Your HAIRSTYLIST LIED! And I did too!

[@justinhickox]

Did you notice my new photo addition to the set??? Abbey Yungs Shampoo/Conditioner Recommendations: High End Pureology shampoo: howl.link/x2gpk1acgqdwz Pureology conditioner: howl.link/8cafolm4r5c5g Oribe shampoo: howl.link/v3e9leseya8ow Oribe conditioner: howl.link/dp0ttq1l2q1ah Drugstore Garnier shampoo: howl.link/1oxtj5k8slyr3 Garnier conditioner: howl.link/stjp1du7baa7a Loreal Everpure shampoo: howl.link/70ma0tqboa0vc Loreal Everpure conditioner: howl.link/zsf1g8n23sx38 Clarifying Ouai detox: howl.link/lj8d8uyhc2n11 Living Proof clarifying: howl.link/uo4kixa3ahdn9 ------ Conditioning treatment K18: howl.link/963k2hwwsx1r8 Oral Minoxidil: alloy.sjv.io/WqxmOA code DIONNA for $10 OFF High End Color Wow Xtra Large Bombshell Volumizer go.shopmy.us/p-6673251 Drugstore Tresemmé One Step 5-in-1 Volume Spray howl.me/cmRR2r57C5z Laifen Blowdryer: bit.ly/laifenswiftdryer up to 40% OFF PLUS use code JUSTIN13 for an additional $13 OFF Flat/Curling Iron: pboost.me/7lSX code GIFT30 for 30% OFF Volumizing Brush: howl.me/clZjqSeayfK Favorite Hair Products Leave In Conditioner: howl.me/clRrzOg5tLB Volume/Thickening Spray: howl.me/clZjLlcnDCD Hair Oil: howl.me/clZjPRtph1g Hairspray: howl.me/cl1x9zEWfUj Favorite Beauty Products/Tools: Sunless Tanning Lotion: go.shopmy.us/p-4753533 up to 50% OFF storewide through December 4th DRMTLGY Skincare: bit.ly/DDRMTLGY 30% off sitewide through December 3rd Makeup: shopmy.us/collections/506517 Supplements: shopmy.us/collections/519723 Microcurrent Facial Device: go.shopmy.us/p-4753576 code HICKOX for 20% OFF through December 1st Red Light mask: go.shopmy.us/p-8925089 code DIONNALED for 20% OFF through December 1st FIND US ON: Instagram: instagram.com/justin_hickox Dionna’s Instagram: instagram.com/dionnahickox EMAIL Hair Questions: [e-mail] Brand/Sponsorships: [e-mail] Be a part of our Facebook Community: facebook.com/groups/justinhickoxhaircommunity SHIPPING ADDRESS: Justin Hickox 915 SW Rimrock Way Ste 201-129 Redmond, OR. 97756 *Some links are affiliate which means if you make a purchase, I may earn a commission at no additional cost to you....you may even save some money!

[@dise2716]

Thanks for listing all of these products! My hair is about shoulder blade in length and I get it trimmed every 10 weeks. She cuts off about an inch or less based on how it’s doing. I was blow drying once a month until I bought a Dyson dryer last November. Now, to justify the expense and because it doesn’t take as long to dry using the Dyson, I’ve been blow drying it 3-4 a month. My hair does look better when I blow dry it so, I might start doing it more often and see how my hair reacts. 😁

[@505Queen]

Yes! I noticed the Matt Groening art! It's awesome and perfect for the set!

[@therealJamieJoy]

I have a big question, and I hope you might have ideas, Justin! I have to use dandruff shampoo because I have plaque psoriasis. It's moderate on my scalp, and usually in remission. But I have to use the shampoo to treat my scalp continually. Do you know of a shampoo that still has active ingredients but is GOOD FOR YOUR HAIR?? I use a conditioner by Redken designed for my hair type -- because I don't use the conditioner on my scalp just the middle to the ends. I really would love to know your opinion. THANK YOU for all the great videos.

[@GuessJess]

I’ve been using garnier pure clean shampoo. I have an oily scalp but dry, frizzy hair. I find that it cleans my scalp really well without making my hair “squeaky clean”. I’m glad that you used that phrase because I always felt that way about most of the high end shampoos I tried.

[@keradee8742]

Yes! I paused for a second so that I could read it. Cute😊

[@loh1639]

Justin, thank you so much for being honest and humble. It is nice to have a hairdresser who really cares about the clients, even the ones he will never see. Thanks

[@justinhickox]

You're welcome. Thanks for watching.

[@mlthewi1287]

@@justinhickox Yes! Justin is The Real Deal. What Guy Fieri is to good food, Justin Hickox is to good hair!

[@justinhickox]

@@mlthewi1287wow! You’re WAY too nice! That’s a huge compliment. Thank you!

[@carolinerabjohn9323]

Hi Justin. I used to wash my hair daily for YEARS. It always looked super healthy. However, now I am in my sixties, I try to avoid washing my hair so often. It has changed in texture so much I struggle to handle it. I appreciate your views.

[@Asta2121]

Ditto here! I do the same as you. I did add a once a week oil treatment to my scalp. It does not fall out as much now. A mixture of castor oil, coconut oil, rosemary oil. Leave on two hours and shampoo with clarifying shampoo

[@TraceyPoland]

That was nice of Abbey to let you use her video and list ...she provides so much value in her videos!

[@Fawn218]

Theres a thing called "fair use." Generally you don't need permission to react to someone else's content on KZbin. You just have to follow certain rules. KZbinrs react to each other's videos all the time

[@kendraaraiza7039]

This makes me so happy to hear. I've secretly gone back to washing every other day, and every other wash is with a clarifying shampoo. My hair loves it. I have fine, slippery, straight hair. For me, light, freshly blowdried hair and a clean scalp are best.

[@ruthhamilton4882]

I tried not washing hair. All I got was a stinky, greasy head and open sores😅

[@Julie-gt7dr]

I tried going without washing everyday. I just can’t do it. I like clean smelly hair. If I don’t wash it one day all I smell is dirty hair all day.

[@sonyaastridge6166]

I read clarifying shampoo strips your hair. Not to be used frequently

[@sonyaastridge6166]

Guess that's a lie lol

[@sonyaastridge6166]

Good to know

[@sparrow7711]

Thank you! I will no longer feel guilty for washing my hair frequently.

[@Leesaloves]

Same 😊 I have tried washing less, but I am so happy I can stop torturing myself. I love washing my hair❤

[@amykbarnhill-dl2rh]

Thanks for confirming my suspicion that I need to be shampooing more than twice a week! 🤣 I have fine/thin hair and live in a warm climate. 2x a week just isn't cutting it. I will now shampoo guilt free!

[@br4653]

Totally agree! I have to wash more often!

[@michellemorgan3778]

Same. I don’t feel guilty about washing my hair more and I have thin and fine hair.

[@marshahaas1422]

About the hair drying issue. I have fine hair and when I blow dry it styles way easier. But when I air dry it its softer and healthier looking but flat as a fiddle.

[@loh1639]

I'm exactly the same.

[@Kimmie546]

As a long-time hairstylist (32 years and counting!!) I too, have told these lies....when we know better, we do better! We must evolve, along with our products! When I first began my career, we were encouraging our clients to come for color with dirty hair, and now, we know better. Same with perms. Our products have evolved and gotten better, so must we. I am also in awe of Abbey and what I have learned from her. As far as how frequently we should cut, let your hair be your guide, but if you are caring for it in the BEST possible way, you can go upwards of 6 months between trims.(I have personally!) The right haircare routine makes ALL the difference.

[@barbarasellitti4406]

So @Kimmie546 should we wash the hair before color? I thought that was a no no.

[@Kimmie546]

@@barbarasellitti4406 one day dirty is PERFECT. Not same day...or just before...

[@therealJamieJoy]

I remember showing up at a salon for an appt. then being asked when did I last wash my hair, and then being turned down for a foil highlight. I had to go back to the salon after not washing for a couple of days. This was long ago!

[@76482]

My sis and I were sent to the "hair dresser" every 2 weeks. Our hair was only lightly trimmed about once per year, and done so in extremely tiny pieces - only enough to snip off split ends. My hair was waist length by 1st grade, sis's hair has never grown to shoulder length. We're black..I inherited paternal hair long length growth that only 1 cousin born my same year also inherited. My sister inherited a maternal hair growth short length.

[@therealJamieJoy]

@@76482 I have never heard of hair that stops growing at a certain length. Wow! Interesting. I have always wondered why on other animals the hair only grows so long -- but in humans it continues on. I had no idea some people's hair just stops.

[@tarajohnson6446]

Thanks so much for this video! I have coarse, normal density, wavy hair, and I used to wash and style my hair once every 5-7 days, which worked well for me. However, with the recent combination of (1) moving to a hot and humid climate and (2) enduring the hot flashes of perimenopause, my scalp has become itchy on day 2 or 3, and I've been feeling guilty about needing to wash my hair more frequently. Thanks for taking away my guilt!

[@justinhickox]

I'm so glad this could help! If it works better for ya....WASH that hair!:)

[@TrixRN]

@@justinhickox Age & hormones make a big difference, too. As a teen & young adult to 25 I had very oily scalp & hair (also I had very oily t-zone skin) as I moved into perimenopause my scalp & hair became less oily as did my skin, but especially my legs & arms my face only slightly less oily. idk 🤷🏼‍♀️ Now I’m 17 years post menopausal & I have to remember to wash my hair every 2 weeks, but only because I don’t like the way it smells it still feels relatively dry. It only feels oily if I go 3 weeks. My t-zone is still relatively oily, but my arms & legs are so dry that I’m constantly covered in white skin flakes even when I use moisturizer. My scalp seems to be somewhere between my face oiliness & skin dryness. I really don’t know what’s happening 🤷🏼‍♀️🤷🏼‍♀️🤷🏼‍♀️

[@vickieschulze1120]

down-to-earth hair advise. We need to have you everywhere so we can all bring our hair to you !!

[@stephaniecasey8557]

I am so happy to hear that daily washing is not one of the great evils! I enjoy the feeling of a nice clean scalp every day. I am nearly 60 and my hair is very healthy and down to the middle of my back.

[@anniewhitmore7627]

This video was brilliant Justin! I fell for the myth of hair 'training' a couple of years ago encouraged by a KZbin hair stylist and I got myself into a real pickle that I am still trying to resolve. I kept persevering and all that happened was I ended up tying my hair up to disguise my oily scalp which caused hair traction hair loss and then seborrheic dermatitis on the scalp itself. Absolute nightmare 😟 Then I got lumps on my head and itching, it all just got worse and worse. Add to that, extreme life stress and `I now have thinner, weaker hair prone to split ends. I watched a couple of derms on KZbin speak about scalp care and I am slowly trying to go back to my pre-brain washing MO. I wash my scalp daily and have started to increase the detox shampoo to more than once a week. My mids to ends can get dry and very flyaway so I sometimes apply conditioner to wet hair prior to shampooing (advice of online derm) and that can help. I have also just ditched all the 'extra' steps I was brain-washed into following e.g. leave-in conditioner and heat protectants that all collectively weigh my hair down. I had been using Necessaire The Shampoo but it is so expensive so now use a much cheaper, also unperfumed shampoo most days then a light conditioner, followed by Bumble and Bumble lightweight detangler primer and things are def starting to improve. And leaving my hair 6 months to get a cut just encouraged it to get straggly and full of split ends so I will now get it trimmed every 3-4 months. Everything you spoke about was absolutely 'on the money' for me and thank you for calling out the absolute BS being spouted by a well known hair salon owner on KZbin, who I am sure means well but you cannot adopt a one size fits all approach. As someone with oily hair since i was about 14 years old, washing my hair daily is far better for my scalp - it can't be 'trained'. Thanks again for talking sense!

[@jamenne]

I totally agree with you on most of everything you said. I HAVE to wash my hair every day in the summer. I am out in my pasture and garden and all kinds of pollen get in my hair. If I don't wash my hair all that pollen is all over my bedding, feeding into more allergy problems.

[@PoshPilgrim1776]

You can rinse with plain water

[@IsabelBaxt-qe5go]

I appreciate your honesty.

[@Sammy-1234]

Thank you Justin, great video! I have oily fine hair and fed up of the amount of endless articles + videos that state you can train your hair to be less oily. If it's truly oily, you can't 'train' it! I wash my hair daily and will continue to do so. I think it's more about having a healthy scalp (yes, I follow Abbey too 🙂) and using products, whether drug store or high end, that suit your hair.

[@donnawashburn1638]

In my teens and 20s I washed and styled my hair everyday into my 30 and 40s I washed and styled every other day .My hair is very thin and I had a hard Time growing it long in my 50s I wash and style my hair once a week and it has grown very long and I’ve never been more happy I’m 59 now and wished I started doing this years ago! Thank you for all your tips! 😊

[@veronicaspencelocke2003]

Me too, I could go 2 weeks and my hair doesn't get oily! I was put on Accutane when in my early 20's and it dried out both my skin and my hair ( I never needed to shampoo every day) I have thin wavy hair and if I shampoo more than once a week it just gets dry and frizzy - and I think more falls out. I'd say the key for most of this is that people are different with different needs so one 'size' *never* fits all!😊

[@misstaveras8028]

Try castor oil pre shampoo 30 mins. rosemary infusion spray on scalp and style after.

[@busterbozo]

Finally someone is talking about what I'm experiencing! My hair is thinner and oiler on the scalp and I need to wash it everyday to feel confident. When I was younger I had really oily hair and washed it daily. I had no issues and honestly thought my hair was healthier. I was told to stop washing so frequently so I switched to 2X a week and that's when the scalp and hair issues started. I'm returning to daily wash now! I switched to a blow dryer brush and find it to be the perfect styling tool for my frizzy hair. So glad you covered all these issues and are unafraid to just tell it like it is!

[@karenrobinson982]

I have started washing daily with Pantene voluminous shampoo and matching conditioner and blow dry. My hair has never looked better!

[@nicolashea8234]

To look and feel it's best my hair needs washing daily, always has. Some shampoos work well for that, some don't - drugstore, high end? Doesn't seem to make any odds, and sometimes I just want something thats smells beautiful and I enjoy using. I've never been "good" with using hair dryers or styling tools and am trying to incorporate blow drying into my routine ( I'm lazy, so this is hard 😂). I have it trimmed every time its coloured so 7/8 weeks. It's the tinest trim to tidy the ends and get rid of any split ends. My fine hair, 50+ hair is definitely now more susceptible to breakage, so to me its not about making it grow, but stopping it breaking.

[@MaryJoNaccarato]

I agree that the frequency of washing should be a personal preference. I used to wash my hair every other day. Now, my daughter thinks it's crazy that I can go 5 days without washing my hair and it isn't greasy. The only reason I wash my hair as infrequent as possible is because it keeps my color from fading, so I can go almost 8 weeks between dying it.🙂

[@lizzieb6311]

Same! I wash about every fourth day…and it does for sure preserve my color…however, during the hot summer or when I work out and get sweaty - it’s gonna get washed!

[@KAT-dg6el]

The only way I could preserve my hair color it, was using was soft water. Hard water strips your hair fast!

[@dezuha6452]

​@@KAT-dg6el how did you get soft water?

[@carriegnails]

This was such a bomb video! I learned so much and I loved the campy vocal clips. You’re definitely my favorite YT hair guru ❤

[@justinhickox]

Thank you so much! That is so kind! I appreciate your support! Did any of the mistakes stand out?

[@AlexandraVicunaPerry]

I used to wash and blow dry my curly hair every day😞. As I aged I stopped doing both. As we age and our bodies change we need to change what and how we do it. Thank you for all your videos. Today I learned something new 🙏

[@lindaobrien2659]

Me too. I always hated curly hair! Then the 80s came along. I learned to love it, and everyone asked me who did my perm. I used to have enough hair for 3 people. Hypothyroidism made my fall out. I don't look like myself. 😢

[@francesfehrman741]

Not every day. Drying scalp out.

[@TrixRN]

@@lindaobrien2659 Once you got thyroid replacement did your hair recover?

[@lindaobrien2659]

@TrixRN No, my skin is also very dry and itchy as well. They've raised the dose 4 to 5 times.

[@thumperalt]

I appreciate your balanced take on things. Everyone is unique and has unique needs. I liked your comments about air drying vs blow dryer. That was very helpful. Thanks

[@Tsmoke1414]

I follow Abbey’s channel and love her videos.

[@justinhickox]

There’s a lot of super interesting stuff there for sure!

[@b.bailey8244]

Would you do a video on shampoos that don't cause allergic atopic dermatitis? One of the chemicals I am super allergic to is the sodium laurel and laureth sulfates. Instant horrid itchy scabby rash. I would love to find a shampoo i can use again. I have been shampooless for 8 years. I even thought of making my own just using a few ingredients. Same with conditioners. My scalp reacts to the chemicals. I love your honesty in each video- you're right in that it's case by case and 'a little bit of both' in a lot of these instances.

[@terrirojas]

As someone who is perimenopausal, with fine hair, that is now thinning, all of this makes sense. I love Abbey's education since her trilcology training. I've tried all the recommendations. Even using the Nizoral. I agree about air dry vs blow dry - my hair not only looks like shit, it smells after one day of just air drying. Right now I'm using Pureology's Volume shampoo and conditioner. As always, volumizing shampoos tangle my hair in the shower, but at least my hair doesn't get stinking after a day or two. Idk. I think everything takes consistency and time to figure out if it works for you. I tried keeping my hair long (just above the shoulder is "long" for me), while doing all the things, but in the end cut it to a short stacked bob because. Because. Well that was a lot of rambling, but so has been my hair journey 🤪 Happy Thanksgiving!

[@susanmcf1]

I prefer air drying because I'm not good with heat tools, from blow dryers to flat irons and curling irons. I've been using Kenra Platinum Air Dry cream for several months and I like it for reducing frizz, speeding up drying time and creating a nice style with no effort ( I have wavy hair).

[@mimzyc9949]

My hair is shoulder length. I wash every few days when the roots get oily. I also switch shampoos up. If my scalp is dry and itchy I use one kind for that. If not another kind. Seems to work for me. I also alternate between blow drying and air drying. Love the videos and learn something every time

[@francesfehrman741]

Different seasons, different shampoos.

[@Willowy13]

Here in Brazil we shampooed everyday. It was the US that convinced many here not to do so (Lorraine Massey from Deva). I followed it for 7 years and almost went bald. I was given an AGA diagnosis, but fortunately I realized it was because I was not cleaning my hair properly. I went back to my beloved sulfate shampoo and my hair is back on track after 5 years. My hair loss was inflammation based. My scalp got inflammed from not cleaning it appropriately. Supermarket products have evolved so much. My favorite finishing/styling products are supermarket/drugstore.

[@itsjustme7979]

Great video. I’m growing my hair out and my stylist did say I can go months without a trim as long as the ends are healthy and to keep an eye on it. 👍

[@francesfehrman741]

Trim ends once a week after shampooing.

[@TrixRN]

@@francesfehrman741 your hair will never grow in length with that trim schedule. It may even get shorter since it only grows at most a half inch a month.

[@paulacoulthard8875]

Love this and also because I have a mix of wavy/curly hair at the bottom I was often trying to follow the marketing guidance of using tons of products. Ruined my hair, I just started using good lightweight moisturising shampoo and conditioner, oil and started washing it every 2 or 3 days and styling it. It's smooth and shiny.. What was I thinking off. Thank you for this .. always learning 👌

[@erinsexton9085]

First: mad appreciation for the musical interludes--life giving. Second: Thank you for the manual of helpful and thought provoking information in this video. Third--I have historically, since I was young, been overwhelmed by my thick hair and my perception that I was not equipped to style it. At age 50, I am slowly stepping out of this perception, though in baby steps. Part of what has helped me is washing it twice/week instead of every day, and washing at night, before bed. I then braid it, and it dries partially. I then use an airwrap to dry it. It helps to cut down on how long it takes to dry to let it partially air dry. It's usually still damp but not as wet when I dry it. I have a long way to go with haircuts and styling, but I am less afriad and having more fun. Your videos are helpful in this process. Thank you, again!

[@justinhickox]

I'm glad that you're finding value in the videos! For thick hair, it always helps to work in layers.

[@chrissexton888]

💯, yes. I will continue to keep that in mind. Thank you!

[@ginj5375]

I stopped blow drying my hair when I retired. I truly believe the hair is fine not to cut when growing long unless you have split ends.

[@pamelaausmus104]

I loved this video, and all your videos. I'm 63 years young. Most people guess I'm in my 40's. That being said my hair gives my age away. I color it and that helps, but could you do a video on hair after 60. Not one telling us to cut it short, mine is shoulder lenght. If anyone has the answer to happy, healthy scalp and hair after 60, I'm sure you have the answer.

[@LoriPhillips-q8l]

Great video. I only wash my hair after hard core cardio workouts-it motivates me to workout and rewards me for doing so!

[@jannagriffin9838]

I think that many of us learned during COVID shutdowns that when we didn't cut our hair it GREW!! 😅

[@MsJujubee3]

lol what a concept

[@cherryj1425]

Same, I've been cutting my hair every three months on my way to waist length hair and I can't even tell it grew unless I look at pictures from like nine months ago, so I'm opting for every six months now because I keep my hair in braids, never put heat on it, and always keep the ends moisturized. I don't even know why I was trimming every three months in the first place

[@jrpacer6355]

I haven't cut my hair in a year ❤ I'm 57 and I just don't care my hair grows I wash it every 2 days I'm good I use head and shoulders shampoo 😊😊

[@DakotaLily]

Truth!!!! The pandemic is 100% when I finally realized - wait a second - my hair grows just fine - my hair dresser is chopping it all off!

[@KattMurr]

Recently a KZbin channel, Lab Muffin put out a video discussing how hydral (?) fatigue is not true and water isn't bad for our hair. She's a chemist, so she goes at everything from a scientific perspective. I recommend checking her channel out. Super informative! And my hair grows without regular trimming or cutting, so the whole needing to trim hair in order for it to grow isn't true for me....

[@DakotaLily]

I recently just started trying some of Abbey’s recommended products for my hair from the drugstore. If anything - it’s been GREAT to be able to try whole entire lines for half the price of one product from a Ulta or Sephora line. After I finally changed my stylist after 8 years - I never had split ends again - oddly enough. I’m completely done going to the hairdresser now - I had one that could “trim” hair - but recently messed that up as well and I lost 2 years of growth in 20 min. Since trusting some drug store products again - been working on figure out what is causing my sometimes dry most likely scalp - using lots of bond products and conditioners generously - washing more often. Spending less- wild! Hoping to cut my own hair soon too 😂.

[@rosemaryyates2154]

Love this! I’ve been watching Abbey for a couple of years. Sadly, I didn’t start until after I’d cut almost all my length. Watching her has helped me grow my hair, and you’ve helped me learn how to best communicate with my stylist.

[@LoriArt824]

I think part of the problem with washing daily is the use of heat to dry the hair! I tend to wash every other day and try to air dry a few times a week. I do have highlights and am older - 66- my texture has gotten coarser🤷‍♀️.. I love using Brazilian blowout cream to condition when I use the blow dryer. Love your videos!!

[@justinhickox]

Thank you! I think that’s such a great point! I do always say it’s the small things that add up! Excess drying due to shampooing more often could definitely play a role!!

[@sunnygirl9691]

haha I thought you were impaired for the 1st portion of this video before I realized the speed setting was turned down!! Glad you're ok : )!!

[@bellaheblan8479]

Justin, You are just the BEST! PERIOD! ❤

[@ambds1975]

omg the little SONG ♪♫ EDIT - I promise I am listening to the good advice, but the lil songs are my new favorite thing.

[@ireneb.6944]

I’ve been washing my very oily hair every day since I was in high school, and I’m 70 y/o now. Also, I blow dry my hair daily with a round brush, takes me about 5-10 minutes since I keep it shoulder length. I noticed some breakage lately but it’s because I got highlights a few months ago. I now use a leave in conditioner (Pureology) and it’s help so much. Thanks for your video. It was very informative. 🤩🙌🏼💕

[@justinhickox]

It's so great to hear that the video was helpful to you!

[@cvonsutphen]

*Mechanical Damage and Trims* . I'm 57, have fine, low density wavy hair. I put my hair in claw clip for the majority of the summer(collar bone length). Once the temps cool down, I'm ready to embrace wavy styling again. My hair grew a lot longer over the Summer, I neglected to return to sleeping on a satin pillow case and wearing a protective style for bed. I was experiencing some major breakage and fallout, I had not changed products. I trimmed 2 inches, went back to satin and the pineapple; all is well. Pacifica's Rosemary Purify S/C are staples in my shower. I wash 2x/week. I do switch things up on occasion, however, for me, that combo offers a great cleanse and condition that is perfect for my fine hair.

[@daisygirrl1234]

I have very thick hair and a dry scalp. Probably because I’ve always been told my whole life that washing your hair once a week is best. I shampoo my hair every week and a half …. If I wash my hair every other day, my hair dye will wash out super fast I feel.

[@dolly5224]

Thank you for sharing your best knowledge on lies your stylist told you. The clarifying shampoo is most relevant to me as I have permed hair which needs deep cleaning due to all the product used to maintain curls for a few days.

[@katiemarshall8851]

I wash my hair when it feels dirty or when I scratch my head and get gunk in my fingernails (sounds gross, but...). I find that my washed hair actually tends to hide my gray hair better than my dirty hair. That may be because I am a medium ash blond and it gets darker when it is dirty so the contrast between the gray and darker blonde is more obvious than the contrast between my clean ash hair and gray hair.

[@francesfehrman741]

Me too. When's it's dirty. I shampoo

[@Mary-EllenGee]

I have always had an oily scalp, and my hair needs to washed daily to look fresh and clean. Every hairdresser I’ve ever had told me there is no reason I can’t wash it daily, given the type of hair I have, one even told me I could wash it twice a day if I needed to, the washing wouldn’t be the problem, the hairdryer and heat would cause the damage. I can’t tell you how many people told me washing it daily was making it oilier, but after experimenting for a few years with every second day washing, I can tell you it did nothing, I always had greasy hair the second day. I’m going back to daily washes. All those people who told me I could train my scalp were 1000% wrong.

[@kimberlylay5157]

I wash daily. Friends tell me I’m crazy! I have naturally thinner long blonde hair and it is prone to a greasy appearance if I don’t wash daily. Recently added a heat protectant and it has made a huge difference in the health of my hair. I’ll say, being in my late 40s- a woman of a *cough, cough* certain age, I have been struggling more with volume and my hair’s take to curl (which I do daily). And OMG! Yes! My hair has seemed to grown more slowly. I was freaking out. My hairdresser told me to make sure I have it trimmed every 6 weeks for its overall health. Of course it wasn’t growing!!! I’ve recently moved to every 12 weeks and, shocker, my hair actually does grow! Who knew. Love your videos! They’ve been helpful learning tools!

[@kellwillis78]

I wash my hair when it looks dirty. It could be twice a week, it could be 5x’s a week (summer). 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@francesfehrman741]

Yeah.

[@jann3443]

Thanks for this great info! All of my adult life I've washed my hair every other day. Works best for my hair and my self esteem because it looks the best when freshly washed! Ouai Detox shampoo once a week. Love my Laifen dryer thanks to you! 😊

[@justinhickox]

Hey Jann! So glad to hear you love your Laifen! Thanks a ton for trusting me enough to try it! Side note…I’ve noticed all your comments on my videos. Just want to take a second to say thank you for all the support and being such an important part of this community! You rock! Hope you have an amazing weekend!

[@lesleycrane7474]

Thanks Justin, it’s all about the education then applying it to your situation. What is the consensus on volumizing shampoos and conditioners and hair health? My stylist told me volumizing shampoos are worse for your hair. I have fine thin hair. Great video.

[@Loralarify]

I agree- look at your ends and if they look dry or crispy trim them- otherwise, leave them alone. My hair is curly and so the ends have a tendency to look dry no matter what but I am happy to know that I can wash my hair more frequently because so many times I’ve wanted to and thought “oh it’s just gonna dry my hair out or be bad”. This was a video I needed to see! Thanks!

[@raeedelman6958]

I absolutely loved your take on everything!

[@justinhickox]

Thank you so much! I truly appreciate that! Did you agree?

[@raeedelman6958]

@justinhickox 💯!

[@Lu.G.]

I *love* this! 👏🏻 I'm 64 and wash (and blow dry/diffuse) my hair daily. Always have. I started wearing my wavy, curly hair in it's _natural state_ about 5 years ago and washing daily is a huge no-no in the curly girl community. Enter the 'train your scalp' theory. 😐 Um, no thanks. I quickly learned that, in general, what might work for other wavy/curlies doesn't necessarily work for my silver, fine hair so I do my own thing. I do use a clarifying shampoo about once a week (I like Kinky Curly Come Clean shampoo) and I follow-up with BrioGeo Avocado and Kiwi Mask as a "deep conditioner". I love the BrioGeo mask because it has no protein, which can make my hair feel dry or straw-like. Anyway, sorry this response is way too long 😆and thank you for this great info!

[@lindafrick9741]

I am 76 and my fine, thin hair is wavy curly, more in the back bottom and less on the top front. My curly Bob looks great if I have time to air dry it and keep fluffing it up. If I’m going out, then my diffuser dryer for curly hair set on warm works better. Years ago I would blow my hair straight with a round brush and then touch it up with a flat iron. Then it became yellowish from the iron, and would star getting frizzy from the 90% humidity I live in on the Oregon coast. I gave in to the curly look. I have to use a lot of product to get curl definition rather than wavy frizz. I use either the entire WEN line or wash with Clairol Shimmering Lights shampoo and conditioner, and put Garnier styling gel in it after towel drying. I so envy straight haired women.

[@jandkhilbert]

Since I entered my 50s my hair changed to super dry and wiry. I follow Live Love Locks guidelines, and my hair is soft., manageable and grown 4 inches in length in one year. I wash once a week with Morrocan brand and use hair oil daily. I'm glad to find a solid routine. I appreciate this channel for style ideas with real women. Thanks for this video

[@christinaheltabbott7337]

I follow Justin and Live Love Locks too! I find they are very similar in their ways of looking at things. Two of my favorites. I noticed that Blowout Professor , who owns Live Love Locks, doesn’t seem to have any new content anymore. But I always come back to Justin!

[@summersadie3687]

You might also enjoy "Summer Beauty'"'s KZbin channel as her content is similar to Live Love Locks and Justin's channels. She has been a hair stylist for 17 years Her videos are super creative, fun to watch and chock-full of valuable hair info.

[@christinaheltabbott7337]

@@summersadie3687Thank you! ❤

[@summersadie3687]

🙂

[@suebrady5027]

OMG! That makes so much sense to me. I started washing my hair less as my hairdresser want me to. My hair is now kinky and brittle, plus I'm losing it in droves. I used to have super thick and straight hair. Oh how I miss it! I know my age and stress levels play a part in this, but such a drastic change doesn't make sense to me.

[@DS40764]

My scalp is just fine washing my hair once per week (as I was taught to do and have done since a child). I have no scalp problems and too much shampooing does dry my hair out. I rinse my hair daily in hot water, but only wash it with shampoo once per week. I do rinse because I work around an airfield sometimes and don't want things like fuel fumes in my hair.

[@mary5827]

Oh my God!!!! You just blew my hair!!! I disagreed with my hair stylist about how often I should wash my hair. I used to wash it every day. But then my stylist told me I need to cut down as much as possible so that I only washed it once a week! Well, I managed to get to twice a week, but I've been noticing that my scalp feels kind of yucky. So just this weekend, I bought a bottle of clarifying shampoo at the grocery store (a big no-no) and I went to town!!! I washed it Sunday and again today (Tuesday). My scalp feels great! My hair is fluffy (I put a tiny bit of conditioner on the ends) AND I blew(?)-dried the living hell out of it (warm setting, continuous motion, and a small amount of heat protectant)! And I feel great!!! I must confess I was feeling a tinge of guilt until I watched this video! Anyway, thank you!❤

[@sarahclark78]

Trim when needed. What's the point in having super long hair which is broken, dry and frazzled?

[@tzoe875]

I’m glad to hear that drying the hair can be as beneficial as air drying. My hair takes forever and a day to air dry. I try not to overuse the hair dryer but for me it’s much more realistic than total air drying (the only exception for me is when I visit a dry climate like Vegas or phoenix). I think that all of this goes back to finding a balance that works best for you, at the stage of life you are in. My 24yr old hair was dramatically different than my 56yr old hair. I would have been a greasy mess if I waited 3-4 days to wash my hair.

[@PoshPilgrim1776]

I have expensive highlights and shampooing frequently would cause the color to fade faster. To slow down that process I bought a Jolie shower filter so the chemicals in the water are removed. I've noticed that by shampooing every third day instead of every other day I get little pimples, possibly milia, on the scalp though. So I think I will rinse with plain water the second day and shampoo on the third to see if that helps.

[@misstaveras8028]

I recently FRIED my hair with bleach and was panicking then i found abbey and learned i was using hair products and amounts all wrong. Started washing 4,3 2 times a weeks and found my hair feels best with 2-3 days between washes, that and the proper application eith some vitamins and my hair looked like its never been on the 🍳. Also changed to a dyson airwrap on cold air and finish it with minimum heat if i dont care to look like the lion king. Definitely learned a thing or 2.

[@christinehoffman1825]

Thank you! I had brain surgery and my head is weirdly shaved. I’m alive and that’s what matters, but I’d like to feel a bit prettier? Any hair tips. Some parts are couple inches long, some are like a centimeter! 😊😊😊

[@justinhickox]

I’m SO glad to hear that things turned out ok!!! Thanks for hanging out today!

[@raraavis7782]

Maybe look into getting a nice 'Topper', to somewhat even out the length and look of your natural hair? It's much more affordable and also more comfortable to wear than a wig.

[@cindywitty8646]

This video was very helpful- I use minoxidil everyday, & I totally agree w/ washing it everyday bc the Minoxidil puts a film on the hair, thus, there’s no way around going about the day w/o washing it. At 53, I have decent looking hair after washing it every day- ☺️💗

[@irritatedkitty7301]

Thanks for bringing up the blood test for hair loss. Could be thyroid problems.

[@Thepetpedisock]

Mary Ruth's multi vitamin with Lustriva is a miracle. I lost all my hair after 3 weeks hospital stay due to typhus, not typhoid. In 3 weeks I had new growth. 9 months later, I'm 65 and my hair is as thick as when I was in my 20's.

[@arbez288]

Although washing my hair every day is a styling pain (curly), I'm happy it doesn't hurt my hair because I like having just washed hair! The only problem I've found with less expensive shampoos/conditioners is their fragrance! I cannot tolerate florals in my hair and many of the "drug store" brands have a fragrance that is too much for me. I will happily pay more for a fragrance I enjoy. Thanks for the video!

[@justinhickox]

I hear ya! And yes…fragrance is a tough one. Honestly, I find it’s tough with almost any products (although I’m with you on the floral scent being more common with budget products). Everyone likes different scents so it’s tough to know who will like what.

[@arbez288]

@justinhickox And why o why don't manufacturers describe the scent when it's an online purchase?!

[@isasoto3113]

I have wavy normal hair and was impossible to wash once a week. My hair is happy and healthy when i wash every other day 😊. And start to grow when I stop cutting my ends . I do that every 4 or 6 months now

[@Dan_Alien]

My sister was trying to tell me I needed to get my hair trimmed monthly for it to grow. I never bought that I've always gone by how my ends feel it just works better that way. My hair is getting longer too. I agree heat causes damage but I do use it. It's getting colder where I am and I blow dry my hair till its like 70% dry. Then I wrap it around a hair band to curl it. I wake up with curls that last for days. I do not wash everyday my scalp couldn't handle it. I prefer to wash 2x's a week. But my roots never get greasy. I have very thick course hair that lives for moisture. These tips were helpful and reaffirmed how i take care of my hair. Thanks Namaste'

[@anneg8319]

I want Abby Youngs hair!

[@Sammy-1234]

Me too, her hair is amazing!

[@gayle.6767]

Sulphate free shampoo, in my experience, is an ideal product for daily shampooing. Hot climates often necessitate daily hair washing-one shampoo, rather than two-unless you use a lot of styling products! Heat styling products, such as flat irons and curling tongs, likely cause the most damage. In my experience, Keratin treatments are great-I have had them for years-BUT, the flat irons DO damage the hair shaft with repeat (4 monthly treatments. )

[@crazylvlady]

Love your honesty, and your channel!!

[@janethdiaz6733]

Si duda. Como abby dice es dependiendo de como se sienta tu cabello... y si yo también creía que cargarlo muy seguido ayudaría a que me creciera. Pero ahora solo voy a cargarlo cuando mis puntas me dicen ocupo ayuda...😅 y en de tener un bob a la barbilla después de 2 años mi cabello esta por debajo de mis hombros y sigue creciendo❤😅 . Gracias por tus videos 😊

[@charmainebusch9544]

WOW! So happy to have come across ur channel!! Absolutely luv it!!!!

[@justinhickox]

Thank you so much! Welcome to the fam.

[@helenluvs2laugh]

I have to wash my hair every other day or my scalp gets oily with breakouts. Also grateful that you've given some more affordable options. Years ago, you could go to a store that sold high end products and try it for $8 or so and now it's $30 and it doesn't even clean your scalp or condition your hair well. And folks have to eat as well as shampoo! :)

[@tammyjokerney4152]

I literally have been wanting to watch your videos since I saw you colab with some of my favorite You Tube beauty channels. Did not disappoint. Anyhow, I am almost 61 years old with long, healthy, thick, medium textured hair. People ask me all the time how I get my hair so long. My response is always the same. Stop cutting your hair!!! 🤷 I cut my hair 2-3 times a year and usually get a partial balayage at the same time. I color the roots myself once a month with Herbatint. Easy Peasy. In the Heat of our summers I have to wash my hair almost daily because of our extremely hot and humid climate. In the short Winter months I can get away without washing my hair for 3 + days. While I do sometimes blow my hair dry and style after the shower, I confess that most of the time I am too tired to blow dry my hair at night when I take my shower. A scrunchie pineapple on top of my head works great. My hair is still damp in the morning and I blow it dry then. Honestly, I get complimented on my hair often. Works for me. 🤷 (PS: I am glad you included Abby's videos. I have literally just binged on them. Trying to watch our pennies I had tried many of her drug store affordable options. So far I love them!)

[@justinhickox]

Abby is a talented creator. I've learned a lot from her videos. I'm glad you have a method that works for your hair!

[@Porterspill]

I’m in Canada. I lost 1/2 my hair due to prednisone. It grew back, but it grew back ultra curly🙄 like when I was little. My mum used rags to get my curls. It was beautiful. Until she let a neighbour cut it😡 pixie cut. I use Nioxin and it’s great for thinning and growing hair, but drys out my ends. Shampoo twice a week. So I put in leave in conditioner and only use heat every two weeks. I do a dry blow out. I don’t have split ends just dryness and I think trimming helps greatly to help the hair from dryness, tangling or matting. A silk pillow case and turban are also very helpful. At night my hair stays nice for the morning. Trimming is a must for fine thinner hair, but we are all different. I don’t think trimming makes your hair grows faster but it does feel thicker when the thinner ends are trimmed. I’m lucky my hair grows very fast. When I have hair hahaha! Thanks Justin and Dionna, Happy Holidays!🎄🇨🇦🎉🍗

[@J-Ramos123]

My four daughters have extremely curly hair - blowdrying it to either 1. stretch the curls until dry or 2. actually STRAIGHTEN their hair - has helped the most in allowing their hair to grow long and healthy. Explanation (for us, at least) - when we air dried, the shrinkage during the drying process seemed to cause their hair to break little bits off and be generally weaker; the longer, blowdried length of hair didn't tangle up and the strands "glided" together more, therefore causing less breakage and more health. And yes, we go curly often and enjoy our curls, but we can enjoy our blowdried straight hair as well :)

[@kathleendeane4252]

i towel pat my hair after a shower and the use a dot of leave in conditioner and then put in sponge curlers for the night and i have started also using a silk bonnet over it . and my curls will last for the day and give body the next day to my straight hair

[@misstrouble6810]

My hair has grown very long over the last few years, I don’t get it trimmed until I need to. I can tell when my ends start getting a little knotty when I run the brush through that it needs a trim. I’ve tried budget products and very expensive ones, in general I find the salon products better than the budget ones.

[@francesfehrman741]

Vitamin E....utube Rice water... don't add anything to this. Don't brush wet hair.

[@rutelyconde8430]

Great video. On the hair drying question, I recently started using air dry cream after I towel dry my hair and it seems to cut the drying time quite a bit. What’s your take on those? Also, I’ll leave a question that I would love to see addressed in a video. I flake quite a bit three days after I dye my hair. It’s likely an allergic reaction. I’ve tried several different brands and it’s the same. But I need to cover my grays! Any suggestions?

[@eliseraifman4766]

I was washing my hair twice a week but found that my scalp was suffering for it so now I shampoo 3x per week and both my hair and scalp are happier. I always blow dry my curls with a diffuser and mainly “hover diffuse” which is basically drying at a distance and always use a leave in conditioner/ heat protectant. I only use a clarifying shampoo every two weeks or so. My sister is a hairstylist and is a Shampoo/ conditioner snob, meaning she only thinks high end shampoos and conditioners are good for your hair. She’s less insistent on stylers. I use both high end and drugstore. Everyone should do whatever is best for their schedule and scalp.

[@francesfehrman741]

Diet has alot to do with hair. Vitamin E daily. Hair and nails will improve. Massage scalp. Hair grows from the scalp. Brush hair reverse the way you wear it

[@stacyk716]

I've been using oral minoxidil for two years with great success. I used the liquid for 20 years, while it worked, it made my hair very dry. I only wash my hair once a week. I wear my hair up most of the time, so it doesn't get too dirty. Love your videos!

[@LR-gn9lx]

I have never heard of oral Monoxidil. The liquid is too messy and smelly. I live in Canada, will have to check it out.

[@stacyk716]

@@LR-gn9lx you need a prescription for this. I get a 90 day supply for $20 using GoodRX.

[@AlishaYouch]

I have tried repeatedly to get out of the daily washing routine, but it has never worked for me. I have thick, fine, slightly wavy, naturally blonde hair that leans dry. My hair requires a good amount of product to do anything other than lay flat against my scalp. Even when I wear my hair in a pixie with lots of layering (which I'm about to do again as of tomorrow - yay!), it requires a lot of product to hold it in the gravity-defying styles I prefer. Despite having somewhat dry hair, the addition of natural oils each day to the products I use creates just enough weight to makes my hair too heavy to style. Thank you for validating that daily washing isn't always wrong!

[@skylarsherman-morton9876]

Fun fact I learned from my medical conditions & multiple surgeries. It can take months before you see the impact of the anesthetics on your hair.

[@junethiel632]

I live in a retirement village. I had grown out my way-too-short pixie from last summer (I am in South Africa), and had someone cut and shape it, a la JH (!!) in a chin length bob. Recently I have noticed a softened way of wearing the bob, with subtle layers, and allowing your hair to look s bit undone (I am not a fundi on hair terms). People here in our village keep trying to tidy up my hair!!! IKIDYOUNOT!!! It is NOT untidy, just a little undone, much like Dionna wears hers....My hair is naturally slightly wavy, so this style is wonderful for me, it takes so little effort. Besides I want to look fresh (not younger) for my age.....😂

[@AmyGent]

Almost 60 and just got a pixie to grow out my gray, have been washing my hair daily for years and will continue to do so plus use heat styling (when it's longer), the only difference now is that I concentrate on protecting it and now that it's not colored, I'm hopeful it will stay a bit healthier although gray is a bit more coarse. But with fine hair I'm all about the courseness thus far! I switch around between clarifying, bond repairing and also use nizoral once per week with a scalp massager. Use heat protectant always and hair oil occasionally. So far so good!

[@MusicLover-sb7mo]

Used to shampoo daily. Now every 3 to 4 days, but I must admit, freshly washed hair is my best and most cooperative hair! I have a good density but very fine curly, wavy and straight hair in different parts of my head. It’s not easy to style and I constantly change my style since it looks different every day and causes confusion what to do. I use a deep cleansing product since I don’t shampoo daily, but I do a 2nd wash alternating with either a volumizing, moisturizing or purple shampoo, then condition. I need to wrap my hair in a turban towel to absorb most of the moisture before blowing it out. If I want it straight, I do a full blow out. It’s seldom truly straight, the curls ultimately rebound especially in the back. If I want to embrace my curls, I rough dry, then scrunch the curls and let it air dry from there. If I let it air dry 100%, it looks lifeless with a lot of frizz and flyaways regardless of product. Sometimes I blow the crown and fringe straight and let the curls, waves do their thing in the back. I have learned to accept and appreciate the fact my hair looks different every day.

[@aboethius7756]

My reason for not shampooing Daily is different. I have to use heat tools after washing to make it look nice. I don’t want to put heat on my hair every day, whether blow dryer or styling tools.

[@bren6773]

I have super coarse strands and a sh*t ton of them! 😅 Washing once a week doesn’t work when it has any type of length. The scalp is always sore and made it sore to even brush it! I do try to concentrate the shampoo mostly in the scalp and not scrub the mid-shaft/ends rigorously. I am trying to grow it out again and have expressly asked my stylist not to “trim” it as I was not having any growth at all.

[@larsonanne]

In videos about how frequently to wash, nobody ever talks about just doing a really good rinse. I have found that only rinsing and massaging my scalp works fine for one or two of my 2-3 "washes" a week. Also, I air-dry as I shower at night and it dries before I go to bed, so I don't know what my results would be if I were using a dryer.

[@francesfehrman741]

Diet has alot to do with hair. Vitamin E...daily..air dry hair. Don't brush wet hair.

[@rachaelnicole7492]

I get my hair trimmed twice a year and it’s very long, my ends are super healthy. But I don’t style my hair much with heat so that plays into it!

[@francesfehrman741]

Good for u. Smart

[@janakantorova523]

The frequency of washing wouldnt be a problem of its own. It's the heat styling frequency that goes hand in hand with washing...so if you dont heat style wash as often as you want

[@justinhickox]

There are a few elements to consider, the products, the frequency of heat styling, and your hair type.

[@VHPINC]

This was so refreshing, thank you, Justin. By the way regarding your clinical paper, 15 cm translates into about 5 1/2 to 6 inches.

[@margiemitchell8214]

I've long held that I need to wash my hair as often as I need to. Now days, I have a dry scalp and wear my hair wavy. My scalp has been so dry that I've had a lot of irritation. Finally, I started washing less frequently and that along with some pre shampoo tree tea oil has solved the irritated flaky scalp issue. So, while 5 years ago I shampooed every other day and wore my hair straight, now I shampoo every 4-5 days and wear my hair wavy. And, yes, sometimes I shampoo more often if needed; ie sweaty, dirty, wrong product in hair. I just listen to my hair.

[@francesfehrman741]

Rice water. Look utube. It helps hair growth

[@annettehankins3268]

Great video!! I always learn something in your videos!! Thank you 🙏🏻

[@elizabethcampbell1642]

Love the musical interludes

[@sherrydance144]

If you are losing hair, beware of your conditioner. I find that some conditioners are too strong and cause me to lose hair. Take note of how much hair is in the drain after you rinse your shampoo, and again after you rinse the conditioner. If there is too much after the conditioner, try changing it.