VLOGMAS // LET GO OF this commonly shared outdated hair care advice | ALOVE4ME

[@imac4082]

Yasss. Loving the unapologetic realness. I'm still DCing every week, because I don't re-moisturize, rehydrate, re-nothing all week long. The hydration has to last from wash day to wash day, lbvs. So the most outdated advice, IMO, is there is a right way and a wrong way to care for hair. You care for your own hair the way that best fits you.

[@2536l1]

THIS IS ME! since I tried no oils and no butters I have gotten used to not remoisturizing and I like it like that! lazy routine ftw!

[@tonihayes5330]

Me, too! I just considering some type of moisturizing routine between washes! Ugh! Love my low key styling. But I do deep condition every week. 🤷🏽‍♀️

[@rinawallace1962]

Another great and relevant video. One step I don't do anymore is prepoo. My hair is so easy to detangle with conditioner in the shower. It only takes about 10 minutes, with very little shedding.

[@daniellechisolm4759]

Using a conditioner before a deep conditioner.

[@immortally87]

I’m always confused when I see people do this

[@ALove4Me]

I’ve been guilty of this in the past 😬

[@denyshadials5702]

Money down the drain

[@HumbleWifeandMom]

Lol, listen! I hear you sis, but my hair understand the assignment when I do this! Curls be POPPING! Lol!

[@oneflowerlover]

I always say natural hair can hide a multitude of sin. Blowing your hair out allows you to see how bad your ends really are. I have seen countless people with big beautiful hair, but when the hair was blown out, the ends were horrible. Therefore, I encourage the use of heat for trims. Perhaps, the whole trimming every six weeks comes from the relaxer days. I never understood that either.

[@melleciosa]

The more days your wash and go "lasts" the better. When I learned you wash your hair every five days, was like a release from the shackles lol washing my hair every five days or so has dramatically cut down on knots and excessive shedding. There is no need to rock day 8 and 9 hair like you win a prize for it.... Also I have too many products and washing every five days gets me through my ridiculous stash

[@natural4269]

I agree. I just started a 5 day wash cycle about two weeks ago. I love it. I also get to use up my stash and I’m less hesitant to try new combos or new products I’ve been holding on to because if I don’t like it, it’s changing in 5 days anyway.

[@tonihayes5330]

Amen! Need to get rid of soooo many products! And way fewer knots when wash on the regular.

[@denyshadials5702]

Yep. Mine lasts 4-5 regardless of the quality of the products. I like washing my hair that frequently and I prefer to use cheaper products because of that too. I like having hydrated hair and a calm clean scalp.

[@ashleywright9223]

Around 8 months ago I decided to grow out my hair and spent a lot of time researching products, advice etc and that’s how I found you and loved your content. Well, a month ago I decided longer hair wasn’t for me (so much work 😩) and I shaved it all off. But I still watch all your hair videos as well as your other content. Some people have voices you just like to listen to, and yours is one of them.

[@ALove4Me]

Thank you so much ❤️

[@Nille0212]

I agree with everything except the deep conditioning. I do it every single time I wash my hair. I don't even have regular conditioner in my stash. It's the best way for me to keep my hair healthy. Otherwise, I agree with everything else 100%. Especially silicones! I use them all the time. I clarify often, so I don't worry about it. 🤷🏿‍♀️🤷🏿‍♀️🤷🏿‍♀️

[@quartzzhuit]

I use grease with petroleum to seal my coarse, high density, low porosity hair. 😁

[@ReigningGlory9083]

As far as heat,deep conditioning less is best. Now trimming and piling products without appropriate cleansing is another ball of confusion. The thing some people go overboard is protective styles gone awry. Yes you can wear them braids, twist bantu or dreads BUT if they are so tight that your hair is clinging to your scalp as if to get an unexpected eviction notice*it's too dang tight*! Yes these styles are often protective and help maintain length and save time but doing them the RIGHT way is the only way to reap the benefits. Oh yes one more...stop thinking all diy are going to help improve your hair. Everyone's getting crafty and some of them will help but know your own prescription and stop letting your judgement take a back seat to common sense. Okay I think that wrapped it up for me. Good advice and I am more the wiser to be bestowed with such. 😊

[@erniecelindsey8418]

That depends on the person. My daughter keeps her hair flat ironed 80% of the time and her hair is a little past her butt cheeks. I keep my hair flat ironed all of the time and since I started keeping my hair in a stretched state, it has grown to mid back where I keep it cut because that's a good length for me. My hair did not start to thrive until I stopped letting it tangle up doing curly styles.

[@digitallocations1423]

@@erniecelindsey8418 Straightening doesn't cause any stress to the scalp. Braids do.

[@TressesOfAlexis]

🤣🤣🤣 Not you choosing violence from the tippy top of this video lmaooooooo

[@ALove4Me]

🤷🏾‍♀️

[@eyekandy3000]

Well this is advice from Cathy Howse who was was the first hair guru that I followed. She said you never have to trim your hair because dead ends don’t split all the way to the root. Although that is true your ends will continue to stay ragged and does not help with length retention. So yes you should trim.

[@PreppyFay12]

I enjoy modified silicones in one of my favorite stylers! I prefer using products though that are water soluble or modified oils/silicones/butters to be soluble in water so it’s easier to wash out with a gentler cleanser on wash day. I don’t like using harsh shampoos too often because they can cause unnecessary damage to my hair overtime.

[@dianabryan7421]

I just love your videos your platform is just so real and relatable! You have your own corner in the KZbin world.

[@SanaaJadeCruz]

Trimming 8 to 10 weeks works well for thin hair in my experience. A real trim isn't an inch that's a cut. But I agree to each it's own.

[@ALove4Me]

Thanks for sharing!

[@SheReaDelSol]

lmao at the intro

[@ALove4Me]

😂

[@ccnapoole]

Loved this! I'm a lazy natural so I really don't have time to be doing everything all the time. Also I love silicones!

[@Neosoul_prima]

Comes definitely helped me keep hair on my head, after these crazy NYC summers

[@glendajohnson7124]

Say what you will, but after 40 years of flat irons I stopped in 2020...my hair, has grown in an amazing way. Yes I trim every weeks or so, because I easily had about 6 inches of heat damage that would not curl, despite having gone natural in 2012. I agree with ALove4Me, no need to overdo products or processes, BUT know what works for YOU. I didn't want to do a big chop so trimming and no heat tools has been a big plus for me. All the best y'all!

[@channel73459]

Exactly, you dont have to deep condition your hair every week, it's no like the hair is always damaged cz most you tubers be saying deep condition every week to grow your hair which ain't really necessary in my opinion

[@toi3761]

Yesss every natural & transitioning to natural needs this video. 🙌🏾

[@angel_arabella]

Very good info.Thanks. Some I’ve had to learn over the years myself 😫 lol. Your twist look good!

[@patfrazier9285]

I'm soooo glad you posted this. Those old behind myths are tiring.

[@dyanasbdoriginalchannel1492]

I do deep conditioning biweekly. I experienced heat damage w the weekly thing

[@jeanninegorden8142]

Welp, we are starting off Vlogmas with some 🍵

[@junemallen5530]

So refreshing!!!!!! Thank you. 😊🙏👍

[@nickynatro]

I love your hair. Those twists❤️❤️❤️

[@Cook_with_mE1907]

Someone should do a vid on who had the worse BF sales of 2021 ijs

[@atterol765]

I enjoyed the intro. It made me feel Christmasy YAy

[@natashyahendrix2]

I've been away Way to loong! Glad to be back. Time to binge watch vlogmas and your other content.

[@ALove4Me]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@xy11xy]

Very smart commentary.

[@1409musiclover]

All great tea

[@yayabell8341]

Very well said! 👏🏽👏🏽

[@ALove4Me]

Thank you!

[@Eveningbreeze721]

I don't think most people feel silicones are "bad". But I don't feel I can go as long without shampoo when I use them. Everyone's regimen, hair, and preferences vary. I don't ever see anyone saying they deep condition multiple times a week. Who has the time? Lol also unpopular opinion maybe....? Prepoo is not necessary. I never do that. My hair is fine.

[@ALove4Me]

There are definitely lots of people on KZbin that think silicones are bad

[@DeWizardMama]

Yesss, I love Vlogmas!!

[@shantehale3188]

Happy Vlogmas😘😘😘

[@lakershaolivarez1034]

Excellent!!! 👍🏽

[@Cook_with_mE1907]

did know half of these and never did them anyway

[@ErinGrime]

Same, plus I’m a lazy natural and some of these myths are just doing too much for me personally.

[@teesnapz5830]

Agree with all of these!!!

[@marshareid4255]

This was so needed and to the point. I appreciate this video and agree with you.

[@stephaniemorris9143]

Achia, what do you use to 'coat' your hair after washing? I'm trying to clarify the difference between coating vs sealing

[@ALove4Me]

Check out this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/boaoaWaFibmGjaM

[@nicolep4548]

If I heard correctly she coats with a light serum half the year and oils the other half

[@stephaniemorris9143]

@@ALove4Me thank you and Merry Christmas!

[@kearstenw3855]

Much appreciated 👍

[@francinemaultsby4727]

Love this video right on point do it matter what kind of serum to use I hve by garner sleek &shine serum should I be using it in the fall/winter

[@ALove4Me]

Nope, doesn’t matter.

[@francinemaultsby4727]

@@ALove4Me thanks now I’m use my serum next wash day I’m thinking only to use it in the summer now I no 😩😂

[@chrissy11217]

Great vid!

[@sharonray1287]

What did you not like about YNAB (you need a budget)?

[@ALove4Me]

I liked YNAB, but it’s easy for me to not use it for awhile and then catching up with the automatic import of purchases becomes overwhelming for me

[@uberhaute_naturalz84]

Camille Rose new Black Castor + Chebe New collection has silicones in the Deep Conditioner and I'm here for it.😀 And I'm happy your hair is growing beautifully 👋🏿👋🏿👋🏿

[@ALove4Me]

Thank you!

[@Turner0630]

I saw that too, and immediately I thought, “I wonder what Akia thinks of this and if she bought it (or any of the new collection)”…???

[@uberhaute_naturalz84]

@@Turner0630 the buttercream piqued my interest. It has so many smoothening ingredients like caprylic/capric triglycerides etc

[@ALove4Me]

@@Turner0630 Nope, I didn't buy anything from that collection.... but that doesn't mean I won't in the future. It depends on whether or not the products will be available again cause I don't necessarily want to share a collection people can't buy.

[@jjayjae_]

@@ALove4Me I hope they’ll eventually release it on the ground like they did with the Honey collection

[@denyshadials5702]

I’m ok with my leave-ins and stylers having silicone, but I can’t stand seeing them in a deep conditioner or shampoo-especially the shampoo 🙄 more build up is not why I reached for you…

[@ALove4Me]

Yea, I also find them annoying in shampoo

[@lookingatdaisies9901]

Wow this is me with the shampoo, I don't mind it in everything else even a deep conditioner. I bought a head and shoulders one recently fot it's antifungal purposes and was mildly alarmed that it have as much slip as my conditioner... Before that i didn't think silicones in shampoos were a thing. And as silicones are like synthetic oils, I don't want oils and butters in my shampoos either.

[@sassouusasoo3607]

But maybe that's why your hair is not that long, tho.

[@ALove4Me]

😂, thanks for the laugh

[@sassouusasoo3607]

@@ALove4Me Yes ,please laugh with your weird mouth 🤣.

[@Laysplace23]

I agree about silicones but I just think that it’s important to know that you want to be careful with how often you’re rotating them into your routine. The reality is that you have to clarify to get them out and if your hair is otherwise not dirty over clarifying your hair means over cleansing and drying out your hair from the inside. So I definitely agree about silicones but I think that if you wear your hair curly it’s just not something that you want to regularly utilize, especially if your hair is already dehydrated. I think ppl assume a one and done is healthy or unhealthy, but it’s the consistent use and/or how efficient your routine is.