My hair strands can’t tolerate coconut oil it causes my strands to feel hard. Silicone prevents water from penetrating my hair. I’m glad this works for you though. I no longer subscribe to all the BGC methods as I currently DC weekly, use a leave in, cowash and cut on blown out hair. However, not all of there methods were misleading or damaging. Weekly washing contributed to my scalp health. Knowing your hair is imperative to healthy hair.
I totally agree on everything you’ve stated. I don’t use raw coconut oil for the exact reasons and that’s why I use a formulated coconut oil which doesn’t cause the hair to feel hard whatsoever. Silicones can be amazing for the hair if you understand why to use them as well as how to use them. However I certainly understand the concerns with both coconut oil and silicones. I’ve really been digging deep to understand my hair better and create what works for me. I see you’re doing the same and I love that for all of us! Knowledge is power‼️🙌🏽💖🥳
@@shelly.v.247I just want to say there are tons of scientific studies that prove that using coconut oil, raw coconut oil, is good for your hair especially if you use it before shampooing it. I don't understand why people are saying things that are literally the opposite of what the study say. both oils and silicones are not impenetrable seals. In fact coconut oil would be the worst sealant because of its ability to be absorbed into the hair shaft rather than just sit on top. The reasons why the studies promote coconut oil is because when coconut oil is absorbed into the hair shaft and you wet your hair It prevents excessive swelling of the hair strand. every time you wet your hair especially when you saturate it in the shower your hair strand swells which leads to quicker wear and tear over time. coconut oil severely restricts this. This swelling can damage your cuticles and leave the inner cortex weak and more susceptible to breakage. some people's hair obviously doesn't like coconut oil and that's okay. and sometimes coconut oil doesn't fit in your personal routine. or maybe you don't even wash your hair that often so you don't really need the protectiveness of the coconut oil. regardless I find it weird that people are saying baseless statements when there's literally a crap ton of studies that say the opposite. i don't use pure oils because silicones (which are basically synthetic oils) have amazing properties that pure natural oils just don't have. however coconut oil has been well documented as one of the few oils/waxes/butters that can penetrate the hair shaft. most oils cannot and silicones cannot as well.
I feel like our hair is about as different as our skin. We all like different moisturizing routines that work for our bodies. Some of us have drier skin than others. Some of us have specific skin conditions we need to treat differently. Not everyone likes lotion. Not everyone likes oils. We all do what works specifically for us to keep our skin feeling good. I say if your hair feels good over the course of a couple days, and you can detangle it easy enough, and you respect your mids and ends, keep up what your doing!! The only thing to do is be patient as you rinse and repeat.
Hey Girl Hey! Your hair looks GRRRREAT!! Do you sit under dryer to set WNG after using your stylers…?? I missed that part if you said it… sorry… or are you now diffusing and/or air drying?
Thank you for sharing. My coarse strands can not handle raw oils at all but I am no longer following the BGC method either. I need a leave in conditioner!
i totally agree on the hard crispy hair....i don't tolerate it even for one day and i've seen a huge difference in the amount of fairy knots & splits i wet my hair daily
It sure hasn’t been! I tell my curl friends all the time that RUclips university wasn’t too far off from everything‼️💯 Thank you so very much for your Luv and support. I truly appreciate it especially as I continue to repair my hair. 💖🙏🏽
Love, love, love your new routine. I use oils and silicones. People don’t understand the it is the BIULD UP of too many silicones that cause a problem. If we’re going to tell the truth, tell the whole truth. Wash your hair and you won’t have a problem. You will be able to reap the benefits and move on.
I’m glad this works for you! Since experiencing dryness I went back to using conditioners with silicones, leave ins with oils/butters, occasional hair masks and a silicone serum after styling. It interesting to see you implementing some similar products
Girl I done ran back to everything I know my hair loves. I just never understood why before and now I do which makes me feel confident about implementing them. I’m curious to hear how you implementing goes too. 🥰
Also may I suggest a face steamer . I use it on my hair whilst deep conditioning . Game changer .☺️ use it how ever often you see fit but balance with occasional break from it and protein treatments .😉
Never followed the CGM but i definitely fell into the no silicones, mineral oil etc. Took me years to realise that since then is when my hair became more an more dry with chronic split ends. So i decided to go back to silicones etc what my hair loves and see what happens.
Love that you have a routine that is unique to you😊 I too pre-poo but have never heard of the OGX. I agree, "flexible hold" i want hair that feels like hair. Hair looks awesome🤗
Thank you for this video. I'm a new subscriber ❤. Thank you for standing true to what you know is best for you. Im sure gonna try for myself. Your new CURL FRIEND 😊
Thank you so very much Sis and thanks for subscribing to my channel! I always get so excited when I get new curl friends along for the journey with me! 🥰💯 This hasn’t been the easiest thing to go through but I’m thankful for the lessons I’ve been learning along the way. 💖🙏🏽
Great video Shelly ❤!!!! Your new hair care routine seems to be working for you. I love me some K18 but I’ll definitely side eye the Redken acidic bonding line. I’ve heard great things about that line. Thank you for the update.
Thank you Beautiful! I literally just tried the Redken and I must say I’m impressed! I love the consistency of the product and I used way less than the Olaplex #3. Also, I heard L’Oreal owns Redken and you can get the same product formulation for way less. I’m going to check into that as well.🥳 Thank you as always for all your love and support. I truly appreciate it Sis! 🥰
I’ve had that same experience with raw coconut oil and I cannot use it. I hate the way it makes my hair feel especially when it solidifies at room temperature in my hair. Talk about hard, dry and brittle hair!!! 😫 So that’s why I’m using a formulated coconut oil product. It’s amazing and I haven’t had that experience at all. My hair feels so soft! 😍
While i understand this way of washing is what you are doing for YOUR hair and works for you, i also want to dispel this myth that oil and product are the only things that we wash off the hair(and scalp). That couldn't be further from the truth. We live in a world with many environmental pollutants( even more so in cities), dust is around in most places, as well as general air born bacteria, especially if you visit or work at a hospital. With that being said, i think you should reconsider the idea that you won't shampoo along the length of your hair with at least one rinse every wash day. Thats like not washing your legs, face, and torso but only washing arm pits, groin, and maybe feet, because those are the only places where sweat and oil cause odor. Yes similar to you, some people will also say they wash those the legs, but only sometimes. However, I just cant say I recommend that either given the circumstances i mentioned above. As a side note, its an 100% no no for people who struggle with acne. I say this as a healthcare professional btw and definitely not trying to be shady, just educational. 😊 Personally i think the folly of the bgc method was making you use harsh shampoos frequently in the absence of building up from heavy products or oils/grease. If youre only using water soluable gels with no leave in or oils, you shouldn't need anything but a moisturizing shampoo most of the time, especially if hair is color treated. Lastly, all hair benefits from oils at least on the ends to keep it healthy and long, even people with healthy straight hair do this. how much more kinky curly hair?
I appreciate your perspective but I know how clean my hair gets or not when I allow the shampoo lather to just rinse through my hair. It can at times get squeaky clean! So I listen to my hair and I move accordingly. However, I appreciate your opinion and thank you so very much for sharing it with me and our other curl friends. 💖
I love the idea of shampooing just the scalp because shampooing my entire head of hair is very drying to my hair. Thanks for sharing your new routine!!
You are so welcome Sis! I need to post the video I did where I show how clean my hair got by just allowing the shampoo to rinse through my hair. Gurrrrlllll it was so eye opening!!! My hair literally got squeaky clean! 😅
Your curls are gorgeous and I love the Christmas tree in the back! 🥰 That's why they say do what works for you, I've heard so many good things about this coconut oil serum and your hair is loving it! Can't wait for more hair content!
Thank you so much my beautiful curl friend! 🥰 Yes, that coconut serum is the bomb! My hair absolutely loves it! 😍 Happy Holidays to you and yours 💖🎄🎅🏽😘
Thank you Luv! No, I just use my fingers to distribute it. I’ve started to scrunch it in my hair too then use the praying hands method to work it all in from root to tip. 💖
Shelly!!! Love your new routine and that hair looks bomb 💣! It’s the bravery for me! Brave enough to re inroduce raw oils and habits that were said to be bad for you. Knowing these streets could come for you! You represent so much sis , thanks for sharing ❤
Aww thank you Beautiful! Gurrrrlllll you know my butt was nervous to share what I’m doing but I must continue to walk in my truth. It’s important for me to always share what I’m doing verses no longer doing. 💯 I appreciate you so very much!!!💖🙏🏽
Loved the edits on the video😂. This new routine is definitely working your hair is thriving. I'm currently changing up my routine and looking at incorporating hot oil treatments.
Thank you Beautiful! My hair is really loving all of what I’m doing and so do I. I feel like I’m pampering myself weekly. 💖 I would love to hear how your hot oil treatments go. 😍
Thank you sooooo much Shelly for sharing all the things with us. All your hard work and research and the linked videos so we can do our own homework is really helping me personally. You are truly a God send!!
Great video! I am a true follower of "do what works for you." I have been transitioning for 13 months and will do my big chop 1-6-24. So, I'm nosey and would love to see you do a review on your Dyson dryer.
Hi, so glad I found your channel. I am a newer natural and I have learned so much from you. Thank you so much for your transparency; it has helped me avoid the errors. By the way, your hair looks great!!
You are so welcome and I’m so happy you’re here with me Sis! 🥰 It makes me super happy to know that you’ve been able to avoid many of the pitfalls that I fell into. 😅 PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE continue to listen to YOUR hair. Don’t let anyone, including me tell you what to do especially when it doesn’t feel right. 💖
Thanks for sharing! This hair care routine sounds really solid. It sounds like you're responding to the condition of your hair right now, which I feel is essential and what I feel like many "tried and true methods" miss. You have to do what is best for your hair at the moment. Sometimes you have to change according to seasons of the weather and your life. There is no Panacea for hair! I can't wait to witness your progress.
I am team pre-poo with silicone free conditioner or coconut oil to detangle prior to shampooing. If I do not my hair is a tangled mess. I have started using silicones as well however only in my rinse out conditioners and maybe in my deep conditioners if they are not in the first 5 ingredients. I clarify my hair every 2 weeks anyway so I do not concern myself too much with them anymore. Your hair is gorgeous. Thanks for the video.
Thanks for sharing! I love hearing what others are doing as well. 😍 I’ve found that some of the sulfate & sulfate free shampoos are strong enough to remove the silicones from my hair. So I don’t have to clarify to remove them. However, I still do clarify periodically when needed first certain things.
Your hair looks great! It's funny how products work differently. Both gels you mentioned are gels I use to slick my hair down or as a topper gel for a firm hold. I love how versatile our hair is. Keep shining, curl friend!
Oh wow, you’re so right! I bet it was the Alikay that you could slick your hair back with and achieve a very firm hold. That stuff can give you helmet head easily if used alone. 🤣 However, when paired with Big Poppa and used as a light topper, it gives just enough hold to for a more flexible set. 😁 Also, thank you for the sweet compliment. I truly appreciate it Sis! 🥰
Hi Shelly. I love your hair. She is thriving! I just wanted to ask if you have ever watched any of Curly Chemistry’s videos?She is a cosmetic chemist. She talks a lot about the science behind using oils in your hair. Yes ma’am, she’s a real chemist with beautiful natural hair.
Yes I have watched her and I love her content! 😍 To be honest at one point I struggled with taking her advice because I was deeply was sold into the no oils and butters method. I wish I had never stopped listening to her suggestions around oils and butters because she clearly knows what she’s talking about. However, we live and learn. 🥰
I only used his method to get my hair back hydrated. I love his method and I’m a big advocate for it but I struggled with the drying time. That was the hardest part for me because my hair is so dense. However, I will say that as I did his method I was able to go longer and longer between washes. That’s what prompted me to create my own method. It gives me 5-7 days and my hair stays super hydrated and moisturized feeling. 🥰
With the installation of the pre-poo, you are doing what I used to do before I began the Anthony Dickey Wash-n-go method. I LOVE it….but, I stopped doing the pre-poo before my weekly shampoo (I co-wash every 2 days until day 7….that’s my serious “Wash Day”). I can’t find the Big Poppa styling gel so I sometimes just go with only a good dose of Leave-in only, which I had never done until I started doing the Anthony Dickey Method. I did try using a little Vaseline to seal my strands for a twist out and my hair seems to love it. It’s so dry now (Winter…ugh!) I got desperate!! Keep the vlogs coming!!!I’ll keep searching for the Big Poppa!! 🤣🥰
You can order Big Poppa from Walmart.com I get it from there all the time. I loved the Anthony Dickey Method and if I ever use it again I would not feel the need to preepoo either. Sounds like your hair is thriving too and I’m loving hearing that!!! 😍🥳
Silicone don't nourish. They act as a filler, slip agent, emollient, etc, but they don't nourish. It's an all-purpose cosmetic/superficial ingredient. That being said, your hair looks great and you look happy.
Can’t wait to see how this works for you Shelly 🙌🏾💙.. luv you entire look 😉🥰 (hair is always beautiful & so happy you are finding a routine that is working for you 💙)
Go back and look at the date stamps I put on those video clips you’re referencing. May 1, 2023 is when I first blew my hair out and realized it was extremely damaged. The video clip dated October 24, 2023 was 6 months later. That’s after I started reimplementing oil & butter rich products (ex: DC, Leave-in, oil and getting blown out cuts etc ). So basically you’re seeing very damaged hair (May 1st) verses healthier hair (October 24th). I included those clips so it could place some context around why I am using the current haircare routine that I’m using. Especially for new subscribers to my channel. ☺️ Hope that all makes sense. 🥰
Shelly please be careful with the bond builders. I don't think they are necessary. A light protein treatment should suffice It wreaked havoc on my hair and many others. Especially since you don't have chemical treatment. 🙏
Nice video. So I’ve been doing my wash day wrong. I usually use the rinse out conditioner first then do the deep conditioning. Omg Love your hair. I can’t wait to master a wash n go
There are no wrong ways but I now prefer to do it this way because I like how the rinse out seems to seal and help protect my hair due to the silicone in it. Also using a rinse out first may not be a bad idea if you’re detangling with it because it’ll help you cut down on how much deep conditioner you need to apply. Sis honestly there are so many ways you could do it. So just do what makes your hair look and feel great! Hope that makes sense. 🥰
Hey I’m a high porosity curly/coily too and yes our routine and products must be different inthat our goal is to seal atmospheric moisture out. That being said I ❤️Jello Shot by Ecoslay… it is a hard hold botanical gel that add shine and makes hair frizz free. It can be crunchy but I use a little Kinky Curly Custard underneath and I get a cast that beaks to reveal super definite moisturized curls that can easily last 10 days! I find it impractical and potentially harmful to wet my hair multiple times a week additionally spritzing water or a moisturizer on my hair after the initial set is disastrous in that it creates more frizz. My hair stays super defined shiny and moisturized with no tangling min fairy knots and remains largely detangle dat all times. Ecoslay also has a gel called Orange Marmalade for those who don’t need strong hold… I use it beneath Jello Shot for added moisture. They are expensive now but if need wait til Easter or Mothers Day then stock up. I tend to buy in bulk for the year during Black Friday. Bee Girl Custard by the Doux is good but I find it drying so I must restyle if I need it to last more than 4 days. Curl Daze has a great shiny gel also. Let me know which one you try and how it works for you!
I second The Doux Bee Girl Curl Custard! It has a very firm hold and high shine. If I was forced to only use one styler for the rest of my life, it would be that one.
If hard hold gels are working for you, then keep at it, I think the other responders have some great options BUT consider, do you REALLY need to set your curls? Can you just love them as is without defining to the max?
My hair actually became high porosity in several areas from the damage it sustained. I still have a lot of it left but am able to still use the flexible hold stylers. However, it’s one of the reasons I am using the types of products that I’m using for my wash day. I know they’ll help smooth and close the cuticles that are more raise in those high porosity areas.💖
Wow you and your hair look stunning in this vid!! Also it's lovely to see how well your blown out cut translated to to curly. How long does this routine take, and do you feel that it's time well spent, like a spa day?
Thank you so much!! 💖 Counting the time spent with the oil in my hair I’d say 3.5-4 hours 1 day per week. I’m considering doing the oil prepoo the night before and then it’d cut an hour off of my routine. However, when the oil is in my hair that’s when I drink my coffee and eat it straighten up around the house. So I’m still doing other things. Hope that answers your question beautiful. 🥰
@@shelly.v.247 Got it! I'm just a lazy natural so I can't imagine taking longer than I currently do 😅 But the results are definitely speaking for themselves.
Haha I feel you girl! Lol 😂 I think if I had to I could probably shave even more time off of it but I actually feel like I’m pampering myself each week now. 💖🥳
oooh! Those curls and coils are defined and poppin'! Your new routine is showing results! Yasss, love the D38 too. AHG put me on that one as well. I've been using the unbrush recently and absolutely love it, so light and gentle going through tangles. I switch between using them depending on how I feel...but I must say the D38 pops the curls better/defines better than the unbrush. I'm still scared of the 'cones. But like, do you need to use a clarifying shampoo to get the silicone off the hair? Or is needing that just a myth? I wonder. I was gifted a mini-set of Olaplex products and most of them have silicones all up in them! I may get brave and try them, I just want to make sure I'm actually getting the cones off properly so it doesn't build up. I'll check out those vids you linked. I just got some K18 but haven't tried it yet. Something to try over the holidays. Thanks for the tips on how to properly use it! I'm with you on leaving the hard crispiness of it all behind. I've found that if I'm wetting/resetting my hair multiple times a week, then having a hard hold isn't necessary b/c I don't need 7+ day hold. I'm still doing a version of the AD method: shampooing 1xweek (or more if needed) and then cowashing 2-3xweek. No more dried out strands for me🙌🏾. Anywho, thanks for sharing your new routine, I love that you are doing you...listening to what your hair needs instead of forcing yourself to follow a set of "rules" to a T. It's such a good inspiration for others to take the time to figure out what's best for their hair and be open to switching it up if that's what's needed ya know? Happy Holidays!
Awesome message and I’m loving that your hair sounds like it’s thriving too now Sis! 😍 As far as the silicones go you don’t need to clarify your hair to get them out. There are actually some sulfate free shampoos that can be more cleansing than sulfate containing shampoos. The videos I linked have other great content about that very thing. Check them all out and lmk what you think. 🥰
My hair strands can’t tolerate coconut oil it causes my strands to feel hard. Silicone prevents water from penetrating my hair. I’m glad this works for you though. I no longer subscribe to all the BGC methods as I currently DC weekly, use a leave in, cowash and cut on blown out hair. However, not all of there methods were misleading or damaging. Weekly washing contributed to my scalp health. Knowing your hair is imperative to healthy hair.
I totally agree on everything you’ve stated. I don’t use raw coconut oil for the exact reasons and that’s why I use a formulated coconut oil which doesn’t cause the hair to feel hard whatsoever.
Silicones can be amazing for the hair if you understand why to use them as well as how to use them. However I certainly understand the concerns with both coconut oil and silicones.
I’ve really been digging deep to understand my hair better and create what works for me. I see you’re doing the same and I love that for all of us! Knowledge is power‼️🙌🏽💖🥳
I continue to learn from you and Rosie, thank you for sharing your journey. Your hair is thriving ➰〰️➿
@@shelly.v.247I just want to say there are tons of scientific studies that prove that using coconut oil, raw coconut oil, is good for your hair especially if you use it before shampooing it. I don't understand why people are saying things that are literally the opposite of what the study say. both oils and silicones are not impenetrable seals. In fact coconut oil would be the worst sealant because of its ability to be absorbed into the hair shaft rather than just sit on top. The reasons why the studies promote coconut oil is because when coconut oil is absorbed into the hair shaft and you wet your hair It prevents excessive swelling of the hair strand. every time you wet your hair especially when you saturate it in the shower your hair strand swells which leads to quicker wear and tear over time. coconut oil severely restricts this. This swelling can damage your cuticles and leave the inner cortex weak and more susceptible to breakage. some people's hair obviously doesn't like coconut oil and that's okay. and sometimes coconut oil doesn't fit in your personal routine. or maybe you don't even wash your hair that often so you don't really need the protectiveness of the coconut oil. regardless I find it weird that people are saying baseless statements when there's literally a crap ton of studies that say the opposite. i don't use pure oils because silicones (which are basically synthetic oils) have amazing properties that pure natural oils just don't have. however coconut oil has been well documented as one of the few oils/waxes/butters that can penetrate the hair shaft. most oils cannot and silicones cannot as well.
Yasssssssss you just summed up why I’m using it! It also helps protect against protein loss in the hair! Thank you for your awesome response! 💖
I feel like our hair is about as different as our skin. We all like different moisturizing routines that work for our bodies. Some of us have drier skin than others. Some of us have specific skin conditions we need to treat differently. Not everyone likes lotion. Not everyone likes oils. We all do what works specifically for us to keep our skin feeling good. I say if your hair feels good over the course of a couple days, and you can detangle it easy enough, and you respect your mids and ends, keep up what your doing!! The only thing to do is be patient as you rinse and repeat.
Gurrrl....Your Hair Looks Good!!!
Thank you beautiful!!! 💖🤗
I think your hair looks fantastic! It’s shiny and well moisturized! ❤❤❤
Oh thank you beautiful! I appreciate you! 💖🤗😘
Hey Girl Hey! Your hair looks GRRRREAT!! Do you sit under dryer to set WNG after using your stylers…?? I missed that part if you said it… sorry… or are you now diffusing and/or air drying?
Hey Luv!🥰 I’m mainly diffusing. 💖
Your hair looks great! How long does it take to complete this new routine?
Thank you Luv! It takes about 3 hours. That if I prepoo on the same day. If I prepoo the night before then that can shave off 30 minutes to an hour. 💖
I love your sweater girl! Thanks for sharing! I prepoo with oil too!!
Thank you Sis! 🥰I love a good oil prepoo 😍
Happy New Year Shelly🎉
Happy new year Ossie! 🥰🤗🥳
I just found African Hair God and binge watched his videos! He is so informative! I purchased the D38 brush. It will be here tomorrow!
Awesome! 😍You will not regret it! It’s my favorite brush. I love it so much it was what I gave out to friends for Christmas. 😆
Thank you for sharing. My coarse strands can not handle raw oils at all but I am no longer following the BGC method either. I need a leave in conditioner!
I feel you. Mine can’t handle raw coconut oil either but it loves the formulated oil. It mashed my hair super soft 😍
Can you show how you do thus style please?
Which style Luv? The Wash and go?
i totally agree on the hard crispy hair....i don't tolerate it even for one day and i've seen a huge difference in the amount of fairy knots & splits
i wet my hair daily
Yup exactly! When you think about it, it just doesn’t seem like the best thing to be using. 🤔
Guess youtube university wasn’t that bad after all 😩😩😩. So happy you’re doing what works for you girl. I love me some silicones too ❤❤
It sure hasn’t been! I tell my curl friends all the time that RUclips university wasn’t too far off from everything‼️💯
Thank you so very much for your Luv and support. I truly appreciate it especially as I continue to repair my hair. 💖🙏🏽
Love, love, love your new routine. I use oils and silicones. People don’t understand the it is the BIULD UP of too many silicones that cause a problem. If we’re going to tell the truth, tell the whole truth. Wash your hair and you won’t have a problem. You will be able to reap the benefits and move on.
Preach!!!!! Yes exactly but some have instilled straight fear around it all when there’s no need. Just wash your hair weekly and you’re gucci! 😆💖💯
I’m glad this works for you! Since experiencing dryness I went back to using conditioners with silicones, leave ins with oils/butters, occasional hair masks and a silicone serum after styling. It interesting to see you implementing some similar products
Girl I done ran back to everything I know my hair loves. I just never understood why before and now I do which makes me feel confident about implementing them.
I’m curious to hear how you implementing goes too. 🥰
Your hair is really thriving,shiny looks healthy
Thank you so very much Luv! I’m so happy about how far my hair has come! 💖🙏🏽
What do you think of the Anthony dickie routine ?
I loved it! I might try it again soon! 💖
Also may I suggest a face steamer . I use it on my hair whilst deep conditioning . Game changer .☺️ use it how ever often you see fit but balance with occasional break from it and protein treatments .😉
I have one and will definitely keep it in mind. Thank you! 🥰🤗
Never followed the CGM but i definitely fell into the no silicones, mineral oil etc. Took me years to realise that since then is when my hair became more an more dry with chronic split ends. So i decided to go back to silicones etc what my hair loves and see what happens.
I feel you!!! That’s where I’m at too Sis! 💯
Love that you have a routine that is unique to you😊 I too pre-poo but have never heard of the OGX. I agree, "flexible hold" i want hair that feels like hair. Hair looks awesome🤗
Yes, I totally agree with you about the hair feeling like hair! Also thank you for the sweet compliment! 🥰🤗
I tried the gel after watching you...And when I tell you my girl (hair)has found her boo😍....Big Poppa is here to stay😊
Love it!! 😍It’s one of my absolute favorites!!! ‼️🤩💯
Thank you for this video. I'm a new subscriber ❤. Thank you for standing true to what you know is best for you. Im sure gonna try for myself. Your new CURL FRIEND 😊
Thank you so very much Sis and thanks for subscribing to my channel! I always get so excited when I get new curl friends along for the journey with me! 🥰💯
This hasn’t been the easiest thing to go through but I’m thankful for the lessons I’ve been learning along the way. 💖🙏🏽
Love you Shelly!!!!! Loving all this tweaks, your hair is giving me LIFE ❤
Aww you're the best and love ya too Sis! 💖😘
@@shelly.v.247 💞 and Merry Christmas to you and your family!
Thank you for sharing the links to the videos about silicones. That was very helpful. Your hair looks fabulous.
Glad it was helpful and you’re so welcome! We are here to all help each other. 💖🙏🏽
Shelly, Shell! Girl, your hair is so lush and healthy! Great job for discovering - thru trial and error - what works for you, for now!
Aww thank you so very much Sis! 🥰🤗I’m pretty excited! 🥳
Great video Shelly ❤!!!! Your new hair care routine seems to be working for you. I love me some K18 but I’ll definitely side eye the Redken acidic bonding line. I’ve heard great things about that line.
Thank you for the update.
Thank you Beautiful! I literally just tried the Redken and I must say I’m impressed! I love the consistency of the product and I used way less than the Olaplex #3. Also, I heard L’Oreal owns Redken and you can get the same product formulation for way less. I’m going to check into that as well.🥳
Thank you as always for all your love and support. I truly appreciate it Sis! 🥰
Hi Shelly, I just found your channel. Do you 😊. I’m glad you have a routine you like. Your hair is GORGEOUS! I’d love to stay connected.
Hi beautiful and welcome to our awesome community of curl friends! 💖
Thank you so very much did your love and support. I’m excited to have you here! 🥰
I love the ogx coconut and argan oil serums. They make my hair so shiny and soft. I use the serums to break the gel cast.
Thanks for the tip Sis on how you’re using them. I absolutely love them so much too! 😍
No coconut oil for me. Actually made my hair dry and hard over time. Everyone is different.. and glad it’s working for you.
I’ve had that same experience with raw coconut oil and I cannot use it. I hate the way it makes my hair feel especially when it solidifies at room temperature in my hair. Talk about hard, dry and brittle hair!!! 😫
So that’s why I’m using a formulated coconut oil product. It’s amazing and I haven’t had that experience at all. My hair feels so soft! 😍
You have been so helpful to me ❤. Thank You
You are so welcome Sis! 💖🙏🏽
Thank you Luv and I’ll definitely look into it! I took a screenshot of your comment so I can remember to check it all out. Thank you so very much! 🥰🤗😘
You have an amazing routine and we can see the evidence in how your hair is thriving.
Yes I also don’t particularly care for the hard holding gels
Ditto! I’m loving yours too! We must each do what’s best for our individual heads of hair. 🥰
Thank you again for helping me to properly use K18. 😘
While i understand this way of washing is what you are doing for YOUR hair and works for you, i also want to dispel this myth that oil and product are the only things that we wash off the hair(and scalp). That couldn't be further from the truth. We live in a world with many environmental pollutants( even more so in cities), dust is around in most places, as well as general air born bacteria, especially if you visit or work at a hospital.
With that being said, i think you should reconsider the idea that you won't shampoo along the length of your hair with at least one rinse every wash day.
Thats like not washing your legs, face, and torso but only washing arm pits, groin, and maybe feet, because those are the only places where sweat and oil cause odor.
Yes similar to you, some people will also say they wash those the legs, but only sometimes. However, I just cant say I recommend that either given the circumstances i mentioned above. As a side note, its an 100% no no for people who struggle with acne.
I say this as a healthcare professional btw and definitely not trying to be shady, just educational. 😊
Personally i think the folly of the bgc method was making you use harsh shampoos frequently in the absence of building up from heavy products or oils/grease. If youre only using water soluable gels with no leave in or oils, you shouldn't need anything but a moisturizing shampoo most of the time, especially if hair is color treated. Lastly, all hair benefits from oils at least on the ends to keep it healthy and long, even people with healthy straight hair do this. how much more kinky curly hair?
I appreciate your perspective but I know how clean my hair gets or not when I allow the shampoo lather to just rinse through my hair. It can at times get squeaky clean! So I listen to my hair and I move accordingly.
However, I appreciate your opinion and thank you so very much for sharing it with me and our other curl friends. 💖
I love the idea of shampooing just the scalp because shampooing my entire head of hair is very drying to my hair. Thanks for sharing your new routine!!
You are so welcome Sis! I need to post the video I did where I show how clean my hair got by just allowing the shampoo to rinse through my hair. Gurrrrlllll it was so eye opening!!! My hair literally got squeaky clean! 😅
Your curls are gorgeous and I love the Christmas tree in the back! 🥰 That's why they say do what works for you, I've heard so many good things about this coconut oil serum and your hair is loving it! Can't wait for more hair content!
Thank you so much my beautiful curl friend! 🥰
Yes, that coconut serum is the bomb! My hair absolutely loves it! 😍
Happy Holidays to you and yours 💖🎄🎅🏽😘
Wow!! Night and day difference with those black girl crispy noodles 🍜 I mean curls that we were all rocking 😭😭😭😭😭….
Very beautiful Shelly 👏🏽👌🏾..
👀🫣🤣…….I’m weak!!! 🤣🤣🤣
I’m so thankful my hair is slowly but surely getting better. ❤️🩹🙏🏽
Hey Shelly! Your hair looks gorgeous!!❤️❤️
After you apply the K18 do you use a wide tooth comb to distribute the product throughout your hair?
Thank you Luv! No, I just use my fingers to distribute it. I’ve started to scrunch it in my hair too then use the praying hands method to work it all in from root to tip. 💖
Shelly!!! Love your new routine and that hair looks bomb 💣!
It’s the bravery for me! Brave enough to re inroduce raw oils and habits that were said to be bad for you. Knowing these streets could come for you! You represent so much sis , thanks for sharing ❤
Aww thank you Beautiful! Gurrrrlllll you know my butt was nervous to share what I’m doing but I must continue to walk in my truth. It’s important for me to always share what I’m doing verses no longer doing. 💯
I appreciate you so very much!!!💖🙏🏽
Organic pressed coconut is just fineand absent if any extras sis🥥
Loved the edits on the video😂. This new routine is definitely working your hair is thriving.
I'm currently changing up my routine and looking at incorporating hot oil treatments.
Thank you Beautiful! My hair is really loving all of what I’m doing and so do I. I feel like I’m pampering myself weekly. 💖
I would love to hear how your hot oil treatments go. 😍
Thank you sooooo much Shelly for sharing all the things with us. All your hard work and research and the linked videos so we can do our own homework is really helping me personally. You are truly a God send!!
You are so welcome my beautiful friend! 🥰We have to help each other. 😅
Also, I appreciate your love and support so much! 🤗😘
Great video! I am a true follower of "do what works for you." I have been transitioning for 13 months and will do my big chop 1-6-24. So, I'm nosey and would love to see you do a review on your Dyson dryer.
That is awesome and I’d love to hear how your Big Chop goes 😍
I’ll definitely consider doing a review on the Dyson because I absolutely love it 🤩
Hi, so glad I found your channel. I am a newer natural and I have learned so much from you. Thank you so much for your transparency; it has helped me avoid the errors. By the way, your hair looks great!!
You are so welcome and I’m so happy you’re here with me Sis! 🥰
It makes me super happy to know that you’ve been able to avoid many of the pitfalls that I fell into. 😅 PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE continue to listen to YOUR hair. Don’t let anyone, including me tell you what to do especially when it doesn’t feel right. 💖
Thanks for sharing! This hair care routine sounds really solid. It sounds like you're responding to the condition of your hair right now, which I feel is essential and what I feel like many "tried and true methods" miss. You have to do what is best for your hair at the moment. Sometimes you have to change according to seasons of the weather and your life. There is no Panacea for hair! I can't wait to witness your progress.
You nailed it Sis! I couldn’t agree more with you on this! 💯
Also, thank you so very much for your kind words and support! 🥰🤗
I pray you have great success with everything you’re doing to and for your hair.
I truly appreciate that Sis and me too! 💖🙏🏽
I am team pre-poo with silicone free conditioner or coconut oil to detangle prior to shampooing. If I do not my hair is a tangled mess. I have started using silicones as well however only in my rinse out conditioners and maybe in my deep conditioners if they are not in the first 5 ingredients. I clarify my hair every 2 weeks anyway so I do not concern myself too much with them anymore. Your hair is gorgeous. Thanks for the video.
Thanks for sharing! I love hearing what others are doing as well. 😍
I’ve found that some of the sulfate & sulfate free shampoos are strong enough to remove the silicones from my hair. So I don’t have to clarify to remove them. However, I still do clarify periodically when needed first certain things.
Your hair looks great! It's funny how products work differently. Both gels you mentioned are gels I use to slick my hair down or as a topper gel for a firm hold. I love how versatile our hair is. Keep shining, curl friend!
Oh wow, you’re so right! I bet it was the Alikay that you could slick your hair back with and achieve a very firm hold. That stuff can give you helmet head easily if used alone. 🤣 However, when paired with Big Poppa and used as a light topper, it gives just enough hold to for a more flexible set. 😁
Also, thank you for the sweet compliment. I truly appreciate it Sis! 🥰
Thanks for sharing. I've always been an advocate for using silicone in my hair care regime. My hair really appreciates the protection it gives
You are so welcome and yes exactly! 💖 I wish people weren’t so afraid of them but I can understand why. Especially since they’ve been demonized. 😝
Hi Shelly. I love your hair. She is thriving! I just wanted to ask if you have ever watched any of Curly Chemistry’s videos?She is a cosmetic chemist. She talks a lot about the science behind using oils in your hair. Yes ma’am, she’s a real chemist with beautiful natural hair.
Yes I have watched her and I love her content! 😍 To be honest at one point I struggled with taking her advice because I was deeply was sold into the no oils and butters method. I wish I had never stopped listening to her suggestions around oils and butters because she clearly knows what she’s talking about. However, we live and learn. 🥰
Silicones got a bad rep because people were only cowashing their hair 🙄
Yup, exactly! I easily can remove them by shampooing my hair. 💖
never heard of the Redken product, i'll check that out, thanks 👍🏾
your hair looks great, as usual
My pleasure Sis! 🥰 Also check out L’Oreal because they own Redken and supposedly it’s the same exact product for way less money! 😁
So, you've decided not to continue with the Anthony Dickie method?
I only used his method to get my hair back hydrated. I love his method and I’m a big advocate for it but I struggled with the drying time. That was the hardest part for me because my hair is so dense. However, I will say that as I did his method I was able to go longer and longer between washes. That’s what prompted me to create my own method. It gives me 5-7 days and my hair stays super hydrated and moisturized feeling. 🥰
Love your hair Shelly V!
Thank you Luv! 🥰🤗😘
With the installation of the pre-poo, you are doing what I used to do before I began the Anthony Dickey Wash-n-go method. I LOVE it….but, I stopped doing the pre-poo before my weekly shampoo (I co-wash every 2 days until day 7….that’s my serious “Wash Day”). I can’t find the Big Poppa styling gel so I sometimes just go with only a good dose of Leave-in only, which I had never done until I started doing the Anthony Dickey Method. I did try using a little Vaseline to seal my strands for a twist out and my hair seems to love it. It’s so dry now (Winter…ugh!) I got desperate!! Keep the vlogs coming!!!I’ll keep searching for the Big Poppa!! 🤣🥰
You can order Big Poppa from Walmart.com I get it from there all the time.
I loved the Anthony Dickey Method and if I ever use it again I would not feel the need to preepoo either.
Sounds like your hair is thriving too and I’m loving hearing that!!! 😍🥳
Your hair is absolutely fabulous!
Thank you beautiful!!!! 💖🤗😘
Girl yup I was waiting 🤣and you look amazing!!
Haha yayyyyy and thank you beautiful! 🥰🤗
Juicy bouncy curls as should be.
Curls must be bouncy from the leave in!! 👌🏾
No more crispy curls over here Sis! 😅
Silicone don't nourish. They act as a filler, slip agent, emollient, etc, but they don't nourish. It's an all-purpose cosmetic/superficial ingredient.
That being said, your hair looks great and you look happy.
Thanks for the info! 🥰 I like what it does for and to my hair. My hair even behaves better with I have it in my hair routine. 😍
Can’t wait to see how this works for you Shelly 🙌🏾💙.. luv you entire look 😉🥰 (hair is always beautiful & so happy you are finding a routine that is working for you 💙)
Thank you so much Beautiful and me too! 🥰😘
I’m looking at your hair back in May and I’m wondering what makes it so vibrant and shiny? The clip prior looks less vibrant. What’s the tea ☕️?
Go back and look at the date stamps I put on those video clips you’re referencing. May 1, 2023 is when I first blew my hair out and realized it was extremely damaged.
The video clip dated October 24, 2023 was 6 months later. That’s after I started reimplementing oil & butter rich products (ex: DC, Leave-in, oil and getting blown out cuts etc ).
So basically you’re seeing very damaged hair (May 1st) verses healthier hair (October 24th).
I included those clips so it could place some context around why I am using the current haircare routine that I’m using. Especially for new subscribers to my channel. ☺️
Hope that all makes sense. 🥰
Shelly please be careful with the bond builders. I don't think they are necessary. A light protein treatment should suffice It wreaked havoc on my hair and many others. Especially since you don't have chemical treatment. 🙏
Thank you so very much for warning me. I will make sure I continue to be very careful with my use of them. I hope your hair is doing well.🥰
@@shelly.v.247 Doing much better now! Always a learning experience along the journey.
Ain’t that the truth! 💯😅
I ❤ your hair AND your hair style!! 🎉😊👍🏾👏🏾
Thank you so much Luv! 🥰🤗😘
Thanks for sharing ❤
You are so welcome💖🤗
Thanks for sharing!!
My pleasure Luv! 🥰😘
You have a great regimen! Your hair is looking so good, Shelly! 🥰🤗
Thank you so much Sis! 💖I’m super happy about it! 😁
Nice video. So I’ve been doing my wash day wrong. I usually use the rinse out conditioner first then do the deep conditioning. Omg
Love your hair. I can’t wait to master a wash n go
There are no wrong ways but I now prefer to do it this way because I like how the rinse out seems to seal and help protect my hair due to the silicone in it.
Also using a rinse out first may not be a bad idea if you’re detangling with it because it’ll help you cut down on how much deep conditioner you need to apply.
Sis honestly there are so many ways you could do it. So just do what makes your hair look and feel great!
Hope that makes sense. 🥰
Denman d38 petite paddle brush is amazinggg
It sure is!!!!‼️😍💯
Idk hard hold gel maybe a good point - But I have high porosity hair - hard to find a gel that sets my curls… any options ?
Hey I’m a high porosity curly/coily too and yes our routine and products must be different inthat our goal is to seal atmospheric moisture out. That being said I ❤️Jello Shot by Ecoslay… it is a hard hold botanical gel that add shine and makes hair frizz free. It can be crunchy but I use a little Kinky Curly Custard underneath and I get a cast that beaks to reveal super definite moisturized curls that can easily last 10 days! I find it impractical and potentially harmful to wet my hair multiple times a week additionally spritzing water or a moisturizer on my hair after the initial set is disastrous in that it creates more frizz. My hair stays super defined shiny and moisturized with no tangling min fairy knots and remains largely detangle dat all times. Ecoslay also has a gel called Orange Marmalade for those who don’t need strong hold… I use it beneath Jello Shot for added moisture. They are expensive now but if need wait til Easter or Mothers Day then stock up. I tend to buy in bulk for the year during Black Friday. Bee Girl Custard by the Doux is good but I find it drying so I must restyle if I need it to last more than 4 days. Curl Daze has a great shiny gel also. Let me know which one you try and how it works for you!
I second The Doux Bee Girl Curl Custard! It has a very firm hold and high shine. If I was forced to only use one styler for the rest of my life, it would be that one.
If hard hold gels are working for you, then keep at it, I think the other responders have some great options BUT consider, do you REALLY need to set your curls? Can you just love them as is without defining to the max?
My hair actually became high porosity in several areas from the damage it sustained. I still have a lot of it left but am able to still use the flexible hold stylers. However, it’s one of the reasons I am using the types of products that I’m using for my wash day. I know they’ll help smooth and close the cuticles that are more raise in those high porosity areas.💖
I’m all for hair pampering in 2024 and forgetting the wash hour obsessions of this year ❤
Amen Sis! Me too‼️💯
Your hair is beautiful
Aww thank you so very much Luv! 💖🤗
Wow you and your hair look stunning in this vid!! Also it's lovely to see how well your blown out cut translated to to curly.
How long does this routine take, and do you feel that it's time well spent, like a spa day?
Thank you so much!! 💖 Counting the time spent with the oil in my hair I’d say 3.5-4 hours 1 day per week. I’m considering doing the oil prepoo the night before and then it’d cut an hour off of my routine. However, when the oil is in my hair that’s when I drink my coffee and eat it straighten up around the house. So I’m still doing other things.
Hope that answers your question beautiful. 🥰
@@shelly.v.247 Got it! I'm just a lazy natural so I can't imagine taking longer than I currently do 😅 But the results are definitely speaking for themselves.
Haha I feel you girl! Lol 😂 I think if I had to I could probably shave even more time off of it but I actually feel like I’m pampering myself each week now. 💖🥳
oooh! Those curls and coils are defined and poppin'! Your new routine is showing results! Yasss, love the D38 too. AHG put me on that one as well. I've been using the unbrush recently and absolutely love it, so light and gentle going through tangles. I switch between using them depending on how I feel...but I must say the D38 pops the curls better/defines better than the unbrush. I'm still scared of the 'cones. But like, do you need to use a clarifying shampoo to get the silicone off the hair? Or is needing that just a myth? I wonder. I was gifted a mini-set of Olaplex products and most of them have silicones all up in them! I may get brave and try them, I just want to make sure I'm actually getting the cones off properly so it doesn't build up. I'll check out those vids you linked.
I just got some K18 but haven't tried it yet. Something to try over the holidays. Thanks for the tips on how to properly use it! I'm with you on leaving the hard crispiness of it all behind. I've found that if I'm wetting/resetting my hair multiple times a week, then having a hard hold isn't necessary b/c I don't need 7+ day hold. I'm still doing a version of the AD method: shampooing 1xweek (or more if needed) and then cowashing 2-3xweek. No more dried out strands for me🙌🏾. Anywho, thanks for sharing your new routine, I love that you are doing you...listening to what your hair needs instead of forcing yourself to follow a set of "rules" to a T. It's such a good inspiration for others to take the time to figure out what's best for their hair and be open to switching it up if that's what's needed ya know? Happy Holidays!
Awesome message and I’m loving that your hair sounds like it’s thriving too now Sis! 😍
As far as the silicones go you don’t need to clarify your hair to get them out. There are actually some sulfate free shampoos that can be more cleansing than sulfate containing shampoos.
The videos I linked have other great content about that very thing. Check them all out and lmk what you think. 🥰
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Hey Ms. Shelly! You look cute though!!
Oh thank you Sis! 💖🥰
Way too many steps and products. That’s why I became an straight natural. I’m much happier
I love that for you Sis! Try the Doux’s new Press Play. It’s the bomb! 😍
@@shelly.v.247 Thanks. I’m going to try it. Thanks a lot because I was looking for more products.