YouTube Ruined My Hair! | I Feel Like Big Chopping!

[@SheReaDelSol]

My hair is drier too. It’s not just you! Us testing mediocre products have something to do with it for sure. I’m about to step back from that and use what works.

[@PreciousOne777]

Many other vloggers have said the same thing. That's why they only use products that work for their hair so they don't damage it.

[@TriniGirlNatural]

Same

[@NJEberhart]

Mediocre is right! Def focusing on products that my hair loves for sure!

[@deenacurls]

So you want to tell us what these mediocre products are 👀🤔

[@functionalproductjunkie]

I can’t even imagine doing my hair as often as most natural hair youtubers... you guys are the real mvps frfr. I do a complete wash day once a week and I also have my daughters head to do. Sometimes when I’m my hair is going thru it I’ll cowash and (rinse out) condition then moisturize/seal mid week and twist it up and leave it be.

[@NJEberhart]

Hey love. So my secret is that I’m lazy and I only do my hair once a week also. I just plan out my videos so I can maximize that one wash day a week lol. But def will do more videos focused on my healthy hair journey!

[@functionalproductjunkie]

NJ Eberhart omg I can wait what to see your progress!!! Healthy hair is key!!! And you have awesome products and good habits so I know your hair will just continue to flourish 🙌🏽

[@Allthatpurple76]

You could do a “brand of the month” and just stick with that brand until it’s gone while doing different styles with it for you tube. Just a thought.

[@lesliestone1127]

I agree. An influencer that I follow sometimes sticks to one brand a month to give her followers a better idea of how well something works after consistent use. Another influencer I used to follow had to do a big chop because she couldn't determine the source of the problem and then went right back to using different products every three days.

[@NJEberhart]

Thank you Shondria!!! I really do like that idea 💕

[@Tonia682]

I used to do this and then I started just mixing up products randomly. Going back to using one set of products for the month or until they are finished 👍🏾

[@Ebonyides]

Why me and my best friend was just having this conversation yesterday?? I said to her youTube is really difficult these days as far as products, because so many different products are reviewed by the same person from week to week that you really can't even tell if that product actually works or not. The best way to review a product is to use it over time which everybody knows with natural hair, routine, and maintenance is what really helps it grow. So many people want so many products that that's the gimmick, but this is a great suggestion, " product of the month" will really give the viewers a great measurement of the different products And then you can use the different products in different ways that month and you can discover the depth of that one product.

[@UptightCurlsbyAmanda]

@@Ebonyides completely agree with this. i'm new to the youtube channel game but i just finished a "duel wash day" series where i put my products against each other each week in an elimination-style tournament to figure out which products worked best in my hair. had me using the same products (or at least brand) for like 5 weeks in a row so i really got a chance to see what was really good. definitely recommend that approach. otherwise the one-off product reviews, i agree, don't hold a TON of weight. although i do think they are helpful in their own right ;)

[@therriwilliams7359]

Lord the last person I remember saying "KZbin ruined my hair" was dragged. People don't realize all the different products and other elements can really ruin a person's hair (even though her situation wasn't about products). The constant manipulation and product changes is a playground for disaster.

[@NJEberhart]

Oh no. But it’s true. Many of us KZbinrs try products our more often than we would if we were not on KZbin and like you said it can really affect your hair. I’m going to experiment and take y’all on the journey with me!

[@8ThatUp2]

I don't like how they dragged her. I think it was out of jealousy

[@chalseywilder937]

Personally I would love for you to do videos using up products. I'd actually like to see you keep using the same products for a month and tell us about the improvement as you go.

[@denyshadials5702]

That and every video doesn’t have to be about hair. Take a break every now and then.

[@NJEberhart]

Thanks for the idea. I def have some ideas for using my fav products and also being consistent with my content. I have goals so I don’t want to let up but I think I know how I can make this work!

[@NessaBalawn]

Yes using a product once doesn’t really provide a good review especially without routine. I’m trying to find good healthy inexpensive products I can stick to and a routine or two for different seasons

[@thebrilauren]

Hey girl, I totally feel you! I’ve been feeling as though my hair has been kinda stagnant in terms of growth. I was using too much products with protein and that’s why my hair was breaking. Now that that’s corrected, I decided to go back to doing mini twists because that’s what helps my hair retain the most length. Literally installed some braids to stretch my hair for the mini twists I will rock for a few weeks! I want to encourage you to vent to us! We’re your family and we love YOU, not just your videos! Use the products you love and don’t worry so much about reviews to give to us (even though we love them lol). We will love other videos you do just as much the reviews. Praying for your hair’s recovery and I have faith that you’ll overcome this little hurdle 💪🏽. Be encouraged and always remember that we have your back always 🥳💜💜. Be blessed 🤗.

[@NJEberhart]

Thank you so much Sabrina for your words of encouragement! I’m gonna play around with my proteins usage and see if my hairs need more or less. Also plan on getting my hair professionally trimmed. I think this is a good opportunity to put out more healthy hair videos in place of some of these products reviews. 💕

[@pioneergirl1979]

I was experiencing the same thing. I live in Georgia as well and bc of medical reasons haven't been out in a while. What I found that it may be that your Vitamin d levels are lower since you have been working from home. So it will cause dryness and breakage with your hair.

[@NJEberhart]

Hey Lakesha! Yes I may need to spend more time outside in the sun. I try to take walks outside but I think I need to be more serious about it a do it maybe like 3 times a week. Thanks love and I hope all is well with you 💕

[@anitawallace2166]

lakesha ellard Many people are vitamin D deficient, especially darker skinned people. I had my levels tested and they were low. Vitamin D supplementation also boosts immunity, another reason to be taking it at this time.

[@pioneergirl1979]

@@anitawallace2166 thank you. I just started taking them bc I have Multiple Sclerosis so my doctor said I definitely need vitamin d, turmeric and fish oil.

[@DeniseAdore]

I agree I’ve had to make some of the same changes cause I felt like my hair was breaking and not retaining length. You gave some good tips 😉👍🏼

[@NJEberhart]

Thank you Denise! Yes this KZbin life can really affect your hair. I’m doing a strong protein treatment and trim this weekend!

[@Tonia682]

My hair is going through the same issues. Dry, tangled/shedding.....I am seriously thinking about cutting my hair for a fresh start. Thanks for sharing your issues!

[@dboone521]

I just cut mine and honestly I love it- it made a big difference- now I will allow it to grow back but I’m glad that I cut it. BTW I didn’t do a super big chop- I just cut it to my chin

[@Tonia682]

@@dboone521 this year I will be 10 years natural and a perfect time to start fresh. Congrats on your cut!

[@NJEberhart]

Yes it has been a struggle. I think I’m gonna cut like an inch or 2 and go from there. Def will be taking you all along the journey with me 😊

[@Tonia682]

@@NJEberhart Let's get our hair health back in shape together!!! Looking forward to your journey!

[@dboone521]

NJ Eberhart I did that for a while- I had one of the same issues that you have- my hair got thinner toward the ends of my hair- I don’t think it was damaged- my new growth just came in thicker then the hair that has already been their for so long.

[@evrytingkriss]

I can completely relate to a lot of the issues that you're experiencing. The dryness is real!!! I live in Jamaica so it's HOT here!

[@NJEberhart]

Yessss Khrys so you know exactly what I’m talking about! But we gonna figure this out. Might have to start remoisturizing midweek. Thanks for watching 💕

[@marilynpetty2509]

I get so much info from you every time I tune in! Love this and I feel ALL of your pain!

[@NJEberhart]

Thank you so much Marilyn! Yeah it gets rough sometimes especially when we stray away from what we know works for us!

[@lovemycurls8739]

I will not lie to you sis.. we all hit peaks like this with Our Natural Hair. May I just say.. with our hair it has memory, also known as bands. Sometimes when you use a lot of different products the cuticle's memory can be thrown off. It can also disturb your pH or hairs porosity, and cause imbalance. Try to a hot oil treatment with oils that are high in Terpenes, or an Amla treatment. If you deep condition try rotating no more than a couple deep conditioners until you rebuild your moisture levels back up. When was your last trim or dusting? As this will help too. Hugs! 😊💝

[@NJEberhart]

Thank you so much Toi for the encouragement and suggestions. I’m going to go back to the products that I love for a little bit and also get a good trim. 💕

[@lovemycurls8739]

@@NJEberhart Anytime luv!! (o: keep me updated as to how it's going. Hugs!!

[@blkbry-yg4gd]

Hey Nisha👋🏽! I could tell by the look on your face that you're frustrated. I hope you find a solution for what's going on with your hair. Whatever you choose to do rather it's protective styling or big chop I'm still rocking with you. Thank you for being so candid and open with us, love ya!💕💕

[@NJEberhart]

Aww thanks love! I really appreciate it. Def plan on taking you all on the journey with me! 💕😊

[@omtiam]

I think the biggest culprit is the product junkieism tho. Trying out so many products while 50% of them leave ur hair dry. It's probably similar to only moisturizing ur hair 2x a month instead of 4 or more times and then the dryness leads to breakage. only review what u want to & what u think will work for ur hair. We will appreciate any product reviews and don't want u sacrificing ur hair health for views. Also when something doesn't work maybe consider selling it on posh mark or something and don't force ur self to finish it. And do more informative vids rather than product reviews to balance ur content (fave brands, fave products from brands, product stash, natural hair anti haul, etc)

[@NJEberhart]

Thank you love for the encouragement 💕. I really do think it’s all of these products that I’m trying all the time. Especially the last few have left my hair dry. Will stick to my staples for a while and see how that goes 😊

[@luvjnz]

Excellent advice! 👌🏾🌻

[@keishaj5993]

Do you have hard water? I got a filter and shampoo for hardwater it's been a game changer for my dry hair.

[@lovemycurls8739]

Game changer is right! You are so correct sis! 😉😊

[@malia222]

Absolutely!! The moment I introduced a quality, clarifying hard water shampoo I experienced products working that I previously thought were trash. My hair is now able to absorb and retain moisture on another level!

[@glpenson]

What shampoo do you use?

[@malia222]

@@glpenson I've been using Redken Clean Maniac/Detox Cleansing Cream.

[@keishaj5993]

@@glpenson i use the ion one at Sally's.

[@SchemeThatToddSetUp]

You're hair is pretty. I'd take it over mine. No matter what I do ... single strand knots.. it feels like a betrayal afterall the conditioning i did

[@vee3133]

Have u thought about sealing your ends with grease?

[@NJEberhart]

Aww thank you love. And yess I hate single strand knots. I think I need a good trim to help me out.

[@JadeJade333]

I get single stand knots no matter what I do too. Many youtubers acknowledge that it's part of being a natural and all you can do is snip them when you see them. Don't be so hard on yourself.

[@angelreney3662]

@@JadeJade333 OMG! My hair is the same way. No matter how many trims I get, deep conditioning I do, or keep my hair moisturized I still get a lot of single strand knots😫😫. I stopped doing wash n go's to see if that would help but no matter what hair style I do I still get a lot of them.

[@MzBree12012]

I think trying more brands with natural ingredients, protective styling, & cutting out cones would help 🤷🏽‍♀️

[@NJEberhart]

Thanks love. I normally use brands with natural ingredients and stay away from silicones for the most part. Pattern (the leave in) and these new products from the Mane choice have cones and my hair doesn’t like them at all lol.

[@MzBree12012]

When Didi not all mane choice n mielle have cones I only use a select few but definitely stick to the natural based black owned.

[@ivymora2370]

When Didi the mane choice has silicones??? I’ve never seen it in their invredients?

[@melindalynette]

@@ivymora2370 their newest collections ('Pow' at Ulta and 'Magical' she just reviewed) have a silicone. the A-MA-ZON collection, sold through Amazon might have silicone too

[@shari-leedavis1576]

I can attest that being a product junkie is really dangerous in some ways. I watch sooo many videos and most times I dont even run out to go buy products that said youtuber is reviewing. That in itself can be quite exhausting especially if the product doesnt work. Hair products reviews are just entertainment for me!

[@NJEberhart]

Hey Shari-Lee! I think that and a trim are my biggest issues. Def gonna so less reviews and focus more on my fav products. Thanks for watching love 💕

[@Mrs_Canary]

When I learned porosity and ph strip test my products my hair nvr felt better. I think it's not about products bc hair is dead. More of technique.

[@clairedaniels1877]

naturalpn7 It is still about products.

[@mbranche4234]

So sorry to hear of your hair issues. With the viruses and social movements going on, your body may be stressed. I would love to see a weekly deep treatment day or some protective style practice vids. Scalp detox products and co-wash vs. shampoo vids. If you want to start taking a hair vitamin, may I suggest Curl Smiths vitamins. I love them. We are here for you Sis!!!

[@NJEberhart]

Thank you so much for the support! I def will be doing more healthy hair videos and taking y’all along on the journey. Also someone else recommend the Curl Smith vitamins so I will def look into them.!

[@TheTif129]

I understand a lot of your frustrations sis. I cant tell you how many times I almost did a third big chop! Natural hair is a LOT OF MAINTENANCE! It takes a lot of patience lol !

[@NJEberhart]

Girl yes!!! So much patience! But hopefully we can get it together lol. 💕

[@FoAdunni]

Have you thought of going to a curl artist before you do a strong protein treatment? A strong protein treatment could really damage your hair because if your hair already is dry a strong protein treatment will make it dryer. You could try not letting a curl artist cut your hair for your initial appointment and let them give you a deeeeeep cleanse (also check for hard water in your home so if that's an issue they can use a chelating cleanser) like a reset and they define your curls. If they are really good they could help guide you with a regimen in terms of products and procedures.

[@NJEberhart]

Hey love. So I am going to a stylist for a trim. But I honestly think the dryness if from the mediocre products I’ve been experimenting with lately. I just used a product that I’m doing a video on and now my hair feels too moisturized lol. But thank you for the suggestion! 💕

[@michelleej]

I was hoping someone would recommend seeking the advice of a professional :)

[@kiara8586]

I have that same patch of hair at the crown of my head. Its all of what you mentioned: breakage, tangles, dryness, thick at the roots. No matter what I do it will NOT behave like the rest. I have low density anyways but this section won't let me live. 😠 when you figure it out PLEASE let us know 🙏🏾

[@dac1967]

Girl, she spoke to my spirit when she mentioned that. I have the same issue in that same damn spot! I think it might be an issue with the scalp at this point. That part of my scalp is also the driest, so I moisturize the roots every other day religiously with water and my favorite light oil. Light oil is to avoid build-up. I don't drench w/ water, so as to avoid hydral fatigue. I just mist til its damp, then seal with oil. My new growth has been thriving. For the length of the hair, I just do the LCO/LOC method as needed until wash day. I found that the more I expose that area of my scalp to water, the less dry it is. I went from washing my hair once every 2 weeks to once a week and saw major improvements. Bottom line: Whatever you use to keep your hair moisturized, do that and NEVER let that area get dry and brittle.

[@NJEberhart]

It’s always that 1 area!!! Lol I def will be babying that area and will share with you all what I do to get it to act like the rest of my hair!

[@PrometheanFlame]

Protective styles can help. I don't do wash and gos because I prefer not to manipulate my hair everyday. I will remoisturize but usually only undo my hair for the last week or so before I wash it again.

[@NJEberhart]

Thanks love. Def gonna share some cute protective styles when I do them. I’m kind of a one a done girl with my hair for the week so as to not manipulate my hair. I normally don’t retwist or refresh a wash n go lol.

[@sidneybarnes3217]

Really? My wash and gos last five days, which is how often I do my hair anyway. Oddly enough my hair has been hating protective styles.

[@carmeld45]

When I stopped doing was and go's and wearing it out and keep them in two-strand twists and put into a bun, I stopped getting SSK. When I started incorporating ayurvedic herbs/mask my breakage stop dramatically. Using thick products and sealing with butter and oils, my hair stays moisturized all week till wash day, as well as refreshing several times a week, if needed. I know that you don't like to refresh during the week, your hair may need it.

[@NJEberhart]

Thanks love. Def will do more protective styles for sure.

[@feliciadunn644]

If you’re using products that are no good for your hair just tell us the truth. If the products are trash 🗑 tell us we want to know. Try using Aphogee protein treatment to get your hair back together.

[@NJEberhart]

Hey Felicia. Trust me I do tell you all if I don’t like a product. I have no reason not to. You can see that it me last 2 reviews. I didn’t like some of the products and I told you.

[@MinksKinks]

I definitely understand your frustration with your hair. One of the best things I've done as a product junkie is only using one new product at a time. So for example, I use all previously used (and liked!) products except for one that may be new or never tried. That way your hair is still getting what it likes and it gives you a chance to test out new products. I implemented that on my channel and I think my hair has flourished since. Also oiling your scalp!

[@NJEberhart]

Thank you so much for the suggestions!!! I def need to slow down on the new products lol

[@LadyBiancaB]

I agree with you. Trying different products every week take a toll on your hair..

[@NJEberhart]

For sure! Have you notice a difference in you hair because of it? Or are you better at using products that your hair loves than me? Lol

[@LadyBiancaB]

NJ Eberhart I have seen that my hair has been dry lately. I just thought maybe because I have high Porosity so it’s normal. I have been using my favorite lately to bring my hair back to normal and took a break from trying new products every week.

[@HealthyHairJourneywithMawazo]

I'm so sorry to hear that! I was feeling that way too when I had heat damage (still do) until when I discovered onion juice.. Try some onion juice, it makes my soft and helps with shedding. Warning ⚠️ it smells bad though.

[@royaj484]

Healthy Hair Journey with Mawazo I've tried both onion oil and onion juice. I tried the oil after I tried the juice. The oil doesn't smell as bad, but I'm not sure if its as effective as the juice

[@HealthyHairJourneywithMawazo]

@@royaj484 I have been using onion juice for 4 weeks now consecutively and it has been very effective since first use. Onion juice saved my hair! I use before shampooing.

[@justKKB]

I use onion juice as well!

[@mbranche4234]

I just purchased a red onion and black seed oil shampoo and conditioner from WOW. Hopefully these will soften and moisture my hair.

[@HealthyHairJourneywithMawazo]

@@mbranche4234 hope for the best!

[@MissLelee]

could be the stress everyone is dealing with these days. How is your stress level? Maybe your diet or water intake. Are you sleeping enough? It could be a lot of things.

[@NJEberhart]

That is sooo true. Stress can def affect your hair. I’m pretty good on most things but my diet needs some work 😂. I’m not stress free but I don’t think I’m more stressed than I normally am if that makes sense lol.

[@MimiIsMightyIncredible]

Heyy Nisha 👋🏽 I agree with what you said about waking up and feeling blessed. What's going with your hair gurl? super dry hair, breakage, single strands like you mentioned is the name of the game with kinky hair, we trim out hair on the same schedule. Sticking to what your hair loves is a must like you mentioned. Interesting layers can cause breakage - I never thought about this. You're right when having doubt about trying a product don't use it. Yess the loc or lco method are great. I'm guilty of slacking on those methods as well and like you I was heavy with the oils. Speaking of protective styles I just put mini braids in my hair last night to give my hair a break from wash and go's. Your hair is so thick and beautiful but even if you decide to cut it I know it will be just as beautiful and it will grow back. Finger detangling and pre pooing is a must for my hair regimen. Full watch like always and very informative!! That's awesome you have a plan of action.

[@NJEberhart]

Thank you so much Mimi! I think I’m gonna do a trim soon on a couple of days. Might take an inch off and see what that does. Also gonna see if I can add oils back into my hair without being heavy handed lol. How long did your mini braids take???

[@MimiIsMightyIncredible]

@@NJEberhart I have 45 mini braids and it took about 4.5 to 5 hours. I had to redo some braids because I left hair out. And I took 10 min breaks here and there. You're so welcome Nisha !!

[@chalseywilder937]

This reminds me of that video *KZbin broke my hair*.

[@therriwilliams7359]

I just wrote a long comment about that before reading your comment. The whole situation was a catastrophe.

[@NJEberhart]

I don’t think I’ve seen that video before. But I know messing around with all these products, especially the ones that are trash, for the sake of KZbin is probably the main thing causing damage to my hair.

[@chalseywilder937]

@@NJEberhart it was from a 4c hair queen and she had long hair too. So you know it fucked her up for real.

[@traceydumase]

That's one thing I'm definitely steering clear of on my channel. I'm not about to mess up all my hard work for views lol it would break my heart. Otherwise I hope you're able to get that moisture back sis🙌🏾❤️

[@NJEberhart]

Thanks!

[@HealyMeans]

hi NJ 🤗 you are not complaining - you are sharing a personal frustration with your subscribers, viewers and the natural hair community. if you are saying it, there are literally THOUSANDS of people who want to hear it. because

[@HealyMeans]

awww - my comment got cut off! NJ, you are discussing an issue and recommending SOLUTIONS and a PLAN FOR SUCCESS. keep doing you ... i'll keep supporting. tfs 😊👍😊

[@NJEberhart]

Thank you so much Healy! Def appreciate the support! Will def be sharing my journey with you all and hopefully it will help someone else who is struggling.

[@lesliestone1127]

I had the same issue. Check your conditioners to make sure they don't contain dimethicone. I cut my hair shorter and started using Curlsmith's scalp line, taking their vitamins and using the serums. It's expensive, but worth it.

[@NJEberhart]

Most of the products that are my staples don’t contain cones. I’ve used more cones trying these new products smh.

[@beautyupabove4708]

Baby girl you're sleepy...thank you for the video ❤

[@NJEberhart]

I was Gloria 😂. I was sleep soon after the video ended! Thanks so much for watching 💕

[@TriniGirlNatural]

I love your hair 💕

[@NJEberhart]

Awww thank you so much 💕

[@LilianOkibe]

Switching up products all the time can be detrimental to the hair; even if the products are great. I learnt my lessons the hard way. Now I only do product reviews once in a while but for the most part, I use what I know works for my hair. Even when testing out products and doing reviews, I try to stick with products that have similar ingredients to what I'm currently using. I think you should just go back to what you know, your hair will bounce back to normal soon after a few trims.

[@NJEberhart]

Thanks Lilian for the encouragement! Def will be doing less product reviews and sticking to what I know and love 😊

[@mariadowd2550]

I absolutely see the difference in your hair. All your points are valid and could be the culprits. Have you checked your blood levels? Is your iron, vitamin D, ferritin & folate levels normal? Stick to products that you know your hair loves & get a good cut. You have soooo much hair that cutting off a few more inches won’t make your hair short. Protective styling is a good idea. I had a set back as well. I have very thick hair and my right side experienced breakage & my hairline as well. I was using too many products & manipulating my hair too much. Good Luck!! Peace & Blessings🙏🏽

[@NJEberhart]

Thank you Maria. Def will be experimenting to see what’s going on. I also go very well be deficient in vitamin d. I am goin to the doctor soon so I will check in that. Thanks love ❤️

[@Tinahgirl83]

Girl problems are problems. World problems do not negate personal problems. And hair, for women, is never superficial. It’s a key component of US. Im having health problems right now (I have MS and had a relapse), but I broke my nail the other day, and you’d have thought the world had ended. Individual problems don’t lose weight because the world is insane. We have to allow ourselves space to breathe and have concerned that don’t have anything to do with anyone else. If you’ve been following the news a lot, you might be under too much stress, which can cause dryness. I was super stressed and was not even able to eat. I quit watching ALL the news and stayed off of social media. Right now I’m watching KZbin and visiting specific, non news-related/political/social IG accounts. We have to look out for ourselves. 😊😊 Also, why not only do videos using products you love already? Different styles or different combos of those things. We will watch you do 963.8 of the same twist outs or braid outs or wash and gos and won’t complain.

[@NJEberhart]

😩😩😩 thank you so much!!! I needed this reassurance. I felt bad for complaining about hair but you are right! I too have stayed away from the news. But my job is still not letting us in the office and won’t until 2021 and I think struggling with being at home all the time. Def will create more content with my favs. But I hope all is well with you. ❤️😘

[@Tinahgirl83]

NJ Eberhart I definitely agree with how bad being in the house constantly is affecting our mental health. I’ve been trying to get out a little bit everyday, just to get some sun. I had to go to work today and I work outside surrounded by people (I work for an auction firm) so I’m trying really hard not to think about that. Especially as there were some people in from out of town. It was stressful, but as we hadn’t been able to work in months, I needed to go. And it wasn’t a bad day. There were just so many people.

[@ladygem]

So I haven’t watch completely yet-but definitely clarify and chelate your hair separate from “detox” with clays. Also try to diminish the amount of “butters” for awhile. Also, your ac might be causing the dryness. Can use humectants and have a humidifier.

[@NJEberhart]

Thanks for the suggestions! 💕 I actually have been clarifying more with shampoo than I have done previously. I def think the AC has something to do with it.

[@wannabe41]

I appreciate your well thought out approach to your hair. I echo a lot of the previous comments; clarify your hair more frequently, try hot oil treatments for dryness, get a good trim, reduce your use of unfamiliar products. Be careful with the Aphoghee 2 step protein treatment. Even though you’re not protein sensitive, it may be too strong for your hair. It’s intended for more seriously damaged hair. Perhaps try the 2 minute reconstructor first before trying the 2 step treatment.

[@NJEberhart]

Thank you Katherine for the suggestions. I def will be careful with my stronger protein treatment. I use lightbulb protein treatments all the time which is why I think it’s time for a stronger one that I’ll only do a few times a year.

[@smileyash1013]

My hair feels dryer too! (I’m in New York) I could do the same routine now that I did back in June and get different results. (Frizz, dryness, no moisture longevity). I got a devacut end of june this and Lately I’m seeing my ends thinning out/not curling up. So a professional natural hair stylist said that its normal but could be due to dehydration. Normally I drink a lot of water but since its summer I probably could drink more than I usually do.

[@NJEberhart]

Hey Ashley! Idk what’s going on this summer lol. I mean it’s always hot but my hair hasn’t been feeling like this in previous years so I think it has a lot to do with the products I am using for sure. I’m gonna get a professional trim trim this weekend so I hope that helps!

[@chyname]

health issue can cause issues with your hair too , like anemia, and thyroid problems lead to thinning hair . I also agree sometimes too many products at once can cause breakage. My hair been growing by keeping a routine , like try to only use the same products , and deep condition routine. I use old school hair mayonnaise as my main deep conditioner, but I alternate with a moisturizing deep conditioners every few weeks for protein balance.

[@NJEberhart]

Thanks love for the tips! I am def going to stick to brands and products that I love for a little bit and sprinkle in new products here and there lol. Thanks for watching Chyna 💕

[@1922mistyblue]

I am so glad you shared this video. We are truly blessed. I have been experiencing lots of shedding. Please share the things you are doing to bring your hair back to health as you go. Best wishes 🎉

[@NJEberhart]

Thank you so much love ❤️. Yes I def will be sharing this journey with you all!

[@kourtneydouthard-becker1501]

Damaged hair struggles.welcome to the club lmbooooooo

[@NJEberhart]

Lol I hope we get kicked out the club soon! 😩

[@mellochello77]

Miche leave in didn’t work for me. It feels great going on but when it dries it dries hard for some reason on my hair but I love their shampoo!!! I hope your hair heals itself. I went back to a leave in a grease until my hair was moisture trained again! Try an Aztec clay mask sis and have a fresh start

[@NJEberhart]

Aww that suck cuz I love their leave in. But I know not everything works for everybody. Thanks love, I’m gonna get this hair back healthy ☺️

[@UsonePrecious]

Yes. I agree with those reasons especially using products your hair doesn’t love and not having sharp enough scissors. I was using the same shears for years and was getting breakage soon after my trims then I I bout new shears this year and stopped experiencing breakage so fast .

[@NJEberhart]

Hey love! That’s exactly what I need to do because I’ve def had mine for a while lol. Thanks so much for watching 😊

[@AAAReview]

Thank you for speaking up. After months of going through my 'natural' hair journey I realized my hair became dry, shrink up like a Brillo pad and riddled with single stand knots. I kept cutting with professional shears and they just kept reforming. I NEVER had single stand knots before and thought back to the last time I didn't have those problems and it was before I started going "silicone free". I decided to go back to silicones. My hair is med to high prososity so I believe I need silicones. CGM ain't for everybody. I never stopped washing my hair with real sulfate shampoo bc I have danduff and need to cleanse my hair and scalp. But I did jump on the no silicone bandwagon and I truly believe it ruined me but no more. Back to silicones for me.

[@NJEberhart]

Hey love! Yes I think we all have to think back to when our hair was thriving and realize what was working then, that’s def what I am doing! Thanks so much for watching 💕

[@KylaLatrice]

I’m feeling this same way! I try so many different things I’m just about to stick with one brand until i use up everything them move on the the next brand on my shelf. Because i know my hair loves certain things but I’m constantly trying different things due to my channel.

[@NJEberhart]

Right Kyla! Def time for us to focus more on the products our hair loves. I think it takes a month of using the products for us to actually really see the benefits! Wishing you well on this hair journey 💕

[@KylaLatrice]

Thankyou!

[@andycford23]

It's probably not the heat/humidity (our hair is made for that). More than likely it's AC/HVAC usage. It's extremely drying. The whole point of it is that it pulls moisture out of the air via condensation. I would love for you to consider using a humidifier if you don't have one already.

[@NJEberhart]

You know what? That makes sense. I’m at home all day with the AC running lol. I may try the humidifier. Thanks for sharing 💕

[@Coilylady]

Have you tried not using the extra oil? I’m one of those few people that can’t use extra oil. It causes my hair to feel Oily Crunchy Dry (OCD). No matter what type of oil. It seems to lock OUT moisture. Not cute. I stopped the extra oil AND I started not rinsing all of my conditioner out. Hair is now super soft and hydrated. Almost like totally different texture. Ultimately use what’s best for your hair. I’m a new subscriber and I’m sure your other supporters will feel the same. We will support you whatever you choose. 😀

[@NJEberhart]

Hey love. So I actually don’t really use oils except for deep conditioning and when taking down twists. So that’s why I think I may need to go back to the LOC or LCO method to lock in moisture.

[@Coilylady]

Well I’m curious too. I look forward to watching you solve this mystery. ❤️

[@tashayleniece]

I have HATED My hair lately and i def think it’s the summer my ends have been dry as well. I’ve been wanting to cut my hair lately a lot ... so what you have to do..if you just upload once a week so you can just use what your hair loves more I’ll still watch I love your content

[@tashayleniece]

Oh yea and I enjoy these chit chats so you can do these type of videos and do your hair with products you love while I watch 🤗

[@NJEberhart]

Thanks Tashay!!! I actually haven’t done a Q&A in a while to I might do one of those soon! And def gonna start off with a good trim before I decide to big chop lol. And I know I could slow down on KZbin but my workaholic self won’t allow it 😂.

[@devenrichard5645]

I have so much to say forgive me if it’s long..so first thanks for being candid. I agree with what you said at the beginning there are so many things going on in the world and giving no slight to that at all it’s important too to address those things that bother us as individuals as well because it’s what’s going on with US and that’s that....it’s important for overall self care ❤️..I appreciate all the things you’ve shown us all the products but I think in this video you mentioned so many things that would be great for future content like getting your hair back to where you want to see it I see so many videos in your future lol simply covering that including what you’re doing your staples your tools and so on that would be awesome sauce if you’re interested..ok finally as far as cutting your hair you mentioned cutting in the past like trimming maybe going to see a professional you’re comfortable with who you could talk some things through with can help you kind of make the best decision for you and can help with your comfort level of cutting or not cutting what you feel like you want to ..ok im done ..lol..thanks for the video ..much love ❤️..

[@NJEberhart]

I appreciate you Deven! 💕Yes I think this can def be an opportunity to put out more videos focused on tips for healthy hair! I’m thinking about getting my friend who is a hairstylist to trim like an inch off my hair.

[@PrometheanFlame]

SSKs are the bane of my existence. And also having some breakage. I know my hair toward the end is thinner than the hair at the top. So I make sure to trim my hair regularly because it is growing out thicker. And I did flat iron for about a year or two recently and have stopped for about a year now. And that probably has contributed to some of my thinning at the ends of my hair. I get split ends. SSKs. You could do a "big chop" but maybe just on the lower half of your hair. I am trying to find better products. Water hardness is something I can't really control. A lot of us are experiencing a lot more stress. It is probably best not to try so many new products. Or to be aware of ingredients that might not work with your hair (e.g. horsetail extract, glycerin/humectants--can lead to moisture loss in humid environments, coconut oil, aloe vera, etc.). And yeah I think most of us could use a regular protein treatment (once a month to every 3 months or so). And yes, sharp scissors. I will try to replace mine as needed. I prefer good quality ones that can cost around $24. And our hair is often a mix of densities, types and porosity. I think I also have a few sections that are harder for me to deal with. The back part is usually my favorite to wash and style.

[@rachelm.3173]

The back part of my hair is also my favorite. The coils and curls are all one texture and easiest to detangle. I big chopped for the second time a month ago and I'm loving it!

[@NJEberhart]

Thanks love. Do you have recommendations for good scissors? I’m planning on giving my hair a good ole trim in the next couple of weeks.

[@AmbarGerman]

I've been interested in doing more protective styles that last long and a suggestion from another YT was to look into weaves more similar to one's hair pattern... So maybe that'd interest you too, tuck away your hair and experiment and have fun doing tutorials on kinky/coily weaves. That'd be a fun series, like best kinky weaves, hairstyles, wash and go's lol 🤷🏾‍♀️🤷🏾‍♀️🤷🏾‍♀️🤷🏾‍♀️ i personally don't experiment with my hair too much bc I'm scared so throwing a weave in a circle while my hair is protected sounds like a win-win to me lol

[@NJEberhart]

Hey love! I love the curly kinky wigs but I don’t know if I know how to rock them right lol. Maybe I can get into them. Thanks for the suggestion!

[@AmbarGerman]

NJ Eberhart sure!! If you try it definitely let us know your thoughts and feelings. I just found new breakage in my edges and I'm considering big chop again 👀ugh

[@NJEberhart]

Dang! Life won’t let us be great 😔

[@AmbarGerman]

NJ Eberhart ughhhh definitely!!! I keep seeing more and more broken pieceeoh hair and sections where it's nice and full at the roots and by the ends its literally two strands holding eachother by dear life 🥴😭 ughh it got me so upset... I'm thinking about straightening my hair in a month and checking how bad it really is. Idk... I might big chop

[@mbranche4234]

Hey Sis... maybe your hair no longer likes coconut oil or aloe vera. Experiment by eliminating them before getting a big chop. Although, I am here for whatever you decide to do. Chebe (paste or oil) will get your hair corrected. Also, increase your circulation...work out regularly. Take a vitamin D supplement too.

[@NJEberhart]

Thanks love. I def will experiment with products my hair has loved in the past and see if my hair still likes them.

[@aanderson1037]

I really hate that you are struggling with your hair right now. Personally I really look forward to your reviews. I like to watch your channel because you come across as an authentic relatable person (not really a KZbin personality). You didn’t mention how often you wash/cowash your hair. When I struggled with dryness I increased how much I fully saturated my hair. I don’t go past 3 or 4 days ever before I rewash my hair. Once I used that technique my hair made a significant improvement. Also when I changed my cleansing product my hair saw significant improvement. For me, consistent clay wash’s work for me. My hair doesn’t get as clean with shampoo. Clay wash’s also helped me retain more moisture over time. I really hope you find what works. How about doing a series on getting your hair back to health? That way you can do videos showing us your progress without testing out a lot of new products! I really am wishing you the best🙏🏽

[@NJEberhart]

Thank you Artesa. I still will be doing reviews just not as often and I will be doing them on products that I really want to try out. And now that you brought it up my hair was really thriving when I was doing my clay washes twice a month. Def will implement that again. Thanks love 💕

[@ReadyReady]

I’m gonna be honest, but I think quarantine has thrown everything out of whack- even our hair. I too suffered breakage during the initial lockdown here in NYC and I was scared because I thought it was alopecia... I think life being drastically different has affected us in more ways than one.

[@NJEberhart]

I def think so too. I was fine at first but because Georgia don’t know how to act and our governor is an idiot we still stuck at home. And it’s finally getting to me. I’m not stressed though, more like going stir crazy. I hope all is well with you!

[@MentalDiet123]

I feel you I'm in the metro Atlanta area as well and I was asking myself is it the humidity? I feel my hair has definitely changed these last couple months I have noticed more single strands knots and also it's been a little more difficult when detangle, and I never used to have an issue with detangling. I also feel my porosity has change I used to be low porosity and now I feel I'm medium/normal porosity now. My products used to sit on my top of my strands a lot more than it does now 🤷🏾‍♀️. Great video sis!!!

[@NJEberhart]

Thanks love! Yes this Georgia heat and humidity is disrespectful!!!! I’ve noticed the same issues. And yes your porosity can def change. Thanks for watching 💕

[@BiancaNashawn]

Try using Fenugreek Seeds! You can soak them in water overnight and then sprits it in your hair as like a water based leave in. It helped with my hair so much!! It's more moisturized and softer now. Way less shedding as well. - Good Luck!

[@NJEberhart]

Thanks for the tip Bianca. I actually saw a video on fenugreek seeds. Does it moisturize and strengthen hair or does it just moisturize?

[@BiancaNashawn]

@@NJEberhart I've been using it for almost 3 weeks now and it seems to be doing both! I'm seeing less shedding when I wash/detangle my hair and it just instantly feels softer after spraying it in my hair.

[@staciegreene2262]

Actually my favorite KZbinrs have a very strict regimen , as far as product used. Just change up the styles!!! Maybe you can even try more DIY’s . You can never go wrong with natural concoctions you made yourself ❤️❤️

[@NJEberhart]

Hey love 💕 Thanks for the suggestions. I have gone back to using mostly products I love and using new products every now and then. I'm not really a DIY girl lol.

[@Sunflower94H]

Take your time deciding what you want to do and maybe go back to some of the products that your hair loves and just use those only. You have to do what is best for you.

[@NJEberhart]

Thank you so much! Def will be going back to the basics 💕

[@dornita1516]

Aloe Vera juice for moisturizing the hair is awesome. You can get a gallon jug for 6.99 at Walmart. I put it in my spray bottle with just a little leave in and I mist my hair every other night. New subie love your content.

[@NJEberhart]

Thank you so much for subscribing Dornita 💕. My hair loves Aloe!

[@PrometheanFlame]

I think you should be selective about new products you try. You can maybe do fewer product tries per month (I am not sure what your content patterns are like). I tend to avoid products that are from celebrities and focus on stuff that fits my ingredient preferences (and also not super heavy on fragrance). I would focus on trying things when you run low on favorites in a certain category. Or maybe just focus on one category per month so you don't jeopardize your hair needs (like if styler or conditioner is more vital to your hair's health).

[@NJEberhart]

Thanks love for the suggestions! Def going to try to focus on my favs and do videos that involve those (comparison videos, full wash day videos, etc) 😊

[@lindav7158]

I really appreciate you you tubers for the work that you do. The use of so many products on the hair cannot be good. You take one for the team. We appreciate it. Which products does your hair love???

[@NJEberhart]

Thank you Linda! I really appreciate that! Def going to be using more of the products that I talk about in my favorites series.

[@taradise8]

(Oops, I previously left this comment under the wrong video.) I've had major hair setbacks. It's important to keep things in perspective but it's also okay to want your hair to look nice. Maybe try a different approach & minimize the protein. Sometimes products just stop working for you. I had to stop using The Mane Choice Type 4 shampoo & dc. Dryness, tangles & knots-no benefits. I do use their Egyptian Gold split end treatment which really does seem to work. Because of the pandemic I had to resort to Etsy to find effective dcs. I found a great banana chebe dc & a great fenugreek dc. I look for products that contain herbal roots (marshmallow, ginger, horsetail), slippery elm & ayurvedic ingredients. I also use Shikaki powder occasionally which has strengthened my hair. Developing a solid regimen has been most beneficial. I don't use oil on my hair because the products already contain oil-no added benefits for me. A really good moisturizing DC is essential. 30 min with a thermal cap is all my hair needs & my twists have to remain uncovered & be mostly dry before going to bed or else my hair will have a slightly dry, more shrunken look with some frizz. Dryness is a part of natural hair for many of us. I need to keep my sunroof closed. My problem area is the top of my head where I have newer hair growth that's dry. I need to keep my car sunroof closed. Good video.

[@NJEberhart]

Thanks love! I actually saw your comment on the other video and responded. I am def going to play around with more herbs and Ayurvedic ingredients 😊

[@starmaxx4]

Thank you NJ for this video.. thanks for venting... always enjoy your content 💕💕

[@NJEberhart]

Thank you so much love! I really do appreciate it 😊💕

[@faithfully_melanie6481]

Like Keisha J was having the same issue and my hair was dry, so I used a sulfate shampoo to clarify and that helped

[@NJEberhart]

Thanks for the suggestion Melanie! I def have been using more clarifying shampoos.

[@angieu4302]

Funny, I also was frustrated with my hair and thought about cutting it ALL off. I got a good trim in December as well, and then did my own trim in April also, and I thought my hair was flourishing. Wrong!!! I went to a hair salon to get a much needed trim and she had to cut off 1-1/2 inches off. And now my hair is much better.

[@NJEberhart]

That will be me Angie lol. I’m going to the salon tomorrow to get a good old trim. I plan on filming it for sure! Thanks for sharing ❤️

[@brwnhilarybanks9953]

Maybe you need a professional trim. M.a. d curls slowed down on their reviews but taylor ended up having the same problem come back & she had to big chop. So youtube may not be the sole culprit...Yes the heat can tear your hair up!! It will fry your hair i'm dealing with it now for 2 weeks with this heat wave & humidity. Retrace your steps, think back to when you first had the dryness/breakage issue.. is it once it got hotter? is it once YOU did your own trim in april? Are the products you think work really working? Someone said tailored beauty is drying.. Maybe stop using their stuff for like 4 weeks & see what happens. Just because you are working with a brand mean you're obligated to them A conditioner with just protein is not enough. Go to target & get botanika Beauty protein it's sooo good!! It's like aphogee but with better ingredients because mielle mint dc is not a full protein treatment.. it's a balanced treatment. Definitely get new shears as well. You can limit reviews to once a month! You don't hav to big chop, you start with like 3 inches then go from there if you need to cut more then gradually cut more.

[@NJEberhart]

Someone else told me about the Botanika protein treatment so I def think I am going to pick that up. Gonna get my trim professionally done so it can be even. Thanks for the suggestions 💕

[@miaalexander1703]

Hey Curl friend if your Lo poo you might like LCO you kinda don't want to seal your cuticle without all the moisture in your hair yet which is what the LOC method would do if you seal your leave in before your cream!

[@NJEberhart]

Ahhh ok! Thanks for letting me know Mia 😊

[@deescott8312]

When my hair is super dry I go back to the basics and use Shea butter 100% raw by Shea moisture is good this paired with Camille rose leave in milk and twisting jai butter. I also had some issues like hydra fatigue

[@NJEberhart]

Yes I think I’m going back to the basics as well! Thanks love 💕

[@isi.4800]

This happened to me as well in the not so distant past. I fixed it by completely stripping my hair, deep conditioning and twisting it up with a cream. I left it twisted up for a month and after that, i decided to use the same products every wash day. Constantly using new products was damaging my hair over time.

[@NJEberhart]

I agree and my hair is taking a toll from it. Will def use more of the products my hair loves! Thanks for watching 💕

[@MimiIsMightyIncredible]

💃🏾SWINGING IN FIRST💃🏾

[@NJEberhart]

Hey Mimi 👋🏾

[@prettynatural1973]

Shea moisture curl smoothie and the gel that matches. Glycerin and wash more no sulfates deep condition with mayonnaise

[@NJEberhart]

Thanks love but I’m actually not really a Shea moisture fan which is why you don’t see it much on my channel. And I still can’t figure out if my hair likes or doesn’t like glycerin 😂. Sometimes it does and sometimes it doesn’t lol.

[@Tramillionaire21]

Yes! Thank you for sharing. Don't ever feel guilty.

[@NJEberhart]

Thank you so much for the support 💕.

[@bknatural_e]

How often do you moisturize during the week? Once is not enough. Also, are you adjusting your products to the weather to help retain moisture? I know it’s hard when trying to keep up with trends as a creator, but don’t feel like you have to ruin your hair to create content. That’s one thing that’s a dealbreaker for me. There are brands that people know are trash and do nothing for the hair and they still use and promote them (I.e., Cantu to name one) for a video. It’s not worth it because everything your investing in to “help” your hair is leaving you with the hair problem and out of money on those products.

[@NJEberhart]

Using my fav products my moisture lasts pretty much the whole week unless I’m doing a wash n go. But I’ll remoisturize and put it in a puff. I only really alter my products for winter. That’s when it hair is normally the driest. I def try our products but I don’t keep using them if they don’t work for me. I think I’ve just keep running into products that aren’t the best (pattern and these last collections from The Mane Choice).

[@teesulli833]

So sorry to hear of your recent challenges. The 80/20 rule is my go to. So in this case, 80% of what you know works and 20% other for new content.

[@NJEberhart]

Thank you Tee! And that’s a really good rule to follow! 🙌🏾

[@paige2166]

I think ur hair would look great in mini braids. i got tired of doing my hair so i tried something different which were mini braids and its my go to hairstyle now.

[@NJEberhart]

Paige!!! All I have to say is you read my mind lol 💕😊

[@angelinafaria4553]

Let me tell you all what happened with my hair. I used to live between Rio in Brazil and London in UK. I used to use only one brand in Brasil and one another brand when I was in UK. My hair was amazing! Moisturised, thick, defined. Just perfect for me. So then I moved to The US. I got like 50 hair product since I arrived here in January this year 2020 because I was watching KZbin and I wanted to try all the new products you guys have here in America. The result is: My hair was drier than it used to be, less defined and my scalp is always itching. Now I decided to use what I know that works for my hair and stop this craziness about try new products almost every week. Also I am using distilled water on my last wash and using only warm to cold water. My hair has been improving since then.

[@NJEberhart]

Girl! I feel you Angelina!!! It’s nice to try something new every now and then but ultimately we have to stick to what we know works for us! By the way, that’s awesome that you lived in Brasil and the UK!

[@nubi688]

Hi Dear it’s okay if you take a break for You. KZbin will still be here, Because you MATTER and you are IMPORTANT!!! ❤️ I know your channel is about hair but maybe while you are on your break you may find something new to show. I WILL NOT BE MAD IF IT IS NOT HAIR RELATED 😁 Take care of You. ❤️🙏🏾

[@NJEberhart]

Thank you so much love! I appreciate that! I was going to dabble into vlogging but I’m not exactly sure yet lol. And that will give my a break from my hair. Thanks for the suggestions 💕

[@nubi688]

NJ Eberhart You are very welcome Dear ❤️

[@melindalynette]

hey Nisha 👋🏾 i know you were frustrated in this video but im sure you'll remedy your hair 💪🏾💜🤞🏾lol, im saying tho you get the most interaction when people tryna put their 2 cents in/give advice or there's a giveaway 👀😂

[@NJEberhart]

😂😂😂 you right Melinda. But some of this advice has really been helpful. But other’s not so much lol. Thanks for watching 😊💕

[@MissLelee]

I agree with the cut your hair even instead of a big chop. Have you considered vitamins?

[@NJEberhart]

So I take a multivitamin right now. Kind of scared to do hair vitamins because they usually make ALL hair grow 😂. I be having a full on mustache and beard. Is there a particular one you recommend?

[@desireemadera632]

Also try to lower use of glycerin and this is happening to me too. I think its because this summer has been considered the hottest in 8 years.

[@NJEberhart]

Thanks Desiree. Normally glycerin does not affect my but I will experiment and see what happens.

[@LolaSemone]

I have stopped using products with glycerin and my hair has become a lot softer.

[@drapedingold723]

HOLD UP Same thing with my hair. I haven’t been drinking as much water though. Tried a product today that smoothed my frays and hard grey spots. Pura d’or: hair climax healing hair mask. Has my curls popping, you don’t have to use much, laid the splits. Softened my grey hair, twist out heaven . Bought it on Amazon figures it couldn’t hurt and it comes in a bamboo container for 5 bucks, the container is worth it. Please don’t buy them out before I can buy more. That good!

[@NJEberhart]

Glad to know I’m not the only one. I think I will be using more of my favorite products to help get my hair back to where it needs to be.

[@daisyflower1545]

I have been experiencing dryness also since the winter. I figured it's because it's not humid. Even this summer in NYC isn't humid and because I spend more time indoors where the air is dryer, my hair doesn't get hydrated. After washing my hair, it stays moisturized for 2-3 days and once I remoisturize, it's usually good for the rest of the week. I stopped using shampoos cause I noticed it's making my hair dryer. I've been using the Aztec to wash my hair weekly and sometime use a cowash. I also make sure to deep condition every wash day and stay aways from products that make my hair dryer. And I've been leaving my hair in twists since im working from home

[@NJEberhart]

Hey Daisy! Funny you mentioned it because I use to only do clay washes and co washes and I felt like it was really beneficial to my hair. May go back to that. 😊

[@daisyflower1545]

@@NJEberhart yeah try it! It's been helping me a lot

[@Trecester]

Girl I feel your hair issues and dryness. I struggle finding products that work for my hair. Sometimes stress and hormonal changes can affect our body. So maybe you need YT break because you been busting out these videos. Or stick to your staples and do healthy hair videos.

[@NJEberhart]

I probably did need a break Trece but the work horse in me won’t let me take a break for more than a week 😂. But I def will be filming my journey! Thanks love 💕

[@twill1007]

My problem area is definitely my crown 🤦🏽‍♀️ it’s the driest part of my hair, coarsest Part of my hair, it doesn’t even really have a curl pattern. It so annoying

[@kiara8586]

SAME! Mine only has a curl pattern for 2 minutes with product and then its just a frizz ball after

[@twill1007]

Arra T Yup mine too ! It’s nothing like the rest of my hair 🤷🏽‍♀️

[@NJEberhart]

Yeah these problem areas need to get it together!!! I’m going to try to show it some extra love and see what happens lol. Thanks for watching Tasha 💕

[@twill1007]

NJ Eberhart that’s actually what I’ve been doing ! Im much more gentle with it . I condition and treat it as it’s own section, whereas I used to section my hair in 4’s . It hasn’t changed the texture , but I’ve noticed the length is retained more and it used to seem stunted. Good luck 👍🏽

[@frankiedhampton6658]

I enjoyed it😁 I hope it was therapeutic for you. Your hair is beautiful and I hope the changes you make to your hair show the results you are looking for. Don’t you cut that 👸🏽

[@NJEberhart]

Thank you Frankie ❤️. It was very therapeutic! I’m going to start off with a good trim and then go from there. And also for protein treatment. I won’t cut it all off just yet lol.

[@frankiedhampton6658]

NJ Eberhart that sounds good and hopefully, that will be what is needed. 😁

[@cdyana1157]

1. I love those hair clamps. I’ve been looking for some like them. I did see some in one beauty store but they were black & white. I want some in pretty colors. 2 I’m looking for a good protein deep conditioner. I think I will try that one by Camille Rose (in a green jar). I hear Aphoghee is good but you have to work fast because it gets hard quick. I can’t do my hair that fast. Anyway your hair is gorgeous. Don’t cut it.

[@NJEberhart]

Thank you love! I won’t cut it just yet. As far as the clips I got the colorful ones from Sally Beauty. They have only the black and white ones online but have the colorful ones in store! I def will be doing a protein treatment soon and of course I will film it!

[@stephaniefelder4156]

I’m going through the same issue. Super dry and thanks to KZbin I’ve been experimenting......I’ve got to get my stuff together. 😩

[@NJEberhart]

You and me both Stephanie! But we got this! I’ll def be sharing videos of my hair journey for sure 💕

[@passionatelycurly4437]

Girl that tailored beauty is what has your hair dry. I’m sorry but that leave in from them is so trash. I was so mad when I used it. The cream is ok but it’s a no for their other products

[@brwnhilarybanks9953]

lollll

[@NJEberhart]

I didn’t care for the leave in either which is why you only saw it once on my channel. Some products work for me and others don’t. I do like the original line better. I only like the cream and the serum from the golden herbal collection.

[@NJEberhart]

Oh and the foam lol.

[@brwnhilarybanks9953]

@@NJEberhart try & see if you can tailored a break for 4 weeks & see what happens.

[@candice446]

Did your hair porosity change by chance? Maybe do a porosity check.

[@NJEberhart]

Hey Candice! That’s a great suggestion. My hair is still def low porosity still lol.

[@solaadeakin8338]

Please check your vitamin d and iron levels. Since you dont get a lot of sunlight.

[@NJEberhart]

Thanks! I’ve actually been trying to go outside a little more so hopefully that helps! 💕

[@sylviasmith8192]

I had dry hair so I put a conditioning cap on and then my satin scarf so now my hair is very moist. Try that I told my son cause he has very dry hair and he said the really help.

[@NJEberhart]

Hey Sylvia, you put a conditioning cap on dry hair or did you moisturize or deep condition?

[@sylviasmith8192]

NJ Eberhart I moisturizer my hair in the morning and then put it on every night before bed to keep moist in.

[@DanielleASMR]

I've been on everyone's channels trying to figure out what's up with my hair. Having similar issues. Just got a haircut last year but it has been dry and damaged, single strange knots. My ends are super rough. I don't really use a lot products so I really don't know

[@NJEberhart]

Hey Danielle! I’m sorry you are having issues love. But it could be something internally. I think and pretty much know my vitamin D level is pretty low and that could be causing an issue. Stress can also take a toll on our hair too.

[@chosentinyt4527]

Stress impacts everyone differently. With the current state of affairs, even though you may feel fine, stress can manifest itself in our bodies, including our skin and hair. With that being said, now is not a good time to cut your hair. I would suggest a protein treatment, supplemental hair vitamins and sticking to one or two brands that you know nourishes your hair. Quit using so many different products for a while. Pamper yourself.

[@NJEberhart]

Thanks for the tips. I am going to use more of the products that I love. As for cutting my hair I am def going to do a trim cuz I really need it. And then I’ll cut my hair if I’m still not happy.

[@chiiks92]

Love the honest content.. keep it up!

[@NJEberhart]

Thanks Chika 😘💕

[@mswtaz94]

It has been so hot here in Michigan but for a change, no humidity. So my air condish has been running a lot. My hair has been crazy dry, shedding and my ends are puffy. I have some short hairs and breakage in my 4c crown from experimenting with some Mane Choice products. Someone told me that air conditioning will dry out and wreck your hair. Maybe it’s a combo of all the different things you are doing, the products and the air conditioning. Let’s not rule out the stress of the last few months. I wouldn’t big chop. I would just do a lot of hot oil and deep moisturizing and a protein to see if that helps first.

[@NJEberhart]

Thanks for the recommendations. Big chopping is def my last resort if all else fails lol. And it could be the air conditioning but I feel like my hair has been dryer in the past couple months more so than it has been in other summers. I will experiment and def let you all know! 💕

[@mswtaz94]

NJ Eberhart I hope you figure it out. Lay off the new products. We’ll still be here to support you.

[@chalseywilder937]

I wonder if the heat is making the moisture come out of everything and into the air. Could explain some things

[@NJEberhart]

Hey Chelsey! It’s def the heat affecting my hair but it’s always hot in Georgia lol. And my hair hasn’t been this dry in previous years. So it has to be the heat in addition to some other things as well.