texture, then the damage occurs... I'm very mindful of DIYs containing water, because the wrong combination can hurt your hair and scalp!

[@tinyanimal]

Thank you for this and all your amazing videos. When you said your hair is growing without a curl pattern, in a jagged way- this is exactly how my hair was before I started taking MSM with Vitamin C. MSM is a natural sulfur that many are deficient in, since it is found in raw foods. This has absolutely transformed my hair, and made it so soft and silky, naturally moisturized and smooth, and also much looser. I can't wait for it to grow out and I have a full head of this hair (I've only been using it a few months), and I can't keep my hands out of my roots! Oh yeah, and it also makes your hair grow faster. My hair is growing like weeds. MSM is also great topically in hair oils & moisturizers- it's what makes Qhemet's Burdock Root Buttercream so amazing- it also sort of loosens and smooths the hair. It (along with the Vit C) has many other amazing health benefits. Some tips: OptiMSM is best, high quality whole food vitamin C is helpful (you need Vit C to absorb the MSM). Start low and work up to a high dose. Powders work better than pills- mix with juice since it tastes terrible. I can't believe I didn't discover this years ago! That said, I would love a video on why MSM works, if that's a topic that interests you!

[@lisespieces4136]

I've been taking msm and vitamin c for awhile now & it only makes my brows, lashes (spourted new lash hairs & brow hairs) & nails grow thicker & longer but not the hairs on my head :(

[@caligirl2945]

Thank you for sharing that info! I used to take MSM supplements some years back and just forgot about it… Thanks again😄

[@naturallytls7468]

Wow! You never fail to produce the BEST content green beauty. Thanks so very much for all the effort you put into your research I for one do appreciate it.

[@corina6772]

Tried for the first time with highly tangled hair and it was so helpful adding the baking soda. Thank you!!

[@mashoeshoem5919]

I was recently diagnosed with neuro dermatitis that made my hair shed off leaving a balding spot at the back of my head. I started using ORS scalp rub which you mix with baking soda. The results are amazing. Its 4 weeks now I have used that mixture 3 times ( been applying twice a week). The scarring the back is covering up I am non longer hiding my head with scarves. The itch is gone. The flakes are gone. My hair’s low porosity so m gonna try this conditioner

[@desireglen4565]

Very very informative and straight to the point. I have a product range here in South Africa for all hair types and synthetic hair. I am a big fan of baking soda and love the advice given. Sure fan of yours😀

[@nicolecampbell2879]

This video is so interesting, I want to try this out on my coarse 4c hair. I’ve been researching on how to relax my hair the natural way just to make it easier to manage.

[@azawrrr]

Green Beauty, I did the baking soda relaxer to loosen my curls...I love it! will try again I am following that w/the protein treatment. plus, I made amala conditioner.turned out great...thx u for the education. I am a fan...:)

[@dr.dermixgirlmd7479]

I love how you explain the science, risks and benefits before detailing how to do this. Subbed.

[@constancemoore7807]

Thank you for this informatative video. I prefer natural products to loosen my hair pattern as opposed to chemicals. Over the years I've put a lot of stress on my hair. I'm in my 60's now and I want my hair to be as natural as possible but ez to manage. Also I have a daughter and two young granddaughters. I want my daughter to learn about this, the natural way to straighten their hair.

[@zertashawilliams5798]

Works AMAZINGLY well for me , for those saying it doesn't relax maybe not for you but for me it does...I had a fro from shaving and starting over and my hair is as silky and straight as it wanna be!for the style I'm currently wearing no this is not something you should do all the time but it works great for me

[@KTRN52]

I didn't know this was called relaxing. I've been using baking soda followed by ACV since I had locs. Infrequently, but often enough to moisturize my hair when it's ultra dry. Basically, like a deep treatment. Thanks for the info as always!

[@leonienaudin8465]

Surprise!!!!I just tried it for fun, my 4c type is very tight. I followed your instruction et voila I love the feeling of softness. Thank you!!!

[@skoozi2]

This is very detailed and I highly recommend this if the person has the consistency and patience to go through with it..

[@earphbound720]

I love your channel (and your REAL protein treatment). I have never put baking soda in my hair and don't ever plan on doing it but this is good info to know. I saw a lot of people washing their hair with it and doing rinses etc

[@trinityasabea]

As soon as I heard when using it "Hair is more fragile and more prone to breakage" That's a no for me dwag. #natural4life

[@MsLacey-zy1kv]

Trinity_ NubianQueen 🤣😂🤣

[@trinityasabea]

@@MsLacey-zy1kv 😂😊

[@davis1035]

Girl, those fungus, bacteria, and yeast pictures were scarier than and horror flick I've ever seen.

[@LIAHEDWARDSKOBE24]

NaturalMo right ima need a warning next time

[@GreenBeauty]

my bad

[@sarahfields288]

The third picture wasn't yeast. It is psoriasis

[@keahmonique1005]

I wasn't ready 😑

[@Thebadgalgabi]

Thank u for saying this. I suffer with anxiety and that would have triggered it

[@naturallydunn3325]

I don't want to try the baking soda however, I've out of the real protein. Will you have a sale anytime soon? Maybe for breast cancer awareness or domestic violence awareness month?

[@violinfire24]

Thanks for sharing this. I would never put something in my hair to intentionally loosen my coil pattern. I've found a regimen that works for keeping moisture in my 4b hair. This definitely seems like a better way to relax hair than a traditional relaxer, though. :)

[@MsQD]

I JUST USED A NEUTRALIZING SHAMPOO TO RINSE OUT THE BAKING SODA MIXTURE. IT WORKED REALLY WELL.

[@neka5611]

Your videos are so educational and your voice makes me want to listen. Thank you so much for putting such effort into this. I was going to try b.s because my hair is very tightly coiled and is always knotting. After watching this however, I'll just keep using my oils each time I do ANYTHING yo my hair. Thank you.

[@thesoucesubstance5727]

You are so knowledgeable and your visual presentation is on point.

[@dabrats291]

I liked the video, for the information that it provided. Are there still people with natural hair attempting to straighten their hair?

[@lcaramel2273]

Love the video. Can you do a video on the Chebe power and the science behind it. It seems to the next big thing in the Natura hair community. Thanks

[@6FootaBae]

Thank you for putting this video out for people that would like to try it and do it safely. While I’ve only been completely natural for 1 year, AND I have hair texture like Ceilie from the Color Purple....lol I will NOT be doing this. It’s not for me. I love my hair & it’s texture! 😍

[@ALSTON3724]

So, would this be like part of the maximum hydration method? And, I know that in watching this kind of video people get the wrong idea and start doing things to their hair before fully researching it (I know I have). I hope folks are paying attention to the fact that baking soda is not that good for high porosity hair and high porosity hair is not always damaged hair!

[@mymiracle79]

Sa Alston So true!!! I have naturally high porosity hair. I use natural products and no heat in about 5 years. My hair was porous back in my relaxer days. Rela ers and dye as was took quickly.. Now I know why.

[@TheMakayla11]

I love this channnel so much and today is the first time I've ever encountered your channel. Please keep up the good work! I wish I had found this 2 years ago when O was really struggling with low porosity hair 💕

[@rci1965]

You are so awesome and knowledgeable!!!!!!! Thank you so much for being non-biased on everything that you present, it is so very appreciated! I will not be trying the baking soda relaxer any time soon, hair health is more important than a looser texture to me.

[@samanthagl]

Good video Green Beauty. I'm more interested in keeping my hair at its max softness and health. However, this video provided good information. You have some of the most informative content on YT.

[@3carra]

Mixing ACV with bentonite or rhassoul clay will get you the same results.. and also the PH will be balanced because you will have an alkaline base with an acid

[@DiandraSays]

This is really interesting. I've been transitioning for a bit over a year now and I love my curls, but when I was first thinking about giving up the relaxer, this is something I would have probably tried

[@daphnieozioma]

Hey, at what point did you chop off your relaxed ends. I am 8 months in and I don't want to have a chop till 2 years

[@milah1111]

I tried baking soda on my hair during the time that everyone was trying the Maximum Hydration Method a few years ago. For whatever reason, I actually thought my hair was low porosity. After trying the baking soda and the other steps in the method, my hair was completely wrecked. My hair ultimately got very weak and I never got the "natural curls" that everyone else got. It was after using the baking soda that I realized I was really a medium/ high porosity person and that this whole Maximum Hydration Method was the worse thing I could do to my hair. I actually had to do another big chop after this. I don't think anyone that has medium/high porosity should ever mess with baking soda.

[@mamabear52]

The reason I was comfortable with this is that I use baking soda for baking of course, but also to occasionally brush my teeth, indigestion, etc. Because of an injury to my thumb, two strand twists are not an option, my TWA is it for now, just too tight for my liking. If the end result is that I had to shave my head, then I was willing to do that, although it was unlikely that that would happen to my hair, it is thick and healthy. I do not see any difference today. Thank you for your detailed video, you also made me feel comfortable in doing this today, appreciate you

[@ToyaF82]

I had no idea baking soda could change your curl pattern. I know now not to use it when I'm being a kitchen chemist. Thanks for the knowledge.

[@KyraSimoneofficial]

I've read it's not a relaxer but lifts your cuticles to accept the product or water. I've used it and it's wonderful, I follow with a balancing conditioner to bring the ph back down. The brand I use to rebalance is L'oreal Elvive Extraordinary clay rebalancing conditioner. I mix baking powder with whatever conditioners I have, I mix them up. My hair is 3c4a but when it's moisturised and accepting product it's just 3c with sections of 3b

[@myrdicacharles1008]

This is bar far the most informative video I have ever seen.

[@alicia_nicole]

I definitely will be trying this, thank you for the info bc I'm sure I would've done it wrong. The instructions are at 4:45

[@lauraselby6675]

Same I’m trying it my next wash day

[@r0zzey]

I am a long-time subscriber who absolutely loves your videos. I do want to point out a mistake in this one though. As far as I know, yeast are a form of fungus, so naming both is a bit redundant, albeit not at all a major issue. But the most concerning is that the bottom picture at 1:55 looks a lot more like scalp psoriasis than it does like a yeast infection. It would be terrible to confuse an autoimmune disease (that has nothing to do with bacterial, viral or fungal growth) with yeast. And for individuals who suffer from psoriasis, which entails lifelong systemic medications to modulate their immune system and inflammation levels, as well as potential lowered self-esteem, it could be destructive to misrepresent their illness as an example of bad hair care.

[@mamatosh05]

I just have to mention how beautiful your hair is.

[@GreenBeauty]

Thank You

[@ceciliajasper454]

I've only used baking soda to help exfoliate my scalp, though I've heard of it being used to relax hair texture. Thanks for this explanation.

[@kendreka18]

Thanks for this video. Not going to try this but I love the science part of how it works...

[@LiveNaturallyLove]

Love the knowledge you share !

[@aboutthatlife1646]

LiveNaturallyLove pwwww.

[@RhodeToDiscovery]

My Caucasian friends use baking soda instead of shampoo. I did a couple of times as well and it was great! My scalp was so clean. Never heard of it being bad before.

[@danandam7100]

I've used baking soda on and off for a few years but I've never noticed it "relaxing" my hair 🤔. My hair just feels really soft and moisturized afterwards

[@md9710]

I tried this already and what I noticed is that my hair was super clean and more manageable. However, I do have to say. You must rinse your hair well because if you don’t. Your hair will feel hard and crunchy. So the key is to rinse well.

[@deec87]

Thanks for the vid! Well explained, and lays out the pros and cons nicely. I don't think I will try this on my hair. I already have too many challenges (fine, porous) to risk baking soda damage.

[@jnefitemayep1433]

I'm good. Ima stick to my natural cotton looking hair. Loved the way you explained the risks along with the possible benefits. Now I know never to try baking soda on my hair. I do use it to wash my face though.

[@MsQD]

Vry thorough explanation. Thank U for the eloquent & informative vid!

[@mariahthomas1584]

Wow I've been doing this completely ignorant of what I was doing to my hair.. No wonder it lost volume I didn't know why... Thanks for the info💜🙏

[@bluebird1694]

I sort of tried it through mixing baking soda and peroxide to lighten my hair to brown (then blonde a bit later). Left it on for 2 hours with heat from blow dryer, but didnt notice much curl reduction. Took a few more hours to lift to yellow blonde but it didn't cause as much damage as expected. Some dryness but no breakage compared to regular bleach powder.

[@senzelongema4022]

OMG! Thank you for this info. I was planning on trying the baking soda rinse on my hair and my hair is super fragile. Your videos are always so informative and scientific. Thank you.

[@70Sapphires]

I've never heard of a "baking soda relaxer", only baking soda as a clarifying treatment so, thanks for this info. Even though I don't expect to be trying this any time soon, I appreciate gaining the knowledge.

[@MemoGrafix]

Excellent detailed instructions. I watched out of curiosity. I've been using baking soda on My underarms for over 35 years - a natural deodorant. I can't use any of those fully chemical-ized aluminum based deodorants nor the so-called natural types. Nor can I shave, wax or, use hair-removers, My armpits are very sensitive. Anyway, Baking Soda has not straightened/loosened My underarm hair. I don't grow alot of armpit hair anyway, but the hairs are very light in color to where it is mostly unnoticeable.

[@JanieBee]

I just bleached my hair with peroxide and wayyyy too much baking soda and was wonder why my hair went from 4a to 3b, and here you are answering my questions 😂⚘

[@nickellfrancis1128]

Thanks for the tip I'm will try the baking soda relaxer treatment thanks again

[@Icyjessy1]

Hey guys TRY AN OVERRIPE BANANA/PLANTAIN MASK. It loosens curl pattern but I'm still not sure why. It's really good for moisture and smoothing though and it lasts for about a month. It should he safer than messing with your ph like this. The loosening effect is more pronounced with 4a texture but my 4b/4c parts saw definition for the first time ever. And very sleek and smooth, moisturized and a little elongated. And it's safe

[@neusagoncalves3878]

Congratulations on your amazing work! Excellent video👏👏 very knowledgeable👏👏👍👍😍😍

[@datruth1609]

Hi First time to your channel. Wow I must say very professionally and informative. I learned so much in 1 video. So many of these leave out the important stuff. Im not saying intentionally but at a high risk. You get 2 👍👍 and happy 🎃

[@lagente2789]

Great to see you back!

[@kmuir7623]

First time in seeing this channel. I love the way you presented the info on the bs subject. Very informative.👍🏼 You now have a new subscriber 😉

[@vinnettepope8255]

Thank you for sharing this wonderful teaching video

[@naturallytheresa9838]

Can you make more videos about homemade apple cider vinegar? Like mold, fermenting procces?

[@trinityasabea]

Natural Theresa More? She has a good amount of 4 videos on Acv. I'm sure you will find your answers in one of them 😊

[@naturallytheresa9838]

no i havent.

[@supreme6317]

Yes I've use baking soda on my hair twice and omg my hair wasn't only soft but the moisture was in my hair and not jus on it before I use baking soda my hair use to be so hard if I put it in a puff and all the moisture would jus sit on the hair and my hair would still look dry but now I see and feel the difference

[@lucysekyere4976]

Nakeisha Prince Nero that means baking soda is good for your hair right?

[@nicoleCNC]

I had accidentally did a baking soda relaxer on my hair years ago. I was only trying to remove chlorine from my hair after swimming. My thick hair went to thin strings in like a month smh.

[@aminatakinedaff8844]

Great video as always =). U once said in one of ur videos to avoid mixing more than 2 essential oils together. I SO would like to know why pleasee

[@trevamarsh2681]

I tried this methods several times, and although the results were ok my curls were looser and my curls were popping when I did w&g's. However, I will not be trying this method again on my 4b hair, overtime it is not good for our hair strands.

[@venessarobbinshughes9614]

Definitely will have to try this and thank you so much for these great tips...

[@catiewesty]

I’ve done baking soda as a clarifying option never knew the damage it does to hair(although I’ve done it a handful of times).Great info going forward.

[@shadowburrito4]

Great video. Very informative and helps shed light on the baking soda issue.

[@rhodniajohnson1731]

I appreciate all of the information you put in your videos! I really love watching them and really getting to the know the science aspect of hair and hair care! Thank you!

[@WetMyPothos]

Omg that real protein calendar!! Can you add when to rice or onion rise /hot oil etc ? And any other of your awesome tips?? That would help me tremendously

[@theREALESTrealistUNPOPULAR]

I have real 4c hair so this baking soda is looking like a game plan for me😁

[@GreenBeauty]

“Real 4c” hair is a blessing

[@theyasminbarnes]

This is perfect for low porosity hair.

[@audreyknight26]

You are truly the best. Thank you so much. Love the way you deeply research hair types and products. 😀

[@雅花-t1h]

idk why this is just NOW in my recommended, but for anyone who just found this video as well, I really really recommend henna over this. it loosens AND strengthens curls.Also, if it is ever too loose, as happens to me sometimes, I just use hennasooq's "cassia curls +moisture" mask to bring back spring and softness.