THE UGLY TRUTHS OF STRAIGHTENING CURLY HAIR (back to curly routine)

WHAT'S GOOD EVERYBODY we’re going to talk about what’s not. Yea it's time to get serious alright, I'm gonna straighten you out so slick back while I bring my curls back throughout this video (because it’s day 9 and unfortunately it’s time although the hair is looking the best it’s looked all week-but we’ll get to why in a bit) The topics on deck are going to relate to straightening curly hair, the myths, the dangers, the PLUNGE keratin treatments, hair botox, and how all of these things affect the hair long term. By the end of this video, you should have most if not all of your hair straightening questions answered, and see how my curls bounce back so without further ado, let's get to it.
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[@isingsometimes]

I can’t believe people were calling your hair frizzy, it is literally perfect. I’m glad you talked about texture because I can tell when a curly girl has a blow out. Curly hair isn’t meant to be sleek and it’s not worth the damage!

[@sharroon7574]

Frizzy hair was cool in the 80's but now it's practically illegal, it's so dumb. My hair is wavy/curly but not sleek, it's porous and people only compliment me when it's flat ironed. I don't care but it's strange.

[@Asahi08]

No matter what I do my hair is frizzy. I've done everything that I've been told to do and nope my hair keeps frizz. It doesn't help that I live in Florida.

[@rimuruslime23]

My hair is like Mels. I use rollers and it comes out really smooth. Thats my secret bcz blow drying makes my hair look frizzy.

[@tiahnarodriguez3809]

@@rimuruslime23 The reason for that is because blow drying makes the hair move around, so it frizzes more easily compared to a roller set which keeps your hair in place while it dries. I blow dry my hair on high heat, but low air and it gets pretty smooth.

[@KO-mj3uo]

@@Asahi08Its bad for your hair, but if you go to a Hispanic salon they will have your blowout so straight it feels like half your hair is gone 😂 You’ll also sweat your butt off under the dryer with a big roller set in, but zero frizz & Ive always had frizzy/coarse hair.

[@Bailee_Huck]

I'm a curly haired hairstylist and Mel has taught me more than cosmetology school ever did about alot of things 🙌

[@choochd]

I am a male with short, straight hair but I've recently started watching Mell for entertainment/education purposes because she is a superstar in this arena and I just love to watch people in their element. You can learn so much.

[@tuttyfat]

She is definitely entertaining.

[@CensuradaPorBoleta]

She’s also so down to earth, funny and humble. She seems to be a kind person. A lot of influencers might have the knowledge but come off as pretentious.

[@mo.G_2020]

Yeah man she is lovely 😍 a funny and so kind

[@gustavoacevedo3998]

"Superstar en this arena" 😊 What a beautyfull thing to say! ON POINT! FLOR-

[@gauchesymbiote1039]

ADHD KZbinrs are the best.

[@donewastingtime7939]

I remember when keratin treatment was a craze back in the days and almost every salon always recommended you doing it. The funniest (worst) part about is that they were trying to sell the story that it can help your curls. Not saying that "help" meant your curls being ruined hence why it would be "fixed" because you would have "normal" hair after it. It was always like "You should do keratin treatment it can help your hair. / Have you ever consider doing keratin treatment? / Doing keratin treatment can FIX your hair in helping it reset." I'm glad I never gave into this, but it is still funny to me when I remember this period of time. Some hair salons still try to sell this story.

[@dinajonaky4796]

Sameeeee here 💀I still get these comments

[@KO-mj3uo]

I was always so so close to giving in. Thank goodness I didn’t. I just went for blowouts at Hispanic salons. Lol

[@perly0153]

They got me in... 😂 got my hair back after deep masking every 3 days for 2 weeks ...

[@stargwynn1]

Can you do a scientify Mell on heat protectant Ingredients? I’m seeing multi use/benefit sprays that look like they don’t use enough heat protectant ingredients (mostly water and sunflower oil)

[@TheLlaura90]

Same. Id love more info about what chemicals to look for I we need x y z results.

[@HannaG123]

Yessss I would love to see this!! ❤ I also have a really hard time finding heat protectants that don’t make my hair feel a bit tangly and tacky (on the occasions that I do straighten it).

[@ShayCWin]

Co-signing! Would LOVE this video

[@SoniaRossi72]

Surely if these sprays have oil in it, and with the heat of the straighteners, our hair will fry? 😅

[@oisforoxygen]

I second this!

[@johannajf7914]

Yes cut it shorter! The feeling of getting rid of damaged ends and how fun it is to have 'new' hair by having another length is great. Whenever I get the urge to bleach my hair I cut a few inches instead and it works every time as it still feels like new hair.

[@piap4568]

Ughhh yes I love the short hair on Mell 😩

[@katetamsyn]

That’s exactly what I did last weekend. I had a haircut booked but really wanted a change of colour. Instead, I got 3 or 4 inches cut off and I love it 😊

[@honeybee2356]

True. I love her natural color thought 🤗

[@franceskeller4536]

Videos like this remind me just how much I am thankful for your channel Mel! There’s way too much hate and gate keeping and pettiness within the haircare/curly space. You’re a breath of fresh air!

[@boopdoop2251]

I totally agree! People thinking they have the right to tell others what they “should” be doing with their hair is just awful.

[@zenagitana]

Oh my goodness, you saying that your hair is just poofy, YES! My sister, who is a hairdresser, refuses to blow out my hair straight because it's so resistant. It starts curling up *immediately*. She will flat iron it though and that will keep it sort of straight but flyway because it has no weight.

[@FlowerPower-cf2fp]

I used to get a silky blowout and that could last a week. I rarely did it but always loved when I did. Then one day no more. Wouldn't even last an hour. Roots got poofy fast and body didn't lay flat. And these were professionals doing it. Also felt it had a "burnt" look to it. Not burnt but sort of dull. Not silky and soft even though it was technically straight. It looked like the hair of the woman who did the hair Botox. It just looked dry and brittle.

[@oliviah1263]

Yes! A blowout just does not work on my curly hair. I’ve literally told hair dressers that my hair won’t stay straight with just a blowout and not followed up with a hair straightener and the hair dressers just wouldn’t believe me. This was before curly hair stylists were more common

[@gummy5862]

@@oliviah1263 I think you probably have to chemically straighten it in order for blowouts to work. Alexandria's Girly Talk has naturally thick, curly hair and always has her hair in a blown out style. However, she chemically straightens it with profesional-grade products.

[@FlowerPower-cf2fp]

@@oliviah1263 sorry I meant blowout + straightener

[@raheeeg]

This is why I just bought a wig 😅 I even got a silk press last year and the drive home made the back frizz up 😂 I was gutted

[@mariagabrieladejesusalba4883]

I love that you're so informative! I used to follow different "curly hair gurus" but now I just stick to you because you simply justify every bit of info you give!

[@ngndnd]

Cutting my hair was probably the best thing i ever did. I kept wondering why my hair still looked terrible even after following curly hair routines, then one day i grabbed some scissors and cut my hair to my shoulders and the difference was like night and day

[@Barnes247]

I’m beyond confused on the oil thing. Black Girl Curls says we shouldn’t put raw oils or butters in our hair or on the scalp. Can you please do a video explaining and addressing why you believe it’s okay to do so? 🙏🏽. Thank you for the great video in general. It was very informative! 💖

[@SexMusicPlants]

The oil is used as a scalp treatment in this application. Just put it on the scalp and wrap up your hair to keep in the heat. You can leave on for 10 mins, 30mins, 3hrs or as long as you're comfy. I put it on and leave it overnight every 5/6 days when I wash my hair. I also put it on all of my hair, not just the scalp. Some oils are heavier than others and, some hair doesn't need as much. Just play with it on your scalp. Do sections, use a little and lightly rub it all over to start.

[@alicesings1971]

Same here Mel ! When I try to straighten my hair it’s always a bit puffy. And when it rains (which is Seattle’s middle name) the waves start forming. Your personality is amazing and your a natural comedic. ❤

[@deanna5671]

Happy Texture Thursday!! Excited for this one!! There's so many myths about curlies straightening their hair so thank you!! Much love and happiness!! Xoxo 😘

[@verslanglais]

Omg girl you crack me up!! You are so smart and never afraid to make fun of yourself, which makes you extremely relatable. I learned everything I know about my hair from you. Thanks for posting!

[@ashlyxooo]

i just started my curly hair routine after straighten my hair almost everyday for 2 years. thank you so much for helping me love my curls!

[@mishie618]

Mel, you have truly helped me take the best care of my hair, and I am forever grateful. Especially since I started my wavy curly transition using .. the cgm...and immediately felt the buildup from all of the recommended buttery and heavy products, which I don't use cgm anymore, thank god, and I have learned so much from you about sulfates and silicones and how they are NOT THE DEVIL!!! not properly protecting and clarifying and also which products are better for my hair type, but honestly the list goes on and on of how many ways you have helped. I'm a solo mom to my 4 yr old with autism, and self care is very hard to come by. But I spend my nights pouring through your vids learning all I can. That also includes laughing during every video. 🌸😆❤️

[@Nicole-vn7id]

I recommend your videos to every curly I can. When they ask questions, I will answer but then I will say just go to the source that I got the info... Mel. It's so satisfying to see the hair go from straight back to curly. It always feels so good! Thank you for keeping our hairs healthy and educated lol.

[@watkinsae]

Just straightened mine for the first time in over a year after restoring my curls too! Felt like I was re-doing the damage every time I put the irons to my hair. I couldn't wait to wash it out, give it a mega-conditioning mask and get my curls back! So nice to have soft hair again. Love your curls ladies! xxx

[@nanita6310]

Yaaay texture Thursday! Hope you're doing well. Your hair looks so healthy! 😍 you have taught me so much I can't thank you enough. I'm going 2 straightened my hair in a few days so these steps help me! Also red/burgundy is definitely your color 😍 💕

[@applefarm6126]

Oh snap, love watching your videos and getting educated. Can’t wait to style.

[@gfm1985]

You’re so inclusive it makes me cross to think anyone would criticise you! Your hair looked cool and fun in those big bouncy waves. Your natural texture is so beautiful (as is everyone’s) xx

[@susanmeadows627]

Love you Mel! I trust your advice over anyone! 👍❤️

[@bobbiecombs6608]

Yay!!! Just finished wash day and now you've posted a video!!! Just what I needed!

[@mooreorless2586]

Can’t wait for the winter routines ❤ My hair likes the cold, especially with low humidity. It’s my best volume. In the summer in Savannah Ga, my curls fall, and go limp (even if I had a great wash day) because of humidity.

[@Pecan27304]

Beautiful ! Thanks Mell for your tips and encouragement with curly hair! I was teased relentlessly for my curls in school, painful. But I accepted my curls and at 59, it still helps to see other curly haired sisters and how they style. My hair is like yours mostly but it’s all gray now We are one big hair club that gets how it is LOL

[@jocelynchavez8054]

Mel loving your hair dark! Thank you so much for this video!

[@elizabethmoore2462]

Your curls absolutely pop with the dark hair colour! Thanks for the video!

[@dianaferreras963]

I love this Mel, very informative and your curls look so amazing 😻 you make me wanna to go back to dark. 💗

[@Lalalambert11]

LOVE your channel!!! I love your hair!! Just found you!! Watching 2 videos a day…..learning so much, thank you!😘

[@deeecanta]

Happy to see you without the cast. I love how well you explain things to us. I bought the Curl Gel and it is PHENOMENAL. It makes a huge difference in my hair. I love it. Also, your end result is gorgeous! Those curls are perfection!

[@amandaashly789]

Recently did a blow dry and straightening at home (after years and I mean YEARS of not doing it. It was lovely. I got a curly cut 2 months ago and it’s grown out pretty quickly. Wash day was today and it was fun while it lasted 😊 I probably will do it again in a couple months. It was fun to be able to leave my hair alone and have it not get tangled. Mom life has my curls in a mom bun 24/7 😅

[@rainbowbritebrini2150]

Exactly the information I was looking for, I learned so much! Thank you gorgeous ❤

[@agaakabaron-5091]

Love everything about this workout, stories and all! Thank You! ❤

[@imacurlygirl]

Hi Mel, this video just popped up on my KZbin feed. Last winter I began to "straighten" my curly hair with a blow dryer and brush. I must have done it about a dozen times before I noticed I had breakage on the sides near my face. When i went to the hairdresser last month for a trim, she told me she needed to cut 2 inches because my hair had a lot of breakage throughout my head! NEVER AGAIN will I do that!!!! By the way, I just tried your new hair gel and I absolutely LOVE it!!!! I saw it on another channel and decided to give it a try. It is perfect for my curls!!!! I just subscribed to your channel!!

[@katherinejimenez7237]

Been with straight hair for a week and now ready to go back to my 3c curly hair and this couldn't come at a more perfect time !!🙌 thank you for all you have posted!🥺

[@quintecence]

Same, except my wash day way 3 days ago - I can still get another 4-5 days out of it before my scalp starts screaming at me 😂

[@barbarabrian3917]

Love love love you’re curly hair no more flat iron ❤

[@caramcilwaine3468]

i couldn't last a full week, i made it 4-5 days before I just felt it was too flat and my scalp needed some love. Also it was raining.

[@quintecence]

@@caramcilwaine3468 satin lined beanies are your friend - if you can't find any, just wear your bonnet under a beanie when it rains.. also, lightweight scalp oils (if you have a dry scalp) and dry shampoo help to extend the wash..

[@caramcilwaine3468]

@@quintecence I have and wear satin bonnets and appreciate all Mell's content

[@Chappysmom]

My hair is just past my shoulders and in the wavy-curly range, and I would LOVE some tips for getting it straight in the back when I cut it. Since it stretches out so quickly, it really matters that it be more of less straight across the back but I always have trouble with that. Your haircut videos are wonderful, but this is the one thing I have the most trouble with! So glad to see you are two-handed again. I broke my wrist when I was a teenager and sympathize!

[@derrickjenniferwatkins1394]

Hi Mel! Thanks for all the good advice and tips!

[@myladyfigueroa]

This reminded me of one of your older videos like when I first started watching. Learned a lot here!

[@dianem7771]

Very helpful information. I've been struggling with reviving my curls on one side of my hair. I need to get the K18 leave-in and pray it helps. I barely ever wear my hair straight, but I must have damaged it at some point... Thank you for all the tips and tricks. I LOVE your curls!!

[@leilanimota4697]

Your curls are truly amazing. All the tutorial videos you have given time and energy to make has been so helpful. I honestly never thought I would have curls again and maybe give up in the middle of the process. But thanks to all your educated and professional, well made videos, I’m a curly girl again. Yay! I would like to see more budget friendly videos. I also had a question. My niece is 2 years old and she is a textured girl (so happy). What products would you recommend for little ones and how to care for their hair??? My sister is also expecting a second, a boy, and we are also curious if he will have texture hair or straight her like his pops. Thanks for taking time to read my message!

[@quintecence]

My hair is dense and course, it always looks poofy when straight so I don't leave it straight. I put in buns or braids to get waves and looser curls after straightening - it just makes my hair look better with all the natural poof it has.. it's currently "straight" for like the 7th time this year 😂 I used to go to a hairdresser in my home city to get a straight cut because I couldn't find anyone I trusted to cut my hair curly. Every time I went in, they would try and offer me a keratin treatment and I'd refuse. They didn't understand the concept of someone liking their hair naturally curly. I eventually found someone in my new city who could do curly cuts and I'm never going to let anyone else touch my hair ever again!

[@Jazziboo2110]

Mellllllll pleaseeeeeee budget hair routine!!!! I wanna learn more about my weird curl/wavy pattern!!!💀💀💀💀

[@jenniferberry8253]

Well done and comprehensive video! Thank you Mel!

[@wonderwoman5873]

Please share more with botox and keratin and how it affects hair. Thank you Mell for your channel. It is the best!

[@dayleo]

girl I just want to thank you sm because your vids helped me a great deal.

[@soniaburgos4595]

Love the curls!😍 Let your hair grow out.😊💖

[@_Lunitunez622]

Hi Mell! Looking gorgeous as always.

[@Lunnaa_]

brown hair and the burgundy tracksuit looks soooo good on you !!

[@Shannon-nh1nc]

Just found you thru your k18 review, and I'm so glad I did. My 3 yr daughter is blessed with curly hair and I'm so lost! It already looks dry with frizzy fly aways and I've never even put heat to it. I wasn't even really brushing it but now with enough conditioner I can brush it wet and it's starting to grow. I don't want to put heat to it. I don't know what I'm doing 🥺 so I'm going to keep watching your vids. Other than detanglers I've never put anything on it. So glad I found you!

[@ireneruiz9766]

My daughter found Mel and we meaning other daughter and myself started following her. We all have different pattern types. By learning the science of our hair we all found products to help us. We've passed what we've learned on. Our bad curl days are far and few! We found curlsmith to be our holy grail.

[@donnalayne2395]

I think your hair looks amazing and was thinking to myself she could go a little while longer before washing and then you said it had been 10 days since your wash 😮 but man your hair still looked like the day you did your blowout👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 you are the hair Queen and you are beautiful ❤

[@Flotastic2407]

Your curly hair at the end of the video is *chef's kiss*! 😍

[@farrieterrisky]

I got asked by my hair dresser last week if I've even tried to blow out my hair.... many years ago I've tried... but I always look like a poodle. I may have to try it again with tricks by Mel... you're the reason I've been able to learn how to do anything with my curly hair. Only took 32 years to learn how to manage this mane! Thank you for everything you do!

[@lindavernon18]

Mell, I love your videos. You’ve inspired me so much! Wish you could come to the UK to work your magic on my poofy hair! Xxx

[@Todiisms]

I did a Brazilian blowout a few years ago. Went from curly frizzy hair to pin straight hair. Soft and shiny. I do a root touch up 3 to 6 months. I just use a blow dryer and it looks like the pin straight example on the video. I can swim, go out in rain or humidity, and it remains smooth. For me this was the miracle I prayed for, for years.

[@corninyourpoop]

I do them as well and they are also the answer to my prayers as the super tight curls did not feel "me" nor fit my style. Plus it is hard to upkeep and make it look good especially when the curls are coarse. What brand do you use? Mine lasts a good amount of time but this go round wasn't as good as the one I did last year. I was using keratin research gold.

[@amna0alhawaj]

That's exactly how I felt until my hair started to fall out in clumps

[@corninyourpoop]

@@amna0alhawaj that is awful, so sorry you had that reaction. I've seen it happen in reviews when I started to do my own instead of going to the salon. How long did it take for that to happen? Did you just end up embracing the curl? Have you thought about wigs? Might seem like a crazy question but I considered them because my hair is so difficult and frustrating.

[@amna0alhawaj]

@corn in your poop Hey, thank you for your reply. It started in the third year. I was so, so happy with my straight beautiful hair it was like the answer to my prayers. Unfortunately, I started to slowly notice that my hair was shedding. Eventually, it just started falling out in clumps, and I developed a bold spot. I always did the Brazilian treatment in an expensive, well reviewed salon with the same professional, so I'm not sure what happened, really. I ended up going to a dermatologist and finally getting rid of that bold spot. Imagine getting injections straight in your scalp? That wasn't fun. A billion dollars later, it's still not at 100%. Now, I've been on a curly hair journey for a year and starting to embrace my natural hair. And by the way, my curl pattern is not where it used to be at all. I thought Brazillian was supposed to fade, but it didn't completely.

[@Todiisms]

@@amna0alhawaj oh I’m so sorry, how terrible. I hope it grew back.

[@LyssieLysse]

Great video! I’m a kinky coily chick and I used to get relaxers years ago. I did the big chop last year to get rid of the chemically damaged hair and I haven’t looked back. I only use heat for trims about twice a year, but that’s it. I love my curls!

[@kasseytavarezleon649]

Hi Mel! Could you please do a video of budget friendly routine and treatments for curly hair? I'd love to heard your recommendations as I'm kinda new in these 'wear your hair natural' world and just recover some curls. Love from Dominican Republic 🇩🇴. I love your videos!

[@danarojo4138]

Miss gurl I gotta see an updated winter curl routine please❤ and glad to see ur wrist doing better !

[@ManesByMell]

Thank you my lovely ❤️❤️ working on it! The snow has fallen so she’s coming!!

[@sara.m88]

So informative and such an fun video! Thanks!

[@lucrecevonkasm]

Thank you so much Mel, I have just watched this again to make notes. Thank you for touching on the subject of hormones and how they affect the hair...as a 49 year old woman I can testify that my hair has changed so much with age and not for the better. I was born with beautiful smooth ringlets which disappeared at puberty and turned just wavy but still smooth. It has progressively become more frizzy and now unfortunately it is like a Brillo pad and smoothing it is impossible, I have to learn to live with it but it is hard because I look a mess. 😔 I get a good 5cm trim every 8 weeks minimum, only heat diffuse on the lowest setting, apart from once a month I try blow drying with no straighteners, my hair is 40% grey with no treatment or colour. I would be eternally grateful for a budget version of this video. Please help! Take care and stay well 💙🙏🏻🕊☺️

[@annamariajohnson8333]

I am in the same boat as you. My hair used to be curly and thick but from the age of 48 has changed so much. It is pure frizz and breaks so easily. Nothing could make it smooth and glossy and in cold weather, it looks wet in five minutes and drys to a filthy frizz and looks so ugly. About 9 months ago I got so fed up with it, I had it cut into a very very short pixie. Everyone says how much it suits me as I am very petite. But I'm getting bored with it and want to grow it long again and try some of the new products on the market. I'm 52 now and so want beautiful hair again like when I was younger. It's very upsetting when there's nothing that can be done for my hair other than to have it all cut off 😕

[@karycantowe9207]

@Lucrece @Anna Maria Yes ladies, thank you for asking the wonderful Mel to do the occasional video on post-menopausal hair! (And by that I mean to include perimenopausal hair--basically, hair over 40!). I trust her more than any other hair KZbinr or indeed, real-life stylist. I would love to hear her tackle common problems with aging hair: hormonal curl pattern changes; terminal dryness that seems not to yield to *any* treatments; the major life decision that is grey hair (color it? blend the grey in? go silver or white?); the distinctive problems presented by grey hair if you decide to keep it natural (especially what might be termed "textural diversity": the fact that your grey strands are often quite sturdy and coarse, while your non-grey strands are fine and delicate); the psychological trauma of realizing that what you have always viewed as an impossibly frumpy and old-fashioned hairstyle, aka, the "grandma perm" or, for naturally curly ladies, "grandma short curls"--has a lot to recommend it (wash-and-go, minimal upkeep, arthritis-friendly, effective camouflage for thinning hair [curls both add volume *and* blur the edges at which scalp and hair meet, thus tricking the eye]. Help us Mel!

[@fieryrouge]

Love to see a few different affordable options as this economy is making the beauty budget break. Hope to see a few options. Looking forward to your upcoming winter routine as snow is here for the winter😢 in my area.

[@kaylahowell5705]

At the point Mell just need to do my hair because Omggggg she is so good and amazing.

[@maeugrincon2267]

Loved the video! Thank you very much for everything you do for us :)

[@stefaniward355]

Ahhh thank you so much for talking about how it’s normal for our hair to still look poofy when it’s straightened! Mine will never be heavy and silky and flat. Always thought it was because I was doing something wrong or used the wrong products. Now I know it’s just the fine texture and high priority. Just fine and frizzy over here! 😂

[@annanyavijay1628]

Lots and lots of love to you mell! ❤️ I am 18 and i had really curly hair but I straighten it so much throughout my life and had no idea about styling ( just oiling, shampooing) which was good but still the straighting has damaged my hair so much it seems to forget everything it was before. I am transitioning since last 5 months just doing what all the initial steps and waiting patiently. 🤞🏻

[@florl.delgado4093]

"It will happen" Patients is key. You'll see.

[@lillyh3447]

I just passed my 6 month mark and the improvements have been drastic! Good luck on your curly journey ✨

[@deanacincotta2236]

So much excellent information! Thank you so much ❤

[@lapinta11]

Your hair looks gorgeous!!!

[@cleocatra9324]

I straightened my hair for about 15 years because I thought my waves were ugly poofy and unkempt. If if known how to properly hydrate and care for my curls my life woulda been different.

[@mammierenae]

Hair is gorgeous 🎉the whole vid from the back was 😮🤩🤩🤩. I always pass the heat like daily to keep the silky look but I feel my curls are not coming back as well when that’s done. I need to learn about what oils we can use while being straight.

[@daileighnovember]

U always look fabulous but i really love u (obviously) w ur natural curl! (As ive learned w myself as well)

[@sarakscott]

Girl, you are beautiful! No makeup even better!

[@princessandthepolish]

really enjoyed this video! learned a lot and enjoyed it!

[@genieshaffer9831]

I would ignore the people that criticize you!! You have beautiful hair and I love your tips. Thank you so much!!

[@ma5953]

Yes for the budget friendly video. And if possible please include products that can also be found in Europe!!!!

[@ManesByMell]

I got my friend to bring me some european products i look forward to trying

[@ma5953]

@@ManesByMell Oh brilliant!!!!!!!! 👍🎊

[@juniorchavesopicassodeyahu988]

Wow Mel you look gorgeous. Love your new hair color

[@ManesByMell]

thank you!!

[@takarasights]

Wow, gorgeous!!!! Girl, you do the most, so it's a lot to imagine doing myself, but damn those results look amazing

[@liaduarte4550]

What??? You're brunette? GORGEOUS

[@cindyparcher9613]

I’m a wavy and achieve a straighten look with just the Dyson Airwrap and the brush attachment. I would like to see some videos on wavy textures. Bring back the cousins.

[@btl4life220]

I’ve been trimming my own curly hair for half a decade. I just decided a few weeks ago to get it straightened by a professional and have her give me a trim. I knew I was gonna make it last two weeks but this past week I was really busy at work and I have all next week off for Thanksgiving so I was like I’ll just push it a little longer. I have had straight hair now for almost three weeks and I haven’t had straight hair at all in at least five years. Tomorrow’s gonna be a wash day and I’m hoping my curls bounce back🤞🏼🤞🏼🤞🏼🤞🏼🤞🏼

[@ninaharrell4587]

I LOVE watching your videos! You are very informative and break everything down. My daughter is 10 years old and has really curly hair. I have used a straightener and she has had it straightened with a hot comb. Are there any treatments that you would recommend for her? Also, is there a diffuser that you would recommend? Thank you! :)

[@nataliemadsen8369]

I stopped straightening my hair over 20 years ago I LOVE my 3b-c curls. My hair straight is like yours Mel. As soon as damp air wind rain would touch my hair it wood look awful. I have never looked back....❤❤

[@silvercurlszelda]

Great information Mel!

[@ManesByMell]

Thank you! I hope you found it interesting!

[@emiliequan4160]

It will be really nice to see a video about affordable fragrance free products in the near future please 😊 thank you

[@wilmacastaneda4188]

Mell, I love your videos! how damaging is the New Dyson Hair Wrap? I have the Dyson hair dryer and love it. or should I just blow dry with a round brush and my Dyson. My hair is 2B and 2C,

[@amiraazmy6701]

loved the content of this video -- thank you so much :) how to choose the right botox treatment (I believe there are many brands) and how damaging is it (maybe explained with chemistery :D)

[@ramiamarooni760]

Your hair color is my Hair Goalsss🥰😍😍😍😍

[@orozcoee01]

You look great with straight hair but your curly hair kills 😍🔥😍 also the length looks good.

[@claudiagarvey2938]

your hair length is perfIect. I love it. what a great and informtive video. I was a relaxer girl prior to letting my curls fly free. I no longer so that I just tried your Verb foam/gel. it is incredible A perfect product as my hair always laid flat. seriously perfect. I am going to combine it with ouidad curl cream as one of your other videos talked about 5 products you will always use and one was curl cream and your Verb so i take it the two products work well together. Love youand your channel

[@rebeccarangel-hernandez2243]

Great content! Love all these tips. You look amazing with both straight and curly hair but girl, curls make your face pop!

[@ciminot1222]

I had a different experience with my Keratin treatment. It made my hair healthier. I had one done and then for a whole year I barely used any heat on it and my curls had less frizz. One year later my feels so much healthier. It allowed me to leave my hair alone

[@denisemoreno2634]

Yes, can you do a budget friendly strengthing routine as well as give the products you recomend to splurge on. Also what do i look for in a good heat protectant

[@middlehermana]

Phew 😮‍💨 I got the keratin treatment for two years straight every 3 to 4 months… and Mel, my curls were dead. I stopped getting them done during COVID and my hair has slowly gotten healthier. I still straighten it but I am trying to embrace my curls again.

[@Katie21892]

Such a great and informative video! Thank you as always!!! ❤❤ I’d love to see you go shorter with the next cut, it’s always so inspiring 💇🏻‍♀️

[@joannechris7980]

Spot on Mel! I did Keratin Treatment for 3 years. It took over a year to get my hair back to its original curl. Remember, when they do the keratin treatment, it’s all the way to the root. So yea, over a year. And I love love love using the k18 in conjunction with some of the olaplex products. So if I use k18 today, next time I wash, I’ll use olaplex shampoo and conditioner. Works great! And makes sense to use that bond over that peptide. :)

[@samwtnw]

did you experience more hair loss than usual during the treatment?

[@joannechris7980]

During the keratin treatment? No, what I did experience was an irritated scalp and painful acne like welts that took forever to go away. And then when I stopped the treatments, I had a lot of damage and weird hair. Took over a year for my curls to come back to like before, however my hair was still in bad shape. Even with the monthly trim. I found Mel, and everything she suggested helped. Then the olaplex. That helped but still, a lot of heavy product, irritates my scalp. Like when your face breaks out from too much of……something. But K18! The bomb. As soon as I feel like I need it, I just do it. And I still use the olaplex shampoo n conditioner on the other days. I’ve also gone through menopause, but that was 10 years ago, before any of this. I don’t know if it was a factor. When I got the bumps, I did notice increased hair loss. I think it was inflammation from irritation. Keratin treatments require lots of heat, and I don’t care what “stuff” your putting in your hair, the heat kills. But I still use my hair dryer and sometimes straight iron when I want a straight day. Hahaha. Sorry long story, but felt the need to explain.

[@dawnmillier]

Oh my gosh that deep red is 100% YOUR COLOUR. So gorgeous on you.

[@lynzicollins8131]

Happy texture Thursday ❤️❤️

[@curlcurly7492]

Budget friendly routine please!!! Hopefully products that we can find in Australia

[@itsGINA11]

Shorter cut beautiful thank you for your vids! Love them!

[@ManesByMell]

Thank you Gina! Glad you enjoy them

[@jacyhenk5196]

Thank you for talking about curl training. I am using Olaplex. I like to cocktail the No.9 and the No.7 before my “leave-in”, which is a Curlsmith cocktail of the Thickening Lotion and the Moisture Memory Activator. I had a great 3 day run with these. Jacy fine 3A low porosity .

[@venusmercado]

I had the NEW KC Texture treatment done in August and loved the no heat keratin treatment. It made my curls so bouncy and lasted almost 3 months (I only wash about 2x a week).

[@Nicegirljenn]

YES BUDGET FRIENDLY ROUTINE PLZ