SHOULD YOU AVOID HAIR OILS ON CURLY HAIR? | tiktok stylists say YES!

Curlies, listen up! There are a lot of myths out there surrounding the use of oils on curly hair and some of it is coming from other STYLISTS! But what does the science say? As I always say, it's not about the product, but how you use it. So after we discuss the controversy and contradict the myths, I'm sharing top hair-oiling tips so that you understand how to best use them for your hair type. For more science-backed healthy hair tips from a pro stylist studying trichology, makes sure you're subscribed to this channel for new videos weekly!
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[@Chels924]

The issue with the heavy oils and butters is that a lot of people were overdoing it and using too much while also not shampooing weekly

[@mrspress8057]

I shampoo daily, to every other, my hair is so fine, that any amount of oil, even those advertised as “lightweight”, is too much for my hair.

[@Izsmelfie]

I think it’s important that we all listen to our hair, just as we listen to our body. My hair likes various oils, as long as I don’t over-do it. I just go with whatever works. Ironically, my hair doesn’t react well with coconut oil. 😂

[@Izsmelfie]

I also find that it’s best before shampooing, unless it’s the Ghost oil, or a serum.

[@MiVidaBellisima]

Yeah it’s common sense, if something’s been successful for thousands of years it can’t suddenly be “wrong” lol

[@yougotgamesonyourphone6947]

Right? Y’all putting all that crap in your hair, then you don’t use any shampoo and wonder your hair isn’t moisturized lol

[@Bonnatella]

This is why TikTok is a no for me. All it does is spread bad ideas that uninformed people think are correct. People on TikTok shouldn't be dictating anything you do or don't do. Love ya Mel! ✌️✨💖🧚🏻‍♀️🌸

[@KitsumaeJoyce]

Same! I’m hardly on tik tok and proud of it. 😂 I just like the cleaning tips. 🤣

[@jenellyperez]

Those people are hair stylists tho lol, not just “tik tok” people

[@jenellyperez]

These people actually see clients on a daily basis, so idk i trust them more than someone who is exclusively and primarily a “hair influencer”

[@brooklynsbaby4367]

@@jenellyperez Mel is a hair stylist

[@CindyM3705]

@Trinity M the stylist you’re referring to in the video is white presenting but she is not white. Her father is black. I follow her 😊

[@kwest5171]

I don't even listen to other "hair' influencers anymore. I watch your channel and do what works for me based on your tips and tricks. Thank you for helping us curlies figure it out!

[@jenellyperez]

Shes more of a hair influencer though than any of those people. All of the people who she mentioned service curly hair clients way more than she does lol

[@reginacummings1736]

I agree. Let's face it these influencer who claim to be stylist or not are lazy, they do not want to shampoo any head that uses heavy oils or butter. I feel if you are paying a stylist their fee plus a generous tip, you need to be quiet. Use a good clarifying shampoo and if necessary dawn to get out excessive oils and butters on the hair. These stylist who complain don't want to use extra product to wash an oily head.

[@VineetJr.91]

I had been loosing hair every day. My barber suggested me to use this reactivate hair growth serum by littlexetra and got it around 2 weeks ago and using it after getting it. I had doubt that whether it will work or not but it worked. It reduced my hair fall and I grew new baby hairs from it. I am applying it as per given description every day and I feel within next month or two, I will see a lot more hairs.

[@ratanmondal4121]

I began using the Reactivate hair growth serum after a friend's recommendation, and I've already noticed less shedding and more hair volume. Excited to see the progress over the next few weeks.

[@Pramila_tiwari618]

In 2 months, I'm noticing new new hair growth with reactivate serum.

[@stefaniward355]

Yes a scalp oil video soon would be great! I have a question for that of us that suffer from sebhorreic dermatitis. Washing our scalps often is the best practice, but that’s so hard on the hair. Would love to hear your thoughts on whether it would be best to wash frequently with our treatment shampoos, but use coconut oil on the hair first to protect it, or wash less frequently, but use some scalp oils that can help with the yeast. I’ve been reading a lot about borage oil and I’m curious to try it specifically.

[@nikki2370]

Yessss! Scalp oils please

[@Lex3xo]

From my experience, no oils are good for seb derm. I find the best shampoo to be nioxin system 1. It cleans my scalp better than any other shampoo.

[@CeruleanStar]

As a preface, I don't have very curly hair. My hair is oily and holds whatever shape it dries in, so that could be rather tight curls, or it could be rather straight. So I don't have much experience with dry curly hair, but I do have experience with Seb Derm. When it comes to Seb Derm, nearly any natural oil will exasperate it. The yeast feeds on oils. If your Seb Derm is flaring bad, avoid using oils until you get it under control. Your skin is a living organ and serves a very important purpose. It is best to prioritize it's health. When it comes to everyday care of your scalp and hair, use the medicated shampoo as needed. When flaring, it might be every couple of days or every day. When under control, it could be as little as once every couple of weeks or once a month. Or it could be anything in-between. Prescription shampoos work best, but store bought ones aren't a bad alternative if you don't have access. Just keep an eye on ingredients. Some care more for marketing and sales than your health. When not using the medicated shampoo, use a very gentle shampoo instead. I use Vanicream's. When buying a conditioner, avoid ones with oils known to exasperate Seb Derm. Coconut oil is one of those, sadly. Also read the ingredients for any other product you may use, like styling gels, clarifying shampoos, etc. The national excema association has a list of accepted products on their site. None of those products will feed the yeast. They don't have all types of products included though. Also, avoid anything that irritates your skin. For example, I learned that I am allergic to sulfates. Using things you are allergic to, even if only mildly, will likely make your seb derm worse. While I hate to say it, if you want to use oils when you have Seb Derm, you have to accept that it will feed the problem. While some people can manage their Seb Derm well enough to allow the use of some oils, some cannot. If the latter is you and you still want to use oils, I strongly advise against using them around your scalp if you can. And if worse comes to worse and you aren't attached to your hair, Seb Derm is easier to care for when hair is short. (In my experience anyway). I completely understand this isn't for everyone. It's just something I realized because I'm prone to cutting my hair into a pixie on a whim and then growing it out a couple of years later when I get bored with it. My Seb Derm is easier to manage with the pixie. This all being said, I'm not a dermatologist. This is all from my own personal experience. If your Seb Derm is a serious concern for you, I'd strongly suggest seeing a doctor. I didn't even need to see a dermatologist to get my prescription. My GP handled it. If you do see a dermatologist, they'd be able to recommend safe products to you.

[@CeruleanStar]

@@EllaBella-76 So I think there may be a language or dialect barrier here, because I admittedly had a hard time reading your comment. If I understood correctly, you are using Castor oil and a Shea beauty shampoo. If your son's Seb Derm is under control, then I'm happy for you! It can be difficult getting there. I think my mom cried on occasion when mine flared when I was young too. I cried too when she had to treat it because my scalp was in pain. It was rough. You definitely aren't alone in that experience. If your son still struggles with it, I do have to warn that Shea butter, castor oil, coconut oil, and many other oil based ingredients found in Shea beauty products make Seb Derm worse. Any evidence towards the contrary is anecdotal, as there as been no concrete evidence that any of these ingredients help Seb Derm. However, there is strong reason to believe that they make it worse as the yeast feeds on them. Problem oils can help with the look of dryness that Seb Derm creates at a surface level, but they will most likely make the condition worse over time, including the dryness. At least this is the leading theory by experts right now, as far as I know. From what I understand, Seb Derm skin is dry because it lacks water, not oils. The skin lacks water because the skin is damaged by the excess of yeast. The skin can't retain it's moisture as well when damaged. This yeast feeds on oils. So the more oils the Seb Derm has, the more yeast there will be, and the more damaged the skin will become. When Seb Derm flares, the idea is to starve the yeast and target it with an antifungal. That means no added oils, and using an active ingredient like ketoconazole. This has been the proven way to help it. Again, if your son's Seb Derm is being well managed, then ignore everything I said. Just thought I would share just in case. And for some semi-related information I am tacking on just in case someone needs to hear it: not everything we consider dandruff in layman's terms is Seb Derm. Dry skin can cause flakes too. The flakes look different, but it is easy to confuse if you don't know the difference. The two are treated in rather opposite ways, so it's an important distinction to make before treating it.

[@Mrs.Buttercup_]

Tsal or something with salicylic acid helps exfoliate the scalp and cut down on flakiness. Once I got my scalp under control I dont have to use salicylic acid as much. Products like head& shoulders, and selsun blue only helped relieve my flakiness for the first initial washes. Using them constantly made my scalp worse. I started getting patches that were drier and came off in chunks leaving my scalp raw. I use castor oil to help my scalp as well. A little goes a long way.

[@jenniferweekley619]

I just wanted to thank Mel for keeping things scientific, it's nice to have a channel that I can go to that just cuts straight through all the chatter.

[@lesliewit]

I'm not quite sure when the myth that oils are moisturizing came into being but somehow it took off and I think that's what confused everybody. I've only known oils to be penetrative or sealing. Then one day a couple years ago I was seeing all the girls getting upset and telling everybody not to put oil in their hair anymore. I also agree with the idea that people were not cleaning their hair enough and that's what was causing the problem. There are people to this day that shampoo their hair once every month whether they have extensions, a weave, whatever. So they're steady putting all these heavy oils and butters in on their hair and literally never cleaning it off. Then, when they finally do wash their hair, not only are they shedding a bunch of hair but it's dry and fragile and breaking off. And they never seem to connect the fact that they haven't moisturize their hair in literally a month. I also think that people don't pay attention to the different sections of their hair and take care of how they treat it. The roots are the strongest they're brand-new, the mid is slightly weaker, and your ends are the most frail and need the most care. My mom taught me this over thirty years ago and I followed it ever since. Never had any issues with my hair. It's not the oils and butters y'all, it's your strategies and your methods that are off.

[@verreal]

Well, it makes sense because oil blocks water, it's hydrophobic. But is that a seal? Aha. Also, it seems to soak in and is shiny. Just put some linseed oil on your antique furniture and you'll be amazed. So it looks moisturized.

[@lesliewit]

@@verreal well Furniture is not your hair. Hair is soft and malleable and is always changing furniture is pretty much finished, unless it needs occasional repair work. I think people often want easy and simple solutions, which often causes them to flip flop to the latest greatest strategy without a lot of critical thought, and use that in excess. It's why there are so many people that have excess amount of products in their cabinets. They're looking for that magic solution when the magic solution is it consistent regimen and consulting with professionals.

[@jclyntoledo]

Idk about butters but oils are supposed to lock in whatever moisture you have. It can also be used for your scalp right before a deep clean or as a protective ingredient for the weather or what not. I never once heard it being about just moisture so I'm very confused where ppl are getting this from.

[@erinmctague7188]

I’m convinced people started thinking if certain oils can be good on the skin they could do the same to their hair as if our hair requires the same care as our skin.

[@ariesmry]

I think the moisturizing misinformation came from marketing buzzwords for products formulated with oils and people mistaking the lubrication of the strands for moisturizing.

[@EfikZara]

Lol thank you. Omg, tired of this rhetoric that’s never backed up by actual science. It’s out of control. Improper use of oils has always been the issue with people who are now demonizing them… but I’ve been using oils properly for years and my hair and scalp are thriving.

[@glencora6340]

Your hair is beautiful ❤️! I am African American with multiple textures. Do you struggle with multiple curl patterns?

[@rach3vz]

I appreciate Mel's commitment to making everything rhyme

[@jordynmullis2962]

Ladies, clarifying is your absolute best friend. It is crucial to reduce product build up, hard water build up, etc. it keeps your hair healthy! Honestly I don’t know why clarifying shampoos don’t get talked about enough. Not sure why they’re saying it’s too aggressive on your hair? It is not meant to be used daily, only once a week.

[@Niaaur]

Can I use dishwashing soap if i don't have clarifying shampoo?

[@sara.m88]

​@@Niaauryou can use it as a one time thing but try to find a clarifying shampoo to avoid drying your hair out or damaging it. If you need any recommendations, let me know

[@Niaaur]

@@sara.m88 Thanks

[@sara.m88]

@@Niaaur you're welcome

[@ciaran.7976]

I'm so glad she made this video. Literally yesterday I was having a mental breakdown, searching KZbin to give me a solid take on what to do.

[@livelaughloveakhi]

It makes sense that in India we’ve used coconut oil as it’s super humid in many of the areas of india and preventing too much moisture and reducing friction during washing makes sense

[@Meh-fn3ol]

Can we please do a video on pixie curly hair or curly bobs and the struggle on styling and the daily styling with short hair????? Annnnnnnnd, there has been a huge difference with me using oils. My hair actually lasts a day or two longer and no where near as hard to derange. Learning how to use correctly and when to use them has really been a game changer. I hate that phrase but it's the only thing I can think to say at the moment.

[@helenl7967]

This was a really helpful educational video, Mel. Thanks so much for all that you do for us curlies!

[@turinturambar9846]

i love your videos 😩 they’re both informative AND entertaining i can never get bored learning

[@fairygodmother6603]

Mell serving us good looks, luscious curls and a sense of humor as usual thank you for answering my question!

[@EasyShadowSora]

I love you. So glad you addressed this because my feed has been nothing but misinformation about hair treatment and it's exhausting 😂❤️

[@8wanda123]

you, your hair, and this natural color look so amazing ❤❤ TY for this video!!

[@annamiller6296]

After moving into the dry climate of northern Ohio winters after living most of my life in humid Tennessee, I've noticed my hair has lost so much volume and definition. I'm looking forward to learning more from your videos in order to encourage more life back into my hair! Thank you for the content.

[@DeLunaInBloom]

thank you for this! i have low porosity hair and ive always struggled to find hair products and im so glad i found your channel!!

[@abngraley98]

I have trusted you with my hair for about 4 years now and I am so glad you spoke on this!

[@johannatorres8846]

I just trust you Mel, it shows that you do your research and not just repeat what others are saying. Since I started following your advice my hair has never looked better

[@sophiaaloeristok]

Mell coming through with the facts and the science, why we love you❤

[@crimbleland]

Yes drugstore products soon please Mel 🙏🏼 your videos are so educational thanks for all the work and research you do!

[@dianaayala1977]

I love you, I love your content, and most of all, I love your energy and humor. I laugh every time I watch your videos. Thank you for all your curly hair tips. It has helped me learn more about caring for my hair.

[@hodo8190]

I've been seeing so much oil slander on my fyp!! Thank you for making this video ❤

[@Teccom747]

Girl... come through with this gorgeous set! 🤩 You KNOW she's lit PERFECTLY. Real talk through, love how you are still fair to other stylists when offering your opposing advice. Keeping it classy 💯😎

[@noursabrine4352]

A video with a run through of every oil and how it reacts to curls would be amazing. Also thanks for the constant work it helps alot.

[@kimhill3614]

I followed your suggestion about coconut oil for the scalp as a pre-treatment to washing and the result has been lovely: shinier hair, more bounce. My hair is not perfect. It's got a lot of irregular curls, but it's all slowly getting better. I have always (unknowingly) had high porosity hair and had given up on it, but learning through trial and error has changed everything.

[@caidalee1994]

Alright, that’s it. I need to subscribe and start learning about my hair. Thanks for the insight Mel! I’m gonna start binge watching all your content 🤙

[@ashleyedhouse1930]

This was very useful! I have high porosity hair and many times in curly and wavy groups I'm being told I shouldn't use oils by so many people. But my hair needs certain oils from all the damage! Next time I'll just share this video. Also I definitely want a video on scalp oils - as someone who has a dry scalp with psoriasis I think it'll really benefit me.

[@nonjabulomangoro1871]

Bruh, as a high porosity curlie, I oil after the final rinse, oil after moisturising as a sealant and pre-poo with an oil. I find butters and grease as more difficult to get out of my hair than oil. And I *have* to 'remoisturise' my hair twice a week.

[@thetemperamentalecnomist1261]

Thank you Mel! Please educate me on scalp oils as well! Incredibly well timed, I was looking for info on hail and scalp oils

[@dalishrogue3621]

So I (probably) have lupus and started losing hair and let me tell you I went from doing bare minimum for my hair to looking into all the ways to nourish my hair. Mel is my fave person to watch for this

[@shrutika19]

Please please a video on scalp oil and also scalp buildup too. 🙈 Love love you Mell and Amanda! ❤️

[@moniquemyers3262]

Thank you for clarifying! And to add, you hair looks so gorgeous! Can you do a video on how you trim or maintain the shape of this hairstyle?

[@bekahrobertson5036]

I also wish there was a way we could share our before and after pics with you. Since I started following you almost 4 years ago my hair has looked better and better! Thanks SEESTERS

[@vandebarringer4802]

Yes yes yes! Please teach me how to care for my scalp too. Your advice has been invaluable in creating a hair care routine that makes me want to wear my curls again. So yes please, scalp care too!

[@Eiffel-re4cv]

Great video as usual. Love to hear you discuss the science :) And yes! I'd love to see you review cruelty-free drugstore products and give recommendations for different textures in next week's video. I'd also like to see a scalp oil video, but after the drugstore video. I really need help with a CF drugstore routine, especially fragrance-free or at least essential oil-free products because my skin is easily irritated by fragrances and essential oils. I have dandruff, maybe even seborrheic dermatitis? Thank you both for putting all the work into such great videos! They're so helpful!

[@manojipereira9169]

Great video! @sciencemeetscosmetics also mentioned that the whole idea of "hydrating" the hair is a concept borrowed from skin care, that can't be applied to hair because healthy hair repels water

[@daniehatesyou]

Omg thank god you made a video on this. I was so confused and it seemed like most of these stylists only promote one line “innersense”.

[@ManesByMell]

You noticed that trend too huh? 🫢

[@daniehatesyou]

@@ManesByMell yep! It almost feels like a scam because it’s all innersense.

[@nikjay6139]

this video found me at the perfect time!! was literally thinking about if i should use oils in my hair and was hoping u did a video on it lol! thank u mel!!! ps. also, it’s hard to find videos about stuff for my hair because i have wavy, high porosity, colored hair, but ur videos are always so helpful bc u talk about the ingredients and what they do!!

[@Queenieb03]

You’re the best Mel 😍 would love a scalp oil video! PLEASE cover rosemary oil & do you have any oils you would recommend using daily/ multiple times a week? MUCH LOVE

[@nicoleduplessis8508]

Thank you Manes by Mell. I appreciate all your videos, learning so much 😊🌼

[@keniaperalta7628]

Wow, so insightful. Thank you so much for addressing popular conversation, western facts, and eastern methods. It’s hard to figure out what to believe, but when you address everything in one video and compare it certainly helps make better decisions. Cannot thank you enough. Could you please create a list of penetrating versus sealing oils please?

[@MsTgonz]

Your my absolute fave Mel! Don’t change a thing 🎉❤

[@templeworkn]

Mell this is soo informative and makes sense!!! I love it!

[@keishas.4708]

Thank you Thank you!!! Oil on scalp and hair has been around for decades and it hasn’t hurt anyone. I use it to seal ! My hair is fine and have been for a long time !! Thank you so much for providing scientific facts on how to use oils properly.

[@sarahmongano4944]

Please please, another vote for a scalp care video and what oils are safe to use for a dandruff prone scalp. Thank you!

[@billietanney3556]

Absolutely love your videos! You've helped me to accept I have curls, and how to deal with the craziness on top of my head without having to keep it up... Which I did for the better part of my life... So thank you and your seester for helping all of us unruly curly haired people handle them!! 😊😊

[@verreal]

Mell helped me to realize I don't have curly hair. I'm wavy, but I think we can still be sisters. Actually I'll never forget the day Brad said, you know Brad?, "If you have fine curly hair, I have sympathy for you, but no answers." or something close to that. Well, great, I'm done.

[@TheatreQueenVH]

As someone with fine and low porosity curls, heavy oils and butters have always made my hair very tangled and frizzy and a nightmare to detangle. Everyone has different needs!

[@SharrellKline]

Thank you so much! I needed this exact information. I think coconut oil prewash could be a game changer for my colored locks.

[@dakotaholman1145]

I would really appreciate a video about how to take care of curly hair in different climates. I live in Montana and when it gets super cold or super hot, I have no idea how to protect my hair. Thanks for always giving us great information. ❤

[@marinahuq1577]

Learn to style my 60 year old curly hair after watching your videos. Great job ❤

[@sara.m88]

Speaking facts!👏👏👏 Every crucial and important video! Thank you for educating us❤

[@camillemro69]

Excellent info Mel. I’m not a stylist but I’ve made mistakes by using water as a moisturizer - like split ends. Your advice is absolutely true. I live in a cold climate now and I use those oils and working on strengthening my hair again. - I’m from the Caribbean, stylists advise against using water. They recommend oil. Lots of love.❤️

[@KE-hr4sb]

Omg. Thank you for being so informative! When I first got into CGM, I was watching a video about scalp health. They got an up-close view of different people's scalps, of different hair types and that washed their hair different amounts. The lady doing the...study? Video? Asked one of the women, "What about oils? How often do you condition your scalp?" The woman asked, "What does that even mean?" And the lady doing the video said, "Exactly." And then never answered the question!

[@jacquelinestuart9371]

Thanks for your great knowledge once again. Looking forward to the drugstore video!!

[@ELTarTree]

Im 60+ and have tried every oil in existence over the years. The only ones that really made a visible difference to me is Nigella (aka Black seed) oil and Wheat germ oil. I mix mine with conditioner and add it to my homemade Gel. It works brilliantly for my thin European curly hair

[@arachnid33]

I’m excited for the scalp oils video!

[@sivanybunny]

Thank you for the great video looking forward to the scalp oil video!

[@sofileon6217]

Excited for next weeks video topic❤🎉

[@Nurix21]

Hi Mel! First I want to say that you studying tricology adds even more value to your videos and I appreciate that a lot! Second, I started washing my hair more often ( before i did once a week, now twice) and I’ve notice my scalp is actually itching when before it didn’t. I think it should be that my scalp is dry ( currently surviving canadian winter) but I have no idea what to do about it. How do you hydrate the scalp? I am using an everyday shampoo and conditioner with no sulfates neither silicones ( I do love sulfates and silicones) but maybe these are too harsh for me to use often? I was also wondering could I add something to my shampoo and conditioner so that I can still use them? Sorry for the long message haha but thank you for all the help and sense of humor!

[@Hope-jm8cx]

Love your videos! A new scalp care video would be amazing 🤞 seriously need the help right now! 😁

[@sammylove14]

This answers a lot of questions! Thank you so much!!!

[@ladysparkymartin]

I’m 53 and still can’t stop running my fingers thru my curls! 😩 Maybe someday 🙏🏻 Thanks Mel. I’d love to hear your drugstore reviews. I’ve tried everything including the fancy but so often return to Garnier Fructis 🤷‍♀️💃

[@valeriavandijl7607]

The pot of banana. I keep coming back for more of that too...

[@thegay_churro4043]

Would definitely recommend rethinking the garnier fructis because their products normally contain strong alcohols which will dry out your hair and also some pretty strong sulfates that most of the time aren’t water soluble which means it won’t wash it with water which can then clog up your hair follicle. I don’t mean to scare you or anything, I would just definitely take a look at the ingredient list of whatever products you use in order to make sure you’re not using anything that will damage your hair💛

[@ladysparkymartin]

@@thegay_churro4043 Thank you for the help! I’ve never researched ingredients, just analyzed my experiences, which is why I’ve wasted lots of money and need professional advice like this. (Unlike salon up sells) so thanks again to you and Mel! (But honestly, I’ll probably always be a flounderer, every now and then landing on a miraculous hair day! 🤷‍♀️💃😂)

[@thegay_churro4043]

@@ladysparkymartin no worries hun. We got that curly hair camaraderie, I understand completely. Hope you’re able to find the perfect products out there that bring out your hairs’ full potential💛

[@icecreammaker5007]

Thank you for the advice. Your hair is beautiful! Sorry you bumped your elbow. I could not help laughing at your reaction. You are so authentic 🤭

[@Claire-f]

Need that scalp oil video ASAP! Damn this was helpful information

[@adriaticseaeyes]

Since I can’t seem to find a dedicated and knowledgeable curly hair stylist for my long high porosity fine curly hair , should I learn to layer dry cut it myself? Thanks for all you do- I LOVE you ❤

[@Woolywoo]

I’ve tried the no oils and butters and my hair looked and felt great but I did notice I was experiencing more spilt ends when i added oil back I instantly saw a difference

[@varunikaloganathan2101]

I usually add oil once a week like a few hours before I wash it or a day before

[@jnelsimpson1190]

You're my ride or die hair gal Mel! Im an OG subscriber, and today my hair was puffy and not as curly due to me not refreshing with product and humidity. I did a Conditioning treatment, and I decided to try LOG method. (leave-in conditioner, oil, and gel.) I am wet plopping at the moment, but I have to say my hair looked great after scrunching in the gel, and I had less wet frizz (Ive been plagued with this for months, I live in Northern MN (hello my Canadian neighbor) and it seems no matter what conditioner I squish in or curl cream or leave in I use that I see wet frizz on one side of my front hair.

[@TheAdventuresofDrewandAmanda]

Stylist and curly girl here- Natural oils hydrate and seal. Use with creams in your prep phase and you should be okay! Excellent and informative content! Thanks Mel! Anti silicon and mineral hair but I don’t have such tight curls. Curls like Mel may need extreme measures. Everybody’s hair is different so different products work better for different people. But I tend to try to stay away from excessive chemicals if possible. They shorten your lifespan.

[@betsysloan4619]

Yes! I would also like to see a video about styling short layered curly care! I just subscribed to this channel!

[@angelaya1530]

Mell, a big thank you! I am binge watching all your posts. Every styling technique you have provided works. I just saw your clip on CGM. I went straight to the suppliers and Olaplexed the crap out of my hair! Literally 4 years of build up gone and I feel I can finally breath again. Thanks for saving my hair! I will be visiting you from Australia for a hair cut one day 😁🇦🇺✂️

[@rhiannon14982]

I'm in Australia too. What products do you use? I feel like I can't find products that do what I want them to do or I'm just doing everything wrong, even though I wash, condition, add a leave in, then gel. I feel like having curly hair is too hard. 😩

[@angelaya1530]

@@rhiannon14982 hello! I was using Clever Curl for a long while. Beautiful products, but I started to feel build up in my hair because I was never clarifying. So I have just bought the Davroe curly range and am also going to try the Evo curly range. Both are Australian brands (a tad pricey) but so far the Davroe curl creme is nice and has good hold. I was also told that Aveda have a nice curl creme and 'gelee'. So far, with the denman brush and curl twist techniques that Mell has showed, it seems to give a good result.. Hope that helps!

[@angelaya1530]

@@rhiannon14982 ooh also, you MUST get your hands on the Davroe CURLiCUE Hydrating Hair Oil! My curls don't tend to last many days, even with a bonnet (I'm still working on product amount).. But I add this mid week and it tames frizz and smells amazing!! So even though my hairs aren't curly anymore, it becomes more like a wave with reduced frizz which I am super happy with having before thw next wash day..

[@rlnguizado]

Could you do a styling tutorial for people with short curly hair? Sadly there are too few of these videos. It’s difficult for brush styling, gauging product amount, etc…. Thanks, and you and your family and channel are the most amazing..

[@corrinelewis1842]

Mel we need the scalp scoop: conditions (like states of the scalp on health or how much build up), natural scalp oils, detoxing

[@charyd76]

Hi Mel & Amanda! I discovered your channel about a month ago and I can’t stop watching! My daughter and I have learned so much from you, so thank you so much! My questions: -Is carrot oil good for your hair?; -I use it with my styling products to reduce breakage, should I use it as a finish?; or -not use it at all? 🤷‍♀️ Again, thank you for all your videos 😘

[@areenyousifsamad2060]

Would love to see you do a video on scalp oils, love you ❤️

[@liseverger3168]

Thanks Mell for this : mineral oil like Morocannoil has just saved my routine throughout the week 😭😭❤️❤️❤️

[@Mb2IseeU]

I really love apricot kernel oil as a treatment before I shampoo or do a protein treatment. My face loves it too. Helps keep the balance.

[@harleymyers2682]

Hairitage. It has been my life saver. Over half my hair products are from them. Would love for you to do an updated review on them since they have come out with such a huge range. Edit: spelling

[@violetrosequast340]

I agree. Also love the golden series by Pantene.

[@harleymyers2682]

@@violetrosequast340 I haven’t tried that series yet I heard bad things about Pantene but I’ll look into it!!

[@fpereda]

Amazing video!! Please make a video on scalp and also tell us why you don't like castor oil :)

[@thesspascual3275]

Hi,i'm one of your new subscribers.I like the information you gave about oil like coconut oil.I'm living in a tropical country, my mother and grandmother used home made coconut oil in me and my sisters hair when we were still young and it's okay.But i heard and watched some videos that said that oil is not okay in the hair specially wavy or curly.But now I'm glad by searching i found your video and right after watching, I click the like then subscribe😊

[@melanier4985]

Appreciate the video on oils. Will you do a video on which are the best products to use to encourage hair growth in bald spots?

[@noneedanickname]

Amazing video, so informative and useful!! Thank you 🤗💙 Regarding the video about oils for the scalp, I'd love to know which can actually make our scalp healthy and if they are advisable for people with sebhorreic dermatitis. Thanks again, you are just the best

[@noyb88881]

Thank you, the misinformation with curly hair is crazy. They all just make it extremely difficult to figure out a very simple process for your unique hair needs. My philosophy is not to think that products “Save” or “kill” my hair, rather my routine is most important for healthy hair

[@JiixBooks]

and that is why you are the best curly hair girlie

[@LethalLemonLime]

Thank you!! This silly no butters no oils thing has been getting on my last nerves cause it just doesn't make sense. Especially considering the fact that water in the hair strand is not a good thing UNLESS you have dehydrated hair (which I think most type 4s have tbh), but even then too much water is still bad. Also their obsession with it being raw vs in a formula is so weird. Whether you're using a hair serum filled with oils and some other products, or a raw oil/butter, you're still going to have a bad time, if you're not washing the oils out properly and allowing them to build up and not using them properly.

[@lindakoberna3465]

You made have answered my question. So my coconut oil doesn't have to be specifically formulated for hair. I do make sure I cleanse my scalp well. Clarify regularly, shampoo twice, 1-2 times a week. But I can't find that perfect pre-poo oil and all this talk about coconut oil has my mind going to my kitchen cupboard where there is an entire bottle of organic coconut oil.

[@libfuzzy4629]

Why are yall fighting natural hair stylists who've worked on hundreds of heads. They've seen the long term effects of women who use raw oils and no raw oils are not the same as using well formulated products that contain oils in them. Formulated products are created with emulsifiers to bind the products together and they can wash out of the hair. But raw oils coat the hair and are difficult to wash off

[@ceystal]

Would love to know the scientific details and controversies on keeping oil on the scalp for a few hours vs overnight!

[@perefalc]

This video was super helpful! Thank you!

[@CoolestRedHead]

Receipts QUEEN🔥

[@pattypat1266]

Yes, yes! Scalp oil video pls! 😊

[@ashlee8318]

Please do a vid on scalp oils soon! I never know how/when to apply scalp oils correctly. I don’t want to clog my hair follicles and make my scalp dryness/hair loss worse.

[@evenYC63]

Thank you so much this is very informative. I would LOVE to see a scalp oil video. p.s.... I just discovered you recently and love your curls and your videos.

[@mlala1814]

Yay to more drugstore product reviews!! 🤗

[@vivianqn624]

can't wait for your scalp oil video!

[@sapphireblue3686]

Thank you! I see so many different opinions, but I trust you so I'm sticking with my coconut oil and finishing oil now😊😂 Ok so I used the coconut oil on my hair as a prepoo, but it gave me too much protein this time. I'm gonna not use it next time and just use a serum over to afterwards and see what happens

[@jenniferorr938]

Mel you’re the best !

[@Jess_icaaaaaaa]

I have straight, fine hair and still watch your content!💖 Also I did scalp oiling and i stopped and no longer do it because it didn’t do anything for me and I starting getting breakouts in my scalp! I do however put oil on my lengths and ends I you the OGX miracle oil on it and it’s great my hair is SO SOFT AND HEALTHY!💁🏻‍♀️🥰💕

[@mm-best9997]

We definitely need a scalp oil video!

[@teresah1339]

thank you!!! i have been seeing all the tiktoks you shared and it was getting confusing. women in stem 🤩

[@JJTL1610]

I’d love to know more about products and care for grey curlies!