First and foremost, color will always change the overall integrity of your hair! No matter your texture, it is a deep chemical processing on your hair! What needs to be understood, is that elasticity treatments are definitely important, when you have done that much! Keep up the work Jen! I’ve definitely seen a change in the behavior of my hair, and after 9 months of not using raw oils, we’re good over here!
Hey Jenn! Your hair doesn't look damaged to me but only you can feel it, so if you say there is a little damage, I believe you. Your styles still end up looking great. 🤩
I think your hair was bomb before and bomb now. I absolutely love the color on you. I really hate the fact that ppl feel comfortable enough to have the audacity to message you and say your hair is going to fall out 🙄 like sis if your hair fell out that sucks for YOU but everybody’s hair is different. I’ve always bleached my hair and it’s just fine as long as I continue to care for it. Keep going Queen!
I love jennger so much!!! Definitely the coil pattern has loosen, your hair just went under 2 chemical processes it's not going to come out the same. It hangs more than it puffs up. Also the color makes the eyes catch the actual ringlets compared to when it's Black. So we see the definition more. Consider going back to deep conditioning if the texture feels like velcro.
I 100 percent agree with your comments. I love her hair and the color.. and it’s ok, that the color has loosen up her coils and the color makes her coils stand out more. It is what it is, like you said consider deep conditioning it. Colored hair is more TLC and can be more work, but if that’s what you want to do, do it and have fun with it.
Well bleach technically damages your hair because you’re lifting pigment out of the cortex and it is a harsh chemical process, but the hair can still be considered healthy afterwards. Like you said, damage is a spectrum. But your hairs curl pattern is still in tact. The density of it doesn’t look too compromised. As long as you’re nourishing it to the point where it’s not excessively breaking or feeling and looking brittle, you’re doing the right things. I think the natural hair community has an unhealthy obsession with perfection because everything doesn’t have to be seen in rigid binaries: good or bad, healthy or unhealthy, etc. just do what you want with your hair, take care of it as an extension of yourself, and appreciate the journey. It’s just hair. Yours is beautiful btw. Really like the colors you’ve had so far. My curl pattern is very similar to yours. Makes me feel less scared to try color 😅. I’ve always wanted to try blonde.
This is why I love your channel... full transparency... absolute self-love while respecting others for their differences of opinion. I like the color on you and yes... we should enjoy our crowns... whatever that means to each person... you are certainly loving on and enjoying yours ! I spent several years (10) experimenting with different colors (similar to yours) and enjoying that journey, also several big chops, all while learning how to care for my hair and what it really needs to thrive... now I'm at a point where I am embracing those sweet silvers that are starting to sprout from my scalp and letting it grow out again. No longer coloring since my last big chop Jan 2021... I do feel that my texture is now different (stronger, thicker, coily-er) and much more defined... I've only done wng's for a full year. Type 4 hair is so resilient and versatile... gotta ❤ it !
People have to understand that although bleach/dye is not healthy for your hair, it is only as damaging as the person’s application (dramatic difference between experienced professional and box dye) and how the individual cares for their hair! If you don’t believe that, think about how many hair stylists you know that have dyed and healthy hair- they know how to take care of their hair so it is still healthy and thriving ❤️
Yes! We should have fun with our hair. But we can't have fun with it if we don't love it. I love my hair and I am glad to see you loving yours as well. Our hair is simply amazing and is unmatched in its limitless possibilities of styles and care. Yessss girrrrl, the color is amazing on you! You Go JENN! 🌹💃🏾🔥
Hi Jenn and fans and followers of Jenn. I have probably watched every hair video on RUclips since 2007. I know “influencers” that many of you never heard of. I know RUclipsrs before Naptural85 ever thought about RUclips. Well with Naptural85 being the GOAT (greatest of all times. I have been asked what GOAT means, smh), I want to put my nomination for the second GOAT as of 2022 (coming). That channel belongs to Jenn Jackson. It used to be hard, no impossible, for me to get past her intro. But once I gave this chick a chance, I hardly watch any other channel. Jenn gives me everything that I came here for, and to bring in the New Year, I would like to thank her for her content, her honesty, her professionalism, for how she embraces who she is, and for the woman like way that she deals with criticism/trolls for real. Thank you Jenn. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year Jenn and fans.
Wow I am honoured that you would even mention my name is the same comment as Whitney. Thank you for giving my channel a chance, and for your continued support ❤️
Hi Jen. First off, I think your hair is gorgeous with colour. I don’t think it looks damaged as the colour may show off your curl definition more. I think you should consider incorporating Olaplex number 3 into your routine. It’s amazing stuff , especially for colour treated hair and should eliminate that Velcro feeling. Either way, keep doing you & thanks for all the great content.
As someone who has been bleaching her natuaral hair (professionally) for over 6 yrs now, i can confirm that in my case, my hair is definitely damaged hahahahahahaha, and my curl pattern has definitely been affected. My bleached ends are straight now (and that's driving me crazy hahahahahahaha), but my new growth is nice and curly, the way it's supposed to be. As for the velcro feeling, yeah, i'm familiar with that too LOL. Still, i don't regret any of it, because like you, i believe that hair is meant to be fun, and what better way to have fun than to switch things up? My stylist and i have now decided that we're over the blond and the bleach, so no more for me, but i will still be colouring my hair hahahahahahaha (currently a red head). Enjoy this new journey you're on. The colour is fab 😊. Also, dyeing your hair is like getting tattoos: once you start, you can't stop 😁
Right I love coloring. The non permanent allows me to switch it up while avoiding damaging. I did burgandy and dark auburn for years but stopped like 5 or so yrs ago becuz I figured out that I had fine hair and it would just break quicker than it would grow even with protein & moisture. Stylists don't tell you this they just want to get your money regardless of the damage to your hair or least the stylist I've been to. I've retain a couple of more inches since I've stopped using Ammonia hair dyes.
How often are you getting haircuts? Keeping the ends maintenanced plays a huge roll in hair health in general. Coloring the hair makes maintenance cuts even more important.
Yes ma'am, shut them down! I feel like some people just comment craziness so that you will reply to them🙆🏾♀️ your hair looks great even though it's "damaged"😉❤
The side by side comparison looks (to me) like you learned better techniques in your wash and go styling the more you did it. I do not see damage in your natural hair, but you would know better than we do. Your hair looks healthy and great. Great content! Keep it up!
Love what you said on exploring our natural hair. I always have the same thought of why always protect it verses wearing for the world to see and for us to enjoy ourselves. I must say I still use oil and butter, but very limited. Great video!
Your hair is beautiful! I agree natural hair should be fun! I don't wanna protective style all the time anymore I can retain length without. Great video Jenn! Loved watching your journey
Exactly!! same here. The fact that I had to go back 2 years to find a picture where my hair wasn't in some sort of protective style is very telling that I wasn't enjoying my hair - just protecting it x
I don’t think color can take away hair density unless it literally falls out from the root or breaks. The color may change how dense it looks or potentially loosen the curl pattern but as hair gets longer, the curls stretch anyway. Please don’t let negative Nancy’s stop you from enjoying your hair.
First and foremost, you’re absolutely gorgeous . I think your hair looks great. I’ve been natural since 2008,I bleach & dye my hair all the time. normally I make my own hair products. Amala, fenugreek, flexseeds, avocado and marshmallow root are my go to items. However I use olaplex and K18 to repair Chemical damage. It’s a little pricey but I only use them before and after I dye my hair. I also add ion absolute perfection to my bleach or dye. Last tip: I never use heat other then a hooded dryer. Heat or color but not both.💕
It really doesn't matter what other people say about your hair color the only thing that matters is that YOU like it. I don't color my hair and that's me. YOU DO YOU and coloring your hair is what you want to do then that's ok.
Chemically altering your hair is I guess damaging it on purpose but I think the idea of damage would be adjusted to consider this new point. What is healthy for this chemically treated hair? Etc. I saw someone say in your comments that by bleaching it you made it easier to do but in my experience (granted it was home colouring) bleaching your hair actually makes it higher maintenance 😅 and if you fuck up... Tangles and brittleness galore (when you know you know 😆)
You still have a lot of shrinkage so if your hair is even 'damaged' by the color, it is a slight structural change. When you shingle and finger coil your wash and go results will look more defined than merely raking or smoothing. That is the only difference I see in your wash and go results in the comparison pics. The lighter color also emphasizes your natural, beautiful coils. Just continue to care for your hair as you have been, use Olaplex occasionally and you should be fine. Continue to enjoy your hair and have fun with it. I am enjoying your journey.
It doesn't look like your hair is damaged in any major way. Every colored coil is beautiful from scalp to end! It still has a lot of shrinkage so if there is some damage it's minor. At any rate, I think the most important thing is that you are enjoying your hair. I don't see what the big deal is about you coloring your hair. We should all do what makes us happy in our lives because we don't have forever. Listen, for me, having my hair hip length is what makes me happy, and I'm not trying to hear anything other people have to say about my choice for my hair. I know it has to be difficult having all the negative comments in your DM's and YT videos but you can't let these negative Nancy's get you down.
I bleached my hair for many years and never had any damage. I wash my hair weekly and steam condition it. I only go to the hair when I have to colour and she was always impressed. I am not sure why people are reacting that way because lots of people have hair colour. Love your hair and it looks fantastic.
Your texture looks fab however you rock it, that shrunken fro tho🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥. I stopped using oils and butters some months ago and my hair is definitely lighter and my scalp says thanks, next mission is a WnG next year!! We love your content🖤🖤🖤
You are right about compromising the integrity of your hair with color. Any coloring service outside of semi permanent/temporary is making a chemical change on your hair. It is intentional damage that cant be avoided to get the result you want. That doesn't mean your hair will fall off. If anything your hair's ability to absorb product might have changed more so than your curls getting looser. If products sat on your hair and turned white and flakey beforehand, they now will actually penetrate since the cuticles are more lifted.
This was such a thorough video! Answered a lot of my questions About the velcro feeling, have you asked your colorist about it? Perhaps that's just how bleached hair behaves or there might be a treatment that can help
@@PreppyFay12 I was thinking the same, I did see in another vid that Zee (I think) recommended Aphogee or Olaplex. Jenn did the Aphogee but I'm wondering if the Olaplex performs differently
@@anipond7384 Yeah molecularly they are two very different treatments. One rebuilds bonds in the hair and the other fills in gaps temporarily on the surface of the hair strand. Both are beneficial to the hair but do two different things for it entirely.
Color did loosen my curls a bit but not drastically, I still had pretty much the same texture and coils though. With color, moisture and protein is even more important. For me it was extremely hard to retain moisture with color. The plus was I didn't get as much shrinkage I went from 90% shrinkage to maybe 70%. But I wonder if it depends on the brand of the dye. The stylish I went to didn't put bleach in my hair first she did some kind of professional salon dye mix. She said it had Ammonia in it so she didn't have to bleach my hair first to put the color on. The end results was a dark auburn color and I loved it. Color takes in my hair very well but I have extremely fine hair so I had to give up on permanent dyes becuz I just couldn't retain any kind of length past my ears. 😥 Glad they have Hair Paint(wax) and the black owned company Crown Paint Color(no wax), less harsh for fine hair ladies. 🙆🏾♀️
I do know that bleaching raises the porosity of the hair and stuff . And then because the bonds were broken a bit it could be the reason why your hair feels like Velcro and feels less thick. I think a lot of the time when we are used to setting our hair one way we forget that it can literally do so many different things based on technique and figuring that out changes everything !!
Yes , and I learned from Jennifer arose Nyc that fine strands are more susceptible to damage. Honestly, the damage from hair dye sometimes takes months to show.
Your hair looks amazing!! And I love what you said about enjoying your hair. What's the point if you never get to see it and touch it and play with it?
Bleach did JACK my hair up!!!! I am Not going to lie! I will not stop oils, butters and things! My hair felt too soft when I was bleaching my hair (I had fun with color, but it took a toll on my hair). This internet will have ya bald in these streets...did it to me several times before! Now I just watch vids but I follow LITTLE of what I watch!
Bleach dries your hair so much!! Then if she doesn't use oils to seal in the moisture idk. EVERY RUclipsr that has had color always eventually starts over.. the texture might not change but she didn't mention how soft it still is because I know it's drier than usual! Just a matter of time! I'm gonna live my colored life through everyone else as well lol!
Natural who has had bleached hair the last two years and has not used oils and butters in that time period…… Colored hair no matter the type is high maintenance, meaning shampoo and conditioning weekly is a must as well as regular maintenance cuts and color treatments (olaplex/k18) every few weeks. If you are not doing the work damage will happen. My hair is healthy, but I work for it.
If you just wash your hair and leave it to loc it will grow so long and strong 💪 no need to defangle. Defanging is an option and is extra work. Your hair looks beautiful by the way ! Very interesting to not use oils or butters. I am staying away from oil ing my hair just like you ! And so far my hair seems naturally oily from the roots cuz of my sebum
Jenn it looks even more enhanced now. Don’t worry. Keep it basic and you should be fine. From one colored hair sister to another. Just make sure to be prompt when it’s time to recolour.
Enjoy your hair! Thanks for a fantastic video with a fantastic message for women. We need to be easier on ourselves and redefine the meaning of perfection, to include personal happiness.
I don’t think your hair is looser, i think it’s the not using oils and butters, by you coloring your hair your wash n gos just pop. But of course if u put any type of chemical in your hair you alter your strands . But i agree there are different ranges of damage. Continue to color your hair gurl… i love this color on you …. but you can change ur hair to any color and you would look absolutely gorgeous. Do you sissy, PERIODT To all the people who is hesitant of not using oils and butters , i can def say i have stopped using them, it’s going on 2 1/2 months now and my wash n gos look sooo bomb now. This process works it truly does. I’m not just saying that.
As natural as henna is I noticed that it leaves my curl looser than in it's natural form. I'm saying henna changes my curl pattern. But I don't consider my hair damaged because of that. And that's what I see that has happened with you colouring your hair. My observation is that hair gets damaged (whether natural or coloured) when you don't care for it. Or when you put so much pressure (tight braids or hair do generally) on it. I must say that I do not like colour in my hair. I also cannot do without oils and butters But it's your hair AND I'm learning from the experiment you're doing with it. Thanks for all the information that your shearing. I truly appreciate you. PLUS you are beautiful and I like you.
Rather it's damaged or not (and no one truly know that but you), it still gorgeous!!!!!! I do agree, I don't really play with my hair either. I didn't even while relaxed. So, now after being natural a year, I'm playing with heat. What's the worst that can happen? I have to cut it? No big deal. I big chopped from collarbone hair to twa. It wasn't as traumatic as I thought 😁. I'll do it again if I have too 🤷🏾♀️.
You’re hair is beautiful. Not that you asked but, if you do get tired of the light colour, using a toner instead of re-dying it can completely transform your look without the damage.
Your hair is healthy for it to be bleached and colored👍🏿 Bleaching and dyeing your damages it regardless, they open the cuticle to remove melanin within the cortex and create that blonde color. And the dye comes in to fill the cortex. Some of your cuticle layer has been removed in doing this, but your stylist did a good job keeping the health of your hair in tact❤️ your hair isn't that damaged to where the hair has no elasticity so it's still healthy in a sense. what I'm explaining is very summarized just to get the point across
It's hard to tell if has change. I think has a tendency to affect the elasticy of hair . I see a slight difference but maybe I'm wrong. You managed to take care of your hair so I have not doubt your hair will thrive.
I love your color. It doesn't look damaged to me. We know that any chemical process can alter the state of our natural mane but you are not using heavy products to keep it weighted down or oily. I love it.
TBH when I did all the things to my hair like relaxing, heat, and braids for three months or more I hated my hair and had no idea how to care for her. Now (past 1 1/2 years) that I don’t use raw oils and butters, heat, relaxer, permanent color (which I never have n all my 41 years), or leave braids n longer than four weeks I have NEVER loved my hair more. She is retaining moisture and length and has never looked so good.
Maybe I should have known this but I just discovered that I can have a shrunken or stretched wash and go based on how I set my hair. I'm new to wash and gos & always seem to get a shrunken fro but my next wash and go, I'll try to define it with some hang Time 😏
I am 35 and used permanent hair dye for the first time. I will never do it again! I see why my mother was always against it. Next time I’ll stick with semi permanent highlights.
Your hair texture doesn't look any different to me. The coils are more noticeable because of the color but that's it. I honestly love the color you have for your hair. (It just looks so good, especially with your skin).🤗
Damaged?? That's a strong word. I'm no chemist, but when you apply a chemical process to the hair to alter the structure of the hair, isn't that the purpose?? So yes, the hair strand has been changed and that's the point. So combining the no oils/butters with the chemical process of the color - a perfect combo of fabulousness. If that's even a word.
i think a more fitting term for the condition of your hair would "chemically reconditioned". some hairstylists also refer to heat damage as "thermally reconditioned" hair. which would simply mean that the bonds and characteristics of your have been altered by chemicals. damage seems more of a behavior than a look, like if it was breaking off or your ends were splitting constantly.
I would love to see you color your hair the color of your head wrap. That Burgundy color compliments your complexion so well. The color also goes really nicely with most of your makeup and wardrobe. Just think about it.
Soo not the main point of this video but until I started watching natural hair content on RUclips I considered wearing your hair in twists as wearing it out. I’m not sure if it’s a geographical difference or cultural one.
Your texture is not different what is different is number one the density of your hair a number two your hair is more frizzy so it's actually less the find them before but that's just simply because of the damage from you bleaching your hair but as far as texture specifically those I would say your textures not different your hair is just showing signs of damage from bleach which is going to freeze and breakage which means less density of your curls because it literally less hair in them but the one thing that I found doing this is that it makes your curls it can make your curls appear more curly because there's less hair
Omg we protect our hair at the cost of not enjoying it, GOLDEN! We need to explore !
Sis can we bring back more of these shrunken fros more often, it looked GORGEOUS on you! 😍😍😍
I gotchu sis ❤️
@@JennJackson I agree! That wash n fro is absolutely stunning on you especially in that shape and colour. The texture on it is divine 😍
First and foremost, color will always change the overall integrity of your hair! No matter your texture, it is a deep chemical processing on your hair! What needs to be understood, is that elasticity treatments are definitely important, when you have done that much! Keep up the work Jen! I’ve definitely seen a change in the behavior of my hair, and after 9 months of not using raw oils, we’re good over here!
Hey Jenn! Your hair doesn't look damaged to me but only you can feel it, so if you say there is a little damage, I believe you. Your styles still end up looking great. 🤩
I think your hair was bomb before and bomb now. I absolutely love the color on you. I really hate the fact that ppl feel comfortable enough to have the audacity to message you and say your hair is going to fall out 🙄 like sis if your hair fell out that sucks for YOU but everybody’s hair is different. I’ve always bleached my hair and it’s just fine as long as I continue to care for it. Keep going Queen!
I love jennger so much!!! Definitely the coil pattern has loosen, your hair just went under 2 chemical processes it's not going to come out the same. It hangs more than it puffs up. Also the color makes the eyes catch the actual ringlets compared to when it's Black. So we see the definition more. Consider going back to deep conditioning if the texture feels like velcro.
I 100 percent agree with your comments. I love her hair and the color.. and it’s ok, that the color has loosen up her coils and the color makes her coils stand out more. It is what it is, like you said consider deep conditioning it. Colored hair is more TLC and can be more work, but if that’s what you want to do, do it and have fun with it.
Well bleach technically damages your hair because you’re lifting pigment out of the cortex and it is a harsh chemical process, but the hair can still be considered healthy afterwards. Like you said, damage is a spectrum. But your hairs curl pattern is still in tact. The density of it doesn’t look too compromised. As long as you’re nourishing it to the point where it’s not excessively breaking or feeling and looking brittle, you’re doing the right things.
I think the natural hair community has an unhealthy obsession with perfection because everything doesn’t have to be seen in rigid binaries: good or bad, healthy or unhealthy, etc. just do what you want with your hair, take care of it as an extension of yourself, and appreciate the journey. It’s just hair.
Yours is beautiful btw. Really like the colors you’ve had so far. My curl pattern is very similar to yours. Makes me feel less scared to try color 😅. I’ve always wanted to try blonde.
This is why I love your channel... full transparency... absolute self-love while respecting others for their differences of opinion. I like the color on you and yes... we should enjoy our crowns... whatever that means to each person... you are certainly loving on and enjoying yours ! I spent several years (10) experimenting with different colors (similar to yours) and enjoying that journey, also several big chops, all while learning how to care for my hair and what it really needs to thrive... now I'm at a point where I am embracing those sweet silvers that are starting to sprout from my scalp and letting it grow out again. No longer coloring since my last big chop Jan 2021... I do feel that my texture is now different (stronger, thicker, coily-er) and much more defined... I've only done wng's for a full year. Type 4 hair is so resilient and versatile... gotta ❤ it !
People have to understand that although bleach/dye is not healthy for your hair, it is only as damaging as the person’s application (dramatic difference between experienced professional and box dye) and how the individual cares for their hair! If you don’t believe that, think about how many hair stylists you know that have dyed and healthy hair- they know how to take care of their hair so it is still healthy and thriving ❤️
Yes! We should have fun with our hair. But we can't have fun with it if we don't love it. I love my hair and I am glad to see you loving yours as well.
Our hair is simply amazing and is unmatched in its limitless possibilities of styles and care. Yessss girrrrl, the color is amazing on you! You Go JENN! 🌹💃🏾🔥
Hi Jenn and fans and followers of Jenn. I have probably watched every hair video on RUclips since 2007. I know “influencers” that many of you never heard of. I know RUclipsrs before Naptural85 ever thought about RUclips. Well with Naptural85 being the GOAT (greatest of all times. I have been asked what GOAT means, smh), I want to put my nomination for the second GOAT as of 2022 (coming). That channel belongs to Jenn Jackson. It used to be hard, no impossible, for me to get past her intro. But once I gave this chick a chance, I hardly watch any other channel. Jenn gives me everything that I came here for, and to bring in the New Year, I would like to thank her for her content, her honesty, her professionalism, for how she embraces who she is, and for the woman like way that she deals with criticism/trolls for real. Thank you Jenn. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year Jenn and fans.
Wow I am honoured that you would even mention my name is the same comment as Whitney. Thank you for giving my channel a chance, and for your continued support ❤️
Hi Jen. First off, I think your hair is gorgeous with colour. I don’t think it looks damaged as the colour may show off your curl definition more. I think you should consider incorporating Olaplex number 3 into your routine. It’s amazing stuff , especially for colour treated hair and should eliminate that Velcro feeling. Either way, keep doing you & thanks for all the great content.
Great idea. Olaplex and/or the Curlsmith bond salve.
Definitely doesn’t look damaged IMO. If you hair is still shrinking it’s likely healthy. Love your videos ☺️
As someone who has been bleaching her natuaral hair (professionally) for over 6 yrs now, i can confirm that in my case, my hair is definitely damaged hahahahahahaha, and my curl pattern has definitely been affected. My bleached ends are straight now (and that's driving me crazy hahahahahahaha), but my new growth is nice and curly, the way it's supposed to be. As for the velcro feeling, yeah, i'm familiar with that too LOL. Still, i don't regret any of it, because like you, i believe that hair is meant to be fun, and what better way to have fun than to switch things up? My stylist and i have now decided that we're over the blond and the bleach, so no more for me, but i will still be colouring my hair hahahahahahaha (currently a red head). Enjoy this new journey you're on. The colour is fab 😊. Also, dyeing your hair is like getting tattoos: once you start, you can't stop 😁
Right I love coloring. The non permanent allows me to switch it up while avoiding damaging. I did burgandy and dark auburn for years but stopped like 5 or so yrs ago becuz I figured out that I had fine hair and it would just break quicker than it would grow even with protein & moisture. Stylists don't tell you this they just want to get your money regardless of the damage to your hair or least the stylist I've been to. I've retain a couple of more inches since I've stopped using Ammonia hair dyes.
This sounds awesome!!!!!!
How often are you getting haircuts? Keeping the ends maintenanced plays a huge roll in hair health in general. Coloring the hair makes maintenance cuts even more important.
All I can say is your eye makeup game is ON POINT! GORGEOUS! ❤️
Thank you so much!!
Yes ma'am, shut them down! I feel like some people just comment craziness so that you will reply to them🙆🏾♀️ your hair looks great even though it's "damaged"😉❤
Love the color. You made an excellent point about enjoying your hair!
Thank you love ❤️
YOU LOOK SO MUCH BETTER WITH NO MAKE UP IM GONE 🦋
The side by side comparison looks (to me) like you learned better techniques in your wash and go styling the more you did it. I do not see damage in your natural hair, but you would know better than we do. Your hair looks healthy and great. Great content! Keep it up!
Love what you said on exploring our natural hair. I always have the same thought of why always protect it verses wearing for the world to see and for us to enjoy ourselves. I must say I still use oil and butter, but very limited. Great video!
Thank you for taking us through your entire process. Your hair looks beautiful because of the care you’re giving it.
Your hair is beautiful! I agree natural hair should be fun! I don't wanna protective style all the time anymore I can retain length without. Great video Jenn! Loved watching your journey
Exactly!! same here. The fact that I had to go back 2 years to find a picture where my hair wasn't in some sort of protective style is very telling that I wasn't enjoying my hair - just protecting it x
I don’t think color can take away hair density unless it literally falls out from the root or breaks. The color may change how dense it looks or potentially loosen the curl pattern but as hair gets longer, the curls stretch anyway. Please don’t let negative Nancy’s stop you from enjoying your hair.
Love the Afro. I’m 71 and wore Afros in the 70’s and through the decades since.
First and foremost, you’re absolutely gorgeous . I think your hair looks great.
I’ve been natural since 2008,I bleach & dye my hair all the time. normally I make my own hair products. Amala, fenugreek, flexseeds, avocado and marshmallow root are my go to items. However I use olaplex and K18 to repair Chemical damage. It’s a little pricey but I only use them before and after I dye my hair. I also add ion absolute perfection to my bleach or dye. Last tip: I never use heat other then a hooded dryer. Heat or color but not both.💕
I agree Jenn about having fun with hair. I recently had mine colored and love it!
I love seeing you enjoy your hair, learn and share the journey wow Jenn🥰🥰
It really doesn't matter what other people say about your hair color the only thing that matters is that YOU like it. I don't color my hair and that's me. YOU DO YOU and coloring your hair is what you want to do then that's ok.
Chemically altering your hair is I guess damaging it on purpose but I think the idea of damage would be adjusted to consider this new point. What is healthy for this chemically treated hair? Etc. I saw someone say in your comments that by bleaching it you made it easier to do but in my experience (granted it was home colouring) bleaching your hair actually makes it higher maintenance 😅 and if you fuck up... Tangles and brittleness galore (when you know you know 😆)
Jenn, you are GORGEOUS! LOVE your hair!
You still have a lot of shrinkage so if your hair is even 'damaged' by the color, it is a slight structural change. When you shingle and finger coil your wash and go results will look more defined than merely raking or smoothing. That is the only difference I see in your wash and go results in the comparison pics. The lighter color also emphasizes your natural, beautiful coils. Just continue to care for your hair as you have been, use Olaplex occasionally and you should be fine. Continue to enjoy your hair and have fun with it. I am enjoying your journey.
Thank you! and I agree. Thanks for watching x
Hey friend! I appreciate you keeping us up on game with all your informative videos! You rock! 🥰
Thank you so much for watching 🤗
It doesn't look like your hair is damaged in any major way. Every colored coil is beautiful from scalp to end! It still has a lot of shrinkage so if there is some damage it's minor. At any rate, I think the most important thing is that you are enjoying your hair. I don't see what the big deal is about you coloring your hair. We should all do what makes us happy in our lives because we don't have forever. Listen, for me, having my hair hip length is what makes me happy, and I'm not trying to hear anything other people have to say about my choice for my hair. I know it has to be difficult having all the negative comments in your DM's and YT videos but you can't let these negative Nancy's get you down.
The shrunken fro is definitely so much more edgy and so much personality, it is GIVING 🥵😍😍😍💁🏾♀️
Right!? Love it 😍
Yeah I really liked it as well.
I bleached my hair for many years and never had any damage. I wash my hair weekly and steam condition it. I only go to the hair when I have to colour and she was always impressed. I am not sure why people are reacting that way because lots of people have hair colour. Love your hair and it looks fantastic.
Your texture looks fab however you rock it, that shrunken fro tho🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥. I stopped using oils and butters some months ago and my hair is definitely lighter and my scalp says thanks, next mission is a WnG next year!! We love your content🖤🖤🖤
You are right about compromising the integrity of your hair with color. Any coloring service outside of semi permanent/temporary is making a chemical change on your hair. It is intentional damage that cant be avoided to get the result you want. That doesn't mean your hair will fall off. If anything your hair's ability to absorb product might have changed more so than your curls getting looser. If products sat on your hair and turned white and flakey beforehand, they now will actually penetrate since the cuticles are more lifted.
Great video!! I’m with you on that girl, have fun with your natural hair!! Enjoy it!!😉
Thank you! Will do!
Loved every single look!☺️
Your hair looks awesome!! Just go for it and if you get damage just start another journey 😀 but live your life
I love the colour. I think you look gorgeous with it. I think it complements your skin tone so you do you.
Oh thank you!
Hair looks great. Healthy hair routines, having fun with hair ✅
This was such a thorough video! Answered a lot of my questions
About the velcro feeling, have you asked your colorist about it? Perhaps that's just how bleached hair behaves or there might be a treatment that can help
Yes I’m curious what Zee or another colorist will say. Will they recommended Olaplex treatment?
@@PreppyFay12 I was thinking the same, I did see in another vid that Zee (I think) recommended Aphogee or Olaplex. Jenn did the Aphogee but I'm wondering if the Olaplex performs differently
@@anipond7384 Yeah molecularly they are two very different treatments. One rebuilds bonds in the hair and the other fills in gaps temporarily on the surface of the hair strand. Both are beneficial to the hair but do two different things for it entirely.
I love the statement behind this video. Black women need to have fun with their hair. We need to enjoy it. 😊
Color did loosen my curls a bit but not drastically, I still had pretty much the same texture and coils though. With color, moisture and protein is even more important. For me it was extremely hard to retain moisture with color. The plus was I didn't get as much shrinkage I went from 90% shrinkage to maybe 70%. But I wonder if it depends on the brand of the dye. The stylish I went to didn't put bleach in my hair first she did some kind of professional salon dye mix. She said it had Ammonia in it so she didn't have to bleach my hair first to put the color on. The end results was a dark auburn color and I loved it. Color takes in my hair very well but I have extremely fine hair so I had to give up on permanent dyes becuz I just couldn't retain any kind of length past my ears. 😥 Glad they have Hair Paint(wax) and the black owned company Crown Paint Color(no wax), less harsh for fine hair ladies. 🙆🏾♀️
I do know that bleaching raises the porosity of the hair and stuff . And then because the bonds were broken a bit it could be the reason why your hair feels like Velcro and feels less thick. I think a lot of the time when we are used to setting our hair one way we forget that it can literally do so many different things based on technique and figuring that out changes everything !!
I went blonde twice and my hair actually broke off and it felt like Velcro. I won’t do it again lol you live and learn.
Yes , and I learned from Jennifer arose Nyc that fine strands are more susceptible to damage. Honestly, the damage from hair dye sometimes takes months to show.
Its definitely different because if the color lol i been dying my hair for yearsss and i can tell you yess it changes your texture
I just throw Olaplex on it and call it a day. As you said, as long as you are caring for it, you are good.
I love your hair texture. I love type 4 hair ♥️
Hey @jennj yes it’s a difference in our hair with oil and butters. I can tell when I don’t use oil my hair doesn’t get as dry as it does when I do.
Your hair looks amazing!! And I love what you said about enjoying your hair. What's the point if you never get to see it and touch it and play with it?
Its your hair, it you like it...I love it...and everyone should agree!!!
Bleach did JACK my hair up!!!! I am Not going to lie! I will not stop oils, butters and things! My hair felt too soft when I was bleaching my hair (I had fun with color, but it took a toll on my hair). This internet will have ya bald in these streets...did it to me several times before! Now I just watch vids but I follow LITTLE of what I watch!
Bleach dries your hair so much!! Then if she doesn't use oils to seal in the moisture idk. EVERY RUclipsr that has had color always eventually starts over.. the texture might not change but she didn't mention how soft it still is because I know it's drier than usual! Just a matter of time! I'm gonna live my colored life through everyone else as well lol!
Natural who has had bleached hair the last two years and has not used oils and butters in that time period…… Colored hair no matter the type is high maintenance, meaning shampoo and conditioning weekly is a must as well as regular maintenance cuts and color treatments (olaplex/k18) every few weeks. If you are not doing the work damage will happen. My hair is healthy, but I work for it.
If you just wash your hair and leave it to loc it will grow so long and strong 💪 no need to defangle. Defanging is an option and is extra work. Your hair looks beautiful by the way ! Very interesting to not use oils or butters. I am staying away from oil ing my hair just like you ! And so far my hair seems naturally oily from the roots cuz of my sebum
Jenn it looks even more enhanced now. Don’t worry. Keep it basic and you should be fine. From one colored hair sister to another. Just make sure to be prompt when it’s time to recolour.
I was thinking of stretching it until February 😅
@@JennJackson girl better colour that hair on the 8 week mark. Don’t be asking for no trouble 😊
Enjoy your hair! Thanks for a fantastic video with a fantastic message for women. We need to be easier on ourselves and redefine the meaning of perfection, to include personal happiness.
Hair looks healthy to me... The first 3-6 months of dyeing are the most fun... I hope things don't take a turn as you continue to beach and dye ..
I don’t think your hair is looser, i think it’s the not using oils and butters, by you coloring your hair your wash n gos just pop. But of course if u put any type of chemical in your hair you alter your strands . But i agree there are different ranges of damage.
Continue to color your hair gurl… i love this color on you …. but you can change ur hair to any color and you would look absolutely gorgeous. Do you sissy, PERIODT
To all the people who is hesitant of not using oils and butters , i can def say i have stopped using them, it’s going on 2 1/2 months now and my wash n gos look sooo bomb now. This process works it truly does. I’m not just saying that.
Thank you for sharing!
As natural as henna is I noticed that it leaves my curl looser than in it's natural form. I'm saying henna changes my curl pattern. But I don't consider my hair damaged because of that. And that's what I see that has happened with you colouring your hair. My observation is that hair gets damaged (whether natural or coloured) when you don't care for it. Or when you put so much pressure (tight braids or hair do generally) on it. I must say that I do not like colour in my hair. I also cannot do without oils and butters But it's your hair AND I'm learning from the experiment you're doing with it. Thanks for all the information that your shearing. I truly appreciate you. PLUS you are beautiful and I like you.
Yeah, I hear henna is known to loosen you hair pattern. Thank you for watching and glad you are enjoying my content! x
Rather it's damaged or not (and no one truly know that but you), it still gorgeous!!!!!!
I do agree, I don't really play with my hair either. I didn't even while relaxed. So, now after being natural a year, I'm playing with heat. What's the worst that can happen? I have to cut it? No big deal. I big chopped from collarbone hair to twa. It wasn't as traumatic as I thought 😁. I'll do it again if I have too 🤷🏾♀️.
I say continue having fun with your hair.
You’re hair is beautiful. Not that you asked but, if you do get tired of the light colour, using a toner instead of re-dying it can completely transform your look without the damage.
Ou thank you 🙏🏽
Or use semipermanent dye.
Your hair is healthy for it to be bleached and colored👍🏿
Bleaching and dyeing your damages it regardless, they open the cuticle to remove melanin within the cortex and create that blonde color. And the dye comes in to fill the cortex. Some of your cuticle layer has been removed in doing this, but your stylist did a good job keeping the health of your hair in tact❤️ your hair isn't that damaged to where the hair has no elasticity so it's still healthy in a sense.
what I'm explaining is very summarized just to get the point across
I understand what you mean. This is what my stylists told me as well x
Jenn J thanks for this update.. 🥰💙 however I can’t tell you have damage .. (not a stylist) but I do luv how you wear your natural hair 🥰
Thank you love ❤️
It's hard to tell if has change. I think has a tendency to affect the elasticy of hair . I see a slight difference but maybe I'm wrong. You managed to take care of your hair so I have not doubt your hair will thrive.
I have coloured 4c hair too and I will say that my hair also has that Velcro feeling
Get olaplex. It builds the bond in your hair.
different texture damaged, a little more hair fall out but I honestly think its good for dyed hair.
I love your color. It doesn't look damaged to me. We know that any chemical process can alter the state of our natural mane but you are not using heavy products to keep it weighted down or oily. I love it.
Your hair looks great.
TBH when I did all the things to my hair like relaxing, heat, and braids for three months or more I hated my hair and had no idea how to care for her. Now (past 1 1/2 years) that I don’t use raw oils and butters, heat, relaxer, permanent color (which I never have n all my 41 years), or leave braids n longer than four weeks I have NEVER loved my hair more. She is retaining moisture and length and has never looked so good.
Jenn what you not about to do is be in my business because I literally just told my cousin we bleaching my hair next time lol
you should do mini braids?!
Can you tell me the name of hair colour you applied please 🙏 wanna die my hair with permanent colour not temporary.
Your help please 🙏
Maybe I should have known this but I just discovered that I can have a shrunken or stretched wash and go based on how I set my hair. I'm new to wash and gos & always seem to get a shrunken fro but my next wash and go, I'll try to define it with some hang Time 😏
I am 35 and used permanent hair dye for the first time. I will never do it again! I see why my mother was always against it. Next time I’ll stick with semi permanent highlights.
The texture doesn't look different to me I think the wash n go technique makes it look different shingling gives a different look than raking to me.
I like the black better but you do you girl … love always 🙏🏾❤️
It's so cute💖
Your hair texture doesn't look any different to me. The coils are more noticeable because of the color but that's it. I honestly love the color you have for your hair. (It just looks so good, especially with your skin).🤗
YES!!!!!
Hey girl, have you looked into semi permanent color?
No I haven’t looking into it… yet
Love it 😍
🙌🏽❤️❤️
Damaged?? That's a strong word. I'm no chemist, but when you apply a chemical process to the hair to alter the structure of the hair, isn't that the purpose?? So yes, the hair strand has been changed and that's the point. So combining the no oils/butters with the chemical process of the color - a perfect combo of fabulousness. If that's even a word.
Thanks for sharing !
Did your curls stay Curley for a long time?
not Sur what you mean, sorry
@@JennJackson when you did the flat twist with the rods at the end. You used foam I think. It was an old video.
Sorry….The Soft bouncy curls video. 4 months ago.
The textures are still the same tho. Only difference is that it's colored and no your hair does not look damaged at all
i think a more fitting term for the condition of your hair would "chemically reconditioned". some hairstylists also refer to heat damage as "thermally reconditioned" hair. which would simply mean that the bonds and characteristics of your have been altered by chemicals. damage seems more of a behavior than a look, like if it was breaking off or your ends were splitting constantly.
I don’t think you have damage at all, seems like your routine changed
Hey Jen J!!!! 👋🏽 😆
I would love to see you color your hair the color of your head wrap. That Burgundy color compliments your complexion so well. The color also goes really nicely with most of your makeup and wardrobe. Just think about it.
Your hair looks beautiful but I was wondering how would your hair look natural blowout
Thank you and I haven' used heat in a lot time. Not sure myself
People never believe me when i say i put nothing but water in my hair.
Nothing else?
Soo not the main point of this video but until I started watching natural hair content on RUclips I considered wearing your hair in twists as wearing it out. I’m not sure if it’s a geographical difference or cultural one.
Dope
Thanks
Your texture is not different what is different is number one the density of your hair a number two your hair is more frizzy so it's actually less the find them before but that's just simply because of the damage from you bleaching your hair but as far as texture specifically those I would say your textures not different your hair is just showing signs of damage from bleach which is going to freeze and breakage which means less density of your curls because it literally less hair in them but the one thing that I found doing this is that it makes your curls it can make your curls appear more curly because there's less hair
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Your hair texture looks the same… lucky for you lol
Haha thanks girl 😅