SHOULD YOU AVOID HAIR OILS ON CURLY HAIR? | tiktok stylists say YES!
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- Curlies, listen up! There are a lot of myths out there surrounding the use of oils on curly hair and some of it is coming from other STYLISTS! But what does the science say? As I always say, it's not about the product, but how you use it. So after we discuss the controversy and contradict the myths, I'm sharing top hair-oiling tips so that you understand how to best use them for your hair type. For more science-backed healthy hair tips from a pro stylist studying trichology, makes sure you're subscribed to this channel for new videos weekly!
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The issue with the heavy oils and butters is that a lot of people were overdoing it and using too much while also not shampooing weekly
I shampoo daily, to every other, my hair is so fine, that any amount of oil, even those advertised as “lightweight”, is too much for my hair.
I think it’s important that we all listen to our hair, just as we listen to our body. My hair likes various oils, as long as I don’t over-do it. I just go with whatever works. Ironically, my hair doesn’t react well with coconut oil. 😂
I also find that it’s best before shampooing, unless it’s the Ghost oil, or a serum.
Yeah it’s common sense, if something’s been successful for thousands of years it can’t suddenly be “wrong” lol
Right? Y’all putting all that crap in your hair, then you don’t use any shampoo and wonder your hair isn’t moisturized lol
This is why TikTok is a no for me. All it does is spread bad ideas that uninformed people think are correct. People on TikTok shouldn't be dictating anything you do or don't do. Love ya Mel! ✌️✨💖🧚🏻♀️🌸
Same! I’m hardly on tik tok and proud of it. 😂 I just like the cleaning tips. 🤣
Those people are hair stylists tho lol, not just “tik tok” people
These people actually see clients on a daily basis, so idk i trust them more than someone who is exclusively and primarily a “hair influencer”
@@jenellyperez Mel is a hair stylist
@Trinity M the stylist you’re referring to in the video is white presenting but she is not white. Her father is black. I follow her 😊
I don't even listen to other "hair' influencers anymore. I watch your channel and do what works for me based on your tips and tricks. Thank you for helping us curlies figure it out!
Shes more of a hair influencer though than any of those people. All of the people who she mentioned service curly hair clients way more than she does lol
I agree. Let's face it these influencer who claim to be stylist or not are lazy, they do not want to shampoo any head that uses heavy oils or butter. I feel if you are paying a stylist their fee plus a generous tip, you need to be quiet. Use a good clarifying shampoo and if necessary dawn to get out excessive oils and butters on the hair. These stylist who complain don't want to use extra product to wash an oily head.
Yes a scalp oil video soon would be great! I have a question for that of us that suffer from sebhorreic dermatitis. Washing our scalps often is the best practice, but that’s so hard on the hair. Would love to hear your thoughts on whether it would be best to wash frequently with our treatment shampoos, but use coconut oil on the hair first to protect it, or wash less frequently, but use some scalp oils that can help with the yeast. I’ve been reading a lot about borage oil and I’m curious to try it specifically.
Yessss! Scalp oils please
From my experience, no oils are good for seb derm. I find the best shampoo to be nioxin system 1. It cleans my scalp better than any other shampoo.
As a preface, I don't have very curly hair. My hair is oily and holds whatever shape it dries in, so that could be rather tight curls, or it could be rather straight. So I don't have much experience with dry curly hair, but I do have experience with Seb Derm.
When it comes to Seb Derm, nearly any natural oil will exasperate it. The yeast feeds on oils. If your Seb Derm is flaring bad, avoid using oils until you get it under control. Your skin is a living organ and serves a very important purpose. It is best to prioritize it's health.
When it comes to everyday care of your scalp and hair, use the medicated shampoo as needed. When flaring, it might be every couple of days or every day. When under control, it could be as little as once every couple of weeks or once a month. Or it could be anything in-between. Prescription shampoos work best, but store bought ones aren't a bad alternative if you don't have access. Just keep an eye on ingredients. Some care more for marketing and sales than your health.
When not using the medicated shampoo, use a very gentle shampoo instead. I use Vanicream's. When buying a conditioner, avoid ones with oils known to exasperate Seb Derm. Coconut oil is one of those, sadly. Also read the ingredients for any other product you may use, like styling gels, clarifying shampoos, etc.
The national excema association has a list of accepted products on their site. None of those products will feed the yeast. They don't have all types of products included though.
Also, avoid anything that irritates your skin. For example, I learned that I am allergic to sulfates. Using things you are allergic to, even if only mildly, will likely make your seb derm worse.
While I hate to say it, if you want to use oils when you have Seb Derm, you have to accept that it will feed the problem. While some people can manage their Seb Derm well enough to allow the use of some oils, some cannot. If the latter is you and you still want to use oils, I strongly advise against using them around your scalp if you can.
And if worse comes to worse and you aren't attached to your hair, Seb Derm is easier to care for when hair is short. (In my experience anyway). I completely understand this isn't for everyone. It's just something I realized because I'm prone to cutting my hair into a pixie on a whim and then growing it out a couple of years later when I get bored with it. My Seb Derm is easier to manage with the pixie.
This all being said, I'm not a dermatologist. This is all from my own personal experience. If your Seb Derm is a serious concern for you, I'd strongly suggest seeing a doctor. I didn't even need to see a dermatologist to get my prescription. My GP handled it. If you do see a dermatologist, they'd be able to recommend safe products to you.
@@EllaBella-76 So I think there may be a language or dialect barrier here, because I admittedly had a hard time reading your comment. If I understood correctly, you are using Castor oil and a Shea beauty shampoo.
If your son's Seb Derm is under control, then I'm happy for you! It can be difficult getting there. I think my mom cried on occasion when mine flared when I was young too. I cried too when she had to treat it because my scalp was in pain. It was rough. You definitely aren't alone in that experience.
If your son still struggles with it, I do have to warn that Shea butter, castor oil, coconut oil, and many other oil based ingredients found in Shea beauty products make Seb Derm worse. Any evidence towards the contrary is anecdotal, as there as been no concrete evidence that any of these ingredients help Seb Derm. However, there is strong reason to believe that they make it worse as the yeast feeds on them. Problem oils can help with the look of dryness that Seb Derm creates at a surface level, but they will most likely make the condition worse over time, including the dryness. At least this is the leading theory by experts right now, as far as I know.
From what I understand, Seb Derm skin is dry because it lacks water, not oils. The skin lacks water because the skin is damaged by the excess of yeast. The skin can't retain it's moisture as well when damaged. This yeast feeds on oils. So the more oils the Seb Derm has, the more yeast there will be, and the more damaged the skin will become.
When Seb Derm flares, the idea is to starve the yeast and target it with an antifungal. That means no added oils, and using an active ingredient like ketoconazole. This has been the proven way to help it.
Again, if your son's Seb Derm is being well managed, then ignore everything I said. Just thought I would share just in case.
And for some semi-related information I am tacking on just in case someone needs to hear it: not everything we consider dandruff in layman's terms is Seb Derm. Dry skin can cause flakes too. The flakes look different, but it is easy to confuse if you don't know the difference. The two are treated in rather opposite ways, so it's an important distinction to make before treating it.
Tsal or something with salicylic acid helps exfoliate the scalp and cut down on flakiness. Once I got my scalp under control I dont have to use salicylic acid as much. Products like head& shoulders, and selsun blue only helped relieve my flakiness for the first initial washes. Using them constantly made my scalp worse. I started getting patches that were drier and came off in chunks leaving my scalp raw.
I use castor oil to help my scalp as well. A little goes a long way.
I just wanted to thank Mel for keeping things scientific, it's nice to have a channel that I can go to that just cuts straight through all the chatter.
I'm not quite sure when the myth that oils are moisturizing came into being but somehow it took off and I think that's what confused everybody. I've only known oils to be penetrative or sealing. Then one day a couple years ago I was seeing all the girls getting upset and telling everybody not to put oil in their hair anymore.
I also agree with the idea that people were not cleaning their hair enough and that's what was causing the problem. There are people to this day that shampoo their hair once every month whether they have extensions, a weave, whatever. So they're steady putting all these heavy oils and butters in on their hair and literally never cleaning it off. Then, when they finally do wash their hair, not only are they shedding a bunch of hair but it's dry and fragile and breaking off. And they never seem to connect the fact that they haven't moisturize their hair in literally a month. I also think that people don't pay attention to the different sections of their hair and take care of how they treat it. The roots are the strongest they're brand-new, the mid is slightly weaker, and your ends are the most frail and need the most care. My mom taught me this over thirty years ago and I followed it ever since. Never had any issues with my hair.
It's not the oils and butters y'all, it's your strategies and your methods that are off.
Well, it makes sense because oil blocks water, it's hydrophobic. But is that a seal? Aha. Also, it seems to soak in and is shiny. Just put some linseed oil on your antique furniture and you'll be amazed. So it looks moisturized.
@@verreal well Furniture is not your hair. Hair is soft and malleable and is always changing furniture is pretty much finished, unless it needs occasional repair work. I think people often want easy and simple solutions, which often causes them to flip flop to the latest greatest strategy without a lot of critical thought, and use that in excess. It's why there are so many people that have excess amount of products in their cabinets. They're looking for that magic solution when the magic solution is it consistent regimen and consulting with professionals.
Idk about butters but oils are supposed to lock in whatever moisture you have. It can also be used for your scalp right before a deep clean or as a protective ingredient for the weather or what not. I never once heard it being about just moisture so I'm very confused where ppl are getting this from.
I’m convinced people started thinking if certain oils can be good on the skin they could do the same to their hair as if our hair requires the same care as our skin.
I think the moisturizing misinformation came from marketing buzzwords for products formulated with oils and people mistaking the lubrication of the strands for moisturizing.
I appreciate Mel's commitment to making everything rhyme
It makes sense that in India we’ve used coconut oil as it’s super humid in many of the areas of india and preventing too much moisture and reducing friction during washing makes sense
Lol thank you. Omg, tired of this rhetoric that’s never backed up by actual science. It’s out of control. Improper use of oils has always been the issue with people who are now demonizing them… but I’ve been using oils properly for years and my hair and scalp are thriving.
Your hair is beautiful ❤️! I am African American with multiple textures. Do you struggle with multiple curl patterns?
Ladies, clarifying is your absolute best friend. It is crucial to reduce product build up, hard water build up, etc. it keeps your hair healthy! Honestly I don’t know why clarifying shampoos don’t get talked about enough. Not sure why they’re saying it’s too aggressive on your hair? It is not meant to be used daily, only once a week.
Can I use dishwashing soap if i don't have clarifying shampoo?
@@Niaauryou can use it as a one time thing but try to find a clarifying shampoo to avoid drying your hair out or damaging it. If you need any recommendations, let me know
@@sara.m88 Thanks
@@Niaaur you're welcome
I'm so glad she made this video. Literally yesterday I was having a mental breakdown, searching RUclips to give me a solid take on what to do.
Omg thank god you made a video on this. I was so confused and it seemed like most of these stylists only promote one line “innersense”.
You noticed that trend too huh? 🫢
@@ManesByMell yep! It almost feels like a scam because it’s all innersense.
This was very useful! I have high porosity hair and many times in curly and wavy groups I'm being told I shouldn't use oils by so many people. But my hair needs certain oils from all the damage! Next time I'll just share this video.
Also I definitely want a video on scalp oils - as someone who has a dry scalp with psoriasis I think it'll really benefit me.
Bruh, as a high porosity curlie, I oil after the final rinse, oil after moisturising as a sealant and pre-poo with an oil.
I find butters and grease as more difficult to get out of my hair than oil. And I *have* to 'remoisturise' my hair twice a week.
Can we please do a video on pixie curly hair or curly bobs and the struggle on styling and the daily styling with short hair?????
Annnnnnnnd, there has been a huge difference with me using oils. My hair actually lasts a day or two longer and no where near as hard to derange. Learning how to use correctly and when to use them has really been a game changer. I hate that phrase but it's the only thing I can think to say at the moment.
I just trust you Mel, it shows that you do your research and not just repeat what others are saying. Since I started following your advice my hair has never looked better
So I (probably) have lupus and started losing hair and let me tell you I went from doing bare minimum for my hair to looking into all the ways to nourish my hair. Mel is my fave person to watch for this
Absolutely love your videos! You've helped me to accept I have curls, and how to deal with the craziness on top of my head without having to keep it up... Which I did for the better part of my life... So thank you and your seester for helping all of us unruly curly haired people handle them!! 😊😊
Mell helped me to realize I don't have curly hair. I'm wavy, but I think we can still be sisters. Actually I'll never forget the day Brad said, you know Brad?, "If you have fine curly hair, I have sympathy for you, but no answers." or something close to that. Well, great, I'm done.
Indian moms screeming in the corner listening to these tiktokers
I also wish there was a way we could share our before and after pics with you. Since I started following you almost 4 years ago my hair has looked better and better! Thanks SEESTERS
I’m 53 and still can’t stop running my fingers thru my curls! 😩 Maybe someday 🙏🏻 Thanks Mel. I’d love to hear your drugstore reviews. I’ve tried everything including the fancy but so often return to Garnier Fructis 🤷♀️💃
The pot of banana. I keep coming back for more of that too...
Would definitely recommend rethinking the garnier fructis because their products normally contain strong alcohols which will dry out your hair and also some pretty strong sulfates that most of the time aren’t water soluble which means it won’t wash it with water which can then clog up your hair follicle. I don’t mean to scare you or anything, I would just definitely take a look at the ingredient list of whatever products you use in order to make sure you’re not using anything that will damage your hair💛
@@thegay_churro4043 Thank you for the help! I’ve never researched ingredients, just analyzed my experiences, which is why I’ve wasted lots of money and need professional advice like this. (Unlike salon up sells) so thanks again to you and Mel! (But honestly, I’ll probably always be a flounderer, every now and then landing on a miraculous hair day! 🤷♀️💃😂)
@@ladysparkymartin no worries hun. We got that curly hair camaraderie, I understand completely. Hope you’re able to find the perfect products out there that bring out your hairs’ full potential💛
As someone with fine and low porosity curls, heavy oils and butters have always made my hair very tangled and frizzy and a nightmare to detangle. Everyone has different needs!
I followed your suggestion about coconut oil for the scalp as a pre-treatment to washing and the result has been lovely: shinier hair, more bounce. My hair is not perfect. It's got a lot of irregular curls, but it's all slowly getting better. I have always (unknowingly) had high porosity hair and had given up on it, but learning through trial and error has changed everything.
Please please a video on scalp oil and also scalp buildup too. 🙈 Love love you Mell and Amanda! ❤️
Great video! @sciencemeetscosmetics also mentioned that the whole idea of "hydrating" the hair is a concept borrowed from skin care, that can't be applied to hair because healthy hair repels water
Thank you!! This silly no butters no oils thing has been getting on my last nerves cause it just doesn't make sense. Especially considering the fact that water in the hair strand is not a good thing UNLESS you have dehydrated hair (which I think most type 4s have tbh), but even then too much water is still bad. Also their obsession with it being raw vs in a formula is so weird. Whether you're using a hair serum filled with oils and some other products, or a raw oil/butter, you're still going to have a bad time, if you're not washing the oils out properly and allowing them to build up and not using them properly.
You made have answered my question. So my coconut oil doesn't have to be specifically formulated for hair. I do make sure I cleanse my scalp well. Clarify regularly, shampoo twice, 1-2 times a week. But I can't find that perfect pre-poo oil and all this talk about coconut oil has my mind going to my kitchen cupboard where there is an entire bottle of organic coconut oil.
Why are yall fighting natural hair stylists who've worked on hundreds of heads. They've seen the long term effects of women who use raw oils and no raw oils are not the same as using well formulated products that contain oils in them. Formulated products are created with emulsifiers to bind the products together and they can wash out of the hair. But raw oils coat the hair and are difficult to wash off
Hairitage. It has been my life saver. Over half my hair products are from them. Would love for you to do an updated review on them since they have come out with such a huge range.
Edit: spelling
I agree. Also love the golden series by Pantene.
@@violetrosequast340 I haven’t tried that series yet I heard bad things about Pantene but I’ll look into it!!
After moving into the dry climate of northern Ohio winters after living most of my life in humid Tennessee, I've noticed my hair has lost so much volume and definition. I'm looking forward to learning more from your videos in order to encourage more life back into my hair! Thank you for the content.
Thank you, the misinformation with curly hair is crazy. They all just make it extremely difficult to figure out a very simple process for your unique hair needs. My philosophy is not to think that products “Save” or “kill” my hair, rather my routine is most important for healthy hair
Im 60+ and have tried every oil in existence over the years. The only ones that really made a visible difference to me is Nigella (aka Black seed) oil and Wheat germ oil. I mix mine with conditioner and add it to my homemade Gel. It works brilliantly for my thin European curly hair
I love you. So glad you addressed this because my feed has been nothing but misinformation about hair treatment and it's exhausting 😂❤️
I’ve tried the no oils and butters and my hair looked and felt great but I did notice I was experiencing more spilt ends when i added oil back I instantly saw a difference
I usually add oil once a week like a few hours before I wash it or a day before
Stylist and curly girl here- Natural oils hydrate and seal. Use with creams in your prep phase and you should be okay! Excellent and informative content! Thanks Mel!
Anti silicon and mineral hair but I don’t have such tight curls. Curls like Mel may need extreme measures. Everybody’s hair is different so different products work better for different people. But I tend to try to stay away from excessive chemicals if possible. They shorten your lifespan.
Yes! I would also like to see a video about styling short layered curly care!
I just subscribed to this channel!
Thank you Thank you!!! Oil on scalp and hair has been around for decades and it hasn’t hurt anyone. I use it to seal ! My hair is fine and have been for a long time !! Thank you so much for providing scientific facts on how to use oils properly.
Mell serving us good looks, luscious curls and a sense of humor as usual thank you for answering my question!
A video with a run through of every oil and how it reacts to curls would be amazing. Also thanks for the constant work it helps alot.
You’re the best Mel 😍 would love a scalp oil video! PLEASE cover rosemary oil & do you have any oils you would recommend using daily/ multiple times a week? MUCH LOVE
Please please, another vote for a scalp care video and what oils are safe to use for a dandruff prone scalp. Thank you!
Learn to style my 60 year old curly hair after watching your videos. Great job ❤
I've been watching your videos for a couple weeks now, just figured out you're Canadian! My Canadian curly hair queen
and that is why you are the best curly hair girlie
My hair hates coconut oil. It reacts the same as it does with protein. It gets stiff like straw but greasy at the same time. Olive oil works really well on my hair. Thanks, Mel, for the information. This was a big help.
Excellent info Mel. I’m not a stylist but I’ve made mistakes by using water as a moisturizer - like split ends. Your advice is absolutely true. I live in a cold climate now and I use those oils and working on strengthening my hair again. - I’m from the Caribbean, stylists advise against using water. They recommend oil. Lots of love.❤️
Girl... come through with this gorgeous set! 🤩 You KNOW she's lit PERFECTLY. Real talk through, love how you are still fair to other stylists when offering your opposing advice. Keeping it classy 💯😎
Great video as usual!
I'll always swear by coconut oil because back when my hair was bleached into oblivion and was super dry and damaged, applying coconut oil for a few hours before each wash made a HUGE difference, it pretty much saved my hair (all other products I was using were the same, I should add, so the oil was the only difference). Nowadays my hair is healthy (no longer bleached), so I don't really see much of a difference using it, but for damaged hair it definitely helps, so whenever people try to say it does nothing without evidence it always makes me pretty skeptical about the rest of what they're saying (like these TikTokers).
Dumb question, I have an entire bottle of coconut oil. It's actually organic coconut oil but it's not s hair coconut oil. Do I have to specifically have to get a coconut oil made for hair?
@Linda Koberna Don't worry, coconut oil is coconut oil, if you already have one that's perfect. It's actually better to buy organic coconut oil like this (the less processed the better) because it will be in a more natural state, hair products will likely have added products to it or may have it more refined to make it more liquid, which actually makes it less effective.
@@lindakoberna3465 I use unrefined cold pressed coconut oil. I also eat a tsp a day. It's best to use this type.
I've been seeing so much oil slander on my fyp!! Thank you for making this video ❤
Mell coming through with the facts and the science, why we love you❤
I love the lack of dogma from your videos, you are quick to give your opinion and back it up based on your thoughts without having to demonize another stance. Thanks for the info! I'm have reintroduced oil and butters and have just been focusing on cleansing it better and more often and so far so good!
i love your videos 😩 they’re both informative AND entertaining i can never get bored learning
Mell, a big thank you! I am binge watching all your posts. Every styling technique you have provided works. I just saw your clip on CGM. I went straight to the suppliers and Olaplexed the crap out of my hair! Literally 4 years of build up gone and I feel I can finally breath again. Thanks for saving my hair! I will be visiting you from Australia for a hair cut one day 😁🇦🇺✂️
I'm in Australia too. What products do you use? I feel like I can't find products that do what I want them to do or I'm just doing everything wrong, even though I wash, condition, add a leave in, then gel. I feel like having curly hair is too hard. 😩
@@mabinogidrws hello! I was using Clever Curl for a long while. Beautiful products, but I started to feel build up in my hair because I was never clarifying. So I have just bought the Davroe curly range and am also going to try the Evo curly range. Both are Australian brands (a tad pricey) but so far the Davroe curl creme is nice and has good hold. I was also told that Aveda have a nice curl creme and 'gelee'. So far, with the denman brush and curl twist techniques that Mell has showed, it seems to give a good result.. Hope that helps!
@@mabinogidrws ooh also, you MUST get your hands on the Davroe CURLiCUE Hydrating Hair Oil!
My curls don't tend to last many days, even with a bonnet (I'm still working on product amount).. But I add this mid week and it tames frizz and smells amazing!! So even though my hairs aren't curly anymore, it becomes more like a wave with reduced frizz which I am super happy with having before thw next wash day..
Yes drugstore products soon please Mel 🙏🏼 your videos are so educational thanks for all the work and research you do!
Could you do a styling tutorial for people with short curly hair? Sadly there are too few of these videos. It’s difficult for brush styling, gauging product amount, etc…. Thanks, and you and your family and channel are the most amazing..
Would love to know the scientific details and controversies on keeping oil on the scalp for a few hours vs overnight!
I've been putting hair oil into my scalp and hair every few days, I make sure to wash my hair once every week, and honestly my curls has been looking great, my hair feels hydrated and very easy to comb through, rarely gets tangled. If it's working for me, then I will keep going.
Mell when are we going to get a day in the life of a Trichologist Student😁?
Wishing you all the successes in your studies💜💜💜💜💜
school is online and i study as i go so nothing too interesting but you know i'll be sharing the nitty gritty
I really liked this but yes I really need a scalp video asap! Best way to use rosemary etc?!?
Also, for thinner hair gals but who sleeps rough and bonnets and scarfs falls off what’s the best next option?
I’ve slept with my fine hair in a silk bonnet for years but I have to keep it in place with a scünci no slip clip, clipping it to my hairline.😊
@@alithiadrew for me, I toss and turn all night so it always falls off.
Thank you Mel! Please educate me on scalp oils as well! Incredibly well timed, I was looking for info on hail and scalp oils
I'd better watch this! I have a head full of coconut oil waiting to be shampooed 🤣.
Love you Mell & Amanda 💕
as you should ;) love u thanks for watching!! xoxo
Drugstore curly hair review!! Please !
Amazing video!!
Please make a video on scalp and also tell us why you don't like castor oil :)
I was also confused by the controversy about putting oils in your hair. I had bleached, dry, heat damaged hair and when I use argan oil after I wash it it looks sooo healthy , my waves look defined. When I told my hair stylist she was appalled. She said oils are drying my hair , that’s why my hair is always dry. But it was actually making my hair grow and I helped with my split ends. So I was so confused
Because of this debate about using oils and banning oils I really couldn't tell anymore what was true. This messed up my whole view of having curly and I was done with the stress it was giving me... So I shaved it all off for 9+ months and now i'm growing it out again. Because all that stress and money for overly expensive products wasn't worth it. Now i'm not stressed about my hair at all and don't have 20+ products in my collection. I have a few products and I understand that hair is just hair and don't fix something that isn't broken, like oils. 🤷🏽♀
i never was able to get definition in my hair until i stopped using the oils and leave ins like these licensed stylists of 20+ years suggested. and it also helped me save a lot of money to just shampoo and condition and use one styling product weekly so i recommend everyone try it 😬 they also helped me to understand that there are a lot of other misconceptions in the curly hair community such as the fact that your hair has an inherent "porosity" rather than it being an attribute that can change depending in the environment or health/level of damage of the hair (can also be affected by oil build up). truly, if hair is dry, this can only be fixed by water scientifically, since that is the only thing that can actually provide hydration. oils can only lubricate and give a feeling of "moisture" but in the long run just prevent the water from doing its job of hydrating the hair 🤷🏾♀️ and they are not making your hair grow either i fear 😭 it grows no matter what!
Only problem is that "dry" hair isn't actually dry, it is usually just damaged and unconditioned... Healthy hair still contains more natural oils than damaged hair. Damaged hair contains more water than healthy hair because it is more porous.
@@personmcdudeguy 100%
@@personmcdudeguy false damaged or compromised hair needs to be hydrated more often due to its state and would probably require bond repair treatments like opalex
Since I can’t seem to find a dedicated and knowledgeable curly hair stylist for my long high porosity fine curly hair , should I learn to layer dry cut it myself? Thanks for all you do-
I LOVE you ❤
Wow, so insightful. Thank you so much for addressing popular conversation, western facts, and eastern methods. It’s hard to figure out what to believe, but when you address everything in one video and compare it certainly helps make better decisions. Cannot thank you enough. Could you please create a list of penetrating versus sealing oils please?
I have trusted you with my hair for about 4 years now and I am so glad you spoke on this!
Hi,i'm one of your new subscribers.I like the information you gave about oil like coconut oil.I'm living in a tropical country, my mother and grandmother used home made coconut oil in me and my sisters hair when we were still young and it's okay.But i heard and watched some videos that said that oil is not okay in the hair specially wavy or curly.But now I'm glad by searching i found your video and right after watching, I click the like then subscribe😊
I would really appreciate a video about how to take care of curly hair in different climates. I live in Montana and when it gets super cold or super hot, I have no idea how to protect my hair. Thanks for always giving us great information. ❤
I can't use oils on my hair, but serums seem to work! I followed the blowout professors tips on use, and everything's going well so far 😊
Same, they're just too heavy/greasy. Coconut oil does penetrate but it needs 5+ hours on my hair. I stick to serums
I use an hot oil treatment overnight. Then wash out the next morning, deep treatment, then style. I may use a pomade or lighter oil to break the cast.
For blow outs I haven’t found anything yet that doesn’t build up on my hair without using a harsh shampoo. Most contain dimethicone and or trimethicone which keeps building up and does not keep my hair straight during high humidity……so bring in hair grease for my straightening days. (Hair grease is easier to remove than the “build up” of trimethicone, dimethicone and polyquats for me.
The only “cones” my hair loves and does not build up on itself are bis-aminodimethicone and amodimethicone.
Curly hair is high maintenance 😩
I need All the scalp oil answers
I never trust anyone to help with my curly hair who doesn’t have curly hair themselves.
I had a stylist tell me years ago not to use oils. I ALWAYS had him blow my hair out straight. He did not know what he was doing.
0:03 You look very pretty in that outfit. Btw, you look good in red. Your hair is pretty as always
Yes yes yes! Please teach me how to care for my scalp too. Your advice has been invaluable in creating a hair care routine that makes me want to wear my curls again. So yes please, scalp care too!
you, your hair, and this natural color look so amazing ❤❤ TY for this video!!
Please do a vid on scalp oils soon! I never know how/when to apply scalp oils correctly. I don’t want to clog my hair follicles and make my scalp dryness/hair loss worse.
I have straight, fine hair and still watch your content!💖
Also I did scalp oiling and i stopped and no longer do it because it didn’t do anything for me and I starting getting breakouts in my scalp! I do however put oil on my lengths and ends I you the OGX miracle oil on it and it’s great my hair is SO SOFT AND HEALTHY!💁🏻♀️🥰💕
I’m a waitress, and my curls smell like a restaurants. How can I refresh and make my hair smell better without having to wash after every shift?
And 10/10 need a hair oil video. Yes please.
Dry Shampoo spray
Cover your hair. That's what I do every time I cook in the kitchen.
*Raw* Oils are unnecessary for a healthy routine and can cause more trouble than their worth. Science (outlining isolated benefits) does not equal practicality
There are enough oils, emollients, AND silicones in products that using more ON TOP (which is what people are doing) is overkill. Which is what those stylists are ACTUALLY saying.
It's why all of a sudden, people are saying Olaplex is "ruining" their hair. It's just the 'cones and oils in the products building up, dehydrating the hair and contributing to breakage
Thank you for clarifying! And to add, you hair looks so gorgeous! Can you do a video on how you trim or maintain the shape of this hairstyle?
Mel we need the scalp scoop: conditions (like states of the scalp on health or how much build up), natural scalp oils, detoxing
Thank you so much! I needed this exact information. I think coconut oil prewash could be a game changer for my colored locks.
This was a really helpful educational video, Mel. Thanks so much for all that you do for us curlies!
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Omg. Thank you for being so informative! When I first got into CGM, I was watching a video about scalp health. They got an up-close view of different people's scalps, of different hair types and that washed their hair different amounts. The lady doing the...study? Video? Asked one of the women, "What about oils? How often do you condition your scalp?" The woman asked, "What does that even mean?" And the lady doing the video said, "Exactly." And then never answered the question!
I really love apricot kernel oil as a treatment before I shampoo or do a protein treatment. My face loves it too. Helps keep the balance.
thank you for this! i have low porosity hair and ive always struggled to find hair products and im so glad i found your channel!!
Thank you for the great video looking forward to the scalp oil video!
Hey Mel! Since you mentioned UV damage, I've had a question for a while that I'm absolutely desperate to have answered: I walk in the sun a full hour every day (even in winter - sunny San Diego) to get to and back from work. I have 3b medium-to-coarse, medium-to-dense hair that is very, very dry. The hair at the top of my hair is obviously fried from the sun, it's 100% frizzy 100% of the time and sticks out of my otherwise round curly shape no matter how I try to tame it. I ended up cutting half of its length (only the hair on top), which made it much better. But I'm still walking in the sun, and my hair is too short to tie up in a protective style. I've been trying out the Sun Bum Revitalizing 3 in 1 leave-in recently, which claims to offer UV protection. I'm not sure it will help in the long run. Any other tips? I hope this gets a reply!!
This may be asking a sun question, but do you wear a hat or hair scarf or anything like that? Even if you don’t wear it the whole day could you use that to physically block that sun damage?
@@jasminelambert3753 yeah, I figured asking an irrelevant question under a recent video is better than asking it under a relevant but older video 😅 I got a satin scarf recently to try out. Honestly I've been wearing my 'fro' all my life, so wearing a hair accessory feels super awkward to me, not to mention having to manipulate my hair on a daily basis which will probably increase my shower frequency... I'll give it a shot! And any other advice for sun protection is welcome!
How about a parasol?
@@elari8817 I would say tie it down as well - if you set your hair in a really good wash and go that won't lose its shape, summer sunhats are a great option.
You could try wearing hats :) or a satin scarf, or even an umbrella! The bonus with the umbrella is that you also protect your skin ;)
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I love you, I love your content, and most of all, I love your energy and humor. I laugh every time I watch your videos. Thank you for all your curly hair tips. It has helped me learn more about caring for my hair.
👋 i liked the video🤭 coconut oil is dope ! For prepoo!💙 If u read this comment and your curls are smaller than hers and more frizzy or puffy or with a higher porosity like mine,🤭 use reduced coconut cream or coconut butter instead of the clear oil that she showed in the video. Because it is heavier than the oil it is more nourishing for our curly hair type + for sealing at the end on dry hair, castor oil is 🔥
Love your videos! A new scalp care video would be amazing 🤞 seriously need the help right now! 😁
With clarifying, I have to clarify more frequently than the average jo. I use alot of heavy styling products living in high altitude here in Colorado. It's cold, it's dry. Plus its dryer in the winter. Your girl needs them heavy leave-ins. Which means more clarifying. The one stylist kind of poo pooing on clarifying should specify these tips are different depending on your climate and hair porosity. I've lived here for 6 years and my hair gets greasy if I don't clarify frequently 😅 plus it gets frizzy if I don't hydrate enough. It's all about balance 😌
Yes please make a scalp oil video for increasing hair density. And how to avoid flaring up my seborrheic dermatitis when oiling my scalp to increase hair density.
I would love to see a drugstore hair product battle or review of Hairitage or Maui mosture!
I saw a “hair hack” where the woman washed only the top half of her head to save time. Her hair was straight, so I’d love to see you try it! 😅
Happy Texture Thursday!! Excited to watch!! I have fine hair and can only use oil on 2nd and 3rd day hair!! Much love and happiness!! Xoxo 😘
When I first got into curly hair routines, I've been completely convinced that mineral oils were horrible for me, also silicones. At first, I used a leave in with silicone until my friend told me it's bad for me and I threw it out. Ever since then, I've been avoiding silicones and mineral oils while my hair became super dry and way too frizzy. I've always wondered why, maybe I should return to incorporating silicone in my stylers and some mineral oil to seal curls after diffusing! I'm a high porosity curly due to extreme heat damage 💕 Love your videos! Keep it up !
@@teresahaynes6447 Let's try to incorporate silicones during styling and hopefully things will get better! Also sealing oils 💕
it's interesting that people think that mosturized hair is hair with water in it when actually hair looks better when it's condicioned and lubricated, hair is made to repell water since it demages the hair.
I started using grape seed oil that has helped more for my hair than the no-frizz serums
Alright, that’s it. I need to subscribe and start learning about my hair. Thanks for the insight Mel! I’m gonna start binge watching all your content 🤙