Have you experienced hygral fatigue before? For a summary guide to the info shared in this video, check out the blog post: genamarie.co/2022/07/hygral-fatigue-101-can-water-damage-your-hair/
I am gonna share my experience because this happened way too easily to me!! I have this right now because I first started my curly journey about 2 months ago, and I had super dry damaged hair at first. I didn’t know yet that my hair is fine and prefers protein more than moisture 😭 I washed every 3 days, used a moisture mask each time because of how chronically tangled my hair was, and I wet it everyday to refresh because I was amazed at how much curl I got when I wet it. But after about 3 weeks of that routine, it looks permanently greasy/wet and limp 😩 How I’ve been fixing it: Wash hair as little as possible (one week minimum). I use clarifying shampoo then regular shampoo (I use a protein shampoo). Not using any conditioner until my hair regulates! ~ after shampooing, I scrunch out excess water carefully then plop for the rest of my shower/skincare so it’s damp when I’m ready to style. I ONLY use mousse (praying hands method), scrunch, and then plop again (I would totally diffuse at this point, but I don’t have a diffuser yet) This routine has been helping so far, I hope it helps someone!
I find the issue with refresh day is that the product instructions typically say to apply to wet hair. Seldom have I experienced damp or dry applications instructions that work for me. Curly hair...cute but high maintenance!
Very! Hate to say, in some ways, more difficult to maintain than blowing it out! Especially when the “frizz” season ends. Love it in the summer, though. With enough gel, this frizzes much less than my blow dried hair (without a keratin treatment, that is).
I find constant brushing, constant blow drying to be FAR more damaging than wetting hair. I let my hair dry by itself in the summer. If it’s taking too long for my scalp to dry, I will quickly diffuse, just the scalp. I refresh daily if I go out. To refresh, I use a mixture in a 4 oz spray bottle of water with a tablespoon of my gel. My gel mixes with water easily and this way I use less water and it seals it immediately as it dries, which is always quickly. I only get hygral fatigue when I use certain leave-in masks. In general, the only Curlmith wash & condish products I like are the scalp detox shampoo and the the multitasking conditioner. I like most of the protein line, the protein leave-in is excellent when your hair is a frizzy mess and I use it to refresh, and the mousse is wonderful. I love the oil, very nice. While I don’t like any of the curl cremes, I am a fan of most of the gels, they’re all good for different things. I cannot tolerate the scent in the moisture line, it’s like a sickeningly sweet honey smell that’s not really indicative of actual honey. Glad they made a scent free line but I haven’t tried that yet. We just have so much money these days!
Your came just in time! I am a curlsmith gal, however, maybe the heat it was sucking all the moisture. My hair not damaged but I will try the oil-poo. I have the other oil so don't know it will work. Thank you so much. You've been helping me to transition around 2 years my fine curls are happy too
I love the Fytonix hair growth oil on my scalp as a pre-shampoo treatment. I also run it through my ends to dry detangle before washing. It’s worked wonders! My hair is waist length & healthier than ever!
Hi Gena, I use a steam room and sauna usually twice a week at our local Turkish Baths. I think I may have been caring for my curly hair the wrong way. When I first started to go I didn't protect my hair either from the dry heat of the sauna or the moist atmosphere of the steam room. Then I decided to cover my hair with a plastic shower cap and towel. Sometimes I wet my hair before doing this. Sometimes I have used hair oil before putting on my shower cap and towel and sometimes I have used a conditioner and left on my hair. The length of time I am in the Turkish baths is up to 2 and a half hours. Listening to your video makes me realise that without knowing, I have probably damaged my hair! It certainly seems to have thinned since going to the Turkish Baths since February this year which I actually thought might be due to my diet. What advise can you give for caring for your hair in a sauna/steam room to look after curls. Thank you :)
Gena, You’ve sponsored several different curl products and I’m just embracing my curly hair, I’m confused. Which product do you really recommend. Thank you for your videos ❣️
I would not show products in videos that I don't recommend, whether it's sponsored or not. 😊 Everything I show are products I would purchase myself. I show a variety of different brands so that everyone has options for what works best for them, their budget, and availability in their country. I would need to know more specifically what you are looking to purchase, your hair type, and needs to be able to pick certain products.
Hi Gena, I’m using LUS products, any opinion on those? I am so confused at what my hair type is. After I put product in my hair it looks great when it initially dries but several hours later it seems to lose the shine and then the bottom frizzes. Any suggestions?
The LUS shampoo & conditioner are great, but the styling products don't provide enough hold. I end up with frizz the next day. The new gel they have is nice but I can only use it in the winter unless I layer it with a stronger hold gel.
Hi Gena. I really love your content and it helped me and my sister a lot. I have generally healthy hair and my hair curls well even without product....it just doesn't hold haha. My hair is more coarse since its a bit thicker. I usually balance protein and moisture well. My hair isnt stringy but does get frizzy. My hair doesn't seem to be suffering from hygral fatigue yet but I am worried it might because I am getting it more wet. However, I'm also on a budget. Are there any pre-poo oils that are cheaper that you recommend? In addition, are there any cheaper dry shampoos that you recommend since I also workout a lot. I fully refresh only once a week and can go 7 days between washes. But i need to refresh somehow after working out. Can sweat Also cause hygral fatigue and how can I avoid that?
Hi I was wondering if cutting my hair in a certain way would let it get curlier creating for volume. Do you think I should cut it in a certain way, any tips?
I'm still not sure of what's what in conditioners, can someone please help me & give me a list of deep conditioners that don't have protein, that I can get in the stores. It seems like all I see have some protein.
Refreshing is touching up your curls without washing them. Most people like to spray their hair with a spray bottle just to dampen it some, and add a little more product where needed.
Have you experienced hygral fatigue before?
For a summary guide to the info shared in this video, check out the blog post: genamarie.co/2022/07/hygral-fatigue-101-can-water-damage-your-hair/
I am gonna share my experience because this happened way too easily to me!!
I have this right now because I first started my curly journey about 2 months ago, and I had super dry damaged hair at first. I didn’t know yet that my hair is fine and prefers protein more than moisture 😭 I washed every 3 days, used a moisture mask each time because of how chronically tangled my hair was, and I wet it everyday to refresh because I was amazed at how much curl I got when I wet it. But after about 3 weeks of that routine, it looks permanently greasy/wet and limp 😩
How I’ve been fixing it:
Wash hair as little as possible (one week minimum). I use clarifying shampoo then regular shampoo (I use a protein shampoo). Not using any conditioner until my hair regulates! ~ after shampooing, I scrunch out excess water carefully then plop for the rest of my shower/skincare so it’s damp when I’m ready to style. I ONLY use mousse (praying hands method), scrunch, and then plop again (I would totally diffuse at this point, but I don’t have a diffuser yet)
This routine has been helping so far, I hope it helps someone!
I find the issue with refresh day is that the product instructions typically say to apply to wet hair. Seldom have I experienced damp or dry applications instructions that work for me. Curly hair...cute but high maintenance!
Very! Hate to say, in some ways, more difficult to maintain than blowing it out! Especially when the “frizz” season ends. Love it in the summer, though. With enough gel, this frizzes much less than my blow dried hair (without a keratin treatment, that is).
I find constant brushing, constant blow drying to be FAR more damaging than wetting hair. I let my hair dry by itself in the summer. If it’s taking too long for my scalp to dry, I will quickly diffuse, just the scalp. I refresh daily if I go out. To refresh, I use a mixture in a 4 oz spray bottle of water with a tablespoon of my gel. My gel mixes with water easily and this way I use less water and it seals it immediately as it dries, which is always quickly. I only get hygral fatigue when I use certain leave-in masks. In general, the only Curlmith wash & condish products I like are the scalp detox shampoo and the the multitasking conditioner. I like most of the protein line, the protein leave-in is excellent when your hair is a frizzy mess and I use it to refresh, and the mousse is wonderful. I love the oil, very nice. While I don’t like any of the curl cremes, I am a fan of most of the gels, they’re all good for different things. I cannot tolerate the scent in the moisture line, it’s like a sickeningly sweet honey smell that’s not really indicative of actual honey. Glad they made a scent free line but I haven’t tried that yet. We just have so much money these days!
Perfect video! Have been struggling with hydra fatigue thank you for a thoroughly explained video 🤩
my hair has hygral fatique from air drying and so curls look stringy so this video was very helpful.
Comprehensive coverage of the condition. The learning continues …thank you!
Your came just in time! I am a curlsmith gal, however, maybe the heat it was sucking all the moisture.
My hair not damaged but I will try the oil-poo. I have the other oil so don't know it will work. Thank you so much. You've been helping me to transition around 2 years my fine curls are happy too
Thanks for the great information! I look forward to your videos every week! 💕
Great video! Also, really impressed with the "Sources" section that you provide with links to studies... awesome!
I love the Fytonix hair growth oil on my scalp as a pre-shampoo treatment. I also run it through my ends to dry detangle before washing. It’s worked wonders! My hair is waist length & healthier than ever!
Is this the correct spelling? Nothing came up online for Fytonix
Thank you for the detailed information. I definitely needed this video.
Since I always wrap my hair up in a bun wet I think this might be me. I always thought keeping hair wet was hydrating or at least benign…
Excellent information! Thank you!😊
You mentioned you liked the curlsmith scalp recipe deep conditioner, which one is that? Thanks! Great information in the video!
Here's the link for the detox kit! tidd.ly/3PKOnua
@@GenaMarie ah I have that kit. I didn't realise the conditioner could be used as a deep conditioner as well. Thanks!
Hi Gena, I use a steam room and sauna usually twice a week at our local Turkish Baths. I think I may have been caring for my curly hair the wrong way. When I first started to go I didn't protect my hair either from the dry heat of the sauna or the moist atmosphere of the steam room. Then I decided to cover my hair with a plastic shower cap and towel. Sometimes I wet my hair before doing this. Sometimes I have used hair oil before putting on my shower cap and towel and sometimes I have used a conditioner and left on my hair. The length of time I am in the Turkish baths is up to 2 and a half hours. Listening to your video makes me realise that without knowing, I have probably damaged my hair! It certainly seems to have thinned since going to the Turkish Baths since February this year which I actually thought might be due to my diet. What advise can you give for caring for your hair in a sauna/steam room to look after curls. Thank you :)
omg and it can be stringy too
Gena, You’ve sponsored several different curl products and I’m just embracing my curly hair, I’m confused. Which product do you really recommend. Thank you for your videos ❣️
I would not show products in videos that I don't recommend, whether it's sponsored or not. 😊 Everything I show are products I would purchase myself. I show a variety of different brands so that everyone has options for what works best for them, their budget, and availability in their country.
I would need to know more specifically what you are looking to purchase, your hair type, and needs to be able to pick certain products.
Ok I was just confused. I was using Not my Mothers Curls, but was thinking of trying Quidad products. Love your videos 💖
Good video ✅
Is hygral fatigue fixable? please reply
Hi Gena, I’m using LUS products, any opinion on those?
I am so confused at what my hair type is. After I put product in my hair it looks great when it initially dries but several hours later it seems to lose the shine and then the bottom frizzes. Any suggestions?
The LUS shampoo & conditioner are great, but the styling products don't provide enough hold. I end up with frizz the next day. The new gel they have is nice but I can only use it in the winter unless I layer it with a stronger hold gel.
@@GenaMarie what might you recommend for the summer? I switched to the Quidad gel to see if I noticed a change.
@@michellem5853 The Ouidad gel, stronger hold version in the red bottle!
Do you have any mid end blow dryer you recommend? I just saw your video of what you got from Amazon
Hi Gena. I really love your content and it helped me and my sister a lot. I have generally healthy hair and my hair curls well even without product....it just doesn't hold haha. My hair is more coarse since its a bit thicker. I usually balance protein and moisture well. My hair isnt stringy but does get frizzy. My hair doesn't seem to be suffering from hygral fatigue yet but I am worried it might because I am getting it more wet. However, I'm also on a budget. Are there any pre-poo oils that are cheaper that you recommend? In addition, are there any cheaper dry shampoos that you recommend since I also workout a lot. I fully refresh only once a week and can go 7 days between washes. But i need to refresh somehow after working out. Can sweat Also cause hygral fatigue and how can I avoid that?
Great explanation. NOW I get it! LOL! Thank you!
Hi I was wondering if cutting my hair in a certain way would let it get curlier creating for volume. Do you think I should cut it in a certain way, any tips?
Why do my curls get tighter in high humidity?
That can happen for some people!
I'm still not sure of what's what in conditioners, can someone please help me & give me a list of deep conditioners that don't have protein, that I can get in the stores. It seems like all I see have some protein.
There is a sight you can check but I don't remember the name of it.
Hygral fatigue can occur under skin also??? Please reply ❤️
No, hygral fatigue is damage done to the lengths of your hair
@@GenaMarie Thank you for the insight ❤️.....so do you mean hair under the skin is safe???☺️...and length breakage hair can grow again???👍
@@GenaMariethen why are my roots mushy while wet as well?
What is a refresh? Is it a shower?
Refreshing is touching up your curls without washing them. Most people like to spray their hair with a spray bottle just to dampen it some, and add a little more product where needed.
@@GenaMarie ohh got it. Ive never known how to take care of my curls 😔. Thanks for the content