Reason #11: health issues causing weak hair like thyroid, low iron, etc. I can speak from personal experience that this is a huge factor, though one that has solutions too. I only mention this because it can be so discouraging for women who truly do everything they can take care of their hair and still get breakage.
I have low iron, I take care of my hair, stop using heat two years ago, I follow a lot of of steps of curly hair, I take vitamins and supplements and still my hair is not growing fast and completely beautiful as all the hairs in the journal hair I saw, it's sometimes so hard but I keep doing it because I dream with a beautiful hair
Lisa A so true. I’ve been anemic since I can remember and never took my iron regularly until a few months ago because I was severely deficient and feeling the effects of it ..anywho my hair has always been thin and now it’s finally getting fuller!
You should see if there is a Devacut trained hair stylist by you (they can be found on the Devacut website). They are specialized in cutting curly hair. There are Devacut trained stylists all over the world so hopefully you can find one near you!
Girl SAME! The crazy part is, I've been seeing the same stylist for about 8 years and she has curly hair too yet she still doesn't ever get my cut right and don't even get me started on when she tried to style of curly before I leave after a cut/color. Oh lawwwd. But....she's hands down the best with color I've ever found so I always end up going back to her. The cuts aren't awful they just aren't what i feel I need. Unfortunately no other stylists I've tried, and there have been many, have been able to do any better. Curly girl struggles!
I just found you, too! I'm 61 and been fighting my curls all my life until about six months ago, I'm wearing my waves/almost curls! I also just stpped coloring & about 50% gray/silver and finally, after all these years loving my wavy curls!
Cland! My journey is similar to yours, although I am still struggling with my hair regimen to achieve curls I enjoy. I get nice spiral clumps but FRIZZ. I’m 47 but I am about 30% gray - no longer covering my “silver.” I have noticed that the grays are wirey and strange, don’t play well with the other hair. Mel, do you have a family member of friend with curly hair that contains some silver so you could give some tips about how to work with that kind of hair? LOVE your channel.
UGH it's people who leave comments like this on my videos that inspire me to keep posting videos every week! Thanks for the love and support means more than you know ❤
@@ManesByMell You mean more than you know! If I see one more video on "curly" hair hosted by someone with waves I will light the world on fire. You're saving the world right now! :D
Yo. Your such a trip. I just started watching ur videos like a week ago. Subscribed of course because your unlike any other and are super informative while being down to earth and funny as hell. God bless and keep up the videos.
I usually watch videos all poker face or dead face, but THIS video had me all interacting with her, smiling, crying in shame. All the emotions. Thanks girl, grrreat video, even better personalitay!
How did you know!!! Those knots on my ends drive me crazy! And I just have to detangle it. Can you make a video on taking care of you’re hair when going to the pool
Hey Jessica! Thanks for your comment + suggestion. I do have a video on my summer routine which does touch on pools and protection in the summer so you can watch that in the mean time:) ruclips.net/video/LU73M6iYyL8/видео.html
You are the only RUclipsr whose videos I can watch again and again. I just love your personality and also how informative your content really is. Finding you has been a game changer and I'm so so thankful for you!
This is very informative. Having a mix kid I don't know how to take care of her hair. And after taking time watching helpful videos, I knew now how to take care of her curls. And her hair is healthier now as well.
I love these videos so much. I found them in my process (struggle) to return to my natural curls. Your videos are fun, make me laugh out loud, don’t talk down to me, and are extremely informative. You’re a fabulous content creator, and I can’t wait to see what a difference this makes for my hair! ❤️
What does it mean if you tried the elasticity test and passed, but your hair always looks dry, dull, and frizzy? Does this mean you don’t have enough protein?
This is hilarious and completely coincidental. I've watching hair videos for the past hour and I literally watched a video before yours by a professional that highly discouraged detangling the hair while wet as it is in it's most fragile state. You suggest that it be done wet because it will reduce breakage. I love the way your hair looks... so I will continue detangling on wet conditioned hair. Thank you and your seester so much for all your information and taking the time to make these videos! ❤❤
1. Very dry and brittle •moisturize it 2. Over processed •buy professional salon products to care for your hair at home 3. Too much protein •use it according to your hairs needs (immediately after coloring and processing) 4. Super tight ponytails •use it less often, use a less damaging hair tie 5. Super tight braids on wet hair •use a leave in conditioner and super moisturized and blow dry it before braiding 6. Putting handbag strap on your shoulder which pulls on your hair •move your hair so your hair isn’t caught on your bag 7. Detangling hair when it’s dry •use a detailing spray/ detangle it damp AND start from your ends and work your way up to the root 8. Sleep on a cotton pillowcase •sleep on silk/satin pillowcase 9. Playing with your split ends/ single strand knots and ripping them out •get it them professionally cut OR don’t mess with them 10. Genes cause naturally thin hair •tender love and care
hey i have a question, is your hair breakage harder than the hair on your head ? i’ve been seeing small pieces of hair on the floor & it’s hard & idk if it’s breakage or not even tho i’m not doing anything to my hair
I have been researching my dehydrated hair and just learned that in my hecka dry climate I can't use humectants. I bought glycerin free products yesterday and my hair feels better already! I have thought I was protein sensitive even though I have dyed my hair. It'll be interesting to see if I really am or if it has been because of super dehydrated hair because I live in a dessert with snow. (Utah)
Michele the Miracle Maker hey fellow Utahn 😸 Let me know if you figure out a solution! My daughter and I have been fighting breakage from dust/pollutants all winter. I swear it sucks all the moisture out of my ends.
I've got the baby fine hair at the shit end of the gene pool LOL I had to give up my daily hair straightening bc of it... but almost 4 years now embracing my curls and I'm glad I gave it up- I here for all of your curly girl advice, love your vids :)
1. Very dry and brill : condition hair more 2. Overporciessed (Bleached,coloring) : take professional quality products ie leave in protein treatment) 3. Giving your hair way too much protein : Use protein in small doses unless after color processing 4. Tightening hair too tightly 5. Tight braiding on wet hair . Hair is fragile when wet and more stretched. : Use leave in conditioner ; blow dry before braiding 6. Hair against bad strap : move your hair befor you put your bag on your shoulder 7. Detangling hair when dry : invest in detangling spray 8. Sleep on cotton pillow case : sleep in satin silky material 9. Play with split ends : don’t touch your hair 10. Genes 🧬
I just had a shower and washed my hair, i put my conditioner into my hair and started removing the knots, and so much hair started falling out and snapping, i started having a massive melt down because my hair has become so thin lately, i have almost half of the amount of hair that i had 2 months ago, while having my meltdown in the shower, i pick up my conditioner...."brazilain keratin treatment". Im so mad at myself, i thought the conditioner was actually going to help my extreme hair loss and breakage, but its actually made it so much worse. Thank you so much for this video 🙇🏻♀️
What is the best way to get single strand knots out. I try to gently do it but sometimes it’s really tough and don’t want to break and I just end up cutting it. Is that the best way?? Thanks girl I love your videos. I just subscribed to your newsletter ❤
I do not put heat on my hair, I wash it every other day, I apply UV protector and argan oil, I sleep on silk pillows , I wrap it around a silk scarf when I go to bed and i dont brush it when wet. Yet it still breaking! I'm so heart broken 😔😔 forgot to mention is my natural hair color too ... no dyes or bleaching.
question !! is the breakage harder than the hair thats like you know still on your head ? i’ve been seeing small pieces of hair over the floor, they’re very hard & idk if its breakage or not
I have a question: Should i use protein conditioner everyday as i wash my hair everyday? Like, when you wash your hair everyday you strip off natural oils and make it fragile and it's the worst case for me as being a curly girl who lives in Korea (the place where summer humidity hits people). Soooo, should i use daily conditioners on a daily basis?
Loving your videos, been trying to find new routine for my hair. Love my curls but they are dry and frizzy, needing some love. Can’t wait to try a lot of your tips. My daughters both have curly hair too, but they’re still pristine and perfectly pretty. Trying to teach them to love and embrace the curls lol
You forgot one: the Big M. For your *cough* older *cough* viewers. My hair has lost all elasticity and shine since menopause, and it truly sucks. Breakage City. Never thought it would happen, but it does, and it will. Would love some solutions for older viewers. :)
That point at 11:32..."especially if you sleep like an animal you're like this...#$%", got me burst out laughing. Hair fall was a big concern for me and I took to the natural way, the CG method to solve this issue. Though it has reduced considerably, I don't worry about losing hair much, cause I know where I am going wrong. Thanks for these tips, Mell. You are super fun. :)
Also another common reason ur getting breakage and excessive shedding.... UR NOT DRINKING ENOUGH WATER. U can moisturise ur hair as much as u want by conditioning and adding products and quitting sulfates but ur diet and what u feed ur hair from the inside matters just as much. Ur simple solution might just be drinking 2 litres of water per day. Give it a month and I promise u will see a difference ❤️
I love how informative your videos are! I'm a new subscriber due to that! I have a question I can't find the answer to, and it ties in with this video. How do I know what "too much" protein is? I've read in some sites to avoid it except for the occasional protein treatment, yet since I've started reading labels on all my hair products, a LOT of my stuff has some sort of protein in it somewhere, especially shampoo, conditioners, and co-washes. Is it ok to use these daily, assuming they aren't geared toward "reconstruction" or considered to be for those in need of protein? Or do I need to avoid these as much as possible? And (sorry), but as a follow up to all that, IF I need to try to avoid, then what quality protein free products would you recommend, especially for conditioners??
It's gratifying to hear someone that my fine hair texture *was* an unlucky dna draw. Usually stylists try to sugar coat it and I feel like I exaggerate for cursing at my stupid fine curly hair (though I do love them deep deep deeeeeep down)
I came across your channel a few days ago,I'm glad I did..I'm literally binge watching your videos since then..I don't usually comment on youtube..But you are such a good human...So real..Love from india ❤️
I just subscribed to your channel and watched a number of your videos. You have GREAT TIPS. I am very happy to see that your videos are straightforward and makes sense. You also have a good sense of humor, which I also enjoy. Your suggestions are truly for all curly hair types. I for one was definitely diffusing my hair ALL WRONG, TOTALLY WRONG. I will be implementing a lot of your tips on my next wash. I also purchased some of the products on INNATE LIFE. Thanks again for sharing your knowledge as a cosmetologist and personal experience. KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK.
Lovely video😊I have been growing out my hair for two years (trimmed it a year ago so that's overdue) and I noticed since my hair is in box braids there are a lot of tiny hairs sticking up. Could these be new hairs growing in or major breakage?
Hey girl! I hate to tell you that box braids cause MAJOR damage. It’s funny cuz box braids are known to be “protective styles” but there is nothing healthier than just leaving your hair in its natural state, giving it lots of moisture, and a little bit of protein. The little hairs you are seeing are most likely due to damage, due to breakage and fall out from the braids. I hope this helps (and didn’t scare you too much LOL) just be sure to take them out as soon as possible and get a good trim 😃❤️
Manes By Mell oh dang... I just wanted my hair out of the way while I'm on vacation, it's scorching hot lol. I thought I would have less breakage as my hair was detangled and had a moisturizer in it(no extensions just my own hair), but I'll take them out when I have the time. And I'll try to cautiously do a protein treatment as I'm protein sensitive. Thanks for the reply!
I’m a new subscriber and I have been binge watching all of your videos. My hair has changed so much since watching your vids and trying it!! And I also felt attacked watching this because I’m so guilty 😂 I’ve been sharing your videos with all my curly hair gals! Really love learning all of these tips from someone with facts that really knows what they’re talking about!
I love watching! Girl you are hilarious and making a lot of sense out of this at the same time. There are mounds of do this or do that pertaining to hair! I'm like WHAT?!?? It's a good thing I research and investigate before doing anything. Kudos
Hey Paoli!! I'm so glad you enjoyed the video.Thank you so much for watching and for your kind words. You can expect to See me every Tuesday with a new video!! thank you again for the support xo
Omg well I guess I’m triple screwed. I’ve been natural for almost 6 years and haven’t straightened my hair once since. I deep condition weekly on wash day and NEVER use sulfates parabens or silicones. I try to only use the most natural and moisturizing products I can find yet my hair still seems to be very temperamental. I’ve helped many curly peeps giving advice from my own aquired knowledge over the years but still struggle with my own (some days). My hair is naturally very fine and very dry (white mom+ creole dad) I may have to start finger coiling because (most days) I use my spray bottle to saturate my strands, add more product, finger detangle and air dry. So I’m sure that itself causes breakage. I also have a confession...........I HATE single strand knots and I’ve been better about it lately but when I don’t have my handy shears with me, I will pull out the strand from the follicle. SOOO BAD! 😕 lol I know I should just be dusting right above the knot AND I wear my bag on my shoulder but always make sure I lift my hair first. Lmao I think since I watched this I’m lot going to anymore regardless. 🤦🏽♀️😂
Hey Megan thanks for the comment! Any damage you've done sounds like it can be undone so no fear! Everyone has wonky hair days sometimes! Having a balance of protein and moisture, two things our hair needs, is key. You should finger coil it really helps with definition, I never have to refresh! I just sleep with my bonnet/scarf and I'm good. I hope this helps, thank you for watching xoxo
I straightened my hair about three times a week, every week all of last year. Last December, i stopped and did the big chop. I deep condition my hair about twice a month, sometimes just once. But im still noticing a lot of breakage and split ends. Also my hair is extremely unmanageable.
Just wanted to say...I ABSOLUTELY LOVE YOU!! I don't feel so alone anymore! Lol My hair journey is still...well..a journey 🙄🙏 however you bring the sunshine to this girls journey! I would love to get to talk to you or meet you someday!! ✌️🤙 To my Mane Girl !!💯❤️
Please help. My hair has always been my pride and joy. I figured since it is pretty damn healthy, it could deal with some bleach damage. And I figured the master stylist who did all the color-corrections would know how much would be too much. I was wrong, and now I want to burst into tears every time I look at my hair or touch it. I just don't know what to do. My hair has also NEVER been shorter than this and it breaks and falls out. What should I do to regrow hair?
The other thing with the shoulder bag is when they pull it out. Ugh! If your bag is on your hair, LIFT UP THE BAG, then gently move your hair. I am not a hairdresser but I do know this.
Girl, yes! I think for far too long I didn't know how to work with my hair so I would often ended up putting it up. I think all of that with a regular hair tie caused breakage around the hair line just like you mentioned. Now I am trying to learn more and be more mindful about how to care for my waves/curls. But it also means waiting for those breakage pieces to grow back..so right now it looks like surface/crown frizz I can't control
I don’t have damaged hair.. but have horrible halo frizz. I joined a CGM group who told me that my low porosity hair was high porosity & damaged & needed protein. So I did a treatment. I took a strand to do the test.. Went to wrap around my fingers to pull on & it broke before I could even test it. I’ve been doing deep conditioning since the protein treatment.. but maybe not enlist at the roots? Someone help me!!! My hair is breaking so bad every day now 😩😩
Hahaha Mell I just love you and your Videos 🥰 Very informative and entertaining. A few weeks ago I found out that I have curls and all the years I had been wondering why I have so many problems with my hair. Now I have dived in in this completely new curly world and I'm overwhelmed by all the new information. But I'm glad that I have found your channel 🥰
Hi Mell, I just watched this video and a fun factor happened...I have my hair tied on 2 ponytails and once the video reach the part were you talk about stranding the hair, I felt so bad that I started to remove the ponytails, tied the hair with bobby pins and just ordered invisiblobble online. Thanks for the tips!
I tried an invisibobble but its elastic becomes loose. If I am in the gym, my hair becomes loose as I exercise and I have to tie it again and again. I have given up on it for now.
mell love to watch your videos.you are a joy to watch and pretty.I have hair just like you but mine seems to be dry.i put on a mask once a week and use leave in conditioner ..and still seems to be on the dry side...any tips for me ty.
I’m so glad I found your channel! I’ve been retraining my curls for about a year and a half now and have been finding out what works for my hair. But it’s a learning curve. I was wondering if you know if being vegan and occasionally not getting enough protein can affect how much protein my hair produces? Therefore causing breakage...
¿Mell could you *please* make a video about 2nd day curls? After wash day when i refresh my curls the next day, my hair always end up looking freezy and dirty. I just wet the curls that have lost their shape over night and apply a little bit of mousse. ¿What am i doing wrong? Please, help 😢 Thank you 🌻
Hey girl! I’m not sure if you watched this video already but I do have a day 2 refresh here’s the link: HOW I REFRESH MY CURLY HAIR WITH NO HEAT OR FRIZZ ruclips.net/video/rEmqLS_vcJM/видео.html if that doesn’t help also try watching my morning curly hair routine video to follow. If this is a problem you are constantly dealing with that it may be an issue with the way you are sleeping. Do you sleep with a silk or satin bonnet / pillow case? This Will help you with frizz! You can find the link to the one I use in my morning curly hair routine. Hope this helps 😘
Hey I just started watching your videos and I absolutely LOVE them. They’re very informative and you also have an amazing sense of humour which makes it super fun to watch. Xx Thank you!💕
Could you make a video on how to rock fine hair? It is so difficult to create a nice style and keep it alive for more than a few hours. Difficult to grow, style.. Eh. I wish I could magically change it.
There just isn’t enough space, time or emojis to properly say how MUCH this particular vid makes my soul smile & laugh. You are more accurately “AmazingManesByMel” (yes all one word) because well.... AMAZING. As always. 💯❤️ Thank you!
when you state to use protein treatments after coloring processes... that includes semi-permanent dye as well? and do we use the protein the next wash day after coloring or the same day you are coloring hair?
O my gosh I just started watching your videos today and I absolutely love them!!! Your so funny and beautiful and your information is extremely helpful!!!! I did not know I was doing half this stuff. For real!!! You have a new subscriber today!!! Me!!!! :D
Also think about when you sit. I have hair down to my mid-thigh, so I alway have to keep in mind what can happen to my hair when sitting (especially on the toilet, lol). But really, you should alway be aware of the surfaces your hair comes in contact with, and the majority of fabrics used on furniture are the worse, most grab at your hair.
@manesbymell OMG the beggining of this video was ME! And I don't color or blow dry chemically treat, no ponies, over process, etc. Ok failed the elasticity test. Can I blow dry or straighten it if I can heal the damage and use a heat protectant or am I destined to forever air dry? And why does my hair get very thin the longer it gets? AND I FOLLOW all these tips yet my hair is still F-d. I think it's genetics. I'M REASON #10!!! HELP ME PLEASE!!! I LOVE YOU!
The ponytail issue: I am a dancer and need my hair to stay up, bc it´s super heavy, so I do a super super tight ponytail (it still ends up falling after a few minutes) and I feel it breaking my hair, plus my scalp hurts after a while. I do use the kind of hair tie you showed in this video, but it´s still a problem. Do you have any tips please?
What can cause over protein is adding it externally with products... But if you need to add a lot externally it may be that you lack it internally -here it will regulate by itself-. Maybe try reducing the products with protein and just increase the part you are eating - I said it may be, if you are good on protein intakes and have generally enough it may be something else. Also looking at the food used for protein, if you are on a vegan/vegatarian doet particularly you might lack some nutrients brought by meat -and yes you can find then elsewhere but with meat you have them altogether, here not and I'm not saying to eat meat/animal product again just that it can be it and maybe increase the intake of the other food giving you the other nutrients. Side note : Even when eating meat if you are not eating red meat you can lack iron for instance... Anyway. Nutrient involved in hair as well as hydration : Look at your intake with food and water.
Reason #11: health issues causing weak hair like thyroid, low iron, etc. I can speak from personal experience that this is a huge factor, though one that has solutions too. I only mention this because it can be so discouraging for women who truly do everything they can take care of their hair and still get breakage.
Hey Lisa, thanks for sharing your experience. I wish you the best of luck with your healthy hair journey
I have low iron, I take care of my hair, stop using heat two years ago, I follow a lot of of steps of curly hair, I take vitamins and supplements and still my hair is not growing fast and completely beautiful as all the hairs in the journal hair I saw, it's sometimes so hard but I keep doing it because I dream with a beautiful hair
Lisa A so true. I’ve been anemic since I can remember and never took my iron regularly until a few months ago because I was severely deficient and feeling the effects of it ..anywho my hair has always been thin and now it’s finally getting fuller!
Same
@@nit6045 What treatments are you doing to make it fuller?
I wish I lived in Canada so you could be my hair stylist..
I've never found somebody that's good with hair that's curly...
You should see if there is a Devacut trained hair stylist by you (they can be found on the Devacut website). They are specialized in cutting curly hair. There are Devacut trained stylists all over the world so hopefully you can find one near you!
same when i was little i got a hair cut and the stylist went CRAZY and cut my hair up to my ear
Girl SAME! The crazy part is, I've been seeing the same stylist for about 8 years and she has curly hair too yet she still doesn't ever get my cut right and don't even get me started on when she tried to style of curly before I leave after a cut/color. Oh lawwwd. But....she's hands down the best with color I've ever found so I always end up going back to her. The cuts aren't awful they just aren't what i feel I need. Unfortunately no other stylists I've tried, and there have been many, have been able to do any better. Curly girl struggles!
Look up deva curl hair stylists online.. that's how I found a hairdresser
Lol I do the right bands in hair and pick out those little end of hair knots!!! Bleh. Glad I stumbled upon this. Beautiful and bubbly young lady! Xoxo
I just found you, too! I'm 61 and been fighting my curls all my life until about six months ago, I'm wearing my waves/almost curls! I also just stpped coloring & about 50% gray/silver and finally, after all these years loving my wavy curls!
Hey cland!! Thanks for watching and welcome to my channel 😍❤️ Good luck in your Curl journey !! I am hair for you
Cland! My journey is similar to yours, although I am still struggling with my hair regimen to achieve curls I enjoy. I get nice spiral clumps but FRIZZ. I’m 47 but I am about 30% gray - no longer covering my “silver.” I have noticed that the grays are wirey and strange, don’t play well with the other hair. Mel, do you have a family member of friend with curly hair that contains some silver so you could give some tips about how to work with that kind of hair? LOVE your channel.
Whoa that's deep. Much love to you. How's da curls doin?
@@lillahgrinnell3024 I'm 59 same stage as you....frizz and 10mths dye free and very curly hair. Patience I think is the best journey.....
came for the curl, stayed for the sass!
Same lol
Feel like the overly funny personality was annoying
why dont you have more veiws on this video :o you're hilarious and informative
UGH it's people who leave comments like this on my videos that inspire me to keep posting videos every week! Thanks for the love and support means more than you know ❤
@@ManesByMell You mean more than you know! If I see one more video on "curly" hair hosted by someone with waves I will light the world on fire. You're saving the world right now! :D
😍😍 Rebecca thank you!! I hope I am making a difference that’s the point of my channel right? Thank u so much ❤️❤️
@@ManesByMell I acctally love your videos
I felt like I was being scolded for 11 mins XD Thank you for this video! I needed to hear this.
Lol yup felt that way too ha
Yo. Your such a trip. I just started watching ur videos like a week ago. Subscribed of course because your unlike any other and are super informative while being down to earth and funny as hell. God bless and keep up the videos.
Lawd I feel like I'm on trial for hair-murder! I'm about to plead guilty on all charges even the ones that don't concern me
LOL same hahaha
I usually watch videos all poker face or dead face, but THIS video had me all interacting with her, smiling, crying in shame. All the emotions. Thanks girl, grrreat video, even better personalitay!
How did you know!!! Those knots on my ends drive me crazy! And I just have to detangle it. Can you make a video on taking care of you’re hair when going to the pool
Hey Jessica! Thanks for your comment + suggestion. I do have a video on my summer routine which does touch on pools and protection in the summer so you can watch that in the mean time:) ruclips.net/video/LU73M6iYyL8/видео.html
You are the only RUclipsr whose videos I can watch again and again. I just love your personality and also how informative your content really is. Finding you has been a game changer and I'm so so thankful for you!
#9 Really spoke to me... I don’t do it often, but when I find those knots I definitely just rip it out 🤦♀️ my bad.... sorry hair 🤣
Whts the solution
This is very informative. Having a mix kid I don't know how to take care of her hair. And after taking time watching helpful videos, I knew now how to take care of her curls. And her hair is healthier now as well.
I love these videos so much. I found them in my process (struggle) to return to my natural curls. Your videos are fun, make me laugh out loud, don’t talk down to me, and are extremely informative. You’re a fabulous content creator, and I can’t wait to see what a difference this makes for my hair! ❤️
What does it mean if you tried the elasticity test and passed, but your hair always looks dry, dull, and frizzy? Does this mean you don’t have enough protein?
This is hilarious and completely coincidental. I've watching hair videos for the past hour and I literally watched a video before yours by a professional that highly discouraged detangling the hair while wet as it is in it's most fragile state. You suggest that it be done wet because it will reduce breakage. I love the way your hair looks... so I will continue detangling on wet conditioned hair. Thank you and your seester so much for all your information and taking the time to make these videos! ❤❤
Where have you been all my curly hair life??? I just came across your Channel and immediately subscribed....you’re awesome!!! LUV YOU!!!
1. Very dry and brittle
•moisturize it
2. Over processed
•buy professional salon products to care for your hair at home
3. Too much protein
•use it according to your hairs needs (immediately after coloring and processing)
4. Super tight ponytails
•use it less often, use a less damaging hair tie
5. Super tight braids on wet hair
•use a leave in conditioner and super moisturized and blow dry it before braiding
6. Putting handbag strap on your shoulder which pulls on your hair
•move your hair so your hair isn’t caught on your bag
7. Detangling hair when it’s dry
•use a detailing spray/ detangle it damp AND start from your ends and work your way up to the root
8. Sleep on a cotton pillowcase
•sleep on silk/satin pillowcase
9. Playing with your split ends/ single strand knots and ripping them out
•get it them professionally cut OR don’t mess with them
10. Genes cause naturally thin hair
•tender love and care
Thank you ❤
Reason 12 certain medications can affect hair. I'm experiencing thinning hair and more breakage thanks to one of my medications
hey i have a question, is your hair breakage harder than the hair on your head ? i’ve been seeing small pieces of hair on the floor & it’s hard & idk if it’s breakage or not even tho i’m not doing anything to my hair
Hey..love from India....can you do a video on how much hair fall is normal while combing the soaking wet hair after shampooing!
I have been researching my dehydrated hair and just learned that in my hecka dry climate I can't use humectants. I bought glycerin free products yesterday and my hair feels better already! I have thought I was protein sensitive even though I have dyed my hair. It'll be interesting to see if I really am or if it has been because of super dehydrated hair because I live in a dessert with snow. (Utah)
Michele the Miracle Maker hey fellow Utahn 😸 Let me know if you figure out a solution! My daughter and I have been fighting breakage from dust/pollutants all winter. I swear it sucks all the moisture out of my ends.
You are so funny and natural man I hate tutorials cause it's often way too much filter and cheap information but you rock
I've got the baby fine hair at the shit end of the gene pool LOL I had to give up my daily hair straightening bc of it... but almost 4 years now embracing my curls and I'm glad I gave it up- I here for all of your curly girl advice, love your vids :)
1. Very dry and brill : condition hair more
2. Overporciessed (Bleached,coloring) : take professional quality products ie leave in protein treatment)
3. Giving your hair way too much protein : Use protein in small doses unless after color processing
4. Tightening hair too tightly
5. Tight braiding on wet hair . Hair is fragile when wet and more stretched. : Use leave in conditioner ; blow dry before braiding
6. Hair against bad strap : move your hair befor you put your bag on your shoulder
7. Detangling hair when dry : invest in detangling spray
8. Sleep on cotton pillow case : sleep in satin silky material
9. Play with split ends : don’t touch your hair
10. Genes 🧬
I just had a shower and washed my hair, i put my conditioner into my hair and started removing the knots, and so much hair started falling out and snapping, i started having a massive melt down because my hair has become so thin lately, i have almost half of the amount of hair that i had 2 months ago, while having my meltdown in the shower, i pick up my conditioner...."brazilain keratin treatment".
Im so mad at myself, i thought the conditioner was actually going to help my extreme hair loss and breakage, but its actually made it so much worse.
Thank you so much for this video 🙇🏻♀️
Ok so i realized why i have breaking hair
genes :(
Same buddy, same 😭😭😭
What products would you recommend for fine curly hair?
Wow, the handbag thing!!! Mind = blown. Will flip my hair before slinging my bag on in future. Thanks Mell ❤
What is the best way to get single strand knots out. I try to gently do it but sometimes it’s really tough and don’t want to break and I just end up cutting it. Is that the best way?? Thanks girl I love your videos. I just subscribed to your newsletter ❤
Reason number 11 : joined gym recently, all protiens I take go to the muscle cramps first and isn't much left for my hairs.
I use to do like 8 of these 😱 Thank goodness for RUclipsrs like yourself, saving us all.. from ourselves. 😁
I do not put heat on my hair, I wash it every other day, I apply UV protector and argan oil, I sleep on silk pillows , I wrap it around a silk scarf when I go to bed and i dont brush it when wet. Yet it still breaking! I'm so heart broken 😔😔 forgot to mention is my natural hair color too ... no dyes or bleaching.
question !! is the breakage harder than the hair thats like you know still on your head ? i’ve been seeing small pieces of hair over the floor, they’re very hard & idk if its breakage or not
but check if breakage runs in your family
I have a question: Should i use protein conditioner everyday as i wash my hair everyday? Like, when you wash your hair everyday you strip off natural oils and make it fragile and it's the worst case for me as being a curly girl who lives in Korea (the place where summer humidity hits people). Soooo, should i use daily conditioners on a daily basis?
i was trying to put a bad remark but thank you for telling me that cotton are bad for loosing hair
Loving your videos, been trying to find new routine for my hair. Love my curls but they are dry and frizzy, needing some love. Can’t wait to try a lot of your tips. My daughters both have curly hair too, but they’re still pristine and perfectly pretty. Trying to teach them to love and embrace the curls lol
You forgot one: the Big M. For your *cough* older *cough* viewers. My hair has lost all elasticity and shine since menopause, and it truly sucks. Breakage City. Never thought it would happen, but it does, and it will. Would love some solutions for older viewers. :)
probably add more moisture?
I use to to the facelift ponytails back in my younger days 😂😂😂😂
That point at 11:32..."especially if you sleep like an animal you're like this...#$%", got me burst out laughing. Hair fall was a big concern for me and I took to the natural way, the CG method to solve this issue. Though it has reduced considerably, I don't worry about losing hair much, cause I know where I am going wrong. Thanks for these tips, Mell. You are super fun. :)
Hey chitra! Thanks for watching and for sharing 😍😍😍❤️
your videos are seriously changing my hairs life
Also another common reason ur getting breakage and excessive shedding.... UR NOT DRINKING ENOUGH WATER. U can moisturise ur hair as much as u want by conditioning and adding products and quitting sulfates but ur diet and what u feed ur hair from the inside matters just as much. Ur simple solution might just be drinking 2 litres of water per day. Give it a month and I promise u will see a difference ❤️
I love how informative your videos are! I'm a new subscriber due to that! I have a question I can't find the answer to, and it ties in with this video. How do I know what "too much" protein is? I've read in some sites to avoid it except for the occasional protein treatment, yet since I've started reading labels on all my hair products, a LOT of my stuff has some sort of protein in it somewhere, especially shampoo, conditioners, and co-washes. Is it ok to use these daily, assuming they aren't geared toward "reconstruction" or considered to be for those in need of protein? Or do I need to avoid these as much as possible?
And (sorry), but as a follow up to all that, IF I need to try to avoid, then what quality protein free products would you recommend, especially for conditioners??
Try watching my protein vs moisture video it may help u answer many of these questions ! 😘
It's gratifying to hear someone that my fine hair texture *was* an unlucky dna draw. Usually stylists try to sugar coat it and I feel like I exaggerate for cursing at my stupid fine curly hair (though I do love them deep deep deeeeeep down)
I came across your channel a few days ago,I'm glad I did..I'm literally binge watching your videos since then..I don't usually comment on youtube..But you are such a good human...So real..Love from india ❤️
I just subscribed to your channel and watched a number of your videos. You have GREAT TIPS. I am very happy to see that your videos are straightforward and makes sense. You also have a good sense of humor, which I also enjoy. Your suggestions are truly for all curly hair types. I for one was definitely diffusing my hair ALL WRONG, TOTALLY WRONG. I will be implementing a lot of your tips on my next wash. I also purchased some of the products on INNATE LIFE. Thanks again for sharing your knowledge as a cosmetologist and personal experience. KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK.
You are the perfect mix of hilarious, serious and informative 💜
would wearing extensions for years count as a cause of breakage apart from bleach and chemicals? thank you!!!
Lovely video😊I have been growing out my hair for two years (trimmed it a year ago so that's overdue) and I noticed since my hair is in box braids there are a lot of tiny hairs sticking up. Could these be new hairs growing in or major breakage?
Hey girl! I hate to tell you that box braids cause MAJOR damage. It’s funny cuz box braids are known to be “protective styles” but there is nothing healthier than just leaving your hair in its natural state, giving it lots of moisture, and a little bit of protein. The little hairs you are seeing are most likely due to damage, due to breakage and fall out from the braids. I hope this helps (and didn’t scare you too much LOL) just be sure to take them out as soon as possible and get a good trim 😃❤️
Manes By Mell oh dang... I just wanted my hair out of the way while I'm on vacation, it's scorching hot lol. I thought I would have less breakage as my hair was detangled and had a moisturizer in it(no extensions just my own hair), but I'll take them out when I have the time. And I'll try to cautiously do a protein treatment as I'm protein sensitive. Thanks for the reply!
I’m a new subscriber and I have been binge watching all of your videos. My hair has changed so much since watching your vids and trying it!! And I also felt attacked watching this because I’m so guilty 😂 I’ve been sharing your videos with all my curly hair gals! Really love learning all of these tips from someone with facts that really knows what they’re talking about!
I love watching! Girl you are hilarious and making a lot of sense out of this at the same time. There are mounds of do this or do that pertaining to hair! I'm like WHAT?!?? It's a good thing I research and investigate before doing anything. Kudos
This Video deserves an award !!
Great information, thank you!! You're my favorite curly girl vlogger!
Girl, you are the most beautiful youtuber I swear!
Can I Bleach and dye my hair and still have it look good, or will bleaching it just ruin everything?
Thanks for yelling at me! 😶 I needed this.
Thanks Mell! I've watched a few of your videos and I love your tips!
"Why are you *doing* that?! Stahp doing that!" ((snort)) I've never giggled at a rebuke before. I've been schooled 😁
I need an invisibobble!!! Didn't know that my pony's were breaking my hair so THANK YOU!!!
I absolutely LOVE YOU! Your videos have changed my life 😍😍😍 thank you xx
Yo I feel like she came for me and my pillow case..
I feel attacked 😂😂
Reason #7 is me. Guilty of formerly ripping through my fine 2C-3A curls with a fine toothed plastic comb.
Oh Mell... YOU ARE AMAZING! I love love your videos. Please keep making them. ♡♡♡
Hey Paoli!! I'm so glad you enjoyed the video.Thank you so much for watching and for your kind words. You can expect to
See me every Tuesday with a new video!! thank you again for the support xo
I love this girl! 😂❤️ i love your knowledge in your videos
Omg well I guess I’m triple screwed. I’ve been natural for almost 6 years and haven’t straightened my hair once since. I deep condition weekly on wash day and NEVER use sulfates parabens or silicones. I try to only use the most natural and moisturizing products I can find yet my hair still seems to be very temperamental. I’ve helped many curly peeps giving advice from my own aquired knowledge over the years but still struggle with my own (some days). My hair is naturally very fine and very dry (white mom+ creole dad) I may have to start finger coiling because (most days) I use my spray bottle to saturate my strands, add more product, finger detangle and air dry. So I’m sure that itself causes breakage. I also have a confession...........I HATE single strand knots and I’ve been better about it lately but when I don’t have my handy shears with me, I will pull out the strand from the follicle. SOOO BAD! 😕 lol I know I should just be dusting right above the knot AND I wear my bag on my shoulder but always make sure I lift my hair first. Lmao I think since I watched this I’m lot going to anymore regardless. 🤦🏽♀️😂
Hey Megan thanks for the comment! Any damage you've done sounds like it can be undone so no fear! Everyone has wonky hair days sometimes! Having a balance of protein and moisture, two things our hair needs, is key. You should finger coil it really helps with definition, I never have to refresh! I just sleep with my bonnet/scarf and I'm good. I hope this helps, thank you for watching xoxo
I straightened my hair about three times a week, every week all of last year. Last December, i stopped and did the big chop. I deep condition my hair about twice a month, sometimes just once. But im still noticing a lot of breakage and split ends. Also my hair is extremely unmanageable.
Just wanted to say...I ABSOLUTELY LOVE YOU!! I don't feel so alone anymore! Lol
My hair journey is still...well..a journey 🙄🙏 however you bring the sunshine to this girls journey!
I would love to get to talk to you or meet you someday!! ✌️🤙 To my Mane Girl !!💯❤️
You have a funny personality like zendaya from shake it up and it’s so attractive and your beautiful inside and out 😩💕
Please help. My hair has always been my pride and joy. I figured since it is pretty damn healthy, it could deal with some bleach damage. And I figured the master stylist who did all the color-corrections would know how much would be too much. I was wrong, and now I want to burst into tears every time I look at my hair or touch it. I just don't know what to do. My hair has also NEVER been shorter than this and it breaks and falls out. What should I do to regrow hair?
Oh Mell..... I love your videos.... That shoulder bag thing 😂😂😂
Hahaha thank you! It's a real issue!!! #beaware
The other thing with the shoulder bag is when they pull it out. Ugh! If your bag is on your hair, LIFT UP THE BAG, then gently move your hair. I am not a hairdresser but I do know this.
Im guilty of more than half. My journey starts today!
Oh my god she's sassy and cute ❤❤❤❤❤😍😍
Girl, yes! I think for far too long I didn't know how to work with my hair so I would often ended up putting it up. I think all of that with a regular hair tie caused breakage around the hair line just like you mentioned. Now I am trying to learn more and be more mindful about how to care for my waves/curls. But it also means waiting for those breakage pieces to grow back..so right now it looks like surface/crown frizz I can't control
I don’t have damaged hair.. but have horrible halo frizz. I joined a CGM group who told me that my low porosity hair was high porosity & damaged & needed protein. So I did a treatment.
I took a strand to do the test.. Went to wrap around my fingers to pull on & it broke before I could even test it.
I’ve been doing deep conditioning since the protein treatment.. but maybe not enlist at the roots?
Someone help me!!! My hair is breaking so bad every day now 😩😩
thanks for the tips
Hahaha Mell I just love you and your Videos 🥰 Very informative and entertaining. A few weeks ago I found out that I have curls and all the years I had been wondering why I have so many problems with my hair. Now I have dived in in this completely new curly world and I'm overwhelmed by all the new information. But I'm glad that I have found your channel 🥰
Hi Mell,
I just watched this video and a fun factor happened...I have my hair tied on 2 ponytails and once the video reach the part were you talk about stranding the hair, I felt so bad that I started to remove the ponytails, tied the hair with bobby pins and just ordered invisiblobble online. Thanks for the tips!
Your hair ia so pretty and it's colour is like sunshine Masha Allah god bless you 😍🙏
I tried an invisibobble but its elastic becomes loose. If I am in the gym, my hair becomes loose as I exercise and I have to tie it again and again. I have given up on it for now.
I sleep like an animal! (An octopus 🐙 to be exact) I need the silk pillow like yesterday! I'm lazy with the Bonet sometimes.
Omg you are so freaking hilarious! I love watching your videos because of your personality but I truly learn so much from you!
mell love to watch your videos.you are a joy to watch and pretty.I have hair just like you but mine seems to be dry.i put on a mask once a week and use leave in conditioner ..and still seems to be on the dry side...any tips for me ty.
I’m so glad I found your channel! I’ve been retraining my curls for about a year and a half now and have been finding out what works for my hair. But it’s a learning curve. I was wondering if you know if being vegan and occasionally not getting enough protein can affect how much protein my hair produces? Therefore causing breakage...
¿Mell could you *please* make a video about 2nd day curls? After wash day when i refresh my curls the next day, my hair always end up looking freezy and dirty. I just wet the curls that have lost their shape over night and apply a little bit of mousse. ¿What am i doing wrong? Please, help 😢 Thank you 🌻
Hey girl! I’m not sure if you watched this video already but I do have a day 2 refresh here’s the link: HOW I REFRESH MY CURLY HAIR WITH NO HEAT OR FRIZZ ruclips.net/video/rEmqLS_vcJM/видео.html if that doesn’t help also try watching my morning curly hair routine video to follow. If this is a problem you are constantly dealing with that it may be an issue with the way you are sleeping. Do you sleep with a silk or satin bonnet / pillow case? This Will help you with frizz! You can find the link to the one I use in my morning curly hair routine. Hope this helps 😘
@@ManesByMell Thank you 😘
Everything I do is wrong!!!! Thank you for these videos and thank goodness our hair is similar :D
Lol! How have I not found you sooner?! I subscribed right away. You remind me of Jessie smiles! 😂😂
Thanks Gabrielle ! Glad you found my channel hope u enjoy 😍❤️
Hey I just started watching your videos and I absolutely LOVE them. They’re very informative and you also have an amazing sense of humour which makes it super fun to watch. Xx Thank you!💕
Could you make a video on how to rock fine hair? It is so difficult to create a nice style and keep it alive for more than a few hours. Difficult to grow, style.. Eh. I wish I could magically change it.
I am new in this channel and I already LOVE YOU! by the way your hair cut and style looks beautiful in this video
There just isn’t enough space, time or emojis to properly say how MUCH this particular vid makes my soul smile & laugh. You are more accurately “AmazingManesByMel” (yes all one word) because well.... AMAZING. As always. 💯❤️ Thank you!
Any tips for me?? 😩 i struggle with #4 because of military buns
when you state to use protein treatments after coloring processes... that includes semi-permanent dye as well? and do we use the protein the next wash day after coloring or the same day you are coloring hair?
O my gosh I just started watching your videos today and I absolutely love them!!! Your so funny and beautiful and your information is extremely helpful!!!! I did not know I was doing half this stuff. For real!!! You have a new subscriber today!!! Me!!!! :D
Also think about when you sit. I have hair down to my mid-thigh, so I alway have to keep in mind what can happen to my hair when sitting (especially on the toilet, lol). But really, you should alway be aware of the surfaces your hair comes in contact with, and the majority of fabrics used on furniture are the worse, most grab at your hair.
Just discovered u and think ur fantastic, so funny . Don’t stop what you’re doing girl , loveee it.lol💕
@manesbymell OMG the beggining of this video was ME! And I don't color or blow dry chemically treat, no ponies, over process, etc. Ok failed the elasticity test. Can I blow dry or straighten it if I can heal the damage and use a heat protectant or am I destined to forever air dry? And why does my hair get very thin the longer it gets? AND I FOLLOW all these tips yet my hair is still F-d. I think it's genetics. I'M REASON #10!!! HELP ME PLEASE!!! I LOVE YOU!
The ponytail issue: I am a dancer and need my hair to stay up, bc it´s super heavy, so I do a super super tight ponytail (it still ends up falling after a few minutes) and I feel it breaking my hair, plus my scalp hurts after a while. I do use the kind of hair tie you showed in this video, but it´s still a problem. Do you have any tips please?
Thanks Mell!✨
Completely guilty of the purse strap! Thank you for enlightening me. LoL
My hair mask has keratin aka protein in it, right now I use it once a week. How many times should I actually use a protein mask?
I found this very entertaining! Great video! I have definitely fallen foul of a few of these, I hate to say.
What can cause over protein is adding it externally with products... But if you need to add a lot externally it may be that you lack it internally -here it will regulate by itself-. Maybe try reducing the products with protein and just increase the part you are eating - I said it may be, if you are good on protein intakes and have generally enough it may be something else.
Also looking at the food used for protein, if you are on a vegan/vegatarian doet particularly you might lack some nutrients brought by meat -and yes you can find then elsewhere but with meat you have them altogether, here not and I'm not saying to eat meat/animal product again just that it can be it and maybe increase the intake of the other food giving you the other nutrients.
Side note : Even when eating meat if you are not eating red meat you can lack iron for instance...
Anyway. Nutrient involved in hair as well as hydration : Look at your intake with food and water.